While in Hollywood, I used Taoist magic to quell American terrorism.

Cao Kun laughed and said, "It's okay if you can't come up with that much money right now, I have another plan."

Donnie's eyes lit up: "What plan?"

Cao Kun: "You can pay me later."

Donnie exclaimed excitedly, "Master Cao, you're letting me pay on credit?"

"Of course not. What are you thinking? I've paid such a high price, and you still owe me? There's no such thing as a free lunch."

"What kind of plan is that?"

Donnie wasn't too disappointed.

After all, they were educated in capitalism from a young age, so it's common sense not to do things that don't bring them benefits.

Cao Kun: "We'll give you the money now, which is 300 million."

Alternatively, you can pay me 5 years after I ship your goods.

At that time, I will want 70% of all your assets…

Donnie's expression changed, and he was about to refuse when Cao Kun said, "Or you can pay in 10 years. I want 40% of all your assets."

Donnie was tempted.

Cao Kun's voice hadn't finished: "Or, in 15 years, you'll only need to pay me 20%."

20%!

Donnie was even more tempted.

Cao Kun: "There are four payment methods. You can choose one yourself."

However, I need to remind you that once the plan is finalized, it will be implemented in a written contract, and there will be no going back, no changes, and no early settlement.

Donnie immediately turned his gaze to Susan.

"I'm going out for some fresh air."

Cao Kun got up and walked into the garden.

As soon as Cao Kun left, Robert Downey Jr. immediately asked Susan, "Susan, which option do you think is more suitable?"

Susan said, "Donnie, is there even a choice? The answer is very simple."

Miranda added, "Yes, there's no need to choose, not even to consider."

Donnie was a little confused. He asked, puzzled, "Why are you saying that?"

Susan explained, "The longer the time you choose, the longer Master Cao will take care of you."

Otherwise, his final gains will be reduced.

Donnie was not stupid; he understood immediately. He suddenly realized, "In other words, if I choose 15 years, then Master Cao will make sure I have good luck for 15 years."

Susan smiled and said, "You understand."

Donnie's eyes lit up: "Yeah, there's no need to choose. Trading 20% ​​of your assets from 15 years from now for 15 years of good luck, only an idiot would refuse."

Miranda exclaimed, "Master Cao is such a kind person, he actually came up with such a solution."

Susan also said, "If I had the option of 20 years, I would choose 20 years without hesitation."

Donnie laughed: "I'll go and call Master Cao back."

Soon, Cao Kun sat down in front of Donnie again and asked, "Have you made your choice?"

Donnie nodded emphatically: "Yes, I choose 15 years."

Cao Kun smiled and said, "You made a very wise choice."

Donnie then asked, "Master Cao, do you have an option for a longer period than 15 years, like 20 years?"

Cao Kun flatly refused: "Twenty years from now, you'll be 60 years old. One shouldn't be too greedy."

Donnie thought about it and agreed: "Okay, then 15 years it is."

Cao Kun: "Wait a moment, I'll go and print out two copies of the contract."

A dozen minutes later, two contracts were placed on the table.

The contract was very simple; it just outlined the agreement between them.

The important point is that 15 years from now, Robert Downey Jr. will receive 20% of his total assets as a reward for the transfer.

In fact, Cao Kun didn't even specify how much penalty he would have to pay if he breached the contract.

Donnie felt that he wouldn't break the contract.

Cao Kun, however, was not afraid of him breaching the contract.

The contract is established after both parties sign it.

Donnie asked impatiently, "Master Cao, when will you start changing my luck?"

Cao Kun said with a serious expression, "Your luck is terrible right now. You need an extremely complicated ritual to change your luck."

I need to prepare properly for a while.

I'll let you know when everything is ready.

Upon hearing this, Donnie not only didn't feel that Cao Kun was being perfunctory, but instead felt valued. He was even more excited and felt that this 15-year plan was absolutely the right thing to do.

"Okay," Donnie readily agreed, adding generously, "It's my treat tonight."

Donnie felt like he had gotten a great deal.

Coincidentally, Cao Kun felt the same way.

If we calculate the time, Avengers: Endgame was released in 2019, which is exactly 15 years ago.

That was Marvel's most glorious period, and also the peak of Downey's career.

At that time, by any calculation, Cao Kun made a profit by taking 20% ​​of Downey's entire fortune.

More importantly, he didn't have to do anything; he got it all for free.

That evening, at the Fire and Salt restaurant, Donnie drank a little too much because he was in high spirits.

Miranda was also drunk.

in the parking lot.

Susan supported Donnie, while Miranda leaned entirely on Cao Kun to avoid falling.

Susan said helplessly, "Master Cao, I'll take Donnie home. Could you please take Miranda home too? Her house is..."

After Susan gave Cao Kun Miranda's address, Cao Kun helped her get Donnie into the car.

"I'm leaving Miranda in your care." Susan said apologetically as she drove away.

Cao Kun had no choice but to help Miranda into his car and take her home.

Miranda is a psychiatrist and belongs to the high-income group in the United States.

Her husband was originally the head of the hospital, and he also had a substantial income.

Her house is naturally quite nice too.

It's even better than Cao Kun's house.

Cao Kun used Miranda's key to open the garage door, parked the car in the garage, and helped Miranda out.

Miranda was still leaning against him, and a perfume scent mixed with alcohol wafted into Cao Kun's nose.

Looking at the woman in his arms with her eyes closed, Cao Kun felt a strange sensation.

It's not because she's good-looking and has a great figure, enough to be thrown into Hollywood as a female star.

It was because of her identity.

Don't forget, she's now a charming widow.

This inevitably makes people overthink.

Entering the living room from the garage, Cao Kun saw several photos that he hadn't had time to remove.

The photo shows her with Hassan Bendt.

"How long are you planning to keep up this act?" Cao Kun asked abruptly, looking down as he looked away.

Leaning against Cao Kun's chest, Miranda, who had been pretending to be asleep, opened her eyes.

Her eyes were alluring and smiling: "Master Cao, you don't need to be so sober all the time. When you've had a drink, you should do what you should do when you've had a drink."

After saying that, she pushed Cao Kun to the sofa and threw herself into his arms.

Cao Kun hesitated for a moment, but did not refuse.

After a long while, the room finally quieted down.

Cao Kun had to admit that Miranda was very good, very knowledgeable, very capable, and very…

It's a completely different feeling from Amanda.

Miranda lay in Cao Kun's arms, a few strands of hair stuck to her face with sweat: "I'll give you a key later, so you can come over often in the future."

Cao Kun: "Are you prepared to maintain this kind of relationship with me long-term?"

Miranda: "Is that not allowed? Anyway, I'm not planning on getting married again, and you can satisfy my needs."

Cao Kun: "I will consider your proposal."

consider?

Miranda was taken aback.

She originally thought Cao Kun would agree immediately, after all, a woman like her with excellent looks, figure, education, and job would be extremely popular.

But Cao Kun still had to consider it.

While she felt somewhat annoyed, she also felt a surge of competitive spirit.

Just as she was about to say something, Cao Kun's phone rang.

Cao Kun got up, grabbed the pants next to him, took out his phone, and saw that it was an unfamiliar number.

He held the phone to his ear and answered. A hurried voice with a slight accent came through: "Mr. Cao, can you help me?"