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There was also the classic film "Cinema Paradiso," the director's cut, which ran for 173 minutes at the Berlin Film Festival and received a lukewarm response. After Harvey acquired the rights, he cut forty minutes from the film, which made it hugely popular.

Other films like "Farewell My Concubine" and "Trainspotting" also had more than ten to twenty minutes cut for their North American releases, earning Harvey the nickname "Big Scissor."

Harvey's abilities could be considered a gift.

Link didn't expect Andrew Kramer and the others to be on Harvey's level; he just needed them not to buy box office duds. Lionsgate Films primarily made its money from movies it produced, not those it acquired.

After sending Andrew and the others away, Link chatted with a few filmmakers who had approached him, and as he was resting, he received a message from Emily Yang, saying she was also at the festival palace and wanted to meet him in person to report on the company's matters and asked if he had time.

Link asked where she was?

Emily Yang responded that she was about three hundred meters to his left front, the one in the white dress.

Link looked up and spotted Yang Dami in the crowd, then texted her to come over.

Soon, Emily Yang ran over, dressed in a Saint Laurent dress, her long hair flowing, with bangs like catfish whiskers, her face looking more refined than last year, probably due to some cosmetic procedures.

Link shook her hand and invited her to a nearby café to talk.

There were over twenty movie theaters in the festival palace, which showed films continuously day and night during the festival, and each theater had cafes, restaurants, smoking rooms, etc., for visitors to rest.

However, during the festival, four to five hundred thousand tourists came to watch free films, and the cafes were often fully occupied.

Link found an empty seat and invited Emily Yang to sit down, asking about her itinerary in Cannes.

Emily Yang mentioned that a film she starred in, "Isolated Island Fright," was also showcased in Cannes but unfortunately did not enter any award categories. She also discussed the average overseas sales, asking him if he wanted to take a look?

Link said he didn't have time but would arrange for someone from Lionsgate Films to check it out later.

Emily Yang thanked him, sipped her coffee, and reported on the work of Dolphin Bay Agency.

Currently, Dolphin Bay had thirty staff members with offices in Mainland and Hong Kong Island, three signed actors including Lilith Zhao, and two drama school students arranged to gain experience in various drama crews.

The rest was Emily Yang's own work.

Last year, she had taken on two popular TV dramas, "Palace Lock Heart Jade" and a new version of "Water Margin," participated in the investments, and starred in two films, "Isolated Island Fright" and "Overheard 2."

She had now become a first-tier star in Mainland, and the company's profit status was quite good with profits over three million in half a year.

Emily Yang mentioned that last year, the box office in Huaxia Mainland was 10.1 billion, 5.7 billion from domestic films and 4.4 billion from overseas films. The film and television market was favorable, and increasing investments in the film and television sector could earn more, but there was a lack of funds.

Link asked how big she wanted to go.

Emily expressed her desire to match the top-tier film companies and grow her company to a market value of over one hundred million.

Link smiled slightly and said he would arrange for someone from Golden Shell to check the work of Dolphin Bay Agency. If she was doing well, he would continue to increase investment, as last year's investment was a test run.

"Link, I think I've done well. The three million profit I mentioned is all real."

Emily Yang said confidently yet nervously.

"Don't overthink it; it's mainly to check the company's management. If you want to grow the company, you can't be sloppy with the initial structure. I'll arrange for professional managers from the United States to guide your work."

"Is that so, thank you."

Emily Yang said with a smile curving at her lips.

"Hey, Link, you're here having coffee too?"

Hollywood actress Christine Dunst approached, carrying a coffee and greeting him.

"Hi, Christine!"

Link stood up to greet her. In recent years, Christine Dunst had become famous for the "Spider-Man" series and this year, had appeared completely nude in "Melancholia", successfully being nominated for Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival.

They chatted briefly, and Dunst left with her coffee.

Just two minutes later, French actress Melanie Laurent came to greet him; she had starred in Quentin's film "Inglourious Basterds" in '09 and was also the host for this Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony.

Soon, Cannes Film Festival jury members Jude Law and Uma Thurman also came over to greet him.

Emily Yang sat tensely on the sofa, watching one international star after another pass by Link, warmly greeting him, feeling somewhat dejected.

Although she was also a big star and her looks were no less than theirs, she could never learn the independence, nonchalance, and confidence that they exuded.

"You should lift your head, you have more fans than they do, and your net worth is probably not less than theirs."

Link wiped his hands and said.

Emily Yang's cheeks flushed as she straightened her back, only then realizing she had unconsciously lowered her head.

"Every girl has her own beauty, being bold and assertive is one form of beauty, reserved and subtle is another. When you are admiring them, they are admiring you too. You just need to be a little more confident and show your beauty."

"Thank you, I will,"

Emily Yang said with a slight smile.

"I have something else later. Let's stop here for today. I might go to the Mainland next month, and we can talk more then,"

Link said as he got up.

Emily nodded reluctantly, then thought for a moment before saying, "Lilith is here too. You met her just now. She really admires you... Do you want to meet her? I can bring her to see you later."

Link paused, looked at her, and said, "Let's not meet now. Chris Liu mentioned that Lilith is a very promising actress. Arrange more resources for her to help her grow. Also, I will have someone from Lionsgate Films contact you later. You should take them to see 'Isolated Island Fright.' I will arrange for them to buy the North American distribution rights for the film, but the price will not be high. You should speak with the filmmakers first."

"Okay, I understand,"

Emily unwillingly saw him off.

Watching him walk away, Emily Yang returned to her seat and slumped her shoulders in disappointment. She had hoped to spend more time with him, but he was too busy. Ever since he appeared at the festival palace, people had been greeting him nonstop.

It was already good that Link had invited her for coffee and had a chat with her. Emily Yang was quite satisfied.

But before coming to Cannes, she had hoped that this meeting would deepen her relationship with Link, and ideally, something more could happen to give her more security. However, their conversation had been all about work. Link hadn't shown that kind of interest, and she was too embarrassed to bring it up herself.

Not achieving her goal was the source of her disappointment.

"Hi, Mimi!"

Hearing someone greet her, Emily Yang turned around and saw Ice Van, whom she had just met.

"Ice, are you here for coffee too?"

Emily Yang called out.

"Yes, just got here,"

Ms. Ice Van brushed her hair away from her face, revealing a slightly unnatural expression. She had wanted to greet Link earlier, take a few photos with him, but was stopped by Link's bodyguards at the door.

It wasn't just her. Outside the café, there was a large group of French female fans and international actresses, all hoping to forge a connection with the new Hollywood mogul.

Unfortunately, none had the chance, while Emily Yang had managed to talk with Link for more than ten minutes here.

"Mimi, can I ask you something personal, what is your relationship with Link?"

"Ice, why do you ask that?"

"We're all friends, just making conversation,"

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Ms. Ice Van paused and chuckled, "Link is so handsome and strong. Have you guys... slept together?"

Emily Yang's face flushed. "Ice, Link and I have a strictly professional relationship. We were just discussing work earlier."

"Is that so?"

Ice Van, noting her demeanor, felt genuinely disappointed.

She had hoped to use Emily's connection to get to know Link better, step into Hollywood, but Emily and Link were just in a working relationship, which was neither close nor stable, and probably wouldn't be much help.

Seeing the enthusiasm fade from her face, Emily Yang guessed her thoughts and felt a bit regretful for speaking that way.

Everyone knew Link was a playboy; people in the circle thought she was also Link's girlfriend, which is why her agency at Dolphin Bay had received favorable treatment.

Now telling Ice Van that she hadn't slept with Link wasn't good news to spread.

She sipped her coffee, glanced at her watch, and mentioned that Link was planning to buy the North American distribution rights for 'Isolated Island Fright.' She needed to go and talk with the people at Lionsgate Films, and was quite busy, they would catch up another time. She then grabbed her bag and stood up to leave.

Ice Van watched her leaving, gave a slight smile, and slowly savored her coffee.