Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

night.

In a highly private Western restaurant in Los Angeles.

"Cheers!" "Cheers!"

Lin Baicheng and Carrie Fisher each raised their red wine glasses and clinked them.

The two made an appointment to have dinner together here. Although Lin Baicheng was used to eating Chinese food, he was not unable to eat Western food. Sometimes, considering the person he was dining with, he would also choose to eat Western food.

Furthermore, it is really not easy to find a high-end Chinese restaurant here in the United States, unless you go to Chinatown to dine.

With the release of two Star Wars films, especially the second one which is still in theaters, Carrie Fisher is now in great demand and can be said to be a quasi-A-list actress.

The reason why Carrie Fisher is only a quasi-A-list actress is because Carrie Fisher is really famous for the two Star Wars movies, and she has no other works except for them.

Not to mention the big female protagonist movies that hit the box office, there are not even male-dominated female protagonist movies, so she can't get on the front line.

Only if Carrie Fisher makes another blockbuster Star Wars sequel, or becomes the heroine of a blockbuster movie, can she naturally become a first-line actress in Hollywood.

After becoming an A-list actress in Hollywood, if she can become the protagonist of a movie with a female protagonist and the movie is a hit at the box office, she may become a super A-list star.

If two movies with female protagonists in a row become hits, she will definitely become a super first-line actress.

When you reach the level of a super-A-list superstar, even the Big Seven in Hollywood must treat you equally, because without capital, you will have trouble getting by with money.

Putting down his wine glass, Lin Baicheng said with a smile: "Kelly, your Star Wars movie is a box office hit. I haven't congratulated you yet."

"Thank you, Alan."

Carrie Fisher was very happy. She had heard this kind of thing too much recently, but it also depended on who said it. When it comes from a big capitalist like Lin Baicheng, it naturally means something different than when it comes from an ordinary person.

"You have two consecutive movies that have been a hit at the box office. You must be receiving a lot of scripts now, right?"

Lin Baicheng found a topic to chat with.

"I have received a lot of scripts, but they are all based on popularity. If there is no good script, I will not mention it. Many of them only invite me to play the second female lead. This kind of invitation is obviously based on popularity, and I will not accept it."

Carrie Fisher and Lin Baicheng must be speaking from the bottom of their hearts. If they say this again, it won't matter even if it gets spread.

"It's normal for a crew to want to gain popularity. It means you're very popular now. Before the release of Star Wars Part II, I'm afraid there weren't many crews who wanted to gain popularity from you."

Lin Baicheng smiled and felt relieved. In his opinion, this kind of thing was very normal. The crew just sent out an invitation. If it didn't succeed, there would be no loss. If it succeeded, the profit would be huge.

With Carrie Fisher, a now popular actress, participating, the crew can at least save a lot of publicity expenses.

"You're right, that's the truth."

Carrie Fisher couldn't help but smile when she heard this. She is indeed more popular now than before. In the past, she received similar invitations, but most of the crews invited her to play the second and third female roles, unlike now, where most of them have the second female lead.

Of course, there are also invitations to guest appearances. In addition, there were such invitations before and now, but there are more now.

However, Carrie Fisher is not stupid. Unless it is a guest invitation that cannot be promoted, it is best to have fewer guest appearances. This kind of guest appearance actually consumes her popularity. Too many guest appearances will do great harm to her popularity. .

What's more, even if the guest appearance is in a blockbuster film, it won't do her any good. The success of the film will only make the main actors, not the guest actors.

Lin Baicheng said: "No matter what, you are more popular now than before and have more choices. If you make one or two more big-selling movies, you will definitely become a first-line actress in Hollywood, and even achieve higher achievements." possible."

"I probably won't take on scripts next."

Carrie Fisher shook her head.

"Why don't you take the script?"

Lin Baicheng was very puzzled by this: "Shouldn't you stars take advantage of your popularity to take on scripts and film movies?"

Popularity will become outdated. If you don't cash in and receive scripts while it's hot now, it will be difficult to receive good scripts when your popularity slowly declines.

"That's what you should do under normal circumstances."

Carrie Fisher nodded, and before Lin Baicheng asked why, she continued: "But I became famous because of Star Wars. I have no other works. Director George invited me to shoot the third part. I couldn't refuse, and I couldn't refuse." There is no reason to say no.”

"This has nothing to do with you accepting other scripts, right?"

Lin Baicheng listened and said that actors are different from directors. The early preparations for the film have nothing to do with the actors, as long as they join the team during the filming of the film.

Actors can completely split their time to take on roles. After filming on crew A, they can go to crew B to film. The pre-preparation and post-production of the film have nothing to do with the actors.

"Director George hopes that I can devote all my energy to the third part of Star Wars. Although he did not explicitly tell me not to accept other scripts, his intention has been expressed. I can't refuse because I can't offend Director George."

Carrie Fisher explained her embarrassment. Not to mention the favor of George Lucas for making her famous, George Lucas's current status in Hollywood is not something she can easily offend.

Furthermore, she was made famous by George Lucas, but she offended him instead. In this case, she would definitely be regarded as someone who repays kindness with enmity, and it would be difficult for her to survive in the industry.

Fortunately, George Lucas has already agreed to her, and she will still be the heroine in the next film. Coupled with the huge success of the first two films, Carrie Fisher is willing to wait two or three years for the third film.

As long as the third part of Star Wars can be successful, she can become a first-line actress in Hollywood, and the possibility of the third part being successful is very high. This is an important reason why Carrie Fisher is willing to accept it.

Of course, if a heroine from a big production comes to her during the waiting period and the film seems to have a high chance of success, then she will also consider whether to take the role.

As for offending George Lucas by taking the movie, as long as she continues to succeed, it doesn't matter. She is sure that George Lucas will not change her role. After all, she will only become more popular by then.

However, if she takes the role at the risk of offending George Lucas but ends up making a bad movie, it's hard to say whether she can keep her third starring role, and her status in the industry will definitely be greatly reduced.

Lin Baicheng agreed: "George Lucas is now a big celebrity in Hollywood. His status in Hollywood is definitely higher than yours. It's really hard for you to offend him."

"So, I may be quite free next time. If you come to the United States, Allen, please remember to contact me."

Carrie Fisher had a peach-shaped face and winked at Lin Baicheng with a charming smile.

Before Lin Baicheng asked Carrie Fisher if she wanted to continue her current relationship with him, Carrie Fisher took the lead in giving the answer, so that Lin Baicheng didn't have to ask at all.

"I will definitely contact you when I come here."

Lin Baicheng responded immediately. He didn't ask the reason, but said: "But I won't be here too much time next time. One day I'm not busy in Xiangjiang. How about I invite you to go to Xiangjiang to have fun?"

"Okay, I've never been to Xiangjiang before. I just want to go see the place where you were born, Allen."

Carrie Fisher heard this and agreed without thinking.

Carrie Fisher, who is now 24 years old, was young and beautiful. She had ambitions in her heart. That was to marry Lin Baicheng. No matter what, she would have the child of Lin Baicheng, a big capitalist. In this way, she would spend the rest of her life Don't worry if you think about it.

Of course Carrie Fisher chose to be with Lin Baicheng because of money. Emotionally, she can only say that she does not hate Lin Baicheng. After all, Lin Baicheng is a young and handsome guy, not an old man in his fifties or sixties.

Now that Carrie Fisher lives in Lin Baicheng's house, she can still get a large amount of living expenses every month, which makes her want more and hope that she will not worry about money in the future.

"Then we've settled."

Lin Baicheng doesn't care what Carrie Fisher thinks. Anyway, he likes Carrie Fisher's youth and beauty, but he doesn't like her much, so he will never marry Carrie Fisher. , he was sure of this.

However, if Carrie Fisher is lucky and becomes pregnant with his child, then Lin Baicheng will admit it, and as long as Carrie Fisher is honest, Lin Baicheng will support her for the rest of her life, so that she will have no worries about food and drink. Not to mention, it would also allow her to live a wealthy life.

As for whether Carrie Fisher likes him, Lin Baicheng doesn't care at all. As long as Carrie Fisher shows that she likes him when she is around him, that's fine. He didn't care about her true inner thoughts, and he wouldn't test them. It was meaningless.

The two of them each raised their wine glasses and clinked them.

Taking a sip of red wine, Carrie Fisher asked: "Ellen, are you interested in Hollywood?"

"Why do you ask so suddenly?"

Without waiting for Carrie Fisher to answer, Lin Baicheng continued: "I am definitely interested in Hollywood. You don't know that I have a film company under my name. If I am not interested, how can I open a film company?"

"Morning Star Pictures, of course I know."

Carrie Fisher listened and said: "Home Alone is very famous in the industry. It is a typical example of a small thing that makes a big difference. Morningstar Pictures is making crazy money. I heard that a sequel is already being filmed."

Lin Baicheng nodded: "Yes, this time the second and third parts will be filmed together."

Carrie Fisher immediately said: "Then I would like to congratulate Alan on the success of your company's movie."

"Thanks."

Lin Baicheng smiled. He believed that the second part would be a hit if nothing else happened. As for the third part, it was hard to say.

The main reason is that Lin Baicheng had watched the first two movies before his rebirth, so the plots of the first two movies were basically the same. The third movie was written by the screenwriter department. Without comparison with the previous movies before his rebirth, how could Lin Baicheng guarantee the box office.

Of course, if the first two movies are a big hit, then no matter how well the third movie is shot, the box office in the first few days will definitely not be bad. The audience will go to the third movie because of the first two movies, so the box office of the movie will not be bad at least. It would be too ugly.

"Ellen, if your film company decides to make a blockbuster one day and there is a role suitable for me, be sure not to forget me."

Now that we are talking about this topic, Carrie Fisher certainly wants to do something good for herself. It doesn’t matter whether you act or not, just ask for the role first and then talk about it.

"Don't worry, if Morningstar Pictures prepares to make a blockbuster one day, I will definitely ask the company to invite you to audition."

Lin Baicheng did not say that Carrie Fisher would definitely play the heroine. The heroine's influence on a film is still very important. If she chooses it poorly, it may affect the effect of the film.

The cost of making a blockbuster is at least tens of millions of dollars, and since the purpose of making a movie is to make money, the interests involved are even greater, and nine figures are possible, so there is no room for carelessness or trifling.

Lin Baicheng can give his women money, but he will not let them play roles that do not fit the setting, thereby affecting the effect of the film.

"Thank you, Alan."

Carrie Fisher was not dissatisfied after hearing this, as long as she was invited to audition. She believed that if she was suitable, other actresses would not be able to compete with her.

Lin Baicheng smiled: "Why are you being polite to me?"

"But Alan, that's not what I was going to tell you just now."

Carrie Fisher said: "I asked you if you are interested in Hollywood, and I want to ask you if you want to participate in industry events. I have two invitations this week. If you have time and are interested, you can come with me go together."

"What kind of activities are they?"

Lin Baicheng asked with interest.

Carrie Fisher said: "One is an invitation to the president's campaign party, and the other is a movie premiere."

"The presidential campaign party you're talking about, isn't it the campaign party hosted by Mr. Reagan this Friday?"

After hearing this, Lin Baicheng immediately thought of the invitation from the Reagan campaign team.

Carrie Fisher nodded immediately: "That's it. Ellen, you know it too, right?"

"Of course I do."

Lin Baicheng couldn't help but laugh: "I am one of the big donors supporting Mr. Reagan, so of course I will receive an invitation to the party."

"Alan, are you the sponsor? You are so awesome."

Carrie Fisher couldn't help but marvel. Although she didn't know much about running, she also knew that becoming a major donor for the presidential campaign would definitely cost a lot of money, and she didn't know if she would be able to earn that much in her lifetime.

Lin Baicheng asked in surprise: "By the way, how did you get the invitation?"

"I heard from my agent that the Hollywood giants all support Mr. Reagan, so Mr. Reagan will hold a campaign party in Hollywood. The main reason why I was invited is because Star Wars has been very popular recently, and the main members of the crew have all been invited. The invitation seems to mean that our presence can attract more people’s attention.”

Carrie Fisher told everything she knew.

"Your agent must be right."

Lin Baicheng nodded in agreement. He knew that Hollywood supported Reagan.

Lin Baicheng then asked about the premiere and learned from Carrie Fisher that a movie in which she was a guest star would be released on Sunday this week. The crew invited her to attend the premiere. Lin Baicheng was not very interested in this kind of activity. .

After dinner, Lin Baicheng took Carrie Fisher to a new villa, mainly because the villa where Carrie Fisher lives now has been known to the media due to her fire, and there might be paparazzi ambushing her. Lin Baicheng, who didn't want to be exposed, had decided not to have private meetings with Carrie Fisher in that villa in the future.