Blackstone Code-Chapter 244:

The pre-sale box office number and opening day box office number provided the Foxes with an excellent experience: an experience of effortlessly making clean money. Moreover, they began to receive adulation from stars and producers in society.

Compared to the simple accumulation of wealth, it was the latter that they enjoyed the most because they could finally tell others with pride that they had stepped onto the first rung of the ladder to high society.

It wouldn't be long before they would become members of high society.

This was actually a rather strange… culture, or rather, a mindset. In the Baylor Federation, most people's efforts were aimed at wealth and money, but if one were to look for a goal similar to these, then perhaps joining high society would be the only one.

Many young and attractive women might not hesitate to embrace the label of a promiscuous woman or take off their clothes in order to gain entry into high social circles under the guise of being a "socialite."

This was a very strange aspiration, but it was the ultimate goal for most Federation people—to spend their days mingling with dignitaries and celebrities, chatting and laughing with them, which seemed to be the best thing in the world.

The Foxes might have had this idea before, which was why Mr. Fox sent his child to school. But they later realized the reality that even if Fox Junior completed his education, without an outstanding background, it would be difficult to enter that world. So, Fox Junior returned to Mr. Fox to engage in the "family business."

But now, everything had changed. They were stepping on red carpets, bathing in the scorching lights of the spotlights, chatting and laughing with people who laughed heartily at their perhaps not-so-funny jokes. It was all truly wonderful!

Beyond all this, the feedback after the full release of the film was quite surprising.

Based on the current box office performance and public opinion trends, this film might have the potential to be a big hit. Despite many critics harshly criticizing it, the word-of-mouth buzz continued to create a unique appeal.

For many film fans, watching the bodies of actresses was an irresistible temptation; even if they knew the actress might not be famous, they still could not resist the urge to see for themselves.

The box office sales soared, and with it, the value of the female lead's contracts for the next five films held by the production company also climbed. According to the strategy Lynch gave the Foxes, even if they had agreements with other adult film producers before, they should still sign a tiered or contingency agreement to safeguard their own interests.

The Foxes, along with the leading actress, suddenly became the center of the public attention. Over the next three days, as the box office figures were released, they would quickly become the most popular people in Lardimore.

Every day, different producers, production companies, directors, screenwriters, and even actresses would enter their rooms with various materials seeking help.

From small-scale productions requiring thousands of bucks in investment to experiencing different forms of transactions in exchange for an uncertain promise, everyone benefited from this investment.

The box office success revealed further potential to the distribution company. After negotiations with the Foxes, they decided to allocate an additional 350,000 federation thors for a larger-scale promotion.

To make the promotion more effective, they came up with some unprecedented but enticing tricks.

For example, selecting lucky audience members to have dinner with the lead actress, or even enjoying a piece of artistic dance not suitable for minors, directly sparked excitement within a specific group.

Some people were willing to spend all their disposable income to buy film tickets repeatedly just to meet the leading actress. All this money ultimately ended up in the pockets of the Foxes and Lynch.

Three days passed quickly. The entire Lardimore went crazy over this film, which some considered vulgar trash. Some investors began cautiously making selective investments, and suddenly, the entire Lardimore became vibrant and lively.

Even the Federation Films also published an article titled The Age of Vulgarity.

"...Even though we know it's just a sleazy film to satisfy lechers, it's undeniable that it has invigorated the entire Federation's film industry.

"More and more film projects are receiving investments. Some projects have been formally established and started casting. This reminds me of Lardimore five years ago, when the streets were full of cameras and crews. Filmmaking was part of people's lives, part of their blood.

"I'm glad our usual life is back!

"I'm also sad because no one knows whether the next era will belong to art or vulgarity!"

While the Foxes were immersed in the life that the entire Federation longed for, Lynch had quietly returned to Sabin City, as there was no further need for him to stay in Lardimore, and he had no other tasks to do.

The first thing he did after returning to Sabin City was to arrange a meeting with Joegleman.

Due to mistrust from both the regional division and headquarters, Joegleman's power had been greatly reduced, making him almost a marginal figure in the bank.

In the past, every bank employee would greet him with a simple "Good morning, Mr. Joegleman," which made him happy.

But now, few people were willing to greet him. Even those who walked towards him mostly lowered their heads or looked elsewhere. At best, they would nod briefly.

This disparity made him very uncomfortable. Just because some people thought he did well, others wanted to suppress him. It sounds ridiculous, doesn't it?

But for a "small person" like him, this was his inescapable fate, one he had to endure.

The two arranged to meet by the lake. Since the great strike, Joegleman and his family had moved to the lakeside villa. Originally quiet, the villa area suddenly became lively with many people moving in.

Many wealthy people moved here to avoid any potential incidents, spontaneously hiring a well-armed security team for the residential compound to protect their safety.

There was also a deeper meaning behind this. If something unexpected did happen, they could have the security directly shoot the intruders, and with their social connections, it would be easy to cover it up.

Their meeting was set for the afternoon. When Lynch saw Joegleman, he was fishing by the lake, looking... full of a lethargic aura, like a retired old man wasting time, waiting to grow old and die.

"Fishing is an interesting thing." Joegleman said without turning his head upon hearing the footsteps. His eyes remained on the slightly rippled water surface. "Do you know, this is the time when the fish are the most succulent? They've spent the entire autumn accumulating fat, allowing the fish oil to permeate every strand of their muscles."

Lynch stood by and looked at the water, his heart remaining calm. "I thought you wouldn't like freshwater fish. I don't know what fish are here, but I know freshwater fish have many bones."

Joegleman nonchalantly fixed his fishing rod and stood up, stretching his shoulders. "My servant will help me pick out the bones, so for me, freshwater fish and saltwater fish are no different."

With that, he paused; the pleasantries were basically over. "So, tell me, what can I do for you?" He turned to Lynch and directly asked Lynch's purpose of visit, "But you know, my value is limited now. If I can't help you, I'm sorry you made the trip for nothing."

Lynch shook his head. "You can help me with this. Didn't you say last time that the regional division assigned you an assistant?"

Upon hearing this, Joegleman's expression changed slightly. He suppressed his displeasure and nodded, asking, "Yes, do you want his contact information?"

Lynch could sense the displeasure in Joegleman's response, but he didn't show any antagonism. He just smiled and said, "No, you misunderstood my intention. I want to ask you why you think he can't be on your side."

Joegleman almost blurted out, "He's the one sent by the higher-ups to deal with me…"

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Lynch nodded noncommittally. "There are no permanent enemies, only eternal interests, Mr. Joegleman, my friend. If you don't try, you get nothing. But if you try, there's at least a possibility, right?"

Joegleman stared deeply at Lynch for a while, then moved past this deeply rooted topic in his heart. "Tell me why you want to see me. Maybe I can help."

Lynch didn't beat around the bush. "Listoan Group will not be able to leave. I will push for this. I've also reached some agreements with some people. When the time comes, part of Listoan's assets will be auctioned to raise compensation for workers injured or disabled over the years. I need to ensure the auction prices aren't too high and that I'm the only bidder."

Joegleman frowned. In the Baylor Federation, judicial auctions were typically contracted out to banks, and courts rarely interfered to avoid corruption.

Originally, he could control these things, but now his power was usurped. Without his assistant's approval, many things couldn't be done.

Joegleman's expression grew increasingly solemn and serious. He thought for a long time and shook his head. "I've hinted at some things, you know, but his attitude is very firm. I think the higher-ups might want to replace me with him."

If the bank's regional division had such plans, winning him over would be a joke.

Lynch wasn't too surprised. He took a different approach. "If you can't win him over, can't you destroy him? Everyone has weaknesses. Some weaknesses can make someone stand with you because you can help cover them up. But some weaknesses are for you to destroy."Please vote for this novel at /series/blackstone-code/There are advance chapters available nowAccess will be granted 24 hours after the donationTier 1: 7 Advance chapters Link

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