Chapter 92
This was not an excuse that Hu Zhenzhen came up with on a whim.
She really did have something to ask Thomas for.
"Theatrical releases?"
Thomas was surprised when he heard the word.
How did you come up with the idea to do this?
This is not an easy industry to work in abroad.
The movie theater business requires money, but as a foreigner, Hu Zhenzhen has to deal with all sorts of complicated documents and regulations if she wants to do it.
One careless step can easily lead to a trap, resulting in losses and fines.
"There are many intricacies involved here; it's not easy to do."
Thomas advised her, "If you want your company's movies to be shown overseas, I can help you contact suitable theaters. There's no need to do it yourself."
Logically speaking, contacting theater chains would be a good solution.
However, here, the film's screening schedule is completely controlled by others, and there are even cases where a screening was agreed upon, but there was only one midnight screening a day.
Hu Zhenzhen observed the situation of her predecessors' films that were released abroad before she made up her mind to start her own cinema chain.
She can't control which movies the audience likes, nor can she decide whether overseas promotion will be accepted by everyone.
But in this one matter, Hu Zhenzhen has room for improvement.
Director Lu Ye has completed half of the post-production work, and Hu Zhenzhen took some time to check on it.
He spent more than half of the 1 billion on special effects.
The results weren't just good, they were excellent.
Spending a lot of money has the effect of spending a lot of money.
During filming, Lu Ye didn't even bother to select A-list actors; he only chose actors based on their acting skills in order to save money.
First, there's the design and landscaping.
Secondly, there are special effects.
When filming scenes involving deities, it's impossible for them to look like they're from the human world; special effects are needed for all the fight scenes involving deities.
After realizing this, Lu Ye was always very frugal with money in other areas, just to save more money for the special effects team.
It was after seeing it that Hu Zhenzhen got the idea to build a cinema chain.
She accepts fair judgment and the mixed reviews of the film from around the world, but only if people can actually see the film.
You can truly see the whole picture of the film.
Only in this way can the public's judgment be true.
The concept of "immortal" is very attractive, and people always use their imagination to describe things about immortals.
It may be magnificent, mysterious, or unfathomable.
Stories of gods and immortals are always popular among people, attracting generation after generation to depict something both traditional and new based on mythology.
Like other Chinese people, Hu Zhenzhen is inherently drawn to this stuff.
She wanted the whole world to see how beautiful her beloved treasures would be once they were made.
After having this idea, Hu Zhenzhen also thought about building a cinema chain that could screen her own films.
She thanked Thomas for his advice but had no intention of changing her mind.
"Thomas, you know I own a film company, and I'll be dealing with these kinds of things a lot in the future. If I have to haggle with theater chains every time to fight for more screenings, I might as well just build a theater chain."
Thomas didn't expect her to be so persistent.
"Okay, if that's what you want."
"I'll keep an eye on the situation of the theaters here for you."
Hu Zhenzhen imitated what he had just done and bumped his shoulder.
"Thanks, brother. I'll definitely let you know as soon as I find a suitable partner."
Thomas then realized that she hadn't found a partner yet.
"Hey, I thought you had everything planned out. So you were also planning to find a partner?"
Hu Zhenzhen shook her head. "To be precise, it's not just one, it's many."
After all, "overseas" is just a general term. There are so many countries, it's impossible to manage just one partner.
Thomas understood immediately.
He couldn't help but ask, "Just how big of a scale are you planning to do this?"
Hu Zhenzhen said, "I haven't decided yet."
This is not a lie; Hu Zhenzhen genuinely hasn't made up her mind yet.
This is just her initial idea; it's unclear how it will turn out.
After all, a large portion of Hu Zhenzhen's funds are tied up in desertification control projects, and she doesn't have much money available at the moment.
The show was about to begin. Thomas's gaze drifted to the stage, but his head tilted towards Hu Zhenzhen. "How about you consider me? You should have considered France, right?"
Of course I've considered it.
Hu Zhenzhen, not wanting to speak loudly, simply said, "Then of course I'll be looking for you to collaborate with."
Thomas was immediately satisfied. He fiddled with his phone for a while, then shoved it into Hu Zhenzhen's hand.
Hu Zhenzhen looked down.
【^v^】
The smiling face made Hu Zhenzhen laugh, and then she focused on watching the show.
Having a cinema chain that belongs to her is not something that can be achieved overnight.
Hu Zhenzhen is prepared for a long-term battle.
Anyway, if the movie wants to be released overseas, it has to be released domestically first, so Hu Zhenzhen still has some time.
If we really can't finish this task, it would be good to establish a small theater chain in a certain country first.
Hu Zhenzhen smiled and returned the phone.
She's already secured her partners in Country F, hasn't she?
Hu Zhenzhen came to the United States at Thomas's invitation, and also because the market there is large enough that she wants her film to be shown there.
But this is not a simple matter.
It's definitely not going to work until she finds a reliable partner.
Every country, to some extent, is xenophobic.
They feel a strange sense of reluctance, especially when they learn that outsiders want to make money off them.
In country M, the situation is particularly serious.
After leaving the fashion show, Hu Zhenzhen and Thomas strolled around the streets for a while, escorted by several bodyguards.
The streets here are deserted, especially after dark, giving you the feeling that a robber might suddenly appear out of nowhere.
That is indeed the case.
If Hu Zhenzhen didn't have bodyguards and walked alone on the street at night, she might very well encounter something similar.
This unique national situation has created corresponding security problems.
Doing business in such a country is naturally much more difficult than in a country with a stable environment.
The repair costs will be much higher.
Hu Zhenzhen pondered to herself while speaking to Thomas.
"Thomas, what do you think of businessmen from Country M?"
Hu Zhenzhen hadn't met many businessmen from the United States and wanted to ask Thomas for his impressions.
After all, if you want to accomplish something in another country, you usually need someone from your own country to take charge.
"I don't have a very good impression of them."
Thomas pursed his lips, not saying anything specific, but Hu Zhenzhen had already gleaned a lot from his unfinished words.
This is going to be difficult.
If all local businessmen are like this, it will be even more difficult to find a reliable person to cooperate with.
Hu Zhenzhen's brow furrowed involuntarily.
Thomas noticed and offered her a word of comfort.
"Don't worry, Hu. Although it's generally bad, not all the people here are like that. There's a party tomorrow, how about you come with me? Maybe we'll meet someone suitable."
Since she would be staying here for a few more days anyway, Hu Zhenzhen nodded in agreement.
"Thank you, Thomas."
Whether it works out or not is another matter, but we should at least give it a try. What if we find a suitable partner?
With this in mind, the next day Hu Zhenzhen wore a gold fishtail dress and entered Ken's manor with Thomas in her arms.
Their cars were to be parked outside the estate, and Ken's car would be at the entrance to greet the guests and take everyone to the main venue of the party.
Ken is a wealthy businessman from the United States. The party was quite a mixed bag, with businessmen from all over the world.
Hu Zhenzhen's Chinese face stood out in the crowd.
Aside from her, there were only a few scattered businessmen from Country Z present, all of whom were familiar faces that could often be seen in financial news.
Compared to them, Hu Zhenzhen's face was completely unfamiliar to this group of foreigners.
Hu Zhenzhen's name has also spread abroad. She did a lot in China, whether it was desertification control or donating cultural relics, which were crazy moves for foreign wealthy businessmen.
If you mention her name, most of the people here have heard of her.
But if you only look at her face, very few people would recognize her.
Subconsciously, people assumed she was Thomas's companion.
"Thomas, when did you change your tastes?"
Someone jokingly came over to clink glasses with Thomas, their eyes lingering on Hu Zhenzhen.
He spoke a phrase in his native language, a language that Hu Zhenzhen had never learned.
But judging from Thomas's expression, she knew it wasn't anything nice.
Combined with his expression, even if she had to guess, Hu Zhenzhen could tell what he was saying.
Most of it is vulgar talk.
Hu Zhenzhen heard Thomas say something in the same language, and the man responded with an impatient look and a short reply.
“Sir,” she couldn’t help but say, “I think you should maintain basic manners.”
Hu Zhenzhen's silence only made the man's expression more disdainful.
"Excuse me, ma'am, people without an invitation do not deserve my respect."
These words made Hu Zhenzhen laugh in exasperation.
There are many people in the world who despise the poor and love the rich, and there are quite a few rich people who look down on the poor, but this is the first time she has encountered someone so direct and undisguised.
Even after becoming rich, Hu Zhenzhen had never experienced this feeling before.
"Sir, do you mean only rich people deserve your respect?"
The man opposite was very direct: "That's right, a beauty like you who only comes in when she's practically glued to a man, you'll never deserve to hear the word 'respect' from me."
The smile on Hu Zhenzhen's lips vanished instantly.
“A person like you doesn’t deserve my respect, sir. Please remember my words and pray that you never need to ask me for cooperation again.”
After saying that, Hu Zhenzhen decisively let go of Thomas's hand, picked up a glass of wine, and went to the edge of the venue.
Thomas didn't have a good impression of this person he had worked with before.
“I’ve already said that she’s not my female companion; she’s also an excellent businesswoman.”
“Kevin, don’t blame me for not reminding you, when it comes to assets, Hu’s assets are probably several times yours.”
After saying that, Thomas ignored him and went to apologize to Hu Zhenzhen.
Kevin, who remained where he was, still didn't believe Thomas's words.
He chuckled a few times. "Is Thomas really an idiot? He actually said that woman is richer than me?"
The people around him, however, did not laugh like him; instead, they asked a question.
"Thomas just said, what was that guy's name again?"
Hearing his question, Kevin became slightly uneasy. "It sounds like 'Hu,' what's wrong?"
The moment he finished speaking, the person behind him excitedly stood up and hurriedly chased after Thomas, shouting, "Hu! Hey! Hu from Country Z!"
The others heard this and turned around as well.
Is it that Hu?
"She's here too?"
"Hey, I really want to get to know her."
Kevin's unease grew stronger, and the corners of his mouth turned down.
Who exactly is Hu? Why do they seem to idolize her so much?
Could she really be some kind of wealthy person he doesn't know about?
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