I’m in Hollywood

Although most of his thoughts are still on Friends, Eric has not let go of his company and movies. On the third day back in Los Angeles, Eric joined Jeffrey and Robert to their new location for Firefly Films.

Eric, what do you think of this place? The three of them got off a commercial vehicle, and Robert Shea pointed to a seven-story building near the highway.

Eric looked up and looked up. This office building has a silver appearance and is full of metal texture. There are not many high-rise buildings in Los Angeles except the city center. Therefore, the seven-story office building in Burbank It is also more in line with Eric's psychological expectations. But after a while, Eric pointed to the fast-moving highway behind him: Robert, this place is near the highway, will it be too noisy?

No, Robert Shea shook his head. Jeffrey and I have visited each floor before. The sound insulation inside is very good. If you close the windows, you can't hear the sound of cars outside. And, you see. , we can also take down the piece of land north of this building, which is about 10,000 square feet in total. If we need it in the future, we can build a few more office buildings with some of the land inside, so that we don’t have to worry about noise. .

Eric subconsciously converted the area mentioned by Robert Shea. This land covers an area of ​​about 1,000 square meters. Looking at the map handed over by the assistant, ∵, .. in a rectangular shape, about 400 meters from north to south. , something less than 300 meters.

If that's the case, why didn't an office building be built a little further away from the road in the first place? Eric looked up and asked after reading the map.

The real estate company that originally owned this land planned to build a small business district here. It's a pity that after the stock market crash the year before, the company's capital chain broke. It only had time to build this building, so, Eric, if If we take over the whole company now, I think it will be a good investment for Firefly.

Eric was a little moved when he heard this sentence, and when he bought this place, Firefly was considered to have his first real estate. More importantly, until Eric's rebirth, real estate was a very profitable investment. Even though the North American real estate market has experienced several turbulences such as the subprime mortgage crisis, it has generally shown an upward trend.

How much will it cost if you take them all? Eric finally asked.

20 million, Robert Shea said, as if afraid that Eric would be too expensive, Robert Shea added: Eric, this price is absolutely acceptable. You can't find it in Burbank when you look around. It's a big plot. And the traffic is still so developed, and the highway is next to it.

Eric smiled, turned his head and asked Jeffrey on the other side, Jeffrey, what's your opinion?

I thought the same as Robert,

I also recommend taking all of this land. It is absolutely perfect for Firefly's new headquarters. Robert and I have repeatedly investigated. Within a five-kilometer radius, it includes Disney headquarters, Warner Studios, Universal Studios, and others. There are several branches of film companies, and there is a small park next to it, Jeffrey said, pointing to the hill next to the guide, and said, Eric, look there, cross that hill, it's the sign.

Eric followed Jeffrey's gaze. The gentle slope that Jeffrey was referring to should be regarded as an extension of Beverly Hills, but he did not see the famous Hollywood sign.

It was blocked by the hillside, but it was there, Jeffrey explained, I heard that the owner of that hillside was the famous Howard Hughes, but now I don't know which real estate company it fell into.

Eric looked longingly at the hillside again.

Seeing that Eric was a little stunned, Jeffrey and Robert stood beside him one by one, and followed him.

Howard Hughes, a man with a little ambition in Hollywood, may yearn to become the second Howard Hughes.

Okay, let's go here. After a while, Eric came back to his senses and made a decision directly: Let's go in and have a look.

Robert Shay followed Eric with a happy face. This land was introduced by one of his friends and facilitated the transaction. Although Robert Shay could not get any rebates, he could make the New York real estate Merchant owes himself a favor. Of course, the price of 20 million US dollars has nothing to do with it. Robert Shea is also a shareholder of Firefly, and it is impossible for him to suffer. In fact, this land has such a good geographical location, and there is no shortage of buyers, and even the price may be a little higher, but there is no one like Firefly who can pay the whole amount at one time, and the seller is in urgent need of this money. own financial crisis.

A few people strolled around and sat down on a bench beside a lawn to rest before Jeffrey asked, Eric, aren't you planning to attend the Friends celebratory dinner tonight?

Robert Shea also cast a concerned look.

Eric shook his head, then nodded again. Seeing the confused expressions of the two, he quickly explained with a smile: I will go, and if we delay, Murdoch will definitely see something.

Jeffrey smiled and said: Haha, you have been avoiding the past few days. It is estimated that everyone at Fox was scared enough by you. They must have heard that the three major TV stations are planning to snatch the news of the next episodes of Friends.

Eric looked up at the blue sky of Los Angeles and said with a relaxed expression: If they were a little calmer, they wouldn't have such worries, but under the current situation, I guess even Rupert Murdoch It's impossible to keep calm.

Why is that? Robert Shea asked curiously, and Jeffrey also showed an expression he didn't quite understand.

Eric explained: If the three major TV stations want to cut off the Hu, Fox will definitely not be reconciled, then there will definitely be a lawsuit to fight, during which Friends will definitely not be broadcast. This kind of lawsuit is usually a dozen Just a year and a half, the three major TV stations can use this time to calmly clean up Fox TV station and suppress its rise. But in the end, we will also take advantage of the situation because Friends cannot be broadcast. After the lawsuit is over, all the dust It's settled. Who knows if the three major TV stations will still deliver on the promises they made to us at the beginning.

After listening to it, Robert Shea suggested: Then don't leave the first season, and give the subsequent broadcast rights to other TV stations. I have estimated that with the scale of the three major TV stations, the advertising fees we can get are divided into at least It can also be improved by more than 10%.”

Eric turned his head to look at Robert Shea and said, Robert, why don't we take a long view? Even if we get a higher share, we are still in the position of chess pieces. So, since there is such a good opportunity, why Don't work hard in the player's direction.

Robert Shea was stunned for a while, and soon showed a wry smile, and a thought popped into his heart: Is it because he is getting old, or is this boy too ambitious?

On the coastal road, the purple Lamborghini ghost was obviously being driven through the traffic at high speed. Sitting in the co-pilot, Aniston, who was wearing a white corset dress, took out his vanity mirror from time to time to look at his makeup.

Eric, please help me, is there any problem with the makeup on my face? Xiaoyi Niu looked at it. After tidying up the slanted bangs on his forehead, he turned his head and asked Eric.

Eric leaned on the steering wheel and looked at the little girl. He quickly turned his head: Yes, it's beautiful. But, Jenny, did you choose your own dress?

Yeah, pretty, right? If it wasn't in the car, Aniston would have stood up to show Eric again.

Eric endured it for a while before saying, I'll call Kapoor tomorrow and ask him to find a better stylist for you. You're a big star now, so learn to dress up yourself.

Um, Aniston heard the big star's words coming out of Eric's mouth, obviously very useful. But Xiaoyi Niu is not stupid, she quickly understands, and asks a little unconfidently: You mean...Is there something wrong with my dress?

Eric nodded lightly and said in a gentle tone as possible: Actually, there's nothing wrong with it, but this dress is more suitable for an awards ceremony and a red carpet, not a party.

Wow... It seems, it seems to be true, no, Eric, turn around quickly, I have to go back and change it, Xiao Yi Niu lowered her head and pondered her dress carefully, and saw the obviously too long mopping skirt. , and then he reached out and grabbed Eric's arm.

Hey, hey, don't make trouble, I'm driving.

Aniston quickly withdrew her little hand and said, Turn around quickly, I'm going back to change my clothes. This is the first time I've been to a party with you. I don't want to be laughed at.

Eric tapped the watch on his wrist: It's too late. Go back and come back now, it's definitely going to be late.

Um... Aniston buried his head depressed, then raised his head and stared at Eric angrily: You must have discovered the problem from the beginning, right? Why didn't you remind me when you came?

I didn't react at the time, I just thought you were beautiful.

Hmph, what should I do now?

Eric looked at the road sign outside the window and said: There is a way, it's quite close to Virginia's villa, if you want, we can go to her to see if there is a suitable dress, I have her home key.

No, I'd rather be laughed at. The little girl turned her head away immediately.

Eric shrugged helplessly: That's fine, as long as you are careful at the party and don't trip over your skirt.

The Friends celebratory party didn't choose any hotel, but at one of the Murdoch family's Malibu estate.

The sports car came to the gate of the manor, Eric handed the key to the waiter, and walked towards the manor holding Aniston.

Upon hearing the news of Eric's arrival, Rupert Murdoch and Barry Diller, who had arrived ahead of schedule, greeted him at the same time.

Eric was a little surprised to see that Elizabeth, who had not seen him for a few days, actually took old Murdoch to greet him. Although the girl had a ladylike smile on her face, Eric looked at Elizabeth from her face. Out of a touch of reluctance. (To be continued...)