Chapter 13 A $180,000 Story
No one likes debt collectors, especially when you are penniless.
Looking at the man coming in, Victor felt like he was jumping off the building at this time.
I finally got back to a cinema that originally belonged to me from the Bernano family. I thought I could do something with this cinema, but I didn’t expect that this cinema was not only deserted, but also owed a lot of debts.
What's even more annoying is that the creditor is actually the 20th Century Fox Company.
"Mr. Zanuk, shouldn't the deadline be tomorrow?" Sean looked pale at the man who came in.
This man was in his prime, wearing a striped suit, his hair was meticulously combed, and he had a French-style mustache and a hooked nose, with a sharp and direct gaze.
Zanuk? This name made Victor feel a little nervous.
"Darel Zanuk?" Victor asked Sean in a low voice.
Sean nodded.
Another guy in trouble was met. Victor secretly said.
20th Century Fox was founded in 1935 and was formed by the merger of 20th Century Film Company and Fox Film Company. The former ate the latter, and it is a typical mouse eating elephant. The one who accomplished this great cause was Darrell Zanuk in front of him.
20th Century Fox has two bosses, which is well known. In fact, compared to Fox's dedicated to expanding the cinema chain, Darrell Zanuk is the real soul. It is the movie tycoon who is keen on making big movies that has left a clear mark on 20th Century Fox. The group of movie stars he discovered have influenced Hollywood and even the entire world.
The 20th Century Film Company was founded in 1932. Its founder is very complicated. It includes former president of Lianyi, William Gertz, Raymond Griffith of Fox Film Company, and Darrell Zanuk, who was originally a producer of Warner Bros. Zanuk is a natural businessman and a businessman who has a sense of smell for the development of films. He understands the psychology of the audience, the laws of the film market, and the art of film. Therefore, under his leadership, the 20th Century Film Company rose rapidly in just a few years and eventually killed the old Fox.
In a word, this is a man who is even more difficult than William Fox.
"Is it tomorrow?" Zanuk sat down, lit a cigarette, looked at Sean with interest, and smiled: "My dear Sean, what is the difference between today and tomorrow? Can you raise 180,000 dollars in one day?"
Sean bent over and almost begged: "Mr. Zanuk, please give me some more time. I'm selling my house. I'm done..."
Zanuk shook his head: "Shaun, stop being bullshit. Your house is older than you, and no one asks about 20,000 US dollars. Besides, when you are old, there is no need to pay my only residence and pay me this cinema. Isn't it good? I can also give you a pension fee. If you don't want it, you can stay here to help me take care of it. How great is it."
Sean shook his head firmly: "Mr. Zanuk, this is what Mr. Ferro has given me. This is the property of the Ferro family. I cannot give it up! Mr. Zanuk, I beg you, give me some time, and I will definitely raise money! I promise! Besides, you already have nearly 1,000 cinemas, so it doesn't matter if you have less."
"It doesn't matter?" Zanuk shook his head: "No, no, Sean, who can't get along with the money? Although 20th Century Fox has many theaters, it lacks a leader. Let me tell you the truth. I have always made up my mind about this theater. It has a good location and a large area. When I transform it, our company will have the first theater. Do you understand?"
It was indeed a deliberate thought.
"Mr. Zanuk's methods are indeed worthy of their reputation." Victor smiled.
"Who is this?" Zanuk glanced at Victor.
Sean quickly introduced: "This is my boss."
"Victor Ferro." Victor stretched out his hand to Zanuk.
"You are that Victor Felro?" Zanuk's face showed a hint of surprise.
Victor was a little confused: "Oh, Mr. Zanuk knows me?"
Zanuk quickly restored his original expression and said, "William submitted a script at the board meeting today. Did you write it?"
"Write it casually, but Mr. Fox seems to be disliked." Victor's words were a little sarcastic.
Zanuk laughed: "That's his usual style. Victor, to be honest, that script is very good."
Victor: "Oh, so, Mr. Fox..."
Zanuk shrugged: "Although we are a company, I rarely ask William when doing things. I am different from him. I like talented filmmakers. The script is really good. I would like to remind you, young people, you have some talent in movies, don't underestimate yourself. As for William, remember, always protect yourself."
Zanuk's words were just in his words.
It seems that historically it is true that Zanuk and Fox are in dispute.
"Okay, let's not talk about this. Since you are the current boss, then hurry up and complete the transfer procedures. I'm very busy." Zanuk took out a document from his handbag.
Victor is extremely frustrated. You mom, I have to sign twice a day!
"Mr. Zanuk, this cinema is the last property of the Ferro family, and I will not transfer it." Victor's attitude was very firm.
Zanuk looked at Victor with laughter and cry: "Young man, I remind you that you owe me $180,000 now, and Sean has signed a contract with me before that. If it is due, the movie theater will be mine. This is not something you say you don't transfer if you don't transfer. Unless you pay me back the money."
"I don't have money." Victor flipped out his pockets.
Zanuk laughed: "Are you going to be a rogue with me? What else do you say if you don't have money?"
Victor pulled down the chair and sat down, looking at Zanuk.
Damn, let’s have a big bet! For my cinema!
"Mr. Zanuk, I have no money now, but, I have a story, I have a good story! A good story worth far more than $180,000." Victor sat up straight.
Hahaha. Zanuk burst into tears: "Mr. Fellow, are you kidding me? If I want to hear a good story, go
Anyone who finds a circus outside can listen to music, a story of 180,000, hahaha, this is the funniest joke I heard today!”
Victor did not laugh, but looked at Zanuk calmly until he finished laughing, and said, "Mr. Zanuk, I heard that what you are most worried about now is that you don't have good scripts for making money?"
"What you are talking about is a movie story?" Zanuk's face immediately restrained his original banter.
"Hmm." A smile appeared on the corner of Victor's mouth.
It seems that there is a door!
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Chapter completed!