King of Hollywood

\u003e .Chapter 95 What a great handwriting

Receptions are very boring. Such receptions are very common in Los Angeles. Adrian would receive invitations almost every day, and he would feel bored after eating too much delicious food, not to mention that it was a mishmash of things. www.. Although these guests who are either rich or noble in Korea are all well-dressed, even though Lee Kun-hee, Jung Mong-koo, and Koo Ben-moo have all studied in the United States, and even though South Korea is very westernized, a feeling of awkwardness is still lingering .

To say that this is the prejudice brought about by the previous life, but the Japanese rarely give Adrian this feeling. Perhaps it has nothing to do with the arrogant and arrogant character of the Koreans. Anyway, Japan can be regarded as a second-rate power in the first half of the 20th century, and it left an extremely bad but unnegligible part in World War II. Pen, and what about Korea?

Not to mention the thousand-year-old vassal state, it is undoubtedly the most comfortable to be a vassal state of China, borrowing the power of Japan to get rid of China's influence, and then being occupied and annexed by Japan in a blink of an eye. After World War II, it finally became independent, and the Americans came immediately, and then there was a big war on the peninsula, and it was finally divided into two countries. It can be said that before the Korean War, the countries and people on this peninsula had no sense of existence at all.

Therefore, after finally spending decades to develop the economy, it is natural to want to show itself to the world, so it is no wonder that there are all kinds of things like squatting and other nonsense. It is a pity that they are not as good as the Japanese in terms of westernization or preservation of tradition. To give the simplest example, if Seoul, the so-called international metropolis, did not have the Han River passing through it to separate the rich Gangnam District from the poor Gangnam District, It's definitely not much better than Brasilia, let alone Tokyo, and it's normal for Adrian to feel awkward.

But he was here as a guest after all, and he also wanted to observe the heads of the three major groups, no matter how awkward he was, he had to stay.

No one who can become the head of a large group is not a fuel-efficient lamp. At the beginning of the reception, Gu Benmao, the host, said a few words, and then invited Li Jianxi to come to the front. After Li Jianxi finished speaking, he suddenly pushed out Adrian And invited him to the stage to say a few words. Facing countless applause, Adrian certainly couldn't refuse, so he had to smile and came in front of everyone.

The two old foxes have two calculations to do this. The people who can attend the reception held by the head of LG are all rich or political in South Korea. They just use this opportunity to hint to them that Samsung and LG have started cooperation with the American media. , thereby expanding their influence. At the same time, we can also look at Adrian's reaction. Although they know that he is the chairman of the board of directors of the media, after all, he is separated by the Pacific Ocean and has never been in contact with him. Taking this opportunity to understand his personality characteristics will definitely benefit the next negotiation.

That being the case, how could Adrian disappoint them? Although he talked eloquently, he didn't have any substantive content. Talking nonsense is an essential skill for everyone who wants to achieve their own career. In this kind of situation, if you say the wrong thing, promise something that should not be promised, or convey the wrong message, sometimes it is very fatal Yes, the US election is the most typical example.

What's interesting is that although Li Kunxi, Gu Benmoo, and Zheng Mengjiu came to meet him together, the first two pulled Adrian out after speaking at the reception, but they didn't care about Zheng Mengjiu. contradiction. Think about it, Samsung and LG are both in the electronics industry. Although they are enemies in the same industry, it is easier to agree with each other when they are in the same industry. Chung Mong-koo was separated from Hyundai Group only this year. Although Hyundai Motor became the only one in Korea after Daewoo went bankrupt There are some well-known car brands in the world. After all, their days are still short, and they can't be on an equal footing with the two old guys from China and abroad.

It is precisely because of this that Chung Mong-koo is eager to enter the North American market. If he can open up the situation, it will undoubtedly be a shot in the arm for him and Hyundai Motor Group who have just separated. I believe that many of these people present laughed at him in their hearts. The Hyundai Group managed so well, but they jumped out restlessly and wanted to separate the family. As a result, not only the family business was weakened, but their own status was also dropped a lot. .

But in Adrian's eyes, this is a good move, and the Zheng family is just imitating the old wisdom of the Zhuge family in the Three Kingdoms. If memory serves me right, in another year or so, Chung Mong-koo's older brother Chung Mong-heon will jump off the building, and Hyundai Group will plummet and be acquired as a result. Before he came to South Korea, he collected relevant information and confirmed it with his memory. He once wanted to take this opportunity to cheat Hyundai, but after careful consideration, he gave up. This is a deep pool of water.

To put it simply, after Kim Dae-jung became president, he began to spare no effort to fight against the chaebols and promote reconciliation with North Korea, so he offended many people, and the chaebols did not want to really unify with North Korea. If it is raised, all kinds of profits will be divided a lot, and it is difficult to say who has the leading power of the government. There have been countless such examples in history.

Therefore, when Kim Dae-jung stepped down, those companies that were closely related to him had to be liquidated, such as the Hyundai Group that developed Mt. middle. However, Zheng Zhouyong is also considered a smart person. He probably saw something in 2000, so he acquiesced in the separation of his sons. Even if something happened to the eldest son, the Zheng family could still be preserved.

Adrian has made a lot of money by relying on the advantage of foresight, so he came to Korea to inspect and plan a lot of things when even Samsung, LG, and Hyundai did not have much confidence in themselves, but he still has a lot of ideas about this kind of thing. forget it. South Korea is a small place with strong national sentiments. The relationship between major companies is complicated, and it is an away game. If you intervene rashly, it may capsize in the gutter.

Speaking of it, I would also like to thank Zheng Mengjiu. If it weren't for the rumor, Adrian might not have some modern relevant information in his memory.

Alright, let’s answer the topic at the reception. Adrian is chatting with several young Junyan introduced by him. As for the content, it’s what men like——

"To put it simply, Western women have a three-dimensional beauty. When we see them, the geometric beauty will be very attractive, but the disadvantage is that the lines are a bit hard and lack of softness. Oriental women are just the opposite, lacking three-dimensional but it gives people a well-behaved and gentle feeling, which is also very attractive. If Western women are like a raging fire, which can melt men with enthusiasm, then Eastern women are like a puddle of clear water, so soft that they can It makes people immerse themselves in it." Adrian talked eloquently.

He didn't want to talk about the purpose of coming to Korea and he didn't want to be entangled by those Yingying and Yanyan, so he had to talk to a group of young people who were about the same age. From the beginning, many women came to strike up a conversation, but Adrian had nothing Appetite, he even regretted leaving Ivanka in the hotel, otherwise it would definitely save a lot of trouble.

"It's really good of you, Mr. Kewell, the excellent women in Korea are indeed gentle and gentle." A young man said in admiration at this time, but this way of flattering is too straightforward , and the English is not very good, and there is a taste of self-promotion, which makes Adrian shake his head in his heart.

"As expected of a romantic person," a voice rang out, "I really agree with your comments on women from the East and the West. www.."

Turning around, Zheng Mengjiu walked over with a smile on his face, and several young people around Adrian bowed to him respectfully to show their respect.

"Of course, this is not absolute. Eastern women also have passionate girls, while Western women also have gentle and pleasant girls. The specifics depend on personal aesthetics." Adrian said calmly.

"Indeed, in the final analysis, it depends on your own interests." Zheng Mengjiu maintained a smile, and didn't say a word about Hyundai Motor's seeking cooperation with American media groups. After a few words, it turned to film and television.

"By the way, Mr. Kewell, the development of our Korean entertainment industry has also made significant progress in the past two years. As the most famous director and producer in Hollywood, we may be able to provide some applicable advice." He said.

"Well...Frankly speaking, Mr. Zheng, I'm afraid I can't help you. As for the Asian entertainment industry, I only have a deep understanding of Japan and Taiwan, and I only know about other places." Adrian declined.

"Not at all?" Zheng Mengzhun immediately showed a look of disappointment. With him taking the lead, the young people around were more or less worried.

What does this old man want to do? Adrian was a little strange, and after thinking about it carefully, he still found an example: "Well, I really don't know much about your entertainment industry, so I can only talk about it on a general level... Before I came, I also collected I have read all kinds of materials in Korea, and I remember that there was a very popular TV series called "Blue Life and Death" last year, right?"

"Yes." A young man responded immediately, and Zheng Menggui narrowed his eyes slightly.

Adrian didn't notice it, but continued on his own: "When I arrived in Seoul, there happened to be a TV station rebroadcasting it, so I took the time to watch a few episodes. Most of the plots are based on the brief introduction. Frankly speaking , Westerners will not like it, but the lengthy plot will make people turn it away, not to mention the various completely different concepts. However, for Asian audiences, this is really a good TV series, there are There is a handsome male protagonist and a beautiful female protagonist, and the plot conflicts are not intense but continuous, but it is also very sad, so it is easy to attract people - especially those housewives - to follow along. Coupled with the image of the female protagonist Very good, the actors are also well portrayed, and women can easily put themselves into it when watching, which adds another layer of guarantee to the ratings."

Speaking here in one breath, he paused for a moment before continuing: "So, I personally think that if this kind of plot can be made into a model and given different packaging, at least in the next three or four years, it will be popular in Asia. It is widely popular, and if it is properly promoted, it can snatch part of the market from Japanese TV dramas and even surpass them. Of course, how to make this model more viable depends on the producers."

Anyway, this is the consistent routine of Korean dramas in the future, and it doesn’t matter if you say it now, and if you pull the Japanese out for comparison, they should like to listen to it very much.

"You really deserve to be a miracle director. You can point out the pros and cons in just a few words." Zheng Mengzhun smiled and clapped his hands lightly. analyze."

This old guy... wait! Adrian frowned slightly, as if something was wrong.

"What about the movie?" Zheng Mengzhun said immediately, with a calm expression, as if there was nothing wrong with it, "We just released a movie at the beginning of this month called "My Sassy Girl", which was very popular and broke the local comedy movies Box office records, I don't know if Mr. Cowell cares."

Adrian raised his eyebrows imperceptibly. He finally realized what was wrong. Zheng Mengjiu is the head of Hyundai Motor, not the producer of movies or TV series. Why is he interested in talking about this with himself? Could it be...

"Yes, I understand," he maintained his smile, "Although I haven't watched it, I still understand something based on the content introduction and the original version of Miss Internet. I think the popularity of this movie is inevitable. If possible, I hope that Mr. Zheng can introduce the producer to my film company, and maybe try to make an American version."

As soon as this remark came out, except for two or three young people who were a little dazed, everyone who knew Hollywood showed surprise expressions, and Zheng Mengjiu was no exception. They all know the name of director Miracle, and also know his vision in movies, so he can be praised like this...

"Don't worry, I'm not sure whether it's equally popular in the United States," Adrian smiled slyly, "The point is that the Asian tradition of strong men and women weak has always been deeply rooted, so when such a movie with reversed characters After it comes out, it will attract a lot of attention, and this is not a simple story about a cowardly man and his savage girlfriend. When the hero finally pulls the heroine’s new boyfriend and tells the other party the precautions over and over again, the whole plot abruptly changes. Sublimation, everything the male protagonist did before, the seemingly extremely angry behavior, even refusing to fight back when he was bullied, was all for the female protagonist, the man's tolerance was immediately revealed, and countless audiences felt it."

The young people around all applauded lightly for this analysis again—whether they care or not—but Zheng Mengjiu seemed a little absent-minded, and Adrian, who saw it, suddenly chuckled in his heart.

"Of course," he raised his voice slightly, looking at the old man, "The actor who plays the heroine is the key. It is very easy to play a good hero, but to play a good heroine requires a very courageous and character, and at the same time very Beautiful girl. Even though I've only seen the posters, the trailers, and some of the footage that's been posted online, I know she's doing a great job."

Zheng Mengjiu blinked, then smiled, as if she understood something.

It seems that they have done a good job in collecting their own information. In this case... Adrian chuckled, and then remembered the rumor about Zheng Mengjiu in his previous life.

"Since we talked about movies, let's talk about music by the way," he continued immediately, "I also don't know much about Korean pop music, I only know a few groups, so let's talk about this. In my opinion The future will be an era of pursuing individuality. Although groups are popular now, and everyone can represent one aspect, thus attracting all kinds of people they like, decline is inevitable. But the biggest characteristic of Koreans is unity, so there are probably still male groups It takes five or six years to develop, and women’s groups are still more promising if they fly solo, but if they operate properly and are good at summing up, there will be new popular groups after these years pass.”

Pausing again, Adrian looked at Zheng Mengjiu again: "In those female groups, female singers who are full of personality and good at dancing will attract more attention independently, for example... Let me think about it, it seems to be n.k.l, The captain among them is very good."

"It must be very good to get such a comment from you." Zheng Mengjiu still said calmly, which disappointed Adrian who originally wanted to find something.

"Don't be in a hurry to enter North America. This is my suggestion for Korean pop music. First grab the Asian market from Japan bit by bit. After laying out your own fundamentals, then consider the world." He finally said, Then the topic about the entertainment industry ended.

So, which would you choose?

The reception was over, and when we arrived at the hotel suite, it was almost eleven o'clock. Ivanka hadn't gone to bed yet, and was busy with her laptop on.

"I'm so glad to see you, Ini, I'm exhausted." Adrian took off his coat, opened the collar with a smile, and was about to kiss her when he came over.

With a snap, a book fell in front of him, and his mouth kissed the book.

"Participating in the reception will exhaust you, so what about me who has been collecting and comparing information?" Ivanka snorted softly without looking up, and then pulled back the book.

"You know, receptions are always boring," Adrian touched his mouth, "I miss you so much, I miss you..."

As he said that, he hugged her with a playful smile, and his hands went straight to Ivanka's plump pair. Unexpectedly, the little secretary immediately got up and gave way, leaving him in vain.

"Don't forget!" Ivanka turned the laptop in front of him with a little smugness.

"Oh, hell." Adrian sighed, glanced at her unwillingly, and then stood up, "So, what's the conclusion?"

Some excited little secretaries put away their smiles immediately, and then turned the laptop back in front of themselves: "According to the information collected during this period and the comparative analysis of professionals, Samsung's electronic components are indeed at the top level in the industry. There are only a few companies that stand shoulder to shoulder with them. However, their problems are not small, and there are too many industries. If they cannot concentrate their resources on the electronics industry, they will be easily caught up."

"They will adjust soon." Adrian also became serious, pondered for a moment and looked at the time, "Okay, Claude should get up too."

He immediately picked up the phone and walked to the door to make a call. What he wanted to say was simple and standard!

At this moment, the doorbell suddenly rang.

Adrian was a little surprised. He glanced at Ivanka and walked to the door: "Who is it?"

"Well... we... are looking for Adrian? Mr. Kewell." The voice was a bit awkward, it seemed that English was not very good, and it was a female voice.

Frowning, he stuck to the cat's eye and looked out, then he was a little surprised. After hesitating for a few seconds, he opened the door. Standing outside were three young girls who were somewhat timid and restless.

It's really... a big deal.