Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era

Chapter 698 Not giving a chance
When Hideki Hanyu and Michael Crichton were discussing the plot of the novel, the two had already entered the restaurant.

At this time, the Filipino maid had already filled the table with lunch. Although they were all Chinese dishes, some dishes suitable for white people's tastes were also specially prepared for Michael Clayton.

Sitting at the dining table, while the Filipino maid was serving the food, Hanyu Hideki started talking about other things.

Michael Crichton previously said that he didn't have time to develop a sequel to "Amazon Warrior", so he decided to give the other party a suggestion.

"Michael, I have some ideas about the development of the sequel to the Amazon Warrior."

Michael Clayton, who was concentrating on looking at the delicious food in front of him, raised his head and asked in confusion when he heard what Hanyu Hideki said.

"Ideas? What ideas?"

Hanyu Hideki said helplessly, "Regarding your game, the sequel to Amazon Warrior, if you are willing, you can sell the copyright of the sequel to Elf Entertainment, and the game development department of Elf Entertainment will be responsible for the development.

After all, if you abandon such a popular work, it will be a pity for both the players and yourself."

Michael Clayton heard this and said very readily, "No problem, I have actually considered this before. I still have great confidence in the strength of the game development department of Elf Entertainment. I have been enjoying playing Red Dead Redemption recently.

Whoever came up with this idea of ​​combining role-playing with a light gun peripheral is an absolute genius.”

Upon hearing this, Hideki Hanyu did not admit that the creative idea mentioned by Michael Crichton came from his suggestion.

At this time and space, the original version of "Red Dead Redemption" produced by Elf Entertainment has become one of the best-selling games of Elf Entertainment in the European and American markets.

The solid plot, novel gameplay, clever level design, and the irresistible bounty, manhunt, and one-on-one modes are all reasons why the game is a huge hit.

According to the latest report, the game has sold over three million copies on the PS platform alone.

In terms of game cartridge sales alone, it is second only to classic games such as "Super Mario Bros.", "Tetromino", and "Sonic".

Even the $299 leg holster that Elf Entertainment launched specifically for the light gun peripheral, a derivative product that is completely useless except for being cool, has sold more than 600,000 sets.

Now that I hear that Michael Crichton likes "Red Dead Redemption" so much, I can only say that this game is very much to the taste of European and American players.

"I will arrange for someone to contact you about the Amazon warriors later."

After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, he saw that the food had been distributed, so he called Michael Clayton, "You can eat now. I hope you enjoy it."

Michael Clayton picked up the spoon and said, "It looks delicious."

There is no need to describe how the two of them enjoyed their lunch afterwards.

After they finished chatting for a while, Hideki Hanyu sent Michael Clayton away.

After meeting Michael Clayton, Hideki Hanyu had no other plans for the day.

He was considering taking a helicopter back to San Jose to accompany Zhou Huimin.

When I was still in the Red Maple Manor creating works,

A phone call came.

It was Fred Weber, and the first thing he asked was, "Boss, are you free tomorrow morning?"

"What happened?" Hideki Hanyu asked puzzledly.

This time when he came to Los Angeles, he didn't remember having any important schedule for tomorrow morning.

"Nothing happened, but if you have time tomorrow morning, I hope you can attend an event."

After hearing what Fred Weber said, Hideki Hanyu suddenly remembered Sophie Marceau whom he met last night and asked curiously.

"You don't want me to attend Gaumont's exchange event in Los Angeles, do you?"

"Yes, but also no."

Fred Weber's words left Hideki Hanyu a little confused.

So Hanyu Hideki asked again, "Explain clearly."

“To be precise, Gaumont came to Los Angeles to participate in an exchange event between European and American films, and he was just one of the invited parties.

The organizer of the America event is the American Producers Association. Tomorrow is the closing ceremony of the event, and there will be a cultural forum. The Producers Association hopes you can be there. "

After Fred Weber's explanation, Hideki Hanyu thought that he was free to do something, and the Producers Guild had considerable power in Hollywood, so he also intended to maintain a good relationship.

After all, a good relationship will not only facilitate the development of Yunshang Pictures in Hollywood, but also make it easier for him to participate in any project he likes in the future.

Just think about the three projects he casually brought in at the last Producers Guild event, which would earn him at least $200 million.

Even considering his wealth, this is not a small amount.

So he asked Fred Weber about the time and place and decided to join in the fun the next morning.

Of course, after agreeing to this, San Jose would definitely not be able to go back.

It’s not that there is not enough time, but he doesn’t want to run back and forth between the two places.

Without having to go back to San Jose, Hideki Hanyu began to create new works peacefully in the Red Maple Manor.

When he feels a little tired, he will call a woman to keep in touch with her and relax at the same time.

In this way, a day and a night passed quickly.

On November 40th, at nine o'clock, the big black iron gate of Red Maple Manor slowly opened, and a dark red Ferrari F roared out and headed straight for a cultural theater in West Hollywood.

That is where the European and American film exchange event is held.

Even though he knew that such events would inevitably attract many media reporters, he had no intention of keeping a low profile.

In front of a crowd of media, a red Ferrari stopped outside the event site. Hideki Hanyu got out of the car under the gaze of media reporters and guests attending the event and met Fred Webber who was waiting for him.

When faced with the reporter's interview, he simply replied that he was there to attend the cultural forum, and then he entered the scene with Fred Weber.

Then Hideki Hanyu was somewhat disappointed to find that on the last day of the event, the project recommendation session had ended.

In other words, his simple wish was completely dashed.

The projects that can still be seen today are basically those films that have already achieved success and are used purely for communication purposes.

Hideki Hanyu wanted Yunshang Pictures to participate in these works, but it is obviously too late now.

Before the cultural forum session started, Hideki Hanyu strolled around casually accompanied by Fred Weber.

The venue is not large and I quickly finished looking at several exhibition areas.

Then he came to the Italian exchange area, where he saw a very unexpected movie.

"The Last Emperor".

He had naturally seen this movie, which became quite famous in later generations, in his previous life, and he also knew that the movie won a big victory in this year's awards season.

However, if we talk about the producers of this movie, it should be a joint production of Italy, the United Kingdom, and China Film. Why was it placed in the Italian exhibition area at this event?
Of course, this order was just a surprise to him and he didn't plan to delve into it further.

Moreover, compared to the movie, he was actually more interested in the leading actors who appeared in the exhibition area.

Isn’t the man in the black suit the famous Zun Long?

The woman in a white dress next to Zun Long is our old acquaintance Chen Zhong.

This woman was able to star in "The Last Emperor" through De Laurentiis's connections.

As for the two of them, there was a young woman in a black dress who looked a little restrained. Hanyu Hideki took a look and realized that it was Wu Junmei, who was also one of the leading actors in "The Last Emperor".

This person came from a wealthy family, went abroad to study early, became an American citizen early, and was a close friend of Chen Zhong.

Gee...

After taking the oath in front of the Star-Spangled Banner, they turned around and addressed their fellow countrymen as "you guys".

Sure enough, birds of a feather flock together and people flock together.

People date people like them. Later, the media also revealed that Wu Junmei had a relationship with a Japanese star when she was young.

No, to be precise, I was someone’s unrecognized lover for several years.

Later, everyone found out that the Japanese superstar was Ryuichi Sakamoto, who also participated in "The Last Emperor".

Just as Hanyu Hideki thought of this, a young man suddenly appeared in front of him and bowed to him.

"President Hanyu, I didn't expect to see you here. I'm very sorry for not welcoming you in person."

Hideki Hanyu looked carefully and realized that this was the Ryuichi Sakamoto he had just thought of.

In America, the only people who could salute him like this would be the Japanese.

Hideki Hanyu actually doesn't like Ryuichi Sakamoto.

In his early years, he was influenced by radical ideas and had a strong sense of resistance, but after moving to America in the late 1980s, his thoughts quickly changed towards that of a world citizen.

Although music has become international as a result, some of the ideas do not sit well with Hanyu Hideki, especially when he speaks out in support of certain events.

But he still appreciates the other party's music.

"I know this work. Your soundtrack is very good." Hanyu Hideki praised, pointing at the movie poster in the exhibition area.

The popularity of "The Last Emperor" has actually passed by this time.

Having just won a big victory at the Oscars in the first half of the year, "The Last Emperor" was at its peak, and the leading actors were promoting it around the world. When Zun Long and Ryuichi Sakamoto went to Japan, they even participated in a program on Cloud Satellite TV.

It’s just that Hideki Hanyu was overseas at the time, so he didn’t pay much attention to the relevant news.

Sakamoto Ryu nodded his thanks, "Thank you for the compliment, sir."

Although Ryuichi Sakamoto now spends a lot of time living in America, the foundation of his career is still in Japan, and he has naturally collaborated with Yunshang Entertainment a lot.

Therefore, he is very clear about the energy represented by Hideki Hanyu.

Outside the exhibition area, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Hideki Hanyu were communicating, which soon attracted the attention of several main creators of "The Last Emperor" inside the exhibition area.

Especially Wu Junmei, who is in a relationship with Ryuichi Sakamoto.

She originally studied in Hawaii, but with the success of "The Last Emperor", she not only moved to Los Angeles to study film, but also became an American.

Seeing Ryuichi Sakamoto speaking to Hanyu Hideki so respectfully, she, who didn't know Hanyu Hideki, looked at him curiously for a few times, and then she heard Chen Zhong next to her say to her.

"It's that gentleman. Let's go over and say hello."

Wu Junmei curiously asked Chen Zhong, "Who?"

Chen Zhong was surprised and asked, "Hyū Hideki, you don't even know him?"

"I seem to have heard of it." Wu Junmei hesitated.

“He is the boss of Yunshang Entertainment Group and the gaming company, Elf Entertainment.

Blockbuster video rentals, AMC Theaters in America, Asia Cinemas, Crescent Cinemas...all these companies in the industry are his.

According to the latest Forbes magazine, his net worth ranks tenth in the world, and it is said that he is worth at least $10 billion.

Besides being a wealthy man, he is also a well-known writer. Some time ago, you said that the children's novel Brigitte that I read was written by him. He is also..."

When Chen Zhong brought Wu Junmei towards Hanyu Hideki, he quickly introduced Hanyu Hideki's identity to his friends.

Then, when Wu Junmei looked at Hanyu Hideki, her eyes were filled with complete shock.

Wu Junmei really didn't expect that the young man in front of her, who looked as young as a college student and more handsome than Zunlong, would have such an exaggerated identity.

No wonder her boyfriend treats Hanyu Hideki with such respect.

"Mr. Hanyu, long time no see."

Just when Wu Junmei was shocked, Chen Zhong, who was approaching, had already taken the initiative to greet Hanyu Hideki with a smile on his face.

After finishing speaking, he did not forget to introduce Wu Junmei beside him, "This is my good friend..."

Facing the two people, Hanyu Hideki just nodded slightly, "Well, good morning."

Chen Zhong saw that Hanyu Hideki was not very enthusiastic about her, and she felt that she and Hanyu Hideki were old acquaintances, so she wanted to find some topics to improve their friendship.

Although the success of "The Last Emperor" brought a turning point in her career, it did not change her embarrassing situation in Hollywood.

After all, there is a natural invisible ceiling for Asian faces in Hollywood.

If she can take advantage of the popularity brought by "The Last Emperor" and get the support of Hideki Hanyu, her career will definitely reach new heights.

The most important thing is that Hideki Hanyu’s influence is not only in America, but also in Asia.

Coupled with Hideki Hanyu's strong financial resources, once she gets in touch with Hideki Hanyu, it will be difficult for her not to succeed.

But just when Chen Zhong was thinking about what to say, he found that another group of people happened to come over and started chatting with Hanyu Hideki enthusiastically.

Among this group of people was Bernardo Bertolucci, the director of "The Last Emperor".

The director just said he wanted to visit other exhibition areas, but who would have thought that he would come back with so many people.

In addition to the director, Chen Zhong also knew a few other people in the crowd.

For example, the famous French director Claude Binaudot, and the young girl standing next to him, Sophie Marceau, a very popular movie star in France in recent years.

It seems that Bernardo Bertolucci had just gone to the French exhibition area and brought these people back for communication.

I just didn't expect to meet Hideki Hanyu here.

Chen Zhong was a little surprised that Hideki Hanyu had so many connections in the European film industry.

Of course, if Hanyu Hideki knew what Chen Zhong was thinking, he would definitely say that he has no connections in Europe, only strength.

It was even the first time that Hanyu Hideki met two directors, Bernardo Bertolucci and Claude Binaudot.

The reason these two people came over to talk to him was simply because the producer of their crew knew him.

After all, the two most powerful territories of Yunshang in Europe are France and Italy.

Now that they see this big guy appear, the filmmakers who make a living in these two places will naturally come up and chat with him.

Hideki Hanyu himself is also very interested in these two directors. After all, they both will have box office hits in the future.

If he can participate in the project after some communication, it will not be a loss for him and his film company. Anyway, the purpose of participating in the event today is to communicate.

In this situation, when Hideki Hanyu started communicating with the two directors, he naturally put aside the leading actors of "The Last Emperor".

This made Chen Zhong, who was eager to get in touch with Hanyu Hideki, very anxious.

But she couldn't afford to offend any of these people.

I could only prepare my words while I was preparing to go forward and speak.

It just so happened that she recently learned that there was a co-production project that lacked funds, so she used this excuse to go to find Hideki Hanyu. If she could get investment from Hideki Hanyu, then she could also bring money into the crew.

But what happened next was something Chen Zhong had never expected.

Just when Hanyu Hideki was almost done chatting with the two crew members, an event staff member came to remind him that the cultural forum session was about to begin.

Seeing that Hanyu Hideki was about to leave, Chen Zhong wanted to come over and say a few words even if he had to.

But in the end, someone else was one step ahead of her.

The French actress Sophie Marceau actually got close to Hideki Hanyu in public and chatted with him in an intimate manner.

Then Sophie Marceau followed Hideki Hanyu all the way to the event venue, without giving anyone else a chance to get close to Hideki Hanyu.

(End of this chapter)