Hong Kong Movies: You Hongxingzi, what the hell is the charity king?

Chapter 915 "27" Guan Zu's Ideological Plan: Chinese People Need Positive Roles! Acquire Hollywood (Marvel)!
Boom boom boom~~~~~
A black Chevrolet drives on the streets of New York.

Guan Zu sat in the car, slurping down his Mixue Ice Cream milk tea... well, it was made by Jimmy.

Since our first meeting,
Guan Zu finally had a suitable excuse to get a black Chevrolet (a stripped-down Captain America version) from Jimmy.

From then on, my sense of security increased significantly.

brake----

At this moment,
The car suddenly stopped.

Driver Brian said to Guan Zu, "Boss, there's a parade ahead, let them pass first..."

Guan Zu looked over and indeed saw a long procession.

Hundreds of tricolor Mexican flags fluttered in the wind, like flowing rainbows covering the entire street.

In addition, there were numerous signs being displayed:

"Protest the Illegal Immigration Control Act!"

"Repeal the Act!"

"Illegal immigrants also have rights!"

Most of the flag bearers were dark-skinned young people, whose T-shirts bore the white words "We are workers, not criminals."

"Cancel HR4437!"

"Illegal immigrants also have rights!"

"My parents are not criminals!"

"Without immigrants, New York would shut down!"

"We are Americans too!"

"Without us, you wouldn't have breakfast!"

They kept shouting various slogans.

A man wearing a baseball cap in the front row held a megaphone, his hoarse voice cutting through the crowd: "They want to put us in jail! They want to break up our families! We want to work! We want to survive!"

The march was very large, involving at least tens of thousands of people.

Guan Zu was already used to it.

Happy America, marching every day.

The specific reason for this march can be traced back to the end of last year (December 2005), when James Sebring, the Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, strongly promoted and passed a bill in the House of Representatives—the Border Protection, Counterterrorism and Illegal Immigration Control Act.

The bill defines illegal immigration as a felony and severely punishes employers who hire undocumented immigrants.

Specifically:
First, classifying "illegal overstaying in the United States" as a felony breaks with the previous practice of only handling it with civil penalties;

Second, it demands the construction of a 700-mile-long security wall along the US-Mexico border to strengthen border control;

Third, those who assist illegal immigrants will be severely punished, including employers, charities that provide assistance, and individuals, all of whom may face criminal prosecution.

In the United States, there are more than 1200 million undocumented immigrants.

In other words, if this bill is implemented, the United States will suddenly have 1200 million more criminals.

As for why the Republican Party (conservatives) is pushing this bill?

Ok……

By referring to the deportation of immigrants implemented in Hong Kong, one can roughly understand the essence of this matter.

Immigrants vs. Locals: Job Opportunities, Benefits...

It's a game of strategy.

If he were on Hong Kong Island, Kwan would naturally be very supportive of deporting immigrants.

But in the US, the more chaotic the better. How can 1200 million illegal immigrants be enough? We definitely need 2000 million, 5000 million!

Hehehe~~~~
……

This bill is riddled with contradictions.

On the one hand, conservative citizens worry that illegal immigrants are taking away job opportunities and driving down wages. Does this sound familiar? It's one of the reasons why white people dislike Chinese people.

On the other hand, various sectors of the American lower class rely on cheap labor provided by undocumented immigrants. In the manufacturing, construction, and catering industries, undocumented immigrants account for 20%, 13%, and 16% respectively.

……

This bill was passed by the House of Representatives in December 2005.

Then, from January to March 2006, more and more immigrants began to protest, starting with sporadic protests and gradually increasing in number.

On March 24, New York City saw the first large-scale protest, with more than 500,000 people gathering in front of City Hall. White placards formed a sea of ​​people, marking the first iconic protest.

In the following week, more than 140 cities in 39 states, including Chicago and San Francisco, followed suit, chanting the slogan "Not criminals, but workers."

On May 1, protesters launched the "A Day Without Immigrants" campaign, demonstrating the influence of immigrants on the U.S. economy through a collective "absence" of strikes, school boycotts, and market closures.

On that day, 60 people participated in a march in New York, setting a record for the largest immigrant protest in the city's history; more than 60 cities, including Chicago and Houston, responded simultaneously, and even Mexico held demonstrations in solidarity.

Restaurants closed, farms shut down, and construction sites lay idle as media outlets across the United States reported on strikes in various locations.

Shocking the entire United States, shocking the whole world!

……

in the car,

Brian asked curiously, "Boss, why don't we support the protest? Happiness Property Management is supporting the protest."

Guan Zu took a sip of his milk tea and said, "Because we are Republicans."

Brian: "Huh?"

Guan Zu explained, "This march, which looks like an immigrant protest, is actually a disaster deliberately created by the evil Democratic Party in order to gain voter support."

"The Democratic Party has always supported multi-racialism and inclusion in order to win more votes."

"The Republicans came up with this bill, so of course the Democrats wanted to thwart it. On the one hand, they wanted to defeat the Republicans, and on the other hand, they wanted to win over minority votes."

"This is all a conspiracy by the Democrats!"

"So why would I support these immigrant protests?!"

Long live America!

Guan Zu was upright and loyal to the Republican Party.

Brian, Lee Christmas, and Barney Ross listened and thought it made a lot of sense, but they also felt that Guan Zu's tone and demeanor were a bit strange.

(Xiao Fu and the others: "This shows you guys don't know Brother Zu well enough!")
……

quickly,

By May.

The massive protests ultimately forced the Illegal Immigration Control Act to fail, and U.S. immigration reform ultimately stalled for a long period.

This also prevents 1200 million illegal immigrants from becoming "criminals".

However, there are also many downsides: First, 1200 million illegal immigrants cannot legalize their status.

Second, immigration reform has become a "political no-go zone," and both Democrats and Republicans are unlikely to get involved in this vortex for the next few years, at least until the December 2008 election.

……

Next up is the midterm elections in August, September, October, and November, which will elect a new Senate and House of Representatives.

Meanwhile, Obama, one of the Democratic Party's top candidates, is actively campaigning.

This year marks Anuar Babah's first midterm election year in the Senate, and he is trying to prove himself based on his performance in 2004 and the 'support' of Umbrella Corporation.

He traveled to 15 states (mostly swing states) in three months, participating in nearly 40 campaign rallies and fundraising events, which is equivalent to an event every two days on average.

In Arizona and Nevada, where immigration issues are at a fever pitch, O'Neal's booths are particularly frequent.

He campaigned alongside Latino candidates on multiple occasions, directly linking election issues to immigrant rights, criticizing the Republican-led Illegal Immigration Control Act, and urging voters to support "inclusive" Democrats.

This move was ruthless!

Arizona and Nevada have always been Republican strongholds.

Obama's actions caused two states to directly align with the Democratic Party (Democratic representatives were elected)!
Of course, Obama is also very good at interpersonal relationships. He also used his fundraising ability to support his party colleagues. With his strong personal charm, he raised a lot of donations to support 14 Democratic House candidates, 11 of whom eventually won the election.

This move earned him considerable recognition within the Democratic Party.

……

The temperature in Los Angeles in September is comfortable.

A black Mercedes-Benz pulled up in front of the Umbrella Property Group building.

Ao Niu Ba got out of the car with his assistant.

Look up at this building.

He took a deep breath.

I haven't recovered from the three months of non-stop work yet—I just flew from a campaign rally in Nevada to Los Angeles, and my throat is still a little hoarse.

But at this moment, at this crucial meeting that relates to the future,

He forced down all his exhaustion.

This time, the property management company, in addition to expressing gratitude, also had the idea of ​​further courting them.

I heard that the reason I was chosen as the Democratic Party's top candidate was because Mr. Li Fu of Umbrella Property recommended me to the Democratic Party leader.

The elevator ascended smoothly, and Ao Niu Ba straightened his tie in front of the metal mirror.

"Senator Obama, this way please."

Secretary Li Qiao pushed open the door to the top-floor office, interrupting his thoughts.

The office was large, with a huge solid wood desk, behind which sat a man in a suit, none other than Li Fu.

"Mr. Li, I've long admired your name!"

"Mr. Ao Niu Ba..."

Ao Niu Ba grasped Xiao Fu's hand tightly: "Mr. Li, thank you for your recommendation and support."

Li Fu laughed heartily: "You knew?"

"It was the party leader who told me last month," said Ou Nguyen.

The party leader discovered that Ao Niu Ba was indeed very promising, so he decided to tell him about it and have him come to Umbrella Corporation to seek their support.

Xiao Fu, with an upright demeanor and a striking resemblance to Zu Ge, said: "Mr. Ao Niu Ba, you are too kind. We are of Chinese descent, and you are of African descent. On this land, we are all ethnic minorities."

“Republicans are always condescending and discriminate against minorities, while we are pursuing equal opportunities, the right to be respected, and not to be arbitrarily labeled as ‘outcasts’.”

Inner monologue: Who the hell is going to be with you guys?

I hate racism the most... (the second half of the sentence)

“So we should unite,” Xiao Fu said solemnly. “We hope to encourage you to run for president in 2008, so that we can protect the interests of minorities.”

This was the strategy set by Guan Zu.

The reasoning convinced Xiao Fu and Jimmy: only when African Americans are in power can they rise up and the United States be in... complete chaos.

Turbulent times breed heroes.

And they are destined to be ruthless and powerful!
Obama was completely fooled and deeply moved. He never expected that this powerful Mr. Li Fu would not only not discriminate against his skin color, but would also support his presidential campaign.

"Mr. Li, thank you very much. It is a great honor to have your recognition..."

In my heart: From now on, Mr. Li will be my best friend!
He then expressed a lot of gratitude, mentioning his good friends and so on. Although he didn't say he was going to run for president, he did state that he would definitely focus on the issue of equality for Chinese minorities!
Next,
The two talked for nearly an hour, from immigration policy to the workplace plight of ethnic minorities, and finally to equality.

Before leaving, Li Fu escorted Ao Niu Ba to the elevator: "Mr. Ao Niu Ba, good luck in the upcoming election. No matter the outcome, Umbrella Property will always be your strong support."

Obama grasped his hand gratefully: "Please rest assured, I will not let you down. After the election, I will definitely visit you again, and together we will promote the rights of minorities."

As the elevator doors slowly closed, Ao Niu Ba looked at himself in the mirror, his eyes even more excited than when he arrived.

did not expect!
I never expected this!
I can't believe I've managed to get the support of such a behemoth!
Once I become president, I will completely unleash the power of African Americans! I will give them greater power!
……

The elevator doors closed, separating the two sides. Xiao Fu's lips curled into a smile.

I really hope Obama can win the presidential election; what kind of monster will America unleash then?

It's going to be very exciting.

As expected, Brother Zu is the worst!

Even someone as upright as me has been corrupted by him.

Then Xiao Fu, full of righteous indignation, said: "Ha, I'm going to sever all ties with Brother Zu!"
"Ring ring ring~~~~"

At this time,

Li Qiao hurried over: "Brother Fu, Brother Zu is on the phone."

Xiao Fu: "???"

I feel guilty.

Could it be that Brother Zu called on purpose because Qianli found out I was cursing him?
Xiao Fu answered the phone: "Brother Zu!"

Guan Zu frowned: "What's going on? Your tone sounds off. Tell me, are you talking badly about me behind my back?"

Xiao Fu coughed and quickly explained, "Cough...no, Brother Zu, don't wrong an innocent person. My loyalty to you has always been as unwavering as a surging river."

Guan Zu: "Heh... You seem particularly guilty just from saying that!"

Small-time rich people are popping up.

Brother Zu is too perceptive.

Oh no, I'm going to get beaten up.

Guan Zu: "Alright, enough of the chit-chat. I've recently come up with a new idea—Hollywood."

"Look at the roles Chinese people play in Hollywood movies, aren't most of them villains or clowns? Ignorant, backward, evil..."

Xiao Fu thought for a moment: "It really is..."

Guan Zu: "Therefore, I think we can use Hollywood to export a positive image of Chinese people to the world."

Xiao Fu: "I agree."

Kwan Cho: "Okay, go and investigate the major Hollywood companies, see which ones are suitable for acquisition, and then send me an email (to Hong Kong Island)."

Xiao Fu replied solemnly, "Yes, Brother Zu!"

……

10 days later,

Guan Zu obtained investigation materials from major Hollywood film companies.

—Universal Pictures: Ranked fourth in the first three quarters of 2006, with total revenue of US$6 million.

—Paramount Pictures: Ranked fifth, it made a high-profile acquisition of DreamWorks in 2005, but its operations were not ideal, with total revenue of US$3 million.

Warner Bros. Pictures: Third place, with total revenue of $10 billion.

MGM: Ranked sixth, it was acquired by Sony for $48 billion in 2005 due to $20 billion in debt, and was still under financial pressure in 2006.

In addition, there are Disney and Fox, which are ranked number one.

Forget about Disney and Fox being the first and second picks.

Forget about Universal, Paramount, and Warner.

Although Guan Zu managed to acquire a portion of the shares by forcing the Squid Man last time, it's impossible for him to hold a large stake; the Squid Man won't sell.

Guan Zu continued reading.

Marvel Studios.

Guan Zu was stunned for a moment.

Marvel? I know it like the back of my hand!

Gwen, a must-have in Marvel fanfiction, the miserable hermit shrimp, and the American sculpted ass and big, bloated poop...

Examine its information carefully.

—Finance: Relying on licensing revenue sharing, the profit model is passive. After experiencing a bankruptcy crisis in the late 1990s, although Marvel has escaped direct financial difficulties, its profit structure is extremely unhealthy. Core revenue comes from IP licensing revenue sharing—20th Century Fox's X-Men series and Sony's Spider-Man series have raked in billions of dollars at the global box office, while Marvel received less than $1 million from these revenue sharing between 2000 and 2005, barely enough to maintain basic operations.

—In 2005, Marvel had just reached a settlement with "Father of Marvel" Stan Lee, paying a settlement of $1000 million, which further depleted its limited funds.

— Assessment: High risk, high potential; financially fragile, lacking in copyrights, and riddled with internal conflicts, but possesses a large number of copyrights.

When Guan Zu saw this, he realized that Marvel Studios had not yet entered the "Marvel Cinematic Universe" at this time.

……

Guan Zu's gaze swept back and forth between the six major film studios and Marvel Studios.

Ultimately, it fell to Marvel Studios.

It's not because Marvel will generate huge box office revenue, toy and merchandise market profits, etc., but because it's currently one of the easiest film companies for Kwan to get involved with.

……

March,
There is one month left until the midterm elections.

Democrats and Republicans are arguing all the time, and the whole country is buzzing with it!
Los Angeles,
Meanwhile, Marvel Studios is also holding a heated bilateral meeting.

On one side is Marvel Studios, with conservative CEO Palmer, reformist Kevin Feige, and Stan Lee.

Stan Lee is the father of Marvel.

On one side is Umbrella Property, represented by Chairman Xiao Fu.

"Everyone..."

“This time, Umbrella Property is acquiring Marvel Studios with the utmost sincerity.”

Stan Lee: "Mr. Lee, I'd like to know, what is Umbrella Corporation's purpose in acquiring Marvel Studios?"

Xiao Fu shrugged: "It's simple. I think that in Hollywood movies, we Chinese have always been the villains and clowns, so I need to acquire a film company to increase the number of positive Chinese characters in the movies."

Palmate: "…………"

Kevin Feige and Stan Lee: "…………"

What they all want to hear is: We are optimistic about Marvel Studios and want to acquire you, even at a high price.

Instead of talking about improving the status of Chinese people.

Palmer: "Then why doesn't Mr. Li choose to acquire other film companies?"

Franklin: "Because your Marvel Studios has the worst management, high risk, and immature industry chain, the acquisition price will be relatively low."

Palmate: "…………"

Kevin Feige and Stan Lee: "…………"

It continues to be heartbreaking.

The truth often hurts the most.

"Your Captain America and Thor comic series haven't even sold 10 copies per issue, far below the peak of one million copies in the 1960s. It's too hard for you to make money..."

“You don’t have any merchandise factories or sales channels of your own. You rely entirely on licensing partnerships with toy giants like Hasbro. In 2005, the global sales of merchandise were about $3 million, but Marvel made less than $5000 million from it.”

"you……"

Li Fu had investigated the matter thoroughly and knew it like the back of his hand, recounting several details in succession.

The Marvel Studios people on the other end of the line felt increasingly awkward. They felt that it was already incredibly lucky that Marvel Studios could be sold, so what were they begging for?
Reformist Kevin Feige still wanted to fight for it: "We're prepared to launch the 'Marvel Cinematic Universe,' and if successful, Marvel Studios will be revived."

Xiao Fu had no idea about the "Marvel Cinematic Universe," nor did he know he would succeed in the future. He scoffed:
"As far as I know, your famous heroes Spider-Man and X-Men have already been sold. What's left are just scraps. What are the chances of success?"

"And what about your so-called 'Marvel Cinematic Universe'? How much will that cost? Do you even have the money?"

Reformist Kevin Feige: "We are prepared to mortgage a portion of our roles to the banks for a $5 million loan."

Little Franklin remained unmoved: "Oh, well, I wish you success... If I remember correctly, you almost went bankrupt once in the 90s. If your 'Marvel Cinematic Universe project' fails, you might really go bankrupt."

Palmate: "…………"

Kevin Feige and Stan Lee: "…………"

Is your mouth poisoned?

hateful!

I don't even know how to refute it!
For them, the "Marvel Cinematic Universe project" is undoubtedly a do-or-die battle, a do-or-die situation.

If it fails, it really will lead to bankruptcy.

The conservative major shareholder and CEO, Palmate, had always disagreed with the 'Marvel Project,' so when someone offered to acquire it, he made up his mind.

Slamming his hand on the table.

“I agree to the acquisition… Mr. Li, let’s begin negotiations.”

Xiao Fu smiled: "I'm really looking forward to our collaboration!"

……

In half a month,
Liberty Media Group has reached an acquisition agreement with Marvel Studios.

For $8 million, they acquired a 70% stake in Marvel Studios, gaining the rights to all Marvel Studios' superhero characters except Spider-Man and the X-Men (excluding comic book rights)...

After the acquisition,
After reviewing the "Marvel Cinematic Universe Plan," Xiao Fu reported it to Guan Zu.

Guan Zu finally made the decision and agreed.

The "Marvel Cinematic Universe Project" has been officially launched.

Of course, Guan Zu doesn't care about the Marvel Cinematic Universe; what he cares about is whether there are any positive Chinese characters in the film series.

quickly,

Guan Zu then received the script for "Iron Man," the opening film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

then……

"What kind of bullshit kung fu master is this..."

"And they even have a 'mysterious Eastern sage' in the mix?"

Guan Zu crossed out!

Kung Fu masters are so common these days, what era are we living in?!
And what about the 'mysterious Eastern sage'? Is this a positive sign?

Guan Zu directly made the corrections...

First, the teammate who was forging iron in the cave, whatever his name was, should be changed to a Chinese scientist.

And, it has to be a man!

Guan Zu hates Chinese women paired with foreign men the most... Well, if it's a Chinese man paired with a white woman, Guan Zu would agree.

Yes, that's right, it's such a double standard!
Secondly, this Chinese character must survive so that he can continue to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Then, add Chinese characters to S.H.I.E.L.D. and Stark Engineers...

Four or five more were added.

After Guan Zu finished making the corrections, he sent it back.

one day later,

Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige, Stan Lee: "…………"

Looking at the script 'suggestion', which was completely unrecognizable but still retained the main storyline, I fell silent.

What else can I do?
I had no choice but to reluctantly agree.

As long as the main character isn't changed, it's fine.

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P.S.: This book should be finished by the end of the month. I will be writing 6000 words per chapter recently.

(End of this chapter)