Nicola turned to look at McCarney and Yuraiya, who were the only ones left in the dock, and asked, "Defense, what do you have to say about Director David's allegations?" ”

"Your Excellency, what I want to refute is that the acquisition of Fuchs Film Company by Disney was approved by the regulatory authorities, and as for the corporate income tax, capital gains tax and other taxes, they have been paid one by one, and there is absolutely no catfish!"

As a member of the legal department of Fox Film Company, Yuraiya naturally knew some information about this acquisition, but what made him worried was that he didn't know how much information the Western Suburbs Branch had about this acquisition.

"Really? Are you sure? ”

"I'm sure!"

Although Yuraiya answered categorically, she was still extremely nervous at this time.

Nicola on the stage glanced at David, and only after getting a slight bow from David did she announce: "The acquisition of Fox Films involves a wide range of issues, and further verification is needed, and the trial will be held at a later date, and today's trial is over!" ”

McCartney and Yuraiya finally breathed a sigh of relief, it seems that the Western Suburbs Bureau has only found out about the acquisition, and there is no actual evidence yet.

As long as you don't attack it directly, with the resources and connections of Fox Film Company and Disney, I believe it can still be handled properly.

After the trial was dismissed, David exchanged a few words with Joao and Felton, who were members of the IRS system, before walking out of the city gate.

Reporters from all walks of life, who had long been 'hungry and thirsty', immediately surrounded them with microphones.

David pressed his hands down, signaled everyone to be quiet, and then said: "Today's trial is over, because of the ...... of Zhu Li, Weier, and Cameron The team of these big names did not handle it properly, and there was indeed a problem of missing tax declarations, but now that our Western Suburbs Branch has reached a settlement with them, and they are willing to pay a late fee, this matter can be regarded as a turning page! ”

David's words not only pointed out the legitimacy of his Oscar operation, but also gave these big names a step down, and did not point out their suspected tax evasion in public, but dumped the pot on their team.

The media had already received some rumors about the trial scene, so it was not very surprising about this result now, but then a reporter from the Los Angeles Times asked: "Director David, it is said that at the trial scene, a new case was involved, is there such a thing as the acquisition of Fox Film in 2019?" ”

With the reporter's questioning, the scene also fell silent, and everyone pricked up their ears to listen.

By now, anyone with a discerning eye can already see that David brought these big names back for trial, just to use this to involve eight major movies to clean up.

And now the so-called acquisition of Fuchs Film Company may be the next offensive point of the Western Suburbs Branch.

But that's not all, the most important thing is that Fox Films was bought by the industry giant Disney, which is the focus of everyone's attention at the scene.

"There is such a thing, but this matter is still in the investigation stage, and I will announce it as soon as there is progress......"

While David was being interviewed, at the same time, on the Fuchs Film Company's side, Horn was also making urgent arrangements.

"Jacob, Jackson, you should immediately go to Disney and find the members of the department in charge of the acquisition at the time to confess the information or something, and don't let the people from the Western Suburbs Branch come to the door and ask for anything."

"Steinbeck, you go to the people in the regulatory approval department at the time, and ask them to stop talking nonsense, and Borg, you can find a way to meet McCartney and try to make him a cutting ...... with our company."

While Hounl was still making a series of deployments, his secretary pushed the door and walked in, and said, "Mr. Hounl, there is a call from Dishini, they have a meeting at the headquarters, please come and attend." ”

"Do what I say, don't make any mistakes!"

After dropping the sentence, Horn quickly got up, and then accompanied by the driver, headed in the direction of Disney Pictures.

The two companies were not far away, but only ten minutes away, and Houn arrived at the Disney Pictures building and was taken to Okanji's office.

After 20 minutes of discussion, the two of them walked out of it, walked through the hallway to the door of a conference room, pushed the door one after the other, and walked in.

I saw that at this time, people from the other six major film companies had gathered here.

After taking his seat, Okanji was the first to speak: "Everyone must already know the outcome of the trial, what do you think?" ”

The people from the other six major film companies looked at each other, and today's trial can be regarded as the first shot fired by the Western Suburbs Branch to start a war with them in Hollywood.

But in fact, strictly speaking, it is only a declaration of war against the two major companies of Fuchs and Disney, so their six major film companies are not so nervous.

Okanji seemed to see everyone's thoughts, and said with a sinking face: "Don't think that he is only coming to Fuchs and us now, but how can there be eggs under the nest, if our two companies are rectified, do you think you can be alone?" ”

Hearing this, the six major film companies, which originally looked relaxed, also became solemn, because Okanji was indeed right.

David and his Western Suburbs Bureau, this is obviously aimed at the whole of Hollywood, and if the big brother of Dishini is also rectified, then they will not be able to escape.

Thinking of this, the representative of Mi Zaomei's side spoke: "Actually, I think the most important thing now is whether you can handle the acquisition of Fox Film Company by Dishini, as long as you can deal with this gap and not be torn open by him, then he can't do anything about us for a while." ”

"The people of our two major companies are already working on it, but as you know, this David can even check the affairs of ten or twenty years so carefully, and this transaction is only two or three years ago, and I dare not guarantee that nothing will be found out."

If he could ensure that the acquisition would not be discovered, then Okanji would not need to convene the seven major film companies to discuss.

"Then that's a bit of a problem......"

The people from the major power companies frowned, but it didn't take long for the representative of the Palamon Film Company to hold his chin and speak: "I think the best way at the moment is to divert the Western Suburbs Branch Bureau from chasing us through other events." ”

"Hehe, Raymond, last time we followed what you said, we funded human rights organizations and encouraged them to fight against the Western Suburbs Branch, what happened to the result, it wasn't that David killed him, and even their president had to hold a press conference to apologize, what's the use of coming here now."

The representative of the Palamon Film Company didn't say that it was okay, but as soon as he said it, it immediately aroused the anger of many people at the scene.

Because he was the one who instigated human rights organizations to deal with the Western Suburbs Branch last time, this incident not only failed to work at all, but also caused their families to lose millions of dollars in vain, which was simply a loss to their grandmother's house.

The representative of Paramon Films, who was called Raymond, did not flinch because of this, and still spoke: "The matter of human rights organizations is indeed unexpected, no one expected that this David would play his cards so unconventionally and forcibly convict them, but now I am talking about it, he is not so easy to settle!" ”

As soon as they heard this, everyone became interested, and Okanji even asked, "Raymond, what do you want to say?" ”

"It's very simple, the reason why this David is so ruthless and domineering is mainly because of the black tax bill, this bill makes him feel like he is holding a Shang Fang sword in his hand, and he can cut anyone he wants, if he can attack the door bill, then I think the IRS will definitely be nervous, and this will also make David turn his attention!"

As soon as these words came out, all the people in the major companies on the scene were stunned, and Okanji also asked after a while: "What kind of attack method?" ”

"For example, lobby Congress to repeal this bill!"

When the words fell, everyone at the scene showed stunned expressions, but soon, the representative of the rice cake Mei who reacted reprimanded: "Raymond, I think you're crazy, do you know how much effort the IRS has spent to get this bill passed, dare to do this, let alone the Western Suburbs Branch is going to deal with us, I'm afraid even the General Administration of the Internal Revenue Bureau in Washington will end up in person!" ”

"This bill is currently the lifeblood of the IRS, if you dare to engage in this bill, the consequences are not something we can afford, you are really crazy Raymond!"

"You Palamon want to find us dead, it's okay, just don't drag us into the water!"

“……”

Almost all major film companies have launched an abuse of Raymond.

As they say, the Black Tax Act took a lot of effort for the IRS to pass through Congress, and it is now almost the most important bill for the IRS.

If they dare to attack this bill, then they will not only be dealt with by the Western Suburbs Branch, but they will also face the siege of the entire IRS system!

"Don't worry, when I say repeal this bill, I don't really want to repeal it, I just want to use this to divert the attention of the IRS and put a little pressure on them, so that the Western Suburbs Branch will not stare at us."

"Of course, this is really dangerous for our seven major film companies, but it is nothing for Mr. Okanji's Disney Pictures."

People from major film companies have shifted their attention to Okanji.

Raymond's words seemed to remind them of one thing, and that was the 'Mickey Mouse Act'.

Among the eight major film companies, only Disney has the ability to influence Congress, and even affect the revision of bills.

The high-profile Mickey Mouse Act, for example, is an example.

Let their major film companies lobby Congress to attack the black tax bill, then they naturally don't dare and don't have the ability to do it, but if Disney comes forward, then of course they will enjoy it.

Anyway, if something happens, Dishini is responsible, and they just surrender or admit it when they see that the situation is not good.

"Hehe, Raymond, you're thinking well, we Deshini do have some influence in Congress, but it's just for some inconsequential bills, such an important bill as the Black Tax Bill, it's not so easy to handle."

Okanji certainly heard Raymond's intention to use him as a gunman, but he was not stupid, first of all, going to the IRS to lobby for an attack on the black tax bill, which basically directly touched the life of the IRS, which was too dangerous.

Secondly, Disney has strength and strength, which is compared to the entire Disney Group, and their Disney Pictures is just a subsidiary of the group, where does they have the power to decide such a big thing as congressional lobbying?

"As I said before, lobbying doesn't have to be successful, as long as you let out the news, the IRS will be nervous, after all, you Disney have the example of the 'Mickey Mouse Act' here, and they will be afraid of it, as long as they are afraid, then we can have a good talk, and then both sides will take a step back, which is not unavoidable."

Raymond's words fell, and the expressions of the rest of the major companies moved, standing in their positions, which still made some sense.

In fact, to this day, they are also willing to make some concessions to the western suburbs branch.

But the premise is that David doesn't make this matter too big and affect the market value and stock of their company, and the amount of punishment for them can't be too harsh to make them bleed.

"I think this method can be tried."

"Well, I agree."

“……”

Seeing that the representatives of the major companies spoke out in support, Raymond was also a little more confident, he looked at Okanji, whose face was slightly gloomy, and said: "Mr. Okanji, the Western Suburbs Branch is currently investigating your group's acquisition of Fuchs, if they get more hands on it later, then it will be too late for you to go to Congress to lobby!" ”

In fact, the underlying meaning of his words is also to say, now the matter is caused by the acquisition of your Disney and Fuchs, and you Disney should rush to the front for everyone!

And Okanji certainly understood, and at the moment he was scolding his mother in his heart, but he had no way to refute it.

Because at present, Raymond's words are not only supported by the rest of the major film companies, but also the key lobbying for Congress, and only he Disney has the strength to do it, and the rest of the major film companies can't do it even if they want to.

And there is another point, it seems that this is the only way to try it at present, otherwise, then they can only sit and wait for the Western Suburbs Branch to investigate!

"Mr. Okanji, don't rush to give us an answer, this matter is more serious, it can be regarded as a crisis for your entire Disney Group, I think, you should talk to your big bosses."

Of course, Raymond also knew that such a big matter could not be decided by the vice president of Okanji's subsidiary alone.

"I don't need you to teach me how to do things, I'll talk ahead first, I want us Dishini to lobby Congress, the money spent here is not a small amount, this money can't be paid by ourselves, do you have no opinion?"

Raymond knew that these people were going to use their Dishiny as gunmen, so he naturally let these guys bleed a little bit to make it feel better.

The people from several major film companies looked at each other, and finally Raymond spoke: "Okay, as long as you can tell your senior management to lobby, how much money is needed, we are willing to bear a part of it." ”

"We, Rice Cake Beauty, are also willing to bear a part."

"We, Huana, are also willing to bear it."

“……”

……

When the eight major film companies were plotting, on the side of the Western Suburbs Branch, David was also giving his subordinates a task.

"Lewis Tax Inspector, Dishini's acquisition of Fuchs, you set up a separate investigation team to investigate, and bring back all the regulators who were responsible for this acquisition back then!"

"Bucky, let the wind go out and say that our Western Suburbs Branch has officially started the tax clearance of Hollywood, and all the film companies or studios that take the initiative to report tax 'omissions', as long as they truthfully come to us and take the initiative to report, we can not blame the past and will keep it confidential."

"Neeson, you lead people ......"

“……”

The people who received the instructions also nodded, and then turned to leave.

Over the next few days, the Western Suburbs Bureau was like a machine at full power, conducting 24-hour investigations into Hollywood companies, studios, and even a large number of people inside.

Under the tracking and reporting of major media, the hot words of 'Hollywood tax clearance' are also frequently on the headlines of major social software.

"Hello everyone, this is the Los Angeles Times, 5 days have passed since the last trial of the big names, and in these five days, there is no next move from the Western Suburbs Bureau, let's see when Director David will 'shoot' again!"

"Hello audience friends, this is the BBC, this is the fifth day of the official public tax clearance of Hollywood by the Western Suburbs Branch, according to the news we have gotten, there is no film company in Hollywood that has taken the initiative to declare to the Western Suburbs Branch, let's see what will happen next!"

“……”

Although the western suburbs are calm on the surface, it is clear to both the media and the audience that this is just the eve of the storm.

First of all, the Western Suburbs Branch of the last trial has revealed that there may be tax problems with Dishini's acquisition of Fox Films, which has not yet been resolved.

Secondly, the Western Suburbs Branch issued a notice five days ago, allowing major Hollywood film companies to take the initiative to file tax declarations, but now none of them have come, and there are only two possibilities.

First, all the studios in Hollywood have never had a tax omission for so many years.

Second, that is, the major film companies have unified the front and want to fight with the Western Suburbs Branch!

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the former is almost impossible, so there is only the second result left, that is, the major film companies have united the front and really have to fight with the Western Suburbs Branch.

Here's the show!

(End of chapter)