Generation Z Artists

Chapter 386 Our Glory, Your Happiness
There were many cities for the roadshow, but Fang Ge only went to two: one in Washington, D.C., and the other in New York.

He no longer needed to worry about the rest.

Wall Street in this era profoundly exemplifies what it means to be a world financial center.

The roadshow in New York was even grander, with institutional investors from almost all over the United States and even the world in attendance.

Let's not go into the specifics of the process; it's pretty much the same thing. What was really interesting were the dinners after the two roadshows.

In Washington, Fang Xinghe met the lawyer surnamed Ao. This guy possessed a calmness and keenness rarely seen in Black people, and he took the initiative to talk to Fang Xinghe about liberalism and conservatism.

interesting.

Fang Xinghe was both wary and intensely interested as he engaged in a relatively in-depth conversation with Aozi.

In later generations of the Chinese internet, netizens often talk about the two major American political parties, but few people actually have a deep enough understanding of these two parties, including Fang Xinghe, who was the leader of the online trolls.

From a standpoint perspective, the Democratic Party, represented by Osaka, is liberal, while the Republican Party, represented by President Trump, is conservative.

Fang Xinghe's social image, one of the three main aspects of his image in the United States, leans more towards conservatism.

Those articles criticizing liberalism brought him a large number of Republican supporters, but while he reaped the benefits of sending troops, Democrats generally didn't like him.

Or to put it more precisely—it was a kind of annoyance.

Fang Ge really wants to improve this situation. He wants to build a good relationship with the Democratic Party because the new version is about to be released.

If you were to ask what the most well-known feature of the new version of America is... yes, it's what you're thinking of: LGBT.

The dog felt that it couldn't beat them and there was no need to beat them, so it wanted to join them.

Huang Jun, don't fire! They're on our side!
Yes, this is political opportunism, dirty, shameless, disgusting, and utterly shameless.

But the dog didn't feel awkward at all—I'm a pure and upright young Chinese, I came to the United States only to harvest the leeks and mix in the sand, not to do speculation, do you think I have to be genuinely sincere with you American people?
It's laughable to think about it. Apart from those who have no way out and are just hanging on the wall, who is a decent person who is on your side?
Brother Fang decided to turn over a new leaf and become a good person.

He originally thought this opportunity would be hard to find and might require some planning time, but Okuko personally delivered it to him with great goodwill.

“Actually, I feel that you don’t understand our two-party culture, or at least you’ve made some misjudgments. You’re a pure artist and haven’t put your heart into this, so it’s not your problem, but rather that we haven’t paid enough attention to you.”

Okuko spoke in a exploratory tone, adopting a very humble attitude.

In an instant, he piqued Fang Xinghe's interest in the conversation.

"I'd love to hear your opinion."

Upon hearing Fang Xinghe's answer, Ao Zi was overjoyed but tried her best to restrain herself, and carefully discussed many inside stories with him.

Foreigners generally believe that our Democratic Party is a staunch liberal faction, but in many ways, we are actually the more conservative one.

For example, in the medical system, we advocate using macro-control by a large government as a driving force to implement more inclusive medical security.

The Republican Party, on the other hand, is more inclined to market-oriented reforms, advocating for reduced government intervention and emphasizing individual choice and competition.

For example, in terms of economic policy, my personal idea is to use taxation mechanisms to level the gap between the rich and the poor, protect the American middle class, safeguard the lives of the lower classes, and attract global financial capital.

The Republican Party, on the other hand, has repeatedly prioritized the interests of traditional industry giants, intending to further reduce corporate and wealth taxes, making them far more radical than us…

Fang Xinghe listened patiently and gradually began to look at Ao Zi with new respect.

So you guys are already trying to figure things out from the crowd at this point?
The idea of ​​equalizing wealth and protecting people's livelihoods is a good one, so how did it end up like that?
And how did they get involved with the LGBT community?

He didn't know the details that followed, but he vaguely remembered that Ouko seemed to have done a pretty good job during those eight years—in a positive sense.

Firstly, it unleashed the beast of the LGBT community, causing the beacon to freak out in ways no one could have imagined.

Secondly, it further promotes the hollowing out of American industry, frantically giving up market space for Brother Long.

Thirdly, attention is being shifted from the Asia-Pacific region to Central and Eastern Europe.

In any case, given Fang Xinghe's political views, I can't think of anything wrong with this guy.

As for why he came to chat with me... perhaps he wanted to beg for alms?

Brother Fang decided to give it a try.

"I like most of your points; true freedom is freedom that is guaranteed."

The 21-year-old patting the 45-year-old's arm, his face showing both relief and encouragement, was extremely incongruous.

"If you were to lead this country, I believe America would be many times better."

Oko was overjoyed and seized the opportunity: "In fact, I do have this idea. I have always dreamed of changing the world with a group of great people."

Let's start with the United States and take it one step at a time, then move on to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. It's not about conquering, but about merging together in a shared ideal, so that our economies, markets, and cultures are no longer separated!

And you, my friend, will not only be the King of Asia, but the most powerful and prestigious superstar on the entire planet…

Good biscuits, good biscuits!
Ao Zi really knows how to chat with young people; she completely fooled Xiao Fang, who was practically laughing his head off...

Do you really think I'm some young kid?!
Having understood his meaning, Fang Xinghe stopped with the pleasantries and said directly, "If campaign funds are needed, count me in. But..."

Fang stared intently into Ao Zi's eyes: "It's limited to campaign funds. I need time to observe, to feel, to build trust. I don't want to get involved in American politics; I'll only take what I'm entitled to."

His statement, since it put Ouko in a difficult position, made her feel a deep sense of relief.

Not being able to leverage Fang Xinghe's influence is a mixed blessing.

No ambitious person who wants to rise to power wants to owe too many favors or be controlled by outsiders.

Fang Xinghe's indifference, or rather, his sense of propriety, is precisely the kind of attitude that makes a business partner feel most comfortable.

"Thank you so much for your support and trust!"

In the end, Aoko replied, "There are still about two years until that time. I will build my own team early next year and work hard to do everything well to ensure that your investment is not wasted!"

"Very good, I believe you."

The young man patted the incoming president on the shoulder again, and then reversed the order of events.

"Go for it. People with dreams can always create miracles. I hope my experience can provide you with enough spiritual strength."

"Of course, your experience is my greatest source of motivation."

The senator's blatant flattery might seem incomprehensible to outsiders, but he knows perfectly well that to win that race, he must tap into the power of young voters.

We are now in the internet age, and this new era will abandon every arrogant old person.

The meeting ended pleasantly, but Fang Xinghe embarked on an even more treacherous path of exploitation.

……

The dinner in New York was less surprising, but it was more valuable from the perspective of broadening one's horizons.

Fang Xinghe met with almost all the high-level players in the Blue Star financial world. Since his wealth was already enough to be on the table, every conversation was so efficient and in-depth.

Of particular note is that someone asked him, "Would you like to participate in some more interesting activities?"

Several keywords flashed through Fang Xinghe's mind in an instant: Lolita Island, cannibalism, hunting, Black Mass... Without asking a single question, Brother Fang decisively shook his head and refused.

"Excuse me, I can't wait to get back to finishing my movie. Nothing is more exciting than that. If you find this hard to understand, then it just means you're not on the same level as me to extend such an invitation."

A spiked mace with flowers on top, used to smash the stupid dog's head on the spot.

After the broker left with a sheepish, fake smile, one of BlackRock's shareholders laughed and applauded Fang Xinghe: "Well done, SR!"

This guy has a loud voice and speaks very recklessly.

"You are truly one of us!"

Listen, don't take these seemingly powerful so-called upper-class people who come up to you seriously; they're just dogs serving us!

If they make you happy, reward them with a few bones; if not, give them a kick.

Kick it on the spot, kick it hard!

Although you are still very young, I saw your potential to wield real power a long time ago!

When StarNet officially launches, I will give you a gift, a gift you need most!

Fang Xinghe, not particularly enthusiastic in his supporting role, asked, "What is it?"

But the other party didn't mind at all; the holy son of the goddess of wealth should rightfully possess this privilege of being unenthusiastic.

"A list!"

The other person winked and smiled, "A list of players that only circulates at the very top of the US. Remember, only those on the list are worthy of being your friends. This will save you a lot of time and energy on socializing, and will also help you quickly find the problem and the person to solve it."

No need to thank me, I just admire you so much, hahaha!

The arrogant laughter echoed in Fang Xinghe's mind, and even as he lay on the hotel bed, it still lingered in his mind.

Is this list important?
important.

This is the real American strategy guide, and more importantly, the ticket to the top.

But it's not that important.

Fang Xinghe had very few opportunities to interact with them. If he wanted something, he could simply take it himself; he didn't need to beg anyone for it.

Tickets can be used in many ways. Once inside the theater, curling up in your seat and taking a comfortable nap is also a great option.

Trying to demonstrate his power in this way is a gross underestimation of him.

Finally, Brother Fang sneered and grinned.

What's there to be proud of?
By 2035, I'll also give you a list—12 billion names on it, none of which you can afford to offend!

……

After the two roadshows, "The Return of the Condor Heroes" really doesn't need to put in any more effort to promote itself.

The news has spread throughout the United States—Star River, now a billionaire, is taking StarNet public in the US.

Sports and entertainment media outlets that want to ride the wave of popularity can only talk about basketball or "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

What is the current concept of "The Return of the Condor Heroes"?

Musk, who is now the richest man in the world, made a superhero movie in the United States, showcasing superhuman fighting skills, and then brought his masterpiece to China for promotion.

Put yourself in the shoes of a Chinese netizen; wouldn't you want to watch that show?

In fact, Fang Xinghe's wealth level is still far behind that of Ma Taikong at his peak, but he is a professional director and actor, younger, more handsome, and has successful works, so the sensational effect is about the same.

Several talk shows across the United States, without inviting Fang Xinghe to participate, tried to capitalize on his popularity by bringing up the show.

Ms. Ao was the most self-righteous in taking advantage of the situation.

"The movie 'Hero' from a few years ago is still a precious collection that our family must revisit every year. The direct impact of that power and beauty can only be felt in Chinese kung fu movies."

Now, SR is returning to America with a TV series featuring cinematic visuals, and oh my god, every cell in my body is trembling with excitement! I can't wait to watch it...

But does anyone want to complain about HBO's pricing? There's simply not enough time to watch everything in a month, yet I still have to pay a monthly fee for "The Return of the Condor Heroes"!

The audience burst into laughter, as those from the lower and middle classes were particularly able to understand this pain.

However, many people can actually afford to pay only one quarter's cable TV fee.

Fang Xinghe: Thank goodness for the subprime crisis that hasn't arrived yet; this is truly a great era.

HBO felt like he had suddenly reached the pinnacle of his life.

The total cost of the promotion was less than 200 million yuan, but the number of reservations has already exceeded 400 million.

The number of people here is roughly equivalent to the number of households. The bill is paid by a specific individual, but the actual viewers are very likely the entire family.

Smaller families may have three or four members, while larger families may have more than ten.

In other words, the reach of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" has set a new record.

This is not a record of viewership for overseas TV dramas in North America, but rather a record of the number of people reached by Asian arts and culture works in North America.

Even the most popular manga series like Dragon Ball, Naruto, and One Piece combined don't sell more than 200 million copies per volume, let alone live-action films and TV series.

As a Chinese TV series, the success of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" is truly outrageous and illogical.

Of course, Fang Ge wasn't arrogant. He could see the truth—most viewers were actually drawn in out of curiosity, rather than genuinely engaging with the content.

The premiere ratings will be phenomenal, but it's hard to say how many viewers will stay.

This isn't a problem with the quality of the series; it's just that it puts the audience's aesthetic sense, comprehension, and acceptance to a very high level.

If "The Return of the Condor Heroes" doesn't perform well in the United States, then Fang Xinghe can confidently criticize: This generation of American audiences is trash.

The whole of Asia is obsessed with "The Return of the Condor Heroes". If you can't accept it, then you are just stupid and wicked.

Of course, Fang Ge's public responses to the media were extremely appropriate.

"I have a dream—to build a bridge between Eastern and Western cultures. The Condor Heroes is precisely such an attempt."

I've already achieved half the success, but I don't expect the other half to be equally perfect.

For the American people, there are indeed many difficulties to overcome in order to fully understand it.

But that's okay, it's just for entertainment. Even if you only like the action scenes, I'll still be very happy.

Thank you for watching, and see you on HBO!

Whether they dispersed or not is unknown, but in any case, a lot of people went to see the first episode of "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

On the day of its premiere, viewership surged to 582 million. Americans didn't think much of it, but the entire Asian continent immediately went into a frenzy.

Our glory, Mr. Fang, Mr. Fang Sheng, Mr. Fang Ge, Mr. Fang Xinghe, led Asia to conquer the great beacon, the beautiful country!
(End of this chapter)