Someone looking for him in France?

Hideki Hanyu was curious about who this man was, after all, he didn't have any acquaintances in France.

The most common ones are also working relationships.

Benedetta wanted to bring relatives to visit him, but he had also refused.

But if you think about it in your heart, it's better to ask directly.

"Did the front desk say the guest's name?" Hideki Hanyu asked Kaoru Chiba.

"The front desk said that the guest called herself Miss Bea."

There are still no big-name literary films.

Hanyu Hideki, who has always had a good attitude towards her, is such a big man.

So in her opinion, as long as the actresses who appear on the scene today, they are her competitors.

So Hanyu Hideki said so, and she could only honestly begin to explain the reason.

The tearing war with another Isabel of the same era, that is, Isabelle Huppert, also lasted throughout the seventies and eighties.

Thinking about the nature of today's ball, this man, who has worked in the French film industry for more than 20 years, instantly understood the reason why his boss came to the ball.

Not to mention anything else, just talk about the neon of this time and space, when short videos rise in the future, if someone sums up a Showa beauty collection or something.

Hanyu Hideki understood the meaning, and said to Emmanuel Bea, who was beside him, "You go to the ball first, and I have something to talk about with Mr. Binoche." ”

However, Giroud Binoche did not know that even if Hideki Hanyu was really willing to invest in Luc Besson's new film, Emmanuel Bea would definitely not be included among the factors considered.

Isabel Adjani said this to Emmanuel Bea, who was in front of her.

As soon as Hideki Hanyu said this, Emmanuel Bea was obviously a little panicked.

Emmanuel Bea, who was born in 1963, not only won the French César Award for Best Supporting Actress this year, but also developed in Hollywood, with the support of European film predecessor Dino DeLaurentiis.

When Isabelle Adjani walked up to Emmanuel Bea, the "Rose of France" immediately greeted her with enthusiasm, but in fact she greeted her with a.

Hideki Hanyu can say it after seeing it.

Although the company was founded early, it was once brilliant, but due to the successive wars on the European continent in the early 20th century and the rapid rise of Hollywood films, it changed hands and went bankrupt several times.

"We ......" Emmanuel Bea seemed to want to say some reason.

It was the Rococo Palace-style Morris Hotel where he once stayed.

But whether it's true or not, Hanyu Hideki doesn't care, he said directly in more straightforward words.

This attitude is also obviously a lack of attention to Gaomeng Company.

"There's a ball in Paris tonight, and I received an invitation, because I'm returning to Paris temporarily, and I haven't prepared before, so I'm missing a male partner for the time being, so I don't know if I can invite Mr. Hanyu to accompany me?"

As soon as Hideki Hanyu got out of the car, he heard this sentence from Giroud Binoche.

Speaking of which, the "French Rose" directly showed a mocking smile.

"It's just my guess, and I don't know how to talk about it."

However, Hanyu Hideki has always liked to respond to change, so as long as Emmanuel Bea doesn't say why, then he will never take the initiative to ask.

"Yes, I want to get the heroine of this movie, and everyone in the circle now knows that the French film industry is praising Luc Besson, and this film will definitely win at the César Awards next year."

"At tonight's ball, in addition to inviting some investors, Gaomeng Company is actually considering the selection of the heroine of the movie, I think if I can bring investment into the group, I will definitely be able to get the role of heroine."

A middle-aged man named Giroud Binoche.

After leaving the Four Seasons Hotel George V, the car drove not long to reach his destination, which was not enough time for him to warm up.

After falling from the peak, the company's lack of hematopoietic capacity, coupled with rising production costs, made it impossible to afford to fail, so most of the projects were external investments.

Just when Hideki Hanyu and Giroud Binoche were worried that they would be stopped at the door because they didn't have an invitation, Emmanuel Bea was "on the line" with a woman in the ballroom where the ball was held at the Morris Hotel.

Regardless of the global strategy of the future, relying only on the policies of the past, although the company is no longer as brilliant as it was at its peak, it is still one of the most important film companies in France.

Therefore, Emmanuel Bea no longer dared to beat around the bush and began to speak honestly about his thoughts.

"Mr. Hanyu, I came to Paris this time to participate in the promotion of the Onirique jewelry star series, and I happened to know from the manager of Onirique jewelry, Ophelia, that he is also in Paris now, and I came to thank him for recommending me as a spokesperson."

The problem is that this doesn't help Hanyu's strategic plan.

Of course, there are few women in Vanity Fair who are unrealistic.

What's more important is the copyright of these films, which can improve the gold content of the film company's film library.

Traveling to the present, I have had a relationship with a scumbag, and there are beautiful women with names and surnames, and I can't count them on two hands.

So he invited directly, "Miss Bea, I'm about to have dinner, do you want to eat together?" ”

Especially up-and-comers like Emmanuel Bea.

For film companies, making money from well-known films is only one aspect.

After saying that, Hanyu Hideki remembered something, "I don't seem to have an invitation to the ball, what about you?" ”

But Isabel Adjani has so much experience in tearing up, seeing that the opponent wants to speak, how can he give him a chance, even when he said to Alan Perry beside him.

"Miss Bea, do you mean the French entertainment industry?" Hideki Hanyu continued to ask.

"No, the male partner I invited is outside, and he is also a film investor."

"Haha, Miss Bea, what do you think I am?"

"Then you need to come in quickly." Emmanuel Bea said.

"Miss Bea, don't be clever in front of me, give you five minutes, tell me the real reason why you invited me to that ball, or I'll have to say goodbye."

With that, Hideki Hanyu stood up, reached across the table, and lifted Emmanuel Bea's chin.

Obviously, Hideki Hanyu guessed correctly.

Giroud Binoche spread his hands, "Chairman, I'm just the general manager of the theater chain, not a film investor. ”

However, looking at the beautiful woman who looks like an angel in front of you, and the beautiful scenery of the white dress, this meat is delivered to your mouth, and the scumbag has no intention of letting it go.

The most important thing is that this film is in another time and space, and the investors are in addition to Gaumont's company, in fact, there is Hollywood capital involved.

Otherwise, with the urine nature of a Hollywood businessman, Luc Besson at the beginning of his career only needs to lose money once, and there will be no subsequent cooperation.

However, this little money can be earned or not for Hanyu Hideki.

In the face of Isabel Adjani, a young tearing expert with a gun and a stick in her words, Emmanuel Bea was so angry that her face was very ugly.

Seeing that the meal was about to end, Emmanuel Bea finally couldn't help it, and asked Hanyu Hideki tentatively, "Sir, do you have any other arrangements for the night?" ”

After Crescent Cinema entered France for development, it was indispensable to deal with the Gaumont company, so a detailed investigation was also carried out on this company.

"I'm sorry, I lost my words, but you shouldn't have reached that point yet, so it's too late to regret it, let the late investor not come in, save a little shame."

Listening to Hideki Hanyu's words and feeling the momentum of the man's face, Emmanuel Bea finally realized.

But because of its good reputation among fans of literary films, the sales of videotapes are very good.

Emmanuel Bea felt that this reason was very reasonable.

Although he has not been with Emmanuel Bea for a long time, it can be seen that this is a very realistic woman.

But even when he heard Luc Besson's name, he just said, "What if it's held by Gaumont's company?" Is there any reason why I have to go? ”

In her eyes, the management of Gaomeng Company, who was high in her eyes, did not even have the qualifications to communicate in front of Hanyu Hideki.

"Why aren't there any European investors willing to participate?" Hideki Hanyu asked curiously.

"I see, I am glad to meet Miss Emmanuelle."

Hanyu didn't say anything, although he saw some clues, and just walked towards the restaurant with Emmanuel Bea.

(Isabel Adjani Photo)

As the 'French Rose' of the previous generation, Isabelle Adjani's private comments are really hard to describe.

Therefore, when Isabel Adjani said this, Alain Perry knew that it was deliberate, but he still felt dissatisfied with Emmanuel Bea.

In Emmanuel Bea's anxious expression, Hideki Hanyu waited for someone.

Since it is not feasible to talk about "old love", Emmanuel Bea is also an insider who understands the rules, and when she thought that Hanyu Hideki said that she was interested in him, she naturally knew that it was time for her to pay.

However, as soon as the other party finished speaking, he saw Emmanuel Bea, who got off the car on the other side.

In the commercial field, he signed a three-year endorsement contract with the jewelry brand Onirique.

Don't look for any unscrupulous investors, when you hear the budget, you will be scared away, then you will be slept in vain......"

When Giroud Binoche heard this, he looked at Emmanuel Bea next to Hideki Hanyu, and stopped talking.

Although the dance party had already started for almost half an hour, Hideki Hanyu did not rush out of the car when he arrived, but waited for about ten minutes.

The company's heavy asset cinemas have been sold one after another, and many of the French cinemas acquired by Crescent Cinemas originally belonged to Gaumont.

Emmanuel Bea saw that Hideki Hanyu knew about Gaumont's company, so he continued.

If you can't stand on your feet now, then what's the future.

"Oh? It seems that the investment in this movie is not simple. Hideki Hanyu was instantly piqued with curiosity.

Let's not talk about some plans for the future, such as the advance layout for streaming content.

But that's when Giroud Binoche made a guess.

Of course, he was just thinking about it.

Emmanuel Bea heard this, a trace of imperceptible anxiety flashed in her eyes, as if she wanted to say something, but after hearing that Hanyu Hideki invited her to dinner, she obviously had some scruples.

Of course, there is another point, which he actually only believes half of Emmanuel Bea's words.

Even some hotel guests who recognized Emmanuel Bea's identity took the initiative to talk to him and ask for an autograph.

According to the current exchange rate of 1:5.6 between the US dollar and the franc, 60 million francs is already more than 10 million US dollars.

At the same time, he said to her.

"Chairman, today's European film investment circles basically know about this new film of Gaumont."

Hanyu Hideki didn't answer, but asked rhetorically, "Is there something wrong with Miss Bea?" ”

Emmanuel Bea, for a scumbag, the only thing valuable is his own beauty.

Do you think that I need to communicate with some ordinary executives of Gaomeng Company? ”

So today, I entered a Southeast Asian-themed restaurant.

This woman is Emmanuel Bea's predecessor in the French film industry.

I don't know if she didn't understand, she was really confused.

However, when it comes to a person, domestic fans are actually more familiar with it, that is the post-80s French actress, Léa Seydoux, who became popular all over the world with the 007 series, and her grandfather is now the boss of Gaumont's company.

As if in the past in America, everything that happened to him with this French beauty did not exist at all,

Although Hideki Hanyu became more and more sure that Emmanuel Bea had something to ask for, he still concentrated on eating and ignored it.

A few minutes later, Hanyu's car left the Four Seasons Hotel George V.

"Angels in the World" will be released in early November, and the French actress will not stay in America to promote the film, what will she do when she returns to France?

With such doubts in his heart, Hideki Hanyu met Emmanuel Bea waiting for him in the lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel George V.

In this day and age, a production budget of more than $10 million is a big investment even in Hollywood.

Giroud Binoche surprised even Hideki Hanyu by the numbers.

Sometimes, if you want to get involved in a circle as quickly as possible, you have to make a big move.

But it was a fact that Emmanuel Bea was almost forty minutes late.

Because the reason she wants to say is nothing more than her relationship with Hideki Hanyu and something like that.

Such a company is not at the forefront of independent film companies in Hollywood, and it is indeed a bit difficult for Hanyu Hideki to look down on him.

Although Luc Besson rose to prominence because of "The Subway", the film that really became famous in Europe and the United States was "Blue Sea and Blue Sky", which was taken as the opening film of the Cannes Film Festival next year.

Emmanuel Bea may be grateful to him, but the feeling for him is more of a clinging.

"Chairman, I didn't expect you to come to this ball."

After all, if Hanyu Hideki eats French food, he won't be able to finish it for a few hours, and it's almost seven o'clock at this time. If she delays too long, then what she asked for today will be in vain.

"Isn't your husband in France a cinema business? Today, the senior management of the company will definitely go to the scene, and you can communicate on business. ”

Hearing Luc Besson's name, Hideki Hanyu thought to himself that it was really a coincidence.

Founded at the end of the 19th century, the company was a film production and distribution company, but it was actually born half a year before the film itself.

Therefore, when Isabelle Adjani saw Emmanuel Bea walking into the ball, she immediately took her male companion and walked over.

……

"Miss Bea, you have to figure it out, I can sit here and talk to you so much because you are beautiful, and I am still interested in you, so you had better say what you really think before my interest is exhausted."

In the mid-to-late seventies, the company changed hands for the last time, and the current owner, Nicholas Murphy. It was then that Seydoux took over the reins and began to reform the business of the Gaumon Company.

If he wants to participate in this film, it must be for greater purposes, such as to establish contact with Luc Besson and even the French film industry, so that he can get involved in the production of those well-known films in the future.

But she asked Hanyu Hideki something first.

Therefore, for Hideki Hanyu, who has read all the beauties, he will definitely not be dizzy because of the beauty of a woman.

Emmanuel Bea, who had just entered the door and didn't do anything, was provoked by her predecessor Isabelle Adjani's head and face, and after seeing Alain Perry's obviously bad face, she hurriedly began to explain.

But the ball in Gaumont's company had already begun, and in order to fulfill his promise to Emmanuel Bea, he had to leave for the ball first.

With only one tentacle of Crescent Cinemas, it is impossible to gain a firm foothold here.

In fact, it was for the male companion she was holding.

With her already beautiful appearance, she looks pure and noble, mysterious and holy, as beautiful as a half-hidden lily.

The other party is the general manager of the French branch of Crescent Cinemas.

He played and played, and Emmanuel Bea paid and paid.

Hideki Hanyu, who is familiar with the future of Gaumont, immediately understood what Giroud Binoche meant.

Hideki Hanyu had tasted Chinese food before, but he felt that the level was very average.

"Emmanuel, long time no see, why did you come so late today, it seems that I am not interested in Luc Besson's new film, and sure enough, I have worked with large companies in Hollywood, so I can't look down on the projects of small companies like Gaumont."

Hanyu Hideki tapped the table top with his fingers, and his body exuded the momentum of a superior person, and he said domineeringly.

With some anxiety, Emmanuel Bea and Hideki Hanyu sat down and were quite absent-minded during their meal.

Losing money or something, of course Hanyu Hideki is just talking.

Whether he is free for the night or not depends entirely on what Emmanuel Bea wants him to do.

After all, in tonight's affairs, Hideki Hanyu is her last hope.

Then there is some understanding of the future of Hideki Hanyu, as Hollywood movies are conquering cities and territories all over the world, Gaumont will actively cooperate with Hollywood companies in the future to start a globalization strategy.

"Then we shouldn't be locked out, right?" Hideki Hanyu thought of a ridiculous possibility.

After all, 20 million big projects can generally only reach this level if they are action movies, or feature films that invite many big-name stars.

Hearing such assurances from Hideki Hanyu, Emmanuel Bea walked into the hotel step by step.

Just standing there is enough to attract the eyes of the men around you.

And in my opinion, although the ball invited European investors, it was actually Hollywood investors who really wanted to be hosted. ”

The restaurant serves not only French food, but also other types of food from other countries.

At this stage, Hollywood studios dare not shout this budget.

"What?" Emmanuel Bea looked puzzled.

From the last collaboration, Isabelle Adjani also saw the talent of Luc Besson, and this new film naturally wants to work together.

I still understand, pretending to be confused.

"Gaumont is deliberately trying to scare away European investors in order to cooperate with Hollywood studios?"

Four Seasons Hotel George V is already famous for its food in Paris.

As for literary films.

In Luc Besson's last film "The Subway", Isabelle Adjani was the heroine, for which she was nominated for the César Award.

As soon as Kaoru Chiba said this, Hideki Hanyu immediately knew who was coming.

Emmanuel Bea.

Hearing this, Hideki Hanyu put down the spoon in his hand to drink the soup, picked up the napkin and wiped his mouth, sat up straight and looked at Emmanuel Bea and said.

Naturally, Hideki Hanyu understood what Giroud Binoche meant.

Alain Perry, as a veteran French filmmaker, naturally knows what Isabelle Adjani's personality is, and also knows that Isabelle Adjani is deliberately sowing discord.

In addition to having a "crazy skin" character like the screen image.

"Huh, investor? Emmanuelle, are you going to bring in Mr. Dino DeLaurentiis?

But although I didn't go to Hollywood, I knew that Mr. Dino De Laurentiis's company didn't seem to be doing well, and even his nephew's film company in Italy was in trouble. ”

"The French cinema chain controlled by Crescent Cinemas is now the second largest cinema chain in France, but it is only a part of the entire European cinema chain.

What's more, if the era of streaming media opens in the future, Hideki Hanyu will definitely have to intervene, and the more well-known movie copyrights in hand at that time, the greater the advantage will undoubtedly be.

When dealing with juniors who may threaten her, Isabelle Adjani will not be soft either.

But what Isabelle Adjani didn't expect was that just as she was speaking, Alan Perry's eyes looked at the door of the banquet hall.

I saw that this woman's white dress was like snow, and the details were dotted with lace. Holding a small Chanel pouch in his hand, he wears fine gemstone jewelry, a delicate little top hat on his head, and half of his face is obscured by white tulle.

Therefore, in Isabelle Adjani's opinion, if she says so now, Alan Perry will definitely agree immediately.

"Don't worry, as long as I promise something, I will never break my promise."

"But my guess is that the terms they give Hollywood investors won't be as harsh as they are on European investors."

Emmanuel Bea, who was following Hideki Hanyu, couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief when he saw this.

"Of course I respect Mr. Laurentiis, but not everyone in this world can be called an investor.

And after this film, the cooperation between Gaumont and Hollywood became more and more frequent.

Speaking of which, Giroud Binoche couldn't help but suggest to Hideki Hanyu, "If the investment is too huge, the chairman still has to think carefully, in fact, there are many French films suitable for Emmanuel Bea." ”

"Gaumont, does Mr. Hanyu know?"

The French beauty came to Hideki Hanyu not just to thank him.

After a moment of hesitation, and a change in his eyes, Emmanuel Bea finally replied with a sweet smile on his face, "Well, it's my pleasure to have dinner with my husband. ”

The most famous cinema in the history of French cinema, the Palais Gaumont, was founded by the Gaumont company at its peak.

And it is precisely because of the investment of Hollywood capital that Hideki Hanyu can judge that this movie must be profitable.

When Hideki Hanyu appeared, Emmanuel Bea decisively said goodbye to the people around him, swayed his body, and "flew" towards Hideki Hanyu like a white butterfly.

This is worried that he will irrationally spend a huge amount of money to invest in this movie for the sake of a woman.

Her male companion's name is Alan Perry, not only the manager of the production department of Gaumon, but also a shareholder of Gaumont, and the highest-ranking person in Gaumont at today's ball.

Not only is her career developing well, but she is also younger than her.

Of course, if you look at the height of Hanyu Hideki, the size of the Gaumeng company is like that.

If anyone can agree, it will be a big wrong.

Eat silently, sleep silently.

When he remembered the information of Gaumont's company just now, he thought of the French director, and he didn't expect to hear the name from Emmanuel Bea immediately.

I'm afraid this woman has something else to ask for.

For example, Sophie Marceau, who has just emerged and is the future "Rose of France", learned from her predecessor Isabelle Adjani that she dropped her shoulder straps on the red carpet of various film festivals.

Investing in some other low-budget films, of course, will also satisfy Emmanuel Bea.

Although he would love to collect some "deposit" immediately.

Organize your language and be ready to refute it.

But this kind of reason can't even convince herself, so how can she convince Hanyu Hideki.

The French film market alone has its own unique features.

Even the entire European cinema chain is only an area controlled by the Crescent Cinema chain.

However, these deep-seated considerations naturally do not need to be known to Emmanuel Bea.

After all, in another time and space, this "Blue Sea and Blue Sky" does have the participation of Hollywood investors.

In the back seat of the car, in addition to Hideki Hanyu, there was also Emmanuel Bea.

The tentacles of the Crescent Cinema Line are spreading across Europe, and how could Hideki Hanyu not know about the Gaumont Company.

Otherwise, the heroine would not have been handed over to Rozanne Arquette from New York.

But the value of beauty is limited.

She was wondering why Hideki Hanyu hadn't come in yet.

Speaking of which, this destination is no stranger to Hideki Hanyu.

However, Giroud Binoche's words caught Hanyu's attention, and he asked, "It seems that Manager Binoche knows why this ball is taking place?" ”

And the Crescent Cinema Line, which is part of all this, is just a subsidiary of my media group.

Hearing this, Hideki Hanyu let go of the hand that was holding Emmanuel Bea's chin, sat back in his chair, and said in a flat tone.

And Hideki Hanyu's undisguised reasons also made her understand what her true value was in Hideki Hanyu's heart.

The film's global box office is not clear.

But what she didn't expect was that after hearing her words, Hanyu Hideki immediately showed a funny expression.

At the same time, Isabelle Adjani also observed Alan Perry's face, so she decided to increase her fire again without waiting for Alan Perry to speak.

Repeating the ability of the "French Rose" to do things several times, Isabelle Adjani thinks that she is second, so no one dares to say first.

Hanyu recalls slightly, "Of course I know, the oldest film production and distribution company in France. ”

Isabelle Adjani said this, and suddenly pretended to be embarrassed and covered her mouth with her hand.

Oh yes, with your ability, you probably don't know the budget of this movie, it's a big number.

To this day, Gaumont still operates a number of cinemas in France.

"The ball I just mentioned was actually held by Gaumont, and the main purpose was to attract investment for a new film project, created by director Luc Besson, who won eleven César Award nominations and three awards in 1985 for his subway."

Hearing this, Hideki Hanyu chuckled, "Hehe, you want me to be the investor behind you, to invest in Luc Besson's new movie, and help you win the heroine?" ”

This ferocious momentum undoubtedly made the first French actress today, Isabelle Adjani, feel threatened, and even a little jealous.

No wonder Giroud Binoche says no one in Europe wants to invest.

"This movie should be a literary film, Gomon Company is not sure that it can make money, but it just uses the French official subsidies as an investment, and all other risks are borne by external investors, so why should I risk losing money for your heroine?"

"Yes, there should be a lot of celebrities from the French show business." Emmanuel Bea said.

Instead of blindly focusing on literary films, he also began to produce and invest in more popular films, and even developed the concept of cinematic opera with gorgeous visuals.

If he goes to the hotel's spa room to be happy, then he has a free night.

Calculate the time, Luc Besson's new movie at this stage is only "Blue Sea and Blue Sky".

After Emmanuel Bea left, Giroud Binoche spoke to Hideki Hanyu.

But if it's something difficult, then he should think about it.

But she just started talking, and swallowed it herself.

When he asked this question, Emmanuel Bea answered without hesitation.

Luc Besson, the most familiar French director in China, was discovered by Gaumont, and Luc Besson's early film Gaumont Company participated in the investment, including the well-known "This Killer Is Not Too Cold".

To participate in this kind of dance party in the industry, it is natural to find someone who is familiar with the circle to help, after all, there are some things that Hanyu Hideki does not need to discuss in person even if he wants to participate.

……

Therefore, out of his sixth sense, he felt that Emmanuel Bea had come to the hotel today to find him more than just to thank him.

Isabel Adjani, who became popular in the seventies.

Looking at the scumbag's expression, you know that you are satisfied with the promise of the French beauty.

"Miss Bea, I think you'd better tell the truth."

I've slept on them all.

"Mr. Alain, I seem to have seen the person in charge of Loop Films, how about we go and say hello together."

And pay more attention to the cultivation of newcomers, directors such as Luc Besson, actors like Isabelle Adjani, all have ties to Gaumont.

Thinking of this, Hideki Hanyu said to Giroud Binoche, "You don't have to worry about this, I have my own considerations, it's not too early, let's go in." ”

Loop, as one of the companies with the greatest interest in Luc Besson's new film investment, has always attached great importance to Gaumont.

"According to the information I received from some investors, they only learned after negotiating with the Gaumont company that the budget of the Gaumont company for this literary film is 60 million francs."

Hanyu Hideki greeted him very politely, just like the attitude of an ordinary acquaintance, and it didn't show any intimacy.

The first sentence of the meeting answered Hideki Hanyu's doubts.

Emmanuel Bea heard Hanyu Hideki's rhetorical question, and began to talk about her purpose in a roundabout way.

Knowing that this was the case, I should have flown the neon new Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit to Europe, and the front and rear rows were designed to be spaced, which was convenient for some small actions in the back.

Of course, it is not simple, Gaumont announced this film project very early, but until now no European investors are willing to participate, so we have to hold today's ball.

He recommended Emmanuel Bea as the European ambassador for Onirique's 'Star Collection', which was just a deal.

"Adjani, come with me to meet an important guest."

There is a little delay in the code word, in order to write more until now, eight thousand four, I tried my best, three o'clock in the morning is really sleepy, I have to go to work tomorrow, and please forgive me, brothers.

(End of chapter)