The media in the United States is undoubtedly very powerful, John who was imprisoned for assassinating President Ronald Reagan? Hinckley asked the police officers on duty whether the 53rd Academy Awards, which was scheduled to be held that night, would be postponed because of the shooting he directed, and they all dug it out.

As for John? Hinckley's obsession with Judy? Foster, this shooting was what this person called "the greatest love confession in the history of the world", and other details were also quickly made public.

The world's news media stormed the Yale campus "like a cavalry invasion" and began to say hello to Judy, who was still a freshman? Foster, conducting pervasive tracking and interviews.

This assassination looks very ridiculous and feels incredible, to Judy? Foster started the media fast food consumption.

And before that, another man, Edward? Richardson stalking Judy on the Yale campus? Foster, who once tried to kill the star, was also turned over by reporters from the police department and Yale University.

All of a sudden, as soon as you open the newspaper, there is Judy on it? Foster's report.

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Tang Huan, who was deeply sympathetic, shook his head, put down the newspaper casually, and returned his attention to work.

This year's April is destined to be unpeaceful, because with the upcoming sixth edition of the West Coast Computer Festival, a new generation of personal computers will be unveiled, and a big battle is about to be staged, and the participants can even smell the gunsmoke.

In this battle, it is natural that there will be elite soldiers and strong generals under his command to charge into battle, Tang Huan only needs to command, and he also has a large number of guests to receive recently. For example, the visiting mayor of Auckland, Lionard? Wilson and Oakland Athletics second owner Walter? Haas. And Mikhail, who accompanied him? Kogan.

In the San Francisco Bay Area's three major cities, San Francisco and Oakland. Among San Jose, is it Leonar? Oakland under Wilson worked hardest to win over Tang Huan, and the results were also the most significant.

Not only did the Oakland Stadium find a new owner, and since then it has been completely renovated and greatly reduced the financial burden on the local area, even the Oakland Raiders and Oakland Athletics have been successfully retained in Oakland. Even the former won the Super Bowl.

And Lionar? Wilson is also over the age of Walter? Haas, since he and Tang Huan jointly bought the Oakland Athletics at a price of $13 million, the relationship has become closer and closer, and Levi has been persuaded to become a customer of Fangyuan Computer, and he also went to the mainland Special Economic Zone to investigate, preparing to invest in building a factory.

Today, the three old men are here together, naturally to talk about the project.

There was a time when the Oakland Athletics games were broadcast by KALX, run by the University of California, Berkeley, a university radio station with only 10 watts of transmit power. As a result, fans complained that the Oakland Athletics team did not look like a major league team. Only the level of a triple-A minor league.

In light of this, Walter? Haas felt that this disadvantage should be completely changed, so he went to Mikhail? Kogan said that the Oakland Raiders are so popular right now, but they can't be too biased, and the Oakland Athletics also need promotional resources.

Mikhail? Cogan though not like Walter? Haas has the aura of an MBA from Harvard Business School, but is no slouch at all.

He knew that Tang Huan had always invested part of the profits he earned in high-quality industries, so he encouraged this new partner, then we might as well make a bigger move, buy a local TV station, and then don't you have everything, even your charity and family business Levi's can benefit from this.

I have to say, as the oldest executive under Tang Huan, Mikhail? Kogan has always been an old man, and he is very strong.

As for the TV stations in the United States, as long as they have obtained a license, they can operate, and there are at least a dozen TV stations of various kinds in the San Francisco Bay Area alone, some of which have become members of the three major television networks in the United States, and some of which operate independently, so it is very easy to find one to start.

"You have the big head, and I have the small head." Walter? Haas nodded his head in agreement without much thought, but apparently still wanted to follow the example of the Oakland Athletics in order to control the investment risk.

After the two discussed, they went to Auckland Mayor Lional? Wilson consulted about relevant information, and as a result, the other party also secretly started his own little ninety-nine.

Oakland issued a license in 1958 for a television station called KTVU by local investors, but in 1963 it was bought by Cox Enterprises in Atlanta for $12 million.

By 1977, KTVU was launched on the satellite and connected to Cox's cable network, but it could not compete with its peers in Atlanta and other places, and the coverage was extremely limited.

It can be said that KTVU, which is controlled by outsiders, is now even greatly reduced in serving local audiences.

As mayor, Lionar? Naturally, Wilson wants to keep all his valuable assets in Oakland, after all, this is a political achievement.

But the power of capital is everything, and investors in the San Francisco Bay Area were more cowardly and had to cut their flesh.

If we can borrow from Tang Huan now to bring KTVU back into the category of local TV stations, it will definitely be beneficial when running for re-election.

When to know Lionar? After Wilson so entrained the smuggled goods, Mikhail? Kogan and Walter? Haas is a little embarrassed, although the two want to do a big job in publicity, but KTVU is a bit expensive.

Lionel? Wilson ignored the hesitant faces of the two and cheekily volunteered, "I'm willing to match." ”

Mikhail? Kogan felt that this matter was troublesome, so he hurriedly contacted Tang Huan for instructions, and the reply he got was that he might as well talk about it first.

The action ability of these three old men should not be underestimated, and now that this matter has been brought to the fore, they jointly ran to Tang Huan for further consultation.

Tang Huan gave the green light all the way to this, anyway, a few years later in the original time and space, KTVU was under the command of the newly established Fox Broadcasting Company, and now it is in his hands, and he can't afford to lose.

"I'm going to entertain a guest from the Middle East who has come from afar. The three of them must attend the banquet. Help make a scene. Tang Huan sent out an invitation with a fist.

The Middle Eastern guest is Prince Al-Sabah, Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs. In the process of coming to the United States for business, he came to Silicon Valley to visit, and Tang Huan wanted to give the other party enough face, so he naturally had to put on the highest standard.

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Due to the big move of the exhibitors at the West Coast Computer Festival, a large number of merchants were attracted to come, and Tang Huan took the opportunity to hold the North American Dealer Conference to discuss the big plan, and at the same time display those products and technologies that do not want to appear at the Computer Festival for the time being.

Other than that. Now Zheru's office environment has been improved, and more than a dozen buildings are scattered to form a science and technology community, which fully demonstrates the grandeur of an international company.

Therefore, Prince Sabah and his entourage came to visit this time, and they happened to see this strong momentum.

Tang Huan accompanied him throughout the whole process until the grand dinner at the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco's Nob Hill.

Nob Hill is one of San Francisco's 44 hills and the original 7 hills, and is part of a historically affluent neighborhood and is sometimes derisively referred to as Snob Hill – "Snob Hill."

Because of the beautiful scenery and the good location. Many of the rich and famous on the West Coast built mansions here. Among them were Stanford founder Leland Stanford, as well as other members of the Central Pacific Railroad's "Big Four." The name Mark Hopkins InterContinental is derived from one of them.

All in all, in order to receive Prince Sabah, Tang Huan strives to be the best in all aspects.

This kind of sincerity, the other party of the party, can naturally feel it, and it is also very appreciative, and the royal family behind Prince Sabah needs this kind of influence.

While talking happily, an old man in his sixties and in good spirits walked over and took the initiative to stretch out his hand to Tang Huan.

Just like the admonition in martial arts novels, walking the rivers and lakes cannot provoke the elderly, women, and children, Tang Huan has always been careful in social situations, after all, there are too many rich people in the United States.

Tang Huan hurriedly stood up and greeted him with a smile, he didn't know the other party, it was estimated that he came here through someone else's recommendation.

"I'm KirkKerkorian, and I've been in touch before." Cork? Kirklian introduced himself boldly

"Fortunately, fortunately." Tang Huan greeted in his mouth, but he wondered a little in his heart, why did this person take the initiative to come to the door.

Don't look at Cork? Kirkrian is a celebrity in Las Vegas, but he almost never gives interviews and rarely appears in public, and Tang Huan's style of conduct can be inferred.

Cork? Kirkrian dropped out of school at a young age to become an amateur boxer and won the Pacific Amateur Welterweight Championship.

During World War II, Cork? Kirkrian joined the Air Force and built on this period to engage in air transport-related businesses after the war, until he sold the company for $104 million in 1968.

In the 1960s, Cork? Kirkrian first spent $960,000 on a plot of land in Las Vegas, and when the Caesar Palace Hotel was built, it was sold and $9 million was credited.

Immediately after, Cork? Corklian then entered the Las Vegas hotel and gaming industry.

In 1969, he saw an opportunity to buy MGM, and unloaded its business, selling what should be sold, closing what should be closed, and fully developing real estate, and even declared that MGM had become a hotel company in 1979.

This billionaire has gone all the way, whether it is speculation or precise vision, from the perspective of heroes who only judge success or failure, his skills are not clever.

Therefore, Tang Huan was very wary of this old man.

After taking a sip of red wine, Cork? Kirklian changed his words and made his intentions clear, "Tang, although you acquired Lianmei, this company is too small and ranks at the bottom of Hollywood, and it will definitely not be able to meet your development needs. ”

MGM has been crippled by you, and has become a bottomless pit, what do I want it for?

After Tang Huan muttered in his heart, he replied with a smile, "Although Lianmei has many shortcomings, it is enough, and my ambition is not so big?" ”

Cork? Kirkrian was not repelled by Tang Huan's refusal, and continued to talk about the conditions to himself, "The price is negotiable." Not entirely cash. Calculate using your company's shares. You can also. Believe me, this is definitely the best time to buy MGM, and my think tank has researched that Hollywood's movie market is recovering. ”

There are so many smart people, and this general trend has been predicted.

Tang Huan sighed with emotion, smiled and said nothing, Coke? Kirkrian's man is too complicated, and he can't use his shares to lure a wolf into the house.

Billionaires. That cheeky isn't thick-skinned?

Cork? Kirklian lobbied earnestly, and Tang Huan pretended to be noncommittal.

Seeing that you can't take it for a long time, Cork? Kirkrian's eyes looked at Prince Sabah, who was listening with great interest, "Your Royal Highness, are you interested in the most prestigious MGM in Hollywood?" Owning this established company is definitely a status symbol. ”

Hearing such a familiar promotional cliché, Tang Huan secretly felt excited, his real target tonight should not be Prince Sabah.

"What price are you going to quote MGM?" Prince Sabah asked curiously.

"$990 million." Cork? Kirklian replied with great sincerity.

Sure enough, it's a cunning fox. Why don't you say 9999900000 US dollars, Tang Huan couldn't help but complain secretly.

"What about the price?" Prince Al-Sabah consulted Tang Huan.

Tang Huan raised his eyebrows. Although Kaizi in the Middle East does not slaughter white, but there is no reason to make wedding dresses for others under the pretense of outsiders' hands, not to mention that Prince Sabah is a distinguished guest he invited, which is of great use.

Although I don't want to tear my face in public with a billionaire and expose MGM's bad foundation, but for Cork? Corkrian, a cheeky guy who comes to pick up cheap, Tang Huan is not afraid to squeeze it with words.

"MGM shut down the distribution business and completely entrusted it to Luen Mei, and the price I bought for Luen Mei was about $350 million." Tang Huan didn't give a direct answer, but he made a comparison with his own standards.

Prince Al-Sabah sighed and turned his gaze to Cork? Kirkrian, succinctly, said, "It's expensive. ”

Cork? Kirkrian's face darkened, and then he smiled, "Nine hundred and fifty million dollars." ”

"Do you think what His Royal Highness said is expensive, only worth a mere $40 million?" Tang Huan said disdainfully.

"That's the same, I'm a little kid." Cork? Kirklian laughed loudly, "That's 890 million dollars." ”

Prince Sabah looked at Tang Huan again, and Tang Huan raised his hand to call the waiter and asked him to serve a bottle of red wine.

"Fixed price, $840 million." Cork? After Cockrian gritted his teeth, he immediately emphasized: "But it can only be a cash transaction." ”

Tang Huan skillfully opened the red wine brought by the waiter with a corkscrew, Coke? Kirkrian looked at him slowly, and the more gracefully he posed the score, the more awkward he felt.

"Don, let's take a step to speak." Cork? Kirklian whispered a plea.

"If you have something to say to your face, I still have to accompany His Royal Highness." Tang Huan doesn't want to cooperate with Cork? Kirkrian.

How Kaizi's money should be spent must be decided by himself, if you want to get out of the way, you can go as far as your thoughts.

"Don, you're going to talk to this Cork? Mr. Kirklian talked. Prince Sabah smiled disappreciatively, "I'm really interested in Hollywood." ”

"Your Royal Highness, the situation in Hollywood is more special and complicated, and instead of risking investment here, it is better to focus on other industries with more promising prospects." Tang Huan tried to stop the other party.

"No matter how special and complicated it is, I believe that after it is handed over to you, it can be managed properly." Prince Sabah waved his hand, "You can rest assured that this investment does not take up the amount of funds we have cooperated." ”

Is this fate, in the original time and space, MGM was once handed over by an Arab prince.

Tang Huan shook his head helplessly, got up and talked to Cork? Kirkrian walked to a secluded place.

"It's convenient, Don, you don't buy it, but don't hinder others from buying it." Cork? Kirkrian's posture was lowered.

"You're serious, I didn't ruin the deal." Tang Huan shrugged innocently.

"Tang, don't pretend to be confused, a blind person can see that His Royal Highness the Prince, only listen to your opinion." Cork? Kirklian smiled wryly.

"He's a customer I brought in, do you feel like you're out of line with the rules when you come out halfway?" Tang Huan, a new billionaire, bluntly asked the veteran billionaire in front of him.

"Don, forgive me, you also know that a fire at the MGM Hotel has serious consequences, and it is really difficult to deal with the need for capital turnover everywhere." Cork? Kirkrian, on the other hand, behaves like a big man who can bend and stretch.

Having trouble with cash flow? I believe it's weird.

You have already made a lot of money before, just with the accumulated heritage, what is this little hurdle?

In the original time and space, it only took more than half a year for the hotel to be rebuilt, and Luen Mei was also bought, and MGM was used as a companion for a few years in Hollywood.

That's all evidence that it's not bad money.

Now you come to the door, and you can only say that your sense of smell of money is too sensitive and you want to speculate.

But Prince Sabah has already made up his mind and promised not to take up the funds for cooperation, so it is not good for him to interfere too much.

"You ask me to come over, you have to reduce the price again, otherwise there will be no results of the talks, how will I explain when I go back." Tang Huan snorted, which was regarded as an endorsement of the deal.

"$820 million, cash, okay." Cork? Kirkrian made a pitiful face.

Tang Huan calculated, MGM's moisture was almost squeezed, so he nodded, "That's it, but there is an additional condition, the down payment is sixty percent, and the rest will be settled quarterly or half-yearly." ”

"No problem." Cork? Kirkrian's mouth was full of promise, and a smug glint flashed in his eyes. (To be continued......)