hollywood billionaire

Chapter 421 Frustration

"I want to know too! Who would… at this point…"

Han Yi got up anxiously and reached out to grab the vibrating cell phone on the coffee table.

In his previous life, Han Yi had no habit of turning on the ringtone or vibration. He kept his phone 100% silent and turned on airplane mode before going to bed. Whether he could answer a call or not depended on fate. After all, most work messages were handled through WeChat replies. Even if real-time communication was needed, it was more convenient to just make a voice call.

Of the dozen or so calls we receive every day, more than half are sales calls regarding real estate sales, loan processing, financial and tax accounting, and legal consulting.

However, after his rebirth, Han Yi quickly got rid of this habit which was neither good nor bad. The reason was simple - in European and American society, people have a strong obsession with using email to connect with work. Instead of using more efficient instant messaging software, they would create one topic chain after another in their mailbox, which would increase the time and efficiency cost of communication unnecessarily.

For most Americans, work means opening an Apple laptop, sipping coffee, and drafting and replying to various emails. This is a crucial ritual in their professional life. Working in the United States, not receiving new emails from morning to night, and not being able to write the words "Best Regards" is like working in China, not deducting "1" or "received" in the work group all day. I always feel that something is missing and my heart is empty.

Therefore, Han Yi could only go with the flow and adapt to the local people's working methods. At first, it was still manageable, but with the rapid increase in business sectors and the explosive growth in direct contacts, he soon discovered the most fatal flaws of the email communication method.

1. Red tape and a lot of water. Every work email has to be cut off from the beginning to the end, and the effective information has to be found in the middle of the paragraph. A long email of hundreds of words, the final condensed point of view, is too much to be summarized in one sentence.

Second, the waiting period is long. If a simple inquiry is sent via email and you can get a reply within an hour, it is considered efficient.

3. "Office English" is everywhere. Everyone needs to "buy-in" for everything. If there is anything unclear, they have to "deep dive" first. When encountering a problem, they always hope that others can give a "silver bullet". Because they are unwilling to take responsibility, they emphasize "synergy" in everything. The word "synchronization" is on their lips all day long, but the email chain cannot ensure that everyone can see the message at the same time, so when encountering a critical issue, they have to arrange an online meeting, which is called "let's align".

Therefore, Han Yi finally understood why those company bosses that Americans complained about were so keen on using various forms of direct meetings to communicate.

If we don't do this, many things really can't be advanced.

He has to send out at least twenty or thirty "quick call?" emails every week.

Therefore, naturally, Han Yi's working time and rest time were filled with one conference call after another.

Some are for immediate emergencies, while others are for advance reservations.

The call that came in tonight was the latter.

"I don't understand, these people don't pass by every day...Oh."

Looking at the international telephone area code +39 on the screen, Han Yi's complaints stopped abruptly.

"Excuse me, Xiaoru, this seems to be... a work call I made."

"office number?"

Xu Yiru, who was leaning lazily on the sofa, looked limp and weak as if all her bones were pulled out, frowned in confusion.

“Why would you schedule a work call until after 1am?”

"Because it's a call from Europe... Look." Han Yi showed Xu Yiru the message on his phone, "It's from Italy."

"Italy……"

On the surface, she seemed to have never paid attention to these things, but in fact, Xiaoru, who stayed in Los Angeles, remembered every journey and experience that Han Yi told her. She specially separated a part of her already overflowing memory palace to store information related to Han Yi.

"In Passalacqua?"

"Yes. The manor's steward, Mattia Colombini. I asked him to be in charge of the renovation work over there." Han Yi replied quickly, "I thought there was nothing to do tonight, and it was broad daylight in Europe, so... I told him to call back at another time."

"No." Xu Yiru lifted Han Yi's arm and stopped him from hanging up the phone. "Business is more important. Go to the meeting first. I...I'll wait for you."

Xiaoru, with her long eyelashes trembling slightly and a charming blush on her cheeks again, realized that the love words she had said tonight were really beyond her daily tolerance limit.

"Okay, then I'll...make it quick and easy."

The amorous feelings revealed between her lowered eyelids made Han Yi stunned. Then, he leaned over and asked Xiaoru for another advance payment on her lips, then stood up and answered the call from Passalacqua.

"Good morning, Mattia."

"Of course, we can start right away. Time is precious."

"...Yes, as I mentioned before, I will make use of every corner of the manor. In addition to the main building, the stables and the lakeside mansion must be renovated... suites. The lakeside mansion is of course a suite. Let the designers see how to arrange it more reasonably. The same goes for the main building... I know the stables will be smaller, without a terrace or a living room, but I still hope to keep the area consistent with the main building... The number of rooms is not the most important consideration, Mattia. We are not trying to create a second Tremezzo or Deste. Our experience should be unique."

"I also hope I have time to meet with the design team... We can have an online meeting, but I don't think I will have time to return to Italy in the next three months, so I need you... Yes, tell them that Passalacqua is a historical site, a private mansion, and any renovation must be carried out without changing its attributes."

"Intimacy! Yes, that's what I want to express. Spas, olive groves, plantations, and restaurants should all retain the texture of aristocratic manors. I hope people can walk from the bed to the kitchen, chat with the chef, open the newspaper in a sunny corner, and read a book while reclining on an outdoor lounge chair, just like the owner of the manor..."

"JJ Martin? I haven't heard of him, but you can send me some reference pictures..."

When talking on the phone, Han Yi could never sit still. He had to stand up and pace around the room aimlessly, drawing countless complicated curves in the air with the arm that was not holding the phone, as if this was the only way to inspire his inspiration and activate his thinking.

Xu Yiru was well aware of her lover's quirk, and had no intention of helping him correct it. Xiaoru curled up in a corner of the sofa, hugging her knees, her eyes following Han Yi's movements, reflecting his figure, with unreserved admiration and obsession.

She loved this feeling.

A 21-year-old boy picked up a phone call and crossed the ocean. He spoke his second language with a pure accent and enthusiastically discussed with the housekeeper how to help a noble manor worth 20 million euros regain its glory.

It has nothing to do with money, or rather, it is not just about money - no girl can refuse her partner to show such extreme excellence.

Impeccably dreamy.

Meeting him... is like a dream.

It was not until Han Yi walked into the bedroom unconsciously and his figure was completely obscured by the open door that Xu Yiru withdrew her gaze and let out a long sigh of relief.

Contented, yet disappointed.

She was contented that the boyfriend she had chosen was much better than the ideal ultimate evolutionary form she had imagined in her mind.

What was disappointing was that Xiaoru originally thought that this was a relationship where she had to overcome all difficulties and rely on her own efforts to lead the other person forward. But now it seems that it was Han Yi who led the way, wading through water and climbing over mountains, and she was the one who was being led and followed blindly behind.

and……

It seems like it's getting harder and harder to keep up.

Excellent people are never afraid of competition. From childhood to adulthood, there are countless girls who have secretly competed with Xu Yiru, both in academics and in relationships. Although she has never expressed affection for any boy other than Han Yi, and has not even given the slightest hint in this regard, this does not prevent the brilliant Xu Yiru from being regarded as an imaginary enemy.

Yes, shining brightly, this is what Xu Yiru requires of herself and also how she evaluates herself.

There is no such thing as being beautiful without knowing it. The praise and special treatment from people around you will naturally lift you to the top. There is no such thing as being powerful without knowing it. Just look back at the achievements that have been gradually completed and accumulated in various stages of life.

Xu Yiru is a very proud white swan who has both beauty and ability and has reaped all the benefits and advantages in the game of life. The reason why she usually hides her wings and edge is just because of her good family tradition and high-quality education, which has given her excellent empathy.

The pride that does not need to be deliberately displayed is the real pride that can be maintained by oneself.

But in recent months, as competitors appeared one after another - literally one after another - around Han Yi, Xu Yiru felt the crisis and pressure for the first time in her life.

This time, her opponents were simply too good.

Barbara Palvin, a long-established Victoria's Secret Angel, is a top supermodel who has become popular all the way from Europe to the United States. Her flawless face can be seen everywhere on billboards for L'Oreal, Victoria's Secret, Sports Illustrated, Giorgio Armani, Chanel, etc. With an annual income of four million US dollars, she has successfully entered the list of the highest-paid models in 2016 by Forbes magazine, and also gave her the confidence to talk about love with Han Yi without paying for it.

After all, every cent was earned by her own hands, and she has never relied on Han Yi for a single cent.

Madison Beer, the most anticipated new artist in 2016, won the Billboard No. with her first single after signing with Han Music. The new songs she followed were both musical and commercial, and Xiaoru herself couldn't help but play them on repeat. Her performance fee soared from a few thousand dollars to more than dollars, and her tour was scheduled from North America to Asia. Before her first album was released, Madison became one of the most profitable artists under Han Music with her tens of millions of social media fans.

Speaking of career alone, McGrady is undoubtedly Han Yi's treasure.

Zhao Youzhen, this Korean woman, is as enthusiastic about the music industry as Han Yi, and her talent is also outstanding, which even her rival Xu Yiru has to admit. Less than a year after entering the industry, she has already managed several promising new singers, and assisted in the management of more than ten star artists. Her singles have hit the top of the Billboard charts one after another, and she has received many performances. At the end of this year, she has received offers for the year after next.

Perhaps to avoid suspicion, Han Yi never mentioned Zhao Youzhen's work in front of Xu Yiru, but it was not difficult for Xiaoru to calculate the latter's approximate income. Google is full of articles related to artist managers. According to the average commission point value of managers in the industry, Youzhen can earn enough from Madison Beal alone to pay the down payment for an ordinary house in Los Angeles.

And this is just their income for less than a year.

What’s even more frightening is that although Yuzhen attends a school of similar level as Xu Yiru, her SAT score is slightly lower, and she has been admitted to more prestigious schools than Xu Yiru.

That is to say...

Even in her academic performance, which Xu Yiru was most proud of, she was no match for Zhao Youzhen.

Whenever she thought of this, Xu Yiru could feel an emotion she had never experienced in her life before.

Frustration.

What can she do to win this game?
More fluent in Chinese?

4.0 GPA?

The “time difference” of knowing Han Yi earlier than others?
The so-called earlier acquaintance is just two more years...it's not like we're childhood sweethearts who grew up together.

Apart from this face, what else makes her so attractive to Han Yi?

What's so special about having a good-looking appearance?

Aren't there three?

Every time she thought of this, her heartbeat would speed up and even her breathing would become short. Xiaoru hated this feeling of panic and powerlessness, so she chose to distract herself in another way. "Good evening, Mr. Han, thank you for calling the Wynn Hotel's room service department. How can I help you today?"

"Hi, I'd like to order a margarita."

"Hello, ma'am, our margaritas are actually already stocked in the mini bar, which is located opposite the sink on the left side of the room entrance."

"Ah, ok... I see, thank you."

"You're welcome. Is there anything else I can help you with?"

"I'd better order two more... Bloody Marys, and a fruit plate."

"Excellent. Two Bloody Marys, a fruit plate..."

"I want...I want a bucket of ice."

"Edible ice?"

"Yes."

"Two Bloody Marys, a fruit plate, and a bucket of edible ice...anything else?"

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"No more, that's all."

"Okay, your order will be ready in approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Is there anything else I can help you with while you wait?"

"No more, thank you."

"Thank you, ma'am, and have a nice evening."

"You too."

After hanging up the receiver, Xu Yiru put on her slippers and walked towards the mini bar in the southwest corner of the room.

After the second night's performance at Mad City, Han Yi went backstage to chat with Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent, Kara Lewis and others for a while, then he and several other artists got on a car and returned to the Wynn Hotel to rest.

Crazy City Music Festival is one of the biggest music festivals in Nevada this year, but it is just the beginning of the nightlife in Las Vegas on Halloween. Barbara Palvin has a group of supermodel friends to take care of, Madison Beer has already agreed to attend the After Party jointly organized by several artist friends of Han Music at Tao, and Zhao Youzhen has to stay at the music festival to coordinate the performance details of Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey and the Temple All-Stars tomorrow with the technical team.

This gave Xu Yiru, who had nothing to worry about, an opportunity to take advantage of.

Xiaoru rejected Karlie Kloss's invitation to a party, followed Han Yi closely, and went back to Wynn with him.

This was her most important task tonight.

Make sure that those three thieving cats won’t find an opportunity to harass Han Yi like they did last night.

then……

Take advantage of the time you have alone to strike while the iron is hot.

Xu Yiru found a Margarita from the minibar, uncorked it, and poured herself a glass first.

She needed alcohol to encourage herself as she took the initiative.

It would look better with your hair down, right?
Do you want buttons?

Never mind, that would seem too deliberate.

Let him do it himself. We can't do everything for him, right?

In this kind of situation, it is better for boys to take the initiative.

Patting her hot cheeks, Xu Yiru forced herself to pull her thoughts back. She had to suppress her rampant imagination so that she could fully enjoy this night full of infinite possibilities.

Needing to find another way to kill time, Xiaoru turned on the TV while waiting for Han Yi to finish his work call. She turned down the volume to a level that would not disturb the bedroom, then started with the hotel channel and randomly switched to a few channels.

Channel 3, NBC. Channel 5, Fox. Channel 8, CBS. Channel 13, ABC…

At 1:40 in the morning, the evening programs of the four major TV networks have all been broadcasted, and even James Corden's late-night show has been over for nearly ten minutes. At this moment, as usual, every TV station is replaying the local morning news from the previous day.

And the star of all the morning news shows in Las Vegas is Mad City.

"Today's headlines focus on the music event in Las Vegas - Mad City Music Festival. This three-day music celebration that shakes the city is attracting music lovers from all over the world. Especially tonight, Las Vegas will usher in an unprecedented lineup of West Coast rap superstars. Four legendary figures will take the stage together, making the city completely boil!"

"We are broadcasting live outside the Las Vegas festival venue, Steve, and I have to say that the atmosphere is unexpectedly warm! After last night's extremely successful performance, the audience's expectations for Mad City's golden lineup the next day have reached a peak. It's now 50: in the morning, and there are already hundreds of fans waiting in line outside the venue. Most of them are here for the finale guests - Dr. Dre, Eminem, Cent, Snoop Dogg, these legendary stage names that carry too many memories will reunite tonight to present an unprecedented West Coast hip-hop feast for Las Vegas fans."

"'I drove six and a half hours from Arizona to Vegas just to see Dr. Dre! He was the reason I got into hip-hop in the first place. His beats, his influence... it's incredible. It's a dream come true to see him and his disciples together!'"

"'Man, Snoop should be everybody's idol. He's been at the top for so long, but he's always so loose and so real. It's not just his music, it's his whole vibe.'"

"'I've always been a fan. 'In Da Club,' '21 Questions' ... 50 Cent changed the rap game.'"

"'Eminem is everything. His lyrics are so real, so honest - he speaks truths that no one else will. I grew up listening to him and it's like he's always been there for me, you know?'"

"'No, no, no, wait, wait, listen to me! I am here in Las Vegas and I can say this with confidence to the world...Tonight, everyone is going to witness a performance that will walk off the stage and go down in history!'"

"'... It's a once in a lifetime, maybe even once in 500 lifetimes, you're not going to see a West Coast reunion like this again. That's why people like me pay $1000, $ to see this show... We're here to witness the birth of something great.'"

"'Don't laugh at me, don't laugh at me, y'all know I'm speaking the truth, bro. Remember what I said, after the show tonight, #WestCoastReunion is going to be the number one trending topic around the world...y'all know I'm speakin' facts, remember what I told you.'"

Xu Yiru watched with great interest the black guy on the TV screen who was wearing a retro NWA T-shirt, snatching the microphone from the ABC reporter and talking eloquently. She had a wonderful illusion of traveling through time and space.

You guessed it, this guy from sixteen hours ago, a die-hard fan of West Coast rap.

#WestCoastReunion, #WestCoastReunion, has really become the number one trending topic around the world.

Within five minutes of the four finale guests appearing on stage, this topic topped the Twitter global trending list.

Also on the list are 50 topics related to the Mad City Music Festival and the finale guest of the next day, including #MadCityFest, #DreEminem13Snoop, #DrDreTakeover, #SlimShady and #CaliforniaLove.

[@LilJay_92: The West Coast completely conquered the world today! Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg performed on the same stage? ? ? This is simply a historic moment #WestCoastLegends #MadCityFest]

@MeganRoseDD: I don't care what anyone says, Eminem performing with Dre and 50 Cent? It's legendary! This man is really proving why he is the GOAT #DreEminem50Snoop #SlimShady

[@emsrecvry: Friendly reminder - you just saw Dr. Dre singing along to Eminem's "Rap God", my brain is burning @drdre @Eminem @50cent @SnoopDogg]

[@fireh9lly: Snoop Dogg's C-walk to the beat of In Da Club is legendary #SnoopDogg #50Cent #WestCoastReunion]

……

Before she knew it, Xiaoru had shifted her attention to her mobile phone screen and was excitedly browsing Twitter.

#WestCoastReunion, in just a few hours, there were nearly 20,000 posts, no negative comments, no ridicule, not even any memes or posting pictures.

This 90-minute finale performance has spread its popularity around the world with the help of social media.

[@ninewontmiss: Seriously guys... stop talking about West Coast and Mad City. I still can't get a ticket! The last day of tickets, scalpers are already selling them for $3000 #WestCoastReunion #MadCity]

Of all the posts, Xiaoru unexpectedly liked this one the most. She clicked on it and then exited it, read it over and over again, and even took a screenshot to save it.

The reason is simple. In this tweet with 140 words, Xu Yiru saw Han Yi’s dream come true.

This filled her heart, which had been gradually empty due to panic, with satisfaction, pride and honor.

"Ding-dong-"

I don't know how long it was, but the doorbell of the suite suddenly rang.

"Xiao Ru."

With the phone still to his ear, Han Yi poked his head out of the bedroom, pointed at the door and asked softly.

"This is……"

"I ordered some midnight snacks. It's ok. I'll get them. You go do your thing."

Xu Yiru gave Han Yi a sweet smile, tilted her head back to drink the remaining margarita in the glass, then skipped to the entrance.

"One second——could you..."

The voice rose up with full energy, but quickly fell after seeing the visitor outside the door.

"Ha, I knew it."

Closing the laptop in his arms, Zhao Youzhen gathered the hair beside his ears and raised his eyebrows at Xu Yiru leisurely.

"Good evening, little greedy cat."

(End of this chapter)