Just as he was about to speak, a loud voice came from outside.
"Mr. Xiao, as long as you can support me on the board of directors of Paramount Cinemas, I can give you 5% of my profits."
Everyone turned around and saw a meatball weighing at least two hundred and fifty kilograms walking in.
Xiao Yunhai immediately recognized him as Leander, the boss of Thunderbolt Pictures, whom he had met at the Christie's auction house.
This man was very powerful. He was a very famous oil tycoon in the United States. Three years ago, he had bought a medium-sized film company.
Perhaps it was because he saw that the entertainment industry would develop very quickly in the future, so he suddenly turned his attention to the film and television industry last year. First, he bought 25% of the shares from the other shareholders of Paramount Cinemas. Then, he swallowed up three other entertainment companies of different sizes and merged them together to form Thunderbolt Pictures.
Whether it was capital, strength or actors, they were not below the eight major Hollywood film companies. If he really took control of Paramount Cinemas, Leander's Thunderbolt would immediately become one of the giants of Hollywood.
Therefore, he was willing to give 5% of his profits to Xiao Yunhai in order to gain control of Paramount Cinemas.
Next to him, Angus thought that Leander was invited by Xiao Yunhai. He could not help but feel nervous.
A pair of eyes stared closely at Xiao Yunhai, wanting to see his reaction.
Xiao Yunhai stood up, shook hands with Leander, and said, "Mr. Leander, nice to meet you."
Hearing Xiao Yunhai's words, Angus breathed a sigh of relief.
For him, as long as the two of them did not collude behind his back, it meant that he still had a chance.
Leander laughed and said, "Mr. Xiao, I heard that a bastard hired a group of mercenaries to harm your wife and children. That's terrible."
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern. My family is fine now."
Leander glanced at Angus and said, "I'm sorry that I couldn't help you. Mr. Xiao, what do you think of my proposal? I'll give you 5% of the profits of Paramount Cinemas in exchange for your support. "
Angus could not help but say, "Mr. Leander, you seem to be very well-informed. You even know that Mr. Xiao got 20% of the shares in advance."
Leander shrugged and said, "You're not the only one in the police station."
Angus frowned and looked at him coldly, and said, "Mr. Xiao, you just said that I manage Paramount Cinemas well, and I can give you 5% of the profits in exchange for your support. I believe that my 5% will be much more than Leander's 5%.
Leander sneered and said, "Mr. Leander to Mr. Leander. Let me tell you, I've already poached Mr. Duncan, the former manager of Disney's cinema chain, at a high price. With his ability, he's more than capable of managing Paramount's cinema chain. We Mr. Leander to the Paramount to change to the Paramount Paramount to Paramount to Paramount Star to change. As long as you support me, there will be a ninth film giant in Hollywood, breaking their monopoly. I'm willing to pay any price for this. Mr. Xiao, 10%, I'll give you 10%. "
"Leander, you're crazy." Angus stood up and scolded him.
10% of the profits of Paramount Cinemas could bring at least 3.5 billion US dollars to Xiao Yunhai a year, and that was when the economy was in a slump.
In other words, in order to get Paramount Cinemas, Leander had to give Xiao Yunhai at least 3.5 billion US dollars a year for free.
Xiao Yunhai would be a fool if he did not agree to such a good deal.
Seeing that Angus did not seem to want to bargain with Leander, Xiao Yunhai stood up and said to Leander with a smile, "Since you're so sincere, it would be wrong of me to refuse. Since my lawyer is here today, I don't mind signing another agreement with you. "
Leander could not help but laugh. He shook hands with Xiao Yunhai again and said, "Mr. Xiao, I wish us a happy cooperation."
Angus's face was livid. He first glared at Thomas, then looked at Xiao Yunhai and Leander and said, "Hollywood's pie is only so big. It's not so easy to become the ninth Paramount to Paramount. When the time comes, not only Paramount, but also the other seven companies will never agree. "
Leander laughed and said, "Mr. Angus, I'm sorry. After I sign the contract with Mr. Xiao, there will be no Paramount Cinemas in the world. I'll change it to Thunderbolt Cinemas. I think this name is more domineering. As for the other seven companies, I believe they will make the right choice. Mr. Angus, you'd better deal with the internal problems of Paramount. Don't let your company fall out of the Paramount Paramount Eight, no, it should be the Paramount Nine because of the Paramount Cinemas. "
Angus looked at him coldly and said, "We'll see."
After saying that, he left with his people.
Leander looked at his back and said disdainfully, "Angus's biggest strength is his greed. This has made him full of energy and strong aggressiveness in his fifties. Similarly, his biggest weakness is also his greed. Because of the 5% profit, he gave up Paramount Cinemas. Soon, he will find that the most important reason why the Paramount Eight companies can become the giants of Hollywood is that they control the cinemas. Without the cinemas, they are like tigers without claws and teeth. They will soon starve to death. "
Xiao Yunhai laughed and said, "So, the 10% profit I want from Paramount Cinemas seems a little low. It seems that I need to consider whether my decision is appropriate. "
Leander said, "Mr. Xiao's words have always carried enormous weight, which is much more useful than the so-called agreement contract. 'Harry Potter' is the best example. In fact, Thunderbolt is also very interested in it. At the same time, we have the ability to film it well. "
Xiao Yunhai waved his hand and said, "You already said that I'm a man of my word. How can I have the nerve to do something that forgets righteousness at the sight of profit? Mr. Leander, you don't want to sign the contract here, do you? "
Leander said happily, "Of course not. Our Thunderbolt Pictures building is not far from here. We can go to my office. I heard that Mr. Xiao likes to drink tea. I happen to have the best Longjing tea. We can go and have a drink. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Then please."
Seeing that the two were about to walk out of the interrogation room, Thomas shouted, "Mr. Xiao, can I go now?"
A murderous look flashed in Xiao Yunhai's eyes. He turned his head and said with a smile, "Of course. My lawyer will take care of your matter in five minutes. "
In this way, with Xiao Yunhai's 20% and his own 25%, Leander had a total of 45% of the shares and became the largest shareholder of Paramount Cinemas.
After signing the contract, Leander could not hide his excitement. He read the contract again and again. He knew that his Thunderbolt was about to grow wings and fly.
Xiao Yunhai did not stay in Thunderbolt Pictures for long. Although he cooperated with Leander, he did not like this guy who reeked of money from the bottom of his heart.
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