Across America, Starting with the Boxing Champion

Chapter 256 Chris Liu’s phone call

 In addition to persuading Cathy to sell odd shares, she acquired a portion of Tesla shares through Pioneer Asset Company.

Link is also preparing to get some of the original shares from Musk. His goal is to own no less than 15% of Tesla shares by next year.

 According to Tesla’s market value more than ten years later, 15% is close to 100 billion US dollars.

With this share, plus Amazon and Twitter, it will not be a problem to rank among the top ten in the Forbes list of the world's richest people in the future.

 If everything goes well, I have a great chance of becoming a tens of billions or even a hundred billionaire in ten years. At that time, I will be thirty years old and in my prime, so I can consider retirement.

“Link, this is the tax information you need to pay this year, take a look.”

Just as he was thinking about how he would become a billionaire at the age of thirty and enjoy himself, Cathy handed over a stack of tax documents.

This pile of documents is like pouring cold water on a hot stone. It not only makes it smoke, but also almost makes it crack.

 According to current federal tax regulations, the maximum annual income in the United States exceeding $518,840 is subject to a 37% tax.

“A movie adapted from a Chinese legend. It tells the story of an ancient college student who fell in love with a ghost. Can you understand it?”

 After sending Cathy off, Link was about to leave when he received another call from Catherine, talking about investing in the script.

According to the tax regulations of states such as New York and Los Angeles, income exceeding US$500,000 within the state is subject to a tax of 7%-13%.

 Add the two parts together, he will need to pay 55 million yuan in taxes in 2009, which is almost equivalent to one-third of his annual income.

 The total revenue will not be less than US$200 million.

 Chris Liu asked.

 “Aren’t you sleeping at this time?”

Catherine once had a client named Kristen Wiig. Because she looked like Jennifer Aniston, she entered the entertainment industry in 2003 and became a comedian. In 2006, she became a resident actor on "Saturday Night Live". He has starred in several comedies and is considered a third-rate actor in the industry.

This movie is also one of the more successful among many follow-up works, and has also caused a trend of bridesmaid comedy movies in Asia.

 He calculated the time and found that it was still night on the other side of the ocean.

 He needs to pay US$37 million for this part.

After Link received the script, it was a comedy movie called "Bridesmaids". It tells the story of five bridesmaids, who are fat, thin, beautiful and ugly, and encounter all kinds of embarrassments and embarrassing things while their friends are preparing for their wedding. These embarrassing things also trigger Their thoughts on friendship and life.

For example, several female protagonists were trying on wedding dresses in a bridal shop and suddenly had diarrhea. Several people fought for the bathroom. The bride squatted on the street in her wedding dress and became a Splatoon.

 “Why did you pay so much?”

I wrote a script last year and submitted it to many film production companies, including Palm Beach Pictures. After reading the script, Catherine thought it was very good. There was a role suitable for Emma Stone, so she called Link and asked. Does he have any plans to invest?

 Link thought for a while, and in ten years Amazon's stock will rise to more than 2,000 US dollars per share. The current US$336 is a low period.

Link didn’t remember how much the box office of this movie was, but he thought it wouldn’t make a loss, so he told Catherine that he could invest in it.

 According to the current changes in the U.S. stock market, there will be a bull market in the next ten years or so. Investing funds in the stock market is also an insurance value-added method.

 This part will cost more than 18 million yuan.

 After talking about tax issues, he talked to Cathy about the current situation of technology stocks, such as Facebook's financing, the emerging ins software, China's Internet products, etc.

 He ​​drew a line for Cathy. He could buy Amazon stock at prices below $500, and his goal was to become a member of Amazon's board of directors.

 "Bridesmaids" is one of them.

While flipping through the information, my phone received a message from across the ocean. The person who sent the message was Chris Liu, asking him what he was doing.

 The taste is very strong and the plot is also very funny.

With so much tax to pay every year, he discovered that it is not easy to become a billionaire in the United States.

“I’m filming a night scene today, so I’ll be late returning to the hotel.”

Cathy said, blinking her pine green eyes.

"All right!"

"what movie?"

“Boss, the more you earn, the more you pay. This is the result of reasonable tax avoidance. If there were no tax avoidance policies, you would have to pay more than 67.5 million yuan in taxes.”

He wants Cathy to keep an eye on this information and continue to invest if she encounters suitable opportunities. This year he has more than three boxing matches, more than a hundred concerts, three movies, one or two records, etc.

 Chris Liu responded quickly.

Cathy expressed her understanding and mentioned that the price of Amazon’s stock continues to rise. Should she continue to buy it?

Link asked as he scratched his forehead.

Link said yes, told Catherine the location of the cafe, and asked Lillian to prepare two cups of coffee.

 Last year's adult comedy "The Hangover", with a budget of 35 million, grossed 460 million in global box office, becoming a dark horse in the American film market in 2009, and many film companies began to follow suit.

 Ding dong!

Now Catherine called and said she would bring screenwriter Kristen Wiig to visit him to discuss how to invest and cooperate.

After reading the script, Link found that he had seen the movie and still had some impressions of some plots.

Link spread his hands, admitting that he was unlucky.

 A movie that clearly follows the "Hangover" bandwagon.

Link smiled lightly and guessed it was "A Chinese Ghost Story".

 “There’s also one here in the United States, it’s called “The Love of Ghosts,” starring Demi Moore.”

 “It’s different, our story is more exciting.”

“Okay, is filming hard? Have you ever thought about quitting acting, opening a film and television company and becoming your own boss?”

Link asked in a message.

“Of course it’s hard work! Opening a film company? That costs a lot of money. Humph, you think everyone is like you, a rich man!”

"I saw it in the newspaper, saying that last year you earned more than 100 million U.S. dollars from boxing matches, more than 100 million U.S. dollars from singing, and a net worth of 340 million U.S. dollars, which would be converted into more than 2 billion Chinese dollars. It's incredible. I I still remember the year before last when you came to the capital to participate in a competition. You were reluctant to spend money on food and ate bread every day. In the blink of an eye, you became a billionaire. How did you do it? "

 Chris Liu sent two messages one after another.

Link couldn't help but laugh when he saw it. He competed in the middleweight competition in the 2008 Olympics. In order to control his weight, he paid great attention to his diet. He ate bread every meal and no big fish or meat.

 Chris Liu thought he was a poor man, so she treated him to two meals.

“This is the American dream. When did you come to the United States? I said I would take you diving, but you never came.”

“You have a girlfriend, don’t you worry about scandal when you take me diving?”

“Don’t worry, there are a lot of scandals about me, and having one more of you won’t have much impact.”

“Yes, I have read the news. In addition to your decent girlfriend Taylor, you also have more than ten rumored girlfriends. I didn’t expect you to be a playboy.”

 “Hey, this is a scandal, it’s fake news, okay? Please don’t elevate it to your character.”

Link retorted.

“Okay, I will reserve my opinion for the time being. When will your concert in China be held? I will come to support you.”

 “Around May or June.”

Link smiled softly and continued to write, "I heard that you are also a singer and have released an album. How about coming to my concert as a guest?"

"Ah? Me? No, no, no, my singing skills are average and I will ruin your concert." "Hey, Chris, be confident, you are beautiful, your voice is very sweet, you must be good at singing, That’s it, come to my concert as a supporting singer. We will sing together and the effect will be great. Later, I will send an invitation to your management company through Universal Music. Remember to sign the invitation. "

"Are you serious? This is so sudden. I am completely unprepared."

“I’ve had this idea for a long time, but the concert is still a while away and I haven’t had time to tell you. It’s the same now. There are still four or five months, which is enough for you to prepare. So, little girl, get ready to go on stage with me.”

Link said with a smile.

"Don't you even have the right to refute? You are too overbearing. Okay, I will temporarily agree to you and be your concert guest. If the performance is messed up, don't blame me. You asked for it."

Chris Liu said angrily.

Link smiled softly, thinking that she must be very cute at this time, so he called her.

The receiver rang twice, and then came the nervous voice of Chris Liu. She first asked in Chinese:

 “Why are you calling here at this time?”

 Switched to English again and said, "Oops, my mother will hear me."

 “Are you still sleeping with your mother at such an old age?”

"Of course not. This is filming outside. My mother is my agent. It is safer to sleep in a suite."

As she was talking, she heard Ms. Liu's voice coming from the phone, "Feifei, who are you calling at this late hour? Go to bed quickly, we have to get up early to film tomorrow."

 "Link, I'm going to bed! I'll talk to you tomorrow."

Chris Liu whispered and hurriedly hung up the phone.

 “Well, good night!”

Link sent a message.

Chris Liu also replied with "Good night", but five or six minutes later, she sent another one.

 “I have insomnia, and it’s all because of you!”

Link smiled softly, took a picture of his handsome face with his mobile phone, and then took a picture of the sunny jetty pier and the blue Pacific Ocean outside the floor-to-ceiling window, and sent them to Chris Liu.

 “Wow, so beautiful!”

 “Thank you for the compliment, I look really good!”

"I'm talking about the dock. Well, you are also a handsome guy, but it's a pity that you are a playboy. I won't talk anymore, I really want to go to bed."

"are you asleep?"

 Link asked after a few minutes.

“No! I have insomnia, I have completely lost it, and it’s all your fault. Next time you come to China, I will definitely take you to eat the hottest, hottest, hottest hot pot, I swear!”

Chris Liu said angrily.

Link raised the corner of his lips and saw a guitar hanging behind the counter of the cafe. He sent a message saying that he could provide hypnotic music and asked her if she wanted to listen to it.

 Chris Liu sent a message asking what it was.

Link called the phone. After the call was connected, he held the guitar and sang into the phone while playing:

 Softkitty, warmkitty

 Soft kitten, warm kitten

ˆLittleballoffur

Like a little ball of hair

 Happykitty, sleepykitty

 Happy kitten, sleepy kitten

 Purr, purr, purr

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　hurlur

 When she first listened to him singing, Chris Liu was still hiding under the quilt and laughing. After five or six minutes, there was no movement.

Link put away his guitar and saw Catherine pushing open the glass door of the cafe and walking in with a middle-aged woman.

The woman is in her thirties, has long straight blond hair, and is wearing a women's suit. From the side, she looks a bit like Jennifer Aniston. Her name is Kristen Wiig, a comedian and the screenwriter and co-writer of "Bridesmaids" Starring.

 “Good afternoon Ms. Wegg!”

Link stood up and greeted.

 “Good afternoon, Mr. Baker!”

Ms. Kristen Wiig shook his hand.

 The next step is mainly to discuss the issue of film investment. According to the project budget, this film requires an investment of approximately US$30 million.

Kristen Wiig worked for half a year to get 12 million in investment from Apatow Pictures, leaving a gap of nearly 20 million. She asked Link if he was willing to invest?

If you are willing to invest, you will receive 30% of the North American box office share and 15% of the overseas box office share after the movie is released.

According to this calculation, the movie needs to gross more than 60 million at the box office to avoid losing money.

Link decided to invest after considering it. Since this movie is known as one of the most successful R-rated female-themed comedies, its box office performance will definitely not be less than 100 million US dollars.

“Link, this role suits you very well. Do you want to try to make a cameo?”

Catherine said holding the script.

 “The role of the groom?”

Link shook his head, "It's too difficult to act in a comedy. It would be easy for me to act in this role."

"Link, it's not like this. The groom's role is very small. He is a handsome rich second generation, which matches your appearance very well. The bride is an ordinary-looking black man. If you play the role of the groom, it will increase the number of people. For comic effect, it also makes the bridesmaids jealous of the bride, which I think is a great idea.”

Ms. Kristen Wiig explained excitedly.

Link hesitated for a moment and agreed.

 This movie is of good quality, and it has a certain appeal at the box office. Participating in a cameo can also sell more box office, a win-win situation.

 After seeing off Ms. Wigg, Link chatted with Catherine and asked about Emma Stone’s new movie.

After filming "Scandal Project", Catherine helped her take on another comedy movie "Crazy Stupid Love", plus "Bridesmaids", there are two dramas for the time being.

According to his expectation, after the release of "Scandal Project", Emma Stone will become even more famous in the film industry and become a quasi-A-list comedian. It will be easier to take over the filming of movies and there is no need to be too anxious.

Link asked about Jennifer Lawrence again, and Catherine said that she signed a contract with the IMG agency before her debut and was not a freelance artist.

Link didn’t care after hearing this. After becoming a billionaire, he owned stocks of several large companies. He didn’t attach much importance to the development of brokerage companies and film companies. They were all about making money anyway, no matter how much they made.

 After the two companies are on the right track, he plans to hand over the management of the company completely to Catherine and Mandy, usually only giving some suggestions and not taking care of anything else.

 “Is Annie going to kindergarten?”

Link asked, holding the guitar.

 “Just four years old, a little early.”

Catherine smiled and said, "After she played with you twice during Christmas last year, every time she called, she would ask where my brother was and when he would come to play with me. She was even more affectionate to you than to me."

Link thought of the cute little guy and smiled softly.

“House prices in Los Angeles are not high for the time being. You may consider buying a property here and taking Annie by your side to take care of her. She is young and will be more introverted when she grows up without you.”

“You are right, Mandy and I are looking at real estate recently and are planning to buy an apartment in the city. We will take Annie over in a few months.”

 Catherine smiled.

"It's good. I can go see her when I have time."

Link smiled softly and strummed the guitar strings in his hand.

 Happykitty, sleepykitty

 Purpurpur

 (End of this chapter)