Chapter 119 The Greatest Planner
Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium.
Since the morning, a large number of people have poured into Dodge Sports Park.
These people are wearing the Dodgers' new charity peripherals, baseball uniforms with Steve kneeling on his knees and anti-discrimination slogans printed on them.
The Dodgers have generated millions of dollars in revenue from apparel alone.
By the afternoon, more than 50,000 people had poured into the stadium, and except for the reserved safety area, all other seats were occupied.
Hoke and Caroline sat in the box.
The game was about to start, and players entered the field one after another. When Steve Nutt walked out of the tunnel, the scene erupted with cheers like a mountain and a tsunami, followed by a long period of applause.
There is no need for Hawke to find someone. In this magical land of California, countless viewers spontaneously paid tribute to Steve.
The applause lasted for several minutes.
Steve was completely intoxicated.
He came to the court, raised his arms high, looked around the audience, and then knelt down on one knee again.
The players of the Dodgers and the Cal Poly baseball team also made the same move.
Players from both teams took a knee to show their support for equal rights and anti-discrimination.
The live camera first showed a close-up of Steve, and then a close-up of the stadium panorama.
At this moment, Steve, the pioneer of equal rights, was like a saint coming into the world.
When Jesus saw it, he jumped down from the cross and gave up his position to Steve.
Hoke looked down from the height of the box and could see many spectators leaving their seats and following Steve's example, kneeling on one knee in the stands.
Caroline shook her head. When the noise subsided, she approached Hawke and said, "This society is becoming more and more magical."
Hoke smiled: "Magic is suitable for us to make money. If it wasn’t magical, how could Steve pay for it?”
"By the way, Steve asked me to ask you something." Caroline asked: "What type of car do you like?"
Hoke was not polite: "It's more of a business type."< br>
Caroline remembered.
In the next box, someone just came over and said hello.
A little far away, the stadium was noisy, and Hawke smiled and nodded in response.
Steve's wife, Daisy, sat down in the stands with her black baby in her arms.
When the camera turned around, she had a bright smile on her face.
Hoke estimates that the couple will not divorce for a long time.
The game kicked off. Hawke and Caroline couldn't understand it at all and spent most of the time chatting.
For Hawke, the most important thing is the pre-game ceremony.
Caroline was in a super good mood: "Have you noticed that we work together very well and can always get these bad things done."
"Do you know why we work together so well?" Hawke said directly without her needing to answer. : "Because you only need to do what I tell you, and just shout baa baa baa at other times."
Caroline thought that she could get a lot of money by working with Hawke. After receiving a generous commission, he endured his ridicule and said with a flattering tone: "Don't worry, I can also help you attract customers."
Hoke asked: "Who? Johnson and Shi Tiff is already an old customer of mine, and I won’t give you a commission if you contact me again.”
This not only forces Caroline to develop new customers, but Hawke also wants her to take the initiative to reach the target.
After contact in recent months, Hawke also learned about Caroline's key customers.
Caroline thought for a while: "It will be the Hollywood awards season soon. Do you know how to compete for awards?"
Hoke heard her mention it once before: "Last time you said Is Sarah Parker ready for the Golden Globes? "
"Yes, it's Sarah" Caroline once. After receiving the share from Hawke for the first time, coupled with the mutual ridicule between friends, she had already lost her guard against Hawke, and said: "I remember telling you that Sarah wants to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series. Protagonist."
Hoke looked like he was thinking seriously: "Let me think about it."
Caroline said: "There is no need for those conventional publicity and public relations. The company and I will do it, and you should do what you are best at."
To this day, she fully approves of Hawke's wild approach: "Times have really changed, and the old methods of the past really need to change."
Hoke pointed to the stadium and made a brief comment: "Look, with this development trend , those unconventional methods in your mouth will also become mainstream in the future."
Caroline's raised chin lowered: "Sarah's unconventional awards season public relations, you can think of a way. "
Hoke pondered slightly and said, "I have a way, but I have to interview Sarah Parker and I can't let Bro Derek know about it for the time being."
He reminded: "Last time you came to my public relations, Sarah knew who I was, how to dispel her doubts, you do it."
"This is not difficult, Sarah is a refined egoist, Let her know what you have done, and she will make the right choice." Caroline thought of getting a commission and said, "I will definitely ask Sarah out."
Hoke specifically asked: " Bro and Sarah's recent relationship Is the relationship good? There is no problem between them, right?"
Caroline thought of that special couple and said: "It's so good that I can't understand it. As far as I know, they go out at least every month. After finding a third party, after such a long time, Bro not only did not have any objection to Sarah, but actually fell in love with Sarah even more."
Hoke confirmed: "It can't be a disguise, right?"
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Caroline shook her head: "No, absolutely not. Sarah occasionally talks to me about this, saying that her love for Bro is not even one-tenth of what Bro has for her."
Baseball The game was really boring. Less than halfway through, Hawke and Caroline left first.
Caroline stayed away from the stadium, and when the mobile phone signal was no longer congested, she immediately dialed Sarah’s number: “Do you have time? It’s almost the awards season, and I want to talk to you about the Golden Globes public relations. "
Sarah over there asked: "What, have you thought of a good idea?"
"I helped you find a powerful public relations operation expert." Caroline said directly: "Steve Nutt last time, and this time, Josh Hartnett and Ellie Sen. Faith’s selfie scandal and the LAPD’s campaign to eradicate the Mule Gang were all created by him.”
These are all the recent hot spots in Los Angeles. Sarah has seen them in newspapers and TV. The planner behind them is a master, and she quickly asked: "Where is the other person?"
Caroline said: "This person has something to do with us. There was a conflict with the guy who secretly photographed you and Bro last time.”
Sarah unconsciously raised her voice: "Hawk Osment from West Coast Media and Entertainment Studios?"
Caroline didn't expect Sarah to always remember: "Yes, that's him."
"He's not a paparazzi "Sara said first: "Why did you switch to public relations? I remember that he asked me for a lot of money last time."
Caroline said: "At that time, he had just come to Los Angeles and had not yet established himself. Now he no longer engages in candid photography. Sarah, you know, I also served as Steve Nutt's publicist and watched the whole process. His two operations for Steve were really wonderful and unexpected. He turned a sports star who was about to be ruined by a scandal into a white version of Martin Luther King!"< br>
Sarah was silent there.
Caroline added: "Hawke Osmond does things for money, and the clients he has served are well-known. You can ask him."
"Dear, it's not that I don't believe it. "You." Sarah said, "Let me think about it."
Waiting until Caroline hung up, Sarah made several calls in succession, from the agency to friends in the LAPD, and then to the media industry. With acquaintances and connections, you can always find out something.
In the past few months, Hawke has spent more than just money, but also reputation and credibility.
It didn’t take long for Sarah to receive several feedbacks in succession. The parties involved in those incidents all praised Hawke’s ability and professional ethics.
Her agent directly contacted Steve’s agent, who directly said that without Hawke, there would be no Steve today.
Sarah decided to meet the other party first.
Immediately, she called Caroline.
The two parties agreed to meet tomorrow afternoon.
After Hawke went back, he carefully read Sarah Parker's information and the potential contenders for this year's Golden Globe Award.
In the evening prime time, under the guidance of Hawke, Steve Nutt and his wife entered the studio of "Ace News" to talk about their journey in the past week.
Although it was not very long due to the type of program, the ratings of "Ace News" exploded that night.
America’s equal rights saint has arrived.
The next morning, the charity match was all over the media and newspapers.
The two sides of the game became the headlines.
Half of Los Angeles is talking about Steve kneeling.
Atonement and equality became the hottest topics in the United States at the end of September.
Steve’s name has been at the top of Google’s search list for several days in a row.
These brought him not only fame, but also great prestige.
The Los Angeles Times revealed that the Los Angeles City Hall’s email inbox was bursting with at least tens of thousands of emails demanding that Los Angeles establish Yom Kippur or Steve Nutt Day.
The Los Angeles City Hall had to respond, saying that it was considering it comprehensively. During Monday's regular press briefing at the White House, a White House spokesman also mentioned Steve.
Even if the Xiang Party is now in power, Steve is still highly praised on this issue.
At 10:30 in the morning, Hawke sat in Edward's Cadillac and came to Dodge Sports Park again.
Edward parked the car and walked with Hawk towards the team office.
He pointed to the sidewalk outside the park: "Boss, look over there."
Hoke looked through the flower fence that separated the road and found a man standing on the sidewalk. A black man and a white man across from him.
What the black man was saying could not be heard clearly by Hawke because of the distance.
But after a few seconds, the white man stepped back and knelt on one knee in front of the black man.
The black people left with satisfaction, and the white people seemed very happy.
Edward witnessed all this with his own eyes and said: "Is this still the world I know?"
Hoke turned around and continued walking forward, saying as he walked: "There are still a small number of white people like this. "
"No, when we get back to the studio, I will let Frank watch the news and videos." Edward was ambitious: "I will let the old guy atone for his sins."
Hawke said: "Saviour, trust my judgment, Frank will definitely take out his Taser and shock you down."
In front of the steps, the tall and thin Caroline has been waiting for a long time, looking at the two Someone came over and complained: "You guys are late."
Edward stretched out his hand forward, revealing the Jaeger-LeCoultre watch, almost placing it in front of Caroline, pointing at the hands and saying Said: "There are still three minutes before our appointment time, you are here early."
Caroline rolled her eyes: "Don't show off to me, you were still in good health while I was doing this. "Pton eats ashes."
Hoke walked forward first, and when he heard the sound of high heels coming up, he asked, "Is there any latest situation that I don't know about?"
"Time contacted me." Caroline said as she walked: "They want to conduct an exclusive interview with Steve. If nothing happens, Steve will become the cover of the next issue of Time."
Hoke said: "Go on."
Caroline said: "The Oprah Talk Show sent an invitation, inviting Steve to Chicago to record the show, and Los Angeles is considering awarding Steve Honorary citizen title, The NAACP wants to help Steve get the Presidential Medal of Freedom."
"It's crazy, the world is crazy." Edward, a black man, couldn't stand it anymore: "I highly doubt it. We live in an illusory world!”
Caroline hasn’t finished her words yet: “The Dodgers are planning to erect a statue for Steve, and the preliminary plan is for Steve to kneel on one knee.”
Hawk thought for a while and asked, "Does Steve have any plans to retire?"
"Not yet." Caroline didn't understand why Hawk asked this.
Hoke didn’t say anything more. When he came to the door of the reception room, a team member helped open the door.
“Look, who is here.” Steve’s voice was slightly exaggerated: “Our greatest planner Hawk is here!”
Hoke said with a smile: “ Judging from your mood, I know that my plan was successful.”
Steve said: "Very successful!"
Team manager Madukai came over to shake hands with Hawke: "You are an absolute genius in this regard!"
He said seriously: "The team has made a decision. You will always have a box at Dodger Stadium. You can come and watch the game anytime you want. If you don't have time, you can also use it for your relatives and friends."
If you follow the Dodgers Based on the market price of the tickets, this is also a great gift.
Hoke took the two cards handed over by Madukai and said, "Thank you."
Steve had cooperated with Hawke once and knew how to do what he liked. He said: "Before you came over, I called the accountant and I will receive the balance soon."
Madukai added Said: "I've already paid the balance."
Steve knew very well that he would need Hawke in the future, so he called everyone out of the reception room and outside the office area.
He made a phone call on the way.
When the group of people came down the steps, a new second-generation Audi A8 drove over.
The driver got out of the car and handed the car keys to Steve.
"It's yours now." Steve handed the car key to Hawke: "There is a full set of procedures in the car, you just need to complete the final registration."
< br>Hoke took the key: "I'm not welcome."
I guess if he doesn't accept the car, Steve will not be able to sleep at night.
Caroline was very envious and glanced at her red Mercedes-Benz from a distance. It was time to get a new car.
But no one sent it.
Hoke received a call from the bank at this time, and the balance of the payment had been fully received.
Seeing Hawke about to leave, Caroline quietly came over and said, "I also want to accompany Steve for interviews with the media. I made an appointment with Sarah this afternoon. Please wait for my call."
Hoke nodded slightly.
Madukai and Steve have upcoming activities.
Without stopping any longer, Hawke drove the Audi to the nearby Auto City to complete the final registration procedures.
Edward received a call from the intermediary company. The registration procedure of Huadie Consulting Company was in the final stage. He went to pick up Campos and complete the final registration.
While Hawke was waiting, he called Campos: "You find a way to track down Bro Derek. Ask the savior who he is specifically."
He warned: "Remember, it is better not to find anything than to alert him."
Campos understood: "I know what to do."
Hawke hung up the phone, waited for the procedures to be completed, asked the workers to hang up the license plate, paid a tip and left the Auto City.
He called Erica and learned that she was not out on duty today. He drove to the vicinity of the police detective station and invited her to lunch.
The two entered a Spanish-style restaurant.
Waiting for the meal to be delivered, Erica asked curiously: "Are you in charge of Steve Nutt's news?"
Hoke nodded: "It's over. .”
Erica stared at Hawke curiously: "I don't quite understand, why do you always think of these strange ways?"
Hoke deliberately joked: "Maybe I am a strange person?" He asked And asked: "When will you take annual leave? I can leave at any time."
"Within this week." Erica thought for a while and said: "Wyoming...I Ask someone to apply for a hunting license first, and then a concealed carry license."
Hoke learned in detail: "I don't need to, Wyoming's firearms management is loose, and people in this state have it. There are basically no restrictions on guns, especially for people like me who have a ranch in their name.”
Erica said: “I’ll get it done as soon as possible. Once it’s done, I can take annual leave.”
Hawke said: "Call me then and I'll book the flight. Don't worry, it won't be a red-eye flight."
Erica started pulling again: "Red-eye flights are OK, we are on the plane. Take a nap and arrive at your destination when you wake up."
"I said, all expenses are included this time," Hawke said seriously. "Of course I want you to eat well, drink well, and have fun."
Erica smiled: "Yes, I will follow your arrangements." She asked Hawke: "Have you ever hunted a bear?"< br>
Hoke slowly shook his head: "No, I have only killed coyotes and wild boars. These two scourges can be seen everywhere, killers of pastures and farms."
Erica was particularly interested in hunting: "I hope we can kill a bear."
Hoke said: "I will bake bear paws for you then."
"This thing can "Eat?" Erica expressed disbelief: "I heard my grandfather say that after he hunted a bear, he tried cooking it, but the taste of the meat was unsatisfactory. It’s hard.”
Hoke said: “It’s not delicious because there is a lack of an authentic oriental chef.”
Before the meal was finished, Erica’s cell phone rang. She picked up the phone and said a few words, then hung up the phone with an apology on her face: "There is an unexpected case, I have to leave."
Hawke nodded: "It doesn't matter, you go quickly."
Erica smiled at him and quickly left the restaurant.
Hoke finished his meal alone, and when he left the restaurant, he received a call from Caroline.
"I'm done here, Sarah is ready to leave." Caroline asked: "Where shall we meet?"
Hoke thought for a while and said: "The old place, Beverly Business Club, I’ll go over right away, you come with Sarah.”
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