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To put it bluntly, Diana is now in a period of capital accumulation.

The publication of the novel made her the first pot of gold, and then she used the money to accumulate capital for herself, and made a lot of money during the stock market crash in [-].Considering the recovery of the industry after the stock market crash, she used the money she earned to buy shares in some companies at the bottom. Before the stock market crash, the few million she wanted to enter the market were really not enough.Taking this opportunity, she became a shareholder of some companies that will develop well in the future.

But these are not enough for what she wants to do. Even if these shares appreciate in the future, the shares she holds are not enough. With tens of millions of funds, it is very likely that a movie will be wiped out. Needless to say, there is a research institute like a bottomless pit behind her. Doesn't it cost money to do scientific research?

Why are drugs so expensive in the US?Wasn't that the reason for the initial R&D funding?Behind the birth of a drug that can be marketed, hundreds of millions and billions of funds are poured in. How can the drug be sold more expensively and make money?Even if you can rely on the stock market to reap a fortune, you have to consider that the North American stock market is a very mature market. It is difficult for the stocks of this kind of industry to fluctuate greatly after rising to a certain number, so high drug prices are inevitable. things.

As for Diana's own research institute, so far it is still a money-eating machine that only throws money into it and sees no output.Now that the scale is small, she can still withstand the small amount of funds swallowed, but if you want to produce results, it is simply unrealistic to have three or two kittens, so you still need to expand the team, and expanding the team will cost money , things are back to the original point.

To be a speculator, to plunder enough funds in the financial market, and then invest them in the industry, and then use the profits generated by the industry to feed back this big money eater is the correct way to open up.That's why Diana will not consider the filmization of "Secret Garden" within ten years, but put her idea on the production of low-cost films. Steady pace.

Too impatient has never had a good end, especially in Hollywood, a market where the capital operation is very mature, the cake has been divided up, even if you want to share a little food scraps, you have to pay tuition, no one can He didn't pay a single price and just lived here.

It's just that sometimes the price is money, and sometimes it's something else.Just like "Love in New York", according to Robert Downey, a senior screenwriter and director, this script may lack in writing ability, but it is very good in content.It combines a lot of popular elements and what the audience likes. The most important thing is that these fusions are not like a platter that makes people feel that there are clear barriers, but a very natural fusion. Everything happens so naturally. It is natural and logical, and the seemingly simple story can attract enough attention.

"This script is very interesting. It is an excellent chick movie if you shoot it from the shallow side, and you can also shoot the refraction of society and the helplessness of life when you shoot it deep. No matter which direction you go, you can find a way. The screenwriter is really a genius. talent."

This is what Mel Gibson said when he commented on "Love in New York". It is also because of this that he wants to adapt the story into his own Olympic work, because this script is indeed very interesting. If you look at it from a different perspective , There are different interpretations, the key lies in the focus.

How do you say that?Screenwriters may not be able to direct, but directors will definitely be able to write!Not only know how to write, the director does not say that he has a thorough grasp of other types of work in a crew, but he will have some understanding to some extent. Otherwise, what kind of movie should he make if he doesn't even understand the lighting and colors?A gray sky?

That’s why it’s always said that independent films produce talents, because independent films are poor, and directors have a lot of control, and some film investment is only brought in by the director after several years of rambling, just enough to cover the cost of those films. In this way, don't you have to fight in person?

The same is true of Mel Gibson, even though he may not have thought of going on the road of directing in the future, but his professionalism has already been initially revealed-the aesthetic ability of the script is still from the perspective of the director.

It can be said that if it wasn't for a big name like Mel Gibson who wanted to operate this script and invested a lot of money, even if this movie couldn't be a big hit, it wouldn't lose money, because the positioning is very accurate, it is a typical follow-up chick The movie, maybe if you are lucky, it will explode?After all, when "Pretty Woman" came out, no one thought it would be a hit, right?

With the current situation, Diana seems to have lost an opportunity to earn money and expand her reputation, but she also got other opportunities.For example, I have made a wider network of people, deeply participated in the production of movies, and so on.Perhaps for others, losing the copyright of the film and the subsequent income is a bad thing, but for her, these are nothing, the things behind it are the most important, and she can afford this price .

Besides, in the stage of primitive accumulation, if you want to get something but don't want to pay the price, how can there be such a good thing?Even Arnon Milkan, the big producer in "New York Love", paid tuition when she first entered Hollywood. She is such a small newcomer, and she is not a "native" in Hollywood. How can she be so good? The luck of the first movie to earn a fly?

It would be nice to file for bankruptcy without compensation. She really didn't expect much.

As for Mr. Cruise, I heard that he wanted to form his own production company with his agent some time ago. She actually wanted to know what kind of route he would take in the future. Apart from the fact that the Impossible series was torn to death with the boss of Paramount, she really didn't know enough about the development of her current boyfriend's company.

But this does not prevent her from providing some benefits to her boyfriend. It would be a pity if such a handsome face could not appear on the big screen for several years!

To be honest, she really wants to see the more confident Mr. Cruise tearing up the big boss of Paramount by then!War is a thing that is always interesting if it is evenly matched. How boring is unilateral crushing?

So Diana revealed her recent economic strategy, and it was beyond her control whether the other party would follow up.

It was Mr. Cruise who fell into deep thought because of Diana's words.

In a way, Diana can be regarded as a window for him to expand his world.Since meeting her, his social circle is no longer limited to Hollywood, but broader, just like Donald before, when the two of them were on vacation in France, they finalized a business about investment agents.And those friends of Diana, it can be said that she opened the door to a new world for him.

And Diana, this girl who can play with such a complicated circle and connections, he doesn't believe that the other party will talk nonsense!Since she said it so definitely, it means that this kind of thing is very operable, so should he participate in this matter?

After carefully calculating his property and distinguishing between real estate and funds that can be manipulated, Tom thinks this matter is quite operable.After all, his girlfriend said that there are big bosses behind him!

Is it sick to not pick up money dropped in the sky?

Mr. Cruise, who quickly figured it out, decided to call his new investment manager, Mr. Donald Rembeth, and talk about investing in distant Siberia.

However, this matter is not in a hurry. Problems involving large sums of investment cannot be solved in a few sentences, let alone just communicate on the phone. Careful thinking, detailed investment plans and prudent trading are the key. the most important.So today let's deal with the Morgan chick first.

Tom sighed, feeling that his girlfriend is still in school is really a bad thing, the only thing that can give him comfort is that Diana is not going to college in the east, otherwise it would cost him a lot of money to see her just by flying for hours.Not to mention that such frequent trips between the east and the west will definitely be noticed by reporters, which is really not a good thing for Diana who is still studying.

Well, it seems that Mr. Cruise still has a good understanding of his popularity, and understands that as long as his relationship is exposed, it will definitely be overwhelming news reports.Didn't you see that there was nothing going on between Nicole Kidman and so many reporters blocking him every day to report?Later, her agent even hinted that her scandal caused a lot of trouble to the lady. Considering that Diana is still a student, the affairs between them will definitely make the reporters more interested in chasing after her. Well, Tom thinks it's better to keep a low profile and be careful. He is really worried that Diana, who has no social experience, will face the group of reporters who can eat people!

Well, he started to double-standard again. Before, he thought it was not easy for a girl to play well among a group of elites, but now he immediately felt that she was too weak to deal with reporters. This sudden drop in IQ, when will she be able to recover? up back?And is there really no problem with the machismo concept that always thinks that girlfriends are little white rabbits?

Whether there is a problem is not obvious for the time being, the two people who have just become a couple can be classified from the emotional point of view as they are in the period of passionate love, even if there is any problem, they can be completely ignored as if there is no problem, and the future will have to be seen later.

But before that, Mr. Cruise made a phone call and asked his assistant to bring back Diana's courier. He drove Diana's car to the supermarket and bought some condiments. Prepare to treat Morgan chick with caviar from far away ice and snow when I return at night.Anyway, he has worked in a restaurant, even if he is not doing the work of a chef, he still knows the basic operations.

Diana, on the other hand, watched her new boyfriend busy in the kitchen with a calm face, without any intention of showing that her cooking skills were several levels higher than the other party didn't know.

please!Her grandfather is French, her grandmother is Italian, and her father still runs a restaurant, so she doesn't know anything about cooking?

Even if it doesn't reach the top level, it is more than enough to hang Mr. Cruise.But so what?It's a good thing her boyfriend is willing to cook for her, why should she spoil his fun?Diana sniffled with a smile, the craftsmanship is not bad.

"Mr. Morgan is really thoughtful." Tom, who was busy in the kitchen, did not notice his girlfriend's thoughtfulness, and admired the opened box.

Things like caviar cannot come into contact with metal.Probably because he didn't know if his daughter had a spoon other than metal, so Father Morgan put a small spoon made of shells directly in the box to dig out caviar.

For this behavior of doting on his daughter, Mr. Cruise agrees a hundred times. If he had such a lovely daughter, he would arrange everything for her so carefully.

"My dad always likes to rule out all accidental factors, no matter what aspect it is." In this regard, Diana said that her dad is a perfectionist and always hates things like losing control.

People who can stay away from home for many years just to pursue food, always pay special attention to food-related matters.Especially caviar, which has extremely high food requirements, he will definitely pay special attention to it.

"Good habit. Try it." Tom put the plate of caviar with lobster meat on the table and took off his apron.

"Well, it's great!" Diana swallowed a mouthful of food, her eyes lit up, and she gave Mr. Cruise a thumbs up.

I don't know whether she is talking about the food or the other person.

Tom is different at night than he is during the day.After class, he went home and brought two sets of clothes, now he is wearing a plaid shirt.Diana thought he looked a little like a small-town boy, Clark Kent, in that way.

Especially the sweet and sunny smile on the other side, Diana couldn't help feeling how could there be such a good-looking man?And why is this man so youthful even though he is almost 30 years old?God loves him so much!

"It's fine if you like it, I'm really not very good at this kind of food." Tom was also very happy to see Diana showing face like this.

He is still somewhat self-aware, his cooking skills cannot be compared with those of the chefs, and it is only to the extent that he can live on his own without starving to death.

But he was still very happy to see Diana cheering so much, especially the sparkling eyes and contented smile on the other side, which made him feel that such a whole night was really worth it.

"Emm, people are always improving through continuous learning, I believe you will cook better in the future!" Diana inserted a piece of lobster meat with caviar and stretched it out to the mouth of Mr. Cruise who was sitting down. , said with a smile.

Practice makes perfect, she believes that Tom's cooking skills will gradually improve in his later life!

"So you are going to become a gourmet, and you can taste my cooking skills at any time?" He opened his mouth and swallowed the piece of lobster meat, feeling the taste of the cold fish roe bursting and the umami taste of lobster, he smiled up.

Unlike when he was too lazy to enter the kitchen when he was living alone, Diana’s expectant eyes always made him willingly walk into the kitchen to show his not-so-great cooking skills. Maybe he should sign up for a chef training course, otherwise I'm really sorry for her expectant eyes.

"I am willing to serve you." Diana, who was sitting across from her, stood up on purpose, held up her nightgown and performed a ladylike salute, pretending to say.

The boyfriend on the opposite side couldn't help laughing.

She is so cute!The only one who can make people not hate even pretending is his girlfriend, right?he thinks.

"Christmas is coming, how are you going to spend it?" Tom asked as they sat down and ate.

This is the first Christmas after they established their relationship, which has a special meaning.

Diana: "..."

It's only mid-November now, so it's still a long time before Christmas, right?

"Haven't thought about it, what about you?" Diana, who faintly felt something wrong in her heart, shrugged and put aside that strange feeling, and replied.

Probably Tom is also a planning maniac. He always likes to plan ahead.Moreover, he is an actor, so he has to consider various schedule and work issues.

"I won't start working on the set until May next year. Before that, I just need to go to class on time. But Christmas, you know, I will start the holiday probably one or two weeks earlier until next year's holiday." Training will continue for a while after New Year's Day," he said, putting down his fork.

As an actor, sometimes it is really tiring, but sometimes you do have plenty of time.Just like now, he has been on vacation since the filming of "Ambition of Thunder" in the first half of the year. Apart from attending classes every day to learn various etiquette and law courses and correcting his accent, he basically has nothing to be busy with until May next year. I will get busy after I start filming "Ambition for the Earth" in the month.Because after the filming of this film was completed, "The Heroes of Yihai" was filmed, and the rest period between the two films was not even a month, and the filming would not be completed until January 1992.

"So let's go skiing in Switzerland at Christmas!" Tom said with bright eyes after talking about a lot of itineraries.

Diana's class will end before Christmas, and the school will not start until January next year. This time is just enough for them to go to Switzerland for a vacation. I am a little excited to think of going skiing in Switzerland with my new girlfriend!

"Skiing in Switzerland?" Diana blinked.

Begin to mentally count the time.

That famous war will start on January 30.00 next year, and it will end just forty days later.Before that, WTI's crude oil futures contract began to rise from the second half of July, and the range would exceed 40.00% until the war started, close to 35%.And most people would not have imagined that the price of oil, which soared before the war, would plummet all the way after the war really started. It was more than 21% five, and it was not until the end of the war that this figure stabilized at the price of 30.00 US dollars a barrel.

All agree that the price of oil will rise rapidly during the war, up to an astonishing figure.But they didn't know that the president had already signed the document on using the U.S. strategic oil reserves before the war started. In addition, the International Energy Agency, major U.S. oil companies, and Saudi Arabia and other countries stabilized prices behind the scenes, directly freezing oil prices until the end of the war. front level.

Obviously, Mr. President, who has learned the lessons of the two oil crises, made preparations in advance in this war, and did not let international speculators take advantage of it at all.

While oil prices continued to fall, on the contrary, the U.S. stock market, which had fallen all the way before the war, continued to rise during the war.

Thanks to my economics professor!Diana thought of the stern old man who had suffered severe hair loss because of his proficiency in mathematics.

This old man has done in-depth research on the impact of international relations on the economy. Not only did he dig deep during the lectures, but he also mercilessly produced a lot of data to toss the students during the exams, which caused Dai During that time, Anna gnawed at the documents and materials, and almost pulled out all her hair to prevent herself from dying in the hands of the big devil.

Therefore, Diana was really impressed by the wars in recent years, which led to her not forgetting this major event when the Soviet Union was in trouble. After the loan was received there, part of the money Put it into the stock market and prepare to drink some soup with the big guys.

It's just that she didn't unite with her father and friends this time.

No way, she can't explain this matter!What she wants to say is thanks to the economics professor in her previous life, so she knows the whole story of this matter very well, even when the war will start and when the war will end?

What happened in the Soviet Union can also be explained by her constant attention to the international situation, and some professionals have also made the judgment that there is going to be a problem there, but the Gulf War?If you don’t want to be sent to the autopsy table or be investigated by certain departments of the country, it’s better to make a fortune in silence, and don’t do other superfluous things, otherwise, you really don’t know how to die. !

After carefully calculating in her heart, Miss Morgan showed a smile and gave Mr. Cruise an answer.

"Of course no problem. We can leave before Christmas and come back after playing for a week, just in time for me to start school. In the rest of the time, we can go to the crew of "New York Love" to hang out." She said with a smile.

Not long after I came back, it was almost time to deal with the things in my hands. If this is the case, I will start with another sum of money~