On this day.
America.
LA International Airport.
In the evening, the plane slowly landed.
Zhang Ye said, "How was everyone's rest?"
Tong Fu laughed and said, "I've slept enough on the plane."
Ha Qiqi asked, "Director Zhang, should I contact Boss Qian?"
"There's no need." Zhang Ye smiled and said, "He's busy right now. Let's walk around by ourselves."
Little Wang shouted anxiously, "I'll go get my luggage, I'll go get my luggage!"
Zhang Zuo said, "The car has already been packed."
Zhang Ye stretched himself. "Alright, let's go."
They rented a minibus and drove directly to the suburbs of Los Angeles, the most famous movie city in the world — Hollywood.
The coast.
At the old cinema.
Movie theme park.
Avenue of Stars.
Zhang Ye led the group to visit one scenic spot after another. They were like normal tourists as they toured the entire Hollywood area. Zhang Ye was still alright. This fellow was not very interested in foreign cultures, so he just strolled around to watch the show. However, the others in the studio were a little excited, such as Little Wang and Little Zhou. When they saw the Walk of Fame, they were practically seeing stars. They shouted and went up to take photos with the handprints and names of their favorite foreign celebrities. They were excited the entire time as if they were on steroids.
Little Wang giggled and said, "When can Director Zhang's name and handprint be written on it too?"
Little Zhou said, "Soon, soon. Director Zhang's handprint will definitely be on it in the future."
This world also had a Walk of Fame, which was the highest hall of honor for the world's celebrities.
However, Zhang Ye spoiled the mood by saying, "Come on, just look at the stars on the ground. Anyone can step on them if they want, so why should I stay here? There's also a fingerprint. These people don't have any security awareness. What if I leave a fingerprint on it and someone else steals my bank card's password? "
Ha Qiqi: "…"
Zhang Zuo: "…"
Little Wang: "…"
Director Zhang's sense of safety left everyone speechless.
He found the star and the name that belonged to Lillian.
Zhang Ye immediately walked up and stepped on the star. Then he took out his cell phone and took a picture. He sent it along with a picture of his shoes to Lillian.
After a few moments, he received a reply from Lilian: "Get lost!"
When Zhang Ye saw this, he laughed out loud.
By the roadside, quite a few foreign tourists recognized Zhang Ye.
"Look!"
"That person looks familiar!"
"Is it Zhang Ye?"
"It's him! A Chinese celebrity! "
"Wow, he really came to Hollywood?"
"I like him very much."
"Me too, Man vs. Wild is really good!"
"I like his Gone with the Wind."
"Are you really coming to Hollywood to make a movie?"
Many foreigners took out their cameras to take photos, and a few beautiful women came up to ask for autographs and photos. Zhang Ye naturally did not reject them. He fulfilled all of their requests and had a new evaluation of his popularity overseas. Ever since he became an international B-list celebrity, his popularity and influence had indeed changed. In the past, if he were to walk on the streets overseas, there wouldn't be so many people who could recognize him.
This scene also surprised everyone in the studio.
Ha Qiqi whispered, "Director Zhang has really become an international celebrity."
Zhang Zuo sighed and said, "Yeah, so many people know about him."
"It's more than that." Little Zhou said, "Director Zhang already has so many foreign fans."
Little Wang said proudly, "Of course! Who do you think our Director Zhang is!"
"After we enter Hollywood, our popularity will definitely increase," Tong Fu said excitedly.
"We haven't even started filming the movie yet." Zhang Zuo laughed and said, "Let's keep a low profile for now."
Ha Qiqi said, "Just look at the names on the Walk of Fame. If we want to reach the top of the international entertainment circle, we definitely have to make a movie."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Two hours later.
A call from the richest man in China came in.
Zhang Ye answered: "Boss Qian."
Qian Haitao sounded a little tired. "Have you arrived?"
"Yes," Zhang Ye said.
Qian Haitao said: "Shall we meet?"
Zhang Ye said: "You didn't manage to come to an agreement?"
Qian Haitao said: "Let's talk when we meet."
Zhang Ye said: "OK."
After hanging up, everyone had serious expressions on their faces.
Ha Qiqi said anxiously, "What happened, Director Zhang?"
Zhang Zuo was stunned. "They didn't manage to come to an agreement?"
Zhang Ye shook his head. "I don't know. From Old Qian's tone, something might have gone wrong."
"How could that be?" Little Wang said, "Boss Qian doesn't lack money and offered the highest price. There shouldn't be many other companies that can compete with him, right?"
Zhang Ye said, "Sometimes, acquiring a Hollywood company isn't just about money."
Everyone got on the minibus and headed straight for the hotel address given by Qian Haitao.
But while they were on the bus, the news had already been released.
Sure enough, as Zhang Ye had expected, a major problem had arisen with the acquisition.
Ha Qiqi said with a gloomy expression, "We might have come for nothing this time!"
Little Wang said in surprise, "What happened?"
"Have a look for yourselves." Ha Qiqi handed the news on her cell phone to them.
The news was out.
Everyone in the industry was talking about it.
…
China.
"The acquisition failed?"
"Based on what!"
"The Directors Guild went on a demonstration?"
"The American officials intervened?"
"A Hollywood studio is not allowed to be acquired by a Chinese company?"
"Damn, they're going too far!"
"Even the government is interfering?"
"There are still people who are maliciously raising the price to disrupt the deal?"
…
France.
"Sure enough, it won't work."
"It looks like no one will allow a Chinese to enter Hollywood's territory."
"The government is interfering. This is the last resort."
"Hollywood is taking a tough stance!"
"It looks like Zhang Ye's attempt to enter Hollywood has failed again."
"Yeah, it was Commando 2 the last time. It looks like he's not fated with Hollywood anymore."
…
Russia.
"The China company still managed to get something out of it."
"They didn't manage to acquire a studio, but they did manage to acquire an animated film company."
"But the price was too high."
"Yeah, it's just an animated film company, so it doesn't really matter."
"The box office earnings of an animated film company are negligible."
"The acquisition of an animated film company is more symbolic."
…
Japan.
"Zhang Ye has gone to Hollywood?"
"I think he's already there."
"It looks like he'll have to return to China again."
"This guy's path as an artist has never been smooth."
"Everything that was within his grasp has failed."
"The main reason is that the Americans are reacting too strongly."
…
America.
At the Directors Guild.
"It's done!"
"Hahahaha!"
"They've finally shut out the China company!"
"Well done!"
"But they still managed to acquire an animated film company!"
"It doesn't matter if it's an animated film company. Animated films don't have much of an impact on the box office."
"Our protest still had a lot of effect!"
"There's no room for Chinese voices in Hollywood!"
"Right, if they're so capable, let them make an animated film instead. Hahahahaha! "
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