Once Upon a Time In Hollywood

  Chapter 68 Home (Part 2)

   "Well, David, it seems that the two of us have the same ideas."

   "Let professional people do professional things."

  Since David's decision is in line with Roland's wishes, Roland naturally doesn't care about Fox's money-making time.

  He raised the juice and touched David lightly. When the jingle sound appeared, the two laughed at the same time.

   Talking with family members is fun, and there is no need to hide it.

   "In this case, the money..."

  However, before David could say what was in his heart, Roland interrupted him directly, "It's all for you."

   "I know, you probably don't care about these things."

   "But I really can't ask you to help me find a film contract again, and help me pay for the venue..."

   "Because of filming, your real estate has not been launched yet."

   "Because of me, you lost a lot of money. Now, this money should be compensated to you."

   Roland's words were extremely firm, and his serious expression made David nod repeatedly.

  However, when Roland gave David a positive look, the other party chuckled.

   "Roland, it's really comfortable communicating with you."

   "I can see what you're thinking."

   "You may feel that my kindness to you is more due to the guilt generated after the disaster a year ago."

   "However, I can tell you that since you decided to adopt you, any guilt or estrangement is not something you need to worry about."

   "No matter how much money we earn, don't we spend it on you in the end?"

   "If you don't give it to you, do you still have to hand it over to America to support Washington's construction resolution?"

   "What's more, things are not as simple as you think."

   "When signing the contract, there is no agency economic relationship between us."

   "I signed a contract with Fox as your guardian, and I don't enjoy any commission in any sense."

   "So, in this case, I only have the right to keep the funds for you."

   "If you take it, it belongs to the gift relationship. Like the inheritance tax, you can enjoy the 21st level of excess progressive tax rate."

   "Don't tell me, do you want to use more than half of the money to support the construction of America?"

  What?

  Although Roland always felt that David would not care about the small box office bonus of several million, he did not expect that David had already blocked the way to collect money as early as signing the contract?

   Pay taxes?

  Now whoever brings up this **** matter with Roland, Roland will be anxious with whoever!

  If it wasn't for this problem, how could he have ended up in such a poor situation?

If it weren't for the fear that the IRS, which has the third-ranked armed force in America, would come and beat him up, Roland would even want to avoid the annual tax filing period. What kind of income tax, federal tax, state tax, local tax... these things can be heard Egg hurts!

   "Ok, you didn't think about getting the money back in the first place, did you?"

  Roland, who was also happy because he had the right to independently choose the sequel to shoot, rubbed his brows and asked helplessly.

   After hearing his words, David just snorted lightly.

   "Didn't you use all the money you kept to buy gifts?"

"Ashley and Mary's princess suit costs more than 4,000, right? Canetti's earrings and my watch add up to 10,000? Counting James' Spiderman costume and figures, and Elizabeth's plush toys, You have always kept the 24,000 knives that you have not used in Kari, and now there is not much left?"

  Although he didn't respond directly, David's rhetorical question made Roland smile wryly.

All right…

   They are all the way.

In fact, when signing the contract, David felt that Roland's chances of getting the bonus were very slim, but even so, he still made all preparations, not for anything else, just to prevent this sensible guy from paying back the money. return.

   Provide convenience to the crew by renting out real estate, and then ask the crew to hand over the box office bonus to Roland.

   This time and again, as long as the operation is done properly, a lot of taxes and fees can be saved...

   As for being investigated?

   Come on, the income of the entertainment industry is quite high.

  In addition, the reward condition of breaking the 100 million box office cannot be manipulated at all. If the IRS defines their behavior as a disguised gift, then if you say it, you will laugh at other people's big teeth...

  Because of this method, what is the difference from throwing money into the washing machine?

   This is really money laundering in the literal sense, or the kind that depends on fate!

   And Roland spent all the 24,000 dollars that he had saved for half a year, and it was the same reason.

   Money can be earned again if you lose it, but if you can’t spend the first year happily after time travel, then—

   It will never be found again in the future.

   As soon as he thought of this, Roland instantly understood the true state of Murdoch, whom he had complained about before.

  Money can really buy happiness.

  The happiness of the rich is really so simple and unpretentious.

   "Okay, you're ruthless." Roland raised the juice and took the initiative to bump David's wine glass.

   "You too." David replied with a smile.

   After taking a small sip, the helplessness hovering in his chest made Roland give up the idea of ​​entanglement.

   "Changing the subject, let's talk about Ashley and Mary."

   "What's the situation with them?"

   "I've only been away for three months. Could it be that something happened during this period that I don't know about?"

  Although Roland can understand Ganetti's thoughts, it doesn't mean that he knows exactly what happened.

  However, when he posed this question to David, the guy who was already sure of winning and extremely proud suddenly changed his face.

David, who was holding a glass of wine, gritted his teeth, and after thinking about it for about half a minute, he sighed, lowered his head, and said helplessly, "Well, if I hadn't mentioned this matter at the dinner table, I might never have Telling you this..."

   "Me and her..."

"in argument…"

  Those guys who only want to be in the entertainment industry, how many of them are peaceful in their hearts?

   Either for fame or for money.

  As for thinking at the beginning, I really want to go down in history, I really want to be the guy who makes epic works...

  This kind of inspirational legend, just listen to it, because they will only remain in the personal biographies of those successful people.

  The same is true for Ganetti, who is the former.

  Although she put away her thoughts of traveling abroad when she married David.

  Stay at home and take care of your husband and children, hoping that your hard-won peaceful life can be maintained forever.

  But with the popularity of the two daughters, the thought that had been silent for a long time revived again.

   "Garnett always hoped that Ashley and Mary would be able to fulfill her dream."

   "Spread the name throughout America, let the figure appear in every corner of the world."

   "But... don't you think her idea is a little unrealistic?"

   "I have argued with her many times over this."

   "I hope she can give up these unrealistic ideas and let Ashley and Mary return to normal life."

  Hollywood has all kinds of people.

There are Ben Affleck, a prodigal son who drinks like his life, Meryl Streep, who goes home on time and goes to bed on time, and Christopher Nolan, who refuses technology and convenience. Like Johnny Depp, the odd guy who knows everything about partying... no matter if it's a guy who can't think of it, there will be it here.

  In this situation, anyone would find socializing extremely tricky.

When you come into contact with tumors and old-fashioned people, it’s easy for everyone to start, but if you meet those guys whose lives are extremely corrupt and excessively corroded by drugs and alcohol, then there’s nothing you can do about it. have a common language.

  Under such circumstances, it is very unrealistic for the married Canetti to take his two daughters with him.

  And her interpersonal circle can also reflect the dilemma she is facing now.

   Except for the actors and directors of "Full House", she doesn't know any other people in the circle.

  In such a situation, how can we talk about rising?

   Wanting to rely on the popularity of the Olsen sisters to climb hard is simply a dream.

   Because of this, David, who is not short of money, hopes that his wife can give up those fantasies.

  Taste lightly and stop, moderate in moderation.

  Get kids back to school when they should be.

   This is what David feels is right.

  Two female dolls, want to climb to the top without strong connections, isn't this a dream?

  You thought you had two Barbra Streisands?

What's more, the entire Hollywood industrial system has always been dominated by men, and women are inherently disadvantaged. In this case, if you don't smoke, drink, hate grass, and don't sacrifice yourself, how likely are you to meet those who really have Powerful friends?

  And if Ganetti is an actress who learns to do hair and trains her daughter to be a courtesan, then—

  David was even more intolerable.

   After expressing emotion and reasoning, Ganetti was persuaded.

  However, just as she was preparing to make the lives of her two daughters gradually healthy, "Home Alone" was released.

   "Before "Home Alone" was released, my persistence prevailed, but after the release..."

   "She, who was persuaded by me, felt that hope was right in front of her eyes."

   Being able to get on the line with Spielberg was originally a surprise for Ganetti.

  Before that, she also expected that Roland, who was selected, would have more contact with the boss.

  But after several months of silence, the other party's indifferent attitude made Ganetti think that this signing was a favor contract related to Zemeckis.

  Since it is a favor contract, there is not much advantage.

  People don't bother to talk to you, how can you build a relationship with them?

   But with the release of "Home Alone", facing the overwhelming press releases, Ganetti saw hope again.

   It's not that people ignore you, but that there are too many things to do and no time.

  Now that you know that those big shots have been paying attention to Roland, then—

  Why can't I keep dreaming?

   You David said that I can't find a backer, so now, do I still need to look for it?

   "So, you guys quarreled because of this?" Roland scratched his head, feeling that the whole thing was actually quite incomprehensible.

  David felt that he could support a family, and Ganetti, who was full and had nothing to do, began to toss around.

  In Roland's view, the whole thing is plain, but it's actually a pain in the ass.

  If the Olsen family is like a gambling king's family, then how can Ganetti have any leisure time to raise a daughter?

   Immediately catching James to death, when will the eldest grandson be born, and when will he be able to breathe a sigh of relief.

   "Although I quarreled with her, she is still quite sober."

As if seeing the helplessness hidden deep in Roland's heart, but more like wanting to maintain this relationship, David kept scratching the wine glass in his hand with his fingers, and whispered: "She put those hopes with Ashley and I'm glad that Mary's fame and money-making guys are dead, and she didn't keep pushing them to move forward in order to consolidate their fame."

'yes…'

  ‘There is me who is faster than the Olsen sisters. If she takes bad movies again, isn’t she out of her mind? '

  Although there was an old slot stuck in his throat, Roland thought about it and decided not to provoke David anymore.

  He can understand Aunt Ganetti's thinking, and he can also understand David's mentality.

   Isn’t the former the same as me a year ago?

   Those who came out of this circle were full of unwillingness. Since they decided to go back, they naturally wanted to do their best.

  Take advantage of others and use the resources at hand.

  Integrate those forces that are beneficial to you, and climb up desperately.

   And the latter, isn’t he just a father?

  Which father who is not short of money would like to see his daughter wandering endlessly in a big dye vat?

  Roland thought that the current family he was in would not allow him to meet a superb father like Culkin.

but-

  Every family has a difficult scripture to recite!

   "Okay David, I see."

   "If you need me, just tell me."

   "We're family, right? I'm not going to run away after becoming famous."

   Of course Roland didn't think about running away, or in other words, he didn't think there was anything wrong with Ganetti's thinking.

  Isn’t it a fool to use resources at hand?

  If the two had swapped, then Roland might have asked for help a long time ago.

   As for David's concerns...

   Such things naturally exist.

  In Hollywood, where a relationship can change once every three months, it is really difficult to stay safe.

  To be honest, he actually didn't want the Olsen couple to get a divorce like in the previous life.

  A harmonious family is very important for the growth of children, not only for the four downstairs, but also for himself.

  In this environment, he is comfortable. He doesn't want to go to court and choose who to go with.

Even though he was **** all over by Elizabeth, cheated by James, and quarreled by the other two little lolis, in general, he still likes it—if he needs to do something to maintain this environment, then Of course he will not refuse.

  However, these words were a surprise to David.

   "Oh, Roland..."

  Unfortunately, before he could say anything, the door was pushed open from the outside.

   "Oh, No, Dad! Roland! I didn't expect the two of you to steal food here!"

   James took the lead and broke in first, and behind him were two little lolis who liked to look around.

   Not only that, after the three of them broke in, Ganetti, who was holding Elizabeth, also came in.

When the five people looked at the two guys of oneonone with incomprehensible eyes, David, who wanted to thank Roland, raised his eyebrows first, and before he could speak, Roland followed hands.

He grabbed a sliced ​​orange and stuffed it into James' mouth without giving him a chance to nag, and then distributed the small cakes on the table to Ashley, Mary and Elizabeth, and then said in a regretful tone: "Hey, you made me lose..."

   "I just made a bet with David, I said that you will definitely not find it along the way."

"but…"

   "Still David understands you."

   While speaking, Roland also took out a steel coin from his trouser pocket and threw it to David.

  In this situation, David, who wanted to cover up the content of the previous conversation, laughed even more.

  'Roland is a very good kid, but it's a pity that I'm cheaper now...'

   took the steel coin, put it to his mouth and whistled.

  When the crisp sound sounded, David also cooperated with Roland, and circled the lie back with excitement on his face.

   There are some things that James and the others don't need to know.

   But while concealing, David also needs a helper who can listen to his words.

   Simply, the current Roland can meet his requirements.

  With Roland in the middle, the conflict between him and Ganetti can be weakened as much as possible.

   If the Olsen sisters can realize Ganetti's dream under safe conditions, then David will be even more satisfied.

  With their intrusion, the moment of sympathy between Roland and David came to an abrupt end.

  When everyone returned to the table, they talked about the arrangements for the next few days.

  Since Roland will not return to the crew to report until the 5th, during this period, they want to hang out for a few days.

  After a simple screening, Hawaii, which is the closest to Los Angeles, became their target.

   "Tomorrow we will spend Christmas at home, and we will leave in the morning of the day after tomorrow, and we will arrive at noon."

   "We can just stay there for another nine days, come back at night on the 4th, and send Roland to the crew on the 5th."

   "Oh, Roland, stop raising your hand, I know what you want to say."

   "Although you got the three million that you didn't pay taxes, I will pay for the trip."

   "Putting aside the silence caused by the accident last year, this is the first Christmas we have taken seriously since your arrival."

   "And we'll welcome the new year in Honolulu at our ocean-view villa, hope you're all ready."

  When David finished his words as if to announce, several little guys at the dining table jumped up excitedly.

  Ashley and Mary, who wanted to go out to play, raised their hands high and shouted Yeah, and the chubby guy even threw the fruit peels in his hands. As for the half-understandable Elizabeth?

   With the help of Ganetti, she also raised her right hand silly.

   While they were cheering excitedly, Roland and David looked at each other, and both sides saw the satisfaction in each other's eyes.

   Roland was moved by David's retreat.

  David was happy for Roland's promise.

   Note: ① Ben Affleck has been in rehab three times because of his alcoholism. ②Meryl Streep bought a house in New York just to pick up her children to and from school every day. ③ Depp is the guy who goes straight to the street with a marijuana pipe.

  (end of this chapter)