Entertainment: From the Octagon to the big screen

Chapter 163 - From Houston to Seattle (seeking follow-up reading)

At 7:15 a.m. Central Time in the United States, Chen Yu arrived at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.

"Should we go to the hotel to rest or go back to the apartment, boss?" Emmanuel's chief assistant will be responsible for all Chen Yu's itinerary during his return to the United States.

Emmanuel himself is in Brazil in charge of the second phase plan review and fund allocation work of the "Manaus Ecological Entertainment Theme Park".

By the way, he is also preparing for the "Manaus Charity Basketball Game" that has been postponed due to the changing schedules of participants.

After all, Chen Yu has invested more than 200 million US dollars in the "Manaus Ecological Entertainment Theme Park" project.

So as a responsible top broker in the industry, Emanuel naturally knows which end is more important.

“The current situation in Manaus is very good, and the teams sent by JPMorgan Chase, Sony Group and Universal Pictures are working very well with each other.”

Emmanuel, who was eating French fries and talking on the phone with Chen Yu, was extremely satisfied with his partner's performance.

The "Manaus Eco-Entertainment Theme Park" is a long-term project that requires investors to work closely together to advance together or retreat in unison.

However, according to the evaluation of the Abu Dhabi Consortium, this project does not have to worry about profitability. The only thing that requires careful planning is how to make more money.

Chen Yu, who has just entered the European and American capital circles, must always maintain a stable attitude in this project and avoid touching the knife that "divides the cake".

To be honest, Emmanuel is very reassured about his boss regarding "guarding against arrogance and impetuosity".

"At this stage, 43% of the US$2.1 billion budget has been spent, but the project progress is about 11% faster than the original plan."

Although the "double the result with half the effort" effect has not yet been achieved, the current situation is enough for investors to open the champagne.

Chen Yu breathed a sigh of relief silently in his heart. After all, his $200 million was not brought by the strong wind but accumulated by fighting with his fists and legs.

It’s good to be happy that the project is progressing ahead of schedule, but quality issues cannot go wrong because investors, including Chen Yu, want to build the “Manaus Ecological Entertainment Theme Park” into an “iconic” landscape that can be “passed on.” Buy and sell.

"The acceptance team hired for the project is absolutely trustworthy and the construction units we cooperate with also attach great importance to this cooperation."

Both the contractor and the contractor intend to use the project as a model for their future publicity, which fundamentally ensures the maximum quality.

Everyone's "thinking together and working hard in the same place" will naturally reduce the occurrence of accidents involving cutting corners.

After chatting with Emmanuel about the most important issues, Chen Yu turned the topic to the movie "Fifty Shades Freed".

Now director James Frey is leading the crew to shoot in Seattle, and the progress is 7% faster than originally planned.

Although this little old man was extremely irritable and stubborn at work, he still had an extremely unpleasant time getting along with the producer, Ms. Buonetti.

But fortunately, both of them have very high professionalism, and their usual quarrels never delayed the filming of the film.

"But even so, I still suggest that you, boss, rush to Seattle to deal with the dispute between these two people." Emmanuel reminded him while taking a sip of juice.

This forced Chen Yu, who originally planned to stay in Houston for one night, to immediately book a flight to Seattle.

After all, "Fifty Shades Freed" is Chen Yu's first work after becoming a new "independent producer", and he must show his due attitude.

If you want to be a "hands-off shopkeeper", you have to wait until you have completely established yourself in Hollywood.

But not all European and American directors are as innocent as James Frey, who just want to prove themselves on the big screen.

"Mr. Frey's unadulterated pursuit of art is the key reason why I can tolerate him." Chen Yu's eyes gently drifted out of the window.

Emmanuel asked Chen Yu to send this sentence directly to Frey, the workaholic.

Before the call ended, Emanuel told his boss that he had prepared gifts for all the "Fifty Shades Freed" cast members.

"They're being placed in temporary warehouse four at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Well, don't forget to bring your checkbook or credit card to pay the administrative fee."

Emmanuel kindly reminded Chen Yu that although the latter did not know what his agent bought, he estimated that the quantity would be very large.

Emanuel's chief assistant saw Chen Yu put down the phone and asked him what time his flight was going to take.

The black BMW re-entered the parking lot at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Chen Yu and Emanuel's chief assistant will take the 9 a.m. flight directly to Seattle to inspect the crew.

"I can just put my luggage back in my apartment and those marked packages are going to be sent back to Anderson County."

The person who knows how to drive Chen Yu is the beautiful British Latina who worked in the cleaning company before.

A 21-year-old girl who had the dream of being a "supermodel", Emanuel signed her under his wing and sent her to the Babillon Model Training Academy in New York.

Elizabeth Jane Bishop, who is currently on vacation, took the initiative to pick her up at the airport just to make some extra money. After all, her current income is not stable.

"Uh, senior brother? That's what they call me in China, right? If you have the opportunity to go to a regular show, please be sure to recommend me to the organizer, please."

The word "senior brother" was spoken by Jian with a perfect accent. It seemed that the little girl practiced it repeatedly and hard in normal times.

Jane is now only a "student" model, so she is not qualified and has no chance to participate in major fashion week shows. Emmanuel witnessed and personally accompanied Chen Yu step by step from a young brat to a world-class boxing champion and then to the capital.

Therefore, he strongly believes in the two principles of "accumulation and hard work" and "down-to-earth".

Therefore, Jane is never allowed to appear in big shows that are above her level, and she is only contacted for print and street photography work for some small and medium-sized brands.

Although Jane's monthly income of US$5,000 to US$8,000 has exceeded that of ordinary working people, life is still a bit tight for a model.

"I have to take professional courses and take extra cultural courses, and I also need a sum of money for monthly skin care." Jian leaned against the car window and complained to Chen Yu.

Chen Yu made a "pause" gesture to express that if Jane could convince Emmanuel, then he would not mind letting Jane appear in movies and TV series.

"We made an agreement and we won't go back on it, Chen!" After Jane said that, she quickly raised the window, stepped on the accelerator, and drove the black BMW straight to Chen Yu's apartment.

She had been responsible for cleaning Chen Yu's apartment before, so she had a spare key there.

In addition, the budget-conscious Jane will consider Chen Yu's apartment as her place to stay in Houston, and Chen Yu and Emmanuel also acquiesce in her behavior.

In fact, Ana de Armas always treats Chenyu Apartment as a hotel every time she comes to Houston. After all, it is much more comfortable and quiet than a hotel.

Most importantly, the security and privacy of the Baileys Avenue community can be trusted!

"Do you think Jane can successfully convince Emmanuel?" Chen Yu took out a comic and lazily settled into the airline chair.

Emanuel's chief assistant put the slightly cool soda water in Chen Yu's hand, and then said in a determined tone that Jane was guaranteed to succeed.

Because Jane is currently on vacation, if the crew can keep Jane busy like a kindergarten, Emmanuel is 100% willing to send her there.

Chen Yu rubbed the tip of his nose, closed the comic in his hand, and began to close his eyes and think about which film crew to arrange for Jane to join.

"If possible, it would be best to let Jane play a small cameo role in "Knives Out"." Emanuel's chief assistant said softly to Chen Yu.

Having someone to look after the lively and active Jane can at least make the extremely responsible Emmanuel relax a little.

To be honest, Emmanuel, who is just forty-two years old this year, is no different from Anna and Jane's father when he gets along with them.

If he still dares to stay outside before midnight, Emmanuel will directly ask the police to take Anna and Jane back to the apartment.

"I remember that Emmanuel would force me to go to bars or nightclubs to pick up girls." Chen Yu blinked and lamented Emmanuel's double standards.

Emanuel's chief assistant said that Chen Yu was bored in the training hall all day and needed to go out and interact with society.

Anna and Jane, on the other hand, need to keep a "safe" distance from the sensual nightlife.

He doesn't want any scandal to happen to these two girls. Nowadays, Hollywood's requirements and regulations on artists' private lives are obviously becoming stricter year by year.

The celebrities who have been in Hollywood in the past year not only have to be politically correct, but they also have to be as clean as possible.

Nowadays, even the "philandering" DiCaprio has to change his girlfriend and hook up with a new love in a very low-key manner, which shows the current subtle atmosphere in Hollywood.

"Well, please help me remember to include Jane in the negotiations for "Knives Out" with Lionsgate Pictures."

Chen Yu tapped the comic with his fingers and then asked Emmanuel's chief assistant in a gossipy manner, if he had a crush on Jane?

"I'm sorry, boss, I am a very firm believer in not getting married." Emmanuel's chief assistant spread his hands.

The two chatted and laughed while the flight arrived safely from Houston to Seattle.

Then Chen Yu saw the small gifts prepared by Emmanuel for all the cast and crew of "Fifty Shades Freed".

All are gadgets full of Chinese elements, including sandalwood bookmarks, various folding fans, and the indispensable "giant panda doll" for Chinese knots.

The airport will send special personnel to check and take care of this temporary warehouse every day, so there is not a trace of dust attached to the packaging.

Of course, the single-day fee for such a dedicated and high-quality service is also considerable.

Storing these 371 small gifts for three days cost Chen Yu a total of US$90,000.

"I should change into bright red clothes." Chen Yu looked back at the Volvo light van loaded with gifts.

At 12:10 noon, the "Christmas Boxing Champion" who comes from China and is very good at fighting got out of the car amidst extremely warm applause and whistles.

Chen Yu didn't want the scene to be so "fake".

So he took the lead in opening the door of the light van, took out a "giant panda doll", and threw it to the nearest strong man wearing glasses.

Chen Yu's move quickly caused the cast and crew of "Fifty Shades Freed" to have a slight change in their impression of him.

It turns out that the "Killer Bee" who rules the Octagon is really just like what the reports said. In his spare time, he is just like the cute boy next door.

　3091, I hope everyone can interact more and ask for further reading.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)