Chapter 93 91 Arriving in China, Hostess

Chapter 93 Arriving in China, hostess

"Hahahaha Eric Cooper, my good brother, I must thank you!"

As soon as the call was connected, Joshua's arrogant laughter rang out from the other side.

"What do you want to say? Joshua." Eric frowned.

"Hahaha, don't you understand? I read in the newspaper that you hooked up with Nicole Kidman, OMG! She is the dream lover of many people."

"Those gossip newspapers are just making up stories, and you still believe them? And even if I am really with Nicole Kidman, what does it have to do with gratitude?"

Joshua said loudly: "Of course, my dear brother, this proves that I am not the first one to mess around. Dad and Mom came to the team to see me a few days ago. You don't know how difficult it is!"

"Now I am a main player. Although I am not a quarterback, countless girls let me whip them. You don't know how uncomfortable I am."

"Then if I am discovered in the future, I can bring up your affairs. If Mom doesn't punish you, of course there is no reason to punish me, so I must thank you, my dear brother."

"Get lost!"

Eric hung up the phone directly, that is, the current mobile phone does not have a recording function, otherwise he would record it with this guy and take it back to play it out loud with a loud speaker.

He and Nicole Kidman were not caught in the act, so he could just deny it.

Joshua just admitted to having an affair on the phone, and his mother would definitely beat his ass and kick him out.

In the passenger seat, Chen Xing handed over the newspaper and shook his head helplessly.

"Are there a lot?"

"Yes, boss, and they are all headlines!"

"Shit!"

He flipped through it casually, and sure enough, Oscar, who was still on the entertainment headlines the day before yesterday, has been forced into a corner, and he and Nicole are on the top.

But since the two of them have almost no photos together, most newspapers chose those two classic moments - Oscar Eric heroically saving the beauty and Nicole talking to Eric sideways in Vanity Fair, almost kissing him.

The two photos are very ambiguous, which inevitably makes the public believe in this scandal a little more.

But there is another thing that makes Eric feel very funny, that is, Tom Cruise's interview.

He is also the focus of paparazzi siege now, as the ex-husband brother.

Some of Tom Cruise in the photos are expressionless, some have frowned, and some have angry eyes. You can imagine how he feels.

Although he fell in love with Penelope Cruz shortly after divorcing Nicole Kidman.

But his ex-wife, who he had been with for 11 years, was with another man, who was better, younger and more handsome than him, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.

Especially when Penelope Cruz was obviously not as good as Nicole Kidman, it meant that he had lost.

The media also ruthlessly dug into the scars, saying that Tom Cruise lost to Nicole Kidman, and the Australian girl who once needed his protection had surpassed him and become a towering tree.

What's even funnier is that when Nicole Kidman was crowned queen, Tom Cruise just congratulated her in the media interview and thanked Eric for his behavior.

It was only two days later that he was slapped in the face, which was really a bit murderous.

Throwing the newspaper aside, Eric couldn't help laughing. How can I describe this feeling? Why is it a little bit cool?

Everyone hates Cao Ze, and everyone wants to be Cao Ze!

Next to him, the mobile phone screen suddenly lit up, and a text message came.

Neil Blomkamp: "Director, we have all seen the report, you have to be careful."

Then, Ryan Reynolds, Patty Jenkins, Chris Evans and others also sent text messages.

"Alas! Think about Gadot is miserable, the whole crew is backstabbing her, even Patty Jenkins, this woman, chose to backstab her in order to get more investment."

Sighing, Eric simply took the initiative to call.

The "Transformers" crew was filming the Hoover Dam scene at this time, of course it was impossible to really shoot inside the dam.

The external scene was taken, and then the venue was set up. The MGM props team once again reproduced a ten-meter-tall Megatron, which was taller and more domineering than Vertigo.

"Cut!"

Patty Jenkins stood up from behind the monitor: "Gadot, your emotions are not in place, and the lines are wrong."

Gal Gadot's tone was a little low: "Sorry director, I'll adjust it."

Everyone naturally understood the reason why Gadot was not in shape. No one really blamed her for the trouble caused by her own big boss.

"Take a ten-minute break, Gadot, and find your form." Patty Jenkins said.

"Okay, sorry!"

She sat back in her chair, and soon the crew took her phone: "Gadot, your phone."

"Thank you."

After taking a look at the screen, Gadot stood up hurriedly and walked to the corner alone.

"Eric."

"Hi! Gadot, what's wrong with you? Why are you so depressed?"

"Nothing, I just didn't sleep well."

"Did you not sleep well because of those gossip reports?"

"Since you said so, okay, yes! Tell me if those news are true? You and Nicole Kidman."

Since it was exposed, Gal Gadot's character simply went straight to the point.

"Of course it's not true. I can tell you responsibly that it's completely nonsense. Those paparazzi like to make up gossip the most, so that newspapers can sell well. Don't you understand?"

After so many years in the entertainment industry, Eric deeply understands one truth: unless you are caught cheating, you should never admit it.

Don't worry, there will always be crazy fans who believe you, and what's more terrifying is that some will brainwash themselves, which is the highest level of crazy fans.

The heat is over, and it's time to make a comeback!

"But why did you go to her house alone? Don't tell me it wasn't you, I know that car."

"Baby, I'm just preparing for a new movie. You can read ABC's report. Those big newspapers are relatively objective."

"La Vie en Rose?"

"Yes, if you don't believe it, I'll go to the crew in a few days and show you the script."

"A few days? Why a few days? Can't I do it now? You haven't appeared in the crew for half a month. There is no director like you in the world."

"Gadot, because I'm waiting for a plane and will go abroad soon. There is a big project that needs me to coordinate, which is related to the future development of MGM."

Hearing Eric's serious words, Gadot was embarrassed to say anything else.

After all, the two have never confirmed their relationship, and it can only be regarded as a vague love. What right does she have to ask the other party?

There was no sound in the phone, and Eric's voice gently expressed his longing: "Gadot, I miss you!"

The other side was stunned for a while and replied: "I miss you too, Eric, I want to see you so much."

"Be patient for a few more days, baby, wait for me to come back, and I will see you immediately."

"Okay then."

Hearing that the other side was silent again, Eric was about to hang up the phone.

Suddenly, Gadot's voice sounded again.

"Eric, can you answer me a question?"

"What?"

"What are we? What do you think of me?" Gadot seemed to have mustered up a lot of courage to ask.

After hesitating for a moment, Eric said solemnly: "Girlfriend."

"If I didn't have you in my heart, why would I call you to comfort you before getting on the plane? You can't use your mobile phone on the plane, and I'm worried that you are emotional. Are you satisfied with this answer?"

In 2003, all countries in the world prohibited the use of mobile phones on airplanes, and they must be turned off because mobile phones may affect signal transmission.

This ban was not broken until 2013 in Europe and the United States.

"Not satisfied, hehe"

"You are still laughing so happily, Gadot, shoot well, I will be back soon."

"Well, I'll wait for you."

A woman's laughter came from the other end of the phone, and then the phone was hung up.

Eric nodded secretly, this will definitely not affect the progress of the shooting.

At this time, the car arrived at the airport. Eric got off the car and stretched. Without the annoying paparazzi, the air was much fresher.

"The law only stipulates one wife, but it does not stipulate that you can only have one girlfriend!"

Eric thought as he walked. It is not too easy to deal with such a fledgling girl.

At 8 o'clock in the evening, a plane slowly landed at Yanjing International Airport.

Walking out of the terminal hall, Eric looked around and returned to this land. The familiar feeling surged in his heart in an instant.

Looking at the sparse and hurried people around, the yellow skin made him feel particularly cordial.

A little girl of four or five years old was holding her mother's hand, blinking her big eyes at Eric.

Eric smiled at her, and the little girl smiled back. Although he couldn't see clearly because of the mask, Eric was sure that the little girl must have smiled.

On the flight that Eric took, he was the only foreign face left on the last leg.

Why did my father say that coming to China to run the branch was a hard job? One reason was that compared with the United States, China is still a little behind.

Coupled with the media's exaggeration, many foreigners have misunderstandings. This has changed with the changes in the international situation until 20 years later, and there is even a trend of intensification.

Susan also accepted it after her father's persuasion. When she left, it was said that her husband and children cried bitterly.

Even Eric didn't tell his parents about this until he was about to get on the plane. He and Gadot only said that they were going abroad.

Taking the mask handed over by Chen Xing and putting it on, the two lined up to prepare to pass the inspection port. Several staff members in protective clothing were performing their duties.

"Boss, it looks like the inspection is very strict. Is it really that serious?"

Eric shook his head slightly: "Don't worry,

After passing the inspection, Chen Xing called Susan, and soon a white Passat appeared in front of them, and the two got into the car.

Take off the mask, Eric asked: "Susan, how is the progress of the branch company?"

Susan adjusted her glasses: "It's going well. After I came here, I used the relationship of Xinghui Company to meet with Han Sanping of Huaying Group."

"This person gave me a pragmatic feeling. He also welcomed our proposal to establish a branch company, but he is only the vice president of Huaying after all, and he has no right to decide many things."

"Then he introduced me to the director of the Yanjing Optoelectronics Bureau. A week ago, I met with Director Zhou. His attitude was similar to Han's, and he also welcomed it."

"Later, I kept waiting for news. I asked twice in the middle. Director Zhou said that he was asking the leader for instructions. The land issue is not something that can be solved quickly. "

"Yesterday, I told Director Han and Director Zhou that you were coming. They have already set up a dinner party and should be waiting for us now."

Eric nodded. As a Chinese in his previous life, he certainly knew that administrative procedures take time.

Sure enough, as soon as Susan finished speaking, a phone call came in. It was Han Sanping who asked if Eric had arrived.

The Passat was running on the road. The lights in Yanjing during the special period were still on.

There were just fewer pedestrians on the road, but there were also pedestrians wearing masks.

The current policy of Yanjing is to fight against the epidemic and continue life as usual, so it is a fixed-point blockade. Everything is the same in non-special places without problems.

The car finally arrived at Fengzeyuan Hotel, which is still open as usual.

Because there are often official reception tasks and foreign guests, it is considered an official fixed point.

After undergoing another test, Eric was led by the waiter to a private room.

The moment the door opened, Eric saw the four people sitting inside stood up, three men and one woman, two of whom he was too familiar with and could recognize at a glance.

One is naturally Han Sanping, the vice president of Huaying. Although he has not been promoted, Huaying Group in 2003 is actually his world.

He holds the real power of Huaying, which is a recognized fact in the circle. What he lacks is a title.

He is the host now, and he will soon become the abbot.

The other is Zhang Ziyi. Seeing him, Eric shook his head secretly, probably because he was dragged here to accompany him.

But today's dinner is to talk about some serious matters, and it is redundant to drag a female star here.

Han Sanping stretched out his hand with a smile: "Welcome, Mr. Eric, I have been looking forward to your coming for a long time."

Next to him, Zhang Ziyi immediately translated in English. As soon as she spoke, Eric understood the significance of her presence here.

He interrupted Zhang Ziyi's translation directly, and then in the other party's surprised eyes, Eric said: "No need for translation, I can speak Mandarin."

Then he bypassed Zhang Ziyi and shook hands with Han Sanping, Director Zhou and a deputy director of the Optoelectronics Bureau.

"Director Han, Director Zhou, Director Chen, nice to meet you. Eric Cooper, you can just call me Eric."