"What do you think you can do; Or do you think I care? "
Lanli's question is still like a spring breeze, it seems that there is no edge and strength at all, but it is this kind of light and gentle words, but permeated with unparalleled power, little by little brought the crushing strength, easily choked Thomas's throat, no voice.
Is it Thomas who can kill Langley? Or will Langley care about being banned?
Unfortunately, the answer to both questions is No.
Now the objective fact in front of us is: the existence of Sisyphus film industry has made Langley completely get rid of the ranks of an ordinary actor and have the ability to stand on an equal footing with all other producers. In addition to Langley's incomparable strong appeal in Hollywood, the so-called pyramid top is absolutely not just talking about it.
Can anyone block "Langley hall"?
indulge in wishful thinking!
But what's more important is that even if we set aside this point, set aside Sisyphus pictures, set aside egot, set aside the appeal of the market, and set aside the existing success, lenley never really cared about these things
When he was a nobody, he could refuse the invitation of Thor; When his career just started, he could ignore those excellent performance opportunities and find "buried alive" and actively strive for them; When he has achieved initial success, he can calm down to return to the work of an actor and polish his skills.
Ban? He never cared.
At that time, Mel Gibson was banned for more than ten years because of his remarks against Jews. He could hardly get the chance to appear on the mainstream cinema. After more than ten years of ups and downs, he returned to the public eye with the help of "bloody battle and hacksaw ridge". It was really hard to say the long dark years, but even so, Mel was not completely banned.
So, what about Langley?
In a few words, Langley succeeded in making Thomas sweat on his back——
He has always placed himself in a high position as a producer, because he has the power to control the capital lifeline of Wall Street, which makes him still have a strong appeal even at the top of the pyramid. It's best to see Lang Meyer who is tied up; But Thomas ignores one thing. If in the eyes of Wall Street funds, his value is not enough, or other people's value exceeds him, then it is only a matter of time before he is replaced. For example, Langley.
In the face of Langley, Thomas has all the advantages; On the other hand, if Langley wanted to squeeze Thomas out, he would have nothing.
Just like the Dementor in "Harry Potter", Langley smelled Thomas's panic and fear, and then Thomas saw a light in Langley's deep and calm eyes, "let me sum up, what I care about, you can't threaten; But what you care about, I can easily destroy. So, who gives you the courage to stand in front of me and give orders? "
The understatement gave Thomas goose bumps on his back.
He knew that he knew that it was very boring. It was not him. He had not experienced this feeling for many years. He could not even remember when he was last in such a mess. It was not him! But standing in front of Lan Li, that feeling is really very special. Lan Li seems to have the ability to make people ugly and shabby without moving his face, just like falling into the street and becoming a beggar.
Even Thomas could not believe that he was such a wimp. But only when you really stand in front of Lan Li can you understand how powerful the momentum and aura burst out from the inside out is. It is almost impossible for people to resist.
"You..." Thomas is Thomas after all. He has been in charge of the legendary film industry in Hollywood for many years. Now he still has enough confidence to avoid falling apart completely in front of Langley. But for a moment, he doesn't know what to say——
In the end, we should fight back so as not to lose face and pull back a city; Or should we ease the atmosphere and turn back what we have just done; Or it should be accused that Langley is a devil, hiding under the gentleman's mask is such an ugly face; Otherwise, we should straighten our back and fight with Lan Li in a righteous way. We should not let ourselves completely abandon our armor.
At this time, there were so many thoughts in his mind that Thomas could not find a clear idea immediately.
In fact, Thomas's most famous talent on Wall Street is his eloquence, quick thinking and eloquent language style, which makes him like a duck in water among those financial talents. He has won numerous trust and support, which is the foundation of legendary film.
But standing in front of Langley, Thomas's language ability seems to have been completely suppressed. That feeling is really bad, just like meeting his own nemesis.
Lanli ignored Thomas's emotion. He was still calm. He could always reflect each other's embarrassment and embarrassment, which made each other hate each other, but he was helpless.
"Let me tell you what will happen next. I will turn around and leave, return to the shooting base, pretend that nothing just happened, and then start preparing for my work; And you will go back to the shooting base and continue to finish your work. I will not interfere in your freedom, and I will not tell you how to finish your work. "
In and out of the words, he once again mocked Thomas: don't interfere in the areas you're not good at. That's one of the stupidest ways of leadership in the world.
"Let's finish the production of this work in peace. I'm looking forward to the success of this work, and you're looking forward to the same thing. At this point, we are all on the same page. Then, as for the publicity work of the film, please leave it to the professionals to complete their own work. Don't use those boring dog blood to divert your eyes and blur the focus. What do you think? "
Lan Li's words revealed a chill in the calm.
"I know that you don't like me. In fact, you don't have to like me. We just use each other's relationship. You want to create profits and gain power, while I concentrate on being my actor. After this work, we don't need to meet again. Even if we occasionally appear at some party occasions, we are just nodding friends, pure working relationship. I think this is a mature and rational cooperative relationship. I hope you and I can reach a consensus. "
The coldness of being thousands of miles away seeped through the depths of the words, and Thomas clenched his teeth. He was so angry and shameful that his chin began to tremble.
He's Thomas tour. He's not a casual nobody. But now Langley is coming to direct him. What should he do?
absurd! The great fallacy of desolation! This is absolutely ridiculous!
As he was about to turn and leave, Thomas said, "what if I say 'no'
Langley's steps stopped.
Thomas stares at lanli's eyes, and the upper class momentum that has been accumulated for many years bursts out again. "I say, what if I say 'no'? So, what are you going to do? "
Lanli chuckled, with a tolerant smile under his eyes, as if adults were tolerant of children. The ubiquitous arrogance stimulated Thomas's nerves all the time - no matter how strong the nerves were, they couldn't stand more torture. "Then we'll wait and see."
Langley did not give an answer, because he knew that Thomas was not so easy to bow and compromise guy, he had his pride and dignity; But he believes that Thomas is an excellent businessman. In the face of interests and dignity, he will make the "right" choice - just as Langley always chooses dignity, Thomas will always choose interests. This is their difference and their respective principles.
After that, without stopping, Lan Li turned around and walked steadily away.
Thomas opened his mouth and tried to stop him, saying something more - why did he turn and leave? Shouldn't he take the initiative? Even if he wants to leave, he should leave first! It's not up to blue Lilly to give orders!
But in the end, all the words were swallowed.
He didn't want to make himself more miserable and embarrassed. If he yelled at Lan Li's back now, his reluctance and loneliness would be a real disgrace.
Now, he should calm down and think about the whole story again: How did things get to the last step? What should we do next? Do you want to carry out the plan of fabricating gossip? If not, how should he deal with the relationship with Langley?
The most rational and wise way is to act as a business partner. Even if he doesn't want to admit it, lanli's statement is the most correct. He regards lanli as a tool to win interests and power. After using it to achieve his goal, he will end the cooperative relationship and never communicate with each other. To be exact, he is the biggest beneficiary of the success of "Jurassic world". After all, this is legendary pictures' first work after leaving Warner Bros.
But the anger was burning. Thomas could not tell where the anger came from. It was because of the correctness of lanli's statement, or because lanli's attitude was so bad, or because he simply hated lanli and could not accept anything lanli said.
Damn it! Damn it!
Seeing that lanli's figure had completely disappeared, Thomas could not help it any more. He clenched his fist and piled up all his anger in his chest. He roared like a lion, deep, low and stuffy: how could he swallow such humiliation so easily?