Upon hearing Xiao Yunhai's words, Thomas fell into deep thought.
Even with the current turnover of Magic City, it would take at least a year to make a profit of 1.6 billion USD.
If Columbia Pictures really had technology that was far superior to Magic City's, then this time would probably have to be delayed.
If something really went wrong in the middle, then he wouldn't be able to get a single cent.
However, with Xiao Yunhai's shrewdness, how could he not think of what Thomas had thought of? Was it really as simple as he said?
Thomas was very doubtful.
After being tricked by Xia Yunhai once, Thomas was very careful with Xiao Yunhai. He was afraid that he would be tricked by him again if he was careless.
Thomas thought for a moment and said, "Are you really willing to buy my shares for 310 million USD?"
"Of course." Xiao Yunhai smiled. "But I'm only giving you this one chance. I may have to negotiate with Mr. Tony later. Once I sell Magic City to him, I'm afraid you won't have this chance. "
The moment Thomas heard, he came to a realization and said, "I understand. You want to buy back the 22% shares from me for 310 million dollars, and when you negotiate with Mr. Tony, you can sell it to him at a higher price, right? "
Xiao Yunhai was stunned and smiled, "Thomas, I haven't seen you for a long time. You've really become a lot smarter. But it's a pity that it's useless even if you know. Because you have no other choice. Hmph, if it weren't for Mr. Pippen offering 300 million USD, I wouldn't have even offered 200 million. So, are you selling or not? "
Thomas snorted and coldly said, "I'm not selling. I'd rather lose 10 million USD and sell it to Pippen than sell it to you and let you make money. "
Xiao Yunhai laughed, "There's a saying in Hua Xia that 'harming others without benefiting oneself'. Your behavior perfectly illustrates this saying. But unfortunately, you're wrong. Once I sell 51% of my shares to Tony, do you think he will still buy 22% of your shares? Don't be naive. At that time, he would already be a major shareholder, and he would also own the majority of Magic City's special effects patents. Your shares would no longer be as important. I even suspect that he will empty out the Magic City and send it to his special effects team. Haha, can you imagine what will happen to you? Three hundred million USD? Are you kidding me? "
Thomas said angrily, "You guys are really scheming."
Xiao Yunhai said, "Forget it. Since you're so determined, I won't buy it. I'll let you die with this 22% of the shares. Daniel, send Mr. Thomas out for me. "
Daniel nodded and said, "Mr. Thomas, please."
Thomas turned a deaf ear to him and glared at Xiao Yunhai for half a minute before saying, "You win. Three hundred and ten million USD. When will you give it to me? "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Right away. We need to sign the contract before I negotiate with Tony. Daniel, go find a lawyer and draw up a contract. "
Daniel nodded and said, "Okay."
Half an hour later, Xiao Yunhai looked at the transfer contract and nodded satisfactorily.
Thomas said, "Where's my money?"
Xiao Yunhai faintly smiled and said: "Leave your bank account. Before 5 PM, I will transfer 310 million USD to you, not a single cent less."
Thomas's face darkened and he snorted. Without saying anything, he left in a huff.
After Thomas left, Xiao Yunhai suddenly looked at Daniel and said, "I said that I want to sell Magic City. Why aren't you worried at all?"
Daniel smiled and said, "Boss, if you really want to sell Magic City, I'm afraid you wouldn't have wasted so much time talking to Thomas."
Xiao Yunhai laughed heartily and said, "Oh you, you're really old and shrewd."
Daniel asked curiously, "Boss, the situation is so grim now. What are you going to do?
"Grim? Daniel, you're wrong. In my eyes, the situation has never been so grim. After a while, Magic City's share price will definitely plummet and there will be panic in the company. However, it didn't matter. This gust of wind would soon pass. Daniel, during this time, tell everyone that their salaries will not be reduced by a single cent. If there are still people who want to leave, don't stop them. We don't need employees who can't go through thick and thin with the company. There are only four words for them: never hire them. Understand? "
After hearing Xiao Yunhai's words, Daniel was completely relieved. Since the boss dared to say that, it meant that he already had a way to get through this crisis.
"Boss, you're testing their loyalty by doing this. Okay, I know what to do. "
At that moment, Daniel's office phone rang.
"Hello, I'm Daniel."
"Okay, give me a moment."
Daniel covered the phone and said, "Boss, Mr. Tony wants to invite you for coffee at 11 o 'clock sharp. What do you think …"
Xiao Yunhai said, "Say yes, I'm going to meet this big shot."
Daniel nodded and said to the phone, "Our boss will be there on time."
At that time, it was already 10: 30 in the morning. Xiao Yunhai and Daniel rushed to the agreed coffee shop together.
At 10: 55, the two were led into a small private room by a staff member. There were two people sitting inside.
One was a well-dressed middle-aged man in his forties, and the other was a young man in his twenties.
Seeing Xiao Yunhai, the middle-aged man did not get up. Instead, he made a gesture and said, "Mr. Xiao, please sit down."
Xiao Yunhai did not expect the big boss of Columbia Pictures to be so rude. He could not help but frown slightly and said, "Mr. Tony, may I know why you're looking for me?"
Tony smiled and said, "Mr. Xiao, I think you should know about Columbia, right?"
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "I know a little."
Tony said in a domineering manner, "New technology replaces old technology, which is inevitable for the development and progress of society. Columbia's special effects team only has a little more than 100 people, which seriously affects our development. But your company has a team of more than 1,000 people. Once the two are combined, the explosive power will definitely be earth-shattering. Therefore, I want to buy 51% of your Magic City's shares and all your special effects patents. "
Xiao Yunhai asked, "How much are you willing to pay, Mr. Tony?"
Tony stretched out his middle and index fingers and said, "2 billion USD."
Xiao Yunhai laughed and said, "Are you kidding? Not to mention other things, just the advertising effect of the two words Magic City has already exceeded 1 billion USD. If it were you, would you sell it? "
Tony said confidently, "Mr. Xiao, the Magic City can become the world's number one, the most important thing is that the Magic City's special effects patents restrict the entire Hollywood. Now that we have something better, its desolation is inevitable. Once we release the news to the world, its stock price will definitely plummet. When that time comes, I'm afraid you won't even be able to sell it for 200 million USD. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "I won the Magic City itself, and I didn't spend a single cent. Even if it's finished, I will destroy it with my own hands. However, I won't let go of its special effects patents no matter what. Because many companies in Hua Xia will be interested in it. Although your technology is advanced, the price will definitely not be cheap. I only need to be 50% cheaper than you, and I believe 200 million USD a year won't be a problem. "
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