As the Volkswagen whizzed down the road and into the southern slopes of Sherman Oaks, Martin slowed down slightly to see a girl walking her golden retriever in front of him, waving at him.

Elizabeth Olsen saw Martin's car coming from a long distance. Martin's car stopped on the side of the road and lowered the passenger window: "Want a ride?" Elizabeth shook her head and said with a smile: "Thank you, I woke up from a nap that day and didn't see you again." ”

"You're welcome." Martin waved his hand: "I have something to do, go first." The golden retriever suddenly yelled at the car.

Martin sped away. Elizabeth took the dog by the hand and waved at the car. Martin's car came to Louise's door, the automatic door opened, and he drove to the open lot on the side of the villa.

Mary was waiting in front of the door, and when she saw Martin coming quickly, a gleam of relief flashed in her eyes. Martin asked, "What about her?" Mary pointed inside: "I'm still drinking, I can't persuade you." Martin nodded slightly, and as he passed Mary, his eyes flickered quickly, and he quickly stepped into the villa.

Louise wore a well-fitting dark business outfit and black-rimmed glasses, lying on the bar and pouring herself a drink.

After drinking a glass, she went to get the bottle again, and a large hand pressed down on hers. Martin looked at the empty bottles, one large and one small, and said, "Don't drink it." Louise burped, grabbed Martin's clothes and pulled them to his side: "You're just in time, drink with me." Martin picked up the bottle, walked around the bar, went inside, took out two new glasses, unscrewed a bottle of mineral water, and poured it into the glass.

Louise propped one hand on the bar, propped her chin on, and stared at Martin, "Why are you here?" ”

"Mary called me." Martin placed a glass of water in front of Louise: "I'm worried that something will happen to you. Louise picked up the glass of water, didn't smell the wine, and put it down again: "Bad seed, I'm really going bankrupt." Martin still said before: "You are bankrupt, I will support you." Before, Louise was all joking, but now that Martin said it, she was confused.

Martin drank a glass of water.

"I'm going to drink, and without it, I'm uncomfortable." Louise pushed the glass back and said half-truthfully: "From the morning to now, do you know how many investors have called me and asked to end the cooperation?" 15 homes! Do you know what that means? Martin didn't take the wine, and asked softly, "One defeat will break you?" This is not a female alcoholic I know. He pulled over the chair and sat down across from Louise, "How hard could it be compared to when I was in Atlanta?" I'm a rotten person who came out of the slums, and I've earned a net worth of millions, and it won't be more difficult for you to develop again than it was when I was back, right? Louise stared at Martin: "People are always chasing success. Martin continued: "There are people who cherish friendship as much as I do. Louise suddenly laughed, laughing on the table, she was obviously depressed today, and Kelly and Martin made her a little happy.

When people are in difficulty, even if there is a ray of sunshine, they will feel extraordinarily bright. Martin pushed the glass back again: "Drink some water, anti-hangover." ”

"Carry me upstairs." Louise opened her arms directly. Martin walked around and carried Louise upstairs.

Louise lay on his shoulder and suddenly burped. Martin was startled and said, "Wait until you go upstairs and go to the bathroom to throw up." Louise leaned into his ear and said, "Don't worry, I occasionally get seasick and seasick, but never airsickness." "What should I do if I am depressed, then take a hearty flight.

In the past, Louise thought Martin was good-looking and easy to use, but now she finds it better to look and use. ………… Century City, Starbucks.

Thomas waited for the target. Ron Armas, Martin Scorsese's number one assistant to producer Graham King.

Thomas was an alumnus of him, having known him for many years and kept in touch with him after learning that he had become Graham's assistant.

Ron pulled out a chair, sat down across from Thomas, and said, "In such a hurry? Thomas said: "Martin Scorsese's project, I don't know how many people are staring at it. He asked, "Is there any more specific news?" ”

"I followed Graham to a conference in the morning, and there were two writers and directors from Harbour City." Ron opened his briefcase and took out a box of discs: "This film is a super hit in East Asia, and director Scorsese is very interested in it, and he is ready to adapt it locally in the United States." Thomas took it, and the disc was called "Infernal Affairs", a police theme.

Ron introduced: "The story will be set in Boston, the background of the characters is Scorsese's best gangster, the two main characters are undercover, one Irish gangster is undercover in the police, the other is the undercover in the police, the latter is the absolute protagonist, Leonardo is sure to play." Thomas's gaze immediately aimed at the undercover agent in front of him: "The supporting actor is suitable for my client?" ”

"First of all, he has to have excellent acting skills." Ron put it plainly: "Secondly, he must have a certain popularity, in recent years, Scorsese's crew has rarely used unknown newcomers, and he is more accustomed to working with famous actors." He said directly: "IMHO, your client, Martin Davis, is not well-known enough. Scorsese's project, as long as the wind is released, there is never a shortage of star-level actors. Thomas knows this, but there aren't many quasi-A-level projects that he can really relate to, and Scorsese's projects are not only hilarious, but also broaden Martin's acting and character types.

Again, the competition will be fierce.

"Martin will have a new film released after the New Year, and Craven's horror and thriller genre will skyrocket in fame by then." Thomas felt that it was not enough: "Ron, you have participated in the two projects of "Gangs of New York" and "The Aviator", and you are familiar with the crew operation of director Scorsese, if Martin wants to fight for important supporting roles, is there a way to increase the odds of winning?" Ron said the simplest and most direct way: "As long as he passes the acting skills, brings money into the group, or wins the support of the main producers and investors, the chances of winning are naturally greater, and Scorsese's gangster films have high investment and ...... returns In fact, the investment-to-income ratio is not high, most of the profits come from long-term operation, and the investment pressure is relatively high, and even artists will compromise in the face of large investments. Thomas asked: "How did Leonardo establish a long-term relationship with Scorsese?" Ron nodded: "The Titanic's influence in the world is too great, it has completely changed Leonardo's star journey, there are too many overseas funds willing to invest in Leonardo, he can always easily attract tens of millions of dollars in investment, and he has a strong appeal, which director doesn't like such a male lead?" Thomas frowned: "Tens of millions of investments? ”

"At least, don't forget the premise, the acting skills are passable." Ron smiled and said, "Look at me, I almost forgot the easiest way, if I can get Graham, Scorsese or Leonardo, it's all good!" Thomas found that the difficulty was not ordinary, Scorsese was not a client of MA, and although Ali Emmanuel tried to poach him several times, it was unsuccessful.

He asked, "You don't have a voice?" ”

"I'm at most an assistant producer and assistant director in the crew." Ron is self-aware: "If it's just a small role, I promise it's okay, but I don't have a say in the top 10 roles. Thomas thought that Martin did not abandon him in the face of the A-level production of first-line director Ridley Scott, and he couldn't help but be ruthless: "Among those three people, who likes men, I'll go to him!" Ron had seen Martin's video material, sunny and handsome, and his figure was also first-class, and said, "You want customers? Thomas shook his head: "No, it's me!" I'm on it myself! Ron looked at Thomas's receding hairline and shiny head, and said, "No kidding, investing at this level is not something that can be solved by selling it alone." For the first time, Thomas felt so useless.

Ron reminded: "The script has not yet been written, the crew will not recruit actors in the short term, and there will not be many people who know the news for the time being, so act early, if it is late, there will really be no chance at all." After his meeting with Ron, Thomas moved on to the next show, where he invited a Warner Bros. production executive to lunch.

From the director, he got the exact news that Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's Plan B Pictures have reached an agreement with Warner Bros. to invest in Scorsese's new project, second only to Warner Bros. and Leonardo's Appian Way Productions.

Thomas jumped up and down, and he was off to sell his ass. Fighting, there is still hope. If you don't take the initiative to fight for it, you won't have any chance.

………… At the same time, Sherman Oaks in a luxury villa. Martin slept soundly on Louise's plump chest, and the exhaled air blew Louise an itch, and she woke up from her sleep early.

Louise moved, and Martin woke up. He looked at the time and said, "Go out to eat." Louise didn't bother to move: "I'll let the kitchen prepare." Martin deliberately said: "You are bankrupt, I will support you, or go out to eat." ”

"You're really going to spoil the atmosphere, I just threw away the company's worries." Louise said: "It's just that some investors end their cooperation, and bankruptcy will not happen." Martin remembered Thomas's project, half-seriously and half-jokingly: "I was thinking that I would get some new recipes and make you happy, so that I could get a good role on the Martin Scorsese project." Louise let out a long sigh: "It's hopeless, I can't afford to play such a big platter for the time being." Martin raised his head and gave her a long kiss before saying, "Then let's do a good job of the wanted warrant project, and if it succeeds, it can help you get back to blood." Louise had other considerations: "During the New Year's holiday, you accompany me out on vacation to Hong Kong City and Southeast Asia." Martin thought of a possibility: "You go overseas to attract investment?" ”

"The headquarters of the International Bartenders Association is in Port City, and there is an event there." "My father used to do business in the Philippines and Malaysia, and there were a lot of wealthy people there who were willing to invest in North America. Martin understood: "Jump out of North America, where Alexander the Great had the greatest impact." "Wait, there's a third chapter, I'm writing