Full-time actor

Chapter 302【129】Hello, Mrs. Chen!
"Hello, Mr. Chen!"

Ji Lingling spoke fluent Chinese. It is actually normal for Singaporeans to speak Chinese. After all, Chinese is their official language.

When William Morris assigns professional managers to artists, he always looks for the most suitable candidates.

First of all, communication with the artist must be barrier-free, and the artist must be helped to integrate into the world as soon as possible. Therefore, from the first day Ji Lingling became Zhang Ziyi's manager, she was assigned a translation assistant to teach her English and conversation 24 hours a day.

This agent is undoubtedly very competent.

"Who is this?"

She pretended to be confused and looked at Liu Yifei next to Chen Yu. Chen Yu hurriedly said: "My love!"

"?"

Liu Yifei was slightly startled, and Zhang Ziyi next to her also looked incredulous: "..."

Okay, okay, this guy is playing like this, right?
Although Ji Lingling didn't quite believe it, she still said politely: "Hello, Mrs. Chen!"

Soon, the meals everyone ordered arrived.

"This should be what every filmmaker aspires to, right?"

"and--"

"Yes, Brother Xiao Yu!"

Soon, they arrived at a relatively private Western restaurant. After getting off the car, Ji Lingling looked around with great vigilance. After making sure that there were no paparazzi, she led Chen Yu and others into the restaurant.

Ji Lingling corrected Chen Yu's mistake, but Chen Yu shook his head and said: "Sister Lingling, this is not true, right? Cheng Long, Bruce Lee, and Jet Li were all invited by Hollywood. Even Director Wu Yusen and Fa Ge were invited by Hollywood. yes!"

"I've already booked a place nearby!"

This is obviously different from Zhang Ziyi.

"Then Brother Xiao Yu should sign with an overseas agency. We will package it for you, sign it with international big names, and be responsible for starring in Hollywood movies!"

Ji Lingling said there, and Chen Yu nodded: "Well, this is indeed a shortcut to get into Hollywood!"

Ji Lingling smiled, but Chen Yu said: "I have told Sister Ziyi that I will treat you to this meal!"

Ji Lingling made a humorous joke at the right time: "I can reimburse you, but you have to spend it yourself!"

There are very few girls from the acting department who can be so quiet and well-behaved. This guy Chen Yu is really lucky.

"Okay, thank you, Miss Ji!"

The basis of economic determination is that China has just joined the WTO. It cannot compete with the United States in terms of strength and economy. However, it only took China less than 20 years to prove to the world what China’s speed is.

"That won't work!"

"When "Red Zone" became a hit in the United States, Brother Cheng Long probably hadn't signed with CAA yet, right?"

Chen Yu shrugged: "His original words were that the American production team came to Xiangjiang with the script of "Rush Hour" and found his agent Cheng Ziqiang. At first, the eldest brother didn't want to take it!"

Ji Lingling said as the three of them got into her car.

As a reborn person, of course Chen Yu can only follow the general trend at present, unless he has absolute say in the world, then it is another operation.

"If I say it's me, it must be me!"

"I don't know Mr. Chen's preferences, you can order your own food!"

Of course Chen Yu also has plans to go to Hollywood.

Ji Lingling showed a very professional attitude and said: "Cheng Long's success is certainly due to his own abilities, but the most important thing is the subsequent operations of his agency CAA, including "Rush Hour" series!"

The current mainstream trend in the world is that Hollywood is gold-plated, and Chen Yu cannot be exempt from it. If it were 10 or 15 years later, Chen Yu would not have such an idea. But now it is 03, and Hollywood is indeed owned by all filmmakers around the world. "Holy place"!
If he can become famous in Hollywood, it will certainly help Chen Yu's global market.

After saying that, he glanced at Chen Yu, who hurriedly smiled and said: "We just have a routine of greeting each other. We will get used to it just by chatting, right, Sister Lingling?"

The rise of the Chinese film industry and the decline of Hollywood are indisputable facts in the next 20 years.

"You may not know much about the American brokerage company model!"

Ji Lingling was not in a hurry and chatted casually with Chen Yu. It was not until they were almost done eating that she said, "Brother Xiao Yu, do you have any plans to go to Hollywood?"

"No, no, no, all the filmmakers in the world are packaged like this!"

The few people ordered their meals and soon started chatting happily.

"you are wrong!"

"Hello!"

But now, he really has only one goal - to dominate Hollywood.

"But I watched Brother Chenglong's interview!"

Chen Yu was not polite, and Zhang Ziyi beside him couldn't stand it anymore: "I said, can you two stop being so polite? Sister Lingling, just call him Brother Xiao Yu or Brother Yu. It makes my skin crawl. Everyone is up!"

Liu Yifei blushed, but surprisingly did not refute. Zhang Ziyi was already introducing her, and Chen Yu smiled slightly: "Hello, Miss Ji!"

It was obvious that Ji Lingling knew that there were four people dining, and Zhang Ziyi should have told her.

Liu Yifei surprisingly didn't say anything, but listened carefully, looking calm and elegant, which made Zhang Ziyi envious.

"It's not like I don't know him!"

Ji Lingling's greeting just now was actually out of politeness. She knew Liu Yifei's identity, but she didn't expect Chen Yu to introduce Liu Yifei like this.

Cheng Long was famous in the United States, so CAA signed him; while Zhang Ziyi is just the opposite.

"Sister Ziyi, the female lead in "Rush Hour 2", did Sister Lingling help you fight for it?"

Zhang Ziyi's most popular movie in Hollywood is not "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is at most a stepping stone. What really made her popular was "Rush Hour 2" starring with Cheng Long the year before last, in which she played The female lead, Hu Li, has a total box office of US$3.47 million, ranking fifth in the year.

Cheng Long has become popular all over the world, and Zhang Ziyi has a place in Hollywood.

“At that time, Ziyi hadn’t signed with William Morris yet!”

Ji Lingling said on the side, and Chen Yu showed a clear expression; regarding Zhang Ziyi getting the female lead in "Rush Hour 2", in fact, there were news reports in China at the time, and it was Zhang Ziyi who "got" Cheng Long. .

At present, Brother Cheng Long is definitely the eldest brother. Changing women is like changing clothes, and the media dare not say any nonsense.

He already said, "I just made the same mistake that all men in the world make." What else can you do to him?
Brother Long's life is definitely a wonderful life, women are the theme that will always run through his life; Lady Long, that is definitely not a joke.

"Actually, we, William Morris, can also get the heroine of "Peak 2"!"

"The commission is just relatively high!"

Ji Lingling said confidently from the side.

Chen Yu believed this.

The entertainment industry in the United States is, to put it bluntly, a society of capital; it is different from China’s hidden rules and connections. Things that can be done with money do not need to be done by yourself. Of course, the agency is not omnipotent. Sometimes, you have to It provides both money and people.

Their brokerage company model is completely different from the current version 1.0 of "Mama-san" in China. They have evolved to 4.0!

The model of American brokerage companies is, to put it bluntly, the role of intermediaries, but the level of these intermediaries is very professional. There is a dedicated team at your service, including agents, managers, lawyers, drivers, assistants, and even bodyguards!
Later domestic brokerage models actually developed along this trend, but they were in line with Chinese characteristics rather than just copying them blindly.

"Sister Lingling, I have to go back and think about it!"

Chen Yu said tactfully that Ji Lingling was also a smart person. After chatting with Chen Yu for a few words, she also understood the other person's thoughts.

This is not a character that is easy to fool.

Of course, she understood Chen Yu's thoughts. The Chinese people definitely still didn't trust their successful foreign agent model.

"Actually, after you sign with us at William Morris, you will avoid a lot of detours!"

"At least Hollywood movie fans don't have to worry!"

There is no need to worry, they are just marginal characters.

The United States also depends on ability. It is impossible for Chen Yu to get the leading male role as soon as he signs a contract. Now that he has gone there, it is equivalent to the same as in China, from supporting role to protagonist... Of course, Chen Yu has another Advantages that humans don’t have.

That is, he is a reborn person, and he knows which American blockbusters will be popular, and the supporting characters in them may also be successful.

But now is really not a good time to sign a contract.

After he signed with William Morris, he had no qualifications to negotiate at all and could only discuss with the team; unlike Zhang Ziyi or even Cheng Long now, who can confidently tell them many things.

What Chen Yu wants is absolute obedience. This team must serve him wholeheartedly.

CAA and William Morris both have a strict hierarchy of fame. The more famous a star is, the greater his or her right to speak.

"So, you still need to be famous!"

Chen Yu and Ji Lingling chatted for a while. The two left their contact information and got into Ji Lingling's car together.

The moment they walked out of the restaurant, they didn't see several hiding figures in the distance.

After getting off the car at the filming location of "House of Flying Daggers", Ji Lingling waved goodbye to Chen Yu: "Brother Xiao Yu, think carefully about what I said, sign the contract early, and come to Hollywood one day early!"

"OK!"

Chen Yu made a reassuring gesture and watched Ji Lingling drive Zhang Ziyi towards the main road.

"Are you excited?"

Chen Yu asked Liu Yifei, who was silent next to him, and Liu Yifei shook his head: "I don't know!"

"Get in the car and I'll tell you about American brokerage companies!"

After Chen Yu and Liu Yifei got in the car, Liu Yifei still didn't understand: "How do you know so much about the United States?"

She, a person who has been in the United States for many years, does not know the operation of American brokerage companies. How does this guy know?
"Read a book!"

"There is Yan Ruyu in the book, oh, no, the golden house!"

As someone who has read the autobiography "The Almighty Agent" written by CAA founder Michael Ovitz later, Chen Yu is very familiar with the American model.

"If I sign a contract with William Morris now, of course they will try their best to help me find roles in new Hollywood scripts!"

"But the premise of their doing this is not for me, but for the commission!"

The essence of the United States is, to put it bluntly, a money society.

All walks of life are dedicated to financial services.

"What I need is for them to work together for my career!"

Just like a bad actor like Robert Downey Jr., who was originally in jail for drug abuse, can still rely on his management team to help him with advice and become famous again. This is a mature management team.

"Then you must let them see your potential!"

Liu Yifei suddenly understood something.

"Yes, so I have to go to Hollywood on my own and then sign with a team!"

"the same as you!"

If you have strength, you will be respected there.

Instead, people only see the profitable parts of you.

Liu Yifei in her previous life belonged to the latter.

In this life, Chen Yu will never let her make the same mistakes again.

"go!"

"I'll take you back!"

Chen Yu said to Liu Yifei beside him, but Liu Yifei suddenly said: "Don't you need to participate in the promotion of "Warm" today?"

These days, Chen Yu has to go to various colleges and universities every night to promote the premiere of "Warm".

They went to Imperial University on the first day, then Qinghua... The entire Imperial Capital student circle is now aware of the movie "Warm", and several theaters in the Imperial Capital have also opened channels for purchasing tickets in advance, and the response has been good. good.

It is precisely because of this that Xu Jianhai's queue-jumping film to be released on the 21st has been approved.

Next, we just have to wait for the premiere of "Warm" on the 21st.

But before that, "Dragon" was broadcast first.

Tomorrow he will go to Hangzhou with Liu Yifei to promote the first broadcast of Tianlong.

"How about you stay at my house today?"

Liu Yifei suddenly said, "It's not like Chen Yu has never lived here before."

Chen Yu thought about it and said nothing: "Okay, let's tell mom?"

"Who is your mother!"

Liu Yifei smiled and punched Chen Yu. Today he said that she was his lover. She hasn't settled the score with Chen Yu yet. Now, even her mother is here?

"Morning and evening, shout in advance and get used to it!"

"If you have the ability, just call her when you see her!"

Liu Yifei is not afraid anyway, it depends on whether Chen Yu dares or not.

"Just shout!"

"I also want to see your mother's reaction!"

In Chen Yu's mind, he imagined the scene when Liu Xiaoli heard him calling her mother. It was so exciting just thinking about it!
Does Aunt Liu dare to respond?
Seeing Chen Yu's evil smile, Liu Yifei was a little panicked. This guy wouldn't... be serious.

Really shout?

(End of this chapter)