Hollywood Director 1992

"Link, the newspaper says you had a successful bet with Tom Cruise, Richard Gere, and a few others. Congratulations, you're amazing."

"Yes, the newspaper also says your movie will earn four or five hundred million dollars. You and your movie are both incredible."

In a Midtown Manhattan restaurant in New York, Link is having dinner with the six main cast members of "Friends."

During the filming of "Seven," Jennifer Aniston often visited the set because it was not far from the "Friends" studio, and she became familiar with Link.

Jennifer said that the main cast of "Friends" are all his fans. They often talked about him while filming and invited him to dinner.

Link happened to be free and agreed.

After the dinner started, Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry kept asking questions, like curious children.

Link smiled and said, "It's not that much for now. Maybe there's a chance to reach four hundred million when the peripheral rights are sold in the future."

"That's amazing. You make more profit with one movie than many listed companies do in a year," said Lisa Kudrow, who plays Phoebe.

"Every movie Link makes has high box office revenue, and the movies are also very interesting. The New York Times praised him as a highly innovative director, and I agree with that," said David Schwimmer, who plays Ross.

Courteney Cox, who plays Monica, raised her glass and smiled, "Link also has great vision. When filming 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,' Jim Carrey talked about the creation process of the movie. At that time, he couldn't get any roles, was unemployed at home, and had nothing to do every day. With Link's encouragement, he started writing comedies and then wrote the script for 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.' Initially, he had no confidence in the script and received no response from the film company.

He plucked up the courage to show the script to Link. Link not only encouraged him but also gave him pointers on writing the script, and finally invested in the movie.

After 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' was filmed, we predicted that the movie would make about forty to fifty million, but no one expected it to make more than one hundred million dollars at the box office, and Jim Carrey suddenly became a big star. All of this is thanks to Link."

Link said, "Jim Carrey is a very talented comedian. The success of 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' mainly relies on his quirky performance, as well as the good cooperation of you main actors. My contribution to this movie is very limited."

"You're a movie investor, and you say you didn't contribute? You're too modest," Jennifer Aniston smiled sweetly at him.

Link shrugged.

"I think Link's greatest strength is the way he promotes his movies."

Matthew Perry said, "Before 'Paranormal Activity' was released, I saw a lot of paranormal news in the newspaper. Those news were very real, and I almost believed that ghosts existed in the world. Only after the movie was released did I know it was promotion. Before and after 'The Blair Witch Project' was released, newspapers were full of news about witches, and I almost believed that witches existed in the world. After 'The Blair Witch Project' was released, I rushed to the cinema to watch it, and only after going there did I realize I was fooled. The camera in that movie was shaking around, and I almost threw up."

"Why is it always almost? Why can't you let go of your doubts and completely believe that our world has both ghosts and witches?" Matt LeBlanc winked.

"I have a brain, unlike you, who believes everything," Matthew Perry glanced at him with disdain and continued, "The best of these movie promotions is still the promotion for 'Final Destination.' To promote the movie, you formed a pop band, promoting while holding concerts. That's incredible. 'Variety' magazine said you created a new way of movie promotion."

"But we also received a lot of criticism."

Link shook his head. Although the idea of forming a band with the main actors was relatively novel, it was also criticized by the film and music circles.

Colleagues in the film industry believed that he was using any means to promote the movie, focusing on the box office, showing himself to be very greedy, and not having the demeanor of an artist at all.

The music industry believed that the Grim Reaper band was messing around. A temporarily formed non-professional band with average singing and dancing skills, relying only on the movie's popularity, appearance, and a few catchy songs, sold hundreds of thousands of albums in the music scene. This was taking food away from professional musicians, was a case of bad money driving out good, and was ruining the music market, which was very unethical.

"No matter how they criticize, it doesn't prevent 'Final Destination' from being a great movie."

"Yes, the plot setting of 'Final Destination' is amazing. If I had known it was so interesting, I shouldn't have given up the role of Bill Stedham. I regret this very much now."

Matt LeBlanc curled his lips.

Matthew Perry laughed, "Buddy, you only know to regret it after the movie is released. Your reaction is too slow."

Lisa Kudrow said, "Luckily you didn't go. If you played Bill, 'Final Destination' wouldn't have gotten so much box office revenue."

"Nonsense, my acting skills are very good. If I played Bill, I would definitely not be worse than Ben Affleck. Don't forget that I was Bill's first choice," Matt LeBlanc patted his chest and said proudly.

Link smiled as he listened to them bickering.

After dinner, Link and Jennifer Aniston strolled along Fifth Avenue in New York, talking about the ongoing filming of "Friends" and Link's new movie "Seven."

Jennifer took his arm and told him many interesting stories from the set.

Jennifer's lips curved upward when she spoke, and her smile was very sweet.

Chatting with her made one's mood unconsciously become happy and relaxed.

When they walked near the Manhattan Hotel, the bodyguard Wallace suddenly shouted a warning and rushed forward with another bodyguard, Bob, blocking him and Jennifer. Wallace also took out his gun.

Link pulled Jennifer back to the rear of the car.

Through Wallace's shoulder, he saw Robert Downey Jr. rushing over quickly, wearing a tattered trench coat, disheveled, with a stubbly chin, probably suffering from drug addiction, his face pale, his nose running, and walking unsteadily.

Although he was very down and out, the anger and ruthlessness in his eyes were still sharp.

Link glanced at him and took out his phone to call the police.

"Link, come out here, you damn bastard. Because of you, I'm now bankrupt and have nothing. All of this is because of you. I'm going to kill you."

Robert Downey Jr. shouted angrily, clenching his fists.

Link ignored him.

"Coward, come out here. If you have the guts, don't hide there. Let's go one-on-one and see who dies faster."

Robert Downey Jr. roared with his hands in his pockets.

Link shook his head, "You're a multimillion-dollar debtor, and I'm a billionaire. Why should I go one-on-one with you?"

"You coward, you wimp, come out here."

Robert Downey Jr. glared at him with red eyes.

Originally, he wanted to hire a killer to get rid of Link, but hiring a killer costs money, and he can't even come up with $10 now. The plane ticket money was borrowed from Richard Gere.

He couldn't find a killer and had to do it himself.

It's just that Link, that bastard, is too careful. He even brings two bodyguards when he goes out, not giving him any chance.

Woo woo woo!

A siren came from the street in the distance, the sound gradually becoming clearer.

Seeing that he couldn't find a chance, Robert Downey Jr. prepared to turn around and leave.

"Wait!"

Link shook his head and stepped forward, "Robert, you're really an idiot. Do you know why you went bankrupt? It's entirely because you're too stupid. When we made the bet, we only bet 10 million dollars. How did it become 75 million later?

Who exactly was instigating you, you idiot, to bet so much?

I heard that you raised three or forty million dollars to boost the box office of 'Less Than Zero.' Who persuaded you to do that?

There's also something you probably don't know. You gave someone tens of millions of dollars to suppress the reputation of 'Final Destination.' In fact, this money wasn't what Michael Ovitz asked you to give. Your money wasn't used to suppress the reputation of 'Final Destination.' Guess where the money you gave went?"

Robert Downey Jr. was stunned, with an unbelievable expression on his face, "Impossible, Richard wouldn't lie to me."

"Don't you have Michael Ovitz's phone number? Is it true or false? Why don't you call and ask Michael Ovitz in person?"

Link sneered.

Robert Downey Jr. clenched his fists, his whole body trembling slightly.