Dominating Hollywood: Starting with Scarlett

Chapter 67 Broker Negotiation
  When Karl stood in front of the restaurant, he felt a little uneasy.

He was wearing a gray suit with a black tie, holding the briefcase that had been with him since he joined the company, and nervously loosened his cuffs.

"I wonder if Jimmy has made preparations..." When he called this morning, Jimmy said that he and Tang De were going to a restaurant for dinner. He quickly asked Jimmy to tell him the name of the restaurant and planned to pretend to meet by chance.

Because after investigation in the past few days, he did find that Tang De had not taken work for a while, and he heard that Mike had complained to others about Tang De's temper.

It seems that the two people are really at odds with each other.

This is undoubtedly a good opportunity. Although CAA's practice is that agents must serve for the period stipulated in the contract before they can be replaced, this is not the case if it is a personnel transfer within the company.

As long as he gets through to Tang De, he can use this to go to his immediate boss, Vice President Edinson, who will then report to the president and request that Tang De's contract be transferred to his name.

By then, Mike's most outstanding MV director will be cut off by himself.

This made Karl excited for a long time at night. He couldn't sleep well these days. He turned around until his wife kicked him out of bed.

He must seize this hard-won opportunity. Although he is a rather lazy guy, laziness also requires money and status, doesn't it?
  And there is nothing to lose if you fail.

Karl thought about everything and walked into the restaurant. It was an ordinary steakhouse, without overly luxurious decorations or fancy services, only supported by the same taste that had lasted for more than ten years.

Tang De liked this store very much. Stores with luxurious decorations often lost the essence of food and only pursued form. On the contrary, this kind of small shop tastes better because they don't have much money to spend on publicity and marketing.

He picked up a piece of beef and put it into his mouth, and suddenly heard a surprised greeting from beside him: "Hey, Jimmy, why are you here?"

Jimmy raised his head knowingly, pretending to be surprised: "Karl, why is it you?"

"Oh, I was passing by here and was attracted by the smell coming from the door. It happened to be noon, and it was time to fill my stomach." After Carl said, he pulled out the chair and sat down. He turned to look at Tang De. He was stunned at first, and then with shock. in a tone of voice: "Oh! Oh my god, Tang De!"

"Hello." Tang De stretched out his hand.

Karl hurriedly shook hands: "I didn't expect you to be here too. I was listening to Avril Lavigne's song a few days ago. That MV was shot really well!"

Jimmy curled his lips when he saw this, secretly wondering whether Carl's performance was real or fake.

But whether true or false, the drama will continue to play out, because it is not only Carl's wish, but also Donde's.

"Thank you for your like." After Tang De said, he continued to eat. Carl winked at Jimmy, and Jimmy continued: "By the way, Tang De, why haven't you been taking any jobs lately? Are you planning to retire?" "

Tang De shrugged: "I would like to, but Mike has been taking care of his new director recently, and the singers he gave me are very poor, I mean their songs, so I don't want to waste time and energy on them."

"Yes, I think it's true. The MVs shot by Tang De have topped the Billboard twice in a row. Of course, such a name must match those big-name singers." Karl nodded: "To be honest, I have Several big-name singers want to release songs this year, but the director of the MV has not been found. It would be great if you were my client, I will definitely give it to you."

Seeing Tang De frowning, Karl gritted his teeth and added: "Although I know it's a bit unpleasant to say this, Tang De, Mike may not value you very much. I heard that the directors under his banner recently signed a supplementary agreement. , it is said that the salary is very generous, but you did not receive it, this is not what you should be."

Not received? Tang De smiled in his heart, but he just didn't want to sign it.

"So, even if I let you be my agent, what will I get?" Tang De asked half-jokingly and half-seriously.

Karl immediately became energetic and took out the contract he had prepared long ago: "It's very simple. If Tang De is willing to come over, I can apply for an absolutely superior agreement." "Whether it's resources, fees, salary or the right to choose the initiative. , I can give it all to you and let you make the decision!" Karl knew that he, a fringe agent, had nothing, so he simply put all his chips on the card table.

"Can you make your own decisions?" Tang De curled his lips to express disbelief.

"Of course! You choose all the singers by yourself. If you want to be photographed, you can be photographed. If you don't want to be photographed, leave it to others. The salary is calculated according to the top level in the industry... I can decide the maximum share ratio, and I will not interfere with everything on the set, even if you It’s okay to increase the budget, but I will review it. I can guarantee that the resources you can mobilize here will definitely be more than what Mike gives you!”

Karl finished speaking in one breath and stared into Tang De's eyes, trying to see his emotions.

But no matter how he looked at it, he could only detect calmness. Even with such good conditions, Tang De did not settle rashly.

He just nodded slightly: "It's not bad, but to be honest, it's not much different from me on Mike's side."

Karl couldn't help but feel a little discouraged.

However, Tang De suddenly said: "But I think at least your attitude is more sincere than Mike's. I believe that if I were under your banner, you would do everything you can to help me, right?"

"Of course!" Karl replied decisively.

Tang De smiled and suddenly frowned: "But it should be troublesome to change agents. You have to wait until the contract expires."

"No! Tang De, as long as you nod, I'll take care of this matter!" Karl naturally wouldn't give up easily when he saw that things were promising, and he took over everything.

"Hmm...Okay, Karl, you've convinced me." Tang De thought for a while and stretched out his hand.

Karl instantly smiled and held Tang De's hand tightly.

When he came out of the restaurant, his steps were still a little unsteady. He didn't expect that the thing he had been thinking about would be done so quickly!
  Although it was still far from the final signing of the agreement, because Tang De required that he must first terminate his contract from Mike, but it didn't matter, as long as there was hope, Karl could give it a try.

He thought for a while and looked at his watch. It was already his favorite tea time. But instead of going home, he drove towards the direction of the CAA Building.

At the same time, Jimmy and Donde were chatting about Carl.

"Why don't you go directly to Vice President Edinson? Wouldn't it be faster to chat with him?" Jimmy was a little confused.

Tang De shook his head: "No, Jimmy, it's actually very simple to change agents. As long as I am willing to break up with Mike, I can change at any time. But why should I be the first person? And I want to get the initiative, especially the right to choose, so I have to make Karl and Edinson think that they are asking for me, that they...want me to change my agent, rather than me begging them to sign me as soon as possible.

"Only in this way will they give me the best treatment. Just like in a relationship, the one who pays more will always tolerate more, and retreating in order to advance will always lead to no disadvantage."

"It's really hard to understand." Jimmy still didn't quite understand.

Tang De smiled and gave him an example: "Just like why I didn't say that Carl's conditions are better than Mike's, it's because I want to belittle him first and make him feel disappointed, and then affirm him from his attitude, so that he He will think that he has done a good job and has changed my attitude, and he will work harder."

Jimmy was stunned for a few seconds: "Damn it, you know so much!"

Just as he said this, Jimmy's cell phone suddenly rang. After answering the call, he said to Tang De with an excited expression: "Tang De, our tobacco idea has been approved!"

(End of this chapter)