China Entertainment: I just want to give my child a home

Chapter 23 Travel to the United States

"What? Are you going to the United States now?"

As soon as Chen Dong came back, he told Zhong Lifang that he was planning to fly to the United States. The latter looked at him in surprise.

"That's right, I didn't expect that Mark guy would actually let go. In fact, I was already prepared to keep the script of "Little Miss Sunshine" sealed for another two years."

"How long are you going to go for? Don't forget that you have several announcements coming."

"I know. Please help me communicate and see if I can postpone the announcement the day after tomorrow for two days. Well, I am going to the United States this time. If nothing happens, I should be back in three days."

Chen Dong does not have an agent, and Zhong Lifang is currently helping him handle this aspect.

"Okay, then you go and come back quickly. I can't provide you with much help in this regard. I can only wish you all the best!"

With Zhong Lifang's blessing and dozens of foreign movie scripts that he had written before, Chen Dong got on the plane to the United States.

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"Are you Chen?" Alice confirmed as she looked at the Asian boy in front of her who had just walked out of the airport.

"Yes, I am Chen Dong, Miss Alice. I am very happy to meet you for the first time. You are more beautiful than I imagined."

"Thank you, Chen. You are younger than I thought. Of course, you are also very handsome."

"Really, thank you! Oh, by the way, your old classmate Zhong Lifang asked me to say hello to you on her behalf."

"..."

The two chatted all the way and soon arrived at the hotel that Alice had booked for Chen Dong in advance.

Chen Dong has been flying for the past two days. Chen Dong is indeed a little out of sorts and needs a good rest.

But before taking a break, he had made an appointment with Mark on the time and place to meet tomorrow.

The next morning, Chen Dong, who had already regained his energy, met Mark in a cafe.

"Chen, I really didn't expect you to become a director at such a young age, and you also won the Best Original Screenplay Award at Cannes. You are amazing."

"Mr. Mark Turtotu, you are also a very visionary... well, a very visionary producer."

Although Chen Dong knew that this person was also a director, he only remembered the two movies he directed later. As for the roles he had played as an actor, he had never heard of them, so he could only praise them.

After the two were polite, they started to get down to business.

"Chen, to be honest, the 30% you want is a bit too high. My team and I cannot accept this. If it is 15%, then we can sign the contract today. What do you think?"

"15%? No, that's too low, I can't accept it, at least 28%."

After a heated argument, Chen Dong lowered his investment ratio to 25%, and Mark finally relented.

But this is only a preliminary consensus, and Chen Dong is still prepared to delay the signing of the contract.

Firstly, he can't afford one million US dollars now, and secondly, he doesn't want to use his personal identity to sign such a contract with the other party. It's best to set up a company here first.

"Chen, how was your conversation with that Mark?" Chen Dong didn't bring Alice with him when he met with Mark this time, so as soon as he came back, this guy couldn't help but ask her about the result.

"Well, it's not bad. We have reached a consensus on the preliminary intention." Chen Dong satisfied Alice's curiosity and briefly explained the results to her.

Then he mentioned his idea of ​​opening a film and television company here to Alice.

"Chen, after listening to your request, I suggest that you directly acquire a film and television company that is on the verge of bankruptcy. It is faster than applying yourself."

"Well, the film and television company you mentioned is on the verge of bankruptcy, it shouldn't be difficult to find, right?"

"No, no, no, you are wrong. Our country's economic environment has been somewhat depressed in recent years. Large film and television companies are okay and have a certain ability to resist risks, but those small and medium-sized film and television companies may fail if they invest in a movie. Direct bankruptcy."

The investment in a movie can easily cost hundreds or tens of millions. Well, the average small and medium-sized film and television company really cannot afford to fail.

The question is, how much does it cost to acquire a film and television company that is on the verge of bankruptcy?
  He is now fully prepared and can still scrape together US$50. "How about borrowing some?"

After this idea came up, Chen Dong seemed to see a bright light, and his eyes became much brighter.

Borrow from whom?
  Of course it was Jiang Wen.

In Chen Dong's circle of friends, he is the only one who is rich.

"Hey, brother, what's the matter? You want to borrow money? No problem, how much? How much? Ten million? Damn it, what have you done? You won't be kidnapped, right? What the hell, are you going to invest in a movie? American movies...are they reliable? Don't be fooled...Okay, brother, I have already advised you, so you can think about it yourself...Contract? Forget it, I'm too lazy to bother, brother. I believe you, remember to send me your card number later."

Chen Dong looked at the 10 million that had arrived and knew that this favor was a bit too big.

He really didn't expect this person to be so happy, and he thought he would at least go back to meet him.

With the arrival of 10 million, Chen Dong's confidence instantly became much stronger.

"Alice, I need to find a manager for my company here in advance. Are you interested?"

"Of course, I'd be more than happy to, Chen, oh no, my boss."

Since Alice agreed to work for Chen Dong, as the boss, she can directly give instructions on some work matters.

"Alice, I need you to help me sort out some of the small film and television companies that you mentioned are about to go bankrupt. Remember, you can't bear foreign debt..."

"Okay, boss, what about you, are you ready to return to China?"

"Yes, I still have some things to do in China. If nothing else happens, I will probably come here next month. I hope that by then I will just take the banknotes and go directly to the door to acquire a new company. Alice, you understand me. Do you mean it?"

"No problem, I promise to select a film and television company that satisfies you, boss, within a month."

"Haha, Alice, I believe you have this ability."

"When does the boss plan to return to China?"

"Tomorrow, I have one more thing to do when I come to the United States."

"What is it?"

"Register script."

After registering the dozens of movie scripts he brought with the Screenwriters Guild in the United States, Chen Dong got on a plane back to China the next day.

……

When Chen Dong just returned to China, all the news on the Internet was about the beating incident of Zhang Guoli's son at the door of the theater next door.

The popularity even overtook "Mobile Phone".

Chen Dong was scrolling the mouse in the office, browsing the news on the Internet, and saw Zhong Lifang knocking on the door lightly and walking in. After the latter entered, she directly placed an invitation letter on Chen Dong's desk.

"What is it?"

"Sent from Huayi, inviting you to attend the premiere of "Mobile Phone" they will hold tomorrow."

"Huayi actually sent me the invitation?" Chen Dong picked up the invitation and took a look at it in disbelief, and found that it was true.

"Haha, what is this? A humiliation? Or does it show their generosity?"

"Director Chen, are you going or not going tomorrow?" Zhong Lifang asked curiously.

"Go, I've sent invitations, why not go? Based on my understanding of the media, as long as I go, I should be able to get another wave of free publicity for my movie, haha."

"..." Zhong Lifang felt that she needed to get to know this young boss again.

①: If the plot requires it, 10 million can be transferred directly!

(End of this chapter)