Chapter 514： We are all crazy

Taking the Beckhams around in the banquet hall, and then solemnly introducing them, Ryan returned to the side where friends gathered. Victoria Beckham is a sociable woman, and what she lacks is undoubtedly Heavyweight referrer.

"I heard that Disney is going to abolish the hand-drawn animation department?"

The person who asked the question was the former head of Disney Animation Studios, and now the president of DreamWorks Animation Studios, Jeffrey Katzenberg, "Isn't it true, Ryan?"

"My opinion is to lay off some employees." Ryan looked at the two Disney executives Dick Cook and Robert Iger next to him. "Dick and Robert think that Disney's full shift to computer animation is in our interest. I……"

Ryan looked at Roy Disney on the other side and shrugged gracefully. "Obviously, they convinced me and Roy."

"This is a very simple calculation problem."

Because there had been close cooperation before, Disney executives and Ryan were very familiar with each other. In addition, during this period of time, they also spoke very directly. Robert Iger stated the currently accepted facts, "train a qualified painter." Which time with a computer programmer is more expensive? Also, when the "Lion King" was made, the average annual salary of a hand painter was only $120,000. What is it now? It is $750,000. Hand-drawn animation is more expensive than a computer. Animation takes longer and uses more manpower. The cost of labor alone will completely overwhelm our budget."

Everyone is an insider who understands the situation, including Ryan, nodded.

The decline of hand-drawn animation is not only a matter of technique and style, but Robert Iger’s words are also one of the most important reasons.

"It's just a pity." Roy Disney sighed softly.

"Perhaps ten years later, people are starting to be nostalgic." Ryan raised his glass to the old man. Smiled and said, "We can restart the hand-drawn animation."

"Ryan, you always look at the movie market accurately." Roy Disney drank the remaining red wine in the glass, "I look forward to that day."

Hear what the other person said. Ryan's heart moved. Thinking of the bilateral negotiations being conducted by the federal government, "Jerifer. And Roy, don't you think Hollywood should unite and put more pressure on the federal government?"

"You mean the ongoing bilateral negotiations?"

This is something that concerns the interests of Hollywood as a whole, and they naturally know it. Jeff Katzenberg said, "I heard about the latest concession proposed by the other party. The number of movies introduced to Hollywood's ordinary account sharing has increased to thirteen, and the box office share has increased to 15%."

As soon as he finished speaking, let alone the people around him, even he himself shook his head, obviously very dissatisfied.

"This matter concerns the interests of all of us." Ryan also seemed rather helpless.

"So. We should unite together."

Shirley Lansing, who is in charge of Paramount Pictures, came over and said, "I have exchanged opinions with the person in charge of some film companies. Our bottom line is 25 ordinary split accounts with at least one month schedule. And no A box office share of less than 25%."

"IMHO, Shirley." Ryan shook his head slightly. "It's very difficult."

If the other side wants to join, it must make concessions, but the current actions of the federal government also need to make some compromises with the other side.

"I believe the federal government will not waste taxpayers' money." Shirley Lansing laughed, "America needs Hollywood."

"But Hollywood needs the world." Dick Cook interjected.

Everyone laughed together.

From the corner of his eyes, he caught sight of the tall figure walking towards the corner after the entertainment, Ryan whispered a few words to the people around him, and walked over.

"Don't drink such strong wine."

Although never drank it, Ryan could tell from the color that it was a glass of whiskey, "It's easy to get drunk."

After speaking, he stuffed a glass of soda into Nicole's hand and took the glass over.

A cold whisper came from Nicole, "What tricks do you want to play? I'm still angry!"

Since the Disney shareholders meeting, this guy called a few times a day, and came to the door once the next day, trying his best to make her happy, but the tone in his heart kept her angry.

It's one thing to maintain a tacit understanding about Disney, and another thing to do with others.

"It's nothing, just want to talk for a while." Ryan was rarely nervous when he gently turned the wine glass in his hand.

"Do you think this is necessary?"

As soon as Nicole’s words were spoken, Ryan’s head was tapped vigorously, and he blurted out, "If you drink this glass of wine, we can have a good talk."

The rotating wine glass stopped silently. About half a second later, Ryan picked up the wine glass and poured it into his mouth.

As soon as his tongue came into contact with the spicy liquid, he felt that his wrist was hit hard, and the wine glass could no longer be held. It fell to the floor, making a clanging sound, and some of the wine splashed on the dark dress. .

Fortunately, this is only a corner of the banquet hall. There are not many people around. The only people who heard the movement, saw Ryan and Nicole here, and turned their heads back tacitly.

"How much do you drink?" The pair of light blue eyes stared at him like steel pins, "Are you crazy? I'm crazy, are you crazy too?"

"Hey, dear." Ryan hurriedly motioned to her to be quieter, "I'm fine, I promise, there is no problem."

Although he is allergic to alcohol, the chance of being as unlucky as in his previous life is not high.

"We are all crazy!"

Nicole whispered coldly, pulled his arm, and walked towards the exit on the other side.

Ryan hurriedly turned his head and made a gesture to George, asking him to speak to Disney's senior management for himself, after all, he was one of the hosts of the party.

"Hey, Nicole, don't be nervous."

Ryan was still explaining when he got in Nicole's car, "Look, I have nothing to do except blush a little bit."

"Shut up! Ryan!"

Seeing the long-lost stern eyes, Ryan closed his mouth unconsciously, and then threw a handkerchief on his head.

Simply wiped off the wine stains on the dress, and looked at Nicole's pale face like Antarctic ice, Ryan had no choice but to remain silent.

Scenes from when I was a child suddenly flashed through my mind, kind Nicole, strict Nicole, beautiful Nicole, Nicole who swore to make him pay...

Not to mention a glass of wine, even if she pushed herself out of the car and then drove over it again, it was natural.

Both of them were silent, and returned to their former home in silence.

"Elsa, notify everyone that we will be off for a while."

As soon as she walked out of the garage, Nicole told her housekeeper, "You can go home and wait for my call."

What is this going to do? Ryan couldn't figure it out.

Entering the villa, the two sat facing each other, Nicole kept her face cold, Ryan wanted to say something, but really didn't know what to say.

After more than ten years of getting along, the feelings between them are the most complicated.

"Know, Ryan, do you know how I spent more than a year? If it weren't for Judy, Kate, Nami, and Annie, they were with me..."

Nicole stared at him coldly and broke the silence, "Do you know what I think about the most during this time? I want to throw you into the sea first, and then kill all those two women!"

"Do you want to see me doing this?" Her eyes were as sharp as steel needles.

From those pale blue eyes, Ryan saw the danger, "Hey, Nicole, calm down, keep calm, okay?"

"Sit here, don't move, don't watch."

Suddenly, Nicole stood up and walked in the direction of the kitchen behind him, "If you don't want me to turn my face, just keep the way I am."

Keep it as it is now? Ryan breathed a sigh of relief, it didn't matter even if it was sitting all night.

It's been a long time since he came here, and he didn't know if there were any surveillance equipment, just in case, he just sat here quietly and waited for Nicole to come back.

About ten minutes later, there was the sound of high heels falling from behind. Nicole’s footsteps sounded a bit heavy. Even though he wanted to look back, Ryan managed to bear it, since Nicole took the initiative to take him back to their home. , That shows that things have begun to take a turn for the better, and now the most important thing is forbearance.

"I don't want to anger others, although I really want to kill them, so the share that belongs to them is yours!"

Just when Ryan was thinking about what Nicole's words meant, the waves of water fell on his head and flowed on his body again. The icy feeling made him caught off guard for several chills.

Seeing the ice cubes rolling down with the water, Ryan couldn't help looking at Nicole.

"My dear, enjoy the present I gave you."

At the same time as the voice sounded another small plastic bucket was picked up by Nicole, and the water mixed with white crushed ice fell on his head like a waterfall.

"Sneez~"

The water mixed with crushed ice fell from his head, wet his light brown hair, and then rolled down his face onto his body, even the sofa turned into a vast ocean.

His physique is inherently cold-resistant, and only he can understand the feeling at this time. However, Ryan knows that he deserves the crime. If Ni may vent the anger in his heart, let the ice water come more violently.

"You know, Ryan."

Two plastic buckets were kicked by Nicole and fell to the floor. "I just wanted to understand one thing during this period. I was so kind to you in the past."

After speaking, she walked aside, found the thick blanket on the bed, and threw it on Ryan's head.

"My dear, don't challenge my endurance anymore." Nicole walked towards the second floor and said without looking back, "The opportunity is always only once, you know me, and I will do some things... )