Today, under the icy aurora borealis, it became yesterday.

The meaning of time is that nothing can be achieved immediately, and when Hall crosses the last winter of the old year, the seeds sown in the past year begin to grow wildly.

Los Angeles, Hollywood's first reception to celebrate the resumption of work after the new year.

Brandon was having a good time with Michael Ovitz when Lou Coman approached and joked, "Is Mr. Hall still missing, maybe I can get the Columbia Pictures media to publish a missing person notice." ”

"Thankfully, Mr. Hall has returned to London and is back in the public eye, everything is planned." Brandon raised his glass in greeting.

Ovitz shook his head with a relaxed smile: "Eighteen-year-old Hugo has the spirit of a young man, and the public should be tolerant enough to him, and it would be rude to keep an eye on his every move." ”

"I wish people could think like that." Coman responded coldly and continued: "So when will he come to Los Angeles, I want to send birthday wishes in person." ”

Brandon glanced at Ovitz, who left with interest, and said regretfully: "He didn't come to Los Angeles, I'll help you convey it." ”

"What about the phone? There should be a communication signal in London. ”

"You should ask his assistant Nancy for help, I don't know."

"Heh, when will I be given a bond financing plan, I need a viable financing plan to convince the board." Coman asked in a lower voice.

Brandon was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly chuckled: "Summer, you know, it's about to enter the tax season, and the finances need to be prioritized, and no one wants to offend the IRS." ”

"So this is the final declaration to me: you have been tricked!" Coman took a sip of his wine and turned red.

Using an investment of up to $50 million to obtain management support, the palace board of directors was forced to agree to the management merger, and Hall stepped forward to provide financial support to enter the market strongly......

The first two parts of the plan went well, and the board of directors had to agree to a meeting and vote on the 'management merger' due to public pressure.

Then Hall lost contact, the board of directors took advantage of the situation to delay the meeting time again and again, and the public's nerves have been tired of more than two months of high-intensity public opinion bombardment, and they urgently need new sensitive points to stimulate.

At the same time, Herbert Jr. kept dividing the management, and if he continued like this, he would be laid off before the board meeting.

In the summer, by the time Sony had completed the acquisition of Coca-Cola, so what was he fighting with Herbert Jr. for?

"I don't understand." Coman asked calmly, "I don't understand what your purpose is?" You were bought by Coca-Cola, or you were originally a helper hired by Coca-Cola. ”

Brandon pulled off his glasses noncommittally: "Maybe Sony is rich enough, and our purpose is just to make a fee for the acquisition consultant." ”

"It sounds like a gangster, you don't pay protection money to mess up the business, how much Sony gave you, you have to know that you paid up to $15 million upfront." Koeman looked like he wanted to die.

The investment was paid in installments, and at present, Raiden Pictures has only paid the first payment to Columbia Pictures, which is also an important reason why the management gradually defected to Herbert Jr.

Brandon said after a moment's deliberation: "We're from Wall Street, and the boss said that Raiden Hua is willing to give you a job. ”

"Shit, do I have to thank this shit for mercy? You know, the crew will be filming at the Orange Palace in England next week, and as of today, I still have Columbia Pictures in my hands! Coman was furious.

Brandon didn't care and finally said, "I never accept threats. Then he walked away.

Sony's acquisition team has settled in The Coca-Cola Company and is expected to complete the acquisition within 180 days.

In his eyes, Coman Futures is a dead man, even if he is not pinched to death by Herbert Jr., he will be the first to be killed by Sony when he turns his gun on Columbia Pictures.

Hollywood writes American dream stories for the public all day long, but it doesn't understand that the reason why dreams are dreams is that they can't be realized.

One or two see the point of hope like a fish in the water sees the bait, and so does Koman, and so does Ovitz.

He's almost finding an opportunity to get into cAA, and he hopes to finish it before JK Rowling's publication, which will be Raiden's first film in the true sense of the word.

Brandon automatically ignored that the producer was deeply involved in the acquisition turmoil, and all the crew members were making money with their hands, one lover was the heroine and the other lover was the screenwriter consultant, and God forbid if no one died after the movie was successfully filmed.

…………

Koman left early and returned home to meet another guest from Wall Street, KKR head Henry Kravis.

"It's almost certain that Hugo Hall and Coca-Cola are together." He told in a slightly embarrassed tone.

Things have developed to the present, and the situation is gradually becoming clear, after all, Hall can't be idle and full, and spend money just to play monkeys and watch palace fights.

As for the claim of protection money, it is completely nonsense, gambling on good goodwill and extorting money, in case Sony does not buy Columbia Pictures, there is no face and no early investment is wasted, no one will do this business.

Henry Kravis nodded with satisfaction: "But why did Coca-Cola want to sell itself to a Japanese company?" ”

"Why don't you ask Hugo Hall yourself?" Koeman ripped off his collar and complained.

Who the knows what kind of nerves Coca-Cola has, and actually found a helper to disrupt the situation and interfere with Sony's direct acquisition of Columbia Pictures, rushing to be a neon man's dog!

Henry Kravis sighed: "It's too late, Sony and Coca-Cola are negotiating, and you and Little Herbert are doomed to fail." ”

"I also have a staff union." Coman struggled with all his might.

"Herbert Jr. has a board of directors, Coca-Cola has an absolute controlling stake, don't have fearless illusions. Let's be straight, cooperate with my acquisition of Columbia Pictures, if it weren't for Hugo Hall, I wouldn't be interested in Columbia Pictures. ”

Henry Clavestan was honest, and it was oppressive.

Coman fell silent, Brandon and he had been false for more than two months, and he was not a fool who had already reacted that he might be cheated, so he secretly ran to Wall Street to find a new owner to prepare for the backhand.

When a commodity that no one cares about is first inquired about, it has value, even if Hall is intended to sow discord, but it does not affect the feasibility of the plan and is seen by Wall Street peers.

Henry Kravis, who was also cheated by Hall, extended a helping hand to him, and the two hooked up to form a bankrupt version of the Avengers.

However, now it seems that sending away the lion and ushering in the hungry wolf, there are no good people on Wall Street......

Koeman couldn't help but think of the words of his old friend for many years, hoping for the most expensive commodity in the world.

"What are you going to do?" He asked.

Kravis stood up and clasped his hands in front of his chest and said with an unquestioning attitude: "Immediately reconcile with Herbert Jr., he wants Columbia Pictures to be directly acquired to maximize benefits, Sony can KKR, why can't it?" ”

"It's also very difficult for us to change the negotiations between Sony and Coca-Cola together." Coman completely lost his fighting spirit and said negatively.

Kravis laughed: "Why did you think Hugo Hall would be able to help you with a management merger in the first place?" ”

"He has a super influence on public opinion, even if he can't help me achieve my goals, he can hurt Sony's business, it's a big deal, don't play with anyone."

"You're really a blue pool, but you have the right ideas, we can't change the negotiation itself, so let it not go ahead."

Kravis bared his white teeth and said confidently, "If he can do it, I can do it too!" ”