money player

"Young Master Adam came from the countryside in China and built his business from scratch, which shows that he is very capable. He must have worked very hard along the way."

“Jacob, just say what you want to say.”

Zhao Yage bowed slightly and said, "Young Master Adam is currently being targeted by the CIA and may be harmed. This is a good opportunity for Master and Young Master Adam to recognize each other. If we miss this opportunity, when Young Master Adam overcomes his difficulties and becomes even stronger, he may take the initiative to seek out Master. However, at that time, it may not be to recognize his relatives, but rather to seek revenge."

Nathan chuckled and said, "Do I have a grudge against Adam?"

“Sir, in the Chinese countryside, it is difficult for an outsider to survive. Young Master Adam must have suffered a lot when he was young, and Miss Honeysuckle died in childbirth. Young Master Adam has never experienced maternal or paternal love. If he knew that you had been paying attention to him all along but had not sought him out, his hatred for you would only deepen.”

Nathan put down his spoon, picked up the cigar on the ashtray, and took a puff. “Jacob, our Jewish people have always suffered many hardships. Tender flowers cannot survive. Every surviving Jew must endure many storms.”

“Sir, the suffering that young Adam endured was not a test from God.”

“I know, I have my own plans.”

Since Nathan said so, Zhao Yage said no more.

He was once the manager of the Baoan Burke Trading Company. He was the one who recruited Xian Yaowen's mother, Xian Rendong, into the company. The main reason why Xian Rendong and Nathan established contact was also because of him. He had some feelings for Xian Rendong and Xian Yaowen, but not much. These feelings were only revealed when choosing a business partner and it was a choice between two options.

Nathan has a legitimate son, Daniel, and a legitimate daughter, Leora. Including Sin Yiu-man, he also has seven illegitimate children.

Daniel's future path has been largely set: he will stay in Mossad for now, and in the future, if he has the opportunity, he will leave the intelligence system, make his way in the Israeli political arena, and eventually become a member of an Israeli political family.

Leora is musically gifted and is currently studying at the Juilliard School. She is, and will continue to be, a carefree elf who has no worries about family or life.

This is the future Nathan has planned for his children. At the beginning of this year, Nathan underwent a minor surgery in the hospital. It was not life-threatening, but it made Nathan suddenly realize that he was getting old and began to think about how to handle his career and wealth if he were to pass away one day.

Nathan's first consideration was naturally to pass the inheritance on to his children. Daniel already had plans, and Nathan didn't want his daughter Leora to cause him any more trouble, so Nathan could only consider his illegitimate children. After going through the six illegitimate children living under his nose, Nathan had to recall the seed he had sown in Bao'an and urgently needed to figure out what kind of fruit it would bear.

Upon investigation, it was astonishing to discover that Nathan had such a capable son. Thus, Sin Yiu-man came into Nathan's view. For several months, Nathan only observed him but did not make any move to acknowledge him.

Nathan wasn't in a hurry, but Zhao Yage was. As a branch of the Jacob family that had migrated to China, his family had always adhered to the survival strategy of integrating into the local community. Unlike other Jews who tried to maintain their bloodline through intermarriage with their own kind, his family had intermarried with Han Chinese as much as possible. After several generations, their Jewish characteristics had become less obvious.

But by his grandfather's generation, for some reason, they looked like half-Tang and half-Fan. By his father's generation, his siblings had become 90% Jewish. At that time, the Boxer Rebellion was raging. His family lived in Shandong, the source of the Boxer Rebellion. When his grandfather heard the news, he immediately took the whole family to Shanghai and sought refuge in the French Concession.

Since they could no longer be Han Chinese, they had no choice but to become Jews again. But being a Jew wasn't easy either. Not to mention the anti-Semitism in the general environment, other Jews didn't really respect them. They were caught in the middle, living an awkward and uncomfortable life.

Now, Zhao Yage has a whole bunch of uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces, all of whom are in an awkward position and can't fit in anywhere. He needs a powerful Jewish person to help his family integrate into Jewish society, but this person is not Nathan. That bastard is too cunning. He has hinted and explicitly stated several times, but Nathan pretends not to understand. Nathan won't help him. He can only pin his hopes on Xian Yaowen, who is more likely to empathize with him.

This is why he was so eager for Nathan to reunite with Sin Yiu-man. His children were getting on in years and were about to face the question of their future. He desperately needed Sin Yiu-man to help his children get ahead.

Los Angeles.

JW Robinson's offers private shopping consultant services. Sin Yiu-man called the service for Margarita, gave her a budget of $1000, and went to sit in the lounge area while Xie Tingyun went to inquire about the mall's storage rooms.

For a man and a woman to enter the changing room together is still a bit out of line these days. The earlier mention of the changing room to Margarita was partly a casual remark and partly a deliberate attempt to trigger Margarita's Stockholm syndrome-like dependency.

After sitting in the rest area for about twenty minutes, the personal shopping consultant brought Margarita back with the items. After giving her a tip, the consultant sent her away, and the group followed Xie Tingyun to the storeroom.

Xie Zhanran stayed outside to guard the door, while Xie Tingyun followed him into the storage room.

Sin Yiu-man and Margarita stood facing each other, and as he took off his clothes, he said, "Do you know why I chose you?"

Most people in the world are lustful, regardless of gender. Once a woman becomes lustful, men can only stand aside. Margarita was lustful, and her gaze followed Xian Yaowen's hand, secretly urging it to bravely charge forward and win the current war of liberation as soon as possible.

She was too focused to hear what Xian Yaowen said. "Hmm?"

Sin Yiu-man glanced at Margarita and noticed her gaze was fixed on his hand. "Do you know why I chose you?"

"why?"

"Because you are Mexican, it is not as easy to succeed in Hollywood, and also because you look somewhat like Rita Grey."

"Who?" Margarita looked at Sin Yiu-man's face.

Charlie Chaplin's second wife.

"So, it's not because I'm pretty?"

“How many women chasing their dreams in Hollywood aren’t beautiful?” Sin Yiu-man took off his suit jacket and shirt, leaving him in only a vest. “You’re Mexican, so even if you get a job offer, the role you’re given will only be an Indian.”

“I’m not Maria Felix, I’m not as successful as her, and I don’t care what roles I play.” Margarita reached into her pocket and pulled out a few cents. “This is all I have; I have to pay rent three days ago.”

Sin Yiu-man glanced at it and counted out a total of 52 cents. "If I hadn't shown up, what were you planning to do tonight?"

Margarita stuffed the change back into her pocket. "I'm going to have dinner at Brown Derby and try to sell myself. If that doesn't work, I'll stay and wash the dishes."

Sin Yiu-man chuckled and said, "Even if you succeed, you'll still have to stay at the restaurant and wash dishes."

"No, if I succeed, I'll borrow money from Stormpanato."

"Wow, an Italian surname, a loan shark mafia?"

“Yes,” Margarita said resolutely, “As long as I have a job, I’m not afraid of taking out high-interest loans.”

Do many people borrow money from loan sharks?

Margarita scoffed, "You don't know?"

"Should I know?"

"You're the owner of the agency, you should know that."

"why?"

Margarita looked suspiciously at Sin Yiu-man's face, but found nothing. She could only say, "You're probably not a qualified agency boss. Agencies require new actors to pay for their own promotional photos, audition costumes, and dance lessons. These cost $500, and not many new actors can afford that."

Some agents also give their actors advances of their salaries, but with very high interest rates, requiring them to repay an extra 20% each month.

"So, signing with a talent agency and having an agent doesn't necessarily mean the beginning of good luck?"

“It’s more likely the beginning of a nightmare,” Margarita said dejectedly. “Hollywood is so hard, so really hard. I can’t take it anymore.”

Sin Yiu-man stepped forward and gave Margarita a hug. “God has mercy on you and let you meet someone who isn’t so bad. Your suffering will soon pass. I can’t guarantee you’ll become a star, but at least it won’t be too hard.”

Margarita felt a warmth and pressed her head against his chest. "Thank you."

"No need to thank me, it's just a transaction."

“I still want to thank you. Others wouldn’t offer me such good terms.” As she spoke, Margarita sniffed Xian Yaowen’s scent. “You smell very nice.”

Sin Yiu-man chuckled and said, "Is this a hint of courtship?"

Margarita smiled gently, "I don't mind paying a little more."

“Thank you for your generosity, but it’s not necessary.” Sin Yiu-man pushed Margarita out of his arms and met her gaze. “Listen, nothing may happen tonight, but you will still receive your payment as agreed.”

Now you can admire my body while you change, but please don't drool, thank you.

"You can also look at me, I have a great figure."

"OK, let's appreciate each other."

As soon as he finished speaking, the two separated by a distance. Sin Yiu-man then took off his clothes, and Margarita followed.

After becoming completely naked, Sin Yiu-man said, "Your voice is very nice. Do you think you have the ability to be a singer?"

Margarita stopped what she was doing, thought for a moment, and said, "I think I can."

Are you sure it's not just your imagination?

"Of course not, shall I sing it for you?"

"Let's play a song called Son Jarocho, something upbeat."

Margarita lifted her skirt slightly and gave a curtsy, saying, "I'll dedicate a song, 'La Bamba,' to you."

Upon hearing this, Sin Yiu-man thought of the rock version of "La Bamba" and said, "Take it a little faster and imagine yourself at someone else's wedding, having had some drinks, and dancing for the newlyweds."

Margarita smiled slyly, "So you're saying you know about 'La Bamba'?"

"La Bamba" is a traditional folk song originating from the state of Veracruz, Mexico. It is simple in content and highly repetitive, and is mainly used in wedding dances and festival celebrations.

"uh-huh."

Margarita spread her hands and waved, "Bamba, come on."

"Are you kidding me?" Xian Yaowen patted his butt. "Want to shake it?"

“Why not?” Margarita chuckled.

“Okay.” Sin Yiu-man shrugged. “Do you need me to give you a racket?”

"unnecessary."

Margarita licked her lips, winked at Xian Yaowen, then gave Xian Yaowu a flirtatious look, and began humming, imitating Jarana's guitar sounds.

Sin Yiu-man raised his left hand and snapped his fingers, lightly tapped the ground with the toes of his right foot, patted his right hip with his right hand, and hummed in the sound of a cajon.

Margarita tried her best not to laugh, but a smile appeared on her face, and the first thing she sang was the climax.

"Para bailar la bamba, Para bailar la bamba." She sang while swaying her upper body, and didn't forget to give Sin Yiu-man a flirty wink.

Sin Yiu-man chuckled, thrusting his hips back and arching his back, swaying to the rhythm of Margarita's music, "Bamba bamba~ bamba bamba~ bamba bamba~ bamba bamba."

"Se necesita una poca de gracia."

Margarita hummed along, and as Xian Yaowen swayed, she increased her own swaying. After swaying a few times, she turned around and came behind Xian Yaowen, giving him a pat on the buttocks.

"Una poca de gracia... Ouch, it hurts!"

Not wanting to suffer a loss, Sin Yiu-man retaliated on the spot, giving Margarita a heavy blow as well.

Margarita spun around again, hugged Sin Yiu-man from behind, stroked his abs with both hands, pressed her face against his back, and continued singing.

Sin Yiu-man relaxed his body, letting Margarita sway with him.

"Sigh, here we go again."

Xie Tingyun muttered a light complaint, then reached to his waist and revealed a dagger in his palm.

After a long while, swaying back and forth, Margarita finished repeating the lyrics more times than usual, and sighed softly, "I really wish you were pursuing me."

"Don't trust a fleeting feeling." Xian Yaowen turned around and put his right hand on Margarita's small shoulder. "You saw it and you touched it. You should remember that. Hurry up and change your clothes. We still have time to get something to eat."

Margarita looked resentful, but didn't speak.

Sin Yiu-man leaned down and kissed Margarita on the cheek, then said, "You sing beautifully, I think you deserve to release an album."

"Really?"

"Don't get excited yet. My opinion isn't really important. I'll arrange a professional test for you. If you pass, you'll get a singer contract. Well, the good thing is that the company will cover your expenses without charging you interest, and you'll only need to pay your share of the profits."

Margarita exclaimed in surprise, "You're going to give me a profit-sharing contract?"

"Ha, you only want to hear what you want to hear?"

Margarita smiled gently. "I'm very confident in myself, it's just that no one gives me the opportunity."

"Okay, I admire your confidence. Change your clothes, we should go."

"OK."

On the way, they passed by Huachanglou Restaurant and bought two servings of fried noodles. The car was parked in a quiet corner, and Sin Yiu-man and Margarita leaned against the car, eating and chatting.

"You have a very rich father?"

"No, I was once the lover of a very rich woman, a French woman, very old, with skin like tree bark, and a terrible temper. During the time I was with her, she would whip me every day, once before meals and once after meals, six times a day..."

"Ha, I don't believe this story. You can find a rich and young woman."

Sin Yiu-man shrugged. “Let me tell you a secret: older women are better than younger ones. They die faster. I only spent half a year with her before she died, and her entire estate is mine.”

"Really?" Margarita scoffed.

"fake."

"To comfort me?"

"Maybe."

"I can now be sure you are a good person."

"The whole world knows."

“Perhaps I am Judy Lewis.”

Judy Lewis, a well-known illegitimate daughter in Hollywood, is the product of Clark Gable and Lolita Young's affair during the filming of "The Call of the Wild." After her birth, she was disguised as an adopted daughter and raised by Young's mother.

Because Louise and Gable look so alike, after Yang brought her to Hollywood for an appearance at the end of last year, everyone in Hollywood immediately understood what was going on, except for Louise, who was kept in the dark.

"Has Judy Lewis become slang?"

"No, who would be so cruel to a little girl?"

"Isn't Gabler very attractive to you women?"

"A little, but I don't like him. I like Marlon Brando, who's one of your men?"

“Someone from the company,” Xian Yaowen sneered. “If you want, I can arrange for him to keep you company for one night, two nights, or even a week, no problem.”

Margarita glanced at Sin Yiu-man, "I want you."

"I'm very expensive."

"How expensive?"

"One million dollars for one night."

“Ha.” Margarita glanced down. “I didn’t notice it was made of iron.”

"You're so slutty. I think I made a stupid deal. If I took 50 cents from you in return, you might agree."

Margarita gave Sin Yiu-man the middle finger.

Sin Yiu-man frowned and said, "You'd better not make that gesture again. It could ruin the career you've worked so hard to build, and it could also cause my investments to suffer losses. It's your freedom to ruin yourself, but it's not your freedom to cause me losses."

The middle finger gesture was brought to the United States by European immigrants during the last century's wave of immigration, but it never became widespread. In the United States, it is considered a very serious insult. For a celebrity to give the middle finger is like a celebrity from a certain country using drugs; it is not easily accepted by the public and makes one vulnerable to being attacked by competitors.

"If it were me, what would you do to me?"

"Why ask? The answer certainly won't be the one you like." Xian Yaowen put down his chopsticks and crumpled the oil paper bag containing the fried noodles. "I'm done. Do you want some more?"

“I’ve had enough.” Margarita also crumpled the oil paper bag. “Two more drinks and my stomach will be full.”

"let's go."

At the appointed time, Sin Yiu-man brought Margarita to the estate of the Château de Chau, a Georgian Revival-style building covering approximately 5 acres with a residential area of ​​about 745 square meters.

Sin Yiu-man led Margarita by the hand and walked into the building as if no one else was around.

Using "if" isn't quite accurate, because there was indeed no one around. There was no butler to greet them, nor did the host. They entered the living room without any hindrance and saw several men sitting on the sofa chatting, but no women.

Chaplin also noticed Sin Yiu-man and Margarita. His gaze lingered on Margarita's face for a moment before he warmly greeted them, "Adam, come and sit down. Your companion can go to the garden; the women are all there."

Sin Yiu-man replied with a smile, "Wait a moment, I'll take Margarita there."

Under the watchful eyes of several people, he escorted Margarita through the entire reception room to the glass door facing the garden on the other side. When he saw several women chatting in the garden, he said to Margarita, "Your youth and beauty are your assets. There's no need to be timid or reserved."

"Should I throw wine in their faces?" Margarita asked with a laugh.

“Tear off their bras and make their waists a few inches thicker.”

Margarita laughed loudly, "I will."

"OK, take care of yourself."

"Thank you."

Margarita gave Sin Yiu-man a hug and lightly kissed him on the lips.

Watching Margarita walk through the glass doors, Sin Yiu-man turned and went to the center of the living room, nodding to each of the men on the sofa, "Mr. Chaplin, Mr. Kramer, Mr. Forman, and..."

Sin Yiu-man switched to Hebrew and said, "Mr. Krim, Mr. Benjamin."

In 1944, Joseph Rank founded Eagle Lion Films in order to distribute British films in the United States. The following year, Pathé Films and Rank reached a reciprocal distribution agreement, and its subsidiary, "Producers and Distributors," established a sub-subsidiary, "Eagle Lion Films." Rank dissolved Eagle Lion Films and handed over the distribution business to Eagle Lion Films.

In 1946, law firm partners Arthur Crimson and Robert Benjamin joined Eagle Lion Film Company as leaders. In 1949, Eagle Lion Film Company fell into financial crisis, and Arthur Crimson and Robert Benjamin left the company.

At the beginning of this year, the two took over Lianmei Company. Xian Yaowen was unaware of the inside story, but he knew quite a bit about Krim and Benjamin.

First, it will become widely known in the future that the two will co-found Orion Pictures. Second, they are important Jewish figures in American politics.

Krim served as an advisor to three Democratic presidents—Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Jimmy Carter—and chaired the Democratic Party’s finance committee for many years.

In addition, he was one of the key implementers of the US strategy toward Mandela in South Africa, and it is possible that he orchestrated some of the tactics of flattering Mandela to undermine him.

Compared to Klim, Benjamin's career was somewhat less prominent. For a long time, he played the role of Klim's assistant, and in his later years, he served as a senior advisor to the U.S. Mission to the United Nations.

Sin Yiu-man has a more detailed understanding of Klim because in his previous life, when his mother first took power at the Jewish Foundation, it happened to be the tail end of the foundation's strategy to support Klim. After he took over the position, he participated in the audit, studied Klim's information in depth, and used his case as a model to participate in the formulation of the foundation's plan to support Jewish political figures.

After receiving a knowing smile from Krim and the other man, Xian Yaowen heard Chaplin say, "Adam, please sit down." (End of Chapter)