Los Angeles, in a simple office in the Firefly Studios studio.
Cindy Crawford felt that her thoughts just now were simply asking for trouble, and the agent beside her, Jeremy, was carefully reading a copy of Linda Evangelista and Christie During, who are at the same level as her. After receiving the same endorsement contract, the hateful man who seemed to be doing nothing on the opposite side kept looking at her with interest. If this kind of gaze is full of infatuation, coveting and even undisguised desire like other men, she will not feel anything, and may even be a little complacent. However, the man's eyes didn't seem to be looking at a beautiful woman at all, but more like admiring a beautiful pet.
There was a light knock on the office door, and after getting permission, a staff member brought in Cindy Crawford's clothes.
Cindy Crawford didn't intend to find a room to replace the outfit just now. She put the long black dress on her body in the office, and finally heaved a sigh of relief. She sat back on the chair, feeling slightly dissatisfied. He stared at Eric who was opposite him.
Eric showed a faint smile, and said softly: "It's better to wear clothes."
"Mr. Williams," Cindy Crawford finally couldn't help it, counterattacked: "Are you talking about a... Barbie doll?"
Eric shook his head and said: "Of course not, you are much more beautiful than Barbie. Oh, but I know a girl who looks like a real Barbie. People can't help but want to be in that picture. Pinch the little face."
Cindy Crawford noticed that when Eric said these words, a soft and even doting smile suddenly appeared on the corner of Eric's mouth, showing a trace of jealousy in front of such a beautiful woman as herself. This hateful guy can still think of other women so preoccupied. And the expression is so gentle. It is simply unreasonable.
Thinking of the recent situation again, the resentment and grievance in Cindy Crawford's heart welled up again. After hesitating for a moment, she finally couldn't help it, and said with a resentful and weak expression, "Mr. Twenty-eight years old."
Eric was not stingy with the compliments unique to Westerners, and said: "Compared to other supermodels, you are really well maintained. I believe you will still be so bright and attractive ten years later."
Although I couldn't hear much sincerity from Eric's tone, Cindy Crawford was still much more comfortable, but his tone seemed more resentful: "But as a model, after the age of thirty, I will definitely not be able to communicate with the new generation. Competing, I... It took me half a year to barely get an opportunity in Hollywood, just to continue my career. Why do you have to embarrass a little woman like me?"
Eric smiled and said, "Do you also think I messed up your role on purpose?"
Cindy Crawford didn't answer. But he made a look like "Isn't it?"
Eric said: "This matter does have something to do with me, but I didn't ruin your role. It's that there was a problem with the film project. And, if everything goes according to the established track, that film will become your Hollywood star. The beginning will also be the end.”
Cindy Crawford thought of Joe Silver's gloomy face that night, and immediately understood Eric's words.
However, she quickly caught another loophole and said, "The role that originally belonged to me has fallen into the hands of Claudia Schiffer. How do you explain this? Don't you worry that this film will become a classic film for Claudia Schiffer?" Claudia Schiffer's Hollywood terminus?"
"This incident is an emergency. Joe Silver wants to use Claudia to pull me into the game," Eric said without denying his relationship with Claudia, "I didn't know in advance I don’t plan to intervene afterwards. As for the impact, it’s just for you. Not to mention that Joe Silver will definitely adjust the project. Even if Claudia’s performance fails, you think I’ll let her Are you affected by anything?"
Cindy Crawford felt a sense of powerlessness in her heart, she moved her lips, but said nothing.
Jeremy, who had been sitting by the side and listening secretly, finally breathed a sigh of relief. He was a little thankful that Eric didn't mind Cindy Crawford's little provocation.
He also understood at this time that the role played by Cindy Crawford in the whole thing was a little bug that was accidentally trampled to death by passers-by. Cindy Crawford accused Eric like a relative of the little bug. Prosecuting passers-by for murder beyond their means will not attract the attention of passers-by, but will make people feel ridiculous and absurd.
After the two quieted down, Jeremy was about to discuss the contract with Eric as his agent, but thinking about what happened just now, he suddenly felt that perhaps it would be more appropriate for Cindy Crawford to speak up , the tolerance gained by beautiful women is always greater.
Although Cindy Crawford's public profile is higher than that of Linda Evangelista and Christie Turlington, Jeremy didn't feel that the same treatment as the other two in this contract Dissatisfied, he just pushed the contract in front of Cindy Crawford, pointing to one of the clauses that he felt needed to bargain.
Seeing how the two of them were gesticulating, Eric said, "If you need to discuss privately, I can avoid it."
"No need," Cindy Crawford quickly raised her head and said to Eric, "Mr. Williams, we have no objection to this contract, but is the five-year contract too long?" Some?"
Eric said: "If you think it's long, we can sign for two years."
Cindy Crawford and Jeremy immediately looked at each other in dismay. The two almost thought they heard it wrong. It was so easy to talk.
However, Eric did not let them 'disappointed', and quickly said: "However, before making a decision, you can look at the contract... it should be the seventh page, I don't remember which one it is, then The contract states that Party A will use its advantages in media resources to help its spokespersons increase their personal fame and public influence. However, if you are not willing to sign a five-year contract, neither ltd nor Firefly will devote too much resources to it To you, not only that. We will also train your successor from now on. Pour the media resources that originally belonged to you to her. After your contract expires, that girl can directly take your place."
The channels for models to gain and maintain their fame are actually very narrow. Except for those gossip with movie stars, singers or football stars, the more orthodox way is to continuously land on the covers of magazines in various ways, so people also I always see the profile of some supermodels with a qualification of how many well-known magazine covers they have been on.
Jeremy also noticed the contract that Eric said just now, but because the clause seemed too general and did not give any specific promises at all, he didn't pay attention to it. At this time, hearing Eric specifically mentioning the internal connection between this clause and the five-year contract, the two immediately realized the gold content of this seemingly inconspicuous contract.
Firefly, a huge media group that involves all aspects of mainstream media such as movies and TV, possesses media resources that cannot be compared with pure print media. The influence produced is definitely no less than being listed in 100 magazines. And the more famous the model is, the higher the endorsement fee he will get from the merchant. In the contract Eric gave, although it is stipulated that the endorsement work related to Victoria's Secret must be the first priority at all times. But apart from the Neiyi brand in the same industry, they are not prohibited from accepting endorsement contracts for other products. So. If Firefly gives them media resources according to the contract, Cindy Crawford believes that her endorsement value for any brand in the future will definitely be much higher than before.
Although her heart was moved, Cindy Crawford still asked smartly: "Mr. Williams, can you be more specific about this clause?"
"Be more specific, such as movie roles, cameo opportunities in TV dramas, invitations to talk show guests, interviews with traditional print media, publicity on online media, etc. It’s not too bad, Firefly can help you contact publishing and marketing. Because the future popularity of your five main spokespersons also means the exposure of the Victoria’s Secret brand, so you can rest assured that Firefly will never begrudge these resources,” Dun After a pause, Eric looked at Cindy Crawford's glamorous face again, and said, "Actually, there is a very good opportunity right now. If it's not the time, I can recommend you to try it." The Bond girl role in the 17th 007 series, although the previous Bond girls in the 007 series are all vases, the character in this one is very different from the previous one, and it will definitely bring good fame to the actor."
What Eric was talking about was the villain Bond girl played by Famke Janssen in the previous life "Golden Eye". It also opened up Famke Jansen's situation in Hollywood. Compared to the unlucky vase girl character in "Fighting against the ***", this villain Bond girl is definitely 100 times stronger, but now Famke Janssen has started filming the fifth "X-Files", and there is no time to squeeze it out. Eric can only let MGM choose the right candidate.
Cindy Crawford was just about to try to get Eric to refine these promises into a specific contract. When he heard his last words, his eyes lit up immediately, and he said, "Mr. Williams, I can participate While preparing for the catwalk, you have seen my steps just now, I believe that I don’t need to undergo long preparation training like those rookies, don’t I?”
As she said that, the girl also threw a charming and charming look at Eric.
Eric shook his head unmoved: "No, you can only choose one."
"Then I..."
"And only the first option can be chosen."
Cindy Crawford was stunned for a moment, and suddenly realized that she could only choose the former. Disappointment flashed in her eyes, and the girl still complained unwillingly: "Mr. Williams, you are so unreasonable."
The girl's smooth and free style changes made Eric once again have the idea of subjugating demons.
Well, why do you say again
Coughing lightly, putting aside these messy thoughts, Eric said: "If there are no other questions, I will contact Miss Emily Brighton, and you can sign the contract tomorrow."
Cindy Crawford wanted to say something, but was stopped by Eric with a wave.
"Miss Crawford, I know what you want to say. This clause on the promise of media resources is indeed a bit general. But you should be clear. Even if I remove this clause, few supermodels will reject this contract, five Although the annual endorsement fee of 10 million US dollars is not the highest, and the workload is a bit heavy, there are not many models in the entire model circle who are worth more than this figure. As long as everyone can cooperate happily, I will definitely not be stingy to give it to you in the future more rewarding."
After Eric finished speaking, Cindy Crawford wisely chose enough to stop, saying: "Then. I have no problem, Mr. Williams."
"Okay, let's talk about my request." Eric glanced at Cindy Crawford again and asked, "How much do you weigh now?"
Cindy Crawford was a little embarrassed, because she was busy with entering Hollywood in the past six months, and she was no longer as cautious about controlling her body shape as before. After a moment of hesitation, the girl replied honestly: "136 pounds."
136 pounds is equivalent to 61 kilograms, which is not considered overweight for Cindy Crawford, who is nearly 1.8 meters tall.
but. Eric remembered Cindy Crawford's figure when she was wearing Ney just now, shook his head and said, "Two months. I want to see a beautiful vest line, can I?"
Cindy Crawford wondered if I could answer, but this little idea just turned around in her mind, and then she changed her posture coquettishly, showing the curves of her body, and nodded in amusing words: "Of course it's all right, Mr. Williams, but I already have a vest line, maybe you just didn't notice it."
Eric nodded playfully with a smile: "It's okay, there will definitely be a chance next time."
Of course, it's not that Eric can't hear some hints in the girl's tone, but he's more used to hunting now rather than being prey.
Cindy Crawford found that such obvious hints from herself failed to make Eric send out a date invitation on his own initiative, so he continued to be polite with a embarrassed expression, agreed on a signing time, and left with his agent.
…
At four o'clock in the afternoon, Kelly Haines opened the door and walked into Eric's office in the studio, and found that there was an extra black piano inside. Eric, who was sitting next to the piano, was playing a song Unfamiliar tune.
Although the syllables under Eric's fingertips are a little jerky, the sad and lazy melody still has an infectious force that gathers and never disperses, which makes people unconsciously produce a feeling that is almost stagnant. Tears of despair.
Kelly, who was holding a few thick documents, was leaning against the door in a daze, staring at the back of that attentive figure.
You are already so outstanding, so dazzling, so powerful, what else can cause your inner loneliness
The sound of the piano suddenly stagnated. Eric picked up the pencil and was about to add something to the unfinished score. He felt the breath behind him and turned his head to find Kelly standing there with tears in her eyes. A kind of maternal pity.
Eric quickly got up and came to Kelly, took the thick stack of documents and threw them aside, hugged the woman in his arms, and said softly, "Why are you crying?"
Kelly, who was leaning in Eric's arms, suddenly gave birth to a shyness like a little girl, shook her head and said in a low voice: "No, I just... I brought the report you asked for, and a copy specially sent by Mr. Buffett letter."
Eric recalled Kelly's expression just now, and suddenly smiled: "Have you been here for a while?"
Kelly nodded and said, "I knocked on the door, but you didn't hear it."
Eric almost understood what was going on, shook his head and said, "It seems that I really failed."
Kelly didn't understand what Eric was talking about, but Eric took her little hand, sat down on the piano bench, and said, "Come and see the new song I wrote, can you play the piano?" ?”
"Um."
Kelly nodded, took Eric and just finished a small part of the score and scanned it, her delicate fingers couldn't help but put it on the keys, and the tune just now sounded again without any hindrance.
Eric could tell in an instant that Kelly's piano skills were definitely better than his own, and said: "If I knew it, I would call you here, and I wouldn't write in such pain."
Kelly picked up a pencil, corrected a few small errors in Eric's score, and asked softly, "Why did you write such a sad piece?"
"I wrote a background song for the big show, but your reaction is not what I want, so I just said that I failed." Eric stroked his fingers lightly on the keys, and said: "This song wants to express It is not sadness, but a sense of disillusionment after the shattered ideal. In the story, the high-spirited young man chased half his life for the illusory dream in his heart. What I want, the girl back then is no longer the angel in my imagination, but I don’t want to wake up, so I sink in the vanity, sink, and then die.”
Kelly looked at Eric's side face in a daze, and murmured, "The Great Gatsby?"
"Yeah," Eric leaned over with a smile, kissed Kelly lightly on the lips, and said half-truthfully, "Can you not be so smart, it will make me very stressed."
With fascination and admiration in Kelly's eyes, she said: "Who can be as smart as you? I have studied piano for so many years, but I will never be able to write such a piece of music."
"Don't worship me, it will make me feel like a liar."
"You've cheated me of everything," Kelly blurted out in a turbulent mood, but then regretted it, her face flushed, her eyes dodged, and she said slowly: "Then, what's the name of this song?"
""In the prime of life"."
Eric put the half of the score on the shelf and said, "You play it, and I'll sing it to you."
The slow tune sounded again, and Eric started to sing softly after brewing. Although the slightly hoarse male voice could not compare to Lana Del Rey's innocence and desolation, it had a different kind of decadence.
* See all the prosperity and vicissitudes.
*The heart is lazy and tired.
*To be intoxicated with paper and gold, changing cups and cups is like a passing cloud.
*Midsummer Night's Mang.
*July is young.
*We are young and frivolous, not afraid of the long years.
*We indulge in time until the lights come on.
* When the youth is gone and the face is no longer, will you love me as before, let the years go by.
*When the hustle and bustle is gone, and the body is covered with bruises, will you love me as before
*…
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ps: [young-and-beautiful is in an infinite loop]