"But boss, Stallone is in such a bad state now, and he doesn't listen to the company's arrangement, and he's riddled with negative news, what else can we do if we don't give up on him?" Rowland. Perkins asked, frowning.

"There are always highs and lows in life, and no one can guarantee that they will never make mistakes, just like I don't know how many times I have been wrong." Xu Guanwu smiled, "I still think that you should be tolerant of artists, and when they make mistakes, don't think about giving up on him, but thinking about saving him." Unless that person is really hopeless, we still have to give him one more chance. Otherwise, we only treat those artists who are powerful, and sneer at artists who have no commercial value, how can artists still be full of feelings for the company?"

"Uh, boss, forgive me for an offensive word, I think doing business is doing business, artists and us are a cooperative relationship, mutual benefit and win-win, talking about money hurts feelings, and talking about feelings will hurt money." William. Hubble frowned and said, "The company now has more than 500 employees, and if everyone is emotional, the company will not be able to sustain itself at all." ”

Xu Guanwu couldn't help but be stunned, thinking that Da Laomei is different from us Chinese, the business we believe in is not benevolent and righteous, even if the business can't be done, we can't break off the relationship. Da Lao Mei believes in the supremacy of interests, does not scatter eagles when he sees rabbits, and swallows rabbits with hair and blood.

However, the two business concepts have their own advantages and disadvantages, and Xu Guanwu didn't bother to study it in depth for a while, "In this way, I'll call the shots once and give Stallone another chance." As long as he starts today, quit smoking and drinking, keep exercising, and don't make mistakes again in half a year, how about giving him another chance? ”

The five of them glanced at each other, "Since you've spoken, boss, we'll give Stallone another chance." But if he makes another mistake in this half a year's time. We will not tolerate him any longer. "William. Hubble nodded, speaking on behalf of everyone.

Xu Guanwu nodded, "If this kid doesn't grow up, I will have to give up on him." ”

……

In the next two days, in addition to sending people to stare at Stallone, Xu Guanwu participated in various parties held by Hollywood filmmakers.

In Hollywood, before and after the awards ceremony, there are many gatherings of filmmakers like this, on the one hand, to communicate with each other to ensure that their big productions will not crash; The other is also a good opportunity to connect with each other and attract funds and talents.

Like Xu Guanwu, a genius investor who is willing to invest and has accurate vision. Naturally, they are invited, and everywhere they go is the focus of everyone's pursuit.

Xu Guanwu also wanted to find one or two well-known stars in the future at the party, but it was a pity that he participated in four or five parties, but he never met anyone he looked familiar with, but was annoyed enough by those filmmakers who recommended themselves. It was so noisy that he was not interested in participating anymore.

"Wu, Darryl tonight. Party held by Zaniuk. Should we go again? Zhao Yazhi asked as she tried on her costume.

"I don't want to go. Every time I go, I am surrounded by a large group of people, buzzing! Buzz! It's not about selling your own script, wanting to get an investment; Or show off your beauty and show off your style...... It's annoying. Xu Guanwu waved his hand.

"I think you like to watch those actresses, and you stare at them all night." Zhao Yazhi glanced at Xu Guanwu and said in a quiet tone.

"I'm just looking at them through the eyes of an artist. It's as dirty as you think. Xu Guanwu explained, "Besides, the golden cat has never been in line with my taste, but I still appreciate Hong Kong tastes a little more." ”

"Poor mouth!" Zhao Yazhi scolded with a smile, "Then we really won't go?" I think he was very sincere in his invitation. ”

"Of course he was sincere. I don't look at how much money I have made him in the past two years, at least hundreds of millions of dollars. Xu Guanwu pursed his lips, "But it's useless to make friends with these beauties, now he is rushing over to pat my ass, and once I have no use value, he won't throw me a look." ”

"But they are treacherous." Zhao Yazhi nodded, "Since you're not going to the party, then we'll go shopping, okay?" I haven't bought the gifts for my eldest brother and sister-in-law yet. ”

"Huh?!" Xu Guanwu couldn't help but open his mouth wide, and he couldn't help but be depressed to death in his heart, he knew that it was better to go to a party, and he could still sit and chat. If you go shopping, then don't want your own legs.

Before Xu Guanwu could object, Zhao Yazhi had already taken out the list of haode in advance with great interest, "Help my sister-in-law buy mud ...... on the bottom of the Dead Sea" Xu Guanwu was surprised to find that the list was more than a foot long, and there were hundreds of items densely listed on it, which was almost like emptying the clothing stores, pharmacies, and supermarkets in the United States.

"Oh my God!" Xu Guanwu let out a depressed wail and fell into the sofa at once. Then suddenly his eyes opened, and a bright light flashed, "There is a way!" ”

Quietly walked outside, Xu Guanwu made a phone call, and then walked back as if nothing had happened.

……

In the afternoon, after lunch, Zhao Yazhi took Xu Guanwu to start a shopping trip with great interest, but as soon as she walked out of the lobby of the hotel, she saw a luxury extended version of the VIP car parked in front of the door.

"Mr. Xu, Mrs. Xu, are you going to the party? Darryl. Mr. Zaniuk specially prepared a luxury limousine for the two of them. The waiter stepped forward with a smile and said.

"This ...... What to do, Azhi? Xu Guanwu looked at Zhao Yazhi with an embarrassed face.

"Since everyone has sent a car to pick it up, let's wait until the day after tomorrow to go shopping." Zhao Yazhi hesitated.

Xu Guanwu was overjoyed in his heart, and he secretly succeeded in his treacherous scheme, and then he had to pretend to be reluctant on the surface, "Oh, Mr. Zaniuk is so enthusiastic, it seems unreasonable not to go, and it will be boring if he goes." ”

Taking the VIP car, Xu Guanwu and his wife came to Dariel. In front of Zaniuk's villa. Unlike celebrities who have bought villas in Billy Hill, Darryl. Away from the red dust, Zaniuk's villa is located deep in the forest next to a valley, full of lush green, and the air feels very fresh.

It's also one of Hollywood's well-known luxury villa districts, and its reputation may not be as good as Beverly Hills. But in terms of the net worth of the buyer, it is far higher than that of Beverly Hills.

Xu Guanwu came to Daryl for the first time. Villa in Zaniuk. When I saw this house hidden in the green jungle, I couldn't help but feel a good feeling.

"This villa of Mr. Zaniuk is really nice." Xu Guanwu nodded and said, "I don't know how much it costs to buy it." ”

"What do we do when we buy it, we come to the United States for a month a year at most, and give birth to 11 months to raise mosquitoes?" Zhao Yazhi waved her hand.

Xu Guanwu was speechless for a moment, "Don't say it so realistically, don't you think it's a very pleasant thing to come here in the middle of summer to escape the heat?" ”

Zhao Yazhi pursed her mouth, "If you want to be cool, just blow the air conditioner." Ran to the United States to escape the heat. I don't know what you think. ”

"I surrendered, I surrendered." Xu Guanwu raised his hands and said, there is no way to survive arguing with the Reasonable Party.

……

"Xu, Mrs. Xu, welcome." Zaniuk greeted him and said with a smile. "I just heard that you are planning to buy such a house? That decision was so wise, how about it. Would you like me to introduce you to a real estate agent? Guaranteed to keep you satisfied. ”

"Let's take a look first, I haven't thought about buying a property in the United States." Xu Guanwu smiled. Buying a house in the U.S. is a very troublesome thing to pay a lot of taxes. And the United States also has inheritance tax, real estate tax and so on. A large amount of money needs to be deducted every year, so the value of the investment is not very high.

"If you want to buy it, give me a call directly and I'll help you get in touch. It's guaranteed to keep you satisfied. "Darryl. Zaniuk said with a smile.

Xu Guanwu and his wife were the first batch of guests, and on the green grass, Darryl had prepared drinks and a buffet, which could be seen to be of high standard, because the buffet was full of foie gras, truffles, caviar and other precious foods.

Zhao Yazhi was directly invited by Darryl's wife to go over to chat, and Darryl and Xu Guanwu came to the wooden pier in front of the stream.

"Darryl, Xiexie, you do me a favor." After Xu Guanwu sat down, he smiled.

"You're welcome, I've also suffered from shopping." Darryl smiled and waved his hand, "Women are natural shopping maniacs, it's hard to imagine that they usually only eat one apple per meal, how can the energy support them to walk so long?" ”

"Maybe scientists should really do research, maybe they might solve the problem of famine, maybe that's not all." Xu Guanwu also smiled.

"By the way, I've talked to the board of directors and they agreed to give you 5% of the shares for free, and at the same time sell you an additional 15% of the shares." Darryl said with a smile.

Xu Guanwu nodded, "What is the approximate price?" ”

"Our intra-company transactions are naturally a little cheaper than the market price. 15% of the stock sold to you for fifteen million dollars, what do you think? Darryl asked with a smile.

Xu Guanwu calculated it, and at present, the 20th Century Fox Company is still worth a little money in the film library, and the rest is still burdened with a debt of one or two hundred million US dollars, so the market value is about one hundred million US dollars. Fifteen million dollars to buy 20 percent of the stock sounds reasonable.

"That's fine." Xu Guanwu nodded, "I'll send someone to send the money over and sign the contract before I leave the United States." ”

"There's no need to send money over, after "One Flew Over the Asylum" won the best picture a few days ago, several countries have wanted to import this film." Darryl laughs and says, "The copyright fee can offset the fifteen million dollars." ”

Xu Guanwu nodded, he knew that winning the Shijie Film Award would greatly increase the popularity of the film, and the subsequent copyright fee could be higher.

In later generations, a certain king of glasses is the main film festival strategy, taking his own films that no one can understand, going to Shijie film festivals all over the country, and then taking the opportunity to package himself as a Shijie-level director, and then sell all the bad movies in his hand at a high price.

Of course, this kind of packaging skill is not something that anyone can learn, just like some mainland directors have also won awards at international film festivals, but the films that can't be sold still can't be sold.

"You are the third largest shareholder of the company, do you have any plans to guide the company?" Darryl. Zaniuk asked with a smile.

Xu Guanwu couldn't help but smile, "Don't worry, there are two more movies released next year, I think it should be able to make the company mix." ”

"Oh?! You mean Stephen. Spielberg's "Contact of the Third Kind", and George. Lucas's Star Wars? Darryl asked, surprised.

Xu Guanwu nodded, "I think these two movies are very good, and I believe they will create box office success." ”

"Really? You have a lot of confidence in these two young directors? Darryl smiled indifferently, "By the way, "Rocky" and "Jaws", do you have any plans to make a sequel?" ”

"What, 20th Century Fox is going to get involved?" Xu Guanwu couldn't help but be stunned.

"Of course, because these two films have the advertising effect of the previous one, even if the quality is slightly worse, the box office results will be guaranteed, which is naturally more certain than investing in a new film." Darryl nodded, "If you don't have the idea of making a sequel, you might as well pass them on to us." (To be continued......)