In America, the Best Actor award starts with stereotypes.

"Amazon, that must be it."

After several days of thorough investigation, Chen Zhuo finally identified his target.

He had little experience with stocks in his previous life, and his knowledge of the internet bubble was based on hearsay. He only knew that the Nasdaq crashed at its all-time high on March 10, 2000, but he didn't know exactly how much each stock had risen or when the crash began.

However, thanks to the three entries [Bookworm (Green)], [Intelligent (White)], and [Frugal (White)], especially the [Frugal (White)] entry which brings a sense of detail.

He keenly sensed that Amazon was his best option during the dot-com bubble era.

Firstly, unlike wildly popular stocks like Yahoo and Microsoft, it is an unpopular stock with a low price and has not yet taken off. Even if it enters the market, it will not create a butterfly effect.

Secondly, Amazon's current strategy of "prioritizing expansion and abandoning short-term profits" is destined to create a terrifying bubble, with returns of tens or even hundreds of times the initial investment being entirely possible.

The only problem is that he still doesn't have much money. However, he has a rich woman by his side. He can try to borrow some money from her first, and after making some initial profits, he can bring his second uncle and Cheng Long along to make a fortune.

"Ring ring—"

Chen Zhuo picked up the Nokia 6110, the latest mobile phone model launched just last month.

Compared to previous models, this mobile phone creatively incorporates the first built-in game – Snake, which is why its price is so exorbitant, costing a whopping $800.

If it weren't for Alicia's gift as a wrap-up present, Chen Zhuo would have waited at least a few months until his salary for "The Matrix" was paid before deciding to buy it.

"Feed".

"George, have you heard about the Golden Raspberry Awards?"

A clearly annoyed female voice came through the phone, "I thought things would be fine after all this time, but as soon as 'Titanic' was released, these damn media outlets came up with another list of the worst films of the year to grab attention. On one hand, they're saying 'Titanic' will win so many Oscars, and on the other hand, they're saying I'm the top favorite for the Golden Raspberry Awards. I'm so fed up with these vulture-like media outlets!"

Chen Zhuo tapped the tabletop twice with his fingers.

The classic tactic of praising one while criticizing another is a traditional skill of the media.

He certainly understood why Alicia was troubled. Just a few days ago, Alicia had landed the lead role in the movie "Time Traveler's Pet," and with filming about to begin, the media was again using her for negative publicity, putting a lot of pressure on both the film company and the production team.

"What's wrong? Has that confident superstar lost his way again?"

Chen Zhuo chuckled softly, his tone relaxed.

Seemingly infected by his relaxed demeanor, Alicia also unfurled her brow, feigning a hint of coquettishness, "Nonsense! I'm going to win an Academy Award for Best Actress someday! A mere Golden Raspberry Award won't affect me at all!"

"Since you're not afraid of the Golden Raspberry Award, why not consider going and bringing this trophy back?"

He spoke of it casually, as if he were just going to pick up a newspaper.

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone. Alicia paused, then twirled her hair around and around with her fingertips.

"But...but this is a terrible award, one that every actor avoids like the plague. If I were to accept it willingly, wouldn't I be ruining my career?"

"Ruining his future?"

Chen Zhuo chuckled softly.

To be honest, having experienced the internet age, he finds many of the marketing methods of this era ridiculously naive.

In this era, the concept that "being famous even when you're not" simply doesn't exist, and it's extremely rare to use negative reviews for reverse marketing, thus wasting traffic.

"Have you considered that no actress has ever received this award before? If you accept it, it will be a groundbreaking first, and how many media outlets will report on it?"

"And that was the day before the Oscars. If there's any big news, all the media in the US will rush to it. You've never experienced that kind of exposure, not even when you were at the height of your fame."

"If you can use this opportunity to promote your new movie, do you still need to worry about its exposure?"

"But, but..."

Alicia hesitated. Although Chen Zhuo's story sounded plausible, the matter itself was too horrifying for her to make a decision immediately.

Chen Zhuo twirled his pen twice. "But what? Even if you don't go to accept the award, the media will still make a fuss and say things like, 'Alicia is just a pretty face who can't accept criticism.' But if you become the first actress to accept the award with a smile, it will show your magnanimity. With a little publicity, you will become 'Alicia who is humble, brave, and willing to accept public criticism.'"

"At that time, your fans won't criticize you; instead, they'll be proud of you. After all, who doesn't make mistakes when they're young?"

"If you dress up nicely then, you can even slap those media outlets that maliciously insulted you by calling you a fat girl and get your revenge."

Alicia fell silent; her slightly rapid breathing could even be heard over the phone.

After a full half minute, her voice finally came through again, "Okay, I can go collect my Golden Raspberry Award."

Chen Zhuo snapped his fingers. "A wise choice, Alicia. You'll thank me after you receive the award."

"But you have to come with me."

The arrogant voice rang out again, "Hmph, if anything goes wrong, you'll have to take full responsibility!"

"sure."

Chen Zhuo narrowed his eyes slightly, "But before that, I'm going to give you special training so that every expression you make is perfect."

"By the way, your agency also needs to get involved. They need to start building momentum immediately after you announce that you've accepted the Golden Raspberry Award. We can't give those malicious media outlets the opportunity to write whatever they want."

"Don't worry, my American Idol, Sweetheart Girl, I will make this Golden Raspberry Awards a grand event that belongs only to you."

There was silence on the other end of the phone again.

A moment later, Alicia sniffed, her voice slightly nasal.

"George, do you know how cool what you just said was?"

"Is he handsome?"

Chen Zhuo smiled and said gently, "There will be even more handsome ones on the day of the awards ceremony."

"George~"

Alicia's voice suddenly became sweet and cloying, "I want to eat you up."

"Hey, can you be normal for once? We're talking about serious matters."

Chen Zhuo sighed. This woman was like a little vixen, changing her tune every now and then.

"Hmph, you can't escape."

Alicia smiled mischievously, as if she already had a plan.