When Ma Wei's investment in "X-Men 1" was released, it received a total of 620 million US dollars at the box office. He invested $100 million in this movie, and after deducting the share plus taxes, he could earn about twice as much money back, that is, $200 million.

However, this money is only a superficial profit. Because the movie is a big hit, it will inevitably pull up the stock price of Marvel Studios. At the same time, it will also bring hot sales of anime peripheral products, such as Wolverine T-shirts, steel claws, movie items, important props and so on. These are the main ones in the capital market. It is also the most profitable part of the entire industrial chain.

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After finishing the promotion of the film, Mavi called the Ukrainian Black Sea shipyard here, wanting to ask about the completion of Russia's newly built nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

"Hey, Chairman Mavi, it's like this, the overall completion of the Ulyanrovsk-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is currently about 72%, and it is expected that it will be completed in less than a year. The director of the Black Sea Shipyard said truthfully on the phone.

As for South Korea, which competed with Russia at the beginning, the nuclear-powered submarine they bought at a high price was only 48% complete. Counting the Soviet era, 37% of the completion is equal to the Black Sea shipyard in these two years, and only 11% was built. Delivery is still far away.

"Okay, I got it. Ma Wei said lightly on the phone.

However, after talking on the phone, he suddenly received a call from the Russian Navy Headquarters, "Hey, Mavi? It's me, how are you doing? Yes, our Navy Headquarters, if we want to develop a new generation of aircraft carriers, we may need your support..."

To talk on the phone, it was the Russian admiral, Nikolaevi called. The reason why they need the support of Ma Wei is that they need the navy. That's because shipyards on the territory of Russia are hardly equipped to develop or produce aircraft carriers.

When the former Soviet Union was divided, the best shipyard was distributed to Ukraine. That is, the Black Sea shipyard acquired by Mavi Investment.

Therefore, the Russian Navy, if it wants to develop a new generation of aircraft carriers, must have the support of Ukraine. It's just that Ukraine has the strength to build aircraft carriers, but it doesn't have the economic capacity. You need to find a reliable middleman with a strong enough relationship to get in touch.

"Okay, Admiral Nikolaevy, I'll get in touch. In fact, to be honest, during this time, Ma Wei was also considering whether he should invest in research and development, the next generation of aircraft carriers. The strength of the Russian Navy has been thoroughly improved.

Because with the Canadian Navy's $14 billion order in the account, the Russian Navy's budget will be even more. There is absolutely this economic strength, study it, the upgraded version of the Ulyanrovsk-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, that is, the second-generation Russian nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Including, the Kuznetsov-class aircraft carriers, in fact, strictly speaking, also need to invest in the research and development of the next carrier.

After all, whether it is the Ulyanrovsk nuclear-powered aircraft carrier or the Kuznetsov conventional-powered aircraft carrier, they are both products of the former Soviet Union. In terms of design, there are certain flaws.

For example, Kuznetsov's conventionally powered aircraft carrier, he was actually rated by military experts as one of the five worst aircraft carriers in history. He was also on the list of the British Eagle, the American Assault, the Bengaga and the French aircraft carrier USS Bayarn.

The Russian aircraft carrier "Kuznetsov" has a large number of shortcomings, such as the low quality of the hull, the runway for the Kuznetsov to take off in a sliding jump, and the high maintenance cost. The number of carrier-based aircraft, as well as a number of other indicators, is also relatively inferior.

Even Russian experts have to admit that the "Kuznetsov" is actually an aircraft-carrying heavy cruiser, not an aircraft carrier. This is all due to the fact that in Soviet times, the direction of the construction of aircraft carriers deviated from its main purpose. Moreover, the cost of the aircraft-carrying cruiser is not low, and the combat capabilities are not as strong as expected......

So redesigning, and improving, that is very necessary for the Russian Navy. It's just that in the first two years, the funds on hand were limited, and the maintenance of existing warships was too busy, not to mention the matter of aircraft carriers.

"Thank you in advance! We are waiting for your good news!" General Nikolaevi thanked Mavi.

"You're welcome, Your Excellency. Ma Wei said on the phone with a smile. The improvement of Russia's military strength is the biggest backer and guarantee for an international businessman like him.

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After contacting the Admiral. Ma Wei called the headquarters of the Ukrainian Navy again, "Hey, Admiral Petrovi, hello, I'm Ma Wei! There is one thing I want to trouble your navy, that is, can you summon the scientists of your country who are developing aircraft carriers? We, the Russian Navy, want to jointly develop the next generation of aircraft carriers with your country. ”

"Joint research and development of a new generation of aircraft carriers? But Mavi, you also know that our Ukrainian Navy does not have a single aircraft carrier. If this proposal were to be reported, I don't think it would necessarily be supported by everyone. I'll report it first. Admiral Petrovi said truthfully on the phone.

He and Ma Wei are also old friends. Therefore, many words will not be hidden.

Someone bought a Black Sea shipyard that was about to go out of business and gave it a new look and revitalization. This kindness has always made his relationship with Ma Wei very good.

After hearing this, Ma Wei on the other end of the phone nodded and thanked him on the phone, "That's the only way to do it, Your Excellency Admiral, thank you for your support and help!"

"You're welcome, it's a trifle. ”

Three days later, there was not too good news from the Ukrainian Navy, "Mavi, I have considered it above, we can send 1~2 scientists to assist your Russian Navy in developing a new generation of aircraft carriers." ”

After hearing this, Ma Wei did not immediately reply. To develop an aircraft carrier, two scientists are definitely not enough, this is not an underwater vehicle, what is needed is a whole team of scientists.

The reason why the Ukrainian Navy sent such a few scientists, Ma Wei guessed that this was a decision made based on the friendly relations between the two countries. Otherwise, if it were another country, it might not even be reported.

Ukraine's current economy does not have the strength to have aircraft carriers. They did everything they could to send scientists to Russia for joint research and development. In the end, to put it bluntly, it doesn't do any good.

In addition, every scientist has an area to be responsible for, not that it can be drawn immediately. Unless...... There are very important things, let the top increase efforts and bring all the relevant talents together...... Otherwise, even if it is an ally, such unconditional support will be met with great internal resistance. Moreover, Ukraine is not rich, far from being so generous.