The few people present here are all smart people. What Mike Medowa could think of, everyone naturally expected it. Considering the public opinion storm they were about to face, the atmosphere couldn't help but become silent.

After a while, Simon spoke first, bringing everyone back to reality from their thoughts, saying: "Everyone, there is no need to be too stressed. What we have to do now is just to find ways to solve the problem as much as possible. As for the result, leave it to God.

.Well, Pat, you are more experienced in this area, so you can talk first."

As Simon opened his mouth, everyone else relaxed a little.

Pat Kingsley reorganized his thoughts and said: "Simon, although it is not appropriate to respond to the New York Times article right away, we must also get involved immediately to avoid one-sided public opinion in the future.

situation."

Simon thought for a moment, then nodded and said: "That's it, let's muddy the water first."

The other three people followed Simon's description of 'muddying the water' with similar expressions of understanding, and couldn't help but feel that this metaphor seemed so appropriate.

The current situation is obvious.

The voice of doubt has already appeared. Simon responded immediately and provided evidence to prove that "Run Lola Run" was indeed shot by him. Under the manipulation of thoughtful people, the result is destined to usher in more doubts. But if there is no response, it will be one-sided.

Questioning will only make the situation collapse, and you won’t be able to explain it even if you want to.

Then, the best way is to stand behind the scenes and respond to those doubts indirectly through the media, turning the original pure doubts into controversy, or even a debate about whether "Lola Run" is Simon West.

Luo's "Photography" media discussion. When the controversy lasts for a while and the topic cools down, Simon will come forward in person to provide a series of solid evidence, and the storm will be over safely.

Now that the strategy has been finalized, the next thing will be much easier to handle. After continuing the discussion for nearly an hour, everyone came up with a preliminary response plan.

All that's left is execution.

If it had been before "Run Lola Run" was released, Simon might not have been able to fight back in the media.

But at this time, due to the box office explosion of "Run Lola Run" and the upcoming release of "The Butterfly Effect", whether it is WMA, Orion Pictures, or 20th Century Fox, which is backed by the behemoth News Corporation, they will

Invest enough public relations resources on him.

Moreover, even without assistance in these aspects, Pat Kingsley, the public relations manager Simon had just hired, also has no shortage of media contacts.

This woman has been engaged in media public relations since the 1960s. After the Reagan assassination, it was with the help of Pat Kingsley that Jodie Foster survived the media encounter.

During the difficult period of bombing, he gradually resumed his acting career.

Now, with the joint efforts of several forces, even when everyone was discussing detailed response plans, several press releases trying to "join in the fun" were blocked.

We were busy in this way until noon, and even after lunch, no one left.

The evening newspapers in North America are usually published at two o'clock in the afternoon. Information has been sent back to the East Coast, and Pat Kingsley and others are still busy analyzing and responding. Simon took the time to take Amy Pascal to the cliff in the backyard.

beside the railing.

Leaning on the railing, facing the warm afternoon breeze, she looked at the blue sea under the warm spring sunshine with some enjoyment. After a moment, Amy Pascal opened her slightly narrowed eyes and looked at the relaxed young man beside her.

The person said: "Simon, several newspapers in New York have already reacted. Things are obviously as we expected. Aren't you worried at all?"

The world has never been cleansed by itself. Just like Michael Jackson could not clear himself of the suspicion of pedophilia until his death, because he could not clear himself.

Simon nodded and said: "I am indeed a little worried. However, I still have to continue what needs to be done. So, Amy, what are your thoughts?"

Amy recalled her contact with Simon in recent days. She no longer looked at the sea view in the distance. She turned slightly sideways and looked at the young man beside her and said: "To be honest, Simon, I haven't thought it through yet. My intuition

Tell me that I should agree, because you are a guy who can create miracles. But my reason dissuades me. It is too crazy to make such a decision. I need to give up the position that I have worked hard for seven years to get.

Start from scratch.”

Hearing this, Simon also turned sideways, looked at Amy seriously for a moment, and suddenly stretched out a hand towards her: "Come here."

Amy was a little confused, but she couldn't help but stretched out her right hand to greet him, and was immediately held by a warm and powerful hand.

"Look, you've already made a decision, haven't you?" Simon smiled, held Amy's hand with a little force, then let go in Amy's surprised eyes, and said: "Just now I was a junior in psychology.

Test, since you responded in a catering manner, it means that you have actually agreed in your heart."

Amy looked at her slightly raised arm in confusion, then looked at Simon again, her eyes gradually brightened, and a smile appeared on her face, and she said: "Simon, is there really such a psychological test?"

Simon was stared at closely by Amy and only lasted for a second before he shrugged and said, "Okay, I made this up."

Amy immediately started laughing, and the more she thought about it, the more funny she felt. Finally, she even leaned on the railing, buried her face in her arms and laughed.

After more than a minute, Amy raised her head again, her face still flushed with some accumulation of laughter. She looked at the big boy beside her and asked suddenly: "Simon, in addition to the basic salary, what do you think?"

What kind of reward terms are you going to give me?”

Simon replied without thinking: "5% of the net profit of all projects you handle in the next two years."

Amy's eyes flashed and asked: "What about two years later?"

In the blink of an eye, Simon gave another plan, saying: "Or, 5% of Daenerys Pictures' annual net profit will remain the same after two years."

Amy seemed to be chasing after him a little bit, and said: "Is there any difference between the two?"

Simon shook his head and said: "I don't know about this, because it must involve a lot of details. In the end, maybe there will be more of the former, maybe more of the latter."

In fact, both parties are well aware of the distribution results of the two plans.

These are two common pay packages in Hollywood.

However, the former is more suitable for ordinary senior executives of film companies. They can get commissions according to the number of projects they are responsible for. Even if they leave their jobs, they can still get a share from the operation of related projects. The latter is more suitable for the heads of film companies to take charge of the overall situation.

Naturally, we will also benefit from the overall situation. Of course, once we leave the company, there will be no interest relationship between the two parties.

Amy stopped questioning this time, her eyes regained her shrewdness, and she thought quickly for a moment, then said: "Simon, two years is too short, I don't think much can be done. So, I can sign with you for four years, with a basic salary of 250,000

US dollars, 5% of the annual net profit of Daenerys Pictures. At the same time, after four years, regardless of whether I leave or not, I will receive an equity award equivalent to the amount of net profit sharing received in the previous four years. In addition, in this

During the four years, if something happens that makes it impossible for me to continue this job, I have the right to choose to resign after giving one month's notice in advance. As compensation for breach of contract, I give up my salary and bonus for that year, as well as the final equity award terms.

But if you voluntarily terminate the contract with me during these four years, I will need to receive a one-time cash compensation of US$1 million, as well as the corresponding equity rewards after the original four-year contract period after the net profit share I received before the termination."

Simon listened to Amy's words attentively and reached out his hand without hesitation: "Deal."

Amy didn't expect Simon to agree so simply, but she quickly reached out and said with a smile: "I hope we can have a happy cooperation, boss."

After shaking hands, Simon added: "If Fox needs liquidated damages, I can also help you pay it."

"No need," Amy shook her head and said, "However, it will take a month for me to join the job. Of course, if I can get Mr. Goldberg's understanding, it may not take a month."

Simon thought of the terms of resignation that Amy had just proposed, understood, and said: "No problem."

"Also," Amy added, "Simon, after I join the company, you must pay me one year's basic salary in advance."

Simon nodded again: "This is natural."

Everyone in the villa was still busy dealing with this public opinion crisis. After the matter was settled, Simon wanted to go back, but seeing that Amy didn't return, he continued to accompany him and leaned on the railing again.

After thinking about it, Simon took the initiative to find a topic again and said: "Amy, I'm curious, why did you suddenly agree again?"

Amy once again looked at the distant seascape with great enjoyment, and said: "Simon, in the past few days, do you know what the biggest feeling you gave me was?"

"Um?"

Amy said directly: "Workaholic, and a workaholic like a robot. Starting from last Wednesday, for three days, we talked about work and argued over various contract details for "Death Is Coming". Saturday

At the party, you tried to recruit me, not talking about ideals, only pros and cons, still in a businesslike and workaholic tone. Until this morning, when we met again, we were still talking about work. Seriously, Simon, that Saturday night

Since then, I have been thinking about your recruitment, and I am more and more interested. But at the same time, I can’t help but think, is working for a person like you really the right choice? Simon, I don’t dislike workaholics.

, I also work very hard, otherwise I wouldn’t be where I am now. But I don’t like working for a cold machine.”

"I understand that there must be a 'then' for this kind of thing," Simon nodded solemnly, and then continued: "Then what?"

Amy laughed again, glanced at Simon, and said: "Then, you just used that inexplicable psychological test to coax me as if you had nothing to do, and then I realized that you are just a big boy after all, and maybe you should still be a very big boy.

Interesting people.”

"No, it's just the fact. You'll understand after getting along for a long time," Simon answered without humility, hesitated for a moment, and then cautiously said: "Amy, although you don't like to talk about work, do you think

Do you think that if the news that you are about to join Daenerys Films can be released as soon as possible, it will definitely help this incident?"

Seeing Simon pretending to be careful, Amy rolled her eyes, let go of the railing and said: "Let's go over there, I'll call Mr. Goldberg first. Now that the decision has been made, Fox's side
Chapter completed!