"Hello, Brother Long, I'm so glad to see you." Ge Wen greeted Wu Long in Chinese and shook hands with Wu Long."

Calling him "Brother Long" made Gervin feel closer to Wu Long.

He, the cultural publicity and external commissioner of the Caribbean Alliance, is nothing in front of a global superstar like Wu Long. Unless he is a person with a similar position as the external commissioner of the Merricken Country, a small place like your Caribbean Alliance can't do it at all.

How about Wu Long.

"Welcome to the Imperial Capital."

The two sat down.

Qiu Ya has already told Wu Long the purpose of Ge Wen's visit. Now that the two meet, Ge Wen still has to say it again in person. Ge Wen doesn't know how Qiu Ya relayed it. In any case, he has to explain it in person when facing Wu Long to prevent Qiu Ya from being exposed.

When paraphrasing, Wu Long made some misunderstanding.

“We very much hope that your next film will be based on the Caribbean. For this, our Caribbean Alliance will send you a luxury cruise ship and a Caribbean card as a private thank you gift. And for the film you film, we will also send you a luxury cruise ship and a Caribbean card.

You can invest and help with framing and shooting.”

Gervin took out a cruise introduction book and a black card.

"The total length of this cruise ship is more than 265 feet. According to your customary term, it is more than 80 meters. There is a helipad on the cruise ship, which can park a helicopter. This cruise ship is worth more than 100 million U.S. dollars. It is brand new and has no

It has been used by others and has not yet been named. You can give this cruise ship a name you like."

"With this Caribbean card, you can stay for free in any five-star hotel in the Caribbean Alliance countries. If there are no five-star hotels in the local area, usually the most expensive local hotels are within the scope of use of the Caribbean card. Whether it is a hotel or luxury goods

Shops, or other consumer entertainment venues, as long as there is a Caribbean logo, you can use it, all for free."

"These two gifts are, in your words, 'good things come in pairs'. This is a friendship sent to you privately by our Caribbean Alliance. I hope you can accept it."

What a grand gesture!

Let’s not talk about the Caribbean card, but let’s talk about this cruise ship, which is worth 100 million US dollars.

Tsk tsk, I’m so willing to give it up.

Wu Long shook his head.

"Your gift is too big. Although the movies I make can make money and have a certain influence around the world, I cannot guarantee that every movie will be a hit and maintain that kind of influence. I accept your gift.

Gift, what should I do if the movie doesn’t meet your requirements?”

Gervin smiled. He still knew something about Chinese people and sophistication. Regarding Wu Long's words, he thought it was not that Wu Long didn't want it, but that he was worried that if he took the money, the matter would not be successful and his reputation would be damaged.

"Brother Long, don't worry. This is a private friendship between our Caribbean Alliance and you, and has nothing to do with this cooperation. Even if the movie does not meet the expectations, it will not affect our friendship."

There are also differences within the Caribbean Alliance regarding this big gift. They believe that for normal business cooperation, there is no need to give such a big gift. A cruise ship alone costs more than 100 million US dollars.

When Wu Long made a movie about the Amazon rainforest, he didn't include a cruise ship or a private jet.

But the person who suggested doing this is someone who knows a lot about the East.

I think that if such a big gift was not given, Wu Long would most likely not help make the movie.

After all, when it comes to making a movie, it doesn’t mean that it can be made well. It can be made, but the question is whether it can be made well. If it cannot be made well, Wu Long will definitely not take the risk to make a film for the Caribbean Alliance for the sake of his own reputation.

Movie.

The most important thing is that the second movie in the Amazon Rainforest is about to be released. The first movie "Anaconda" has already detonated tourism in the Amazon Rainforest. The second movie will definitely consolidate the tourism volume in the Amazon Rainforest, and even increase the number of tourists in the Amazon Rainforest.

increase.

If you want to break this situation, you must sign a contract with Wu Long and promote it as soon as possible.

And people like Wu Long, who is a strong martial arts expert in the Eastern Earth Society, attach great importance to face. After receiving money, they will do things with heart and do their best. If things are not done well, they will continue to do it and keep doing it.

Until it gets better.

Is $100 million a lot?

It's a lot.

But look at "Anaconda"? How many times the result was $100 million?

The money for this cruise ship is nothing more than the proceeds from investing in Wu Long's Caribbean movie. In the Oriental saying, the wool comes from the sheep.

As long as Wu Long accepts the gift, he no longer has to worry about the movie hitting the streets.

Wu Long still shook his head.

"I don't have time to take care of this cruise ship."

It would be a lie to say that Wu Long is not moved. Cruise ship, beautiful women, sunshine, sea, blue sky, feast.

But, how many times a year can you go on a cruise ship?

No time is not just an excuse. You can’t fly a few times a year, and you have to spend money on maintenance and upkeep. Although cruise ships are not expensive, maintenance and upkeep are very expensive. This thing is similar to a private jet. Even if you don’t fly it,

Even if it's parked there, it needs maintenance.

The annual maintenance cost of a luxury cruise ship worth US$100 million is probably more than a million dollars. What's more, there are also cruise berth rentals and crew wages, which are also huge expenses.

With Wu Long's current wealth, it's not that he can't afford a cruise ship. The main reason is that he doesn't use it often and has to spend money on maintenance and crew members.

Not necessary.

Ge Wen thought to himself, fortunately, he had already thought that Wu Long might say this.

"Brother Long, I forgot to tell you that the maintenance costs will be borne by our Caribbean Alliance. We will provide lifetime free maintenance and supporting services for this cruise ship."

Good guy, Wu Long calls him a good guy.

Do you want to pay the crew's wages?

Do you have to pay parking fees?

Where is this cruise ship going to be used? Or is it going to be used in the Caribbean?

If in the Caribbean, how many times a year can I go on vacation to the Caribbean?

Wu Long did not say these words. If he did, his price would drop.

He changed the subject:

"After I heard about your intention yesterday, I have been thinking about the feasibility and what kind of movie to make. The Caribbean has nothing special except the sea. So I plan to make a movie about Pirates of the Caribbean. If you agree, then sign the contract."

"Pirate movies?" Gervin slowly shook his head. "Brother Long, I'm afraid it's not a good idea to make pirate movies. Pirate movies were once popular all over the world, but in today's era, pirate movies have declined. If you make a pirate movie, there probably won't be any

How many people like to watch it?"

"But there are many legends in the Amazon rainforest. What legends are there in the Caribbean? The most attractive legend, apart from pirates, is shipwrecks. Treasure Island is also related to pirates. So if we don't shoot pirates, what suggestions do you have?" Wu Long asked back.

Gervin couldn't answer for a while. He really didn't have any suggestions, because what Wu Long said made sense. You can't take pictures of the sunshine and beaches in the Caribbean Sea, and it's even less likely that anyone would watch such a landscape film.

Making a romance movie? That would be even funnier.

But pirate movies are really out of date.

"Currently, the only ones I can think of are pirate movies. If I don't make this, forget it."

Gervin could actually make the decision, and he had already been authorized when he came. During the internal discussions in the Caribbean Alliance, they didn't know what kind of content would be suitable to shoot. Everyone decided to listen to Wu Long. After all, Wu Long is an expert in making movies. Based on Wu Long's understanding of the film market

Understand and grasp, they believe that Wu Long can come up with good ideas and good content.

But now that he heard that Wu Long was making a pirate movie, Gervin didn't dare to make his own decision. After all, sending a cruise ship worth 100 million US dollars is not a small sum.

Pirate movies were discussed within the Caribbean Alliance during internal discussions. Most people rejected the proposal. Pirate movies are really outdated and no one will watch them. How can we promote the Caribbean?

"I need to report to the boss, can you wait for me for a day?"

"Okay." Wu Long pushed the cruise book and Caribbean card on the table back to Gavin. "Please take these back."

Ge Wen wanted to push it back to Wu Long, but Wu Long shook his head:

"Since you can speak Chinese, you should have heard this saying, no reward for no merit."

"Okay." Gervin retracted.

As I said just now, this is a private gift and has nothing to do with this cooperation. But if the higher-ups don't agree to make a pirate movie and he forcefully gives the cruise ship and Caribbean card to Wu Long, then he will definitely be responsible.

After receiving Gervin's report, the Caribbean Alliance held another meeting to discuss.

"No, if you make a pirate movie, it will definitely fail at the box office and no one will watch it!"

"I don't think so either. I was opposed to this in the first place. Now I don't agree even more with Wu Long making a pirate movie."

"Pirate movies were prosperous before, but now not many people watch them. If some people watch them, no one will make pirate movies."

"I think it's better to make a love movie. The Caribbean is a holy place to find love!"

"You are not professionals, so why should I listen to your judgment and decision? If you have such talent, wouldn't it be great to make or act in movies yourself? Why do you still need to invite Wu Long?"

"I believe in Wu Long. Maybe pirate movies are outdated and no one watches them anymore. But everyone should pay attention to the fact that pirate movies have been outdated for a long time. Fashion and hot spots are also regular. There are troughs and peaks. Maybe pirate movies have been influenced by Wu Long.

Hands can become popular again."

"I agree with this. After my understanding, a similar situation occurred when Wu Long was filming a TV series. The script he wrote was different from other people's. He used opera to express it. Some people may know that opera plays an important role in Wu Long's TV series.

No one in the country listens to it anymore. But Wu Long’s TV series about White Snake was all shot in the form of an opera.”

"What's the result? There are many TV series about the Legend of White Snake. When Wu Long's "The New Legend of White Snake" comes out, many people will like to watch it."

"So, don't underestimate Wu Long's grasp of the film and television market. He understands this aspect better than all of us. It is precisely in this way that his films have such good results."

As a result of the discussion, it was finally decided to let Wu Long make his own decision and shoot whatever he wanted.

When Ge Wen got the results and met Wu Long again, Wu Long began to impose conditions.

"You take back the cruise ship, I'll keep the Caribbean card."

"I also hope to strengthen and deepen the cultural ties and cooperation between the Caribbean Alliance and our country's film and television. Our country's films and television can be screened and broadcast in Caribbean Alliance countries without restrictions and conditions..."

Gervin looked at Wu Long in surprise. He didn't expect that Wu Long would put forward such non-purely commercial conditions. Because if Wu Long's movies and TV shows were to be played, Gervin would not find it strange. But Wu Long did not add his own

The prefix "movies and television" makes Gervin have too many associations with Wu Long's identity.

Wu Long saw Ge Wen's expression and immediately understood Ge Wen's inner thoughts. He added:

"I am now famous all over the world alone. Many people in China and many old-timers have some thoughts on this. They think that I am eating alone, and they even think that I am stealing food from many people."

"Since you can speak Chinese, you should know something about our country. This condition is called pink eye. Do you understand? I shine too brightly. If I don't take care of other people in the country and the interest groups behind them, I will be fine by myself, but my

Relatives, relatives, friends, and colleagues will be very passive."

Ge Wen obviously has a good understanding of Chinese culture. When Wu Long said this, he understood.

This is not Chinese culture at all, it is common all over the world.

That's jealousy!

The same is true in Haolaihu, and even within the Caribbean Alliance. If you get too much and don't give some to others, not only will no one help you in the future, but they will also do things that are detrimental to you.

Gervin believes that Wu Long insists on filming in Haolaihu every year and cooperates with Haolaihu Film Company. This is how he separates the interests of McCracken Country and gives local interests to McCracken. And not only with Weiner Films

cooperation, and also cooperated with Lion Pictures.

Immediately, Gervin nodded to express that he understood that he would do a good job in this area and could also sign a contract with relevant parties.

After several days of discussions, as well as negotiations with relevant superior departments, Gervin finally signed the relevant contract with Wu Long on behalf of the Caribbean Alliance.

Wu Long didn't want the luxury cruise ship and took the Caribbean card. Even if the maintenance fee is paid by the Caribbean Alliance, Wu Long only has a few days a year to cruise and waste the cost of hiring crew members. If he really wants to play, rent one.

The ship is.

The second part of Amazon Rainforest is about to be released, Wu Long came to Haolaihu.

As soon as he arrived in Haolaihu, Wu Long met with the top management of Lion Pictures. When they learned that Wu Long's new film would be a pirate movie, the production cost would be about 150 million. Such a big production, but it was used to make

An outdated theme, they hesitated.

They believe that an unavoidable pattern is coming. This time Wu Long makes a pirate movie, it is very likely that it will be popular.

"Wu Long, the era of pirate movies has passed. Now when we make pirate movies, one is a hit and the other is a hit. No director dares to touch the pirate theme, and no film company will invest in making pirate movies. The audience no longer likes to watch pirate movies.

Already."

"You have also read the script. The pirate movie I made is not a traditional pirate movie."

"In our opinion, there is no difference. It's just a pirate movie with a bit of scary fantasy added. But your pirate movie still doesn't get rid of treasure hunting. And pirate movies have nothing to do except treasure hunting and treasure hunting.

"

"What if I insist on filming?"

Sure enough, no director can escape the law. If you are always successful, you will think you will always be successful. If you are aloof, you will not listen to other people's persuasion.

Too confident and too confident that his fans will support him.

Whether it is a director or an actor, there have been examples like this, but the result was that they were ruthlessly abandoned by the market, the box office was dismal, and the film failed to sell on the street.

It can be seen that Wu Long's future is like this.

However, Lion Pictures still wants to maintain a good relationship with Wu Long. It has made a lot of money from Wu Long and cannot refuse it directly.

"If you insist on filming, the company can't afford that much money. Tens of millions is okay, but 150 million is impossible."

"Consider cooperation? I will contribute a little, Weiner Pictures will contribute a little, or other film companies may participate."

If other film companies get involved, maybe Wu Long will cooperate with other film companies in the future. The previously signed agreement will also be invalidated.

The agreement Wu Long signed was not a long-term one, but Lion Pictures had priority. However, no film company would invest 150 million to make a pirate movie with an outdated theme, which was obviously a loss.

"Okay, okay."

Wu Long had already anticipated Lion Pictures' concerns. Gervin and Lion Pictures believed that they were right, and pirate movies were indeed outdated. But that was a traditional pirate movie, not "Pirates of the Caribbean." It was just Lion Pictures.
Chapter completed!