Entertainment 1998

Chapter 641 Chapter 640, What is this?
【Three thousand miles barbecue】

This name looks domineering!
But in fact, the business area of ​​this barbecue restaurant from South Korea is less than 200 square meters. It is just a shabby storefront rented at the corner of a remote street in Los Angeles.

I don’t know if it’s because Korean food is not popular in the United States, or because the restaurant was contracted by the eldest son of Samsung today, but the restaurant was deserted and not many people were there.

There was only a young man wearing a white shirt and gray trousers sitting cross-legged on the kang.

The young man wore glasses on his nose and looked very gentle. When he saw Jiang Feng and Jon Felmer come in, he immediately stood up from the kang, bent down slightly, and said:

"Director Jiang, Mr. Jon, you are welcome to come here to eat Korean food."

"Thank you!" Jon Felme said politely. He took off his shoes, took a few steps forward, and shook Li Zairong's hand tightly.

Jiang Feng could understand Jon Fillmore's performance. Lionsgate might look powerful, but compared to Samsung Group, it was just a small company.

"Mr. Li, we meet again."

Jiang Feng was quite normal, just talking to his friends normally.

After shaking hands with Li Zairong, he sat cross-legged opposite him.

There is no way around it. This is the decoration style of this store. There is an aisle in the middle and Korean earthen beds on both sides. You can only cross your legs when sitting on the earthen bed to eat.

"Director Jiang, we meet again.

In fact, if I hadn’t met you today, I would have called you to make an appointment to meet.”

"Oh, Mr. Li, is there something wrong?" Jiang Feng asked curiously.

"Have!"

Lee Jae-yong smiled and signaled Son Ye-jin, who came in last, to be responsible for setting the tableware, grilling the meat, cutting the meat, and then serving the wine.

The liquor is Korean Jinro Soju.

Jiang Feng had drunk it once in the capital before, and it was quite good, at least the taste was better than the sake he drank every day.

After all, she is a child from an ordinary family. Although she is only 20 years old this year, Son Ye-jin is indeed dexterous. With the cooperation of the store owner, she serves dishes, grills meat, pours tea, pours wine... and does everything in a very professional manner.

"Director Jiang, Mr. Jon, come, let's have a drink before eating barbecue."

There are many rumors that South Korea's Lee Zairong is a fool who can do nothing except spending money and playing with women.

But today, Jiang Feng observed him closely and found that this person was actually quite good. At least everyone could sit together and drink in a harmonious atmosphere.

“Director Jiang, we had a pleasant cooperation in your movie Nobody before. Although Samsung paid RMB 2500 million for advertising, the sales volume of Samsung mobile phones in China increased by 358%.

It is precisely because of our pleasant cooperation that when we learned that you needed to use mobile phones as props in the movie "The Departed" you were shooting, we came along to do product placement.

Of course, the advertising fee this time is a little higher, we spent a total of 400 million US dollars..."

Li Zairong was talking, and he was quite eloquent.

Jiang Feng was listening while eating barbecue. Korean barbecue has its own characteristics. He first spread out the green lettuce, then put the fried pork belly, garlic slices, chili sauce, and green onion leaves on the lettuce...

Once you’ve put all of this in place, roll it up with lettuce and devour it in one bite.

In this way, the taste of garlic, the taste of vegetables, the taste of chili sauce and the aroma of pork belly instantly hit Jiang Feng's taste buds.

The soup is dog meat soup.

Jiang Feng had never eaten the kind with skin before. Today was his first time eating it. Hmm, it was not bad, with just the right amount of saltiness and fragrance, and the dog meat was also quite delicious.

"Director Jiang..."

"Ok?"

"What I want to ask now is, can the film marketing plan you developed in China be brought to the United States and used for the film "The Departed"?"

Jiang Feng was eating barbecue when Li Zairong showed his true colors.

“Director Jiang, let’s not talk about anything else. If your film The Departed can really create a box office miracle like The Unknown, it will be known to everyone in a very short time.

Then we, Samsung Electronics, are willing to add another $400 million in advertising fees on top of the $100 million."

"hiss…"

Lee Jae-yong's words were very tempting.

Before Jiang Feng could speak, Jon Felme took a breath of cold air, and then turned to look at Jiang Feng.

juvenile.

Aren't you usually quite flirty?
Come on, show off now, because only if you show off, we can have high box office.

"Um…"

Jiang Feng didn't say anything, but frowned and thought for a while, then tapped the table with his finger.

"Mr. Li, the system I use in China is not suitable for the United States, because the people here prefer to buy for free, rather than waiting in line to watch a movie just to save a few cents on eggs."

"Then, you have no other choice?" Li Zairong asked.

"Have!"

As for the next marketing idea, Jiang Feng had actually already thought of it, but he wanted to put it into practice after the film editing was completed. Now, Li Zairong is here.

Well, let him do it.

Thinking of this, Jiang Feng asked the shop owner for paper and pen, and then started to draw a sketch on the paper, explaining as he drew.

"This thing has a nice name, it's called..."

……

The wine was good.

The food was also good.

I came at 5:8 pm and the show lasted until pm.

After the show, Li Zairong went to the airport immediately. He planned to take a private plane back to Korea as soon as possible because the idea Jiang Feng came up with was a bit special and he needed to go back to discuss it with Samsung's technical department to see if this thing could be made.
Well, the most important thing is to achieve the effect that Jiang Feng wants, otherwise everyone will have to lose money!

Jon Fillemer is gone too.

The old man was in high spirits when he left. In Hollywood, some experts have predicted that without any fancy moves, the box office of the movie "The Departed" could reach 3 million US dollars, just based on the fact that the director is Jiang Feng and the starring actors are Charlize Theron, Leonardo Dicaprio, George Clooney and Matt Damon.

Now with Jiang Feng's amazing operation, it is estimated that the movie box office should be able to reach 600 to 700 million US dollars.

After coming out of [Sanqianli BBQ Restaurant], Jiang Feng did not leave by car, but strolled along the street.

There is a saying that goes, take a hundred steps after a meal, and you will live to be 99.

After a miserable past life, I am rich in this life, and I want to live a few more years and enjoy myself.

What made Jiang Feng speechless was that Son Ye-jin did not leave, but followed him closely.

"Ms. Sun..."

"Hmm?" Son Ye-jin responded with a thoughtful tone.

"Why didn't you go back with Director Li?"

"Lee Jae-yong's sister is on the plane, and he doesn't want me to meet his family." Sun Yizhen's words were very direct, and it could even be said that she didn't intend to hide anything in front of Jiang Feng. That's right, I am the woman that Lee Jae-yong keeps.

"Then, where do you live? I'll take you back." Facing the famous Sun Xian, Jiang Feng is now calm.

Because compared to Sun Xian, Jiang Feng prefers the Korean actress Jeon Ji-Han who is famous for playing the role of the wild girlfriend. She is 1 meters tall, has a model-like figure and an angelic face.

She is more to her liking.

Jiang Feng was thinking when Son Ye-jin suddenly spoke.

"Director Jiang Feng, if... I mean if, I give you my body, can you let me get rid of this current life?

It's just... I'm tired of being called upon and dismissed at will. I have no dignity at all. I think it's better to be with you."

"Um…"

Jiang Feng was stunned for a moment, then he shook his head and said, "Miss Sun, you've drunk too much."

"No!
I didn't drink too much.

Director Jiang Feng, I just feel that Li Zairong seems not worth mentioning in front of you. You are smarter and more talented than him, and there are many things you think of that he can't think of.

So, after that meal just now, I thought you should be able to rescue me from the puddle..."

"Excuse me."

Before the beautiful woman could finish her words, Jiang Feng refused very straightforwardly.

"I'm sorry, Miss Sun, you think too highly of me. I'm just a director who makes movies. I can make a living if someone invests money in my movies.

If no one invests money in me, then I will basically be poor for the rest of my life.”

"But, Director Jiang Feng, even in Korea, many people say that you are the real richest man in China. Just like NetEase's stock, when you bought it, the share price was only 0.5 US dollars, but now it has risen to 24 US dollars.

There are rumors that the money you have earned from investing in NetEase alone is close to 4 million US dollars. "

Son Ye-jin seemed to be well prepared.

He has a very complete grasp of Jiang Feng's situation, and even knows more than Jiang Feng himself.

“Who in Korea said that?”

“Lee Jae-yong!

On the plane to the United States, Li Zairong told me, he said, don’t underestimate you, just a singer and a film director on paper.

But in fact, you are the second person in China who can invest. Your assets in the stock market alone have exceeded 2 billion US dollars. "Sun Yizhen said this very seriously, and then took two quick steps and held Jiang Feng's hand.

"Director Jiang Feng, let's not talk about anything else, just talk about the chaebols in South Korea, such as Samsung, LG, and Hyundai. Their family assets are only 20 to 30 billion US dollars."

"Ms. Sun, let's not talk about how I'm not as rich as you say. Even if I am as rich as you say, my personal background is not as good as those chaebols in South Korea."

Jiang Feng smiled and shook his head.

Then he stretched out his hand and called Qin Chuan over, asking him to drive Son Ye-jin back to the hotel.

Seeing Jiang Feng's firm attitude, Sun Yizhen was very anxious and immediately said, "Director Jiang Feng, don't you want to know who is the best investor in China?
He entered the market in 98, speculating in futures and stocks in the U.S. financial market with only 100 million U.S. dollars in capital. But now, only 4 years have passed, and the funds he has in hand have exceeded billion U.S. dollars.

And even though he made so much money, he never took any money out.”

Do not want to know!

Jiang Feng covered his ears with his hands and turned away.

I have Guosheng, the analyst, here, so how could I not know who that person is? But if I dare to tell him, I guess I will just have to play hide-and-seek in the detention center.

You have to know that in his previous life, by 2008, this man was already the richest man in the world. Li Ka-shing and Buffett did not have as much money as he did.

...

This little episode involving Sun Xian and Li Zairong came and went quickly.

The next day, when Jiang Feng went to Lionsgate to do editing, Jon Fillmore said that the beautiful oriental lady had left the hotel where she was staying, and she seemed a little sad when she left.

Jon Fillemer is not a good guy.

It's a girl's own business if she's sad, but what's the point of you always making eyes at you?

However, just as Jiang Feng had said a few words in his mind, Jon Felme, who had become more thick-skinned recently, suddenly walked over with a low voice.

"Jiang…"

"Ok?"

"Do you think your marketing idea will work? You know, we invested a total of 9000 million US dollars in this movie, which means that the box office of this movie must be as high as 2.4 million US dollars to break even.

Yesterday, I went home and kept thinking about this question in my mind. After a while, I felt that it was okay. The box office of the movie "The Departed" was a huge hit, and it earned 10 billion US dollars in less than two months.

I felt a bit uncomfortable for a while, because I felt that American audiences were not so easy to fool... Hey, hey, hey, Jiang, don't go, let's talk for a while, let's talk for a while, you can comfort me."

Ugh…

You are not a woman, why should I feel comfortable with you? !
Besides, no matter how good a marketing plan is, no one knows whether it will be successful without practice.

Well, I don’t know either.

What I know now is that I have to do the editing well and complete the post-production of the movie "The Departed". As for the rest, we can talk about it later.

When Jiang Feng walked back into the editing room and calmed down, he was still quite efficient at work. According to Jon Fillmore and Harvey Weinstein, the editing and post-production of the movie "The Departed" would take about a month to complete.

But in fact, it was only 7 days from the time "The Departed" officially entered Lionsgate for post-production on July 3 to the time when Jiang Feng led his American colleagues to actually complete the task.

And this was accomplished even though I was forced to take a 4-day break in the middle.

Speaking of forced rest, we have to talk about the American Film Editors Guild. This union is so powerful that even if you are not a member of this union, even if you really want to work overtime to do editing in the company, if they find out, they will cut off the power.

Made in advance.

Whether it is Jon Fillmore, CEO of Lionsgate, Harvey Weinstein, founder of Miramax, Han Shanye, chairman of China Film Group, or Jiang Zhiqiang of Emperor Entertainment Group, they are all very happy.

After several people held four video conferences with Jiang Feng via MSN, they decided to advance the release date of the film from the original August 4 to August 8. This is because the summer vacation for students is so short, and if the film can be released one day earlier, the film can be seen by students one day earlier, and the box office will also increase.

Thursday, August 2002, 8
The weather in New York was a bit gloomy early that morning, and just after 9 a.m., there was even a drizzle.

Zhang Momo, who just returned from China and is actively preparing for an interview for a master's degree at the New York University Film School, saw a piece of news online yesterday that said the latest film "The Departed" by Chinese film director Jiang Feng will be officially released in North America on August 8.

The first movie was released in 3500 theaters and over 1 screens. It seems that the film distributors Lionsgate and Miramax Films were full of confidence this time and invested heavily right from the start...

Zhang Momo walked and thought, and soon arrived at the Apollo Theater near Columbia University, ready to watch the movie there. However, as soon as she entered the cinema, she found a long line at the entrance.

"Hurry up."

"What do you eat in front?"

"Can't we wait until after the movie and then do it? It's going to cost you money anyway."

"Yes, yes, let's go to the movies first!"

(End of this chapter)