Although he was very tired, when Bush saw Yi Feiyang coming, he still laughed from afar and extended his hand to him.
"Welcome, young man." George W. Bush knows how to grasp people's hearts and how to communicate with others. For example, he is a very friendly "young man" who immediately brought himself closer to Yi Feiyang. It was not the president and the guests, but people like him.
A pair of old and young friends.
"Thank you for the invitation, Mr. President." Yi Feiyang held George W. Bush's hand without being humble or overbearing.
Because he has interacted with figures in American politics a lot, Yi Feiyang has also developed a reserved attitude.
"Come, please sit down." George W. Bush couldn't help but take a high look at Yi Feiyang. In his opinion, there are not many young people who are as stable as Yi Feiyang nowadays.
At this time, the secretary had already walked in with coffee.
"Thank you." Yi Feiyang thanked him lightly, put the coffee in his hand on the table, stared at Bush with a smile on his face and said, "I don't know why Mr. President called me here?"
"It's okay, I mainly want to express my gratitude to you, especially the fact that you donated a huge amount of 100 million to help those in need of help in disasters. This touches me very much!" George W. Bush said lightly.
"Oh no, these are all what I should do. Yes, it's just my thoughts." Yi Feiyang replied sincerely.
"Haha, your intentions are not small. One hundred million US dollars is an astronomical figure. Not just anyone can get it, and not just anyone is willing to take it out!" There was something in Bush's words.
In response to this, Yi Feiyang just smiled and said no more, because he knew that if you talk too much, you will make mistakes, let alone in front of an old fox like George W. Bush.
Seeing that Yi Feiyang just smiled and said nothing, Bush said very seriously: "Yi Feiyang, you are a conscientious filmmaker! You are also a kind businessman! Therefore, the New York government decided to commend you for your example this time.
If you make a contribution, you will be awarded the title of 'Honorary Citizen of New York City' in three days. Here, I would like to congratulate you in advance!"
Honorary citizen of New York?!
Yi Feiyang did not expect to get such good news. It seemed that George W. Bush wanted to say hello to him specifically to prepare his friends mentally. Of course, on the other hand, George W. Bush might also take this opportunity to say hello to him.
Showing goodwill, after all, as a philanthropist in charity, Yi Feiyang's reputation has been at its peak. If he can build a good relationship with such a Chinese, it is also a good choice.
In addition, George W. Bush probably also knows about the relationship between Yi Feiyang and the Clintons. The people the Democratic Party wants to win over are the same people the Republican Party wants to win over.
Of course, in addition to the above speculations, there is another possibility that the other party is testing me. After all, I donated 100 million US dollars all at once, and in such a sensitive period, when the United States is in turmoil, it will make some people suspicious.
But no matter what, the title of Honorary Citizen of New York is still very important. It at least proves that the U.S. government recognizes his charitable behavior rather than being disgusted with it.
"Thank you, this news is really great!" Yi Feiyang smiled. "Yes, if you hadn't warned me in advance, I might have been extremely surprised by then."
What George W. Bush wants is Yi Feiyang's words, just know how to be grateful. It shows that this young man is a guy who understands current affairs and can win over well. In addition, there is no element of acting from his expression. Well, it is easy for young people.
Controlled.
After talking about this "business", George W. Bush was very good at easing the atmosphere and said: "Okay, now that the business is over, now, dear Yi, why don't we talk about some topics that everyone is interested in."
George W. Bush smiled a little crookedly, but Yi Feiyang did not dare to take him lightly. You know, politicians are the best at turning against each other.
"Then what are we talking about? You have to talk to me first, right?" Yi Feiyang also relied on something. At least he believed that George W. Bush was showing his kindness, so he acted very relaxed.
"Let's talk about our views on the world economy, our thoughts on international peace..." Bush said here, suddenly showing a smile that all men understand, "Of course, there are also views on women."
"Ha!" Yi Feiyang was really confused now, scratched his head and said, "I personally never care about the investment situation of my subordinates. Of course, I have no energy to affect world peace..." He looked at George W. Bush, "As for women
I don’t think I can offer any insight on this issue. After all, I’m still young and I can’t understand this strange creature called a woman. What do you think?”
"Oh, really?" George W. Bush seemed a little surprised and murmured, "So, your Fantasy Fund looted more than 5 billion US dollars from Wall Street, and it was all done by your men?"
Like a lightning strike!
"What does he mean? Is he doubting me?" Yi Feiyang suddenly became cautious, but there was no excitement or nervousness on his face. He just said lightly: "Mr. President, please don't say that looting is so unpleasant. Are they investing to make money?"
No taxes? Or do you think investors can only throw money into the stock market?”
"Haha..." George W. Bush laughed, shook his head and said, "You are really not simple! I really admire you now."
"Thank you for your compliment!" Yi Feiyang said very modestly.
"Haha, okay, let's get down to business!" George W. Bush took out a cigar from his desk, looked at Yi Feiyang, and said, "Would you like one, an authentic Havana cigar?"
"No, I only smoke ordinary cigarettes, not cigars. It's too strong." Yi Feiyang declined his offer of cigarettes.
George W. Bush did not show any unswerving expression. He struck a match and lit it. After taking a deep breath, he exhaled a thick smoke. The office was suddenly filled with the special aroma of cigars. Holding the cigar in his hand, George W. Bush said: "I heard that
Did you raise US$1 billion as start-up capital for venture capital before this?"
Yi Feiyang's heart trembled, and he realized something.
"Yes, that's true." Yi Feiyang believed that every word he said was likely to be analyzed and studied by the CIA, so there must be no mistakes.
You know, the United States is too sensitive during this period. It is simply worse than the severe crackdowns from China.
"Then I'm very curious, where did you get the confidence to go short futures, and the target is still the insurance, aerospace, Internet and real estate industries?" Bush's eyes narrowed, and his tired eyes suddenly became extremely sharp.
Yi Feiyang knows that as long as he answers a wrong question, he will fall into an abyss!
breathe!
Breathe hard!
Yi Feiyang tried his best to keep his expression and tone calm, and said with a smile: "I said, I don't know much about the stock market economy and the stock market. The reason why I am short is because I think the U.S. economy is very sluggish; why did I choose that?
Several industries, the reason is very simple. I chose Soros’ fund investment based on reference. In my opinion, you will definitely not suffer losses if you follow the stock god, right?”
When Yi Feiyang was making his investment plan, he anticipated that one day he would encounter such a problem, so he had already prepared it. Poor Soros didn't know that he was being used as a weapon.
Faced with Yi Feiyang's answer, George W. Bush nodded. According to the information he received, it was indeed the case that the projects invested by Yi Feiyang were behind giants such as Soros. The only difference was that Soros and his group
It's just short-term shorting. Unlike Yi Feiyang, who has the audacity to do long-term shorting. If you have to answer this reason, either he knew that 911 would happen, or it was true that he was an idiot in the stock market as he said, but it made him sincerely doubtful.
Yes, is this Chinese Yi really blessed by God? He has such good shit luck!
1 billion US dollars, five times return!
Of course, the stock market is so magical, and it is also a place where magic is created. It is possible to achieve profits not to mention five times, or even hundreds of times... But what makes George W. Bush unacceptable is that with the collapse of the World Trade Center in New York, Fantasy Entertainment has made a silent announcement.
The huge contrast between wealth and wealth is really chilling.
"Maybe you are right, dear Yi: Haha, the reason why I ask this is just because of curiosity. Curiosity killed the cat!" George W. Bush nodded and flicked the ash of his cigar with his fingers. "But I also
I hope you understand that when the entire American people are immersed in grief, someone suddenly makes a fortune, or a surprisingly huge amount of money, which will surprise and doubt anyone..."
"I understand, so I have been trying to make some contributions, hoping to alleviate the pain of the American people. Yes, that's it. This is also the original intention of my donation!" Yi Feiyang said sincerely.
"So, what about politics? You are still so young, haven't you thought about using fundraising to gain some political capital?"
"No, I think you are wrong." Yi Feiyang had to interrupt George W. Bush's speech and said flatly, "Although I do not refuse to cooperate with politics, I promise that I will not participate in politics, let alone be a politician.
I hope you understand, Mr. President."
"Haha, is that so? Then I doubt why you are so close to the Democrats. Do you think you have some common interests?" Bush said with a smile, obviously blaming Yi Feiyang and the Clintons.
, and the relationship with the Democratic parties such as the mayor of Los Angeles is too ambiguous.
"No, no, I think you still don't understand me." Yi Feiyang shook his head. "If you say why I get close to them, it's all because of movies! Yes, it's movies. Movies are a good bond.
What I like is that Clinton is also a good actor, a good actor who will be comparable to Reagan in the future, that’s all, I hope you don’t think too much about it. In short, except for movies, I don’t care about anything else, that’s it, that’s all
!”
"God, your ideas are so unique." George W. Bush said, "Sometimes you have no control over life. Do you want to stay out of it and just make movies? Haha, I'm afraid it will be difficult."
"Haha, maybe." Yi Feiyang said with a faint smile, "Although what you said is indeed true, as long as I know how to advance and retreat, then I believe that I will be above politics."
"I hope this is the result...Okay, let's not talk about this topic for now, let's talk about your views on the international situation!" George W. Bush smoked a cigar, looking like a big boss.
"I'm not familiar with this." Although Yi Feiyang had long known that George W. Bush would use counter-terrorism in the near future to send troops to Iraq, and finally oust the poor old Sasha, making the international situation even more tense and chaotic, how could he say these things?
How about telling it to George W. Bush, a Yankee? Of course it was a direct dodge.
"Don't be so nervous!" George W. Bush smiled gently. "People say that a good boss, especially the super rich, usually pays more attention to the international situation. I don't believe it. You really don't know anything.
Oh!" The implication is, you have made so much by investing in futures, do you think it has nothing to do with international relations? You are lying!
"Tai, it seems that if I don't say something today, I'm afraid this old guy really won't believe it," Yi Feiyang looked at the old fox-like Bush, and had to quickly flash some countermeasures in his mind.
It is difficult to deceive a smart person. But if what you say is not pure deception, then I believe that even the smartest person will not be able to help but be fooled.
"Do you really want to hear my opinion on the international situation?" Yi Feiyang looked at George W. Bush, who had an unquestionable expression on his face.
So, Yi Feiyang nodded and said, "Okay, let me tell you a little bit about my opinions!"
Yi Feiyang carefully recalled what he saw on TV in his previous life about the international situation during this period, "I think the international situation will be very tense in the future. It is not good, but for us filmmakers, it is a rare opportunity...
"
"Oh, how do you say this?"
"It's very simple. Maybe the United States will go to war with the Middle East, and the result will undoubtedly be the victory of the United States. Unfortunately, no matter who wins, the people in the Middle East will be devastated and displaced... But all of this is very good for us film creators.
The material...how to say that sentence, the poet is fortunate that the country is unfortunate, and the sentence is about the vicissitudes of life!"
Bush was a little startled. He did not expect Yi Feiyang to be so straightforward and directly speculate that the United States would send troops to Iraq. He did not expect that Yi Feiyang would think that the United States would win. And that last sentence, was it ironic?!
"So, everything is actually in your hands, President. As for what the future international situation will be like, you play a very key role!"
"Haha, you are very good at kicking the ball!" George W. Bush chuckled, "In the end, he kicked the ball to me again, but guess whether I will send troops to Iraq..." He looked at Yi Feiyang with burning eyes.
"Haha, then I don't know..." Yi Feiyang would not guess what Bush was thinking. Besides, he actually knew the result. According to the situation in his previous life, everything was within Yi Feiyang's expectation, so why bother pretending?
The magic stick caused the body to burn.
"It doesn't seem like you are really magical, at least you can't guess my thoughts, right?" George W. Bush looked at Yi Feiyang who was indifferent, and suddenly his face darkened and he said: "But it's good that you know some things yourself. In the end,
It’s better not to say it quickly, otherwise, I’m afraid it will be difficult for me to do it.”
"Really?" Yi Feiyang glanced at George W. Bush, nodded silently and said, "I didn't want to say it in the first place. After all, no matter how powerful I am, I'm just a human being, not a god. Haha, this is all your fault, Mr. President."
You want me to say it myself.”
"Forget it, let's not talk about it." George W. Bush waved his hand helplessly. "We have finished talking about the economy and the world situation. Now let's talk about women! I think this topic must be comfortable for you?"
"Don't say that." Yi Feiyang said flattered, "I just have a girlfriend now, so what can I say?"
"Haha, do you still want to hide it from me?" George W. Bush opened the drawer with a "haha" smile, and then threw a stack of photos over, "See for yourself."
"How dare you take photos secretly?" When Yi Feiyang saw these photos, he immediately became angry. He glared at Bush and said in a deep voice: "Mr. President, I think you should give me a perfect explanation for this matter."
Take a look at what these photos in Yi Feiyang’s hands are! There are photos of him and Anne Hathaway, photos of his ambiguous relationship with Jessica Alpa, and even the latest photos of Alpa.
Si-Hilton came to him, hoping that Yi Feiyang could accept him so that his family could support him. Photos of the conversation...
These are purely personal privacy, but they were secretly photographed. How could Yi Feiyang not be angry?
"Are you angry?" George W. Bush smiled and took out a bottle of red wine and two glasses from his desk. After unscrewing the lids, he poured the wine and said with a smile: "If you want to blame, you can only blame yourself!
"
"Myself?" Yi Feiyang was so angry that he sneered: "If I remember correctly, this is still the United States, and the most important thing in the United States is to protect the privacy rights of citizens. Even if you are the president of the United States, I don't think you can do that.
The law?"
"Haha, don't be angry yet. Come on, have a drink!" George W. Bush took out the wine. Then he forcefully put a cup into Yi Feiyang's hand. He took a sip and said, "First of all, please forgive me.
I have peeked into your privacy. It is undeniable that as the most famous director, screenwriter, and company boss in Hollywood, your every move is the focus of media and entertainment. Of course, it is no exception to become the focus of our political circles. After all,
American politics itself is very entertaining... Well, in short, who makes you so famous and shining so brightly? I think the entire United States may be very curious about your private life. A genius, a gold medal director, and a gold screenwriter
, how come you can only have one girlfriend? How does the saying go, heroes match beauties, talents match beauties. What’s more, an outstanding person like you must have many confidantes in private. The result, haha, proves our
The guess was correct!”
"Curiosity? You said that curiosity killed the cat, not to mention that because of your curiosity, you hurt my personal feelings and exposed my personal privacy. I think your curiosity is too hypocritical!"
"Oh no, no, no, actually when I showed you these photos, I didn't think of myself as a politician at all, I was just an ordinary movie fan, your fan, well, to be precise, I and I
My wife likes your dramas very much, especially the one "The Pursuit of Happiness", God, your filming is really great!"
Bush looked quite humorous and affable, but what he said almost made Yi Feiyang angry to death. He took a sip of red wine and despised the other person's hypocrisy and shamelessness in his heart. He seemed to be thick-skinned, but he was not as good as him.
Oh.
"Young man, it seems that you are very unhappy!" George W. Bush slowly raised his eyes, took another sip of red wine, winked and said, "Some things have rules, this is a game. And you are playing too much.
It's so popular that it robs others of their glory. Hehe, if we don't pay attention to you in this situation, then who will we pay attention to?"
"You can't take pictures of my personal privacy..." Yi Feiyang was so angry that it felt like there was a fire burning in his chest.
"Don't worry, no one will publish these things!" George W. Bush looked down at his steps and said with a smile: "Besides, these photos of yours are not interesting. After all, these photos are too artistic.
The only thing that interests people is a few kissing photos. Unfortunately, the shooting angle is not very good and it doesn’t attract people’s interest at all!”
Yi Feiyang rolled his eyes and said, "What kind of interest does an old guy like you have?"
"Then why are you giving me this?" Yi Feiyang's thinking was obviously messed up at this moment, and he couldn't even remember what George W. Bush meant by doing this.
"You are a smart person, you should have thought of it." George W. Bush patted him on the shoulder, and then said with a smile: "But to be honest, if it were me and you, God, facing so many beauties, I would probably...
I don’t have the determination like you, so I say, Yi, I admire you very much, you are a very principled man, and you are also very dedicated..."
Wow, are you praising me or hurting me?
Yi Feiyang was very depressed, but unfortunately, at this moment he had no other choice but to smile bitterly and stare blankly.
"Haha..." George W. Bush laughed loudly and said funnyly: "Yi, stop frowning. In fact, I feel more handsome than you when you smile."
"Really? It's a pity that I can't laugh now." Yi Feiyang sneered.
"You should be able to laugh..." George W. Bush said, "You know, there are very few people who can get my attention and obtain private photos. Except for those political opponents, it is you!"
"So, should I feel honored?" Yi Feiyang said sarcastically.
"Whatever you think, but to express my apology to you, I will give you a surprise when your new play premieres, a big surprise!" George W. Bush said sincerely.
"Is it a surprise? I'm sorry, I'm not interested in your surprise, not at all!" Yi Feiyang stood up immediately, picked up his coat and put it on, and said the last words to US President George W. Bush, "Thank you for your hospitality today.
This meeting is something I will never forget!" After saying that, Yi Feiyang said goodbye politely.
Bush was not angry at Yi Feiyang's behavior. On the contrary, looking at Yi Feiyang's leaving figure, he shook his head, "After all, he is a young man and cannot hold his breath, so there is no need to stare at him like this...
…”
Yi Feiyang walked out of the White House and tightened his clothes. It was too cold in New York in November. The moment he got into the car, a strange smile suddenly appeared on his face and he secretly said, Fortunately, his acting skills have greatly improved, otherwise
