The Wolf of Los Angeles.

With a thud, the empty beer can fell into the trash can. Frank then took two more cans and handed one to Hawke and one to Edward.

He then gestured to Aurora and Marika: "You two go back to the rescue team and deliver the food; everything is in the car."

The two bikini-clad women behaved very well, saying goodbye to Hawke and Edward, and rode off on the three-wheeled vehicle to the beach rescue team's office.

Hawke opened a beer and asked, "Have those demons and monsters been bothering you?"

“It’s more serious than the riots.” Frank picked up his coat hanging to the side, took a photo out of his pocket, and handed it to Hawke: “Take a look at this first.”

Hawke took the photo, which showed a man in a gray plaid suit and gold-rimmed glasses, who looked to be in his thirties.

He looked at him and thought he seemed familiar, so he asked, "I feel like I've seen this person somewhere before."

Edward leaned closer and said, "His face looks a bit like that old bastard's." He looked up at Frank: "Is this your son?"

Frank took a big gulp of beer and replied, "That's right, this is my son with my first ex-wife. His name is Xavier, and he currently teaches at the USC School of Cinematic Arts."

Hawke said, "He inherited your artistic talent."

"You're as stupid as a pig." Frank looked down on his son like an old father. "If he had half my brains, he would have been making a name for himself in Hollywood by now, instead of not even being able to get a professorship."

Edward, in a move that aimed to pierce the heart, asked: "Like you? Oh, homeless, a vagrant with no assets?"

Frank glared at him: "Should I gag you with cotton?"

Hawke asked, "What problem has your son encountered?"

Frank explained in detail: "USC's film school is heavily influenced by Hollywood. Those bizarre and grotesque movements that are popular in Hollywood have spread into it. USC's film school has even set up a third-gender restroom."

Edward guessed as much and asked, "He won't publicly oppose it, will he?"

“That’s right, not only did they publicly oppose it, but they also called it an incredibly stupid decision.” Frank rubbed his forehead and continued, “Now, many monsters are complaining that Xavier refuses to accept multiculturalism and questioning whether his masculine attire is a form of discrimination against minorities…”

He shook his head: "It's his freedom! They're violating Xavier's freedom!"

Edward, who knew all about these things, said, “What you say is correct, but it has no effect on them because of their ideology. I think you are discriminating, and that is discrimination.”

Frank felt a sharp pain in his tooth and thought of Aurora's description of Indian society, saying, "Just as domineering as the Brahmins of India."

Hawke looked at Frank and asked, "Was Xavier fired?"

Frank replied, "Not yet, but they are pressuring the college and Xavier himself to get USC to expel Xavier."

He paused slightly, then brought the conversation back to himself: "Xavier is still able to stay at the USC School of Cinematic Arts because of my remaining connections. There are a few old professors at the film school who had some past relationships with me."

Hawke then asked, "Can't those old professors hold on much longer either?"

Frank shrugged. "You know their fighting capabilities very well." He sighed again. "Xavier called me, hoping my experience could help him."

Edward added insult to injury: "But you don't have the ability to solve problems, so you have to ask us for help."

Frank could only admit this: "I'm old and can't keep up with the times. These new things are really not what I'm good at."

Hawke picked up Xavier's photo again and examined it closely.

Frank asked, "Can you think of a good way?"

Hawke was thinking about more than just Xavier's problem; there were other aspects as well.

Xavier's situation is by no means an isolated case in the United States, especially as monsters and demons fully invade schools, such conflicts will become more and more frequent.

He said slowly, "The simplest way is to join if you can't beat them."

Frank's eyes widened: "Get Xavier to have sex reassignment surgery? You're insane!"

“No, no surgery is needed.” Hawke gestured in front of his chest: “Wear women’s clothes, put on a huge breast prosthesis, and be a transgender person who identifies as a woman, or a lesbian.”

Frank was confused: "If he wanted to join, he would have joined long ago. He wouldn't have waited until today. He now sees those bastards as his mortal enemies and wishes he could wipe them out."

Hawke explained, "What I mean by joining is joining as an undercover agent. The attire and behavior should be as exaggerated as possible to arouse the resentment of ordinary people, incite the hostility of ordinary people towards demons and monsters, intensify the conflict between the two sides, and thus change the public opinion in the academy."

Frank asked, "For example?"

Hawke said, "For example, wearing an oversized breast prosthesis, a Z-cup, that hangs down to the waist, to express one's transgender identity in an exaggerated style, etc."

He didn't need to say anything specific: "You guys in the film industry are better at exaggerated performances or performance art than I am."

Frank nodded: "If Xavier can't even do these things, let him fend for himself."

Hawke could only offer some conceptual advice; the specifics of how to implement it were up to the individuals involved: "Once the public is in a frenzy, Xavier can return to his normal self, recounting the harm done to him by demons and monsters, explaining why he had to do it, and so on... Well, to make the transformation more convincing, he'd better prepare in advance."

Frank had already thought of a plan: "Find a media reporter, first secretly record the footage of the monsters attacking Xavier, then follow Xavier in his daily life outside of school. After Xavier leaves school and returns to normal attire, he can prove at crucial moments that he is a normal person and that all those disgusting things he did were for a reason."

Hawke laughed: "There's an even better way."

Frank, who had been to the top levels of Hollywood, immediately sensed a conspiracy and stared at Hawke, asking, "What do you want to do?"

Hawke said very seriously, "A professor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts..." He then thought of a crucial question: "Is Xavier married?"

"They're married." Frank glanced at Edward with some unease, then continued, "Their relationship is very good; they won't get divorced."

Hawke was very satisfied: "This is a typical representative of an ordinary middle-class American family. They work hard to live, work and pay taxes, forming the cornerstone of the country, but they are persecuted by a small group of people who want privileges under the banner of equality. He is unwilling to succumb to this and stands up to fight back in his own way to protect the freedom and rights of ordinary people."

At this point, Frank understood: "You want him to become a symbol, to be made into a flag, to become someone like Saint Steve Nat?"

“They are leaders!” Hawke emphasized: “Opinion leaders who can speak for ordinary Americans!”

Frank paused for a moment, then said, "Being an opinion leader isn't easy; those monsters are incredibly powerful."

He looked at Hawke: "The power you built with your own hands, you're going to destroy with your own hands?"

Hawke chuckled: "Why eliminate them? It's so difficult, time-consuming, and exhausting, and you'll also get death threats."

Frank, being quite astute, quickly grasped Hawke's intentions and said, "This involves a life choice, and I have neither the right nor the ability to make that decision for Xavier. I'll talk to him, and it's entirely up to him to choose." Hawke picked up his beer can, clinked it against Frank's, and said, "I wish him all the best."

Edward deliberately added, "Remember to let me know when Xavier gets divorced."

Frank was so angry he almost smashed the beer can on his dark face. He took a big gulp and said, "Just you wait, savior. Every time you get a girlfriend, I'll tell them all about your glorious deeds."

Edward pulled his head back, grinning to reveal two rows of white teeth: "So what? I'm still a good man in their eyes."

Considering this guy's wealth, Frank was speechless; a fanny pack was the most attractive thing to beautiful women.

The beeping of an electric tricycle horn came from afar; Aurora and Marika had returned.

Frank changed the subject, asking Hawke, "Did your foundation's film with Eric Ethan and Tom Cruise go to the Venice Film Festival?"

Hawke said, "The movie is called 'Sugar Baby,' and it premiered at the Venice Film Festival."

Frank asked, "Can we bring back the Golden Lion?"

Investing in movies is for the purpose of public relations. Hawke also paid attention to this film, saying, "There shouldn't be any major problems."

Frank immediately grasped the essence: "You've reached an agreement with Martin Scorsese?"

The jury president for this year's Venice Film Festival was originally intended for Quentin Tarantino, but he was invited by a foundation to Africa to film a special documentary about African indigenous people.

In Europe, someone recommended Martin Scorsese to the Venice Film Festival organizing committee.

After consulting with the former, the latter immediately decided to appoint Martin Scorsese as the chairman of the jury for this year's competition.

Hawke had a brief chat with Martin Scorsese at a party at 20th Century Fox, and although the conversation didn't involve Eric or "Sugar Baby," Leonardo will likely provide an assist later.

Frank continued, "The competition sections of the three major European film festivals are much easier to influence than the Oscars. The jury president has a lot of power. If he wants to push a film to win an award, not to mention the other jury members, even the organizing committee is powerless to stop him."

Marika interjected, "Isn't it easy to offend people by doing this?"

Frank laughed: "Sometimes the organizing committee chairman will compromise and allow two films or several actors to win awards at the same time."

“I’ve heard about it from others.” Hawke thought of the Cannes Film Festival a few years ago.

To be fair, Wong Kar-wai really knows how to handle people; he never offends anyone.

"Sugar Baby" is determined to win at this year's Venice Film Festival.

Not only did Eric and Tom Cruise take the main cast and crew to Italy, but Zuckerberg also brought a publicity and public relations team from the Sugarbao website.

Hawke contacted Eric and Tom Cruise. The quality of "Sugar Baby" was above average, and it received high praise after its premiere. Many judges highly praised the film.

Currently, within the judging panel, there is a strong voice supporting "Sugar Baby" to win the Golden Lion Award.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's natural performance also received unanimous praise from the judges and the media.

Jacqueline's acting in other similar roles was only so-so, but her role as the female lead in Sugar Pie was practically a true reflection of the first twenty years of her life.

…………

Venice, Italy.

The closing ceremony and awards ceremony of the 67th film festival is being held at the Salar Grand Theatre.

After American actor Vincent Gallo won the Best Actor award, Sophia Loren went on stage to prepare for the Best Actress award.

Natalie Portman stared intently at the awards stage, hoping to win her first major Best Actress award.

The lead actress in "Black Swan" made her a hot topic at this year's film festival.

But the competition is also strong.

Natalie Portman looked to her left and saw a blonde actress sitting next to Tom Cruise, Jacqueline, the lead actress in "Sugar Baby".

Although this person comes from a poor background, he has a very good public image and is supported by Oscar-winning director Eric Carle and superstar Tom Cruise. He is also a strong contender this year.

Sophia Loren has already announced the name of the Best Actress winner: "The Best Actress winner at this year's film festival is Jacqueline Seth."

Jacqueline's mouth dropped open, her face filled with barely suppressed surprise, and tears streamed down her cheeks.

She first hugged Eric and Tom Cruise, then hugged the rest of the cast and crew, lifted her skirt and quickly walked onto the stage to accept the Venice Film Festival Best Actress award from Sophia Loren.

Jacqueline's journey has been incredibly difficult; her tears were not just an act, but also a form of catharsis.

Offstage, Natalie Portman was applauding, but a shadow fell over her heart because she wanted to do more than just compete in Venice for "Black Swan"; her main goal was the Oscars.

Their first step toward the Olympics was severely hampered.

Later, "Necessary Killing" won the Jury Prize, also known as the Silver Lion.

The remaining suspense will be revealed by the chairman of the jury, as is customary.

Zuckerberg and Neville sat in the VIP box, repeatedly chanting, "It has to be us! It has to be us!"

Neville had no choice but to silently repeat it along with him.

Martin Scorsese pulled out the list of winners and calmly read out the names: "The Golden Lion winner is 'Sugar Baby,' directed by Eric Ethan!"

Zuckerberg jumped to his feet, clapping loudly and shouting to the others in the box, "Get up, clap, everyone clap your hands!"

Everyone clapped their hands loudly.

This award will not only make "Tangbao" company more famous, but it will also play a key role in boosting the stock price during the listing ceremony next month.

Eric, with his uniquely artistic and slightly timid demeanor, went on stage to accept the Golden Lion Award.

He has officially become a double winner of the Academy Award and the Venice Film Festival's Best Director award. (End of Chapter)