Chapter 13 On the Right Track
In Shahai Entertainment's office, bursts of laughter sounded, and the dark clouds pressing against the head of this small production company seemed to have completely dissipated.
"I really deserve to go to Abu Dhabi with you!"
After listening to Robert Lee's description, George Clint sighed with regret: "This experience is simply a legend! It can be used to make movies."
Robert Lee nodded: "Yes, I can't believe it until now, just like dreaming."
Mary smiled and said, "I haven't had a good night's sleep since the fundraising meeting ended."
George Clint picked up the cup and took a sip, saying, "If I could get $11 million in investment, I wouldn't be able to sleep well."
Mary shook her head: "Robert and I have done only a limited amount."
"That's true." Robert Lee said the truth: "Of course, 8.9 million of the $11 million were discussed by Ronan."
George Clint nodded: "We all underestimate Ronan." He sighed: "I just treated the dead horse as a living horse at the beginning. I didn't expect that Ronan's plan was not only successful, but also so successful. $11 million, how long does Shahai Entertainment take to make so much money?"
The other two were silent, and they didn't have such thoughts.
Mary whispered: "Ronan has changed."
"Yeah." George nodded.
Robert continued: "Ronan was originally a smart person and talented. Now he has abandoned his fantasy and impulses and has become mature."
George Clint suddenly laughed: "The failure of the previous project may not be a bad thing, Shahai Entertainment may usher in a new era."
The three of them laughed at the same time.
A few minutes later, Ronan walked into the company and saw the only three remaining employees talking and laughing. He put down his briefcase and asked, "What are you so happy about, what's the matter? Let's share it?"
"What I saw in Abu Dhabi," Mary responded.
Ronan walked over: "A very beautiful city."
"A happy city." Robert continued: "I will never forget it in my life."
George Clint interjected: "I regret staying in Los Angeles."
Ronan pulled a chair and sat with the three of them: "George, we can't succeed without your logistical support."
When they were in Abu Dhabi, some media in North America were always paying attention to the Human Purge Plan, and George Clint played an important role.
Mary changed the topic at this time: "Ronan, you should buy a car. It's a waste of time to squeeze the bus every day."
Anderson Jr. had a luxury Lincoln before, but later sold it to the company's employees and paid wages. Ronan came here and either took Mary's car or squeezed into the bus.
"I'll go buy one after another." Ronan clapped his palms: "Okay, let's talk about work."
The three people immediately became serious, and before they knew it, they felt convinced of Ronan.
Ronan quickly said: "We solved the financing problem during this trip to Abu Dhabi. At least within three years, we don't have to worry about insufficient funds. Now, it's time to get the company back on track."
Before arranging the work, Ronan first fulfilled his promise: "This successful financing is inseparable from your support. I also said before that you can get corresponding rewards if you succeed in financing."
Mary, George and Robert all laughed and looked particularly happy.
Luo Nan knew very well that in this mature business society, even those who are loyal to the company would have certain material needs.
Sometimes, saying a thousand words and ten thousand is not as effective as a reward for money.
Moreover, at the beginning of the plan, he promised a reward of one percent for each person.
Making an inspiring promise, it must be fulfilled. Ronan said directly: "The four of us have a bonus of $110,000 for each!"
George looked excited: "Lyle has nothing to say now."
Ronan knew that Lyle was George's wife and had always had a lot of opinions about him staying in the sand sea to entertain. George had four children and had a heavy burden on his life.
When people reach middle age, many choices are often uncontrollable. How many people who dare to take the burden on their families dare to go on a trip?
Robert said: "Let's create a new situation together!"
Mary didn't speak, and the woman's support for Ronan was beyond doubt.
Without these four people's assistance, Ronan could not nearly perfectly realize the Abu Dhabi financing plan. Of course, this $11 million would not be invested in movies, and it would definitely be used for other purposes.
Doing so would completely tie the three people to this pirate ship that was cheated.
If you gain benefits, you will naturally have to bear corresponding risks.
"Next, we will get the company back on track." Ronan turned to the topic: "We must also formally prepare for the project "Human Purge Plan".
Mary seemed more cautious: "We accepted the investment from the Abu Dhabi Investment Bureau and needed an explanation."
Ronan nodded and said, "Robert, you issue a recruitment announcement and are responsible for recruiting people in urgent positions in the company. George, you are responsible for the formal launch of the Human Clearance Plan and the recruitment of the team behind the scenes. Mary, you are responsible for coordinating funds and daily administration, and when you recruit the right candidates, you are responsible for financial work."
All three of them agreed.
Afterwards, Ronan discussed many details with them and then returned to the office.
But Mary followed Ronan into the office.
Close the office door and Mary asked, “How much do you plan to invest in the Human Purge Program?”
Ronan needed Marie's cooperation and said directly: "It won't exceed $2 million, it depends on which level of director and actor we can invite." He simply said: "I plan to take out $4 million for filming and repaying loans."
"Where are other funds?" Mary felt that she overestimated Ronan's conscience.
"Stock Market." Luo Nan said slowly: "I am ready to invest in the stock market."
Mary said in surprise: "Ronan, this... this is crazy!" She reminded: "This violates the contract and has touched the law."
Ronan shook his head gently: "Arabs won't know. The public production budget of "Human Purge Plan" is $11 million. The actual expenditure of Hollywood movies is secret to the outside world, and even more secret to the Arabs."
Mary was silent for a moment. Without third-party guarantees and professional supervision, it was impossible for Arabs far away in the Middle East to control Shahai Entertainment.
In fact, there are several movies in Hollywood that have the actual expenses as publicly announced? There are too many tricks in it, and countless, and the game of the left hand turning to the right hand is dazzling.
"It doesn't matter if the Arabs find out." Ronan had already made the worst idea: "It's very troublesome to fight an international lawsuit. Just drag them down. If you drag it for two years, all of these will no longer be a problem."
"The stock risk is too great." Mary advised.
Ronan thought for a while and said, "Is it a risky place to go to Abu Dhabi this time? But we did it. I am not impulsively investing. Will this money invested in the film industry be more risky than investing in the current stock market? Without enough funds, we cannot make Shahai Entertainment bigger."
Thinking of the thriving stock market, the high risks of the film industry, and the magical journey to Abu Dhabi, Mary finally nodded slowly: "Okay, I'll cooperate with you."
She suggested: "You'd better reserve some money for the company's daily expenses."
Ronan nodded: "I know." He smiled: "We are about to prepare for the Human Purge Plan, and all the company's expenses will be incorporated into the project."
"This is also a solution." Mary had no intention of objection.
Small Hollywood companies that raise funds to shoot independent films often do this.
Even some unqualified independent producers can spend their entire family on the crew as long as they have projects under their command.
Hollywood has real supervision and perfect systems mostly mainstream commercial films. The independent film industry is not only chaotic relationships between men and women, but also chaotic in other aspects.
The phone rang on Ronan's desk, but it was Judith from the bank.
"Mr. Anderson, Shahai Entertainment's mortgage loan will expire in one month. If it is overdue, it will not be paid..."
Hearing the woman's voice, Luo Nan frowned slightly and said directly: "I will go to the bank to handle the loan repayment tomorrow, so that's it."
Chapter completed!