After the auction of the eastern theater chain, the southern theater chain began.
Sure enough, after the price reached 250 billion, it became a showdown between foreign forces. In the end, the eight major movie companies bought the theater chain for 295 billion.
The host had already received Xiao Yuanyang's instructions. He said, "Next, we will begin the bidding competition. Our staff needs to prepare the bidding documents for the competitors. Please take a break, and we will bid again in ten minutes. "
Cao Huaqian, Xiao Yuanyang, and the others left the venue. After a while, Li Guoke, Yu Hai, Xue Tianhua, and the other bosses in charge of the bidding were called out by the staff.
Looking at their backs as they left, Angelo Cruz, the boss of Paramon, said with a smile, "It seems that the Huaxia people are getting anxious."
Columbia's Tony laughed. "Four theater chains have been bought by the European financial groups, and now we have another one. It would be strange if they are not anxious. Mr. Angus, you are the general manager elected by the eight major movie companies. How much are you going to invest in the following bidding? "
Angus thought for a while and said, "We prepared 445 billion Hua Xia dollars this time. After buying the southern theater chain, we only have 150 billion left. Obviously, we can't afford the remaining two theaters. So, we need friends. I see that the Thohir family is also interested in Hua Xia. I want to talk to them about cooperation. What do you think? "
Tony chuckled and said, "I agree."
Kree nodded. "Me too."
The representatives of the other companies also agreed.
Angus found the representative of the Thohir family and chatted for a while.
Then, the representative made several calls like crazy.
After a while, An Ge returned with a joyful expression on his face. "It's a success. They are also willing to invest 150 billion and share the controlling stake with us. Their target is the northern theater chain. "
"Haha, that's great." The representatives of the eight major Hollywood theater chains all laughed.
Xiao Yunhai looked at the smiles of his old friends, Angus, Kree, and the others, and frowned. "Honey, we are in big trouble. Hollywood and the Thosher family seem to be joining forces. "
Zhao Wanqing smiled bitterly and said, "Hubby, I'm afraid our previous efforts will be in vain. The other party's strength is too strong."
Xiao Yunhai said, "Let's hope that those CEOs who went over to negotiate will bring good news."
Ten minutes passed very quickly. Department Head Cao and the others returned almost at the same time.
Xiao Yunhai couldn't see anything from their faces.
After a while, the staff handed out the bidding documents to the representatives.
Although there were hundreds of people at the venue, most of them were just like Xiao Yunhai to join in the fun. Only a small portion of them were representatives jointly promoted by major companies, and there were only about 20 people in total.
After everyone had filled in the form, the staff took the bidding documents back. The host said, "Everyone, please wait for a moment. We will go and tabulate the results."
"Hold on."
As soon as the host finished speaking, An Ge suddenly stood up and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, I think for the sake of fairness, it's more appropriate for us to bid on the spot."
"That's right." Another foreign consortium representative said, "I agree with Mr. An Ge's opinion. We only have about 20 bidding documents in total, and it will only take a few minutes to rank them. It's better to do it in public. "
The host frowned and said, "Sir, do you not believe us?"
"That's right. This is a business worth hundreds of billions. Let alone you, even I don't believe in it. "
His words were unanimously approved by all the foreign representatives, and they all asked to bid on the spot.
The host was at a loss and could only look at the gloomy Cao Huaqian below.
Seeing this situation, the other representatives were even more dissatisfied.
"You're not really going to cheat, are you?"
"If you don't dare to bid on the spot, it means that there must be a problem."
"Please bid immediately. We need to see the results with our own eyes."
"Stop hemming and hawing. What is the Huaxia government trying to do? Do you really want us to sue you in the International Court of Justice? "
Cao Huaqian and Xiao Yuanyang looked at each other helplessly.
Finally, Xiao Yuanyang stood up and said, "Okay. In order to show everyone the fairness of this bid, we will bid on the spot. "
The host nodded and said, "Then let's ask the statisticians to get ready. I will announce the price, and you will calculate it. First, the Northern Cinema Line. "
"Tianhua Entertainment Media Company, 230 billion."
"Hessel Financial Group, 265 billion."
"Chimelong Steel Group, 255 billion."
… … ….
"Eight major Hollywood film companies in the United States, 295 billion."
"The Northern Cinema Line, the final winners are the eight major Hollywood film companies of the United States."
"Yay."
Angus and the others were jubilant. In this way, the eight major Hollywood film companies would have more than 7,000 screens in Hua Xia. In addition to their cooperation with the Thohir family, most of the screens in Hua Xia were in their hands.
At this time, Xiao Yunhai seemed to see the major Hollywood companies blowing the horn of attack on Hua Xia. Next, it would be the final battle between Hua Xia and Hollywood films.
Zhao Mingsheng said with a serious face, "This is going to be difficult."
On the stage, the host continued to bid. In the end, the Western Cinema Line was won by the three major Japanese consortiums for 280 billion.
When the result came out, Cao Huaqian leaned back in his chair and said, "It's over."
Xiao Yuanyang's face was also pale. He scolded softly, "These short-sighted entrepreneurs."
Tian Jishang frowned. Although his face was gloomy, there was a hint of joy in his eyes when he looked at Minister Cao.
The Ministry of Culture did not want foreign forces to participate in this auction.
However, after the news came out, the United States and European countries collectively sent letters of protest, accusing Hua Xia of protecting the local entertainment industry.
Under the pressure, Hua Xia had to agree to the participation of foreign companies in the auction.
However, what they did not expect was that the Hua Xia cinema line would be divided by these foreign forces, and their own country did not have a single share.
Hua Xia cinemas accounted for 60% of the entire Hua Xia film market. Once foreign films attacked Hua Xia without any restrictions, it would be a devastating blow to the local film and television industry in Hua Xia.
As the Minister of Culture who led all of this, Cao Huaqian undoubtedly had to take full responsibility.
If Cao Huaqian stepped down because of this, it would definitely be a good opportunity for Tian Jishang.
With his qualifications and the background of the Li family, Tian Jishang was very likely to take over the position of Minister of Culture.
As for Liang Qianqiu, although he had done very well since he took office, he had only been in the Ministry of Culture for a year. It would not be his turn.
Therefore, Tian Jishang was very happy to see all of this. Of course, he would definitely not show it on his face.
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