17. The phone keeps ringing

Although the third episode received more than 3 million viewers, Link was not carried away because "The Big Bang Theory" was the first American drama to air, so it could have such high ratings.

Moreover, the ratings of 3 million people are not much to boast about, the average ratings of last year's popular American dramas all exceeded 10 million, and the traditional hot American dramas can even reach 20 million ratings, including "Friends".

That night, Link had intended to get a good night's sleep, but he hadn't slept well in more than twenty days.

But the reality is always so strange that he just returned to his home in Brooklyn when his cell phone rang.

When he took out his phone and saw that it was old Jim calling, Link couldn't help but laugh.

As soon as he answered the phone, he heard old Jim's heavy breathing: "Link, oh no...... Mr. Link, I'm sorry to bother you so late. ”

Link didn't speak, but sat down in a comfortable position, he wanted to hear what old Jim had to say.

"Right...... I'm sorry Mr. Link, I ...... I'm sorry. In the past, I was blind, and you can treat what I said as a fart, and God will punish me, please...... Please don't take it personally. ”

Old Jim was already sweating profusely, and his hand holding the microphone was shaking. He hated himself to death, how could I be so stupid? Old Jim had scolded himself loudly countless times. But these are not the most important things, the most important thing is that now CAA TV has great value again!

The third episode of "The Big Bang Theory", which just aired, had more than 3 million ratings, and when he first heard the news, he felt like five thunderbolts! After hesitating for a long time, I dialed the phone.

But he had said so much, and Link neither hung up nor spoke, which suddenly made him feel all kinds of torment in his heart.

"Mr. Link, please! Say something, whatever you want. ”

Old Jim said pleadingly, he now regretted his death. How could he be stupid enough to withdraw from CAA in the first place?

Link stretched comfortably, a smile on his lips.

I've worked hard for so long, endured so much hardship, and withstood countless pressures, isn't it for today?

When the elder Jim fell into a despicable situation and asked for the withdrawal of shares just after his father's death, it was the most painful time in Link's life.

Old Jim took all his money at the beginning, he almost didn't even have money for food, and he ate working meals at the TV station every day so that he didn't go hungry.

If it weren't for the shameless behavior of old Jim, he wouldn't have been unable to pay his employees' salaries, and he wouldn't have been tortured by low blood sugar to the point of dying.

Well, now it's all paying off! Old Jim has come begging me,. The sub also has today.

Link couldn't help but think hatefully.

"Say what? Is there anything to talk about between us? "Link finally has a sense of being in control, and it's really cool.

Old Jim was already going crazy, if he was in front of Link now, he would definitely not hesitate to kneel and beg for mercy, only hoping that the other party could let him take a stake in CAA.

Lin ...... Mr. Link. I beg you, for the sake of my more than twenty years of working with your father, please! Please let me reinvest in CAA TV, I will definitely cherish this opportunity and share the weal and woe with CAA. ”

Link pursed his lips: "Suffering together? Do you deserve it too? ”

"Yes, yes, I don't deserve it. I'm just a. Child-raised idiot, I'll go to hell, I'll ...... Anyway, please. Old Jim was about to cry, and begged, "Please, Mr. Link, I just need a share, CAA is still yours, and I will listen to you." ”

Link shook his head coldly: "Old Jim, why did you bother in the first place?" I don't want to say anything, people like you only deserve to be thrown into the trash and rot, CAA TV is humiliated because of you! ”

Link snapped and hung up the phone, the smile on the corner of his mouth became more and more obvious, and by the end he had laughed silently, tears running through the corners of his eyes.

"All the hardships are worth it!"

Link collapsed on the couch, he had never been so relaxed as he was today, and his body and mind were immersed in great excitement.

"Thank God I was finally taking the first step towards success." Link opened his eyes suddenly, his eyes shining brightly, as if his gaze had gone straight through the ceiling and looked into the depths of the universe.

It wasn't until the doorbell rang that he was called back.

Link gets up to open the door, only to see that it's Johnny and Simon. Both of them had a little embarrassment on their faces, and their faces were full of embarrassment.

"Please come in."

Link said lightly, turned around and entered the living room, just sat down when the phone rang again.

Johnny and Simon just wanted to speak, but when they saw Link answer the phone, they had to stand awkwardly at the door, embarrassed to find a place to sit, so they had to continue standing.

"Hi Mr. Link, congratulations! I just said that "The Big Bang Theory" must be a jingcai drama, and I am really happy for you. ”

Link took the phone away from his ear with a strange look and looked at the number. That's right, it's Bobs' number, this. When did the son speak so easily?

"Uh...... Mr. Link, are you listening? ”

"Oh, I'm here, what's the matter? Mr. Bobbs? ”

Although Bobs heard Link's coldness, he still showed great enthusiasm and said, "I wonder what you thought about last time?" Congratulations, Mr. Link, we at ABC are ready to order The Big Bang Theory for $300,000 a episode. Think about it, as long as you nod your head, you'll be a millionaire in no time. ”

Link pursed his lips disdainfully, but pretended to be happy, and said, "Wow, what a surprise, I am going to shoot a whole season of 17 episodes in the first season of "The Big Bang Theory", so I will be worth more than 5 million in a hurry?" ”

Bobbs laughed, too, "That's right, Mr. Link. Nodding is worth more than 5 million, this business is simply too profitable, I want to be happy for you. ”

"But I'm not happy." Link's tone immediately turned cold: "Bobbs, I said I wouldn't sell it for any amount of money you paid. ”

Bobs's voice also carried a hint of anger, and he only now realized that he had been tricked by Link.

"Hmph, Link, you have to think clearly. We at ABC TV can afford you, so we are ready to order "The Big Bang Theory" in your hand, otherwise who do you think you are? Do you think you're worth 5 million? Don't look at what your caa TV station is? ”

Link's eyes became even colder, and he said numbly: "Then we'll see on Friday to see if ABC's "Funny Family" is great, or my "The Big Bang Theory" is better." ”

Link dropped his phone on the couch with an angry expression.

Johnny and Simon, who were on the side, had already fallen into a stupor. The two of them heard Link's call just now. For five million, Link won't even sell it, it's crazy.

However, the two of them also strengthened their minds and must continue to star in "The Big Bang Theory", Link was right at the time, this will be the pinnacle of their acting careers.

As long as you can continue to star in "The Big Bang Theory", judging from the current ratings, this series is definitely very popular. And "The Big Bang Theory" definitely has a second season and a third season!

Oh, my God! We're all going to be big stars!

Johnny and Simon couldn't help but get excited, the two of them are small in the entire entertainment industry, how can they refuse such a big good thing?

thought that he was ready to quit the crew of "The Big Bang Theory", but now I feel dizzy when I think about it. It must have been in the brain, yes, it must have been like this.

Johnny saw that Link's expression was a little wrong, hesitated, and just wanted to speak when the doorbell rang again.

"Hi Link, open the door, we're going to throw a celebration party......"

Mira's voice rang out, and the smile on Mira's face couldn't help but disappear when she saw that it was Simon who opened the door.

"Why are you two here? What about Link? What did you do to him? ”

Mira frantically pushed Simon away, glared at Johnny behind her, and hurried into the living room.

Jim Parsons and Richie greeted them both lightly and walked in, leaving only Johnny and Simon with embarrassed faces.

"Link, what's wrong with you?"

When Mira saw Link lying on the couch with an ugly expression, Mira's eyes turned red again.

Link found out about Mira, Jim, and Richie, and couldn't help but laugh and said, "Oh, I'm fine, I almost forgot about the party, damn it." ”

"Alright, my little Lala, don't cry."

Hearing Link's teasing, Mira's face turned red, she glanced at the other party, and said wryly, "Who is your little Lala...... Belch...... It's disgusting. ”

Seeing Mira's pretty face like a red apple, Link found that his heart was also beating a little faster, and he quickly coughed dryly: "Ahem, uh...... Johnny and Simon, aren't you looking for something with me? Sit down, everybody. ”

Seeing that the three of them found a seat and sat down very casually, Johnny and Simon couldn't help but feel a wave of envy in their hearts, and then regretted not doing it at the beginning.

If we hadn't had so many scruples and worries like Mira and Jim and Richie at that time, I'm afraid the two of us would be one of them now.

The two sat down a little tiptoe, looked at each other, and finally it was Johnny, who was old and serious, who spoke.

"Director, I'm sorry, we were really ...... It's just too much. Wish...... I hope you don't mind. ”

Mira, who was on the side, snorted coldly as she opened the popcorn bucket.

Link smiled indifferently: "It's nothing, I said, I can understand your feelings." Don't think about it so much, we're going to shoot the follow-up episodes of "The Big Bang Theory" together in the future, we're all partners in the same team, aren't we? ”

Simon nodded excitedly: "That's right, we are all partners in a team. To put it this way...... You're not ready to terminate your contract with us? ”

Link shrugged, "If you still insist, of course I won't have a problem." Didn't we sign an agreement? You can leave at any time without paying a penny penny. ”

"No, no, no!" Johnny glared at Simon fiercely, and quickly explained, "How could we still want to quit, unless we have water in our heads." Thank you for your magnanimity, we're going to try to star in The Big Bang Theory, it's amazing. ”

Link nodded with a smile, although he also felt a little disdainful of the style of the two people in front of him.

But "The Big Bang Theory" still has to continue filming, and since the two of them have taken the initiative to apologize, Link is of course happy to accept them. Give them a little favor now, and they will perform harder in the future.

Finally, a merry party begins, which doesn't end until late at night.

Cheers to the success of The Big Bang Theory!

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