New York 2006

Chapter 249 Conversation with Taylor after half a year
(big chapter)
Today, Taylor is wearing a black backless evening dress, with a deep V-shaped white chest, and two pale gold oversized rhombus earrings on her ears, which are bright and moving.

"Hello, Logic."

"Hello, Tyler."

"haven't seen you for a long time."

"long time no see!"

The two of them met for the first time after half a year. They were both a little unfamiliar and awkward, and they looked at each other in silence, not knowing what to say.

Luo Ji had imagined countless times in his mind the scene where the two would meet again, and thought of many tricks, whether to play hard to get or to be more aloof.But when he actually saw her, he had no other thoughts and just walked up to her and hugged her.

After the hug, Luo Ji stared at her, smiled and blurted out: "Did you wear a nipple patch today?"

Taylor said angrily and funny: "Can you speak?"

The atmosphere suddenly became active.

"Hahaha, of course." Luo Ji looked at her seriously and said, "Taylor, congratulations on realizing your dream. I know this is what you have always wanted."

"Thank you." Taylor then said, "I saw your news two days ago. How are you?"

Luo Ji said with a tense expression, "It's not good."

Taylor asked with a worried look: "Did you find anything during the subsequent examination?"

Luo Ji whispered, "Yes."

Taylor looked anxious and asked quickly: "What's wrong with you?"

Luo Ji's expression was tangled, and he said coyly: "I just became smarter after I fainted. It's not good for people to be too smart. The memories are too clear."

Taylor stared at Luo Ji closely and said with an angry look on his face, "I'm asking you a serious question and you're still joking with me."

Luo Ji spread his hands and said seriously: "Why don't you believe me when I tell the truth? After the examination, everything about me is very healthy, but I found that my image memory ability has improved a lot."

"Really?" Taylor's face was filled with disbelief.

Luo Ji told the truth: "I tested it in the hospital and it has indeed improved a lot compared to before."

As Apocalypse appeared more and more, Luo Ji vaguely felt that his image memory ability was slowly improving.

After watching four consecutive Apocalypse movies for more than 10 hours in the past two days, his image memory ability instantly improved a lot. The large amount of Apocalypse caused him to fall into a coma. Luo Ji had read about papers related to memory in the past two days.

Speaking of human memory, it is actually an abstract concept that both exists and does not exist.

A specific memory is a pathway composed of tens of billions of neurons in the human mind, several or dozens of which work together.If you recall this memory, this pathway will be activated, thus realizing the recall.

And some neurons, if not used, may not activate in their lifetime.

More than 10 hours of movie, all the information was stuffed into Luo Ji's mind by Apocalypse in a short time, activating many neurons in the brain in an instant.No wonder I had a headache and fell into coma.

Just like when a person feels dizzy after studying for a day, it is the result of excessive activation of neurons.

Not to mention, Tianqi directly kept these more than ten hours of video information in Luo Ji's mind for a long time.As long as he wants to, he can call up a certain fragment at any time.

Because of Apocalypse, an extremely clear long-term memory is formed, and many brain circuits in the brain that are not often used are activated, especially those related to images.Incidentally, Luo Ji's image memory ability was also greatly improved.

Taylor looked at Luo Ji as if he was lying: "So you're a blessing in disguise?"

Luo Ji sighed helplessly: "Oh. What a blessing in disguise. I was already very smart, but now I have become even smarter. It's so annoying. You said that if one day I have the idea of ​​destroying the world, there is still someone who can stop me. ?"

Although Taylor said this, his worried look disappeared and he relaxed a lot: "Just say it."

Luo Ji: "Hehehehehehe."

Taylor turned his face away disdainfully: "Humph."

Luo Ji suddenly said, "If you don't mind, why don't we talk somewhere else?"

Taylor asked in confusion: "Why?"

Luo Ji pointed around, and then Taylor saw many people around him, looking at the two of them with expressions of disgust on their faces.There was a fat white girl not far away, chewing gum while chatting with the people around her and pointing at them.

Taylor also knew that the relationship between him and Luo Ji was known as "the difficult relationship in North America." Many people were paying attention to every move the two made. Unexpectedly, now that the Grammys were here, these stars would also pay so much attention.

Taylor was a little uncomfortable with so many eyes on her.She said: "Go to my dressing room. I have a performance today. The Grammy organizers have prepared a special room for me."

Luo Ji followed her footsteps and asked, "What time period is your performance in?"

"Opening act." Taylor said casually.

Luo Ji's whole body suddenly became tense, and he walked a little unnaturally. He said nonchalantly, "Which song do you want to perform?"

Taylor noticed Luo Ji's uneasiness, her little mind was spinning rapidly, and she suddenly had an idea and said, "The Grammy organizers asked me to perform "You're Not Sorry"."

"That song that scolded me?" Luo Ji's body stagnated for a moment, then returned to normal. He asked tentatively, "You didn't agree, did you?"

Taylor raised his chin and said seriously: "What do you think?"

Luo Ji couldn't help but feel relieved when he saw the faint smile on Taylor's lips because he was trying not to smile.

Luo Ji was very familiar with her. Taylor used to have this expression when she pranked him.Her acting skills were not up to par at all. Luo Ji could see through her every time, but he would always cooperate.

Luo Ji quickly showed a flattering smile on his face: "I think you should refuse."

Taylor said immediately: "I agreed."

Luo Ji looked horrified: "Aren't you? You just write a song and scold me, and you still have to perform at the Grammys."

"Hmph." Taylor hummed without saying anything.

I, who should cooperate with you in performing, must perform!
Taylor was obviously so happy. She stopped at the door of the dressing room and couldn't help smiling: "Look how scared you were just now. Grammy did invite me to perform that song before, but I refused. Although the two of us We broke up, but I still have to save some face for you, so as not to embarrass you in front of everyone."

Luo Ji said angrily: "How come you have become so bad after not seeing me for half a year!"

"Humph." Taylor smiled proudly.

…………

When the two came to the dressing room, there was no ambiguity, no reminiscing about the past, and no emotional topics. They just chatted about everyday things like old friends.

"What are you busy with recently?" Luo Ji asked casually.

Taylor was sitting in front of the makeup mirror and touching up her makeup. She was fiddling with her hair and said, "I'm preparing for my world tour."

"What's the name?"

"The same name as my second album, Let Go and Love World Tour."

Luo Ji asked curiously: "Which company did you sign with?"

"Live Nation, Utopia Entertainment Company."

Luo Ji nodded: "It's a very smart choice. This company's business itself is focused on concerts. During this period, it reached a final merger agreement with the Internet ticket sales company Ticketmaster, and now it has become even stronger. "

Taylor turned around and said, "I've also heard that there seems to be quite a lot of opposition to this merger in the entertainment industry."

Luo Ji said, "Indeed, competitor Anschutz Entertainment has the biggest opposition. Live Nation now organizes concerts, operates venues, and is also responsible for selling tickets. It is suspected of being a monopoly."

Taylor asked curiously: "Then why don't the regulatory authorities object?"

Luo Ji said with a smile, "Having seen the government's performance during the financial crisis last year, you still don't understand. As long as the lobbying is in place, the antitrust law is just a decoration."

"Okay." Taylor nodded.

Luo Ji said casually: "Due to the financial crisis, the market value of the world's largest ticketing website and the world's largest concert company is only over 6 million US dollars. Their stocks are seriously undervalued. If you want to invest, you can Buy some of his stock."

When he heard about the investment, Taylor was a little embarrassed: "My Apple stock has lost a lot now."

Luo Ji reacted immediately: "Besides the initial 60 yuan, did you buy more later?"

"Yeah." Taylor nodded: "I bought another 500 million yuan in July last year."

Well, the people around me are all investment geniuses, and they all bought at the high point of the past two years.Luo Ji did a little calculation and found that it had almost fallen by half.

Luo Ji said: "I suggest you don't sell, just hold it for a long time. The financial crisis will be over soon, and the stock will rise again."

Taylor asked curiously: "Why are you so sure? I see that the financial crisis has been discussed in the media every day recently, and the stock market is still falling."

Luo Ji smiled mysteriously: "I have special information channels, so just trust me."

Taylor stared at Luo Ji for a while, nodded and said, "Okay, you are an investment genius anyway."

Luo Ji suddenly remembered the business: "By the way, do you have any plans to withdraw your investment from me in the near future?"

"no, what happened?"

Luo Ji thought for a while and said, "I am in urgent need of money recently and am raising funds."

"Did you encounter any problems with your business investment?"

Luo Ji nodded: "Yeah." Taylor immediately said: "I still have some money here. If you are in a hurry, I can lend it to you."

"how much is it?"

Taylor did a little mental calculation: "About 1030 million."

Luo Ji smiled and said, "I have received your message, but you should keep it."

"I insist." Taylor said with firm eyes.

…………

There are at least dozens of new singers debuting every year, but only one wins the Grammy Award for Best New Artist of the Year.It is a technical job to select the one with the greatest potential from so many singers.

But the Grammys are able to do that and select the best new artist of the year. Let's take a look at who will win the best new artist after the new millennium.

Christina Aguilera in 2000, Shelby Lynn in 2001, Alicia Keys in 2002, Norah Jones in 2003, Gone in 2004, Maroom 2005 in 5, John Legend in 2006 , 2007 Carrie Underwood, 2008 Logic.

Except for one or two, these singers have now become the mainstay of the European and American music scene.

Well, including Luo Ji himself.

Luo Ji and Carrie Underwood were standing backstage at the Grammys, holding envelopes for Best New Artist in their hands, discussing who might win.

Kelly smiled and said: "Logic, you must hope Lady Gaga wins the award."

Luo Ji said with an exaggerated expression of surprise: "Wow wow wow. You are so smart. How did you guess that?"

Underwood patted Luo Ji on the shoulder and scolded with a smile, "Can't you just cooperate with me? And you're here to make fun of me."

"Hahaha." Luo Ji laughed.

"Thank you Katy Perry for your wonderful performance just now." At this moment, the voice of the host outside the venue rang: "Next, let us welcome Carrie Underwood, Logic, to present us with this year's best award. Best Newcomer Award."

Kelly held Luo Ji's hand and walked onto the stage. The two popular fried chickens appeared, and the venue suddenly burst into warm applause.

Luo Ji said into the microphone: "I remember I won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist last year and I was standing here."

Kelly responded: "What a coincidence. I got it the year before last, and I was standing here at the time."

Luo Ji frowned: "I don't think it's a coincidence. It might have been deliberately arranged by the Grammy organizers."

Hahahaha, huge laughter suddenly erupted in the venue.

After laughing, Kelly became serious: "Every year, countless new singers debut, and the Grammy Award for Best New Artist of the Year is the greatest praise for new singers. The following are the nominations for this year's best new artist."

The camera moved away from their faces and focused on the big screen behind them.Luo Ji also turned around and looked.A short film produced in advance is playing on it.

After each singer's name appears, a clip from the music video for their hit song will play.

"Jonas Brothers, Duffy, Adele, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga..."

While the video was playing, Luo Ji also took a look at Lady Gaga from his own company in the audience. She looked very nervous now because she had already failed in two of her four nominations in the general category.

Single of the Year went to Taylor, and Record of the Year went to Robert Plant and Alison Krauss.

The video ended and the camera focused on Luo Ji and Kelly.

Luo Ji said into the microphone: "The winner of the Grammy Award for Best New Artist is..."

He then lowered his head and opened the red envelope in his hand.Luo Ji had rehearsed opening envelopes before, but at that time he was opening envelopes for practice.This time the demolition was official, luckily, everything went smoothly.

The moment he saw the contents of the envelope, Luo Ji's expression remained normal, as expected.

He handed the contents of the letter to Kelly to read, and they both said in unison: "Adele!"

Adele stood up in disbelief off the stage. She covered her chest with her hands excitedly. She didn't know whether she wanted to laugh or cry. Her expression changed very wonderfully.

After the initial excitement, she embraced and celebrated with the production team around her, then walked toward the stage.

When she got a little closer, Luo Ji noticed something strange.

Hey, Adele looks like she's going to the supermarket, chewing gum in her mouth!

…………

The award ceremony had lasted for two and a half hours. Luo Ji sat under the stage and watched the last Grammy award, Album of the Year.This is the most important Grammy award and is given last at every awards show.

"The winner is Taylor Swift's "Fearless."

Bang bang bang, everyone in the venue stood up and clapped.

The camera instantly turned to Taylor, and she jumped up on the big screen, covering her chest and shouting in disbelief: "Oh My God."

Taylor hugged her mother, Andrea, who was sitting next to her, and hugged the production team around her one by one.

Luo Ji applauded and looked at Lady Gaga, who was sitting in his company not far away.At this time, her face was dark and silent.

Gaga won all four general category awards.

Alas, these old white men at the Grammys.Naturally, I don’t like singers like her who don’t conform to mainstream values. She was the most awesome female singer to debut in the first decade of the 21st century, but she was not welcomed by the Grammy Awards.

In the foreseeable future, if she does not change her style, Luo Ji estimates that she will not be able to win any of the four major Grammy categories.

No, now there are three major categories, and there is only one Grammy for Best New Artist.

Some people are sad, and some people are happy.

Fiona, who was sitting next to Luo Ji, was smiling: "Taylor scored six out of nine tonight, which is even better than you did last year."

Luo Ji said, "She has already broken the record, becoming the female singer with the most Grammy awards in one night. The previous record was five."

"Who was there before?"

Luo Ji looked at Fiona and said, "Alicia Keys, Norah Jones, Beyoncé."

"Is Beyoncé so awesome?"

"Well, her media image is very good, she also sings adult lyrics, and she is very popular with the old white male Grammy judges."

Fiona suddenly asked: "By the way, who did you vote for in the Grammy Four categories?"

A mysterious smile appeared on Luo Ji's lips: "Guess who I voted for."

"Taylor or Lady Gaga?" Fiona guessed.

Suddenly, Janelle Monnay, who was sitting behind Luo Ji, poked him on the shoulder: "Look at the stage."

Luo Ji quickly looked towards the stage and found Taylor waving to him. She said into the microphone: "Logic, come on, you are the only one missing from the production team."

The eyes of the people around him were instantly focused on him, and the TV cameras were also focused on him. Luo Ji was stunned for a moment. This was a bit surprising.

Taylor's album has a song "A Thousand Years" written by Luo Ji for her, and the album of the year is awarded to the entire production team, and Luo Ji can play together.

However, Luo Ji had no intention of appearing on stage with her production team.Taylor didn't mention this when he was chatting with him just now.

Facing Taylor's expectant eyes, Luo Ji only hesitated for a moment, then trotted onto the stage and hugged several people.

When Luo Ji hugged Taylor, he whispered in her ear: "Can you inform me in advance next time so as not to make a surprise attack?"

"I didn't remember it until I got on stage," Taylor said with a laugh.

Whoa, whoa, oh oh oh!
The people in the audience shouted when they saw this scene.

When Taylor's mother Andrea saw this scene, she sighed deeply, shook her head helplessly, and looked at her daughter with worry on her face.

Luo Ji stood on the far right side of the production team, while Taylor pointed at the camera and held the Grammy gramophone trophy high.

"Oh, this is the best album of the year!"

Taylor didn't make any more excuses and began to give his acceptance speech: "Thank you so much. I hope you can understand how much this award means to me. Thanks to my producer, I want to take this award back to Nashville..."

Hearing this, many Nashville singers applauded off the stage.

Hum hum, the regions are united, right?
"My dad and brother must have lost their minds and started celebrating in front of the TV station."

Taylor said seriously to the camera: "Dad, this award also belongs to you. Thank you for always supporting me in doing what I want to do. And, my mother, you are my most caring confidant..."

Luo Ji knew that the TV camera would switch to his face from time to time, so he stood by and listened carefully.

However, as he listened, Luo Ji suddenly understood Taylor.

To outsiders, this is an ordinary acceptance speech, nothing new.But for Taylor, this is a dream she has had since she was a teenager.

Now, she has succeeded. She has been preparing for this moment for ten years.

Taylor's eyes were filled with tears, and her eyes were shining with tears, and her voice had a slight tremor: "Thank you everyone, thank you, thank you..."

　Chapter 1 adds some additions and fixes some "BUGs" raised by everyone.If you are interested, you can look back.

　　
　
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