"I watched Audrey's performance at the airport. From the first moment I saw her, I knew she was a natural actor. The script of "Roman Holiday" was tailor-made for her, and my The film company is not only planning to make this one film for Audrey, there will be more opportunities waiting for her in the future, and she will soon become the most popular female star in Hollywood and even the world!" Shen Long continued to persuade. road.

"I heard that you invited William Wyler to direct this film?" Mrs. Hepburn asked. Although they now live in the Netherlands, Audrey Hepburn spent her childhood in an aristocratic boarding school in England. Madam also likes England very much, and she naturally has more trust in William Wheeler, who was born in England.

"Yes, the script has been detailed and completed. Mr. Wheeler liked it very much after reading it and quickly signed the contract." Shen Long was prepared and immediately took out the director's contract and project plan, which listed the project in detail. The required funds, the main composition of the crew, the shooting plan, etc.

"Two million dollars? Shooting in full color? Going to Rome for on-site shooting?" All this surprised Mrs. Hepburn. For an ordinary romance film, two million dollars is now a large-cost production; full color Production and on-site shooting will also increase costs. Most of the current films are black and white film and are shot in studios.

"Yes, two million US dollars is just a preliminary plan. If necessary later, we will increase the cost." You must know that the big-budget film "Gone with the Wind" in previous years only cost five million US dollars. Compared with There are almost no big scenes in "Gone with the Wind" and "Roman Holiday", and two million is enough.

In the original history, this film only cost one million US dollars, but Shen Long directly doubled the cost; the biggest regret of this film is that it was shot in black and white, which could not fully show Hepburn's charm. Long naturally wanted to make up for this regret this time.

Color film technology is now relatively mature. "Gone with the Wind" set the first monument in the color film era eight years ago. After the success of "Gone with the Wind", Hollywood directors are also actively exploring color films. The various technologies are not a problem from a technical point of view.

"If you don't believe in the strength of my company, I can take you to Sicily, where another film is being shot, starring Johnny himself." Shen Long moved out Johnny Fontan again.

"Mom, I did see Mr. Johnny Fontane at the airport that day." I had to admit that Johnny's reputation was very useful at some point, Audrey Hepburn said immediately.

"But...but Audrey has worked hard for ballet for so many years!" Mrs. Hepburn was also moved, and there was only one last question left.

"Actually, it doesn't take much time to shoot this movie. If Audrey wants to continue to engage in ballet, I can recommend her to study at the American Ballet Theater, where she can get a better education." The American Ballet Theater is one of the top ten in the world. One of the major ballet training institutions, far better than the school Mrs. Hepburn was looking for for Audrey Hepburn.

"Or if you want to go to the Kirov Ballet School or the Juilliard School of Music!" These two schools are also among the top ten ballet training institutions, one in New York, one in Washington, and another in the United States in Chicago. His ballet school was also excellent, but Chicago was too chaotic, and Shen Long didn't want Hepburn to encounter any danger.

"The tuition fees for these schools must be very high, right?" These schools were the ones that Mrs. Hepburn had always longed for but could not send Audrey Hepburn to. They were far better than the Mary Lambert Ballet School that she planned to send Hepburn to.

"You don't have to worry about this at all. The salary from "Roman Holiday" is enough to cover Audrey's tuition and her living expenses in the United States." Shen Long was equally generous in terms of salary.

"Thank you very much for giving us this opportunity, but I still have to think about it." Mrs. Hepburn was reluctant to agree immediately, but Shen Long knew that the matter was already 80% done.

The next day, Shen Long came to wait outside Hepburn's ballet school, picked her up and went to the local market with her, bought all the ingredients needed to make desserts, and returned to the villa where Shen Long temporarily rented.

The two of them happily made various desserts in the kitchen together. Shen Long made her Dutch-style muffins and croquettes, as well as Italian-style tiramisu and Sicilian cheesecake. When it comes to desserts, Italy is the best. Much better than the Netherlands.

Of course, Chinese snacks are also indispensable. Shen Long made the Empress Dowager Cixi’s favorite steamed buns with chestnut noodles and pea yellow. These exotic desserts also fascinated Audrey Hepburn.

After eating, Hepburn's face was stained with cream. Shen Long picked up a handkerchief and carefully wiped it clean for Hepburn. Although there was a thin layer of handkerchief between them, this kind of physical contact still made Hepburn's heart beat faster.

After eating dessert, Shen Long sent Audrey Hepburn home. Mrs. Hepburn invited him in. She finally agreed to let Audrey Hepburn participate in the filming of "Roman Holiday".

Shen Long's hard work for many days has finally paid off. As long as the filming of the movie starts, he will have more opportunities to be alone with Hepburn in the future.

"Thank you very much for your support." Shen Long was happy and took out another trump card. This trump card was originally intended to be used after Mrs. Hepburn refused, but unexpectedly it was not used.

"In order to thank you for your support, and to provide better learning opportunities for children who love ballet like Audrey, I decided to establish a special scholarship to support outstanding local ballet students in the Netherlands to study in the United States, and at the same time provide Provide financial support to those children with outstanding talents but unable to continue studying due to financial reasons; why not name this scholarship after you!" Shen Long said.

This plan was firstly to convince Mrs. Hepburn that she, who was born into a noble family, would not refuse such a thing that could gain a good reputation. Secondly, it was to leave a good impression on Audrey Hepburn.

He knew that Audrey Hepburn was a very caring girl. Because of her childhood experience, she was very enthusiastic about children's charity. She had served as a UNICEF charity ambassador and had long held fundraising activities for poor children around the world. He even went to poor countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America to visit those children in person, despite the risks of war and infectious diseases.
Chapter completed!