Hearing Xiao Yunhai's words, Tony's pupils shrank and he said, "Mr Xiao, I think you're being very irrational."
Xiao Yunhai laughed and said, "This is my worst case scenario. In fact, I have a better way to deal with this crisis. As long as I move the entire Magic City to Hua Xia, all the problems will be solved. Hua Xia's film industry is developing at an astonishing speed. There are thousands of films and TV series produced every year. That's enough for our Magic City to earn. What do you think? "
Tony took a sip of coffee to calm his emotions and said, "Mr Xiao, if I want to buy the Magic City, how much do you think is appropriate?"
Xiao Yunhai shook his head and said, "The Magic City is the foundation of my foothold. I have no intention of selling it. Actually, there's something I don't understand. Why do you want to buy MGM Grand's shares in the Magic City? "
Tony was stunned and said, "Of course it's for the technicians in the Magic City."
Xiao Yunhai shook his head and said, "Mr Tony, there's an old saying in Hua Xia. A straightforward person doesn't resort to insinuations. If you need special effects technicians, you don't have to pay such a high price. I've thought about it for a long time. In the end, I think it's my special effects patent that can make you go to such lengths. Your intention to buy the Magic City is fake. Your real intention is to get my special effects patent. Mr Tony, Magic City hasn't been able to develop new special effects technology for ten years. Your so-called new technology can't be based on the Magic City's special effects, right? If that's the case, then we have to discuss it properly. "
When Tony heard this, his heart suddenly trembled.
Columbia's new special effects technology only changed the direction of the Magic City's special effects. It made it more realistic and efficient. To be precise, it should be an improved or enhanced version of the Magic City's special effects.
This was a top secret of Columbia Pictures. He didn't expect Xiao Yunhai to know about it.
Could it be that there was a traitor in his company?
Although Tony had already sensed that things were out of his control, his expression didn't change and he said, "Mr Xiao, you really know how to joke."
What kind of gaze did Xiao Yunhai have? After he finished speaking, he had been staring at Tony's face. Even though the other had concealed it very well, Xiao Yunhai still sensed the shock in that instant.
"Not the best. Mr Tony, since we can't come to an agreement, then forget it. Thank you for the coffee... goodbye. "
Seeing that Xiao Yunhai really got up and was about to leave, Tony hurriedly said, "Wait. Mr. Xiao, how did you know? "
At this time, if he still couldn't see that Xiao Yunhai was fearless, then Tony wouldn't be qualified to be the CEO of Columbia Pictures.
Xiao's analysis was his analysis his analysis right.
Daniel's expression did not change, but he was already laughing in his heart. The Magic Ace Mecha Clan's crisis had been resolved.
They were still the world's number one.
Xiao Yunhai said, "Mr Tony, if I said that I guessed it, would you believe me?"
Tony sighed and said, "I have to say that you are the most difficult opponent I have ever met. Mr Xiao, state your conditions. "
Xiao Yunhai said without hesitation, "First, your new special effects technology must be provided to Magic City for free. We will split the patent fees in half. After all, the foundation of your special effects technology is Magic City. "
Tony's expression changed and he said, "No. We will take at least 80% of the patent fees. "
Xiao Yunhai shook his head and smiled. "Mr Tony, you have to understand that you have already lost."
Tony said, "The reason why I bought MGM Grand's shares was for today. Don't forget, one of the conditions is … "
Xiao Yunhai waved his hand and interrupted him. "Mr Tony, you are wrong about one thing. The patent for Magic City's technology is mine and not Magic Visual Effects's. Unfortunately, the agreement with MGM Grand was not signed by me. You should know what this means, right? "
Tony's eyes widened in disbelief and he shouted, "Is MGM Grand's legal department a bunch of idiots? How could they not see such a big loophole? "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "They will probably change their legal department soon. I have a Dream Film and Television special effects company in Hua Xia. If it doesn't work, I will let Magic City file for bankruptcy and set up a new Dream Film and Television special effects company. I think that if you don't have a few billion US dollars, you can forget about getting the patent authorization from me. "
At this moment, Tony felt like a fish on the chopping block.
Although this young man was only in his twenties and was younger than his son, he was too cunning. He had completely lost the confrontation with him.
Tony said helplessly, "Mr Xiao, you won, and you won beautifully. I spent a billion US dollars to buy 21% of MGM Grand's shares in Magic City. I thought I got a big bargain, but I didn't expect it to be a big trap. Hehe, alright, I agree. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Second, I want you to give me all the shares of Magic Visual Effects for free."
Tony quickly shook his head and said, "Impossible. You actually want me to give you a billion US dollars worth of shares for free. This is absolutely impossible. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "As long as I file for bankruptcy, it will be worthless. Mr Tony, you can also get a promise from me. I am willing to share all the patents of Magic City with you. You can use my patents without any restrictions. In this way, I can't restrict you. Of course, you can rest assured that if I want to sell the patents in the future, you will have priority. Hehe, Mr Tony, a billion US dollars for this promise, I think it is a very good deal. "
Tony's face turned green and white. He looked at Xiao Yunhai and said, "You are too scary. Unfortunately, I don't have a choice. Otherwise, I will not cooperate with you no matter what. Alright, I promise you. "
Xiao Yunhai stretched out a third finger and said, "Third …"
"What, there's a third?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "The third is very simple for you. I know that you are the major shareholder of Columbia Cinema. If I invest in or shoot any good films in the future and need to screen them in your cinema, you have to help me unconditionally. Of course, the number of screenings doesn't need to be too big, but it can't be less than 5%. The rest can be executed according to the market standards set by you. "
Tony said, "No way. If you bring dozens of films a month, do we have to screen them all? How about this, at most three films a year, and you will be responsible for the publicity costs. "
Xiao Yunhai frowned and said, "Three films is too little. I want five. Hua Xia films have always been unaccustomed to the environment in America. The profits from three films may not be enough to cover my publicity costs. Five films is my bottom line. If you agree, we can sign the contract. "
Tony thought for a while and sighed, "Alright. Today is the worst loss I have ever suffered since the negotiation started. It can be said that I have no power to fight back. Lorraine, according to what we have discussed, find a lawyer to draft a contract. "
The young man next to him nodded and said, "Okay, Mr Tony."
Xiao Yunhai looked at Daniel and said, "Call the lawyer and ask them to come over. After all, this is a big contract. "
Daniel suppressed the excitement in his heart and said, "I will ask them to come over."
Although Tony had failed miserably in the negotiation, he was a person who could take things and let them go.
After that, he spoke to Xiao Yunhai without any hostility, as if nothing had happened.
Xiao Yunhai admired his open-mindedness. This guy was definitely an ambitious and ruthless person.
However, he knew that although Tony looked calm on the surface, his lungs were probably about to explode from anger. It was just that he was very shrewd and did not show it on his face. Such a person was the most terrifying.
Of course, Xiao Yunhai was not someone to be trifled with, and he chatted with him.
The two of them talked for a full hour, and the atmosphere was very good.
As for what they were thinking in their hearts, only they themselves knew.
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