Chapter 637 An Ode to Peace

  The film market in North America can be roughly divided into three aspects: producers, such as small film companies such as Hurricane Films.

  The second is the issuer, and the third is the theaters. The operation of the entire industry has been marketized and standardized.

  It’s like a commodity. It is produced by the factory, first given to distributors, and then retailed.

  Of course, some big film companies also have their own exclusive distribution companies.

  After hearing the bet proposed by Liu Qingshan, those representatives were all stunned: How could it be possible to have a box office of 100 million?

  With the current volume of Hurricane Film and Television, if it can produce a movie with a box office of tens of millions, it will be very popular.

   100 million, go dreaming.

   These people are almost rushing to compete for this opportunity.

   But thinking about the 10 million bet, they all calmed down.

  In case, if in case Hurricane Company really produces a big production with a box office of over 100 million, then their small bodies cannot afford such a loss.

  The few people who came today are not even considered executives in the company.

   "Mr. Mountain, can we make a phone call?" The bald man named Chris asked first.

  Liu Qingshan made a gesture of asking for permission. He believed that some companies would definitely take the bait.

  Even if they had to shell out 10 million yuan, if the box office was over 100 million yuan, the distribution company's share would far exceed this figure, so no matter how you calculate it, it won't be a loss.

   And there is a film that is given away for free, how can they get a share of hundreds of thousands of box office.

  Chris was the first to return to the office, with a happy expression on his face: "Mr. Mountain, we are an innovative entertainment agency and are willing to accept your proposal."

  Liu Qingshan was also a little surprised. He didn't expect this bald man to be the representative of CAA.

  Creative Performing Arts Agency, referred to as CAA, is the largest entertainment agency in the United States in this era.

  Well-known movie stars in Hollywood, famous singers in North America, and even sports stars, etc., are all signed artists of this company.

  CAA is not only a brokerage company, but also provides a full range of services. Take movies as an example, from script to shooting, to review and release, they can provide one-stop service.

  For example, a wealthy businessman is so idle that he takes out millions of dollars and wants to make a movie.

  Well, you only need to pay for it, and don’t worry about the rest. You can definitely see the movie you want in the theater.

  But the final effect and box office, it can only be hehe, no one can guarantee this.

   "But Mr. Mountain, the president of the company, Mr. Ovitz, wants to have an interview with you." Chris added.

  This kind of agreement, the money and interests involved in it, are indeed beyond his control.

  Liu Qingshan nodded: "Then make an appointment."

  On the day before New Year's Day, there was such a news in Los Angeles newspapers: The talented musician and the youngest investor on Wall Street officially entered Hollywood.

  In the news, he relished the bet between Mr. Mountain and CAA, as well as the very eye-catching 10 million and 100 million.

   Subsequently, many newspapers began to follow up. Perhaps Mr. Mountain's sudden wealth aroused people's hatred of wealth, so the media was full of ridicule.

   It's nice to say that you are dazzled by victory.

  Some said that Mountain was overreaching, some said that he was self-inflated, and one media even advised Mr. Mountain: Go back to the music circle.

   There was an uproar for a while.

   This also caused the movie "Dolphin Girl" to earn more than five million dollars at the box office after it was released.

   This is also called CAA making a small fortune. I have to say that Mr. Ovitz does have a hand in marketing.

   In terms of Hurricane Film and Television, it is not all fruitless. The youth musical "Dolphin Girl" is still loved by some young people, and Maria has also gained her own title: Queen of Dolphins.

   Taking advantage of this hype, Chambers of Hurricane Films also launched auditions: he began to search for child stars across the country to star in the film with a box office of over 100 million.

  As soon as this news came out, Mr. Mountain was criticized by the media again. Fortunately, Liu Qingshan followed Master in the consultation in Chinatown during this time.

   Liu Qingshan didn't take the disturbance from the outside world to heart. These were all discussed between him and Ovitz, and they were part of the hype.

   Ovitz also admired Liu Qingshan's hype plans, and invited Liu Qingshan to join the big family of CAA.

  Liu Qingshan is not a professional, of course he would not agree, but recommended Maria, Lao Cui and Sister Zhang to Ovitz.

   After all, the resources of CAA are giants in the industry, and they will help these people in their future development.

  In Los Angeles Chinatown, the atmosphere of Christmas has basically dissipated, and I am more used to Chinese New Year here.

   These days, many Chinese in Chinatown are very happy.

  Because of a medical team that gathers well-known doctors from China and Hong Kong Island, it goes deep into the community and provides free free consultations.

  Whether those foreigners believe in Chinese medicine or not, most Chinese do.

   Moreover, the medical skills of this medical team are indeed superb. Many old problems of Chinese people have been alleviated and cured, which has also won the medical team a great reputation.

   Unfortunately, starting tomorrow, this medical team will be transferred to another community.

  As a result, many beneficiaries sent small gifts to the medical team to express their gratitude, because they would not accept money if they gave money.

   "Not bad, it's a bit of a tradition of the common people supporting the soldiers."

  Liu Qingshan took the mung bean cake sent by an old lady, tasted a piece, it was sweet and soft, and tasted very good, and then handed it to the little four who ran over.

   These little guys had a great time in Chinatown every day, and made several friends.

  In the words of Xiao Lao Si: It’s almost the same as in China.

  Liu Qingshan just nodded with a smile. He didn't want to tell his sister that if it wasn't for Du Yunfeng's cover, they would have been robbed many times, or they might have disappeared.

  But Liu Qingshan doesn’t want to give too much input to his younger sisters about things that are too dark, so let them spend their happy childhood happily.

  The medical team packed up their things and returned to the villa to finish their meal. Du Yunfeng also respected the dumb grandfather and his team very much.

   Except for the first few days, the medical team stayed here all the time.

  The next morning, Liu Qingshan got up for morning exercise as usual, but the current morning exercise team has a considerable number of people.

  In addition to those original people, there are also Song Yizhen and Master Fan, who were also taught the standing skills by the dumb grandfather.

   And the number of people today is even larger, and four handsome young people have joined the team.

   It’s the quartet of the Beyond band. They finished their tour on the African continent and came here to join Liu Qingshan. They just arrived yesterday.

   It is obvious that some kind of change has taken place in the four people, but everyone is a little hard to say what it is.

   But Liu Qingshan knew that it was a kind of promotion of belief and sublimation of belief.

  After the morning exercise, the medical team took several cars to the slums.

  That's right, even in Los Angeles, one of the best big cities in the United States, there are still poor people.

  The little girls thought it was the same as Chinatown, so they wanted to follow, but they were kicked back by Liu Qingshan.

   It is the band of four, carrying guitars and following together. Of course they are not afraid. On the African continent, they have seen more poverty than this.

  In Jia Kui's words: They can play the guitar and sing, and maybe they can attract a few patients.

   After all, this place is different from Chinatown, and they don’t really recognize Chinese medicine.

  Before coming here, Liu Qingshan thought it was a slum, but he didn't know until he got there, it wasn't at all.

  There are tents on the side of the road, colorful, one by one, there are some tatters scattered around the tents.

   There are also things like containers dragged from nowhere, and there are people living in them.

   Most of them are black, and they are all homeless tramps.

  House in Los Angeles is relatively expensive, not everyone can afford it.

  After parking the car, the members of the medical team got out of the car and lifted down the tables, chairs and simple examination bed, but found that the roadside was full of tents, and there was no room at all.

   "Hey dude, you **** aren't welcome here, find somewhere else!"

  In the tent next to it, a shirtless Xiao Hei emerged. He waved his arms at Liu Qingshan and the others, and started to drive them away.

  Look at that posture, he seems to regard Liu Qingshan and the others as the same kind.

   "Boy, speak up!" Li Tieniu didn't know what it means to be polite, so he grabbed Xiao Hei's neck and lifted him into the air.

  The guy was wearing shorts on his lower body, his feet were off the ground, and his legs were kicking wildly: "Dude, put it down, you're going to strangle me, cough cough."

  After Li Tieniu put him down, Xiao Hei covered his throat again, coughed for a while, and then packed his things cursingly:

   "Oh, **** it, leave this place to you bandits."

   It seems that he really regards this group of people as a land grab.

   "My friend, we are here for the free clinic, which is to treat people for free." Liu Qingshan stopped the chattering Xiao Hei.

   As for promoting Chinese medicine, there is no need here.

   "I'm not sick!" The little black raised his hands, still aggrieved.

  At this time, another old black man with a beard came out from another tent nearby: "This guy is sick, he is infected with AIDS."

  Xiao Hei became even more anxious when he heard this: "Jackson, don't talk nonsense, if my girlfriend hears about it, she must kill me!"

  The dirty bearded man looked at Liu Qingshan and the others: "Dude, you really came to this community to provide medical services, you better go, people who try to gain fame are not welcome here."

  Because the bearded man noticed that there were already a few people carrying cameras gathered around, obviously all reporters.

   So he took this as a show.

   Song Yizhen and his disciples were a little depressed: In Chinatown, we are all very welcome, why are we left out here?

  Seeing that no one responded, the four members of Jia Kui and his band finally felt that they could be useful.

   Several people played the guitar and started singing:

   "Heaven, birds can be seen in the sky, spreading their wings in panic, flying through the sky just to find freedom."

   "Heart, hundreds of billions of hearts are broken, all the troubles today, as if the truth disappeared on the earth..."

   "is to indict the war to the end, the pain is the children,"

   "I call out to the world,"

   "AMANI-NAKUPENDA-NAKUPENDA-WE-WE"

   "Tuna-taka-we-we"

  Although there is no audio equipment, the thick and desolate singing voices of several people, full of sincere love and complaints, instantly touched the hearts of every listener.

  Liu Qingshan also nodded approvingly. It seems that in the past six months, practicing stances, these people have made great progress, and their control over the voice has surpassed themselves.

   And this song "AMANI" was also created during their travels in Africa. It was only after seeing the refugee children who were displaced by the war that they felt touched.

   "AMANI" is the Kenyan language, which means peace, and this is an anthem longing for peace.

  Accompanying reporters, two of them had followed up and interviewed in Chinatown, and some followed Liu Qingshan.

   After all, Mr. Mountain is the topic of conversation now.

  Unexpectedly, there was also an unexpected harvest. They were lucky enough to hear a song that shocked the soul.

  Although they cannot understand the lyrics, they can feel the power contained in the song.

  Of course Liu Qingshan knew the origin and meaning of this song, and when he heard a reporter asking him about it, he immediately told it.

   This time, the reporters became even more excited. You must know that this topic is absolutely politically correct in their country.

   I don’t know how many citizens have donated money or materials to Africa.

  Different from the excited reporters, many black people gradually gathered around. They could not understand Cantonese, but some of them could understand Kenyan.

  When the band sang the last "AMANI", many black uncles immediately yelled along.

  Tears were rolling down their dark cheeks.

  What they call for is not only peace, but also survival.

  Even the poor have the right to live!

  An interview car roared up, with several large letters of CBS printed on the car.

   Then, a pretty blonde beauty jumped out of the car:

  "Dear viewers, I am your old friend, Linda of CBS, and I am now broadcasting live for you on the famous poor street in Los Angeles."

   This reporter is exactly the one when Liu Qingshan first came to Los Angeles and got stuck in a traffic jam.

  She received a report from an informant that Mr. Mountain had appeared on the street again, so she hurried over.

  Linda was not disappointed, and saw someone singing affectionately again.

   "Mr. Mountain, can you translate for me?" Linna couldn't understand, so she asked Liu Qingshan for help.

   Liu Qingshan talked to the camera, this is a good opportunity, Ka Kui and his band may also become famous in one fell swoop.

  Good song!

  Linda became more delighted the more she listened, and she became affectionate instantly: "My friends, this is usually the most chaotic neighborhood in Los Angeles, full of vicious incidents such as robbery and violence."

   "But today, what we saw, those villains we usually think of, they are all crying..."

  Liu Qingshan couldn't help blinking: It seems that we have gone astray. We are here for free clinics, not for a concert?

  (end of this chapter)