Chapter 1573: A Love Rival?

Feelings between people take time to accumulate.

The reason Zhao Fusheng and Fan Baobao could make it this far was because of the bond they had built since childhood. By the same token, Yu Feihong had regarded him as a younger brother even before he became wealthy, so Zhao Fusheng valued this relationship deeply.

Since his sister wanted to go for Western food, Zhao Fusheng had no choice but to obediently accompany her.

As a woman who loved romantic atmospheres, Yu Feihong was naturally well-acquainted with the high-end restaurants in the capital. She quickly took Zhao Fusheng to a Western restaurant she frequented.

They found a table and sat down, while Hu Donghai and the others took seats at nearby tables.

"How is it? Nice environment, right?"

After sitting down, Yu Feihong asked Zhao Fusheng with a smile.

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "Not bad. Do you come here often?"

Yu Feihong smiled and nodded, acknowledging his question.

As a single woman, she naturally enjoyed such slightly bourgeois places. After all, if she didn't enjoy life at this point, wouldn't it be too dull?

They called over the waiter, ordered their meal, and began chatting idly.

Of course, it was mainly Zhao Fusheng talking while Yu Feihong listened.

"So, you're now the boss of Marvel?"

After listening to Zhao Fusheng, Yu Feihong asked him.

Zhao Fusheng smiled: "Overall, that's about right."

He didn't bother explaining to Yu Feihong that Disney would inevitably set its sights on Marvel in the future, since such a thing hadn't happened yet. Even if he said it, Sister Feihong would probably think he was just guessing.

"Did the Marvel movie really invest 140 million US dollars?" Yu Feihong asked Zhao Fusheng in confusion.

She asked this for a reason.

After all, back in China, investing tens of millions in a film was already considered a big production.

And more importantly, these so-called big productions, claiming to invest 50 million, actually had at most 30 million—they were just claims.

So Yu Feihong asked Zhao Fusheng whether the investment of 140 million was real.

Zhao Fusheng smiled wryly. He understood Sister Feihong's concerns.

"Sis, things are different over there compared to here," Zhao Fusheng thought for a moment and then explained to Yu Feihong. "Over there, accountants are stricter with audits. Once the money is invested, every expense must have strict records. If there's a problem, the US tax authorities will come knocking."

"The IRS?"

Yu Feihong was startled, then her expression changed slightly.

Having studied in the US, she naturally knew how terrifying the Internal Revenue Service was.

The tax bureau, whose full name is the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is the US tax collection agency. Compared to China's tax bureau, Americans' fear of the IRS is vastly different.

There's an interesting story: an American gangster boss, during Prohibition, illegally sold alcohol. In the end, he wasn't caught by the police but was sent to prison by the IRS because he didn't pay the taxes on the alcohol sales.

This man was Al Capone, a leading figure in the New York Mafia, whom even President Hoover couldn't touch.

In the end, he fell into the hands of the US IRS.

Also, in the classic film 'The Shawshank Redemption,' think about when the banker who was 'convicted of murdering his wife' began his comeback.

It was when the prison guards were discussing inheritance taxes and were at their wits' end. Andy's vast and precise tax knowledge shone with a dazzling protagonist's aura at that critical moment, helping him perfectly solve the guards' problem. It was this skill that led all the Shawshank guards to come to Andy for help with their personal tax filings.

In the prison cell, inmate Andy sat at a desk meticulously calculating various forms, while the guards lined up in a long queue before his desk...

The reason for this is that in the US, filing personal income tax is a very important and complex matter. With a professional, one can legally avoid paying much more tax.

In 'Zootopia,' the rabbit and fox have countless fans. Imagine why rabbit Judy always catches fox Nick? She makes Nick do this and that to help her solve cases, and Nick basically obeys her every word. The reason is simple: rabbit Judy caught Nick selling popsicles without paying taxes!

The IRS is the largest government agency in the US, said to have more power than the Department of Defense and the FBI. It holds Americans' Social Security numbers and bank account numbers, and can investigate anyone, freeze anyone's assets at any time, even without a court order.

Who would dare to provoke such an agency?

So, after hearing Zhao Fusheng's words, Yu Feihong understood that it was most likely true.

"How about it? Any chance to go to Hollywood for a visit?"

Zhao Fusheng smiled and asked Sister Feihong.

Since he now had the means, he naturally wanted to benefit his own people.

Yu Feihong was taken aback, then laughed: "You little rascal, you're teasing me. What could I play if I went? You know as well as I do that there aren't many roles suitable for Chinese actors in Hollywood."

She was telling the truth. Although she had never acted there, she knew something about the situation in Hollywood.

For Chinese actors to make it big in Hollywood is even harder than for black actors.

In fact, it's no exaggeration to say that it's not easy for any Asian actor to truly become famous in Hollywood.

"It's not about playing the lead."

Zhao Fusheng said, "There's no problem with non-major roles."

He was even more aware of this fact than Yu Feihong. Even in the popular American TV series, Chinese actors rarely appeared.

The vast majority of Asian actors played comedic buffoon roles in films and TV shows.

Roles like Melinda May or Quake in 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' were rare.

Speaking of which, Zhao Fusheng suddenly felt that he could have Sister Feihong play the role of Melinda May.

"Sis, do you think you could act in an American TV series?"

Zhao Fusheng asked Yu Feihong after thinking about it.

As far as he remembered, 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' seemed to have started filming only after Marvel's 'The Avengers' was released. That meant Sister Feihong still had plenty of time to prepare.

"Me? Act in an American TV series?"

Yu Feihong was stunned by Zhao Fusheng's words, staring at him with wide eyes: "Are you kidding?"

She really hadn't expected this. The thought of herself acting in an American TV series seemed a bit exaggerated.

But on second thought, Zhao Fusheng did have the ability to make it happen.

After all, he was now the largest shareholder of Marvel and had a seat on the board.

In other words, under such circumstances, as long as she didn't go after the lead roles, Zhao Fusheng could easily arrange ordinary roles for her.

"Of course I'm not kidding."

Zhao Fusheng thought for a moment and explained to Yu Feihong: "Of course, not now. It'll take a few years. Marvel is still in trouble. Once Marvel recovers, they'll definitely launch TV series spin-offs. That will be our opportunity."

Listening to Zhao Fusheng's confident words, Yu Feihong suddenly smiled.

"What's wrong?"

Zhao Fusheng saw his sister smile and couldn't help asking.

"Nothing. I'll wait for your invitation."

Yu Feihong shook her head and said to Zhao Fusheng.

As they were talking, a few people walked in through the door. The one in the lead was a middle-aged man in a suit, chatting with someone beside him.

"Hey, isn't that Miss Yu?"

"Yeah, it really seems to be her."

"Who's the person across from her?"

The people around the suited man saw Yu Feihong and Zhao Fusheng sitting together and began whispering among themselves.

Hearing their words, the man frowned and followed their gaze. His expression immediately turned ugly.

Because at the moment he looked over, Zhao Fusheng had just gotten food on the corner of his mouth, and Yu Feihong was reaching out to wipe it off.

"Bastard!"

The man cursed in his heart and strode toward where Zhao Fusheng and Yu Feihong were sitting...