Dominating Hollywood: Starting with Scarlett

Chapter 195 Girl Group Temptation
"So is there anything else you want to say?" Tang De picked up the tea cup and took a sip.

Cole tangled his fingers together and thought for a few seconds, then stood up and came behind Tang De and put his hands on his shoulders.

"Don, I actually know a lot of things... there are many more."

Her tone was very soft, and a faint fragrance of flowers and plants spread from her body, lingering on the tip of Tang De's nose.

"Hmm, then, I don't have much time to show you."

"Then I... try to use the fastest speed..."

"Forget it." Tang De patted her hand and stood up.

This move made Ke Luo a little at a loss. She stood there with her two straight long legs together, and there was still a blush on her face.

"Go tell your agent and wait honestly. The casting for this film will be open and transparent, and everyone will have a chance." After Tang De finished speaking, he waved his hand for Kolo to leave.

Keluo bit his lip, somewhat unwilling to do so, but had to obey Tang De's order.

Of course, this was all faked by Tang De for her.

Thirty minutes later, after a series of chats and seeing that Reese's nerves had calmed down, Tang De finally said, "Let's get started."

"No rush, let's chat first." Tang De did not start filming immediately.

"I just want to hear the exact answer." Tang De looked up at her: "Tell your boyfriend to step up his efforts. I need to see our people in various positions at Crown Creative."

"Hi, Reese!" Tang De opened the door and welcomed her in.

Reese Witherspoon is wearing a black hollow top and a pair of jeans. She looks graceful. Although she has been married for a long time, her marriage brings her more mature charm.

When she came out again, she was only wearing bikini-style underwear.

Tang De picked up the camera: "Take off your clothes...just keep your underwear."

"Okay, stand under the light. Now I need you to put on a big font pose and lie on the ground."

"There." Tang De pointed to the bathroom, and Reese walked over immediately.

Although she has now been taken under Tang De's command, both parties are doing it for profit, so she is too lazy to pretend to be a lady.

"It's best...how was the interview result?" Tang De picked up the report on the table and continued to read it.

Because today an actress accepted the invitation and came to his place for filming.

"Get off your ass! Don't get your legs tangled together! FXXK! Be bold! Put your damn pride away!"

Perhaps this is why she is willing to accept the filming. After all, Tang De admitted that this will be a large-scale shooting.

Rachel stared at Tang De in confusion: "Why do I feel that you have been in this line of work?"

"Come in, Reese." After the two entered the studio, Reese looked at the arranged venue and asked, "What should I do?"

"Okay, what do I need to do?"

"What? You to me?" Rachel snorted twice: "I will kick your balls and make you unable to take care of yourself."

Tang De smiled and said, "Have you never seen a pig running or eaten pork?" Espionage activities between countries are basically in this form, and it is naturally easy to use in business.

Reese looked around: "Is there a changing room?"

Rachel walked closer: "You haven't replied to me yet, but I think it's not a big problem."

"If I were like you said, then I wouldn't have let you go so easily a few days ago." Tang De raised the corner of his mouth.

In fact, in order to obtain better shooting results, early communication with the model is also very important. After all, the two people have never met, and it will always make people feel a little uncomfortable when they have to take body photos from the very beginning.

"They use their identities as customers to win over people in their company, ask them to provide some trivial information first, give them dollar rewards, and then coerce and induce them to obtain more important information."

But Tang De quickly entered the state, and the familiar poisonous tongue reappeared.

"Cover the fat on your waist with your hands! Don't make yourself look like a cylinder. I don't have as much fat on my waist as you do!"

"Reese, don't lift your shoulders! It makes you look like a spider. It's so ugly!"

After explaining this, Tang De drove to the studio he rented.

When we arrived at the studio, we prepared the lights for a while, and soon there was a knock on the door.

Turning around and walking out of the office, ignoring her agent James, Khloe walked straight out.

Among them, "Walking with the Song" also won the Best Actress Oscar in 06, which is why Tang De found her.

"It seems that you are not so lustful." Rachel walked into the office with a half-smile but a sarcastic look on her face: "I originally thought you were going to have a big fight in the office!"

She has interviewed for a secretary position at Crown Creative and has a stellar resume.

"I know, but it will cost a lot of money."

Tang De knocked on the table and said: "No need, I will create conditions for you to do things as customers."

Reese Witherspoon, her name may sound a bit unfamiliar, but "Legally Blonde" and "Sing Along" are famous for her works.

But Tang De remembered that she would divorce her husband next year, and their relationship should have hit rock bottom now.

"What do you mean?" Rachel raised her eyebrows.

Reese was a little nervous. It was her first time to take such a naked photo. Facing Tang De's lens, she felt like she was being stripped naked.

"Hi, Don!" Reese Witherspoon took the initiative to kiss the side of Don De's face. She felt like she was getting younger looking at this handsome guy.

Reese was a little uncomfortable by Tang De's words and couldn't help but say: "Do you have to be so hurtful!"

"Shut up and just listen to me!"

"But I..."

"No buts! Listen to me!"

Reese shut her mouth, feeling like she was being tossed around like a prop, but that had its benefits.

That is, she no longer cares about being exposed. There is no ambiguity in the studio, only seriousness and directness.

As a result, she was even able to show off her body freely.

After the filming, Reese started to complain before even putting on her clothes: "No wonder you got a lawsuit."

She originally had a good impression of Tang De, but after filming, she felt that this guy was just a workaholic and had no sympathy for him at all.

"This is my work attitude." Tang De looked at the photo: "And you have to admit that you need to lose weight."

"FXXK!" Reese finally couldn't hold it in anymore and raised her middle finger.

But Tang De laughed.

The next day, Qiu Yuanyao suddenly found Tang De in the Angel Declaration office.

"Don, here's Hot Angel's revenue and summary from last quarter, I think we could use some more changes."

Qiu Yuanyasu wore a suit, unlike Tang De who dressed casually. Even though the weather was so hot that his forehead was covered with sweat, he didn't take off his tie.

"What changes?"

"I think we can add some interactive links and give each team member a separate solo time." Yasushi Akimoto's work during this period was not smooth sailing.

Ever since they became famous, the girls in the team have started to behave in various ways, either asking for a salary increase or asking to release a solo album.

Although they have no way to resign due to contracts, some of them have flirted with other companies and plan to change jobs.

This was something Akimoto Yasushi had not expected. Actors and singers in island countries would not dare to do this, but in the United States this is normal practice.

And those members also raised various objections to the theater performance. Some people felt that the duration must be appropriately shortened and more rest time should be obtained.

Someone asked to perform alone on stage because she didn't have a good relationship with the others.

In any case, they want their personal will to be satisfied, rather than being like a screw in the team.

After telling Tang De about these troubles, Qiu Yuanyasu looked at him, waiting for an answer.

But Tang De suddenly smiled: "You don't have to worry about these at all. As long as the contract is there, they can't resist. As for complaints or appeals, unfortunately, the evidence they said is untenable. ”

As the profitability of movies and supreme creativity gradually increases, the revenue brought by girl groups has begun to fall to the bottom.

Tang De felt it was time to change his approach.

"But Qiu Yuan, I believe you have also discovered that in North America, this approach can only last for a while." Tang De crossed his legs: "If we really want to make money from this model, then we cannot focus on North America. "

"Where should that be?" Qiu Yuanyasu actually already had the answer in his heart.

"Of course it's your hometown, Akimoto."

"but I……"

As soon as Yasushi Akimoto opened his mouth, he was interrupted by Tang De: "So are you interested in becoming the manager of the Angel Declaration Island Branch?"

"What?" Qiu Yuankang was a little surprised.

"You heard that right, I plan to spend three million US dollars to set up a branch in Tokyo to carry out girl group business. Are you interested?" Tang De threw out a huge temptation.

Qiu Yuanyasu was struggling in his heart.

In fact, he originally wanted to return to China and create a girl group, so that all his ambitions and talents could be put to use.

But the only drawback is that there is no money.

He only had 300,000 US dollars in hand. Recruiting band members, renting venues, producing albums, and advertising all cost a lot of money, which he couldn't afford.

If he accepts Tang De's proposal, he will have more funds and may become an instant success.

But the disadvantage is also obvious, that is, he will lose his autonomy and shares and become a wage earner.

Perhaps seeing Qiu Yuanyasu's doubts, Tang De continued: "Of course, I will not treat you badly. You will own 20% of the shares of this company, and your annual salary will be the highest in the industry. As long as If you successfully create a girl group, I can make additional investment.”

"You can find the best music producers and the best advertising companies to help them promote their fame and seize the market."

Qiu Yuanyasu's heart was moved.

He knows very well that money means everything. If he had had enough money, his girl group would not have failed easily.

Now that Tang De is so interested in creating a girl group and is willing to pay money, it is the best time for him to experiment.

If a girl group fails, it won’t be their own money spent.

If it succeeds, then you will definitely make money without losing money. At worst, you can leave the company and start a new girl group later.

Thinking of this, he stood up and bowed: "Hi Yi! Thank you for your recognition!"

Tang De stood up and patted him on the shoulder: "You deserve this, Qiu Yuan, you can make a business plan first. I still have some connections in the island country, and the company will be established soon."

"Hi Yi! Don't worry."

Akimoto Yasushi walked out of the office, and Tang De called Kane in.

"How's the girl group doing lately? I heard from Qiu Yuan that someone wants to leave?"

"Yes, they had good talks with Universal Music and Sony and wanted to exit Hot Angel early."

Tang De nodded: "As long as they come up with enough money, they can be allowed to leave."

Now is the time when money is scarce, and if Hot Angel can cash in some money, it can alleviate the urgent need.

When "Fifty Shades of Grey" and "Saw" are released one after another, Tang De and the others will be able to completely let go.

"No problem, I understand."

"By the way, how about the PR company?" Tang De asked about this again. In his eyes, the most important thing now is the film company, followed by Supreme Creative, then the PR company, and finally Angel Declaration.

And the most important Angel Declaration is only Taylor Swift.

Nothing else matters.

"We have already contacted Charlie Novin. He is a veteran of Miramax and has participated in the establishment of many public relations programs." Kane told Tang De.

"It shouldn't be easy to convince such a person." Since he didn't leave with Harvey and the others, it meant that there was something in Miramax that was holding him back.

"Yes." Kane nodded: "Because he has another team, which is not the same as Harvey's."

"That's better. Promise him that you can let them leave with the team." Tang De decided: "And he will become the CEO of the new public relations company."

"understood."

After explaining this, Tang De went to Republic Records again.

"Don!" In the recording room, Giorgio Bablin, the president of Republic Records, was a little surprised when he saw Tang De.

"Long time no see. How are you doing?" Tang De asked.

Giorgio immediately spread his hands: "Fortunately, Hot Angel has made a lot of money, which finally allowed me to secure my position. I have signed many singers recently, and the sales are pretty good."

Speaking of this, he looked at Taylor Swift in the recording studio: "But who is this? I think her singing voice is great. Don, do you want to bear the pain and give up?"

Tang De thumped his chest: "Forget it, brother, don't try to steal people from me."

"I'm serious! Don, I'm willing to pay three million, what do you think?" Giorgio obviously sensed the potential of little Taylor and was willing to spend a lot of money.

It's just that this money is no longer worth mentioning in Tang De's eyes.

"Even if I agree, she and her family will not agree." Tang De shook his head: "Let's discuss the distribution. I need a suitable share ratio."

"Sixty-five percent."

"Eighty percent."

"What! Don, you are talking about the lion's mouth!"

(End of this chapter)