The darkness of Hollywood.

Even Emma Roberts, the flower in the greenhouse, knows it well. She just didn't expect that one day this kind of darkness and unspoken rules would befall her.

Unspoken rules are such a thing.

In the slightly more restrained Oriental culture, it is described by a more implicit adjective such as unspoken rules.

But in Europe and the United States, which are more direct and open, ! means casting couch, which translates into Chinese as "**** in the process of character selection!"

Many Hollywood female stars will accept C+C "invitations" before and after becoming famous, but those with background or fame certainly have the confidence to choose to be alone, and for those little actors and models who want to become famous overnight, the unspoken rules are the best shortcut to the Avenue of Fame. It is rumored that 60% of Hollywood actresses fall asleep, is there a kind of heartbreak rush?

For most people who are willing to be unspoken rules, the unspoken rules are not a problem, but whether or not they can be honored.

Emma Roberts understands these very clearly. She even listened to her aunt say that it was arguably the grandest casting in Hollywood's history, and the choice of Scarlett, the heroine of the movie "Gone with the Wind".

It is also a grand event in the industry.

C+C's event.

At that time, almost all Hollywood female stars went crazy, and some even nailed themselves in wooden boxes and had people send them to the producer's home.

You say that when the producer opens this wooden box, does he dive? or not? It can even be said directly that those female stars want to uncover the rules of the producer.

There's a rumor in Hollywood:

If you recruit an actress and put a red couch in the house, she will understand when she comes in. Conversely, if the actress comes in and starts taking off her shoes as soon as she sits down, the casting director will understand what she means.

Of course, there are also female directors and male actors, almost all of them are the same.

Emma Roberts clearly remembers that when she went in, there was no red couch. There was only a chair made of wood! If there was really a red sofa, she could have made a judgment earlier, how could she be so embarrassed as she is now.

After being scolded by my aunt.

Emma Roberts returned home in a panic, and what awaited her was another scolding from her aunt.

"Go and apologize!"

This was her aunt's ultimatum to her.

Otherwise, wait for her.

In addition to the possible retaliation of the ban on Paramount's side, there is also a notice that her aunt will send in the newspaper to sever the relationship.

After enjoying the convenience of being cared for by her aunt's connections for many years, Emma Roberts felt the dark power of Hollywood for the first time.

The second generation of Hollywood stars, who actually didn't have a good temper, finally chose to compromise in his heart.

"I ...... I'll go. ”

She finally said to her aunt.

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Lana Pitse.

The deputy general manager of Oasis Investment is also the investment director, a successful person.

He's been busy lately.

Because the boss has assigned a new task, buying the parent company of Victoria's Secret. It also had to be done in secret, and so far, everything has gone fairly well.

It's only two or three days.

The acquisition of a 15% stake in a large publicly traded company with a market capitalization of more than $8 billion was reached.

Such an achievement.

Even if someone shares the credit and has all kinds of conveniences, it still can't erase his credit.

In Los Angeles.

He was having a business luncheon.

The banquet was hosted by an Asian investment businessman who holds a 1.75% stake in L Brands.

"Hey, Mr. Tamoto, $30, $30 per share, the premium is already more than 30%! You must know that today's opening price is only $26.77!"

"$30?!Mr. Lana, you know, when I bought L Brands, it was $50!$30, and I was really at a loss

It's over!"

"Mr. Tamoto is an outstanding and successful investment businessman! You should know that the stock market is risky, and investment needs to be cautious! Stocks are such a thing, and their price is not fixed at different points in time!"

"Huh...... You paid $50 for L Brands stock. It's because they were really worth the price at the time. Now I'm paying $30 because that's all they have left!"

"That's right...... But in this case, my loss is really serious!"

"Then it can't be helped. Mr. Tamoto has accepted my invitation to participate in this business meeting. I believe that you are willing to sell your shares in good faith. Now L Brands is only worth this price! This is still our Oasis investment, if it were replaced by another person or company...... Not even $30!"

“……”

On the other side of Lana's rambling conversation, a middle-aged Asian businessman smiled wryly. His sideburns were white and his face was thin. The face is not very good, and he looks a little haggard at first glance, and it seems that he has not been doing well recently.

In fact, it is also true.

As a successful investment businessman. Tamoto Koku's investments are spread across a variety of industries. But the largest amount of money and the most successful investment must be the stock market. He also knows that eggs cannot be put in one basket, and in addition to Asian stocks, he has been involved in Europe, the Americas and even Oceania.

But it is precisely because most of the assets are in stocks.

This time, the U.S. stock market fell wildly, driving stocks around the world to fall together. Caused serious damage to Tamoto Kaku.

His assets have shrunk considerably.

Because of the lack of cash flow, it is now even necessary to sell some stocks to recoup funds.

L Brands' stock.

Exactly one of the stocks he was ready to sell.

The company has been losing money every year in recent years. Even the most famous Victoria's Secret loses more than $40 million a year.

Even if this is the world's No. 1 model company brand, a famous underwear brand.

Lost money.

It's not a good company.

After he prepared himself to sell this portion of L Brands' shares. Oasis Investment came to the door and went straight to the point to buy this part of his shares.

As a businessman.

Putting one's own interests first, of course. Naturally, he and Lana began to bargain, which led to the above discussion of waiting for a price.

It's just that Rana is not a fool.

More than $26 stocks, last time I bought them for dollars. This is his ability, even if it is a premium acquisition, the boss will not say much. But if you pay twice the price, you can really buy the current one for $50

L Brands stock.

Don't say the boss doesn't agree.

It is also impossible for the audit department of Oasis Investment to pass.

Tamoto Kakuro looks at Lana's uncompromising look.

He hesitated.

"Hey......"

"Okay! I need money so badly! Now you're the only one willing to give cash!"

"$35! All the stocks I have in my hands are yours!"

Lana shook his head calmly.

The U.S. stock market is so bad right now. After Jerome Powell was fooled the day before yesterday, what he said was widely publicized by the media. The U.S. stock market as a whole rose by more than $6 trillion.

But it's like eating Vergon.

It was just a short time, after the Fed exposed the news that it was ready to raise interest rates again.

Immediately fell down again.

In this case. Unless it's the kind of stock that is hard to buy, normal stocks, if someone has a little bit of a premium. I'm afraid I won't be able to buy it.

$26 more stocks, $35 to buy, how is it possible!

"Mr. Tamoto, if you don't want to sell it. I left. My time is precious. ”

Lana gave the ultimatum directly.

L Brands honestly can't buy it. Its preferred shares are very dispersed and have a very small percentage. If you buy its normal shares, you can control the company. It's not like Viacom and CBS, which are run by the old fox Lei Shidong.

Look at Rana really don't want to buy it.

Tamoto Kaku was immediately intimidated.

He's really in need of money right now. The stock market has collapsed, and there is no salvation in sight. But other investment markets can be saved. He was ready to sacrifice his capital in the stock market to save the rest of the market.

"Okay!okay!okay!"

He hurriedly compromised and said, "$30!okay!That's the price, $30! My stock is all yours!"

"Congratulations on making the right decision! Sir, L Brands' stock is 304.18 million shares! You have about 5.3 million shares! That's worth $159 million to $160 million! Oasis Investment will send in a legal and accounting team to finalize the contract and the transfer of shares!"

Rana was quick to confirm.

"The sooner the better. Tamoto Kakuya said.

"Great cooperation!" Lana said with a smile as he stood up and stretched out his hand.

Tian Benjiao shook his hand, but said, "Is Oasis Investment interested in acquiring other stocks?"

L Brands. There are many other stocks of all kinds!"

Rana casually asked, "Oh, what kind of stocks are there?"

"A lot! U.S. stocks, European stocks, Ichiko and stick stocks! Even Huaxia has them! I have many entertainment company stocks on Huaxia! If Paramount is interested in entering Huaxia and buying these stocks in my hands, it will be of great help!"

"Oh?"

Rana was suddenly moved.

The boss asked Paramount to prepare a super big plan, and he had heard about it. In the plan, there will be a big move on the Asian side. And at present, it is probably mainly in the entertainment industry, that is, the media industry.

If you buy these stocks over there.

That should help, right?

He thought subconsciously.

He casually asked, "What stock do you have over there in Huaxia?"

"There are a lot of them! There are Lehua Entertainment, Huayi, Guangxian, and Wanda over there...... There are many and few, among which Lehua Entertainment has the most shares!"

"SM has some stocks on the stick side, and SSE has it too!

Tamoto had a long list of unfamiliar names for Lana, and he didn't know any of them.

But it doesn't matter.

He laughs.

"Okay. I'll be sure to re-contact you if needed!"