Regarding Tang Huan's style of hiding a knife in his smile, Kawakami Genichi was indifferent, but the eldest son who was about to be pushed to power and become the successor, Kawakami Hao, couldn't hold his breath and asked stiffly, "What if we don't want this so-called kindness?" ”

"Why refuse in a hurry? When Nippon Gakki entered my system, I was able to get the most advanced digital music technology and rejuvenate it. This situation, for both of us, is definitely the best of both worlds. Tang Huan, who had a look of surprise on his face, continued to explain patiently.

"No matter how good the prospect you paint, it's just your own merit." Hiroshi Kawakami had a sneer on his face, "Does it really have anything to do with us?" ”

Tang Huan raised his eyebrows, "Why doesn't it matter?" Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., which has a backlog of hundreds of thousands of motorcycles in stock, should be weak now, right? Are you sure that the Yamaha engine can afford the Honda? ”

"Even if we are weak, it is not something you can use as a threat." Hiroshi Kawakami snorted disdainfully.

"I said yes, I can, your insight is just sitting in a well and watching the sky." Tang Huan picked up the teacup and blew it gently.

"Anyone can ...... big words" As soon as Hiroshi Kawakami's voice fell, he was angrily reprimanded by Kawakami Genichi's "Yaga", which was frightened, and quickly stood up, lowered his head and promised "Hai".

Kawakami Genyi looked at Hiroshi Kawakami, and couldn't help but think of his own hard work in order to support him to take the throne in the past two years, but the other party's performance was always unsatisfactory.

Genichi Kawakami, who was on fire in his heart, raised his palm and fanned it, "I don't know how heavy it is." I know how to play golf on weekdays. Mr. Tang is also something you can offend? ”

Listen to the crisp slap sound. Tang Huan's hand holding the teacup did not move at all, squinted his eyes to himself, took two sips, and then bowed his head slightly.

Hearing his father scolding "get out", Hiroshi Kawakami covered his face and hurriedly exited the reception room, meeting Tang Huan's assistant, Miyuki Nakajima and others on the way, and felt more and more hot pain on his face.

Wait for Genichi Kawakami to finish teaching his son. Tang Huan gently put down the teacup and said slowly: "Although I don't know much about the professionalism in the motorcycle field, I still understand some common rules. Now that Yamaha Motor and Honda are in a stalemate, the best outcome is to stop losses as soon as possible and explore other markets is not a solution. Compared with the fierce competition between the Japanese and American markets, the Chinese market, which is separated by a water, will undoubtedly be much less stressed, and it depends on who can take the lead. ”

Looking at Genichi Kawakami, Tang Huan said in a solemn and accentuated tone, "Perhaps." I can do my part. ”

"Mr. Tang really came prepared, and he was very thoughtful in all aspects." Genichi Kawakami groaned. "How about giving me a month to think about it?"

"No problem." Seeing that the assistant probed several times, looking like he was in a hurry, Tang Huan stood up and said goodbye, and before leaving, he dropped a sentence meaningfully, "Of course, Mr. Kawakami can also use this month to make other preparations." ”

"How did Yamaha get targeted by this wolf." Looking at the back of Tang Huan leaving, Kawakami Genyi patted the handle of the sofa in annoyance, and then sighed, "People don't use their muscles and bones as their ability, and Kawakami Hao's ability is only the level of the king of Shoucheng, and he is really in trouble." ”

……

"What's so urgent?" Tang Huan asked the assistant.

"The office has received a 100,000 urgent document from the United States, waiting for you to deal with it." The assistant replied as he opened the car door.

After Tang Huan saw the document in the office, he couldn't help but burst into a foul mouth and scolded, "Coke? Kirkrian, old bastard. ”

It turned out that this incident was happening around Columbia Pictures.

When Hollywood mogul Harry Cohn died in 1958, Columbia Pictures, which was strongly led by the president, entered another stage of development with ups and downs, nearly going bankrupt in the early 1970s.

Even like Paramount to Sega and Warner to Atari, Columbia Pictures took a keen interest in video games, buying Gottlieb for $50 million in December 1976, but its performance was lackluster.

Now MGM President David. Bigelman, who was involved in a public embezzlement scandal at Columbia Pictures in the late 1970s, split and threw Columbia Pictures' top management into chaos.

Cork? Kirkrian, a Las Vegas gambling tycoon, has never been willing to be lonely for all kinds of speculation.

At that time, he not only put David . . . Bigelman hired MGM as president and bought 25 percent of Columbia Pictures.

Given Cork? The example of Cokrian's tossing MGM to death, the Columbia Pictures executives, who came back to the taste, said to Cork? Kirkrian's attempt to seek control of the company was resolutely resisted, even resorting to the law with the intention of buying back the shares.

Cork who realizes that his fame stinks on the streets of Hollywood? Kirkrian, don't mention the fire in his heart, just for the sake of face, he can't let these high-level executives of Columbia Pictures get their way.

So, after successfully selling the MGM mess to the Kuwait Investment Authority, Kok? At the end of last year, Kirkrian found Tang Huan, a wealthy Silicon Valley nouveau riche, and planned to use the 25 percent stake in Columbia Pictures to extract some cash so that he could find another speculative business.

For this transaction, Tang Huan's attitude is dispensable, so he is interested in Cork? "If you promise to trade in six months, I'll not only take over, but I'll give you an extra $10 million in cash." ”

Hear such a good thing, Cork? Kirkrian, despite the noise of Columbia Pictures, agreed. For the sake of insurance, he also signed a contract with Tang Huan.

When the time came to this year's North American summer file, the box office performance of the movie "E.T. Extra-Terrestrial" soared, so that including Cork? Many merchants, including Kirkrian, have a subtle change in their hearts.

found that Hollywood is still so capable of attracting money. Cork? Kirkrian felt that he might be able to do something in the field of film. At least 25 percent of Columbia Pictures' shares. I can raise the price again.

But where is the contract written in black and white, Tang Huan is not easy to bully, especially, at this time, Coca-Cola suddenly inserted a lever, Cork? Kirklian had no choice but to admit it.

Because the Shennong Foundation and Berkshire Hathaway hold a sizable amount of Coca-Cola stock, Tang Huan and Warren. Buffett's combined voice is still very important on the board of directors of Coca-Cola.

So, Tang Huan to Warren. Warren Buffett said. You can help me lobby Coca-Cola's board of directors to buy Columbia Pictures to deal a blow to its collaborator, Warner, and by the way, share its film rights.

For high-yield and high-risk industries such as IT and film, Warren. Warren Buffett's attitude has always been very conservative, but there is one exception, that is, if Tang Huan instigates it, he will often choose to participate in it.

Not to mention, Roberto Goizueta, president of the Coca-Cola Company, who took office in 1980. Guo Sida was really moved by the fool.

The strong appeal of Gain's film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" at the box office. It really blinded the kryptonite eyes of many scheming businessmen.

In addition, there is one more point that should not be overlooked. That is, the soft advertisements made in the movie "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" have had a huge publicity effect, such as Berkshire Hathaway's Shisi candy, which has increased its sales by 90 percent.

Roberto, who has always been good at running the Coca-Cola brand. Guo Sida, after discovering this situation, of course will associate the movie with his company's brand.

When Coca-Cola and Tang Huan jointly threw out more than $700 million, Columbia Pictures Columbia Pictures, just like Luen Mei was to the insurance giant Pan Am, for the purpose of building a brand, obediently became a bright embellishment of the traditional industry giant Coca-Cola.

Although Cork? Kirklian got the cash according to the contract, but he felt uncomfortable, and he fought with the other party for more than half a year under the pressure of the high-level critics of Columbia Pictures, but in the end it was a cover for Tang Huan.

The extra $10 million seems to be a benefit, but in fact, it is a hardship fee, maybe it was not Tang Huan himself, but Coca-Cola paid on his behalf.

That's it, Cork who is unbalanced in his heart? Kirkrian, with a crooked mouth without limit, spread rumors sourly, "The new owner of Columbia Pictures is actually Tang Huan. ”

For this gossip, others may only be the talk after dinner, but Steve, who is fighting with Tang Huanming. Ross had to get serious.

Over the past decade or so, Guy has had a deep relationship with Columbia Pictures.

As early as 1971, Shuangfa formed a joint venture in the field of international film distribution outside the United States.

By 1972, the two had formed a close partnership, and Columbia Pictures had access to Warner's many resources in Burbank.

That's why Steve. Ross is very sensitive to the rumors that "Tang Huan actually controls Columbia Pictures", and it would be fun if Warner and Lianmei were fighting each other and suddenly a fire broke out in the backyard.

After an initial investigation, Steve . Ross panicked and lobbied the U.S. Department of Justice to launch an antitrust investigation into Tang Huan.

Although the Reagan administration is now pursuing the so-called new liberal economism and does not advocate too much artificial intervention in the market, there are certain evasions that cannot be bypassed, and monopoly is one of them.

At present, Tang Huan already has two powerful Hollywood companies under his name, Luen Mei and MGM, and their influence is increasing day by day, and now he is trying to control the third influential Hollywood company - Columbia Pictures.

In this way, the U.S. Department of Justice launched an antitrust investigation into Tang Huan's series of actions in the film field.

And looking at the current situation, the U.S. Department of Justice is very likely to sue Tang Fa for a monopoly, who let his two film companies frequently harvest more than 100 million dollars of film works this year, and let his peers live.

For Cork? Kirkrian, Steve. Ross and the others' pink eye, Tang Huan naturally couldn't help but scold.

In the matter of the acquisition of Columbia Pictures, Coca-Cola's position as the owner of himself is very obvious, and how was it fabricated that he was in control of Columbia Pictures.

In fact, it has some influence and is conducive to the development of film library copyright cooperation.

Besides, you have enough to eat and support, and monopolize Hollywood with such untechnical explicit means?

Doing this, except for annoying people and pulling hatred, has almost no benefit at all, are you a fool?

"What should we do, are we going to rush back immediately to deal with the Ministry of Justice's monopoly investigation?" After Tang Huan regained his composure, the assistant asked cautiously.

"Of course, you have to take it very seriously, such a nonsensical hat can't be buttoned casually. Fortunately, the affairs of Japan have been handled almost well. ”

Tang Huan pondered for a moment, "However, we can't give the outside world the impression that we are in a hurry, so as not to be weak in our hearts." In this way, leave as soon as possible, stay in Canada for a few days on the way, and meet up with friends over there. ”

Since Silicon Valley One stops in Canada, Celine . Dion's small team can hitchhike again.

When boarding the private jet, a new piece of news made Tang Huan's mood improve a lot.

On 12 August, Mexico had to announce the indefinite closure of all exchange markets, suspend the repayment of its foreign debt, and convert all foreign exchange deposits in its domestic financial institutions into its own currency, because its foreign exchange reserves had fallen below the danger line and it was unable to repay the principal and interest of its public external debt of $26.83 billion.

In addition, Mexico's private consortiums have also taken the opportunity to announce the postponement of debt repayments.

The Latin American sovereign debt crisis inevitably erupted. And Tang Huan secretly entered a lot of dollars just through this wave of speculative opportunities, and of course he had to feel comfortable. With more money in hand, you can do more things.

Moreover, according to the historical trajectory and the current trend, after Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Peru, Chile and other Latin American countries will not be able to escape such a fate, and when the time comes, they will be able to provide some speculative opportunities to a greater or lesser extent.

After Silicon Valley One landed in Vancouver, Canada, Celine . Dion's small team returned to Quebec by plane, and Tang Huan met the Mixue sisters who arrived first. (To be continued......)