The hotel hosting the dinner is tucked away in 30 acres of lush gardens and pine forests.

The hotel is not large, with only about 20 suites, but the environment is elegant and quiet, and it takes the hidden high-end route.

Hearing that Bian Xuedao had arrived, Luc Beson personally greeted him at the door.

After a brief greeting, Bian Xuedao and Dong Xue walked in arm-in-arm, attracting the attention of many people.

Although this was Dong Xue's first time attending a celebrity dinner, her style, etiquette and aura were not inferior to the other women at the banquet.

Containing buds for a thousand days, only for today's bloom.

Dong Xue majored in flight attendants at Aviation University and received formal training in manners and etiquette. In addition, during this time in the winery, she got along with authentic French aristocratic butlers, dealt with big wine merchants from all over the world, and also had dealings with other wineries nearby, so she was very good at receiving people and things.

In the banquet hall, Dong Xue, who is beautiful, generous, and has a good figure, really earned a lot of face for Bian Xuedao.

Picking a moment, Luc Bessen walked to Bian Xuedao's side and mentioned to him about borrowing the winery to make a movie, and Luc Bessen emphasized that the filming at the winery was all literary dramas, just filming.

After listening to Bian Xuedao, he agreed without even thinking about it. In his opinion, Luc Bessen asked him first, and then talked about the cooperation of the film company.

Luc Bessen was a little surprised by Bian Xuedao's promise, and he took the initiative to touch his glass with Bian Xuedao and said solemnly, "Thank you." ”

At this time, Luc Bessen's assistant came over with his mobile phone, whispered a few words, and handed the mobile phone to Luc Bessen.

Saying "sorry" to Bian Xuedao, Luc Bessen took his phone to a secluded corner and talked to someone in French.

Bian Xuedao looked around with a wine glass, and saw Dong Xue surrounded by several young women, as if they were chatting very speculatively. When he looked over, Dong Xue seemed to be aware of it, turned his head to look at him, and the two looked at each other and smiled.

A few minutes later, Luc Bessen walked back, not as clear as he had been at first sight.

The call came from Pierre, executive vice president of O'Barro Pictures.

Pierre sued Luc Bessen for three bad news.

The first piece of bad news was that a film crew in Budapest had an accident while filming a blasting scene, and a stuntman was burned and sent to the hospital for treatment.

The other two pieces of news are that a movie script recently written by Luc Bessen was rejected by two investors who often work with him, citing the script's old-fashioned plot and not being attractive enough.

Of course, the other meaning of the regression is that they will not invest in the film if they are not optimistic about the market prospects of the script.

Luc Bessen was depressed.

Although some of the elements are quite old-fashioned, he is quite confident in the script.

And the actors have already been preliminarily contacted, and the team is generally fully configured, I thought that I would prepare again, and when the funds are in place, filming will start in July or August at the latest.

As a result, there was a problem with funding.

It is expected that Luc Besson will be able to come up with $5 million at most for a film with an investment of $30 million, and the time is so tight, where will he find the remaining $25 million?

Holding the wine glass, Luc Bessen thought of the president of Cartier who was at the banquet.

The problem is that Cartier is an old man who is very stubborn and never touches unfamiliar business. Even if he is agitated like a reed and asks him to spend more than 20 million US dollars to press a movie, it is easy to talk about it, and if he loses, he will curse.

Or, put the book first?

If you put it on, the actor's schedule will be a problem.

When he was in a hurry, Luc Bessen caught a glimpse of the Youzai Bian Xuedao, and his heart moved—would this Bian Zhuang owner be interested?

Luc Bessen had no doubts that Bian Xuedao had the financial resources to spend tens of millions of dollars. In his opinion, as the vice president of the Bordeaux Grand Cru Federation, it is absolutely not a problem for a winery to invest 1 billion US dollars and come up with tens of millions of US dollars.

It's time to sit down and eat.

There are 14 tables in two rows, each of which seats 8 people.

Luc Bessen invited Bian Xuedao to sit at his table, and Bian Xuedao pulled Dong Xue to sit next to Luc Bessen.

The French like to chat while eating, and after a few bites, Luc Bessen asked, "Do you have any other business in France besides the winery?"

Bian Xuedao took the tableware and said, "No." ”

Luc Bessen asked, "Have you thought about investing in something else?"

Bian Xuedao was stunned for a moment.

A film company asked him if he wanted to invest in something else...... Don't you need him to speak, the other party also has the idea of cooperation?

Suppressing the stupidity in his heart, Bian Xuedao said with a smile: "It depends on the partners and projects, and it is not impossible to consider having good projects and good partners." ”

Luc Bessen asked, "What are your criteria for choosing a partner?"

"Work with the smartest and most efficient people. ”

Luc Bessen listened and asked, "Are you interested in movies?"

Bian Xuedao heart said, "Sure enough, it came."

He said it first, and Luc Beson took the initiative to say it first, and the difference was big.

In order to occupy an advantageous position in future cooperation, Bian Xuedao did not immediately express his position, but said ambiguously: "I am only interested in things that can make money." ”

Luc Bessen said: "I never let my friends lose money. ”

Bian Xuedao smiled and said, "Then we can find a chance to have a good talk." ”

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In this dinner, the three promoters have their own purposes.

Luc Besson was trying to connect with powerful celebrities and find potential investment partners for O'Baro Films.

Since the day he founded Obarro, Luc Bessen has been no longer a mere director and screenwriter, he is also a producer.

He wants to attract investment everywhere and strive to develop film sales markets and publicity channels in various countries. Hosting and attending such dinners is part of his job.

The president of the Society of French Artists attended the banquet for the same purpose as Luc Bessen, in order to open more channels for the promotion of the association around the world.

And the initiator and main funder of this dinner is the president of Cartier.

It would be a remiss of his duty to fail to show the charm of Cartier during the festival when stars and celebrities from all over the world gathered in Cannes, strengthen the sense of existence of the Cartier brand, and enhance friendship.

Therefore, the full name of this dinner is "Cartier 2007 New Jewelry Appreciation Dinner".

In the middle of the banquet, it entered Cartier time.

The lights in the ballroom dimmed, and only the candles on the tables remained.

Then, a large waterfall-like illumination of countless transparent glass balls resembles a galaxy flowing down from the night sky, decorating the banquet hall with magnificent brilliance.

Subsequently, the glass floor between the two rows of tables gradually rises to form a green-lit catwalk. A model wearing Cartier's new jewelry appeared at the end of the runway and walked gracefully towards the end of the runway. As the first model walked back, a second model appeared at the end of the runway.

It was the first time for Bian Xuedao to attend such a dinner party, which was a bit unexpected.

He whispered to Luc Bessen, "Cartier jewels?"

Luc Bessen nodded, "Yes." ”

When he saw the 12th model, he asked Luc Bessen, "Do you sell these jewels?"

Luc Bessen couldn't help but smile and said, "Of course, isn't it just to sell it if you work so hard to show it?"

When he saw the 25th model, Bian Xuedao asked Luc Bessen again: "Can I wear it today?"

Luc Bessen's brain short-circuited for a few seconds, then he said, "Just pay for it." ”

The final finale exhibit appeared.

The 30th exhibit is a very beautiful and luxurious diamond necklace.

According to the host, the diamonds on the necklace weigh a total of 150 carats, including a 9-carat yellow diamond, a 6-carat blue diamond, and a 3-carat pink diamond. The whole necklace is made up of dozens of white diamonds, which is very luxurious.

Bian Xuedao originally took a fancy to the necklace on display in front of him, but when he saw the last necklace, he felt that the one in front was far behind.

He asked Dong Xue, "Is it good-looking?"

Dong Xue's gaze was still on the model, and she nodded and said, "It's good-looking." ”

Bian Xuedao turned his head and asked Luc Bessen: "Where can I ask how much this chain costs?"

Luc Bessen raised his hand to beckon a Cartier staff member to come over, whispered a few words, and the staff walked over to the president of Cartier, who was sitting in the front row.

President Cartier listened to the staff's words, looked at the table with some surprise, and then beckoned the man who was presiding on the stage to come over.

Soon, the host walked back to his place and said into the microphone: "There is a man on the scene who wants to know the price of the final diamond necklace, and with the permission of Mr. President, I am now announcing the official price of this necklace - 6.8 million US dollars." ”

There was a "bang" in the banquet hall.

Although there are no poor people here, $6.8 million is not a small amount of money.

It's just that I don't know how to learn diamonds.

Those who know the know know that when they look at the three colored diamonds on this necklace, they know that it can't be cheap.

Although the price of diamonds is affected by factors such as 4Cs and style, generally speaking, the minimum price of a 3-carat pink diamond is also above 8 million yuan, the price of a 9-carat yellow diamond is around 10 million yuan, and the price of a 6-carat blue diamond will not be less than 25 million yuan.

So, taking into account the cost of white diamonds, the brand, and the craftsmanship, this necklace is quoted at $6.8 million, which is definitely a conscience price.

Bian Xuedao was framed by the host.

He wanted to ask for the price, but he didn't expect the other party to reply in this way.

A necklace - 6.8 million US dollars - more than 55 million yuan!

Seeing President Cartier look at his table again, Bian Xuedao instantly made a decision.

$6.8 million?

Buy!

Dong Xue, the first love in this life.

Before the college entrance examination, Dong Xue stuffed his 600 yuan of New Year's money to Bian Xuedao, and asked him to use the money to get Zhou Hang and fight for a good university and a good future.

A few years later, this infatuated woman gave Bian Xuedao her most precious things, didn't want anything, didn't ask for anything, didn't want a wedding, didn't want a wedding dress, and helped him guard the property in a foreign country.

Such a woman with deep affection and righteousness, when Bian Xuedao took her to the banquet, she found that she didn't even have any jewelry that she could handle, and she had to "clear water out of hibiscus to carve naturally" to support him.

I'm sorry people!

Well, you gave me 600 at the beginning, and now I pay you back 680......

Thinking of this, in the silence of the audience, Bian Xuedao raised his left hand and said, "I want it!"

Everyone in the banquet hall looked at Bian Xuedao at the same time.

Half of them knew who Bian Xuedao was, the vice president of the winery federation who sat in the front row of the festival.

He shot......

If you don't make a sound, it's a blockbuster.

$6.8 million to buy a necklace, the first sale is destined to be a sensation in Cannes.

The host on the stage looked into the microphone and asked, "Sir, are you sure?"

Bian Xuedao nodded and said, "I want it!"

The host listened, stepped down and walked to the president of Cartier, and the two whispered a few words.

After speaking, President Cartier got up and walked to the table where Bian Xuedao was.

Originally, Mr. President would not have personally come out to negotiate the transaction, but the necklace sold today is really significant.

$6.8 million, a live deal at the Appreciation Dinner, will definitely be a good conversation.

Shaking hands with Bian Xuedao, President Cartier said: "Bian Zhuang, it is up to you to decide when we will negotiate the follow-up of the transaction. ”

Bian Xuedao glanced at Dong Xue and said with a smile: "I have a small request, I want to try on that necklace now." ”

A few minutes later, Bian Xuedao took the necklace from the hand of President Cartier and put it on Dong Xue's neck with his own hands, and in the applause of everyone at the banquet, he looked at Dong Xue and said: "This necklace was born for you and shines for you." ”