In America, the winner takes all.

Chapter 147 California Gurls; dozens of times premium (two-in-one)

"The water was spilled." Ethan nodded repeatedly. He felt that this excuse was actually very bad.

"Is this water?" Jennifer obviously didn't believe it.

"Electrolyte water has a lot of sea salt added, so it tastes a little strange. It helps athletes quickly recover energy." Ethan said seriously.

"The taste is too weird." Jennifer muttered.

"What's wrong with you?" Ethan asked.

Hearing Ethan ask this, Jennifer's expression suddenly changed.

"Can't I come to you if I have nothing to do?" she said angrily.

"Okay, of course." Ethan walked over, and Jennifer got into Ethan's arms.

"I heard that you won't be returning to the team for the time being?" Jennifer put her head on Ethan's shoulder.

From this angle, Ethan could just see the cabinet. He wondered if the financial owner hiding inside would be unhappy seeing him being intimate with other women.

Although I say "I don't care about anything else", in fact...

"Take me out for two days, okay?" Jennifer whispered.

Originally, Ethan wanted to go south to Florida to find Irene. If he agreed to Jennifer, Irene would have no choice but to wait.

"I don't want to go back to school, and I don't want to see the bad faces of those people at the record company anymore. You can take me out for a walk, wherever you want."

"How about going to Atlanta?" Ethan suggested.

Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, is known as the Hanging Garden and is also a tourist city.

"Okay." Jennifer nodded heavily.

"Then you go back and pack your luggage, stay here tonight and leave early tomorrow morning."

·
"I'm going to Atlanta too!" Lisa crossed her arms and looked at Ethan opposite.

"Of course!" Ethan was not afraid at all.

Don't come.

"Let women line up and circle around you. I'm not afraid of getting tired." She muttered. She also wanted to follow her, but there were still a lot of things waiting for her to deal with in Los Angeles.

Women will slow down others in drawing their swords, but they will only make me run faster and faster!

Ethan stepped forward to comfort her, coaxing her and saying that he would concentrate on making a baby with her after returning home, and then gave her another pair of pajamas.

"I haven't forgiven you yet, don't let her use my card!" Lisa, whose voice sounded a little harsh, insisted on her bottom line.

"If I don't use your card, I have to use my own money. In the end, it doesn't make any difference whether I have to use your card or not." Ethan explained to her.

"you……"

Lisa was a little speechless. Although she was a little reluctant, she was stuck in Ethan. It was not her who had the final say on how to spend the money.In the end, I could only agree.

"Then I'll go back and give her a gift." Lisa thought for a while and decided to declare her sovereignty in another way.

"That would be such a waste. How about you sign her?" Ethan said suddenly.

Jennifer's rubbish child star agency doesn't have any resources. If she wants her to go further, she has to rely on Lisa.

"That won't work. You've already arranged a Charlize for me. I've just managed to sell her out, so how can I have time to take care of her?" Lisa complained.

Since Lisa is unwilling to lend a helping hand, she can only rely on herself...

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The next day, in Atlanta's "World of Coca-Cola" theme park, a tall and muscular man nearly two meters tall and a beautiful young girl with a slim figure and less than a man's shoulders were walking side by side, each holding a Holding a bottle of Coke.

Atlanta is the global headquarters of Coca-Cola, so it’s no surprise that it has the world’s largest Coca-Cola theme park.

Ethan held a rented Polaroid and took photos of Jennifer at various attractions.

Wearing a souvenir Coke cap, Jennifer looked through the photos one by one with unique colors that seemed to have a filter effect, with a bright smile on her face.

In the afternoon, the two went to Piedmont Park, not far from here, and to the Atlanta Aquarium.

Just after 05:30 in the afternoon, Ethan complained that he was tired and wanted to go back to the hotel.

The hotel was found temporarily. At the front desk, Ethan said without hesitation that they would only have one room, a double room.

Jennifer standing aside seemed a little shy, but she didn't refuse.

Entering the room, the two put down their luggage.

Ethan chose to take a shower first, and when he came out, he saw Jennifer sitting at the end of the bed watching TV. It was the first season of Friends.

Jennifer put down the remote control, stood up and walked to the bathroom.

Ethan was lying on the bedside so leisurely that he even started humming a piece of European and American pop music that did not exist in this era.

Ethan didn't know much about this area, but at least he knew a few bad street songs.

Jennifer is both an actress and a singer. "Creating" a song is easier than compiling a script.

After a while, Jennifer came out of the bathroom. Her body was covered with moisture, and her hair was wet and disheveled.She wrapped her hands in a bath towel and hesitated in her steps.

Ethan waved and asked her to come over directly, and then pulled her closer.

"No wonder you are shouting tired, you had a premeditated plan."

(a thousand words omitted)

At the end, Jennifer heard Ethan humming a song.

"Is this a new song you wrote?" Jennifer asked subconsciously. The question was almost like talking in sleep, mainly because she was too tired.

"Well, California girl, I think that's a good fit for you."

Jennifer suddenly opened her eyes. In her mind, the most romantic thing in the world is for her sweetheart to write a song for herself.

What a romantic way to express your love.

"Did you write this for me?" she asked expectantly.

Ethan fiddled with the ends of his hair: "You are my inspiration, but I can't give this song to you."

The most that can be done is to authorize Jennifer to sing.

You must know that Jennifer signed a contract with Atlantic Records, and the profits cannot be allowed to flow into other people's pockets.

Ethan didn't know much about copyright matters, so he left it to Lisa to handle as his "property".

"If you think it's good, I can authorize it to you." Ethan said.

Jennifer shook her head: "It's too simple, no one will like it."

When Ethan sang it a cappella, it lacked the original enthusiasm of the song. Instead, it sounded like a song to put a child to sleep.

"That's because there is no accompaniment, no special effects, and no rhythm. It's up to you to make up for it." Ethan said.

"California girls, We're unforgettable, Daisy Dukes, Bikinis on top Sun-kissed skin, So hot, will melt your popsicle... These lyrics are quite vulgar." Jennifer repeated.

It's not that I'm disdainful, but I find it interesting.

"It has to be vulgar so that people will listen to it. Young people are tired of hearing those sad songs. They need some taboo releases." Ethan tried to analyze.

In 1994, there were far less curse words in songs than later, and they were relatively conservative.And this song is refreshing enough in today's era.

"What's the name of the song? California Girl?" Jennifer asked.

"It's not that girl, it's this girl." Ethan wrote the words with his fingers on her palm.

Not girls, but Gurls.

Gurls is a misspelling at first glance. It is a pseudonym for girls, referring to those who behave like girls but are not girls.

Jennifer looked up and couldn't help but say: "The name was chosen very well. It suddenly expanded the audience, from a simple chick song to a song for the general public."

This is a simple statement.

To put it sublimely, this name coincides with the spirit of "forever young" that Westerners often say, adding a bit more "connotation" to the song, which is the finishing touch.

"Maybe this song will really be a hit!" Jennifer thought about it and said excitedly.

Many years later, this song, not to mention "Little Apple", is at least as popular as the Phoenix Legend.

Without this song as the first hit, it would be impossible to talk about subsequent specials.All in all, this song is of great significance to Sister Fruit.It also confirms the "quality" of the song itself.

"Whether it becomes popular depends on whether you can find the right accompaniment." Ethan reminded him.

He can sing the main melody and play the accompaniment, but he can't help at all with the effects.

This has to be considered by Jennifer, a professional. I wonder if she can contact a suitable arranger.

The reason for choosing this song is not only that the song itself is relatively simple.

The most important reason is that Ethan only has such a small amount of money in his stomach. This is his first time to take action, and it will probably be his last.

"Are you inspired?" Ethan looked at Jennifer who was thinking deeply.

"No." Jennifer shook her head.

"Then don't think about it yet. Inspiration doesn't come from your mind, it comes suddenly." Ethan approached.

"Isn't it over?"

"For me, this is just the beginning." Ethan reminded her of the difference between herself and others. "ah?"

Ethan and Jennifer, who were still immersed in California style paintings, did not notice a mobile phone on the carpet that was constantly buzzing and vibrating...

It was already late at night in south London, which was five hours away from the east coast of the United States.

In a private house, Kate let go of her hand and let the phone fall naturally on the bed.Kate couldn't help but raise her head.

Through the moonlight outside the window, you can see that the room is covered with posters.

It was herself on the poster.

This is Kate's home, she grew up in this bedroom.

She actually rented an apartment in Chelsea, London, but she chose to come back.

Not only to relax, but also to escape.

Although she personally told Ethan that "it had no impact", in fact the scandal nearly six months ago still caused her some trouble and cast a shadow over her modeling career.

That's why his agent, Sarah Douglas, became furious when she found out that she was going to Ethan's game.

From Sarah's perspective, there is no doubt that it was this young man who destroyed himself.

As for Sarah Douglas's personal views...it can be seen from the gradual decrease in the frequency of her contact with herself during this period that she has turned her attention away from herself and turned to discover other new models.

All these things come together to make Kate fall into insomnia, but Ethan, the bastard, doesn't answer the phone.

The next second, the phone rang suddenly. Kate immediately picked up the phone, but found that it was not Ethan who called her back.

The call was from Sarah Douglas.

"Congratulations, Kate, you have successfully escaped from the quagmire. I have to admit that your appearance on the court is a blessing in disguise. As the reports of the game have increased in the past few days, things about the two of you have been mentioned again, and the public I have remained tolerant, and many American brands have even approached me, hoping to use you as a model to shoot static advertisements. As for the contract with ck, the other party is also willing to continue to cooperate." Sarah Douglas's voice sounded a little excited.

"You did great! Honey."

Kate even heard her happiness on the other end of the phone.

So, his plan worked?
"Aren't you ready to give up on me?" Kate asked.

"Are you kidding? I brought you here with my own hands. I regard you as my own daughter. How could I let my daughter perish?" Sarah chuckled repeatedly.

Naturally, everyone is happy when they make money. As for the previous ones, they are all insignificant details.

"You should thank Ethan O'Connor more. He came up with this idea. He saved me and also saved you."

"Really?" Sarah Douglas frowned slightly.

She twisted the cigarette butt in the ashtray and put it out.

"I will continue to keep in touch with you in the next few days and agree on a shooting time." She hung up the phone in a hurry.

Even though it was late at night, she was still at the Storm Management offices in Chelsea.To the right is an ashtray, to the left is a glass of Johnnie Walker whiskey on the rocks.

In the middle is a stack of photos of young girls. In addition to showing their appearance, more importantly, they are showing off their figure, so no trace is left in the photos.In the lower right corner is written the basic information of these models, height, age, location, number, and size.The youngest "self-proclaimed" is 14 years old, and the oldest is no more than 17 years old.

These young girls were discovered not long ago by talent scouts scattered in South America, Eastern Europe, and Western Europe. What is waiting for them is selection.

There is no doubt that Kate Moss was the lucky one to meet Sarah at the airport.

Sarah's daily job is to select the most suitable young girls, buy out their contracts, focus on training them, and let them make money for herself during the contract period.

Sarah felt that she was the kind one. After all, she would not exploit these young girls too much, nor would she send the company's model photos to wealthy businessmen in batches to act as a liaison.You shouldn't make a penny or more.

In her eyes, if there is any difference between the modeling world and the San Fernando Valley, it is probably that one is secretive and the other is aboveboard.

Forget these boring questions!She took a sip of whiskey and tried to focus on the photo in front of her.

She soon discovered that this was a futile endeavor.

She couldn't help but raise her head, and the figure of the young player appeared in her consciousness again.

Really underestimated him!
Then I couldn't help but think about a brand new question.

Today he can make Kate famous, but will he attract attention to other models tomorrow?
Then she was amused by her somewhat ridiculous idea.

Sarah couldn't help but shook her head: "He is just a high school student."

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The remaining two days of my trip to Atlanta have nothing to do with the word "travel".

Because Ethan and Jennifer, from the first night until they left for the airport, they never left the room except for eating.

Day and night, day and night, I only did that one thing.

"You are really outrageous!" Jennifer turned to look at Ethan with some sadness.

She was currently sitting on a luggage trolley, being pushed by Ethan.

Ethan sent her to the boarding gate and watched her get up and carry her luggage.

"See you in Los Angeles." Ethan waved to Jennifer.

"Humph." Jennifer rolled her eyes at Ethan, and finally kissed him goodbye.

Ethan finally watched Jennifer board the plane, holding on to the wall and leaving with some unsteady steps.

He himself had to make one more trip... to New Haven.

Catherine's Yale team broke into the top ten in the country, and he had to go to watch the game and support it in person.

Although Ethan was present in person this time, Katherine still lost the game, and the team's final result was locked in seventh place in the country.He couldn't go any further, but Ethan also got an unexpected gain.

That's Catherine's report card.

Although this is her first semester of college, she has already completed all the courses for the next semester, and in more than one major.

The realm of academic masters is incomprehensible to ordinary people.

"Maybe you can really become a barrister in the future?" Ethan tried.

"I hope lawyers make more money than dentists." Catherine is still obsessed with her cause of saving America's oral problems.

In the past few days, Ethan also paid for her to change dormitories. Before, Catherine lived in a suite dormitory. After staying in the student apartment for one night, Ethan also realized the benefits of the student apartment. Naturally, he wanted to give Catherine the best conditions. He paid for it for a year at a time and even bought Catherine a mobility scooter in New Haven, including shopping, spending nearly $ on her.The expenses come from bonuses from previous schools.

"Don't forget, I promised you that I would buy you the most expensive ring in the world." Ethan did not forget his promise.

All in all, I will never let down any good woman or let go of any bad woman.

"But you spent too much money." Catherine felt embarrassed.

"If you want to repay me, try to get a degree as soon as possible, enter law school, and..." Ethan said.

"what?"

"And add a few more guys to O'Connor."

If Lisa is completing routine tasks, then Catherine really wants to create some human masterpieces.

After all, between two people, one is an academic tyrant and the other is a physical tyrant, the offspring they give birth to may be a "tyrant".

"Okay, then you should come to me at the right time next time, and I will make delicious food for you." Catherine nodded and kept this in mind.

"Do you still need to wait until next time?" Ethan couldn't help but ask.

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Three days later, Ethan finally returned to Los Angeles after a long absence.After leaving New Haven, he went to Stanford again to participate in William's "Entrepreneurship Competition", and the redbox project successfully entered the semi-finals.Also had a meal with future football king Tom Brady.

Ethan strongly suggested that he return to football. If he was still grateful for Brady's departure before, now he is more regretful.

This comes from a change in mentality. He wants to add some challenges to his future career.

In addition, Ethan also told Tom about the... brokerage business he was doing.

Tom said that he would consider it, but felt that he did not need any "business" considerations now. Ethan said that it was not needed now, but would be used someday in the future, which was a seed planted in Tom's heart.

Not just Tom, not just football, Ethan hopes to recruit many stars in the future.

When he stepped into Los Angeles International Airport again, he was still an "ordinary player" before, but when he returned, he had become "the new national champion."

In the terminal hall, some of his "fans" even came to pick him up. There were only seven or eight of them wearing orange bhhs jerseys, including the Chinese fans who had expressed fanatical support for Ethan a long time ago. Auntie, she had previously spent hundreds of dollars supporting Ethan's charity.At this time, holding the handmade sign, Ethan hugged her warmly, learned that her name was "Stephanie", and left her contact information.

In addition to fans, there are also some reporters who received the news in advance.

In addition to the more eye-catching tidbits, they focused more on Ethan's arrangements for next season and where he will go to college.

"There is no comment from the university. As for the new season... I still need to rest, right? Christmas is next week. Let's think about these things after the holiday." Ethan shook his head.

In addition to the team's affairs, there is currently another major matter that Ethan has to face.

Simone, who had had several contacts with Ethan before, specially drove to the airport to pick Ethan back up this time. He made an appointment with Ethan last night to meet today.

"As for the sneakers, Wilson is willing to give a sufficient premium."

"200W, no need to discuss anything less than this."

"How much? A total of 200 million. This is too..." Simeone almost hit the brakes.

"Who said it's 200 million in total? It's 200 million a year!" Ethan corrected.

This is not a big deal, but calculated based on "market appeal".

Just like movie stars demanding higher remuneration or even splitting the accounts, they will have this price as long as they have enough box office appeal.

(End of this chapter)