Sweetwater Manor, located on the outskirts of Park City, is more of a resort than a hotel.
It consists of detached villas, similar to those rented in Sanya, where a family can completely live as if it were their own home.
Eric was soaking in the indoor hot spring, completely isolated from the severe cold outside, the misty atmosphere full of enjoyment.
Suddenly, his expression tightened, and he frowned, but a moment later, he relaxed.
Splash!
A few seconds later, a woman emerged from the hot spring. Chloë Sevigny shook her hair and licked the white residue from the corner of her mouth.
"Do you like my service?"
Eric pinched her chin: "You can rank in the top three!"
Eric lay on the sofa watching TV, while Chloë Sevigny cooked in the kitchen. The only thing that annoyed Eric was that the villa didn't even have a computer.
However, the news probably hasn't broken yet, the bullet still needs to fly for a while, so there's no rush.
He randomly pressed the remote control a few times, and the screen switched to NBC, where the familiar six-person group instantly appeared.
Whenever he was troubled or a bit bored, Eric always liked to watch friends. Every time he saw the six-person group, he couldn't help but laugh out loud, just like when he watched Stephen Chow's movies.
The TV was replaying the eleventh episode of the fourth season, which was also the origin of Monica's famous 'seven' scene.
On screen, Chandler was asking Rachel and Monica for help because of his lack of confidence in his abilities.
Off-screen, Chloë Sevigny walked over with a plate: "Try the pie I made; my friends all say it's delicious."
"Oh? You're watching friends. It seems we have another common hobby."
Eric crooked his finger, motioning for Chloë Sevigny to sit beside him, and both their gazes fixed on the TV screen.
Monica took out a drawing board: "There are seven erogenous zones on a woman's body."
Chandler was shocked: "Seven?"
Monica handed the drawing board to her future husband, who was again shocked: "This counts too?"
"Of course, and it's quite important. Sorry, I held it upside down!"
Rachel then exposed her preferences: "Actually, it's not bad upside down either."
She only chuckled awkwardly when she noticed both their gazes on her.
"First, you need a 1."
"Then 123."
"Next, attack 5."
"Don't miss 6."
"You need to throw good combinations: 347, 254, 156, 56, then another 47."
Monica's expression became increasingly strange as she spoke.
"Finally, a frantic attack on 7."
"Seven!"
"Seven!"
"Seven!"
"Seven!"
"Seven!"
"Seven!"
"Seven!"
Outside the TV, a plate crashed to the floor, and Chloë Sevigny, with her eyes rolled back, cried out: "Seven! Seven! Seven! Seven! Seven!"
Half an hour later, she collapsed on the sofa, murmuring with lingering satisfaction: "You knocked over my pie; that was food I carefully cooked."
Eric patted her butt: "Haven't I already compensated you? You've eaten a more nutritious delicacy."
At 3 PM, Eric woke up from bed. Chloë Sevigny had already left; she still had to promote her movie, but she would return after it was over. At least for the ten days of the Sundance Film Festival, she couldn't bear to leave.
He took out his phone and dialed Elena's number.
The moment the ringing tone appeared, the call was instantly connected.
"Eric Cooper, my darling, I was just about to call you. What magic did you use? Hasbro's stock has started falling again, now down over 7%! Hahahahaha!"
"Didn't I tell you to pay attention to entertainment news? I gave an interview this morning, and it seems the influence has spread."
"By the way, I don't have a computer here, and it's inconvenient to go out. Can you help me see what those paparazzi have reported?"
The call ended, and soon a large number of MMS messages were sent over.
The New York Times: "Eric Cooper Appears at Sundance Film Festival, Responds to transformers Controversy."
Eric nodded; it was a very proper headline, not sensationalist. But when he continued reading, his face darkened.
Chicago Sun-Times: "A Rich Kid's Boring Game, He Will Destroy transformers."
Los Angeles Times: "The Wild Talk of 700 Million Box Office, a Child Delusional About Becoming a Great Director."
ABC Online: "transformers' Future Uncertain, Fans' Expectations Will Be Dashed!"
CBS Entertainment News: "Genius Director or Spoiled Kid? Eric Cooper Insists on Directing transformers."
There were also many unknown tabloid rags that fully utilized their imagination, reporting even more outrageous content.
"The Power Struggle at New MGM, in Whose Hands Does the Lion's Reins Truly Lie?"
"Family Infighting, Peering into MGM's Internal Strife from transformers, Who Will Be the Victor?"
"Insiders Reveal MGM Management Chaos, Signs of Division Emerge."
Looking at each absurd headline, Eric was both amused and speechless.
Although the murkier the waters, the greater the market impact, he would probably have to bear this big black pot for some time.
Eric hadn't finished reading when Elena's call came in again.
"Little guy, what exactly did you say? These media outlets have really trashed you!"
Eric sneered: "Satisfied?"
Elena giggled incessantly: "Are you angry? Then come to New York, and I'll take good care of you."
"Heh heh, is that taking care of someone? I was almost broken in half!"
"Hehe, I was worried there wouldn't be a next time, so of course I had to completely devour you, my handsome young man. When you come next time, I'll compensate you well."
"How will you compensate me?"
"It's a secret. A woman must always maintain a touch of mystery, understand? Otherwise, you wouldn't be itching with curiosity."
After hanging up the phone, Eric continued watching TV. HBO was playing band of brothers, and David Schwimmer on screen was letting out a ferocious roar. It was hard to imagine this was Ross from friends.
David's acting skills were undoubtedly the strongest among the six-person group, but unfortunately, after friends ended, he gradually became transparent in Hollywood.
Several of his movies didn't have much impact, and his new shows also suffered from dismal ratings. This is often the fate of actors from popular TV shows.
When a show airs for ten or eight years, the character becomes typecast. Audiences see you and think of Ross. Except for George Clooney, none have successfully transitioned.
As he watched the TV series, Eric's thoughts shifted to HBO itself.
Currently, it wasn't yet the overlord that commanded half of the United States' subscriptions, and it didn't have many strong shows under its belt. But it was truly willing to spend money, as evidenced by its $200 million investment in band of brothers.
"For HBO, perhaps selling the walking dead to it wouldn't be bad. AMC definitely can't compare to it in terms of spending!"
Chandler has truly passed away; it's hard for friends to reunite again. Alas...