Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 577 Returning to China
Turn the steering wheel.

The Cadillac Escalade slowly drove into the underground parking lot.

Following the signs, Li Luo arrived at the parking area of ​​Fenjin Elite Brokerage Company. After quickly closing the door and getting out of the car, he stretched lazily.

In an instant.

The joints in his body were cracking and popping.

After a short rest of two or three hours, my energy was almost fully restored.

Looking at the lights on the ceiling, he couldn't help but recall the scenes from last night.

A waving leather whip.

The leather collar looked eerie when it was around a vampire's neck.

The faint sound of the two steel chains colliding as they were pulled in my hands was like the whispers of demons from hell.

The candlelight flickered.

The backyard is small and deep.

There is also the mutual strangulation between two vampires.

all of these.

All of these brought him an unprecedented experience.

So much so that when I woke up in the morning, I felt quite lost and didn't know where I was. Fortunately, all the hard work paid off, and my performance, lines, and physical movements all improved to varying degrees.

"Tsk~"

Li Luo rubbed his lower back and shook his head with a sigh.

On diligence.

I'm really something else!
They tirelessly pursued growth in strength, even at the risk of being devoured by foreign women.

"Mr. Li".

As he was laughing heartily, several people walked over in a flurry of footsteps.

"Mr. Logan."

Li Luo immediately greeted him with a smile.

I came to Fenjin Elite this morning to discuss a contract signing. It's said that in America, you can't do anything without a lawyer, and this kind of agency matter that involves significant interests is no exception.

There are many different types of lawyers in the United States, and each person specializes in a different area.

If you contact the wrong person.

The lawyer might be even more confused than the person involved.

Fortunately, it didn't matter that she wasn't familiar with it, as long as someone else was. The hook-nosed white man in front of her was Jessica's private lawyer, who mainly dealt with legal matters related to celebrities.

He shook hands with Logan's assistant one after the other.

The group stood still and reconfirmed the specific contract requirements.

Clarify the situation.

Logan immediately said there was no problem.

It's simply a matter of adding some special clauses to the basic contract. His main task today is to confirm whether there are any trap clauses in the contract and to explain the relevant situation to Li Luo.

The group greeted each other as they entered the elevator and headed straight for the floor where the outstanding individuals were located.

"Ding~"

The elevator door opens.

Li Luo was the first to walk out.

The first thing you see is the huge logo of the Elite Talent Agency, and Emmanuel, dressed in a suit and tie, standing next to the receptionist. The office building is bright and airy, with glass partitions dividing the space into sections.

The employees walking around were all dressed in professional attire, and each one of them exuded energy and vitality.

Notice the appearance of strangers.

Even though we don't know each other.

But that didn't stop them from stopping and smiling.

"plum."

Upon seeing Li Luo emerge from the elevator, Emmanuel immediately strode forward to greet him: "It's a pleasure to see you again. The weather is lovely today; I hope you're in a good mood too."

"of course."

Li Luo smiled and shook his hand.

After shaking hands and greeting his lawyer and his assistant, Emmanuel gestured for everyone to follow him.

Looking at the back of the Asian man walking ahead.

Logan's eyes were filled with surprise.

Although he was mentally prepared, he still couldn't help but be surprised when he saw Emmanuel come out to greet him personally. This was a treatment that only A-list Hollywood stars could receive.

Many TV drama stars even make a specific request when signing with Striving Elite.

That is, we hope that Ali Emmanuel can be present at the signing ceremony.

And they welcomed him in person.

no other meaning.

I just want to confirm that I am valued.

Logan had experienced that kind of thing many times before. Every time Ali Emmanuel appeared, he would greet him with a standard smile and a handshake, then leave the signing ceremony in a hurry.

And now.

They actually waited in advance!
Secretly surprised, Logan quickly quickened his pace.

"This floor."

Noticing that Li Luo was looking around with great interest, Emmanuel quickly waved his arm and introduced, "The floor below is all the offices of ambitious elites, covering almost all fields in the industry."

"There are dedicated personnel responsible for film, television, singers, sports, screenwriters, directors, and so on."

"Through this point."

“We have access to information that ordinary people cannot access, and we can easily find opportunities that many people dream of. Through packaged services, we can also gain more influence.”

Some words.

Actually, he doesn't need to explain much.

However, if he wanted to completely win over Li Luo, Emmanuel didn't mind showing off his strength.

In the other party's introduction.

Li Luo was surprised to find that although Hollywood talent agencies didn't take much commission, they still managed to extract huge profits from all the staff, both in front of and behind the camera.

By acquiring artists under their wing, they become part of the agency's influence.

Everyone says Americans are rule-abiding.

But that was before I saw them doing favors.

Sometimes, a powerful person can easily secure a coveted role with a single phone call, and even kick out an actor who was originally auditioning.

Even if there is union protection, so what?

There are plenty of ways to bypass regulations, making it impossible for you to find fault with anything.

That's what packaged services are all about.

Since the agency encompasses all professionals both in front of and behind the camera, it finds ways to circumvent the restriction of not being able to produce films and provide a one-stop package service, ensuring that people in every position are available.

It attracts the interest of film studios with more convenient services and lower costs.

The only requirement.

You absolutely must use my people!
Talent agencies can obtain 10% of the production budget through package deals, earning more profit than taking a single cut, and also providing their signed clients with ample job opportunities.

After such a series of actions, it naturally becomes a crocodile lurking beneath the surface of the water.

Unassuming and inconspicuous.

However, it wields an extremely powerful influence.

"plum."

The hurried footsteps reached the conference room door, where Emmanuel smiled and pushed open the glass door: "Welcome to Endeavor Elite Economics Company."

"Ok?"

Li Luo walked in, puzzled.

The moment he appeared, the dozen or so working professionals surrounding the oval conference table stood up in unison, all of them clapping enthusiastically at him.

The sudden burst of applause roared in like a tidal wave.

Hey~
Li Luo chuckled silently.
Li Luo was surprised to find that this kind of trick he used against others was also being used in Hollywood. Even though he knew it was just a staged performance, he still felt extremely comfortable.

Being welcomed by the organization is, at the very least, a sign that they value you.

He smiled and clasped his hands together to express his gratitude.

At Emmanuel's prompting, he, his lawyer, and his assistant sat down in their respective seats, smiling as they met the curious stares of onlookers.

"Li Luo."

With a heavy tap of his finger on the table, Emmanuel excitedly tugged at his tie and strode forward: "The actors who played Jacob, the second male lead in Twilight, if you're not complete idiots."

"They should know about the bomb that was just dropped in Hollywood."

"Boom!!!"

"A bomb that shocked everyone."

"More than $70 million in two days. It grossed more than $70 million in just two days of release. Lee deserves some credit for that. Lee, please forgive me for swearing."

"But damn it."

"I will not change this habit."

"Why are you all looking at me, damn it? Don't you all think that over seventy million dollars is a number worth celebrating?"

"Boom."

He slammed his fist down on the conference table.

Emmanuel unleashed a string of profanities, but his face was full of excited smiles.

This action caused the dozen or so people present to burst into laughter and cheer unrestrainedly, slamming their hands on the table with loud thuds.

"Li, I like your performance."

"I saw the movie yesterday, it was wonderful, and your performance was absolutely brilliant."

"Top-notch figure."

Praise was showered upon Li Luo as if it were free. First, he had to keep up with the boss's pace; second, what did a few words of praise matter, as long as he could bring profits to the company?

As long as you can make them earn a sufficiently high commission.

Stick your butt out.

I wouldn't care if you slapped me.

To earn commissions, to become a leader in the world of fame and fortune, to drive sports cars, live in mansions, and enjoy a life of extravagance, they dig, steal, and flatter.

As long as the client is happy to sign the contract, as long as the client stays with me.

I'm willing to do anything.

This enthusiasm made Li Luo grin, revealing her pearly white teeth.

"This is just the beginning."

With his hands on the desk, Emmanuel glanced around at the department heads and partner agents around him: "Li will definitely become an A-list actor in Hollywood's action field."

"There is no doubt about that!"

"Next."

"Let future A-list action stars get to know you!"

When Emmanuel turned around and sat down.

Department heads quickly introduced themselves to Li Luo and welcomed him. Although they had doubts about what their boss said and might have little chance to interact with him in the future, it did not stop them from showing their enthusiasm.

Li Luo smiled and nodded repeatedly as the words were spoken, showing no fear of the situation before him.

After finishing.

These people quickly said goodbye and left the meeting room.

Only Emmanuel and the legal staff of Endeavour remained to formally begin discussions and signing of the agency agreement.

The profit-sharing ratio has been determined.

There's no room for negotiation on the contract term; the law stipulates that it can only be signed for one year.

Most importantly.

The main focus is on clarifying the division of interests.

The terms of the agreement cannot be as vague as they were in our previous chats; every boundary line needs to be clearly defined. Here, Li Luo grants the ambitious elites overseas brokerage agency rights.

And this only applies to the actors.

Most importantly, only projects handled by ambitious and elite individuals can generate profits.

If the subject matter of Li Luo's films shot in China is suitable, they can still be sold to markets in North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, etc. The revenue from this has nothing to do with the striving elite.

this point.

It needs to be made clear.

This will prevent us from arguing about money later.

Emmanuel had no objections; he wouldn't be crazy enough to devour that portion of the profits, and he certainly didn't expect Li Luo to make any concessions.

This signing.

It only involves the actor's identity.

Emmanuel valued Li Luo's potential as an actor, but he didn't think Li Luo could make a splash in Hollywood as a director. He figured he could just sign him later if he really achieved something.

With every gain comes a corresponding sacrifice.

As Li Luo's agency in overseas markets, Fenjin Elite has a responsibility to find suitable job opportunities for him, including film and television projects, advertising endorsements, and so on.

If it is not possible to provide artists with enough work opportunities within a fixed time frame.

Artists have the right to terminate their contracts.

Emanuel's authority also includes routine business matters such as salary negotiations, communication with production companies, and salary demands.

Regarding job opportunities.

Li Luo did not make this a mandatory requirement.

I mainly focus on the domestic market, but I'll take advantage of any suitable opportunities here.

Prominent.

It's all about letting things take their course.

As long as the commercial value increases and as long as it helps the other party make money, Li Luo is absolutely not afraid that Ali Emmanuel will not arrange opportunities for him. In fact, Li Luo doesn't even need the other party to help arrange opportunities.

With two film series under his belt, "Twilight" and "John Wick," he has plenty of room to maneuver!
As long as Ali Emmanuel can shield him from some trouble.

Let's resolve some more problems.

That 10% is considered good value for money.

Li Luo took the pen and, at the lawyer's prompting, signed his name one by one, thoroughly finalizing the cooperation between the two parties.

The pen tip retracts.

I have officially joined the Striving Elite team.

"welcome."

Emmanuel extended his palm with a broad smile.

"Happy cooperation!"

Li Luo happily shook hands with it, but quickly noticed something was amiss. He immediately opened his hand, revealing a red car key with a small yellow shield in the center.

The black horse leaped into the air.

"Uh?"

Li Luo looked at his new agent with a puzzled expression.

"If I remember correctly."

Emmanuel raised his eyebrows and laughed, "You said on the phone last time that my pony was very beautiful, so I think you should have your own beautiful pony too."

"This is a gift for you. I hope you like it."

Signing gift.

It's a Ferrari?

Blinking his eyes, Li Luo's smile deepened: "Why do I suddenly feel that Elite Striving is the greatest talent agency in the world!"

They get a luxury sports car right away, so what's a few free compliments?

If you could send another one.

He can exaggerate the achievements of the elite into the greatest in the entire universe.

There were no words of thanks, but to Emmanuel, they were the most beautiful compliments in the world. He paused, stunned.

This guy burst out laughing.

The staff outside all turned to look at him, laughing so hard that tears welled up in their eyes.

Amid his boisterous laughter, the two left their lawyer behind to handle the follow-up work.

I went straight to the CEO's office.

The contract is signed.

The next step is to discuss the follow-up plans.

Looking around the bright glass booth, Li Luo turned his gaze away from the golf fairway in the corner, casually stuffed the Ferrari car keys into his pocket, and then took the Cuban cigar that the other person tossed to him.

The company is quite large, but Emmanuel's office is not.

His style is quite pragmatic.

Light a cigar.

After exhaling a puff of smoke, Li Luo directly expressed his opinion, stating that in the negotiations for the next sequel to "Twilight," he hoped that Emmanuel would not ask for too high a price, and that the most important thing was to finalize the role.

"rest assured."

The latter nodded, chewing on a cigar, and said, "I understand that perfectly. You need a sequel to continue to boost your popularity and audience appeal."

"I won't ruin everything for those commissions."

"The most important thing now."

"I'll help you successfully integrate into Hollywood, and then I'll help you find suitable action movies."

"correct!"

If not yet.

"I suggest you apply for a permanent resident card as soon as possible. With your current achievements, you can easily apply for the 'Extraordinary Ability' pathway, which will make it very convenient for you to come to the United States to film movies in the future."

"This includes assistance with promotional trips around the world, as well as visa processing."

Since he is an agent...

He had to consider all aspects of Li Luo's problems.

From work to life, everything needs appropriate advice.

The so-called permanent resident card.

It's a green card.

With that card that wasn't actually green, Li Luo didn't need to go through the complicated work visa process when he came here. Except for the right to vote and be elected, he basically enjoyed the same rights as the local residents.

Li Luo had actually considered this point as well.

For green cards.

He didn't actually resist much.

That thing is called a permanent resident card, not an American card.

To put it simply, it's just proof of residence and has absolutely nothing to do with nationality. Even if you have a green card, you still need to carry your national passport when entering the United States. You are still a citizen of the country you are from.

Moreover.

Li Luo also has no interest in changing his nationality.

Having that card really made things much more convenient for me.

It will be extremely convenient to travel back and forth between the two places for filming in the future. It will also be much more convenient to play with guns, build mansions, and set up hunting grounds. I'm here to make money from Americans, so of course I'll do whatever is convenient for me.

The two were talking.

Li Luo then started learning about things like labor unions.

You can join.

Alternatively, it can be omitted.

It's a personal choice.

Joining a union requires paying some fees, but you can also get medical insurance, benefits, and someone to stand up for you when you encounter unfair treatment.

As for the effects of standing out, that's another matter entirely.

We chatted for almost half an hour.

Noticing that Emmanuel's phone kept ringing, Li Luo smiled and got up to say goodbye.

Dealing with people is a long-term endeavor.

Don't be in a hurry.

Come to the garage.

Li Luo quickly spotted a splash of bright red in the corner.

He owns two or three cars.

He usually owns SUVs or business sedans, but this was the first time he had ever owned such an extremely flamboyant sports car. The bright red paint made his eyes light up.

Just as he was examining it, a car sped by.

After a sharp braking sound.

Stopped beside him.

“Oh my god~”

The pretty girl in the passenger seat took off her sunglasses, widened her eyes, and said, "This is a Ferrari F430 Spider convertible, priced at over two hundred thousand US dollars. Did Ali give it to you?"

"I see!"

"I need him to give me one too."

Li Luo burst into laughter, opened the Ferrari door, and got out of the car with a sheepish grin less than three seconds later, under the bewildered gazes of Jessica and her assistant Anna.

"Ok?"

Chocolate Sweetheart expressed her confusion.

"I can't drive it."

Li Luo rubbed his nose.

"Ha ha ha ha."

There was a clear pause of two seconds before the two foreign girls burst into laughter.

Under Li Luo's threatening gaze.

Jessica forced a smile and got out of the car to instruct Li Luo on how to shift gears using the paddle shifters, explaining the techniques for driving this type of vehicle until he successfully got the engine to roar.

He then smiled and took the Cadillac Escalade's car keys.

Three cars.

They drove out of the garage one after another.

It was Li Luo's first time driving such a high-powered vehicle, and he was incredibly excited. He transformed into a red lightning bolt as he weaved through the streets of Los Angeles, enjoying the envious glances from passersby.

After you've had your fill...

He then followed Cadillac to Jessica's mansion.

Li Luo handed the other person the Ferrari car keys and the small trinkets he had bought earlier.

Jessica happily accepted it.

But she quickly realized what this meant. Her little American sweetheart pouted immediately, clutching Li Luo's clothes tightly and refusing to let go, her bright eyes filled with reluctance.

Leave the things behind and get rid of the assistant.

Jessica immediately pushed him into the house without any hesitation.

More than an hour later.

Li Luoshi calmly took a taxi and left.

While strolling around.

Arriving at the place where we went crazy last night.

He fastened the diamond bracelets he had bought for Ashley and Nikki, who were fastening to their wrists while they were sleeping, patted their plump buttocks with a smile, and then quietly left the little house that held so many wonderful memories.

We returned to a hotel we had never stayed in.

Take your luggage.

Then head straight to the film crew's promotional venue.

He shook hands with producer Godfrey to say goodbye at the lively event, and then hugged screenwriter Mel, promising to see him again next year.

Finally, we come to the end.

Li Luo stared intently at the top of the stage.

When Christine turned her gaze toward him, he beamed with his brightest smile.

Wuhan.

The sky was overcast and gray.

The entire crew of "Lost in Thailand" is intently watching the silver minivan that is gradually accelerating ahead.

Xu Zheng wiped the sweat from his hands, not daring to blink.

Wang Baoqiang clenched his fist excitedly.

The roar intensified.

Under the watchful eyes of dozens of people, the van roared toward a haystack piled up by the roadside. In an instant, countless bits of hay flew up, the vehicle screeched and overturned to the side of the road, and the pre-cut trees snapped in two.

It collapsed with a crash in the field.

The windshield shattered, and countless plumes of smoke and dust spread rapidly with the cold winter wind.

"it is good!!!"

A loud shout.

Break the tense atmosphere on site.

Looking at the megaphone in his hand, Xu Zheng turned around blankly.

Along with that.

Everyone turned to look in the direction of the sound.

As the cold wind carrying dust dissipated, a man, still dashing despite wearing a green military overcoat, came into view.

"Brother Luo!!!"

"Holy crap, Brother Luo, you're back!"

"Hahaha!"

"Director, you're amazing!!!"

The crew members excitedly rushed towards their director, surrounding the laughing Li Luo in layers, eagerly asking him all sorts of questions about Hollywood.

"I'm fine, I'm fine."

The stuntman, bundled up like a teddy bear, struggled to his feet from the cockpit, then, still dizzy, shouted, "You guys are in the wrong place! I'm here! Hey, come help me!"

Explosive laughter.

As the cold wind continued to blow.

Amidst the laughter and cheers of the crew, the director of "Lost in Thailand" returned to the set.

After reviewing the footage that Xu Zheng had taken over the past few days.

Li Luo quickly got to work.

While Hollywood's glitz and glamour are undeniably captivating, one must remain grounded and steadily move forward, accumulating more capital for the future, rather than indulging in unrestrained indulgences.

With each click.

Time marches ever on towards December.

"Finished!!!"

As Li Luo tossed his warm hat high into the air, the crew members embraced each other excitedly and reluctantly, ending their month-long journey amidst cheers.

We had a wrap party.

After bidding a reluctant farewell to Xu Zheng, Bao Qiang, and others, the employees stayed behind to finish up the remaining tasks.

Li Luo, accompanied by two assistants, flew back to Beijing and had a short two-day rest before the promotional work for the movie "Ip Man" began.

However, it was said to be a period of rest and recuperation.

Actually, I still have to be busy with company affairs.

While his assistants took a two-day break and slept in, he returned to Xinghuo Film and Television alone in a business van.

Entering the company gate.

Naturally, it was another lively and bustling event.

After greeting everyone with a smile, Li Luo strode up the stairs.

I went straight to the office.

"Brother Dong."

Seeing Yu Dong chatting and laughing with Lin Yue, Li Luo raised his hand in greeting, took off his coat, and walked inside: "Sorry, sorry, the plane was delayed by half an hour. This awful weather is terrible!"

"Tsk."

Yu Dong stood up, smiling as he looked Yu Dong up and down, saying, "It's alright, anyway, your tea here is quite good."

"Wait a little while."

"It's worth it to be able to see a Hollywood star in person."

"Depend on!"

Li Luo hugged the guy, and amidst Lin Yue's laughter, patted the CEO of Berna hard on the shoulder: "You've got nothing better to do today than come here to tease me, right?"

"Who the hell is making fun of you?"

Rubbing his shoulder and pushing him away, Yu Dong excitedly asked, "How did you get in touch with Hollywood?"

"I rely on."

"The box office has exceeded one hundred million US dollars by now, right?"

"You've completely stunned everyone by suddenly doing something like this."

"1.5 million in North America."

Li Luo sat comfortably on his single sofa, tapping the table to thank Lin Yue for the tea she poured: "The box office in the US is collapsing too badly, the trend is almost like a plunge."

"However, the theatrical run there is long, so it should be able to break 200 million."

"Here."

"When 'Raging Fire' premiered in Cannes, I suddenly met two foreigners who insisted that I play a supporting role. They wouldn't let me refuse; they practically dragged me there until I finally agreed."

"The role is too small."

"I was too embarrassed to tell you!"

Yu Dong's eyes twitched repeatedly as he listened to the barrage of boastful words.

I felt like grabbing a cushion and throwing it at them.

Lin Yue forced a smile.

"never mind!"

Li Luo chuckled as he took a sip of hot tea, then looked at Yu Dong: "Let's not talk about those things. Brother Dong, is there anything good you want to do for me?"

Not long after returning to China.

Then I received a call from the other party.

They solemnly expressed that they wanted to discuss something in person, so the two arranged to meet today.

Yu Dong slowly picked up the exquisite teacup.

"You guys chat."

Lin Yue understood and stood up, smiling and nodding, "I still have some things to take care of. Just let me know if you need anything."

Wait until the office door closes.

Li Luo crossed his legs and looked curiously at Boss Xiang Yu.

"cough~"

Yu Dong finished his tea in one gulp and steadily put down the cup: "Actually, it's nothing much, I just wanted to borrow some money from President Li."

"Easy to say!"

Li Luo immediately took out his wallet.

First, take out one hundred.

He hesitated for a moment, then pointed out two red bills with great reluctance.

Such an action.

Yu Dong was dumbfounded.

(End of this chapter)