“If I could save time in a bottle
If I could keep time in a bottle
The first thing that I like to do
The first thing I want to do
Is to save everyday till eternity passes away
Is to save each day until eternity passes away..."
As the song was playing, Mark Frank put on his coat and got out of the car.
I walked into the restaurant where I worked.
A small private party is being held here today.
Mark knew that the people coming here were either rich or noble, so he was extra careful and arranged his clothes meticulously.
After entering the hotel, the security manager came up to him and handed Mark a headset: "Be careful, don't be distracted. If you spill soup or wine on the guests, you're done. I can't stand it."
Mark nodded seriously .
Mark used to be a senior white-collar worker, but he lost his job last year due to the financial turmoil in the United States.
The house was almost repossessed, not to mention the car.
I almost had to sleep on the streets and become a homeless person.
Here, once you lose your job and become a homeless person, there is no turning back. Many of the homeless people on the streets are college graduates.
At the most critical moment, Mark found this job as a waiter. Because of his attractive appearance and good conversation skills, he quickly settled down in this high-end restaurant team and avoided becoming a homeless person.
After all, the probability of being able to appear on "The Pursuit of Happyness" is less than one in ten thousand, so Mark cherishes this job very much.
When entering the restaurant, Mark saw Coppola holding up his glass and greeting people: "Hi, Henry, you're late."
Henry laughed. "Damn it. I was fishing in the waters of northern Newfoundland. After I received your call, I borrowed a friend's helicopter in Canada, and then rushed to the airport to take a private plane here. You actually blamed me for being late."
Coppola and Henry joked, holding their glasses and pointing to the distance: "I'll introduce you to a friend later."
Henry looked up.
Mark also looked up.
Mark couldn't believe it.
Because he saw the idol in his life.
"Han...Han Zhou...is the God Han!!!"
When Mark saw Han Zhou at the scene, his mind became clear.
He really wanted an autograph.
However, private cocktail parties are often attended by celebrities, and autographs are expressly prohibited.
But Mark wasn't ready to give up.
So Mark walked past Han Zhou with a glass of champagne.
I was planning to find a different angle to look back, but the champagne was taken away and replaced by an empty glass.
So Mark quickly returned to the counter with the tray of empty glasses and set off again with the champagne.
When passing by Han Zhou, he slowed down.
At this point Coppola is saying, "Henry, my friend, the famous movie star."
Han Zhou smiled and said, "I've seen "Northern Forest."
Henry laughed: "I really like listening to your songs, and I have watched a lot of your movies. I hope we can work together if we have the chance."
"I know you have to wait a long time for your next project. Maybe while you're filming this one now, I can play a cameo role."
Han Zhou was ecstatic, but still had a faint smile on his face: "Sure, ask your assistant to give my assistant the schedule, and I will arrange a suitable role for you then."
Coppola laughed and said, "Come on, let's have a drink to celebrate our new roles."
Henry saw Mark next to him, waved, put the wine glass in his hand on the plate, and picked up a new one.
Coppola also smiled and picked up a glass.
Mark immediately turned back to get the wine.
Coppola: "To be honest, I was deeply shocked this time. This movie will be a global hit after it is made."
"It's just that I don't like the role this time. It's a young and handsome mathematician."
Henry laughed and looked at Han Zhou: "Shouldn't I be the one to play the role of a young and handsome mathematician? Why don't we just kick Michael out? Hahahaha."
Han Zhou: "That role requires learning some Chinese. Coppola has been learning it for a long time."
"But I think you're suitable for playing a tough guy in an action movie."
Henry was instantly happy when he heard Han Zhou say this: "Really?"
Then he bent his arms and said, "I also think I have this talent."
Although there are no visible muscles under the suit, it can be seen that Henry is quite vain.
Coppola said cheerfully, "Forget it. I can tolerate your youth. I think the role of a mathematician is OK. But Henry, how can you be handsome? And you play a tough guy in an action movie. But I have acted in four or five action movies."
"Hollywood directors have very good eyes. They know you can't take the picture, but I can."
Henry patted Coppola on the shoulder and said, “Big directors can see that you can make action movies, but even bigger directors can see that I can make action movies.”
Han Zhou knows a lot of people, but Henry is the first one who can flatter someone so appropriately while joking.
What a great director. What an even bigger director.
Coppola smiled and said, "In the field of action movies, China is still very strong. Didn't Korea make a movie called Kung Fu before? It was also released in North America. Did you see it?"
Henry: "Of course I have. I'm a Kung Fu fan."
"This movie is really great, the only drawback is..."
Coppola and Han Zhou looked at Henry.
Henry: "The only downside is that I don't play the Axe Gang boss."
“I like that role, it’s challenging.”
While a few people were chatting, Mark was about to leave with a drink.
The bartender asked, "With so many customers, why do you always go this way?"
Mark looked back at other places and saw many stars, Hollywood film professionals, and some local wealthy people.
They were all chatting in their own little circles.
Mark smiled and said, “The gentlemen here drink very quickly.”
As they were chatting, Mark came over. Han Zhou changed his glass of wine, and Henry changed another one.
Coppola said while shaking his shoulders: "Han Ke is my lucky star."
"I was in a lot more debt before."
"After finishing Lord of War, I took on four dramas in a row, which took only five months to shoot in total, and I paid off my debt."
"Now, the depressed Coppola has become the cool Coppola again."
Speaking of happiness, Coppola grabbed Mark's shoulder and said, "You said so."
Mark smiled and said, "Sir, I also went bankrupt during the financial turmoil, but I am not as lucky as you to meet a good man like Mr. Han Zhou."
"As jealous as I am, congratulations on paying off your debt."
Han Zhou and Henry both laughed when they heard this.
Coppola laughed exaggeratedly, put his arm around Mark's neck, and waved his hand: "See, there are rich people here. If you find a job with any of them, you can be as cool as Coppola."
"How about I point one out to you?"
"See that woman? She's very, very rich and likes handsome men with good figures. If you grow a little beard, you might have a chance to be on her list."
Mark smiled and said, "Mr. Coppola, if your ex-girlfriend knew what you said, I might be disfigured."
Coppola was in a good mood and smiled: "Bring a glass of wine over, ask her to come over, and tell her that I want to introduce Han to her."
In fact, many people who came to the cocktail party hosted by Michael Coppola wanted to make friends with Han Zhou.
But they also have their own status and position, and will not come here rashly.
Need host recommendation.
If you don’t have the chance today, just attend a few more joint cocktail parties, or you may get to know each other naturally by chance.
But they didn't know that if Coppola hadn't invited him, Han Zhou would never have come out to drink.
Han Zhou is now preparing for the finals, and Coppola has specially rushed back to attend the finals to support Han Zhou.
That's why Han Zhou came to this cocktail party.
After a while, Coppola watched Mark talking to his ex-girlfriend Julie Houston, and said to Han Zhou, "Julie is now one of the most famous female stars in Hollywood. Although she hasn't won any awards, many casual fans are willing to spend money on her movies."
Han Zhou nodded: "Then maybe we can try to cooperate on the next movie."
Coppola: "That's not necessary, but if there are new roles for your new Twilight movies, you can look for her."
As the three were talking, Julie came over.
Smiling, “Michael, I didn’t expect you to turn around so quickly.”
Coppola opened his arms: "Who am I? I am the great Coppola!"
Henry said seriously, "Julie, you stole my gems last time and hid from me for so long, but I finally caught you."
Julie patted Henry's big arm and said, "Don't be so stingy. Besides, I helped you save money. If you bought the gem and gave it to your ex-girlfriend, and now you've broken up, wouldn't that be a big loss?"
Coppola: "Forget it, he doesn't need the money from a gem."
"Let me introduce you to Han Zhou. Do I need to introduce him to you?"
Zhu Li went forward and hugged Han Zhou: "Do you have a girlfriend? Do I still have a chance?"
Coppola smiled and said, "Han is very popular. Go get in line."
Julie: "Oh no, no such luck. I really like your song 'We Will Rock You'."
Han Zhou said happily: "We are talking about it. They said that you are very suitable for a role in Twilight 3. There is a chance for us to work together."
Julie: "Okay, I'm free, I'll go if there's a play, but there are too many parts and too little money, so I can't go."
Han Zhou: "How about a role with less scenes and less money? I'll give you some time."
Julie: "Yeah, that's not bad, but I like the Final Destination series more. Can I be the heroine in Final Destination 3?"
Han Zhou was stunned for a moment: "Final Destination 3 has not started filming yet, we are planning another horror film series."
"But we do need a female lead, but she doesn't have many scenes in the first film. If you're interested, you can sign for four films."
Julie thought for a moment. "A new horror movie series? Any Final Destination horror?"
Han Zhou: “Far beyond.”
Julie: "Okay, I trust you. You can take a look at the script of the first part."
As we were chatting, Mark came over again.
A few people were chatting, and Mark was hanging around, ready to serve at any time.
There will also be a brief conversation each time.
Julie suddenly said, "I think this bartender is very handsome and seems to be quite cultured. Is it true that people with this kind of qualifications can only be bartenders nowadays?"
Coppola: "You are right. I also think this guy is pretty good."
"But this is Los Angeles. If this amount is not a hundred thousand, it will be at least ninety thousand."
Every year, a large number of people come to Los Angeles with the dream of becoming a star.
How many people became stars in the end?
Those who are less fortunate can only find a job in theaters or something like that.
Some people are lucky enough to be able to work as drama actors in some local small theme parks and theaters.
More people, after spending all their savings, are desperate and can't find a job, so they end up shooting AAA movies, commonly known as adult channel movies.
This is pretty good.
Many people don’t look good enough to even get a spot in porn movies, and many of them are involved in the sex trade locally.
Every day big stars discuss seeing some newcomer or someone good.
But if you really believe what they say, that will be the beginning of a nightmare.
Han Zhou made a rare comment: "He chose the wrong career. If he had started to prepare to become an actor before he reached adulthood, he would have charmed thousands of girls."
"My appearance is just passable now."
This guy looks a bit like Leo.
If you were like Leo when you were young, it would really be a blessing from God.
However, many actors only make a living during their youth, and they can no longer find any film offers once their youth is over.
If you didn't enter this industry when you were young, it would be even more difficult to enter after you are thirty.
When Mark came over again.
Henry picked up a glass of wine and asked, "Can you act?"
Mark: “I perform every day…”
No, how can I tell the truth?
Mark smiled awkwardly: "No."
Han Zhou was stunned for a moment and asked, "Tell me, why do you act every day?"
Mark looked at Coppola and said, "There's no need to say it."
Coppola put down his glass and said, "I knew it, I knew it! You are in finance, right!!!"
Don’t employees in financial institutions act every day?
Always tell your clients that this stock or this fund can make money. Even if it crashes in your face, you still have to tell them: "Technical adjustments, it will turn positive soon!"
"Wait until you consider buying a Ferrari or a Bentley."
When it comes to acting skills, professional actors may not be as good as them.
Of course, more often than not, they rely on language to make people feel credible rather than body movements and expressions.
After all, most transactions and contacts are done over the phone.
Han Zhou's eyes suddenly lit up.
Now the New World has developed in the United States.
There have to be enough movies.
Not only movies that make money, but also movies that don't make so much money need to be made.
Only by providing enough movies to theaters can we maintain a high level of distribution for a long time and consolidate our network of relationships.
Therefore, New World is preparing to launch many film projects in Hollywood.
Han Zhou also selected a lot.
But after seeing Mark today, Han Zhou felt that "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "Cat and Mouse Game" seemed worth a try.
"Did you bring your cell phone?" Han Zhou asked.
Mark was stunned for a moment.
Han Zhou: "Did you bring it?"
Mark nodded: "I brought it."
Han Zhou: "Very good, I'll give you a number, and you go and convince him to buy the original shares of a very junk stock."
Mark was stunned. Selling stocks for nothing?
Han Zhou: "That's it. This stock is a stock of a satellite TV signal device workshop established in the central states. Each share is 0.8 US dollars. Under these conditions, you can sell it at any price you want."
As he spoke, Han Zhou showed Mark Timo's phone number.
Mark took out his phone and said, "Prank my friend. Let me try."
Mark is a die-hard fan of Han Zhou, but doesn’t he know that Timo is Han Zhou’s partner?
Without any worries, he just picked up the phone, dialed and started fooling people.
After listening to Mark's introduction, Timo was a little confused: "No, what kind of financial company are you, calling to sell stocks at 10 o'clock at night?"
Mark's voice was full of temptation: "Mr. Pushkin, as we all know, all industries under the sun are unprofitable industries."
"Our stock is a very high-quality stock. Owning it now is equivalent to owning a blue chip stock in the future."
"This transaction certainly cannot be conducted in the sunshine."
"During the day, I will only contact major clients and large companies willing to invest through the company's official channels. Only at night will I use private channels to make a little money. You know."
Timo felt very strange: "Are you sure it's legal?"
Mark: "We recommend this stock because its products are the product of brand-new technology. It serves all the top TV stations in the United States and has business dealings with many high-tech companies. It is absolutely trustworthy."
Mark didn't lie. The satellite dish cover does serve all the top TV stations in the United States.
Timo was a little hesitant.
Mark continued: "Our current internal share price is six dollars a share, and the OPI that will be carried out soon will fix this price at seventeen dollars. Now, our original share price is only seventy cents."
"If it weren't for the strict inspection by the Securities and Futures Commission, which prevented me from contacting old clients, this opportunity would never have been leaked."
"I believe you understand the details of what is going on there, so I don't need to describe it in detail, right?"
Timo quickly typed on the computer: "Wait a moment."
Teemo calculated that if he bought him for 100,000 US dollars, it would become 2.5 million US dollars in a short time!
Timo tried: "How about I buy 100,000 US dollars?"
After this was said, Coppola whispered: "How could this guy lose his job? It doesn't make sense."
Mark continued: "Hahahaha, Mr. Pushkin, you are joking. This is a very large stock. One hundred thousand funds do not meet the entry threshold. If it is an investment at this level, I will just give the money to my distant relatives and ask them to buy it for me. Wouldn't that make the money all by myself?"
"At least $300,000 will be invested."
Timo thought: "Is that so? Three hundred thousand US dollars is not a small amount."
Mark: "Sir, do you think I would call someone who can't afford to sell this stock?"
"The fact that your number appears in my phone book means that this number is just a small amount of money to you."
"I look forward to a long-term partnership with you. In the future, there will be more projects that may not be as profitable as this stock, but have greater room for maneuver."
"However, I have to confirm your ability. Although your name has already told me that you have this ability, you know that financial transactions are math problems, and math problems ultimately depend on numbers."
Timo: "Okay, I'll buy $500,000, but I need your formal transaction documents and copies of your qualifications."
Mark: "No problem, my secretary will contact you next."
After listening to the call, Han Zhou took the call: "Timo."
On the other end of the phone, Timo was stunned.
This voice is so familiar.
Han Zhou: "Stay away from the financial market."
After saying that, he hung up the phone.
Coppola was surprised: "No, with your ability, how could you be unemployed?"
Mark was silent for a moment, then said, “This…this one…is easier…hmm.”
Not everyone likes to get rich quickly or is so superstitious about getting rich quickly, so not everyone can't hear the traps hidden in it.
And not everyone can come up with that much money.
Han Zhou smiled and said, "Michael, Timo is as worrying about finance as you are."
Then he turned to look at Mark: “Imagine if you were a mysterious rich man.”
"Standing on the platform of your own castle."
"Invite the entire high society of New York to the party."
"You hold up your glass amidst the dazzling fireworks and invite everyone to toast together. No words are needed, only gestures."
Marx searched for a moment, picked up the wine glass, and imitated the movements of the most elegant drinker he had ever seen and who impressed him the most. He had a relaxed smile on his face, seemed a little cynical, and there was some joy at the corners of his mouth.
It was obvious that he seemed to be interested in the party, but not very interested, because one of his hands was in his trouser pocket.
He raised his glass, turned slightly sideways, and gave a wink.
Julie took a look and commented: "He really does look like a rich man."
Henry: "It would be more convincing if I changed it to a 20th century rich man's hairstyle."
Han Zhou thought for a moment and said, "Mark, come to the New World if you can really learn to act."
“Next year you’ll be a customer here, not a bartender.”
Mark was stunned.
Coppola laughed: "I told you, the people here are either rich or noble. As long as anyone gives you a job, you will have everything you want."
"But I didn't expect you to get the best job you can get here."
“It’s an opportunity that ordinary people wouldn’t encounter in a hundred or a thousand years.”
Mark was so excited that he forgot how he left his contact information, how he completed the follow-up work of the dinner, how he got home, and how he sat on the sofa.
All Mark knew was that he seemed to be becoming famous overnight.
…
Coppola got drunk, so the driver took Coppola and Han Zhou back home since it was on the way.
Before Han Zhou got off the car, Coppola muttered, "What song are we going to sing in the final?"
Han Zhou smiled and said, "We'll know when the time comes."
After Coppola's car left, Wang Xiya, wearing a shawl, came out and asked, "Can we still go?"
Han Zhou waved his hand: "You can go."
Wang Xiya: "Coppola just got rid of debt, and he squandered like this again..."
Han Zhou: "Once he squanders all his money, he will rely on us even more."
"There are many movie stars and actors like this in Hollywood."
“These people are the cornerstones of our success here.”
Wang Xiya nodded: "That's true, but don't you consider him a friend?"
Han Zhou: "I regard him as a friend, but friends are friends and money is money."
"I can't just tell him not to spend money recklessly, can I? That's his wife's job."
Wang Xiya: "Then you are wrong. American wives can't do this job. American wives, especially the wives of these movie stars, will only take half of his property when they divorce."
Han Zhou laughed and held Wang Xiya's hand: "Fortunately, you are Chinese."
Speechless, but Wang Xiya blushed.
It seemed that after the last time, Wang Xiya was no longer in a hurry to leave.
I don’t know what she said to An Lan.
But in short, Han Zhou didn't have time to think about why.
Han Zhou seems to have become accustomed to just sitting back and enjoying the fruits of his labor.
A day later, Chen Feng and Liu Yiling came together and also lived in this villa.
Han Zhou had to take them to rehearsal, and also act as a tour guide, driver, shopping guide, and take them out to play.
It can only be Brother Feng. Han Zhou would not be the driver no matter who else.
However, Chen Feng also felt pressured and really needed to travel around.
Chen Feng is the representative of Chinese rock and roll, and the only representative.
This time, we will compete with singers from the United States in "Singing".
Losing is really shameful.
Chen Feng was worried that he was about to retire and was still holding Han Zhou back.