To save the music festival, winning the championship is not too much.

"Xu, I know you are an excellent director. I also know you are a very talented director."

"But in Hollywood, it's not enough to just rely on these, especially your skin problems, which to some extent have already influenced the judges' preferences."

"Especially this movie 'The Hunt'. I've seen it, but it's not cruel enough. I haven't fully experienced the mentality of being wronged. You should let the little girl reverse it once in the end, and then turn it around."

"But these are not problems. If you want to be nominated by Oscar, it should be possible. It just depends on whether you are willing to spend money!"

"Oh, 10 million dollars? That's almost impossible. If you were white, maybe you could, but you know, 10 million is not enough."

"At least thirty million dollars. This number cannot be any less. And I can't guarantee that your movie will be nominated. From what I know, Hollywood is competing with you now, so my suggestion is that you wait a few years. It would be best to try again after you are thirty years old."

Harvey was a short fat man who sat in the restaurant and talked a lot, and even danced with his hands.

Xu Xuan didn't know if all foreigners were like this, but many people he met used both hands when they were chatting enthusiastically, as if their mouths couldn't keep up with their thoughts and needed their hands to cooperate.

However, Harvey has been counting the shortcomings of Chinese directors, and ten million US dollars is not enough, he actually wants thirty million US dollars for public relations.

And this public relations only achieved the goal of getting "The Hunt" nominated.

In fact, if all he wanted was a nomination, Xu Xuan could have made the request when negotiating with Lewis and Taylor Lee. Given the nature of the Big Five in Hollywood, this wouldn't be a problem at all.

Because what Xu Xuan wants is a nomination, not an award, because it is impossible for the Big Five in Hollywood to completely control the Oscars.

Because the judges of the Oscars are basically those old men from the academy. Some of these people can be controlled, but some of them almost live and die for movies.

That’s why the Oscar is so highly respected in the Eagle Country.

Vivian was listening anxiously on the side, and Huo Changqing was about to explode. When had this soldier king ever been talked to so naggingly?

Fortunately, Xu Xuan sat comfortably in his chair and enjoyed the dinner slowly.

Other than that no comments were made.

When Harvey started eating because his mouth was dry, Xu Xuan wiped his mouth and asked, "If I give you 30 million US dollars, you will definitely let me be nominated, right?"

Harvey was stunned for a moment, then shook his head: "No one dares to do it with 100% guarantee, but there is a great possibility that I will be nominated."

"Xu, you should know that it is an honor for a Chinese film to be nominated for an Oscar. I wonder how many Chinese directors are willing to spend more than 50 million US dollars to buy this nomination."

He shrugged: "But you know, this is almost impossible, because Chinese directors are different from American directors."

Xu Xuan nodded. People like Wang Shuo in China wanted an Oscar nomination so badly that even a nomination for an insignificant award would make them ecstatic and even get crazy bragging in the country.

Xu Xuan took a leisurely look at Harvey and asked, "If I want to win an award, how much money do I need?"

Harvey was startled when he heard this, and his already small eyes narrowed slightly. After a pause, he said, "Xu, you know about this kind of thing, please don't embarrass me. As I said, if your skin color changes, you don't need to work so hard at all."

Xu Xuan smiled, then stood up and said, "Okay, please eat slowly, I have already paid for this meal. Oh, by the way, you are fired, Harvey."

Then he stood up and left the restaurant.

Huo Changqing also stood up and left, while Vivian gave Harvey a meaningful look and also stood up and left.

Harvey looked at the three people leaving in a daze, not quite understanding what was going on. It took him two seconds to react.

He stood up suddenly and shouted at Xu Xuan's back: "Xu, you have to know that in Hollywood, no one is willing to accept your employment except me, unless you don't want to be nominated for an Oscar!"

Xu Xuan turned his back to him and raised his arms and waved as he walked.

The three of them left and got in the car.

Vivian was sitting in the passenger seat and turned around a little embarrassedly: "Boss, I'm sorry, this is my mistake at work."

Xu Xuan shook his head, rubbed his chin and said, "Vivian, do you think all Eagles think the same way? It is more difficult for Chinese directors to win an Oscar than directors of other skin colors?"

Although Vivian felt guilty, she still nodded without hesitation: "Of course, boss. Although Harvey is a bit sharp-tongued, he is not completely wrong."

Huo Changqing snorted: "That guy just deliberately angered the boss, wanting to get a higher price. Everyone knows that the boss is a big fat pig... uh, a rich man?"

Xu Xuan rolled his eyes: "Alright, let's put this matter aside for now. The post-production of "The Hunt" has not been completed yet. Now there is only a sample film. Let's focus on the present and promote "King Kong"!"

Vivian nodded and said, "The heroine of King Kong is Song, which is a very good selling point. No matter how much the locals have against the Chinese, they are still very friendly to their favorite stars. Song's temperament is simply heart-stirring. Add to that the popularity of the big dinosaur, I think there should be no problem with this movie."

"I have agreed with the Coen brothers that this film will mainly be sold through their cinemas."

"Boss, now that the Big Five Hollywood studios are working with you, shouldn't you go with the Big Four cinema chains in Eagle Country?"

"Let's go, of course, but don't leave the Coen Brothers behind. After all, Coen is now the fifth largest cinema chain in the United States, right?"

Vivian did not refute this point. After silently remembering it, she briefly said something else.

Afterwards, Xu Xuan returned to the villa.

Song Jia was cooking and Wang Zitong was helping.

In fact, if Xu Xuan had not come to Eagle Country, they would usually eat Western food.

There is no way. It is too troublesome to cook Chinese food in Eagle Country. Vegetables, meat and seasonings are all very difficult to obtain.

But in this country of the US dollar, there is nothing you can’t buy as long as you have money.

"How did the talk go?" Song Jia was wearing a pink apron, which was quite unique. Xu Xuan stared at her chest for a long time.

Song Jia's face turned red when she was stared at. She turned around and continued to look at the fire: "This apron is Lixue's."

"Xia Lixue is here?"

Wang Zitong nodded while eating raw tomatoes: "In the back garden, chatting with Xia Liming."