[Chapter 200: Herbal Remedies]
After the funds were fully secured, facing Linton's clearly swinging carrot-and-stick approach, Hollywood Gossip Daily immediately erupted with new energy, showing visible changes.
Editor-in-chief Sharon, authorized by Linton, conducted an interview with her assistant, Megan, and requested some materials. That day, Hollywood Gossip Daily published an article titled "Explosive: Hollywood Superstar Linton and His Women."
The article listed the girlfriends who had rumored affairs with Linton since his debut, including Cameron Diaz, Naomi Watts, Winona Ryder, Sophie Marceau, Heidi Klum, Noriko Sakai, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jennifer Connelly, and gave a simple introduction to Linton's relationships and emotional entanglements with them.
At the end, it hinted that as a well-known Hollywood playboy, why so many stunning beauties willingly fell into his arms one after another? Was there some secret that the public didn't know? What was the current status of his relationships? Readers were invited to follow the report the next day.
Indeed, Sharon planned to serialize Linton's romantic history. She believed that with a multi-millionaire, the American Dream's symbol, and a Hollywood superstar like Linton, they would surely attract massive public attention and boost newspaper sales.
Assistant Meena and PR agent Ellie assessed that it wouldn't cause any negative impact on Linton. After all, his public image was already as a playboy, and fans liked it.
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The results did not disappoint. That day, Hollywood Gossip Daily's sales increased by 50%, and that was before the expansion of sales channels.
The sales boost meant higher bonuses, broader career prospects, invigorated spirits among staff, and increased work enthusiasm.
Sharon then promptly introduced plans for expanding distribution channels and employee performance evaluations. After auditing by Winnie, they began to implement everything swiftly and decisively.
While expanding newspaper sales networks, they simultaneously improved the quality of content to attract more readers.
She already dreamed that Hollywood Gossip Daily would grow into a powerful media outlet under her leadership, and one day, she would become a famous Hollywood media editor-in-chief.
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By late August, more than a month had passed since Aunt Kelly left for her trip.
On August 21, bodyguard Danny picked up Aunt Kelly from the airport, bringing a huge box of herbal supplements such as Muira Puama, Clavo Huasca, Guarana, Chuchuhuasi, Maca, and others to Linton's Los Angeles estate.
Linton was baffled, asking, "Who exactly are you bringing all these herbs for, coming all this way with two huge boxes?"
Aunt Kelly gave a disdainful look and pulled out several prescriptions, speaking passionately.
"Who else could it be for? With you wasting your health every day and juggling multiple women simultaneously, you're bound to be drained dry by those ladies.
I managed to get these from several local experts through my cousin. These are all traditional herbal remedies used by Indigenous communities in southern Colombia. Starting today, follow these prescriptions daily. Each prescription is for one month, I've organized them in order for you to rotate and take good care of yourself."
Linton was stunned. "My body needs remedies? I'm the one supporting others, not the other way around. Aunt, I'm in great shape. No need for any supplements or health care."
"Who says you don't? You're young, and it looks like you're healthy, but partying every night, even a strong body can't keep up forever. If you don't replenish, you might get worn out by them soon.
Of course, if you can control yourself and date just one girlfriend at a time like a normal person, maybe it's okay. But can you really manage that?"
"Alright, alright, I'll listen. But I don't need so many boxes. Maybe I can give half to Uncle."
Aunt Kelly looked shocked. "What? You want your uncle to be chasing a bunch of vixens like you too? Are you looking for a beating?"
Linton quickly explained. "No, no, don't misunderstand. I mean, he's middle-aged, needs some extra care. It'll make your lives more harmonious, nothing else."
"Don't worry about him, I've prepared for him already. You must take these herbs on time every day, don't slack off on me."
"Okay, okay. How have you guys been back home? Why didn't Uncle and Judy come with you?"
"They wanted to come, but I refused."
"Why?"
"Because of your shameless party scene with all those vixens. What if they see that and get spoiled? Would I dare let them come?"
"Last time was a special case. Don't dwell on it."
"Do you dare say your house doesn't have any women tonight? Even just one?" Aunt Kelly looked utterly scornful.
Linton couldn't respond confidently. After all, Izumi Sakai had been staying at his house recently, and Naomi Watts had just finished filming a commercial in New York and was coming back to Los Angeles tonight for some fun.
He reluctantly admitted, "There'll be two tonight," but quickly added, "Most of the time, I usually only have one. Like the past few days."
"Seems like I came at the wrong time. Should I check your girlfriends' schedules before visiting next time?"
"No, that's not what I meant. I was just saying it's not as chaotic as you think."
"Whatever, I can't control you. Just take care of yourself. My sister only has you, and the Anderson family line depends on you to continue."
"Alright, alright, I'll take my medicine on time, okay?" Seeing Aunt Kelly's relentless scolding, Linton raised his hands in surrender.
"Good, good. Health is the most important. You might be a playboy, but what good is that if you don't have a strong body?"
"Enough, just take the medicine on time and don't give me any other trouble."
"Okay, good. By the way, I'll head back to San Francisco tonight, can't stand your messiness here."
"It's not that bad. We won't bother you."
"Alright, enough about that. Let me update you about the situation back home in detail," Aunt Kelly said, weary, decisively changing the subject back to business.
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