Debuted right after graduating from high school

all the time.

To play it safe, Fan Wumian only filmed scripts he was confident in. Although he made a lot of money from these works, they were not quite up to par.

This led him to pay little attention to film and television projects on a daily basis, as if he were gnawing on bones that others had already gnawed on, and he always lacked a sense of accomplishment.

You can't truly deceive yourself.

While outsiders often praise his songwriting and scriptwriting skills, Fan Wumian finds it difficult to feel proud or satisfied with them. It's more like a business, something he does to make money.

Now that he has made enough money and has plenty of capital, it's finally time to create some works that Fan Wumian himself finds interesting.

His current fame in Hollywood mainly stems from his status as an "investor" and "super-rich man." Many of his works are only well-known in Asia, and his influence cannot reach Europe, North America, South America, and other regions.

To respect the original work, Fan Wumian couldn't star in those Marvel superhero roles. If he wanted to break into the ranks of top-tier actors in Hollywood, he had to create another blockbuster series.

As for the title of "Hollywood director," it's long been dispensable to him. If he's just doing it as a personal hobby and for fun, he could direct a few more films himself.

If Cthulhu Mythos works with occult themes become a hit, and Fan Wumian has representative works such as "A Quiet Place" and "The Invisible Guest," he has the opportunity to achieve the same level of global box office appeal as Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, and Tom Cruise.

Becoming a top-tier actor globally won't offer Fan Wumian much practical help anymore, but life should always have some hobbies to keep things interesting, otherwise life would be too dull and boring.

I was so focused on preparing the new script that time flew by.

After lunch, I took a short nap in bed. In the afternoon, I continued to work out the outline of the main storyline, setting the background in 19th-century Europe. The protagonist accidentally came into contact with the world of mysticism because of a sealed item, which opened the door to a new world. He was unwittingly drawn into a disaster and cooperated with the church to protect his family, thus becoming a "superhuman".

Before we knew it, it was evening.

Jessica Alba called him again and arranged to meet at her house again.

At first, I thought this pretty girl had gotten hooked and was starting to enjoy it. But when I arrived at her house, I found a packed suitcase at the door, and Jessica Alba was wearing a thin white sweater, a black pleated skirt and knee-high boots.

Fan Wumian asked curiously, "What's with the suitcase by the door? Are you going on a long trip?"

Jessica Alba said enthusiastically:
"That's right! I talked to my best friends about your yacht, and they both decided to come with me on a trip to relax. They've already booked flights to Rome, Italy. Is it convenient for you?"

Women who are heartbroken and recovering from a breakup are very prone to impulsive actions, just like last night. Normally, Jessica Alba wouldn't be so bold and proactive.

Fan Wumian said to her:
"Of course, no problem. The yacht was sent to the shipyard for maintenance and inspection, and they should be done by now. I'll call the captain later and help you purchase some supplies. When are you all planning to leave?"

Jessica Alba said with great interest and a smile:
"Our flight is at 7:30 tonight. There are three of us, including me. We'll meet up at my friend's house first, and then we'll take her stepfather's private jet. Thank you, I'm so happy today. But I have to cancel our teppanyaki appointment. How about I make it up to you next time?"

Done.

She glanced at her watch and realized it was only a little past 5 p.m., then changed her mind and said, "There's still some time."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Jessica Alba, in a fit of impulsiveness, grabbed Fan Wumian's arm and led him to the restaurant, where they sat down at the table.

She only said, "Don't mess up my makeup and clothes," and then reached out and hooked her arm around Fan Wumian's neck.

The dining table was at the perfect height, the room was brightly lit, and the atmosphere was fantastic.

Jessica's smile was sweet, and her naturally tanned skin added a touch of wildness to her. Some of the highlights that had been overlooked last night were now clearly visible to Fan Wumian today.

After hastily making amends to Fan Wumian, the two spent some time together. Jessica Alba quickly packed her things and, with his help, loaded the two suitcases into the car before driving off in her Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Fan Wumian didn't know what to say. He felt like he had become this girl's "tool" again. However, she clearly didn't have any intention of starting a new relationship, which saved him a lot of trouble.

After contacting the captain of the "Flying Penguin" by phone and telling him to head to Rome as soon as possible, and then follow his friend's arrangements, he thought he would have nothing to do that night and could look for other worthwhile film and television projects in the Hollywood area, when he happened to receive a call from Britney Spears, inviting him to Leonardo DiCaprio's party.

Shortly after he finished packing, Britney, escorted by bodyguards, personally drove to pick him up.

The car was a brand new Land Rover Range Rover. We chatted for a few minutes along the way and soon arrived at our destination.

Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend, Miranda Kerr, accompanied him as a part-hostess to greet guests. Megan Fox, who became famous because of "Transformers," also came to join in the fun tonight, wearing a V-neck evening gown that revealed her entire back.

With Britney Spears standing next to him, Fan Wumian couldn't help but feel a little uneasy, wondering if his belt was a bit too loose.

Leonardo DiCaprio is very popular in Hollywood. When he hosts parties, he attracts two or three hundred guests, and a quick glance reveals many familiar faces, including Jason Statham, Julia Roberts, Will Smith, Scarlett Johansson, and others.

Not long after Fan Wumian appeared, people came up to greet him and Britney from time to time. Even Leonardo DiCaprio, who had been having a wild few days with his girlfriend Miranda Kerr, came to greet him politely.

Of course.

Given Leonardo DiCaprio's womanizing nature, even if he knew that Victoria's Secret supermodel Miranda Kerr had a past with Fan Wumian, he probably wouldn't care too much about such a trivial matter.
The girls present, both acquaintances and strangers, were all dressed in increasingly sexy and alluring ways, leaving Fan Wumian dazzled and overwhelmed.

As a super-rich man with considerable resources at his disposal, he hadn't even finished a glass of champagne before receiving numerous business cards and notes.

Robert Downey Jr., who plays Iron Man, also came over to say hello, smiling broadly as he spoke to Fan Wumian:
"Hey, new boss, have you been following my 'Iron Man' project? I feel like I'm in great shape during filming, so I shouldn't make you lose money." Faced with a cash cow like Robert Downey Jr., Fan Wumian couldn't help but smile and replied:
"The company executives also told me that they have great confidence in Iron Man."

"I'm preparing to have them talk to you about future collaborations, and sign several projects at once to avoid scheduling conflicts."

"I'm willing to offer you $10 million to secure a deal for five Marvel movies in advance, which is $2 million per movie. Think about it."

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Robert Downey Jr. was stunned by this huge piece of good news. Due to his poor public image, he only received a paltry $50 for starring in "Iron Man 1".

Even more excited than him was his wife, Susan Downey.

During their time together, Robert Downey Jr. was plagued by illegal drugs, but Susan Downey silently stayed by his side and never gave up on him.

Due to a lack of job opportunities, their family is not well-off and cannot afford such a multi-million dollar mansion, nor do they dare to have high expectations for the future.

Once "Iron Man 1" is released, and Robert Downey Jr. makes a comeback and becomes a global superstar, he may not care about this $1000 million contract.

However, the timing of what to say was still uncertain. To the Downey couple, this sum of money was still an astronomical figure. Susan Downey, clinging tightly to her husband's arm, quickly said:

“Wow! That’s really generous. We will definitely consider your proposal seriously. I mean, we are very grateful to Marvel Studios and to you, Mr. Fan. I think my husband will definitely not refuse if Marvel Studios needs him.”

His lips trembled slightly. Robert Downey Jr. glanced at his wife, thinking she was a bit more capable than him, and nodded, adding:

"Yes, that's what I wanted to say. Thank you very much."

Fan Wumian just smiled and said:
“This is no small matter. You need to discuss it carefully before giving me an answer. I'm betting that Iron Man will be a success. If I lose the bet, I will still arrange other scripts for you, and they certainly won't be shoddy or garbage scripts.”

Some of the guests who happened to overhear the conversation couldn't hide their envy of Robert Downey Jr. and his wife, deeply impressed by the astonishing amount of "1000 million dollars".

Due to the unique nature of the film industry and risk control considerations, most other companies choose to sign contracts one film at a time to avoid wasting money.

Fan Wumian is different. The script for Iron Man 1 had already been polished long ago, so it was less affected by him. As long as the subsequent publicity and promotion budget is sufficient, there is almost no possibility of it flopping.

By partnering with Robert Downey Jr. in advance under these circumstances, Marvel Studios is essentially buying the actor at a bargain price, which could save Marvel Studios tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars in salary expenses in the future.

Even if Robert Downey Jr. and his wife regret it, that's a matter for the future. At least right now, the couple is so excited they're practically going crazy. It feels like they've had a beautiful dream, and they're afraid they'll suddenly wake up and find that it really was just a dream.

The Hollywood giants who proactively contacted Fan Wumian's team seeking cooperation have not given a final answer, except for the deep-pocketed Disney Group, which explicitly refused. They have been sending people to negotiate with Fan Wumian's team from time to time.

Regardless of whether they are willing to cooperate, Fan Wumian's international version of the video website will be launched, so he took advantage of tonight's opportunity to actively socialize and make some new friends to facilitate the creation of self-produced dramas in the future.

Hollywood can't keep secrets, let alone such explosive news.

The news that Fan Wumian had offered Robert Downey Jr. a multi-million dollar contract spread like wildfire through the party, attracting even more people to come up to Fan Wumian and offer their services.

For example, Brandon Routh, the male lead of the box office flop "Superman Returns," is very interested in the already announced "Thor" and "Captain America" ​​projects. Kevin Spacey, the male lead of "House of Cards" in his previous life, also came to Fan Wumian to find some humorous topics to talk about.

This made Leonardo DiCaprio, the host of the party, a little unhappy.

At this moment, Leonardo DiCaprio, holding a wine glass, stood on the curved steps of the mansion's entrance and said in a low voice:
"Van has stolen all my thunder. Tonight, it seems like everyone is only paying attention to him, and everyone is talking about him."

His girlfriend, Miranda Kerr, smiled sweetly upon hearing this, secretly thinking that if she had a choice, she would also love to be Fan Wumian's girlfriend.

Upon returning from the UAE, Miranda Kerr couldn't resist contacting Fan Wumian, but received a lukewarm response, leading her to suspect that the way they met was inappropriate.

Several colleagues were present at the time, and to avoid being beaten to it by others, Miranda Kerr was forced to share with her colleague Doutzen Kroos, which she felt might have left a less than good impression on Fan Wumian.

Although they never officially started dating, the time they spent together still left a deep impression on Ke'er. Recalling it, she smiled and said:
“Mr. Fan is an investor, and you are an actor. You are not in the same field. Your party was already very exciting, but these guests do not want to miss work opportunities, so they will inevitably try to show themselves in front of him. You are different. You have so many scripts that you can choose carefully according to your interests.”

Leonardo DiCaprio wasn't really angry; after listening, he smiled and said:

"He seems to want to bring the internet model to Hollywood and plans to spend $10 billion to promote his project. My friend told me that the Disney CEO was furious when he heard the news and scolded everyone during the meeting. It's going to be quite a show, and maybe Disney will take action to suppress him."

Miranda Kerr is smart enough to understand that Leonardo DiCaprio is envious and jealous, and a bit resentful of others' success. She sees through it but doesn't say anything, and simply changes the subject to talk about other things.

In her view, even if she were to face suppression from the Disney Group, Fan Wumian would still be a super-rich man. Even if he lost his business in Hollywood, he would still have business on Wall Street, and even if he lost his business on Wall Street, he would still have business in Asia, which is far beyond what Leonardo DiCaprio can compare to.

The thought that the other party didn't like her made Miranda Kerr feel depressed, and she even began to fantasize that Fan Wumian might change his mind and choose to take her away from Leonardo DiCaprio.

Unfortunately, this did not happen.

After Fan Wumian finished chatting with Scarlett Johansson, Megan Fox came to catch up with him. Before they could even exchange a few words, Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron also came over.

Anne Hathaway hadn't planned to attend the party tonight, but upon learning that Fan Wumian was there, she specially changed into an evening gown and came over. She chattered on and on, even subtly bringing up projects related to Mythical Film Studios and Marvel Studios. (End of Chapter)