Chapter 121: Johnny's gift

"After you win the prize, you start to make your plan, prepare to start shooting three films, use the best equipment, the best actors, the best team, use whoever you need, and then prepare three to five Ministry long-term plan. "Shen Long said according to the plan previously discussed with Tom Hagen.
"Fredo, are you crazy? It costs at least 20 million dollars to do this?" Johnny just took out his cigar to prepare, and was scared to the ground by Shen Long.
I ’m not afraid that you need more money, I ’m afraid you want less. Do n’t underestimate the savings of the Corleone family, Shen Long said calmly,
When you need money, just tell me, I ’ll tell you A California bank name, they will provide you with the loan you need. "
"Don't worry, this bank will always provide you with funds. Of course, everything needs to be done in accordance with formal procedures. For legitimate reasons, just like normal business operations, they will agree, but you have to discuss with me first. Let me look at your plan and budget table. Is this okay? "This bank is actually controlled by the Corleone family.
Johnny was silent for a long time, of course he knew that the money would not be unconditional, and then asked calmly, "Is there any other conditions?"
Shen Long smiled, "Are you saying that you need to do something for a 20 million loan? Of course you need to do something; if the godfather wants you to do something, wouldn't you be unwilling?" This is not two thousand Blocks, 20,000 yuan, but 20 million, put in today's Hollywood, enough to set up a medium-sized film company.
"If there is a very serious problem, I must teach my father to tell me, I will not listen to you, nor will I listen to Santino." In the face of the temptation of 20 million dollars, Johnny still keeps a clear head He knew that Santino was impulsive and might let him do some dangerous things, and Fredo had given him the impression that he would spend nothing.
The person who can be valued so much by the godfather is not simple, Shen Long sighed in his heart. He agreed to know what the impression he had made on this body before was that he did n’t get angry because of Johnny ’s words, just give him some time, He will also convince himself like a godfather.
"Let me say it again, you can rest assured about this issue, we will not destroy your reputation in any way, nor will you let you do any dangerous stupid things, I can guarantee that even if we do n’t say what you need to do, You will do it on your own initiative. "It ’s not just the Corleone family who has laundered money through Hollywood in this era. Similarly, this kind of thing is not a big deal for Hollywood film companies. Presumably Johnny is also very clear.
"OK!" Johnny relaxed.
"Also, the godfather thinks that you have a mind, so the investment that the bank gives you will make money, and correspondingly we will make money, so this is an authentic business. Do n’t spend money on it. After all, this is 20 million! In order to let you get the money, we also took a lot of risks. "Shen Long finally reminded.
"Please don't worry if you ask your father, since stupid people like Mark Waltz can become movie tycoons, then anyone can do it." Johnny always knows how to score.
"Then it's settled like this, everything is done according to normal business operation when the plan starts. Remember to find a lawyer before signing the contract. If it's convenient, you can also give me in advance. I will let Tom help you see it; yes, Your company will not encounter any labor disputes, which correspondingly saves costs. "The entire Hollywood union is under the control of the Corleone family, who dares to find trouble.
"Do I need to seek your opinion on other issues? Such as actors, scripts, etc.?" Johnny asked the last question.
"You can rest assured in this respect. After all, you are the person who is most familiar with Hollywood. If there is any problem, I will point it out directly." Shen Long studied a lot of Hollywood materials in this period and knew which movies would make money. Which ones will lose money, if Johnny takes a script that is definitely going to be a big loss, it will definitely not pass, "Okay, let ’s talk about the matter now, let your driver send me to the hotel in a moment."
"I drove you, please thank me on behalf of the godfather, I wanted to call him personally, but unfortunately he never answered the phone, do you know why this is?" Johnny asked this question that puzzled him for a long time.
"He doesn't want his voice to be recorded, you know, sometimes some people will edit the irrelevant words together through technical means, which sounds like another meaning." The godfather is afraid of the authorities to weave the crime, so in every detail All of them were very cautious ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Johnny helped Shen Long open the door of the study, and sent him and Power-Chichi to the hotel. After the car stopped, he did n’t come down and waved his hand in the car and restarted When he started the car and went home, he needed to be quiet and seriously consider this matter. This was a big plan and a rare opportunity.
In Hollywood, it's not just a big star who can control a film company. Even Chaplin has to cooperate with Van Punk, Mick Fu, and Griffith.
Back at the hotel, after dinner, Shen Long began to assign a task to Power-Chichi, "Tomorrow you go to Bill-Goff, he is the family leader in Hollywood, and then let him recommend some people for you ..." The movie has not yet been released, but all the preliminary work can already be started.
And Johnny was also considering how to thank the godfather. He remembered that the godfather valued family and friendship the most. He was very happy when Connie saw herself and her childhood partner Nino-Wallen singing when he was married. He had promised to help Nino Wallen become famous but did nothing.
So he immediately picked up the phone and called Nino Valenti, sincerely invited him to come to Hollywood. He would help Nino Valenti to make records and help him gain a reputation in Hollywood.
That ’s right, it ’s better to be a Sicilian song. On that day, Valen and I sang exactly a Sicilian folk song. The godfather liked these. Although he left Sicily when he was 9, he still missed his hometown.
Made an appointment with Valen to meet at the airport tomorrow, and Johnny began to think again, would it be better if I made a movie about Sicily?
If you can see the Sicilian scenery on the big screen, will the godfather be happy? It's just not only to reflect the scenery of Sicily, but also to be able to make money or win prizes, that requires a very good script.