After Lynch dictated some content about how to do sales well to Richard, he left. With Richard's abilities and his greed for money, he would surely understand Lynch's intentions.

Of course, this marketing method is actually not suitable for the current Federation. Even if people are willing to believe in those things he said and join in this great money-making endeavor, they do not have enough operating costs to keep this business running.

On the contrary, Gafura is very suitable. During the war, Gafura's homeland was not ravaged by the flames of war, and the overall social mechanism and structure are relatively intact.

Perhaps the war did not bring them more wealth, but it also did not cause severe economic problems for their society. Instead, as Gafura's goods began to flood the world market, society gradually tasted the sweetness of victory.

All industries are booming, and even ordinary people can find a job suitable for them as long as they are willing to bend down.

At this time, Gafura is very similar to the Federation a few years ago. The post-war dividends are gradually emerging, and the entire society has entered a period of war dividends. People have money in their pockets and hope to invest, just like the Federation a few years ago!

Once Richard takes his group to Gafura, Lynch will consider transferring Wood to work here. Compared to Richard's greed for money, Wood is much more restrained in this regard.

In the afternoon, Lynch wandered around the city. This was his second visit, but the last time he was only passing through.

The whole city is permeated with a very contradictory atmosphere.

Some people sit dejectedly at the corners of the streets, sunbathing. They look feebly at the passing pedestrians. If someone walks past them, they reach out, hoping to solicit some change or perhaps just some food.

But there are also some people who are full of vigor, brimming with a kind of fighting spirit and enthusiasm!

New miracles are always born out of the ruins. After such a immense disaster, some people remain confused and unable to find direction, but some have already seen the future.

Standing by the roadside waiting for a cab, Lynch took out the cigarette case from his pocket. He pulled out a cigarette and just as he held it in his mouth, before getting a chance to light it, a hand appeared in front of him and waved.

A girl's hand. The reason it was identified as a girl's hand is because Lynch had an exceptionally deep study in this area.

Her fair skin seemed like translucent jade, almost allowing sunlight to pass through her wrist and palm. There were no wrinkles from loose skin, just firm and plump tenderness.

The fine layer of light yellow fuzz was enough to imagine her youthful innocence and highlighted her health, all indicating the owner was a girl.

"Are you waiting for someone?" A somewhat familiar voice.

Lynch looked up at the girl in front of him. She was wearing a sun hat and sunglasses. He studied her carefully for a moment before remembering that he actually didn't know this girl's name.

Maybe he did know, but amid his long work and life, he had forgotten her name.

"...I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name, miss." He politely explained why he did not recognize her.

After striking the lighter, he lit the cigarette, took a puff, and looked at the girl beside him.

She was the young actress signed with the brokerage company that had cooperative relations with Fox Film Corporation. She had twice attended premieres as Lynch's companion. Lynch had a decent impression of her, but the deepest impression was not about her, but rather what her broker said the first time they met.

The broker essentially meant that if Lynch wanted to mingle with actresses, they could find some for him, but he absolutely shouldn't harm this one, as she was the next big star the company was heavily promoting.

Her broker presented themselves humbly in a victim-like stance which didn't cause any aversion. Lynch understood them as well.

In today's society, making a star popular is far more challenging than where he came from.

During the digital information era, something called professional spin doctors could explosion a news point to global prominence in a very short time.

But in current society, gaining a bit of fame might require dozens, hundreds, or even more media to work together.

From traditional newspapers and magazines to plastering posters everywhere and continuously appearing on various television programs, all these require cost and time.

Countless effort and money are expended for every star to move from an ordinary public figure to a widely-recognized celebrity!

On a small scale, tens of thousands, or hundreds of thousands may be spent on a single campaign, while on a larger scale it's incalculable, as it might involve personal networks, like appearing on some highly reputable programs, which cannot be measured in financial terms.

If Lynch started dating this young actress, ignoring how her fans might feel, the mere possibility of her breaking out of her career path would be enough to make the agency panic.

In the end, the brokerage company's goal is to make money, and they have invested so much in this girl that they do not want these investments to go to waste.

Lynch wanted to play, they could help find someone, but this... it's hard to explain!

Fortunately, Lynch really didn't have much interest in these young girls anymore; he had long passed the youthful phase, psychologically speaking.

Young people are like dogs in heat, eager to roll around at the sight of anything, unable to move when they see the opposite sex, wishing they could wear their desires on their faces.

Middle-aged people are like weary workers, avoiding work whenever possible, pretending to be deaf and mute is the most basic tactic. If a partner suggests going back to their family home, it's like a holiday.

Once you reach old age... people realize that even between spouses, the relationship can be as pure as two like-minded soulmates.

The girl originally had a smile as bright as the sun in the sky on her face. She had long been accustomed to Lynch's "shocking words." If she cared about these small issues, it would easily lead to frustration.

"Penny, that name isn't so hard to remember, right?" The girl circled Lynch like an old scholar, hands behind her back, lifting her legs step by step, her toes tense upwards, then landing heavily.

"I remember it, Penny..." Lynch repeated it to show that he really remembered, then asked, "Are you here for tourism?"

"Tourism?" The girl laughed as if she had heard a joke, "No, I'm here to shoot a movie!"

This sentence intrigued Lynch. York State wasn't like Laridemo or some other characteristic cities, like the colorful cities of the South, the weighty cities of the North, or the wild cities of the West...

York State, located in the Federation's Central South, really doesn't have any notable natural scenery or any local culture worth exploring. It's a very ordinary state with some very ordinary cities.

"Shooting a movie... here?"

The girl nodded, "I'm not really sure, but the company said the tax rebates and subsidies in York State are quite high, so we came..."

Hearing this, Lynch nodded, acknowledging the reason.

Some places, to promote themselves to the national audience, offer certain incentives to movies shot locally, such as substantial subsidies, ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands, depending on the cost and scale of the movie production.

There's also the tax rebate policy, allowing the producers to earn more money after the movie's release.

Each state's policies differ, and they change over time, so maybe York State is offering better incentives now. When the script doesn't specify a shooting location, producers prioritize areas with better subsidies and policies to ease financial pressure.

Besides that, there are many other detailed incentives like free hotel accommodation and extra transport subsidies.

Lynch watched the girl circle him twice without speaking, yet not willing to leave, probably understanding she had something else, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

The girl's expression became more animated, and she nodded, "I didn't know what to do, but after seeing you, I realized..."

"The movie I'm involved in this time invited a very prestigious male star, a first-tier one. This guy..." A blush appeared on the girl's fair face, "He suggested to my agency that we create some scandal. You know, he's old enough to be my father!"

Lynch flicked some ash from his cigarette, "Your company has invested so much in you, you can refuse, your company won't trouble you."

The girl looked a bit conflicted; even with sunglasses on, Lynch could still see her dilemma, "In this line of work, the movie industry is still male-dominated despite the company's investment in me."

She spoke with a hint of sarcasm, "Male stars, especially those in the first tier, have the power to negotiate with production companies; my agency roughly means we act out a scene, but you know..."

"Even if it's acting, some things you just can't avoid."

Lynch nodded in deep agreement; even if it's just acting, merely creating a scandal, some hugging, touching, and occasional pecking are inevitable.

A man possibly in his forties or fifties making a move on a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl, Lynch suddenly felt he couldn't stand by.

It wasn't that he was in heat again; he just didn't like what he saw, so he had to intervene.

Having lived two lifetimes, is it not worth it even for this thought?

He took a deep breath, threw the cigarette butt on the ground, and ground it with his toe, "So what do you mean? What do you need me to do?"

But even if he wants to intervene, he's still a "Hunter."

The sun shone on Lynch's face; he squinted slightly, his smile more dazzling than the sunlight, yet inexplicably, it made the girl grit her teeth in vexation.

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