If Xiao Yunhai hadn't relied on the excellent movies from his previous life, he probably wouldn't have been able to make a name for himself. It would have been impossible for him to achieve his current status.
Xiao Yunhai said, "Oh right, how's the war between the cinema chains and the producers going?"
Kree spread his hands and said, "The cinema chains are just holding on. If not for Steyr Networks' firm attitude, the cinema chains would have surrendered long ago. "
Xiao Yunhai laughed, "Steyr's cinemas are in the midst of construction. If the box office share drops by more than 10%, it would be quite depressing."
Kree said, "I'm afraid they won't be able to hold on for much longer. Your Yanhuang Cinema Chain will open for business in major European and American cities next month. 16,000 screens will bring a huge impact to the European and American film industry. Moreover, their box office share will definitely be 55: 45. When the time comes, all the small and medium film companies in Hollywood will pounce on them. Even our MGM Grand will choose Yanhuang Cinema Chain to screen our movies. "
"I heard that many Hollywood film companies have already sent representatives to contact the higher-ups of Yanhuang Cinema Chain. I think they have signed a contract. If not for Steyr and the government plotting to delay the opening of Yanhuang Cinema Chain using various inspections as an excuse, they would probably have opened for business by now. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "Since they will have to compromise sooner or later, what's the point of holding on?"
Kree said, "That's right. But none of the cinema chains dare to go against Steyr. Everyone is waiting for him to relent. "
Xiao Yunhai frowned and said, "Aren't you all a bit too weak? If this goes on, you guys will be swallowed up by Steyr one by one. "
Kree sighed and said, "This is the tragedy of Hollywood. Just like this MGM Grand incident, everyone knows that in the near future, something like this will happen to them too. But no one is willing to stand up. I heard that a few giants on Wall Street have already set their sights on Hollywood. Who knows how many more film companies will follow in Paramount's footsteps. To be honest, I don't have any hope for the future of Hollywood movies. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Don't be too pessimistic. It might get better and better."
The two of them chatted for a while more before Xiao Yunhai left.
His heart was in a mess. He did not know if he should invest in MGM Grand.
Just as he returned to the villa, Xiao Yunhai received a call from an unknown number.
"Hello, I'm Xiao Yunhai. May I know who you are? "
A familiar voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Mr. Xiao, nice to meet you. I'm Hanks, the CEO of Paramount Films."
Xiao Yunhai was shocked. This guy was really well-informed. Less than half an hour after he left Kree's office, the other party came looking for him.
"Mr. Hanks, is there anything I can help you with?" Xiao Yunhai asked even though he already knew the answer.
Hanks said, "Mr. Xiao, did you just go to MGM Grand?"
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "That's right. I went to talk to my friend Kree for a while. How did you know? "
Hanks said seriously, "Mr. Xiao, I know why Mr. Smith asked you to go there. To be honest, we have been preparing for MGM Grand for a long time. MGM Grand occupies a very important position in Steyr's territory. So I hope that Mr. Xiao can not destroy it for the sake of Steyr Networks. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Mr. Hanks, you worry too much. Even if I want to interfere, I may not be able to."
Hanks was obviously unhappy when he heard Xiao Yunhai's ambiguous words. He said, "Mr. Xiao, Steyr Networks can become one of the symbols of America. Its power is not something that ordinary people can understand. We have no intention to be enemies with Mr. Xiao, so please don't be enemies with us. Because all of our competitors in the past can't be found anymore. "
"Mr. Hanks, are you threatening me?" Xiao Yunhai's eyes flashed with a cold light. He said in a deep voice, "I can tell you clearly that whether I help or not depends on how much benefit the MGM Grand can bring to me, not how much pressure your Steyr Networks can put on me. Hmph, I, Xiao Yunhai, am never afraid of threats. Whether it's in the light or in the dark, come at me. "
After that, Xiao Yunhai did not give him any chance to speak and hung up the phone.
"What the hell? A little CEO dares to threaten me. Hmph, you really think I'm easy to bully. "
On the other side of the phone, Hanks, who was sitting in his office, was stunned when he heard the busy tone. He did not expect Xiao Yunhai to not give him any face.
Then, his face turned ugly. The flame of anger burned fiercely in his heart. His chest heaved up and down as he muttered, "He dares to hang up on me? Haha, he dares to hang up on me, Hanks? Does he know who I am? "
"Bang."
Hanks's phone, which was worth over ten thousand dollars, was smashed to the ground and shattered into pieces.
The tall and beautiful secretary heard the noise and immediately rushed in. Seeing this situation, she could not help but be surprised.
"Who is it? Who dares to make Hanks so angry? Isn't he a little too bold? "
Hanks's face was ferocious. Since he started working at Steyr, he had never been treated like this.
On Wall Street, Hanks's character was not very good. Although it was not to the point of being notorious, it was not much worse.
However, such a person was still valued by Steyr, not because of his talent, but because he was the illegitimate son of Steyr's president.
This was an open secret among the senior management of Steyr, so no one dared to offend him. Even his boss would be very polite to him.
However, Xiao Yunhai's behavior this time made Hanks feel that his dignity had been trampled. Naturally, he was furious.
The beautiful secretary took out the card from the phone and cleaned it. Then she went out to buy a new phone for Hanks.
In just 20 minutes, an identical phone appeared in Hanks's hand.
"Hey, Molk, I don't want to see Xiao's name on the list of Oscar winners. Do you understand?"
"Yes, sir. I'll try my best."
"Not try your best, but you must do it. Money is not a problem."
"Yes, as you wish."
After hanging up the phone, Hanks stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back. He looked at the ant-like cars and people downstairs and snorted, "You want to fight with me? See if I don't kill you."
At midnight in Los Angeles, Xiao Yunhai called Zhao Wanqing.
"Hello, honey, are the babies awake?"
Zhao Wanqing smiled and said, "They woke up a long time ago. Honey, it's late at night over there, right? "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Yes, I calculated the time to contact you. I want to discuss with you about the MGM Grand …"
Xiao Yunhai told Zhao Wanqing about the MGM Grand Movie Company from beginning to end. Finally, he asked, "Honey, do you think we should invest?"
Zhao Wanqing thought for a while and said, "30 billion USD for 20% of the shares. Kree's price is quite good for us, but whether it's worth it or not is another matter. I remember that MGM Grand's total profit last year was 18 billion USD. Most of it came from the cinema chain. With the emergence of Yanhuang and Steer, two cinema chains covering the whole of North America, it's still uncertain whether MGM Grand can withstand the pressure. If it's crushed by them, then we'll really suffer a huge loss. So my advice is not to buy. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "You and I have the same considerations. It's just that Kree is my good friend. Seeing him like this, I really can't bear it. "
Zhao Wanqing smiled and said, "If you want to help him, you don't have to become a shareholder of MGM Grand. Although this is the most effective way, it's not the only way. As for the problem of the bank debt, you can be their guarantor and borrow enough funds from Hua Xia Commercial Bank to repay it. As for the problem of MGM Grand's share price plummeting, you can just hold a press conference and tell the media that Magic City, Dream, and Marvel Comics under your company will be cooperating with MGM Grand in all aspects. With your current status as a tycoon in the business world, you can definitely make MGM Grand's share price soar. "
When Xiao Yunhai heard Zhao Wanqing's words, he praised, "Dear, you're really a business genius. What you said made me see you in a new light."
Zhao Wanqing smiled and said, "How so? Anyone with a little bit of business knowledge can think of it. "
Xiao Yunhai was speechless and said, "Dear, your words are too hurtful. At least leave me some face."
Zhao Wanqing said, "You have good foresight, but you don't know how to manage a business. I think you should hire a professional team to take care of your finances. "
Xiao Yunhai thought about it and said, "That's good too. It's a pity to leave so much money in the bank to earn interest. I'll go to Wall Street tomorrow and see if there are any reliable financial management experts. "
Zhao Wanqing chuckled and said, "Hubby, how do you know if they're reliable or not? Even if they're someone with ulterior motives, can you tell from their face? "
Xiao Yunhai asked, "Then what should I do?"
Zhao Wanqing said, "Silly. Of course, I'll ask someone who's very familiar with Wall Street. Think about it, which of our good friends has worked on Wall Street before? "
Xiao Yunhai suddenly realized and said, "You're talking about Man Wenbin. That's right, look at my brain, why didn't I think of Brother Wenbin? He's been on Wall Street for so many years, there's nothing he doesn't know. I'll give him a call now. "
At this moment, Xiao Yunhai heard the sound of a child crying from the phone.
Zhao Wanqing said anxiously, "Alright, I won't talk to you anymore. The child needs to drink milk."
Xiao Yunhai said, "Then go quickly."
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