69novels Chapter 125
Chapter 125
Having been working with Carl for a while, James has actually almost accepted the character of his boss and Mr. Alexander who can do whatever they want.
After the initial shock of their unconventional playing, James has to admit that this way of doing things according to his own ideas, regardless of some worthless rules in the industry, is really exciting.
The most refreshing thing is to see the expressions of those bystanders who are envious and jealous, and insist on saying "they will go bankrupt/bankrupt sooner or later if they do this"-because everyone knows the fact that even the entire Hollywood industry There was a big crisis, and D&M was backed by a big tree, and it was definitely one of the best companies of its kind.
So in fact, since the last time he had a conversation with Carl about his sexuality, James knew that something close to coming out like this was going to happen sooner or later.
What he is most fortunate about now is that although the boss and Mr. Luther have made hints, there is no clear explanation from the beginning to the end. According to James' understanding of these two, he knows that they are not afraid or caring about anything. It's that they are so arrogant that they don't care about the evaluation of the outside world, let alone feel that they have the obligation to explain what they have done.
Yes, yes, they are all world-class financial bigwigs, and the outside world's views on them can't affect them at all.
They are willing to manage their external image well, of course they can manage it well, if they don't manage their public image, in Tony.Against the backdrop of Stark, a playboy with a reputation throughout the United States, a series of black materials, both Carl and Luthor are as pure and flawless as a newborn baby.
But this does not mean that they can retreat unscathed after touching an extremely sensitive point.
The sexual orientation of the minority, this is the part that most public figures must never touch, or try to hide after touching it.
The current social environment is tolerant enough for this special group. At least for now, if someone insults a sexual minority group in public, this person will definitely be attacked; The whispers behind the scenes are still understood by "normal people".
This attitude is actually the most mainstream one.
I don't speak ill of you out of etiquette, upbringing, and social rules, but in my heart I actually despise you, hate you, and probably even hate you.
If some of my words and behavior details make you feel offended, that's okay, because after all, I can't really treat you as an equal to normal people.
James knows just how good people's memories are, and how forgetful people really are.
In fact, everyone in this circle knows it.
As long as there is only one classic character image, the actor will be remembered by film history for hundreds of years. However, at the same time, the actor who contributed the best acting skills in his life is likely to be forgotten by the public. People can only remember him or her The most classic role, that role has become a label that the actor can never get rid of.
People forget a lot, but people always remember certain special labels.
A public figure, especially an actor but not only an actor, he or she, can be promiscuous, drugged, politically inappropriate, worshiping a cult, and even go to prison for domestic violence, rape, pedophilia and similar criminal cases, which is Nothing, no problem at all, even after he or she gets out of prison, he or she can still win the highest award in the film industry.
People will forget how bad he or she was, and more people don't even know what he or she did, because it's just history, and people will say "that's all in the past, he or she She has made a change", "he or she is a brand new person now".
But niche sexuality?
No, no, the label is like a curse.
It is always "in progress", never changes, and can never be shaken off.
People will keep this label firmly in mind. In people's eyes, this label is like the gender of that public figure. It exists at birth and will not dissipate after death. It is clear and clear and will never be forgotten.
In the final analysis, this thing will not actually have a substantial impact on Carl.
But what about people's opinions?What about criticism?
What about the malicious or sarcastic whispers?
What about the insults that will continue to appear at the bottom of Carl's homepage from now on, those extremists who rushed up to throw shit, acid, or bombs on Carl after he appeared in public (such as certain red carpets)?
Not to mention that James thinks too much, this kind of thing is never uncommon in the entertainment industry, and Carl, since he founded the D&M company, has personally selected directors, scripts and actors to appear at the award ceremony as a producer or whatever on, then he becomes a member of this circle.
Most producers, screenwriters and directors will not appear in front of the stage, but Carl's handsome face and bright and free smile, including his status as the president of Ayer Group, has attracted so many fans.
Carl doesn't have a beautiful resume to disclose, what kind of virtue is a fan who can be attracted simply by his face and wealth?
James could recite the collective characteristics of these fans with his eyes closed: young, immature, self-righteous, almost all goofy young girls, and Carl was the template for their perfect boyfriends, and maybe their sexual fantasies.
And the reaction of these silly little girls when they realize that the man they have been fascinated by until now is a sexual minority...
"We have to find a way to stop the association-filled headlines that will come out in the future." James took a deep breath to suppress his anger. "Sir, I think we have a very different understanding of the seriousness of the problem. I Know that news like this won't affect the company but I think they will affect the boss - have you scolded him since he was born? No I shouldn't have asked that Mr. Alexander your parents and you have spoken to him Ever? Like I'm doing now?"
"No."
"Then you should be aware of the nature of the problem, and you have to consider Carl's tolerance."
"...I am worried about Carl's tolerance all the time, James." Alexander was silent for a while for Carl's psychological problems, "Thank you for your concern, Carl and I can understand what you are worried about. We We all know that you spent more than we were paid for D&M and Carl, and are very grateful for it."
"So do something!" James yelled, fed up with Alexander's slow pace.
"Karl refuses such protection. He puts himself in the position of a protector and thinks he doesn't need anyone's help." Alexander said lightly, implying something, but it's a pity that James couldn't understand his hidden meaning, "he You have to suffer a lot to mature."
"What?" said James. "You call that a pain in the ass?"
"It's not a pain in the ass."
"Where did the attitude that no one can make Karl unhappy when you first signed the contract with me?"
"Attitudes change over time, James. And it's not the same thing."
They really don't mean the same thing.
After being dazed for a long while, James hung up the phone angrily, and cursed secretly that the members of the Ayre family are really weird, as a normal person, he should not try to understand their thoughts.
But after hesitating for a moment, he sighed and called Perry, the editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet.
"Hello? Perry, long time no see. I know what you are most interested in recently..."
Already back home, Carl, who stayed at home and ate silly every day when there was no rescue work, smiled slightly.
"Sometimes meddlers are cute." He told Rao, who was sitting on the sidelines dealing with work, "Although I really can't stand those control freaks, and they want to control everything." I don't appreciate the personality in the palm of my hand at all."
"Who are you referring to specifically?" Rao replied, "Alexander, Mr. Luthor, the two Starks, or Mr. Wayne?"
Carl looked at him for a few seconds and said, "God, you really stopped me."
Xavier College, Howard and Maria all stared at the map spread out on the table with serious faces, and there were marks and annotations painted by Howard based on various materials on the map.
"I really can't believe that Hydra has so many strongholds all over the world... They haven't even let go of Africa. What's the value of establishing strongholds in Africa?" Is it for Wakanda’s vibrating gold? But Wakanda’s vibrating gold has been mined almost, and the remaining bit of vibrating gold guarded by the King of Wakanda is like a dragon guarding gold coins, even a little bit of wind and grass will alarm him .”
"Don't worry about it, dear." Maria flipped through the information on the tablet, "Our most important task now is to rescue the Winter Soldier."
"Don't call him Winter Soldier! He doesn't have such a code name!" Howard gritted his teeth, "He's Bucky!"
Maria put down the tablet in her hand and glanced at him, not at all angry at Howard's rude attitude.
If she could get angry over such a trivial matter, she wouldn't marry Howard.
"Honey, calm down, even if you deny it, he is also the Winter Soldier. He has existed as a Winter Soldier for decades, even longer than he has been a hero." Maria put her eyes on the On the tablet, "Don't look like that, my dear, we have killed more good people than bad people. You look like you just realized this today."
When she said this, she looked really cold, but her coldness carried a half-sarcastic contempt and banter, like a game of life.
"Bucky is Bucky, the Winter Soldier is the Winter Soldier, they are not alone." Howard said firmly, "There is no evidence that Bucky is the Winter Soldier, as long as the data inside Hydra is erased."
"And the information of the military department?"
They have to face the fact that the Winter Soldier has existed for decades and has completed countless missions that have changed the direction of wars, large and small. It is impossible for the upper echelons of the military to be unaware of this.
It is very likely that they knew the past identity of the Winter Soldier a long time ago, but they did not respond to it for various reasons, and even sealed this secret, allowing the war heroes who made great contributions in World War II to be reduced to this point.
The military still puts Bucky and Steve together for publicity. They say that Barnes is Captain America’s best friend and his most reliable partner, and they say that Barnes is Captain America’s right-hand man. A hero who is equally wise and great, without potions and modifications, to prove that even ordinary people can become national icons.
The war is over, and no one is looking for Captain America who was sealed in the freezer. Barnes is trapped in the exorcism and suffers. The country turns a blind eye and hears nothing.
What a wonderful irony.
"Fuck the war," Howard said dryly.
"Fuck the world." Maria responded correctively.