America is in control

Chapter 231 Timely escape and pre-match press conference
"Hi, Hoya, thank you for speaking for me in the media. If you need anything in the future, please say hello."

"Train together? Of course! When my boxing club is decorated, you can come over at any time."

"You also want to make friends with some Hollywood female stars, no problem! I will help you make arrangements then."

After hanging up the phone with Oscar de la Hoya, Liu Jiang's mouth twitched unconsciously.

I didn’t expect that! did not expect! De La Hoya, a guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes, is so good at this!

It seems that the charm of Hollywood female stars is indeed great enough, and any man would like to have a taste of it.

After secretly complaining, Liu Jiang recalled what happened recently.

Since he decided on the strategy of muddying the waters last time, he has asked friends in the boxing and entertainment circles to help him speak out in the media.

Because General Liu doesn’t have many acquaintances in the boxing circle, only two or three small fish and shrimps, and they are all boxers affiliated with top promotion companies.

Their voices were not loud, their impact was limited, and they only played a supporting role.

But Liu Jiang's group of Hollywood friends were different. After they left the stage, the direction of public opinion changed significantly.

At first, it was just Liu Jiang's friends who spoke out to support his decision to make a movie.

Gradually, some people with ulterior motives began to show up, and they led public opinion to a strange angle.

These people discussed in the media how sports stars can squeeze into Hollywood in the shortest time?

They took the unlucky guy Liu Jiang as an example and listed many options.

Is it to break into Hollywood by starring in a box-office hit movie?

This possibility is very small, the chance is slim, it depends purely on luck!

Or by setting up a film production company to independently produce a film?
Not only is this kind of operation time-consuming, laborious and expensive, it also requires a lot of professionalism and is unlikely to be possible.

Or find a reliable film production company to make a movie tailored for sports stars?
This proposal was unanimously approved by those guys with ulterior motives, Bingo! This is the correct answer.

Behind these people who have nothing to do with Liu Jiang are the greedy production company managers.

They targeted this group of stupid and wealthy sports stars.

As we all know, sports stars are similar to those singers. It is easier to make money and they yearn for Hollywood.

The money of these sports stars is much easier to cheat than the money of financial scammers on Wall Street.

Those greedy production company management saw the recent uproar over General Liu's affairs, and naturally they had some evil ideas in mind.

You can trick as many sports stars as you want, it’s just a matter of opening your mouth anyway, so why not do it?

With the fate of this group of guys with ulterior motives, the focus of the American people has gradually shifted from the fact that General Liu is not doing his job properly to other places.

Most of the firepower originally focused on him was immediately dispersed.

General Liu saw through it but didn't say anything. He just quietly asked his friends to lower their voices and pretend to be transparent.

He hopes he can get out of this public opinion storm in time and focus on his career.

As for how many sports stars those production companies can cheat, it's none of their own business!

But I still have to give special thanks to my Hollywood friends.

Thinking of this, Liu Jiang looked through his address book, looking for familiar names.

"Thanks, Nick! Thanks to you this time, otherwise I would have been in trouble."

"Are you saying that Bowei Pictures and ABC TV, the publishers of "The Island", played a disgraceful role in this incident?"

"This news means a lot to me, thank you, Nick."

After hanging up the phone with Nicolas Cage, Liu Jiang felt his teeth itching with hatred.

He did not expect that Bowei Films and ABC TV were behind this incident.

It's fair to think about it, "The Island" has been released for more than two weeks, and at this time, there happened to be a news breaking point related to it.

Not only can it stimulate the slightly declining box office, but it also doesn't have to pay a big price.

If it were him, I probably wouldn't miss such a good opportunity.

Having said that, as a person involved, I will never tolerate this kind of behavior.

These guys didn't take themselves seriously at all, they just treated them like little people who could be rubbed around at will.

Bowei Pictures, right? ABC TV station, right? Mickey Mouse Disney, right? I took note of it!
It seems that Bob has a good relationship with ABC TV station. Will the other party also know about it? Or he himself is involved.

All of this is worth pondering! No matter what, let’s investigate first.

Liu Jiang put this matter aside for the time being and continued to make a thank you call.

"Catherine, thank you for speaking out for me in the media. What? Have a meal together? Next time, next time."

"Thank you, Theron, your performance on the show was perfect. Next movie? No problem! I will send you an audition invitation then."

"Honey, when are you going back to Los Angeles! I miss you! What? How do I know why Catherine spoke up for me? Maybe she just wants to ride on the heat."

In the following period, except for Keith Holmes who will lead a wave of rhythm in the media from time to time.

Most of the discussion about General Liu not doing his job has gradually faded out of the mainstream media.

Liu Jiang can finally prepare for the competition with peace of mind. Of course, he will occasionally pay attention to the filming progress of "Looking for the Midnight Kiss".

After experiencing this public opinion storm, he realized the importance of connections in the boxing circle.

At the same time, Liu Jiang's desire for the right to speak in the media became stronger again.

Time passed by, and after more than two months of targeted training, General Liu's physical condition reached a new height.

"Looking for the Midnight Kiss" has also been filmed and is currently in intense post-production.

On September 9th, Liu Jiang brought all members of the logistics team to Las Vegas, which he had not seen for a long time.

After checking into the familiar MGM Grand Hotel and completing all the pre-match formalities, he had a peaceful rest for the day.

The next day, Liu Jiang appeared at the pre-match press conference in high spirits.

He was wearing a light blue casual suit and a white T-shirt with the phrases "Looking for a Midnight Kiss" printed on it.

This can also be regarded as an advance promotion for the film that is about to be completed.

As the finale contestant, when the exclusive background music sounded, Liu Jiang walked out of the background leisurely.

The cameras in the hands of reporters in the audience suddenly flashed and followed his figure.

Slowly arriving in front of the stage, Liu Jiang posed and accepted the baptism of flashlights.

Feeling that time was almost up, he turned and walked towards his seat.

Unexpectedly, the moment Liu Jiang turned around, Keith Holmes' provocative eyes shot towards him.

Yo ho! You're so brave! You dare to challenge me! I have tolerated you for a long time!
Liu Jiang met the opponent's eyes without showing any signs of weakness, and their eyes met in mid-air.

Under the gaze of Keith Holmes, he walked forward leisurely, his momentum suddenly rising.

In a split second, the two of them knew the winner. Keith Holmes lacked confidence and could not withstand General Liu's momentum.

He subconsciously avoided the other person's eyes and looked sideways.

It's funny to say that this black guy is wearing a bright red suit and has a thick gold necklace hanging around his neck.

His left sleeve was deliberately rolled up, revealing the shining gold Rolex on his wrist, a typical nouveau riche outfit.

It's so tasteless! Nico’s aesthetics are really hard to describe!
Liu Jiang secretly complained, glanced at Keith Holmes contemptuously, and then slowly sat down in his seat.

As usual, the host began to introduce the situation of this boxing championship unification fight. After a long speech, the reporter's question session officially began.

"John, how are you preparing for this boxing championship unification match?"

A reporter was selected by the host. He stood up and asked General Liu.

"With the support of the logistics team, my preparations have achieved the desired results. I am in great shape now!"

Liu Jiang picked up the microphone on the table and answered very calmly.

"Didn't the public controversy some time ago have any impact on you?"

The reporter continued to ask.

"Are you referring to the nonsense that Copycat said in the media? Huh! You think too highly of him. It's just the whine of a defeated dog! It won't affect me at all!"

General Liu glanced at Keith Holmes who was standing aside, and began to taunt him crazily.

"What are you pretending to be here? I don't know who is so scared that they don't even dare to go to the media. They only dare to ask their friends to speak out."

"You are just a coward. You have no courage at all. You don't even dare to face me!"

"I will teach you a painful lesson in the ring and let you know how to respect your seniors!"

Before reporters could ask questions, Keith Holmes picked up the microphone on the table and fired at General Liu.

"Do you really think I don't know what you are up to? Don't you just want to use public opinion to interfere with my preparations for the competition?"

"You still want to play this trick with me based on your little IQ, so please stop it!"

"If I look at you one more time, I'm giving you face, do you understand?"

General Liu didn't tolerate him, he went straight to full fire and belittled the other party crazily.

"You clown, are you done with your bad movie?"

"I bet your bad movie won't even make it to the big screen! Just wait and lose all your money!"

"Even if your bad movie hits the big screen, no one will go to the cinema to watch it. It will definitely be a hit on the street!"

Keith Holmes was exposed by General Liu in public and became furious. He began to attack the other party's movie crazily.

As everyone knows, this plays into General Liu's plan. He hopes that the other party will mention "Looking for the Midnight Kiss" a few more times, so that he can take advantage of the situation to promote it.

"Don't worry, my movie "Looking for the Midnight Kiss" is currently in intense post-production."

"It won't be long before this movie will be released in major theaters. I hope everyone will support it then!"

"'Looking for the Midnight Kiss' is a very good romantic comedy, I promise you won't be disappointed!"

Liu Jiang took the opportunity to advertise his movie. As for the distribution, of course he was talking nonsense.

However, as long as the audience's expectations for "Looking for the Midnight Kiss" are raised, a distribution company will definitely come to the door.

As long as the quality of the movie is passable, at that time, the choice will return to Liu Jiang's hands.

A generous distribution contract must not be a problem!
"What are you talking about in your sleep! This is simply impossible!"

"Tomorrow I will beat you completely awake in the ring! Don't thank me! This is just a charity from me!"

"After you lose the game, maybe you won't want to squeeze into Hollywood anymore!"

Keith Holmes sneered that he simply did not believe Liu's film would be a success.

"Copycat! I know you also want to squeeze into Hollywood, but I'm sorry, your appearance is too eye-catching."

"But during the game tomorrow, I will help you perform a plastic surgery. Maybe then you can try to go to Hollywood!"

"You'd better make an appointment with a top hospital in advance. The plastic surgery process I perform may not be very pleasant!"

Liu will be tit-for-tat and not give Keith Holmes any face.

"FXXK! You are the one who needs plastic surgery, and I will help you fulfill your wish!"

"Come on! Who doesn't know now that my fist is the best scalpel!"

The two began to fight fiercely, and the press conference suddenly became a mess.

After both of them were satisfied, the press conference could continue.

The next reporter's question was all good and good, without any explosive points, so it just went away.

After the reporter's question session, both boxers successfully passed the pre-match weigh-in.

Returning to the hotel room, Liu Jiang went to bed early to recharge for the next day's competition.

In the locker room, General Liu was dodging and moving while rapidly throwing heavy punches, constantly hitting the boxing target held by Rooney.

The crackling sound was continuous and resounded throughout the locker room. Although his hand was sore from the shock, Rooney looked satisfied.

The targeted training during this period was very effective, even beyond his expectations.

Not long after, Brandon opened the door to the locker room and walked in quickly.

Arriving in front of the master and apprentice who had finished warming up, Brandon whispered.

"John, it's our turn!"

Liu Jiang took a deep breath and stood up suddenly. Alfonso beside him immediately put a golden cloak on him.

He suddenly raised his head, his eyes gleaming so brightly that no one dared to look at him.

Leila opened the door to the locker room, and Liu Jiang took big steps and walked out.

The members of the logistics team followed him and filed out.

They formed a tight formation, protecting General Liu in the middle.

Stepping into the boxer's tunnel, the exciting exclusive BGM sounded, and Liu Jiang walked to the ring with a stern face as he stepped on the beat.

He stared straight ahead, looking forward to the next step.

Suddenly, several spotlights came over and shone on General Liu. The eyes of countless spectators at the scene suddenly focused on one place.

"New Caesar! New Caesar! New Caesar!"

A tsunami-like shout erupted from the stands, but General Liu remained unmoved and continued to move forward slowly.

(End of this chapter)