Chapter 161: I almost became a monk again
At this time, the waiter called everyone to order the dinner and brought it up. Even Chen Jie is no exception, Zhao Yuzhi has already ordered a dinner for Chen Jie.
Chen Jie knows that Western etiquette is different from Eastern etiquette. In the East, it is very popular to talk about things at the dinner table, but in the West it is very disgusting. They think it's very rude. So Chen Jie just ate quietly and didn't say a word. It wasn't until after everyone finished eating that Chen Jie picked up the wine glass at hand and took a sip of wine before saying to little Alain Ryder.
"Mr. Ryder, I have something to discuss with you, I wonder if you are interested?"
After hearing Chen Jie's words, little Alain Ryder looked at Chen Jie curiously and said, "I don't know Jerry, what's the matter with you?" ”
"I'm looking for 20th Century Fox to work with!" Chen Jie said.
"Cooperation!" Alain Ryder Jr. said, "How to cooperate? ”
Chen Jie handed the script in his hand to little Alain Ryder and said, "This film will be the first film to be shot with our company's investment!" It will become a company that makes a name for itself in Hollywood. There is still a gap of $3 million in shooting funds! I wonder if Mr. Alain Ryder Jr. is interested? If Mr. Ryder is interested, I can agree with you 20th Century Fox investing $2 million! ”
Little Alain Ryder didn't rush to read the script in Chen Jie's hand after the result. Instead, he looked at Chen Jie and said, "Jerry, you can think of asking us to help invest, I'm very happy, this proves the friendship between us." But I'm curious as to why you only let 20th Century Fox invest $2 million in your $3 million funding gap? ”
After Chen Jie heard Little Alain Ryder's words, he smiled and looked at Little Alain Ryder and said
"The total investment in this film is only six million dollars! If you 20th Century Fox invested 3 million, wouldn't it be a big loss for me to grab the copyright of this movie when the time comes! To tell the truth, I am looking at Mr. Ryder's face for the 2 million dollar investment amount of 20th Century Fox, after all, are we friends! My intention was to only give 20th Century Fox a $1 million investment. ”
Little Alain Ryder couldn't help but be surprised after listening to Chen Jie's words. Although Chen Jie said that he was very happy about giving him face. But Alain Ryder Jr. still heard a key point. Chen Jie pays more attention to the copyright of this film. That said, this movie is a movie with a good chance of making a sequel! Alain Ryder Jr. paid attention to the script of this movie! Begin to flip through the script in your hand.
James Cameron has been keeping an eye on Alain Ryder Jr.'s moves. After all, he wrote the script himself. And also the director of the film. So I'm still a little nervous.
After a while, Alain Ryder Jr. closed the script, looked at Chen Jie and said, "It's a very novel script." ”
"How about Mr. Ryder, will this movie 20th Century Fox be invested?" James Cameron asked excitedly.
Alain Ryder Jr. looked at James Cameron and then opened his mouth, and then said, "Although I don't think this movie will be too profitable." But you shouldn't lose money. Well, on behalf of 20th Century Fox, I promised to invest $2 million in this "Terminator"! ”
Chen Jie said to him with a smile after hearing Little Alain Ryder's words
"Trust me, Mr. Ryder. When the movie comes out, you'll be glad for your decision. ”
"I hope so!" Alain Ryder Jr. said.
After chatting together for a while, everyone separated, and Chen Jie sent little Alain Ryder and the others out of the hotel and then came to Wrinkled Arms' room.
Wrinkled Huai was surprised when he saw Chen Jie, since he came to the United States, Chen Jie has never taken the initiative to come to him. has been busy living a sweet two-person world with Zhao Yuzhi.
"It's really rare, Ajie, why do you have time to come to me today? Aren't you supposed to be enjoying the sweet world of two at the moment! Wrinkle Huai teased Chen Jie and said.
"Uncle Huai, don't make fun of me. I really have something to discuss with you when I come to you this time! Chen Jie said.
After Wrinkle Huai invited Chen Jie into his room, he said, "Do it." Tell me what you're looking for me! ”
"That's right. I'm going to register a film company in the United States. Now that I have a script in my hand and I'm ready to start shooting, I wonder if Uncle Huai is interested in investing in our company's movie? Chen Jie said straight to the point.
Wrinkle Huai was taken aback by Chen Jie's words, in Wrinkle Huai's opinion, Chen Jie's Longteng Pictures is just starting out in Hong Kong, why is it going to open a company in the United States so soon!
"Applejack, are you sure you're not kidding?" Wrinkle asked.
"Of course." Chen Jie said, "I found a very good partner, and it just so happened that he also had a very good script in his hand. So I'm going to put this script out there. Chen Jie said.
"Applejack's big stride isn't necessarily a good thing!" Wrinkle said.
"I know what Uncle Huai is worried about, but I have faith in this movie. I believe this movie will be an instant hit. Just like I believed in "Ip Man" at that time! Chen Jie said.
Wrinkled Huai heard Chen Jie say this, and also became interested in this movie. So he asked, "How much money do you need to shoot this movie?" How much money are you missing now? ”
"I expected the film to cost $6 million to shoot, I came up with $3 million myself, and Fox's little Alain Ryder invested $2 million, which is still a million dollars short. Is Uncle Huai interested? Chen Jie said.
$1 million is not a small amount for Golden Harvest. You must know that Golden Harvest has planned tens of millions of dollars this year to prepare for the filming of "New Shu Mountain Swordsman". Coupled with Cheng Long's "Plan A" and "Cannonball Speed 2" that is being discussed with Fox, this million is really a little difficult for Wrinkles.
"Did you star in the movie Applejack?" Wrinkle asked.
It seems that Chen Jie's popularity has risen rapidly in the United States recently, and if Chen Jie himself plays the starring role, the protection of this movie will be greater.
"No, I won't be in the U.S. for long. But Uncle Huai doesn't have to worry about the movie. I believe that this movie will definitely not let Golden Harvest lose at that time. Chen Jie said.
Wrinkle Huai pondered after listening to Chen Jie's words. Chen Jie said with a hesitant look when he saw the wrinkles
"Uncle Huai, let me be honest with you. I'm very optimistic about this movie. I asked Uncle Huai to tell you that there are several reasons for this, one is to repay Uncle Huai for taking care of him for a long time. Let Golden Harvest make a fortune. I came here to get the funds in place for this film before we return to Hong Kong. Let the crew turn on as soon as possible. It's not because of this, I can raise funds when I return to Hong Kong. ”
After hearing Chen Jie say this, Wrinkle Huai finally made up his mind, looked at Chen Jie and said
"Ajie, give me some time, you know Jiahe, you have a big production with an investment of tens of millions every year. I need some time to raise funds. I'm sure I'll give you this money before we get back to Hong Kong, though! Wrinkle said.
After getting Wrinkle Huai's affirmative reply, Chen Jie said happily, "Thank you Uncle Huai for your help." Believe me, wait for this movie to be released, Uncle Huai, just wait to count the money! ”
Wrinkle Huai smiled and said, "I'm already counting the money right now." The movie "Ip Man" is already very popular now! ”
Chen Jie also smiled when he heard Wrinkle Huai say this.
After chatting for a while in the wrinkled room, Chen Jie left.
Chen Jie didn't do anything, and walked directly to Zhao Yuzhi's door. After two days as a monk, he can't wait now. It's a pity that Chen Jie knocked on Zhao Yuzhi's door for a long time, but no one responded.
Chen Jie, this is Zhao Yuzhi, this is the same as the previous two days, for fear of affecting his defense the next day. So he walked to his room dejectedly. He still secretly decided in his heart that he didn't care if the sky fell tomorrow. Be sure to say goodbye to the hard days of being a monk. Unexpectedly, after Chen Jie returned to his room, he heard the sound of water flowing from the bathroom of his room, and there were still a few clothes on the sofa that Zhao Yuzhi had just wore. This made Chen Jie excited, and hurriedly stripped off his clothes, opened the bathroom door, and rushed in.