at dusk.

Simon waited patiently for Janet to change into a more formal dress before the two of them left the villa.

The bodyguard had already prepared the car for the two of them in advance.

Simon brought Janet out and nodded politely to two middle-aged men named Neil Bennett and Ken Dixon, who were about forty years old. Although they had become very familiar with each other over the past few days, they still felt...

Somewhat weird.

The two bodyguards were not hired by Simon from the security company, but borrowed by Janet from her own home.

Since they met, Simon has never taken the initiative to ask about Janet's family background, but the information in the newspapers during this time has been enough for him to know too much.

Janet was born into the old Australian Johnston family.

Although the family wealth is only about US$2 billion, it is not conspicuous on the world's richest list. However, the Johnston family has a very strong potential influence in Australia.

Eight years ago, Australia suddenly abolished inheritance tax, becoming the first country among Western developed countries to abolish this tax. It caused a sensation in the world. It is said that the Johnston family was behind this matter.

Subsequently, Janet's grandfather Nicholas Johnston passed away in 1983. Due to the abolition of inheritance tax, the Johnston family completely inherited the wealth of the previous generation.

Today, relying on the multiple shareholding structure and the family's deep-rooted influence, the Johnston family, which has been prosperous for a century, still firmly controls the Johnston Holdings Group, which is involved in mining, livestock, transportation and other fields that are the pillars of the Australian economy.

After the storm subsided, the paparazzi gradually realized that it was not easy to dig out news from a young director like Simon who did not go to nightclubs, take drugs or get into fights. Therefore, the number of media people pursuing Simon during this period was significantly reduced.

Of course, this is only relative.

Simon's SUV left the Palisade mansion, and there were still many cars following closely along the way. The dining place agreed with Mike Medowa was at a restaurant next to the Century City Ranch Park Golf Club.

When they arrived at their destination, the two bodyguards skillfully protected Simon and Janet from the paparazzi who wanted to push forward. When they entered the restaurant, Janet held Simon's arm, leaned over and whispered in his ear: "If you

If you don’t like it, once we have money to hire bodyguards, we can send Neil and Ken back to Australia.”

Simon said something to the waiter who came up to him, and followed him into the restaurant. He also whispered to Janet in a low voice: "They are very nice, I just feel a little, um, weird."

This is what Simon is saying.

As the profession closest to employers, bodyguards who are capable and trustworthy are also hard to find. Although they have only known each other for a few weeks, Simon can feel that Neil and Neil's professionalism is absolutely impeccable. As for trust, it involves

When it comes to Janet, the Johnston family is naturally even less likely to be careless in this regard.

When Janet heard what Simon said, she smiled softly and stopped answering.

After following the waiter for a short distance, the two came to a seat. Orion Pictures President Mike Medowa had already stood up and came over to greet Simon and Janet warmly.

The three of them then took their seats.

After ordering food and exchanging pleasantries, Mike Medowa unknowingly turned the topic to the upcoming 59th Academy Awards.

This year's Oscars ceremony will be held on March 30, which is next Monday.

Orion is not only releasing films that are now a hit at the box office, but also received a total of 18 Oscar nominations for this year's Oscars for films such as "Platoon" and "Hanna and the Sisters." It can be said that this period of time is endless.

Therefore, Mike Medowa's recent movements are obviously full of high spirits.

"That's right, Simon," Mike Medowa looked at the young men and women sitting opposite him and said, "Do you and Jenny want to attend the Oscars next week?"

Simon didn't expect Mike Medowa to bring this up.

With the large number of nominations received this year, it is easy for Orion to temporarily arrange one or two people to participate in the Oscars. Due to the box office success of "Lola Run", the Oscars will obviously not be stingy with two additional invitations.

Moreover, attending the Oscars will definitely boost the subsequent box office of "Run Lola Run" to a certain extent.

only.

Following Mike Medowa's suggestion, a word popped up in Simon's mind.

rub!

What a shame.

So he immediately shook his head and Simon said: "Mike, I'm not going."

Mike Medowa did not expect that this kind of opportunity, which might be crowded out by many starlets, would be rejected by Simon without hesitation. He was a little dazed and looked at Janet next to Simon, hoping that she could say something.

Women should really hope to attend such an occasion.

However, Janet obviously didn't seem to hear anything, and she was helping her boyfriend arrange a napkin with a low eyebrow.

All right.

Another very unique couple.

Mike Medowa thought so, smiled casually, and said: "Forget it, Simon. I invite you here tonight. I just want to ask, how are you thinking about the next movie?"

Simon knew that Mike Medova invited him tonight mainly for this reason, and he didn't hide it, saying: "I already have a complete idea, but I can't start writing the script until next month. Mike, you also know that I have been

How busy.”

"Of course, Orion is not in a hurry," although Mike Medowa said this, his body obviously leaned forward slightly and said: "Then, Simon, tell me in general first."

Simon sorted out his thoughts and said: "This is a B-level crime drama, consisting of six independent but interrelated short stories. Similar to "Run Lola Run", I still hope to use a

The alternative non-linear narrative mode intersperses and presents all stories uniformly."

During this time, Simon has been thinking about his next film.

After "Run Lola Run", Simon's next directed film will not be difficult to achieve commercial success. But if Simon wants to continue to maintain his popularity, or even go further, his next film must be as good as

Like "Run Lola Run", it gives people a refreshing and amazing feeling.

After repeated deliberation, Simon finally chose Quentin's "Pulp Fiction".

"Pulp Fiction" also has a non-linear narrative structure, and it also pushes the film's non-linear narrative to a more unimaginable realm. After the film appeared, it not only caused a strong response in the year it was released, but also had a profound influence on Hollywood, the United Kingdom and even the ocean.
Chapter completed!