"You want to help James?" Steven asked.
"Technically, my relationship with James isn't that good," Chen Zhao said. "But the director of God of War humiliated me once and gave me ten dollars. I've been keeping it ever since. Also, it's the New Year. I want to earn some extra money." "That's right," Chen Zhao said.
This sentence made Steven feel good all over.
Chen Zhao said that his relationship with James wasn't that good.
Since James had helped him, it meant that they were really close.
"You're still going to use that lucky coin?" Steven asked.
"Yes."
"You said that this lucky gold coin can only be used once. It's better to keep this lucky gold coin. Our new movie is about to start shooting, and you'll be a part of it," Zhang Tie said.
"I still have it," Chen Zhao said. "Don't worry. I won't forget our movie."
"Since you've decided, I'll call James over."
"Okay. Call him over."
A moment later, James arrived.
"Hi, Mr. Chen, Mr. Steven, Merry Christmas."
James wasn't in a good state of mind.
He looked a little like Steven back then.
Chen Zhao and Steven exchanged glances.
"James, your new movie is about to be released, right?"
"Yes." James nodded with a bitter expression on his face.
"How is it? Do you have any expectations for the box office?" Steven asked.
"Mr. Steven, are you kidding me?" James smiled bitterly.
"Don't think about unpleasant things. We called you over this time because we want to drink," Steven said.
"Mr. Steven, I … I have to go back and watch the newly edited version. I'll send it to the theaters tomorrow."
"Drink with us," Steven said. "I'll edit it for you."
James froze. "Mr. Steven, are you serious?"
"Of course. I'm not joking."
"Then … can I put your name on it?"
"Sure." Steven nodded.
James felt like he was about to fly.
Even though Steven wasn't the director and was only an editor, he still had a huge influence on the movie.
Moreover, Steven's previous movie, Angry Sea Sheriff, had been edited by him.
It was because of his own editing that there was such a godly movie.
"But, there are only three days left before the screening. Furthermore, the film will be sent to the cinemas the day after tomorrow at the latest. Will you be able to edit it in time?"
"Don't you believe me?" Steven said.
"I believe you, I believe you."
For James, this was a blessing from the heavens.
Chen Zhao and Steven got James drunk. Then Chen Zhao took out a lucky coin.
Chen Zhao grabbed James' finger and pierced it.
He dripped a drop of blood onto the gold coin.
"That's it?"
"It's not like you haven't used it before. Why are you asking such an amateur?"
"Alright, this kid is really lucky."
Steven stuffed the lucky coin into James' pocket.
Chen Zhao continued to send gifts. He didn't have to worry anymore.
…
"Mr. Steven, I heard that you are the editor of the new Christmas movie 'Animal Mart'?"
"Yes, is there a problem?"
"But Director James should be your assistant director. Now that he's the director and you're his editor, do you think he has the right?"
"Kid, this has nothing to do with qualifications. James is my friend. He's a very talented guy, so I'll help him to the best of my ability," Steven said calmly.
"But I heard that this movie is only a small investment. Aren't you afraid of affecting your reputation?"
"I'm Steven. Why should I be afraid? Also, I don't think James will fail. I don't think I'll fail either. "
"Mr. Steven, I don't mean to doubt your knowledge in film, but this movie is not directed by you. Do you think the editing rights can affect the movie?"
"First of all, I only took the job because James is good at the movie. If I thought it was a pile of sh * t and the movie was hopeless, I wouldn't have taken the job."
…
Sonnenfeld hugged Sarah and watched Steven's interview on TV.
"Honey, will Steven's editing for 'Animal Mart' affect the box office of 'God of War'?" Sarah asked worriedly.
"Sarah, you still don't understand movies. Steven is too arrogant. He's a man, not a god." Sonnenfeld smiled, but his face was full of disapproval. "'Animal Mart' will be a stain on his reputation. He'll be dragged down by the movie and humiliated."
"Just watch how 'God of War' kills' Animal Mart '," Sonnenfeld said proudly.
If it was Steven's movie, he wouldn't dare to say such words.
But Steven was only in charge of editing.
Moreover, editing a movie was not something that could be done in three to five days.
It could easily take a month or two to watch the movie over and over again. Then, they would make the final movie that the audience would see in the cinema.
The news that Sonnenfield received was that Steven had accepted the job of editing two days ago in the nick of time.
The way he saw it, Steven didn't take this job just to edit James' Animal Mart.
He just wanted James to borrow his name and his box office appeal.
"That's good," Sonnenfeld said, his eyes shining. "If my movie succeeds, I'll send some scripts to the media. That way, everyone will think that I beat Steven in box office. Then, for my next movie, I'll be paid several times more."
"Then, I'll be the female lead in your next movie, right?"
"Of course, baby. I'll tailor a script for you. You'll become a superstar that everyone pays attention to, the darling of international fashion brands."
"That's great. I knew you'd treat me well." Sarah was overjoyed. "You're much better than that useless James."
"In what way?"
"In every way." Sarah had already turned around and was on top of Sonnenfeld.
After some time, the two planned to go out for dinner.
Suddenly, they saw a man walking over with a big black dog. The two immediately recognized him as Chen Zhao.
"What bad luck. I can't believe I met this Asian here." Sonnenfeld's face was full of disdain.
As for what Chen Zhao had said to him that day, he didn't take it to heart at all.
With a smile, Chen Zhao said, "Isn't this the famous director? Do you live here? "
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