After two extremely busy days, Shen Zhenghui finally looked forward to a chance to catch his breath, and in the evening he would take Liu Xin to the dinner party for Mr. Thomas. In fact, Shen Zhenghui doesn't like this kind of dinner party that looks like a relationship, you must know that the partnership between Sony-Columbia and Kasuga has long been determined, and the recent business has been negotiated, isn't it a waste of time to sit down and falsely talk to Hollywood people about how good cooperation we will have in the future?

However, Shen Zhenghui is really a little scared by the handling of Wen Jiàn in the past few days, there are a bunch of cumbersome things, and he actually has to worry about the situation of financial circulation, Shen Zhenghui has realized it, but he has never realized so intuitively, how difficult it is to lead a team, if you can't wave everyone's initiative well, then the responsibility as a leader is too heavy, how Zhuge Liang was tired to death, he has an understanding. At the same time, he remembered that he had a disapproving attitude towards Fukuda Mitsumi's reuse of Horiguchi Nazumi and Kuroishi Ayaka, and now it seems that although these two are not traversers, when they are put in the right position, they grow up quite quickly, which also reflects how strong Fukuda Mitsumi's own ability is.

When Shen Zhenghui saw Liu Xin in the car, she was wearing an evening dress, although it was not particularly revealing, but it also showed her figure very much, of course, in this August climate, such a dress is not unavoidable, but Shen Zhenghui saw Liu Xin dressed like this for the first time, and he was a little stunned, she was not at all like a cute woman or temperamental woman engaged in the animation career, like Rie Nailiya or Minori Chihara. It's not like Shen Zhenghui didn't mainstream when he first saw her, Liu Xin at this moment has a down-to-earth and generous temperament, and with her demeanor, it seems that she is a noble princess.

"How?" Liu Xin stood in front of the car window and lifted the corner of her skirt before getting into the car, "Guangmei gave it to me." ”

"It's beautiful, you put it on like a different person." Shen Zhenghui held his chin, and Nazumi Horiguchi, who was sitting in the co-pilot's seat, couldn't help but turn around and look over, and discussed with Liu Xin chirping.

Natsumi Horiguchi is dressed as a professional O1, with a white shirt, a small suit and skirt, and flesh-colored stockings, but it is pale by Liu Xin. She didn't care about that at all. Instead, he showed an envious look at Liu Xin's sky-blue dress.

"What does this Thomas do?"

"Manager of the Asian department of Columbia, didn't I sue you last time?" Shen Zhenghui shrugged his shoulders, "He's in charge of a large territory, from Japan all the way to Iran." Even Turkey. ”

"Can he take care of it alone?" Liu Xin couldn't help but ask.

"They are in all the major countries. For example, China, South Korea, India, etc. All have established branches, and Thomas is just a general head. Natsumi explains, "I'm only in charge of the clapper. ”

"Yikes. When you mentioned South Korea, we seem to have been ignoring this important market. Shen Zhenghui looked at Natsumi, "Do we have the ability to do it in South Korea?" ”

"We don't have it ourselves," Natsumi said, "but there are also Korean companies that are interested in a few of our films, and I'll send you the materials later." ”

Shen Zhenghui snapped his fingers, "What a mistake, to ignore Smecta, a major country in the universe." ”

Liu Xin couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh, "Korean TV series are quite interesting." ”

Shen Zhenghui glanced at her with some surprise, "You're not, aren't you?" ”

"Ahn Jae-wook is very handsome!" Liu Xin said it as a matter of course.

"It's good not H.O.T." Shen Zhenghui muttered, thinking that he suddenly remembered and asked, "By the way, how is Ah Heng with you?" ”

"He's been with me for less than two days after the meeting, what are you worried about?" Liu Xin pouted, "But he seems to have been hit hard by you, and he doesn't have much energy." ”

"It's better to be hit by me than to be hit by reality." Shen Zhenghui replied.

The car stopped in front of the restaurant. Shen Zhenghui got out of the car first, and then walked over to open the car door for Liu Xin, Liu Xin got out of the car, reached out and grabbed Shen Zhenghui's arm, and said a little unnaturally, "It feels a little strange." ”

Shen Zhenghui said with a malicious expression, "I'm also very strange. ”

Liu Xin glared at him, and walked into the restaurant with Shen Zhenghui with elegant steps.

Natsumi Horiguchi had already booked a private room, and Shen Zhenghui didn't learn like a villain in the end, so he chartered the entire restaurant.

The two of them sat at the table and began to wait, feeling that the atmosphere was a little boring, but neither of them spoke first, Liu Xin pursed her lips and pursed her lips, and swallowed back a few times when she wanted to speak, Shen Zhenghui looked at her with interest, holding her arms but not speaking.

In the end, Liu Xin finally couldn't help but speak.

"Are you angry at Ah Heng's actions?"

"Angry? Why should I be angry? Shen Zhenghui asked rhetorically.

"Didn't he want to ......" Liu Xin paused for a moment and thought carefully before continuing, "Is he going to set up his own door?" ”

"I should have said it already," Shen Zhenghui spread his hands, "he was killing himself by doing that." Taking a deep breath, he continued, "I should say that I helped him instead, and if I let him go on his own feet without objection, it is difficult to say what will happen to him in the end." ”

Liu Xin had a look of disbelief on his face, "I think there is still a market for what he does, right?" Especially with such a low salary level in the big 6, as long as you open up the sales channels of Hong Kong TV or Taiwan TV, it shouldn't be difficult to survive, right? ”

"The cost of Big 6's cartoons is so low, and there are still many companies that rely on government subsidies to survive, how can you assume that the Hong Kong market can support a few animation companies? Besides, don't you know what our cartoon relied on for the first time on TV? And thank you dad. ”

Liu Xin's face darkened, and Shen Zhenghui thought that what he said made her unhappy. She tilted her face to the side, "Didn't you also open two animation companies in China?" ”

"I'm categorizing the subject matter." Shen Zhenghui pursed his lips, "The two companies, plus your animation studio in Japan, and the three-level system, constitute an obvious talent promotion and training channel. Shen Zhenghui smiled, "Mr. Liu, your task is very heavy. The train runs fast because of the headband. ”

"Then can I understand it like this," Liu Xin tilted his head and asked, "The main thing is that you are willing, if Ah Heng opens his own animation company." Can you also make his cartoons sell well? ”

"Don't say that assumption." Shen Zhenghui raised his fingers, "I have my own ideas and principles, and I have a predetermined track for my company's vision." But it's not because I have more money. I can just pile it up and burn another landscape. If that's the case. What is the difference between me and those rich people who spend money on female celebrities who are popular and maintained? Shen Zhenghui looked at Liu Xin seriously, "I am willing to abide by the laws of the animation industry, although good works may not be a hit." But a blockbuster work must be a good one. ”

"Really?"

"The Japanese have shown us this."

Liu Xin sneered and stood up, "I really look forward to your principles!" ”

Nazumi Horiguchi hurriedly walked in, "Mr. Thomas's car has arrived. ”

"Oh!" Shen Zhenghui also stood up, let Liu Xin hold his arm, and the two of them followed Nazumi Horiguchi to the door to prepare to greet Mr. Thomas and his female friend.

The young man from Columbia's office in Japan sent Mr. Thomas and his female companion over.

Thomas is a middle-aged man who looks quite well controlled, with a beard and a mature look. But compared to the Japanese next to him, he still looks a little robust. His female companion was a tall, thin golden woman, a little too thin, which made her look very strange. made Shen Zhenghui wonder what kind of female star with Thomas's identity could not be found, and would bring such an unremarkable woman.

Thomas saw Shen Zhenghui, laughed and walked over to hug him, patted him on the back, "I'm so happy to see you," he laughed, and said in the tone of an old friend, "You know what? "World Air Battle Story" has created a miracle in the United States, and it is almost arguably the world's highest-grossing animated film this year. ”

"I'm happy, but we're not the producers of the film." Shen Zhenghui responded to him with a joke and a smile.

"Oh, Shen, you're so greedy." Thomas then kissed Liu Xin's hand, "Hello, beautiful lady," he looked at Shen Zhenghui, "your girlfriend?" ”

"Miss Liu, my partner." Shen Zhenghui introduced, "She also participated in the production of "World Air Battle Story", and believe me, she will be a great female animation supervisor in the future." ”

"Although I only participated in the production of a little bit of "World Air Battle Story", I still hope that you can remove the female characters." Liu Xin pursed her lips and smiled, and stretched out her hand to Thomas's female companion, "Hello! Welcome to Japan. "As a Chinese to say such things, it is really a bit incongruous.

"Hello," Thomas's female companion smiled happily from the bottom of her heart when she heard Liu Xin's identity, but this smile did not make her look more beautiful.

"Oh, let me introduce you, this is Sophia," Thomas said, waving his hand, "Sofia is a director, and she just finished a film last year that was released in Cannes. ”

"Oh!" Shen Zhenghui expressed his surprise and respect at the right time, "Welcome, fellow, Miss Sophia." ”

Sophia nodded to him as she shook hands.

"Sophia was looking for inspiration for her next film, and I invited her to visit Tokyo, maybe the exotic atmosphere would stimulate her creation**." Thomas looked at Shen Zhenghui with a smile, "It's like Shen you, oh, I've seen your new film, it's very interesting, you Chinese are geniuses in this regard, we Americans have never been able to make action movies as incredibly good as you." ”

"I'll take your words as a compliment to me." Shen Zhenghui led the guests to the private room he had booked.

Thomas also brought an interpreter, Japanese and Chinese were incredible languages for him, and the Japanese around him were already the best English speakers he had found. Fortunately, both Shen Zhenghui and Liu Xin were able to speak English, and Shen Zhenghui's own English was particularly fluent, so Thomas's translation was quite embarrassing, and he was not useful at all. Because the conversation between Shen Zhenghui and Liu Xin is directly in Chinese.

So after the two sides exchanged some ideas, the interpreter went out with Nazumi Horiguchi, leaving the four of them in the private room for a more intimate conversation.

Thomas said straight to the point, "President Fukuda negotiated so well that I just didn't want to see her again." In an exaggerated tone, he complained about the terms of the trip negotiated between Fukuda and Columbia, and "Wind Forest High School" was bought out by Columbia for five million dollars, and if the box office exceeded two million dollars, Kasuga would have a 1o% share. Colombia is very bullish on this genre and believes that it will attract a specific group of moviegoers.

"So you expect me to be a little easier to deal with?" Shen Zhenghui also asked with a smile.

"I don't dare to expect too much," Thomas turned his gaze to Liu Xin. "Miss Liu looks very young. Maybe we also have the opportunity to work together. He glanced back at Shen Zhenghui.

Shen Zhenghui patted Liu Xin on the shoulder, "Of course," he said, "Actually, 'Puhai Fortress' can almost be said to be her work." ”

"Oh!" Thomas exclaimed. "Dear lady." He said. "I can't help but say that you are too cruel to America."

"I'm just as cruel to my own country." Liu Xin glanced at Shen Zhenghui and did not deliberately tell Shen Zhenghui that he was a screenwriter.

Sophia, who was next to her, was also interested in this topic. During this time in Japan, she also watched "World Air Battle Story", although she doesn't like this kind of cartoon, but she can't help but admit that the production level of the whole film is quite high. At this time, she heard that the young girl in front of her had produced a similar film, and she was also very interested at the moment.

"If you don't mind, can you tell me how old you are?" Sophia asked.

Liu Xin was a little embarrassed, "I'm 23 years old this year. ”

"It's amazing!" Not only Sophia, but even Thomas exclaimed.

Thomas looked at Shen Zhenghui, "Shen, how old are you?" He asked, curious, "I remember you started acting in movies last year, right?" ”

"So I tell you my real age, can you maintain a mental advantage while negotiating?" Shen Zhenghui smiled crookedly, "I will never give you such convenience." ”

“ok！” Thomas raised his hand, "I've heard that you've done a great job in China in the past, so I'm sure you're over twenty-five years old, and you're probably not even thirty years old." He also had a sly smile on his face, "Did I guess right?" ”

Shen Zhenghui raised his eyebrows, did not deny it, and then raised his wine glass.

"Oh!" Thomas exclaimed, and Sophia beside him also looked surprised.

Thomas then said with a smile on his face, "There must be many opportunities for us to work together," he looked at Shen Zhenghui seriously, "Are you interested in Hollywood?" ”

Hollywood has always been the ultimate goal of filmmakers' attacks, and Shen Zhenghui never imagined that he would have the opportunity to enter Hollywood at the age of twenty-five, of course, compared to many other time-travelers, he is already slow progress.

"What do you mean by interest?" Shen Zhenghui asked.

Thomas smiled and picked up his glass.

Then there was a knock on the door, and Natsumi Horiguchi pushed the door open with permission, "I beg your pardon for interrupting you, but the waiter is about to serve the food." ”

This is a Western restaurant, according to Thomas, it is a damn Japanese meal that his stomach is going to bleed, so he is very much looking forward to a Western-style meal, so Shen Zhenghui ordered a Western restaurant.

The main dish ordered by Thomas was veal steak, so was Sophia, Shen Zhenghui and Liu Xin chose lamb chops, in addition to a variety of breads, lobsters, soups and desserts, Shen Zhenghui felt that he probably couldn't eat enough, Sophia was already amazed that it was too rich.

At the request of the customer, all the dishes were served. Even though he knew that the waiter couldn't understand English, Thomas was cautious enough not to talk about the follow-up of the topic just now in front of Shen Zhenghui, but to exchange food with him, Liu Xin was also very interested in this topic, these two people were tortured by food in Japan, and when they talked about Chinese food, Thomas and Sophia's eyes lit up.

Waiting until Natsumi and the waiter walked out again, Thomas continued the topic just now, "Columbia also made an action movie this year," after a pause, he looked at Shen Zhenghui's expression carefully, "The action director of that movie is also Yuan Jiaban." ”

Shen Zhenghui didn't know enough about the future to know the movies that Columbia made every year, so he waited for Thomas to continue, and Thomas didn't sell it anymore, "...... is a kung fu fight film with a female protagonist, adapted from the popular TV series of the 7o's. ”

"You're talking about Breaking Bad?" Shen Zhenghui followed his prompt and naturally thought of this movie.

"Yes, Liu is your compatriot, she also played a role in Jack Cheng's "Shanghai Noon", oh, she also has the same surname as your girlfriend." Thomas laughed.

"I think this movie should be a success, at least it's a gimmick, and everyone will be attracted to this novelty." Shen Zhenghui said.

"Yes," Thomas said, putting down his knife and fork, wiping his mouth, "so we're going to have to negotiate the release time of 'Black Fist.'" ”

Shen Zhenghui narrowed his eyes, "Are you afraid that this film will hit the box office of "Thunderbolt Baby"? ”

"Of course," Thomas said, "you know, this is an orthodox Hong Kong action movie, it has a lot of beautiful actresses in it, and they are also very good at fighting, and the most important thing, we have to admit," Thomas's expression was stern, "Asians are much more experienced than us in shooting action movies, although we also use Yuen Ka-bon as the action director." He clapped his hands, "Please, Cameron?" Diaz and Drew? Barrymore is not an action actor, they are not even as proficient in dance as Liu, and they have also practiced martial arts. ”

"Okay," Shen Zhenghui paused, "when will "Breaking Bad" be released?" ”

"The reservation is for 1o months."

"Can you put me in the Christmas stall?" Shen Zhenghui asked.

"Shen," Thomas said with a helpless expression, "It's hard, your movie style doesn't fit into the Christmas file at all." ”

"How do you know if you don't try?"

"Well, I'll react to that," Thomas said, flipping his hand, "I'd love to ask you, of course, it's best to ask after the release of Breaking Bad, but I need more time to prepare, and that is, would you like to direct a sequel to Breaking Bad?" ”

"Me?"

"Yes, that's you." Thomas looked serious. (To be continued!)

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