Reborn Action Star: Starting in Hollywood

"What do Northrop Grumman and Raytheon do? Why is Lin Yuan so surprised?" Taylor Swift asked.

Charlize and Anne, who were standing nearby, also shook their heads, indicating that they didn't know either.

Women are generally not interested in military matters, and companies that produce and develop weapons and equipment have even less of a concept of them.

GAKKI-chan, who was standing to the side as the assistant, had done her homework and knew a bit about it, but the Japanese, who were good at "reading the room," would not show any signs of being out of place at this moment, so she remained silent.

So Lin Yuan asked, "Do you know about the Trident missile, the F-22 Raptor fighter jet, and the B-2 stealth strategic bomber? They were developed by Northrop Grumman."

Raytheon is the company responsible for developing weapons systems such as the Patriot surface-to-air missile, the Tomahawk cruise missile, and the Stinger man-portable air defense system.

Taylor Swift nodded: "I've heard of it."

That means you don't understand...

Lin Yuan sighed helplessly: "The Trident is a submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile, a weapon used on strategic nuclear submarines. By the way, the so-called strategic weapon actually refers to the mushroom bomb."

After Lin Yuan's explanation, Mei Mei finally understood the significance of the information: "Wow! Doesn't this mean that Northrop Grumman might even have access to some nuclear secrets? As a major shareholder, you also have access to this top-secret information?"

Lin Yuan didn't quite understand Taylor Swift's question either, as it touched on a blind spot in his knowledge, and he needed to wait for Betty's answer.

Taylor Swift may not understand weapons and equipment, but she is very knowledgeable about corporate law.

Holding 5% of the shares already makes you a major shareholder, and you have the right to have a seat on the board of directors.

That means Lin Yuan needs to know the board's resolutions and information.

Now everyone understood the true value of these two companies.

It can be said that the core of the US military-industrial complex is based on four companies: Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman.

Now Lin Yuan might actually get a ticket to the military-industrial complex?
Even if the percentage of shares he can obtain is not high, it is still outrageous.

No, it's simply unbelievable.

It's worth noting that Jewish capital, often criticized as the supremacist state of the United States, has consistently failed to penetrate this sector.

In the United States, the core of Jewish communities consists of three sectors: finance, media, and emerging high technology.

The financial sector is represented by Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, and the Federal Reserve.

Media outlets include Hollywood film studios such as Warner Bros., Disney, and Paramount, as well as media outlets such as The Washington Post and CNN.

Jewish capital is behind emerging high-tech industries and companies such as Facebook, Google, and Microsoft.

However, to say that the United States was completely taken away is probably not the truth.

Because the real "knife handle" has always been in the hands of the WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestant) elite, and no one else is ever allowed to touch it.

The military-industrial complex can only be controlled by WASP elites and retired military generals, and Jewish capital can only exert influence indirectly through Wall Street investment and AIPAC lobbying.

Lin Yuan has actually managed to get an admission ticket?

This can't be a joke, right?
In fact, Lin Yuan had previously obtained 0.5% of DuPont's shares from the DuPont consortium, but the symbolic significance far outweighed the practical significance.

Representing the military-industrial complex, they initially recognized Lin Yuan as one of their own, and at least did not object to him sitting at the table and having a few sips of soup.

But now, it seems he's qualified to eat meat?

In the United States, it goes without saying how great it is to be Commissioner Smith.

Faced with Lin Yuan and the others' confusion, Betty explained with a smile: "Any organization that is too pure in its composition will eventually decline."

Everyone present understood this principle.

A homogeneous composition means that everything from supporters to mindset to decision-making is very homogeneous.

Just like in nature, solitary reproduction is very fragile.

Even in a sensitive organization like the military-industrial complex, where WASP must be the absolute core, a very small number of approved external members will be introduced.

“This time, we’re clearing out the British’s bargaining chips. But there’s fierce competition over who gets those chips. Lin Yuan, if you can demonstrate enough value, your chances are very good,” Betty said.

“But I’m of Chinese descent, so the resistance must be particularly strong, right?” Lin Yuan said.

Lin Yuan really needed this admission ticket, as it meant he had completely integrated into this circle.

Even disregarding those core secrets, from a purely security perspective, they are determined to obtain it.

In the future, whoever his enemies may be, it will be very difficult for them to use the power of the military system to attack him.

This relieved him of the worry that one day while he was on a plane, the alarm would suddenly go off and an anti-aircraft missile would attack...

Betty nodded: "Yes, there is indeed considerable resistance, but after what happened yesterday, many high-ranking military officials have chosen to support you."

"That can't be right. What does this attack have to do with the support of the military bigwigs?" Lin Yuan asked, puzzled.

If the cultural circle's support for him has reached a new level, Lin Yuan can completely understand it.

After all, he risked his life to save so many hostages yesterday, most of whom were pillars of the cultural field.

But this won't affect the people in the military-industrial complex, right?
“Lin Yuan, you don’t understand. In the treacherous power circles of the upper echelons, ‘sincerity’ is an extremely valuable asset,” Betty said. “Everyone is wary of each other, even if they are allies just a moment ago, they are worried that they might stab them in the back the next moment.”

"No one doubts now that you would betray your friends. You've proven that with your life time and time again in the face of crisis. Who wouldn't want a friend they can absolutely trust?"

"Humans can be meticulous because of rational calculation, but they are more often blinded by emotions."

"Your performance yesterday has won over the whole world."

"Conquer the world? Isn't that a bit of an exaggeration?" Lin Yuan said somewhat embarrassed by the praise.

“It’s no exaggeration. Your every move yesterday was broadcast on television. Do you know how much of a media frenzy it caused?” Betty said. “Before the incident, the ratings were around 43%, which was already outrageous.”

But as the crisis unfolded, the ratings soared. When you stepped forward and approached Brooke Whitmore, it achieved a staggering 94.3% viewership!

Moreover, this viewership rating wasn't just a flash in the pan; it maintained itself until the very end, making it an unprecedented viewership miracle.

A viewership rating of 94.3%?

Wasn't almost every TV station watching his performance yesterday?

But Lin Yuan didn't find it hard to understand. After all, the incident of someone planting explosives at a gathering of up to 50 people and taking a large number of hostages would be an extremely sensational and eye-catching headline no matter where it happened.

Not to mention that the protagonist of the news is Lin Yuan, whose popularity is unparalleled. With the two combined, it would be strange if it didn't ignite the media around the world.

Although this wasn't the first time he had risked his life to save someone, this was the first time it had been broadcast live on television.

The rescue at Karonos Cave was only reported in the news afterward, and the person being rescued was not the general public, but rather his friend whom he rescued based on personal relationships.

Therefore, although the public is very moved and excited, their threshold is not high.

The rescue operation on the USS Virginia was also documented with recorded video footage afterward, rather than being broadcast live.

Furthermore, Lin Yuan himself was also a victim of the accident. Although he saved the other crew members, he was also a beneficiary of the risk. If he hadn't gone out to repair the submarine, his own life would have been in danger. In this bomb incident, Lin Yuan risked his life entirely for the safety of others.

In any country and under any cultural background, Lin Yuan's actions would absolutely qualify him as a hero, and a heroic feat worthy of being recorded in history.

Moreover, Lin Yuan's every move was broadcast live to audiences around the world.

The whole world witnessed how Lin Yuan used his own life to ensure the safe departure of the hostages.

Betty said with a smile, her eyes full of pride:

Do you know how many people around the world cried out "No!" "Please don't!" when you walked toward Brooke Whitmore?

"Do you know how many people wept uncontrollably in front of their televisions when you were shackled and fell to the ground in a sorry state?"

"You have no idea how many viewers cried until they nearly fainted the moment the bomb exploded, yet clung tightly to their televisions, hoping for news that you were safe and sound?"

Not only Betty's eyes were filled with pride, but the other women in the room were too.

Especially Taylor Swift, Anne Hathaway, and Charlize Theodore; the three of them were absolutely at the center of the storm yesterday.

When faced with Brooke Whitmore's bomb threat, they didn't feel much fear, but believed that Lin Yuan would create another miracle and lead them to safety.

What truly terrified them was the immense fear they felt when Lin Yuan was handcuffed and shackled: they were terrified that something unexpected might happen and they would lose this man.

But no matter how worried they were, they bit their lips tightly in front of Lin Yuan and didn't say a single unnecessary word.

They didn't want to be of no help and only add to Lin Yuan's psychological burden.

They wholeheartedly agreed with what Lin Yuan wanted to do, and proudly chose to support him.

This man deserves the whole world.

This is the most genuine thought in each of their hearts.

Betty laughed and said, "After watching yesterday's live broadcast, do you know how many beautiful women around the world are crying and begging to marry you? Claiming that even if you are disfigured, they are willing to follow and serve you for the rest of their lives."

"Dream on." Lin Yuan scoffed. "Even if I'm disfigured, my wealth hasn't decreased in the slightest. They want to marry me? Do you think they'd have a chance at something like that?"

As he said this, he smiled and looked at the women in the room, clearly meaning: they are not worthy, only you are.

Lin Yuan knew that the female fans meant well and weren't really disdainful, but he had to say it in front of his female friends.

Sure enough, as soon as the words were spoken, Taylor Swift and the others smiled even more.

But Betty stepped forward and sat down on the edge of his bed.

Betty reached out and touched his face, asking, "The skin on your face should heal faster than the skin on your body, right?"

Lin Yuan nodded: "That's right, what's wrong?"

"How many days will it take for my face to recover? Once my face is healed, I can cover myself up a bit and hold a press conference," Betty said.

Lin Yuan: "..."

Is this so inhumane?

You're exploiting the injured and sick!

However, this was just a complaint, as Lin Yuan had already guessed the reason: "Because of my injury, it has had a huge negative impact?"

Betty nodded: "Do you know how low Lin Yuan Pictures' stock price has fallen right now?"

"The stock price has dropped by 80%?" Lin Yuan gave an answer.

He felt that this conjecture was not far-fetched, after all, Lin Yuan Pictures' high market value was entirely built on his personal achievements.

Everyone saw with their own eyes that he was blown away by the close-range explosion.

Moreover, it contains a TNT charge of up to 10KG, which can destroy even a heavy tank, let alone a human.
In this situation, almost everyone would assume that Lin Yuan is most likely dead, or at least crippled.

No matter how much Betty's team denies the rumors or reports his condition, the public finds it hard to believe unless Lin Yuan personally appears in public.

In this situation, if the stock price only drops by 80%, it actually means that the public has been very lenient.

Even if it drops by 80%, isn't there still a 20% chance of recovery?
Even without him, Lin Yuan Pictures' market value of 20% is still high.

Betty shook her head: "You're being a bit too pessimistic. The stock price has dropped by 53%."

"Only 53%?"

Lin Yuan could hardly believe his ears.

"What's going on? This hasn't triggered a massive sell-off?"

Lin Yuan knew those investment institutions with large shareholdings all too well; they would only offer help when things were going well and then withdraw it when things were going badly.

Lin Yuan didn't blame the investment institutions, after all, they were responsible for their investors, and it was perfectly reasonable for them to take hedging measures when faced with such a major negative event.

So, what caused the stock price to fall by only 53%?
Betty pulled out a real-time stock price chart of Lin Yuan Pictures and handed it to Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan reached out and took it, and after glancing at it twice, he immediately deduced a lot of information:

First, every significant drop in stock price corresponds to his actions yesterday.

When he was blackmailed by Brooke Whitmore yesterday and forced to go to her, the stock price began to plummet, immediately experiencing a precipitous drop of 11%.

When he was handcuffed and shackled, the stock price fell even further to 26%.

He was forced to walk towards Kim Tae-yeon, getting closer and closer to Brooke Whitmore, while the stock price continued its precipitous decline.

When the explosives detonated, the stock price plummeted by more than 75%!

This drop was entirely in line with Lin Yuan's expectations.

However, it eventually rebounded back to only 53%.

In fact, it wasn't just the last drop that resulted in a rebound.

Each previous drop was immediately followed by a rebound, resulting in repeated back-and-forth movements.

Until the next crisis unfolded, completely shattering the balance and causing the stock price to continue its downward trend.

But no matter how much the stock price falls, a large amount of capital flows in, striving to take over the shares dumped by large institutions and trying to support the stock price of Linyuan Pictures.

Although this force couldn't withstand the massive selling pressure, their intention to protect Lin Yuan Film Industry was clearly evident.

Seeing this stock price curve, Lin Yuan seemed to have already guessed the answer:
"Are they fans from all over the world?"

"Yes, everyone said we must protect the hero, and not let you bleed and be heartbroken." (End of Chapter)