"Are you serious?" Hugo looked at Michael in front of him, thought about it carefully, and asked thoughtfully.

"Why not?" Michael pursed his lips slightly, but began to enjoy his appetizer freely, at this moment, the door of the room was knocked again, and two waiters appeared again, bringing the main dish ordered by Michael and Hugo, Michael did not shy away from outsiders, and said directly, "I heard not long ago that Leonardo DiCaprio signed with Endeavor Elite Agency after your introduction." ”

The waiter couldn't even care about politeness at this time, his eyes were glued to the plate in his hand, and he looked like he wanted to plug his ears, and he was two invisible people. Outsiders always like to explore the gossip in the circle, but in fact, many insiders know that some gossip can be heard, while some gossip is a secret that cannot be heard, and knowing too much is fatal.

Hugo did not notice the departure of the two waiters at all, he was lost in thought because of Michael's words.

Why Leonardo took it for granted when he mentioned joining the company; And when Michael came up with the same idea, he was surprised and surprised? Is it really because of the difference in status between Leonardo and Michael right now? Apparently not.

Hugo really regards Leonardo as a friend, that is, his own people, so Hugo has absolute confidence in Endeavor Elite Agency, and it is not surprising that his friends join, but also actively matchmaking, which is called trust.

But Hugo and Michael, even if they call each other friends, they have always maintained a distance in their hearts, not only because the two of them have too few opportunities to get along, but also because Hugo's soul has always regarded Michael as a person on another level, just like Katharine Hepburn and Gregory Peck. Therefore, when Michael proposed to come to Endeavor Elite Agency, Hugo had many concerns: Is our company really good enough, and it won't trap Michael, right? Are our resources really enough, and what if Michael's career hits rock bottom when he comes over?

This difference in trust leads to an essential estrangement, so Hugo's thoughts and positions are also different.

Raising his head, Hugo looked at Michael's sincere eyes, and his cheeks couldn't help but heat. As if to see through Hugo's inner thoughts, Michael smiled and raised his voice slightly, "Hugo, we are friends." While I won't allow you to call me Mike's, ......"

Hugo was directly amused by this sentence, "So, you are indeed serious." This time, Hugo used not a question sentence, but an affirmative sentence, and Michael was noncommittal, which was considered a tacit acquiescence. Hugo took a deep breath, picked up the knife and fork, and carefully looked at the steak in front of him, but he was not in a hurry to eat, but said, "In fact, our company is indeed a very good choice. Although we have only been established for a short time, and we have only recently celebrated our first anniversary, our senior partners are very strong, and by the way, last month, three senior agents of Innovative Artists Agency jumped ship to our firm and became senior partners. Other than that......"

Michael nodded and interrupted Hugo, "I've heard, Adam. Sandler), Dennis Miller (Dennis. Miller), right? ”

The corners of Hugo's mouth hooked slightly, "It seems that you have done a lot of research." ”

Adam Sandler isn't the top comedian in the U.S. at this time, he's just a budding comedian, and he's currently the leader of NBC's late-night comedy show "Saturday Night Live." night。 live)", has won a lot of love, and he may occasionally appear in movies, but it was not until the release of "Overage Transfer Student (Billy" in February this year. madison)" has succeeded.

Adam can only be regarded as a second-tier actor at the moment, and he is also a talented and hard-to-get ahead, so he and Dennis Miller and a group of regular "Saturday Night Live" team members left the innovative artist agency to join the Endeavour elite agency under the leadership of their agents, which actually did not attract much attention.

But insiders know that it is obviously because of the strength of the layout of Endeavor Elite Brokerage Company in the previous "Mission Impossible" and "Seven Deadly Sins" competition process that everyone can see their potential, so there will be senior brokers who are willing to devote themselves to this potential stock, not seeking to become the leader of the current three major brokerage companies, but to become the hero of the rising stars who share the joys and hardships of the world.

Michael shrugged his shoulders and admitted Hugo's speculation, "I know the current state of your company, but I don't care about any of that because I'm just a singer, not an investor, and I'm not a senior partner." Michael also looked at Hugo meaningfully when he spoke, obviously hinting at Hugo's shareholder status, "I care about the agent itself, I care about the rights and interests he can fight for me, you know, Sony Columbia Records is a hard bone." ”

From these words, it can be felt that the album "History" has already competed with Sony Columbia Records in the preparation process for release. While Endeavour Elite is now in the process of becoming more and more intimate with Columbia Pictures, the record label is a completely unrelated and independent division, which is another matter.

"Then I hope that the professionals in our company can give you a satisfactory answer." For the agent's work, Hugo is a half-baked layman, and he must not be able to explain it.

Michael also knew this, so the next dinner was very smooth, and the two of them chatted happily, especially about the creation and understanding of music, and the two of them really had a lot to say. By the time dinner was over and he left, Michael's throat tightened a little—he hadn't talked for so long in a long time.

By the time they got home, Rick Rosen and Henry Bloom were already sitting on the living room couch waiting - Joseph called them on the way back.

Seeing Hugo come back, Rick couldn't help but stand up, with a rare eagerness on his face, such a Rick looked really surprising - usually Rick has always looked like he is in the chest, as if he will never be in a mess, "Really? Today, Rick couldn't bear it and blurted it out.

Hugo had no intention of teasing Rick, and nodded directly with a smile in affirmation, "Really." At the end of the dinner, Hugo briefly told Joseph about it, so Joseph promptly informed Rick and Henry to come over, and Hugo then explained the situation tonight in detail, and according to his memory, he also told his speculation about Sony's Columbia records.

Henry always looked lazy, pondering and said, "What Sony is worried about is nothing more than that Michael will be affected by the aftermath of the incident and will no longer be the king, so he wants to take the opportunity to make a big profit at the end. ”

Although Rick is also a senior agent, he is indeed inferior to Henry in music, and the right to speak naturally falls on Henry, "However, these big companies are not fools, the truth has been flying all over the sky these days, as long as there is an agency behind the push, Michael's image of enduring humiliation and washing away grievances will soon be pushed to the top, and Sony's calculation will have to be restarted." ”

Isn't that what EMI Records is all about?

"Would you be willing to do it if Michael's brokerage contract were handed to you?" Rick's perspective is different, at this time he is not an agent, but the helmsman of Endeavor Elite Brokerage Company, and he thinks from the perspective of co-ordination.

Henry didn't hesitate for even a second, "No." ”

Hugo looked at Henry in surprise, and Joseph asked directly, "Why?" That's Michael, you know, Michael Jackson! ”

"Just because he's Michael Jackson." Henry seems to have had an idea for a long time, "First, he is too famous to have a sense of accomplishment; Second, he's so difficult, he hardly trusts anyone, and being his agent is almost asking for trouble, and I remember his manager being a guy who does anything for money. ”

Henry's words made Hugo and Joseph look at each other, but Rick immediately heard Henry's subtext, in fact, signing a big star like Michael is a double-edged sword, behind the fame and interests represented by Michael, there is also a large group of hyenas who are eyeing interests, and the complexity of things that agents have to deal with will also increase exponentially.

If it is like Henry, who single-handedly brought glory to death, at least there is still friendship; If it is a trick like Rick who is in the middle of Hugo, Rick and Hugo will have to grope each other, test each other, and run in with each other, which is obviously not an easy task. And Michael has always had obstacles in the matter of "trusting others".

But in Rick's view, this is a wonderful opportunity for the opportunities to outweigh the challenges, and he knows what Michael's arrival means for Endeavour Elite Agency, which can almost be said to be a one-step opportunity to reach the sky, and at the same time, it can also further expand the company's appeal in the music market, which in turn will increase the appeal of other agents...... Relatively speaking, the troubles and challenges behind the opportunity are not worth mentioning at all, and he really has no way to give up.

This is the difference in perspective that comes from different positions.

Rick was silent for a moment and looked at Henry, "Who do you think in our company can be Michael's agent?" "The reason why Endeavor Elite Agency is still slightly inferior to United Elite Agency is actually in terms of the number and quality of agents, they have only been established for a year, and now there are less than 30 agents in the company, and most of them are film agents - all of the senior partners are film agents, and their business can be expanded is naturally limited.

That's why Rick thinks Michael's arrival is crucial, because it's a sign that in addition to our own artists, our vast potential is also a huge attraction for other stars. This will not only attract other artists to join, but also other agents to join.

Henry thought for a moment, "Tom Strykerler. ”