The financial crisis in the United States had just passed, and the eight major Hollywood companies had suffered heavy losses. In addition, they had bought the Hua Xia cinema chain, so there was not much liquid capital under their control. MGM Grand had only managed to borrow so much money by scraping together everything.
"Is there a higher bid?"
The auctioneer asked three times in a row, but no one bid. Kree's face flashed with surprise, but his eyes secretly glanced at Xiao Yunhai, for fear that he would suddenly raise his number plate.
"I bid 19 billion dollars."
A loud and clear voice made Kelly's body tremble. His eyes were like lightning as he looked at the guy who weighed at least 200 pounds.
"Leander, the boss behind Thunderbolt Pictures," Kree said, gnashing his teeth.
At this time, his face was extremely ugly, because Leander's price had exceeded Kree's bottom line of 18.5 billion dollars.
Just as Kree was about to die of anger because of Leander, another rich man raised his number plate.
"19.5 billion dollars."
Kree scolded softly, "F * ck, these f * ckers are too ruthless. The market value is more than 3.5 billion. Aren't they afraid of losing money? "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Are you not going to bid?"
"What's there to bid? I don't have that much money." After Kree finished speaking, he suddenly realized something and said, "Xiao, are you going to interfere? This price seems to be a lot more expensive. "
Xiao Yunhai shrugged and said, "But it doesn't exceed my bottom line."
After that, Xiao Yunhai raised his number plate and shouted, "I'll round it up for everyone. 20 billion dollars."
After this price was announced, the scene suddenly became quiet.
20 billion dollars was not a small amount. Even a world-class tycoon would have to think carefully about whether Marvel Comics was worth this price.
"20 billion dollars, Xiao Yunhai has now bid 20 billion dollars. Is there anyone higher than him?"
"Marvel Comics has countless superheroes. Once it is made into a movie in the future, it is likely to be popular all over the world. This is a very good opportunity. 20 billion dollars is definitely not the limit. Is there anyone higher than it? "
Xiao Yunhai looked at the chattering auctioneer and shouted, "Sir, you are indeed a very good auctioneer. But can we be a little faster? If you talk for a minute, we may have to spend one or two billion dollars later. Will you give us this money? "
"Pfft."
"Hahaha."
When everyone heard Xiao Yunhai's complaints, they couldn't refrain from bursting into laughter, and the tense atmosphere was instantly swept clean.
The auctioneer smiled and said, "It seems that Mr. Xiao is anxious. Well, I ask you one last time, is there a price higher than 20 billion dollars?? "
"20 billion dollars going once...
.........
"Twenty billion going thrice."
"Congratulations to Mr. Xiao for becoming the new owner of Marvel Comics."
Kree stood up and gave Xiao Yunhai a big hug and said, "Xiao Yunhai, I will go to your house for lunch today. I must eat until you are poor."
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Of course, no problem."
At this point, the auction came to an end.
Everyone got up and walked out. When Andy walked to Xiao Yunhai, he suddenly stretched out his hand and said with a smile, "Mr. Xiao, congratulations on getting Marvel Comics."
Xiao Yunhai smiled slightly, shook his hand, and said, "Many thanks."
Andy said, "I hope we can have a chance to work together."
"We definitely will."
Andy's action seemed to be a start. The representatives of other film companies also came over one after another and tried to get close to Xiao Yunhai. This made Xiao Yunhai very puzzled. He didn't understand what they meant.
Half an hour later, Xiao Yunhai returned to the villa with Kree with a series of contracts from "Star of Hope" and Marvel Comics.
"Kree, hello. Long time no see." Zhao Wanqing smiled and said to Kree.
Kree said, "Wan Qing, you are still so beautiful. I heard that you're pregnant with twins. Congratulations. "
Zhao Wanqing smiled and said, "Thank you. Lunch is ready. Let's go together. "
"Is it Hua Xia cuisine?"
"Of course. My mother cooked it herself."
"Then I'm really lucky."
"As long as you don't dislike my cooking." Yan Piaoyun walked in and smiled.
Xiao Yunhai introduced, "This is my mother-in-law, Ms. Yan Piaoyun."
Kree said in surprise, "Auntie, you are so young. I can't believe that you are Wan Qing's mother. I think you are more like an elder sister. "
Yan Piaoyun smiled and said, "You flatter me."
The four of them came to the dining room. Xiao Yunhai took out the Maotai wine and drank with Kree.
Zhao Wanqing asked, "Yunhai, how was the auction this morning?"
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Everything went well. I bought Marvel Comics with 20 billion US dollars. "
"20 billion US dollars?" Zhao Wanqing asked in surprise, "Can you earn that money back?"
Xiao Yunhai said confidently, "Of course. Once the movies of superheroes like Spiderman, Batman, Superman, Thor, and the Hulk are made, they will definitely be popular in the world. It will not be difficult to earn 20 billion. "
Kree smiled and said, "Xiao, the thing I admire most about you is that you are always full of confidence. Do you know why Angie and the others came to say hello to you before they left? "
Xiao Yunhai shook his head and said, "Why?"
Kree said, "They want to cooperate with you."
"Impossible."
Xiao Yunhai had spent so much money to buy Marvel. Naturally, he would not let others have a share of the profits. Even Kree, who had the best relationship with him, could not.
Kree seemed to know what Xiao Yunhai was thinking and said, "Xiao, they don't want to cooperate with you to invest in the movie. They just hope that you can use the actors of their company. Once they become the protagonists of the movie series, the actors will definitely soar and the company will naturally benefit a lot. "
Xiao Yunhai suddenly understood and said, "I see."
If these superheroes were to be made into movies, they would definitely use Hollywood actors. After all, they were Western heroes. It was impossible to find Eastern actors to play them.
Xiao Yunhai did not have his own company in Hollywood. Naturally, he had to find suitable actors in Hollywood. If they could build a good relationship with him, the chances of these entertainment companies would naturally be much greater.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yunhai suddenly looked at Kree and said with a faint smile, "Don't tell me you also have this idea in mind?"
Kree exclaimed, "How is that possible? Am I that kind of person? Besides, with our relationship, do I need to be close to you like they are? If there is a good thing, you will definitely think of me, won't you? "
Xiao Yunhai rolled his eyes and said angrily, "You are really thick-skinned now."
Kree laughed and said, "There is an idiom in Hua Xia that one is marked by the company one keeps. After knowing you for a long time, I will more or less be influenced by you. "
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