Chapter 121: Johnny's Gift

"After you win the award, you start to make your plan, prepare to shoot three films, use the best equipment, the best actors, the best team, whoever you need, and then prepare three to five films. Minister's long-term plan." Shen Long said according to the plan discussed with Tom Hagen before.

"Fredo, are you crazy? It would cost at least 20 million dollars to do this?" Johnny just took out a cigar to order, but Shen Long was so frightened that he dropped it to the ground.

I am not afraid that you need more money, but I am afraid that you need less, you must not underestimate the savings of the Corleone family, Shen Long said calmly, "When you need money, just tell me, I will tell you A California bank name, and they'll get you the loan you need."

"Don't worry, this bank will always provide you with funds. Of course, everything needs to be done according to formal procedures. There must be a legitimate reason, just like normal business operations. They will agree, but you have to discuss it with me first. , let me see your plan and budget, is that okay?" This bank is actually controlled by the Corleone family.

Johnny was silent for a long time, of course he knew that the money would not be unconditional, and then asked calmly, "Are there any conditions?"

Shen Long smiled, "Are you saying that you need to do something for the 20 million loan? Of course you need to do something; if the godfather wants you to do something, wouldn't you be unwilling?" This is not two thousand In today's Hollywood, it is enough to set up a medium-sized film company.

"If there is a very serious problem, I must be told by my godfather. I will not listen to you, nor will I listen to Santino." Facing the temptation of 20 million dollars, Johnny still kept a clear head , he knew that Santino was impulsive and might make him do some dangerous things, while Fredo had given him the impression that he would spend time and drink.

It is really not easy for a person to be so valued by the godfather. Shen Long was amazed in his heart. He agreed to know what the impression his body left on others before. He was not angry because of Johnny's words. He just needed to give himself some more time. He will believe in himself as much as he believes in the godfather.

"Let me say it again, you can rest assured on this matter that we will not damage your reputation in any way or make you do anything dangerously stupid, and I can assure you that you need to do things without us telling them, You will also take the initiative to do it." In this era, it is not only the Corleone family that launders money through Hollywood, and similarly, this kind of thing is not a big deal to Hollywood film companies, and Johnny must be very clear.

"Okay!" Johnny relaxed.

"Also, the godfather thinks you have a brain, so the bank's investment in you will make money, and we will make money accordingly, so this is an out-and-out business, so don't use this money to waste , After all, this is 20 million! In order for you to get this money, we also took a lot of risks." Shen Long finally reminded.

"Godfather, don't worry. Since a fool like Mark Woltz can become a movie mogul, anyone can." Johnny always knew how to measure.

"Then it's settled. At the beginning of the plan, everything will be done according to normal business operations. Remember to find a lawyer before signing the contract. If it's convenient, you can give it to me in advance. I'll let Tom help you look at it; by the way, Your company will not encounter any labor disputes, which will save costs accordingly." The entire Hollywood labor union is under the control of the Corleone family, who dares to make trouble.

"Do I also need to ask for your opinion on other issues? Such as actors, scripts, etc.?" Johnny asked the last question.

"In this regard, you can rest assured. After all, you are the one who is most familiar with Hollywood. If there is any problem, I will point it out directly." Shen Long has studied a lot of Hollywood materials in this period,

Knowing which movies are going to make money and which ones are going to lose money, if Johnny comes over with a script that's going to lose money, it's not going to go through, "Okay, let's get down to business, let your driver take me to the hotel later .”

"I'll drive you off. Please thank the godfather for me. I wanted to call him personally, but unfortunately he never answered the phone. Do you know why?" Johnny asked this question that had troubled him for a long time.

"He doesn't want his voice to be recorded. You know, sometimes some people will edit irrelevant words together through technical means, which sounds like another meaning." They were all very cautious.

Johnny helped Shen Long open the door of the study, and sent him and Willy Chichi to the hotel. After the car was parked, he didn't get off. He waved his hand in the car and restarted the car to go home. He needs to calm down and think carefully This matter, this is a big plan, and it is also a rare opportunity.

In Hollywood, not just any big star can be in charge of a film company. Even Chaplin has to cooperate with Fairbanks, Pickford, and Griffith.

Back at the hotel, after dinner, Shen Long began to assign tasks to Willy Qiqi, "Tomorrow you go to Bile Guofu, he is the head of the family in Hollywood, and then ask him to introduce some people for you..." Although The movie hasn't been released yet, but all the preparatory work can already start.

At this time, Johnny was also thinking about how to thank his godfather. He remembered that his godfather valued family and friendship the most. Once promised to help Nino Valenti become famous but did not act.

So he immediately picked up the phone, called Nino Valenti, and sincerely invited him to come to Hollywood, and he would help Nino Valenti make records and help him make a name for himself in Hollywood.

By the way, Sicilian songs are the best. Valenti and I sang a Sicilian folk song that day. Godfather likes these. Although he left Sicily when he was 9 years old, he always misses his hometown.

Having made an appointment with Valenti at the airport tomorrow, Johnny began to think again, would it be better if I made a movie about Sicily?

If you can see the scenery of Sicily on the big screen, the godfather will be very happy, right? It's just that not only must it reflect the scenery of Sicily, but it must also be able to make money or win awards. That requires a very good script.