Chapter 60: Unexpected Rejection

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"Generally speaking, the box office of a movie, the theater chain will account for 50% of the total box office. Then I'll make a bet with Mr. Brown for 50% of the 30 million. After a pause, Guo Shouyun's gaze suddenly became sharper than ever, "AMC has doubled the number of screens for "Smart: Ghost Shadow" on the existing basis. In the minimum 45 days of screening, if the total box office of "Smart" can exceed $50 million, then we will calculate according to the normal share of distribution and theaters. If the total box office does not exceed $50 million, then how much is the shortfall, we Matrix Pictures will compensate you with 50% of the shortfall according to the percentage of the movie box office generated by AMC Cinemas in the total box office!"

"VAM agreement!"

Peter Brown said in a deep voice.

"That's right!"

Looking at the calm and confident young man in front of him, he didn't look like a fledgling business novice at all. Peter Brown's heart finally rose to value him. Whether it's crazy or confident, it's just self-confidence in your own movies. Those who dare to use the greatest ability and means to pursue their own interests are worthy of respect.

"I refuse!"

After a moment of silent thought, Peter Brown shook his head slowly.

Guo Shouyun's heart sank, and he said solemnly: "Why? This VAM agreement is 'beneficial but harmless' to AMC!"

"Indeed! Still, I refuse!"

At this time, a trace of anger finally appeared on Guo Shouyun's face, and his sharp gaze unceremoniously met Peter Brown with a firm look.

He asked himself that he had shown enough sincerity for this cooperation, and even took the risk for the other party. I didn't expect to usher in a rejection. The already abundant self-confidence has taken a hit, and of course it can make people feel angry.

Looking at the eyes of the two of them colliding and clashing in mid-air, and then looking at the solemn looks of the two of them, Wendy Solo, who was sitting on the side, couldn't help but show a trace of worry on her pretty face, for fear that Guo Shouyun would not be able to hold back her temperament. Nineteen-year-olds, no matter how successful they have been in their careers, still give the impression that they are irritable, irritable, and not calm enough.

"Huh!"

Guo Shouyun suddenly smiled, breaking the solemn atmosphere in the office.

"Since Mr. Brown is not willing to cooperate, then we will take our leave!"

Peter Brown also stood up.

"I believe that we will have many opportunities for cooperation in the future. By the way, I'm looking forward to the second part of Mr. Guo's "National Treasure"! I am looking forward to the day when Mr. Guo puts it on the screen. When the time comes, I will definitely leave enough screens for Mr. Guo!" Peter Brown nodded, then smiled.

After glancing at him, Guo Shouyun smiled indifferently, shook hands with Peter Brown and said goodbye with grace and politeness, and left the office with Wendy Solow.

Looking at the backs of the two until they disappeared, Peter Brown smiled and sighed.

"Nineteen years old, after all, it's still too tender... Mina?"

“Boss？”

The blonde female secretary, who had been sitting next to her and participated in the entire negotiation, walked over.

"Inform Alex and ask him to add fifty screens to Matrix Pictures' Smart: Ghost Shadows!"

"Fifty screens?"

Mina was stunned, didn't she refuse just now?

"Go ahead!"

Peter Brown didn't explain much, and just waved his hand.

Mina nodded with a confused look on her face, then turned and walked out.

"It's tender and tender, but it's time to invest. After all, in the film industry, there will be many times to deal with in the future. Especially... He also holds the rights to many best-selling books!"

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Walking out of AMC's office building, the smile on Guo Shouyun's face disappeared instantly. There was a gloom on the handsome face. In fact, according to the box office results of "Smart: Ghost Shadow" in memory, he can continue to increase on the basis of $50 million. But Peter Brown's resolute and slightly mocking look discouraged him from that idea.

Guo Shouyun knew very well in his heart that once he showed too eagerness, he would fall into the negotiation. It will even leave a bad impression on the other party that they are 'brainless' and 'don't know anything about the film industry at all'. Even in the end, the box office of "Smart: Ghost Shadow" made him win the bet, it is estimated that it will give people an evaluation of 'just luck'.

Therefore, after some comprehensive consideration, he resisted the desire to increase the price. Although he is a fledgling, he wants to leave people with the image of a wise but not lacking in courage as an entrepreneur, and by no means an "irrational madman" and "nouveau riche".

In this world, few of the top elites and entrepreneurs are willing to work with the nouveau riche.

"Call and return the hotel, let's buy a plane ticket back to Los Angeles!"

After sitting in the taxi, Guo Shouyun said in a deep voice.

"Boss, it's only the first time to negotiate today, and it's normal if it's not successful. We have a chance later...!"

After waving his hand to interrupt her words, Guo Shouyun shook his head, "Peter Brown's eyes tell me that there is no chance!"

Seeing his silent appearance, Wendy Solo didn't say anything after he stopped talking for a while. The two of them came to the airport together, booked a ticket to Los Angeles at 1 p.m., and found a place to have lunch.

"Whew!"

At the moment before boarding the plane, looking back at Kansas City, which was like a giant dragon crawling behind him, Guo Shouyun let out a long breath, and his face finally returned to normal.

"Half a year after I was reborn, the smooth sailing in my career made me too self-righteous. The slightest setback almost made me mentally unbalanced. It's still too tender!" After a wry smile appeared on his face, he shook his head slightly, looked at Wendy Solo who looked at him from time to time, and smiled at the other party, "I'm worried about you!"

Seeing the familiar and confident smile on Guo Shouyun's face again, Wendy Solo sighed and couldn't help but raise her plain white slender hand and pat her towering chest.

"The way you drooped your face scared me to death just now, I've never seen you like this before... By the way, now that you've adjusted your emotions, should we go back and prepare for the second negotiation?"

"No!" Guo Shouyun shook his head, "Although I can't guess the reason yet, Peter Brown's eyes and attitude have clearly told me the result." ”

"Jingle bell...!"

Hearing the mobile phone ringing, Guo Shouyun took it out and looked at it, "Kevin's phone?"

"Boss, good news! Alex Sandra, the director of AMC's projection department, just called, and will give us 50 more screens when "Smart: Ghost Record" is released!"

"AMC, are you sure?" Guo Shouyun's eyes froze, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"Yes!"

"Other than that, did they say anything?" Guo Shouyun said after a moment of silence.

"No more!"

"By the way, have you contacted Carmicha Cinema Line to get results?" Guo Shouyun nodded and said.

"There are results!"

"Success?"

"Of course! This kind of thing is only good for Carmicha Cinemas and not harmful, how can they not agree! Boss, what about over there? Presumably AMC Cinemas has already agreed, right?"

"No, they refused!" Guo Shouyun said indifferently.

"Uh?... How could they refuse? Our 'VAM' has nothing to lose to them? And how can a refusal give us an extra fifty screens?"

"That's what I'm thinking about again. Guo Shouyun frowned.

"Didn't they say why?"

"No... By the way, is there any news from Buddy?"

"Not yet!"

"Got it. I'll be back in Los Angeles in the afternoon, and you'll get me a detailed copy of AMC Cinemas and Peter Brown. I want to know where we're losing?"

"Yes, I'll go get ready right away!"

After hanging up the phone, he looked at Wendy Solow, who was looking at him curiously, "Kevin just called, and Carmichael agreed to our gambling agreement!"

"Agreed, so why would AMC refuse?"

Guo Shouyun shook his head thoughtfully, "I want to know too." By the way, Kevin just said on the phone that AMC agreed to give us 50 more screens!"

Looking at Wendy's eyes that widened instantly, and the confusion on her pretty face, Guo Shouyun couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "What kind of medicine is sold in this gourd of Peter Brown?"

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The small room, which is about forty square meters separated from the outside office by a ring of thick glass, is a small office with two brown bookshelves against the wall, on which are stacked books such as The Wealth of Nations, Socioeconomics, Financial Derivatives and Innovation, American Economic History, Zion, Presbyterians and Modern Israel, and The Wars of Religion, which are clearly frequently turned over in terms of the degree of paper depreciation.

In front of the two bookshelves, there is a large desk. On it are HP computers, as well as printers and other office equipment. There are two chairs on each side of the desk. To the left of the desk, there are three single-seater banquet sofas. Aside from these limited pieces of furniture, a water dispenser in the corner and a few pots of greenery, there is nothing left to mention in the whole office.

"Knock...!"

"Come in!"

Wendy Solow, who pushed the door in with the documents, didn't look up, still lying on the desk stacked with documents frowning, and Guo Shouyun, who was concentrating, showed a thick melancholy on his pretty face.

"Boss, is Mr. Morris back?"

"Oh?"

At the same time that Guo Shouyun raised his head, a pair of red, bloodshot eyes appeared in front of Wendy Solow.

"How's the talk with Shellrick Cinema?"

"It went well. They promised to double the number of screens on top of the original!"

"That's good!"

Guo Shouyun nodded.