Chapter 1561 Agent Happy

When getting off the plane in New York, the person responsible for picking him up was from the Future Investment US office.

Where's Miss Dong?

Zhao Fusheng asked the newcomer.

Miss Dong is over in Hollywood, the man said respectfully.

This was the company's big boss, so naturally he had to be treated with caution.

Zhao Fusheng nodded and didn't ask further.

As for the employees under him, unless they were personally led by him, Zhao Fusheng rarely made things difficult for them. After all, everyone was just trying to make a living, and it wasn't easy.

Of course, it was also because Zhao Fusheng felt that, given his status, there was no need to trouble small fry.

Chairman, should we go directly to Hollywood?

At that moment, Wu Sijie asked softly beside Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng thought for a moment, then shook his head: Let's stay in New York for a day. Arrange it, and we'll go tomorrow.

Wu Sijie nodded, finding nothing difficult about Zhao Fusheng's request.

Work in this world doesn't distinguish between busy and not busy; everyone who wants to do well is very busy, because you have to do more than others who are also working hard.

No matter what others think of you, you have to know what you want, and then work for it.

That was Wu Sijie's current code of conduct.

He was a smart man, knowing what he wanted, and also very clear that if he wanted to live better, Zhao Fusheng was undoubtedly the most suitable shortcut for him.

In France, Wu Sijie had read a book that said: At no time should you think too highly of yourself, so as to overestimate your own worth. Nor should you, because you have certain strengths that others lack, assume you have an advantage over them. We should only, within our own sphere, humbly accept what the world and others give us.

That was Wu Sijie's thinking. In his view, his own abilities were limited, and he had no chance to lead a branch alone for now. Since that was the case, he would do a good job as the chief steward, and opportunities would come eventually.

Zhao Fusheng, of course, didn't know what Wu Sijie was thinking. To be honest, after spending so much time together, Zhao Fusheng had a clear understanding of Wu Sijie as a person.

He had some personal ability, but his character was somewhat indecisive, suitable for a steward-like role, but not fit to be the leader of a company.

They say character determines destiny; Wu Sijie was that kind of person.

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The next day, Zhao Fusheng, along with Wu Sijie and the others, arrived in Hollywood.

The Hollywood referred to here was the geographical Hollywood.

Although many Hollywood film studios had begun to move to the outskirts since the 1980s, more film-related production companies, distribution companies, talent agencies, etc., still gathered on those world-famous streets in downtown Hollywood.

Many Hollywood stars often claim that while shopping, eating, or walking, they happened to meet an agent, and then skyrocketed to fame and reached the peak of their lives.

Of course, that's a joke!

Although it sounds a bit absurd, eighty or ninety percent of such stories are actually made up to fool outsiders. If you don't believe it, open any star's resume, especially Hollywood stars, from their first acting role to their actual rise to fame—if the experience isn't曲折 enough, it only means that the person has a super-rich backer behind them.

Becoming an overnight sensation is not that easy.

On the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Zhao Fusheng glanced at Wu Sijie beside him: This is the Walk of Fame?

Yes.

Although it was also his first time here, Wu Sijie, who had done his homework beforehand, was slightly better than Zhao Fusheng, who had no sense of direction.

Tsk tsk.

Zhao Fusheng sighed but said nothing more.

Instead, he looked at Kevin Feige and Jon Favreau, who were coming over to greet him: Mr. Feige, Mr. Favreau, sorry for the trouble.

Zhao, you're too kind.

Kevin Feige said with a smile, looking at Zhao Fusheng: Miss Dong just left. Should we contact her?

No need.

Zhao Fusheng shook his head: She went to Silicon Valley.

He was naturally aware of Dong Chenxi's whereabouts. This trip to Silicon Valley was for important business.

Oh, oh.

Kevin Feige wisely didn't ask further.

He also knew that Zhao Fusheng had other businesses in the US, so he naturally wouldn't inquire about other matters.

Jon Favreau, on the other hand, seemed hesitant, as if he had something to say to Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng naturally noticed this. Smiling, he asked Favreau: Mr. Favreau, is there something you want to discuss?

Jon Favreau was startled, then nodded: Well, there's something I'd like to ask Mr. Zhao. Would you be willing to make a cameo in a role in the movie?

Me?

Zhao Fusheng looked at Jon Favreau in surprise: You're asking me to make a cameo?

He really hadn't expected that this fat man would have such an idea.

But Zhao Fusheng truly had no interest in such things. He shook his head and flatly refused Jon Favreau: Sorry, Mr. Favreau, I have no interest in acting in movies. If you want someone to make a cameo, I can introduce you to some actors from China. How about that?

Favreau hesitated for a moment, then finally shook his head: No, if that's the case, forget it.

Zhao Fusheng frowned slightly, clearly displeased.

After all, Favreau's approach could be interpreted as discrimination against Chinese people.

That made him, as the boss, quite unhappy.

Seeming to notice Zhao Fusheng's displeasure, Kevin Feige quickly explained: It's like this, Sean wanted to create a gimmick. After all, if the producer makes a cameo in the movie, it's also a good angle for promotion...

Zhao Fusheng was startled, then understood.

This kind of marketing tactic seemed to be commonly used later in China, probably learned from the Americans.

In that case...

Zhao Fusheng thought for a moment, looked at Jon Favreau, and suddenly smiled: I think Mr. Favreau could try it himself.

Huh?

Kevin Feige and Jon Favreau looked at each other in bewilderment.

Clearly, they hadn't expected Zhao Fusheng's suggestion, or rather, the idea had never crossed their minds.

Well...

Looking at Zhao Fusheng in surprise, Jon Favreau was torn. Although he loved acting, the thought of making a cameo as a director in a movie role felt a bit odd to him.

Zhao Fusheng smiled: There's nothing to hesitate about. I think it's a nice Easter egg for the movie, isn't it?

To be honest, what Zhao Fusheng remembered most about Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man was his arrogant and proud demeanor, but he also had a strong impression of his bodyguard Happy, who appeared throughout the Iron Man series and even in the Spider-Man movies.

Zhao Fusheng didn't intend to take away this classic character. In his view, if a character can be liked, it naturally has a reason to exist.

Changing history is fine, but if even the interesting elements in history are deleted, then it's no fun.

Alright, I'll listen to you.

A smile appeared on Kevin Feige's face as he looked at his partner: Dear Mr. Favreau, I believe you will definitely become a qualified movie star.

Jon Favreau was speechless for a moment, then finally smiled helplessly: So I've dug a hole for myself, right?

Zhao Fusheng shook his head: No, Mr. Favreau, this might become the most satisfying work of your life. Trust me, you can do it.

Clearly, he was full of confidence.

Jon Favreau also laughed. Although he was surprised by the idea of becoming an actor, when he thought about it, as Zhao Fusheng said, it really was a very interesting experience and might become a beautiful memory in his life.

That's how Americans are; they always find all kinds of reasons to comfort themselves.