In January in Hollywood, the temperature is very low and the air is dry and cold. Standing on the balcony, you can see the gray-black layers of buildings. You can also see the trees, but all the leaves are gone, leaving only black branches, which pierce straight into the sky.

I sat on the balcony, drinking tea, and squinting my eyes. The sun was very bright, shining on my body, warm and comfortable.

Coolidge and others were all next to each other, and everyone chatted intermittently, and the atmosphere was peaceful.

Then I saw a car rushing into the large courtyard of DreamWorks and two people rushed out of it.

Marskolov and Grant, as soon as they came out of the car, ran to my office.

"It seems something happened." Coolidge looked at the two old men climbing the stairs and smiled.

Both of these people are both Hollywood people and people who can calm down. This time, the two of them appeared at the same time and were so urgent that they knew something was wrong at first glance.

"It seems that it won't be a good thing." I took a sip of tea, looked up at the sky, and the sky was blue, but a few clouds floated above the corners.

"Andre, things are not good." Marskolov walked in, sat on the chair opposite me, and said breathlessly.

"Oh, what does it mean?" I wrapped my clothes and smiled.

"Don't you know?" Grant sat next to him, took off his hat, and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Of course I don't know. Tell me what's going on." I looked at them and waited for them to speak.

"Andre, Fox and 2nd Century Film Company have merged!" Although Grant didn't really believe that I would know nothing about what he was referring to, he still said it.

My hand twitched and almost dropped the cup to the ground.

Meanwhile, Coolidge, who was sitting next to me, tightened his face and then frowned.

"You two aren't joking, are you?" I tried to recover my calmness. Looking at Grant and Marskolov, my tone became very cold.

Grant shrugged and said, "Andre, how could we lie to you about such a big thing? We thought you got it."

Their faces were not as if they were telling lies at all, and they did not need to tell lies to me.

But this matter has to make me doubt it.

Historically, Fox Film and 20th Century Film Company was finally merged. After the merger, it was the famous 20th Century Fox Film Company in later generations. But since I entered Hollywood, the path between Fox and 20th Century Film Company has been different from that in history.

Fox, the owner of Fox Films, has not liked DreamWorks since I joined Hollywood, especially after a large conflict between our two companies, which made the relationship even more tense. They first had close ties with Chaplin's United States Company, and after the establishment of Thunderbolt Films, they even joined Carey Rockefeller. They have never had a good impression of DreamWorks. In this regard, they are very sure.

In contrast, the 20th Century Film Company is very different. Although Bessey Lof, the owner of the 20th Century Film Company, had a good relationship with Fox before, he has always had a close relationship with DreamWorks. More importantly, he was very disgusted with Carey Rockefeller, especially the Rockefeller consortium, who wanted to turn Hollywood into their back garden, so the 2nd Century Film Company has always been an organic part of the Red Dragon League.

Over the years, we have worked together to repel the attack on Hollywood by Thunderbolt Film Company, especially the Rockefeller Consortium. At this point, Besseylov himself and the 20th Century Film Company have won the respect of Hollywood filmmakers.

Because of this relationship and being divided into different camps, there has been no cooperation between the 20th Century Film Company and Fox Film Company. Although Bessey and Fox still maintain friendship, Bessey is very pure in his career and attitude towards films and the Rockefeller Consortium. I also believe it very much.

So, when I asked Marskolov and Grant to tell me the news of the merger of 20th Century Films and Fox Films, my first reaction was that this news might be a joke.

Although the bosses and land relationships are good, it is unlikely that these two companies will merge together.

"When did it happen? How did you know?" I asked in a low voice.

Grant and Marskolov were stunned, and then Marskolov said: "This matter is a long story. Besself and Fox have always had a good relationship. You know that although the 20th Century Film Company and Fox Film Company are now in different camps, Besself and Fox are still in close contact."

"I know Besseloff's temper. He is an upright person. Although he has dated Fox, I don't think any of us would suspect that he betrayed us."

These words from Marskolov made me nod. He said it was right, I trust Besselv's character very much.

"I felt something was wrong at the Harvey Awards ceremony not long ago. That award ceremony was completely the world of your DreamWorks. The Grand Slam achieved your unprecedented glory, but Andre, have you noticed that when your DreamWorks won all the awards and reached the peak of honor, other film companies, whether they are opponents of Lei Dianhua or the inside of the Red Dragon League, were a little lonely, or fearful?"

Marskolov took a sip of his cigarette and looked straight at me with a fiery look.

These words of him were like steel needles, firmly inserted into my heart.

What he said was the truth. And before that, I could feel it./

This is a very complicated thing.

At the previous Harvey Awards ceremony, DreamWorks also had the advantage in awards. Although in most cases, DreamWorks awards were basically important awards, other film companies did not respond much, especially the film companies within the Red Dragon League. They even cheered for the great success of DreamWorks. As partners and allies, they naturally hope that DreamWorks can grow. Because only when they grow can they resist the offensive and infiltration of Leidianhua Film Company and the Rockefeller Consortium.

It is precisely because of this that every time DreamWorks wins on the Harvey Awards, they will see them as their own victory and hope.

But this time, to be honest, after DreamWorks won the Grand Slam score at the Harvey Awards, I did not see the scene of major film companies cheering like I imagined.

That night, I saw more of them, with pairs of eyes with complex emotions.

In those eyes, there are doubts, confusions, and fears.

Yes. Fear, this expression was only seen in the eyes of the gang of people from Leidianhua Film Company, but now it appears in the people inside the Red Dragon League who I call friends.

This has to disturb me.

These days, although I am busy with stock market affairs and my eyes are staring at the Rockefeller Consortium, the eyes of those people at the Harvey Awards ceremony have made me unable to forget them at all.

Now, as soon as Marskolov said this, my heart began to twitch.

As we all know, the reason why the banner of art above Hollywood stands tall is because of the existence of the Red Dragon League. The reason why the Red Dragon League can win in succession of attacks is entirely because we are united. These things are not available to those of the Lei Dianhua Film Company.

Unity is the place where these people within the Red Dragon Alliance settle down.

But what I felt at the Harvey Awards was not unity, but the rift between each other.

There is obviously a reason why these cracks occur.

"Andre, do you know why our friends are now afraid of you and DreamWorks?" Marskolov looked at me with a sincere expression.

We have known each other for so many years, and Marskolov understands my temper, and I know him, and he is Adolf's grandfather, so we have a closer relationship than others, and we don't have to be fooled with each other.

"Why?" Coolidge asked in a deep voice from the side.

Marskolov sighed and said, "Andre, I think I must explain things clearly to you today, because I think the situation is very serious now, and if you are not prepared, the consequences are likely to be unimaginable."

"Andre, DreamWorks has always been the core of Hollywood and the pillar of the Red Dragon League. No one doubts this. Over the years, we have a fixed idea in our hearts, that is, DreamWorks is the foundation of Hollywood. If DreamWorks can stand, Hollywood will not collapse, and we have hope."

"After the appearance of Leidianhua Film Company, the Rockefeller Consortium was so angry that it was so angry that it was very weak that it could not deal with this tiger. No one wanted to be annexed by the Rockefeller Consortium. They all wanted to live their previous free life. So under this situation, you proposed to establish a major alliance to resist the Rockefeller Consortium. No one disagreed with this proposal."

"In recent years, the facts have proved that your proposal is extremely correct. We have made the Rockefeller consortium fail again and again. In this struggle, major Hollywood film companies have made great progress, which is what everyone is happy about."

"No one disrespects to DreamWorks. People feel that as long as you exist, they will feel at ease. But this situation gradually changed later."

"When we worked together, our strength was not much different. Although DreamWorks had advantages over many film companies, this advantage did not make people think other ideas. However, after the development of these years, you can see that although the major film companies within the Red Dragon League have developed rapidly, DreamWorks' development speed is even more than people imagined."

"Now, not only DreamWorks has become the super overlord of the Hollywood film industry, but the Rockettec Consortium has become an existence beyond the Rocketefeller Consortium. Lei Dianhua was suppressed by you in Hollywood so much that he couldn't raise his head. In terms of economy, the Rocketefeller Consortium could not take advantage of you at all. In this case, can you understand the feelings of the bosses of other film companies?"

Marskolov smoked his cigarette one by one, pouring out all the words in his heart.

I didn't speak, I just listened quietly.

"Andre, if Hollywood must be compared to an ocean, then we are a group of fish, we unite to deal with a shark in front of us. But one day, the fish in the fish suddenly discovered that the fish that led me had grown into a shark that was stronger than our enemy, what would they think? Will they still be surrounded by the fish as peacefully as before?"

"No. They began to become scared. One day, the shark would turn his head and eat them."

"Actually, in recent years, this kind of thought has begun to sprout in their hearts bit by bit. Andre, think about it, DreamWorks has successively occupied a lot of film companies, and now, the Hollywood theater system is basically under your control. These have made the leaders of the film company feel uneasy. The reason why it can explode is because of the existence of Rockefeller Consortium and Leidianhua Film Company. They think Leidianhua and the Rockefeller Consortium are more terrifying than you."

"But now the situation has changed. After the economic crisis, the Rockefeller Consortium was hit hard. Leidianhua Film Company has changed from being strong before to being able to resist now, but only having to fight back but not having the power to fight back. Instead, DreamWorks is extremely brilliant."

"Yes, at this year's Harvey Awards, the DreamWorks Grand Slam made you create a miracle, an unprecedented miracle. This is your glory, but it is also a signal. It is a signal that makes all the bosses of film companies have to reconsider their return. When you hold all the trophys on stage to receive cheers, their mood is complicated. They should be happy with you. But more so, they are worried and fear."

"They are not wrong, whether they are working with you or anything else. They are all for their own survival. When they feel that their survival may be threatened, they will do something to protect themselves."

The words of Marskolov made the balcony quiet. Everyone didn't speak, just smoked cigarettes and thought quietly about these words.

Everyone can understand the meaning of these words of Marskolov, and everyone can understand the current situation, because on the day of the Harvey Awards ceremony, I think other DreamWorks can also understand my feelings.

"Old Ma, it's not our fault! You said other film companies are right, then are we wrong? "Gans was very dissatisfied and shouted loudly: "Yes, our DreamWorks has developed rapidly in recent years, and has made the Rockefeller Consortium and Leidianhua Film Company dirty, but what we do is what you hope for! How come it turns out to be ours! If we hadn't resisted the Rockefeller Consortium, what would Hollywood become now? I think you know better than us!"

"When it comes to annexation, this is untenable. When did our DreamWorks force the film companies around us? When did we force and tempt the film companies like Leidianhua Film Company and Rockefeller Consortium? The film companies we merged with were all done voluntarily. We have nothing to do with it!"

Gans' eyes were spitting fire. Marskolov was speechless.

"Gans, Old Marco didn't say you were wrong. In fact, you are not wrong in this matter. None of you are wrong! If you say something is wrong, it means that the current situation is now, the situation becomes complicated, and the problem will follow." Grant quickly smoothed out.

"Old Ma, I want to thank you. Really, you can come today and say these words to me. I am very grateful to you." I stood up and took a deep breath of cold air.

"When the team is big, people's hearts will disperse, and it will be difficult to take them." I turned my face and looked at Marskolov and laughed: "It's really not their fault for this. It makes sense for them to have such ideas. I will not make any guarantees, nor will I call them over and say something falsely. I can't do anything. After all, after so many years, I, Andre Corleon, are people, and they all know what kind of film company DreamWorks is, and they know more."

"The most important thing in this world is trust. Without trust, you can't do anything. Why is DreamWorks today? It's all because of trust. We have never had any selfish thoughts between each other. Lao Ma, I hope you can understand this."

"Hollywood has entered a critical period. Although the Rockefeller Consortium and Thunderbolt Hua Film Company are at a disadvantage now, who can guarantee that they will not seize the opportunity to launch a fatal blow like a venomous snake? We avoided attacks again and again, and we won again and again. None of these are of much use. Maybe we were bitten by the venomous snake in the end, and then our previous efforts would be vain."

"I won't interfere with what they do. I just remind them to think clearly. Also, DreamWorks can make such a guarantee that we will always treat them as friends, not opponents. I hope you can bring these words to them."

I patted Marskolov on the shoulder and the old man nodded vigorously.

"Boss, but this time Besself actually joined forces with Fox. This is a bit bad! Fox is Carey Rockefeller's group. Isn't Besself's behavior a rebellious?" Gans looked at me, his eyes wide open.
Chapter completed!