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Xiao Ran's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he suddenly leaned forward, his eyes staring directly at the old guy. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info only saw that this old guy was weak-hearted, and thought that he had angered Xiao Ran somewhere, and he kept muttering in his heart.

After staring at least thirty seconds, he burst into laughter: "Haha, Mr. Morita, you are right, it is precisely because the Chinese know how to abide by the law, so I negotiate cautiously and carefully." I have every right to do that until I sign a contract or agreement, don't I? ”

"So ......" Speaking of this, Xiao Ran's expression gradually became cold: "I have the right to ask you to apologize for what you just said, otherwise I will terminate the negotiation!" ”

The old guy Morita snorted coldly, and he didn't know what to say. Xiao Ran's request was definitely not excessive, although in his eyes it seemed a bit of a fuss. In fact, he just said this casually, not with the intention of insulting the Chinese.

Annoyed, he wanted to leave, but he couldn't move because he thought that the deal would be good for Sony's immediate needs. After struggling for a while, he looked up and saw Xiao Ran staring at him coldly, and the old fritter in the shopping mall still bent down deeply and said, "Chairman Xiao, I apologize to you for Fang Cai's words!" ”

Huang Ling admired Mr. Xiao very much, she felt that Mr. Xiao must have gone to Sichuan to practice changing his face, otherwise how could he have changed a few expressions so quickly, no, now it has changed again. Xiao Ran saw that the old guy apologized, and immediately smiled happily: "I'm very satisfied with this, it's better to continue our negotiations!" ”

Secretly hated, Sheng Tian had no choice but to continue the negotiation. It was a painful negotiation, and at the end of the day, almost nothing was successful. When the old guy returned to the hotel, Xiao Ran quickly gave Wei Dongling a phone call and asked him about the progress there.

Panasonic also asked for the equity of karaoke, discussed it, and quickly decided to exchange the equity and only retain 10% of the equity. After all, Xiao Ran knew very well that karaoke did not have much market in the West, and they had obtained the patent rights for almost no money, and so far this thing had earned the Phantom at least six billion dollars, and it was definitely time to sell it.

It was immediately decided to give Panasonic and Sony 45% of each of the shares, and let the two huge guys fight for control. At that time, you still have to tie up with the phantom, but before the acquisition, Xiao Ran wants to get all the company's product research and technical personnel to the shadow company. Shadow Power Company is the Wan Yan in history, and it has been renamed Shadow Power.

After two days of delay, Wei Dongling finally came with the good news, counting the equity and cash of karaoke, and finally signed the acquisition agreement, and the Phantom acquired Universal for a total value of 5.8 billion US dollars.

On the same day, Morita seemed to have gotten the news, not only happy that he didn't have to be forced to sell Columbia by the board of directors, but also worried that karaoke was taken away by Panasonic. This time, Xiao Ran's attitude was good, and the negotiations went very smoothly. Finalizing a 45 percent controlling stake in karaoke plus $50 million for the symbolic surname, the Phantom acquired Sony's DVD-related technology and laboratory technicians.

Of course, these are far from worth the price. So, in addition to this, Sony also sells several other electronic technologies. This is a win-win for them in the short term. The Phantom made so much money on karaoke and then sold it, which is equivalent to making at least eight billion dollars on this thing, which is a good deal to death.

And in exchange for this DVD core technology, although it is not yet fully mature, but under the contract of technical personnel, the formation of DVD is a matter of time. As for the promotion in the future, that's a matter of shadow power. As the flagship company of the Phantom Empire, Xiao Ran and Wei Dongling will not interfere in the operation of their subsidiaries unless necessary. These technologies will increase the Phantom's stake in Shadow Power, eventually expanding it to 90 percent.

August 28, whether this day is auspicious or not, Xiao Ran doesn't know. However, he bets that the news at today's press conference will shake the world's media and entertainment industry.

On this day, the smile on Xiao Ran's face was absolutely bright, but Wei Dongling deliberately had a serious look on his face in order to behave differently. Standing in front of the long table, Xiao Ran stood up and said to the surrounding media reporters: "I invited friends from the media industry today to announce a few news, I think everyone must be very interested!" ”

The audience was silent for a moment, Xiao Ran grinned, and his white teeth shone under the flashlight: "The first news I will announce as the chairman of the board of directors of Power that Power Group has successfully acquired Blizzard Studios and merged into Momentum Electronics, a subsidiary of Power, and will enter the game industry in the future." ”

Everyone is obviously not very interested in this news, what is Blizzard? I'm afraid that the vast majority of them don't know. However, the news of this foray into the gaming industry was quite interesting to them, and there was really no reason for a large group like the Phantom to focus on the obscure gaming world.

Most people think so, not everyone does, and at least one of the reporters from Scholar Media's Capital Haoqiang magazine realized that the Phantom was planning to create a super-empire that would connect all entertainment-related things.

"The second news is that I still announce in this capacity that Power has acquired DVD and related product technology from Sony for $50 million and 45% of the shares of Momentum Electronics Holdings!" Xiao Ran smiled lightly, this news is actually not too heavyweight, he just wants to take the opportunity to promote the concept of DVD.

The reporters were bored, and if it was all such news, then they would have come in vain, and they had to wait for the third news. Xiao Ran saw everyone's expressions, and immediately smiled: "The third news, I am announcing it as the chairman of the board of directors of Phantom, and the Phantom Group wholly acquired Universal Pictures in the United States with karaoke equity and cash!" As for specific matters, you can ask Mr. Wei. ”

The audience was in an uproar, and everyone stared at Xiao Ran in disbelief. Buying Universal Pictures? That's one of Hollywood's famous Seven Donkey Kongs! All of a sudden, the noisy scene can be imagined.

Wei Dongling and Xiao Ran glanced at each other, and they both knew that this would have an effect, he coughed and stood up, and those reporters had a clearer mind, and they raised their hands to ask questions. Wei Dongling's first gesture to ask questions is, of course, Scholar's own, in fact, Scholar has become the first of the three major newspaper industries in the local area.

"May I ask Mr. Wei, does the Phantom Group's acquisition of Universal Company plan to shift the focus of the film industry to North America?" This reporter's question is so outlandish that no one else can even think of it.

Xiao Ran and Wei Dongling were both stunned, this reporter's brain is really good enough, so quickly he remembered the phenomenon of exchange students returning to the exchange that has been happening. Wei Dongling's face showed a slight smile: "Now that Hong Kong is the largest film production area outside of Hollywood, what reason do you think we should give up everything in Hong Kong and go to North America to start over?" ”

"May I ask Mr. Wei, does the Phantom's acquisition of Universal mean that the acquisition and annexation of the Phantom Group is over!" This is a reporter from Asia Weekly, who always likes to compete in finance: "We all know that the Phantom has made quite a few acquisitions and mergers in the past few years, and such a large acquisition by Universal must have made the Phantom stop its expansion!" ”

"I don't deny that the Phantom's expansion pace is too big, and there are dozens of companies under the two flagships of Phantom and Power." Wei Dongling suddenly smiled lightly: "However, this does not mean that the Phantom's strategy will change much in the future, at least in the short term!" ”

It is undeniable that the Phantom's wholly-owned acquisition of Universal is a rather sensational event, and on the same day, Panasonic also held a press conference to announce the news to reporters. The Asian and European media, who are familiar with the Phantom, are shocked, believing that the Phantom is about to build its own global entertainment media system.

In the United States, newspapers and magazines such as the Wall Street Newspaper have expressed considerable shock at this. In addition, they all stabbed hard in the article, saying that a few years ago, Sony's entry into Colombia was staged again, but this time, the protagonist became the Oriental miracle, and he said in a tearful tone that Hollywood is about to become an industry for foreigners.

Xiao Ran didn't care about this, the pressure of public opinion encountered by Sony when he became in Colombia was far greater than that of the Phantom, and he didn't live a good life. The American media likes to talk about it, and besides, the newspapers and magazines controlled by the Phantom in the United States are saying good things about the Phantom.

In fact, when the phantom stepped on Hollywood, it was inevitable that Hollywood would know it. After all, the Phantom has occupied all the markets outside of North America, and the only thing left is Hollywood. Anyone would have chosen it this way. It's just that Americans don't seem to be willing to think about it, or they don't dare to think about it.

Huang Qun received this news on the same day, when he was in the office dealing with some work, and when he got the news, he was immediately stunned. was indeed stunned, he quickly saw through Xiao Ran and Wei Dongling's intentions.

Xiao Ran and Wei Dongling's move is not only to enter the North American market, but also to find a relatively safe environment for the Phantom's core business. To put it simply, with Universal Pictures, the Phantom can transfer his film career to the United States at any time, not to mention that there are still a few years before his return.

What does this mean? It means that Xiao Ran is disappointed in the above decision, and without a relaxed creative environment, Xiao Ran would even rather move to Hollywood. Huang Qun carefully chewed the deep meaning behind this move, he thought that this matter was not without room for salvage, Xiao Ran was probably just arranging a way out, if the censorship system could be loosened, then there would be no problem.

If it was according to Xiao Ran's original intention, the acquisition of Hollywood film companies would have been an important part of his challenge to Hollywood. His original intention was not to transfer his career to the United States, but it is impossible for the Phantom to be completely sketched according to his ideals today. There are countless mouths waiting to eat, and if he makes a wrong decision, it is very likely to cause countless filmmakers to lose their jobs.

Therefore, he also decided this move very helplessly. Of course, he also has a more targeted approach, and he can survive without leaving the mainland market, and the acquisition of Global is just a strategy that can be advanced and retreated, and it is also one of the links in this method.

Huang Qun obviously didn't guess Xiao Ran's complex psychology, his body was cold for a while, and he picked up the phone and called Xiao Ran. In Hong Kong, Xiao Ran was already waiting for Huang Qun's call in the office, if Huang Qun couldn't even see this, then there was no need to mix up officialdom.

Huang Ling didn't hesitate to answer the phone, and Xiao Ran instructed her. Huang Qun tried to calm down his emotions and asked in a deep voice: "Mr. Xiao, what do you mean by this?" Is it because the country has given up on you, you have given up on the country? ”

Xiao Ran smiled faintly, but also a little bitter, if he was just a choreographer, he could give up all this and return to China. However, in his current position, many things are not something he must do if he wants to, and the pursuit of profit has become inevitable: "Let's be straight, I can't suffocate in Hong Kong just waiting for the opening up, and the Phantom can't do it!" ”

"Can't you give us a little more time, you know there are a lot of things that can't be decided in a day or two." Huang Qun vaguely understands Xiao Ran's difficulties, but in this position, he has to do what he has to do: "Hong Kong is still under British rule, and many things may not be able to be done!" ”

"Minister Huang, since you say so, then I won't hide it from you." Xiao Ran leaned back softly in the chair: "Whatever you do, you need to make a decision, otherwise you will fall behind." I'm not going to do anything until the road is completely blocked up above! ”

Huang Qun was silent for a long time, he didn't know what to say now, did he blame Xiao Ran? Xiao Ran is a businessman, and the pursuit of profit is inevitable, and in any respect, he has no reason to ask about it.

Silently, Xiao Ran knew very well that this matter had to be discussed, and if it was not open, it would mean strangulation. Now the only thing they still have to dispute is this, if they can untie this dead knot, the cooperation will be completely fine, and the Phantom's entry into the mainland can be completely achieved.

Back at home, Lin Qingxia had already returned, and she was teasing the child with her mother. As soon as my mother saw Xiao Ran, she was going to serve soup to him, Xiao Ran shook her hand weakly: "Mom, don't do it, I'm very tired today." ”

Coming to the garden, Xiao Ran frowned deeply, the current relationship is very complicated, Hong Kong and Britain must not be dead, and Hollywood must be dissatisfied with the Phantom's intervention. Moreover, the Phantom has already had a few frictions with Murdoch, after all, their realm is very similar.

It can really be described as internal and external troubles, if it appears together one day, then I am afraid that it will be a big trouble. Xiao Ran is not too worried about Murdoch, business is not about politics, Wei Dongling will naturally send a traveler to deal with this old guy (I guess everyone doesn't want to watch the business war, so they will brush up on this issue).

If the mainland market can be completely opened, the internal worries of Hong Kong's British political axe will no longer be a problem, and he can concentrate all his efforts on Hollywood. Thinking of this, a warm body leaned on his back, and a familiar voice sounded: "If there is anything unhappy, tell me!" ”

"Actually, it's nothing!" Xiao Ran smiled suddenly, since he could foresee these things, he could handle them, and now he was worried about what to do. hugged Lin Qingxia with his backhand and pulled her to sit on his lap, and then he slowly stroked his long silky hair: "I will go to the United States in two days to deal with the affairs of the world, these two days, I will accompany you more!" ”

Lin Qingxia was completely accustomed to Xiao Ran's strong arms and safe chest, and she felt that this was a safe haven for her, a place she could dock at any time. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she had a particularly special heroic spirit: "You don't need to go over in person, the phantom now has talents......"

Xiao Ran smiled with relief, Phantom has become one of the top 10 most eager companies in Hong Kong for three consecutive years due to its high salary, good benefits and large free space. After three or four years of gradual training, some people who are not capable enough have been delegated to ordinary staff, and most of them have been promoted, which is really thanks to Yang Zhengyuan, the head of the human resources department.

It's just that he has to go to this single thing in person, the Hollywood Seven King Kongs have contradictions in the open and in the dark, and even have contradictions with the theater, but once he meets outsiders, he immediately hugs each other. He is also a decision-maker in the industry, of course, he knows how serious this is, and he doesn't want to fail miserably like Fang Ruohai.

Moreover, it cannot be ignored that Sony has lost three billion dollars in less than four years, not only because the two people in charge assigned by Sony are fools and playboys, but also because of the exclusion within the industry. Xiao Ran didn't want to lose billions of dollars because of this, so he had to deal with it himself, at least in some ways, he was still better than some professionals.

"We'll have to go there in person, but I don't think it will take long. If you miss me, come here! Xiao Ran smiled lightly, turned his eyes to look at Xiao Ling'er, who was crawling on the grass, picked it up and put it on his lap, stared at his daughter's beautiful big eyes and said, "Xiao Ling'er, I'm going to the United States, it's okay for you to accompany your mother at home, don't cry!" ”