Vol 2 Chapter 709: Duke's goal

"Hey, Duke, this way!"
The jumping flame illuminated Leonardo's face, and he waved here, "We have been waiting for you for a long time."
Dukla walked over with Scarlett Johansson, and then saw Bare Lefari next to Leonardo, who was talking and laughing with Leonardo, and seemed to be familiar with them.
Sitting around this campfire, there were James Franco and Charlize Theron. Tom Cruise ended the shooting in the afternoon and hurried back to Los Angeles, but his popularity in the crew was like he was in Hollywood. The reputation in the industry is the same, not very good, and few people are willing to sit with him.
Charlize Theron, who has a somewhat arrogant character, is no better than Tom Cruise. In comparison, James Franco, who is versatile and outgoing and active, has much better popularity in the crew.
Duke and Scarlett sat between him and Leonardo.
Scarlett looked at Barr Lefari on the other side of Leonardo, winked at him first, and then gave him a ridiculous smile.
Leonardo ignored her, grabbed two cans of beer and stuffed them with Duke. "The barbecue will be there in a while."
They are still some distance away from the bonfire. Several professional chefs are by the bonfire, preparing a barbecue for the public.
"Hello, Scarlett."
Over there, Barr Lefari took the initiative to greet Scarlett, "We met at Ms. Irene Lauder's promotion this fall."
"I remember you." Scarlett nodded to her, "Hello, Barr."
Pulling open the beer can, Duke took a sip, regardless of the two women who had exchanged seats and walked together chatting fashion, looking at Leonardo. He whispered, "It's fast."
Leonardo shrugged and said foully, "It shows that my charm has not declined."
"Charm?" Duke stared at him for a while, and then shook his head. "You've gained at least two laps. And you've fallen prematurely."
He deliberately patted Leonardo on the shoulder, "Remind you, alcohol is a poison that hollows out a man's body, and care must be taken to maintain it."
"I'm going to decline before I'm old?" Leonardo tilted his head and said, "Duke, when it comes to women, I have fewer people than you."
Leonardo looked at Franco, who was sitting on the other side. "James, isn't Duke's better known in Hollywood?"
James Franco touched his bald head. Considered very seriously for a while, and then said, "You two are almost the same."
Duke and Leonardo pointed at him at the same time, James Franco shrugged, picked up the beer and touched them, then looked at Scarlett Johansson and Barr Lefari, lowered The voice said, "In order to get more beautiful women in the future."
The three smiled. Each took a big sip of beer, talking and laughing. The topic gradually turned to the awards season that has already started.
"I don't know who will be the winner of this Oscar." James Franco said with emotion.
"I don't know who can win the Oscars." Duke attacked Leonardo unceremoniously. "But Leo must not get the best actor."
"Hey, dear, can you be fair?" Leonardo couldn't help but his eyes widened. "I don't have any work to participate in this Oscar. How can I win the prize?"
Duke tilted his head and looked at him. "By the way, Leo, I never asked you if you made yourself the way you are now, is it for Oscars."
Leonardo did not answer. A noncommittal look.
"Is it worth it?" Duke couldn't help but shook his head. "You are the top star in Hollywood. Even if those old men don't approve of it, you will still be."
He also wanted to persuade Leonardo from the side, he had become a madman.
But everyone has their own ideas, and Leonardo is no exception. He touched Duke's beer can, drank a swig of beer, and said, "Only when I get the golden man, I know whether it's worth it. "
Everyone has their own ambitions, and Duke didn't say much, and instead asked James Franco, "I heard that you are going to develop into comedy?"
James Franco’s friendship with Seth Rogen, a member of the ‘Rotten Boys’ gang, is not a secret in Hollywood.
"Yeah, I think my talent for funny is pretty good."
Having said that, James Franco suddenly remembered that Duke was still a film investor, and couldn't help saying, "Actually, Seth and I have an idea about comedy."
Hearing the thoughts of the other party and Seth Logan, Duke became a little interested and couldn't help but say, "Tell me."
Although he will not touch comedy, once this type of movie is successful, it will undoubtedly be a typical example of Xiaobo.
"That's it." James Franco thought about the words, and said as simple as possible, "You should know about the six-party talks? North Korea has been studying nuclear weapons, and such an authoritarian government is likely to be used because of someone's will. Nuclear weapons, Seth and I believe that the CIA must have targeted measures..."
Not only Duke, but Leonardo has ears. After all, when you mention North Korea, people who are influenced by mainstream media propaganda and public opinion think that it is a country full of dictatorship and terrorism, and it is not a modern civilization. A member of society.
"The setting of the story is that North Korea has nuclear weapons, and the shadow of nuclear war has shrouded the world from now on." James Franco continued, "At this time, two reporters are going to interview North Korean leaders, for justice or other reasons, Accepted the recruitment of the CIA and decided to assassinate the tyrant dictator of North Korea, and then a series of accidents will happen..."
Hollywood has never been separated from politics. Duke knows this very well. After thinking about it, he said to Franco, "If you have a script or detailed plan, you can show it to me."
James Franco scratched his bald head, "It's just an idea right now, I will urge Seth Logan."
"It sounds interesting." Leonardo said casually and changed the subject, "Duke, I heard that you are going to buy the Oakland Raiders?"
"Actually, the transaction is almost complete." Duke did not hide it, and said directly, "The conditions are basically negotiated, and the formal contract will be completed before the new year."
He looked at Leonardo, "Leo, are you interested in investing? You can become a shareholder, and the future NFL team will only appreciate in value, which is more cost-effective than your investment in those famous paintings."
"But the Raiders are far away in Oakland..." Leonardo hesitated.
"My people have contacted in Los Angeles to buy a suitable stadium." Of course, Duke will not let his team stay in the San Francisco area. "As long as the transaction is completed, the team can move back to Los Angeles."
Leonardo stretched out his hand directly, "Okay, count me!"
"That's it!" Duke patted his hand.
"However, the strength of the Raiders..." Leonardo shook his head, "As far as I know, the team's record in recent years has not been good."
"Since I bought this team." Duke said of course, "The goal must be the Super Bowl."
The amount involved in this transaction is as high as $600 million. He spent such a large sum of money, not on a whim, but really interested in the Super Bowl.
In middle school, Duke spent a considerable part of his spare time on the court, and was once the school's main quarterback. Although the level of the school is very limited, it is also his main amateur interest.
In addition, the future nfl teams will only become more valuable, and they also have strong profitability, with an average profit margin far exceeding that of nba and other leagues.
Don't forget, American football is the nation's largest sport. When it comes to influence, it completely kills other events. Having such a team can also be said to be a status symbol.
If it were not for the existence of the economic crisis, Duke would not have reached the deal with the original shareholders of the Oakland Raiders.
Of course, this team will be renamed back to the Los Angeles Raiders in the future.
Speaking of American football, Leonardo was very interested, and he asked, "Duke, do you have any concrete plans?"
"Of course, don't forget, my goal is the Super Bowl!" Duke said a series of his plans. "This season is no longer possible to make trades. From next season, I will let people reorganize this. For a team, I plan to hire Bill Belichick as the head coach of the team..."
The opponent's annual salary is very high, but the compensation is exactly what Duke cares about most. If it is not for the salary cap system, he can build a team that sweeps the league.
"Icm is marching into the sports industry," Duke said, knowing that Leonardo, like him, doesn't care about the past, and said directly, "Nancy has got Gisele Bunchen and Tom Brady's agents. Under the contract, Tom Brady will be the team’s first-choice target for quarterbacks, and this deal is not that difficult."
The quarterback is undoubtedly the soul of a team.
Leonardo knew that Duke would not just stare at one Tom Brady, "Any other goals?"
"Buffalo Bills' rookie running back Marshaun Lynch last year, I really like his wild rushing style and strong breakthrough grappling ability. With his presence, Tom Brady will become even more terrifying. "
A good running back can make Tom Brady's pass more difficult to defend.
Duke continued, "As far as the receiver is concerned, I think Julian Edelman is very good. Nancy is currently approaching him."
Julian Edelman and Marshaun Lynch are not well-known right now, and it is relatively easy to get their contracts. The hardest thing is Tom Brady, who is currently one of the best quarterbacks in NFL.
Duke's goal is simple, to build a team that can continuously compete for the Super Bowl.
He discussed with Leonardo again and roughly delineated the proportion of the two people’s capital. Although Leonardo’s salary and share are not cheap, a lot of money has been spent on art investment these years. It's like the treatment of Magic Johnson in the Los Angeles Dodgers, just a symbolic shareholding. (To be continued...)
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