Mission Flow - Vol 2 Chapter 168

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Cao Su did not wait for the new art director Reid Carolin to join the Cactus Company. After attending the Joe-Jahini villa party, he flew back to China with Gu Yichuan and Cosine on a leased private jet at noon.

The plane landed in Yangcheng. The intoxication and bustle of Hollywood on the other side of the Pacific Ocean seem to disappear overnight. In its place is the familiar, peaceful domestic life.

“Mr. Cao”, who spent a lot of money in Hollywood, was warmly sought after by Hollywood stars, agents and professional managers at last night’s banquet. Fifty million dollars of real gold and platinum are to be invested, they can disrespect him, but they must respect his money! He had more than a dozen business cards of Hollywood actresses in his hand last night.

But after returning to China, he was only a small person. No media, no spotlight.

“These three weeks in the United States have really hurt my stomach. I’m going to have a big meal when I go home tonight!” Cosine said. The three of them packed their bags and smoked in the parking lot outside the airport pickup. The weather in Yangcheng at the end of December is very comfortable.

Cao Su smoked “Yellow Crane Tower” and said with a smile, “Where’s Brother Chuan?”

Gu Yichuan said with a smile: “My stomach is now the global stomach. I can adapt to the food from all over the world. It’s just that the American people’s diet is too high in calories. It’s a bit unbearable.”

In fact, I still can’t stand it. Food depends on my Chinese! Michelin is just a tire seller, it understands Gill’s cuisine. It is just one of the manifestations of Europe and the United States having the right to speak in public opinion.

“Haha!” The three laughed and said goodbye at the airport.

Dragon Ball Live has a branch in Yangcheng and sent a car to pick it up. Cosine took the car sent by Cao Su to go home. Gu Yichuan’s valet had been waiting at the airport and drove back to Shencheng. And Cao Su will stay in Yangcheng for two days.

Xia Ya, a fair-skinned and plump beautiful woman, worked in the Yangcheng Repertory Theatre for a month. Before going abroad, he asked Cosine to help him get this job. When he came back, he naturally wanted to visit her.

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Reid Caroline is a Hollywood old fritter, with all the connections in place. Since the summer blockbuster hit the streets, his situation at Columbia Pictures has been delicate, so when he submitted his resignation letter, his resignation was quickly approved.

And there are no non-compete agreement restrictions. Of course, that part of the relevant compensation will naturally not be available. However, going through the resignation process will take some time to complete. After all, he wasn’t a minor role at Columbus Graduate Films.

However, he soon started working at Cactus, taking over the task of promoting the “Mars Rescue” project. It’s just that Joel Galton, the general manager of the Cactus Company, made an appearance.

On December 24, the morning before Christmas, Cactus and 20th Century Fox held a project meeting in Cactus’ old office building in Hollywood.

Joel Galton slapped the table rudely to Fox’s producer Jeremy Kepper: “Keppel, what is your Fox’s idea, do you think we don’t know? I warn you , Fox’s $30 million must be paid in real. Moreover, our Cactus company may not choose your Fox-related company for production.”

Jeremy Keppel was fifty-two years old at the time. He had been rolling around in Hollywood for many years. Of course, he was not afraid of the former cannery manager, and said disdainfully: “So what? Before Mr. Cao left, I met him. You guys It is impossible to go back on this split agreement!”

He returned to Fox with the agreement negotiated by Cao Su and Fox Film President Gary Newman in the conference call that day. Fox internally approved, ready to sign. But when he came back with the original agreement, the Cactus Company didn’t want to sign the contract and wanted to make trouble.

He was able to secure a $50 million investment, and his status within 20th Century Fox was soaring. He has been promoted to a mid-level position. This time, I came to the meeting with two elite men in suits to provide him with financial and legal support.

Joel Galton continued to say loudly: “Then you Fox, you must quickly get the remaining 20 million funds. Don’t play tricks. Otherwise, we may not invest in this project.”

An elite in a suit next to Jeremy said: “Then you Cactus Company will lose money! Trust me. Although Fox’s legal department is not as famous as Disney, we are also the Big Six in Hollywood! Ok?”

“Sxxt!” Joel Galton exclaimed, and the two sides parted ways.

Joel Galton gasped, unfastening his tie and walking to the door on the other end of the conference room. Incoming art director Red Carolin is sitting inside. He heard all the content of the conversation at the meeting just now. Old-fashioned office buildings are just that. Not soundproof.

“I’m exhausted!” Joel vented his dissatisfaction, “Reid, is it necessary for us to stimulate Fox like this? We voluntarily gave up the revenue share of the whole chain of TV broadcast licenses, streaming media licenses, video tapes, and peripheral products.

Now to repeat the old story, it will give the impression that our cactus company is not professional enough. It is the first time to cooperate with Hollywood, we would rather suffer a little loss than carry out the project! ”

Are you professional now? Red Caroline smiled contemptuously. Said: “We need to put a little pressure on Fox. Since they think they can play tricks after the contract is signed, we can too!”

“Okay!” Joel Galton rubbed his face and left the office with a chubby belly. How could he have such a **** thing in the canning industry before? Just keep producing cans.

Red Caroline rubbed his half-bald head and sent a Facebook private message to his new boss. At present, Cactus Company does not have the strength to set up internal mailboxes and office systems. Simply register a group on Facebook to communicate and do things.

After Fox gave up the leadership of the entire project, there was also a moth inside. The Martian is a best-selling science fiction novel published by Andy Weir. Adapted by Fox screenwriter Drew Gundam.

Drew Gundam has a very big obsession with directing The Martian project. And his status within Fox is not low. However, with this person’s resume, he could not persuade Fox to continue to invest 20 million US dollars, with a total investment of 50 million US dollars.

Reid-Carolin understands the concerns of such large companies very well, and wrote in a message to Cao Su: “If Fox invests 50 million US dollars to be equal to Cactus, but loses the dominance of the project, they will be punished. Hollywood insiders make fun of it.

So at this time there must be a little pressure on Jeremy Kepper and Drew Gundam, or they convince Fox to invest. Or they pull in to invest! This is the game within their Fox. ”

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The internal information that Reid-Carolin sent to Cao Su was actually received directly by his newly recruited assistant, Sun Xiuling. The newly bought mobile phone and mobile phone number, as well as the Twitter and Facebook accounts registered with the mobile phone number are all kept by Sun Xiuling.

She would call Cao Su to report at night in Los Angeles. At that time, the time over there was in the morning. This is more appropriate.

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Joel Galton walked out of the conference room door, turned around and drove away from the company, calling Cao Su to report.

He has Cao Su’s mobile number. He also registered a WeChat account.

“Boss, Red Caroline is very familiar with the Hollywood game. But he is very arrogant, and I have a hunch that he is just using the Cactus company’s resume as a springboard.”

He is not stupid either. If Reid Carolin has a firm foothold, it is a high probability that he will be kicked out of the position of general manager by the boss! And he can totally feel the contempt for him by the former Columbia Pictures producer Red Caroline.

This is a fundamental contradiction.

“You work with him first. But keep an eye on him for me, Joel. I only trust you.”

At about 1 a.m. Beijing time, Cao Su, who was in Yangcheng, responded quickly to WeChat. He just finished playing the game with Qi Qing, Ji Xiaoya, and Zheng Jie, three beautiful flight attendants. He forgot to buy a present for Sister Zheng in Hollywood. But it’s not a big problem, he has a lot of alternative gifts. Mainly to buy the distribution and gifts of major luxury goods.

Joel Galton was moved, and quickly expressed his loyalty: “Don’t worry, boss!”

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Cao Su received a report from Sun Xiuling and a call from Jeremy Kepel on the morning of the next day.

Yes, before leaving the United States, he hesitated for a long time, still using the system prop “loyalty stamp” for the fifty-two-year-old Fox producer Jeremy Kepper.

It’s really hard to find that kind of talented professional managers who are not well-known and whose net worth is less than 10 million yuan. He also needs a loyalist lurking in Hollywood.

“Xiuling, imitate my tone and give Reid some encouragement. I need him to do his best for Cactus Company now.”

“Okay, boss.” On the other end of the phone, Sun Xiuling agreed in a sweet voice.

Cao Su’s mind couldn’t help but recall her radiant appearance in a red evening dress that night. Natural beauty, cool temperament. There is a sense of glamour in the coldness. In fact, in terms of his aesthetics, that night was basically a glamorous crowd! But in the eyes of Hollywood insiders, I’m afraid not. The aesthetics there are a little different.

He still likes Chinese beauties!

Cao Su received another call from “loyal minister” Jeremy Kepper, “Mr. Cao, Fox really intends to re-wash 30 million US dollars back into Fox’s system. UU reading www.uukanshu.com So really It’s probably your $50 million to make it. It’s definitely not enough to make a sci-fi project.”

System props are used very naturally. Before Cao Su left, he met with Jeremy Kepper and asked him to provide inside information, and he would give a report. You see, isn’t this a logical agreement? Cao Su asked: “What is the game at Fox like now?”

Jeremy replied: “I have no doubts about my position as a producer. Screenwriter Drew Gouda wants to be a director. The last 20 million dollars can’t fill the gap.”

“You won’t use financial products to trap external investors?”

“Mr. Cao, you are an external investor in our project. I am trying to find funding.”

Cao Su: “…”

Jeremy said: “There is still an option now, which is to compromise with Drew Gundam and let him drop the project of “The Martian”. Put in a big Hollywood director, so that the whole project can be packaged.”

“Okay. I get it. You can deal with it.”

After hanging up the phone, Cao Su took out a bottle of champagne from the small wine cabinet in the presidential suite of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Zhujiang New Town, and sipped it slowly.

He actually arranged pretty much the same thing in Hollywood. There is an ambitious art director, and an honest and loyal general manager. Their conflict is irreconcilable. But his real killer is his fellow producer.

This arrangement ensures that his return on his $50 million investment won’t be particularly miserable.

He now has to concentrate on his domestic affairs.

He went to Hollywood to make money by speculating in stocks, and he had to invest in real estate projects. The “bridge loan” he gave Song Mengxi still fell short of 50 million.