The two of them talked about the cinema for a while more before parting ways.
Zhao Wanqing walked in front of Xiao Yunhai and smiled, "Hubby, did Uncle Yu talk to you about the cinema?"
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "In three months, our cinema chain will be completed. There will be a total of 18,000 screens."
Zhao Wanqing said happily, "That's great! The most important thing now is to look for the source. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "That's right. My 'Inception' will be released after the cinema is completed. "
"Aiya, you two are so loving. You're actually hiding here and whispering sweet nothings to each other." Queen Yao Na brought a middle-aged man and teased them.
Xiao Yunhai said, "Sister Na, don't joke around. Can't you see that my face is red? Who is this gentleman? "
Yao Na smiled and said, "Look at my brain. I'm here to introduce you. This is my old classmate, Zhou Zheng. He set up a venture capital company in America's Wall Street. He's a typical big capitalist. Old Zhou, this is the Xiao Yunhai you're looking for. Beside him is his wife, Zhao Wanqing. "
Zhou Zheng was a gentle man. He wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, but he had the aura of a superior. He was dressed in a low-key yet luxurious manner, giving off a very good impression.
"Mr. Xiao, Ms. Zhao, I've heard a lot about you."
Xiao Yunhai shook hands with Zhou Zheng and smiled, "Mr. Zhou, nice to meet you. May I know why you're looking for me? "
Hearing that the two of them were about to talk business, Yao Na, who had completed her mission, tactfully left.
Zhou Zheng said, "Mr. Xiao, I heard that you own 10% of the Universal Cinema chain's shares?"
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "That's right. Why? Mr. Zhou is interested in it? "
"That's right." Zhou Zheng said bluntly, "Mr. Xiao, I want to buy the shares of your cinema chain. Is that possible?"
Xiao Yunhai said with a smile, "Right now, Global is only worth about 10 billion. Compared to before, it's down by more than 50%. If it were you, I'm afraid you wouldn't choose to sell it at this time. "
Upon hearing Xiao Yunhai's words, Zhou Zheng's eyes lit up.
Choosing not to sell at this time also meant that as long as the price was right, Xiao Yunhai would still sell it.
Therefore, Zhou Zheng said, "Mr. Xiao, how much do you think 10% of Global Cinema would be worth?"
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "That depends on how important it is to Mr. Zhou. May I ask why you want to buy the Global Cinema? "
Xiao Yunhai did have plans to sell the shares of Universal Cinema because its coverage overlapped with MGM and Warner Bros. To describe it in one word, it was of little value.
A few days ago, Xiao Yunhai and Zhao Wanqing were still talking about this problem. He did not expect someone to buy it today.
Zhou Zheng smiled and said, "The 21st century is the century of entertainment. With the development of society, people's pursuit of material life will inevitably lead to a spiritual life. In this way, the importance of the entertainment industry will be highlighted. Among them, the cinema chain is the most important. We have already bought 36% of Global's shares. We only need 10% from you to obtain the controlling shares. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "You're not from the same company, are you?"
Zhou Zheng nodded and said, "Of course. We will not do anything that violates Merrica's anti-monopoly laws. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "From what I know, there are many problems with Global Cinema?"
Zhou Zheng said, "These are easy to solve. As long as we obtain the controlling shares, we will immediately raise funds and renovate all the cinemas. Mr. Xiao is a shareholder of Warner, MGM Grand, Paramount, Disney, Global Cinema, and other cinemas. He has no interest in controlling the shares. The only reason he bought the shares was for his own movies. Global Cinema overlaps with the other cinemas and is not of much use to you. That's why I'm here to discuss it with you. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Mr. Zhou, you have a good foresight. I need money recently and do have plans to sell it. How about this? Give me a price. If it's suitable, I'll sell it. If not, we won't waste our time. "
Zhou Zheng shook his head and smiled bitterly. "You put me in a difficult position. How about this, Mr. Xiao, give me ten minutes. I'll discuss it with the others and give you an answer. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Go ahead."
Zhou Zheng went to the side to make a phone call. Zhao Wanqing, who had been silent all this time, smiled and said, "Honey, you said you don't know how to negotiate. I think you're much better than those negotiation experts. Investment companies like Zhou Zheng are not afraid of haggling with you, but they are afraid of people like you who just set a price. If it's okay, then it's okay. If it's not, then forget it. You'll give them no chance to show their negotiation skills. You're really smart. "
Xiao Yunhai was stunned. He looked at Zhao Wanqing and said, "I just don't want to trouble you. I didn't think of anything else."
Zhao Wanqing didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She said, "I really have to hand it to you. What's your bottom line? "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "1.8 billion USD."
Zhao Wanqing said, "Okay. We're in the midst of a financial crisis. 1.8 billion USD's purchasing power is much stronger than the previous 1.8 billion USD. Besides, we only spent 1.6 billion USD. It's a big profit. "
After a while, Zhou Zheng appeared in front of them again and said, "1.8 billion USD. What do you think, Mr. Xiao? "
Xiao Yunhai was stunned. He didn't expect this guy to know his bottom line.
However, he still shook his head and said, "Two billion plus one condition. Otherwise, I'd rather wait a few years before selling."
Zhou Zheng frowned and said, "Two billion USD is too much. According to the current market value, it's already over 100%. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "That's my bottom line."
Zhou Zheng thought for a while and said, "Let's talk about your condition first."
Xiao Yunhai said, "I want the right to screen twelve movies at Global Cinema a year. For the first three days, the number of screenings must not be less than 30%. I'll choose the schedule. The number of screenings after that will be according to the market rules. It's that simple. "
"Simple?" Zhou Zheng shook his head and smiled bitterly. "Your simple request is really not simple. I'm sorry, I have to make another call. "
Looking at his back, Xiao Yunhai said playfully, "Looks like they're determined to get Global Cinema. They didn't even reject such a harsh condition."
Zhao Wanqing smiled and said, "Actually, Global Cinema just needs to be renovated. It's still very competitive."
Xiao Yunhai said, "Of course. Otherwise, they wouldn't value Global Cinema so much. "
On the other side, although Yao Na had left, her eyes were still staring at them. Seeing Zhou Zheng walk away to make two calls, she was curious. She walked over and asked, "What are you guys talking about? Look at how you've forced my old classmate. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Sister Na, are you close to him?"
Yao Na said, "Of course. Let me tell you, when we were in school, we even dated. "
Zhao Wanqing exclaimed, "Really? But looking at you guys, your relationship seems to be quite harmonious. "
Yao Na said, "It's been so many years. What else can't we let go of? Maybe it's because of our relationship in the past that we can talk about everything now. Zhou Zheng hasn't had it easy on Wall Street all these years. For my sake, help him if you can. "
At this time, Zhou Zheng walked over and seemed to have heard Yao Na's words. He said emotionally, "Old classmate is still the best. Mr. Xiao, 1.9 billion USD and eight movies, that's our bottom line. If that's not possible, we'll have to think of another way. "
Yao Na was so shocked by Zhou Zheng's words that she almost spat out the red wine in her mouth. She hurriedly said, "Yunhai, what I said just now doesn't count. You do as you see fit. "
Zhou Zheng smiled bitterly and said, "Old Na, you've changed your mind too quickly."
Yao Na said, "Nonsense, a 1.9 billion USD business. I'm not that shameless."
Xiao Yunhai looked at Yao Na and said with a smirk, "You're really that shameless. For Sister Na's sake, I'll agree. "
"Don't. I can't accept that, "Yao Na said.
Zhao Wanqing giggled and said, "Sister Na, isn't it just 100 million USD? In our hearts, you're definitely worth more than that. Isn't that right? Yunhai. "
"Of course."
Zhou Zheng knew that the two of them were teasing Yao Na. He added fuel to the fire and said, "Old Na, thank you so much. You saved me 100 million USD with just one sentence. An old classmate is indeed an old classmate. You're really helpful at critical moments. Thank you. "
Yao Na looked at the three of them and scolded jokingly, "Get lost, don't scare me here."
Everyone laughed.
Zhou Zheng said seriously, "Mr. Xiao, did you just agree?"
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "After the wedding, we can sign the contract."
Zhou Zheng said happily, "That's great, I'll get someone to draft the contract."
Yao Na asked curiously, "Can you tell me what's so valuable?"
Zhou Zheng replied, "Universal Movie Theater. Old Na, thanks. "
Two hours later, Xiao Yunhai and Zhou Zheng signed the contract. 1.9 billion USD was immediately transferred to Zhao Wanqing's account. Everyone was happy.
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