Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 477 The Honey Transforms into a Kitten, "Cloverfield Files" Negotiated!

Chapter 477 The Honey Transforms into a Kitten, "Cloverfield Files" Negotiated!
“Mr. Ma, I hope you understand one thing: Columbia Pictures is a professional film production company, and I believe you are also a professional film production company. Therefore, we should talk about some practical issues.”

“Mr. Martin, I’m talking about practical matters now. I’m confident that this movie will be released by the end of this year.”

Although Ma Xun said this, he was actually certain that Martin had not been fooled.

That's right, Ma Xun was trying to provoke Martin.

This is military strategy.

As the saying goes, winning hearts and minds is the best strategy.

If you can ignite your opponent's rage, then winning will be much easier.

Surprisingly, this Martin does have some talent.

He wasn't actually angry.

Ma Xun tried a few more times, and this guy really could endure it.

Let's put it on hold for now and try some other methods.

Unexpectedly, Martin suddenly said, "Mr. Martin, how about we enjoy our meal first?"

Ma Xun nodded and gave a typical American smile.

His gesture made Martin laugh as well; after all, it was a friendly gesture.

Actually, this is the first time we've all met, so it's not that formal.

So we met at a restaurant.

Now it's the perfect time to try the food at this restaurant, um...?

Ma Xun clearly sensed that the scrambled eggs he had just eaten were unusual.

It felt like a heat bomb had exploded in his mouth, because he tasted the rich milky flavor.

This can't be Ramsey's scrambled eggs, can it? Damn, he'll pour in half a pot of butter.

There was no other way; when in Rome, do as the Romans do. This restaurant was already considered high-class.

It might be hard for many to believe, but despite the high-fat, high-sugar, and high-calorie diets prevalent in the US, these Americans think that Chinese people eat greasy food.

Yes, that's really true.

Because they can see that there's oil in our plates.

They themselves were unaware that while their cakes and various dishes did not have oil on the surface, they were full of sugar and oil inside.

In Chinese stir-frying, the oil often remains on the plate.

They eat all the sugar and oil from their American meals.

However, Martin clearly enjoyed the restaurant's food, praising it repeatedly.

In this way, everyone got along very well.

This first encounter seemed to end in a draw.

……

Palm Springs.

night.

"How did their talks go?"

Why are you so concerned?

"Well, she definitely knows more about that hot dish than we do."

"Why compare these things with her?"

"But, but..."

"Idiot, can't you see she's still with us?"

"This...hehe..."

Xiao Mi and Wen Yongshan didn't attend the dinner party. They spent some time sightseeing in Palm Springs, with someone acting as their guide.

But their hearts were still with the 'battlefield' on the other side.

The main reason is that Nareza has a huge advantage.

She went with them.

Good news! Reyza is back, she came back with Cherie Chung.

The thoughts of Xiao Mi and Wen Yongshan, those two young girls, are really quite interesting.

So, what exactly happened to Ma Xun?
Back at the rented villa, everyone naturally went home.

Wen Yongshan followed Chung Chu-hung back to her place.

Anne has her own place to live.

But soon, Anne Hathaway became a guest at Ma Xun's villa.

"congratulations."

"Congratulations to me? Congratulations on what?"

"That movie, 'Brokeback Mountain'."

"Oh, this movie? Well... I guess I'm just so-so about it."

Annie was indeed quite surprised by Ma Xun's sudden congratulations.

After all, she really wanted to ask how the business deal was going.

Anne Hathaway is a very smart girl, but she still can't figure out what Ma Xun is up to.

And in "Brokeback Mountain"... even a beauty like Anne Frank was overshadowed by the men in the film.

This movie really has some substance.

"I'm sure things will go much better for you after this movie."

Ma Xun seems to be deliberately avoiding the topic.

Annie cut to the chase, "Can you please stop talking about me all the time? You know what I want to talk about."

Ma Xun smiled. "You mean this business deal?"

"of course."

Actually, it's quite obvious that Annie is expressing her concern for Ma Xun.

In Europe and America, this would definitely be considered a form of affection, but thankfully, they are business partners.

Ma Xun had to admit that he understood Annie's thoughts, and he knew even better that the beauty before him was different.

"As for this business deal... to put it simply, I still don't quite understand what Martin really wants?"

"Ah? You mean..."

"This guy is tough to deal with, but I'm still confident."

"Difficult to deal with? Should I go?"

"you?"

"Yes, you know this is Hollywood, and I'm a fairly famous actress, maybe..."

What does she mean?
"No!" Ma Xun interrupted her directly.

Anne laughed, as if she had just won a move. "So possessive of me?"

Ma Xun was very decisive; he simply pulled the person over and kissed them.

Annie quickly got into the zone.

Even after they parted, their eyes were still locked in a longing gaze.

"I was just joking."

"I know."

After Ma Xun finished speaking, he simply threw Annie into the pool, and then he jumped in as well.

What happened in Palm Springs is a perfect replica of what happened in Hong Kong.

……

Early the next morning.

Xiao Mi and Wen Yongshan used the binoculars they bought while shopping yesterday to 'view the scenery'.

"what."

"I saw it."

These two guys each had a telescope, yet they still shared what they saw.

"really!"

"I never imagined that Anne Hathaway was one of his women."

"This……"

"They've reached international standards."

puff~
Xiao Mi couldn't help but laugh at Wen Yongshan's words.

Then, Wen Yongshan also laughed.

Through their binoculars, the two women spotted Anne Hathaway emerging from Ma Xun's villa.

Anne Hathaway, while not a huge star, is still a Hollywood celebrity, famous worldwide.

Surprisingly, Ma Xun was able to handle even a woman like that.

So, it seems that the two girls have wasted their time.

Anyway, he figured it out a long time ago!

"Yes! Why don't we just confront him directly!"

Not bad, after a clear understanding of the situation, the two girls made their decision.

but.

"You first."

"This...actually..."

Should the mistress go first?

There's really nothing we can do about it, after all, Wen Yongshan is still young.

Just as they were discussing this, a large bus suddenly stopped in front of them.

The two girls were startled.

The door opened, and Ma Xun was inside.

"boarding."

In short, the meaning is very clear.

Xiao Mi and Wen Yongshan looked at each other, both hesitant.

In the end, it was Wen Yongshan who gave her mistress a push.

Is this pushing your sister into a fire pit?

However, Xiao Mi did not blame her best friend; instead, she was filled with gratitude.

Ma Xun smiled, and then the car sped away.

"Um..." Xiao Mi wanted to say something.

"She's too smart. People who are too smart tend to overthink things."

It's obvious that Ma Xun is referring to Wen Yongshan.

The mistress was unsure how to respond, but still helped maintain the relationship.

"But she's not a bad person."

Hey, not bad.

Ma Xun smiled and nodded, then started talking about Xiao Mi, "I let you off the hook last time, but you came again this time. Don't you think you're taking me too seriously?"

What does this mean?
Xiao Mi panicked terribly, "No, no, I didn't, I, I..."

The words "I like older men" are on the tip of my tongue, but I just can't say them.

Yes, it's true that you can't say it out loud.

Ma Xun didn't actually intend to dwell on the issue, and then said in a relaxed tone, "It's still early, where do you plan to go?" "Go?" Xiao Mi was surprised; Ma Xun actually wanted to take her out to play.

Moreover, it's quite obvious that this "play" doesn't have any special meaning.

Oh, I see.

Once she got here, Xiao Mi finally understood why Ma Xun had said those things about Wen Yongshan.

This Hong Kong girl is overthinking it.

Well... Xiao Mi brought up a point that made her blush.

"Can we go to Disneyland?"

Ma Xun laughed after hearing this, "Of course it's OK."

Xiao Mi blushed. She should have made herself appear more mature, but she couldn't resist the urge to go to Disneyland.

I'd heard that Disneyland in Los Angeles was the first one in the world.

If the older man thinks I'm too young, then so be it. Anyway, this is a great opportunity, and I really want to go.

So, Ma Xun naturally took Xiao Mi with him.

The trip to Disneyland was really great.

Besides being extremely crowded and quite expensive, you also have to wait in line.

Okay, it seems there aren't any advantages to this argument.

The two of them really have energy.

We played from morning until evening.

Xiao Mi was even more surprised by Ma Xun... because he had clearly slept with a Hollywood actress last night!

At this moment, Ma Xun suddenly said something.

"It's about time, let's go."

where to?
Xiao Mi didn't dare to ask any more questions, because she remembered that Ma Xun seemed to have originally planned to take her there.

But this place...

Xiao Mi didn't say anything, but when they arrived at the destination, she was completely stunned.

Ohhhhhh!!
Cheers and whistles—these are just the average reactions.

What truly left Xiao Mi speechless was that on that small stage, the American girl was wearing so little clothing, and there she was...

"This this……"

"What? Can't take it anymore?"

Why did you bring me to see this?

Yes, this kind of performance... well, she's getting on in years.

Ma Xun smiled and said, "Don't rush."

Is there more to come?

Not long after, a man wearing a leather jacket and carrying a leather whip arrived.

Xiao Mi's eyes widened more and more.

She went a little crazy that day.

However, she didn't get to see it for long before Ma Xun pulled her away.

There was no way around it; the girl was already completely absorbed in watching, so I had to pull her away.

The two returned to the car.

"Why?"

The mistress uttered a sentence in English.

Ma Xun asked with a smile, "Did you understand what that scene just now?"

"Um, um..." Xiao Mi was picking at it with her toes.

Ma Xun was very straightforward and direct: "It's about being whipped and being whipped."

Xiao Mi nodded, her face flushed.

But Ma Xun then posed a question: "Do you know which side is the real controller?"

what?
Xiao Mi was stunned for a moment.

you still need to ask?

It must be the one that was drawn, right?

That's probably what most normal people would think.

But Ma Xun quickly gave her an answer: "Get whipped."

"what?"

Xiao Mi was extremely surprised.

This answer is so surprising; Xiao Mi never imagined this possibility.

Actually, this is an open secret within that circle.

The true master...

But why is Ma Xun doing this?

He then asked his mistress, "Do you understand now?"

For a moment, Xiaomi wished she didn't understand, but she did.

Because she immediately thought of her relationship with Ma Xun.

Ma Xun is too assertive, while her mistress is too submissive.

But if we use that as an analogy, wouldn't it mean that the seemingly weak girl, Xiaomi, would gradually become the one in control?

This is clearly not something Ma Xun can accept.

In this way, Xiaomi finally understood the real problem between her and Ma Xun.

So, what should we do?
As I was thinking, the car stopped again; it turned out we had returned to my place.

"what happened?"

"No, it's nothing."

"In the end what happened?"

"It's nothing really."

Xiao Mi brushed off all of Wen Yongshan's questions.

Even Nare Yizha wanted to ask.

……

In fact, Ma Xun had only one purpose.

He hoped to scare away his mistress, or at least make the girl fully realize the truth.

This method is rather extreme, and I certainly don't recommend it to others.

But right now... at this very moment, Ma Xun's phone rang.

Wow, it's Martin!

"Mr. Ma, can we talk privately?"

Oh, great, the opportunity has arrived!
the next day.

Ma Xun and Martin met at a golf course.

Palm Springs is an oasis in the desert, but to put it bluntly, it is actually quite short of water.

California is already short of water, and Southern California is even more so.

Golf courses, however, are major water users.

But, so what?
This is how things are done in the heart of capitalism.

Playing golf in the desert, enjoying a lush green landscape.

After playing a few rounds, the two couldn't help but start chatting.

“Mr. Ma, this is private time.”

"Very well, so, what do you intend to say?"

Ma Xun still wanted Martin to speak first.

really.

“That guy Ge Luming is really…doing very well in China.”

Martin also used a sentence in Chinese, which was, of course, very unpleasant to hear.

But Ma Xun smiled; he had already understood everything.

“Mr. Martin, how about this? This ‘Cloverfield’ needs a special kind of marketing in the United States, but I don’t have much experience. I do have an idea, but I’m not American, so I need a partner.”

"Mr. Ma, you understand? It must be a truly excellent partner. The specific tasks are..."

"We need to build a website, have web pages, and also..."

“That’s great, my brother is an expert in this area.”

“Okay, I will invest $100 million.”

"Wow! Mr. Ma, you are so generous."

At this point, the two shook hands.

That's right, the deal is done.

Martin then immediately gave his assurance.

As long as Cloverfield is made, then Mr. Ma can decide when it will be released. As for the scheduling, we will definitely make the most of Columbia Pictures' expertise.

really!

That's how the world is; there are no deals that can't be made, only prices that can't be agreed upon.

Once Martin gets the money, everything will be fine.

Ma Xun certainly wouldn't hold back.

Regarding the current investment in this film... Martin quickly revealed that.

Columbia Pictures will have to invest at least $500 million, after all, this is a very innovative and experimental film.

well.

Despite the large investment, Columbia Pictures has little say in the matter, but this is also the theoretical basis for their marketing of "Cloverfield".

As a result, the two of them played golf very well from then on.

……

It’s settled.

Ma Xun naturally told Cherie Chung and Anne Hathaway the news.

They were all very surprised, of course.

That's okay, they don't need to fully understand these things.

When Ma Xun returned to his villa, he was taken aback.

"Master, welcome back."

She's a mistress, but she's disguised as a kitten.

A collar around the neck, and fake ears.

The image was already incredibly lifelike. After she finished speaking, she even lightly licked the back of her hand.

Ma Xun never expected that this little girl would understand his previous actions so well.