Vanessa Bessie turned to look at Xiao Yunhai, who had a bitter smile on his face, and said, "Mr. Xiao, it's up to you whether or not you can get the copyright and 10% of the entertainment tax."
Xiao Yunhai knew that Vanessa Bessie was pressuring him, but he didn't take her words seriously. He said, "Don't you think it's ridiculous? America is choosing a president, and you're asking for the opinion of a Hua Xia. That's too funny. "
Adams said solemnly, "Mr. Xiao, although you're from Hua Xia, your influence in America is much greater than any other American's. You have hundreds of millions of fans. No Hollywood star can compare to that. It can be said that between me and Lyle, whoever can get your public support has a high chance of ascending to the position of president. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "President Adams, you think too highly of me. I don't have that kind of ability. I'm sorry, I once said in front of the reporters that I'm a Hua Xia businessman and will never participate in American politics, especially when it comes to choosing a president, which concerns the future of America. As for the stars under me, I've already told them before I came here that they can choose according to their wishes. No matter who they choose, they're exercising the responsibility of an American citizen. I have no right to deprive them of that. "
Hearing Xiao Yunhai's words, a hint of gloominess flashed across Adams' face. He said, "Mr. Xiao, your answer really disappointed me. I'm not afraid to tell you the truth. I already have a way to turn defeat into victory. Hollywood's support can speed up my success, but it's not the decisive factor. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "If that's the case, then all the more you don't need me. With the support of the Hollywood entertainment companies here, plus your plan, it's enough. Mr. Adams, what I want to tell you is that I'm just a businessman. Unless I change my nationality one day, I won't participate in American politics in the past, present, or future. If we have offended you in any way, please forgive us. "
Adams sighed deeply and said, "Your attitude represents Marvel, General Motors, and MGM Grand. Out of the eight major Hollywood film companies, three of the top companies don't support me. It's really regrettable."
Vanessa Bessie tried to persuade him. "Mr. Xiao, you don't work for Mr. Lyle. You can get ten percent of the entertainment tax for Hollywood with just one word. If you can't even agree to this, it would be too unreasonable. "
Kestel also said, "Yeah. Mr. Xiao, more than a hundred entertainment companies in Hollywood are waiting for you to say that. Supporting Mr. Adams will not only bring you no loss, but will also bring great benefits to you and everyone. Why not? "
The CEOs of the other entertainment companies tried their best to persuade him, but he wouldn't listen.
Xiao Yunhai immediately understood that Adams, Vanessa Bessie, and Kestel had set a trap for him.
They knew very well that he couldn't stand up and support him openly, so Adams drew a big pie for everyone. Once everyone agreed to support him, Adams could easily bypass the ten percent entertainment tax when it was his time.
In this way, Adams could get Hollywood's support without paying any price.
And the focus of the conflict would be on him. In less than a day, all the companies in Hollywood would know that he was the one who stopped the implementation of the entertainment tax. They might even attack him together.
Mr. Adams was really good at this trick of getting something for nothing.
He was just wondering how Adams could have the ability to reduce the entertainment tax by 10%, which was a big deal for a country.
So that was it.
With Xiao Yunhai's temper, he couldn't wait to agree and see what Adams would do. But he couldn't do that. It wouldn't do him any good.
Hearing that everyone was still chattering non-stop in the conference room, Xiao Yunhai cleared his throat, took a deep look at Adams, and said: "Mr. President, can you really get Congress to agree to a 10% reduction in the entertainment tax? You have to know that it's hundreds of billions of dollars. "
Adams's eyes flickered, and he smiled. "Of course."
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "If that's the case, then it's easy to do. Anyway, with so many Hollywood companies supporting you, it shouldn't be a problem to win over Mr. Lyle. As for me, I don't want to be a sinner, so I've decided that Marvel Comics' entertainment tax will still be paid at forty percent. I can sign a contract with the government on this. The other Hollywood companies will pay at thirty percent, and we'll each take what we need. You're the President, the Hollywood companies can enjoy the limited ten percent entertainment tax exemption, and I didn't break my promise. It's the best of three. What do you all think? "
When the other CEOs heard Xiao Yunhai's words, they nodded in unison.
"Mr. Xiao is indeed a man of his word. For a promise, he's actually willing to spend ten or twenty billion US dollars every year. I'm really impressed. "
"I think it's feasible. There's no problem."
"As long as it doesn't hinder our Hollywood entertainment companies from getting a ten percent tax exemption, it's fine."
Xiao Yunhai looked at Adams, who looked slightly uncomfortable, and smiled. "Mr. President, you should agree, right?"
Adams's mind raced, and he was about to find an excuse when Vanessa Bessie, who was beside him, seemed to have read his mind.
It was difficult for him to speak first.
"Mr. Xiao, in Hollywood, no one can compare to you in terms of popularity, prestige, and the number of fans. It's really inappropriate if you don't express your stance. When the time comes, your competitors will use you as a breakthrough point to attack Mr. Adams, and it will have a negative impact on Adams's re-election. "
Adams's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "That's right. Mr. Xiao, I'm sorry to offend the other entertainment companies, but your stance represents half of Hollywood. If you can't do it, then with the agreement just now, I can only return the mobile and online video copyright to all of you. As for the ten percent tax exemption, I may not be able to do it. Because the price I have to pay is too high, and the reward is too little. "
Fury arose in Xiao Yunhai's heart, but he didn't let it show on his face. He said: "Mister Adams, there's really no meaning in saying this. You and Ms. Bessie have promoted me to such a high position simply because you don't want to agree to the ten percent tax exemption. No one here is a fool. It's best not to use the trick of getting something for nothing on us. If I agree and you can't fulfill your promise, how inappropriate would that be? "
Xiao Yunhai's words were very explicit. He directly laid out Adams's trick on the table, and it made Adams very angry.
"Mr. Xiao, you have to be responsible for your words."
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Mr. President, this sentence should be for you. If you can really do it,
Then don't find any more excuses. Your and Ms. Bessie's words are really not convincing. "
To be able to become the rule makers in Hollywood, everyone's intelligence was naturally the best.
Just now, they were just mesmerized by the ten percent tax exemption. When they heard Xiao Yunhai's words, they immediately came to their senses. It was just that no one wanted to offend the president in front of them for no reason.
If Adams hadn't used Xiao Yunhai as a tool, Xiao Yunhai wouldn't have gone tit-for-tat with him.
Jeff Welch suddenly said, "Everyone, Mr. President and I don't belong to the same faction. Everyone knows that. If I say that I support Mr. President in public, my party will definitely not let me go. Therefore, General Motors Pictures will remain neutral. We will also pay ten percent of the entertainment tax. "
Smith said, "The same goes for MGM Grand."
The two's successive statements made the atmosphere in the conference room become heavy.
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