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Now, then, we have to think about how to deal with the demonstrations! According to Xiao Ran's surname, this matter is actually very easy to do, and since Hollywood is going to play a parade, then he can also plan a parade. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 infoLos Angeles is a gathering place for Chinese Americans, and Xiao Ran visited the heads of local Chinese chambers of commerce and Chinese organizations on the second day of her arrival, and it was absolutely easy to plan a march against racial discrimination.

However, he is now the Phantom Boss, with thousands of staff in his hands, and the survival of the entire Phantom Empire, it is absolutely impossible for him to do this by his surname. If a demonstration against racial discrimination is held and the matter is elevated to the level of racial discrimination, it is likely to cause unnecessary trouble and even political factors.

Therefore, if you want to defuse this hellish trick, the best way is undoubtedly to win over a few allies to play confrontation. They are the three major companies, and Xiao Ran also has a big three company, see which side is more powerful. As for the racist trick, he will leave it until the end, and if he is older, he will withdraw from the United States, and he will also be able to make Hollywood notorious.

On the same day, he first went to visit Lei Shidong, Lei Shidong's office was elegantly furnished, and it was easy for people to relax. After getting to know each other for a while, Lei Shidong stared at the young man in front of him suspiciously, the sudden move of this guy in front of him ruined his original plan to buy Blockbuster to get cash to buy Paramount, and now he was struggling how to win in this battle.

Xiao Ran has a clear grasp of Lei Shidong, as Xiao Ran said, as long as you can grasp and control a person's psychology, then you can conquer him. And Lei Shidong is a powerful person, but he still didn't expect Xiao Ran to have a plan to advance.

"Mr. Lei Shidong, I think you must know the predicament of the world, right?" Xiao Ran doesn't need to hide this matter, there is not much to hide in the industry: "I think you know very well that I need allies. ”

Lei Shidong's eyes lit up slightly, he didn't expect Xiao Ran's words to be so straight to the point. I have to admit that if he becomes the owner of Paramount, he will definitely be one of the important black hands of sniping around the world. But now he is still competing with Barry, where does he get the energy: "Mr. Xiao, thanks to your affordability, but you also know very well that Barry is always against me, and I can't do anything before Paramount gets it!" ”

Xiao Ran smiled indifferently, suddenly stood up and came to the window, through the glass, he could see the black spots of countless cars and pedestrians on the street below the window: "Mr. Lei Shidong, do you know why we can speak from this height?" Because we've all tried the same hard and we've succeeded. Successful people, on the way to success, may experience countless choices, each of which may lead to different consequences. ”

Lei Shidong's eyes lit up again, and a smile appeared on his face, he thought that this was an interesting young man. Xiao Ran indifferently turned his head to look at Lei Shidong and continued: "Before we fall, we never know if we can win in the end, so we have made countless right choices before, and we will choose the right ones in the future." ”

Slowly came to Lei Shidong's opposite the sofa and sat down, Xiao Ran's expression was very much liked by Lei Shidong: "And cooperating with Universal, this is a right choice, it will guide us to a road to success!" ”

Lei Shidong was not surprised at all, he knew that Xiao Ran needed the support of the locals, and he was one of the local tycoons, and with his support, it would not be a big problem. After hesitating for a moment, he smiled kindly: "Mr. Xiao, why do you think I will support you?" ”

"It's very simple, because no one but me can give you Paramount!" Xiao Ran said categorically to Lei Shidong: "In this acquisition, you and Barry do not have equal opportunities. It's like God's choice, once you are chosen by God, you can get a reward like no other! ”

"I'm curious, why did Your Excellency say that Barry and I don't have equal opportunities? You know, he may not be able to succeed at the moment! Lei Shidong moved slightly and smiled: "Moreover, you are not God, as long as I am willing, there are funds willing to invest at any time!" ”

Xiao Ran couldn't help but laugh suddenly, this businessman really knows how to open his eyes and talk nonsense. About half of Lei Shidong's funds originally came from Wall Street, but his wife asked for a divorce at this time, which caused Lao Lei's property to be in danger of being divided. At that time, Lei Shidong not only could not even achieve the acquisition, but also whether he could control the company was still a problem. So, this "marriage in heaven" is obviously not as wonderful as imagined.

The facts are in front of him, Lei Shidong finally got his wife, but Wall Street began to lose much confidence in Lao Lei, and said that he couldn't raise more funds. And at this time, if someone is willing to raise money, it can be said to have saved Lei.

So Xiao Ran admires the Americans' ability to brag and not make drafts, and he thinks it may be necessary to learn it. So, he smiled heartily, but he didn't seem presumptuous: "Mr. Lei Shidong, you know your current situation better than me. Obviously, I believe in your abilities, so I chose you as an ally of the Globe, and the price is considerable! ”

Lei Shidong likes this young man very much, but he is reluctant to show it, which will damage his interests in the negotiation: "Of course, of course I know. But before I do that, I'm eager to hear your proposal! ”

Xiao Ran secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that this deal was basically decided: "In this acquisition, I am happy to provide two billion US dollars." If you don't like it, then I can go with Barry, and I think he'll agree to my terms! ”

"Wait......" As soon as Lei Shidong heard that number, he only felt that a golden light immediately flashed in front of him. After thinking about it, with these two billion US dollars, it is enough to achieve an acquisition, and I believe that Barry will definitely not be able to come up with such a large number. Without much hesitation, he agreed: "However, I think you must have something else you haven't said!" ”

"Of course, these two billion also include 20 percent of the controlling interest!" Xiao Ran smiled faintly between his eyebrows, Westerners don't like wholly-owned holdings like him: "I think such conditions are enough for Universal and Paramount to reach a strategic alliance!" ”

"I agree, though, twenty is too much, fifteen percent!" Lei Shidong sometimes does things quite resolutely, and he quickly nodded and agreed, but there was a slight dispute over the equity figure.

"At least eighteen, or I'd rather go and talk to Barry, you know he'll be happy to offer such a condition!" Xiao Ran smiled lightly, according to the proportion of capital contribution, Universal should indeed take twenty, but now he is not usually talking about acquiring equity, but making allies, and it is normal to have some blood.

If the Phantom Headquarters didn't raise funds from the subsidiaries below, it would definitely not be able to come up with the money. Fortunately, Xiao Ran had anticipated all this earlier, so he raised 10 billion, and after the acquisition of Blockbuster, there are still 1.2 billion left, and there is no problem in raising some in Blockbuster.

The next thing I need to visit is the old guy Murdoch, Xiao Ran admires this old guy very much, he can be described as a veteran who sees the wind and turns the rudder. As soon as he saw that the three major companies were joining forces, he immediately handed out Qiu Bo to Warner, hoping to obtain certain benefits.

Murdoch looked at Xiao Ran with an innocent face, if it weren't for Xiao Ran's good temper, he would definitely not be able to restrain himself from wanting to go over and slap him twice. However, he still smiled kindly: "Mr. Murdoch, I think it is necessary for us to study the matter of the alliance now!" ”

"Really? But ......" Murdoch's face was full of regret, almost making Xiao Ran think that this old guy was really regretful: "But, don't you know yet?" Warner: They're planning to add Fox to the roster as well! ”

"Really? Then I really want to congratulate you, maybe you think it's better for you to walk with Warners! Xiao Ran's smile gradually changed, turning into a sneer. Murdoch really thought he was a fool, and the moment he came in just now, Xiao Ran figured out why Murdoch did this.

Murdoch wanted Xiao Ran to come over to negotiate in person, and use joining Warner's camp to coerce him into achieving greater benefits. Sure enough, he is a businessman who chases profit maximization! Xiao Ran's sneer became more and more intense, especially the faint endless mockery at the corner of his mouth.

This made Murdoch very unpleasant, and he suddenly felt like he had been seen through. In fact, as Xiao Ran expected, Murdoch did intend to take this opportunity to maximize his interests, and he did not even consider joining the so-called Warner camp. Warner can join forces to deal with Universal, and he will definitely be able to join forces against Fox in the future, how can he not even think of this truth.

stood up and wanted to leave, Murdoch silently saw that Xiao Ran had no intention of staying at all, until Xiao Ran was about to disappear at the door, he gritted his teeth hatefully and shouted: "Wait, Mr. Xiao, I think we can talk about this in more detail!" ”

"Do you think it's necessary to talk?" Xiao Ran smiled indifferently, and looked back at Murdoch, who looked motionless, but his heart was full of a sense of failure. If possible, he would definitely be happy to take down Murdoch's claws in the film industry at this time, but the talent reader clearly has the ability to make Warner accept his existence. Instead of this, it is better to take it in your hand and strengthen your strength by the way.

"Of course it is necessary!" Murdoch felt defeated, and he had never felt this way in front of so many people. He concluded that Xiao Ran saw his plan, but he didn't know how Xiao Ran saw through it.

This he underestimated Xiao Ran, when it comes to scheming, Xiao Ran is definitely one of the best characters, and every time the Phantom develops, Xiao Ran's gloomy schemes are in it. If you can't even see that, you don't deserve to be here.

The next day, Fox announced that it would develop together with Universal and seek strategic cooperation. At the same time, Lei Shidong, who received global financing, raised the price to 10 billion, and in the afternoon, the directors of Paramount could no longer hold back and finally decided to sell to Lei Shidong. On the fourth day, the acquisition was approved, officially declared a success! Lei Shidong successfully became the owner of Paramount.

Warner and Disney, who were surprised by Fox's move, finally couldn't help it, and when they were about to instigate a demonstration, Lei Shidong announced the words announced by Fox before, and announced that Universal had obtained 18% of Paramount's controlling stake.

This shock surprised Turner and the old classmates, and the combination of Fox and Universal was all it takes. Although Murdoch became an American citizen, in a sense, Murdoch's position was definitely more embarrassing than Xiaoran. And Paramount's joining is very different, Lei Shidong was originally a tycoon-level figure in the entertainment and media industry, and he was deeply recognized by the industry, and this alliance with Xiao Ran is needless to say.

And it is precisely because of Lei Shidong's joining that associations such as the Actors Association and the Directors Association all hesitated. Just as Haile was recognized by the three Golden Harvest companies, the Phantom had nothing to do with Haile. With Lei Shidong's joining, although it is not enough to affirm the existence of the phantom, it is already a signal, a signal that shakes all the associations and everyone.

The parade was finally not planned, so it was strangled in infancy by Xiao Ran, who had been planning for a long time. However, this does not mean that Warner and Disney have just let the world go......

The next time, Xiao Ran was leisurely drinking tea in a tea house in Chinatown. Here, no one dares to fool him, and what is served is the best tea in the collection. Xiao Ran took a sip lightly, licked his lips again, and couldn't help but praise: "Okay, it's really good tea, it's worth collecting!" ”

"In this way, Mr. Xiao is also an expert, please!" Opposite Xiao Ran was an old Chinese man, who looked kind and kind. If you hadn't seen the three big and five thick guys behind him, you would definitely think that this old man was an ordinary person.

But Xiao Ran knows very well that the old man in front of him is a famous big man in Los Angeles - the leader of the Qing Gang! The so-called Qing is evolved from Qing, so this origin is naturally not mentioned.

Xiao Ran didn't drink tea this time, but looked at the elegant tea house with a leisurely expression, he thought that the gangsters were all the kind of guys who only knew how to fight and kill, and now it seems that it is obviously not correct, the gangsters also have elegant people.

"Mr. Jin, after meeting you a while ago, I have been thinking about why we Chinese are always bullied overseas, but the Chinese in Los Angeles can get a relatively safe environment!" Xiao Ran smiled faintly: "Now I know, because the Chinese here are united enough." ”

"Yes, it's not easy to beg for food outside, as the so-called people leave their hometowns and are cheap!" The old man has been in the United States for a long time, but there is still a strong local accent in his words, if it weren't for Xiao Ran's wandering for most of China, he might not necessarily understand: "Therefore, we have to hug into a fist, and the brothers will not be bullied." ”

The snapping sound sounded, and Xiao Ran laughed and applauded: "That's right, unity is very important, only by uniting together can you make a lot of money." Now, though, I'm in a little bit of trouble, and you know MGM is run by a gang of mafiosa, which is a terrible thing. I don't like gangsters, that makes me insecure! ”

Old Man Jin laughed: "Those foreign devils are relying on some high-level forces, otherwise we don't need to be afraid of him." However, if you need it, you may wish to open up to us, everyone is Chinese, and we will definitely help you! ”

"It's bold enough, I think only a character like the old man can command such a big group of brothers!" Xiao Ran gave a thumbs up and praised, this time he came to prepare for future contact with MGM, he didn't like to fight uncertain battles, and he didn't like to do anything without preparation.

However, it is obviously impossible to make the local Chinese gangsters their backing based on these few words. Xiao Ran also paid a certain price for this, what price? Of course, it is on the banknotes, and it is necessary to talk about money and feelings. Without benefits, it is difficult to get help.

At this moment, Huang Ling came over with the phone, came to Xiao Ran's side and said, "Mr. Xiao, I'm in trouble......

Xiao Ran's face was as usual, and he stood up and said to the old man: "I'm sorry, Old Man Jin, something happened in business, I have to rush back immediately!"

Old Man Jin obviously admired a polite young man like Xiao Ran, nodded and said, "Go ahead, don't forget to come to me if you have something!" Only then did he move his gaze to the personal bodyguard who left after Xiao Ran, he thought that this bodyguard was very powerful, and he didn't know where Xiao Ran got it.

got into the car together, Xiao Ran waved his hand to signal Sunshine to drive, and Huang Ling continued: "The release of "Jurassic Park" was blocked, and the five major theaters joined forces to reject Universal. Moreover, the planned new film has also been resisted, and no decent stars and staff dare to follow! ”

"Sure enough, it's still here...... Xiao Ran showed a smile to the monkey, and the monkey, as Xiao Ran's personal bodyguard, of course knew that Xiao Ran had already prepared, and immediately smiled. But Xiao Ran was a little confused: "Why did the five major theaters refuse to release it?" Universal must have leases with three of them. ”

Huang Ling sighed and said: "Actually, Universal does have long-term cooperative relations with three theater chains, but here in Hollywood, no one is generally willing to rent a long-term one, because that will lead to no films to be released." So under normal circumstances, they are all short-term leases, and of course, in terms of schedules, the seven major companies all have their own prime schedules. ”