Rick left the office, but in order not to let the others see the clues, Hugo and Joseph stayed in the room, waiting a little longer before staggering out.

After Hugo saw the 'door' of the office closed again, he let out a long breath, turned his head to look at Joseph who was stunned, and couldn't help but reach out and swing in front of Joseph, "Hey, what are you thinking?" Joseph came back to his senses and looked at Hugo in front of him, "You shouldn't be thinking about this project too, right?" Don't think about it too much, the matter of taking the script depends on fate, and you can't force it. Hugo smiled and comforted, "Besides, you see those top people are pushing around, maybe Spielberg will be on his heels this time." ”

After Hugo finished speaking, he was amused by himself. As an excellent time-traveler who knows "Schindler's List", tune. Playing Steven and Spielberg, ridiculing the failure of "Schindler's List", there is really a kind of contradictory humor.

Joseph knew that Hugo was comforting himself, Hugo was obviously very interested in the project, but why, why didn't he come out? If Hugo agrees to Lang Yimayer's invitation to return to Lang's staff, it is not impossible to join the "Schindler's List" project, but why?

While Joseph was pondering how to get his doubts out, Hugo suddenly said, "Oh, by the way, Lang came to me just now. This sentence made Joseph stunned for a moment, but Hugo didn't notice it, and continued, "He came over and told me a bunch of yes and no, anyway, he just wanted me to re-sign with him, cut, it's a pipe dream." I really don't know what kind of brain circuit he has, how can I sign him again!"

"Why?" After Joseph was stunned, he couldn't help blurting out, "Why don't you want to re-sign with him?" But after the words were finished, Joseph realized that he seemed to want Hugo and Lang to re-sign, and quickly calmed down, and then explained, "I mean, the conditions he offered should be very 'tempting'. people. ”

"Hehe, the conditions are good, dine with Sidney tonight, talk about the 'sugar-coated trap', and then hint that I can be part of 'Schindler's list.'" Hugo said with a smile that he noticed Joseph's abnormality, but he didn't think much about it, he thought that Joseph still cared about the project "Schindler's List", "but to cooperate with this kind of person is to dance with wolves, he just came to you for profit, what he values is your value, and squeezing every value out of you is his purpose." Why should I take the initiative to send it to the 'door', I am not an idiot. ”

"However, he does have strength, and ......," Joseph's words hesitated, "and aren't all agents like that?" Profit comes first. ”

Hugo finally sensed at this time that the focus of Joseph's words did not seem to be "Schindler's list", but he didn't understand the reason, just frowned slightly, "Joe, some things can be done, some things can't be done, and some things are disdainful." Working with Lang, that's what I don't bother to do, it's a matter of principle. I think it's a pleasure to work with you, and we've worked hard together in the past year, isn't that 'good'? I feel much more comfortable with this kind of partnership, and I don't have the idea of changing.

For Hugo, Joseph was the first person he knew after crossing over, and he was also his most familiar and intimate friend at the moment, so there was no doubt that he was willing to trust Joseph.

Hugo's sincere and straightforward words hit Joseph's heart, just now he was still doubting whether Hugo would go to Lang in the first place, but now it seems that it is completely his own cranky 'chaos'. Joseph felt a slight flush in his cheeks, and he was ashamed of his little eye.

The current Hugo is no longer the decadent, 'messy', and bad Hugo of a year ago, but the Hugo in front of him is positive, optimistic, cheerful, diligent and studious, and more importantly, he is trustworthy.

Trust is never easy, especially for Joseph. But after a year of working side by side, experiencing the Thanksgiving borrowing incident, and experiencing a brief conversation about the family, until today, the seed of trust in Joseph's heart has finally sprouted, and he is willing to believe Hugo, not because of what Hugo said, but because of what Hugo did.

Hugo didn't feel the 'turmoil' in Joseph's heart, because he didn't understand what Joseph was struggling with at all, he continued with a smile, "Of course, if one day in the future, you also become an agent whose interests are paramount, maybe I will find another agent who is suitable for me, unless you have enough strength to keep me." ”

As Joseph said, this is the reality, any broker is bound to go through such a stage, the pursuit of profit will not stop, in essence, the broker is also a businessman. The biggest way to curb the inner greed of the agent is the strength of the artist, when the artist is strong enough to hold the autonomy, the status of the agent and the artist will change, and the agent will be the "working family" attached to the artist, and they must do everything they can in order not to be fired by the artist.

Therefore, when he heard Hugo's teasing, Joseph 'revealed' a relaxed smile, although the corners of his mouth were not curled, but the joy from the heart could not be more real, "No problem." If you've grown into a top superstar, then you'll be able to make your own decisions. ”

"Then let's see if I become a top superstar or you become a top agent first." Hugo laughed, clearly in a good mood. For the time being, put "Schindler's List" this huge 'temptation'. Hugo realizes that whether or not he can be a part of these classic films, at least he has become a part of this golden age, and that's something to celebrate, isn't it?

Hugo's smile also made Joseph chuckle, and the tension, worry and doubt in his heart all disappeared at this moment, and he was relaxed.

"Oh, yes! There were too many people outside just now, and it was inconvenient for me to tell you, but Lang came to me and revealed a lot of information. Hugo only said it unconsciously, but he answered Joseph's question as to why Hugo didn't tell him about Lang in the first place. Joseph couldn't help but tug at the corners of his mouth, and 'revealed' a mocking smile: mocking his inferiority complex and suspicion.

However, Hugo did not stop, and continued, "He hinted that the 'sugar-coated trap' has not been auditioned until now, and there may be a shady scene behind it. After saying that, Hugo realized that his statement was not accurate, this kind of audition is a shady thing to do, and connections are a means to put it on the surface, "No, to be precise, he is implying that Brad's agent Martin has been active, and Tracy seems to have helped a lot." ”

Joseph put away all his inner thoughts and thought carefully, "I have inquired about Martin, but I don't know about Tracy. Joseph realized that his strength as an agent is currently limited, but there are many, many things that the agent can do, he can no longer continue to stick to the same place, he must take the initiative to attack, "You don't have to worry, I will go to besiege Sidney in the past two days, I must meet and talk." This is just an audition, and it is not a cornered 'color' board, even if you are defeated, you will be given an accurate information, so it is not a reason to procrastinate. ”

Joseph had scruples before, on the one hand, he was afraid of big-name combinations such as Sidney and Robert, and Downey, and he was a small agent. On the other hand, he also thought that the "sugar-coated trap" was a big project of 60 million, and he didn't want to mess it up because of his mistakes.

But now it seems that Joseph is still too shy to do it at all. Now, Joseph has decided to take the initiative, and the bold and neat side of his 'sex' personality is revealed.

Hugo nodded, and then talked about the fact that Tracy and Lang had been planning the "Schindler's List" since March, and Sidney also played an important role in the "Schindler's List", so it is estimated that the "Sugar-Coated Trap" and "Schindler's List" may be a linkage reaction. Tracy and Lang's 'yin' plot behind them was also "revealed" at this time, and Hugo also said his concern about "sleepless in Seattle" together, and 'exchanged' his own views with Joseph.

After saying everything, Hugo remembered Rick's story again, "Joe, why is Rick willing to help us today, is there any purpose?" Or am I too sensitive?" Although Rick has always been very friendly, today's conversation is more than friendly, Rick has revealed too much inside information. Hugo thought it was very strange, but he wasn't sure if he was 'made' a little nervous by what happened to Lang.

Joseph sighed lightly, "It's actually a factional struggle within the company. "It's not uncommon for any company to have factional struggles, and where there are people, there are bound to be such problems, which is inevitable." Did you see Co-President Marvin and Josephson at the luncheon today? In fact, Marven hadn't come to the company for almost two years before. ”

"Why?" Hugo was surprised.

Marven successively delegated his work to Rick and other partners three years ago, and he himself went on a recuperation vacation. In the past three years, Rick has become the most powerful and powerful agent among the partners, and several other agents such as Lang also have a lot of influence. Joseph simply said, "However, the factional struggle between Rick and Lang is not obvious, and it is mainly a good 'sex' competition. Recently, Marvin has begun to want to 'meddle' in the company's affairs again, I don't know why, and he wants to return to power, Rick and Lang, these powerful people are the targets of the target, he wants to weaken the power of these partners, and then regain the leadership of the company. ”

Although Hugo does not know the reason or the specifics, it could not be simpler to boil down to an internal power struggle. In this way, Rick's overtures to Hugo, and Lang's desire to win over Hugo today are also traceable.

"So they're going to take your side?" Hugo realized that Joseph was also very busy today, and many people were talking to him.

Joseph nodded helplessly, but Hugo then laughed, "Then it means that you still have some weight, yes, at least it means that we haven't worked hard in vain this year." ”