The huge swimming pool was right in front of him. Just when Yi Feiyang was about to walk past, a famous dog "Lady" ran over wagging its tail and barked at Yi Feiyang, as if to welcome the guests.
Yi Feiyang knelt down and touched the puppy's neck with his hand. The puppy whimpered comfortably, as if it had long been accustomed to being touched like this.
Not far away, Clinton, who was grilling chicken wings, saw him and raised his hand to greet him, "Dear Yi, I'm here."
Yi Feiyang walked over with a smile.
Clinton was smearing sauce on the chicken wings and pointed to the chicken wings next to him, "Here you go, it's very fragrant."
Yi Feiyang smiled, handed over the champagne, and said with a smile: "If I had known you were preparing barbecue here, I would have bought beer. It would save money!"
"Cheapskate!" Clinton put down the chicken wings in his hand and wiped his hands with a tissue. "Let's go, I'm very generous. Go to my private wine cellar, where I have the best red wine in France!"
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In many wealthy villas in the United States, there will be a very beautiful private wine cellar. This kind of wine cellar is usually built in the basement, with simple and elegant decoration, and is used to store and taste red wine.
As the former president of the United States, Clinton is certainly not short of money, so he has also set up a very good private wine cellar, which is mainly used to store the red wine he bought privately, as well as some famous wines given by others, including foreign dignitaries, during his tenure as president.
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Looking at the magnificent, classic and beautiful wine cellar, Yi Feiyang was filled with admiration. When Clinton saw his appearance, he couldn't help laughing and said: "Yi, you are an entertainment tycoon with a net worth of billions now. If you want a beautiful
Wine cellar, isn’t that easy?”
Yi Feiyang shook his head, "It's better to avoid it. We have an old saying in China: It's easy to go from simplicity to luxury, but it's hard to go from luxury to frugality. If I really built a wine cellar, I would probably just soak in the wine and enjoy it every day.
, and forget the goal of your own struggle!"
Clinton shook his head, "We call this enjoying life. Sometimes you don't have to work too hard, otherwise what are you going to do with so much money?"
"You can do many other things, such as making movies, starting a company, investing in other industries, etc."
"Okay, I have convinced you. I almost forgot that you are a famous workaholic. Maybe for you, work is your greatest enjoyment!" Clinton couldn't help laughing.
"Maybe." Yi Feiyang shrugged.
"Come on, forget about that damn job. Let me introduce you to my collection..." Clinton took out a bottle of red wine with very special packaging from the wine rack. This red wine is different from ordinary red wine. The bottle neck is very long.
Like a swan's neck, the bottle is dark green, giving people a dignified and simple feeling.
"Did you see it, man? This bottle of red wine is amazing." Clinton showed off, "The name of this bottle of wine is 'Emerald Princess'. It was a famous wine specially brewed by a French Bordeaux winery for the wife of Napoleon III of France in the last century.
It’s limited, and you can’t find a few bottles in the world right now.”
"Oh, really? Then open it and try it!"
"Oh, God!" Clinton hurriedly hid the red wine in his arms. "This is an antique and an art. How can you taste it? You are really wasting it!"
After saying that, Clinton took a few sips of the red wine and comforted him: "Don't be afraid, little baby. This guy is just a rough guy. He doesn't know how precious you are!"
Seeing him like this, Yi Feiyang thought it was ridiculous, so he joked: "No matter what kind of wine, it's not meant for people to drink? What's the pity?"
Clinton was speechless and sighed, "Talking you about the art of red wine is simply blasphemy!"
Although talking about red wine with Yi Feiyang is playing to the bullshit, it is rare for people to visit his wine cellar and it is rare for him to show off his treasures. Clinton still generously took Yi Feiyang to visit and appreciate it in the wine cellar. Occasionally, he took out his own wine
Treasures, like a collector, endlessly introduce the origin, fermentation, taste, etc. of red wine.
After talking for a long time, Clinton himself was already thirsty, and Yi Feiyang was even more dizzy after listening to it. He couldn't help but ask: "Hey, dear Bill, you talked so much about precious red wine, do you have a bottle that I can open?"
Drink?"
"Yes, of course!" Clinton pulled out a bottle of red wine and said, "Look, this bottle of wine is!"
Yi Feiyang: "What kind of precious variety is this?"
"Oh, I went to the supermarket yesterday and got it in a lottery!"
Yi Feiyang: "..."
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In Clinton's private wine cellar, in the wine tasting area, in front of the simple tables and chairs, our former president rarely opened a bottle of good red wine... Of course it was not drawn by him in a lottery... He poured two glasses and handed one to him.
Easy to fly.
Yi Feiyang took the red wine and the two touched it gently. The sweet but bitter red wine was refreshing.
"What a great wine! The taste of French cognac red wine is so different that even I, who don't know much about wine, can't help but want to write a poem to praise it." Yi Feiyang said, shaking the wine glass.
"Haha, dear Yi, if you like it, just drink more. As I said, I am not a stingy guy. For my friends, especially good friends, I like to give them the best collection.
Share it with him!" Clinton said happily, leaning against the wall.
Yi Feiyang raised his wine glass, "Then why don't we try your bottle of 'Emerald Princess'!"
"Don't even think about that bottle. If you really want to drink it, you might as well kill me!" Clinton knew that Yi Feiyang was joking, so he joked.
Yi Fei raised his eyebrows, "God, I won't kill someone just for a bottle of wine, let alone the person I want to kill is a respected President..."
"It's the former president..." Clinton corrected, "Now that I have stepped down, I am no longer in charge of the United States, and this is not the White House!"
"Are you feeling disappointed?"
"Oh, what did you say?" Clinton was stunned for a moment, "Yes, you are right. I was very disappointed when I first stepped down. How can I put it, coming down from such a high-profile position, from a giant, to becoming a giant again?
As an ordinary person, you won’t understand the psychological gap...Yi." Clinton said, taking a sip of red wine.
"Maybe, but I also know that you have tried hard to change, haven't you? For example, you want to join the entertainment industry and take over the movies directed by me."
"Yes, dear Yi, I am trying to change myself and my life. I don't want to be an ordinary person, so I choose to be an actor... President Reagan once said that politicians and movie stars have no essence.
The difference is that they both act when they are on stage. If there is any difference between these two people, then stars act for the sake of life, and politicians act for the sake of life!"
"Obviously, I am not a successful politician. At least on my stage, I was almost beaten to the ground by my opponent; but I hope that I can become an excellent star actor. The moment I step on the stage again, the whole United States
Everyone applauds me! Yi. You know, I need a chance!"
Yi Feiyang smiled and swung the red wine, "If I came here today to give you a chance, would you seize it?"
Clinton also laughed, "Yi. I have experienced what you call 'opportunity'. Don't forget, I successfully performed the role in "The Pursuit of Happiness". Unfortunately, the audience still recognized me as the former president.
identity, not a role in the play!”
Yi Feiyang drank the red wine in the glass in one breath, pursed his lips and said: "I know, you are very sad about this, aren't you? You think that you have worked hard, but the results are not satisfactory... Well, I am also a little bit aggrieved for you, so
This time, I have brought a new role. I believe that as long as you are willing to play it, not only the entire American audience, but the entire world audience will remember you and the role you played, not just the role.
And then there’s your identity as a former president!”
Seeing Yi Feiyang speaking so confidently, Clinton couldn't help but be curious, "Oh, what kind of character is it that has such great magic power?!"
Yi Feiyang smiled slightly, and then said: "Xerxes!"
"Xerxes? Which Xerxes?" Clinton was still a little confused.
"I'm going to film "300", which Xerxes do you think it is?"
"Ah, that's it? The Persian tyrant!" With a snap, Clinton's wine glass fell to the ground and broke!
After a long while, Clinton calmed down and said angrily: "Yi, are you playing with me? Or are you kidding me? You actually want me to play the villain, that annoying guy?!"
"Bill, you have to calm down. It's just a role! Yes, it's just a role you want to play. I don't really want you to become Xerxes!"
Clinton couldn't laugh or cry, "Do you really not know, or are you pretending not to know? How much effort I have put in to maintain my personal image, and now you actually ask me to destroy my image to film such a role... That is a person who will be criticized.
Damn this guy!"
Yi Feiyang understands what Clinton means. You must know that anyone who has been in the political arena has always presented himself as a noble character, warm and approachable. Especially as the former president of the United States, Clinton has a White House team around him, who is responsible for providing the president with
Personal image packaging. For example, Clinton’s shoehorned face, which is not very handsome, can be transformed into a charming and friendly uncle-next-door face in the hands of the team’s makeup artist. Another example is Clinton’s pockmarked face. After the team’s makeup,
Packaging and engraving can become his secret weapon to attack political opponents. "The Republican Party has no pockmarks because they are good at covering up and whitewashing the peace!"
In short, from Clinton's perspective, his own image is fixed, which represents rigor, solemnity, affinity, and tallness.
To put it bluntly, the president of the United States must be "the embodiment of justice."
The last time Yi Feiyang invited Clinton to star in "The Pursuit of Happiness", Clinton emphasized that the character he played must be a good person, must have a positive image, be either talented, handsome or trouble-free, and no matter how bad he is, he must be a thief who helps the poor.
Robin Hood…
But now, now Yi Feiyang wants him to play the famous "tyrant" in history!
God, anyone who has studied ancient Greek history probably knows who Xerxes is.
A greedy guy, a shameless villain, and an ultimate tyrant who was assassinated by a palace coup!
Dear Yi, isn’t it crazy to ask him to act like this?!
"Yi, are you crazy, or have a mental problem, to let me play such a role?"
"No, dear Bill, I'm not crazy! On the contrary, I'm very sane."
"Are you sober? How can such a sober person make such stupid suggestions?"
"Please listen to my explanation about this." Yi Feiyang said calmly.
"Okay, man, let's talk about it and see what explanation you have." Clinton kicked the broken red wine glass on the ground, took another glass, poured a glass of red wine, and looked at Yi seriously.
Flying.
"Yes, Xerxes is a well-known tyrant in the Persian Empire. He likes aggression and loves success. Everyone knows this. Therefore, can we say that Xerxes's popularity is actually very high in history?"
Clinton nodded, not denying this. Anyone who knows Greek history probably knows Xerxes.
"Secondly, if Xerxes had not invaded Greece, there would not have been the Battle of Thermopylae, nor would the famous 300 Spartan warriors have been created. Therefore, can we say that Xerxes is the founder of this period of history?"
Clinton nodded, that's true.
"Also, the character of Xerxes seems to be a villain, but in many other countries, he is a hero, a hero who resisted Greek aggression, such as in Iran and Iraq... Therefore, about this historical figure, it is
We can’t look at it purely in terms of pros and cons, we have to make a two-pronged approach, don’t we?”
This... Clinton pondered for a moment, but it made some sense.
"Finally..." Yi Feiyang took a deep breath and looked at Clinton, "Dear man, I hope to play this role because I hope you can forget your identity as the president of the United States! If you can't forget, then it will change.
It will become a heavy yoke that will follow you for the rest of your life! Yes, you are no longer the president. You must recognize this clearly. Therefore, whatever personal image you have now is bullshit to you! What you need is acting skills and an important role.
A role where people remember you as an actor, not a president! So, Xerxes, it suits you!"
Clinton hesitated.
Who is Yi Feiyang? One look at his expression and you can tell that he has been persuaded.
Striking while the iron is hot, Yi Feiyang continued: "I promise you, man, as long as you are willing to play the role of Xerxes, you will definitely become popular! And you will become a real superstar in Hollywood in the future, shining brightly and making everyone, all
Movie fans, screaming for you!"
Clinton's ambitions were gradually aroused, and a look of longing appeared on his face.
After all, what people who are accustomed to being political stars desire most is to continue to be noticed and become a superstar that will never fade away.
"Will I really succeed this time?" Clinton's eyes became sharp and he looked at Yi Feiyang.
Yi Feiyang put down the cup, slowly stood up and walked to Clinton, looking down at him with a pressing posture: "Yes, I can guarantee it! What about you, are you ready?!"
Clinton's throat rolled, his eyes subconsciously avoided the sharpness of the other person's eyes, and finally said: "If this is really the case, then I am willing to join!" (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!
