Chapter 158: Going to an appointment late at night
Li Zhenyu and Martin were imagining the fictitious magical world.
Claire and Gasco also began their first-round confrontation. Li Zhenyu wanted to obtain all authorizations for Martin's works, which Gasco said became excessive greed.
"$80 million, and there will be dividends in the future. If this is called greed, those guys in Hollywood should be hanged on the street lamps."
Regarding Claire's description, Gasco accepted it all. Of course he knew this condition Not too harsh.
But seeking better conditions for his employer is the purpose of his coming here and the meaning of his existence.
Why would Martin spend a fortune to hire himself if he didn't do anything?
Glancing at the two people chatting happily, Gasco pretended to be generous and said: "Okay, since they are friends... let's talk about the dividend ratio."
Claire knew that he was difficult to deal with. , but I didn't expect him to be so shameless.
As time went by, the argument in the living room became louder and louder, and the two almost quarreled.
His thoughts were frequently interrupted, and Martin was a little irritable.
Li Zhenyu said helplessly: "It seems that we can only talk about this today. Let's finish the business first and then discuss the follow-up parts."
Martin nodded, but it felt like there were thousands of feathers gently scratching his heart . .
This feeling is so uncomfortable!
"Gasco." Martin stopped Gasco, who was still arguing, and called him aside to discuss in a low voice.
Li Zhenyu also came to Claire's side, chuckled and said confidently: "It seems that there will be results."
"Will Martin put pressure on him?" Claire thought thoughtfully.
Li Zhenyu nodded, answering her question.
This made Claire feel relieved. Gasco was not an easy person to deal with. She had not been able to take advantage of him so far.
However, Claire kept insisting on sticking to the bottom line, which was also the key point where the two argued and quarreled.
Now, with Martin's intervention, I believe the situation will change.
For her, this is good news.
"Boss, how did you convince him?"
In Claire's opinion, Martin must have been influenced by him to make such a decision.
Li Zhenyu smiled slightly and said, "I think he did this out of our friendship."
Only he understood that this change came from Martin's friendship. '
In Martin's heart, he has become the most important friend in his life, bar none.
"Martin, you can't..."
"I have decided that this condition is not bad. I don't want my friends' interests to be harmed because of me."
"Your kindness will harm you."
The argument between the two gradually came to an end. , Li Zhenyu didn't hear everything clearly, but he heard a few sentences one after another.
Looking at Carlisle's questioning eyes, he nodded firmly again.
Soon, Martin and Gasco came over.
The former had a serious look on his face, while the latter had a somewhat unwilling and helpless look on his face.
"Li, are you ready for the contract?"
"Of course, it's just that the conditions haven't been negotiated yet."
"No, that's enough."
Martin shook his head and told him to sign the contract according to the plan just discussed.
With a copyright fee of US$80 million and a 12% profit share from subsequent peripheral products, he can sign it now.
"Wait a minute, I'm going to change the contract now."
Claire's assistant went to revise the share ratio in the contract, and the few people who stayed at the scene toasted together to celebrate the upcoming cooperation in advance.
"Li, I hope the project can start as soon as possible. I want everyone to see that wonderful world as soon as possible."
"Yes, Martin..."
Li Zhenyu assured him that the 'Ice and Fire' project will be launched within two years.
"Two years?" Martin frowned, obviously not satisfied.
"It is not an easy thing to perfectly present that world. There is a lot of preparation work that needs to be completed in advance. Martin, you don't want to have any regrets in your work!"
This reason satisfied Martin, since it was for The better way to present the work perfectly, it is naturally worth the time to wait.
When the assistant came back with the contract, Claire and Gasco confirmed that there was no problem.
Li Zhenyu was the first to sign the contract and then handed the pen to Martin.
Swish,
the signing was completed, and the amber Yamazaki single malt whiskey was once again added to the coffee table glass.
"Cooperative entertainment~"
After discussing the business, Claire and Gasco's mission was completed, and the two left the villa.
Martin stayed and wanted to continue the previous discussion with Li Zhenyu.
The two chatted from day to night, and continued talking during dinner. It was not until it got dark that Martin reluctantly left after his reminder.
"Martin, we can communicate via email in the future. If I have any ideas, I will tell you as soon as possible."
"Li, I know you are a reliable and respectable friend."
Martin hugged him enthusiastically and waved. He picked up the car parked on the roadside and drove towards the city center.
With no one in the way, Liu Meina finally had time to pester him.
I ran forward and hugged his arm. Just as I was about to say something, the phone in my pocket suddenly rang.
Seeing the caller ID, Liu Meina curled her lips and hung up.
But the next second, the other party called again: "Anihasay, your lovely and well-behaved daughter is not here. Now she is a vicious and rebellious pregnant daughter. Please don't call me again. That's it, I'm going to hang up."
"Liu Mina, do you have to let me freeze all your cards before you obey?" The threat in her ears made Liu Mina put down her phone and press her thumb on the hang up button to stop.
Angrily, he put it to his ear again, "You said you don't need to threaten me with this."
"You also said you would listen to me and do what I say."
Seeing her angry expression, Li Zhenyu, although I don't know the inside story, but I can probably guess what it is.
Just let them resolve the minor conflicts between mother and daughter.
Reaching out and pinching her plump and moist face, Li Zhenyu pointed to the room and said silently: "I want to go out. Wait for me at home."
Liu Mina wanted to ask, 'Why are you going,' but she still had to deal with her mother on the phone . , could only nod reluctantly, stand on tiptoes and kiss him on the face.
"What's the sound, Liu Mina, where are you?"
"Didn't I tell you..."
He turned around and walked away guiltily, and Li Zhenyu also walked quickly towards the room.
He also wanted to meet someone, who sent a letter to him in the afternoon asking him to meet.
Li Zhenyu originally wanted to schedule it for tomorrow, but the other party would fly to Georgia early tomorrow morning to attend the second half of the year business meeting held by fabric manufacturers.
Therefore, the meeting time can only be arranged in the evening.
The address is the open-air bar on the 12th floor of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Beverly Hills.
When Li Zhenyu arrived, there were already two empty glasses in front of Alice Li.
"Alice."
Li Zhenyu raised his hand in greeting and sat opposite her with a smile.
Alice Li glanced at the slender watch on her wrist, "You're late, but it's okay, what do you want to drink?"
"Mojito."
A middle-aged drink based on rum and considered to have a more masculine taste. Strong cocktails.
"I'll have a drink too."
Alice Li had already drank two glasses, and she wanted to change the taste of the third glass.
"The scenery here is really good."
The two of them were located close to the fence, and they could overlook most of Hollywood with just a little peek of their heads.
The lights at the foot of the mountain were bright and people were buzzing. From time to time, fireworks exploded high in the sky, lighting up most of the sky.
Hollywood at night is a paradise for revelers.
"Yes!" Alice Li agreed with emotion.
Then, she withdrew her distracted gaze and talked about the reason for inviting him here this time.
Alice Li has a sum of money that has been handed over to an investment company for management.
Recently, she wanted to change to a company to manage her money. The financial crisis had greatly reduced the profits of the previous institution, and the profits were no longer enough to satisfy her.
"How much is this money specifically?"
"200 million."
"U.S. dollars?"
Alice Li put down her wine glass, lightly brushed her short hair that fell in front of her eyes with her fingers, and said with a smile: "If it was Korean won, how could I have the nerve to come to you. "
This sentence is not intended to flatter him, Alice Li is just stating a fact.
200 million won...
She was too embarrassed to hand it out, let alone find the time to invite him to meet here.
"Don't think about it again?" Li Zhenyu wanted to know how much she had heard and how determined she was.
"Don't think about it. I will stay in the country for 2 days and let people prepare the procedures. Then I can sign the contract when I go back."
Li Zhenyu joked: "You dare to hand over 200 million US dollars to me without asking anything. It seems that you have already "
I just heard that you never let your friends down."
"Are we friends?"
Li Zhenyu pointed between the two of them, when did this friendship begin.
Alice Li picked up the wine glass, put down her crossed legs, walked around the coffee table and sat next to him: "Now, that's it."
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