When he was about to speak just now, he was suddenly interrupted by Eric. When the waiter finished serving the food, Donald Trump saw Eric's expression on the opposite side, worried that what this young man would say would make him unable to figure it out When the topic of mind came up, Donald Trump quickly spoke first: "Eric, have you been to New York before?"
Eric nodded: "I've been here a few times."
"How does it feel here?" Donald pointed outside.
Eric smiled, and said honestly: "I don't feel anything. I came here a few times in a hurry, and I was doing serious business."
Donald nodded, and then said: "You should walk around and see more. A bustling world-class metropolis like New York is a paradise for people like us. By the way, have you ever thought about buying in New York?" Real estate, you should know that housing prices are very cheap recently, maybe after a year or two, housing prices in New York will soar again.”
Eric glanced at Donald Trump suspiciously. The real estate tycoon came to the door in person. Could it be that he sold the house to himself? This is ridiculous. Eric raised his wrist and looked at his watch, and then said: "Mr. Trump, you should know that I don't have much time, so if there is anything, you can just say it."
Donald Trump originally wanted to spend a few minutes to guide him slowly. Hearing Eric's straightforward question, this real estate tycoon who has always been full of gamblers was also decisive. He put down the tableware in his hand. After changing his sitting posture, he said to Eric: "Eric, are you interested in the real estate industry?"
Eric felt that he understood a little bit, but he didn't know much about it. I can only continue to ask: "What do you mean?"
Donald Trump's tone was full of temptation: "I mean. Do you want to invest in real estate? You have to know. Now is a great opportunity to buy bottoms in the North American real estate industry. If you miss this time, maybe at least in Wait twenty years."
Eric didn't know whether the real estate tycoon did it on purpose or not, but he really calculated it in his mind. From now to the subprime mortgage crisis in 2008, it will take twenty years.
Abandoning this somewhat inexplicable thought, Eric asked calmly: "Why me. Mr. Donald, if it is really as you said, now is a great opportunity, then there should be many bargain hunters, right?"
Donald Trump replied without hesitation: "Of course there are many people who want to buy the bottom, but they don't have your advantage."
Eric smiled slightly and asked, "You mean my... funds?"
Donald Trump nodded solemnly: "Eric, I happened to read some news about you in the newspaper, so I couldn't help but take the liberty to come to visit. But this is also a great opportunity for you .Your Firefly company will generate a lot of profits this year, right. If you invest in real estate, I promise you. In a few years, the money will more than double in value. This is much less risky than investing in movies gone."
Eric asked with great interest: "Mr. Trump, if I decide to invest in real estate, do you have any good suggestions?"
Donald Trump was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect this boy to be so direct, but after seeing the playful eyes of the other party, a trace of embarrassment finally flashed on Donald Trump's face.
However, he quickly remembered his purpose this time, and put this emotion behind him, saying: "My real estate company just needs financing recently, but you should have heard some recent economic conditions in our country, so , It’s not easy to get a loan from a bank. And I just saw something about you in the newspaper, Eric, what do you think?”
Eric shook his head: "Mr. Trump, I actually don't have much money in my hand. If you know me a little bit, you will find that almost all the money I made this year has been spent."
"Isn't there still... and a few movies at the end of the year?" Donald Trump immediately said: "Eric, your company has five movies released at the end of the year, and they are all very popular with distributors. Could it bring in $100 million in profit?"
"Sorry, Mr. Trump, I'm not interested in investing in real estate," Eric shook his head directly. Although the knowledge of his previous life made Eric feel that real estate is very profitable without even thinking about it, Eric is not interested in this industry. With a black eye, it is estimated that one or two hundred million dollars has been invested, and it will be in vain. Whether you can get back the capital in the end is a question.
In comparison, Eric would rather invest in movies, after all, he knows the best-selling movies of these years like the back of his hand. Even if there is too much money to spend in the end, it must be invested in industries he is more familiar with, not real estate that he doesn't understand at all.
After Donald Trump was rejected by Eric, he was not discouraged at all, but he did not persuade him any more. He knew that as long as this young man had some sense, it would be impossible for the other party to talk badly about himself during this meal. Immediately promise yourself. The most important thing now is to establish a relatively long-term relationship with Eric first. He believes that with his communication skills, he can easily become friends with each other even if the age difference between the two parties is a bit large.
As a result, Donald Trump's expression became relaxed afterwards, and he said in a chatty manner: "Eric, I heard that your "Home Alone 2" crew was negotiating with a hotel for live-action shooting, look How about the Hyatt Hotel on 42nd Avenue, that is my property, and I can let your crew come and shoot for free."
Eric refused: "No, we have already negotiated with the Plaza Hotel next to Central Park, and the other party has also agreed for us to use it for free."
Donald Trump was well aware of the quality of the Plaza Hotel, and asked in disbelief: "Free?"
Eric nodded, slightly proud that a five-star hotel can be used by the crew for free, and even the staff are willing to play guest extras, which was not an easy thing to do before.
The reason for this is also due to the original "Pretty Woman", the Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles was used as the filming location of "Pretty Woman". After the movie became popular, this hotel also became popular, and even became famous After visiting a scenic spot in Beverly Hills, many people who travel to Los Angeles during this period will go to the Wilshire Hotel to have a look, and they will live in it if they have the conditions.
Although Donald Trump's Hyatt Hotel on 42nd Avenue is of good grade, it has not reached the luxury level of the Plaza Hotel. Therefore, after hearing what Eric said, Donald Trump did not persuade him any more. After thinking about it, Donald Trump immediately said, "So, Eric, what do you think of me?"
"What?"
"I mean, do you think I could have a cameo in your movie?"
Eric raised his eyebrows, thinking of a passerby in "Home Alone 2", and asked, "Are you sure?"
Donald Trump saw that there was a door, and quickly said: "Of course, I have also played guest roles in several TV dramas before. I think the movies must be similar, right?"
The reason why Donald Trump is so eager is not to value the opportunity to play a cameo. Even if he had this hobby before, now that the company is in jeopardy, it is impossible for him to have any interest. This is just to keep in touch with Eric and continue to persuade Eric.
Now that it was delivered to the door, Eric nodded as a matter of course, but with a playful smile, he said, "If you want, of course there is no problem."
…
After a pleasant lunch, Donald Trump quickly sent Eric back to the set.
"Everyone, everyone is paying attention, it's time to work, Alan, where's Alan?" Eric walked into the set, picked up the loudspeaker and shouted.
The people who were still resting immediately gathered together and began to get busy on their own posts.
"Mr. Williams, are you looking for me?" Allen asked out of nowhere.
Eric nodded: "You don't need to be here this afternoon, go and help me collect some information on closing Donald Trump's company."
"Who is Donald Trump?" Allen asked suspiciously.
Eric didn't bother to explain to him, and pointed to Elizabeth who came over: "Go ask Liz, and give me the information tonight."
"Oh," Allen nodded and walked towards Elizabeth.
Eric then began to instruct the crew members to prepare for the shots to be shot in the afternoon.
…
In the hotel where the crew stayed, this time the environment was infinitely better than in Seattle.
The sound of rushing water in the bathroom stopped for a while, and after a while, Eric came out with a bath towel wrapped around his waist.
Nicole, who was lying on the big bed in a light blue nightdress and reading a magazine, got up when she heard the movement, and raised a document on the bedside table: "Alan just came, did you send this?"
Eric raised his eyebrows in surprise: "You opened the door?"
The girl nodded innocently: "I called you, but you didn't hear me, so I had to..."
Eric stared at the girl helplessly, then sighed: "Okay."
Ni saw that Eric didn't pursue it anymore, and once again secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Very few people knew about the relationship between her and Eric, not even Aniston. That little silly girl still thinks that Eric chose her through a legitimate audition process.
However, although Nicole doesn't want outsiders to know about his relationship with Eric, those who should know, such as Jeffrey or Eric's assistant, or some other important people around Eric, still have to let others know. The other party knows. (To be continued..)