Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 2103 French Rose

Fortunately, nothing happened to the girl in the end. Immediately after she was shocked, she professionally brought Lin Daoqiu and Fang Jinsheng into the office of General Manager Qiao Yuehan.

Knowing that his boss had actually appeared in Paris, Joe John was no less shocked than the receptionist.

Qiao Yuehan had been in contact with Richardson before, and had no chance to meet Lin Daoqiu. For this legendary big boss, Qiao Yuehan was full of curiosity about him.

"I came to Paris this time for Sophie Marceau's affairs. I believe you have received the notification from the headquarters before."

Before Lin Daoqiu came to Paris, he asked Richardson to inform them to contact Sophie Marceau.

Qiao Yuehan naturally did not dare to neglect the matter explained by the headquarters, and he contacted Sophie Marceau as soon as he received the notice.

"The boss is really sorry. Sophie Marceau said that she has no interest in commercial films, so she declined our invitation."

Qiao Yuehan, the company in Paris, can be said to be the master here, and everyone must follow his orders.

But in front of Lin Daoqiu, Qiao Yuehan was like a primary school student who did something wrong, and he lacked the confidence to speak, because he failed to do well what Lin Daoqiu had told him.

In his memory, this was the first time Lin Daoqiu entrusted him with a task, but he didn't expect that he failed to do it.

"Really? It's not your fault. I can understand her thoughts. Give me her contact information. I'll go and talk to her."

Lin Daoqiu was not surprised by this. In this day and age, before Hollywood's massive invasion, commercial films have always had a low status in Paris, the capital of literature and art.

Many well-known directors and actors feel that movies are a pure art, while commercial movies are a kind of garbage, which will only tarnish the word movie.

French comedy writer Molière once said: "The responsibility of comedy is to correct people's shortcomings through entertainment."

The French are good at self-deprecating. French comedy satirizes real life, making jokes and giving people room to think.

A commercial film is simply a nutritious fast food. For the French who like to pursue exquisite French cuisine, this kind of fast food is not as fulfilling as an exquisite afternoon tea.

Sophie Marceau, who was resting at home that day, was reading a book when the phone next to her suddenly rang.

She picked up the phone with one hand, but didn't take her eyes off the book.

"Honey, it's really annoying to think that you are sitting on the sofa reading a book leisurely, but I can only sit in this cold and boring office processing documents."

"Alexander, in fact, you can also put down your work and go to La Caneda for a vacation. After all, I still have three months of vacation."

It is naturally impossible for Alexander to leave all his work and go on vacation. Although he really wants to do this, his reason tells him that this is not possible.

"Honey, although your proposal is very tempting, my rationality tells me to refuse. No kidding, I just received a call, a call that surprised me, and even you will be as surprised."

Sophie Marceau was used to what her agent said, so she didn't feel anything special.

"If I remember correctly, you gave me a three-month vacation. You shouldn't regret it at this time, right?"

"My dear, if you know who is calling, I believe you will not refuse to meet him. The other party is in Paris now."

Completely different from Alexander's excitement, Sophie Marceau has no interest in it at all, and she has never seen any great director.

Not long ago, Alexander called and told her that MGM's new film "007" wanted her to play a Bond girl.

When Sophie Marceau thought of those blond and blue-eyed Bond girls who only showed off their sexiness in the movie and staged emotional scenes with Bond in the movie, she was very conflicted.

So without even talking about the remuneration, Sophie Marceau directly asked Alexander to reject this invitation.

Even if Alexander asked her to think twice, Sophie Marceau did not give the other party any chance.

"I'm afraid I don't have the time, at least I don't plan to film before August."

Sophie Marceau was very firm in her refusal. In her opinion, no matter who came to her for filming, she was not going to agree.

"It's Lin Daoqiu, the boss of MGM, who wants to see you."

Sophie Marceau just refused, but when Alexander said this, Sophie Marceau on the other end of the phone suddenly fell silent.

Ten seconds later, Sophie Marceau's voice suddenly came from the other end of the phone.

"Ah."

Although she just hummed, it already meant that Sophie Marceau was willing to meet Lin Daoqiu.

After all, Lin Daoqiu, a legendary character, has too much aura, although Sophie Marceau has no interest in commercial movies.

But when "Godzilla" and "1992" landed in French theaters, causing a frenzy for the whole people to watch movies, even Sophie Marceau couldn't help buying tickets to watch them.

For her who has been acting in literary and artistic films, special effects films are like a novelty. She is amazed and at the same time admires Lin Daoqiu for making films like this.

Not long after, Alexander arranged for Lin Daoqiu to meet Sophie Marceau.

The two made an appointment to meet at Sophie Marceau's home and have dinner together.

Sophie Marceau's boyfriend, Andre Zuraski, who is old and young, is filming outside, so he missed meeting Lin Daoqiu.

"This is Mr. Lin Daoqiulin, the boss of MGM."

When Alexander brought Lin Daoqiu to Sophie Marceau's villa, Sophie Marceau couldn't believe that Lin Daoqiu was the legendary movie tycoon at first.

"Hi, Miss Sophie, I'm Lin Daoqiu, I know you very well."

When Sophie Marceau was in shock, Lin Daoqiu had already stretched out his hand towards the other party.

After a brief shock, Sophie Marceau stretched out her hand quickly, and after the two shook hands, Sophie Marceau invited Lin Daoqiu into the room.

As soon as he entered Sophie Marceau's home, Lin Daoqiu could feel a strong artistic atmosphere.

Murals, books, bookshelves, and all kinds of furnishings, all reveal how much the hostess of this room loves art.

But it's a pity that Lin Daoqiu is a commercial film director, and he has no interest in art at all.

If you really want to count it seriously, Lin Daoqiu and Wang Jing are actually the same kind of people, they only like to make movies that can sell well.

But for Sophie Marceau, a good movie is a movie that can show thought and artistic value, so Lin Daoqiu and Sophie Marceau were not on the same line from the beginning.

(End of this chapter)