Chapter 1： spendthrift

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The morning sun fell on the straight road, illuminating the English letters all over the street. Ronan was standing in front of the newsstand, staring at a copy of the "Los Angeles Times" with a full body of alcohol.

The date in the newspaper is January 5, 1998.

Ronan rubbed his haggard face and grabbed the bird's nest-like hair. In fact, when he woke up from the bar in the early morning, he realized what had happened, and now he was completely confirmed.

He came to Los Angeles in 1998 from across the Pacific Ocean more than two decades later.

To be precise, this is Burbank, a satellite city of Los Angeles.

"Morning, Mr. Anderson." The newsstand boss greeted him, "Are you coming for a newspaper?"

Ronan nodded, bought a copy of the Los Angeles Times, and walked to the entrance of the small office building next to it.

"Isn't that Ronan Anderson?" A fat middle-aged woman came out from the newsstand: "Look at his desolate look! Really a black man, old Anderson's family property and company have been defeated by him."

The boss of the newsstand pulled the woman a bit: "Lisa, don't talk nonsense."

The middle-aged woman murmured, "Is it originally."

These words were all passed, Ronan ignored them, they were right, the former owner of this body was already in a predicament.

came to the office building. Among the hanging nameplates, he easily found the name of Shahai Entertainment. Ronan did not enter the building immediately, looking at the golden yellow company nameplate and was silent.

After drinking with the advertiser, he returned home drunk, lay down and then woke up, he came to the bar in Los Angeles from the other side of the Pacific, and became this guy named Ronan Anderson.

because there are names with the same pronunciation?

From waking up in the early morning to now, the chaotic thoughts have gradually become clear.

I have read a lot of novels about crossing, and it is not difficult to accept it.

I am alone on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. Apart from a good job, I don't have much to worry about.

Ronan lowered his eyes, and Ronan Anderson's memory emerged in his mind.

This guy can be described in one sentence: The heart is higher than the sky, and the life is thinner than paper.

Ronan-Anderson has a good background. His father Anderson is a millionaire. He founded Shahai Entertainment in the 1980s, mainly engaged in film production.

This company is small in scale and mainly produces B-level films that directly distribute video tapes. Old Anderson is a typical conservative and never touches projects with investment of more than one million. During the ten years of its establishment, works were unknown, but they have accumulated a lot of money. Net worth.

More than a year ago, the old Andersons went hiking in the Utah Geopark. They were both killed by a landslide. The company and family properties fell on Ronan Anderson.

19-year-old Ronan Anderson dropped out of the USC Film School and took over Shahai Entertainment.

The company is very small, and Ronan Anderson holds 100% equity.

The young people’s ideas are very radical. They want to develop Shahai Entertainment into a large company. They completely negate the old Anderson’s business strategy and put most of the cash of the company and individuals, the insurance proceeds of the old Andersons, and the family’s The house made a mortgage, raised six million US dollars, and produced a **** action film called "Jedi".

This is an era when action movies are all the rage. Even literary stars like Nicholas Cage have transformed into action stars.

It's a pity that in early October last year, "Jedi Bingsheng" was released in North America, and it was removed from theaters in just four weeks.

North American box office will reach 800,000 U.S. dollars, the issuer deducts various fees, and Shahai Entertainment's box office share is negligible.

The film made a big splash in North America, and no one cares about the overseas distribution copyright.

In the following two months, Shahai Entertainment’s capital chain broke, banks came to collect debts, and employees left one after another. Ronan Anderson fell into the dilemma of impending double bankruptcy for both the company and the individual.

The young man with a heart higher than the sky collapsed instantly and began to wander around the bar to buy drunk.

Then he came here.

"Without the surname Ellison, I actually dropped out of school and invested in movies."

Ronan really didn't know what to say. From the memories he left behind, that talent was there, and it could even be said to be a top student at the Film Academy of Southern California.

is quite accomplished especially in drama.

The script of "Jedi Bingsheng" was written by Jr. Anderson.

But talent and success cannot be equated.

Too idealistic, too impulsive.

actually invested almost all the capital to make high-risk products like movies.

With Ronan's years of experience in the industry, the best way to invest in movies is to borrow chickens and lay eggs.

Of course, borrowing chickens to lay eggs is also very difficult.

When he was living on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in his previous life, Ronan graduated from a second-rate theater academy and has always been engaged in an industry related to film and television production.

Initially worked as an assistant in the crew, with hard work and various means, stepped on countless competitors along the way and became a small producer. With the popularity of Internet video, he moved to Penguin Video to coordinate some of the content production and operations. .

Looking at the nameplate of Shahai Entertainment, and thinking about the film knowledge and operating experience, Ronan suddenly smiled.

Hollywood, the Internet, have a lot to offer.

According to the times, there may be a chance to stand at the highest point and see the scenery.

Stand tall, my favorite money and beauty...

But thinking about the mess left by little Anderson, I can't help but have a headache.

Ronan entered the office building with a newspaper. It was during working hours. There were a lot of people coming and going, and many people glanced at him.

Even some people's comments can be heard.

"The company that old Anderson has developed in ten years has finished his son in just over a year."

"Do you think Old Anderson would crawl out of the cemetery with anger?"

"Look at his decadence, maybe he will jump off the building anytime."

"Little Anderson is a failure to be a man."

Luo Nan Quandang didn't hear it, but when he came to Shahai Entertainment on the second floor, the remaining four employees had already arrived.

The company is not too big. In addition, his office is tens of square meters. Originally there were nearly 20 people in the company. Most of them resigned and left. The last four employees were the confidants of the old Anderson.

A brown-haired woman in her forties among the four greeted her and asked concerned: "Ronan?"

"I'm fine, Mary." Ronan shook his head.

The other party used to be old Anderson’s assistant, and later served as the company’s chief financial officer, with very strong working ability.

Ronan had just entered the office, followed by a middle-aged man in his forties.

"Mr. Anderson." He put a document on his desk: "This is my resignation report."

After taking the resignation report, Ronan glanced briefly and said, "Jamie, the company has not gone bankrupt."

This is also a talent, he wants to try to keep it.

Jamie did not hesitate: "I'm very sorry, I have a mortgage and a car loan, and two children, so I can't take any risks."

The twisted melon is not sweet, Ronan nodded slightly: "Is the new job connected?"

"Hmm." Jamie responded.

Ronan picked up the pen, signed the resignation report, and pressed the phone to ask Mary to go through the resignation procedures for Jamie.

As soon as Jamie left the office, he faintly heard a quarrel outside.

That is the voice of Mary questioning Jamie.

Ronan knows very well that the company is distracted. If there is no response, it will not take long for the remaining people to resign.

How can we get out of trouble as soon as possible?

There was a knock on the door, Ronan responded, and Mary opened the door and came in.

"Miss Judith from the bank is here."

The ex had been hiding from the bank, Ronan knew that this was not the way, and said, "Please come in."

A tall blonde girl followed Mary into the office.

"Hello, Miss Judith."

"Hello, Mr. Anderson." Judith put the dunning notice in front of Ronan, smelled the unpleasant alcohol, a trace of disgust flashed in his eyes, and said directly: "Your company's one million dollar mortgage in our bank The loan is still due in three months, and your personal one million dollar real estate mortgage is due in six months."

Ronan glanced at the dunning notice and said, "I know."

Judith reminded: "I hope you can repay in time."

The blonde woman said no more, and left.

Luo Nan received the reminder notice. Banks rarely come to collect money. It is estimated that the bank is also worried about the situation of Shahai Entertainment.

Shahai Entertainment’s million-dollar loan is an old account, which is secured by the copyright of the film produced by the company before 1997; Ronan Anderson mortgaged the North Hollywood apartment inherited from the old Anderson.

Without a last resort, the bank does not want to take coercive measures.

I wanted to do something before, but now facing a huge debt of two million dollars, Ronan has a headache and subconsciously has the idea of ​​running away.

Taking a deep breath, Ronan dismissed the unreliable idea, and it was not yet the end of the mountain.

If you want to use your own advantages to achieve a career, even those who are born again will not get it easily.

He looked at the middle-aged woman: "Mary, how much money is left in the company account?"

Since all her financial resignations, Mary has been working in this area and immediately replied: "US$25,000. UU Reading "

Ronan still has five thousand dollars in living expenses. What can he do with thirty thousand dollars? Earn 2 million US dollars in half a year? What a joke.

This little money is not enough for salary and daily expenses.

Utilities, office leases, network communications, etc. all require money.

There is no salary for two months at most. Even Mary, who is the most loyal to the company, can’t hold it. Almost everyone in the United States and the United States spends ahead of time.

Mary reminded: "The copyright of the video and TV of "Jedi" is still there, we sold it to Blockbuster, it can last a while."

"I think about it."

Ronan waved her hand, Mary stopped talking, turned and left the office.

Box office big boxing street film, it is impossible for the late copyright to sell for a high price.

After thinking for a while, I have no clue for the time being. Except for the Los Angeles Times, Ronan asked Mary to help buy a bunch of recent newspapers and magazines and looked at it seriously.

just came here and urgently needs information.

If you don't understand the social situation, you can start doing it.

While reading the newspaper, he also took out his pen and notebook to record useful information.

Looking through the morning, Ronan recorded two pages and circled the most important ones.

Last weekend, the North American box office of "Titanic" directed by James Cameron exceeded $200 million.

High-tech stocks are rising all the way, the Nasdaq index continues to rise, Cisco and Yahoo are attracting attention.

Metafilter, a community blog site initiated by Matt Howie, drew criticism from critics.

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority from the UAE, a local tycoon in the Middle East, set up an office in Los Angeles.

There were more than 1.4 billion people attending theaters in North America last year.