RPAGF Chapter 69 The Premature Death of Lindsay Rohan
Chapter 69 The Premature Death of Lindsay Rohan
Moreover, News Corp.'s reach has even extended to other projects that Lindsay Lohan is filming and preparing.
More than two hundred top paparazzi from Fox and other major entertainment media gathered outside the set of her new Disney film within half an hour.
The set was packed with cameras and microphones, and every time Lindsay tried to step out of the van, she was met with a barrage of aggressive questions.
"Lindsay! What is your explanation for instigating the underwriter at Chubb Insurance to commit a crime?"
"Are you trying to ruin this movie because you're jealous that Emily got the role of Miranda's assistant?"
Will Disney terminate your contract due to your malicious business sabotage?
Under such a terrifying media saturation bombardment, Lindsay's public relations team was completely paralyzed in a short period of time.
Her agent frantically called Fox headquarters trying to negotiate, but received only a cold reply from Elizabeth's secretary:
"The president is in a meeting and doesn't have time to listen to the clown's complaints."
The slaps from capital never lessen in force just because you're pretty or have a lot of fans.
But even worse news was yet to come.
As scandals involving alleged commercial espionage and unfair competition escalated, LVMH Group, which had previously expressed strong interest in collaborating with Lindsay Lohan, issued a statement overnight from its French headquarters in an effort to mitigate the damage.
LVMH Group declared that it highly respects PPR Group's investment in the arts and announced an indefinite suspension of all endorsement and business collaborations with the actress in North America.
As for the greedy insurance underwriter Thomas Wayne, he was dismissed from the Chubb Insurance board of directors at the outset and formally handed over to the judicial authorities for prosecution. He will face at least five years in prison and a huge industry claim.
Two flies hiding in the shadows were smashed into mincemeat by the combined blows of 20th Century Fox and News Corp. before they even had a chance to scream.
With the final "Cut," the crew announced the end of filming on time.
"Director."
A timid voice sounded from behind.
Lin Ruiyang turned his head and saw a middle-aged man covered in sweat standing there respectfully, holding a thick document in his hand.
"I am David Miller, a senior underwriting director who was just sent from Chubb Insurance headquarters."
The middle-aged man handed a brand-new insurance policy stamped with gold wax to Lin Ruiyang with both hands, bending very low.
"Wayne's actions were purely a personal violation and have nothing to do with Chubb Insurance's position."
The Chairman asked me to convey to you that from now until the completion of all filming in New York and Paris, Chubb Insurance will provide the crew with the highest level of on-site security and fire waiver policy 24 hours a day.
"Anything under your command will be subject to the highest safety standards on set."
Sweat beaded on David Miller's forehead, his eyes filled with fear of the Chinese man before him.
Before he arrived, the board of directors had given him a strict order: if he couldn't get the signatures from Lin Ruiyang and the Fox production team, he could go directly to the Hudson River to feed the fish that night.
Lin Ruiyang didn't even glance at the insurance policy, but simply tilted his head slightly towards Mike next to him:
"Sign it, then have Mr. Miller's men stand guard outside the costume room. Tell them that if I see another piece of uniform that doesn't belong to the crew, Chubb Insurance can prepare for bankruptcy liquidation."
"Yes! Understood!" David Miller felt like he had been granted a pardon. Wiping away his sweat, he scrambled to lead the people to the sample room.
The film set gradually quieted down.
Anne Hathaway changed back into her casual clothes, holding a newly printed screenshot of a MySpace trending topic, and walked up to Lin Ruiyang, her eyes shining with an almost worshipful light.
"Lin, right now, netizens across America are talking about Lindsay's stupid scandal. And our movie's anticipation on MySpace skyrocketed by 400% in three hours."
Anne laughed from the bottom of her heart: "I used to think that apart from Spielberg and the like, other Hollywood directors were all pathetic wretches who bowed down to capital, but you showed me a different solution."
"Annie, remember one thing." Lin Ruiyang turned his head and looked out the window at Manhattan, that city of desires churning with money and power.
"In Hollywood, capital is a proud wolf, and the media is a greedy eagle; the weak will only be torn apart and devoured by them."
But if you know better than a wolf how to bite, and better than an eagle how to swoop down, then the entire jungle will make way for you.
He waved to Mike: "Tell the whole crew to go home and get some rest tonight. Tomorrow we'll be shooting the first major scene of the whole film."
As night fell, Lin Ruiyang had just finished showering and changed into his pajamas in the Hilton Hotel suite where the film crew was staying.
Before he could even dry his hair, his personal cell phone on the table started vibrating violently.
Caller ID: Elizabeth.
Lin Ruiyang smiled slightly, pressed the answer button, and casually turned on speakerphone.
"Lin, I have some good news for you. Tonight, all the entertainment media in the United States are dancing for Fox, and just fifteen minutes ago, the News Corp. board of directors unanimously approved an additional five million dollars in marketing budget for 'The Devil Wears Prada.'"
On the other end of the phone, Elizabeth's voice was filled with an unprecedented excitement and exhilaration.
Even across radio waves thousands of kilometers away, Lin Ruiyang could imagine the smug look on the Fox CEO's face as she held a glass of red wine.
"Congratulations, President Elizabeth. It seems the internal turmoil at Fox should completely subside by tonight."
"It's more than just disappearing," Elizabeth sneered.
"Those senior vice presidents who kept clamoring to cut the budget and allocate it to that assembly-line action movie didn't even dare to raise their heads at the board meeting this afternoon."
Mr. Rupert Murdoch personally called the New York headquarters and said that it was a disgrace to management that Fox's dog had bitten its own master, which gave those idiots a real fright.
After a pause, Elizabeth's voice softened, carrying an undisguised admiration:
"Lin, I have to admit, your counterattack during the day was a textbook example of a public relations battle."
Instead of seeking media sympathy like those self-righteous arthouse film directors, you directly strangled Chubb Insurance and LVMH.
"In Hollywood, speed is everything. If you wait passively, even if you win the lawsuit in the end, the production team will already be bankrupt," Lin Ruiyang replied calmly.
"I just did what I was supposed to do. So, how's Lindsay Rohan doing now?"
Upon hearing this name, Elizabeth's tone instantly turned extremely cruel:
"Disney has officially sent a warning letter to her public relations team. The filming of her new movie was forced to stop for three hours this afternoon due to the paparazzi swarming the studio."
Disney producers have stated outright that if Lindsay Lohan cannot quell the scandal involving business fraud and unfair competition within 24 hours, they will invoke the ethical breach of contract clause, not only firing her without compensation but also seeking millions of dollars in damages for lost production.
"As for the LVMH Group..." Elizabeth smiled knowingly.
"As far as I know, there has been internal communication, and LVMH has hinted that it will withdraw several exclusive clauses that are unfriendly to PPR at Fashion Week. And Lindsay's path to becoming a top Hollywood star has come to an end today."
Hollywood is that cruel. A popular actress at the peak of her career is nothing more than a check that can be torn up at any time in the face of the power struggles of capital giants.
But this was Lindsay's own doing. If things had gone according to the course of her previous life, she would have been arrested for drunk driving and drug possession in 07, and negative news would have become the norm.
He was subsequently imprisoned multiple times, his career plummeted, and the label of "Hollywood cancer" was permanently attached to him.
After moving to Dubai in 2014, she returned to the screen after eight years by signing with Netflix, and made a comeback in 2025 with "Freaky Friday 2".
"Great, then I'm relieved." Lin Ruiyang prepared to hang up the phone.
"Lin, the real show is just beginning. Tomorrow, all the major newspapers in the United States will publish positive reports about you, and the New York Post will dedicate three full pages to clearing your name for three consecutive days."
Go ahead and shoot; the entire Fox organization is your strongest support right now.
After hanging up the phone, Lin Ruiyang continued to dry his hair.
Business battles and public relations are merely means to clear obstacles. As a director, the finished film he produces behind the monitor is his true trump card for establishing himself in this world of fame and fortune.