America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM

Chapter 95 Volunteering

When the door of the private room was pushed open, Zhang Ziyi's eyes widened and she looked at the young man in front of her in surprise who was younger than herself.

She seemed to have just heard the number 5 million, and the unit was US dollars.

This number came out of Eric Cooper's mouth as if it was light and weightless, no different from 500 yuan.

On the other hand, my salary for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was 130,000 RMB. Later, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" became a hit and I became famous. By the time I took over the filming of "Hero", my salary had risen to 1.6 million RMB.

But RMB 1.6 million is already the highest he can get at present, because "Hero" is a commercial blockbuster with high investment, and ordinary domestic movies cannot afford this salary.

But look at the young owner of MGM in front of her. The opening price is 5 million US dollars, which is more than 40 million yuan in exchange rate, which is equivalent to her filming 30 "Heroes", but this amount of money is just a drop in the bucket for them.

At this moment, the long-lost feeling of huge gap rushed into her heart again. The last time she felt this way was when she saw Gong Li.

But since "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" made her famous internationally, that sense of gap disappeared, and now it suddenly reappeared.

"Hollywood, only Hollywood can allow me to truly realize my own value. This is the best opportunity."

With this thought lingering in her mind, Zhang Ziyi looked at Eric with more and more enthusiasm.

And she was not the only one who was shocked at the scene. Han Sanping, Zhou Xiaopeng, and Deputy Director Chen also had their eyes widened.

There are some things that Eric doesn't know, but Zhou Xiaopeng, as a person within the system, understands how big this number is. It is so big that it has exceeded the aid of many countries.

So far, the world's donations and assistance to China have only exceeded 20 million US dollars.

For example, the United Kingdom provided US$5 million in aid, Italy US$1 million, Australia provided supplies worth AU$1.7 million through the World Health Organization, Canada provided US$3.14 million in supplies and research expenses, and South Korea provided free assistance of US$300,000. .

This is true abroad, and although domestic enthusiasm is higher, so far, China National Petroleum Corporation has donated the most, only 20 million yuan.

The main reason is that the economy has not really taken off in 2003. In big cities like Yanjing, one of the country's leading cities, the average annual salary of employees last year was only about 40,000 yuan.

So when they saw Eric casually waving $5 million, it would be abnormal for them to have no reaction.

Zhou Xiaopeng swallowed: "Eric, I'm afraid $5 million is not appropriate."

"Why? I think 5 million is quite a lot."

Eric felt a little unhappy. If this was not enough, it would be a bit greedy. He wanted to make some contribution, but he didn't want to make a big grievance.

Zhou Xiaopeng waved his hand hurriedly: "No, no, you misunderstood, it's not too little, but too much.

"What?"

I have seen people who think the money is too little, but this is the first time I have seen people who think the money is too much.

"Eric, there are some things you don't know, and it's not convenient for me to tell you clearly, but I can draw a line for you, and $2 million is about right."

In officialdom, Zhou Xiaopeng thinks not only about economic issues, but also about face.

If a foreign-funded enterprise were to donate more than 40 million yuan, while the highest domestic donation was only 20 million yuan, who would this be a slap in the face? Many people will be dull.

Not knowing what Zhou Xiaopeng was thinking, Eric could only smile helplessly: "Well, since Director Zhou said it, it will be 2 million US dollars."

"Okay, then Lao Han and I will do our best to complete the preliminary procedures for you within a week. Before you return to the United States, we will try to hold a press conference, and it will be settled."

After the business was done, all that was left was chatting and spanking. Zhou Xiaopeng became the listener. Han Sanping and Eric started talking about film development. Zhang Ziyi really wanted to interrupt, but it was obvious that no one took her seriously.

After saying a few words, she was too embarrassed to keep interrupting, so she could only chat with Susan to get closer while secretly observing Eric.

The two clinked their glasses, and Han Sanping drank the rest of the wine in one gulp. Now his glass had been replaced with white wine. According to him, red wine was boring and didn't taste good.

Eric still had red wine and didn't drink it all, just took a small sip.

The first three cups are considered to be as the locals do, and after that everyone follows their own rules.

Zhang Ziyi hurriedly filled Han Sanping's cock again, and the latter was obviously a little over the top at this time.

"Mr. Cooper, if our joint venture can be successful, I'm sure it will be successful."

"At that time, I have a hope in my heart, that is, I hope that MGM can help China cultivate a group of talents, especially technical talents. The gap between China and Hollywood in this aspect is really too big."

"I'm not afraid of your jokes. Let me tell you the truth. Judging from the current level of special effects in mainland China, even "Terminator 2" can't compare. That was a movie in 1991, 12 years ago."

"And the future will definitely be an era of special effects blockbusters. If we can't break through technical barriers, I can only say that it will be too difficult for Chinese films to break out of the country! It may even be impossible."

Eric couldn't help but marvel at the precision of Han Sanping's vision. Judging from his memory, the next ten years will indeed be the world of special effects blockbusters. Hollywood will launch a bombardment of the global market, and no country in the world can rival it.

But the reason why Chinese films cannot go abroad is that although technology is a factor, everyone knows the root cause and there is no need to say it out.

There are also things like the film rating system. The reason why it has been unable to withdraw is because everyone knows the reason.

Chatting and spanking, bragging, just say some curb words. Even if you are in a small circle, you must be careful that walls have ears, and there are many people who fall over.

"Director Han, what you said makes sense, but in my opinion, the story is actually more important than the technology, because a good script is the cornerstone of a good movie."

"I can help Huaxia cultivate technical talents and connect China Film and Weta Digital, but I hope that China can pay more attention to screenwriters. As far as I know, the status of screenwriters in the Chinese film market is really difficult to describe."

"If you really want your movies to go global, it's much more important to catch screenwriters than special effects. Otherwise, think about why there are so many American TV series that can be sold all over the world before special effects have emerged."

After chatting for a while, Han Sanping, who was originally in high spirits, became more and more depressed, and finally drank another glass of white wine.

At around ten o'clock in the evening, when the dinner was over, Deputy Director Chen took Zhou Xiaopeng, who had drunk a lot, and left, while Zhang Ziyi drove away Han Sanping, who was almost drunk.

The three Erics stayed in Fengzeyuan, which is not only a hotel, but also a hotel. The environment is very good.

"Okay, you guys should go to bed early and we'll talk about anything tomorrow."

After sending Chen Xing and Susan away, Eric took a good bath to get rid of the smell of tobacco and alcohol.

For a non-smoker, smelling other people's second-hand smoke is simply torture, but if you don't smoke at dinner, you can't stop others from smoking.

"Oops, I left in a hurry and forgot to bring clothes. I have to ask Chen Xing to buy some clothes tomorrow."

Shaking his head, Eric lay on the bed and turned on the TV. The first channel that caught his eye was CCTV 8, which was playing the trailer for the next episode of "The Golden Family".

On the screen, Eric couldn't help but feel sad and amused at the same time as he looked at the young Chen Kun, Dong Jie who had not yet gotten close to Wang Dazhi, and the young Crystal Liu.

Recalling that in the past, he and Chen Kun worked together in a movie, "Tian Sheng Long Song". At that time, he was not even an assistant director, just an assistant to the director.

At that time, it was an era when capital invaded the entertainment industry the most and traffic was king. The crew had actually changed from a director-centered system to an actor-centered system.

Except for the top directors, everyone is being kidnapped by capital, and he naturally plays the role of being ordered around.

But things are different now. As long as I hook my fingers, I don’t know how many film and television company bosses will come to kneel and lick me.

As for those actors, they are not even qualified to kneel and lick.

In today's era, Hollywood is a place that stars all over the world aspire to, and it also crushes China.

It’s heartbreaking, but it’s the truth!

bell

Just when Eric was about to fall asleep, the phone rang suddenly.

Seeing that it was an unfamiliar number, and it was a call from Huaxia, Eric hung up immediately. An unfamiliar number at night was either raped or stolen!

As soon as I hung up, the phone rang again, and it was still the same number.

Eric hung up a second time, but the phone rang a third time.

"Huh? Is there something wrong?"

After hesitating for a moment, Eric chose to answer the call, and a familiar voice immediately came from the other side of the phone.

"Mr. Cooper, I am Zhang Ziyi."

"Oh, is something wrong?"

Eric frowned when he heard it was her, this girl was not an innocent character.

But then again, there are no pure characters in the entertainment industry. This place is originally a chicken coop and the actors and directors are the little animals looking for food in it.

And people like myself naturally play the role of breeders.

Sprinkle water and throw rice on the little animals yourself. When the chickens and ducks are fattened, you can eat them yourself or sell them for money.

"That's right. Director Han noticed that you didn't seem to have any change of clothes with you and asked me to send you a few sets."

"Then you leave it at the front desk and let the waiter bring it up."

"Um, Mr. Cooper, can you reveal your room number? I think it's better to send it up myself."

"Why?"

"Besides clothes, there are actually other things. It's not convenient for others to give them away."

After hesitating for a moment, Eric said: "Then you come to 301."

"Okay, please wait a moment."

In the lobby on the first floor, Zhang Ziyi's face glowed with joy, and then she did not go directly to the elevator, but went to the bathroom.

Take out the makeup box from your bag and dress yourself carefully in front of the mirror to make yourself look more beautiful.

He took out the perfume spray and sprayed it into his mouth. He breathed into the palm of his hand and smelled it. The smell of alcohol was much lighter, which was good.

After finishing the preparations, the corners of her mouth raised slightly.

In the dead of night, drunken sex, food and sex!

When she went to participate in activities abroad, she didn't know how many foreigners looked at her longingly. She believed that with her charm, it would not be a problem to win over a young boy like Eric Cooper.

dong dong dong

Hearing the knock on the door, Eric walked to the door and opened it. When he saw the woman in front of him, he couldn't help but wonder that she was wearing makeup. It was clear what her purpose was.

"Thank you, please make a special trip and have a rest early."

After taking the clothes from Zhang Ziyi, Eric was about to close the door. He had no intention of getting involved with this bitch.

The reputation is not good, he likes to stir up trouble.

But he didn't want to, but Zhang Ziyi couldn't. The woman squeezed into the room sideways.

"What are you doing? Is there anything else?" Eric sounded unhappy.

Zhang Ziyi flipped up her hair, her eyes began to discharge affectionately, and she pretended to be an old lady!

"Eric, there are too many people at dinner. In fact, I have been asking you questions about movies. No one will disturb you now. Can we talk?"

Eric yawned: "It's too late, and I'm tired from the plane. We'll talk about the movie tomorrow. We can ask Director Han to organize a seminar and we can discuss it."

Zhang Ziyi was stunned for a moment, thinking whether you really don't understand or you are pretending not to understand. The actress came to study the movie in the middle of the night. Is it really for the movie?

"Am I not obvious enough? He is still so young. He just joined MGM last year. He may not have experienced this kind of thing yet. It must be like this."

After thinking about it, Zhang Ziyi decided to work harder.

She pretended to be embarrassed and said: "Eric, can you let me use the bathroom? I drank too much and I feel a little uncomfortable."

Eric was just about to say that you just go to the lobby, and I can close the door just in time.

But Zhang Ziyi had already rushed into the bathroom pretending to be nervous, not giving him a chance to refuse. Then she heard the sound of running water in the bathroom.

"Mr. Cooper, I seem to have encountered some difficulties. Can you help me?" After a moment, Zhang Ziyi's voice came from the bathroom.

"What! This is inconvenient, what's wrong with you? I'll call room service for you."

"No, we can't let them see me like I am now, it's too embarrassing!"

This sentence makes people think about it, why is it embarrassing? Is it because of the posture?

"Then I'll call the police for you. The police will definitely protect your privacy. Don't worry, I'll call right away!"

"Huh? Wait, don't call the police. It doesn't seem too difficult. I seem to be fine."

As she said this, Zhang Ziyi walked out of the bathroom with a complicated expression on her face. Looking at Eric's innocent yet caring face, she felt even more angry.

"No way, he can't understand. Could it be that I haven't done enough?"

"Is this guy a gentleman? No, this is even more impossible!"

Zhang Ziyi's mind was spinning all over the place. In fact, at this point, as long as her head was not really confused, she should give up.

But she was still unwilling to give in. She wanted to wait for such a good opportunity next time, but she didn't know it would take years of the monkey.

Thinking of this, she decided to give it a try. If she tried hard, she wouldn't believe that there was a cat that didn't steal fish!

"Mr. Cooper, in fact, apart from clothes, Director Han said there are other things he wants to give you."

"Oh yes, you just said it, what on earth is it?"

"Me!"

After saying that, Zhang Ziyi took off her upper body sweatshirt, and then unbuckled her belt under Eric's surprised eyes.