the longest dream

Chapter 422 To Alice
"Not talking about work, just curious. Zhang, you started out as a short seller. In Siam, Java, South Korea... especially Java and South Korea, your layout is amazing, and it has brought you unimaginable returns .So, now you transfer half of your funds to the United States, and start to be a little bearish on Nasdaq. What makes you think this way? You must know that Nasdaq is in a mess right now, and any stock is very popular. No Any indication that there will be a downward trend."

Lucas looked at Zhang Qing and asked with a smile.

Zhang Qing didn't hide anything, and said, "I just think that the Asian financial crisis will spread to the United States sooner or later."

Lucas was speechless when he heard the words, stared at Zhang Qing seriously for a while, and then said with a smile: "Are you kidding me?"

Five billion dollars, just because of "sooner or later"?
The earth will be destroyed sooner or later, should we start shorting the world now?
What can Zhang Qing say?
It can’t be said that Johnson will hit a wall on Hong Kong Island in August. If Hong Kong Island just hit a wall, then when he arrived at Lao Maozi’s place, he was directly thrown off the table. After spending hundreds of billions to buy rubles, he still hasn’t thrown it away, Lao Maozi Knowing that I couldn't stand it, I devalued it by [-]% first...

Inquiring all over the world, who else would do such a shameless thing?
But it is precisely because of this wave of absolute success that the European and American stock markets have been successfully taken off the water.

The Asian financial crisis has spread to the United States...

It's just that right now, no one can say that since the disintegration, the old man who has been kneaded by the West can do whatever he wants, and he will come to this trick when he comes.

Zhang Qing smiled and didn't explain anything.

Lucas suddenly laughed, and now he is finally convinced that the Huaguo boy in front of him really didn't take him... It can't be said that he didn't take him seriously, at least he didn't pay homage to the Brown family like normal Americans.

"I am different from the rest of my family. They are either in politics, or in oil and steel. I am interested in finance, but I am more interested in Hollywood. I have seen "Home Alone" that you cast, and it is very good. Two movies, The North American box office is [-] million, and the global box office is [-] million, wow, you made a lot of money! Will continue to make sequels, right?"

Lucas was very talkative and smiled cheerfully.

Zhang Qing nodded and said, "However, the company has sold the copyright to Paramount."

Lucas smiled "Aha" and said, "You really impress me more and more. In fact, if this series continues to be filmed, it will be difficult to produce new ideas. The box office should be getting lower and lower. Taking advantage of the current Heat, sell it for a good price, and get Paramount, what a smart guy. You're going to keep making movies in Hollywood, right?"

Zhang Qing nodded and said, "The filming will start in two days, and the crew is almost ready."

Lucas laughed, "Have you heard of UFO Films?"

Zhang Qing shook his head, Lucas laughed and said, "A... medium-sized film company, which I invested in. Are you interested in cooperating?"

Zhang Qing looked at him and said, "Except for the Big Six, the distribution of other film companies is not very good."

Lucas said with a smile: "Unless, his boss is named Hunter. Believe me, no media group will refuse the friendship of the Hunter family. Of course, we have to pay enough, not less. But this is for you It’s not a problem, huh? “Home Alone” spent [-] million U.S. dollars to advance the publicity fee. At that time, the whole Hollywood was laughing at this stupid company from the East, envious of Paramount, the apple pie that fell from the sky like this It fell on their heads. As a result...haha, Hollywood is crazy. As long as you are willing to continue to pay for the publicity and distribution costs, UFO is willing to help you contact major TV stations, newspaper platforms, and the most open screens. Of course, the premise is that you Still able to maintain enough creative talent.”

Zhang Qing regretted: "Mr. Brown, everything you said is very good. Unfortunately, the company has signed a contract with Paramount and has become the exclusive distributor of Joe's Azalea Pictures in the United States."

Lucas was puzzled: "Exclusive publisher? Why would you agree to such a contract that is not in your interest?"

Zhang Qing said with a smile: "It's a gambling contract. If the next movie can still earn [-] million box office in North America and more than [-] million worldwide, then Du Juan will have the right to retain the film copyright. Paramount only needs to distribute the rights."

Interesting thing, this kind of thing is actually the same around the world.

Even twenty years later, the copyright of the book written by the author is in the hands of the discovery channel, not the author.

For giants like the Big Six, film rights are usually part of the deal when they're looking for a price for their distribution.

Of course, there will still be some money...

Lucas said with a smile: "[-] million...haha, bold!"

In fact, among the top ten box office hits in the United States, there are only the top three. At most, the top five box office can exceed [-] million, and the rest are more than [-] million US dollars.

In other words, Zhang Qing must ensure that the next film can be ranked in the top five, or even the top three in North America.

For this, Lucas expressed admiration.

Wall Street capital has entered Hollywood not once or twice, but almost every time it has been pitted and bloody.

If the story of the United States sounds a bit far away, then let’s look at China twenty years later, and see how Ali was tricked by people in the film and television industry to the point where his chrysanthemums were crippled and injured all over the place.

So with Lucas' family background and financial resources, he only got a medium-sized film company to enjoy himself.

Like Zhang Qing...

It's not easy to say.

According to common sense, 100% of the underpants that are cheated are hard to guarantee.

However, "Home Alone" is the first, and there are still two.

Plus those two god-level albums...

There is also the miraculous move of billions of assets in Asia. In short, this is a very interesting person.

"Zhang!"

Naomi over there suddenly cried out. This white girl with freckles on her face seems to be very enthusiastic about Zhang Qing. Perhaps in her opinion, having two fiancees is really cool. She waved her hand and said, "Alice again!" If you lose, you have to perform for her!"

Qi Juan's English name, she shrugged at Zhang Qing as an apology.

Zhang Qing smiled and said, "Let's play a piano piece, a concerto."

Hearing what he said, the eyes of several knowledgeable people lit up immediately, and Barbara smiled and said, "Zhang, don't tell me you know classical music?"

Zhang Qing smiled and said: "I dare not say yes, I like it, lover."

Arabella smiled and said, "Oriental humility. Hurry up, I can't wait. I hope you will surprise us again."

Zhang Qing and Qi Juan looked at each other again, they looked at each other and smiled, Zhang Qing walked to the piano, and said simply: "The name is "To Alice".

"Wow~~"

A group of people felt super romantic before listening to it, and clapped until the first key was pressed...

The three of Barbara, who were just admiring politely, could no longer laugh when they heard the second verse. They stared at Zhang Qing who was sitting in front of the piano playing the piano, with unbelievable eyes.

By the tenth bar, they no longer see anything with their eyes, but listen with their hearts.

At the fifteenth bar, Lucas exhaled lightly, crossed his fingers, and looked at Zhang Qing with his eyes.

This is such a magical oriental boy.

There is no doubt that he is a genius!

The short piano piece, which lasted less than ten minutes, fascinated everyone who listened to it.

After the last key of the piano fell, Zhang Qing looked back, and saw a pretty face with no scruples in shedding tears. After smiling fondly, Qi Juan also smiled brightly, and took out the handkerchief generously, Wipe away tears.

There was applause, but none of those whistles or screams.

Very formal applause, including Lucas, the expressions on the faces of the three white girls are somewhat solemn.

Zhang Qing got up and bowed, then walked down.

Lucas applauded and exclaimed, "Bravo!"

Liu Shanshan smiled and said, "This is the power of love. I don't know much about classical music, but I was fascinated by it just now. It's sunny and beautiful."

Barbara smiled and said, "I saw the snow peaks of the Alps, the sea water around Tahiti, seagulls, forests, and dazzling sunshine. Zhang, I saw your love for Alice, it was so beautiful , so clear. Please forgive me, if you didn’t have two fiancées, I believe she has the sweetest love in the world, and also the most perfect love.”

Qi Juan has calmed down now, her big eyes smiled brighter, and said: "That kind of love can only be found in heaven, but we are in the world. I have always believed that things that are too perfect and beautiful will be destroyed. God is jealous. So I am not a perfectionist, and the world is not perfect, so I never pursue perfection."

Lucas laughed and applauded: "Alice, you are too wise, you have mastered the true meaning of life. Compared with you, Barbara and the others seem a little young. Demanding perfection will not help the quality of life, It's harmful."

Qi Juan said with a smile: "Not necessarily, I'm just talking about my life, everyone's life is different, their goals are different, and their understanding of happiness is also different. Only the one that suits you is the best."

Barbara took the opportunity to fight back: "Alice, your thinking is much more mature than Lucas. Compared with you, he looks childish."

Everyone laughed.

Zhang Qing offered to leave: "It's getting late, we'll go back first."

Qi Juan smiled and said: "Next weekend we will hold a Chinese-style party on the ranch outside the city. If you have time, we very much hope that you can come to participate. They are some old friends, Anita and Leslie also Will come, by the way, and Jack Sun."

Anita is Yan Ruomei's English name, Leslie is Sun Haorong's English name, and Jack Sun is naturally Sun Kuohai.

"Wow!"

Lucas smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will be there on time."

Barbara covered her forehead and said, "Dear uncle, you are not of the same age as us..."

Lucas was very dissatisfied: "Which one is younger than me, Anita, Leslie, or Jack Sun? They are ten years older than me!"

Barbara had nothing to say, she couldn't say that those people were just guest performers in their eyes...

Lucas asked Zhang Qing: "Zhang, you must welcome me, right?"

Zhang Qing smiled and said, "Of course."

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(End of this chapter)