During the dinner in the afternoon, Louis officially reported to the castle.
Brauchli, Feng Jing, and the translator are all there, and now Feng Jing will bring the translator with him wherever he goes.
"I'm Louis, and I'm honored to be your agent." Louis introduced himself confidently, and then looked around Du Yunxiu, "I've read your profile, and I'm confident that I can make you the most dazzling person in Hollywood." Chinese actors! Especially you know kung fu, which is really great!"
"Hollywood is now divided into two factions. The old school still hates outsiders and doesn't like Chinese Kung Fu." Louis pouted, "But it doesn't matter. More and more directors are keen on oriental martial arts, and Bruce Lee is their idol! As long as you know kung fu, I can mold you into a legendary kung fu star!" The other party spoke eloquently, throwing out countless prospects that people want to get. Imagine leaving your handprints on the Avenue of Stars.
"wait."
But Du Yunxiu interrupted him.
Not only was he not moved and excited by this plan at all, but he turned his head and looked at Feng Jing in doubt: "What's going on? Isn't my manager you?"
... Did something happen that he didn't know about during the half month of his recuperation
Feng Jing didn't make a sound.
He just picked an apple from the fruit bowl and peeled it, his long hair half down to cover his long and narrow eyes.
"Mr. Feng is very good." Brauchli who was on the side said first, "He is very serious and dedicated. I often see him memorizing English words, or asking a translator to teach him English. However, his English skills seem not very solid …”
"Louis has been an agent for more than ten years, and he is very familiar with Hollywood rules and laws. I think Mr. Feng may be able to use Louis."
Brauchli speaks well and tactfully.
But Du Yunxiu understood as soon as he heard it, Feng Jing didn't understand the language, so some things didn't go smoothly.
"I want to ask Feng Jing's opinion. This matter is not as simple as adding an agent. If Feng Jing doesn't like this, then I'm afraid I'm sorry..." Du Yun corrected his expression.
"Why?" Brauchli looked surprised, his azure eyes were hurt, and he didn't understand, "Didn't you tell me that you like acting very much?"
Du Yunxiu didn't answer, but turned his head, looked directly at Feng Jing, and said in Chinese: "I never thought about adding another manager. I will tell Brauchli to let Louis go back."
Yes.
Just like what Du Yunxiu said to Brauchli just now, the nature of this matter is not as simple as adding an agent. Letting Louis join in this situation is equivalent to directly acquiescing that the ability to seal the scene is not good-this will make the parties very uncomfortable and frustrated. However, Feng Jing, who was one of the parties involved, continued to peel his apples, as if it was no big deal to add another agent to take his place. Feng Jing's slender and long eyes stared at the half-cut fruit in his hand, and the fruit knife was still sliding slowly.
In the room, the only translator who knew Chinese, English and a little French, who understood what Du Yunxiu was talking about, was a little restless. Perhaps only he who followed Feng Jing the whole time knew best what Feng Jing had encountered, what he had encountered, how much hard work he had put in and how much effort he had spent on weekdays.
Brauchli, Louis and Du Yunxiu all looked at Feng Jing.
Feng Jing still didn't express anything, Du Yunxiu turned his face to the side, looked at Brauchli, and was about to tactfully reject Louis.
"—Then let him join in!" Feng Jing suddenly said.
Du Yunxiu was very surprised, his pupils enlarged slightly.
"Didn't you say something, are you the top ten most powerful managers in the United States?" At that time, the translator told Feng Jing of the other party's provocative words, but Feng Jing pretended not to know. Under everyone's gaze, Feng Jing suddenly stood up from the sofa and walked in front of Louis.
He doesn't walk fast.
But every step carries a kind of power, a unique aura, and a kind of coercion.
Feng Jing narrowed his long and deep eyes, looking into the depths of Louis's eyes, as if he could see through people's hearts: "Then I... look forward to your performance."
Louis was taken aback.
All of a sudden, I suddenly had a feeling, what did that ancient oriental sentence say? The oriental man with long hair and mole in front of him doesn't seem to be "a dragon sleeps in the shallows, a tiger falls in Pingyang"...
Instead, they are secretly accumulating strength and getting ready to go.
And not long after.
Only then did Louis fully understand that the scary thing about this oriental man is that he will not deny your ability because of jealousy—he will only grow up at a miraculous speed, and then transform all your experience and methods into his .
Louis' work went smoothly, and the insurance and film company issues were quickly settled. Du Yunxiu not only received compensation, but was also received by the senior executives of the American film company, who posed for a photo and praised his personality and bravery. As for the fire on the set, the reporter wrote an exclusive interview about Du Yunxiu's heroic rescue. The name of the title is amazing-"A real danger on the set of "Royal Adventure", the oriental actors really saved people with real kung fu".
Brauchli's name was naturally concealed and replaced with the name of an ordinary staff member, but this matter was misrepresented. Hollywood stars and directors thought that Du Yunxiu's kung fu was superb. Louis seized the opportunity, took Eastern Kung Fu and this incident as an opportunity, and contacted Du Yunxiu on several talk shows in a row. At the same time, he cunningly used language communication problems as an excuse to ask the program team to write the questions in advance. Louis asked his team Listed more than a dozen ways to answer, and strive to reply decently and humorously.
Yes, humor and personality.
This is the shining law of Hollywood stars.
During the talk show, Louis even personally greeted the photographer and the host, explaining which angles they can shoot, which angles they can’t shoot, and which questions they won’t answer.
"Dos and Donts (can do and prohibit)" the law is used by Louis perfect.
Louis is really good at it.
Du Yunxiu's appearance on the show also achieved very good results. Many American viewers began to pay attention to this oriental man from a foreign country. Black hair and black eyes, the eyes are like black beads of ink, very charming. Not only is he humorous and has an elegant figure, but he also has amazing oriental martial arts skills. Many American girls have become obsessed with Du Yunxiu.
In addition to talk shows, Louis also used his contacts to get Du Yunxiu on the cover of American fashion magazines. Those magazines used to only invite Hollywood superstars. When Louis had coffee with the editor-in-chief of the magazine, he recommended it skillfully: "Derek was on the Maran (Malan) show last time, and the ratings were super high. Maran said that he was fascinated by his oriental charm. Awesome, always wanted to invite Derek to dinner!
"However, Derek is a traditional Oriental, reserved and mysterious, and he rarely goes to these occasions...
"Probably because of this relationship, everyone is more curious about him.
"Your magazine has always been great, but it lacks some freshness. You see, every time it's those Hollywood stars, other magazines can also hire... old acquaintances, haha."
That's where the greatness of Louis comes in.
He is very clear about the rules of the game in Hollywood, and he also knows how to persuade the other party to achieve his goal. The editors of some magazines really want to try this oriental man who can't even read the Chinese name of the other party clearly, so that their magazines have not only western faces, but also eastern faces, making them more international.
Louis brought Du Yunxiu to the studio.
The female editor-in-chief of the magazine was also present, and wanted to see the oriental man who was very popular in Hollywood recently. Louis took the opportunity to introduce Du Yunxiu in a miraculous way, which made the female editor-in-chief of the magazine amazed and curious, and frequently showed Du Yunxiu amazed eyes.
Du Yunxiu smiled slightly. He seldom speaks now, and this taciturn appearance is not to maintain the "mysterious, silent, martial arts oriental" image exaggerated by Louis, but because Louis exaggerates too much.
Du Yunxiu knew how much he weighed. Not to mention, the oriental martial arts that never existed.
Du Yunxiu once mentioned to Louis, don't say this to media magazines.
But Louis had a "very normal" expression, and said indifferently: "This is your keyword (keyword)! We want to give the audience a strong impression—when you mention oriental martial arts, you will think of you, Derek! In this way No matter the audience or future great directors, as long as they want to add oriental elements to the movie, they will be the first to find you! Haha, we will have countless movies to shoot by then! You will become a Hollywood kung fu superstar in no time of!"
This is indeed a way of publicity and hype, but Du Yunxiu doesn't like it.
Du Yunxiu glanced at Feng Jing and the translator who came with them. During this time, Feng Jing seldom expresses his opinion, and more often, he is discussing something with the translator, or observing Louis' every move.
Sometimes Du Yunxiu went to find Feng Jing, and Feng Jing was either practicing oral English with a foreign teacher, or reciting words by himself. Du Yunxiu felt very lonely and uncomfortable without Commander Feng Jing in charge. Louis is also capable and shrewd, but, that's different.
From the beginning to the end, there was only one manager he recognized, and that was Feng Jing.
As if sensing Du Yunxiu's gaze, Feng Jing at the side also raised his head and looked at Du Yunxiu. Feng Jing looked at Yun Xiu for a while, then narrowed his long and narrow eyes, and slowly smiled.
Du Yunxiu smiled.
Because Feng Jing's smile was like a reassurance, letting him know that Feng Jing was still by his side.
Reflectors, photographers, professional cameras. There are a lot of bottles and jars on the makeup table, and the makeup artist is designing styles for Du Yunxiu.
"Well, let's be man (man) and sexy (sexy)!" Louis commanded from the side, "Here, add more eyeshadow, draw the corners of his eyes a bit more, yes, like this, add a bit more, Hollywood I like how the eyes of Orientals look like this!"
The make-up artist was very disgusted with the command of Louis, a layman, and secretly rolled his eyes.
The female editor-in-chief of the magazine was also discussing the composition and design with the royal photographer to see how to best use this oriental face to make people's eyes shine and create better sales for the magazine.
"Let's shoot according to Bruce Lee's classic pose! Take off your shirt, expose your chest muscles, and then do that flying kick pose, or what kind of martial arts move 'White Crane Spreading Wings'?" Louis imitated Bruce Lee's weird cry while stretching out his arms Arm gestures.
Show off your chest muscles, do the "White Crane Spreading its Wings" move, and appear in an American fashion magazine
Du Yunxiu felt a little nondescript.
"Take it off? No need, I don't have a body like Westerners." Du Yunxiu saw that the shelf next to the studio was full of magazines released this year. Last month's cover was a half-body nude photo of a Hollywood male star, with a tall frame, strong and muscular muscles, especially after applying olive oil, the gloss and tightness of the photo made other men feel inferior.
"No, no, the purpose of shooting magazines is to be sexy! The sexier you are, the more attention you will get." Louis denied, and then snapped his fingers, "Take it off! The more you take off, the better."
Louis' expressions and words are contagious.
The female editor-in-chief of the magazine on the side also seemed to think this was a good idea, and nodded in agreement.
"I don't think so." - Just when Du Yunxiu couldn't refuse, Feng Jing expressed the opposite opinion instead of Du Yunxiu.
Louis and the female editor-in-chief of the magazine were taken aback for a moment, and looked at Feng Jing curiously at the same time. This oriental man with long hair and moles is actually more special than Du Yunxiu in appearance, but since he entered the studio until now, he hasn't spoken much, just listening to their discussion from the sidelines.
"Bruce Lee is Bruce Lee, and Yunxiu is Yunxiu, the two have completely different temperaments.
"Bruce Lee is good at Jeet Kune Do, and his muscles are specially made with a muscle vibrating machine, so that kind of pose will become a classic, and it will be very beautiful when photographed. But Yunxiu's oriental temperament is more restrained. What everyone wants to see is Yunxiu, not by any means. Bruce Lee's cosplay (role-playing)."
Feng Jing spoke very slowly and intermittently. Sometimes he had to ask the translator next to him how to say some words, but he tried his best to communicate with the female editor-in-chief of the magazine in English. In English, the most important thing is to take the first step - dare to speak and communicate with others. Although Feng Jing's English is not very fluent, but the meaning is clearly expressed.
After listening to Feng Jing's words, the female editor-in-chief fell into deep thought.
"You don't understand the rules of Hollywood at all! In Hollywood, a star must be beautiful, sexy, and have personality!" Louis never expected that Feng Jing would sing against him on this occasion, and it was in English! He was surprised by Feng Jingying's rapid progress, but he had a feeling in his heart - Feng Jing's secret energy accumulation process was over, and now he was about to start displaying his true strength.
So Louis began to completely negate Feng Jing's views, and in front of the female editor-in-chief, implied that this oriental guy didn't understand the rules of Hollywood, only he was the best at it!
"Then what's your idea?"
Unlike Louis's strong opposition, the female editor-in-chief of the magazine folded her arms and was very interested in Feng Jing's opinion.
"I read your magazine." Feng Jing shook the fashion magazine in his hand, "You are a fashion magazine that guides the trend, and the readership... should be targeted at young boys and girls. Because they are the age that most like to imitate Duan, the style of the star, the clothing and makeup of the star, they are most concerned about."
After Feng Jing finished speaking, he paused and glanced at the female editor-in-chief. Smart people know that before expressing real opinions, they will first say some tentative words to see the reaction of decision makers. See if she likes your proposal and see if she will actually consider it. However, the female editor-in-chief of the magazine just smiled and hid her thoughts well.
Feng Jing raised the corners of his lips and smiled silently.
Not only was it not affected at all, but the light in his eyes became more determined.
The more this is the case, the more Feng Jing's unique aura is revealed. Even if his English is not fluent, it will not affect other people's impression of Feng Jing at all—because his own aura is enough for people to ignore his lack of fluency .
People often feel this way.
If a person speaks empty words and is not good at language, then he will be very impatient. However, if that person piques your interest or commands your special respect, then even if he doesn't understand the language and speaks slowly, you will be impressed by him and wait patiently...
As for Feng Jing, he has already proved with his own charm and words - he will be the latter.
Especially in the heart of the female editor-in-chief.
"Now, the craze for the first part of "Royal Adventure" has not completely dissipated, and the sequel of "Royal Adventure" and oriental martial arts are the hottest topics recently. The search rate of 'Oriental', 'Oriental Man', and 'Chinese Martial Arts' is on the Internet Already ranked third. Since this is the case, how about planning a special issue or special issue of "Oriental Exotic Feelings" to satisfy everyone's curiosity?"
"The more curious you are, the more you want to know. If you want to know, you can only buy your fashion magazines—because you have Yunxiu, Derek!" Feng Jing's long and narrow eyes looked at the female editor-in-chief, and the flickering light inside made it hard to look at , "The most orthodox and mysterious oriental man, but also the most representative actor of "Royal Adventures"."
"So, you mean, not only do Derek get a photo shoot and put him on the cover of a magazine, but also let us promote him in the sequel to Adventure Royale?"
Being able to climb to the position of editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine, in addition to her taste, she also has the wisdom to do her part. The female editor-in-chief immediately grasped the core of Feng Jing's story.
"Whether to promote the sequel of "Royal Adventure" or use the sequel of "Royal Adventure" to promote this issue of the magazine... depends on how you plan."
Feng Jing didn't mind at all that the female editor saw through his intentions.
That's right. Yunxiu can put on makeup, put on a handsome kung fu pose, and appear on a magazine, but this is just a magazine cover. How many oriental actors are there in Hollywood, how many people like Bruce Lee, and know Chinese Kung Fu
Such recognizability — simply not enough.
Only by using the most distinctive and eye-catching method, so that everyone can recognize at a glance, the character on the cover of this issue is the guardian of the East in "Royal Adventure", that is Yunxiu! In this way, the film is used to strengthen everyone's memory, and at the same time, the fashion magazine itself is used to promote Yunxiu's role in the film and this drama! And "Royal Adventure" has such a high global box office, as long as it is used properly and connected properly, this fashion magazine will definitely become the winner in the battle of magazines in the same period!
"—There are too few pictures, not enough to support our two hundred pages of magazine content.
"Also, we're a fashion magazine, not a movie weekly."
Faced with Feng Jing's proposal, the female editor-in-chief of the magazine who was originally smiling looked directly at Feng Jing and said this suddenly.
The atmosphere suddenly became a little stiff.
Louis has already begun to show a smug smile, ready to laugh at Feng Jing's overthinking. However, Feng Jing was not intimidated by the female editor-in-chief's words at all. Instead, he raised the corners of his lips, blinked, and said with confidence: "This is very simple. I can help you contact the costume designer of "Royal Adventure". Last Oscar, He was nominated for Best Costume Design.
"In addition, not only the "Royal Adventure" movie series, I believe that other Hollywood actors also have more or less oriental plots. Have they ever worn oriental costumes? From the past to the present, are there any well-known and cutting-edge actors? Has the fashion designer of China used oriental elements in clothing design, tailoring, and fabrics, or was he inspired by exotic oriental countries
"You are a fashion magazine. So I believe that when you find Yunxiu, you are not only adding an oriental face to the cover of the magazine, but also driving a fashion trend.
"Starting from this issue, the oriental trend in Hollywood - will start because of your magazine!"
Feng Jing's words ended.
The studio fell silent, Louis was completely stunned, while Du Yunxiu "completely agrees with Feng Jing"'s attitude and looked at Feng Jing enthusiastically.
"Papa papa." The female editor-in-chief of the magazine suddenly applauded, her tone full of admiration, "The only two remaining points (problem points) have been considered in such detail and thoughtful by you, and you are 'resisting customers', I How can you let this opportunity go? It seems that after the retro style is the oriental trend. And, fortunately—you and I are not walking together."
After a long time, when Louis asked Du Yunxiu what he thought of him and Feng Jing, Du Yunxiu said this.
"The special feature of Feng Jing is that he never considers things from the perspective of 'one event', but he considers the most flexible and optimal consideration from the perspective of long-term, stable and continuous progress. But he The biggest advantage—is not his ability, but the person himself, who is deeply fascinating but inescapable."
This issue of fashion magazine is finally out.
Louis was waiting early in a relatively large newsstand in New York, while Feng Jing stayed at home, drinking coffee lazily. There was a big difference of opinion between the two on this matter, and it was a bit of a sign of mutual disobedience. And Louis made it clear—to see how capable this Easterner who doesn't abide by Hollywood rules and finds another way can do.
Feng Jing is not nervous.
When he was with Li Rui before, he dared to fight and rush. Because he knew that even if he failed, Li Rui would stand behind him. When the relationship between the two is not deteriorating, Feng Jing feels that Li Rui is the strongest and the most unshakable, so no matter how willful he is or what risks he takes, there is no need to be afraid.
At that time, Feng Jingshen believed that he would never fall embarrassingly from a high altitude because he ran too fast and failed to stand firmly—because Li Rui would always follow him below. Only in the end, the person who once trusted him moved away from the position of guardian and gave him a fatal blow. Almost broke him the other way.
That is, a deeper pain than a sudden fall from a high altitude.
The atmosphere in the living room is not lively.
Brauchli was sitting on a rustic-style single chair by the floor-to-ceiling windows, and Feng Jing was leaning on the classic European-style sofa in the center of the living room. The two occupy a corner, and there is a subtle feeling of competing with each other. Usually there is Du Yunxiu at this time, so I don't feel embarrassed, and I don't have nothing to say, but Du Yunxiu disappeared early this morning...
After the two of them looked at each other briefly, those who read the newspaper continued to read the newspaper, and those who sipped coffee continued to sip coffee, each doing its own thing.
Suddenly, someone came in.
Feng Jing and Brauchli raised their eyelids at the same time, looking towards the door.
Du Yunxiu is back.
But what was different from usual was that he had cross-dressed, wearing sunglasses, a scarf, and holding a stack of magazines in his arms—magazines with him on the cover. At the same time, it is also a special issue of "Oriental Tide" based on Feng Jing's proposal!
Feng Jing was taken aback for a moment, and suddenly understood. He never thought that Du Yunxiu would do this, that he would buy magazines to offset sales on the first day of publication. Du Yunxiu's responsibility was only to take a cover photo. Even if the sales volume of this magazine is mediocre, it has nothing to do with him. Because people themselves are determined by the female editor-in-chief of the magazine.
However, Du Yunxiu would probably do this because it was his own suggestion.
Only the big sales of this fashion magazine can prove that his idea is in line with the rules of the game here. Knows my worries better than anyone, supports my decisions more than anyone...
Du Yunxiu.
"You are really..." Feng Jing couldn't help opening his mouth, but the voice reached his throat, but he couldn't make it out, instead his eyes were a little moist.
Feng Jing suddenly understood.
Du Yunxiu and Li Rui are really different.
This difference does not lie in their identities, one is the president of ESE, the other is an actor; nor does it lie in their personalities, one is assertive and deep, the other is gentle and low-key; but... Li Rui will let him go, let him go Take risks, but you will always make a measurement at the beginning and reserve a way out. Even if he fails, Li Rui's own foundation will not be severely damaged.
But Du Yunxiu was different - he used everything as collateral. Everything was handed over to him completely and trustingly. If it failed, Du Yunxiu would be hurt first, not him.
When he was "resigned" at the beginning, the other party gambled on all the possibilities of acting in the future and his popularity at the time, and was the first to support him amidst the scolding; now in the unfamiliar American show business circle, Du Yunxiu can completely follow Louis The most in line with Hollywood's mode of operation, to shoot the cover; but still choose to support his ideas, believe in his planning...
Because of this, Feng Jing was also afraid in his heart. Fear that marketing policies will have different effects in different cultural environments. It is difficult to elaborate on this cultural difference, but it does have a significant impact, just like some countries do not like a color or a number very much, as long as they are used wrongly, the products will be unsalable.
Can this "Oriental Wave" theme really be accepted by the American public
Before the accurate sales figures came out, in fact, what Feng Jing said to the female editor-in-chief of the magazine that day was all—empty talk!
Not long after, Louis also came back.
He didn't feel complacent, nor did he mock Feng Jing, he just took a look at Feng Jing and went back to his room. Afterwards, Brauchli also put away the newspaper and left.
Is this good...or bad? Feng Jing frowned.
"If you followed Louis's way that day, you wouldn't have so many troubles. After all, he is the one who is most familiar with the rules of the game here. Although it may not cause the greatest impact, it will definitely not be wrong. More With a few magazines, your popularity will rise quickly..." Even though he pretended to be calm, there was still a bit of bitterness mixed in.
Starting a business is tough.
Especially in a strange country, a strange language environment, and a strange cultural environment, it is even more difficult.
"I don't think your thinking is wrong at all." However, Du Yunxiu looked into Feng Jing's eyes and replied firmly.
"I remember you once said to me that the responsibility of an actor is to act. The responsibility of publicity is to publicize. If an actor performs well in a film, but the box office is not good. The responsibility is not on the actor, maybe the screenwriter and distributor , Propaganda has problems...
"Your idea is very good. Even a layman like me feels that as long as it is done right, then this issue of fashion magazine will definitely set off an 'Oriental wave'. For the magazine itself, it is just an issue that requires adventure, but the last The result—it may lead the trend of the entire fashion industry! The entire fashion industry will be shaken by this magazine!
"The work of planning is planning. You grasp this point and discover its possibility. Whether you can grasp it accurately, capture it, and take a beautiful picture is the matter of the editor-in-chief and the photographer..."
"So... you just trust me completely and believe that you will succeed this time?" Feng Jing was quiet for a few seconds after hearing this, and then raised his eyebrows again.
"En." Du Yunxiu said without hesitation, bending his eyes.
"...Then you still buy so many magazines?" Feng Jing shook his head, chuckled, and suddenly, he also looked away, unexpectedly, Yunxiu would use the past words to enlighten him.
"Didn't we buy a lot of newspapers when we were in China last time when Fengyun Studio was established? I think this is the first time you have planned abroad, and it has been approved by the female editor-in-chief of the other side. It is worthwhile to say anything." Commemorative."
"Identification is not important, sales are the most important."
"However, there is always something more important than sales."
Feng Jing was startled, and raised his head in surprise.
But Du Yunxiu just looked at Feng Jingxiao calmly.