The midday sun shone into Bob's yard.
Bob looked at the fat man in front of him with a smile on his face.
Although he didn't know Fatty Wei, he learned from the online encyclopedia that Fatty Wei was indeed a very good director in China. At the same time, he had some impression of some of Fatty Wei's movies.
One has to admit that Fatty Wei's smile was very sunny, and at the same time, there was no sense of alienation. In short, after seeing Fatty Wei's smile, Bob somehow became less wary of him.
He also smiled.
After all, the visitor is a guest, so he is quite willing to chat with a young and potential director like Fatty Wei.
This will make him forget his age and make him feel like a young man too.
He specially prepared a cup of hot coffee for the young man, and when he was about to pour it for the young man himself...
"Mr. Bob...I sympathize with your current situation."
“…”
Bob's smile suddenly froze.
The hand that was originally raised to pour coffee gradually lowered.
Although Fatty Wei's smile is very sunny...
But who in the world doesn’t know that his America 1900 suffered a Waterloo?
Isn't this just rubbing salt into the wound?
Or, is he here with ill intentions?
"I know Mr. Bob may not like what I say, but in fact, I am a very straightforward person, to the core. Frankly speaking, I don't think America 1900 is this achievement..."
"Mr. Wei, if you are here to ridicule me, please go back..." Bob's expression finally turned cold, and he looked as sick as if he had eaten a fly.
He suddenly remembered that this Fatty Wei had made a cameo appearance in "Rocky", as Rocky's best friend and the brother of Rocky's girlfriend...
Is this Fatty Wei coming to see me just to show off?
"Mr. Bob, I have no intention of mocking you. I've said before that I'm a very straightforward person. I don't understand what false politeness is, and I never think that false politeness is of any use in front of you, Mr. Bob. To be honest, I have been your fan since I was a child, and I have seen all your classic works..."
"..." After Bob listened to Fatty Wei chattering on and on about his movie, his originally cold expression eased a little.
Fatty Wei definitely didn't look like someone who came here to mock or ridicule him. He definitely looked like his fan...
so……
Did he come here to speak up for himself?
"Mr. Bob, in 1995, you said something in the American Film Weekly. You said that you had a dream, that you hoped to make a great movie. I even remember your expression at that time... Our President Lu, Mr. Lu Yuan is also your fan. We watched the sample of your "America 1900" for a long time. Although we also felt that the editing was very confusing, when we watched it for the second time, Mr. Lu Yuan and I were both extremely shocked... Yes, it was an indescribable shock. You used the identity of a small beggar and a thief to show the magnificent America..."
"..." Bob was stunned as he listened to Fatty Wei talking incessantly about the plot of "America 1900" and at the same time, guessing the edited content and the essence of "America 1900" as a personal guess.
Fatty Wei actually said about 70% of what "America 1900" wanted to show...
At this moment, he actually had a feeling of treating him as a close friend!
"Mr. Bob, Hollywood is no longer the Hollywood it once was. It has become impetuous and decadent. It only pursues short-term interests instead of long-term things... In this state, it is impossible for "America 1900" to become a classic..."
"Mr. Wei, what exactly have you been talking about for so long..." Bob suppressed the complex emotions aroused by Fatty Wei in his heart, and remained calm as he looked at Fatty Wei.
"I came here for two reasons. The first is that I hope to read the complete version of America in 1900 carefully. The second is that I sincerely and seriously invite you, Mr. Bob, to join our company..."
“…”
…
Columbia Corporation.
"Hello, Mr. Lu Yuan."
"Hello, Mr. Wilson, eh? Mr. Wilson, your hand is..."
"Oh, I scratched my hand when I was cleaning the glass just now."
"Okay, then Mr. Wilson should be more careful when cleaning the windows next time..."
"Yes, thank you Mr. Lu Yuan for your concern... Please take a seat."
"Yeah, okay."
"What flavor of coffee?"
"It will be all right."
"good."
After Lu Yuan came to Wilson's office and sat down, the first thing he noticed was Wilson's arm that had just been bandaged.
Combined with the old men who just walked out cursing.
Lu Yuan understood instantly.
It seems that Wilson is also a man of temperament.
"Mr. Lu Yuan, the purpose of your coming here this time is..."
"Oh, Mr. Wilson, I came here this time hoping to have some cooperation with you..."
"cooperate?"
"Yes, Mr. Wilson, you know that most of the movies played by my Migos Cinema are Chinese movies and our company's old movies. We rarely cooperate with other Hollywood companies. It was still good before, and Migos Cinema was still quite profitable. But since June of this year, there have been no big movies released in China. Even the Chinese movies that are shown here have average or even terrible box office in the United States. In August, I heard that your company may release a big movie, and I hope to talk to you about the issue of authorization..."
"Mr. Lu Yuan..." Wilson narrowed his eyes immediately after seeing Lu Yuan's serious and sincere look.
He knew about the situation of Migos Cinema...
Although it's not as bad as Lu Yuan said, the box office of movies released from May to now is indeed very mediocre, and they earn far less than before.
After all, Chinese films have a bit of trouble adapting to the Hollywood environment, and there are really not many truly blockbuster movies. It is normal for Lu Yuan to have such thoughts.
"you say……"
"It's difficult for us to work together. In fact, you shouldn't be in my office at this time. Do you understand?"
"Mr. Wilson, I don't understand..."
"Mr. Lu Yuan, can I tell you the truth? I hope you don't mind or get angry..."
"you say……"
"Mr. Lu Yuan, you are not very famous in Hollywood companies. Almost all Hollywood companies don't like you. Since this year's Oscars, all companies have almost an unwritten rule in private, that is, they will not cooperate with any of your companies and treat you coldly. Our Columbia is also one of the major companies in Hollywood. Although I admire your talent, Mr. Lu Yuan, and I also hope to cooperate with you very much, but I am also somewhat powerless... Moreover, the sudden appearance of your "Rocky" has dealt a heavy blow to our company's "American 1900". Many people think that our "American 1900" is a stepping stone for your "Rocky". Do you understand?"
"Mr. Wilson, this..." Lu Yuan lowered his head, and seemed to fall into silence.
"We suffered huge losses. Our "American 1900" made your "Rocky" successful. You can hold a celebration party and be very happy, but we are very unhappy. Do you understand? If it was before, there would be no problem in our cooperation. But now, when our "American 1900" suffered a Waterloo and was used by you as a stepping stone to slaughter gods, if we suddenly announced a cooperation with you, then...how will others mock our company? Or how will they mock me? Do you think I'm a fool? Or a traitor among my Hollywood colleagues? In fact, you have completely offended our company. At this time, you come and say you want to cooperate with me. Tell me, can I cooperate with you?" Wilson looked at Lu Yuan very seriously, with a smile on his lips.
When he saw Lu Yuan's head lowering lower and lower, he suddenly felt an endless sense of accomplishment.
No matter how strong a person is, he cannot be stronger than a group of people.
No matter how strong a company is, it cannot be stronger than a group of companies.
He believed that Lu Yuan also understood this principle.
While Lu Yuan needed his help, he felt that he needed to give Lu Yuan a good beating.
after all……
The news of the past two days really made him feel a little unhappy.
What is killing gods, what is a stepping stone, what...
"Mr. Wilson...I understand." Lu Yuan looked up and sighed deeply.
"Well, I'm glad to understand. Actually, I'm under a lot of pressure right now."
"Well... sorry to bother you." Lu Yuan stood up, straightened his clothes, lowered his head slightly, turned and walked towards the office door.
"Mr. Lu Yuan..."
"Um?"
"Mr. Lu Yuan, when two people work together, sincerity is important. Do you understand what sincerity is?"
"Ah?" Lu Yuan turned around, looking a little confused, and then looked at Wilson.
"Mr. Lu Yuan, if you show me enough sincerity, then I can consider authorizing you to produce our company's next big-budget movie. In fact, I also admire your talent and am willing to cooperate with you..." Wilson continued to stare at Lu Yuan, hinting.
"Mr. Wilson, I also hope that I can give you a certain amount of sincerity. Otherwise, I will go back and think about it first."
"Okay, but, Mr. Lu Yuan, I hope you don't think about it too long... After all, the heads of other Hollywood companies are not as easy to talk to as me." Wilson narrowed his eyes and looked at Lu Yuan.
As if he had everything under control.
"Yeah...I understand."
…
"Mr. Wilson."
"Alan, what's wrong?"
"Lu Yuan has been sitting on the sofa in the company lobby for six hours. Should we go..."
"No need. He is considering the pros and cons. I believe he can understand that if young people want to get something, they have to pay for it. Without paying, how can they get it?"
"oh."
…
Fatty Wei read "America 1900" from beginning to end.
After reading it, Fatty Wei took a deep breath, went to the bathroom and secretly called Lu Yuan.
"Ayuan...how are you doing over there?"
"I'm still in Colombia. By the way, how was the movie America 1900?"
"From my perspective, this is probably a really great movie... This kind of great movie was edited into a stupid donkey horse by those damn editors..."
"Okay, I understand."
…
"Mr. Wilson..."
"Mr. Lu Yuan, you haven't left yet? You..."
"I'm willing to pay $5 million for all the rights to America 1900!"
"Mr. Lu Yuan, I didn't mean to sell you the copyright of America 1900 to compensate me for my losses. And five million dollars, sorry, this is not my psychological price. Your sincerity is not enough..."
"Mr. Wilson, how much do you think it is?"
"Seven million dollars. After all, this is Director Bob's last work!"
"this……"
"Mr. Lu Yuan, I hope you know that I don't mean to ask you to make up for my box office losses. I just simply feel that you are not sincere enough..."
"Okay! Then that's seven million dollars!"
"Don't worry, Mr. Lu Yuan, this will be the most profitable business in your life! You will have endless benefits in the future."
"I see!"