Chapter 32: Such a Father
Nicole's target is Catherine, an actress known as the first lady of European cinema and a French national treasure.
The European film industry and the Hollywood film industry have actually been in opposition for decades, and before the 80s, the European film industry actually had a certain advantage.
From the late 70s, Hollywood moved towards technology, and after the marketization, Hollywood blockbusters became the representative of movies.
This can roughly be counted from the watershed moment of Lucas's "Star Wars".
In later generations, because of public opinion, most Oriental people did not know much about European movie stars, and thought that European movie stars were one grade lower than Hollywood movie stars.
But before the eighties, the status of movie stars in Europe was no less than that of Hollywood.
In particular, Catherine, who is known as the first lady of European film, has a status that is not comparable to ordinary Hollywood movie stars.
In later generations, many people's knowledge of French movie stars was limited to the French rose.
The French Rose is produced once in ten years, or even once in five years, from Huppert, Adjani, Sophie Marceau to Eva Green in the 21st century, all of whom have been crowned with the title of French Rose.
But there is only one movie star known as a French national treasure, and that is Catherine.
Nicole, a fledgling actor who has only played a few minor roles in several TV series and a movie, has a difference in social status in front of Catherine.
However, her family background gave her a certain advantage to get up close and personal with the superstar.
Yannick was surprised by Nicole's height at first, but that was about it. For a forty-two-year-old man, a little girl who is only sixteen does not interest him.
His attention has been drawn to the owners of several of Australia's largest mining companies, and he has been thinking about how to work with them.
Since the discovery of large quantities of gold and iron ore in Australia in the 60s, it has been a battleground for major international mining companies.
This original place of exile for prisoners is still a big farm and a backward place in the hearts of people all over the world.
Most of the mining companies here are just starting out, and with the exception of Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton, most of the locals who have discovered the minerals simply do not have the strength to develop their mines.
Internationally, Australia's minerals are known as turtles.
But Yannick is well aware that this is a land of hope.
Hoffman Bank itself does not have the strength to invest in Australian minerals, and Hoffman Bank has no interest in such asset-heavy companies.
But Mark is interested, and they need a stable investment channel for the funds in their hands, and Hoffmann Bank can become a service provider.
So, he's been juggling between several miners to learn more about some of the difficulties facing the Australian mining industry today.
Unbeknownst to him, his fate had changed. If ten days ago he had come home not an intact Jonas, but a son who had committed suicide because of his extremism.
There's no way he'd have the heart to get involved in a Fox deal, let alone come to Australia.
As the party drew to a close, Yannick's goal for the day had been achieved, and he had already established contact with several local businessmen who had become rich from the discovery of minerals, and even sent them invitation cards to Hoffman Bank to the Seychelles to attend the Hoffman Bank's annual meeting.
Although these turtles have skyrocketed due to the discovery of mine assets, they lack the capital and technology to develop the mine, and Hoffman Bank can help them solve this problem.
Receiving the invitation from Hoffman Bank, they were very excited one by one.
At the end of the party, Yannick found that the sixteen-year-old Nicole, who had pretended to be mature, was still by Catherine's side. The age difference between the two women is more than half, but at this time, it seems to be very speculative.
Yannick came to their side and sat down on the couch beside Catherine, breathing a sigh of relief.
For two or three hours of continuous socializing, the brain has to constantly record everyone's identity and background, and then make the most appropriate response, which is more energy-consuming than anything else.
Catherine did not have the amorous afternoon at this time, but like a solemn lady, she gently kissed the back of his hand and comforted: "Business entertainment is the most boring business in the world, I don't understand why you can indulge in it, but I think a kiss can comfort you." ”
Yannick laughs: "It's not absolute, for me, business is the most interesting thing because it gives me the most presence." I'm just a little tired right now......"
"I didn't know that you were a believer in Sartre, and you also think that existence is greater than essence?"
"No, you're wrong, it's the existence that precedes the essence. Yannick didn't want to dwell on this issue, and discussing serious philosophy with a woman was the most frustrating thing to do. "What are you talking about?"
Catherine laughs, "Nicole is a talented kid, she's very interested in movies, so I'm teaching her some experience. ”
Yannick looked at Nicole, a sixteen-year-old girl with baby fat, who was pretty though. However, in Australia, which is like a big countryside, her temperament is a little rustic, like a village girl.
Yannick nodded to her and smiled, "Speaking of movies, I think of my children. He's about your age and seems to have some interest in it. Do young people prefer things that look more noticeable?"
Nicole said a little playfully, "Sir, because we are young." ”
Yannick laughed, his heart suddenly moved, he stopped smiling, looked at Nicole carefully and said, "Do you like movies, are you interested in acting or obsessed with the style on the screen?"
Nicole knew that Catherine had been divorced twice and was now single, and that she and Yannick were supposed to be lovers.
This is a big man, and Mr. Murdoch wants to buy American film companies, and he is working with him.
In the face of Yannick, she didn't dare to slack off, and after thinking about it, she said: "I don't think it's a difference, the demeanor on the screen is what everyone dreams of, and the performance is the passage to this goal." ”
"You're a smart kid and you're mature beyond your age. Yannick thought for a moment and said, "We want to visit Wineglass Bay in Tasmania tomorrow, so if you have time, you can come with us." ”
Nicole looked at Yannick in some surprise and then at Catherine and asked, "Why am I so lucky?"
Catherine was also a little surprised, she didn't think that Yannick had a crush on this sixteen-year-old child, although she was very beautiful, because of her complicated background, she was too young to arouse Yannick's interest.
Yannick groaned for a moment and said, "Because I want you to do me a favor, but this plan hasn't been thought out yet, so, if you want, we can talk about it tomorrow." ”
Nicole hesitated only a moment, and then said, "Sir, I am not willing to give up the opportunity to be close to Lady Catherine. ”
Yannick smiled: "You can ask your father for his opinion first, and we'll talk about it tomorrow." ”
"My dad won't refuse my request. ”
Yannick emphasized: "No, you have to ask for his consent first. ”
Nicole was only sixteen years old, and Yannick didn't want to get in trouble, so he asked Nicole to ask her dad for advice, in fact, to talk to her dad directly.
Anthony brought his daughter to the cocktail party today in order to get close to Murdoch, who wants to enter Hollywood.
And Murdoch now attaches great importance to Yannick, and naturally will vouch for Yannick. So when Catherine came forward to invite Nicole to be her female companion and go on a trip, Anthony smoothly agreed.
This also made Nicole very happy, and the joy of her mood was shown on her face.
Back at the hotel, Catherine asked with some curiosity, "Yannick, what is it that makes you suddenly interested in a sixteen-year-old girl?"
Yannick hugged her delicate body and smiled, "You don't really think I'm interested in a little girl, do you?"
Catherine didn't believe in his discipline at all, and said, "Don't think I don't know, many of the girls you have arranged for this annual meeting in the Seychelles are younger than Nicole. ”
Yannick admits directly: "I try to meet the needs of every client, some people like young girls, but not me. I just wanted to give this girl who likes to perform a chance, and save my son who has always been innocent and a little silly. ”
Catherine was a little interested, got up and poured a glass of wine and handed it to Yannick. "I'm interested in this, and if you can impress me, maybe I can help you too. ”
"It's a long story......"
"We also have plenty of time to ......"
Anthony brought Nicole to the drinking party for his daughter's dream, so after his daughter proposed to travel to Tasmania with Catherine, a big star, he agreed after confirming the identity of the person who traveled with him.
He had a good feeling for Yannick, a serious, strong banker, and with Catherine by his side, a great beauty, and certainly could not have had any intentions for a sixteen-year-old girl.
What's more, with Murdoch as a guarantor, he won't worry about any accidents that will happen to his daughter in the process of chasing her dreams.
Nicole was so excited that she came from Cini, and without packing her luggage, she went back to a villa of the Kidman family, and couldn't sleep all night.
The next morning, she couldn't wait to come to the hotel to meet Yannick and them.
It wasn't until she got on the plane that Nicole's excitement passed, she got tired, and she fell asleep on the plane before she knew it.
Yannick watched as she leaned against the porthole, her mouth slightly open, her saliva flowing in a line and snorting. There was a black line on the door of his head, and he wondered if he had lost his eyes.
When Catherine told her about her suspicions, she chuckled under her breath, "It is precisely because it is a blank sheet of paper that it is easy to paint." Yannick, she has the foundation, she just needs body shaping and image design. ”
Yannick could only choose to believe her. "Well, you can say yes, I've always believed in professionals. ”
Catherine asked, "Yannick, do you treat your own child like this, aren't you afraid that he will know later?"
"It would be better if I knew, it would let him know my good intentions. ”
"Conspiracy against your own son, Yannick, what a bastard you are!"
"Thanks for the compliment!"
Catherine looked at the handsome Yannick, but felt in her heart that such Yannick was really full of charm, and full of fun for seducing a little girl......