Chapter 916 The Fish that Landed

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End the meeting with Mickey Kantor at seven o'clock in the evening.

After sending the other party away, Simon didn't go upstairs, turned around and came to the hall on this floor for holding cocktail parties, and still chose a sofa by the glass window to sit down.

Here you can see more than half of New York.

The lights are already on.

The row upon row of urban buildings are densely inlaid with large swathes of lights of different brightness and hue, like an upside-down sea of ​​stars.

Suddenly I felt like a fish.

Ashore fish.

Just like the novel I read in my previous life, the fish that landed on the shore were no longer fish.

These days, every time Simon meets with people, the most frequent question he is asked is why he is going to China. Or, to be more precise, why visit China with a large number of Westeros executives?

Because everyone understands that Simon is doing this, in fact, he is acting as a platform for China's economy. A super-rich standing at the top of the world's wealth clearly expressed his optimism about China's economy. With capital seeking profits, the effect achieved is more effective than the Chinese government's 100 times of reform and opening up.

Simon Westeros is optimistic about China, and they are all investing in large sums. What reason do other people have not to follow up? Or, who thinks they can make more money than Westeros?

It is conceivable that this visit can almost serve as a new starting point for China's economy.

However, in the view of most Western elites, China is certainly not allowed to rise, just as Japan is not allowed to rise. Because everyone knows that the resources in this world are not unlimited, and if others are strong, it may mean that they are weaker. What's more, there are factors such as deeper skin color and ethnicity to consider.

So many people really don't understand it.

Even if Simon is very optimistic about China's economic development prospects, low-key investment is that there is no need to be so obvious. With the current size of the Westeros system, China's various concessions for Simon's visit can only be regarded as small favors. If a true Westerner is in Simon's position, he may not even look at it.

A waitress walked over lightly, brought a cup of coffee, and hesitated for a moment. Seeing that her boss didn't respond, she had to retreat quietly.

Simon held the warm coffee in his hands, still looking out the window, but the book came to mind again.

The unfortunate male protagonist is the fish that came ashore.

Before setting off, he refused to swear allegiance to human beings, because he had not experienced any joy, happiness and love in his short life, so he did not recognize his responsibility to human beings. However, at the end of the story, he still took a huge risk and left three fairy tales implying a way out for mankind for the earth.

Now, Simon is equivalent to directly giving a set of curvature engines.

In comparison, he could ask for more, but Simon didn't do it. Just like the three movie industry reform clauses that Mickey Kantor just instructed, if China can do it, it will benefit more from the Chinese movie industry, which has been sluggish to the extreme at this time. As for financial technology and other aspects, Simon didn't mention it at all, just let Mickey Kanter express his attitude and put some pressure on the other side of the ocean.

There is pressure to be motivated.

Otherwise, with China's weak and vulnerable technological and financial strength at this time, even if a small gap is opened at this time, it may be a collapse in the future.

But only there.

After all, the position is different after all. It is not Simon's position of the Americans at this time, but the position of 'westerosian'. From this position, whether it is China or the United States, or even other individual stock countries on this planet, it is Simon's hunting ground. .

Because Simon is the most special fish that landed in the world.

Not only across space, but also across time.

The fish that has crossed the space has many of its own kind. In this world, the fish that has crossed the time, at least Simon knows only one of himself. Perhaps, if he discovers the second one in the future, he will not feel happy, but will in order to ensure his own safety. Unique and decisive shot.

Just like the lion king who absolutely does not allow other male lions to step into his territory on the grassland.

A girl entered the hall from the door, and at the first sight, she saw her boss leaning on the sofa by the window in a trance, and couldn't help but stop. The man not far away was not in any boring emptiness and loneliness at this time, because she knew that he had always enjoyed this feeling, like a high god looking down at all beings indifferently.

Having been by his side for so long, Lady A confirmed that her judgment was correct.

And he does have the qualification to look down on all beings. Whenever a girl sees her boss in such a trance, she can't help but immerse herself in it.

Suddenly, I realized that so many years had passed before I knew it.

At first, I applied for this job just for a better salary. And then, being attracted to him is actually not that pure, just like some thoughts of a man who sees a beautiful woman and is a super rich and beautiful woman, but the mentality of men facing this situation is often to conquer and possess, while women often is the possessed party.

And he seems to have everything for granted, and he also has enough financial strength and even charm to make women fall into the trap and cannot extricate themselves.

They could get anything from him except love.

In fact, at first, he also thought about leaving him and re-creating his own life like bcd and the others, and he never insisted on it.

When exactly did it start to change?

Probably, should

It should have been that night at Sundance two years ago, or, it was just a qualitative change after a long-term accumulation, and it was she who asked for it. From then on, she had no idea of ​​leaving at all, and only hoped to stay by his side and become the one who entangled in him. A small vine, accompany him to experience the wind, frost, rain and snow, and the reincarnation of the four seasons.

In fact, I know the Stockholm Syndrome that has been gradually established over the years.

I don't think so.

Because in her opinion, most people in this world have more or less hostage complexes, or are bound by family, or by interests, or by life, and no one can truly be free. According to the genetic instinct theory he often mentioned, this is an instinct of the weak to follow and obey the strong in order to make their genes more likely to survive.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but slightly curled the corners of my mouth.

In this world, it seems that there is really nothing that his genetic instinct theory can't explain.

He walked over lightly and came to him. The man naturally handed over the coffee cup in his hand and placed it on the coffee table next to him. A big hand hugged his body, snuggled into his arms and kicked off his high heels. He leaned back and kissed his lips lightly.

Simon retracted his gaze towards the night view of the city outside the window, and saw the girl in his arms: "It's naughty again today."

Lady A pressed her cheeks and rubbed on Simon's chin: "Yeah, but Ms. Hilton said she needs to go home before nine o'clock, boss, do you still want to go up?"

"What do you say?"

"The boss can do whatever he wants."

Simon smiled, hugged the girl leaning in his arms, and looked out the window again: "a, have you thought about leaving?"

"The boss wants to change to a new assistant?"

"Just thinking about it, you may feel that being around such a man is destined to have no results, and you must leave to pursue the life you want more."

Alison put her head on Simon's shoulder and looked at the brilliant lights out of the window: "Boss, what kind of life do you want?"

"It's life right now."

"What a coincidence, so am I."

"Ah."

Lady A gently kissed Simon on the cheek again: "Boss, go up quickly."

"Well," Simon got up and picked up Alison: "You too."

Early the next morning.

Ang Lee drove from home to the Upper East Side, and it was only seven o'clock.

In a coffee shop on East 62nd Street, Simon was already waiting here. Not counting the bodyguards and the owner and his wife who were guarding the inside and outside, he was the only one in the coffee shop during the busy breakfast time.

After greeting, Li An sat down opposite Simon somewhat restrained. Although he hadn't had breakfast yet, he just ordered a coffee.

His eyes also quickly noticed a book Simon was reading when he entered the door: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

Immediately understood the reason why Simon Westeros suddenly met with him.

Seeing the other party look over, Simon smiled and said: "It seems that you have already guessed it, Li, I know from the memo from Gaomen Pictures that you are interested in this novel. Long story short, Gaomen Pictures can provide you with All the necessary conditions, I hope you will put down the "Icestorm" you are preparing and shoot this film first."

Since "The Wedding Banquet", the cooperation between Ang Lee and Daenerys Entertainment has been very pleasant. In other cases, the big boss of Daenerys Entertainment has spoken in person, and he does not mind which film is filmed first.

This time is different.

Because Li An happened to have noticed that Simon was about to visit China soon, he hesitated a little, but said, "Simon, I am really interested in this novel, but I don't have any clues about this project at the moment. , "Ice Storm" has already started casting, or, can I start preparing for this project next year?"

Simon looked at the middle-aged man who was actually not very good at words, and said, "Li, let's be honest, you should also know that I'm going to visit China soon."

Li An nodded honestly.

"So, I guess you're worried about the project being slapped with political labels, right?"

Li An paused and nodded.

Even though he has lived in the United States for many years and has won a series of top honors in movies, it should be a matter of course, but Ang Lee has always insisted on not being naturalized. In Simon's opinion, this is more shy than those who have quietly changed their nationalities in the country. Shouting that I am a hundred times stronger than a Chinese double-faced customer.

Speaking of which, Simon has never underestimated the influence of his big butterfly. However, a major event that should have happened on the other side of the ocean in March this year, no matter what it was, it did not happen. However, the cross-strait relationship still fell again to freezing point.

All in all, Ang Lee doesn't want to get himself involved in any political whirlpool.

Of course Simon understood the other party's concerns and said: "Li, I don't deny that this project is related to my trip to China, but you can rest assured that there is no political factor involved. Moreover, preparations are now starting, writing the script, scenography, and selection. Actors, determine the shooting plan, etc., the real start of filming may already be at the end of the year. I hope that this project will be released in the summer next year, and the period will be separated by a year. During this process, Daenerys Entertainment will not have any concerns about these two things. The public statement associated with it, so you can rest assured.”

The words sound pretty good.

Just, how can you be at ease?

Ang Lee thought for a while and said, "Simon, since... so, why do you insist on filming this movie ahead of time?"

Simon looked at each other and said seriously: "First of all, Li, I am very optimistic about your strength.

, I believe that the filming of this film will definitely not be worse than "Sense and Sensibility", and secondly, I hope that through the success of this film in the North American market next year, it will indirectly promote the Chinese government's attention to the film industry. "

These are all truths.

In fact, it can be regarded as another 'fairy tale' from Simon to China.

At this stage, the domestic movie market in China is almost in a state of collapse. Take the number of moviegoers as an example. In the 1980s, the official annual number of moviegoers in China reached 29.3 billion, but in the 1990s, this number had plummeted to 300 million or so. Even if the former includes data such as free screenings in rural areas, the latter is seriously underestimated due to the serious concealment of the box office. The nearly 100-fold data gap between the two figures is shocking enough.

In the past year of 1995, even with the introduction of a series of Hollywood blockbusters, China's total box office for the whole year was only a measly 970 million US dollars.

There may be reasons for the large-scale popularization of TV sets and the proliferation of video halls and pirated films, but it is undeniable that the domestic film market in China has basically collapsed.

How has this situation changed?

In the original time and space, "Titanic" was a node, with a global box office of more than 1.8 billion US dollars, equivalent to nearly 15 billion yuan, allowing the Chinese side to see that the film can be so profitable. Then, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which was released in 2000, once again showed the Chinese side that it turned out that Chinese-language movies can also make such money on a global scale!

So, around the millennium, the Chinese government finally made up its mind to revive the film industry.

Not only the cinema chain system, cinema networking, and the introduction of foreign investment in cinemas have been rapidly advanced, but because of the success of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", China has also ushered in the era of blockbusters.

This time, the super high global box office of "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" has already given enough stimulation to the Chinese side. What Simon has to do is to take out another potion of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in advance. Combined with a series of film industry reform clauses that Simon instructed Mickey Kantor to negotiate with the Chinese government, it is enough to allow the Chinese film industry to enter a recovery period about five years ahead of schedule.

Simon can't say too much after all, so Ang Ang obviously still doesn't understand it, and he is still a little unconfident: "Simon, I... I don't think "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has such great energy."

Simon affirmed: "Li, all you have to do is do your best, and Daenerys Entertainment will handle the rest."

Li An thought for a moment, knowing that he had no room to bargain with the young man on the other side, so he nodded and said, "However, Simon, if you want to make a good movie, maybe... it's better to shoot on the mainland."

Simon said: "If you think it's necessary, everything will be kept secret until the project is completed, including your itinerary to film in mainland China. All in all, Li, I just hope that you can make this film that showcases traditional Chinese culture in advance. You'd love to see that too, I think. All, any questions?"

Li An originally wanted to say no, but remembered a detail just now, hesitated a little, and said, "Simon, don't you think that my project is more suitable for the end of the year, so it is easier to hit the awards season."

"Li, the schedule is very important, but it is never the decisive factor. Moreover, this project is more focused on the nature of business, so it can be seen by more people when it is placed in the summer schedule."

"In this case, the production cycle may still be a little tight."

"It will be released at the end of July and early August next year, and there is still plenty of time. Although I don't know June or July, you understand that this is more suitable for a word-of-mouth film to go on a long-term basis."

Li An quickly combed it in his mind again, and finally nodded: "Then, I'm fine."

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