Hollywood Director 1992

"Tsk tsk, so Link has so many rumored girlfriends, even more than we saw at the villa. I really envy him."

"It's really enviable. He has more than twenty girlfriends, and I don't have one. It's truly a case of the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer."

In the villa, Ben Affleck and Joaquin Phoenix were eating melon seeds and sighing with emotion.

"These aren't exactly breaking news. The media reported on them last year, but you guys just didn't pay attention," Matt Damon said.

"Previous reports were just rumors without evidence, but these reports are very detailed and even have photos. They say that Sandra Bullock, Brooke Shields, and several others frequently stayed overnight at Link's mansion in Beverly Hills, and they stayed together, not alone.

Originally, Monica, Jennifer, Lina Liu, and also Sophia, Milla Jovovich, Renée Zellweger, and Jennifer Lopez were at the villa. Tsk tsk, more than a dozen beautiful women. Just thinking about that scene is exciting."

Ben Affleck looked up at the ceiling, a lewd smile spreading across his face.

"Maybe they were just playing cards, tennis, or chatting at the villa."

"Impossible. If we had so many beautiful women at our villa, would you just play cards with them?" Casey Affleck jumped in to interject.

"Go away. We adults are talking. Spend more time with Summer. Be careful, or you'll end up without a girlfriend too." Ben Affleck threw a pillow at him and said to Matt Damon, "Casey makes a good point."

Matt Damon shook his head. "If we had ten girls here, what would you want to do, what could you do?"

Uh… Ben Affleck was starting to daydream, but suddenly he imagined himself surrounded by ten women, not just one or two. He immediately calmed down. In this situation, self-preservation is undoubtedly the best choice.

"Link is just an ordinary person, not a superman. How could he possibly have so many girlfriends at the same time? These news stories are clearly his rivals trying to slander him and throw mud at him. In reality, Link isn't a playboy at all. If he were that kind of person, how could so many women like him?" Matt Damon said.

Ben Affleck opened his mouth, wanting to refute, but he realized that Matt's analysis made a lot of sense.

"So, Sandra isn't Link's girlfriend?"

"What do you want to do?"

"Sandra is my type. I want to ask her out on a date. What do you think?" Ben Affleck said, looking at the photo in the newspaper.

Joaquin Phoenix shook his index finger. "I advise you not to do that. Regardless of whether she's Link's girlfriend or not, even if she isn't, she's still a rumored girlfriend. If you run off to ask Sandra out on a date at this time, it's blatantly trying to steal Link's girlfriend. Do you not want to be Batman anymore?"

"Alright." Ben Affleck pouted unhappily and continued looking at the magazine. "What about this Catherine Zeta-Jones? She doesn't have any rumors with Link. It should be okay for me to ask her out, right?"

"Link personally introduced her to UTA. She has played supporting roles in Guess Guess Film's movies many times. Although she doesn't have any rumors with Link, we can't be sure if they have a relationship in private. Maybe she's also Link's girlfriend, just not exposed," Joaquin said.

Matt Damon nodded in agreement.

"Damn it! This isn't okay, that isn't okay. All the famous beauties in the circle are somehow related to Link. Are we not allowed to date any of them? And you still say Link isn't a scumbag?" Ben Affleck was very angry. It seemed that Link was monopolizing all the beauties in the circle. If that wasn't being a scumbag, what was?

Matt Damon shrugged. "You can find a girlfriend outside the circle."

"Hmph! No way. I don't believe that so many beauties in the circle would all be infatuated with Link. I insist on finding a beautiful woman who isn't interested in Link to be my girlfriend. When that time comes, I'll make Link envy me." Ben Affleck was just saying it casually, but after saying it, he realized it was a great idea. He decided to seriously search the circle and find a great beauty to be his girlfriend.

"Sister, does Link really have so many girlfriends?" In the apartment, Chen Hong asked, looking at the newspaper.

"What, do you think Link is a playboy?"

"No, I just didn't expect that even Sandra Bullock, Brooke Shields, and Jennifer Connelly are his girlfriends. They're all international superstars."

"This is nothing. As far as I know, Link has even more girlfriends than what the media has reported. There are several top-tier female stars, such as Jodie Foster, Michelle Pfeiffer, Julianne Moore, etc. I just don't know why they haven't been exposed," Chen Chong said, flipping through the script.

"Link is really amazing. He's so charming." Chen Hong looked at the names of those big stars in the newspaper. She used to see them in movies, but she never thought she would share the same man with them. It felt very strange.

Chen Chong smiled and looked at her watch. "How about today? Do you want to go shopping?"

Chen Hong raised her legs and tested them. It seemed like she was recovering well.

Link came one more time before leaving Los Angeles. Link seemed to like her very much and treated her very well, which made her a little unable to accept it.

"If you're okay, let's go! Wu Junmei and Wang Ji are also there. We'll go shopping first, then visit them at their homes later, so you can see how people live here," Chen Chong patted her on the back.

"Okay!" Chen Hong got up, went to the bedroom, changed into a newly bought Chanel dress and a diamond necklace, dressed up beautifully, and went out shopping.

"Godfather, I recently received news that because Guess Guess Film made too much money last year, it made the Big Seven film companies jealous. They're preparing to join forces to take it down. Now the American media is full of negative news about Link. What should we do? Should we still cooperate with Link?" In the Malibu villa area of Los Angeles, Chen Long lay on the sofa, holding a mobile phone in one hand and a few newspapers in the other, calling his godfather, Chow Man-wai.

"What is Link doing? Is there any news?" Chow Man-wai's voice traveled across the Pacific Ocean, transmitted to Los Angeles via satellite.

"The newspaper says he seems to be vacationing in Hawaii." Chen Long picked up a newspaper he had read and flipped through it.

"Then there's no need to worry. Link, the person involved, isn't worried, so we, as partners, don't need to be worried either."

"Isn't Link being too careless by not worrying? He's only 23 years old this year. He's made so much money and created such a big career. His career has been too smooth. He's hardly encountered any setbacks. Now he knows that the Big Seven film companies want to target him, but he doesn't care and continues to travel and womanize. In 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms,' this situation is like Cao Cao touring the Red Cliffs and Guan Yu guarding Jingzhou. It just doesn't seem safe."

"What you said also makes sense. Then let's wait and see how things go and see what Guess Guess Film does. Even if Link is easily proud and complacent, Guess Guess Film has so many veterans. They can't all be indifferent."

"Okay, I understand. By the way, Godfather, last time you said you wanted me to introduce a girlfriend to Link. Now the American media has exposed that he has dozens of rumored girlfriends, all foreign beauties. I don't know if he likes the beauties from our side. Should I still introduce them?"

"Try it regardless of whether it works or not. If he doesn't like them, there's no need to force it. Just consider it a means to build a closer relationship."

"Okay, I heard from Yuen Woo-ping that he likes kung fu, so I'll find an opportunity to invite Link to practice boxing and introduce him to a beauty by the way." Chen Long chatted with Chow Man-wai for a few words, hung up the phone, and continued to look at Link's scandals in the newspaper. Seeing him having scandals with dozens of female stars, he smacked his lips enviously.

"It's been a few days since the New Year passed, and you're just now saying 'Happy New Year.' Isn't that too late?"

"Alright, I knew you were calling about this. My answer is no comment. Stop snooping around and spend more time worrying about your movie. Be careful your new movie doesn't get bad reviews, or you won't get the Oscar for Best Director."

On a luxury yacht in a bay on Oahu, Link was sunbathing and chatting with Quentin on the sofa, but Quentin was too long-winded. He hadn't finished speaking even when the phone battery got hot, so he had to use the excuse of strong sea breeze and unstable signal to end the call.

After hanging up, Sam Haskell called.

Sam Haskell said there were many rumors about him in the media and asked how he planned to deal with it.

Link said to watch the fun for now and not to worry too much. He was a director and a playboy, so a few more scandalous news wouldn't have much impact.

Sam Haskell wasn't as optimistic as him.

He said that those scandals were becoming more and more fierce in the media, and the seven major media groups were preparing to use these scandals to attack his character and undermine his prestige in the film industry.

If the opponent's conspiracy succeeds, it will affect his reputation and status, and even affect the movie's reputation and box office, so he can't be too careless.

Sam Haskell suggested that he end his vacation early and return to Los Angeles to accept media interviews, using these interviews to clarify misunderstandings and restore his reputation.

Link said it wasn't possible for the time being. After the vacation, he was going to Berlin to attend the film festival, and he wouldn't be able to return to Los Angeles until mid-January. If there were still scandals at that time, he would accept interviews to clarify.

At the same time, he also told Sam Haskell not to worry. In response to the recent scandal, Guess Pictures' public relations department, in conjunction with WMA and UTA talent agencies, had made preparations in advance and would not allow this matter to cause too much bad influence.

Sam Haskell didn't nag anymore when he heard him say this, and wished him a pleasant time in Hawaii.

"Link, come down and take a look, Jennifer has a leg cramp."

Monica's shout came from below the yacht.

Link put down his phone and came to the gangway. Monica, Liu Xiaoli, Sophia, Michelle, and several others were swimming in the shallows, surrounding Jennifer Connelly. They were beautiful and had great figures, with long hair fluttering, much like the scene in 'Pirates of the Caribbean' where the mermaid group appeared on the sea.

"The sea is too cold today, warm up before going down."

Link took off his T-shirt and jumped into the water, swimming towards the beauties.

After the major media outlets broke the news about Link's scandals, people inside and outside the circle were frantically gossiping.

Some envied Link's good fortune, living the life that all men envied.

Famous director Quentin Tarantino said on 'The Larry Sanders Show' that if he had a next life, he would want to become Link's finger.

Famous director Steven Soderbergh claimed in an interview that Link's life was more exciting than a movie. He not only had a brilliant career, but also an enviable life. If he had the opportunity, he would adapt Link's experience into a movie.

Some also criticized Link for using his status and position to sexually harass women, and should accept public criticism and legal sanctions.

Famous actress and feminist Jane Fonda talked about Link's scandals while participating in a talk show.

She publicly criticized him, and also used her experience to advise young actresses not to think about taking shortcuts after becoming actors, and not to be confused by the vanity of the entertainment industry. They should concentrate on practicing their acting skills and exercise more to become good actors.

Famous black host Oprah Winfrey also criticized Link by name on the show.

She said that a young director had become famous in recent years and was regarded as an idol by many young people, a representative of the American dream.

Since he is regarded as an idol, he should cherish this label, regulate his behavior, and set a good example for young Americans.

Instead of indulging his desires without any scruples.

Sharon Stone, Geena Davis, Demi Moore, Diane Keaton and other first-line actresses also publicly expressed their opinions, believing that this matter had a very bad influence. As the person involved, Link should stand up in time to explain the matter, instead of disappearing.

But before Link's side could express their opinions, the women around Link couldn't help but stand up and refute.

Renée Zellweger said in an interview with the media in Los Angeles that it was normal for everyone to like Link. Link was handsome, talented, and tenacious. No man could compare with him, whether in the past or now. It was a blessing to meet such a man, and an even greater blessing to fall in love with him.

Sofia Coppola publicly refuted the remarks of Jane Fonda and other feminists, believing that they were old and had been exposed to too much darkness and chaos in old Hollywood. After seeing the scandals between Link and many female stars, they subconsciously thought that these things were the same as what they had experienced, and were subjected to workplace bullying and physical exploitation.

In fact, it was completely different. Everyone liked to be friends with Link because of his talent and charm, and they were involuntarily attracted to him and surrounded him, rather than indulging in physical entanglements.

Sofia advised Jane Fonda and other older seniors to be more mentally healthy and positive. It was a new era, and they should no longer look at problems with old eyes.

Sandra Bullock, who was filming on set, claimed in response to the scandal:

Link is an extremely charming man. His charm comes not only from his status and position, but also from his talent, conversation, cultivation, and knowledge. These qualities are fatally attractive to mature women. Women who have worked with him find it difficult not to be moved by him after understanding him. This is also the reason why actresses are prone to scandals with him.

Then Brooke Shields, Winona Ryder, Milla Jovovich and other women who were exposed to scandals stood up and spoke out, starting with his looks, loyal to his talent and charm, and praised his character.

Even Madonna, who had no relationship with him, praised Link in an interview, saying that he was very charming and sexually attractive, and was a very good dating object.

Because there were too many female stars who criticized and supported him, and they were all popular stars.

After they spoke out, the originally high-profile scandal attracted full attention.

This matter accidentally became the most popular entertainment news at the end of 1994 and the beginning of 1995.

After the seven major media groups tasted the dividends of this scandal, they took out more media resources to report and hype it, trying to hype this matter even bigger and label Link as a 'scumbag'.

Guess Pictures and WMA and UTA talent agencies actively used the media for public relations, publishing positive reports about Link, and portraying Link as the most talented and charming man in Hollywood.

Two opposing opinions began to appear in the media.

One side said that Link was a scumbag and had character problems.

The other side said that Link was a succubus and had great personal charm.

The side that said Link was a scumbag had a lot of media resources and a great momentum.

And Link's side was willing to spend money, and with good relationships, many stars stood up to support him, and the influence was not small.

The two opinions argued back and forth, and could not agree.

It wasn't until mid-January, when a news broke in the media, that this public opinion dispute gradually separated the winner.