America's Top Player

Chapter 148: Hometown Road

After Li Ang's careful adjustments, the three ladies entered their best condition.

Based on the original MV, David Fincher upgraded the scale of each scene.

Li Ang was curious about how he would handle the final scene with three women on the same stage.

Then I heard a "pop" sound.

Beyoncé is whipping a horse.

"Good girl" David exclaimed, his eyes seemed to be expecting something.

Kadi immediately crawled on the ground as if he had received some kind of instruction.

She danced her best.

Then, Beyoncé raised her arms again and raised the props in her hand.

"WTF" Leon had already guessed what would happen next.

Snapped--

The sound of the whip falling was obviously different from the empty sound of the first whip.

There was no sign of discomfort on Cardi's face; she even looked quite happy.

Texas cowgirl Beyoncé raised her slender neck like a proud black swan.

The three ladies twisted their bodies simultaneously, each dancing in a different way.

This was also part of David's design.

What he pursues is not the uniformity of a girl group, but extreme dance with unique characteristics.

The MV shooting site turned into a dance floor for the three ladies.

The original three-hour shoot was completed in less than two hours.

Beyoncé immediately rushed to Li Ang and whispered, "What do you think of my performance just now?"

“Excellent as always.”

"Compared to Taylor?"

This question is a free point question, although everyone performed very well.

But compared to Beyoncé and Cardi who are in full swing, Taylor is obviously the least relaxed.

Li Ang responded without hesitation: "Of course you are better. No one can question Beyoncé's dance."

Beyoncé was smiling from ear to ear, with tears in her eyes.

If it weren't for the numerous staff members present, the two would have already gone into the luxury suite of the Ace Hotel.

The ambiguous relationship between the two has been exposed by some gossip tabloids.

However, it is still at the hearsay stage and there is no substantial evidence.

The "honest" JAY-Z firmly chose to believe Beyoncé and spent a little money to shut up the gossip media.

However, this also serves as a warning to Leon and Beyoncé that they can't mess around any more for the time being.

After the hug, Beyoncé left first with her assistant.

Taylor, who had changed his clothes, stood not far away and looked very hesitant. After hesitating for a minute, he finally walked over.

"How was my performance just now?"

"As good as ever, no one can resist Taylor Swift's charm." Li Ang directly copied and pasted the comment.

"God, can't you be more sincere?" Taylor muttered.

"When you get used to the sound of praise, you start to question other people's sincerity." Li Ang spread his hands, "This is not my problem. Everything I say is true."

Taylor was speechless and rolled his eyes.

She has experienced 6 ex-boyfriends, most of whom she used as material for her songs.

I have a different understanding of the tactics used by scumbag men.

"Would you like to have dinner together later?"

Faced with Taylor's repeated invitations, Li Ang's first reaction was not joy but confusion.

It seems like the other party is interested in me.

He couldn't help but question what the hell was so attractive about him.

"But it's very late now." Leon glanced at the big gold watch.

It's already half past eight in the evening.

For Manhattan's wealthy, nightlife is just beginning.

One night is enough for them to visit four or five bars and enjoy fine wine, cigars and beautiful women in different ways.

Li Ang just wanted to find an excuse.

He could completely guess what the other party was thinking. He just wanted to persuade him to go back to Robbie.

The phrase "I won't look back" has become a motto for Li Ang.

He didn't want to hear any more advice about getting back together.

"Still not."

"Listen to me today!" Before Leon could finish his words, Taylor grabbed his wrist without saying a word.

This is the first time that the other party has shown such strength.

He had no choice but to give in.

Taylor's bodyguard drove to a high-end restaurant in Battery Park City.

This is a private restaurant catering exclusively to celebrities.

As soon as Taylor got out of the car, he was led into a secret private room by the waiter.

She took off her jacket and hung it on the hanger.

"It's been almost a month. Are you really not going to give Robbie an explanation?"

Li Ang had already guessed what Taylor would ask, and his expression immediately turned from sunny to cloudy.

He was already disgusted with the subject.

I immediately stood up and wanted to leave. "If you still ask me this question, then I think there is nothing more to talk about between us."

"sit down."

"Please sit down and listen to what I have to say!"

The sudden increase in volume caught Li Ang off guard.

After being stunned for five seconds, he lit a cigarette and sat down.

Smelling the pungent smell of cigarettes, Taylor frowned, "Don't you know how to respect ladies?"

"Did you respect me just now?" Li Ang spread his hands.

While the two were silent, the appetizers were brought into the room.

Li Ang completely ignored Taylor, picked up the plate rudely and started to eat voraciously.

Taylor picked up his fork and broke the silence first. "Listen, I'm not trying to persuade you to get back together. I'm tired of doing this stupid thing."

"Wow" Li Ang breathed a sigh of relief.

"But you shouldn't have left her out!"

"what do you want to say in the end?"

"I mean, if you've decided to break up, why not just say it?" Taylor said. "Robbie's still as depressed as ever, but she's got no shortage of suitors around her."

Leon didn't mean to keep Robbie hanging.

For traffic considerations, Li Ang has his own ideas about the official announcement of the breakup.

The official announcement will bring a huge wave of traffic.

Now that his traffic is at its peak due to the Didi shooting incident, it is not the right time to disclose the breakup.

This is equivalent to giving away an opportunity to create hype.

"No matter what happened between Robbie and me, it's a matter between the two of us." Leon leaned back with an indifferent look on his face.

Taylor had actually long been tired of acting as a lobbyist between the two.

If it weren't for Robbie's pleading, she wouldn't have bothered to say anything more.

"You are such a hateful guy. No one knows what you are thinking." Taylor sighed helplessly.

This was her third attempt at persuasion.

As a best friend, she has done all she can.

This was the last time she did this.

"Let's talk about music. I'm good at it." Li Ang said, "This cooperation is perfect. Maybe we can have the opportunity to work together alone next time." "Bang Bang" has not been released yet, but the popularity on the Internet has been high for a long time.

It's like a volcano on the verge of erupting.

Most of the topics were about Beyoncé and Taylor, of course Taylor was obviously more popular.

As public figures with huge traffic, Li Ang even risks his life every time he tries to gain attention.

Taylor has it much easier. Her daily outfits can spark discussions among fans, and her popularity has always been at the top.

Scott must not be left alone with such a cash cow.

Now that Leon and Taylor have established a cooperative relationship, it would be a crime if he doesn't take advantage of this woman's traffic!

Taylor held his chin in his hands and asked with a smile, "You are surrounded by troubles everywhere. Will my life be in danger if I cooperate with you?"

"Most of the time I have no choice." Li Ang quickly skipped the subject. "Maybe we can have a collaborative single soon. I'm full of inspiration lately."

Taylor raised the corner of his mouth, revealing a hint of contempt.

That expression seemed to be saying: I can write a high-quality album just by breaking up, and you're talking to me about inspiration?
"Let's talk about this later." Taylor smiled. "I have an idea right now. I want to write your and Robbie's story into a song and expose you as a heartless scumbag."

"No problem, just remember to pay me the copyright fee."

"you"

In the following period of time, Li Ang was basically busy accepting various talk shows.

In addition to using the "shooting incident" to generate buzz, the biggest purpose is to promote the upcoming release of "bang bang".

This record cost him a considerable amount of money and energy.

There must also be perfection in publicity.

Subway stations, prominent road signs, and large screens in commercial plazas in major cities across the United States are all dominated by the hot figures of the three female protagonists of "Bang Bang."

If you want to achieve this kind of nationwide publicity effect, it will be painful for Li Ang to pay for it alone.

Big Machine Records and Columbia Records also spent a lot of money on promotion.

This is the first collaboration between the two Divas. Putting aside how much money they can make, it will definitely be worth it if they can get some publicity.

During this time he received a detailed business plan from Dyna regarding the "BMF Title".

He took a quick look and found that it was no different from what the two of them had discussed verbally before.

Now all that’s left is to sign the contract and set a date for the first BMF title fight.

During lunch break, Leon and Bonnie, who had a rare moment of free time, chatted in the office.

Elsa, who always seemed to be working overtime, joined in with a cup of coffee.

Leon has conveyed the task of finding a reliable law firm to Bonnie several months ago.

Legal counsel is an important weapon for dealing with various copyright and mastering rights issues when breaking up with the ROC Kingdom in the future.

Record companies, clothing companies, media companies.
Li Ang's tentacles have spread across three different industries, and various copyright and reputation disputes are inevitable in the future.

A reliable law firm is crucial to the future development of a company.

After layers of screening, the names of three law firms were placed in front of Li Ang.

Merlin Law Firm, a large law firm headquartered in Texas.

With over 100 years of history, it has offices in New York.

Focuses on criminal and commercial cases.

Many members of his legal team participated in the "OJ Simpson murder case."

This case once shocked the entire United States.

In the end, Simpson was acquitted thanks to the defense of a prestigious legal team known as the "Dream Team."

Kim Kardashian's father Robert became famous for his outstanding performance in this case.

Next is Sidley Austin LLP, the largest law firm in New York.

As a comprehensive law firm involved in almost all judicial categories, it has more than 2000 lawyers and annual revenue of US$17 billion.

Most of the celebrities, wealthy businessmen, and companies living in New York have worked with this law firm.

The last one on the list seems the least impressive.

Vincent Law Firm.

A law firm that was only established in 2007 and has only five practicing lawyers.

This sounds like a small workshop, and it is also a comprehensive law firm.

The company's advertising is: providing top-notch services only to the most valuable customers.

Li Ang believes this is just a gimmick, just like the Wall Street legend Madoff who went bankrupt and was imprisoned during the financial crisis.

The former Nasdaq chairman used the gimmicks of "membership, high-end, and mysterious" to create the largest Ponzi scheme in American history.

The only reason this small law firm made it onto this list is its ridiculously high win rate.

It is surprising that a law firm can boast a winning and sentence reduction rate of up to 60%, and the key point is that it mainly focuses on the criminal field.

This sounds incredible.

But it is unknown whether this data is inflated, and Li Ang remains highly skeptical about this.

In most criminal cases, the final conclusion is reached in the investigative court before the formal trial.

"Sadberg is very interested in working with us," Bonnie said. "They have extensive experience in copyright disputes, and both Paramount Pictures and Time Warner have partnered with them."

After hearing this, Li Ang also tended to choose Shida.

Although the cost is a bit high, the quality is guaranteed.

Paramount is locked in a dispute with the powerful Disney studio over the copyright to "Iron Man."

Being able to deal with Disney's legal department, his ability is self-evident.

Just as Leon was about to make a decision, Aisha, who had been drinking coffee and watching the show, suddenly expressed her opinion:

"Vincent Law Firm, is that Mr. Luca Vincent's law firm?"

They both looked over, and Bonnie asked, "Yes, you know that lawyer?"

"I wouldn't say I know him, but I know him a little bit," Aisha said. "A considerable number of his clients are Mexicans."

"Mexican?"

Considering the complicated relationship between Elsa and the Mexican gang, it didn't take Leon long to understand what the other party meant.

"Yes, this guy's reputation has even spread to Mexico," Aisha said, taking a sip of coffee. "He's a cunning fox who walks on the edge of the law. As long as you pay him, he will use all means to help his clients escape punishment."

Combined with Aisha's words, thinking about the ridiculously high winning rate and penalty reduction rate
This data is even more terrifying.

Luca's clients are either drug lords or cartel gunmen...

How strong a business capability does it take to serve this group of serious criminals?

"Is this guy reliable?" Leon asked. "I mean, is there any risk in cooperating with someone like him?"

Although he was very tempted by the opponent's record, he did not want to have anything to do with the Mexican drug dealers.

Getting tangled up with street gangs is as far as it goes.

More than 90 percent of rappers have some connection to gangs.

Aisha explained: "Don't worry, Luca always takes good care of himself. He only works for money."

"Very good." Li Ang made the decision immediately.

Put Bonnie in touch with Vincent Law Firm.

At nine o'clock in the evening, Leon arrived at the banks of the East River.

Stand at the confluence of the Hudson River and the East River and enjoy the night view.

After Bonnie moved out of the apartment, the empty apartment deprived him of the way to vent his loneliness.

Make a call.

Unfortunately, Grande is currently performing in Orlando, Florida.

Just as Leon was thinking about which high-end nightclub to go to for some entertainment, a refreshing voice of inspiration sounded in his mind.

A black man dressed as a cowboy appears in the picture, pouting his thick lips and pulling down his cowboy hat.

It looks a little funny.

A melody that combines Trap and country styles sounded.

The MV title subtitles unfold - "Old town road".

Yeah, I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
Yes, I'm going to ride my horse on the old city road
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more
Don't stop until you're exhausted

I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road
I'm going to ride my horse on the old city road
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more (Kio, Kio)
Don't stop until you're exhausted

(End of this chapter)