"Do you believe what he said, brother?" Wang Zhonglei asked his brother after he sat down in the antique office.
Wang Zhongjun, who was hanging his coat on the hanger, paused and looked at his brother. He smiled and said, "What do you think, Zhonglei?"
"He who is unaccountably solicitous is hiding evil intentions." Wang Zhonglei spread his hands and said, "If it's just one or two items, we'll definitely agree to it. It's a rare opportunity to work with such a big company, but this package is a little too big. Or should I say, Kewell has a big appetite, so it's hard to say. Besides, he owns our shares."
"One question." Wang Zhongjun sat down beside his brother. "What does he get out of doing this? Or what does he want? "
Wang Zhonglei was speechless. No matter what, Huayi was not strong at the moment. Although the two brothers were ambitious and had been getting better in the past few years, it was still far from being comparable to an international giant like AC Media. If they waited until they developed and used all kinds of means to annex them, they might not be fully prepared. After all, this was their territory. Adriaan had already said in the car that they would not be able to get past the government first.
"Do you think we can give it a try?" he asked, unconvinced.
"Zhonglei, have you analyzed the history of Kewell's rise?" Wang Zhongjun did not answer directly.
"He is very lucky and talented. At least in terms of making movies, few directors can compare to him. It is said that whether it is ABC or Universal Pictures, they basically relied on his creativity to develop and grow. Some people even call him the father of reality TV in the 21st century." Wang Zhonglei gave his answer after thinking for a moment.
Unexpectedly, Wang Zhongjun shook his head, as if he did not agree. "Let me put it this way, Zhonglei. Some things happen once or twice, it is a coincidence, but three or four times, it is deliberate planning."
As he spoke, he walked to his desk and took out a folder. Then, he passed it to his brother. "Take a closer look. Let's not talk about the early 1990s. After that, he invested in Yahoo. He was fast and accurate. He also invested in Google very early. He invested in Apple when many people weren't optimistic about it. Look at this. In China, there are Baidu and Sina. In the movie industry, there are Us, New Screen, Bona, etc. Let's not talk about New Screen. They are obviously targeting Zhang Yimou. Do you see anything else? "
"Are you trying to say …" Wang Zhonglei smacked his lips. He wanted to laugh, but at the same time, he was surprised. "He already knew our background very well in the 90s, right?"
"I don't know about that, but what I said on the way back was not a joke," Wang Zhonglei said seriously. "I really feel like I am talking business with a Chinese. This foreigner knows China very well. You see, all his holdings in China are basically the third largest. This alone is far better than other media companies. It is as if … he has lived in China for decades. You see, the last time he came, other than talking about the North American distribution rights of 'Big Shot' and 'Hero,' everything else was very general. It was not until he showed his sincerity through the movies that he gave further detailed plans. He is very good at judging the situation. "
"Maybe he is the reincarnation of a Chinese," Wang Zhonglei said with a smile.
"Maybe. But based on this, he is not boasting when he says that he has good foresight." Wang Zhongjun did not laugh. "I even think that if Central Film was not a state-owned enterprise, he might have a stake in it."
"You are exaggerating, right? Or have you already decided? " Wang Zhonglei quickly said, "You have to think carefully, brother. We are working with a big investor, and the market is so big. If we stretch our hands too far, people will be jealous."
Although he was joking, in general, he was still very serious.
"So we have to bring more people in. We can share the benefits and risks at the same time. We can also better restrict AC Media. Of course, the leadership and control must be in our hands!" Wang Zhongjun sat back behind the desk and knocked on the table. "Also, I also asked uncle. The old man said that we are a private enterprise, so we can take a little bigger steps."
Then, he took a deep breath and said, "If even this was predicted by the foreigner, then this guy is too powerful. Fortunately, he … … does have weaknesses."
Speaking of this, the two brothers laughed.
"This guy is still very good with women. That Gao Yuanyuan was a little stubborn at first. If it was not for Big Beard Zhang, it would not have been easy to get her." After all, Wang Zhonglei was still young, and he could not help but gossip. "But after sleeping with him for one night, she was actually willing to be his tour guide."
"Of course, he is a Hollywood media mogul and playboy. He is also very young. As long as he says the word, the women who are willing to sleep with him can line up from Deshengmen to Xizhimen. Everyone wants to be the second Deng Wendi." Wang Zhongjun smiled and brought the topic back. "In short, this is a good opportunity for us and Hua Yi. The risk is indeed not small, but it is worth it!"
"Deal! Since you've decided, I'll do it. "Wang Zhonglei readily agreed.
If Adriaan knew that the Wang brothers were talking about him like this, he would definitely feel wronged. He had sincerely chosen them as partners. Adriaan was not worried at all. Even if Hua Yi developed in the future, or even became stronger than before, as long as the United States was still in an advantageous position and still led the world by the nose, their influence could only be limited to East Asia other than Korea and Japan.
However, it was no wonder that the Wang brothers would think so. After all, the package he proposed was too big. It covered all aspects of the entertainment industry, including television, reality shows, fashion magazines, agents, and records. For China, which was slower than the West, although the recording industry in the West had begun to enter its twilight, there would still be a small peak in the next four to five years. As for the movie, they could not say anything yet. They could only help in terms of hype.
If possible, Adriaan did not want to be in such a hurry. Proposing so many collaborations at once would not only make the other party doubt his sincerity, but it would also be easy to lose sight of the other. However, he did not have much of a choice. After all, in this world, only he understood how fast China would develop in the future. A little hesitation would allow others to take the lead.
However, he was not particularly worried about Hua Yi's reaction. He had already shown his sincerity, and the benefits were also in front of them. Hua Yi could not avoid gambling. It did not matter if they did not gamble. Adriaan could still find others, and it was not just the Wang brothers who had a background. At most, the degree of development would not reach the expected level. After all, according to his memory, Hua Yi was a relatively better choice.
As for whether they would secretly trip up in the future if they abandoned them, it did not matter if the Chinese government was willing to offend a media giant who had a good impression of China and a considerable degree of understanding.
"There is a joke in the United States. After Clinton was elected president, the couple went out once. When they were refueling at a gas station, they met a former suitor of Hill, who is now the owner of the gas station. After walking out of the gas station, Clinton proudly said to his wife, 'Imagine, what life would be like if you did not marry me?' Hill calmly replied, 'Then you would be refueling here, and he would become the president.' "Adriaan said as he turned on the light, and the suite immediately became bright.
"So, Hill is a very strong woman?" Gao Yuanyuan, who was overjoyed, immediately took the coat he took off and hung it on the hanger.
"Sort of, but she is still very protective of her husband in public. She is a smart woman." Adriaan admired her movements, which were smooth and natural, as if she had always done this before.
"Every woman has an unknown side, which is one of the reasons why they are charming." After Gao Yuanyuan turned around, he immediately reached out and wrapped his arms around her waist.
As usual, the girl shrank her neck back with a slightly shy expression. Then, Adriaan lifted her chin, looked into her eyes, and blocked her lips. Just like before, she was slightly resistant. Her teeth were tightly closed, and her hands were also pushing, but as Adriaan repeatedly sucked on her lips, she gradually relaxed.
Then, Adriaan pried open her teeth, and his tongue began to become very aggressive. Gao Yuanyuan made a whimpering sound, and the strength of her pushing also increased a lot, but she still could not break free. After a few times, just like before, she quickly gave in, and then began to passionately cater to him, and the enthusiasm was surprising.
The two of them kissed passionately as they slowly moved towards the living room. Then, they sat on the sofa and lay down again. They did it again and again until they were almost out of breath. At this time, Gao Yuanyuan, whose face was red, had already softened on the sofa.
"Now I know the taste of a clean mouth." After helping her up, Adriaan said leisurely as he stroked her face.
With great difficulty, Gao Yuanyuan, whose face had just returned to normal, blushed again. She immediately pouted and rolled her eyes at him. She was abnormally shy and cute. Adriaan immediately laughed, and immediately hugged her and kissed her affectionately. Although they had only been together for a few days, he had basically figured out her personality. Every time, she would change from shyness and a little resistance to obedience and passionate cater, which was especially tempting.
There were two main reasons for coming to the mainland this time. One was to watch the finished product of "Hero" at the invitation of New Pictures, and the other was to prepare for AC Media's Asian strategy, or rather, China strategy, after showing his sincerity. The first thing was now completed. Although the second thing still needed to be negotiated, there was no need to worry about the specifics. These were handled by the professionals in the office, and Ivanka would sort them out for him. It was easy to understand the situation, and with so many things involved, it would be difficult to negotiate without spending a few months. Therefore, after handing it over to the person in charge, he began to have fun.
The Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and the Thirteen Tombs were all must-visit attractions. Although he had been there in his previous life, it was something from his previous life. Moreover, he had a beautiful girl as a tour guide, so he had a good time. Although Gao Yuanyuan had acted in a few movies and TV series, she was only a B-list actress. Plus, the mainland's entertainment industry still needed to improve, so she didn't have to worry about being recognized. She was not a domineering woman, and her experience could only be said to be average, so she used some methods to coax girls and easily made them dance along with her baton. Occasionally, she would be in a daze, and no one knew who she was thinking of.
"To be honest, Eide, sometimes I think … you seem to be a Chinese." Gao Yuanyuan, who was sitting in his arms, suddenly looked at him and said.
"Many Chinese friends say that, so, maybe I'm the reincarnation of a Chinese." Adriaan pretended to be serious.
"Really? Then, may I ask, Mr. Eide, where were you from in your previous life?" She immediately used one hand to form a microphone and put it next to his mouth, and the other hand held her cheek as she blinked and asked.
"Yes, I'm from Beijing, and I live in Chaoyang District. I even went to Beijing Film School, and I was in the same period as Zhang Yimou. So, I have my eyes on him now." Adriaan said seriously.
"Aren't you lying?!" Gao Yuanyuan immediately cried out. "You were born in 1967. Even if you had a previous life, you should have lived in China before 1967."
"You know, the Ten Kings of Hell can't control the Western Hell, so it's normal to get the era wrong." Adriaan spread his hands.
"What? It's all a mess." Gao Yuanyuan stuck out her tongue cutely.
"You're really cute like this. I can't help but want to taste your mouth again." Adriaan said as he moved forward. The girl was so scared that she quickly shrank back and covered her mouth with her hand.
But this time, Adriaan didn't press her on the sofa and force a kiss like he did in the past few days. Instead, he looked at her intently, and Gao Yuanyuan began to feel a little embarrassed.
"What's wrong?" She asked tentatively.
"Hmm …" Adriaan leaned back and then made a gesture to her. "Yuanyuan, stand up and let me see."
"Hmm?" Although Gao Yuanyuan was puzzled, she still stood up. Then, she turned around twice and struck a few poses under his instructions. She was wearing a few new autumn clothes that Adriaan bought for her that matched her temperament. It was very stylish.
"What are you going to do?" When it was finally over, she sat down on the sofa and asked with a pout.
"You know." Adriaan deliberated over his words. "I'm going back to Los Angeles tomorrow …"
Gao Yuanyuan was stunned, and her face began to turn a little ugly. She turned her head to the side and bit her lip. Adriaan could guess what she was thinking. She must have been a little forced to drink with him. Originally, he thought that she would just drink with him, but she accidentally accompanied him to bed. It was fine that she accompanied him to bed, but she was tricked into accompanying him on a tour. Not only that, but she was also coaxed to the point of forgetting home. Her reaction in bed was the most real. No matter how shy and resistant she was at the beginning, her enthusiastic pandering and satisfied smile after the climax couldn't be deceived.
In addition, Adrian was generous, considerate, and had good taste. He was very patient when shopping and often gave some good advice. His words and actions were very cultured. Many of the shop assistants in the specialty stores praised her for finding a good boyfriend. She seemed to be immersed in a beautiful dream and could not extricate herself. Now, Adrian told her that he was leaving. Although the sweet dream didn't turn into a nightmare, it basically woke her up. The feeling of loss immediately emerged. She had a good upbringing and a relatively smooth career, but she still had to worry about how others would look at her. She definitely didn't feel good about it.
However, although Adriaan knew this, he didn't want to comfort her, because he had a better idea.
"So …" He continued to ask, "Would you like to go to America to develop your career?"
"Ah?" Gao Yuanyuan was stunned again.
"To the United States, to Hollywood." Adriaan smiled. "Let's put it this way. I'm planning to expand the China market. I want to introduce a TV series, a sci-fi TV series, in which there is an Asian woman. She is the main character, and I think it may be very good if a Chinese actor plays the role."
"TV series?" Gao Yuanyuan's expression became slightly strange.
"Yes, you should have seen American TV series, such as' The Man from the Atlantic Ocean ',' Knight of the Thunderbolts', etc. In recent years, there are also lifestyle TV series like 'Everybody Loves Raymond'." Adriaan said with a smile, but he didn't explain much. He just looked at her and waited for her answer.
This was not exactly a whim, because the introduction of a TV series was also part of the package. Although Adriaan knew how popular American TV series were in China, it needed time, and the China market lacked time. In fact, if it weren't for the fact that Facebook was still in its initial stage, the concept of RenRen would probably have been added into his package.
"But … But … I'm still filming 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre' now." Gao Yuanyuan bit her lip and said hesitantly.
"It's okay. This sci-fi TV series is still just an idea. It will take a long time from preparation to production, so you can continue filming 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre' now. However, this TV series will first be filmed as a mini-series, which will be aired after next year's summer vacation. Before that, you have to come to the United States to learn, from English communication to acting skills, as well as the use of various firearms and so on. Time is very tight, so it's best to come over at the end of this year. " Speaking up to this point, Adriaan paused, then moved to her side, held her hand, and asked again, "Are you willing to go?"
"But … But … But there are many actresses who are better than me in the country …" Gao Yuanyuan's voice suddenly lowered, and she pursed her lips and looked elsewhere.
"I like you!" Adriaan said very straightforwardly. "I don't need to hide this. I like you, Yuanyuan, whether it's your beauty or your personality, even though we've only been together for a few days. Ability can be trained. I've said before that you still have to study for a period of time after arriving in the United States. Don't you have confidence and think that you can't do it well? So, are you willing to go? "
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