Chapter 1041 1041 Benefit-driven
"Daws Carter."
When Hugo heard this name, he frowned. His first reaction was, "Who?"
But Cameron thought for a while, "Hey, is it the reporter who exclusively leaked the news in 'Us Weekly'?"
Hugo had never had a memory of names and faces, but had a vague impression. He looked at Cameron and blinked, "Was the reporter called this name?" If Anthony Stewart had the nickname "Mr. Bond", it would have been very difficult for him to remember the name, so the name Daws Carter would naturally be even more unfamiliar.
Cameron nodded, pushed Hugo towards the door, and then she tiptoed toward the room. Since she was a paparazzi, if he took photos of Hugo's house or Hugo and Cameron, it would probably be another hype. What they were most impatient with was dealing with these things. So it would be most appropriate for Cameron to go back to the room.
After Hugo watched Cameron return to the room, he opened the door. He saw a middle-aged man wearing dirty jeans and a shabby shirt standing at the door, but his face was completely unfamiliar. Hugo had no impression of him, "Uh, who are you?"
Daws was already excited, but after hearing this, he was sad. "Does Carter?" Hugo was still confused. "Exclusive news from 'Us Weekly'? Exclusive photos of Mr. Bond?"
"Oh, it's you." Hugo was able to confirm that although he still had no impression of this face, at least he knew about it.
Daws was really a little depressed. You should know that what Daws relies on to become famous in Hollywood was his relentless pursuit. Ron Clara was his target of pursuit. His most successful thing was not only to catch evidence of Woody Allen's cheating with his adopted daughter, but also to be beaten by Sean Penn and Johnny Depp twice, and then became famous. Because Daws's close tracking can always trigger the artist's hot temper.
But Daws was defeated by Hugo. He began to track Hugo in close proximity during the shooting of "life and death speed". But now a year has passed, but he still has no gains. On the contrary, he was fooled by Hugo several times. This is definitely a great shame for Daws's paparazzi career, but at the same time it has also stimulated Daws' unyielding mentality, and he also regards Hugo as the ultimate challenge.
This time, the evidence in Daws's hand was obviously a key factor influencing the trend of public opinion. Whether to help Mr. Bond or Hugo is a dilemma for Daws.
In fact, the same evidence depends only on the difference in Daws's interpretation. If Daws decides to help Mr. Bond, he can interpret the same photo as Adam pressing against Mr. Bond step by step, without any mercy, and even scaring Mr. Bond to incontinence. This will inevitably lead to the public's condemnation of Adam to a higher level, and Hugo will never have a good time.
But on the contrary, if Daws decides to help Hugo, he can defend Adam, believing that Adam is showing mercy and that everything is done by Mr. Bond, and the subsequent results can be imagined, which is the origin of the current situation.
Daws once struggled and hesitated because no matter which choice he chose, he was invincible, just because of the difference in his perspective. In the end, Daws chose Hugo.
Originally, Daws thought that after this incident, Hugo would definitely treat him differently, and he would have an advantage in the future paparazzi stalking plan. Indeed, this is Daws' fundamental purpose. He is not only interested in the interests of this incident, but also the chain effect that Hugo, a potential stock, can bring in the future.
This time the exclusive news was handed over to "US Weekly", which was actually Daws's claim. He thought Hugo would welcome him warmly, but he did not expect that he was confused. This really hit Daws: Is Hugo destined to be a threshold for his paparazzi career?
"So, is there something wrong with you to ask me?" Hugo didn't expect that Daus's mind was already in a mess. He just asked casually, "If I remember correctly, you are a paparazzi and an artist, we shouldn't have the chance to sit together and chat."
Daws couldn't help but be stunned. Hugo was too direct and too calm. He originally wanted to be polite, and then he thought that Hugo would at least talk to each other for his own conviction, so that he could leave a good impression on each other. He waited for an opportunity to spy on some news about Hugo. Even if today's mission was completed, of course, if more news or more progress could be obtained, it would be great.
"I am a paparazzi, but I am also a reporter. I came to my house, so I naturally wanted to interview you because I had something to do." Daws also decided to go straight. Although this was his first head-on confrontation with Hugo, Daws had also studied Hugo for a long time in the past year. He knew that Hugo valued friendship the most, such as family affection and friendship. Only by treating people sincerely can you win the favor of Hugo.
After speaking, Daws saw that Hugo still had no interest on his face, but he was not panicked. Then he said, "This incident was so powerful that it reminded me of Michael Jackson a year ago. You know, now you are the most popular artist in Hollywood, and countless people want to get a share of you. Even if you don't encounter something like Jackson, they will still try to make it up. This incident is like this. So, I want to interview your ideas and let readers read your true thoughts."
Michael Jackson.
When Hugo heard this name, he looked at Daus in front of him, but his heart couldn't help but move. However, Hugo did not show any expression at this time, but still said calmly, "If I remember correctly, you are a paparazzi, not a reporter. So, isn't the creator of this incident just your colleague? If I am willing to accept an interview, as long as I speak, countless media will come to you, so why do you have to look for you? What's more..." Hugo said this, and couldn't help but delay the ending. "My real thoughts were already clearly explained enough when facing the siege of reporters. If you didn't hear it clearly, I suggest you borrow a tape from your colleagues who arrived at the scene that day."
Daws couldn't help but feel a headache. Hugo was still very flawless. No wonder no media has been able to break through Hugo's blockade in the past year, and no wonder Mr. Bond needed to make such a detailed plan to take the initiative. However, Daws was not timid, but became more and more excited.
"No, I don't think so." Daws said with a chuckle. "As you said, I am a paparazzi, so my perspective will inevitably be different, and my perspective of things will also be different. Your ideas will naturally look different to me. As for interviews with paparazzi or regular journalists, I think there is not much difference, isn't it?"
"Interesting." Hugo nodded with a smile, "You are the first paparazzi to talk to me for more than two minutes."
"Not including Mr. Bond?" Daws laughed. In fact, he still remembered another paparazzi, Brian Hewison, who had been talking to Hugo for more than two minutes.
This clever reaction made Hugo laugh out loud and nodded, "Yes, not including Mr. Bond."
"Hugo, please give me a chance." Daws had to use his trump card, "You should know that I sold that scoop to 'Us Weekly', but it cost a lot to be able to interview you."
"Look, the real purpose is coming." Hugo shrugged, causing Daus to pull the corners of his mouth awkwardly, "But I believe you paid a lot of money and gained a lot of money." Hugo was saying that Daus sold the exclusive "60,000 dollars", which made Daus's eyes flash. Public figures like Hugo who are calm and wise enough are really hard to deal with, "Sure enough, everything is driven by interests, isn't it?"
"It seems that everyone is condemning the drive of interests, believing that the media puts interests first is wrong, and believing that artists are victims of interests." Daws said with interest, "But everyone seems to have ignored a fact. This society is a combination of interests. Simply put, people can find a place in society because they have value in utilization and can create benefits. If they cannot, they will inevitably be eliminated by the fittest; only those who can create benefits can continue to survive."
This is a fact, a cold and cruel fact. Although it sounds ugly and disgusting, this is reality. Only those who have value can survive, and only those who can create more benefits can continue to rise. A person's life is actually constantly realizing his own value. Otherwise, life will have no meaning.
Hugo knew that Daws was distorting the concept and that the media was driven by interests, which was inevitable. Just like art, art that did not think about market value would be gradually obliterated in the long river of history. Only art that could create commercial value could gradually shine and heat up. But the problem is, how to master the balance between art and business. For the media, it is how to balance the balance between freedom of speech and commercial interests. Obviously, the bottom line is real and objective.
Daws's words certainly make sense, but they are actually just making a point of reasoning. However, Hugo did not intend to argue with him. He just nodded slightly, "I don't agree with you because you are changing the concept. But I must admit that you convinced me that maybe we can sit down and talk. At least, I'm very curious about what the interests that drive you to stand on my side and what value I have created for you. So, okay, let's talk and see how much value I have, and I'm also very curious about this."
Hugo's pretended relaxed words made Daws a little embarrassed, but he was more relieved, and his smile couldn't help but outlined the corners of his mouth. Hugo is really a very magical person. He can look at those shocking remarks so calmly without losing himself. Such Hugo, whether as an artist, a man, or a person, is full of endless charm.
"Only you can avoid falling in love with him completely." Inexplicably, Daws remembered the quote from the front page of the "Los Angeles Times" newspaper today.
Chapter completed!