There's something eerie in the office.

Romulo looked at his boss with a confused expression, his face slightly confused.

He's one of the Fast & Furious producers, and he's always been in charge of the project with all the details of the film, and he's never heard of "Get Out" at all.

But judging by Arnold's expression, this project seems to be quite important.

At this time, Bruce on the side had a tangled face, as if he didn't know how to speak.

Since Chen Fei hired him to register the script with the Screenwriters Guild, he was keenly aware that there was a great "business opportunity" in it. ”

A screenwriter with many works, although his status in Hollywood cannot be compared to that of a director, is also very valued.

And Chen Fei holds many works such as "Dead Silence", "Get Out of Desperate Town", "Twilight", "Game of Thrones", etc., and is naturally a well-known screenwriter.

However, Bruce did not reveal any news about him.

All personal news about Chen Fei was firmly blocked by him.

He has made himself the sole spokesperson for Chen Fei in Hollywood, and although he does not have the right to make decisions about the script, he is qualified to contact Chen Fei.

As for the others, they couldn't contact Chen Fei at all, and they didn't even know whether he was a man or a woman, only that he was a Chinese.

Under this premise, those who want to know Chen Fei have to choose to contact Bruce first.

So, taking this opportunity, this guy put forward a lot of conditions.

Universal, Lionsgate, Paramount, various small film studios......

Many companies have been subjected to his "eating and taking cards".

Although he never mentioned that kind of very excessive condition, as the number of times increased, many companies were still a little dissatisfied with Chen Feisheng.

They thought Chen Fei was too arrogant.

obviously promised to arrive in Hollywood within the specified time to discuss the issue of film shooting with them, but in the end, he shirked it with various reasons and excuses.

But in fact, the real situation is that Chen Fei himself didn't know about it, and it was completely Bruce himself playing tricks in it.

And that's how that Cadillac came about.

Chen Fei was naturally not stupid, and after glancing at Bruce's expression, he almost guessed the reason.

Therefore, he should have been "woolened" by Bruce!

It's just that he didn't show an angry expression, but reluctantly rounded his words back with a smile:

"Mr. Arnold, those are minor accidents, and I think we should talk about something more important first, such as how to start the project "Get Out."

"Ok, that's what I thought too."

Nodding, Arnold turned his head to look at Romulo, "You go to the legal department and draw up a contract according to Fei's request." ”

"Yes, sir."

Romulo got up and walked out.

Chen Fei didn't hesitate, but turned his gaze to Bruce, "I need a lawyer." ”

"I'll get in touch with you!" As if he had been pardoned, Bruce jerked to his feet and walked briskly out of the office.

He was secretly glad in his heart, it seemed that Chen Fei didn't seem to be angry.

He decided to work hard to complete everything for Chen Fei in the next time to make amends, and only hoped that he would not break off the cooperative relationship with him.

Seeing Bruce's back disappear in the doorway, Arnold suddenly spoke, "Fei, I don't think he's a good partner. ”

Chen Fei smiled, shook his head and said, "No, I think he is just a good partner." ”

"Why?"

"There is no doubt about his ability, he does everything I arrange beautifully, and the only drawback is a bit of vanity.

As long as his vanity is satisfied, and he is properly let know who gave him this job, then he will work harder and harder.

He can't live without me, and I can replace him at any time! ”

Arnold silently gave a thumbs up, and he suddenly realized the feeling of "mouth stopping" in the mouth of the Chinese people.

It's no wonder that he has to be a vice president, because his ability is unquestionable, but he is a little poor at interpersonal communication.

…

As Bruce and Romulo left, there was soon a knock on the office door.

"Enter." Arnold shouted.

The doorknob was twisted, and a middle-aged man with slightly dark skin walked in.

Chen Fei was a little puzzled, who is this?

As the man came to the two of them and sat down, Arnold smiled and introduced, "Introduction, Jason Bronny, he is the initiator of the "Get Out" project, and he saw your work in the Writers Guild. ”

Oh?

Chen Fei's eyes lit up, it turned out to be the gold owner.

At the same time, Arnold also introduced Chen Fei's identity to Jason, who was slightly shocked on the other side.

"Jason, sitting in front of you is the creator of Get Out.

Of course, it is necessary for me to tell you a little bit about his other identities.

His name is Fei Chen, 21, and he is the winner of the Golden Bear at this year's Berlin Film Festival, and he is a wonderful director who has many fans in China and has shot more than $70 million at the box office.

That great western "No Man's Land" is his work, and at the same time he will also be the director of "Fast and Furious 3: Tokyo Drift", I think you can get to know him and become very good friends. ”

As soon as the words fell, Jason on the other side couldn't wait to stand up and wanted to hug Chen Fei.

Made!

This resume is simply terrifying!

21 years old! Golden Bear! Fast & Furious! No Man's Land......

In such a comparison, I am simply scum!

Chen Fei got up with a smile and hugged him, "It's a pleasure to meet you." ”

"It's such an honor......"

After a few pleasantries, the three of them began to talk about business.

"Fei, I've been waiting for you for nearly half a year for this script." When he said this, Jason's tone was rather resentful.

"Haha, the work over there in Huaxia is too busy, and the filming of "No Man's Land" is too difficult......"

Chen Fei could only make excuses, at least to make the other party feel better.

Sure enough, as soon as these words came out, Jason's face instantly improved a lot, compared to a Golden Bear movie, the importance of this script is indeed slightly weaker.

After adjusting his mentality and glancing at Arnold again, Jason talked about the conditions of Universal Pictures:

"Fei, this script is really good, and I am blown away by your achievements and resume, you are really amazing!

Taking into account all aspects of the situation, we can give this script an offer of $1.8 million, you know, many senior screenwriters in the Screenwriters Association can only get an offer of 30-500,000 yuan, which is the greatest sincerity we can come up with.

Of course, given that you're still a good Golden Bear film director, if you want to direct the film yourself, we can raise the price to $5 million.

You know, this is not a Hollywood blockbuster after all, and there is still a certain gap with Super 3. ”

The other party's attitude was very sincere, and the conditions proposed were also within the market price range, which did give Chen Fei a lot of sincerity in general.

But!

How could Chen Fei, who had already made up his mind to get a wave of wool, accept it easily?

"Jason, I'm not going to work on this script as a buyout."

Well?!

As soon as these words came out, Jason's face, which was still smiling, suddenly froze.

"You want a share?" Arnold, who had been silent, suddenly raised his eyebrows, quite surprised.

"Yes." Chen Fei nodded without hesitation, and put forward his own conditions, "I cooperate with Universal Pictures in the form of screenwriter, director, and investment, accounting for 30% of the box office." ”

On the word "box office", he deliberately accentuated his tone.

Harry Potter is a lesson from the past, and in order to prevent them from making a moth in their accounts, Chen Fei must be treated carefully.

"What? No way! It's absolutely impossible! It's a collaboration like no other! We can't accept it. ”

Jason's face was full of surprise, he was frightened by Chen Fei's big appetite.

On the other side, Arnold was quite suspicious, he wondered, where did Chen Fei get the confidence to dare to open his mouth?

Facing the surprised looks of the two, Chen Fei remained calm.

"Because the subject matter of the play focuses on the specificity of race, it has a good chance of winning awards.

To tell you the truth, there are a lot of people who have been exposed to this script recently, Paramount, Columbia, Fox... These companies have already had initial contact with me.

And the reason why I was the first to talk to Universal Pictures is because we already have a successful case of cooperation, and I believe we will be a great partner. ”

What Chen Fei said was that his face was not red and his heart was not beating, which was called calmness.

What Paramount, Columbia, Fox...... None of them actually had any contact with Chen Fei, but isn't bragging just a tactic of "negotiation"?

In this regard, he is very good at it.

His age and achievements made it impossible for Universal Pictures not to look up to him.

Sure enough, after Chen Fei said this, Jason immediately frowned, "However, the conditions you opened are too high, and other companies will definitely not agree to it." ”

In this place where everyone on Wall Street has to be cut into a piece of meat, you are a Chinese, no matter how good you are, it is impossible to get 30% of the box office account!

Chen Fei smiled and continued: "As a horror-themed movie, its investment is not destined to be too high, but its audience is very stable, and I believe that the final income will definitely bring you surprises."

What's more, have you forgotten? I'm also a director, and I'm a director who won the Golden Bear.

If I can't negotiate with any of them, I can shoot and produce them myself and find another distribution company.

Hollywood has a big market, a lot of actors, and countless studios, and I'm sure there will be a lot of people who are willing to invest in me.

After all, I got the Golden Bear! ”

The three major European film festivals not only have a very high status in China, but also have a high status in Hollywood.

This can be seen from Universal's willingness to pay $20 million for the copyright of "No Man's Land".

After these words were spoken, both Jason and Arnold fell into deep thought.

What Chen Fei said really touched them a lot, Hollywood has never lacked actors and film companies, what is lacking is good scripts and excellent directors.

And it just so happens that Chen Fei occupies the latter two.

There is no doubt about his excellence!

However, at this time, Arnold still refused: "However, this share ratio is too high, even if you are optimistic about it, Universal Pictures will not accept such a share." ”

The smile on Chen Fei's face became brighter and brighter!

"And how much can Universal give me? Or rather, what is the proportion in your hearts? ”

Jason immediately interjected, "10%"

Chen Fei shook his head, "28%"

"It's too high, 15% is already the greatest sincerity we have come up with."

"25%" Chen Fei's gaze was unusually firm.

Jason turned his gaze to Arnold with some helplessness, 15% is already the highest authority he can decide, and no matter how high he is, he can't be the master.

At this time, Arnold turned his gaze to Chen Fei and said seriously: "Fei, we are willing to invest in your ability and talent, but the risk in this is too great.

After all, you don't have any experience in making Hollywood-style movies at the moment, and it would be a big gamble, so 20% is the highest I can give you. ”

If you don't agree, then we have to abandon this cooperation. ”

The seriousness on Chen Fei's face quickly faded, replaced by a bright smile, "Mr. Arnold, then I wish us a happy cooperation in advance." ”

"Hey, you're such a cunning guy!"

Arnold shook his head helplessly, stretched out his hand, and shook Chen Fei tightly.

"Fei, what convinces me is not only your ability and achievements, but also your age and talent, I hope you can become the third Chinese director in Hollywood after Li Press and Wu Yu.

I am very much looking forward to working with you and being a good partner with you, and I hope that our friendship will last forever. ”

"Well, thank you very much!"

Chen Fei suddenly liked Arnold in front of him, and he made himself feel respected and valued from a foreign country.

……

Now that the cooperation has been negotiated, the next thing is simple.

Universal Pictures drafted two contracts, one for Fast & Furious 3: Tokyo Drift and one for Get Out.

Bruce lived up to expectations and hired a very good team of lawyers at a high price.

After a few hours of confirmation and checking, on the eve of many Universal Pictures employees getting ready to leave work, the two sides finally finalized the contract!

And then it's even simpler.

Romulo found Chen Fei, "Fei, the first thing we have to do is the work of Super 3, I will be the producer of this movie, assist you in completing the shooting together, I hope we can get along very happily in the next cooperation." ”

Chen Fei responded with a smile, "Okay, happy cooperation." ”

As soon as Romulo left, Jason leaned over again, "Fei, Get Out will start after the filming of Super 3 is over, and I will complete all the preparations before then, and I hope we can have a good time working together." ”

"Okay, nice to work with."

As soon as the two finished chatting and exchanging contact information, Arnold also came up with a smile.

He took out an invitation from the briefcase he was carrying, "Fei, it's a great pleasure to meet you in Los Angeles, in addition to being partners, I'm also your fan, haha."

Your bungee show was so great that I showed it to my daughter when I came back, and she loved it and begged me to invite you to my house.

It just so happens that my daughter's 16th birthday ceremony will be held in a week, and there will be a lot of friends who will be there, and I hope you will be able to attend. ”

Daughter?

A rite of passage?

Chen Fei subconsciously took the invitation and nodded quite seriously, "Okay, Mr. Arnold, thank you very much for the invitation, I will definitely go." ”

…

After signing the contract and meeting with some of the staff of Universal Pictures, Chen Fei left Universal Pictures with Bruce.

Sitting in the car of the "Emperor of Bath", Chen Fei looked straight out of the window, and it was still a little difficult to suppress his excitement in his heart.

His luck has always been very good, and today when he went to Universal Pictures, he had a "lucky orange" as a blessing, which is completely "luck on luck"!

Sure enough, the two successive collaborations were very successful.

“Fei！ You're simply amazing! I can't believe it! You were able to get two contracts from Universal Pictures! ”

Bruce looked surprised, and his hands were even trembling slightly.

That's Universal Pictures, one of the eight major Hollywood companies, and it was won by Chen Fei, it's like a dream!

If he hadn't witnessed Chen Fei signing his name on the contract, I'm afraid that until now, he would still feel like he was wandering in a dream.

It's just that in the next second, Chen Fei's words suddenly made his face change slightly.

"Bruce, should you explain to me what you did as my temporary agent for coming to Hollywood? Why do I hear the phrase "release pigeons" from Mr. Arnold's mouth? ”

Suddenly, Bruce's face fell.

"Fei, you must forgive me......"

Chen Fei couldn't cry or laugh when he heard the complaint, and it was really as he guessed, this guy was asking for cards in his name, and he had a lot of resources from several large companies.

"Fei, I was wrong, you punish me."

When beaten, you must stand upright, and when you are scolded, you must bow your head.

In this regard, this guy is quite sincere.

And what he made was not a big mistake, it was nothing more than a fox and a fake tiger, and it did not cause a substantial loss of interests to Chen Fei.

However, mistakes are naturally punished, even if it is just a small mistake.

Chen Fei is not ready to punish this guy by beating or scolding, he is ready to let this guy apologize in the way of "work".

"It's not about signing a contract and it's done, Get Out was my first investment in Hollywood, and I wanted to make sure it was foolproof."

Bruce's brain was also very flexible, and he instantly heard what Chen Fei meant, "Fei, don't worry, I will hire the best financial director for you, as well as third-party supervision, and I will help you take care of this."

You just need to do a good job as a director, and you can tell me the rest of the chores! ”

Chen Fei raised his eyebrows, "In our Huaxia parlance, this is called "making up for the merits", I hope to see your sincerity, which determines whether you can continue to be my spokesperson in Los Angeles. ”

"I'll try!"

Bruce nodded solemnly.

He didn't want to give up this job, especially when Chen Fei signed a contract with Universal Pictures, he decided to hold on to this thigh!

"So what are our plans for tomorrow? Going to Lionsgate? Or go meet that girl with a great figure? ”

"Nobody's gone."

"Good...... Well??? ”

There happened to be a red light intersection in front of him, and the moment he stopped the car, Bruce turned around in surprise.

He was a little confused.

What does it mean to see no one?

"If you want to maximize profits, then let my value continue to soar, so that I can strive for more benefits."

Hollywood is a wolf-eating place, full of competition, but also full of opportunities, and if you want to put down roots here, you have to take every step of the way!

As soon as the contract was signed, Arnold put forward the idea of holding a press conference.

They want to announce these two happy events and start promoting the release of the two movies in the future.

Chen Fei readily agreed.

Universal Pictures wants to attract a wave of attention, why wouldn't he want to?

With Universal Pictures as an endorsement, his status in Hollywood will surely climb skyrocketing, and at that time, cooperation with other companies will be able to win more benefits.

This is only the influence abroad, and at that time, I believe that the country will be even more "lively"!

(End of chapter)