Chapter 241 Rules


    As a guy with all kinds of poisons, Francis Copp has very high requirements for the quality of life.


    If George Lucas chose to spend all his ie after the explosion of "Star Wars", boughtnd to build the Skywalker Farm, and enjoyed life while making the sequel of "Star Wars".


    Francis Copp is even crazier than him, because after getting the proceeds from "The Godfather", he bought 1,560 acres of Inglenook Winery in Napa Valley, California, and only In order to satisfy my appetite, in 1978, I tasted the first vintage of Rubicon red wine produced by my own winery.


    That''s right, as a guy who didn''t want to make "The Godfather" at all, the reason why he cooperated with Paramount to rush to finish the filming of "The Godfather 2" was purely because the ie from "The Godfather" could not satisfy his desire.


    After filming "The Godfather 2", he used the money to buynd and build houses all over the world, spreading his vacation ces all over the ce.


    If the real estate in California, the United Kingdom and other ces are either manors or castles, then New York, where you live for a long time, has a different style from other resting ces-Francis Copp did not choose the city center where thend is expensive, but At the junction of New York State and New Jersey, I bought a mountain and built a luxury house on the top of the mountain.


    At the foot of the mountain, a piece of iron fence divides the inside and outside into two worlds. At the gate, on the hollow carved iron gate, there is a sign of ''Copp''. Standing here and looking in, you can only see the raised cliff. When the iron gate was opened and turned up along the spiraling mountain road, the dense trees on both sides of the road blocked the line of sight. Looking into the distance, the road ahead seemed to connect to the blue sky, go to the top, twist to the middle, and then Swooping down, a Greek and Italian Mediterranean-style vi, like bamboo shoots sprouting, slowly rises above the blue sea level.


    "Damn! Come this way, it''s like watching a movie!"


    "Just to create an effect, he made the road a bit too long!"


    While unfastening his seat belt, Rnd smiled andined to Kate beside him.


    Kate who heard this remark also snickered knowingly, and continued: "But the effect is good! When I just came down, this vi grew directly from the sea...The visual effect is perfect!"


    "Do you like this design?"


    "It''s cool!"


    "It''s good if you are interested. I just asked David to help me look at thend. After he asks the price, you can choose thend. Then you can build the capital however you want, and maybe you can get a design award and go home. ..."


    "Giggle, win the prize? You really want toe out."


    Just as the two of them were facing the road they came from,ughing and muttering, a loud cry came from behind.


    "Rnd, Kate, here!"


    Turning his head, Francis Copp, with a white beard wearing a toad mirror, wearing **** purple, and a cool floral scarf around his neck, was standing at the door of the vi and waving at them, "Oh! I''m waiting for you!" You have been here for a long time, and you are finally here!


    While talking, he seemed to realize that the two had already seen him, so Francis Copp retracted his raised arms, hugged his hands, retracted his neck, and shivered, looking like a glutinous rice ball, not only So, he alsoined: "Comeon! Stop whispering outside, okay? It''s 24℉ outside, I''m almost freezing to death!"


    Such a funny look made the twough, and they stepped forward to hug and say hello to them.


    When Rnd hugged him with a smile, the flirtatious guy also recovered his rough voice, dragged the two into the room together, and eagerly introduced his family to them.


    Yes, only Francis Copp, who was able to m on the brakes when Rnd left New York and went to Seattle, could do it. Although this old man kept saying that Rnd often went to Lucas and Spielberg runs at home, but does not y at home. Now that he is in New York and has time, if he does note to sit, it is simply treating him as an outsider!


    But in fact, both parties know that this is just a clumsy excuse that sounds good but is very unreliable when scrutinized.


    If it’s okay, why did you suddenly invite me?


    The facts were just as Rnd had guessed. He took them for a walk around the spacious living room, and after exining the simple and line-like decoration inspiration in the mansion, when he found that Kate was interested in the oil paintings he collected, he He asked his wife to apany Kate to his collection room, and slowly admired the paintings of famous artists. After thedy left, he directly pulled Rnd to the sea-view terrace of the vi. The ss house that rose automatically would not block The field of vision can also block the biting cold.


    "Taste?" He took out two wine sses, opened the bottle with nobel at all, and poured it for Rnd, "I brewed it myself. This year is exactly 20 years old. The first batch in 1978..."


    "Oh, isn''t this wine older than me?" Rnd picked up the wine ss and sniffed it lightly, then took a sip pretendingly, and under the fat man''s gaze, said slowly: "The taste is soft, soft and delicate. slip…"


    Perhaps Francis Copp was deceived by his professional appearance at the beginning, so when Rnd tasted it, his eyes were full of anticipation, but after hearing Rnd''s strange evaluation that did not match his appearance, the expression on his face , suddenly showed doubts, after a moment of stunned, he rolled his eyes, and said angrily: "I was tricked by you!"


    The annoyed words made Rndugh. Not only that, he also added, "You took away the person who knows the most about wine by my side, then I can''t give you a professional evaluation..."


    "You know, I know whether the wine is good or not. As for subdividing the taste... I don''t have that ability."


    The honest words made Francis Copp shake his head, and instead of answering, he poured himself a ss.


    As the wine entered the mouth, the big fat man squinted his eyes involuntarily, his fat cheeks bulged quietly, and he clung to his face with enjoyment. After a long while, he said: "Sure enough, it''s just like what Ryan said, you don''t even know how to taste wine." Alcohol, you only drink!"


    Regarding such an evaluation, Rnd just smiled, not angry.


    Moreover, he really only knows how to drink, but not taste.


    This has nothing to do with personal quality and self-cultivation. It is purely that the time for enjoyment cannot keep up with the speed of wealth expansion...


    If you let him drink for twenty years without distraction, then he will drink it.


    Since Rnd doesn''t know how to taste wine, Francis Copp can''tmunicate with Rnd in the traditional way of chatting with wine and boasting. Finally, he lit a cigar, and in the familiar smell of tobo, he entered the theme, "You took the copyright of "Death of a Virgin?"


    When Francis Copp posed this question, Rnd, who had just lit the bezel of a cigar with a long match,ughed.


    The reason why he didn''t want to see Francis Copp after he came to New York was because he felt that the bearded man would talk to him about his daughter, but he himself didn''t want to get involved.


    But since the matter ising, it is impossible to hide, "Sophia wants it, can I get it for her?"


    "Then you know, did she find George because of this matter before?"


    "Of course, she made it clear to me that after finding George, you still have the ability to intervene in this project, so as to help her manage and endorse her again, so after she saw me in the "Star Wars" crew, Let me help."


    Although David didn''t talk to Rnd about "Death of a Virgin", everything was written in David''s annual report to Rnd, just like Rnd wanted to take "Lord of the Rings" from Miramax''s hands Like the filming copyright of "The Hobbit", the owner of the copyright of "Death of a Virgin" has no intention of resisting at all.


    Well, this situation is also normal. As thergest independent production giant in the industry, the Weinstein brothers do not want to provoke Rnd, so they will not be able to challenge the Twitch, but it is precisely because of this smoothness that the whole project is promoted. The speed is fast, if there are no idents, after the Oscar, the project can be formally approved and injected.


    "Then you mean, you support her?" Francis Copp pursed his lips and asked.


    At the beginning, Francis Copp felt that since his daughter wanted to make a movie, she would y all the cards in her hand. If she wanted to make a movie in Hollywood, produce and distribute it, who would not sell her face?


    No matter what his daughter said no, he still had a way to intervene in the other party''s project, especially after learning that the copyright of "Death of a Virgin" had already been bought out, and his daughter was going to ask Uncle Lucas for help, he was even more happy Waiting at home.


    What does George Lucas have to do with him?


    The two have been brothers for so many years!


    Don''t be too familiar with the left-handed and right-handed things!


    Francis Copp has also thought about it. When the movie starts, he will show up, and he must give his daughter a surprise!


    Be sure to let your daughter know that Dad loves you!


    （づ￣3￣）づ╭～


    However, ever since he learned that Rnd had bought the copyright of "Death of a Virgin", the abacus he had jingled was shattered in an instant—although Rnd was a student of Spielberg, he Still a young man!


    In the past eight years, it has always been Rnd who wants to shoot whatever he wants. If Rnd is persuaded by Sophia to stand by her side, then this matter will not be easy to handle. With money and channels, Sophia can really do it alone!


    Therefore, after knowing that the shooting of the project was about to start, Francis Copp, the ve of the daughter, hurriedly dragged Rnd off the ne to Seattle. When he came to his side, Rnd, who had already taken a sip of his cigar, answered naturally, "Who said I supported her?"


    "Before she chatted with me, I hadn''t read the book "Dead Virgins" at all!"


    "Besides, even if I want to support her, I have no ability!"


    "Warcraft Movies and Television, that''s just an empty shell. Thest time I made "Seven Deadly Sins", it was Catherine who helped set up the crew. Not to mention that there is not even a qualified producer in thepany. Even the cameras, film reels, and processing rooms , I didn''t do it!"


    "What, you want to take over now?"


    "That''s right, you can take the position of producer, I will put money in, and you can watch the filming for yourself."


    What?


    Francis Copp, who was well-prepared, was caught off guard by his clean words.


    He originally thought that when Rnd knew the inside story, he helped his daughter obtain the copyright, which meant support.


    But I didn''t expect this guy to dump the project so quickly?


    Turning his head and probing, when he found that Rnd was shaking his wine ss and looking at him with a smile on his face, all his doubts turned into a happy and clearughter, "Hey hey! No wonder George and Steven both said they like you ..."


    "If you are like this, then I like you too..."


    After ncing at Rnd, Francis Copp immediately understood that this guy was on his side.


    If Rnd were to know what he was thinking, he would definitely roll his eyes helplessly.


    Unless his brains were emptied by zombies, why would he side with Sofia Copp?


    Of course, if possible, he doesn''t want to stand on either side, because this kind of housework is the most troublesome.


    Just when Rnd thought that the fat man called him here just to continue loving his daughter, Francis Copp, who got a satisfactory answer, didn''t mean to be stingy, and continued: "I heard from Steven, you want to rush to O? "


    "Yes." It''s no secret, and the fat man also has a bunch of influencing factors, so Rnd nodded eagerly.


    "I also heard that you made a deal with the Big Six?" Francis Copp continued: "And in the deal with Warner, the book called "Harry Potter" needs to be released in February this year. listing?"


    "Yes, what''s the problem? Don''t tell me you''ve read it?" Rnd nodded again, but said casually, "George gave you the book, right? This book is Lucas Books responsible for publishing."


    "Don''t guess, I didn''t watch it." How could Francis Copp not know what Rnd was thinking?


    Seeing Rnd guessing like this, he didn''t go around in circles, but said: "Originally, I was thinking that if you reject me, I will exchange this project with you on the New York Times bestseller list, but what? Know…"


    "You just gave me "Death of a Virgin"."


    "However, after calling you yesterday, I already contacted the New York Times, so..."


    "Even if it is no longer a deal, I have to finish this matter with you!"


    Yes, since Francis Copp has decided to love his daughter, he cannot ept failure.


    Before, he thought that Rnd might stand firmly with his daughter, so he wanted to use both hard and soft tactics to make Rnd feel the love of a father, so when he knew that the new book that Rnd promoted must be a big hit, he thought of In order to let the "New York Times" bestseller list endorse the book, so that Rnd doesn''t have to buy and sell out of his own pocket.


    However, Rnd never gave him this chance!


    But it doesn''t matter, it doesn''t matter whether it''s a cold transaction or a human rtionship, it''s all an exchange of resources anyway, the essence is the same.


    But when Rnd heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched immediately.


    This is really a father''s love like a mountain!


    Just sitting here and listening, he felt that Sofia Copp would not be able to bear it!


    Of course, whether that guy can afford it has nothing to do with Rnd. When Francis Copp mentioned the New York Times and said like eating candy that he could control the bestseller list, his forehead , a question mark popped up immediately, curiosity filled his eyes, "Are you familiar with The New York Times?"


    As soon as this question was uttered, Rnd felt something was wrong.


    He remembered one more thing.


    At George Lucas''s 50th birthday party, he showed these people the scripts of the "Spider-Man" trilogy and "Titanic" directly; and at that time, these guys had already said , "The New York Times" will frantically cheer for the movie after the movie is released, and now, Francis Copp said that he and the other party are very familiar, so sincest year, the crazy publicity of the whole of America, and these Old man, does it matter?


    The skeptical Rnd was full of thirst for knowledge, but in the face of his inquiry, Francis Copp smiled, his gray beard trembled, and the words of emotion came out in an instant.


    "Rnd, there are some old things, it doesn''t make sense for you to know now."


    "But I don''t know, I''m so itchy!" In order to understand the problem, Rnd licked his face and poured wine for the old man, "Besides, I''m not asking the truth about the Titanic, I just want to know Your rtionship with The New York Times."


    "It''s not a secret, is it?"


    "Of course, I don''t mind if you reveal a little bit about the rtionship between The New York Times and the Morgan family..."


    "Anyway, I don''t ask about the sinking of the Titanic that has been concluded..."


    Rnd''s questioning made Francis Copp purse his lips, and looked at the guy who brought the wine ss straight to his mouth. For the first time, he understood why Spielberg always used the phrase "Rnd Shameless" The words are on the lips.


    As a result, I drank the wine ss in one gulp, and when I put the ss back on the table, words full of nostalgia flowed out.


    "Okay, let me tell you a story."


    "It should be 1858? A Jewish immigrant from Germany was born in Cincinnati, Ohio."


    "At the age of neen, he borrowed two hundred and fifty dors, bought a newspaper that was on the verge of bankruptcy, and became a publisher."


    "But it was not sessful at first, and soon went bankrupt. Later, he cooperated with another businessman to revive the bankrupt newspaper."


    "Perhaps it was God''s favor. Three yearster, he took back the ownership of the newspaper he cooperated with at the beginning. In the following time, his business grew bigger and bigger, and he founded the "Southern United Press". By 1900 , he is already on the board of directors of the Associated Press."


    "And in 1896, this guy learned that the New York Times was about to go bankrupt, so he wanted to buy it, but because of the high price, he went around to raise funds, and at this time, John Morgan borrowed money from him."


    "It''s different from the current bank loan. At that time, he met John Morgan himself, and then got $50,000."


    "At the same time as the acquisition, he also reached an agreement with other shareholders. If the New York Times can turn losses into profits within four years, he will obtain 51% of the newspaper''s shares."


    "Then, under his management, the newspaper turned a profit, and the so-called ssic report, what about the Russo-Japanese War in 1904, you can get thetest news within 19 minutes after the war broke out, what about 1912 Titanic wreck reports..."


    "Think about it with your little brain, did we tell you before that the global news agencies at that time were all following the route of the Morgan family? Don''t you think it''s unreasonable for him not to get the news? something?"


    "And if we really want to cover up something, don''t we use our own media to help you erase it now?"


    Speaking of this, Francis Copp smiled at Rnd, picked up the bottle and poured himself a ss to moisten his throat, and then he continued: "What happened after the New York Times is nothing It’s a secret, so I don’t need to say more, and you want to ask about the rtionship between us, then I can only tell you that Michael Bloomberg, who had dinner with you a few days ago, is also very good with them. As I just said, the German Jew who bought the New York Times was Adolf Oakes, who in 1884 married the daughter of a Cincinnati rabbi..."


    "What is a rabbi, you should know?"


    "He is a special ss in our Jewish nation, a symbol of teachers and wise men."


    "And Adolph Oakes, his wife''s father, was a rabbi, and not only that, but he was also a well-known leader of the American Reformed Judaism and the founder of the Hebrew Concord College."


    "Their descendants are all Jewish Reformers."


    "And Mike Bloomberg, now is the backbone of the reformist."


    "As for us..."


    "Your teacher, Steven, was born in the hometown of the reform institution, Cincinnati, which owns the Hebrew Concord College, the Israel Weekly, and the Jewish Archives, and the hospital where he was born is the oldest Jewish hospital in America. you."


    "Ordinary people can''t be born there."


    "Many of the materials for "Schindler''s List"e from the Jewish archives there."


    "In other words, Martin Scorsese was asked to shoot "Schindler''s List" back then. After he didn''t shoot, we all focused on Steven. We are all a family. Isn''t it right to help each other? Well?"


    "He took the shot and it sold well. We are also very happy..."


    "The same reason, who in our circle doesn''t know that you are his favorite student?"


    "Can the New York Times save you face?"


    "Now, I''m just going to help you get the resources that belong to you."


    Okay...


    When Francis Copp drank another ss of wine and winked at himself, Rnd finally understood what it means to be in a group.


    Adolph Oakes, who saved the New York Times, was Jewish?


    Is his father-inw a well-known leader of the Jewish Reformation and the founder of the Hebrew Concord Academy?


    Together with the Morgan family, they presented the Titanic shipwreck of the century to the public?


    Decadester, James Cameron who made "Titanic" is Ronald Perelman''s man again?


    He''s on the side of Michael Bloomberg again?


    And Michael Bloomberg is the backbone of the reformist?


    No wonder in Rnd''s previous life, when the "Titanic" was about to sink, the "New York Times" would help publicize it like a dead mother!


    No wonder there are so many versions of "Titanic", only James Cameron can get preferential treatment from the media!


    It turns out that the special code is going around, or the family is doing the same thing!


    Rnd didn''t understand before, why none of the paper media was holding back when the cable TV newswork controlled by the six majorpanies was helping him. Now, he understands that whoever is holding back is a bad rule.


    Without Rnd, The New York Times would also endorse James Cameron. With Rnd, the media group that is almostpletely upied by Jews will help endorse Spielberg for the sake of Spielberg.


    There is no reason, because this is the rule.


    It''s like Spielberg created DreamWorks, challenged the Big Six, and failed in the end, but he is still alive and kicking.


    Even if your own people infringe on your own people''s interests, it''s just blocking your room for improvement.


    Unless it is ast resort, no one will engage in the matter of white knives in and red knives out.


    As for Rnd...


    After he cast "Seven Deadly Sins", he was already maintaining the rules.


    "Rules...Rules...I like rules."


    Turning the empty wine ss in his hand, Rnd sighed with emotion, but the next second, he had another question, "Wait, these things shouldn''t be a secret, right? You don''t need to hide it from me..."


    "Isn''t it worried that you are young and have a high status, and you are inted and causing trouble?"


    Francis Copp gave Rnd a nk look, and said, "What if you knew before that those media wouldn''t ckmail you, and then act recklessly to offend someone you shouldn''t have?"


    "You are ndering me, am I that kind of person?" Rnd was unhappy.


    "Why aren''t you!" Francis Copp counted with him.


    "Christmas 1990, when you were on vacation in Hawaii, you caused a riot at the airport."


    "It''s just that the people like me!"


    "Then when you were filming "Home Alone 2" in 1991, you hooked up with the daughter of a New York real estate agent?"


    "This is obviously a trick for me by Carl Icahn!"


    “Okay, okay, but on Jurassic Park, you asked Steven to change the setting of the two kids!”


    "I just want a project, can this be considered trouble!"


    "If this doesn''t count, then at George''s 50th birthday party, Steven said that you are good at drawing, but you can only draw portraits, especially women''s portraits. How do you exin this?"


    "I... I have no professional training, and I can''t find any reference at home, so..."


    "So you drew for your sister? Oh, shit! Did you draw for Ashley, Mary, or Lizzie? Damn! I didn''t expect you to be such a pervert!" Francis Copp immediately said Cross your hands and protect your body.


    In such a situation, Rnd, who was about to refute, was taken aback for a moment, and after a while, he rolled his eyes and curled his mouth, andughed angrily, "You are almost sixty years old, why are you like this? What about childish?"


    "What is childishness? This is to always maintain a childlike innocence!" Francis Copp, who put down his hands, alsoughed, but he did not show weakness on his mouth, and continued: "Look at you, your clothes are either ck or white, and And me, purple! Fashion!"


    ''Yes, purple, Fashion! ''


    ''Damn it, it''s obviously wearing the same purple sweet potato essence. ''


    Rndughed twice, toozy to talk to this old man.


    And just when he patted his **** and got up, and was about to go to Kate, the old man who didn''t get a response got anxious and patted his thigh, "Hey, don''t go, don''t go, the matter is not over yet... I ask you to ask for "Virgin?" The Death of Harry Potter is the first thing, having the New York Times endorse your Harry Potter is the second, and the third and thest thing you haven''t listen..."


    ‘What? ''


    ''Anything else? ''


    Feeling strange, Rnd looked at the fat man suspiciously, "Can''t you finish talking at once?"


    "You made me waste a lot of time on the New York Times question!" Francis Copp is not to me.


    "All right, all right, my fault, my fault."


    Rnd didn''t bother to argue with him, so he sat back again, "What''s the matter? It won''t be your family business again, right?"


    "Hey, you really guessed right, it''s really my family business..."


    Seeing the big fat man nodding seriously, Rnd felt as if ten thousand horses were galloping past. Before he could say that he was toozy to listen, the fat man said again: "However, this family matter of my family still has something to do with you."


    "Does Nics Cage know?"


    "He has something to trouble you."


    Note: ①Francis Copp is addicted to wine and has a lot of wineries under his name. ②He is very coquettish in private, and TMZ has photographed him wearing **** purple at parties more than once. ③The "New York Times" is indeed controlled by Jews. The current Salzberg family is all descendants of Adolf Oakes, and they are also reformists. And Michael Bloomberg''s Jews, they''re all reformists. As for Morgan''s money, it was ripped out by the Washington Post and the New York Times when they imed that the other party''s news was fake. The content of this chapter corresponds to the one hundred and sixty-seven chapters in the previous article. What was not finished before is nowpleted. ④Spielberg was born in the oldest Jewish hospital, these things are mentioned in his personal biography. Of course, he also mentioned that it is a neutral hospital, but Cincinnati, that is the stronghold of reformists. When I was young, I was preached by reformists.