Great Vajra Finger

"Is it called the 'Hero Burger'?" Vialli asked.

As a second-generation rich kid, he had some knowledge of Asian culture, especially after Bruce Lee became popular.

"Haven't decided yet, maybe Monica or Bellucci? Those names sound Italian," Dejan Lu said.

Actually, having the brand come from Italy had its benefits.

When people in China were still very much into foreign things, they couldn't really distinguish between Europe and America.

By the time they could, they'd realize American food was all garbage.

Italian fast food was truly invincible.

In terms of Western cuisine, Italy and France were indeed very strong. Moreover, Italian food lacked the refinement of French cuisine and offered more original flavors, which also aligned with people's later pursuit of health.

"If you're not going to name it, you made us work for hours for nothing? Are you messing with us?" Mancini said grumpily.

"How can you say that!" Vialli, who had a flair for the dramatic, said, "At least it was a good experience. We could even try that flying style if we get the chance."

"Using wires? The coach would kill me," Dejan Lu said.

"How about combining your name, Monica's, and mine?" Mancini suggested.

"Monica & Lu, the English brand abbreviation ML?" Dejan Lu scratched his scalp vigorously. That name was a bit too suggestive.

Monica & Dejan would become MD.

Why not just go with M, like McDonald's.

This wasn't urgent anyway. They could get it up and running in a while.

They didn't need to open too many stores. As long as they set the standards, figured out the menu, they could go back to Asia to make money.

Italy only had so many people, right?

Even in 2024, their takeaway burger orders for dinner were only 50,000, which didn't satisfy Dejan Lu's appetite at all.

"You've been messing with us for so long, shouldn't you give us an explanation?" Mancini sat next to Dejan Lu and nudged him hard.

Vialli couldn't help but chuckle at his good friend's childishness. Mancini actually craved friendship, but he had a bad temper, an image to maintain, and spoke harshly, making it difficult for people to get close to him if they didn't interact long-term.

"How about I hire you as a spokesperson later, like Colonel Sanders, or maybe Roberto the Clown?" Dejan Lu asked.

Mancini lunged at him, but Dejan Lu dodged him instantly.

On the way back, Dejan Lu thought hiring Mancini as a mascot was actually a good idea.

This old guy would be refined and easygoing when he coached later, with a great public image.

Like Mourinho, he was one of the few coaches in football who could get endorsements.

That elegant image would elevate the fast-food brand's status a bit, similar to that cafe in Red Square where Gorky used to live, which sounded very cultured. It might even become a place for showing off, like Starbucks.

"Is this the car Roberto gave me?" Monica asked, looking at the keys Dejan Lu handed her.

"Yes, you drive it," Dejan Lu said. "You have exams coming up, and I might not have time for training. Having a car will be more convenient."

"Alright, but some brands have also contacted my previous agent." Monica said.

Her inherent qualities were evident, plus the continuous exposure.

It was normal for manufacturers to be interested in her.

However, to focus on her studies, Monica had turned down Dejan Lu.

Lying on his bed, Dejan Lu opened the system and immediately noticed something new.

[Your brother Giuseppe Bagnato has received a gift from fate]

[With your relentless submissions, Tinto Brass is finally planning to make a football movie, and he also has his eye on Bagnato. However, after a movie about Reggina, he couldn't become Tinto's go-to lead actor]

[Ultimately, it's the same reason he's not a good player; his lower body isn't that impressive]

[As your first brother in Reggina, your good friend on the team's bench, you encouraged him when he received the call, telling him that if God closes one door, he'll surely open another. If you're not great in the lower half, you might have more talent in the upper half. After your guidance, Bagnato immediately recalled his strongest supporting method]

[After practicing, Bagnato's nimble hands gradually displayed sufficient power. But he faced another problem: this wasn't popular in the European film industry. On your suggestion, he decided to develop in Asia. Coincidentally, with the development of videotapes, Japanese cinema was also rapidly advancing]

[After the bubble burst and the economy declined, while the Japanese were rejecting Westerners, they also craved recognition. In this extreme contradiction, Bagnato thrived in Japan. In almost every film, he would authentically portray an American husband with poor health, and then a Japanese neighbor would help take care of his wife]

[Or he would be a high-level executive at a company stationed in Japan, whose inner self began to twist due to his long-term unhealthy state, forcing him to rely on fingers and props for self-improvement]

These types of films greatly satisfied the Japanese people. Bagnato became Japan's number one movie star. In Japan, actresses were paid more than actors, but this was not the case for him. Even when he was busiest, he would join multiple film crews in a single day, even sleeping in his car. He continued to work even when he had a fever, playing the role of a seriously ill American husband.

He was even favored by an American pharmaceutical company, which hired him as a spokesperson to promote their drugs throughout Asia. The health supplements he endorsed also sold very well. The advertising slogan was very blunt: "Invest in your health, or leave the money to your wife and your neighbors." Such an advertisement immediately touched the deepest fears of Japanese men.

As the genres increased, he would appear on transportation and in various venues. But while others used their legs, he could only use his hands. He almost accompanied the vigorous development of Japanese cinema, witnessing the golden generation, from Sola Aoi and Rannan to Aoi Miya, Julia, and then Momonoqi. He could be called a living fossil of the Japanese film industry, and together with Kato Taka, they were known as the East and West Fingers. With one hand, who knows how many hours he performed.

Finally, due to his dedicated spirit and outstanding acting skills, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020. At the awards ceremony, Bagnato, who had rushed to the scene directly from the set, held the trophy and was tearful. At 76 years old, he finally received recognition in an industry. While giving his acceptance speech, he said with slightly trembling hands: "You know, I have always been a loyal fan of Dejan. We spent wonderful times together. His talent is incredible. I saw it when I was showering at the team's facility. I think he and I would have had great chemistry. What I regret most is that I never got to appear in the same movie as Dejan..."

Acquired Skill: God's Finger

God's Finger: Greatly increases the flexibility of your fingers. The fewer fingers you use, the stronger and faster that finger becomes.

Dejan Lu was completely bewildered.

So, this skill was meant for eating buns in Romance of the Three Kingdoms?