Huayu: From an ordinary person to a happy director

Chapter 71 The noisy Paty
"Boss, considering the domestic situation, the derivatives market is a long way off." Liu Yan was not as optimistic as Shi Lei.

"Someone has to take the lead. We are the number one private company in the country and we must take the lead." Shi Lei said seriously.

The real reason is that the total box office of "Kung Fu Panda" is enough to break even and still make some money.

You can make money and train an animation team, so why not do it?

There was a strange flash in Liu Yan's eyes. If she had believed it before she became Shi Lei's secretary.

Based on her current understanding of Shi Lei, Shi Lei would definitely not have such a noble character, but Shi Lei was the boss and she could not expose him.

Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Shi Lei in admiration, and she said with emotion: "Boss is worthy of being the boss of the first private film and television company in China. He has invested so much in the development of domestic animation."

"You are truly a role model in the film and television industry!"

Shi Lei smiled awkwardly, "Haha~~ You don't have to worship me so much, this is what I should do. Domestic animation should rise."

"From what the boss said, should the animation production company be located in China? Which city specifically?"

Shi Lei thought for a moment and said, "Shencheng."

Shenzhen is a fast-growing city without complicated local forces, making it suitable for the development of new companies.

It is also close to Hong Kong Island. If foreign employees don’t like living in Shenzhen, they can also live in Hong Kong Island.

"Boss, why do you like Shenzhen so much? IT went out to form the independent communications company 'Feixun', and its headquarters was set up in Shenzhen; now you have set up an animation company and also placed it in Shenzhen." Liu Yan asked curiously.

"Shenzhen is great! 90% of the people in Shenzhen are from other places. Everyone has only one goal, which is to make money. I like the environment there very much." Shi Lei told the truth.

He struggled there in his previous life, 996 was commonplace, and occasionally 007. Such an atmosphere was very suitable for capital tycoons.

There's a reason why Wei and Penguin put their headquarters there.

Liu Yan's mouth curled up. Shi Lei's true nature was revealed. Making money was his top priority.

"What's the name of the company?"

"It's called Hongtao Digital Technology Co., Ltd. In addition to the various departments that maintain the normal operation of the company, there are two core departments, one is the animation department, and the other is the special effects department."

Liu Yan suddenly discovered something and asked, "Why are there characters for 'peach'?"

"I like eating peaches!" Shi Lei told the truth.

Liu Yan was silent for a while, then asked, "Are you serious, peach?"

"Of course I am serious." Shi Lei did not feel guilty at all.

In his eyes, eating peaches is a very serious matter, on the same level as making money!

"Is that so~ Any other instructions? If not, I'm leaving." Liu Yan still didn't believe it.

"Let Deng Hongxu have a good talk with the local municipal government to see if he can get some preferential treatment, various subsidies, cheap rent, or even just ask directly if there are any cheap office buildings!"

Now that he had money, he felt more confident and planned to buy a house directly.

"Boss, I have to remind you that our headquarters doesn't have an office building yet!" Liu Yan was completely shocked. What kind of conditions could allow a branch company to own an office building?

"Listen to me, buy the house directly, and you must complete it within two months. In two years, the housing prices in Shenzhen will double, and it will be difficult to buy a house." Shi Lei had a firm expression.

Shenzhen is developing very fast. If he remembers correctly, the average house price in Shenzhen will nearly double in two years, so he has to buy a house this year.

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away." Liu Yan became a little anxious when he heard that Shenzhen's housing prices would double in two years.

"Go!" Shi Lei waved his hand.

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The next day, Shi Lei did not receive a call from Mike, but instead received a call from Hans from Columbia.

"Shi, there's a party tonight, it's organized by Keanu Reeves, I'll go with you and make some connections."

"Do I need a dance partner?" It was his first time attending a party in Hollywood and he was a little confused.

"No need at all. Keanu Reeves has invited many models. With your status and position, you can find a suitable dance partner among them!" Hans' exaggerated voice came out. Shi Lei was not very happy, but frowned. He was interested in Hollywood actresses, but he was afraid of contracting some disease. Hollywood was too chaotic. Such paty might be a sugar addict or a group of people who were high.

"No, I'll bring a female companion! The group of models will be left to you." Shi Lei finally chose to refuse.

The model is so messy, if he finds one who sucks white sugar and is fed with white sugar, he will be so angry!

"Shi, you are so boring. No one brings their own dance partner to Keanu Reeves' party." Hans teased.

"Hans, you know I'm Chinese, and we are more conservative in that regard!" Shi Lei thought of a reason and brought up the country.

"I've met quite a few Chinese people. They also minded at first, but they didn't resist for long before they became part of the group. Shi, how long do you think you can hold on?"

"Let's wait and see!" Shi Lei replied with a smile.

With his current status, he has no shortage of women, and he believes in his own determination.

If you can't keep calm, don't you still have a secretary?

He has never tried to be a secretary when there is work to do and to be a secretary when there is nothing to do!
That night, Shi Lei and Liu Yan entered the party wearing appropriate clothes.

Liu Yan was not wearing very revealing clothes, but she wore a tight black skirt that outlined her exquisite curves, thin waist, plump chest, and long white legs, which was quite attractive.

Shi Lei couldn't help but take a few more glances. He had seen too many professional secretary outfits, but suddenly a long skirt version came up, which caught his eye.

Under Hans's leadership, the three of them shuttled among the parties. Shi Lei got to know many people in the Hollywood circle, including directors, actors, singers, and employees of major companies. After some observation, he found that the largest number of people were models who wanted to enter the Hollywood world of fame and fortune.

During this time, countless models flirted with him, but he pretended not to see it. If he were in China, he might have admired these models wantonly and even flirted with them.

But that wouldn't work here. If he dared to look at them a few more times, the other party would come close to him. He could only pretend not to see the models' affectionate eyes.

Liu Yan also received some hints, some from some well-known celebrities, but she held Shi Lei's arm and did not let go.

Whenever this happened, Shi Lei would stare at the visitor with a sharp look, forcing the visitor to retreat.

With Hans' introduction, Shi Lei got to know everyone who was slightly famous.

Several of them were Oscar judges. This was the purpose of his trip, to win over these judges who were attending the party.

At the same time, he also received some invitations for cooperation. Keanu Reeves even wanted him to tailor a movie for him, whether it was an award-winning film or a commercial film.

He does have a movie called "John Wick" that is suitable for Keanu Reeves, but Keanu Reeves' salary is too high now, so he can only refuse it on the grounds that he already has a new movie project.

In fact, even for "John Wick", he didn't want to give it to Keanu Reeves. He came to North America to make money. It's better to find a cheaper actor!
There are quite a few action actors in Hollywood nowadays.

"Shi, you are a famous Hollywood action director and a well-known art film director. I also want to work with you to make an art action film! Don't worry, I will reduce my pay to perform in the film." Keanu Reeves was unwilling to give up.

"Do you have a good script?" Shi Lei asked directly.

"I didn't, but don't we have you? Besides being a famous director, you are also a famous screenwriter. Writing and directing your own films is a common thing for you!" Keanu Reeves laughed.

"I'm sorry, I don't have a suitable script either." Shi Lei shook his head.

"If you find a suitable script in the future, be sure to find me!" Keanu Reeves patted Shi Lei on the shoulder.

Shi Lei smiled and didn't make any promises.

This is not China. There is still a big gap in status between him and Keanu Reeves. Showing goodwill to Keanu Reeves will not maximize the benefits. It is better to consider it in a few years.

Wait a few years and his kindness to Keanu Reeves will be a favor.

Now he doesn't need to do favors, he just needs to avoid conflicts.

As time went on, the number of people on the paty gradually decreased, and some went into specific rooms, or went to remote corners, or even started directly in the swimming pool.

Shi Lei exclaimed, "Fuck, is this a party run by a big star? It's actually right in the swimming pool."

In order to avoid seeing a riot, Shi Lei took Liu Yan back by car.

In the back row of Walmart, Shi Lei and Liu Yan's cheeks turned red due to the alcohol. Coupled with Paty's experience, the atmosphere became a little subtle.

(End of this chapter)