sinovels Chapter 6 Lying down
Chapter 6 Lying down
Unlike the tranquil Santa Barbara, which is eerily silent after sunset, Los Angeles nights are a vibrant and colorful different kind of life.
Especially in Beverly Hills, there are parties everywhere, and you can hear DJs playing even when you're just passing by.
Women, drinks, DJs, and leafy greens—that's the main theme of Beverly Hills after nightfall.
"Never be impetuous when you're young; it's best to cooperate whenever possible."
Throughout the journey, Craig repeated the same few sentences over and over, to the point that Ernst was thoroughly tired of hearing them.
I came to Los Angeles at the invitation of Pierce Brosnan.
This James Bond actually wanted to act as a mediator and peacemaker.
It's ridiculous that an Irishman is needed as a middleman in a dispute between Americans and Italians.
In fact, he didn't mean any harm; it was just that the sale of MGM affected his interests.
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Don't assume that The Lion King is a Disney production; in fact, it was a joint production of MGM and Disney.
But what happened after that? Apart from last year's "GoldenEye," there hasn't been a single decent movie since.
This was the 1990s, a time when Hollywood was conquering the world and producing countless classic films. But MGM clearly failed to keep up with the times and did not live up to its value as one of the seven major Hollywood studios.
Desperate to revitalize its market, MGM turned its attention to the enduring 007 franchise, planning a new 007 film.
But now the matter is stalled; the Italians just want to sell MGM as soon as possible and have no intention of investing any more.
However, due to Ernst's influence, Cockerell was unable to complete the acquisition of MGM.
And then there's Pierce Brosnan, who also needs this film to solidify his position in Hollywood.
In Ernst's view, this was a meeting involving four parties, except for him, who was injured.
Ernst was not willing to back down, and now he had the confidence to stand his ground.
Koklian's aloofness and the way he seemed to be able to manipulate other people's fates at will greatly displeased him.
Then he would have to make the other party uncomfortable, and MGM was just the beginning.
When we arrived at Pierce's villa, it was already in complete chaos.
Models and hot girls swayed their sexy, alluring bodies on the lawn. A steady stream of service staff, all dressed in white shirts and suit pants, carried trays of drinks and weaved through the crowd.
"Wow, I love parties! Long live America! Long live Hollywood!"
Without even saying hello, and despite the numerous instructions he'd given on the way, Craig simply grabbed a glass of wine from the waiter's tray, grinned lewdly, and slipped into the crowd.
Before Ernst could even complain, the protagonist, Pierce, came up to him, clearly having been waiting for a long time.
"Ernst, welcome. It's great to finally meet the brilliant writer who has recently become famous throughout North America."
A genius writer—that's the effect and fame the Hunger Games brought.
Three days after Craig took the printed manuscript, Ernst received a call from the publisher, and the two parties quickly entered into the signing process.
Ernst was certain that The Hunger Games would be a hit, but he hadn't expected the publisher to take it so seriously.
In just one week, while printing was still underway there, GG had already been advertised everywhere in North America.
A genius writer—that's the promotional plan the publisher came up with.
Ernst was quite famous; his first novel entered the bestseller list and peaked at number 88.
But this has nothing to do with being a genius writer, and therefore he has been ridiculed by many media outlets.
But just a week later, The Hunger Games delivered a resounding slap in the face to all the media outlets that had mocked it.
In just ten days, The Hunger Games sold 145 million copies, and as word of mouth spread, it continued to set new sales records every day.
The New York Times predicted that The Hunger Games would sell at least 20 million copies and praised the dystopian novel, saying that its elements of adventure, science fiction, and social critique were vividly depicted and even gave it the rating that all teenagers should read.
The New York Times spearheaded the effort, solidifying Ernst's reputation as a genius writer and making him an instant Hollywood star.
Why is it a Hollywood favorite? Because this novel is very suitable for film and television adaptation, and it's obvious to anyone with a discerning eye that this is a series, not just this one.
This is why, in the originally lively scene, many women's eyes lit up with lustful desire and their bodies stirred with excitement after Ernst arrived.
Especially those young bodies, it seems that they only need one look from Ernst and the other person will throw themselves into his arms.
Although Ernst had a bad reputation in the industry, it didn't stop them from trying to get close to him and seize that sliver of a possibility.
At the age of 24, he achieved fame at a young age, and Ernst's future achievements are limitless.
Even if you don't manage to catch this man, you can still use his huge fame to increase your own exposure.
However, Ernst has become immune to all the praise. Apart from the initial few days when he was indeed excited, he is now completely calm and unperturbed.
"That's all just hype from the outside world. The literary world changes much faster than the entertainment industry. A top Hollywood star might only fall from grace after making two or three bad books, but in the literary world, the abyss is just around the corner with the next novel."
Ernst's composure surprised Pierce. Wasn't everyone saying that this guy was arrogant, domineering, and eccentric? How come he's the complete opposite?
"But in the entertainment industry, no one can guarantee that the next movie will be a box office hit. The literary world is different; it's much easier to replicate a successful work."
Pierce warmly put his arm around Ernst's shoulder, behaving as if he were a long-lost friend.
"You are only 24 years old, not even at the peak of your creative years. I believe that in the future literary world, you, Ernst Garfield, will definitely have a place."
"You'll have to take care of me then, and lend me a hand if I need anything."
"No problem."
Anyone can say nice things without expecting anything in return, but anything that isn't put into practice is just empty talk.
In Ernst's opinion, none of this was as good as bragging. At least when you brag, people understand and won't take it seriously.
We ordered two bottles of drinks, clinked glasses, and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. They're all inside, let's go over there now."
Ernst nodded, maintaining a smile throughout, giving the impression that he was extending goodwill.
Along the way, many people stared at the two and whispered among themselves.
"Is that Ernst? He's really young."
In Hollywood, there are plenty of people younger than Ernst. But when it comes to bestselling, talented authors, Ernst is definitely in a league of his own in terms of age.
"Don't even think about it, he's a complete psychopath."
"What does it matter?" The woman who asked the first question shrugged. "This is Hollywood. Are there any normal people here?"
Indeed, there was nothing there. It was only on the short walk to the room that Ernst saw a man and a woman supporting each other as they went to a secluded spot in the distance.
Moreover, he remembered that man; he had a childhood sweetheart with whom he was about to get married, but it wasn't the woman in his arms now.
That's Hollywood for you—cheating, multiple partners, tanning, and so on are just commonplace.
Ernst's unusual hobbies are quite rare in Hollywood, but nobody reports on them, and no media dares to.
Unfortunately for Ernst, he was set up, and the whole thing became known throughout the United States, which gave the media the opportunity to sensationalize it without restraint.
One good thing about America is that when you use a good thing to cover up a bad thing, the public is always forgetful.
Ernst's title now is that of a genius author, not a perverted QJF.