America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 79: Bringing money into the group is the right way (please subscribe)
The next morning, Martin received a call from Bruce, saying that Vincent and Sofia wanted to invite him for a drink at the Beast's House.

Martin drove to West Street and entered the club.

Bruce stood behind the bar pouring drinks.

Vincent took off his cowboy hat, waved to Martin, waited for Martin to sit at the bar, and said, "Here's to you."

Martin clinked glasses with him, and Sophia toasted together.

Vincent put down his glass: "A very wonderful movie, a very good investment."

Martin smiled and said, "Boss, I am a grateful person."

Sophia interjected, "You're a smart guy, too."

Martin's eyes drifted across Old Bull's face. Old Bull didn't say anything. He simply said directly: "Boss, Sophia, you guys are here to treat me to a drink, right?"

This time Vincent didn't speak, and Sophia took over and said, "When the crew was filming, I heard someone say that you were planning to develop your career in Los Angeles."

Martin nodded: "Yes, there are plans in this regard."

Sophia motioned to Old Bull to pour the wine: "There are a lot of opportunities in Los Angeles, there are many film companies and crews, and I heard that there are hundreds of movies shot every year."

Martin honestly said, “I’ve never been to Los Angeles, so I don’t know exactly.”

Sophia received a notification report from the studio this morning and was very satisfied with the previous investment. This kind of business is better done with familiarity than with new things, so she and Vincent looked at Martin again: "Hollywood movies can easily cost tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars. If you can come across such an opportunity, don't forget our old friend in Atlanta."

Hearing this, Martin felt relieved. Apart from anything else, he could bring money into the group at a critical moment.

He hardly needed to think before speaking with genuine emotion: "Atlanta is my home. Even if I go to a faraway place, I will come back one day. Why? Here are my most precious memories and friends."

While speaking, Martin glanced at Old Bull deliberately.

Bruce was very taciturn and secretly gave him a middle finger.

Martin continued, "How could I forget you when there's an investment opportunity? I told Vincent that it was all thanks to your investment support that we were able to get the leading actor this time."

Sophia raised her glass: "I propose a toast to our future cooperation."

Martin clinked glasses with her and Vincent, and drank the wine in his glass.

At this close contact, he realized that Sophia's bent upper arm was thicker than Lily's thigh.

Martin realized something was wrong. Why Lily's legs? He definitely hadn't peeked at them.

Vincent then said: "My most successful investment so far is lending money to Jack Davis. This money allowed me to meet Martin."

Martin was helpless: "Boss, can we not mention Jack?"

"That old bastard hasn't contacted you yet?" Vincent laughed rarely. "If I were you, Martin, I would break his legs the next time I saw him."

Martin shook his head: "Because it's not worth it for him to go to jail."

Sophia continued to ask Bruce to pour wine: "Let's have another drink."

Martin clinked his glasses with them again.

When Vincent and Sofia were drinking, Bruce suddenly gave him a look.

Martin understood what he meant, and chatted about the so-called investment for a while, then said goodbye at the right time: "I have to go to the Marietta Theater. I have an appointment with the director, and I can't break it."

Sophia held out her hand: "Let's talk some other time."

Martin politely shook her hand, which felt like holding a stone: "Okay."

After leaving the club, Martin went to the Marietta Theater, and Jerome did ask him to meet up.

As soon as he entered the community theater, he saw dozens of people sitting inside the theater. There were seven or eight people standing on the stage. Robert, shaking his big head, was directing their performance.

Robert is a teacher...

Martin waved at the stage and went directly to the office on the second floor.

Jerome pointed to the opposite side and said, "Sit down."

Martin sat down and said, "The company is thriving."

Jerome said casually: "There are quite a few new people. The troupe has signed an agreement with Gray Company to use temporary actors, and many temporary actors are seeking to join the troupe."

Martin heard about this from Andrew: "Gray Company's late night shows will not stop, Captain, please contact Andrew more often."

"I will." Jerome changed the subject: "Last night, I spoke to Robert Patrick on the phone and told him about your situation. He said that when you arrive in Los Angeles, you can go to Sherman Oaks to find him."

The head of the group handed Martin a card with the address on it: "Patrick will provide you with some help."

Martin said solemnly: "Thank you, Captain."

Jerome suddenly emphasized, "Martin, you are a member of the Marietta Troupe. Since you are going to Los Angeles, you must work hard to make a name for yourself and don't bring shame to the troupe."

Martin assured, "Captain, I will."

"I want to thank you for everything you have done for the troupe. Without you, the troupe wouldn't be as prosperous as it is today." Jerome sighed softly, "As the troupe leader, my abilities are limited. I can only help you with this."

Martin originally wanted to invite Jerome to have lunch with him, but Jerome declined.

He went downstairs and called Robert. Robert was very busy and only took time to come over and chat with him for a few minutes.

"After the photo of me and the crew was published in the newspaper, a very beautiful actress took the initiative to pursue me." Robert whispered about an incident that happened recently: "I know that she is not attracted to me, but someone else."

Martin was very cooperative: "What happened next?" Robert said: "She was pestering me the day before yesterday, so I bought her a bottle of Coke. The bottle might have just been dropped or something, so I wasn't paying attention and when I unscrewed the cap, the Coke sprayed all over her head and body. She wants to sue me."

Martin found a lawyer's phone number and sent it to Robert: "Go consult a professional."

Robert glanced at it and his big head dropped a little: "I don't know why, but my luck turned bad when you were in Savannah."

Martin thought of Ma Zhenxi and Adam Smith, and said solemnly: "Be patient for a while, keep your phone open, I may call you anytime when I go to Los Angeles."

Robert backed off a bit: “Going to Los Angeles means leaving home.”

"We'll talk about it later." Martin knew that it was useless to say more now: "I have a dinner appointment with Old Bull. If you don't come, I'm leaving."

Robert is very much like a teacher: "I am now the chief acting instructor of the Marietta Community Theater, and I also have to teach these rookies."

After leaving the troupe, Martin went to Rosario's restaurant where he had been last time, waited for Bruce to come over, and ordered some Mexican food.

Bruce reminded him: "Be careful when drinking with Sophia in the future, she can drink a lot."

Martin immediately thought: "Old Bull, you are not drunk..."

"Shut up!" Bruce didn't want to mention it at first, but after a while he looked sad: "I didn't know at that time, I drank a few more glasses with her, and ended up getting drunk..."

Martin poured him a beer and said, "What a sad story. Those who argue with others will eventually be argued with."

Bruce was about to drink beer, but when he heard this he subconsciously lifted his coat.

Martin quickly said, "Civilized people, there's a patrolman over there, don't give the son of a bitch a chance to empty the magazine."

Bruce took his hand back: "You are lucky!"

Martin thought of Scott and asked, "How long will Sophia's interest in a person last?"

Bruce shook his head, "Not necessarily. Some take longer, while others get bored after a few days."

Martin asked again: "Who suffered the worst fate?"

Bruce couldn't help but laugh: "As far as I know, Sophia has never caused a death. The worst case was just anal prolapse."

Martin thought of a possibility: "It's not you, is it?"

Bruce really wanted to pull out his gun: "You stinky piece of shit, I must tear your head off to see what kind of dog shit is inside..."

Martin said again: "Old Bull, why are you so excited?"

"Yeah, why should I be so excited?" Bruce suddenly calmed down and said, "If you encounter any troubles that need to be dealt with again, don't come to me. I won't help you even if I give you $100,000."

Just then the waiter brought the food over, and Martin said, "Eat, this meal is on me."

Bruce changed his words: "Since you're treating me, I'll charge you double next time."

Martin forked up a piece of black pepper beef and said, "Don't worry. When I come back to see you, I'll book you a first-class seat on the plane and a five-star suite, and I'll also prepare a big-butt beauty."

After the two finished their meal, Martin paid the bill and drove back to the community.

When I entered the Carter family's house, I heard Lily shouting, "Hall, you stupid pig, come over here and see if I'm taller than Elena."

Lily, who was barefoot, stood next to Elena and gestured with her hands: "I am really taller than you."

She saw Martin: "Look, isn't it."

Martin sat on the sofa, chewing gum.

Elena didn’t bother to pay attention to her, picked up two magazines, came to the single sofa, and sat on the armrest next to him.

Lily put her hands behind her back and said seriously: "Elena, I am taller than you, you can't do anything to me casually in the future..."

Before she could finish her words, the magazine in Elena's hand flew out and hit her in the face.

Lily covered her nose and said in a muffled voice, "Martin, are you a masochist?"

Martin picked up the baseball that Hall had thrown next to the sofa and tossed it up to catch it.

Lily stopped talking and sat on the sofa angrily.

Elena pointed to the room: “Go help Hall with his homework.”

It turns out that even though Lily has grown taller, she is still a younger sister and can only succumb to Elena's power.

Elena stayed with Martin for a while, looked at the time, and said, "Harris is driving the Ford to deliver goods. Can you take me to work?"

Martin patted Elena's butt: "Glad to help."

The two got into the BMW and Martin drove out of the community.

There were only two of them in the car.

When they arrived near the Bishui Bar, Martin stopped the car and asked Elena, "Have you ever thought about living in Los Angeles?"

"Why do you want to go to Los Angeles?" Elena stopped swearing after she got a formal job: "My home is in Atlanta, my family is in Atlanta, and my relatives and friends are all in Atlanta."

Martin said, "We can go together."

"I still have to wait for Emma to come back." Elena was deeply worried: "If she comes back and we are not here, Scott will go crazy and hurt her. No matter what she does, she is Lily and Hall's mother."

She took the initiative to avoid the topic: "When is the movie you starred in released? Take me to see it."

(End of this chapter)