From "Los Angeles City Secret" to "perfect perfection" to "Trueman's world", the door to interests behind the Hollywood film industry is revealed little by little in front of Hugo.

Although Hugo had clearly known before that this was a society that was first of interests and had experienced it many times, the world seen in different locations was very different. In the eyes of these large production companies, anything can be linked to interests. They are accustomed to using numbers to measure everything, even relatives and friends, which reminded Hugo of Jeffrey Carsonberg and Michael Esner who turned against each other.

The only thing that is thankful is that Hugo is still at the peak and the initiative is still in his hands. But behind the glory is a sigh: If "perfect and perfect" or "Trumen's world" fails, then what answer will this extremely realistic and cruel world give Hugo?

Hugo took a deep breath. He knew that it was not the time to be sad and fall. He quickly dialed Rick's mobile phone number. Rick did not answer the phone as usual, which made Hugo nervous. He couldn't help but bit the dead skin on his lips. Every beeping sound seemed like a heavy hammer hitting his eardrums, and his emotions were stretched out bit by bit.

"Hugo..." Rick's tired voice came from the other end of the phone. He had been thinking about what was wrong with the "Trumen's World". Failure was not scary, but what was scary was that he didn't know the reason for the failure. But Rick never figured out a clear idea. He had to go to the bathroom to wash his face and calm himself down, and then he was late.

"Rick, Shirley called me just now." Hugo's first sentence stunned Rick, and then with Hugo's simple explanation, Rick's thoughts gradually became clear. Unlike Hugo, Rick knew the overall situation and details well, and in an instant he understood the whole story.

Why are the three major Hollywood agents currently in a transcendent position? It is because their connections ensure that they are well-informed and authentic; their resources cover almost all aspects of the entertainment industry; and their trump card, so that they have enough confidence to bargain with the production company.

During the "Los Angeles Secret" period, Rick realized that the current Evergent Elite Brokerage Company still has many shortcomings, and has been walking on thin ice in the following months. But this time, the "Trumen's World" made things clearer and clearer. Evergent Elite Brokerage Company has the ability to challenge the three major brokerage companies, but its real strength is still more than one level away.

If the same situation happened in the three major brokerage companies, Rick would not be so passive or even if the news was wrong, there would be no clues.

Rick closed his eyes, rubbed his sore and painful eyes, cheered up and said solemnly, "Hugo, I know you don't mind, but I still have to express my apology again. Sorry, my negligence and mistakes are too obvious this time."

Hugo pulled the corner of his mouth and smiled, "Rick, I know what you mean." Actually, it's really not to blame Rick. If the eight major Hollywood production companies are determined to set up a plan, Fenjin Elite Brokerage and United Elite Brokerage companies have the ability to fight back, but it is difficult to clear and see through the entire chess game. "The most important thing now is that Shirley has put forward the conditions, and I have nodded."

"A $15 million in pay, 5% of the box office dividend?" Rick just heard Hugo mention it. Although it was just a casual mention, he still remembered it clearly.

Hugo gave a positive response, "Sorry, I gave up the right to producers. I know this is very important to the company." Rick had a tense atmosphere with Shirley before, and the core focus was actually the production rights. Rick was unwilling to give in, and Shirley was unwilling to let go. As a result, it was obvious at a glance that Shirley, who was so skilled, was still better.

Rick shook his head, "No, I'm greedy." Even Steven Spielberg could not control the production rights of all works now, not to mention that there is no actor in Hollywood that can be involved in the position of producer except Hugo and Tom Cruise, even Tom Hanks can't do it. So, this time, Rick was too hastily and his ambitions lost control.

"We will talk about the specific matters later. Fortunately, I have now got the opportunity to recover and I will handle the matter well." Rick also quickly cut the mess and came to a conclusion directly, "You go and do it first. I need to sort out my ideas and take the initiative."

After the phone was hung up, Rick stood there and thought quietly. There were too many messages sent by Hugo just now, and he needed to sort them out carefully. But obviously Shirley was not going to give Rick time to breathe. Jim Snow knocked on the door and walked in, "Rick, Shirley's phone number. This is her second call." Jim's expression was a little awkward, "When you went to the bathroom just now, she had already called one."

Rick was just a little stunned and realized that he wanted to take the initiative to disrupt Shirley's plan; but in fact, Shirley also had the same idea and quickly fought and decided to make the final decision before all uncertainties surfaced.

Rick took a deep breath, "I understand, please pick it up." Jim nodded and stepped out again. Rick walked to the desk, let out a long breath, and a confident smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Hey, Shirley, this is Rick, sorry, I was too tired at the meeting just now and missed your call."

"It seems that everyone is busy lately." Shirley's voice seemed at ease. "I just held several meetings in a row. This summer is not normal. Obviously, we are all starting to get busy. Next year's summer season is a bit inaccurate."

The expected box office results were achieved by "Batman and Robin", "Life and Death Speed ​​2" collectively failed, and the production of "My Best Friend's Wedding" achieved a box office counterattack; "Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World" had a good box office, but it failed to break the record. Instead, the "Man in Black" quietly showed a more fierce momentum, with a strong face of winning the annual championship.

"Haha, call me to tell you about Paramount's plan for next summer?" Rick said with a smile on his face as he pretended not to know anything.

"Don't you know?" Shirley showed a perfect surprise and expressed her surprise. "Didn't Hugo call you?"

"Is there anything I need to know?" Rick's voice was completely confused, and there was no flaw in it.

This attitude made Shirley a little confused, but she didn't need to change her plan. Anyway, Hugo had nodded and agreed, "We decided at the last moment to hand over the 'Trumen's World' to Hugo..."

"What!" Rick raised his voice and interrupted Shirley in great surprise. "Wow, this is really good news, great news, God, you don't know how much Hugo attaches to this project. Believe me, you will never regret this decision." Rick smiled with pride, "Of course, this is Jim Carrey's loss, and I feel very sorry."

Sherry listened to Rick's somewhat exaggerated voice, pursed her lips slightly, and her eyes kept turning, "Of course, we all believe that this is a wise decision. So, I had already talked with Hugo just now and decided on the general direction of the contract. Next, I only need to find a suitable time, everyone sit down and sign, and these procedures are completed."

Rick laughed, "Of course, there is no problem, there is definitely no problem. Hugo nodded and agreed, that would be the best." Rick's voice was extremely refreshing, and it sounded completely normal, which suppressed Shirley's doubts slightly, "But what are the specific terms of the contract? What conditions did Hugo agree to?"

Shirley gently bit her tongue, "A $15 million in pay, 2% of the box office dividend." She lied, just to test Rick's reaction.

Rick frowned slightly and cursed the old fox secretly. In fact, Shirley's condition is that Hugo, which is very consistent with the Hugo style, has always had low requirements for pay. However, Rick was fully prepared at this time, so he smiled and shook his head, "Sherley, you know that this condition is impossible, and we cannot sign it."

Shirley thought she had taken the initiative back and her voice relaxed again, "Oh? Why?"

"You are expected to be more than a 'King of Talk', but a 'Man in Black'." Rick's words made Shirley chuckle, but didn't say anything, "So, two choices, either a 10 million dollar pay, but 15% of the box office dividends, we can slowly discuss the box office bottom line; or a 20 million dollar pay, 6% of the box office dividends, and there is no bottom line."

In short: maximize the topic! Increasing the dividend ratio is to connect the box office more closely with Hugo. Even if Hugo is not a producer, he will definitely do his best, especially during the publicity period; increasing the pay is to ensure Hugo's "20 million club" attitude, and while creating topics, Paramount also makes a bloody blow.

In Rick's opinion, Shirley was absolutely unwilling to delegate power, so he decided that Shirley would choose the latter, which was also considered a revenge of the previous one, and he let out a sigh for Hugo and himself.

Shirley also saw the trick here in a blink of an eye. She chuckled, "This is not the condition I talked with Hugo. I refuse."

"Then I also refuse Hugo," Rick said simply and clearly, with almost no room for anything. All Hollywood people know that Hugo doesn't care about pay, and at the same time they know that Hugo has given Rick full rights to Rick for handling. Rick has absolute right to speak.

As for whether Hugo is willing to give up the "Trumen's World", it is a gambling, it depends on whether Hugo is more eager or Paramount is more eager.

Shirley gently bit her lower lip, "Twenty million dollars, six percent."

Rick's mouth smiled, "Twenty million dollars, six percent."

The final result!
Chapter completed!