Chapter 94

Recently, Greg Solton's mood had been very low. He thought he had a door opened for him, finally about to step into a brand new world of law, but it all vanished like smoke in an instant. He was still that low-level entertainment lawyer earning $300 an hour.

Being a lawyer is a high-paying profession, and his annual salary would be considered middle-class anywhere. However, he had three children, two in elementary school and one in kindergarten, who needed to attend good private schools, live a good lifestyle, and have a mortgage to pay. At the end of the year, they were actually quite strapped for cash.

This was the烦恼 of a middle-class family. And he had aspirations,

wanting to attend the most lively and prestigious banquets in the industry, wanting to compete with major film producers at the negotiation table, wanting to create a new contract that would impact the entire industry, like a break-even point. In the world of lawyers, that was the coolest thing!

Only top lawyers could do that!

But now, with the betrayal of the Willis team and the apparent loss of Wei's trust, that door had closed again, and the glimmer of hope was gone.

Lawyer Solton was very depressed, he really hadn't done anything!

But what good did it do? He was still sitting in a small office of less than 350 square feet (30 square meters), like a toilet, receiving one low-level entertainment industry person after another, explaining legal issues over and over again, just like an IT programmer reinstalling systems for broken computers, while his dream was to work in Silicon Valley as a programmer.

"Dear, don't think too much. Wei is also in trouble now, he can't promote you." His wife Linda comforted him.

"No, Linda, you don't understand. Wei is a genius! He won't be ordinary, he will definitely be someone. You haven't met that young man, you don't know how confident, talented, passionate, and energetic he is. This kind of person will succeed in whatever they do, you don't understand..."

How could he let it go, "You've seen 'Dance of the Angels,' in this industry, there's no other 15-year-old with that ability, only Wei!"

"Then go talk to him and clear things up, you really didn't deceive him."

"I've already said that, Wei said he believes me, but there's a rift between us. Would you choose a lawyer with a rift? Sigh!"

"Greg, I have an idea, why don't we all go visit, you can explain this to Wei."

"Visit? That's a good idea... I also know his parents, let me call and see if they're available today."

Yeh Hao and Gu Qiao were very hospitable, and with Wei's approval, a phone call arranged a friendly dinner for both families that evening.

As night fell, the sky not yet completely dark, the Solton family visited the Yeh family, bringing some seafood dishes and carefully prepared gifts.

Wei had spent the morning picking up trash and the afternoon playing on the beach, his happy mood continuing. He smiled and welcomed the guests to the front yard with his family, then took the gifts and opened them, revealing a beautiful golden Montblanc pen that cost several hundred dollars.

"Wow, thank you, this gift is great, I like it, can't wait to use it for signing." Wei really liked it.

Beside him, Duo Duo was also opening her gift, a baby doll, which she hugged happily, "Thank you, it's so cute! I like it!"

"Let's go inside and talk more." Yeh Hao warmly led the guests into the house.

Inside, Yeh Hao and Toto played with the children in the living room, while Gu Qiao and Linda prepared dinner. Wei and Solton walked to the backyard to discuss the matter.

"Wei, I want to make it clear to you, I was unaware of the contract trap set by the Willis team." Solton spoke very seriously.

"I know, I know." Wei nodded, recalling how, after he discovered the trap, Lawyer Solton had also demanded that the contract be redrafted. It was obvious.

But he did have some thoughts about changing his personal lawyer, simply because Lawyer Solton's professional level seemed low. He was already a rookie in the industry, and a lawyer couldn't be a rookie, otherwise, what if he faced a similar situation again without good luck?

But now, hearing the lawyer's sincere words, he hesitated...

Solton suddenly sighed, "As a lawyer, I know my negligence last time was unforgivable, but I really hope you can give me another chance. I can't guarantee I won't make mistakes in the future, but I can promise to do my best."

"Lawyer, why do you think I have a bright future?" Wei couldn't help but laugh, thinking, I can actually give someone a chance now.

"We all know how promising you are, being your lawyer is an honor."

Solton's poker face was full of seriousness, looking at the increasingly dark night sky, his tone filled with frustration:

"I've been in the entertainment law industry for almost ten years. Although I have my own office, you are my biggest client. The others are just independent film producers who may never get distribution, and some aspiring actors who come to Los Angeles to make a name for themselves. I advise them, register companies, draft contracts... To expand my business, I even offer legal consultations outside the entertainment industry, I'm drifting away from the film and television industry."

He sighed again, his middle-aged face full of sorrow, "In the eyes of Bell, Hannah, and Herman, their father is a big lawyer, but that's not true. I'm just a nameless small player struggling at the edge of the industry. Wei, but I believe you can give me a name, you can make me the person in their hearts."

Hearing this, Wei was moved and touched. Lawyer Solton needed a chance, just like himself. Give someone a chance, who could be sure they wouldn't become a big shot?

How could anyone not make mistakes? He had also made a fool of himself on the set and in the editing room.

The first person to appreciate and value him was this poker-faced guy, Greg Solton, who had provided him with free legal help multiple times. This guy was his friend.

"Lawyer, you know, I've always been grateful to you." Wei smiled, making a decision, "You will continue to be my lawyer, let's progress together."

Solton immediately smiled happily, "Thank you, I also thank you for your trust. I hope the next contract comes soon, I won't make mistakes again."

"You don't know?" Wei was puzzled, "Oh, I guess I didn't notify you... Things have changed."

"What changed?" Solton's heart skipped a beat, what should he know?

"Tom Hanks has decided to invest in my project. We're having our first meeting next Tuesday, you should come along." Wei smiled.

Solton's eyes widened, his expression becoming so expressive, "You mean, the Tom Hanks who played Forrest Gump?"

"Ha ha ha, that was my first reaction too. From this, we really have a good connection. Lawyer, it's that Hanks! He's decided to invest $3 million, and Steven Spielberg is also interested, maybe DreamWorks will co-invest."

Hanks, DreamWorks, Spielberg! Solton's heart was pounding so hard he could hardly stand it, clutching his chest in pain, "Please help me sit down, I have heart disease, I've had bypass surgery, I can't get excited..."

"What?!" Wei was startled, quickly helping him, no wonder he had a poker face...

"How can I stay calm?" Solton gritted his teeth, I can't die, absolutely not, the door to the new world has just opened again, the light of hope is shining, the hope of becoming a top lawyer!

He knew, he knew... Wei would be a big shot!

Next Tuesday?! Can't wait!

...

The night grew deeper, in the spacious girl's bedroom in the north of Brentwood, the lights were bright. Lily was tidying her clothes while chatting on the phone with Connie.

Connie's voice was excited and envious, "I have some news, today I heard the boys say that VIY is going to confess to you on Valentine's Day!!"

"Really..." Lily's brows furrowed slightly. She had a premonition, but hearing it now, she felt more anxious than excited.

"What's wrong?" Connie was puzzled, exclaiming, "Oh my God, Lily, you're not happy? Do I have a chance?"

"No! Not at all!" Lily quickly clarified, afraid her friend might do something wrong, but she didn't know how to explain, nor did she understand her own feelings. Thinking about VIY's confession made her happy, her heart sweet, but she was also anxious, her mind in turmoil.

She smiled bitterly, "My mind is a mess, I never thought it would happen so soon..."

"Come on, you're already like a couple now. Be honest, how many times have you kissed?"

"Um... but, I... I'm a bit afraid of change. Things are good now, I don't want to change..." Lily sat on the bed, rubbing her troubled face, "I don't know, I really don't know..."

"But you really like VIY, don't you?" Connie asked softly, somewhat understanding her friend's fear.

"Yes, I really like him." Lily admitted, maybe more than just like, very, very much, he often appeared in her dreams...

"I understand, you're just nervous. First love is like that, I would be too. But when the time comes, don't agree too quickly, ha ha!"

"Is that so?" Lily felt much more relaxed, smiling wryly, "I guess so."

After ending the call with Connie, she wanted to think calmly, but just as she finished tidying the bed, her phone rang again. It was VIY.

She raised an eyebrow and answered, "Hi, jerk."

"Lily, you should have seen my lawyer Solton's reaction when he heard Hanks was investing in me. He almost had a heart attack! To put it this way, usually he's R2D2, 'beep beep,' but before that, he was Marvin from 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,' 'Life? Don't talk to me about life!' But at that moment, he became the sentinel from 'The Matrix,' 'Wow!!'"

Although she didn't quite understand, Lily still laughed, "If he knew you described him like that, what would he be?"

"Let me think... He would definitely be Hector from 'Saturn 3,' 'I'm not malfunctioning, you are!'"

"Ha ha, so what is he?"

"Beep beep, I'm not malfunctioning, you are..."