Reborn in the Entertainment Industry: This Top Star Has Real Achievements

The group parted ways the following day.

The team was thus split into two groups: Li Xiang stayed with Anna, while Henry was in a separate group.

Li Xiang originally wanted to wander around and didn't plan to travel back to New York together.

But Anna's expression seemed to say, "Where do you plan to go without my bodyguard? Don't you know how dangerous the security situation is in America?"

He had no choice but to admit defeat and follow them back.

However, this incident did serve as a wake-up call for Li Xiang; he really should get bodyguards now.

Putting aside his current fame, just considering his current net worth, if he were to encounter a ruthless bandit, even if he didn't end up falling to the gun, he would probably be so angry about it that he would die.

Moreover, he will be traveling to India soon, that magical country where the security risks are no less than those in the United States.

Furthermore, clothes make the man, and having a group of tall and burly bodyguards around you is a kind of prestige in itself.

Back in New York, Anna recommended him to a security company called Gavin de Becker & Associates.

Furthermore, he was warmly invited by its senior executives to visit the headquarters.

It wasn't until he stepped into the company that he understood why they had insisted on inviting him to come and see for himself.

Because this isn't a security company at all; it's just a military organization disguised as a legitimate entity.

The executive in charge of meeting with Durant even led him into an armory.

Even though Li Xiang had never seen the real thing, he had seen quite a few movies, so he had seen his share of big events.

Looking at the various weapons displayed in the room, he realized that some of them were so advanced that he had only ever seen them in movies.

At this point, he had no more doubts about the security company's capabilities.

What's there to doubt? Inviting him here is probably just to let him see what's going on in their family's finances.

Compared to Americans who witness gunfights every day, he, who grew up peacefully, is truly ignorant, yet he is so wealthy.

So the other party simply used the most direct method, letting him witness it firsthand and be completely convinced.

Durant looked at Li Xiang, who was completely shocked, and said with a smile, "Ethan, I believe you have witnessed the company's true strength firsthand."

Li Xiang nodded frankly: "Yes, it was very impressive and opened my eyes to a whole new world."

"Haha! It's an honor to have your approval." Durant chuckled, his tone confident and certain.

"I can tell you with certainty that we are one of the top security companies in the United States, and even the world."

"But our strength is different from those security agencies that advocate military aggression; our core is protection."

He paused for a moment, then began to detail the company's strengths and resources so that Li Xiang could make a decision as soon as possible.

"Madonna, Tom Cruise, your Silicon Valley friends, and a whole host of A-list Hollywood stars."

"Of course, there's also my beloved Anna Wintour, who is a long-term client of our company."

"And our service is by no means just simple personal companionship and passive defense."

"We will also conduct a comprehensive risk assessment for some of your activities in advance, investigate, track and predict potential risks, and avoid all hidden dangers from the source."

He paused deliberately for a moment, and seeing that Li Xiang was listening attentively, he began to unleash his true trump card.

"Most importantly, all of our security personnel are from the Navy SEALs, the FBI, the Los Angeles Major Crimes Unit, and the White House Secret Service."

"In other words, you can rest assured about both our professional capabilities and our network of contacts."

"With them accompanying you, you can travel freely throughout the United States and even the world. Of course, with your current fame, you could do that yourself."

"But what we need to do is to put an indestructible bulletproof armor on top of your fame, to protect you from any harm."

She's so talkative, she really is!

Even the usually calm Li Xiang was stirred up by this series of words.

It was as if he wasn't hiring bodyguards, but a group of henchmen who would obey his every command and charge into battle for him...

"I understand, that's why I came here specifically to see you."

"You've probably seen the news. I was escorted by four bodyguards by Anna the whole time I came to New York."

"I witnessed their professionalism throughout the entire process, which was reassuring."

Upon hearing this, Durant understood that the deal was basically done.

In fact, a top-tier security company doesn't lack one or two celebrity clients like Li Xiang.

But just like the fashion industry, the significance that Li Xiang carries goes far beyond what is typical of Hollywood or Western society.

His fame transcends social circles and races.

The reason I brought up Madonna earlier is because she's a Silicon Valley giant and a Hollywood star.

Li Xiang himself is a very eye-catching brand.

In the future, every public trip he makes and every global event he attends will, in effect, be an endorsement of the company.

This will allow the security agency's Gaobubei branch to reach entirely new circles and markets.

You should know that the wealthy people in China are extremely rich.

Western billionaires mostly hold equity and investment assets, while Chinese billionaires hold real cash flow.

However, this group of people rarely interacts with organizations like those in Europe and America, and almost none of them have top-tier private security personnel overseas.

They would never sign a special forces-level bodyguard team; ultimately, it's a matter of trust.

Durant was scheming very carefully.

Signing Li Xiang, one of the most well-known Chinese figures overseas, is tantamount to directly opening the door to the entire circle of wealthy Chinese.

This is not just about signing a celebrity security deal; it's about capturing an entire untapped, multi-billion dollar high-end client market.

After all, Li Xiang is not just a celebrity; his assets already represent his social class.

Having figured this out, Durant's smile became even more genuine, and his tone even more earnest:

"Ethan, it is precisely because we understand your influence that we are willing to provide you with the highest-standard, customized security solution."

"The bodyguards selected for you are all from the company's top tier, with no part-time positions, and they are exclusively yours 24/7..."

Ultimately, after being misled by this person in charge,

Originally intending to hire only four people, Li Xiang followed the standards of Hollywood stars and finalized a top-tier package of a six-person team.

To reflect diversity, a reasonably good-looking Black bodyguard was specially selected, and of course, Asians were not left out.

Unfortunately, this Asian person was not Chinese, but Li Xiang thought it was better that way, as it would not cause him too much psychological burden.

As for the remaining four bodyguards, they were all huge white men, all over 1.9 meters tall, and lean and capable.

When several people stood side by side in front of Li Xiang, they almost completely shielded him, giving him an overwhelming sense of security.

However, the top-of-the-line package naturally comes with a top-of-the-line price.

The entire security team's annual service fees alone amount to $800,000, not including food and lodging expenses, which is something most people simply cannot afford.

Fortunately, Li Xiang was in Class 2.