Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 596 A Plenty of Cash

The Shanghai International Convention Center is located in the Lujiazui Financial and Trade Center, adjacent to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, and across the river from the Bund's collection of international buildings.
Both the Jin Mao Tower and the Jin Mao Tower, currently the tallest building in China, began full operation last month!

The last Fortune Global Forum of the 20th century was held here, and Aaron attended the meeting as an invited guest.
Of course, Aaron's main targets were Time Warner Chairman Gerald Levin and AOL Chairman Steve Case.

That evening, in the banquet hall of the Shanghai International Convention Center, Aaron and Gerald Levin clinked glasses. "It seems your negotiations with AOL are going well?"

Gerald Levine chuckled. "Aaron, you've been a bit too hasty this time, giving up 10% of AOL's shares in exchange for CBS."

Aaron shrugged. "There's nothing I can do. I was originally the chairman of Dawn. After AOL and Time Warner merged, I definitely had to sell my shares in AOL!"

After all, given the current situation, how could Time Warner and Dawn, two of the world's largest media groups, possibly allow Dawn's chairman to become a major shareholder of Time Warner again?

“That’s true,” Gerald Levin was very confident about the merger between Time Warner and AOL. Even Time Warner’s major shareholders—Ted Turner, Liberty Media, and others—were very supportive!

After all, AOL, as a global internet giant, is currently enjoying immense popularity.
Tianhai Fund currently holds a 4.8% stake in AOL. When AOL merges with Time Warner, Aaron will also sell these shares.

The Fortune Global Forum was held at the Shanghai International Convention Center for three days, and Aaron did not leave Shanghai for a while!

At night, in a suite at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in the Jin Mao Tower, Aaron stood by the window with Yang Gongru in his arms, admiring the night view of Pudong.

"That construction site over there is the Shanghai World Financial Center. When it's completed, it will surpass the Jin Mao Tower to become the tallest building in China, right?"

Yang Gongru leaned against Aaron's chest. She had spent most of the year in China, filming movies for Media Asia and TV dramas in mainland China.
Wang Zhuxian stayed in Shanghai for two days before flying directly to Shenzhen.

Aaron smiled and stroked the woman's ample bosom. "Taipei 101 is also under construction, and it'll be taller than the Shanghai World Financial Center!"

“That would be a pity,” Yang Gongru said, tilting her head back to kiss Aaron on the cheek.

Aaron didn't care. "There's nothing to regret. Once the Shanghai World Financial Center is completed, it will be the tallest building in mainland China!"

"By the way, I heard you're focusing your main efforts on the mainland now, right?"

Yang Gongru nodded. "That's right. Hong Kong's entertainment industry is currently in a slump, so after leaving ATV, I moved to the mainland."

"As you know, I was originally born in Shanghai. My parents divorced when I was young, and they immigrated to Canada. Now, it's like I've returned to my roots."

"However, we have a pretty good relationship with ATV in Hong Kong, and sometimes we can go back to film."

“Yes, that’s fine,” Aaron said, picking up Yang Gongru and carrying her to the bed. “Asia Pacific has already established a branch in mainland China, so its business will definitely expand!”

"Mmm," Aaron lay on top of Yang Gongru and kissed the woman's lips. Yang Gongru also took the initiative to take off their nightgowns.

"Aaron, Haihua Real Estate has already started construction on the Global Shopping Plaza in Pudong New Area. I heard they've invested 15 billion RMB." "So, along with the Shanghai World Financial Center, are you planning to expand your real estate business in Shanghai?"

Yang Gongru hugged the man tightly, panting as she asked.

Aaron stroked the woman's soft skin, "Almost, not only in Shanghai, but also in Beijing;"

"Next, I will have Haihua Real Estate build a new headquarters building for Asia Pacific and a high-end commercial office building in Beijing."

"In Shanghai, besides the Shanghai World Financial Center, we will also invest in luxury riverside villas!"

“I see…” Yang Gongru said, then closed her eyes.

By October, Aaron's projects at the Shanghai World Financial Center and Global Plaza in Shanghai were progressing smoothly.

After having someone prepare for the luxury villa project on the riverside in Shanghai, he was ready to leave, since Haihua Investment Company had a lot of cash in its account!
At the same time, the 4th Shanghai International Film Festival was being held, and the Italian film "The Legend of 1900" also participated in the festival;

This Italian drama film, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, was released in Italy last year and received positive reviews.

It was also released in the United States last month. Although it didn't do as well as another Italian film, Life Is Beautiful, Aaron still really liked this movie!
The Washington Post: "The Legend of 1900 should have benefited from more story and less music, which tends to fade away slowly before it fully reaches the dock, but it is absolutely a captivating film."

The Los Angeles Times: "As this exquisite allegory unfolds, we become increasingly able to see ourselves in Giuseppe Tornatore's impossible heroism, and to discover unexpected meaning in him."

The San Francisco Chronicle: "The film combines piano music with the protagonist 1900's character at different stages, using a flashback technique to showcase 1900's life, presenting his wandering and lonely soul, his refined and elegant demeanor, and his deeply affectionate figure through the rhythm, melody, harmony, tonality, style, and cultural connotations of the piano music;"

"Without a doubt, director Giuseppe Tornatore has given us a wonderful film!"

For Aaron, the international version of "The Legend of 1900" has been cut too much, and it is unlikely that the Shanghai Film Festival will award it.
After all, due to editing disputes, "The Legend of 1900" was not invited to the Cannes Film Festival.

In addition, with the opening of the Saxo Fifth Avenue boutique department store in Taipei, Aaron didn't want to go there anymore, so he immediately called Lin Zhiling and asked her to meet him in Beijing.

At the Kempinski Hotel BJ, Aaron picked up Lin Zhiling from the airport, and the two went to their room!

"How are you? Tired?" Aaron asked softly, his arm around Lin Zhiling on the sofa.

Lin Zhiling shook her head, then looked at the man with great surprise, "Aaron Anderson, the owner of Hollywood Dawn Group;"

"You are so awesome!"

After meeting Aaron Anderson in Taipei, Lin Zhiling went back and specifically looked up his information online.
After checking, I was completely stunned. Aaron Anderson is only 29 years old this year, but his achievements are amazing!
Aaron chuckled casually, "These next few days, we can have a good look around Beijing..."

　Happy National Day everyone! I had an allergic reaction and am getting a shot at the hospital!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)