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At five o'clock in the afternoon, Matthew finished his swordsmanship training and returned to Beverly Hills early, and as soon as he entered the gate of Horner Manor, he saw Liszt standing on the road of the manor, directing the workers to tidy up the trees in the forecourt of the manor, as if he was not an executive of a company, but just Matthew's housekeeper.

Matthew parked the car, got out of the car and walked over, the Red Penguin company has been expanding in scale in recent years, with Liszt's senior management position, such as today's work, there is no need to go out in person, and now he is running over, mainly to show a serious and responsible attitude to his big customer, in order to win more business.

Horner Manor looks very luxurious, but this grandeur is carefully cared for and created, and the daily maintenance cost of just one year can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

If nothing else, the woods in the vestibule provide great greenery and can also block the peeping eyes outside, and it is not very easy to keep the trees alive, even if it is a small area of death.

Pests and diseases alone are a headache.

Some time ago, a succession of trees were dying due to white moths, and Matthew had to ask Liszt to find someone to deal with this annoying white moth problem.

"Hi Matthew. "Liszt had seen him.

Matthew walked over and stood beside Liszt, looking not far ahead, where several workers were cutting down a dead tree and digging it out again.

"How?" asked Matthew, "is the problem serious?"

Liszt pointed to the dead tree and said, "It's still under control, and I've had the most problematic trees that are no longer viable to be removed, and then transplanted new ones." ”

Matthew nodded, "It's best to choose a tree species with fewer pests and diseases." ”

"Hmm. Liszt replied first, and then reminded, "Tomorrow, I will bring someone to spray the medicine that is specially used to deal with the white moth, and you have better not return to the manor for the past week." The servants in the manor also made them temporarily reduce their outdoor activities. ”

"I'm going to give them a day off tomorrow. Matthew knew what was at stake and said, "I'll arrange for the janitor to assist you tomorrow, and when I go to work tomorrow, you can do it as soon as possible." ”

He thought for a moment and then asked, "Is there a problem with the community and the government?

If you want to spray drugs in residential areas, you are absolutely strictly controlled.

Liszt hurriedly said, "You can rest assured, all the formalities have been completed, and the city of Beverly is currently controlling white moths, and there is no problem." ”

Matthew didn't say anything more, turned around and walked towards the beige small building, Liszt was very conscious, and he didn't need Matthew's greeting, he followed directly.

He didn't just come here to direct workers to cut down trees.

"That, Matthew. Liszt glanced at Matthew, pointed to the huge manor, and said, "Your new home is so big, don't you feel a little deserted?"

"Deserted?" Matthew didn't quite understand what he meant.

Liszt smiled and said, "You haven't had a celebration since you moved into the manor." ”

"yes. Matthew nodded, "If you have time, it's time for a party." ”

He had in mind that Amanda was planning two charitable foundations, and there would be a big charity dinner and auction event, and he wondered if it would be appropriate to place them at Horner Manor?

Seeing that Matthew seemed to be seriously considering, Liszt said, "If you need a woman, just tell me." ”

Matthew couldn't help but smile at him and said, "I'll definitely let you know when I need it." ”

Liszt duly asked, "What about the highest-end kind?"

Matthew knew that he was talking about the supermodel who had offered $2 million a night, and he couldn't help but be aroused by Liszt's curiosity and asked, "You have to tell me who she is, right? If you don't tell me who she is, how do I know if it's worth spending $2 million?" ”

If Liszt had brought in a model like Naomi Campbell, he really couldn't afford it.

"This ......," Liszt hesitated, but still said, "Matthew, I have rules in this business, and I can't disclose information until I pay a deposit." Let's put it this way, I don't know who the other party is, her connection with the company is only in the hands of the boss, and she is our company's trump card. ”

He seems to be particularly sincere, "People in positions like me are mainly looking for the right customers. ”

Matthew smiled, "A client like me?"

Liszt nodded, "Yes, she also has requirements for customers, and customers who feel that they are not suitable will directly refuse." ”

Matthew understood, "This is the only way to highlight the status and worth, right?"

"That's right. Liszt admits this, "If you take any customer at random, it is not the highest end." ”

"Oh......" Matthew was curious, but didn't ask for any more specific identity, instead said, "If the deal is confirmed, how much will you get a cut." ”

Liszt didn't hide it from Matthew, and directly raised a finger, "100,000 dollars, if the Red Penguin Company is a company, it should be 300,000 dollars." ”

Matthew nodded and didn't continue to ask, after all, the question he wanted to know the answer to the most, Liszt wouldn't answer at all.

Since the medicine will be sprayed tomorrow, Matthew will pack up the necessities that night, inform the service staff of the estate, except for the doorman, everyone else will have a week off from tomorrow.

Early the next morning, before heading to Warner Studios, Matthew booked a luxury suite at the Hilton Beverly Hills for the next week.

On the side of the crew of "Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta", the script has been completely finalized, the actors have been determined, various preparations are on the right track, and the operation of the crew has gradually come in smoothly.

On the other hand, "I Am Legend" is progressing slowly.

Aziva Gosman has been a little depressed recently, and in the actor negotiations for the actor, he didn't expect Helen Herman, who seems calm and harmless, to ask for a top contract of $20 million plus 20% box office share for Matthew Horner.

Although not so frightened by Helen Herman's wide mouth as a lion, Aziwa Gossman was also a little surprised, after all, Matthew is not a superstar yet, and he only entered the ranks of A-list stars after the success of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", and Helen Herman's conditions are too much.

Of course, he also knows the truth of paying back on the spot with a sky-high price, and knows that Helen Herman called out such an offer in order to gain a more active position in the negotiations.

But such an offer is too far from the $15 million he is ready to offer for Matthew Horner.

In "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", Matthew Horner's salary is $10 million, and now he has become an A-list star, and his salary has risen to about $15 million, which is undoubtedly the most reasonable range.

Not to mention that it was $20 million plus 20 percent of the box office, even if it was $20 million in compensation, Aziwa Gossman didn't want to give it.

As a producer, it is his job to control costs reasonably.

"Is there still no progress in the negotiations?" Aziva Gosman asked his production manager, David Heyman, "Helen Herman still won't budge?"

David put down his coffee cup and said, "During the morning negotiations, she made some concessions and agreed to reduce the post-share from 20 percent to 15 percent. ”

Aziva Gossman frowned, "That's it, only five percentage points?"

"yes. David Heyman sighed, "And then Helen Herman refused to budge any further, and the negotiations had to be temporarily suspended." ”

He cautioned that "Helen Herman and Matthew Horner have too much appetite and are making offers that are too far from our expectations. ”

Aziva Gossman stood up, walked around the office, and said, "It's me who is too anxious. ”

David went on to say, "I guess if I continue to talk to Helen Herman, I can cut the late split to 10 percent. ”

Aziva Gossman shook his head, he still couldn't accept such a price.

Indeed, his collaboration with Matthew Horner on "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" was a great success, the two worked together very happily, and Matthew Horner's various performances on the set and in the promotion also proved that he is a good actor who is serious and dedicated, but these cannot be reasons for him to agree with Helen Herman's offer, it is not possible at all.

"Mr. and Mrs. Smith" is over, "I Am Legend" is a new project, and he will not transfer the senses of the old project to the new project.

And as it turns out, Matthew Horner is doing the same.

Matthew Horner wants to get more out of himself, and he represents the interests of the producers, and the two sides are naturally on opposite sides in the negotiations.

"We unleashed our willingness to work together too early to Matthew Horner. David Heyman glanced at Aziva Gossman and said, "Matthew Horner is working on "The Three Hundred Spartans", and the producer and director have regarded him as a central character, and he probably carried this feeling to our project. ”

"It was my negligence. Aziva Gosman did not deny this, took a few more steps in the office, and said, "David, you continue to negotiate with Helen Herman, our first choice for the actor is still Matthew Horner, but ......"

He stopped, "The news was released to the outside world, saying that the project "I Am Legend", the producer intends to select the right actor through an open audition. ”

David immediately said, "Good idea, we can put pressure on Matthew Horner and Helen Herman this way. ”

He then reminded, "I'm afraid it's not enough to just release the news, Helen Herman is a very shrewd woman." ”

"I know. Aziva Gossman quickly decided, "In this way, in the name of the crew, you ...... Will Smith and Nicolas Cage"

He interrupted his words abruptly, "Nicolas Cage still counts." Public invitations to auditions were sent to Will Smith, Matt Damon, and Russell Crowe. ”