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Chapter 630 Anticlimactic (442)

The capital is so big.

There are so many people in Beijing.

The development of the capital is really fast.

I'm in a really good mood today.

Mitchell examines this revived millennium ancient city from the perspective of an observer.

"Except for the bad air, everything else here is jaw-dropping." Hua Xiatong, who was browsing the scenery of the capital, said Arthur from the brand department of [-]th Century Fox.

Mitchell nodded, and then mentioned the purpose of this trip to China: "How do you think A-Gump will respond to our request?"

Arthur is tall and burly, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, but he is a delicate person inside. He has been in charge of Fox's work in China for several years, and now he has entered the promotion stage of the group's fast lane.

"In Hollywood, it is nothing more than contacting other companies. In China, it should also be preparing for strength. He will not hand over the initiative so easily. Judging from his past behavior, Forrest Gump is a relatively tough person. He tends to to build its own power for the eastern country.”

"Then do you think he can succeed?" Mitchell asked with interest.

Arthur pondered for a while, and expressed his own judgment: "It's difficult. In the United States, he has already offended Warner. If there is friction with us and Paramount this time, is it really easy for Hollywood to deal with it?" .”

The capital is full of traffic and high-rise buildings, and the atmosphere of an international metropolis can be seen at a glance. Mitchell and his group walked slowly on Jianguo Road in Chaoyang District, amazed at the speed of development here.

After a while, Mitchell seemed to recall the topic just now, and said: "So, we just need to express our position, without threats, and without mentioning what will happen if we don't get the initiative this time. A-Gump is actually a smart man, he I wouldn't miss what you said."

"For a person like Forrest Gump, we have to give him sweetness and space, but we have to control the size of the space." Mitchell said lightly, "If he integrates with us, his space will be bigger. Some."

Arthur hesitated for a moment, knowing that Mitchell was calling him, and asked, "Do you want Forrest Gump to join our Fox?"

"Whether it's Fox, Paramount, or returning to Warner, it's all operating under our rules." Mitchell joked, "Maybe tomorrow I will jump to Warner as president. Everyone must have a tacit understanding .”

Arthur nodded, don't look at Forrest Gump making up such a lineup, but let's ask who owns Hollywood?

A group of people wandered to the CBD Wanda Plaza on Jianguo Road. Mitchell looked up at the sign above, nodded and said, "Wanda Cinemas should not be underestimated."

"I heard that Wanda intends to list AMC, but AMC should still be losing money this year." Arthur knew the purpose of today's trip, and he was a little puzzled when he talked about Wanda's acquisition of the second largest theater chain in the United States last year.

There is no gap between China and the United States in terms of technology application. At the same time, because of the unique laws and regulations in the United States, the profits of the theater industry are not too much. The original valuation of AMC is obviously a premium.

"Let's see." Mitchell had already seen the group of people Wanda came out to greet, with a kind smile on his face.

The trip to Wanda is not only to get in touch with Fox's China strategy, but also to hinder Forrest Gump's recent plan. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone. Mitchell believes that the goodwill of the Hollywood giants will bring wonderful harvest.

A day later, Luc arrived first, and Scarlett and Christopher arrived in the capital together.

The meeting of several parties was still held in Hundred Days Red Company, but this time A-Gump was absent, replaced by Hundred Days Red CEO Chen Huihong.

This time, Forrest Gump was not there, and Mitchell took the main seat intentionally or unintentionally.

When Lao Chen went back to his office to get the documents and came in again to see this scene, he was stunned for a moment, but he didn't say anything, he just distributed the documents to everyone present.

"Where's Forrest Gump?" Director Lu Ke asked without Mitchell speaking.

Today's trip is a relatively comprehensive meeting of the main creators and investors. Fox, Paramount, Hundred Days Red, Huayi, the director, the heroine, and the second male lead. For the sake of reason, Forrest Gump should all be present.

Chen Huihong apologized: "A-Gump needs to participate in some government affairs, so I can't get out of this meeting, so I will replace him."

Scarlett on the right glanced over, and Wang Zhonglei on the left also looked over, but the former was out of dissatisfaction, while the latter was subtle. People in China naturally knew something about the literature and art symposium sooner.

"Currently, we expect to adopt a more mature team to form the crew of "Love What I Love". Our Fox photographer Alger will join..."

Compared with the peaceful attitude last time, Mitchell's attitude this time tends to be tougher.

In his opinion, A-Gump's non-appearance is just a passive resistance and an irresponsible performance.

Since you don't want to be responsible, then we'll do it.

The buzzing mobile phone in his pocket vibrated, Mitchell frowned, and apologized to everyone present: "An emergency call."

He left the meeting with his mobile phone and walked out of the conference room, while Wang Zhonglei nodded slightly at Lao Chen, who only looked at it with his eyes, and then looked down at the documents in his hand.

This extremely brief detail was noticed by Scarlett. She glanced thoughtfully at the two Chinese people, and suddenly had a feminine premonition in her heart about the familiar scene in front of her, which might not be what Fox wanted.

But the corners of Scarlett's lips curled up. This matter has nothing to do with her, as long as she is filming.

About 3 minutes later, Mitchell came in with a normal expression.

"A little business on the American side." He still sat down, "Everyone here hopes that our crew will progress smoothly, but it's still a bit inappropriate for Forrest Gump not to be here."

Mitchell nodded to Old Chen, and said with a gentle smile, "I don't mean to look down on Mr. Chen, but I'm still a little uneasy without Forrest Gump, the actor investor. Let Mr. Chen introduce you today." The general situation, after all, the director and the leading actors have just arrived here, so they don’t know much about it yet.”

Old Chen complained in his heart, the topic just now was not like this, but he had already roughly guessed what was going on, so he started to introduce the preparations of the current crew with a clear understanding, which was also part of his work.

A meeting that was supposed to be advanced came to an anticlimactic end. Mitchell's complexion didn't change much, while Paramount's Scott was a little puzzled. This rhythm was a bit unexpected.

When it was almost time for people to leave, Mitchell found a reason to stay.

"Mr. Chen, please tell Forrest Gump that Fox intends to increase investment, and we need to discuss this matter in private." Mitchell still did not lose his demeanor.

Old Chen naturally nodded in agreement.

Mitchell happily left the Hundred Days Red Company, but his face finally changed when he was in his car, and he gave the reason to the puzzled Arthur.

"The Film Bureau is going to re-examine our films in China this year. I heard that A-Gump is involved. I didn't expect that."

"I didn't expect..." Mitchell frowned deeply.

(End of this chapter)