Chapter 41: The Major Shareholder and the Black Widow

The next morning, Hunter came to the hotel, picked up Wei Jin, and headed to the Summit Entertainment headquarters.

In the same conference room, Wei Jin met the other three shareholders of Summit. After Friedman briefly introduced both parties, he spoke up:

"Wei, we cannot accept your proposal."

Before Wei Jin could speak, he continued.

"80 million USD, 40% equity, other conditions unchanged; this is our bottom line."

"No, no, no, this proposal lacks sincerity. Summit's valuation is nowhere near that high."

Wei Jin understood that the other party had basically agreed to the investment and was just making an exorbitant counter-offer; they were old Jews, after all.

Subsequently, both sides went back and forth on the investment price and finally reached an agreement.

Wei Jin would invest 60 million USD for a 40% stake, but he would receive a separate 20% investment share for the scripts he provided.

With the cooperation plan finalized, both parties soon signed the contract under the witness of lawyers.

After reaching the partnership, everyone present became one big family, and the atmosphere became harmonious.

"Wei, tell us your thoughts. How do you plan to revitalize the company?"

Because they chose the equity transfer method, Wei Jin's funds did not flow into the company, and Summit Entertainment was still facing financial difficulties, so Friedman asked.

"Well, it's like this: first, let's develop the two scripts I have on hand. As long as they can be like *Buried*, we will have initial startup capital. I have other big-budget scripts in my hands as well."

As Wei Jin spoke, he handed over two more scripts, which, unsurprisingly, drew exclamations from the shareholders.

"Wei, I truly believe now that you were sent by God to save Summit."

Friedman said with some excitement.

"Now, officially welcome to Summit."

"Guys, this is just the beginning. Believe me, the destination of Summit Entertainment is by no means just an independent film company, but a new giant in Hollywood. Let us work together to make it bigger and stronger, and create new brilliance."

Wei Jin also did not hesitate to give them a shot of adrenaline; after all, he was the major shareholder now.

That evening, Summit Entertainment held a grand welcome reception, and many Hollywood stars came to the scene.

In fact, for artists, the entertainment industry is really hard to navigate, especially in Hollywood.

Wei Jin had also heard the story of the Hollywood red sofa, but he didn't expect that even an independent film company like Summit Entertainment would have such prestige, because there were really quite a lot of people who came.

Tonight, Wei Jin was in a well-tailored suit, with a tall and straight figure and handsome features. Coupled with the fact that the senior executives of Summit Entertainment were vaguely centering around him, the many stars present could not help but guess his true identity.

Summit Entertainment was not a listed company and did not need to disclose its equity structure to the public, so it did not announce Wei Jin's identity as the major shareholder. After all, an Eastern face becoming a major shareholder of a Hollywood film company might irritate some people, which would be detrimental to the company's development.

As the reception began, everyone started chatting and making connections everywhere. However, for Wei Jin, it felt a bit boring, so he simply hid in a corner to eat, as no one knew him anyway.

"Hi, why aren't you drinking?"

Seeing that Wei Jin didn't speak, the person gestured with her hand and continued to ask:

"Do you speak English?"

Wei Jin looked at the young, beautiful, and hot-bodied woman in front of him, feeling a bit dazed for a moment, and then said:

"No, no, it's just that seeing a girl as beautiful as you, I momentarily forgot how to pronounce English. You know, after all, it's not my native language."

Hearing Wei Jin's fluent English, the woman covered her mouth and smiled. "Thank you for the compliment. Can we get to know each other? I am Scarlett Johansson."

"Of course, it is my honor. I am Wei Jin, from Huaxia, and I am a director."

Wei Jin naturally knew Scarlett, and it was precisely because he knew her that he felt a bit dazed, because the Scarlett he knew was the heroic one in *Lucy* and the sexy, hot, black-leather-clad Black Widow in *Avengers*.

"Oh, my God, you look so young, and you are actually a director?"

The Black Widow couldn't believe it. Are directors in Huaxia all this young and handsome? Subsequently, the two began to chat amicably. Wei Jin's handsome face, humorous conversation, and professionalism in the film field deeply attracted the young Scarlett.

"Hey, Wei, it really is you. You were so far away just now, I didn't dare to believe it."

A voice interrupted the conversation between the Black Widow and Wei Jin.

Wei Jin turned his head and saw that it was her.

"Hello, Theron, long time no see. You are getting more and more beautiful."

The person who came was none other than Charlize Theron, whom he had met once in Berlin. At that time, the film she starred in, *Monster*, had won the Best Actress Silver Bear that year.

"You are still so humorous, Wei. Why did you come to North America? Are you planning to develop here?"

Theron was a bit curious, because there were very few Huaxia directors developing in Hollywood.

"No, Theron, I'm just here to handle some business matters, and shoot some movies while I'm at it. Perhaps we will have a chance to cooperate in the future."

Since Wei Jin wanted to make money in Hollywood, he naturally would not turn away talented actors.

"Sorry, how do you two know each other?"

Another voice interrupted their conversation. The Black Widow was still a bit confused; how could a Huaxia director who had just arrived in North America know a Berlin Golden Horse Best Actress? "Oh, sorry, Scarlett, believe me, I didn't mean to interrupt you two."

Hearing Scarlett's question, Theron realized she might have neglected the other party, so she couldn't help but explain the process of how she met Wei Jin.

"Wei and I met in Berlin. You don't know, this guy is amazing. His first work won a Silver Bear. By the way, *Buried*, which was released last year, was a remake of his film. He really is a very magical Easterner."

"What? Wei, you are actually a Berlin Silver Bear Director? This is incredible."

Scarlett couldn't believe it. One must know that these past two years were exactly when Scarlett was deeply cultivating art films, and she longed for awards in her heart.

"Talking to you, I temporarily forgot my own identity. I blame you for being too beautiful."

Wei Jin said with an apologetic face.

"Pfft, you are really too interesting."

Scarlett laughed.

Theron, who was on the side, watched the two and seemed to understand something. She apologized and took her leave.

"Wei, I wish you a pleasant time in North America. Goodbye."

Subsequently, Scarlett and Wei Jin chatted more and more congenially, and she simply invited Wei Jin to visit her room. As a gentleman, Wei Jin naturally could not refuse.

That night, Wei Jin unleashed all eighteen kinds of martial arts, and ultimately defeated the Black Widow's jujitsu with his formidable stamina, letting this sexy and hot Hollywood star witness the style of a Huaxia man.

As a new author writing a book for the first time, I beg for collections, follows, reading, and recommendations. Thank you all. As a new author writing a book for the first time, I beg for collections, follows, reading, and recommendations. Thank you all.

(End of chapter)