Huayu: I'm reborn, but you still force me to be a scumbag?

Chapter 232 Chen Nuo, I want to act in "Apple" with you

SHIT!

Rob Friedman certainly knew that this price was too low for the recently popular Asian sweetheart. In fact, their bottom line was 400 million US dollars.

Generally speaking, after winning an Oscar, the winner's salary for the next project will increase by 20% to 50%.

However, that is the general situation. It is not a general situation for an actor to play the world-famous Joker, and it is not a general situation for an actor to have a video with tens of millions of views on YouTube.

Putting the two together, Rob Friedman can only be thankful that Joker is not Chen Nuo's true performance.

Hearing the other agent's question, Rob Friedman glanced at Will.

Will immediately explained: "Yes, I know, this price is a bit low. But please understand. After all, we are just an independent film company."

“We will produce each of our films with the smallest budget and the most efficient operation method.”

"We flew to Japan to invite Chen to star in our movie, which fully demonstrates our sincerity. Right?"

"Besides, our estimated filming time this time is only about 40 days. It won't take up much of your schedule."

Liu Xiaoli had become somewhat numb from listening to the conversation, but when she heard the other party say "more than 40 days", she became uneasy again.

Shooting a movie in 40 days can earn more than 2000 million! ?
She almost wanted to ask, what kind of novel is Twilight? What kind of movie is that? Is there a heroine needed?

But when Liu Xiaoli was still in a daze, Rob Friedman saw that she and Chen Nuo were silent.
In fact, he didn't want to raise the price so early because the amount they could increase was very limited.

But in this awkward atmosphere, he had to grit his teeth and say, "350 million dollars, okay?"

Well, just two seconds of silence, and another 400 million RMB was earned.

Liu Xiaoli had completely lost for words.

Anyway, the task that Chen Nuo had assigned to her had been completed. She didn't want to speak anymore.

Liu Xiaoli stopped talking, but Catherine Hardwicke could no longer bear it.

She looked at Liu Xiaoli and said, "Ms. You are never satisfied. 350 million is already a lot. Do you know how much our original male lead made? Just 50 US dollars. Madam, the salary you are asking for is already seven times his, and all of this will eventually need to be borne by our entire crew."

Ms. Neversatisfied? Liu Xiaoli was furious when she heard her new nickname.

What did I do?

I didn't say anything. You are the ones who are willing to give so much money to this guy named Chen. What does it have to do with me?

She was so angry that she was about to retort, but Chen Nuo suddenly said, "Ms. Hardwick, I don't understand what you mean by the crew taking responsibility?"

Catherine Hardwicke glanced at Rob and Will beside her, sighed, and said, "Because the budget is so limited, Chen, every extra cent you pay will be subtracted from the shooting budget, and the quality of the film will be reduced by one point."

Chen Nuo nodded and said, "So that's how it is."

Then he said to Rob Friedman with a bit of annoyance: "Rob, why didn't you tell me that this is not the way friends should get along with each other."

Rob Friedman was stunned for a moment and thought to himself, what kind of friends are we? We just met for the first time today, and I swear you have never heard of my name before.

But he immediately put on a regretful look and said, "I'm sorry, Chen, I just don't want to gain your sympathy because of this kind of thing. After all, business is business, isn't it?"

Chen Nuo was touched and said, "You are such a respectable businessman, Robert. I really didn't expect that."

After saying this, he tapped the table with his index finger, a thoughtful look on his face, as if he was considering some important issue.

Everyone at the table was looking at him.

An incredible thought flashed through Rob Friedman's mind.

Likewise, Catherine Hardwicke looked at him expectantly.

Obviously, what made him suddenly make this expression must be related to the film pay.

Is he prepared to give in on the money?
If this is true, Catherine Hardwick swears to God that she will go back and tell everyone she knows how kind and simple the Chinese are.

After a minute, under the gazes of several foreigners, Chen Nuo suddenly turned around and said something in Chinese to the female agent beside him.

The female agent, who looked difficult to deal with, was stunned for a moment, then shook her head.

Then Chen sighed slightly.

Rob, Catherine and others felt their hearts sink.

But unexpectedly, after Chen was silent for a while, he said another word, and then the woman frowned, looked a little angry, and continued to shake her head.

Chen also showed an angry look at this time. He said a long string of words loudly, then turned around and said in English: "Rob, I have decided. In order for the novel I like to be filmed smoothly and for us to make a better movie, I have decided not to take any of my salary. Instead, I will receive a commission from the box office in stages."

"If the movie can only make 5000 million, I'll take 1%, but if it can make more than 5 million, I'll take 10%, and if it can make 5000 million, I'll take %. If it doesn't even make million, Rob, I don't want anything. You just need to buy me an economy class ticket back to China."

At that moment, in the eyes of those foreigners, Chen Nuo, this incredibly handsome Chinese boy, was undoubtedly an angel sent by God to the world.

Otherwise, how could he be so kind?

Less than 5000 million, which means when the film company was losing money, he was willing to not take a penny?
If they can sell it for 5000 million, Summit Entertainment will be able to basically recover their costs. At this time, 1% is just a few hundred thousand US dollars, which is reasonable and justified.

If they can sell it for 500 million, they will have made a fortune. What does it matter if they give them another million at this time?
In the end, if it could be sold for 200 million, of course, no one at Summit Entertainment expected that this probability would exist.

But if there really comes such a day, Rob Friedman feels that even if he has to write out a check for more than 2000 million, it will be the happiest moment of his life.

Rob Friedman actually hoped that Chen Nuo would continue speaking, but he shut up after he said 2 million, which made him a little disappointed.

After all, bragging doesn’t require any tax.

Rob Friedman took a deep breath and said, "Chen, from today on, you are my most sincere friend and the top partner of our Summit Entertainment. No matter how the box office of this movie is in the end, I guarantee that you will get a check for $200 million."

Chen Nuo was moved, otherwise why would there be tears in his eyes? "Rob, no need. If I can't even sell it for 5000 million, I won't have the face to ask you for a penny."

At this moment, Rob Friedman deeply felt that what his wife said was right.

The King of Diamonds Harry Winston should definitely invite this Chinese boy to be its global spokesperson for life.

Because there was no doubt that this youngest and most handsome man he had ever seen in his life had a heart as big as a diamond.

Rob Friedman has been doing business for so many years that he has long been accustomed to the deceitful business world.

Facing the other party's honest and sincere gaze, he almost couldn't help but ask the other party to take back what he had said.

But in the end, his identity as the CEO of Summit Entertainment forced Rob Friedman to say something that made him swear to go to church every week to atone his sins when he returned.

"Chen, if the sales are over 3 million, I will definitely give you a 20% commission."

After saying this, Rob Friedman saw the other party's stunned look, and he felt even more guilty.

This silly child, would he take such a big pie seriously?
Of course, this idea was also because Rob Friedman and other people at Summit Entertainment did not understand Chinese.

They didn't know that the first sentence Chen Nuo said to Liu Xiaoli in Chinese was: "Aunt Liu, shake your head now."

The second line is: "Now keep shaking your head like I'm asking you to marry Sissi to me, harder."

The third sentence was said very angrily: "Aunt Liu, thank you so much. You really helped me a lot! I will give you a set of SKII magic water later. I wish you will live younger and younger."

They didn't understand, but Liu Xiaoli and Liu Yifei did.

Can understand both Chinese and English.

But, do they really not know what Chen Nuo is doing?
What exactly is that novel about?
An American version of The Return of the Condor Heroes?

Why did Chen Nuo spend so much effort just to get the other party's box office commission?

Is he so sure that this movie will make money?
Liu Xiaoli had a thousand questions in her mind. At this time, Chen Nuo said seriously: "Rob, thank you for your kindness, but it's really not possible. If it's 20%, your film company may not make as much as I do. How about 15%?"

After that, he turned to Liu Xiaoli and said in Chinese: "Aunt Liu, yell at me in Chinese in anger." Even if he didn't say it, Liu Xiaoli couldn't help but said: "Chen Nuo, what are you doing?"

But Chen Nuo ignored her. Instead, he turned his head and looked at Robert Friedman with a sincere and passionate gaze, which made this cunning businessman feel ashamed and turned his head away from his sight.

Chen Nuo said: "My agent still disagrees, but, whatever. What do you think, Robert?"

Rob Friedman said in a voice of great sincerity: "Okay, Chen, 15%. I swear, if that day ever comes, I will personally hand you the check."

Chen Nuo knew very well that this was because Rob Friedman did not think that there would be a day when he would appear sincere.

But he really felt that maybe there would be such a day.

Therefore, he doesn't need to be sincere. All he needs is a signed contract in black and white.

Fortunately, everyone who came out to discuss cooperation was professional.

Rob Friedman and his team came over ready to cut the Gordian knot.

A draft letter of intent was signed in less than an hour.

Once everyone signs, it becomes a legally binding document.

Rob Friedman finally shook his head and sighed while shaking hands with Chen Nuo.

Coincidentally, Chen Nuo also had the same expression.

Before leaving, every foreigner was very moved and hugged Mr. Chen, and invited him to go to the United States as soon as possible to sign a formal contract.

Rob Friedman couldn't say if there was any, but Will was obviously hinting that when the time came, they at Summit Entertainment would do their best to arrange a grand and wonderful party for him.

Similarly, the Americans were also very polite and shook hands with their compatriot Liu Xiaoli and said goodbye.

Catherine Hardwick, a straightforward American Catholic, seemed to have endured for a long time, but finally couldn't help it. When shaking hands before leaving, she said to Liu Xiaoli: "Ms. Greedy, I hope you will have a kind and contented heart like your employer in the future, instead of just staring at money. God bless you."

The Americans left satisfied.

The matter was finalized. Robert and his team would not stay in Japan. They booked a flight in the evening and went back to begin preparations for the start of filming on April 4.

At the same time, Catherine Hardwicke has to go back and inform the poor former male protagonist, Cedric Diggory in "Harry Potter". Obviously, this time, in another dimension, he has once again become a victim.

Liu Xiaoli looked at the back of the American female director, her chest heaving and her face flushed, obviously she was very angry about what she said before she left.

Chen Nuo quickly comforted her, "Aunt Liu, it's okay. These Americans don't know anything. Don't bother with them. Oh, no, no, it's these people who don't know anything. Haha. It was a slip of the tongue."

Liu Xiaoli felt that if she were a dozen years younger, she would definitely not be able to resist doing it by now.

This little brat's words were really nasty. No wonder a girl as gentle as Xixi couldn't help but hit him.

But she was still a little curious, so she held back her anger and asked, "Xiao Nuo, are you optimistic about this movie?"

Chen Nuo smiled and said, "Not really, it's mainly because I feel sorry for them. Haha. They are all filmmakers, so if I take less money from them, it will be considered charity."

"Really?" Liu Xiaoli also smiled along with him.

But I only said two words in my heart: bullshit.

Liu Xiaoli felt that she understood Chen Nuo a little bit.

He looks well-behaved and usually quite quiet, but in fact, he has a lot of evil intentions.

Apart from anything else, the scene he had just asked her to act out could never have been the way he said.

You are doing charity and you have to play double game. You really take me for a fool.

She continued, "Xiao Chen, if there is any chance, don't forget our Xixi."

"Don't worry, Xixi and I have been friends for many years, and I will definitely not forget it."

I don't believe you. Liu Xiaoli didn't know if it was a psychological effect, but now she felt that the boy was talking behind her words.

Liu Yifei was bored listening to the talk and yawned. "Chen Nuo, what time is your appointment with TBS? I'm sleepy and want to go back to the hotel to get some sleep."

Chen Nuo looked at his watch. "It's seven o'clock. Go back to bed. I'm really sorry to bother you this time. Especially Aunt Liu. It's just right. I'm going to buy SKII now?"

I really need to apply some magic water. I am afraid that I will get old quickly if I fight with you, a little fox, every day! Liu Xiaoli laughed and said, "Xiao Chen, don't joke with your aunt. It's not a big deal. As the boss, you should take care of our Xixi in the future."

"Don't worry, Aunt Liu, I will."

Liu Xiaoli was still a little worried at first, but in the evening, she, Liu Yifei and Chen Nuo went to a banquet for the senior executives of TBS.

The location of Chen Nuo's banquet this time was not stingy. It was held in the geisha house where he had a high-end VIP card.

At Chen Nuo's invitation, after a meal, everyone from Doi Yuyasu, Yoneda Genzo to Sato Takeru patted their chests and guaranteed that Yi Feijiang, an artist under Chen Jun, would definitely be the boss in the crew in the future.

It's no problem to arrange a double to do the kissing scene. If I'm wronged, I will apologize without hesitation.

Of course, the last sentence was what Genzo Yoneyama said while drunk after he had a great time playing games with the geisha.

But Chen Nuo smiled and said, "It's a deal then, Minister Yoneda."

This immediately sobered up several TBS executives who were having fun.

Liu Xiaoli watched coldly from the side, and only then did she realize that she might have been wrong all along.

What's the deal with the people from TBS?
Xixi, the 22-year-old boss, is the real face.

That night, Chen Nuo naturally slept in the geisha house.

To be honest, unless Tokyo is really razed to the ground one day, Chen will definitely not sleep somewhere else when he comes here.

The taste of Caihua Caixia is just too wonderful.

Especially this time after not seeing each other for a long time, the tenderness and the feeling of having everything to take and give were another kind of gentleness compared to another pair of fake twins.

They hadn't had any intimate contact for several months, and even though Ayaka had been a little displeased with him before, she cooperated obediently this time.

After that, when she learned that he would probably stay in Tokyo for more than ten days, she couldn't help but invite Caihua to join her and play a three-way kissing game that she didn't know where she learned from...

I believe everyone knows what it feels like for three people to kiss, so I won't go into details.
What needs to be emphasized is that in the following process, Chen Nuo discovered that his ability in that area had actually improved by leaps and bounds.

In fact, Janice Man had talked about this before in Korea, but he didn’t take it seriously at the time.

But this time, when Caihua and Caixia both collapsed to the ground, he suddenly felt that, damn, it seemed to be real! ?
In the morning, as usual, he did radio gymnastics among the rubble of the rockery in the museum, while thinking why?
He felt that he could now compete with masters like Jeon Do-yeon, Fan Binbing, and Gao Yuanyuan.

Especially Fan Binbing, who always laughed at his time problems intentionally or unintentionally.

I have really endured it for a long time!

This time Chen Nuo didn't believe that she could still laugh.

After thinking about it, could it be related to the medicine Yang Ying gave him?
Could it be that the thing is not actually an aphrodisiac, but some kind of magical medicine that nourishes yin and replenishes yang?

The person who asked Yang Ying to drug him actually didn't want to harm him at all. It was purely because he saw that since his rebirth, he had too many women and too much luck in love, and he often attracted some 30-year-old wolves.

Seeing that he was about to collapse and unable to feed everyone, and worried about the hair turning green, he couldn't bear it anymore, so a living immortal and kind-hearted man specially offered him a magic medicine?
Just as he was daydreaming, the phone in his pocket suddenly rang.

When Chen Nuo took out his fancy iPhone and took a look at it, he was immediately shocked.

It's only 7: now. When will this woman get up at :?
Chen Nuo quickly picked up the phone and asked, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Liu Yifei said in an excited tone: "Chen Nuo, what do you think about us acting in "Apple" together?"

(End of this chapter)