Chapter 52: Romance during the Propaganda Period
James tried to refuse Kim, he nodded apologetically to Xia Chen beside him, and slowly spoke: "Okay, I see what you mean, Kim." ”
"I've had hype romances in the past, and in the end it will only disappoint fans even more. James shrugged his shoulders: "What's more, I don't think this movie needs to rely on scandals at all to highlight anything." ”
“… All I can say is sorry, Kim. ”
Kim listened quietly to what James said, and nodded approvingly: "You're right, whether it's from the original book to the adapted script, or from directing to post-production, we have invested a lot of manpower, material and financial resources. ”
"I think it should be in this year's finalists. James took a sip of the brandy in his glass and tapped his fingertips on the table a few times, but he still didn't think it was good, and Kim hadn't finished his words.
"But as you can see, Jones and I hope there are some other episodes that leak out to the audience during the promotional period. "It's not just for the movies, James. ”
Oops, if this continues, he has to confess his relationship to be spared.
Look at Xia Chen, screenwriters like her can be seen everywhere in Hollywood, and there are very few who can become popular through a play. Kim is sure that James is a soft persimmon that is easy to pinch, and he knows that he is emotional and reasonable, and James will still give in under the soft grinding and hard soaking.
"I can't watch my daughter suffer in the circle, for you, James. ”
"What would you do?"
James was stunned for a while after hearing this, he didn't expect Xia Chen to be Kim's daughter, according to Kim's serious attitude now, he was sure that he was not joking, it seems that today's meal may be a banquet.
“… I hadn't thought about getting my child into the entertainment industry," James smiled awkwardly.
"It's just a promotional relationship, so you don't have to take it seriously. Kim saw what James wanted to justify, and immediately interrupted him: "I'm not admiring you, but I'm informing you." ”
James began to get annoyed that when he was going to do things under Kim's command, he was not an artist signed to Legendary Pictures, and Kim had no right to dictate him like that.
"You can't interfere with my freedom. James gritted his teeth and no longer had a good temper to talk to him, "Xia Chen, won't you say something?"
Who knew that after Xia Chen heard James name her, he just smiled slightly, "I don't think there's anything wrong, not to mention that I have a good impression of Mr. James, and it's okay to fake it." ”
Kim laughed and told the bodyguard to put a contract in front of James.
Seeing the big words of "contract agreement" clearly, James sat quietly in his chair, and he roughly scanned the general content, in fact, it was to promote the cooperation between the two companies, and to let him cooperate with the cultivation of Xia Chen, a newcomer, during the publicity period.
There is also the signature of the vice president there, and the handwriting is eye-catching and dazzling.
He returns the contract to Kim as it is, and at the same time the disgust that has grown in his heart is very uncomfortable.
James could have calmed himself down, but he went berserk at the sight of Kim's smug face.
What to do, he can't imagine that he will go out in public with this girl hand in hand in the future, cooperate with reporters to take pictures, and even kiss each other closely.
"You don't want to, do you?" Kim stared at James, "think clearly, I'll set you free as soon as the movie is over." ”
"Including what is written in the contract, you will get a lot of money and box office sharing," Kim and Xia Chen looked at each other thoughtfully, and said in a low voice: "On the other hand, Michael Winston, the actor invited is different, and the dividends are given to the advertising revenue, and there is a lot of money during the promotion period." ”
"And you?" Kim smiled strangely, "You can only get it if you fight for it on your own." ”
"Kim, you've misunderstood me. James waited until Kim finished speaking and immediately responded, "Michael deserves everything he deserves, and there is a big gap between us, so I accept the filmmaker to give us different treatment." ”
Regarding the relationship during the publicity period, he has read the contract, and there is no room for negotiation at all, Li Chixian did not discuss it with himself in advance, indicating that this decision was the will of the high-level, and even the agent did not ask about it and brought it directly to him through the partner.
The next thing he can do is do what they say, and then after ending this ridiculous contract, quickly find a lawyer and leave his current company.
James is fed up with this kind of ridiculous thing happening to him again, and he has already planned to propose to Song Weiwei when the movie is released, and now it seems that Song Weiwei can accept the company's arrangement is a problem.
"James, you're really the one I chose, and I like upright guys like you. Kim smiled happily, he patted James on the shoulder, and said to Xia Chen, "Wait a minute, ask James to send you back, and I'll go meet with the director." ”
Xia Chen asked, "Didn't Weiwei go to talk to the director about work?"
James, who was about to take his coat and walk out, drilled into Xia Chen's speech in his ears, and turned his head suddenly: "What is she going to do with the director?"
"Ah, there was an interview for her to write, and I saw that she had written a good PR manuscript, so I arranged for her to go. "Kim told James a lie, so he didn't say what had happened in the past two days.
Seeing that these people were toyed with and applauded, as long as he knew each other's weaknesses, Kim could muddy the pot of soup.
Now James also has to follow Kim's arrangement and start "falling in love" with Xia Chen, plus Michael is forced to give in in the afternoon, as long as Song Weiwei does not do "volunteer work", he is willing to help Kim's career go to the next level.
In one day, Kim regained his former right-hand man, and found a good husband for his precious daughter, and all that remained was to achieve his majestic cause little by little, and he needed to get more and more real power.
There are more than just crew members living in this hotel, so Michael pays special attention to his image, basically wearing a scarf and sunglasses to enter and exit the door, or he will choose to take the elevator from the underground parking lot directly back to his room.
When the crew came to the local area, they rented a lot of cars for use, and Kim and they went out to eat and drove two cars, which were told by Lee Ji Hyun after investigating.
After hearing this, Selena said to Lee Ji Hyun, "So are you Michael's assistant or James......?"
Because there was Xia Chen among the people who went to eat together, she had to make Song Weiwei worried, she had just had an unpleasant relationship with Xia Chen, James was called by Kim to go to the banquet, or the people who carried it on their backs drank cold water and stuffed their teeth, Song Weiwei had a bad premonition.
The four people in the parking lot waited for a long time, and finally saw the small red off-road car gradually driving into everyone's sight. The person in the driver's seat could be vaguely seen to be James, and everyone hid in a dark corner to observe who was getting out of the car.
Sure enough, Xia Chen happily got out of the car, jumped and jumped happily to hug James's arm, and then left a kiss on his face.
Song Weiwei's face turned green.
Selena gasped and hurriedly grabbed Song Weiwei, who was about to rush out, "Calm, Weiwei! I know you're uncomfortable, I understand you, everyone here ......"
"James Bush!"
Forget it, Selena held her forehead, she didn't want to stop anything, it was better for Song Weiwei to ask for an understanding.
The pair of backs stopped after hearing Song Weiwei's voice, and it was Xia Chen who turned back first, her beautiful face was wearing heavy makeup, and she looked very charming in the dim light.
"Weiwei, why are you here so late?" Xia Chen's voice was gentle enough to pinch out the water.
"I'm calling you, James Bush. Song Weiwei ignored Xia Chen's tormenting little mouth, she wanted to hear the explanation given by James today, and told her in front of everyone that it was all a misunderstanding just now.
James turned around and faced Song Weiwei and Michael behind her.