Chapter 13: Finally on the Right track

In the office of Sand Sea Entertainment, bursts of laughter rang out,

The dark clouds pressing on the head of this small production company seemed to have disappeared completely.

"I should have gone to Abu Dhabi with you guys!".

After listening to Robert Lee's extravagant description,

George Clint sighed with some envy, "This experience is simply legendary! It could be even used to make a movie"

Robert Lee also nodded and said, "Yeah, I still can't believe it, it all feels like a dream."

Mary smiled and said, "I haven't had a good night's sleep since the fundraising meeting ended."

George Clint took a sip from his water glass and said, "If I can get 11 million dollars in investment, I wouldn't sleep well either."

Mary shook her head and said "Our contributions are actually very little"

"That's true, " Robert also agreed and told the truth, "Of the 11 million dollars, Ronan alone negotiated $8.9 million."

George Clint nodded characteristically and said, "We all underestimated Ronan"

He sighed again and said, "At first, I thought his plan is like treating a dead horse as a living horse,

I didn't expect Ronan's plan to not only succeeded, but it was also so successful that he got 11 million dollars,

How long will it take for Sand Sea Entertainment to make so much money?"

The other two people were also silent, why didn't they have such thoughts?

Mary said softly, "Ronan has changed."

"Hmm." George also nodded.

Robert took over the conversation and said, "Ronan was originally a clever guy and very talented.

Now, after letting go of his fantasy and the impulsiveness, he has become more mature."

George Clint smiled suddenly, "The failure of the previous project is not necessarily a bad thing, Sand Sea Entertainment may usher into a new era."

The three laughed happily at the same time.

A few minutes later, Ronan walked into the company and saw the three remaining employees talking and laughing.

He put down his briefcase and asked, "So happy, what's the matter, share it with me too?"

"Just talking about Abu Dhabi experiences" Mary responded.

Ronan walked over and said, "A very beautiful city."

"A city that makes people happy." Robert also added, "I will never forget it in my life."

George Clint interjected, "I regret staying in Los Angeles."

Ronan pulled a chair and sat with the three of them and said, "George, without your logistical support, we could not have succeeded."

When they were in Abu Dhabi, some media in North America were always paying attention to the "Human Removal Project", and George Clint played an important role in it.

Mary changed the subject at this time, "Ronan, you should buy a car. It's a waste of time to travel in the crowded bus every day."

Little Anderson used to have a luxurious Lincoln, but it was later sold for paying salaries to the company's employees.

After Ronan crossed here, he either took Mary's car or squeezed into the bus.

"I'll go back and buy one." Ronan patted his palms,

"Okay, let's talk about work."

The three people immediately became serious.

Before they knew it, they felt completely convinced by Ronan.

Ronan quickly said, "This trip to Abu Dhabi, we have solved the financing problem,

At least within three years, there will be no need to worry about insufficient funds.

Now, it is time to get the company back on the right track."

Before arranging work, Ronan first fulfilled his promise, "This successful financing cannot be separated from your support.

As I said before, you can get corresponding rewards for this successful financing."

Mary, George, and Robert all laughed and looked very happy.

Ronan knows very well that in this mature business society, even those who are loyal to the company will have certain material needs.

Sometimes, saying a thousand words or ten thousand words would not be as effective as monetary rewards.

Besides, at the beginning of the plan, he promised a one percent reward for each person.

He made an inspiring promise, and he must honor it.

Ronan said directly, "The four of us, each of us will have a bonus of $110,000!"

George looked excited: "Now Lyle will have nothing to say."

Ronan knows that Lyle is George's wife and has always had a big opinion about him staying in Sand Sea Entertainment.

George has four children and his life burden is quite heavy.

For people who are in middle age, many choices are often involuntary, especially those who bear the burden of their families,

Robert stated, "We created a new experience together!"

Mary didn't speak,

This woman's support for Ronan was beyond doubt.

Without the assistance of these four people, Ronan would not be able to achieve the Abu Dhabi financing plan almost perfectly.

Of course, the 11 million US dollars will not be all invested in movies, and they must be used for other purposes.

Doing so is also to completely tie the three people on his pirate ship.

After gaining benefits, it is natural to bear corresponding risks.

"Next, we should get the company back on track."

Ronan returned to the topic, "We should also formally prepare to plan the "Human Removal Plan" project."

Mary is more cautious, "We have accepted the investment from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and we have to give them an explanation"

Ronan nodded and said,

"Robert, you are in charge of recruiting people to fill up the urgently needed positions in the company.

George, you are responsible for hiring the director, actors, and other behind-the-scenes personnel for the movie "Human Removal Project".

Mary, you are responsible for the overall funding and daily administration, When the right person is recruited, you will be responsible for financial work."

All three of them responded with a nod.

Afterward, Ronan discussed many details with them before returning to his office.

Mary followed Ronan into the office.

After closing the office door, Mary asked, "How much do you plan to invest in the "Human Removal Project"? "

Ronan needed Mary's cooperation and said honestly, "It will not exceed $2 million for hiring personnel, depending on the level of director and actors we can hire",

He then added, "I plan to use $4 million for filming and loan repayment. "

"What about other funds?" Mary felt that she had overestimated Ronan's conscience.

"Stock market," Ronan said slowly,

"I am going to invest in the stock market."

Mary exclaimed in surprise, "Ronan, this...this is crazy!"

She reminded him, "This is a violation of the contract and has already touched the line set by the law"

Ronan gently shook his head, "The Arabs won't find out

The public production budget of the "Human Removal Project" is 11 million U.S. dollars.

The actual expenditure of Hollywood movies is a secret to the outside world, even Hollywood insiders can't find out let alone the Arabs."

Mary was silent for an instant.

There was no third-party guarantee or professional supervision team in this investment

It would be impossible for Arabs in the Middle East to control Sand Sea Entertainment's financial expenditures.

How many movies in Hollywood truly spend the publicly announced budget?

There are too many insider tricks, they are too many to count, and the game of left hand to right hand alone is dazzling.

"It doesn't matter if the Arabs find out." Ronan had already made plans for the worst situation,

"The international lawsuit is very troublesome. We will just drag it out with them.

As long as it can be dragged for two years, none of this will be a problem."

"But still, the stock market is too risky." Mary still advised.

Ronan thought for a while and said, "Isn't it risky to go to Abu Dhabi this time?

We did it anyway, right? I won't make an impulse investment.

Would investing this money in the current stock market be more riskier than investing it in the film industry?

Without sufficient funds, we cannot make Sand Sea Entertainment bigger."

Thinking of the thriving stock market, the high risks of the film industry, and the magical trip to Abu Dhabi, Mary finally nodded slowly, "Okay, I cooperate with you."

She also suggested, "You better reserve a certain amount of money for the company's daily expenses."

Ronan nodded, "I know, don't worry"

He smiled and said, "We are about to prepare the "Human Removal Project",

All the company's expenses will be incorporated into the project."

"This is also a good way" Mary had no objection.

Many small Hollywood companies that raise money to shoot independent films often do this kind of thing.

Even, some independent filmmakers with no moral limits, as long as they have projects under their hands, their family's expenses will also be linked to the crew.

Most of the mainstream commercial films in Hollywood are well-regulated and well-supervised,

But the independent film circle is not only chaotic in relationship issues between men and women but also chaotic in other aspects.

The phone on Ronan's desk rang, it was Judith from the bank.

"Mr.Anderson, the mortgage of Sand Sea Entertainment is still due in one month. If it is overdue..."

Hearing this woman's voice, Ronan frowned slightly and said directly, "Tomorrow I will go to the bank to handle the loan repayment."

He hung up the phone directly and said to Mary, "You make preparations. Tomorrow we will go to the bank first, and then to Merrill Lynch's Los Angeles branch

( This is Ronan's character, He is very intelligent and plans everything ahead, he also knows to use the loopholes properly to gun profits,

He won't be like those typical Chinese mc's who would become so arrogant after suddenly becoming wealthy and powerful,

Ronan knows where to bow down and where to talk back, he would never underestimate his enemies.

But he will be very good to friends and subordinates and would never treat them badly.)