Chapter 795

Lin Xilei left dizzily with a huge amount of information. Although she knew that the relationship between Adriaan and her agency was not shallow, she never thought that it was so close. He actually asked her, a newcomer who was still accumulating experience in the mail room, to be the agent of the actor he wanted to promote, skipping several levels in a row! Yes, she was not a fool. She could see the relationship between Lin Zhiling and Adriaan.

She even had her own office because of this, which was almost unimaginable in the company! And today, Adriaan also said that if the work could satisfy him, there would be more important people to be responsible for it. Between the lines, it was also vaguely revealed that if he wanted to sign Asian actors in the future, she would also be responsible for it.

This was enough to make Lin Xilei excited. After graduating from the University of California, she was lost for a long time. Although she had lived in the United States for so many years, she could not grasp countless opportunities. The invisible discrimination made her feel even more uncomfortable. For a time, she even considered whether to go back to Hong Kong to develop. A friend of her parents in Hong Kong once said that she had a good figure, was beautiful, and was very suitable to be a model. If MCM hadn't called her, she would have really agreed.

In any case, the environment in the United States was much better than that in Hong Kong. Moreover, she had skipped several levels in a few months, and she might have a better future. Every woman would want to achieve her own career. How could Lin Xilei be an exception? Therefore, when she came out of Adriaan's office, she immediately made up her mind that she would never make the same mistake as having a head-on conflict with Lin Zhiling!

However, Lin Xilei was still too young. She was immersed in joy, worry, and excitement. She did not realize that the conversation in the conference room was completely in the hands of Adriaan. She did not know what kind of impact this rapid promotion would bring to her. Which agent didn't fight for their own office with their own efforts? Which agent didn't work in the mail room for at least a year? Moreover, she was a woman, and an Asian.

This was exactly what Adrienne wanted to see. When she was isolated because she was ostracized, and she didn't want to abandon the great situation in her hands, she would naturally rely on him, who had always been supporting her. As long as there was a conflict of interest, he did not have to worry about her taking out his hands. As for the final position, it would depend on Lin Xilei's performance.

In fact, Adriaan was not that desperate. Although Lin Xilei had a good figure and was very attractive, it was enough to have Lin Zhiling and Yukime Nakama by his side. However, this feeling was great. Why did he desire to establish his own media empire and desire to have more power? That was because he could change and control the fate of others at will!

Alright, let's not talk about this for now. "Fight Club" and "Final Destination" were both scheduled for March, and "The Grudge" with Ji Hui as the female lead was also on the list. March was usually the off-season for movies, so most horror movies and cult movies would be screened at this time. It was a low budget, so even if they lost money, they wouldn't lose much. Besides, as long as the quality of the movie was good enough, even if it was screened in March, it might still have a good box office.

There was no doubt that "Final Destination" was such a movie. Adriaan had seen some of the samples, and the director was still Huang Yiyu. With his current power, it was very easy to find a Chinese director, not to mention that this person was also involved in the screenwriting of "The X-Files". However, "The Grudge" was hard to say. Even though Adriaan had also seen some of the samples and found the "original" director to direct, there was no Japanese version of "The Grudge" to test the waters, and it was released two or three years earlier, with a Japanese actress as the female lead. It was hard to say how the audience would react.

"Ring", which was still in post-production, was better than "The Grudge". After all, the former, from the actors to the director to the setting, was 100% American. The inconvenience caused by the cultural gap was minimized. Of course, the final result would only be known after the movie was released. Since Americans "originally" liked "The Grudge" because of their curiosity, who could be sure that they would not like it now?

In short, except for a weirdo like "Blair the Witch", most horror and cult films would choose to compete for the market during the off-season. Therefore, movies like "The Expendables" or "Swordfish Operation", which had clearly completed their post-production but did not make it in time for the New Year, could only wait until the end of April or early May.

However, this was not without its benefits. At least, there was more time for publicity. For example, "The Expendables" had continuously released individual posters of the three big shots and several main characters. The tough-looking fully armed had won a large number of fans of action movies. Coupled with the very popular trailer that had been edited, it made them express on the Internet that they had long wanted to see the three big action stars starring in an action movie together. When it was released, they would definitely be the first to support it.

Perhaps some people would say that it was still February, and it was too early to talk about this. February was also a good schedule, so why couldn't it be released at this time? That's right. Although February was not as popular as the New Year's in January, it was indeed a good schedule for movies. The reason why it was like this was mainly due to February 14th. During this period, the most popular movies were still romantic movies.

An action movie like "The Expendables" could be released in February, and the box office might not be bad. But there was clearly a better choice. Why would they give up the possibility of maximizing the profits and release it during this awkward period? However, it was not that the film companies under AC Media did not have movies released during this period. For example, "Destiny"!

"I've seen the sample. It's very good. It's a good choice to invite Ms. Nora Ifrand to be the director," Adriaan, who was sitting on a chair in the bedroom's balcony, looked at Kate and said.

"Really?" Kate, who was reading the script, raised her head and then quickly put it down. "How long are you going to look at me like that?"

"I like it when you look at me like this. You tilt your head and read the script carefully. There's a quiet charm to it." Adriaan shrugged.

"So you gave me so many scripts and forced me to accept them?" Kate snorted.

"Are there many?" Adriaan spread out his hands. "There are only two."

"There are three." Kate picked up the things in her hand and shook them. "An alcoholic woman, an off-line female agent who is like a tomboy, and a young female archaeology professor."

"'Tomb Raider' can be delayed for a while. '28 Days' and 'Agent Beauty' are more suitable for you now," Adriaan said with a smile.

"Even so … isn't it a little too much?" Kate sighed. "According to your plan, '28 Days' and 'Agent Beauty' have to be finished by this year."

"The cost isn't high, so the filming period won't be too long. More importantly …" Adriaan sat beside her and pulled her into his arms. "Don't think that the plot of '28 Days' is simple. This role requires a lot of acting skills, but it's not complicated to figure it out. So when I got the script, I immediately thought of you. You need such a movie to train yourself. I don't think you want to be called a vase, dear?"

After kissing Kate's cheek, he revealed a mischievous smile. "As for 'Agent Beauty', do you know what I first thought of? When we first met, you were dressed so simply that it could even be considered as slovenly. "

"You mean, I still look like a tomboy now?" Kate suddenly raised her eyebrows.

"At least you looked like one at that time. And you admitted that you often cut your hair short when you were young, so people mistook you for a boy." Adriaan laughed.

"I mean now, now!" Kate pressed, not giving him a chance to mess things up.

"Okay, now you're already very beautiful, very sexy, and very tempting." As Adriaan spoke, he began to move his hands and feet. The startled Kate wanted to struggle, but it was futile. With Adriaan using both his mouth and hands, she quickly softened and leaned into his arms, moaning from the kisses.

"What do you think of what I said?" Looking at the blushing Kate, the initiator began to laugh again.

"Okay, dear, you have to know that in Hollywood, if there's no news for a few months, you'll soon be forgotten." After laughing, Adriaan immediately explained, "In the past few years, although you have a British-style literary work like 'Howard Manor' and a commercial blockbuster like 'Tornado', your status hasn't been fixed. The same goes for your popularity and reputation. So I've arranged a few more movies for you to catch up and not lose to others."

Kate blinked. She was a little surprised and excited at first, but soon became a little depressed.

"I don't like it when you're like this, Eide." She looked at him and said faintly, "It makes me feel like …"

"Didn't you use such an excuse to justify your actions?" Adriaan said jokingly, and then kissed her lips, "Don't worry, Kate, you're my woman, and all of them … Unfortunately, there are some things I can't give you, but there are some things I can give you."

After a moment of silence, Kate, who was nestled in his arms, sighed, "I knew you would use these sweet words to coax me."

Adriaan shrugged, then kissed her lips again. At the same time, his hands began to move again.

"Wait … wait, Eide … Lily … is next door …"

"It's okay … She won't come over now."

However, sometimes luck was so bad. As the door opened, a crisp voice came from the bedroom, "Dad! Mom! "

Kate exclaimed and quickly pushed Adriaan. Adriaan had to withdraw his hand that was about to zip up from between Kate's legs, and then he adjusted his clothes and sat back in his original position.

"I'm done, Dad …" The little girl had rushed to the balcony at this time. The little dress, white velvet socks, and red leather shoes made her look cute even though she was in a daze.

"What happened?" Lily looked back and forth between the two adults with a strange look. Her mother's face was slightly red, and her head was tilted to one side. Although her father was sitting upright, he looked a little too serious.

"Nothing, your mother and I were discussing the script. Have you finished drawing? Can I have a look? "Adriaan asked after a light cough.

After all, a child was a child. Lily immediately waved the painting in her hand excitedly, "Yes, yes, I drew a lot of things. Aunt Ji Hui said it was very good."

"Really? Let me have a look." Adriaan waved his hand, and the little girl immediately jumped onto his lap and showed him the crayon painting in her hand.

How beautiful could a three-year-old child draw? Therefore, Adriaan just pretended to praise her while watching. However, there were still some interesting things in Lily's painting. Because Ji Hui had always been a part-time maid beside Adriaan, as long as she came to her father's place, Lily would see her. Charlize, Sarah, and Kate had a very good and subtle relationship. Then Liv was also known by Lily because of her relationship with Sarah, so they all appeared in this crayon painting.

Fortunately, the painting was very simple, and the characters were also very simple. It was hard to tell who was who. Otherwise, if it was seen by others, who knew what kind of reaction they would have. In the painting, in addition to Adriaan and Kate holding Lily on both sides, Sarah, Liv, Charlize, and Ji Hui were either holding Adriaan or Kate.

"Who is this?"

"This is Aunt Sarah."

"What about this?"

"This is Aunt Liv."

Looking at the father and daughter, one asking and one answering, Kate, who was sorting out the script, could not help but smile. The happy and harmonious picture was particularly heartwarming.

"It is indeed a very good painting. I have decided to collect it." Adriaan suddenly changed the topic, "By the way, dear, let's go out to play in a few days, just me and you."

"Why won't mom go?" Lily asked, puzzled.

"Because I want to. If I miss mom, we can go to the cinema to watch mom's movie." Adriaan coaxed his daughter.

"It sounds … interesting." Lily tilted her head and thought for a while before saying in a childish voice.

"Wait, Eide, you don't really want to do that, do you?" Kate interrupted at this time.

"Is there a problem?" Adriaan spread his hands.

"Which idiot will spend Valentine's Day with his daughter?!" Kate glared at him.

"Isn't there one in front of you?" Adriaan said with a smile and waved his hand, "It's not a big deal. Isn't there a saying … that every daughter is a father's lover in his previous life?"

"What?" Kate showed a look of disbelief, "You're so perverted!"

"Kate!" Adriaan laughed and raised his hands, "I'm just using a metaphor, understand? It's just a metaphor. In fact, it's no different from a father taking his daughter out to play. "

After a pause, he said, "You know, I have to do this."

Kate stared at him, but she couldn't say what she wanted to say. Of course, she knew why. Adhering to the principle of fairness, Adriaan never spent Valentine's Day with his own woman. It was the same every year. She didn't know whether to be angry or amused. At this time, the little fellow looked at her parents with her eyes wide open, like a curious baby, as if she wanted to know what they were talking about.

"That's it, Kate." Adriaan made a gesture to end the argument, then picked up his daughter and looked at her, "We have a deal, honey?"

"Okay, okay." Lily nodded without thinking too much. "I love dad!"

Kate sighed again. Why was his daughter always closer to him?

"Predestined" was released soon, before Valentine's Day. Just as Adriaan said, it was directed by Ms. Nora Yifran. Although most of the plot was similar to the original, it was at least a level higher. Yifran fully displayed the delicate side of the female director. There were many places in the suspense and details that made people's eyes light up, and it didn't form the original feeling of coincidence to the point of aesthetic fatigue.

The New York Times commented, "Life is always full of coincidences, so those actions of mutual understanding often make us feel for each other. If this mutual understanding can last for a few years, then there is no doubt that it is your true love. Ms. Yifran tells such a story, warm and full of passion. Although it is a bit old-fashioned, it is really worth watching on the day of the floating rose petals. The handsome John Cusack and the beautiful Kate Beckinsale both have an indescribable temperament. It is a match made in heaven! "

Because the premiere was on a Wednesday, the box office for the first week was calculated at the end of the first week. The number of theaters was about 3,000, and the final box office in North America was 32 million. Compared to the original, the current version of "Predestined" could be said to have surpassed it in all aspects. Both the male and female leads were liked by many people. However, this was not the most popular romantic movie during Valentine's Day. The film that was released after the first week was about 3,000 theaters, and the final box office in North America was 32 million. Compared to the original, the current version of "Predestined" could be said to have surpassed the original in all aspects. Both the male and female leads were liked by many people.

This movie was also produced by a film company under AC Media, and it was also related to Adriaan. It was "50 First Loves" starring Liv and Adam Sandler!

In order to carry forward Liv's vase image without losing her unique characteristics, Adriaan had put in a lot of effort. The idea that he told Sophia was one of them, and "50 First Loves" was another. The most different thing about this romantic comedy was that the ending was not conventional.

The whole story was about the male lead who was working in Hawaii and met a cute girl by chance. He was attracted to her and had the idea to pursue her. However, because of the car accident, the memory in the girl's brain was damaged. No matter how much time had passed, she could only remember what happened before the car accident. Therefore, the male lead met her for the first time every day.

According to the usual movie plot, after experiencing countless contradictions and setbacks, the female lead would definitely be cured of her amnesia and finally live happily with the male lead. However, "50 First Loves" was different. Until the end, the female lead had not been cured of her amnesia. The first thing she did after waking up every day was to watch the videotape under various prompts to know what happened after the car accident.

Even so, they still lived happily together and had a lovely daughter. The plot suddenly sublimated here. It was different and left a deep impression. The audience was slightly regretful, but they were also fully moved. The media also thought so, so … there was no need to say more.