hollywood billionaire

Chapter 110

"Your worst thing?"

Han Yi frowned. In his memory, there didn't seem to be any scandals related to this word and related to Madison Bill.

"Sorry, that sentence is not very accurate..."

"To be precise, that's not the worst thing about me...it's just my name and face on it."

Madison's words were so vague that Han Yi had no choice but to keep asking.

"Specifically..."

"Nudes."

Han Yi felt that the whole world seemed to have quieted down, except for the sound of him and Madison stepping on dry fallen leaves every time the soles of their feet touched the road.In May, there is little wind in Los Angeles in the afternoon, and even in the middle of the mountain, there is no coolness.Only when you pass through the shade of a tree can you temporarily escape from the scorching sun.

"Or, my face, and other people's bodies."

"If you don't want to talk, we can skip this topic." Han Yi put his hands in his pockets, and after a moment of silence, he spoke.

"But this is the real scar. I've already uncovered half of it, and it's bleeding." Madison smiled and replied in a low voice.

"As I said earlier, life at Jericho was not always about praise, envy and blessing."

"Every girl wants to be a 'Justin Bieber-approved child prodigy' girlfriend, and they approach me with special enthusiasm first, but as long as I don't return them with the same enthusiasm, I will fully accept them into my life and let them To experience what it's like to be friends with a 'Hollywood celebrity', if only a little less... all hope turns instantly to resentment."

"You don't need too many of them, just three or four are enough to discredit me."

"They... said that I got Justin Bieber's forwarding and favor by sending explicit photos to him. The reason why he signed with me was because he needed someone to share points with Selena Gomez When you are together, it is a plaything for entertainment."

"I don't know if these people told the tabloids about their speculations, or if all the...dirty minded people think the same thing. But since Jericho Middle School started spreading rumors about me and Justin, the tabloids followed Shout out that I'm dating Justin."

"But you never have."

"Never...never, never, never, never." Madison's tone was firm, "I've seen Selena many times, and she's always by Justin's side, at least in my opinion, they The two are...or used to be a very happy couple, and I will never be the one who destroys other people's relationships."

"The most important thing is that I know exactly what happened. Or, after signing, I figured it out. Before retweeting that tweet, Justin had never actually seen my cover video, it was Scu Te’s team found me on YouTube and felt that I had the potential to create, so they asked Justin to help repost it to create heat and attract me to sign the contract.”

"So, our previous relationship was not as close as the media thought. Yes, we would meet in creative meetings or in the recording studio, and we would take a commemorative photo after the recording. But that's all, he has His life, and the first two years...you know, Justin has gone through a lot, whether it’s career, relationship, or spirit, and in that state, it’s actually hard for him to notice me.”

"But most people don't care that much." Han Yi wiped the fine beads of sweat from his forehead, and said, "Life is boring enough, what they want is an exciting story that can lift their spirits. Justin On-again, off-again with Selena? Good enough! Adding another underage girl? Awesome!"

"Yeah, after entering this industry, everyone's life will become "Gossip Girl"... I will be the girl, and they will write the gossip."

Madison Bill glanced at Han Yi who was walking on his left, and the small shop across the ridge road. The dark sign read "Idalia Dog Walking and Pet Care".Beside the half-open entrance, a Latino middle-aged woman is leading seven or eight pet dogs of various sizes, calling them out for a walk.

Madison couldn't recognize the breeds of the dogs, nor did she know which residents they belonged to on this road, but she knew very well that each one was much more energetic than Han Yi, who was gradually panting.

"Why don't we turn back now?"

"It's okay, I haven't started calling for help yet." Han Yi waved his hands and let out a bad breath, "Let's continue... I remember reading a report saying that you went climbing with Justin."

"Oh, my god... yes, mountain climbing." Madison raised his chin and lamented with some amusement, "It was a collective activity of the entire SB Projects, except for Ariana, everyone else was there. I deliberately walked At the end of the line, Justin went down the mountain 5 minutes earlier than me, and there were many people in the middle, but the paparazzi only took pictures of me and Justin. They kept asking me, 'How is Justin', 'Have a good date'."

"It's still the same sentence, people will only see the stories they want to see." Han Yi summed up brilliantly.

"Yes, the title of the second day is "Madison Beal climbs mountains with Justin Bieber, leaves in a car" ... in that car, there is Scooter and two assistants." Madison - Bill shrugged, "When the news got back to Jericho Middle School, everyone became more certain about my relationship with Justin. And this, pissed off some people."

"There are boys who fanatically pursue you in school, right?" Han Yi captured the key information from Madison's words.

"Hmm, I don't want to mention his name...but that guy is very good at using computers, especially Photoshop. The official promotional photos of Jericho Middle School were all taken by him."

Madison's voice was terribly low.

"Ever since I entered school, he's been writing me love letters, texting me, asking me out on dates. At first, I thought he was just...a guy who liked me. I didn't feel that way about him, but he Didn't do anything out of the ordinary."

"That report pissed him off, didn't it?"

"Not only the report, but also the increasingly exaggerated rumors in the school. For him, the two corroborate each other and prove to him what a shameless slut I am." Speaking of this, Madison Like her shoulders, her voice began to tremble uncontrollably, "So, he decided to punish me in the way he is best at, and expose my true face to the world."

"He put my face on the body of porn stars, and he also specially selected those girls who are close to my height and body... He put my face and their bodies into the same color, which makes people feel completely I can’t tell the authenticity of the photo. To be honest, when I saw it for the first time, I was shocked. If it wasn’t true that I hadn’t taken it, I thought it was my own photo.”

"Where did you see it for the first time?"

"Twitter." Madison took a deep breath, "Someone retweeted an anonymous account with a default avatar, and then @ me."

"I will always remember the user who forwarded it, LoveBeer334."

"He said, 'I wish you could die right away and be burned in hell'."

"I'm sorry, McGrady." Han Yi stretched out his hand, intending to pat Madison Bill's shoulder, but he hesitated for a moment in mid-air, and finally did not fall.

"By the time I saw the first retweet it was all over twitter and Instagram DMs were full of those pics. You know what, that guy didn't just make pics, he made snapchat screenshots , and then put the photo in the screenshot frame for added authenticity."

Madison didn't notice Han Yi's actions, she just walked mechanically and narrated mechanically.

"At this point, it's useless for me to clarify personally. Whether it's Jericho Middle School or my fan community, everyone has a set of photos. Even if I tweet specifically to tell everyone that this is not me, the comment area It can also drown out my defense in an instant."

"They said in the comment section..."

"Nice a*s."

"Where did you get those b**bs."

"Love the way you grab your..."

"Okay, there's no need to continue." Han Yi hurriedly stopped Madison, who was already crying. He touched his pocket, but found nothing that could be used to wipe the girl's tears.In the end, he could only take a step back and give Madison more space, hoping it would make her feel more comfortable.

"So, the conflict between you and Scooter came from here, right?"

Han Yi speculated based on what might happen.

"He didn't take it seriously?"

"No, as soon as the incident happened, they started crisis public relations. First, they asked Google and those social media platforms to delete and block the photos in the name of spreading inappropriate information about minors, and then directly called the police to arrest that guy."

"How many years was the sentence?"

"He is also a minor, so the maximum sentence is five years, but... because, ah, he pleaded guilty positively, and he is a, haha, can you believe it, an excellent student with straight A's. So, the final verdict given by the jury is Two years and eight months."

"Based on this, he will be able to come out by the end of the year."

Madison dabbed at the corners of her eyes and laughed.

"It only took him 32 months to make me a slut for the rest of my life."

"At least this will let him know that all actions in the world must bear the corresponding consequences." Han Yi sighed softly, "But this is really unfair to you, McGrady...Once again, I'm sorry."

"It doesn't matter. If this incident taught me anything, it is that there is no so-called fairness in this world. Don't think about why it happened to you, because there is no reason. The stars are connected in a line, The moon disappears and reappears, and human beings are unlucky and unlucky again... This is nothing more than a normal thing."

"Fate is like a strange, unpopular restaurant full of eccentric little waiters who bring you things you never asked for and didn't always like."

"I like this sentence." Madison tilted his head and savored it carefully, "I like it very much."

""The Unfortunate Adventures of Raymond Snicket"." Han Yi gave the source of this famous quote, and then changed his style, "But I still don't quite understand, if Scooter is on your side from the beginning By my side, to help you deal with the negative impact of this matter, then why did you quarrel with him to such an extent that you have to terminate the contract?"

"He reacted very quickly to the unexpected incidents of his artists. I remember that when he found out that there were photos circulating on Twitter, he immediately notified my parents to solve the matter together," recalled Madison. "It's not a real photo, but it was a horrible experience to face my parents, especially my father, because of this. I'll never forget his face when I get home, With pity for me, anger for the perpetrator, resistance and bewilderment for those online hate speeches—my parents have never looked at me like this before."

"Although I was a victim, I couldn't look my dad in the eye for the rest of the day. The three of us sat on my mom's bed with Scooter on the phone, discussing our next move. .I remember very well my dad putting his face in his hands and rubbing his temples every time Scooter spoke."

"What's the next move?" Han Yi asked, "What's Scout's plan?"

"He hoped that I would stand up bravely, accept media interviews on this matter, and say that I have forgiven the criminal...because I am such a generous, tolerant, and caring person."

While talking, the two reached another T-junction, and Madison looked up at the blue "Lambert Road" sign.

"Go down from here, or continue up the mountain?"

"Continue." Han Yi pointed to the yellow sign ignored by the girl, which said "Not directly connected to the street".

"It's a dead end, too."

"Okay." Along the brown wooden fence, Madison continued to climb up, "Where did you just say... Oh, Scout wants me to act like an angel who was accidentally injured by a human, in order to get good reviews from fans .Also, he wanted me to change my musical style and my personal image to be more adult, more like... The Weeknd, or now Ariana Grande."

"Isn't that exactly what you want?"

"But not in this way, and not in this situation." Madison's hand carelessly brushed the red wildflowers on the side of the road, "The original course they set for me was a vibrant, always sunny and healthy Disney pop princess Image. Because someone photoshopped my picture, I have to be dark and mature, right? Not only is he going to spread rumors about me, but he is going to influence and change my entire career?"

"Scout shouldn't think like that." After hesitating for a moment, Han Yi decided to follow his inner thoughts and help Scooter Braun to speak up, "I think he should hope that through this way of handling, Letting the public see a stronger Madison Beal makes it harder for things like this to hurt you in the future."

"I know, that's why I said, both Scooter and Justin have respect for me. Maybe I didn't understand it at the time, but now that I calm down and think about it, the path that Scooter chose for me may be the best way." That one. If I followed his plan, I might be a big star by now."

"So... In this matter, my problem is even bigger."

"But you are a victim."

"That's true. My problem, though, is that I've allowed myself to be the only victim in my life."

“We went out to dinner later that week and my mum parked the car and I couldn’t get out. It felt like everyone who passed us on the street was staring at me like everyone Seeing those photos, it was as if they were posted on a billboard in the middle of Times Square. I lowered my head and walked into the restaurant as fast as I could. I didn’t dare to look up at the customers. I was afraid that if they met their eyes, they would Worse things to say than tweets."

"'I used to like you'."

"'I don't have a problem with her, but I would say she's famous for these things'."

"'I'm German, don't want to say that, but... take her to the bathroom'."

"What the fuck." Han Yi swears in surprise, "Someone really commented like that?"

"Yes, 26 likes." Madison couldn't help laughing himself, "In front of me, World War II is a small problem. Can't kill all the Jews, but I, OK, immediately implement."

"These comments go beyond a hate crime."

"And that's what 14-year-old me is going through every day...sorry, excuse me."

Politely dodging away from several pool cleaners resting in the shade, Madison Bill stood still and waited for Han Yi to catch up before continuing to walk.

"So, I really can't...Even now, I can't be tolerant, even pretending. If I took those photos by myself, I wouldn't refute them. But Why, do I have to take on other people's misdeeds, smile and take the slurs from internet trolls, and finally bow and tell them, 'Thank you for forgetting those pictures I didn't take'?"

"God, you don't know how much I fucking hate these people, and I'll never say these things to outsiders, but I hate it so much that I want to take a hammer and smash each of their goddamn skulls to see what's inside What a dark and twisted thing." Madison Bill began to vent her long-logged negative emotions little by little, "I hate Internet trolls, I hate so-called classmates, and I also hate those who want to be Someone who makes me a laughing stock. You know what, Kylie... ol' fucking Kylie, after what happened, came on purpose to care about me."

"Why do you care?"

"Picked one of the pictures, nothing covered up, texted me directly, saying 'just got the news, stay strong girl! You'll always have the support of the whole family'."

"'BTW, also always have positive beliefs, at least people will think you are very hot now'."

"'PS Snapchat is really insecure'."

"I gave birth to two children without getting married, and I have the nerve to talk about others." Han Yi whispered in Chinese.

"Ah, what?" Madison blinked in confusion.

"It's okay." What happened in 2018 is useless to say now.Han Yi cleared his throat and continued the topic, "Since then, everything has been different, right? I can imagine... When you encounter such a big trauma, it should take a long time to heal, To trust others again."

"It's totally different. All this hate and malice, it makes me want to take off my skin and crawl inside myself and never come out again."

"I just want to lock myself in my room and hide under the covers. I don't even want to look at myself in the mirror or change my clothes. Even though no one has seen my real body, I still feel violated .I started wondering about everyone in my life - what the hell were they doing to me? Could someone actually take pictures or videos of me, even if they weren't explicit? I... I was once Tried cigarettes at a sleepover, what if a girl takes a video and spreads it?"

"I couldn't trust anyone, I couldn't trust anyone to support me, and I didn't expect anyone to want to hear my voice again. Somehow, I let the photos that didn't exist completely ruin my life."

The amazing thing is that the more you go to the top of the mountain, the more vehicles come and go.Seeing Han Yi and Madison walking on the road, most drivers would choose to honk their horns twice as a reminder. Madison-Bill was dizzy from the sharp sound echoing in the valley.

"Since then, I no longer trust my team, and I am no longer willing to follow any advice from Scooter. What is even more exaggerated is that I have a natural rejection of all boys of the same age who intend to approach me... I Thinking, are they approaching me just to prove that I'm a slut?"

"So, up to now, you haven't established a relationship with anyone?"

"Don't talk about establishing a relationship, I was even afraid of letting them get my phone number. I know it's a stupid idea, but at that time I thought, in case they hacked into my phone through the phone number, Steal all my secrets, what should I do?" Madison slid the ponytail at the back of her head and smiled a little embarrassedly, "It's embarrassing to say, but sometimes I pray silently, hoping that one day When I wake up, I start to like girls instead of boys, so I don't have to be so embarrassed."

"It's also a good choice." It was rare for a relaxing theme, and Han Yi hurriedly made a joke, "Have you met a suitable girl?"

"Not yet." Madison smiled and glanced at Han Yi.

"There are a lot of annoying ones."

"Kelly."

"Carrie, Ariana, uh...every privileged kid growing up in Hollywood."

"Actually..." Finding that Madison Bill would not be angry because of the truth, Han Yi's statement gradually became blunt, "In this way, you can also be regarded as a half-privileged child."

"So, I hate myself too."

Madison shrugged nonchalantly and said.

"After the Nudes incident and after Scooter and Isle Records dropped me, I used to panic for nothing but one thought - why am I here?"

"In Hollywood?"

"In this world." Madison corrected calmly, "I have been working hard for a pure and beautiful dream all my life, and when it is polluted, what is the meaning of my continued existence?"

"Tried suicide?"

"Three times, one time I wanted to jump from the balcony of the apartment, and the other two times I was drinking Alprazolam... Maybe I was too weak and too scared. Every time I was at home, and every time I was beaten by my mother or younger brother. Save me." At this point, Madison took a deep breath, and Chao Hanyi showed what he thought was the most perfect and healthy smile, "Don't worry, I don't have such thoughts now...it won't affect my work."

"It's okay even if you feel that way. It's okay not to feel okay."

There are more and more debris on both sides of the road, and it feels more and more narrow.The two who had no way to lean against the shade of the trees on the edge to avoid the sun were already sweating profusely.

But the open-hearted confession and the rapid adrenaline secretion during exercise gave them an inexplicable sense of pleasure.

"Madison, you know what you'd be like if I didn't show up and sign you?"

"What will it be like?" Madison asked curiously, she wanted to hear the other self in Han Yi's mind.

"You'll go on in this mood for years, sleepless nights, pills and pills of Xanax until you're addicted. Tracy will give up her career and come to Los Angeles to help You saved a precarious career. But the strength of the two of you is too small. The previous Scooter could let you take glamorous promotional photos in the top studios in Hollywood, but when the team is only you and When you were a mother, you found that even the cover of the next single was taken by yourself while sitting on the bed with a camera.”

"It will take three or four years before the label is willing to accept you again. At that time, batch after batch of newcomers have already walked ahead of you. Even if you are struggling to catch up, even if you have tens of millions of followers on Instagram, even if Tik… ...Everyone thinks you are one of the hottest female singers of this era...Your music career is still hovering at the starting line."

"This Madison you're talking about..." Madison put his hands on his hips, pretending to be angry, "It's so miserable. Is this me in your mind?"

"This is what would have become of you...without me."

Han Yi spread his hands and smiled.

"But luckily, I'm here."

"That's the most arrogant thing I've ever heard."

Madison put her index finger to her lips, her eyes slightly curved.

"You are here, what can you change?"

"everything."

"With your bottomless wallet?"

"Use this..." Han Yi pointed to his chest and gasped, "Of course, the most important thing is money."

Ignoring Madison Bill who was rocking with laughter, Han Yi continued to narrate calmly.

"With me around, you'll find that you don't have to feel good all the time, because that's the way life is."

"You will find that having hatred in your heart will not lower your level of being a human being, it will only stimulate your fighting spirit."

"You will find that it doesn't matter whether you trust others, because companionship is the real antidote."

Speaking of the third sentence, the smile on Madison's face had completely disappeared. She stared blankly at Han Yi, listening to him throw out parallel sentences one after another.

"Madison, I'm here...to help you fuck."

"Help me what?" Madison shook his head, eyes widening suddenly.

"Fuck."

Han Yi repeated it firmly.

"Fuck Kylie, fuck Ariana, fuck S...No, don't fuck Scooter, he's not half bad."

"I'll help you outdo everyone who ever bullied you. Kylie Cosmetics? Let her know that Madison Beer's purple eyeshadow palette is the most popular beauty item in the world. Dangerous Woman? Maddie, let's Use the rankings to tell Ariana that she can be a dangerous woman, but you are the Terrorist Woman."

"Terrorist woman?" Madison couldn't help but laugh. "It sounds stupid and cool. What should my rapper's pseudonym be? Osama-Bill-Laden?"

"Why can't you be a terrorist? Think about it, which terrorist is afraid of cyber violence?"

Han Yi smiled and blinked.

"Since they like to type, let's blow the keyboard to pieces...with music, not really C4."

"it is good."

Madison thought about it seriously, and nodded enthusiastically and vigorously.

"Then be a terrorist." Madison Bill rubbed his chin, deliberately putting on a dangerous expression, "What's the first target?"

"that."

Han Yi pointed to the Hollywood sign hanging above their heads.

"Find your voice and blow it up."

"Is it here?" Madison glanced at the few low villas in front of him, hesitating.

"What are you worried about?" Han Yi said nonsense solemnly, "We will run away after singing, they won't be able to catch it."

"Okay, I'll try."

Containing the breath into the dantian, the beautiful singing voice that could not be found at 2675 Rutherford Road, so naturally floated back into her body.

"come on……

Get me out of this capsizing ship.

I am all alone,
Don't want to sink into the deep sea.

I hope someone,
Keep me out of this freezing cold water and bring me home.

Take me to a place where I can rest my soul,

I really need to know..."

"You won't leave me."

At the last sentence, Han Yi also sang softly with Madison.

High and low octaves, without any harmony skills, but the two voices echoing in the valley of Hollywood are intertwined, but they are very pleasant.

"Hey!"

Madison narrowed her eyes in surprise.

"You have a great voice! Kind of like The Weeknd...plus Adam Levine!"

"I know." Han Yi nodded quite complacently, "Your voice is also very good... I mean, of course there is still room for improvement. If you have another year or two of professional training, you will become the best singer in the world One of those. But against Cold Water, Madison Beal is enough right now."

"That……"

Madison breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at Han Yi and giggled.

"Shall we go down the mountain?"

"it is good."

Han Yi nodded, then put his hands together by his mouth.

"Help!"

Until he calls for help, this sense of ritual is necessary.

"Oh my god, I cannot believe you."

The deliberately imitated Valley accent quietly disappeared, and Madison held her stomach and bent over with laughter.

"Seriously, should I call an Uber? I don't think you can walk anymore."

"Why do you say that?" Hearing Madison's words, Han Yi subconsciously straightened his back, "I can walk like this for a day."

"Because, look at your sweat."

Madison took half a step forward, lowered his voice, stretched out his hand, and touched Han Yi's forehead with his fingertips.

"Like a waterfall."

"My metabolism is better, it doesn't mean..."

Han Yi's defense came to an abrupt end.

Because Madison Bill put his hands on his shoulders, tiptoed lightly, and blocked the mouth that kept talking with crystal soft lips.

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