Chen Jiahong and Chen Zhan's family only stayed for one night. The next day, Xiao Yunhai sent them to Beijing Airport and they returned to Nanjing.
The third episode of "Millionaire" was signed to Anhui Satellite TV. Xiao Yunhai guessed that Mango TV would soon come to discuss "Run, Brother" and "The Voice of Hua Xia."
Sure enough, the next day after Chen Zhan left, a few representatives from Mango TV came to Beijing under the lead of a deputy director.
Xiao Yunhai treated them to lunch and signed the contract at the banquet.
This way, they would earn at least 3 billion yuan this year.
That night, Xiao Yunhai packed his things and took a plane to Los Angeles with Jiao Fangtao, Liang Hui, and more than 30 people.
On the plane, Xiao Yunhai looked at Jiao Fangtao and asked, "Director Jiao, how confident are you in winning the award in Hollywood?"
Jiao Fangtao smiled and said, "Using a popular internet phrase, I'm just going to be a bystander. I've never even thought about winning the award. I think your 'Infernal Affairs' is very promising. "
Xiao Yunhai took a sip of tea and shook his head. "My subordinates reported to me that many Hollywood companies have done a lot of work in private for the Oscars. I'm worried that we'll go back with a duck egg. "
Liang Hui, who was beside him, said in surprise, "Yunhai, since you know, why don't you go and do some activities? With your identity and status, those Oscar judges will definitely give you some face. At least, they won't be too biased. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "I don't want the golden trophy to have dust on it. If that's the case, I'd rather not have it. "
Huang Qiusheng gave Xiao Yunhai a thumbs up and said with a smile, "Well said. Winning the award depends on real ability. What's the deal with going through the back door? "
Liang Hui smiled bitterly and said, "I'm not asking Yunhai to go through the back door. I just hope that there will be a fair competition."
Xiao Yunhai said, "Teacher Liang, I understand what you mean. Don't worry, I don't think they would dare to go too far. After all, the box office results of Infernal Affairs, Inception, and Xiao Cui were there for all to see. In terms of influence, there are only a few movies that can be compared to us, and they are all commercial movies. The Oscar organizing committee will definitely not risk universal condemnation and do anything to us. "
Ye Yongren asked, "What if they really didn't give us a prize?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "I don't think so. Of course, if this really happens, I'll make the Oscar committee suffer. "
Jiao Fangtao praised, "You're the only one in Hua Xia who dares to say such domineering words to Oscar."
Time passed by as everyone chatted. Eleven hours later, the plane landed at Los Angeles International Airport. It was five o 'clock in the afternoon in Los Angeles.
When they walked out of the airport, Xiao Yunhai saw his butler, Ivor Spencer, and Wu Zixu, who was working on the post-production of the English version of "Battle of the Red Cliff" in Hollywood.
"Director Wu, why are you here too?"
Jiao Fangtao asked after they exchanged greetings.
Wu Zixu smiled and said, "I've been living in Yunhai's villa because of him. I heard that you were coming, so I came with Ivor. "
Xiao Yunhai saw some foreign fans pointing at him. They might have recognized him, so he quickly said, "Everyone, let's talk in the car."
Everyone nodded and walked to the parking lot.
Xiao Yunhai had already told Ivor in advance that there were more than 30 people, so Ivor rented a bus that could accommodate 50 people to pick them up.
When they returned, a sumptuous dinner was already prepared.
Xiao Yunhai waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk too much. Let's fill our stomachs first. I'm about to starve to death."
Everyone laughed.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Xiao Yunhai asked Wu Zixu, who was beside him, "Director Wu, how's the post-production of 'Battle of the Red Cliff'? Is it going well? "
Wu Zixu sighed and said, "It's very difficult. I spent more than a week with six filmmakers who are proficient in Chinese and Western culture, and we only completed a third of it. The other parts aren't difficult, but the most difficult part is the translation of the lines. It's not easy to conform to the speaking habits of Westerners and not make them fall out of character because of the lines. "
Xiao Yunhai pointed at Jiao Fangtao and smiled. "Isn't there an expert here? Director Jiao, your 'Xiao Cui' is the same as our 'Battle of the Red Cliff'. You don't have to hide it. If you have any good experiences, tell us. "
Jiao Fangtao smiled bitterly. "My English is difficult for me to communicate. What do you want me to say? When I was working on 'Xiao Cui', I only made requests to the translators, and they were the ones who did the actual work. To be honest, even if their translation didn't match the words, I couldn't understand it at all. Of course, after it was done, I found a few groups of foreigners to watch it. They said that there was no problem, so I dared to release it. "
Wu Zixu said, "Old Jiao, how long did it take you to finish 'Xiao Cui'?"
Jiao Fangtao said, "Two months. I was about to go crazy."
Wu Zixu smacked his lips and said, "I'm luckier than you. Our 'Battle of the Red Cliff' has fewer lines than 'Xiao Cui', so it's relatively easier to translate. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Alright, let's put aside the vexing matters for now. Let's drink today and drink today. Let's drink to our heart's content first. "
Xiao Yunhai raised the wine glass in his hand and said, "The Oscars will be held in two days. Here's to the success of our Chinese movie industry. " Cheers. "
"Cheers."
That night, everyone drank until 10 PM. The atmosphere was very lively.
The next day, Xiao Yunhai finished his breakfast and went to the Magic Visual Effects.
After looking at the company's recent financial statements and work performance, Xiao Yunhai smiled and said to Daniel, "You once told me that three billion USD for half a year would not be a problem. But looking at the report, it seems to be more than three billion. "
Daniel said, "Boss, three billion USD is 100% achievable. As for the other work, due to the problems with the film company and the cinema, we can't guarantee that they will come to do the post-production special effects at the scheduled time, so we didn't mention it to you. If we include these, we will have a profit of 4.2 billion USD. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "Daniel, you guys did very well. I'm very satisfied. Tell everyone that this year's half-year bonus will be increased by 50,000 USD based on our agreement to recognize their efforts. Let the finance department take out 30 million USD to reward some outstanding employees. "
Daniel smiled and said, "Boss, you're too generous. I believe that everyone will be overjoyed after hearing this news. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "You guys made money for me, so of course I won't mistreat you. Alright, my time is limited. I need to go to Marvel Comics, so I won't accompany you for lunch. Sigh, our Magic Visual Effects is on the right track, but the problem with Marvel Comics is still not enough. "
Daniel consoled him, "Boss, ever since you took over Marvel, you have done very well. The Transformers comic has sold 70 million copies in Europe and America, and the toys have sold over 20 million sets. The animation has even beaten Disney's Tom and Jerry. Now, Marvel's market value has increased from 16 billion USD to 27 billion USD. Hollywood is saying that you have created another miracle. "
Xiao Yunhai shook his head and said, "These results are built on the foundation of the success of Transformers. Without it, take a look, the difference is not just a little bit. You can't put all your eggs in one basket. Otherwise, all the eggs will be finished if they fall to the ground. "
After sending Xiao Yunhai to the car, Daniel returned to the company. He clapped his hands and said to the employees who were working, "Let me tell everyone a piece of good news. Our boss is very satisfied with your recent work. As long as there are no mistakes, in July this year, in addition to the half-year bonus, there will be an additional 50,000 USD for each of you. At the same time, 30 million USD will be given to outstanding employees. Everyone, work hard. "
"Yeah. Long live the boss. "
"That's great. The boss is the most generous boss in the world."
"I finally have the money to change my old car."
"Entering Magic City is the wisest decision I've made in my life."
"Boss, I love you to death."
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