In the balcony pool on the fifth floor, Shi Long swam a lap around the pool and jumped out of the water. He put his hands on the edge of the pool and quickly climbed to the shore.
The reporters who were secretly taking photos were frantically pressing the shutter button. Thank God, the weather was good today. Otherwise, they would have to prepare the flash.
It had to be said that Shi Long was in good shape. He was already 51 years old. If one didn't look at his face and the thick body hair on his body, it was hard to imagine that he was 51 years old. He looked at most 30 years old.
He had spent a lot of money on fitness and physique over the years, and these were the foundation for him to continue to make money. He knew what he relied on to live, and he never messed around in this aspect.
He walked to the recliner and sat down. He took two sips of ice water and looked down at the small wound on his knee that had healed. He frowned and poked it with his finger. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief.
Then he raised his wrist and looked at his watch. He was a little unhappy. More than half an hour had passed, and the person still hadn't come up.
Just as he was about to ask his agent to ask the little actor what he wanted to do, the girl appeared.
It had to be said that for older men, young girls could arouse some of the desires in their hearts. The smell of youth hit him in the face, and for a moment, he forgot that he was 51 years old. It was as if he was still young.
He stood up with a delighted smile on his face. Just as he was about to walk over and give the girl an intimate and natural hug, his expression suddenly froze. Not long after the girl walked out of the building, another handsome young man walked out of the building.
Some people liked bronze skin, such as Shi Long. This kind of skin color made him look very healthy. It was more like a natural skin color and muscle, not deliberately exercised. It was more in line with his image on the screen and in life.
So naturally, he was not interested in those white and clean men. He was even a little disgusted. After all, a real man should have tanned skin, just like him!
What made him even angrier was that his female lead was actually intimate with the young man, which made him very angry.
Just as he was about to explode, his expression suddenly trembled. He recognized this guy, Lynch.
There were indeed many people who didn't know Lynch these days, mainly the people at the bottom.
Compared to those serious political or current affairs talk shows, they preferred those shitty entertainment shows and were immersed in them.
However, as long as one paid a little attention to current affairs and had a little social status, most people would not be unfamiliar with the name Lynch.
From his "Economic War" to "Three Reasons Why Gevra Will Lose", as well as his usual radical statements, it was enough for people to understand him.
Sloan also knew Lynch. His image on the screen was that of a tough guy, so sometimes fans would write to him or go to his place to ask for his opinion on the current situation.
Every time something like this happened, Shi Long would have a very special feeling. It was as if he had joined in the process of pushing history forward.
Of course, he would answer these questions according to his own persona and the method given to him by his agency. His attitude was also very tough and very radical. His longest answer was the most common words of the main character in his masterpiece that made him famous — "This will be the last time I bleed. Next time, it will be your turn!"
Look, how tough!
If possible, he even wanted to make friends with Lynch. More friends meant more opportunities, but definitely not on such an occasion.
After a few seconds of being reserved, he stood up with a very friendly smile on his face and quickly greeted him. "Mr. Lynch, I didn't expect to meet you here. I'm Shi Long. Maybe you've heard of me."
If nothing unexpected happened, 95% of the people in the Federation would have heard of the superstar Shi Long. However, Lynch shook his head. "Are you famous?"
The atmosphere suddenly became tense. Shi Long frowned slightly. "Should be considered famous?"
Lynch's face had a little more smile. He took the initiative to reach out his hand. "I was just joking with you, Mr. Shi Long. I've seen the movie you acted in. It was very exciting!"
As if he was just joking, Shi Long was still a little confused. He still smiled and said, "It's my pleasure."
He suddenly felt that Lynch's intentions might not be so friendly. He quickly glanced at the girl behind Lynch, who was looking elsewhere. His hot heart was splashed with cold water.
He didn't know any philosophical words like femme fatale, but he knew that this woman was trouble. If she was trouble, then he had to avoid her. He began to actively avoid any contact with the girl, including the look in her eyes.
In fact, he didn't intend to take advantage of anyone. After all, he was an A-list superstar. The scandal was just for publicity. He didn't expect to be misunderstood, and it was the kind that couldn't be explained clearly.
On the surface, Shi Long maintained his image, but in reality, he was already regretting it and felt a little wronged.
"Penny told me that you'll be acting as the male lead in this movie. Sometimes she looks very silly. If possible, I hope you can take care of her in the future."
Lynch glanced sideways at the girl who ran to the side. The girl smiled at Lynch.
Shi Long reacted quickly. "Of course, it's what every veteran actor should do to help a newcomer. Don't worry, Mr. Lynch."
Lynch nodded slightly, satisfied with Shi Long's attitude. He glanced at the chest hair that Shi Long had always been proud of. It was a little too thick. "Before today, I've been hearing some rumors about you. You're not that difficult to get close to..."
Shi Long didn't know about their current position and the change in the aura of both parties. From the outside, Shi Long still gave people a very oppressive feeling. His body was very strong, and his broad back gave people a feeling that he was indestructible.
His hair was wet and scattered around his face. His chest was full of chest hair, and his body and limbs were full of body hair. He was as strong as a human bear!
However, if there was a mirror nearby, he would be able to see that even though he was so strong, he lowered his head and bent his waist in front of Lynch. His relaxed brows exuded a kind of aura called "cowardice".
On the other hand, Lynch looked a little thin and weak. He stood there without a trace of a bend in his spine. Even though he wasn't tall and strong, he gave people a feeling that he was indomitable and exuded a sharp aura!
"If there's a chance, maybe we can work together!"
Lynch extended his hand. "It's nice to meet you, Mr. Shi Long. I have some matters to attend to, so I have to leave early. I hope you have a pleasant trip in York State!"
Shi Long was stunned again when he heard that Lynch was leaving. This was a rare opportunity, and he didn't want to let it go. Moreover, Lynch said that there was a chance for them to work together. This made him even more unwilling to miss it.
If he missed this opportunity, where would he find Lynch next time?
"Mr. Lynch, if you have time, can we sit down and have a chat tonight?"
Shi Long took the initiative to invite him. "I brought a chef here. He has a unique skill. Maybe you'll be interested?"
Lynch just smiled politely. "It's no trouble. I'm having dinner with Mr. Governor tonight..."
After rejecting Shi Long's invitation, the two walked back into the hotel. Penny held onto Lynch's hand. Young girls were always full of energy. Watching her jumping around was pleasing to the eye.
"How can I thank you?"
The girl looked at him, her eyes full of gratitude.
Everything that happened today was actually very hopeless for her. She didn't run out to look for opportunities. She just wanted to escape and accept the despair.
However, because of the appearance of one person, everything changed. The factor that was as irresistible as the end of the world to the girl couldn't even withstand a single blow from Lynch. He didn't even need to propose a direct negotiation, nor did he need to beat around the bush to settle everything.
As long as he stood here, standing by her side, it represented an irresistible attitude!
Since she was young, perhaps only a father could give her such a reliable sense of security at a young age.
From Shi Long's somewhat evasive and disgusted gaze, it was obvious that he was no longer interested in her. It wasn't just Shi Long. After today, not many people in the entertainment industry would be interested in her. Unless the media exposed that she had broken up with Lynch, those idiots wouldn't take the risk of provoking the young leader Lynch to pursue a girl.
Lynch rolled up his sleeves. "Study hard, act well, and strive to become a..."
"Mmm..."
The girl bounced into his arms and covered his mouth. God, were all girls so unrestrained now?
Later, when Lynch met with the governor, the governor looked at him with a strange expression. "You..." He didn't know how to express himself because there was a cut on Lynch's lip.
The corner of Lynch's eyes twitched twice. He touched the cut on his lip and was bitten.
His expression made the governor realize something. The latter sighed softly and said with a smile, "It's really good to be young. I was like this when I was young. All the girls liked me. They even fought over who could be my girlfriend..."
The conversation stopped there. The governor was very good at closing the distance and easing the unfamiliar atmosphere. He then changed the topic. "Mr. Lynch, I've noticed some of the speeches you made in public. The most impressive one was your statement that 'the Federation needs to win.' This has been proven.
"I'm amazed that you have such a terrifying insight at such a young age. It's really enviable."
At this point, he paused for a moment and then asked, "The Federation needs a victory to restart our development and future. What about the state of York?"
"What change does the state of York need to change our current situation?"