"Mr. Li, Microsoft is a software company, and their income depends entirely on whether users use their software. Unlike Apple's software and hardware binding, PC users can completely change the software."
Ronald's accountant, Ed Bastian, disagreed with Ronald's idea. This partner in PricewaterhouseCoopers' New York office not only has accounting talents, but also has business acumen.
At the beginning of this year, he was almost headhunted to become the vice president of Pepsi-Cola. This was only because Ronald's business was growing rapidly year by year. In addition, some other Hollywood stars also changed jobs because of rumors about Ronald's wealth and entrusted their finances to him. The damage to income was too great, so I stayed at Puhua.
Ed Bastian's opinion is also very reasonable. PC users can switch to WordStar and abandon Microsoft at any time, while most Apple computer users are bound to specially optimized and developed software.
Many investment analysts are not optimistic about Microsoft's stock price. In terms of historical performance, especially after the stock market crash, most analysts prefer Apple, which has more certain growth.
"You don't understand that weaknesses are also strengths. It doesn't cost anything for PC users to switch to Microsoft software..." Ronald dismissed Ed Bastian's reminder. I make a lot of money buying stocks. , what your company’s analysts said is very clear, and the result is that we suffered huge losses in the stock market crash.
"Of course, I can't argue with your investment skills. But as your accountant, I have an obligation to provide you with the common views in the industry. If you ask me for my opinion, I am actually leaning towards Microsoft, but should we not Throw all your cash in one basket?"
"Hey, I'm not a professional investor. If I just buy one stock, I don't have to worry too much and don't have enough energy. Just buy it..." Ronald didn't want to listen to these professional investment opinions. But I and Warren B. Mr. Fei said, haven't you seen that our heroes all bought Coca-Cola?
"Hahaha, it's hard for me to argue with an investment wizard. Just buy what you want and I'll make the arrangements."
Ronald is very proud of his investment vision. He will definitely be able to succeed in one fell swoop this time like he did with Coca-Cola...right?
…
"Ding dong..." The doorbell rang.
"What brings you here? Is there any breakthrough in the case? Have you caught the suspect?" Ronald, who was reading a script at home, opened the door and welcomed private lawyer Lindsay Dole.
After giving birth to a child, the lawyer lady has a mature charm and bearing. She doesn't speak as fast as before and has a calm demeanor.
"Yes, we have been caught. The five suspects who attacked that lady have been caught. The person who attacked you is also included..."
Ronald looked at the information. The black young man who attacked him was named Corey Wise. He had a hard time forgetting that unruly look in his eyes.
"The NYPD will hold a press conference soon to announce their guilty plea. I'm here to ask if you want to appear on this matter."
Ronald shook his head, it was best not to get involved in this kind of thing.
"Okay, then I'll discuss it with the Southern District Prosecutor Rudy. He will give me some face. But he wants to have an interview with you. He will run for mayor this year and hopes to get your endorsement."
"There are donations and support, but endorsement is impossible..." Ronald learned a lot during the presidential election. His Hollywood identity is not suitable for publicly supporting any candidate of the Elephant Party.
Soon, that evening, the NYPD held a press conference to announce the results of their investigation. The "Central Park Jogger (code name of the victim)" is suspected of being attacked by as many as 12 gangsters, five of whom have confessed to the crime under intense pressure.
The main suspects were part of a small gang of more than 30 teenagers who attacked strangers in the park as part of what police said was a "rewilding" activity. New York City's top detective said the suspects used the word when describing their actions to police. Police described the attacks as "random" and "unmotivated" and said they "terrorized" people in the park.
"What does this mean? What does rewilding mean?" Diane just packed her clothes and was about to go on vacation with Donna. She couldn't understand the word.
"That is to say, they were originally humans, but now they have been contaminated by gangs and become like beasts." Ronald could not forget the beast-like red eyes of the young man named Corey Wise.
"Oh, this is really terrible..." Diane kissed Ronald and went downstairs.
"Governor Cuomo condemned this incident and emphasized that New York's security situation has reached a point where it must be improved. Mayoral candidate Dinkins refused to comment on the case, but expressed dissatisfaction with the NYPD's approach of linking suspects to race... …”
Ronald sighed. This kind of thing happens in Manhattan, New York. Politicians of all races say these words as a prescribed action. Cuomo, who is Italian, wants to show tough masculinity, while Dinkins, who is black, complains that black people are being treated unfairly. There was only the poor victim, and no politicians came out to support her.
Ronald decided to donate some money to the poor Wall Street secretary from his share of the "Working Girl" box office. This real secretary did not have the same good luck as Tess in the movie, and she is still lying in the hospital.
The only consolation is that she has woken up, although she can no longer remember everything that happened at the time and cannot personally identify the suspect. She suffered a serious brain injury, and her future recovery and subsequent life will definitely require a lot of money.
Use the "Working Girl" box office to donate to her, just in time to make the news and give the movie a final breakout.
"It is reported that among the five suspects identified by the NYPD, four live in the Schomburg Building on Fifth Avenue, and the other is only two buildings away... This 74-year-old government-funded The 35-story public housing building is home to more than 600 families with complex backgrounds..."
"Shxt! Why is there such a criminal den on Fifth Avenue?" Ronald heard the name of Fifth Avenue and immediately took the map. This place is next to Central Park. How could it be built in such an expensive area on the Upper East Side? Is this a community with complex residents?
"Get your boss, which boss? The biggest one...when?...immediately, immediately..." Ronald got very angry. He picked up the phone and called the management office. Isn't this a scam? ?
"Hey...did you hear that? Those fucking bastards live a mile away from me, and I bought another house from you in vain..." Ronald waited until the developer called. When I called him, I got scolded.
"Hey, hey, don't worry, I will take care of some things, okay? No one in New York knows how to do security work better than me. Don't worry, Prince Bandar of Saudi Arabia also bought a house here, and he stays there every time he comes to New York. Hang up here, I have other calls to answer..."
The real estate developer drank a glass of Coca-Cola and then ate a slice of Pizza Hut pizza, while the tenants' complaint calls kept coming in... It was all thanks to my eloquence that I could deal with these tenants.
"Hello, His Highness Bandar? Did I watch the news? Of course I did. You don't have to worry at all. There are also rock stars and Hollywood directors among the guests. Who? Ronald Lee, do you know him? Every time he I have stayed here since I came to New York, and no one knows how to maintain security better than me..."
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In a cafe on the streets of Little Italy, Ronald Douglas Jr., accompanied by lawyer Lindsay, met Rudy, the prosecutor of the Southern District of New York and the new mayoral candidate.
The appearance and meeting place revealed Rudy's Italian identity. He is now waging war against the big guys on Wall Street, suing Milken, the bond king who financed Minahan Grant.
In addition, he was investigating the Mafia in New York at the same time, and it would be inconvenient to go to the place where Ronald lived, so he met with two people on Staten Island who had a decisive influence on the election results in his own territory.
"I am of Italian descent and have grown up here since I was a child. Some of my relatives are in the NYPD and some have been arrested as criminals. I have known which side I should stand on since I was a child."
Rudy speaks very frankly. In fact, many New Yorkers don't have a good impression of Italians. Their beliefs and habits are different from immigrants from other places, and they also tend to stick together and be closed to the outside world.
"Actually, I have no partisan leanings. We hope that the next mayor of New York will be someone who can bring security and prosperity to the people. I also have many good Italian friends in Hollywood..." Ronald also stated that he The tendency is not to decide who to vote for based on racial background.
"Very good, then we have a basis for discussion." Rudy introduced his own political views. Ronald listened carefully. Although the attention paid to Staten Island was not as expected, it was still better than the black candidate.
Dinkins was already encouraging a Harlem Baptist minister, Butts, to come support the five suspects. He told the New York Times: "In the United States of America, when a white woman is raped, the first thing you do is accuse a bunch of young black men of doing it, and I think that's what happened here..."
Rudy at least satisfied Ronald and Doug Jr. with his response to the case. He planned to clean up the central area of New York City to protect tourism, one of the city's important pillar industries. If there were a violent attack even in the center of Manhattan, it would be a major blow to property taxes and tourism revenue.
Rudy also attaches great importance to Ronald and the Staten Island forces behind him.
In the House of Representatives election for the 13th district, Italian Moriarty was successfully re-elected. In addition, due to Ronald's influence, Staten Island is the only district in New York State on the east coast where the Elephant Party received more votes than the Donkey Party.
As long as we can get the majority of Staten Island votes, we have a chance of winning the mayoral election.
Both sides had vital interests and a consensus was quickly reached. Rudy would provide more city government subsidies to Staten Island and add a ferry between Manhattan and Staten Island.
Ronald and Little Doug will facilitate his campaign activities across the island, and the town of Toteville, where they have roots, will vote for candidates recognized by them.
"Your name will not be mentioned in the following press conferences. The NYPD and the Southern District Prosecutor's Office are very careful to protect the privacy of the parties involved. You can rest assured..."
Rudy shook hands with Ronald to finalize the cooperation. While hugging, he whispered in Ronald's ear what he had done to prevent Ronald from being involved in social news.
The lesson of Robert Lowe is right in front of us. This kind of matter that is hotly debated by the whole people, regardless of the merits, just take sides according to personal values. If you get involved and say anything, you will be very troublesome and will be used by people with good intentions to hype it.
Not showing up is the best solution.
"There are game consoles here. I'm going to play. Back then, there was a game arcade where we could play after school. At that time, there were only Pac-Man and Little Bee. Do you remember?" Little Douglas happened to have nothing to do these days, and Donna went on vacation. Then, he saw several game consoles placed on the corner of the Italian cafe and invited Ronald to play with them.
"Okay, let's see who is better..."
Ronald asked the bouncer Dan for a few quarters, put in a new machine, and started playing with little Doug. The words Final Fight appeared on the screen.
"Which one do you choose? I think the one in red clothes looks like Bruce Lee, and I like it. Would you choose the one in white T-shirt?" Little Doug first chose a character named Guy.
"Okay..." Ronald found that this game seemed a bit familiar. The character wearing white clothes and jeans was named Cody.
"Oh, hahahaha..." A gangster who looked like a big boss hugged a woman in a red dress and started laughing wildly."
"Eh... isn't this?" Ronald's memories started to flash. Isn't this the fighting game he had dreamed of? It is also adapted from "Streets of Rage" starring Diane.
"No, the copyright of this movie is mine now. I didn't authorize the adaptation, right?" Ronald simply stopped playing. He found the phone and called Michelle Cannold who was daydreaming.
"Michelle, I saw an arcade game in New York that infringed the copyright of the movie 'Streets of Rage'. Please find someone to check it out. Well, if confirmed, I will file a lawsuit. The manufacturer is called Capcom, C …A…P…COM.”
"Lindsay, Lindsay..." Then he ran out and called back lawyer Lindsay Dole, who was about to leave, "This arcade machine is infringing, and your business is here..."
"What evidence do you have? Change is a very vague field, and it is a cross-border lawsuit..." Lindsay watched the game for a while, and Ronald's position was occupied by a young man, who was playing hard with little Doug.
"The clothes of the hero and heroine are very similar, and the heroine's name is also the same, both are called Cody. I don't know what the heroine's name is? Hey, do you know what the heroine's name is?" Ronald asked that one young people.
"I don't know, who reads those words? You want to know, you'll find out when I type the ending..."
Lawyer Lindsay started calling people and doing background checks. Then the call was made to Hollywood lawyer Grey-Eyed Mickey, Kent Barrister.
Ronald stared at the progress of little Doug and the game master. More than an hour later, after Little Doug used up the ten coins Ronald gave him in exchange, the two reached the bottom.
A boss in a wheelchair who fires crossbows fell off a skyscraper after being defeated. Finally, the girl in red chased Cody in white. Guy, the protagonist in red, couldn't stand Cody's dillydallying and beat him up. A meal.
In the end, Cody was caught up by the girl in red, and the two hugged each other...
"This must be adapted from Streets of Rage. At the end of that movie, Cody was not with Ellen, played by Diane." Ronald pointed at the screen on the game console and shouted to the lawyer.
"But the heroine's name is Jessica... um..." Lindsay Dole touched her chin. The case may be more complicated now, but it also has a head start. Whether it is adapted from a movie can last a long time...
(End of chapter)
