Chapter 205

Rick left the office, but in order not to let others see the clue, Hugo and Joseph stayed in the room, waiting for a while before going out at staggered times.

Seeing that the door of the office was closed again, Hugo let out a long breath and turned to look at Joseph who was dazed. He couldn't help but put his hand in front of Joseph, "Hey, what are you thinking?" Joseph turned back God came, looking at Hugo in front of him, "Don't you think about this project too? Don't think about it too much, the script is based on fate, and you can't force it." Hugo smiled and comforted. , "Besides, you see that those top figures are pushing around, maybe Spielberg will fall over this time."

After Hugo finished speaking, he was amused by himself. As an excellent traveler who knows "Schindler's List", Tune. Playing with Steven Spielberg and laughing at the failure of "Schindler's List", there is really a kind of incompatible humor.

Joseph knew that Hugo was comforting himself. Hugo was obviously very interested in this project, but why, why didn't he show it? If Hugo agreed to Lang Meyer's invitation and returned to Lang's hands, it was not impossible to join the "Schindler's List" project, but why?

When Joseph was considering how to ask his inner doubts, Hugo suddenly said, "Oh, yes, Lang came to me just now." This sentence made Joseph froze in place, but Hugo was stunned. I didn't notice it, and continued to say, "He came over and told me a lot of things, anyway, he just wanted me to re-sign with him, cut, it's a daydream. I really don't know what the circuit is in his mind, how can I do it? Maybe re-sign him!"

"Why?" After being stunned, Joseph couldn't help but blurt out, "Why don't you want to re-sign with him?" But after he finished speaking, Joseph realized that he seemed to want Hugo and Lang to re-sign, so he calmed down and explained. To, "I mean, the conditions he offered should be very tempting. People."

"Hehe, the conditions are good. I will have dinner with Sidney tonight, talk about the 'sugar-coated trap', and then hint that I can be a member of 'Schindler's List'." Hugo said with a smile. He noticed Joseph's anomaly, but he didn't think much about it, he thought Joseph still cared about the "Schindler's List" project, "However, to work with such a person is to dance with wolves, and he only does it for profit. When he came to you, what he saw was your value, and it was his purpose to squeeze every value out of you. Why should I take the initiative to send it to the door, I am not an idiot. "

"However, he does have strength, and..." Joseph's words were hesitant. "And aren't all agents like this? Interests come first."

Hugo finally realized that the focus of Joseph's words did not seem to be "Schindler's List", but he didn't understand the reason, just frowned slightly, "Joe, some things can be done, some things can't be done, Some things are disdainful to do. Cooperating with Lang, this is what I disdain to do, it is a matter of principle. I think it is very pleasant to work with you. In the past year, we have worked hard together, isn't it good? I think so The partnership is much more comfortable, and there is no idea of ​​changing.”

For Hugo, Joseph was the first person he knew after crossing over, and he was also the closest and closest friend to him, so there was no doubt that he would trust Joseph.

Hugo's sincere and straightforward words impacted Joseph's heart. Just now, he was still doubting whether Hugo would go to Lang for his own interests, but now it seems that it is completely his own nonsense. Joseph felt a little flushed in his cheeks, and he was ashamed of his small eyes.

The current Hugo is no longer the decadent, chaotic, and bad Hugo of a year ago. The current Hugo is positive, optimistic, cheerful, studious, and more importantly, he is trustworthy.

Trust has never been easy, especially for Joseph. But after a year of struggle side by side, the loan incident on Thanksgiving, and a brief conversation about the family, to this day, the seed of trust in Joseph's heart has finally sprouted, and he is willing to believe in Hugo , not because of what Hugo said, but because of what Hugo did.

Hugo didn't feel the turmoil in Joseph's heart, because he didn't understand what Joseph was struggling with. He continued with a smile, "Of course, if one day in the future, you will also become a broker with interests first, Maybe I will find another suitable agent for me, unless you have enough strength to keep me."

As Joseph said, this is the reality, any broker will inevitably go through such a stage, the pursuit of interests will not stop, in essence, brokers are also businessmen. The best way to curb the inner greed of the agent is the artist's strength. When the artist is strong enough to have autonomy, the status of the agent and the artist will change. At that time, the agent is a "part-time worker" attached to the artist. clan", they have to do everything they can to avoid being fired by the artist.

Therefore, when he heard Hugo's ridicule, Joseph showed a relaxed smile. Although the curvature of the corner of his mouth was not large, the joy from his heart couldn't be more real, "No problem. The premise is that you have grown into a The top superstar, when the time comes, you can make your own decisions."

"Then let's see, whether I become a top superstar or you become a top agent first." Hugo laughed, obviously in a good mood. For a moment, put the huge lure of "Schindler's List". Confused, Hugo realized that, regardless of whether he could be a part of these classic films, at least he's been part of this golden age, and that's something to celebrate, isn't it?

Hugo's smile also made Joseph chuckle softly, and all the tension, worries and doubts in his heart disappeared at this moment, and he was relaxed.

"Oh, that's right! There were too many people outside just now. It's inconvenient for me to tell you that Lang came to me and revealed a lot of information." Hugo just said it unconsciously, but he answered the question for Joseph just now: why Hugo didn't tell him about Lang in the first place. Joseph couldn't help pulling the corners of his mouth, revealing a mocking smile: mocking his inferiority complex and suspiciousness.

But Hugo didn't stop and continued, "He hinted that the 'sugar-coated trap' has not been auditioned until now, and there may be a shady story behind it." After speaking, Hugo realized that his statement was not accurate. , there is a shady secret behind this kind of audition, and the network is a means to put it on the surface, "No, to be precise, he is implying that Brad's agent Martin has been active, and Tracy seems to be helping A lot of work."

Joseph put all his thoughts away and thought about it carefully, "I heard about Martin, but I don't know about Tracy." Joseph realized that as an agent, his strength is currently limited. It is limited, but there are still many things that the agent can do. He can no longer stick to his position and must take the initiative to attack, "Don't worry, I will be besieging Sidney these two days, and I must meet and talk. Talk. This is just an audition, not a role decision. Even if you are unsuccessful, give accurate information, and it is not reasonable to keep procrastinating like this.”

Joseph had scruples before. On the one hand, he was concerned about big-name combinations such as Sidney Pollack and Robert Downey, and he was a small agent; on the other hand, he also thought that the "sugar-coated trap" was a six thousand Wan's big project, and he didn't want to screw it up because of his own mistakes.

But now it seems that Joseph is still too timid, and did not let go of his hands and feet to do it at all. Now, Joseph decided to take the initiative to attack, and the bold and neat side of his character was shown.

Hugo nodded, and then talked about the fact that Tracy and Lang began planning "Schindler's List" in March. Sidney also played an important role in "Schindler's List". Therefore, it is estimated that "Sugar-coated Trap" and "Schindler's List" may be a linkage reaction. Part of the conspiracy behind Tracy and Long was also revealed at this time. Hugo also shared his concerns about "Sleepless in Seattle", and exchanged his views with Joseph.

After finishing everything, Hugo thought of Rick again, "Joe, why is Rick willing to help us today, is there any purpose? Or am I too sensitive?" Although Rick has always been very friendly, But today's conversation was more than friendly, and Rick revealed too much insider information. Hugo felt very strange, but he wasn't sure if he was getting a little jittery about Lang.

Joseph sighed lightly, "It's actually a factional struggle within the company." This is not uncommon. There will be factional struggles in any company. Where there are people, there will inevitably be such problems. This is inevitable. "Did you see co-president Marvin Josephson at the luncheon today? In fact, Marvin hasn't been at the company for almost two years."

"Why?" Hugo was quite surprised.

"Marvin handed down his work to several partners such as Rick three years ago, and he went to recuperate and go on vacation. In the past three years, Rick has become the most powerful and powerful broker among the partners. People, and Lang and several other agents also have a lot of power.” Joseph said briefly, “However, the factional struggle between Rick and Lang is not obvious, mainly healthy competition. Recently, Marvin began to want to Interfering in the company's affairs, I don't know why, and he wants to ********, Rick and Lang are the people who have to deal with the powerful people, he wants to weaken the power of these partners, Then take back the leadership of the company.”

Although Hugo didn't know the reason or the specifics, it couldn't be easier to boil it down to an internal power struggle. In this way, Rick showed affection to Hugo, and Lang wanted to win over Hugo today, and there are traces to follow.

"Then they want you to stand in line?" Hugo realized that Joseph was very busy today, and many people were looking for him to talk.

Joseph nodded helplessly, but Hugo then laughed, "That means you still have some weight, yes, at least it means that we didn't work in vain this year."