Debuted right after graduating from high school

After partnering with Fan Wumian, Paramount Pictures changed its CEO once.

Shirley Lansing, the former CEO of Paramount Pictures who chose to sign with Myth Film Studio and co-invest in several films, was the first woman in Hollywood history to lead one of the eight major film studios. As a result, rumors about Fan Wumian and her were once fabricated.

The gist of the story is that the other party was attracted to Fan Wumian's appearance rather than his abilities, which is why Paramount allowed Myth Film Studio to operate as an independent studio under Paramount, with both parties jointly investing in so many films.

Fortunately, Fan Wumian's own strength is strong enough. He had already gained recognition from the outside world with works such as "A Quiet Place", "A Little Thing Called First Love" and "Crazy Stone", and not many people were willing to believe the rumors on the Internet.

Otherwise, if it were any other young male celebrity, encountering someone like Huang Yao who was sexually exploited by a powerful female boss in exchange for resources and wealth, they would be almost completely helpless and could only passively take the beating.

After all, just like female celebrities knocking on directors' doors at night, there are indeed many male actors who have worked hard and tried to please female or even male patrons in order to gain a foothold in the entertainment industry. There are countless similar examples, so it's no wonder that people's prejudices are like a mountain that is difficult to change.

Some people choose to take shortcuts, dragging others down with them. They spread rumors to smear artists, entertainment company bosses, and executives, and they almost always succeed. Most people outside the industry are influenced by prejudice and are easily inclined to believe them.

Due to poor overall performance during her tenure at Paramount Pictures, Shirley Lansing left, and the more ambitious Brad Gray became the new CEO. Currently, he is in charge of Paramount's two major projects, "Transformers" and "Star Trek". He is currently busy breaking away from the overseas distribution agency that cooperates with Universal and establishing his own overseas distribution channels in hopes of increasing revenue. In addition, he has also collaborated with Brad Pitt's Plan B production company to remake the classic Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs".

The change of leadership at Paramount did not have a significant impact on Fan Wumian.

Myth Film Studio's box office performance is outstanding, and its owner, Fan Wumian, is incredibly wealthy. Mr. Brad Gray has no way to control him; only a fool would choose to break ties for no reason. Since taking over, he has given Fan Wumian more investment funds and greater autonomy, hoping to continue to win without effort and then continue to earn box office revenue and merchandise copyright income.

November 27, 2007.

Brad Gray had just arrived at the office in the morning when his blonde secretary, wearing a red shirt and a pencil skirt, her high heels clicking as she walked up to him, and reported:
“Mr. WM Van from Mythical Film Studio sent you an invitation yesterday, Mr. Jogre, to have dinner at the Beverly Hills Hotel tomorrow night. I specifically asked about the guest list, and the reply I received is that it hasn’t been finalized yet. It seems that companies like Disney, Universal, and Sony Pictures will also be sending representatives.”

Recently, many American corporate executives have lost their jobs and suffered disgrace due to harassing subordinates or being falsely accused.

After the incident blew up, seeing others receive huge compensation payments, many girls were inspired to follow suit and try every means to get their bosses to target them. It was almost impossible to guard against, and they could be labeled as "workplace harassment" just because of an ambiguous word or action.

So much so that even though the blonde secretary in front of him was quite beautiful, Brad Gray didn't dare to have any ulterior motives, and smiled as he said:
"He came in person? Is he in Hollywood? Then I definitely have to go. Van's hedge fund is amazing. The return on my account has reached 260%. It's a pity that I only invested a small amount of money back then. I thought he would focus on other businesses in the future and not care much about things in Hollywood. It's too difficult to see him."

What was called a "small amount of money" actually amounted to a full million US dollars.

It was just a token gesture to maintain the cooperative relationship at the time, but I never expected that the WM-Rogers hedge fund's investment products would have such a huge return this year, giving me such a pleasant surprise.

With the release of "The Invisible Guest" during the summer vacation and the currently showing "Project Gutenberg," Brad Grey naturally has a high regard for Fan Wumian and dares not underestimate his current strength.

Many small circles that are difficult for ordinary people to break into can actually be entered naturally once you have enough strength.

Compared to being a star or the owner of a mythical film studio, Brad Grey undoubtedly values ​​Fan Wumian's status as a super-rich man more. He was looking for an opportunity to curry favor with him, find new investment channels, or deepen the cooperative relationship between Paramount and him. Naturally, he regarded Fan Wumian as a "big shot worth befriending".

Paramount's platform is impressive, and Viacom's major shareholders are even more powerful, but Brad Gray is just a high-level employee serving the company and its shareholders. How could he not see the gap between himself and Fan Wumian?

After thinking for a moment, Brad Gray asked curiously, "They only sent me an invitation, but didn't tell you why they invited me?"

The blonde secretary nodded decisively and said:

"I also asked about this on the phone. The other party only told me that there was a big business deal to discuss, which could involve billions or even tens of billions of dollars. Other details need to be kept confidential for the time being."

If someone else had said such a thing, Brad Grey would have just thought it was pretentious and affected, but since the person who extended the invitation was Fan Wumian, it was a completely different story.

Recently, Fan Wumian spent $40.5 billion to acquire Marvel Entertainment, Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, and other companies. His extravagant spending left Brad Grey speechless when he learned about it from the news. He couldn't understand how Fan Wumian's wealth could grow so rapidly.

However, considering the booming Paulson & Rogers hedge funds, the previously sold YouTube shares at a high price, and Microblog, the international version of Tencent Weibo currently being incubated in Silicon Valley, it seems quite reasonable. Fan Wumian has accurately seized several opportunities to get rich quick.

After much thought, Brad Gray still couldn't figure out why Fan Wumian wanted to see him. He even started to consider the possibility that Fan Wumian wanted to acquire Paramount, and he was really looking forward to the dinner party the following night.

The CEOs of several other Hollywood film and television giants also received invitations from Fan Wumian. After consulting with major shareholders or negotiating with other board members, they all agreed to attend, wanting to find out what he was really up to.

Aside from initiating film and television projects, acquiring Marvel Entertainment, and creating the Monster Lady account, Fan Wumian is not particularly high-profile in Hollywood.

It was precisely because he was relatively low-key that he made a rare trip to Hollywood and suddenly made a big move, saying he wanted to discuss a big business deal, which instantly stirred up the nerves of countless people.

With a net worth of billions of dollars and managing hundreds of billions of dollars under his control, Fan Wumian has undoubtedly earned the right to sit at the table and eat, which is quite impressive even in the United States, where oligarchs and giants abound.
the other side.

Kim Kardashian, who became famous because of her private video, hired a makeup artist today to give her a makeover.

Her videotape, titled "Kim Kardashian: Superstar," has sold incredibly well in recent months, generating $70-80 million in global sales. Just as the buzz surrounding the video was starting to die down, Kim Kardashian hired lawyers to sue the company that released it, claiming she was unaware of its release beforehand, reigniting public attention. However, her ex-boyfriend claims that Kim Kardashian asked him to release the video, ostensibly to become more famous and successful than her best friend, Paris Hilton.

Kim Kardashian seized the opportunity to create a huge media frenzy, even hiring a legal team to increase her chances of winning the lawsuit and potentially receiving a large sum of money. She also gained the fame she craved, and now almost everyone on the street recognizes her, with a group of paparazzi constantly following her around.

Compared to her days as Paris Hilton's sidekick, Kim Kardashian's life has undergone tremendous changes. However, she is not satisfied with this and hopes to find a celebrity boyfriend who can bring her stable popularity, or marry into a wealthy family and become a more dazzling and glamorous celebrity than Paris Hilton and Britney Spears.

In this context, Fan Wumian became a ray of light in Kim Kardashian's eyes; almost everything she dreamed of could be found in Fan Wumian.

After carefully dressing up.

At this moment, Kim Kardashian went to the walk-in closet of her newly purchased Beverly mansion, opened a drawer and selected the sexiest thong dress. After putting it on and looking at herself in the mirror, she was satisfied with the deep V-neck tight dress.

There was almost nothing below and the top was completely bare, obviously to overshadow Paris Hilton and hopefully take the opportunity to win over Fan Wumian. Every time Kim Kardashian thought about his private jet, luxury yacht and billions of dollars in assets, she was overjoyed and wished she could sit on him and suffocate him.

Khloé Kardashian, who had previously rushed over to help after receiving a last-minute call, clapped enthusiastically when Kim Kardashian came downstairs dressed in her finest attire, exclaiming in an exaggerated tone:
"Jin, you look absolutely perfect today! Your figure is getting better and better. It's definitely worth the money spent on a personal trainer and a Pilates instructor. Even as a woman, I can't help but be smitten by your curves!"

Kim Kardashian is currently considering planning a reality show centered around herself, and she certainly understands why her sister Khloé is always so attentive to her. Upon hearing this, a smile played on her lips as she said:
“I’ve seen photos of the female celebrities that WM Van has signed, so I can get a sense of his aesthetic. I don’t think I’m his type. But since he asked me to meet him to discuss the endorsement of Fei Le, it means he probably doesn’t dislike me, right?”

Khloé Kardashian quickly organized her thoughts and replied:

"Just like my favorite pizzeria, you get tired of eating there too often. Changing your taste occasionally is surprisingly refreshing. How many men can resist your sexy figure? But since Paris and Britney will also be attending Van's party, I'm worried they might cause you trouble."

Kim Kardashian has been getting so much attention lately that she's mistaking her popularity for genuine fame, and she said in a disdainful tone:
"Paris's era is over. She's just a third-generation member of the Hilton family with little to no inheritance rights. Van won't care too much about her background. In terms of looks and figure, I'm much better than Paris. As for Britney, they're just friends."

Khloé Kardashian, with her average looks and fairly normal thought process, thought to herself, "This whole 'Bitch Alliance' is full of shrewish women," and continued to force a smile as she said to Kim Kardashian:

"That's right, many men long to have a beauty like you. Van is a super-rich man on the Forbes list of the world's richest people. He already has everything. Compared with them, of course he would choose the more beautiful you."

Flattery sounds especially pleasing to the ear.

Kim Kardashian herself thought so, and of course didn't think her sister was wrong at all. After looking at herself in the mirror again, she reached up and touched her neck, saying:
“I’m still missing a perfect necklace. Is it too late to go out and buy one now? As long as Van’s endorsement fee is reasonable, even if it’s lower than the $200 million Skechers offered me, I think I would choose to work with him. That way, I’ll have many opportunities to interact with him in the future, attend fashion shows, the Oscars, and maybe even star in a movie.”

Khloé Kardashian was very envious of her sister's popularity and also hoped to gain exposure and become a star herself. She seized the opportunity and urged her sister to:

“At the family gathering a while ago, you mentioned that you planned to film a reality show to promote yourself. Could you ask Van for help with that? He can film one movie after another, so creating a reality show would be even easier for him.”

Kim Kardashian was quite tempted. She raised her arm and squeezed her front, rehearsing some moves that could "accidentally" expose her, hoping to stand out with these little tricks and attract Fan Wumian's attention.

Also in Beverly Hills, a neighborhood teeming with celebrities and wealthy businessmen, Britney Spears is helping Paris Hilton, with whom she has a closer relationship, get dressed.

Although Britney felt that her two bitchy friends had no chance against Fan Wumian, Paris had taken the initiative to ask her for help, so she could only say some polite words.

She was wearing a Valentino dress. Paris turned around to look at her, then suddenly asked Britney:
“Your online videos are very expensive to produce. How have things been lately? Tell me quickly so I can find common ground with Van. Kim Kardashian is a clueless country bumpkin. She probably doesn’t know that what rich people value most is connections, resources, and status. The fact that Van approached me to collaborate on building his personal brand shows that he has already recognized my business acumen.”

Britney really wanted to say that her skills were nothing compared to Fan Wumian's, but she smiled and replied:

“We get advertising sponsorships for every episode, and since the online store went online, monthly sales have exceeded $4000 million, which is very good. The number of my followers has also increased.”

“I think Van is definitely not interested in the gossip we care about, so it’s a good idea to talk to him about business.”

"Especially your beauty and fragrance brand, and things like movies and financial investments. But let's not talk about topics I don't know much about. Sometimes in front of Van, I feel like a clueless idiot."

"Yes, I feel that way too."

After Paris Hilton finished speaking, she added:

"Actually, I've tried so many times before, but he's never been interested in me. Instead of pursuing him and making him feel annoyed, I should probably focus on something else. For example, I want to start a clothing brand. I could try to get him to invest in me again. Once I become more outstanding, it will be easier to get his attention."

Compared to her friends, Britney Spears seemed to have a clearer perspective, realizing that she and Fan Wumian couldn't connect and had long since given up on the idea of ​​them becoming partners.

Britney's career is thriving right now, with endorsements and film offers pouring in. She previously entrusted her money to Fan Wumian for management, and it has already tripled or quadrupled in value, an incredibly high return that has left her extremely satisfied with her current situation.

Looking at Paris Hilton, who was clearly agitated, and then thinking of Kim Kardashian, who was equally snobbish, Britney thought that Fan Wumian was probably going to have another headache. (End of Chapter)