Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

After arriving in Los Angeles.

After some consideration, Lin Baicheng decided not to take Guan Zhilin to the Beverly Hills villa for the time being. Lin Qin currently lived there. Taking Guan Zhilin there would be equivalent to bringing Guan Zhilin to meet her family. His relationship with Guan Zhilin could not be hidden. .

Lin Baicheng first arranged for Guan Zhilin to live in a villa in Los Angeles, and asked Qin Lan to stay as well, along with several bodyguards.

After that, Lin Baicheng returned to his villa in Beverly Hills.

"Brother, are you back from the mainland? Didn't your parents come to Los Angeles with you this time?"

Lin Baicheng arrived at the villa at around ten o'clock on Saturday morning. Lin Qin did not go out at the villa at this time. She was aware of the fact that Lin Baicheng and others went to the mainland to visit relatives.

"My parents and eldest sister are still in Pei County in the mainland. I only stayed there for a few days due to work."

As he spoke, Lin Baicheng told the housekeeper, Dolcey Harr, that he didn't have to prepare his lunch at noon today.

Lin Qin couldn't help but ask after hearing this: "Brother, where are you going? Aren't you going to eat at home?"

"I made an appointment with my friend to have dinner together."

Lin Baicheng responded casually, then looked at her and said, "It's been quite a while since you started taking classes. How is it? Are you used to it?"

"well enough."

Lin Qin thought for a while and said: "There is no problem with language communication, and everyone is easy to get along with. There are just some differences in living customs and habits. Overall, it's pretty good."

The school Lin Qin went to was a well-known private school. Those who could go to it had to have powerful or wealthy families, so there was no discrimination against anyone. In the United States, capital is everything. Even if Lin Qin is Chinese, but Lin Qin's family is rich, then Lin Qin will not be discriminated against.

"When you say that, I feel relieved."

Lin Baicheng couldn't help but nodded slightly and warned: "Little sister, you have to remember that I sent you to study abroad to learn knowledge, not to play abroad, so you can't slack off in your studies."

Lin Qin snorted: "Brother, my grades have always been better than yours."

"I won't say much else. If you are wronged at school, don't hide it, just to calm things down. If anything happens, just tell me. I spent a lot of money to send you there. It’s not for you to go in and be bullied.”

Lin Baicheng reminded aloud that Chinese people usually have the idea of ​​​​"keep peace of things" when encountering problems when they go out, which is unacceptable. He does not want his sister to be bullied.

Lin Qin responded: "Thank you, brother, I will definitely tell you if anything happens."

Nodding, Lin Baicheng asked: "Today is the weekend, do you have any plans?"

Lin Qin said: "Sisters Lijun and Qingxia and I made an appointment to go shopping together in the afternoon and go to the Mark Taper Theater of the Music Center to watch a play together in the evening."

"Oh, have fun."

Lin Baicheng was going to accompany Guan Zhilin. After all, Guan Meiren had just been captured by him and she needed him to be by his side at all times and take good care of her.

"Brother, why don't you go with us?"

Lin Qin was a little surprised.

Lin Baicheng nodded: "Well, I'm not free. You three can go play by yourselves."

Lin Baicheng did not stay at home for long. After leaving Beverly Hills, he went to Guan Zhilin's villa. There is no chef in this villa, only two regular servants who often come to clean it, so lunch is not eaten in the villa.

Lin Baicheng took Guan Zhilin to a high-end hotel for dinner.

Lin Baicheng said to Guan Zhilin: "Jiahui, I have time in the afternoon. After dinner, I will take you to Hollywood."

"Hollywood?!"

It can be said that Guan Zhilin was born in a family of film and television stars. Her parents were both well-known film stars in Hong Kong. Many of the things she was exposed to since childhood were related to film and television. The job she chose after she stopped studying was also related to the entertainment industry. She is a famous Hollywood star. I have heard of it, and I have also fantasized about becoming a Hollywood star.

But now, Guan Zhilin is not as enthusiastic about becoming a star as before, let alone going to Hollywood in the United States. Now this kind of life where she is not short of money, can go to the TV station when she wants, go shopping when she wants, is what she wants.

Lin Baicheng knew that Guan Zhilin liked to go shopping and buy a lot of things, so he gave Guan Zhilin a bank card with a certain limit every month for her to spend as she pleased, but she accepted it without being polite and spent a lot of money every month.

"Do you want to be a Hollywood star?"

Lin Baicheng asked with a smile. If Guan Zhilin really wanted to, he was not sure about making Guan Zhilin famous in Hollywood. After all, there are differences in aesthetics between Easterners and Westerners, but there was no problem in letting Guan Zhilin film a few movies to enjoy her life. .

"Well, I don't think so, but if there is a chance, I would like to film."

Guan Zhilin thought for a while and said, whatever her mentality is.

"If that's the case, then forget it."

Lin Baicheng smiled. Since Guan Zhilin didn't really want to become a Hollywood star, then forget it and save herself the trouble.

Time passed as the two chatted and ate. After eating, the two took Qin Lan and the bodyguards to Hollywood.

That night, Lin Baicheng naturally spent the night with Guan Zhilin, eating marrow and knowing the taste, and he still had many postures to practice with Guan Zhilin.

The next day, Lin Baicheng took Guan Zhilin to Hollywood again, but this time it was not to play, but to Morning Star Pictures in Hollywood.

Although today is a holiday, the big boss Lin Baicheng wants to go over to watch the first cut of "Home Alone". Of course, Shirley Lansing can't refuse, saying that not only will she arrange for the screening, but she will also change her schedule for playing with her family. , go to the company in person.

"Home Alone" was supposed to be filmed in early July, but something happened in the middle. The little boy Cameron Atlanta, who plays the protagonist, suddenly fell ill, which caused the crew to shut down for about a week, which not only extended the filming time, but also And it also increases the cost of filming.

This kind of accident is unavoidable, and not to mention that it is difficult to replace the little boy who plays the protagonist. Even if it can be replaced, it is impossible to replace the protagonist when the movie is half shot, and the cost of waste will only be higher. many.

Despite this, the first cut of "Home Alone" had actually been edited in early August. However, the film was scheduled to be released during the Christmas season, so there was no rush to edit the final film, and Lin Baicheng did not go there specially. Morningstar Pictures went to see a movie.

Lin Baicheng must watch the film "Home Alone" before it is released. After comparing it with the original version in his mind and confirming that the edited version is not bad, Lin Baicheng will agree to the release of the film, otherwise he will only let the director and Editor re-cuts.

In the screening room of Morningstar Pictures, Lin Baicheng and others watched the first cut version of "Home Alone" together.

After a movie was shown, no one else laughed in the screening room except Guan Zhilin's laughter from time to time.

Lin Baicheng has watched the original version many times, so he is immune to "Home Alone", which is very similar to the original one. The plot can no longer make him laugh out loud, and the most he can do is smile with the corners of his mouth raised slightly.

As for the senior executives of Morningstar Pictures such as Shirley Lansing, they know that their bosses attach great importance to the film, so they have watched it several times, and the laughs have already been contributed in the previous viewings.

After the movie finished playing, the lights in the screening room were turned on.

Shirley Lansing looked at Lin Baicheng with a little worry: "Chairman, is there anything in the film that dissatisfies you?" She and the management felt that the film "Home Alone" was quite good, even if she was like this Adults will laugh out loud from time to time after watching it, let alone children.

But the problem is that after the movie was shown, the boss Lin Baicheng did not laugh once, which made Shirley Lansing not worried.

Lin Baicheng shook his head: "No, the filming and editing of the film were done well. Let's make the final edit as it is now."

"Chairman, as long as you are satisfied."

Shirley Lansing couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this.

"Let's go to your office and have a chat."

Lin Baicheng said, this is not a place for chatting in the screening room, there is not even tea.

In Shirley Lansing's office, Lin Baicheng said to Shirley Lansing: "Lansing, I have high hopes for the film "Home Alone", so when the film is released, we must do a good job in publicity and distribution. To work, open as many screens as possible.”

"I will definitely do a good job in the relevant work and strive for the maximum number of openings from the theaters."

Shirley Lansing first responded, and then said: "But Chairman, after all, our company is not large in scale, and it was established not long ago. We don't have many connections in the theater chain, so the number of openings may not be too many. "

"I know this, just try your best."

Lin Baicheng nodded to express his understanding. He did not mean to embarrass Shirley Lansing. He thought for a moment and said, "Lansing, do you think the company can increase the number of openings by signing a gambling agreement with the theater chain? If the box office of the film If the bet figure is not reached, then the theater chain can reduce the box office share to the company, so the theater chain will not lose anything."

"Chairman, it's possible, but I think we won't be able to get too many opening screens."

Shirley Lansing pondered for a moment and said: "Our company is not big after all, and we have never made a movie that was a hit at the box office before. The theaters definitely don't have high expectations for "Home Alone", even if the amount of money given is reduced. Our box office share will not increase the theater chain's income much, so this kind of bet will not increase the number of opening screens."

Lin Baicheng thought for a while and said: "In that case, you can try it when the time comes. If the number of additional openings is not large, then forget it."

Shirley Lansing responded: "I will report this to the chairman when the time comes."

"Um!"

Nodding, Lin Baicheng said: "Next year at the latest, I will inject at least another 50 million US dollars into the company. I hope you in Lansing can develop the company and give me a beautiful report card."

"Chairman, don't worry, we will run the company well."

Shirley Lansing couldn't help but feel happy when she heard this. The more funds the company can use, the larger the company will be, and the stronger her confidence will be in developing the company.

"Before you develop the company, this 50 million US dollars is my last support for Morning Star Pictures. If you are still unable to develop the company, then when I inject capital again, it will be time for the company to change its management."

Lin Baicheng reminded Shirley Lansing that although Shirley Lansing had been the president of Paramount before his rebirth and was a strong woman, if Shirley Lansing could not develop Morningstar Pictures, then Lin Baicheng will not tolerate and support Shirley Lansing unconditionally.

"Chairman, don't worry, we won't let you down!"

Shirley Lansing solemnly said that she knew very well that if she could not develop Morningstar Pictures and left Morningstar Pictures in despair, her career would be basically over. In the future, she will at best become a manager of a small company, and executives of large companies will basically have no chance of being with her.

Therefore, Shirley Lansing has no retreat. For her own future, she can only succeed. She must develop Morningstar Pictures.

Lin Baicheng didn't say more. He could just point out the consequences of not being able to develop the company. Saying more would only show that he doubted Shirley Lansing's ability. And if he doubted Shirley Lansing's ability, why bother letting Xue What about Leigh Lansing to run Morningstar Pictures? It was like doubting his own vision in disguise.

That night, Lin Baicheng took Guan Zhilin and others to New York.

The Upper East Side of Manhattan is a famous wealthy area in New York, especially Fifth Avenue. It is the richest area among the wealthy areas. Lin Baicheng has an apartment here.

The apartments here are no cheaper than the villas in Beverly Hills. The area of ​​Lin Baicheng's apartment is just over 1,000 square meters, which is 200 square meters more than the average apartment of more than 800 square meters. The entire apartment has about ten rooms.

The security of wealthy areas in the United States is completely different from the security of ordinary people's neighborhoods. Where Lin Baicheng wants to live, his first choice is definitely a wealthy area, even though he has bodyguards.

"Jiahui, tomorrow I will ask Qin Lan to arrange for someone to take you to famous scenic spots in New York. Have a good time then."

"Well, Brother Lin, you don't have to worry about me because you're busy with work, but after you're done, you must go shopping with me."

"Don't worry, I will go shopping with you and let you buy enough."

Lin Baicheng gently scratched Guan Zhilin's nose and responded with a smile.

Although he came to New York today, Lin Baicheng did not call Vivien Kelly over. He planned to go to the Golden Fleece Company's office tomorrow.

Golden Fleece Company has now moved its office to New York, and its employees have also moved to New York, and Haruko Mouri is no exception.

Haruko Mouri also lives in Manhattan, and she also lives in an apartment under Lin Baicheng's name. However, this apartment is not on Fifth Avenue. Although it is also a wealthy area, the location cannot be compared with Fifth Avenue, which is one level lower.

However, for Haruko Mouri, it is good to live in a high-end apartment in Manhattan. At least Vivien Kelly and others can only live a little further away. After all, although their income is not low, the cost of a high-end apartment in Manhattan is very good. The rent and consumption here are very high and they cannot afford it.