Chapter 92

It's just too incredible!

This shocking good news sparked a celebration in the Ye family. Even Ye Haogen and Gu Qiao, who were middle-aged, couldn't help but shout in excitement!

Who would have believed it so easily? But the truth was right there, and that stack of business cards was the best proof!

"What's going on? What's going on?" DuoDuo was confused but eager to understand.

Ye Wei picked her up and laughed, "Brother got an A! A perfect A!" DuoDuo exclaimed in surprise, "That's impossible!" He hurriedly asked, "Who told you that? Why is it impossible for me to get an A?" DuoDuo replied, "You said it, 'Those who get A's are fools,' but isn't Brother a genius?"

"Maybe it's like what Forrest's mom said, fools have their own kind of luck."

Forrest! On this night, more people called out this name than usual. They were the members of the Dream Chasers Alliance, and they were celebrating!

With Willis gone, Hanks arrived!

"Who cares about Bruce-Despicable-Willis!" "We have Bubba, and now we have Forrest too!!" "Run, Forrest, Run!"

The classic lines from "Forrest Gump" were used more than usual, and the one they said the most was, "Brother Wei, you're amazing!"

"Brother Wei, you're so incredible. Miracles can't even describe your achievements, and Mount Everest can't compare to you! Armstrong's small step is insignificant, Shakespeare's plays can't capture your belief, and Jordan's chest can't show your greatness! If you're Simba, I'll be Timon, my Lion King, Simba!"

Lev's lyrical poetry echoed through the phone.

However, Ye Wei felt it necessary to clarify the situation to everyone. He sent a group text: "Guys, Hanks has only confirmed he will invest in the project; he hasn't promised to act in it! We haven't discussed that yet. It might happen, or it might not. In any case, I'll try my best to persuade him!"

Despite this, the excitement of the crowd didn't diminish much. Tom Hanks' investment was impressive enough, and they believed VIY would handle it. Since Hanks was willing to invest millions, there was no reason he wouldn't join the cast, especially since Willis had done it before.

The next day, Saturday, Harvard-Westlake Middle School was once again stirred by VIY!

No one doubted that VIY would counterattack, but no one expected him to completely turn the tide so thoroughly, even more impressively than before! By mid-morning, the news had spread throughout the campus, and those who were "losers" yesterday were now brimming with spirit!

"The time has come. We've endured for so long, just waiting for this opportunity! It's not about showing off, but about reclaiming what we lost!"

Ye Wei had already shouted, "Friends, let's burn our youth to the fullest. Now, no matter how you look at it, we are the cool kids!"

"Chase those dreams, chase those beautiful girls! Don't be afraid, don't hesitate, because the coolest kids are us!!!"

The Dream Chasers Alliance, which had been dormant for a while, suddenly burst into a raging fire, sweeping everything in its path! The largest club on campus was shining brightly!

"We have Forrest, we have Forrest!"

"This new development should be in 'The Spectrum,' 'The Jewel Boat,' the chronicles, 'The HW Voice,' and the yearbook!!"

"Right, tell those people that VIY's story should be in every school publication! If next week's 'The Spectrum' doesn't report it, I, Lev, will fight them!"

"Bro, don't worry. I'm a reporter for 'The Spectrum.' This is definitely front-page news. I've even thought of the headline: 'Hanks' Hand, VIY Grabs It!'"

"That headline sounds like a gossip romance. It should be 'Genius VIY and Fool Forrest's Miracle Collaboration!'"

"Wow, that's it, that's it!"

There was no need to wait for the newspapers. Students playing in groups around the campus were already discussing this latest hot topic, filled with admiration, amazement, doubt, and curiosity...

When John Williams and others heard the news, they were first stunned, then disbelieving. Williams would sneer at anyone, "What are you excited about? This is clearly another scam. In a few days, Mulan will say Hanks has changed his mind. This is his usual trick!"

Was it a lie? The CDL members almost wanted to flip the bird. Outsiders didn't dare to agree. While VIY's pranks were many, he was never a liar.

The truth would become clear in a few days.

...

Outside the campus, this astonishing news was also spreading.

Michael Arndt knew and was shocked. Recently, it felt like he was on a roller coaster. First, he soared to the sky, then Willis' team withdrew their cooperation, plunging him back into the mud, making him wonder if "Little Miss Sunshine" was cursed. Suddenly, he soared again!

But he didn't dare to be too happy too early. Maybe he would only smile when the film officially started shooting...

David Linde knew, his square face behind his glasses darkened. Even on a Saturday, he had to make a call.

"Tom, hello, this is David Linde from Focus Features. It's been a while. I heard you're interested in investing in that high school student, Ye Wei. Actually, 'Little Miss Sunshine' was originally a Focus project, and we're actively trying to buy it back. Is there any possibility of cooperation?"

"There's no possibility in this matter, David. It's already decided. Ye Wei interests me more than 'Little Miss Sunshine.' He's a young man admired by Spielberg, so really, don't push it. Steven would be happy if I didn't invest, then he could snatch it."

Hearing Hanks' direct refusal, David Linde was stunned. Spielberg? How did such a big name get involved?

"That's it. Focus should understand that once a project is sold, it's sold."

After hanging up, David Linde sighed heavily. A project worth tens of millions was lost due to a moment's negligence. It was truly frustrating...

Lowitt knew, and his face turned green and black. Facing opponents like Hanks and Spielberg, with the initiative in Ye Wei's hands, what could he do? Maybe all he could do was pray, or curse: the deal will fall through!

How could that kid anger Hanks so much that all intentions would be nullified, and he would cry in the end.

Whether Hanks would be angry or not was unknown, but Willis was furious!

He thought the matter was over, but when it developed like this, the thought of Hanks playing "Richard" in "Little Miss Sunshine" and walking the Oscar stage to receive his third Best Actor award...

Willis was consumed by a nameless rage, his heart heavy with frustration. Damn Oscars, damn it!

In his Beverly Hills mansion, the Hollywood star paced the hall, his frown lines tight, wanting to smash everything he saw.

"Old man, I really don't want to say this, but what you did with Ye Wei was really not right," Ramona's disappointed and mocking voice echoed in his ears.

"I have a feeling you'll regret this. While you've made many foolish decisions, this one, where you betrayed Ye Wei after agreeing, will be the most foolish."

"Shut up!!" Willis suddenly roared, grabbing a wooden chair and smashing it on the ground, bang, bang, bang! In a few hits, the chair was shattered into pieces...

Ramona's voice still echoed in his mind: "The chair didn't do anything wrong, old man, you did."

"I didn't do anything wrong. I was good to that kid, and the return I gave him was fair. He's greedy!" Willis panted heavily, his eyes narrowed, "Greedy kid, a win-win deal, and he's still not satisfied... What more does he want..."

Would Hanks act? Oscar? No, he won't. That kid can't make it that good, no, no...

Willis took out his phone and called Rifkin, speaking in a deep voice, "Contact Ye Wei immediately. Our company will offer $5 million for the 'Little Miss Sunshine' script! Immediately!"

"$5 million!? Bruce, that's unreasonable, and that kid..."

"Can you listen to me? It's my money, now!"

...

On the other side, in Santa Monica, Rifkin reluctantly called Ye Wei. Offering $5 million for a script that was originally priced at $50,000, if the film didn't succeed, it would be a laughing matter, and his reputation for tricking Willis would be ruined, ending his career.

But not making the call would mean a beating from Willis today. The more pressing issue was whether Ye Wei would sell...

That kid had the nerve to say "tear it up, we won't sell it" when he was at rock bottom. Now, with Hanks' investment, $5 million?

"Hey, you bitch, why are you calling me?" Ye Wei's cold laugh came through the phone as soon as it was answered.

"Brother Wei, don't be so angry. We were wrong before, but there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests, right? We really like the story of 'Little Miss Sunshine,' so we're willing to pay $5 million for it. If you agree, we can sign the contract today and transfer the money tomorrow!

You need to know this is an astronomical price. I'm not sure of the records, but a $5 million script is a once-in-a-lifetime thing! Honestly, no original script has ever sold for this much. It's because Bruce is determined to save face that you have this opportunity. If you hesitate, it might be gone.

An independent film won't make this much profit in the end. What do you think? Sell it for $5 million, and your family will become rich immediately. You can also look for other projects. It's a win-win!"

"Ha ha ha ha! Win-win again. How ironic to hear it from you... Tell the sheriff, don't even think about it! Money can't buy me, Ye Wei! What I've always wanted is an opportunity. Give me a chance, and I'll soar to the sky!"

The call was hung up, beep, beep, beep...

Rifkin reluctantly called back Willis, "He refused. He said not to even think about it."

Before the call was hung up again, Rifkin heard something hit the ground, bang!!