Chapter 136: Gratifying
Frederick's mind is easy to guess, if Sean has an agent, then his influence on him will be greatly diminished, which is somewhat intolerable for Frederick, who has his current status by discovering Sean. It's like many artists, who look closely at their own proud works and don't allow others to touch them.
Of course, it's still the same sentence, Frederick is really thinking about Sean, after all, he worked hard with him in the most difficult times, and he once said to him, I can't let people ruin you. So, as long as Sean has the balance between the agent and the manager, he should be able to maintain this friendship.
As for Sanders, this one is a bit more complicated, he doesn't care about the hostility of his agent, he just wholeheartedly fights for Sean's interests, which is why Weishenme Sean will make him a manager. Just, in and Todd? After Vladimir met and decided that he would be at the helm of the new film company, Sanders was somewhat uneasy.
Unlike Galen, who has always dreamed of opening a restaurant, and unlike Neil, who has already set up an investment company, Sanders basically did not have too distant ideals, and until now, he just wants to make more money and enjoy life more. Oh, and one more thing, watch Sean and take his career to the next level, Sean can be sure of that.
So he was a little jealous of Vladimir, maybe he didn't realize it, but as brothers, Sean and Galen knew that he still had the idea that "everyone has such a good relationship, Weishenme wants an outsider to take full charge of the production company". Or to put it another way, Sanders actually wants to play a bigger role in front of Sean, and although he hasn't thought too far into the future, he won't always be a sidekick.
Sean actually planned some things for him, but nothing can be done overnight, and Sanders is still in the stage of accumulating experience, so he can only expect him to adjust himself.
Because of this, Sean hopes that Vladimir will make some achievements as soon as possible, knowing that in addition to a fixed salary, he also gave him 10% dry shares, and promised that if he shows the value he deserves, then this dry stock will be turned into real shares. When it's time to give benefits, Sean won't be ambiguous, as long as the other party is worth the price.
Therefore, as long as the results are made in a short time, Sean can be more assured, and he can also let Sanders take a look to see where the gap is, and where the place that needs to catch up is.
"Don't worry, that guy has always been like this, his mentality ...... Guys who have always been good and good at sales are like this, don't believe it...... Wait and see......" Neil said to Sean with a big tongue at the glamour-lit party.
One didn't notice, and it wasn't as strict as the Vanity Fair party, so I asked the guy to take advantage of the opportunity to have a few more drinks and some whiskey, and it was like this.
Sean is so funny and angry, he doesn't know what to say, don't blame him, this is drinking in public, and he skipped class to come to Los Angeles. Blame him, this kid brought good news today, after his unremitting campaign, and the effort to pull down the skin and pull the relationship everywhere, he finally bought 6% of Google's shares from venture capital after spending 10 million.
This is definitely a gratifying thing, in previous lives, even ordinary people knew the names of Microsoft, Apple and Google, let alone a young man like Sean who grew up in the Internet age. If he could, he really wanted to hold more, but unfortunately it was always the shortest plank that determined the capacity of the barrel, and the constraints of insufficient capital allowed him to get so much.
Although there are still millions on him, if he invests them all, he should be able to get about 10%, but the problem is that Sean has other uses for this money, such as supporting the company's operations and the like. In fact, he already plans to take another two million to three million out, and strive to acquire about 8%, but out of habit, he also wants to keep some liquid cash by his side.
In fact, these problems can be solved, and if Neil knew the future situation of Google, he would definitely not hesitate to invest in it, and then use it as a mortgage for financial operations.
But Sean is not Neil, and he doesn't know enough about it, but even if he does, there is a high probability that he will not choose this approach, because it is too risky, and Sean would prefer to be a little more stable. Moreover, although he does not know the specific development of Google in ten years, as a well-deserved leader in the search engine, he believes that even if the 8% of Google's shares are diluted, he should get enough returns, and from a certain point of view, he is a person who is easy to satisfy.
"Watch him, don't let him drink anymore." When Galen came over, Sean gave two words of advice, and then went around in four circles.
The party was hosted by the crew of "Here Comes the Grim Reaper," an ingenious low-budget thriller that has so far surpassed 40 million in North America. Tosean was hyped up at that time, and the movie got almost 17 million at the box office in the first weekend of its release, although there was an Oscar ceremony in the second week, but Sean, as one of the candidates for Best Actor, did not drop very much at the box office, earning 12 million in three days over the weekend, and 16 million at the box office in a week, so the total box office exceeded 30 million.
Entering the third week of April, although the drop was very large, there was only 7 million box office on the weekend, but the box office in a week was more than 9 million, so the total box office exceeded 40 million. In this way, at least from the perspective of the box office, the profit is basically set, and the crew naturally has to hold a party, and as the leading actor, Sean is also invited.
"Thanks to you, Sean, otherwise, it would not have been possible to get such a good box office in such a short period of time." James? Huang raised his glass to Sean with a flushed face, as a Chinese, or a first-time director, it is undoubtedly a very happy thing to have such a result.
"No kidding, James, without your script and direction, the film wouldn't be where it is now, I'm just the catalyst. Even if someone else comes, there will be such a box office, at most it will be a little slower. Sean didn't care and put all the credit on Huang's head.
His current fame is enough for the time being, there is no need to worry about such a trivial matter, and he is telling the truth.
"Do you hear that, James, so you have to thank me, if I hadn't come up with this idea, you wouldn't have the opportunity you have now, would you?" The other haha laughed.
"Okay, Crete, I'll admit that you came up with the idea, but don't forget, I filled it in." Huang immediately said.
"That's right, but don't forget, I suggested that you write a screenplay, not a TV series." The other party immediately retorted.
The two of them argued and took credit, but they were all hee-hee-haha, and there was no trace of quarrel, because they were friends. This man named Crete is a friend that Huang met when he was writing for "The X-Files", and it was precisely because of the other party's recommendation that he was able to direct several "X-Files" TV series and practice, so they are very good with each other.
And the script of the movie "The Grim Reaper is Coming" was originally an idea of a supernatural murder that came out of Crete, and then Huang wrote it out, intending to make it an episode in "The X-Files", but then failed to act on it for various reasons, so after several tosses, it finally became the current movie.
Because of this, the party was attended not only by the Grim Reaper crew and their friends, but also by many members of the X-Files crew.
After chatting with Huang for a few words, Sean turned around again, although he had said hello to the previous actors, but it was just a greeting. hasn't seen him for a few months, and the rookie actors have become famous, which makes them feel more or less uncomfortable, not to mention that he has been further isolated after the scandal.
The same goes for Catherine, because of her big-mouthed mother, and Sean doesn't have a good chance of talking to her so as not to get something out of the way. In addition, Sean ignored her hints at the beginning, which probably made her very faceless, so her face was not very good-looking.
However, Scott and Sean talked a few more words, although he also became a little restrained, but the optimistic personality made him seem very generous, so Sean also made a promise that if there is a chance in the future, he will definitely cooperate again.
After walking around again, looking left and right, there seemed to be nothing to do, and then looking at the time, there was still half an hour to go, and Sean immediately prepared to wait for Galen and them in a place closer to the door. Then, as he passed by the bar, he suddenly noticed something, thought for a few seconds, sat down, beckoned the bartender for a non-alcoholic drink, and-
"Hi, Dinah? Agent Scowley, what's going on lately? He smiled and greeted the woman sitting next to him, with her head hanging and her fingers fiddling with the cup from time to time.
"Who are you?" The other party raised his head, about thirty years old, with dark and reddish short hair, a crimson face, blurred eyes, and a slightly drunk appearance that blended with the style of a mature woman, which looked particularly tasteful. Especially wearing a women's suit, which makes her more capable temperament, so she is even more tempting.
"You forgot? I'm your informant, Agent Scowley. Sean said solemnly, "Although we usually communicate on the phone, today I had to take a big risk to meet you in person. ”
"Really?" The woman raised her eyebrows, showing an interested look, "Is there any news that you need to come out in person?" I also hope that you can hide in the dark and give me more information. ”
"That's right," Sean leaned closer, scanning the audience with a wary gaze, "do you see these people at the party?" In fact, they are no longer human, they have been replaced by aliens, and there is a big conspiracy hidden in this. ”
He said in a matter-of-fact manner, as if there was really such a thing, but the other party was not moved at all, just looked at him with a smile, and only drank the wine in the cup when he spoke: "For the sake of your accosting is very innovative, I will not spill this wine on your face." ”
Sean coughed a few times.