hollywood billionaire

Chapter 377 Old Dream and New World (Part )

"Why are you laughing?"

Seeing Zhao Youzhen, who suddenly laughed out loud, with a charming and bright expression, and even a little excited for no reason, Barbara frowned, looking very confused.

"I was serious."

"I know you're serious."

Zhao Youzhen breathed a sigh of relief and replied with a smile remaining on his lips.

"It's just...an hour ago, Grace threw a completely opposite argument at me."

"She said that she and I are from the same world. But you are from another dimension."

"What dimension is that?"

"Hollywood."

"That doesn't change anything."

"Youzhen."

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have assumed that about your character."

"You always want to be a partner, right?" You Zhen glanced at her with a half-smile, "Life partner still counts as partner."

"So you're the one responsible for helping Yi choose a life partner?"

"We are both professional women, but she is not." Barbara's eyes were glaring, "If I guessed correctly, Grace should still be studying now, right?"

Before the Korean girl finished speaking, Barbara interrupted her with a solemn expression.

"Partner?" Barbara couldn't help laughing, "When did I say I wanted to be his partner?"

Having said this, Barbara raised her arms with a self-deprecating smile.

"Son of Zeus: Hercules."

"Secondly, when it comes to Hollywood, you are the most Hollywood one, Yuzhen."

"That changes everything and you know it."

"The future may be different." You Zhen said teasingly, "Yi, Dashi and Kevin Hart are planning to build a film and television company. I believe he should be happy to help..."

"It's okay." After staring at Yuzhen for two seconds, Barbara smiled and said, "I'm just kidding, I sleep in every endorsement."

"I'm the one responsible for keeping them all out."

Zhao Youzhen's expression froze, and then he responded in a low voice sincerely.

"except me."

"Even...even if what you said is true, haven't you also made commercial blockbusters?"

"First of all, I have nothing to do with Hollywood. As a model who uses her appearance to help brands showcase their products, I don't even dare to say that I am a worker in the fashion industry."

"it is good……"

"I screen high-quality partners for my clients and employers." You Zhen said without changing his expression, "This is my job."

"Ah, really?"

"Okay, you have the final say." Youzhen shook his head helplessly, "Anyway, according to you, since I am Hollywood and you are not, where is the new world that can accommodate both of us at the same time? ?”

"It seems that some people have investigated me very clearly."

Barbara burst into laughter.

"I explained it yesterday afternoon. When he talked to me about the two of you, he deliberately concealed and modified many key details."

"What characteristics?"

"The one who can dress up and step on the Grammy red carpet next February is you, not me."

"The so-called new world has nothing to do with geographical location or industry. It is an abstract concept that represents a characteristic that we share and that Grace does not have."

"More importantly, do you think that opportunity did anything for me? I still don't have a casting director in Hollywood calling me."

"I……"

"Why didn't I know about this?"

"At least it's more Hollywood than me, right?" Barbara shrugged, "You run an artist management company, and I don't even have an acting contract."

"I would never do anything like this, ever. That's not the way I'm going to build my career."

"Does this mean I'm the most Hollywood one?"

"including you."

"Okay, stop making these witty and cute little jokes." Barbara took the initiative to put an end to the topic, "I was able to participate in that movie entirely because of the package between Paramount and IMG. Agreement. Irina Shayk is the core part of the agreement, I just played an insignificant supporting role."

"I thought Yi had told you everything."

"But you still exposed us at a glance."

"I have never run any artist management company." Zhao Youzhen corrected her, "I am just doing the work of an ordinary manager in a start-up company."

"You are an ordinary manager, and you are the one who ranks number one on the bulletin board."

"Because the way you two look at him is different from others." At this point, Barbara paused, "And you are also the only two Asian girls around him... I hope you hear this. It won’t sound like racism, but if I were an Asian male and you and Grace happened to be in my field of vision, I would fall for it instantly.”

"Then if you are an Asian male..." Zhao Youzhen raised his eyes and thought for a moment, then asked with interest, "Who will you choose? Grace or me?"

"I've already given you the answer, haven't I?" Barbara spread her hands, "I'm here to find you, not her."

"Is it possible that you came to me because you offended her to death this morning?"

"It's possible, the possibility is not small." Barbara giggled, "But to be honest, if I were Yi, no matter how gentle Grace is, how much I can read his heart, how much she can provide companionship. Emotional value, in the end, I will definitely choose to get married with you."

"why?"

"The appearance will change, the personality will change, and the behavior will change." Barbara gradually stretched out three fingers, "But the determination will not, the vision will not, and the ability will not."

"Determination, vision, ability?" Zhao Youzhen frowned, showing a puzzled look, "It sounds like he is describing a partner, not a partner." "A partner is the most stable partner." Barbara said He curled his lips, walked more quickly, walked up to Yuzhen, and looked at her sideways, "Although we haven't known each other for a long time, Yuzhen, I think I can understand you."

"Really?" You Zhen raised his voice slightly and replied, noncommittal.

"Yes, you are the kind of person who... has a fanatical pursuit of the realization of personal values. You focus on reality rather than fairy tales, and you yearn for romance but never live for it. So..."

"so?"

"So you know better than anyone that love is an illusion. Love is a potent mix of dopamine and oxytocin, and that's why we become addicted to it. No matter how much this mix stirs our brains into chaos, one day It will fade away, and only the tangible material will remain. At that time, Yi will realize that your help and enlightenment in his life are far beyond what Grace can."

"You mean, I can help him sign more artists, manage more artists, and make more money doing so."

"Making money is the secondary goal, You Zhen, at least for Yi." Barbara breathed a sigh of relief, "Don't you think he is so lucky in this regard? Money is the root of all evil. , and he dwells in the abyss of all sin.”

"It's a big word."

"I'm not a typical churchgoer, but I do go and listen... some of the time."

"Some people are greedy for money, so they are lured away from the true way, and pierce themselves with many sorrows." When saying this, Zhao Youzhen's profound eyes were always on Barbara, "I have also been to many places. Second Church.”

"Are you a Christian too?"

"It is at home."

"you are not?"

"I am agnostic."

"Atheist!"

"Agnostic." Zhao Youzhen corrected her again, "If you can't accept atheists...then I think you should change your hunting target."

"First of all, hunting? Ouch." Barbara covered her chest and replied with a smile. "Secondly, I don't have that strong religious fanaticism. I just used one of the oldest books in the world to prove my View."

"Is Yi the devil living in the abyss?"

"No... well, that's right." Barbara shook her head, "Devils can tempt humans, right? In that case, he is indeed an excellent demon."

"You were the one who was tempted."

"You already know the answer." Barbara winked at her.

"What tempted you?"

"You want to talk about money."

"You already know the answer." You Zhen blinked back vengefully.

"It seems that you are still very hostile to me." Barbara looked up at the low ceiling of the backstage passage and sighed.

"You slept with the man I liked, and you came here to rub it in my face." You Zhen said with a calm smile on his face, "My current behavior is very non-hostile. "

"For the third time, I deserve that, completely."

Barbara was unusually calm. She put her hands behind her back and slowed down her pace.

"That's undeniably one of the most attractive things about him."

"If that's what you think."

You Zhen’s voice suddenly turned cold.

"I suggest you give up as soon as possible, because you have no chance of succeeding... There are many other billionaires in the world who have shallower wallets and are easier to empty."

"Oh, please."

Barbara rolled her eyes and muttered in a drawl.

"Like you liking him has nothing to do with it."

"I can say that with confidence."

"Really?" Barbara snorted and asked, "Where did you two meet for the first time?"

"The barbecue restaurant in Koreatown." Zhao Youzhen countered, "Why, is this a luxurious gold-selling cave?"

"You didn't even know his name that time." Barbara laughed, "I'm talking about the real first meeting. Which city were you in? Which hotel? Which restaurant?"

Zhao Youzhen stopped talking.

"Yeah, I thought so." Barbara swept her tongue along her teeth, "Admit it, without money, Yi wouldn't even have the chance to look at you again."

“The opportunities that money brings and the obsession with money itself are two different things.”

"I'm not saying that I'm the kind of person who's obsessed with money, and you're not either, I know. We have enough in our bank account, which may not allow us to live the most extravagant life, but at least it gives us the confidence to say no." Barbara His tone changed from harsh to soft, "Money is not the most important thing in the world to us, but it is undeniable that without it, we cannot cultivate certain characteristics that can attract others' attention. The same is true for Yi So. What we like is indeed the person himself, but isn’t he built up of money? The power that money brings, the confidence that he creates, and the personality that he displays. The ease of control over life and the comfort and security this attitude can bring to women are the bait that leads us step by step towards his abyss and eventually sinks into it. Do you agree? "

"Well, when you put it that way..."

"I knew you would agree." Barbara didn't leave much time for the hesitant Zhao Youzhen to respond. "Money made Yi a very attractive devil, and it also became a barrier that prevented him from climbing. The biggest and deepest evil he left behind was that he was so comfortable there. Do you understand what I mean, Yu Zhen? The wealth that can never be spent, the various enjoyments at his fingertips, and... The pretty face that spent time with him at the bottom.”

"Grace." Youzhen murmured.

"Yes, that's her." Barbara nodded slightly, "Grace herself is an absolutely outstanding girl, I can't deny this. However, her existence will only bring harm to Yi. She has given Yi It provides a comfort zone where he can relive the old days at any time. As long as he stays in the circle, he can access the plainest and purest happiness that ordinary people can enjoy anytime and anywhere.”

"What's wrong with this?" When he reached the end of the backstage passage, Zhao Youzhen stopped and turned to face Barbara.

"That's right." Barbara smiled, "For most people, this is the most ideal state of life. But you know it, I know it, and Yi himself knows even more that this is not the life he wants. He likes the wealth he possesses, but what he likes is not the wealth itself, but the opportunities it can create for him and the impact it can have on this world... He is a person who is unwilling to be ordinary, a person who is destined to accomplish something. Some big deal people.”

"And Grace is holding him back. That's what you mean, right?"

"Again, I don't think Grace herself did anything wrong. She has the right to pursue the man she likes...but, yes, as long as she's still with him, as long as 'Grace and Yi' is still a possibility, He will go around in circles over and over again, unable to live up to his full potential. Just like a mountain climber, if he needs to look back again and again, dragging his teammates who are far behind, how can he be there? How about climbing to the peak in a limited time? Wouldn't you feel sorry to see a person who could have engraved his greatness on his epitaph burying himself halfway up the mountain? That is the person you chose with your heart. "

Barbara used her right hand to draw a line between herself and Zhao Youzhen.

"Yi has half a foot in the new world, Yuzhen. What we need to do now is to try our best to give him another hand...not for ourselves, well, maybe part of it is for ourselves, But it’s also for him so that he won’t have to ask himself the question ‘what could have been’ over and over again ten years later.”

"Old dreams are wonderful, but you have to wake up one day."

"And our mission is to sound the alarm in his ears."

"Grace...is not the one for him."

(End of this chapter)