The person standing opposite Ronan stood with a long body, blonde hair shawl, and a retro black one-shoulder dress, which not only highlighted the snow-white skin, but also had both classical and modern beauty.

Carmen Keys, although far away from the fashion industry, is still called a card god by countless people and the media.

At the same time, it is also the first and probably the only ex-girlfriend that Ronan has seriously dated since he came to this world.

The two haven't seen each other for many years, and they are somewhat rusty.

Ronan smiled and said, "It's so unexpected to meet you here." ”

Carmen Kath said generously, "I'm not surprised, because I'm here to find you." ”

Ronan looked at the people coming and going around him, and the constant attention that was casting, and proposed, "This is not the place to talk, let's talk in another place?"

Carmen Kath smiled and said, "Okay. ”

Ronan has participated in the Cannes Film Festival many times and is familiar with the area around the Palais des Festivals, considering the possible influences, he did not choose a place that was too private, but took Carmen Cays to the café on the first floor, where there are special booths.

Asking for coffee for Carmen Kath, Ronan asked, "Why didn't you call me?" ”

Carmen Kath smiled, "I lost your contact details. ”

This sentence contains too much content, and perhaps it is also deliberate.

Ronan knew very well that the two gradually became indifferent back then, but in the end there was no contact, and the main reason was him.

Carmen Cayce may have been waiting for a formal commitment or acknowledgment, but he finally made a single-minded choice similar to Leonardo's.

"I met your ex-agent some time ago. Ronan said, "She's talked a little bit about you. ”

Carmen Kayth continued his words by saying, "When I quit the fashion industry, she was disappointed and took another model with her. ”

Ronan smiled, "I've seen it, and her eyes are as good as ever." ”

"Really?" Carmen Kath suddenly asked deliberately, "Have you seen the new model she brings?"

Ronan immediately heard the urgency of these words, and waved his hand: "What I saw at a party is not what you think. ”

Carmen Keith couldn't help but laugh: "I didn't mean anything else, we also broke up peacefully back then, and I never complained about you." ”

This kind of thing makes people get along more harmoniously when they say it, and Ronan also laughed and deliberately asked, "Really not?"

The strangeness between the two gradually disappeared, as if returning to the old days, Carmen Cays said seriously: "Speaking of which, I have to thank you for giving up back then, otherwise it would be ......"

Ronan pointed at her, "Is it necessary to accuse me like that?"

Carmen Kaith's eyes narrowed into a long line with a smile: "I've seen a lot of Hollywood gossip news over the years. ”

"Well, I'll admit it. Ronan also said calmly: "At that time, Hollywood tempted me too much, and I was not willing to give up a forest because of a tree." ”

Carmen Kath picked up her coffee cup and took a sip: "The past is all over after all. ”

Ronan said, "Hopefully we'll be friends again in the future." ”

Carmen Kath suddenly put down the coffee cup, opened the business card holder, took out a business card, and handed it to Ronan: "To be honest, I came here to find you this time." ”

Ronan looked down at the business card: "President of the Estonian Tourism Association, Vice President of the Estonian Chess Association, Vice President of the Estonian Film Association......"

This series of titles is even more unexpected than Ronan seeing Carmen Kayth here.

Carmen Kayce said: "I quit the fashion industry and went into business, my hometown, my country, many places are not satisfactory, and the pace of development has been slower and slower in recent years. I succeeded, and I hope it will help my home country. ”

Ronan doesn't know much about Estonia, but he roughly knows that few of these countries that have changed dramatically in the past have a good economic situation.

It seems that Estonia is developing well among these countries.

Ronan put away his business card and handed his personal business card to Carmen Keys: "Here is my contact information, I won't be in France for long, you can contact me when you go to Los Angeles." ”

Carmen Kath looked at it, and it only had Ronan's name and phone number on it.

She solemnly put it away: "I saw the news this morning, I knew that you came to Cannes, and I thought that you should come to the premiere of "The Departed", so I came to wait for you." ”

Ronan asked, "Is there something you want me to help with?" ”

As long as it is Carmen Kaith's private matter, he will help whoever he can, no matter how much.

Carmen Kath shook her head: "Actually, I've been doing well in the past few years. Ronan, do you remember what I said?"

Ronan frowned at first, then thought, "The richest man?"

"I guess I learned a lot from you in those years. Carmen Keise is somewhat proud: "I am now not only the richest woman in Estonia, but also the richest man." ”

Ronan laughed, "Congratulations. ”

"I've always wanted to make a fortune and do something for my country. "Carmen Kaith is as passionate about Estonia as she was back then, and a world-class supermodel like her, even if she quits the fashion industry, can stay in the bustling Western Europe or the United States and live the life she wants. But she chose to return to Estonia after all.

This is not the only one among supermodels from Eastern Europe, Southern Europe and Russia, but also extremely rare.

Models from these regions, as long as they can make a little famous, always run away.

Ronan said: "Carmen, you are still the Carmen I know, you always have a lot of shining points on your body, and you do things unexpectedly. ”

Carmen Kays modestly said, "I'm so much worse than what you've done. ”

"Say it. Ronan asked directly, "What are you going me to help do?" ”

After all, Carmen Kayce has a certain degree of understanding of Ronan and knows that this can be discussed, but whether she agrees or not depends on the specific matter.

It's not her private business, and it's impossible to force it on others.

"I was to Bulgaria and Romania some time ago. Carmen Cayce said solemnly: "I learned from the film associations of these two countries that Relativity Entertainment is negotiating with them to establish overseas filming bases. ”

Ronan nodded slightly: "There is such a thing." ”

The matter was initially brokered and initially connected by Uwe Ball, and after the two sides entered formal negotiations, the formal negotiating team of Relativity Entertainment stepped in, and Uwe Ball returned to Los Angeles to continue to be the director of his dreams.

"Can Estonia join it? Estonia is no less good than Bulgaria and Romania, and you can send people to visit and then make a decision," said Carmen Keiss. ”

This will not only have an economic effect, but will also be effective in promoting Estonia.

Ronan said: "Carmen, this is not a private matter between you and me, but a group company, a country, and I can't give you any promises. ”

Carmen Kath continued, "I understand. ”

Ronan would not make a rash decision just because it was an old lover who came over, thought for a while, and said: "I will send someone to Estonia to investigate when I go back, and the specific matters will be discussed after the investigation." ”

"Yes. Carmen Kayth was already pleased with the result, but she tentatively asked, "Aren't you going to go there yourself?"

Ronan refused without hesitation: "I don't have time, so I won't go." Instead, he said, "Be sure to let me know when you come back to Los Angeles." ”

Carmen Kath said with a smile: "If Relativity Entertainment reaches a partnership with Estonia, I will definitely go to Los Angeles." ”

Ronan knows very well that Carmen Keys and Estonia are the epitome of how European countries treat Hollywood today.

Now, European countries are racing to welcome Hollywood, and Hollywood teams are happy to go.

Going to Europe to make a film, Hollywood personnel can enjoy a bit of a vacation experience, and the bigger motivation comes from financial considerations.

In particular, Central and Eastern European countries have been very attractive in recent years with their film and television support programs and low labor costs.

The logic of European countries is that Hollywood will create local jobs, drive local consumption, and also play a role in promoting the world, increase huge popularity, and thus stimulate tourism, and running these projects is worth the investment to promote the national economy.

If it is a simple framing, it is actually not cost-effective, and Ronan has already begun to consider whether he can get a generous tax rebate or other financial support terms in his contact with Estonia during his conversation with Carmen Keyes.

Ronan didn't return to the premiere of "The Departed", invited Carmen Kath to dinner with him, and then returned to the hotel alone.

That evening, he contacted Robert Iger and asked him to prepare to send a professional team to Estonia for an expedition.

Early the next morning, Ronan flew to England to take care of some matters related to Manchester United and returned directly to Los Angeles.

"The Departed" attracted a lot of attention at the Cannes Film Festival, especially the number of times Tom Cruise's character said F in the film, it was almost a record-breaking.

Although this is an American gangster movie, it has not been badly received in Europe, and even many professional media believe that this is one of the best films of Martin Scorsese's directorial career so far.

Of course, Ronan still appreciates the Hong Kong version more, but he also knows that the realistic style of the American version is more suitable for the Western market.

This is an inevitable consequence of cultural differences.

As for "The Departed" to win the Palme d'Or, the odds are negligible, and Tom Cruise and Will Smith are basically out of the show.

Most likely, "The Departed" only won a few consolation prizes.

If it had been known earlier that the chairman of the jury was the king of sunglasses, Ronan might have asked "The Departed" to cancel the trip to Cannes.

But this year, it wasn't until a month and a half before the festival that Cannes announced the jury.

Fortunately, "The Departed" is aiming for the North American awards season at the end of the year, and the Cannes Film Festival is just one of many awards.