Hollywood Director 1992.

Chapter 76: Box Office Explosion

Jingle Bell!Jingle Bell!
"Haha, Link, congratulations on your new movie's success. Your movie's box office performance is truly amazing."

"Thank you! I'm luckier."

"No, not only are you lucky, the movie is also very exciting. I watched it twice with my friends yesterday and was almost scared to death. When are you free to drink with me?"

"Okay, but I'm busy right now. I'll date you after the movie is over."

In the office, Link put down the phone, walked to the French window, and stretched.

The weather is nice today, the sun is shining, the sky is blue and there is not a single white cloud.

The neatly arranged palm trees on the roadside swayed their leaves gently in the wind under the sun. Cars were coming and going on the road, but because of the soundproofing of the floor-to-ceiling windows, he could see many drivers honking their horns but could not hear a single noise.

Squeak!

There was the sound of a door opening behind me.

"Boss, do you want some tea?"

Liu Xiaoli's voice came from behind.

"No, give me a bottle of mineral water."

"it is good!"

Liu Xiaoli walked to the counter in high heels and took out a bottle of mineral water.

"Give!"

Liu Xiaoli handed him the mineral water and stood shoulder to shoulder with him in front of the French window. She gathered her long hair by her ears, tilted her head to look at him a few times, and couldn't help asking,

"What are you looking at?"

"Look at the beauty!"

Link chuckled.

"Rogue! No wonder you like to stand in this position. It turns out you are looking at the beauties on the street."

Liu Xiaoli rolled her eyes at him.

Link is a good guy in every way: handsome, good-natured, and talented. Unfortunately, he's a little bit lustful and a little off-kilter.

If he weren't lustful, this guy would almost be a perfect man.

"How can looking at beautiful women be considered hooliganism? I look at women with appreciation, similar to how you women like to appreciate flowers, jewelry, and beautiful clothes."

“You are objectifying women.”

"Not bad. I've been in the United States for half a year and I've even learned this word. I've made progress."

"of course."

Liu Xiaoli smiled. When she first came to the United States, she knew nothing and was a little silly. After living in the United States for more than half a year, she learned a lot of new knowledge and new terms.

She is totally different from the cautious woman half a year ago.

"So you'd better not bully me. I'm not someone who can be bullied easily now."

"Well, I've been working a lot lately. Do you find it hard?"

"It's not hard. I feel good, very good."

Liu Xiaoli said without hesitation.

She was worried about the hard work, so Link sent her to the finance department to work as an accountant, sitting in the office all day. Although that kind of job paid more, it was much more boring than being an assistant.

She likes her current job, which is busy but exciting and more interesting than her previous job as a dancer.

"Everyone is very busy promoting the movie during this period. In order to compensate you, I have prepared a small reward. Your reward is on the desk. Go and get it yourself."

"What reward?"

"See for yourself."

Link pointed to the desk without looking back.

Liu Xiaoli came to the desk with curiosity, looked around and saw a long red velvet box with the logo of luxury Cartier jewelry printed on it.

"Is it this one?"

she asked uncertainly.

"Yes!"

"what?"

"Don't you have hands? Can't you open it yourself and have a look?"

"Can you speak properly?"

Liu Xiaoli glanced at him and opened the box with curiosity. A bright light flashed before her eyes, and a dazzling spot of light was reflected on her fair cheek.

In the box was a very exquisitely crafted gem necklace. The diamond-shaped chain was made of platinum, and underneath was a leaf-shaped pendant inlaid with a piece of green crystal and many broken diamonds, which sparkled brightly in the sun.

"it's beautiful!"

Liu Xiaoli admired subconsciously, then hurriedly covered her lips after she reacted and glanced at Link, who was still facing the window.

"Is this the reward you prepared for the company's employees? A jewel necklace for each person? This is too extravagant. How can we not live like this?"

Although I don’t know the exact price of this necklace, based on my experience of shopping recently, I know that this necklace costs at least over $1, and it seems to be more beautiful than the one on Wu Junmei’s neck.

There are more than 20 people in the company. If each of them gets a necklace, wouldn't it cost more than 200,000 US dollars?
"Are you stupid? How can I give you all necklaces? Men get suits and ties, and female employees get necklaces, supermarket gift cards, movie tickets, etc. If you don't want a necklace, you can also choose a gift card." "No. I want a necklace."

Liu Xiaoli said happily.

Although a supermarket shopping card can buy a lot of things, this necklace is too beautiful. She often wears low-cut professional attire and needs a necklace to match, but she only has a very ordinary necklace.

She had already thought about buying a necklace.

But every time I go to the mall, I don’t like the cheap ones and I can’t afford the expensive ones.

This necklace is very beautiful and the shape is very consistent with her aesthetic. It will definitely look good on her.

Even if you ask her to exchange the necklace for a shopping card, she won't do it.

"Do you want me to put it on for you?"

Link asked, turning around.

Liu Xiaoli blinked at him and handed him the box.

Link smiled gently, gathered her long hair, took off the necklace that she had worn for a long time from her slender white swan neck, and put the green crystal necklace around her neck.

When his fingers stroked her warm skin, Liu Xiaoli's shoulders trembled slightly and the fragrance on her body became stronger.

"gorgeous!"

Link held her shoulders and stood in front of the mirror.

Liu Xiaoli's face had already turned red. She stroked the necklace with her fingers, bit her lower lip and said in a trembling voice, "It is very beautiful. You have a good eye for choosing necklaces. How much is this necklace?"

“It’s not worth much.”

"You're kidding! This is a brand name product, it must be very expensive. Is this really a reward from the company?"

Liu Xiaoli felt her cheeks getting hot.

"If it's not a reward, then what is it? Could it be a token of love? Okay, Assistant Liu, you can go down now. Don't disturb me while I'm working here."

Link waved his hand and walked towards the desk.

Liu Xiaoli rolled her eyes at him coquettishly. She was very touched to receive his gift and wanted to thank him, but this guy's attitude was so bad that he didn't deserve her thanks at all.

Liu Xiaoli left angrily in her high heels, and when she reached the door she remembered something.

"Dear Mr. Lin, your new movie is a big hit. Vivian Wu, Chen Chong and several other fellow villagers asked me to congratulate you on their behalf and also to invite you to dinner. When are you free?"

"Not recently, I'll invite them later."

"Okay! Boss Lin."

Liu Xiaoli closed the door, looked down at the necklace on her chest, then looked at herself in the translucent glass partition, a charming smile spreading across her red lips.

"Miss Liu, is the boss busy?"

In the aisle, Michael Leeson walked quickly over with a document in his hand, an excited smile on his face.

"Mr. Leeson, any good news?"

"Haha, last week's box office data came out. Can you guess how much Paranormal Activity made this week?"

Michael Leeson was originally a very steady man, but at this moment he was smiling and had time to joke with Liu Xiaoli.

"Last week, it was released in 437 theaters and earned $1318 million. Last week, it was released in 1873 theaters. With the expansion of the screening scale, can it earn $3000 million at the box office?"

Liu Xiaoli asked.

Michael Rison shook his head and smiled: "You can guess a little more."

"Could it be 4000 million?"

Liu Xiaoli asked excitedly.

"You still underestimate the boss's movies. You should be braver."

Michael Rison gestured and laughed.

"5000 million?!"

Liu Xiaoli's voice became sharp.

"It's 5182 million US dollars, the weekly box office champion, hahaha~"

Michael Leeson couldn't help laughing a few times, knocked on the office door and walked in.

"5182?"

Liu Xiaoli covered her mouth in disbelief.

The box office in the first ten days totaled 1477 million. This is the third week, and the box office is 5182 million.

"Paranormal Activity" was released for 17 days and the cumulative box office in North America reached 6659 million US dollars.

The production cost of this film was less than $10, and including the publicity and promotion investment, it was less than $600 million.

"Link is amazing."

Liu Xiaoli clenched her fist and waved it. Her originally cold expression became similar to Michael Leeson's, full of uncontrollable happiness and excitement.

She looked back at the office and seemed to be able to see Link talking to Michael Rison through the door. This guy was so young and capable, and being a little lustful didn't seem to be a serious flaw.

　Thanks to book friend 'ying999' for the reward.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)