"Of course, two checks of 20 million." Joseph shrugged and said for granted, but after he finished speaking, he couldn't help but ask in confusion, "What, is there anything wrong? Don't you believe it?"

"No...no, no." Hugo dragged his own tail sound, of course he believed, because he had witnessed the 20 million eras in Hollywood.

After entering the 21st century, after the increase in the pay of films to 20 million, it seems that it has entered a bottleneck, because the cost of films cannot be spent on actors, and the mainstream is still 20 million as the top standard, and actors’ pay cannot be endlessly increased. Instead, the dividend ratio of actors is gradually increasing. Perhaps their basic salary is still 20 million, but a 15% box office dividend can get them 60 million or 70 million total pay.

Actors use this method to improve their status in Hollywood, and gradually change the current situation where actors have always been at the bottom of the Hollywood pyramid of power.

For example, when Johnny Depp took over the filming of "Pirates of the Caribbean 4", he received a $56 million salary. This figure is really shocking, but many reports have not made it clear. In fact, this pay does not include dividends. After Johnny signed the contract and received this pay, he could not distribute the box office of the movie. In other words, Disney would be equivalent to signing Johnny's film contract in one go with a pay of 20 million plus a prepaid dividend of 36 million, and then hope that the box office results achieved after the release of "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" can be won completely, and they gain more benefits in dividends.

So Hugo was not surprised at all about paying 20 million yuan. He was completely accustomed to it. However, when he learned that he could get the pay, Hugo still sighed a little.

Hugo looked at Joseph with a smile on his face, "Don't you find it very interesting? Now a house in Malibu is only more than 10 million US dollars, and a house in Beverly Hills is only about 20 million, of course it is not the best place. This may be a fund that many people will never be able to take out in their lifetime, but for actors, it is just a matter of a movie. Of course, I know that taxes should be deducted, and maybe two movies are needed."

Joseph also knew that after the 1990s, there have been discussions about whether actors’ pay is too high, not only production companies, but also ordinary people. However, the pay for actors’ pay seems to be still acceptable before. Once the threshold of 20 million is exceeded, no one knows where the pay for actors’ pay will eventually be capped.

"Why don't you think it's an exchange of interests? The production company just hopes to exchange 20 million for 100 million, 200 million, or even more interests. This is a reasonable investment." Joseph said with a smile.

Hugo shrugged, "Of course I know that the group of wolves on Wall Street never do business at a loss." After Hollywood entered the era of big capital, it was actually a Wall Street industry. "But, I still think the pay is too incredible. Don't you remember? After the Golden Raspberry Awards, we lived in such a bad environment, but now, I just need to shoot a movie and I can become a billionaire immediately."

Hugo still feels it is a bit unrealistic.

For more than ten years before this, he had been rolling around on the benchmark line of life. The domestic welfare system was not as perfect as the West. Some unemployed vagrants in Western countries were completely supported by the state. They did not need to work or starve to death. However, it was impossible in China. People who were seeking survival in the underground rock circle, such as Hugo and his bands, even if they took the initiative to work, there were not necessarily people who wanted it. Food and clothing were the most basic requirements.

Now, suddenly, Hugo can become a millionaire and it’s a dollar if he only appears in a movie. This is really…it’s so easy and it’s incredible.

Joseph was amused by Hugo's words. Every actor hoped that his salary would be higher and higher, but Hugo would have such strange ideas. However, this is exactly what makes Hugo unique. Imagine giving up two works with a salary of 20 million US dollars and starring in a work that costs only 2.5 million yuan. Such a shocking choice is really acceptable to ordinary people. Perhaps, this is one of the important reasons for Hugo's success: because he has a clear mind.

"So, you mean, do you want to move? Move to Beverly Hills?" Joseph said with a smile. In fact, Hugo could move after "Seattle Night". He had absolute abilities, but Hugo had never moved. He still lived with Alex and Charlize. This was incredible that for a long time, the paparazzi couldn't find Hugo's home. It was not that they didn't find it, but that after they followed Hugo home, they thought it was just a trick, and Hugo quietly left from other passages.

Hugo pursed his lips. He never cared about moving. On the one hand, it was because he worked outside all year round. The so-called home was actually a place to sleep. He felt it was very comfortable and there was no need to change it. On the other hand, it was because Hugo had never felt the reality of becoming a rich man. He could not drive, so he would not buy a luxury car; he refused to take drugs, so he did not need to squander; he did not have many friends, so he was not keen on partying, so naturally, the attractiveness of a luxury house was not that strong. Of course, living with Alex and Charlize was very relaxed and happy, which is also one of the reasons.

However, now may be a good time to move.

Hugo, Charlize and Alex have all started their careers. In fact, Charlize is the slowest, and he will probably not be silent for too long. Sooner or later, they will need to move. Especially after Charlize's rise, she lives with Alex and Hugo, and the hidden dangers of the paparazzi will be exposed at any time.

Moreover, Hugo has a date and Charlize has a date. If Hugo is not wrong, Alex seems to have a date, although he has only met twice. If everything goes well, they will always bring their partner home with them afterwards.

Furthermore, Hugo still hopes to be friends with Charlize, and maybe they are not suitable to continue living under the same roof.

So... "Maybe, maybe I will think about it." Hugo said hesitantly, because he was not sure, and was used to living together. He suddenly wanted to move out by himself. Before the time travel, Hugo and the band members lived in the big dormitory; after the time travel, first Joseph, then Alex and Charlize. For more than ten years, Hugo had been used to having roommates.

Even so, Joseph looked at Hugo in surprise. Before that, their group of friends had asked Hugo about moving at least five times, but Hugo directly rejected it. This was the first time that Hugo showed a positive attitude of affirmation, although he was still a little hesitant.

Hugo thought carefully, "But it's not Beverly Hills, well... Maybe Malibu, it will be a good place." Although Beverly Hills is full of stars and very luxurious, there are too many paparazzi at the same time. Hugo doesn't like life surrounded by paparazzi. Malibu has not yet fully developed, but has just a prototype. Living there is obviously a good idea, and it's not far from downtown Los Angeles.

Joseph was even more surprised. It could be seen that Hugo was really thinking about it. "It seems that you will finally have a purpose after you make money." The only point of spending money Hugo earns is to collect vinyl records. Of course, Hugo has always been generous in daily life and enjoys it very much. He will not be harsh on food, clothing, housing and transportation, and he will also treat his friends around him well. "Did you keep your money in the bank?"

"I gave Adam a lot of money before, you know, I heard from Old Jack that he actually wanted to buy a ranch, and he liked the cowboy business." Otherwise, Adam would not have stayed in Lanchez for the rest of his life. Apart from cigarettes and alcohol, cowboys and rugby were the only fun he had, "but he never bought it. I don't know if he didn't like it or was saving me money."

Hugo advised Adam several times. He was not short of money now and asked Adam to do some things he wanted to do, but Adam told him not to meddle in other people's business, which made Hugo quite helpless. However, Hugo had given Adam a set of NFL Denver Broncos season ball game tickets before, which made Adam very happy. He also showed off to Old Jack several times, making Old Jack so angry that he blew his beard and stared at him.

"Maybe what he lacks is never money." Joseph said casually, but it was meaningful in Hugo's ears.

Indeed, perhaps in Adam's heart, money has never been the most important thing. Just as when Hugo was at its worst, Adam had never worried about money. His savings over the past twenty years were enough to cope with most of the situation. Although he was always ridiculing Hugo's failure, deep down, compared to money, Hugo's career success, Hugo's company, including Hugo's ability to learn to forgive and live easily, is the most important thing for Adam.

Hugo suddenly recalled Adam's phone call when he set out to Vienna to film. When he heard Vienna, Adam was stunned and did not react. Then Hugo explained that this was in Austria. Adam suddenly realized it and said in a low voice, "Austria, a name I often heard during World War II."

Adam lived in Wyoming all his life, and he had only a handful of days left that land. He lived so introverted and dull throughout his life. He fought to give Lina a stable life, he endured to give Hugo a stable life, and now he was waiting for Hugo to work with peace of mind.

Whenever he thinks of Adam, Hugo feels that he is happy. Even if he gives this kind of happiness to Hugo ten or twenty million, he is unwilling to exchange it.

"Can you go over and say to Charlize, am I a little late? I want to call Adam." Hugo raised his head and looked at Joseph, sent Joseph away, Hugo picked up the phone and made a long distance across the ocean. When he heard Adam's familiar voice sound, "Speak, I'm listening." Hugo's smile couldn't help but outline.
Chapter completed!