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After nearly two hours of film screenings, the audience was left with some time for questions and exchanges. Finally, the fans who were still immersed in the excitement had to take photos with the two big stars and leave the venue.

For filmmakers who are not fans, the highlight is tonight's production celebration reception.

So far, it is still very rare for Hollywood stars to come to the mainland to promote, especially for superstars like Josie Horton who are popular all over the world, most of them prefer to set their itinerary in the nearby Seoul or Tokyo instead of movies The market is relatively barren inland.

But here she is.

Not only that, but it is also the first global publicity battle of "The Trap 2", and it is also one of the filming locations of the movie.

Many people have long been eager to see the finished film, especially the presentation of the Shanghai stock market in the film.

Is it the usual Hollywood symbolism?

Or simply pass by?

The truth is, this Chinese-American co-production did not disappoint at all, and even exceeded expectations.

The overpasses and skyscrapers full of industrial flavor, the magnificent and vast river view of the Bund, the crowds of people on the pedestrian street...all these are showing the audience what a modern international metropolis should have.

It can be said that the tens of millions invested by the film group are worthwhile when the Shanghai stock market has already confirmed its bid for the Olympic Games. It simply has the best city promotional film.

More importantly, the movie itself is wonderful, which means it can make money.

Thinking of this, some people couldn't help becoming more enthusiastic about this big Hollywood star and her agent Martha: It doesn't make sense that someone surnamed Han can hook up with her, but they can't!

Martha almost never refuses.

As the boss said, these are opportunities outside Hollywood and Wall Street, and they are not aimed at the internal rate of return. Who would be against real money?

For a while, the host and guest enjoyed themselves.

Zun Long is talking to a producer surnamed Deng. The other party has been contacting him for the past few days to return to China to film a TV series. Busy and delayed.

Therefore, he introduced the producer to Josie with extra enthusiasm, calling him a good friend.

Movie stars take the initiative to participate in TV dramas, no matter how you look at it, it is an act of lowering the style, especially from the highly developed Hollywood film and television cultural industry to the entertainment desert in the Mainland, it is obvious that they are in two completely different dimensions.

But from another point of view, at this time, Zunlong has passed the stage of pursuing fame and fortune. He has no father, mother, or partner and children. The pursuit of material desires is not high, and the money he earns is enough for him to spend several lifetimes , so he wants to fulfill his long-cherished wish of returning to China to film.

Qiao Qian was noncommittal about this, but after that, she made a special call to Mr. Han of the film group, and asked him to find an agent for Zunlong in the mainland.

True artists should not be treated lightly.

Regrettably, Josie believes that the blood flowing in her veins is always the blood of a businessman, which makes her lack of purity in her career pursuit.

So, she became a star, not an actress.

After seeing off Producer Zheng, Qiao Qian heard Zun Long beside her asking, "You seem to be very interested and familiar with the mainland film market, Qiao Qian?"

"Yes, don't forget that I'm also the owner of a movie company." Josie put her arm in his gentlemanly bent, and the two walked to a relatively secluded corner of the reception, "And I have four One-third of the Dongguo blood, so I am willing to help it rejuvenate faster on the premise that the capital is optimistic about this market."

Zun Long showed a slight smile, and said thoughtfully: "You are really amazing. Again, I am happy to help."

Josie was not polite, and said directly: "I had someone do some research before, and the home entertainment market in the mainland is almost blank. There are few regular TV or online on-demand services, and the DVDs rented in video stores may also be pirated. , and even some TV stations in some small cities don’t have the copyright for the movies. Look, it’s really hard to like this place as a studio.”

Zun Long nodded and responded, "Unable to get enough returns, investors will not continue to waste time and energy in this market. This is also the key reason why Hollywood has always been less interested in the mainland market."

For example, if a movie wants to directly recover its cost in North American theaters, it may need to create an astonishing box office that is three times the cost line, but in fact most movies cannot do it.

Fortunately, the relatively mature home entertainment market in North America gives them a chance to make profits. Not counting the carousel and on-demand channels of TV stations, many unpopular movies can sell very well on videotapes, especially some niche movies.

Since the turn of the millennium, the popularity of DVDs has begun to change Hollywood's profit structure. It is conceivable how huge the follow-up home entertainment market will be after the film is released from theaters.

Many actors have made a few good movies and can live comfortably, and it is precisely because of this.

"So, we have been trying to find a way to solve this problem." Qiao Qian explained softly, "Mr. Han from the film group has provided a lot of help, but there are still some mainland filmmakers who don't care, and they don't even want Hollywood movies to be better. Get in here a lot because it's obviously squeezing their living space."

"I have to say, this is quite in line with my impression of some people in China." Zun Long's tone showed a touch of helplessness, "They don't understand business or movies, they only show off their fake concepts, and then use It calls it 'art'. In fact, it's not that they don't want to protect originality, but for them, the harm of 'Hollywood blockbuster' is much more serious than that of 'piracy'."

In the final analysis, the contradiction between the two parties still stems from interests.

After a pause, Zun Long said again: "I will call some of my friends in Hong Kong City, maybe they can help with this matter. And, I think we should sit down and talk with that President Han."

"Actually, he has already contacted some friends and organized a dinner party tomorrow night, hoping to advance our proposal as soon as possible." Qiao Qian replied, and suddenly asked in correct Chinese: "How about a reward, Uncle Liang?" ?”

Zun Long laughed heartily, and then replied: "It's an honor!"

The next day was still a busy day.

In the morning, I accepted an exclusive interview with the TV station. In the afternoon, I visited the Forbidden City and filmed magazines. In the evening, Mr. Han from the film group was the host, and I had dinner at the hotel where Qiao Qian stayed.

To be precise, it is a private club opened in the hotel. It is also a product of the times. The decoration is antique, but it is okay to have a variety of dishes from all over the world.

Of course, enjoying the food is secondary, and talking about business is the key.

After all, not everyone can reach the state of respecting the dragon, and can no longer be moved by fame and fortune, at least the people here tonight are not among them.

Therefore, the atmosphere during the meeting was quite harmonious.

No one would not want to go to the Tianji Films side of the abrupt female army. Even the young female director of the China office is respected enough, and because of Qiao Qian's dislike of alcohol, tonight's table even Not a drop of wine appeared.

These so-called "big shots" in the film and television industry who are accustomed to the wine table culture have tacitly pursued health preservation, and the dishes served are particularly light, taking care of all aspects of female stars.

To these people, she was a shortcut to Hollywood.

It can be seen that when power reaches a certain level, gender loses its meaning, and rules are no longer rules, are they?

Perhaps because of the relatively cramped environment in the box, Josie suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

Therefore, she chose to leave temporarily to go to the garden outside to get some air, and handed over the home of the conversation to her agent, Martha, and Mr. Han.

There was no one else in the garden and it was very quiet.

The sparkling river view at night has a kind of quiet beauty, the nearby embassy district is covered by the canopy of leaves, and there are neon lights jumping and shining in the distance. The nightlife of this city is not yet coming to an end.

For no reason, Josie recalled some very long memories. The city, the soil, and the scenery tonight were subtly combined, making her feel an indescribable loneliness at this moment.

Along with loneliness is an extremely rare confusion for her.

She really has too many things that people dream of, but at this moment, she suddenly can't think of the meaning of all these existences.

filming?

make money?

enjoy life?

Or return to the motherland?

Unfamiliar and familiar faces flashed before her eyes like slides, and the past scenes seemed to have happened yesterday, but they were just vague shadows, which made her want to remember but couldn't see clearly.

She almost forgot about that part of her life.

Even sometimes, she would doubt whether the existence of that period of life was real?

Because those memories occasionally contradict themselves.

Josie didn't dare to think anymore.

She closed her eyes and took a deep breath slowly, as if to get rid of these unnecessary emotions from her mind.

At this moment, a familiar and mellow male voice came from behind——

"Josie Horton?"

A tall man walked out of the shadow of the pavilion in the antique garden. Eli McCullough frowned with vertical lines between his brows, and his stern expression seemed that he didn't want to see his partner here at all.

This made Josie wake up from the unspeakable emotions of the previous moment.

She opened her eyes and followed the sound, and suddenly she breathed a sigh of relief and smiled slightly: "Nice to meet you, Eli."

The night wind is cool.

From Eli's point of view, Josie Horton, who has always seemed invincible, appeared in tonight's night scene in a relatively fragile posture. Her slender back sitting sideways was like a tight bowstring, With a melancholy and low tone.

And when she turned her head, those eyes caught the focus, instantly igniting her pale face, and the bright flame jumped again.

It was like putting on the armor again.

'Just now, what was she thinking? '

Eli pursed his thin lips, and approached the brunette sitting there, with the suit jacket falling on her shoulders, and he looked at the Zen-like pool that she had cast her gaze just now, and asked without answering, "You looking at what?"

He took a step back and put his hands in the pockets of his black trousers. The presence of the backlight made him like a lingering shadow, covering Josie's whole body.

"Do you want to hear the truth or lies?" Josie felt warmth on her shoulders and relaxed slightly.

"It's all right." Eli lowered his eyelids, making it impossible to see the emotion in his eyes.

"The truth is, the moonlight is beautiful tonight." Josie turned around and looked up at the flying eaves. "The truth is, I'm considering the feasibility of buying a similar house."

Of course she wasn't telling the truth.

However, the housing prices in Beijing are indeed so cheap that they are outrageous.

For a moment, Josie wanted to switch to the real estate industry, but in view of her current status as a gringo, she regretfully dismissed this idea.

It is still possible to buy several properties though.

Just thinking of this, she caught Eli's unsmiling face, there seemed to be a gentle arc flashing across it, as fast as her illusion.

"This city has great potential for development." Eli's tone was solemn, making it feel like he was discussing a big business worth tens of millions. "I'm very optimistic about it. It's full of possibilities."

Josie couldn't help asking, "Are you here to discuss business?"

The certain atmosphere just now disappeared, and the two of them unknowingly returned to the original mode of getting along.

"I plan to open a factory in the Mainland." Eli admitted, "I saw a report about you in the newspaper. The response to the new movie is very good. Congratulations."

"Thank you, and congratulations to you too." Josie responded politely, standing up and preparing to return the same way.

Sensing her movement, Eli paused, obviously hesitating for a while, clenched his hand into a fist and put it on his lips to cover up, and coughed lightly.

After Josie stopped and looked at himself, he asked, "I want to know if you have any arrangements for tomorrow's dinner."

Josie was very surprised.

Eli looked back silently, and he couldn't tell anything strange from his expression alone.

So, Qiao Qian asked without answering, "May I think that you are dating me?"

"If you want." Eli replied frankly.

Josie thought about it for a while, and agreed to Eli's invitation.

This rather strange appointment was settled in this way.