"Joseph, that man's advice is simply going to ruin you. After listening to Joseph's answer to Nie Wei, the agent Luke couldn't help but say excitedly: "He is rich, he is powerful, and he has his own film company, so he can wait patiently, but you are different, if you miss this wave of popularity, it will be impossible to have so many opportunities." ”

"And if you look at these scripts, are they really bad?" Luke asked loudly, pointing to the script on the table again.

"There are Universal movies, Warner movies, many excellent film companies, excellent directors, pick out any script, we used to take the initiative to audition, but we may not be able to choose, now the opportunity is in front of you, what is there to hesitate about now?"

"And I don't understand why that gentleman wants to deny these scripts, maybe his vision is too high, after all, he now has hundreds of millions of dollars in starting capital for each movie, so he can't look at these scripts. ”

"But I'm different, Joseph, we have to put ourselves in the right position, what the gentleman doesn't like, but it is the most suitable for us, start from these basics, step by step, you will definitely be able to play the leading role of blockbuster movies in the future, believe me, Joseph, my professional ability will help you pick a script that suits you from here." ”

"And I've got a plan, I'm going to fill your schedule for the year, those advertising endorsements will make you visible to everyone every day, and these scripts will make your movies available to everyone every quarter!" Luke said ambitiously.

But what he didn't notice was that when she said these words impassionedly, Joseph's eyes were very calm, and he was not moved by Luke's words in the slightest.

And all this is because of Nie Wei's words, which made Joseph stay awake enough when facing Luke.

"Luke, I'm going to take these scripts back and think about them again. After thinking about it, Joseph didn't directly dismiss Luke's suggestion in person, but was going to take the scripts home and ask his parents for advice.

Luke couldn't help frowning when he heard Joseph's words, but quickly pretended to be nothing, and asked Joseph if he wanted to send him home himself.

"No, I drove myself. Joseph rejected Luke's 'kindness' and left the office with the script.

Luke looked thoughtfully in the direction in which Joseph had left, then thought for a moment, picked up the phone on the table, and dialed a number.

And Joseph returned to the villa with a bunch of scripts.

His father is Dennis is a radio news director, and his mother is Jenny, who also works in a radio station, and his family is not rich, but not poor, and is a typical American middle-class family.

And his parents are also the founders of the Jewish Progressive League, and they have a high reputation among Jews, which also provides a little convenience for Joseph's development in Hollywood, of course, only a little, such as the movie "Inception", he can play the second male lead, which has a lot to do with the help of his parents.

So he prefers to trust his parents' advice than Luke.

Back at home, Joseph's father was drinking tea in the small yard, while his mother was pruning her potted plants, and the old couple were very happy to see Joseph come home.

"At the recent meetings of the League, those old friends of mine have mentioned you many times, and they have expressed their high appreciation for your recent performance, thinking that you are a proud child of our Jews, and I am also very pleased that your performance has conquered Hollywood. Dennis patted his son on the shoulder and applauded.

Joseph blushed a little when he was praised by Dennis, although he became popular because of "Inception", but he was far from conquering Hollywood, and this was purely Dennis putting gold on his son's face.

"Dennis, Joseph has finally come back for a trip, don't work in general. Joseph's mother, Jenny, smiled and hugged Joseph, and then said, "I'll prepare you your favorite refried beans." ”

"Okay mom. Joseph couldn't help but swallow when he thought of the refried beans made by his mother.

"HEY, Jenny, why do you say the potatoes are all gone when I want to eat refried beans? When he heard that he was going to make refried beans for his son, Dennis was jealous.

"Whoever makes you break my beloved potted plant, that's punishment. Jenny glared back at Dennis, and then, regardless of your reaction, continued to walk towards the kitchen.

At this moment, Jenny's identity is no longer Dennis's husband, but Joseph's mother, so the most important thing for her is to cook a delicious meal for her son, who finally came home once, to his favorites.

"Well, actually, your mother loves me, otherwise she wouldn't be making refried beans today. Dennis explained to his son in embarrassment, and then immediately changed the subject.

"Joseph, what are you holding in your hand?"

"Oh, Daddy, these are the scripts I received recently, and I want you to give me provenance attention, and I'm distressed right now. Joseph came home for this purpose, and when he heard his father ask, he immediately put the scripts on the small wooden table.

But Dennis didn't go get the scripts.

"Joseph, I'm a director, but I'm a radio news director, and I don't understand the scripts. Dennis laughs and says, "You should consult some professionals in this area." ”

"I asked, but they gave me really different answers. Joseph replied distressedly.

"Oh?" Dennis asked with interest, "then talk to me, and maybe I can help you with that." ”

Hearing his father's words, Joseph did not hide anything, and told his father all the suggestions given to him by Nie Wei and Luke.

"That's right. After listening to Joseph's words, Dennis nodded and replied, "From my point of view, I actually prefer to believe Mr. Nie's words. ”

"Why?" Although Joseph was also more inclined to Nie Wei's proposal, seeing that his father chose Nie Wei without thinking about it also made him very curious.

"Actually, both of them have their own correct advice. Dennis organized the language for a moment and continued: "But from the perspective of interests, the cooperative relationship between you and Nie Wei has basically ended, and he did not give you a suggestion with any purpose of interest, this is a pure suggestion, not mixed with interests, so I think he made a suggestion completely for your consideration." ”

"But Luke is different, he is a businessman, everything will be from the perspective of interests, and the advice he gives you must include his interests, and the results of quick success are often not good. ”

"And I think Mr. Nie uses a word very well, whether it is an actor or a singer, or even a news host, once the reputation is stained, then if you want to change the public's impression, you may need to put in thousands of times the effort, and it may not be possible. ”

"But what if I take Nie Wei's suggestion and can't wait for the play I want in the future?" asked Joseph, which was what he was most worried about, and the most important thing in this line of work was to seize the opportunity in front of him and not miss it.

Dennis glanced at his son and said with a smile: "Since Mr. Nie originally intended to give you advice, why don't you get a little closer to him, anyway, I have been unpleasant to look at your agent for a long time." ”

Jenny happened to come out at this time, just in time to see her son's look that was so surprised that he wanted to stare out of his eyes.

Nie Wei received a call from Joseph at about nine o'clock the next night, in which Joseph expressed his desire to sign with Max Films.

"Can you tell me why you suddenly had this thought? I remember you got along well with your agent. Nie Wei asked curiously.

"It's a good relationship, but it doesn't mean that he can help me, in fact I've had enough of his eyes, he always keeps an eye on the immediate interests, but never thinks about my long-term development, so I'm ready to part ways with her, if I can, please let me join Max Films, I'll prove my worth." Joseph said sincerely.

After hearing this reason, Nie Wei did not hesitate, and agreed to Joseph on the phone.

Although Joseph is not a first-line male star in Hollywood, because of "Inception", his worth has also risen sharply, and he is just thirty years old this year, which is the golden age of an actor.

As for his big ambitions, Nie Wei appreciates them, and only with ambition can he have the motivation to climb up, in fact, good artists are basically ambitious, and those who claim to be Buddhists are actually meat-eaters.

I am also confident that the development of my entertainment empire will far exceed the personal development speed of the other party, and I am confident that I will firmly envelop this talent.

"Welcome, Joseph, joining Max Films will be the right decision in your life, go now, I'll let Thomas personally receive you, prepare your contract, and my next film will reserve a role for you. "Now that it is under the banner, Nie Wei naturally wants to give a sweet date to the other party.

Originally, Nie Wei had no choice for the male number three who planned the next movie, but now it seems that Joseph is very suitable.

Hearing that Nie Wei wanted to reserve a role for himself, Thomas was immediately excited, and hurriedly expressed his gratitude, such as the works of Nie Wei, these big directors, there are only a few a year, and every role in it is what Hollywood actors want to grab, and he doesn't need to fight, Nie Wei originally reserved a main role for himself.

Joseph immediately felt that joining Nie Wei's company was indeed a very correct decision, and his father, who guided him in this way, was indeed a life mentor he had believed in for 30 years, and he could always help him at critical moments.

As for Luke...... I'm sorry, and Joseph can only say sorry to him.

When he saw Luke again, Joseph was full of apologies, after all, he took the initiative to 'betray' Luke, of course, let Joseph choose a hundred times, he would still be this choice, but after all, he breached the contract first, Joseph still rejected the proposals of the lawyer team, and was ready to ration Luke the full amount of liquidated damages.

It's just that when Joseph walked into Luke's office, he was suddenly a little dumbfounded.

"Oh, Joseph, you're here, let's see who's coming. Luke pointed to an old man on the sofa who was drinking coffee and had an arrogant expression: "This is director Hank, the director of the "Maneater" from Universal. ”

"Ah, hello. After listening to the introduction, Joseph was still a little confused, but he was still very polite and stretched out thousands of hands to say hello.

But to his embarrassment, the old man named Hank didn't even get up, let alone shake hands with Joseph, and in the face of Joseph's outstretched palm, he turned a blind eye, and instead raised his coffee cup and took a sip of coffee.

Joseph curtively withdrew his hand.

"You're Joseph?"

"It's me. Joseph didn't know why this Hank was asking such nonsense, but he patiently replied that a good upbringing had kept him polite.

But his politeness made Hank inch in.

In front of Joseph, he looked at the pig that was about to be sent to the slaughterhouse, staring at Joseph while commenting: "The appearance is so-so, the height is okay, turn it to the circle to show me, by the way, take off the coat and shirt for me......"

"Director Hank, what are you going to do? Joseph was still cooperating with Director Hank's words at first, but as soon as he heard that he was asked to take off his clothes, he immediately stopped doing it.

"Didn't you hear my command? I told you to take off your clothes, and tell you that my time is precious, if it weren't for Luke...... In short, you just have to cooperate with me and remember that I am the director. Seeing that Joseph was not cooperative, Hank immediately yelled as if he had been stimulated by something.

Luke on the side also helped: "Joseph, just take off your shirt and let the director see your muscles, Director Hank came to interview you on purpose, and if you succeed, you will be the first actor in "Maneater". ”

If Luke had said this in the past, Joseph would have mostly cooperated, and it was not a big deal to take off his shirt, and Hollywood actors also had a lot of time to shine for a role.

But the point is that Joseph is not ready to take on this "Maneating Shark" at all.

In addition, this old man named Hank did not make a good impression on Joseph from the beginning, and he was not very famous, but he looked arrogant and rude, in Joseph's opinion, even a big director like Nie Wei would accept some verbal advice during filming, why did he dare to say it only by his words?

"I'm sorry, Director Hank, but allow me to refuse your request?" said Joseph, his face growing cold.

"How dare you ......" Hank was about to continue his anger, but found that Joseph didn't even pay attention to him, but walked to Luke on the side, which almost didn't make Hank angry.

Luke was also a little flustered when he saw Joseph's change in attitude, and was about to explain, when he heard Joseph suddenly say.

"Luke, let's terminate the contract. ”

With Joseph's words, the entire office suddenly fell silent.