After hanging up the sudden call from Catherine, Alain Delon continued his dinner.
He dined in his yacht restaurant and had a rich dinner.
There is cold ham, cheese, fried fish, a big bowl of Caesar salad, crispy French baguettes, and of course French red wine.
But at this time, Alain Delon's little girlfriend, Rosalie, had already eaten and ran to the top of the yacht to soak in the hot tub alone.
So the person sitting at the table now, accompanying him for dinner, is actually his lawyer Henri René.
So inevitably, what Alain Delon revealed during the phone call with Catherine Devner just now became a topic for them to continue chatting.
"Oh, my God. Did I hear it right? Our 'First Lady' is also short of money? And she still has such a big appetite?"
"In fact, it is conceivable. We The noble Catherine had a golden key in her mouth from the first day she was born. She could not live the hard life of ordinary people. Everyone knew that she liked to travel around Europe and live a leisurely and comfortable aristocratic life as a beautiful woman. , and she has become a frequent visitor to many cultural events, whether it is clothes or jewelry, not to mention she has many hobbies outside of movies. She likes gardening, painting, photography, reading, music, and fashion. , antiques, decorative arts... All of these have led to huge expenses for her. The cost of maintaining this kind of life is much more expensive than mine to maintain several houses, two boats, several horses, and a farm. You know how much I spend every year. According to my estimate, Catherine is at least two or three times more than me."
While explaining Catherine's situation to Mr. Lawyer, Alain Delon gave both of them wine glasses. Wine was poured.
“Oh my gosh, if you say that, then it’s true that everyone calls her ‘Her Majesty’ behind her back. I think her life is almost catching up with our Marie Antoinette. I'm afraid she doesn't need anything more than a housekeeper in uniform and a wig and a group of soldiers as a guard of honor. If this continues, someone will probably shout "Long Live the Queen" for her soon..."
After saying that, the lawyer took a sip of wine and then took a big bite of cheese.
And his merciless teasing made Aradron almost spit out his food. He wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin and scolded him.
“Don’t be so mean. As a beautiful woman, as a female star who seems to be born for movies and can fascinate men all over the world, there is nothing wrong with her being extravagant. What you say is a little bit It means jealousy. I don’t believe that if she is willing to set her sights on you and fall in love with you, you can be hard-hearted and not try to fulfill all her wishes. Besides, Catherine is quite kind at heart. Pride is real, and pickiness is real, but she is not as cold as she looks."
"Praise God, fortunately, I am married and happy except for my wife and children. , I don’t want anyone. So... I don’t have to worry about bankruptcy.”
Henry showed his sense of humor in front of Alain Delon, neither apologizing nor denying. , just had a haha and continued to enjoy the meal.
"But in my opinion, what she lacks most is a rich husband. Even though she is forty years old, she is still very elegant and beautiful. It is not difficult to do this, right? There are so many people who covet her. If you marry again, won't all the problems be solved?"
Alain Delon said in an experienced tone, "That only shows that you really don't understand her. You know her second wife. What does husband photographer David Bailey say about their marriage? Like, "I'm used to driving ordinary cars like Ford, but I want to try driving an Italian supercar, Maserati." How can ordinary people like her do that? Can you control it? You might get a heart attack. And Catherine is not the kind of person who would compromise her emotions for money. Perhaps you don’t know that her husband and lover are not directors, actors, photographers, or playwrights. , even painters or dancers... They are all artists with special talents, but they have never been billionaires..."
"Well, if that's the case, then she will be under heavy financial pressure. . Only with the men she likes, I am afraid that in addition to her own expenses, she also subsidizes a lot of money for these men."
I didn't expect Catherine Deneuve to have such an attitude towards emotions. of.
She is a love-minded woman, which is both cute and a little pitiful.
Henry Rene's tone couldn't help but soften, and he stopped making fun of her.
"Yes, it is true."
Alain Delon agreed, "And as far as I know, she has only made one movie every year since she was forty years old. Movie. Most of the income comes from commercial advertising, and everyone knows that she has a close relationship with Yves Saint Laurent, just like Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy. It is true that most of the money she spent was invested in Saint Laurent, and the advertising endorsements were mainly Saint Laurent. Therefore, Saint Laurent's management has had problems in recent years, and she was more worried than anyone else. Otherwise, she would not have done it last year. For hundreds of thousands of dollars, he went to China with me and agreed to be the spokesperson for Picardon China Company within the Republic..."
"Well, that's true. The economy of the entire Europe is in decline now. The economic situation in the United States is even worse. Only Asia in the world has a good economic situation. It seems that all the money in the world has been taken away by the Japanese. It is no wonder that she knows that Mr. Ning uses data. It’s so exciting to buy a film library worth 100 million francs. After all, it’s so hard to find such huge funds now. Among other things, it can be seen from the films participating in the Cannes Film Festival that the scale of investment is getting smaller and smaller.”
"But when it comes to this, I also feel that I am very lucky. After all, we have a friend who made a fortune in Japan, right? I really didn't expect that last year's trip to China brought me such a big surprise. Originally, I I just went there for the relatively generous reward, and also wanted to see what the mysterious East was like. I never thought that I would be with a young man, and an Oriental at that, after I met Ning. This makes sense in many aspects. I didn't expect that I would benefit so much from him in terms of economy. If you have never been to the Republic of China, you don't know how poor that country is, so he can appear in such a country. Such a person is simply incredible. I have to say that because of this young friend, I am now interested in Chinese culture. If I have the chance, I will definitely go to the Republic again and stay longer... …”
The topic suddenly shifted to Ning Weimin, and Henry became very interested.
“I really don’t know what China is like. But I am very interested in Mr. Ning. He is not like a poor third-world person at all. He speaks politely, has an elegant manner, and takes action. With his generosity and unique sense of humor, I would have believed him if you said he came from a wealthy family that has been passed down for generations in the mysterious East. If you had not told about your experience of meeting him in China, I would have even thought that he was. The male protagonist in the movie to be made is based on himself."
"You are talking about "Crazy Rich Asians", the story is quite interesting, isn't it? With a secular aesthetic, the gimmick of a musical, and sufficient investment, maybe this love-themed movie will really be a hit!"
"Haha, my friend, I'm just a lawyer! , but you don’t have the talent for filmmaking. So what I’m more concerned about is Mr. Ning’s ability to make money and how he made his fortune. , he spent more than 500 million francs to buy a film library, and he didn't feel sorry for it. He suddenly became a figure that all studios were eager to get to know. Now, to European filmmakers, he is probably even more famous than the French Prime Minister and the Queen of England. Worthy of admiration. Everyone bows down when they see him, and will spit out any flattery that makes him happy. To tell you the truth, I really want to know how he got rich in Japan. Marrying such a beautiful star wife. Perhaps these objective facts are more attractive than the story of the movie he wants to make. "Maybe, I will tell our Eastern friends about your wish." Revealed, I don’t guarantee it.”
"Haha, don't pretend to me, as if you are not interested. I bet, if you have the opportunity to learn all this, you will never let it go." Henry teased Alain Delon, but then his tone changed. Gotta get serious.
“But having said that, don’t you think our Eastern friend is like a crazy gambler when it comes to investment, with almost no sense of risk? The matter of buying a film library is obvious, everyone obviously I tried to persuade him, but he was still stubborn. There was also a performance contract in "Crazy Rich Asians", and he was actually willing to pay you half a million dollars for just agreeing to play a cameo role or provide some shooting advice. This is almost the price you pay to shoot a leading role, and the overall budget of his movie is as high as 20 million US dollars. Such a huge investment is unimaginable in Europe. I really don’t know how he can do it only relying on the Asian film market. How can I get my capital back? This kind of investment is too risky! By the way, there is also the matter of him buying a property in Saint-Tropez. I said, if he really throws 200 million francs at you, he will leave. Are you done with it? Let you help him buy real estate at will? "What? You don't believe me?" Alain Delon said in a teasing tone. It was a counterattack to Henry's joke on him just now.
And that's not all, he actually said, "I know you are jealous, but others trust me so much. Who makes me Alain Delon." He laughed as he said that .
However, Henry disagreed with the arrogance and confidence he showed.
Henry even became impatient and shook his open hands desperately.
"Okay, stop joking, this matter is very important. Think about it, that's 200 million francs. It's equivalent to 25 million US dollars. You have to make fifty movies to earn it. . And now it's in your hands. You have the final say on how to use it. There is no certificate, no contract, nothing. This is enough to make Catherine crazy..."
"You... What do you mean?" Alain Delon was stunned, and his expression quickly turned serious.
"Do you want me to betray my friend? You are my lawyer, are you instigating me to commit a crime?"
"Don't be like this, I am just fulfilling my obligation as a friend to remind you. You, this is a rare opportunity, enough for anyone to be jealous of your opportunity," Henry said, "Also, don't get me wrong, I don't want you to swallow this money, I mean to tell you, so. It’s a large sum of money. We should consider whether we can make it more useful. Anyway, our Eastern friends have not set a time limit for you to complete this matter. A few months is enough for us to make a profit. Yes, just like we did before..."
However, before he could say any more, Alain Delon firmly gave an answer that was contrary to his expectations.
“No!”
“No?”
“No! That’s my answer.”
“Why? Because you gave him Really become friends? ”
Henry couldn't believe that Alain Delon was unmoved, but it was indeed the case.
"It's more than that. It's also because I don't want to go back to the old path. Henry, my old friend, it's not easy for us to be together today. You now have a wife and children, and you don't have to worry about science anymore. I was freed from all the trouble those people in Sicia had caused by hiding guns and ammunition, providing a safe haven for Corsican gangsters, and being a murder suspect, which I didn't want to have around me anymore. Everyone was scared away and no longer lived a lonely life, being watched by the police every day. Think of our friend Francois Marcant, who is still living happily here today. I'm already in jail. Excessive greed will always lead to disaster. It took me a long time to get rid of my old life. You should know that I don't want to go to jail one day."
"But. ...But there is no risk. Don't forget, the person who gave you the money is just an Oriental, he is not even French, and I am proficient in French law, so I can make it impossible for anyone to catch him. Stop our painful feet..."
"Maybe you are right, but I still don't want to do it! Henry, why don't you think about it, one person can hand over 200 million francs to me, let me What does it mean to help him buy a property? It means that he not only trusts me, but also has the financial resources to do what he wants to do. If I can get a check of 200 million francs from him today, I may get it from him tomorrow. So why don’t I cherish such a partner? Besides, I really think he has a good business vision and a good plan. What’s more, according to the law, he is a foreigner and our future joint venture company. He only holds 33% of the shares at most. No matter how you look at it, this kind of cooperation is beneficial to me. Maybe I have been waiting for this opportunity for half my life. Sorry, this is not a good idea, and it is even harmful. My personal dignity.”
Hearing this, Henry finally realized that Alain Delon was serious, and he could only put away his greed.
"Okay, I understand, I didn't say anything."
"As long as you understand." Alain Delon finally breathed a sigh of relief, "I really think this is an opportunity to make a lot of money. , it’s good for everyone, and it’s good for myself. This may be an opportunity for me to truly leave the film industry and work in a new industry. If it really works, maybe I won’t have to worry about money in the future. Don’t mention this kind of suggestion again. Otherwise, I will refuse to pay your legal fees.”
“Okay, I understand.” Lawyer Henry swallowed a mouthful of ham and tried hard. Struggling to say, "I admit that what you said does make sense, but I am short-sighted. So I will do as you said. And there is only one thing I want to understand now."
" What’s the matter?”
“How much money does our Eastern friend have?” (End of Chapter)