Seeing Chen Nan's gaze, Okam Eugene felt a chill run down his spine.
The other party's eyes were deep and mysterious.
He dared not meet their gaze.
He said, "From now on, films shot by Ms. Xu's company can be released in Hollywood, and we will only charge a twenty percent operational cost."
Chen Nan smiled, his tone dripping with sarcasm, "Wow, such great sincerity, I'm tempted."
Xu Qingxin's lips twitched.
A twenty percent cut was truly astonishing.
If it were her, she would have agreed without hesitation.
But Chen Nan didn't seem satisfied.
Okam Eugene's heart trembled, knowing that Chen Nan was unhappy with the offer. He immediately added, "In addition, Hollywood's professional special effects team can also be lent to Ms. Xu for free."
Xu Qingxin's heart raced.
Both sci-fi films and grand Xianxia productions relied on special effects for support.
Of course.
Western films only pursued special effects, neglecting the content of the film itself, and the plot.
Yes.
Hollywood's blockbusters were all popcorn movies, visually impressive but lacking substance for deeper reflection.
This was the biggest difference between Eastern and Western films.
Eastern films had substance but lacked special effects.
While Western films had special effects but lacked substance.
But if the East and West complemented each other.
Then Eastern cinema could truly rise!
It could achieve true cultural invasion.
Sensing Xu Qingxin's quickening heartbeat, Chen Nan knew she was satisfied with this condition. He picked up the red wine on the table, "Then let's proceed as Mr. Okam Eugene said. I hope we have a pleasant cooperation!"
"Pleasant cooperation!" Okam Eugene forced a smile.
Although his heart was bleeding.
As long as he could resolve the current predicament, he was willing to pay any price.
"We have other matters to attend to, so we will take our leave!" After a symbolic sip of wine, Chen Nan, Xu Qingxin, and Liang Yun left the restaurant.
Western food was not to his taste.
Chinese cuisine suited his palate better.
So Xu Qingxin called the rest of the team, and they found a hot pot restaurant in Los Angeles.
They enjoyed a spicy, flavorful hot pot meal.
Meanwhile.
In the Western restaurant.
Edward said, "Mr. Eugene, although Mr. Chen has forgiven your son's behavior, I feel it is necessary for you to inform Mr. Claude about this matter."
"After all, Mr. Chen is his most, most respected guest."
Okam Eugene grunted, then dialed Claude's number.
He recounted the entire incident to Claude word for word.
Claude said indifferently, "I am already aware of everything that happened in the restaurant. Since Mr. Chen has forgiven you, I have nothing more to say. Educate your son well!"
Hearing this.
A layer of cold sweat broke out on Okam Eugene's back.
A strong sense of lingering fear washed over him.
If he hadn't called Claude, would he have blamed him for this?
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After the meal.
Chen Nan and Xu Qingxin returned to the presidential suite of the hotel.
Both had had a few drinks.
Especially Xu Qingxin.
Her face was slightly flushed, like a ripe peach.
Upon entering, she unceremoniously kicked off her high heels and tossed them aside, constantly complaining, "Hot pot is delicious, but it leaves you smelling like it all over."
"I'll have to take another bath."
Saying this.
She paused, then looked at Chen Nan, "How about we bathe together?"
"You go first."
Normally, bathing together and helping each other with back scrubs was fine.
But the problem was.
He had managed to get his hands on Paris family stockings.
With props available,
Why not make good use of them?
"You bad guy, you always know how to bully me!" Xu Qingxin snorted, grabbed her robe, and headed for the bathroom.
Having been with Chen Nan for so long.
She knew exactly what kind of tricks Chen Nan was up to.
Of course.
This was also what she had agreed to with Chen Nan, wearing stockings tonight...
Just as she finished her bath and Chen Nan went in to shower.
Xu Qingxin discovered the stockings on the bed.
Upon seeing them, she almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
The stockings had been modified...
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The trip to the West was very rewarding.
Xu Qingxin did not return to the country immediately, but instead gave each of her assistants a hundred thousand yuan red envelope and rewarded them with paid leave.
They had a week of fun in the US.
Of course.
Chen Nan accompanied them as well.
This deepened the relationship between him and Xu Qingxin.
However.
It was quite hard on the stockings.
One noon.
Chen Nan sent Xu Qingxin and the others to the airport, "You all go back first. I'll return to the country after I visit the Holy See."
The Holy See was the number one power in the Western world.
Even if he wasn't afraid of the Holy See's existence.
He didn't want Xu Qingxin to be in danger by his side.
Xu Qingxin nodded, "Okay, I'll wait for your triumphant return in the country."
After seeing them off at the airport.
Chen Nan drove his sports car to Adamston, northwest of Washington.
According to Li Mu's intelligence.
The Holy See's main base was located here.
However.
It was already evening by the time he arrived.
The Holy See's castle was brightly lit, visible from ten kilometers away.
At this moment.
An old man wearing a black cloak and holding a black staff appeared on the empty street. The staff had a skull the size of a fist on it.
The eye sockets of the skull were inlaid with two green emeralds, emitting a faint glow.
It gave off a chilling feeling.
He appeared out of nowhere like a ghost, startling Chen Nan.
He slammed on the brakes and shouted, "Old man, are you looking for death?"
The old man did not get angry, and his voice was hoarse and convoluted, "Good evening, Mr. Chen. Please allow this old servant to introduce myself. My name is Magellan, and I am an Archbishop of the Dark Church."
Chen Nan had heard about the structure of the Western world.
The Western world, besides vampires, werewolves, and the Holy See.
Also had a hidden force.
That was the Dark Church.
They worshipped Hades, the King of the Underworld.
And they were sworn enemies of the Holy See.
Chen Nan asked, "Mr. Magellan, why are you blocking my path?"
"Don't tell me your Dark Church has also become a lackey of the Holy See?"
Magellan said, "The Holy See learned of Mr. Chen's visit tonight and has already laid a trap. Not only are there vampire experts, but also werewolves and paladins."
"If you rashly go to the Holy See, you will surely never return."
"Therefore, I wish to cooperate with you and attack the Holy See together."
"After we succeed, you can take the Three Cauldrons back to the East."
Chen Nan chuckled, "Why do you think I would cooperate with you?"
The Holy See had dominated the West for many years, and its reputation was not good.
Similarly.
The Dark Church was no good either, relying on the souls of others to enhance their own spiritual power.
Moreover, at this moment, they should have put aside their animosity and united against a common enemy when he was attacking the Holy See.
This behavior could be considered betrayal.
How could Chen Nan fight alongside such people?
A cold glint flashed in Magellan's eyes, "Overconfident fool, do you really think you can shake the entire Holy See by yourself?"