Five minutes later, Kree called Xiao Yunhai back.
"Xiao, let me tell you some very bad news. The special effects team under Columbia has developed new special effects technology, and the degree of realism has reached 94%. The efficiency is 30% higher than that of Magic City. In other words, they only need seven days to complete the work that Magic City needs ten days to complete. Therefore, when our company learned of this situation, we sold the shares of Magic City to Columbia for one billion US dollars. My father was furious because of this. The thing that he bought for two billion US dollars was sold for one billion US dollars. This deal is too big of a loss. "
Xiao Yunhai frowned and said, "Are their special effects really that good?"
Kree said with certainty, "This has been personally verified by our special effects team. There is no falsehood."
Xiao Yunhai asked in confusion, "In that case, why did they spend so much money to buy the shares of Magic City?"
Kree said, "There are two main reasons why Magic City can become the world's number one. One is the special effects technology, and the other is the special effects workers. Columbia's special effects team only has more than a hundred people. Even if they have better special effects technology, they can't form a large scale without skilled special effects workers. The quality of Magic City's special effects workers is the highest, so they want to buy the Magic City. "
Xiao Yunhai frowned and said, "Kree, I don't think it's that simple. If they lack special effects workers, Columbia can recruit from all over Hollywood. They only need to train for three months to train skilled technicians. Why did they spend so much money to buy the Magic City? "
Kree thought for a moment and said, "What do you think is the reason?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "Do you think that their special effects technology used our Magic City's patented technology, so they had no choice but to buy the Magic City?"
Kree said, "That's not right. If that's the case, they don't need our MGM Grand at all. They can buy your special effects patent directly. Wouldn't that cost less money? "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Kree, the contract that I signed with you clearly states that unless you get the approval of MGM Grand, the Magic City's special effects patent can't be sold. Also, I can't use any reason to stop you from using it. I think Colombia knew this, so they bought your shares first to make themselves invincible, and then they came to negotiate with me. It would be best if they could reach an agreement, but if they couldn't, then so be it. After all, it wouldn't affect their usage. As for Thomas, he bought other people's shares and didn't have this clause, so Columbia didn't pay attention to him. "
Kree sighed and said, "Xiao, you are really too smart. That's very possible. "
Xiao Yunhai laughed: "Kree, looks like your MGM Grand doesn't trust me. If you had discussed it with me in advance, I could have guaranteed that you would not have suffered a loss. "
Annoyed, Kree said, "It's a pity that I'm not in the company. Otherwise, I would have stopped my father. The think tanks of the company are a bunch of trash. After seeing that the Magic City's price might plummet, they couldn't wait to sell it. They are really hopelessly stupid. Xiao, I'm sorry. Not only did we lose money, but we also put you in such a predicament. If we join forces, Colombia won't be able to achieve its goal without spending a lot of money. "
Xiao Yunhai laughed and said, "This is just my assumption. It's hard to say what the real situation is. Forget it, it seems that I need to go to Hollywood. I think Mr. Tony should be waiting for me now. "
Kree asked doubtfully, "Xiao, aren't you worried at all?"
Xiao Yunhai laughed and said, "Why should I be worried? Tony is asking me for help now. He won't dare to do anything. "
Kree said, "But according to our contract, they don't need your permission to use the Magic City's special effects patent."
Xiao Yunhai said, "That's right. But Kree, you have to understand that our contract used the Magic City's official seal. That is to say, the Magic City Company signed the contract with you, not me. If Tony pushes too hard, I'll just dissolve Magic City. At that time, the contract will naturally not be valid. "
Kree shouted, "Xiao, you are a devil. You are too cunning. God, there is such a big loophole in our contract. It seems that the MGM Grand's legal team and think tank should be replaced. "
The two of them chatted for a while about Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone before hanging up.
The next day, Xiao Yunhai handed over the shooting of Valiant Heroes to Wang Youcai and flew to Hollywood by plane.
More than ten hours later, Xiao Yunhai arrived at the Los Angeles International Airport. Only a driver came to pick him up. Daniel did not come.
In the car, Xiao Yunhai asked, "What is Daniel busy with?"
The driver said, "Mr. Thomas is visiting our company with a boss. Mr. Daniel is accompanying him as the person in charge, so he can't come. Boss, will Magic Visual Effects really go out of business? "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Why do you say that?"
"Now there are rumors in Hollywood that Columbia Pictures has made a breakthrough in special effects technology. Magic City's technical advantage is gone. Now, Magic City is in a state of panic, afraid that something will happen to the company. "
"Do you like working in Magic City?"
"Of course. Boss, although I am just a driver, my salary is higher than the special effects technicians of other companies. I don't know how many people envy me. If Magic City doesn't exist, I'm afraid I won't be able to find such a good job again. "
"Don't worry, Magic City won't go out of business."
The car soon stopped in front of Magic City's building.
Xiao Yunhai walked into the company and found it lifeless. Compared to the last time, the working atmosphere was not just a little bit worse.
A sharp-eyed staff member saw Xiao Yunhai and shouted happily, "Boss is here."
The other staff members looked at Xiao Yunhai with expectant eyes.
Xiao Yunhai naturally knew what they were thinking, so he walked in front of them and said with a smile, "I know about Columbia. Go back to work. Things are not as bad as you think. Magic City won't go out of business. I heard that Thomas brought a businessman over. Where is he now? "
A technician said, "In Mr. Daniel's office."
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "Work hard, guys. The bonus for the second half of the year is beckoning to you."
With that, Xiao Yunhai left.
When he came to Daniel's office and was about to knock on the door to enter, Xiao Yunhai suddenly heard a fierce argument inside.
"Three hundred million dollars? God, Mr. Pippen, are you kidding? "
"I'm sorry, Mr. Thomas, but I'm not kidding. Columbia Pictures already has more powerful special effects technology than Magic City. Once it's announced, Magic City's stock price will definitely plummet. Three hundred million dollars, I think it should be a very reasonable price. "
"I spent more than two billion dollars to buy the shares, and in less than half a year, the price has dropped to three hundred million dollars. Humph, Mr. Pippen, if it were you, would you sell it? "
"Mr. Thomas, Magic City used to be the world's top special effects company, but now it's not. If we don't get the latest special effects technology, Magic City will be completely finished. At that time, not to mention three hundred million dollars, I'm afraid no one will want thirty million dollars. "
"Then why do you still want to buy my shares?"
"I'm betting that Magic City won't collapse too soon. If it can last for two years, my profit should be more than three hundred million dollars. Of course, if it collapses immediately, then I can only admit that I'm unlucky. "
Hearing this, Xiao Yunhai opened the door and walked into the office. He smiled and said, "It seems to be quite lively here."
Daniel shouted happily, "Boss, you're here."
Xiao Yunhai nodded slightly to him and then said to Thomas, "Are you really going to sell your shares in Magic City?"
Seeing Xiao Yunhai, Thomas snorted and said, "Of course. Xiao, you're finished, and so is Magic City. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Thomas, to be exact, you're finished. Even if Magic City collapses, I'll still be a billionaire, and you'll only be a pauper. "
Thomas said angrily, "Nonsense, I still have shares in Paramount Cinemas."
"Sorry, I almost forgot about that." Xiao Yunhai turned to look at the middle-aged man who wanted to buy Thomas's shares and said, "I heard that you want to buy Mr. Thomas's shares for three hundred million dollars? “
The middle-aged man nodded and said, "That's right."
Daniel said, "Boss, he's one of the shareholders of Columbia Pictures, Mr. Pippen."
"Columbia?" Xiao Yunhai laughed and said, "You just got the shares of Magic City from MGM Grand, and now you're looking for Thomas. I don't know what your company wants to do. Don't tell me you're not going to let go of my shares. "
Raúl smiled and said, "Mr. Xiao, it's great that you're here. Mr. Tony wants to treat you to a cup of coffee. I wonder if you're free? "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "No problem."
Raúl said, "Mr. Thomas, have you thought about it? Three hundred million dollars to buy your shares of Magic City and your special effects patent. Are you going to sell it or not? "
Thomas said, "I heard that MGM Grand's shares were sold for one billion dollars. Why can't I sell mine for three hundred million dollars? I think eight hundred million is a good price. "
Raúl shrugged and said, "Mr. Thomas, three hundred million dollars is our company's bottom line. If you want to sell, you can give me a call. We'll hold a press conference about the new special effects technology in a week. Don't blame us for not giving you a chance. "
After Pi Peng finished speaking, he didn't even look at him. He only nodded at Xiao Yunhai and left.
Thomas was furious at Raúl's disregard. He picked up the cup on Daniel's table and smashed it on the ground. The cup shattered into pieces.
Daniel shook his head and said, "My poor cup."
Thomas was still angry. He suddenly turned to Xiao Yunhai, who was standing there with a faint smile on his face, and said, "Xiao, what do you think we should do?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "In modern society, special effects technology changes with each passing day. It's normal for new technology to replace old technology. Daniel, if you are willing, I can buy your shares for three hundred and ten million dollars. "
When Thomas heard this, he asked in surprise, "Do you have a way to bring Magic Fantasy back to life?"
Xiao Yunhai shook his head and said, "I'm not God. How can I do that? My thoughts coincide with Pippen's. Magic City has brought me five hundred million dollars in profits in six months. If it can last for six months or even a year, won't I earn a lot more? Of course, if Columbia Pictures defeats Magic City, I can only admit defeat. In fact, I'll still make a profit because I won this company from you. Even if it's gone in the end, I won't feel bad. "
Thomas said angrily, "Xiao, you're really a bastard."
Xiao Yunhai said, "We're all the same. Let's not talk about the second brother. Of course, Thomas, you can also take a gamble. You have twenty-one percent of the shares. If Magic City earns 1.6 billion dollars in profits before it collapses, then you'll get more than three hundred million dollars in income. It'll be a win. Of course, if you don't, you can only blame yourself for being unlucky. "
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