Beverly Hills is located in one of the most famous cities in Los Angeles, on the crisp Pacific coast and at the foot of Beverly Hills.

Even at night in October, the lowest temperature is around 15°C, so just wear a trench coat to keep you warm.

Everywhere there are pedestrians and tourists, and as a well-known and wealthy area in the world, the Los Angeles Police Department has put almost half of its police force in Beverly Hills to prevent any criminal behavior.

Unlike other suburbs in Los Angeles, pedestrians are rarely seen at night, unless you're not afraid of robbery.

The more rich people, the more police force.

The more poor people, the less police force.

I have to say, this is a very ridiculous thing.

In this regard, it is far less than the other side of the Pacific.

Around seven o'clock in the evening, Ryan drove in, and Tom Cruise was in front of his mansion in Beverly Hills.

As far as the eye can see, there are luxury cars everywhere, the most recent is Bentley, and it seems that Ryan is the only one driving a second-hand Ford.

"It's Beverly Hills, and it's full of luxury cars. Mia Gosling couldn't help but be a little amazed.

Ryan looked at the second-hand Ford he had just bought not long ago, and at the same time, he looked at the luxury cars in front of him, and he knew it without asking.

This used Ford must be very conspicuous, even more so than those limited edition sports cars.

"Luxury cars are just a face, at most, a face, and only those Hollywood stars will care. ”

In this regard, Ryan didn't feel anything, his car in his previous life was not very expensive, it was a Bentley of hundreds of thousands, not to mention how luxurious, and it was far from the real luxury car level.

"I prefer to ride Mia to a car. Mia Gosling said with a reassuring look.

The Miya she refers to is a three-year-old mare.

Ryan didn't say much, ignoring the eyes of the others, parked his second-hand ford, led Mia to the door of the mansion, showed the invitation, and walked inside under the guidance of a waiter.

As for the legendary ridicule and contempt, there is no such thing at all, and even if there is, no one will tell it.

This is a banquet hosted by Tom Cruise, and causing trouble here is tantamount to not giving face to Tom Cruise, who is the host.

What's more, Ryan's invitation is not an ordinary invitation.

Generally speaking, there are three types of people who come to the banquet.

The first is a friend, a guest invited by Tom Cruise.

The second type is people who come in through various relationships, and this part of the population is just trying to come in and look for opportunities.

The third is an invitation from Warner Bros.

The invitation in Ryan's hand is the invitation sent by Warner Bros., which represents the meaning of Warner Bros., otherwise with his character, he would never come to any banquet.

Even if the host of the banquet is Tom Cruise.

Along the way, admiring the view from the mansion, the two slowly walked towards the garden.

I have to say that the mansion that Tom Cruise bought is not small in size and extremely luxurious.

"It's extravagant, it's a little smaller. Mia Gosling gave her opinion.

Ryan just wanted to roll his eyes, this was Beverly Hills, not a farm far away in Texas.

However, Mia is right to say that the mansion in front of her is only a small part of the farm in Texas.

After a short time, the two arrived at the banquet venue, where hundreds of brightly dressed men and women were talking around the garden, and the waiters were shuttling back and forth, serving glasses of champagne.

"Hello, Mr. Cruise, Mrs. Nicole. ”

Looking at Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidd at the door of the banquet, Ryan took the initiative to greet him.

"You should be the famous director Ryan!"

"I've seen your Saw movie, a really good horror movie. Nicole Kidd clearly recognized Ryan.

However, Tom Cruise was a little confused, and it wasn't until he heard "Chainsaw" that he realized that the young man in front of him was not only a director, but also had a film about to be released.

"Director Ryan, welcome to you, you've created a box office miracle this summer. ”

If the success of "Saw" made Ryan a well-known horror film director, then his first film "Blair the Witch" shocked countless Hollywood people.

A film that is enough to be in the top ten of the annual box office list, and even go down in Hollywood history, no one will underestimate the director of this film.

Without waiting for Ryan to continue talking, Mia Gosling on the side couldn't help but look at Tom Cruise and said, "Mr. Cruise, can you give me a signed photo of you!"

Ryan quickly said apologetically: "I'm very sorry, my sister Mia is your fan." ”

Tom Cruise was very happy when he heard this, and told the waiter to bring a photo, write a greeting to him, and hand it over to Mia himself.

A few people didn't talk for too long, after all, they weren't familiar, they couldn't even talk about acquaintance.

Ryan was also happy, took Mia to find a quieter place to sit down, and beckoned the waiter to bring Mia a glass of orange juice.

Mia Gosling carefully put away the autographed photo, and looked at the Hollywood male and female stars not far away, a little eager to try.

"Can I ......?"

"No, you can't. Before she could finish speaking, Ryan refused.

Mia sat down sullenly and drank the orange juice brought by the waitress.

At this time, a slightly helpless voice came from not far away, "Sorry, Director Ryan excuses me." ”

As the voice fell, Nicole Kidd walked over, followed by a woman.

As soon as the woman came over, she sat down unceremoniously across from her and asked, "Are you that Ryan Gosling?"

Ryan turned to look at Nicole Kidd, frowned slightly, and asked, "Ms. Nicole, may I ask who this lady is?"

Nicole Kidd gave an apologetic look and said, "This is my and Cruise's agent, Ms. Pis Kinsley." ”

Pie Kingsley?

Ryan's eyes narrowed, if he remembered correctly, Pie-Kinsley, who seemed to be a CAA-owned agent, was not a good person.

"Dare to ask Miss Pie-Kingsley, is there anything going on!"

Since the other party is not good, he naturally does not need to be polite to him.

Patrick Kingsley looked Ryan up and down and said, "No matter what grudge you have with Kate, I hope you don't refuse CAA's kindness." ”

"Terminate the contract with your current agent, I will be your agent myself, just like the popular Cruise in the first place, you will become a well-known Hollywood director. ”

"The connections that CAA has are far from your current agent, which can be compared. ”

Tom Cruise was indeed excavated by Michael Ovitz, but it was Pie Kinsley who really made him popular.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Pie-Kingsley, I have no plans to change agents at this time. Ryan refused without hesitation.

Perhaps Py-Kingsley and CAA have far more connections than Helen and Star Agency, but Ryan has no idea of working with a very strong agency.

Even if the other party is Hollywood's recognized gold agent Pi-Jinsley.

Pie-Kingsley was stunned for a moment, she didn't expect that the rookie director in front of her would dare to refuse herself?

"I heard you invested in a film in the UK?"

"It seems that I want to hit next year's Oscars!"

Speaking of this, she showed a hint of sarcasm and continued: "Although CAA does not have the ability to influence the Oscar awards, it is not difficult to suppress an award-winning film. ”

With CAA's influence in Hollywood, it is easy to suppress a literary film, or get some negative news out.

"As you wish. ”

Ryan's face did not change, and said: "However, I must remind you that the male lead in the film, Nicolas Cage, is the nephew of director Coppola, and this film was originally recommended to me by him, wanting to hit next year's Oscar trophy." ”

"If you're not afraid of getting revenge from the Coppola family, I don't mind paying millions of dollars. ”

The Coppola family!

Py-Kinsley's face changed slightly, the Coppola family is not an object that can be easily suppressed, and if one is not done well, it will cause a war.

Director Coppola's influence in the academy can be underestimated.

"By the way, I forgot to tell you, Ms. Nancy Utley of Fox Searchlight Pictures has agreed to release this film, which means that the distribution of the film will be Fox Searchlight Pictures. Ryan seemed to have just remembered this.

Fox Searchlight Pictures, which was originally the distribution company used by Twentieth Century Fox to distribute independent films, attaches great importance to the Oscar awards, so naturally it will not refuse this cooperation.

Although Pie Kinsley is very strong, she also knows that neither the Coppola family, nor the newly established Fox Searchlight Pictures under Twentieth Century Fox, nor Nancy Utley, are no small people.

"Remember, what was just said, I hope you don't regret it. After saying that, she got up and left with a look on her face.

"I'm really sorry. Nicole Kidd smiled bitterly.

Pie-Kingsley has always been strong, and she can't say much.

But the seemingly young director in front of him is also not a small person, and has a good cooperative relationship with the Coppola family and Twentieth Century Fox.

She knew that her husband Tom Cruise had long planned to attack the Oscar for Best Actor, and it was obviously not a wise decision to offend the Coppola family at this time.