In the last year of their term, the commander-in-chief and his wife also began to reduce their leadership in state affairs, and began to plan to visit various places and leave memorable footprints (go to all the places they have never been).
They have already visited allies such as Mexico, Belgium, and Finland. At the end of the month, they will visit Moscow, the capital of the largest enemy alliance, and have a summit meeting with General Secretary-General Mikhail. Then they will go to Britain, the largest ally, to visit
The Queen and Prime Minister Margaret.
The same is true at home. The Grand Commander and his wife have a full schedule. They just went to the National Radio and Television Alliance to speak to persuade the strike to be reconciled. They also went to the International Expo Organizing Committee and the National Strategy Forum.
In short, their wish is to see more activities organized by non-governmental organizations and large companies and familiarize themselves with retirement life in advance.
Similarly, the frequency of various informal dinners held at the White House has also begun to increase. Just find any business meeting or excuse, and you can be received by the President and the First Lady at the White House, and take a group photo or something.
"Ryan, welcome to the White House." First Lady Nancy has long known Ryan O'Neal, a star who became famous in the 1970s.
"Ronald..." Nancy came over and shook hands with Ronald again.
Today, under the title of "Salute to Broadway Classics," Nancy also invited a large number of famous Broadway actors to come to the White House to reminisce about old times. Ronald and Ryan O'Neal also got the invitation letter that Barbara had arranged, as Hollywood
Representatives of Broadway play adaptations came to participate.
In fact, these stars are all famous actresses in famous dramas such as "Annie", "A Chorus Line", "The Sound of Music", "Cats", etc. They originally didn't have much respect for Nancy, who is also a second-rate female star in Hollywood.
But now, the title of first lady has them all surrounding Nancy.
Ronald and Ryan O'Neal were having fun with a group of female stars who were immersed in the glory days of the past. The two handsome guys were also very popular with these female stars, and everyone had a great time chatting.
Ryan O'Neal's "famous" reputation is outside, and his girlfriends are all beautiful women and big stars. Ronald is not as well-known as him, so he gradually left the center of the conversation and did some service and poured coffee for them.
Today, Ronald's task is to let these male and female celebrities delay Nancy for as much time as possible and create opportunities for Barbara to communicate with the commander-in-chief.
Recently, she and the Commander-in-Chief have been staying together. There are some things that it is inconvenient for Old George to discuss with the Commander-in-Chief in private. Barbara, who can complain as a wife, is disliked by Nancy and cannot stay in the White House.
Within a few minutes, she would bully him away.
"It's a pleasure to meet you here..." Nancy chatted for longer than the scheduled time and began to talk casually. Logically speaking, everyone should leave at this time.
"Mrs. Nancy, we have been discussing that the protagonist of The Sound of Music is also very suitable for you." Ronald quickly interrupted and brought the topic back to what Nancy was interested in.
"Ha...you are really..." Nancy made an expression like "I can't stand you anymore", and the Broadway stars around her started complimenting her again.
"I think your temperament is more like that of a nun-turned-governess." Ryan O'Neal lost no time in flattering him. He had not enjoyed being surrounded by so many heroines in a long time, and everyone was vying to talk to him.
I feel like these heroines are a bit older.
On the set of "The Twilight Zone", Sybil Shepard was completely fascinated by Robert Downey Jr., and was very kind to him on and off the screen, and gently taught him the secrets of acting.
Ryan O'Neal was very disappointed with this kind of treatment.
In this way, every time Nancy showed a satisfied expression, Ronald added a compliment at the right time, and a group of people could chat around the first lady for a few more minutes, take more photos, and report them tomorrow.
There was only one black female star who didn't squeeze in. She was always squeezed out of the white circle, which made her look sullen. Ronald quickly went up to comfort her.
"Ms. Holliday, how long will your 'Dreamgirls' be on Broadway? My aunt likes it very much, and I plan to take her to see it again."
This is what Jennifer Holliday Ronald, the star of the musical "Dreamgirls" based on the personal experience of black singer Diana Ross, doesn't want her to do bad things.
"Really, this is the revival of my play and it will be played again for a while." Jennifer Holliday plays the protagonist Effie, and her solo song "And I Am Telling You I
'm Not Going) once topped the charts. Several leading actors were like rockets, becoming famous and receiving more opportunities.
"I asked my agent to give you some front-row tickets when the time comes. I never thought you would come to my show, Ronald." Jennifer Holliday benefited the most among these actors, and she was feeling depressed.
, suddenly a big-name Hollywood director came to talk to me, and he was suddenly filled with surprises, and his voice became much louder.
"I really have to go, everyone, my husband is still waiting for me." As if awakened by Holliday's loud voice, First Lady Nancy said an elegant goodbye to everyone and walked down the aisle to find her husband.
"I'll go with you..." Ronald felt that he didn't want to regret talking to Jennifer Holliday. He quickly stretched out his arm like a Marine Corps guard of honor and asked the first lady to take hers, and walked towards the side hall.
Go.
"Thank you, Ronald. I feel that you treat our couple sincerely," Nancy said with emotion. She held her arm with Ronald, who had done the job that a young Marine Corps boy should do. The new election was about to begin again, like
The black hole quickly absorbed all the attention, and reporters began to chase the first couple less enthusiastically and headed towards the election campaign.
"I think my husband, George Sr., deserves your endorsement. He has earned it. He has respected you for eight years, and he has firmly stood by your side during the Persian scandal. This primary election is his own."
The success of his hard work, as a colleague of the same party, I think he deserves this endorsement."
In the side hall, the silver-haired Barbara was communicating privately with the commander-in-chief. It was more appropriate for her to talk about this kind of thing. As a wife, she has room for advancement and retreat when speaking out against her husband's unfair treatment.
"Huh? Barbara? Why are you here? Where's Nancy? I endorse..." The commander looked confused, not knowing why he was here.
"Ronald..." Nancy heard her husband's voice and hurriedly walked into the side hall. Ronald was complaining secretly in the back, and he also heard Barbara's voice.
"Nancy...where are you?" The commander heard his wife's voice and began to look around.
"I'm here, Darling." Nancy quickly walked over and took his hand.
"Barbara is here too..."
"I think old George deserves your endorsement." Seeing that Nancy rarely lost her temper immediately, Barbara repeated her request. Today, the commander-in-chief seemed very confused. He kept talking to himself for a long time, and he always said
He absentmindedly dug into his pockets.
"Old George, he was your party primary opponent in the 1980 election, remember, dear. You always said that he was your biggest opponent and colleague." Nancy spoke softly in her husband's ear.
"Ha... I still remember that microphone. No problem, Barbara, I originally planned to announce it at the party conference. Since George needs support, I will find an opportunity to announce it next week. Dear, remind me to prepare the speech."
The commander was supported by his wife, as if he suddenly regained his humorous cowboy image and was filled with energy again.
"Ronald...you met the commander-in-chief today", Nancy held her husband's hand, and the two passed by Barbara and walked out. When she passed Ronald, she glanced at him and said softly.
sentence.
"Master Datong is still so energetic. I'm glad to see you again, student Datong." Ronald smiled and bowed his head in greeting.
The commander nodded to him, and then walked out slowly with his wife.
The remaining two people, Ronald and Barbara, looked at each other, both confused, not knowing what was going on.
The two no longer thought about this weird episode. Anyway, they had got what they wanted. This time Ronald took Barbara out and chose another side room without Nancy. Barbara was relieved and started to get some.
Snacks to satisfy your hunger.
Ronald poured her a cup of coffee and stood aside to watch. It was not easy for this person. For the sake of her husband’s career, he had endured Nancy’s bullying and unreasonable abuse for several years, and had no choice but not to retaliate. Today he finally could
Feeling proud.
"Ronald..." a southern accent came from behind.
"Mr. Buffy?" Ronald was surprised to find that it was the investor Buffy. He and his girlfriend Mrs. Graham came to the White House to socialize again.
"How are you doing?"
"I'm still the same, and I'm starting to follow your lead in buying some stocks. I bought Berkshire Hathaway's stocks, and I read your letters to shareholders every year carefully."
"Today is actor night. I never discuss the stocks I bought on such occasions. Do you have any new projects?" Buffy waved her hands and firmly refused the topic of stocks. This was his principle.
"Now there's a writers' strike, and I'm very embarrassed."
"Strikes are always a problem that American companies have to solve. When I acquired Berkshire Hathaway, I retained the shirt textile business, which was disrupted by strikes and labor unions for nearly ten years... From then on, I paid special attention to finding ways to
Entrepreneurs who have leadership."
"Isn't it true? The reason why the writers' strike is so bad is because they lack leadership..."
While Ronald was chatting with Buffy, he watched Barbara talking to the owner of the Washington Post, Katharine Graham, who had an ancient hairstyle. The wife of an Elephant Party politician was making out with the owner of the Donkey Party newspaper.
Speaking, Ronald was also amazed.
"It's not surprising," Buffy seemed to have seen through Ronald's thoughts, "The oil company that Barbara's husband founded in Texas when he was young had an investment of $100,000 from Catherine."
"Oh..." Ronald then understood that these upper-level figures, regardless of their political views, still helped each other on other matters.
…
Two days later, the White House held another dinner, this time an event to receive donors from the Elephant Party. During his speech, the leader suddenly changed the topic and said to the guests:
"I will try my best to make George the next Commander-in-Chief of America."
"Ronnie, thank you very much for your help. My husband finally got what he deserved..." After seeing the video clip on TV, Barbara called Ronald personally to thank him.
"I admire you very much, Barbara. You are a role model for an American wife..." Ronald really admired Barbara's courage to stand up for her husband. Even though she was a housewife, she did it for her husband and
My child, you have extraordinary courage, guarding the family like an old hen.
"I will break the neck of anyone who dares to say something bad about my husband and children." Barbara accomplished great things for her husband and smiled happily... Originally, public opinion was always against the commander-in-chief for not endorsing old George.
The situation feels strange.
The results of this primary election have come out, but there is still no movement. Many media have begun to speculate, and some rumors are getting more and more outrageous. Some people have found out the background of Hinckley, the murderer who shot the commander-in-chief, saying that his family is the ancestor of George Sr.
Campaign funders…
This statement officially ended all rumors about the discord between the two.
"Ronnie?"
After making the call, Ronald saw his aunt appearing at the door dressed formally.
"Just come..."
Jennifer Holliday delivered VIP seats to the musical "Dreamgirls" as promised. Ronald had to stay in New York for a few more days to watch the show with his aunt.
"Dreamgirls" was very popular on Broadway. It was first staged in 1982 and has always been a highly attended musical. It toured the country twice in 1983 and 1985, and was revived again in 1987.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! However, after this summer, the show will be suspended. Michael Bennett, the director of "Dreamgirls", died of an increasingly severe and debilitating disease, and the theater company
The members were all afraid that they were infected, and everyone was not thinking about the performance. Jennifer Holliday also gradually began to lose her role to the B role. This may be her last time playing Effie.
"Jennifer Holliday sang so well. I love this play." Aunt Karen walked down the steps of the Candy Box Theater holding Ronald's arm.
"I feel the same way." Jennifer Holliday plays Effie's top voice. Her singing is the highest pitch. Ronald, who doesn't understand music, thinks she is the most powerful.
"Hi, Ang? Is that you?"
Ronald saw a group of Chinese couples walking in front of the steps, and their figures looked like his classmates at New York University.
"Huh? Ronald?" Ang Lee turned around and said in surprise.
"Go and talk to him more..." His wife poked him beside him.
"This is my aunt, this is my college classmate Ang, a very talented Chinese director, and this is his wife..." Ronald introduced them to each other, "We just happened to meet each other, why don't we find a place
Sit down?"
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"What? Your new movie has been canceled? Why?" Ronald asked about Ang Lee's current situation and found out that the project that Samuel Goldwyn Jr. had agreed to was a new film about a prostitute who witnessed a murder starring rising star Julia Roberts.
Filming stopped.
"The strike delayed the filming, and Godwin didn't get an exemption. He didn't want to do it anymore, so he withdrew the capital." Ang Lee was a little disappointed. He just got an opportunity to direct a theatrical production...
"Is the impact of the strike so big?" Ronald asked, "But yes, Godwin may be under a lot of financial pressure." This is the boss who came back to make money when the market was good. At that time, my father and three of MGM
Old Godwin, whose initials formed the name of the company, was stabbed in the back by his son and took away the company's management rights.
Later, the company was not doing well, but my father came back to save the day. This guy could do backstabbing depending on the direction of the situation, but his filmmaking skills were terrible.
"So what's your new project?"
Ang Lee is a little embarrassed. After this movie was scrapped, there is no way to get new films. It is so difficult for a director who has not yet had a film to get a director's ticket in Hollywood.
"There is a trust issue. My husband has no one to support him. The producers prefer directors with successful experiences..." Ang Lee's wife, Jane Lin, is a biological scientist. She sees her husband's situation clearly, but there is no one to help.
Well.
"I know Ang's artistic standards, and I'm here to endorse him. If you have a project, let the producer come to me." Ronald immediately patted his chest and promised to help.
"However, I have to be honest. This is a rule in Hollywood. If you have a film, it will be easier for the producer to give you the opportunity to direct a film project. But for someone who has never made a film and has no work to prove it, this is the 22nd rule.
Military regulations.
I just looked for a low-cost movie and got the director's resume first... If Ang is willing to start with a low-cost project, as long as he comes up with a script, my company is willing to support a capable new director."
"What's the script?" Ang Lee was moved. His old classmates helped. This is a great opportunity.
However, my English level is not good enough, and my English scripts are really difficult to read.
“Is it okay to have a Chinese script?”
"Chinese?" Ronald pondered. There are not many people watching Chinese movies in America. But what he just said has already been said, "Chinese is also fine, but I have to go through the company's script meeting to get Chinese movies here."
The market is very small, and I also have to be responsible for the board of directors."
"No problem, I'll bring it to you when I get back..."