Rebirth of the Entertainment Master

Kerry smiled bitterly: "That's right, it's $20 billion."

"It's impossible." Thrall stood up abruptly, with a look of disbelief on his face, and said, "How could it be possible for a TV series to sell for 20 billion?"

Kerry said: "How is it impossible? Xiao's TV series has a ridiculously high ratings. It has been watched by more than 20 billion people in Asia, and the TV station gave him a lot of advertisements. Therefore, it is not difficult to get 20 billion US dollars." .”

Sal opened his mouth and said, "It's really amazing. I've worked hard for ten years, and I can't make as much money as a TV series. Kerry, since he is a star and so rich, I don't know Is he interested in theaters?"

Kerry frowned and asked, "What do you mean by that?"

Although Sal likes to tinker with villas and make some money from it, his real main business is actually a TV station.

This is the legacy left to him after his father died, and there is [-]% of Universal Cinemas shares.

Saldao: "Recently, my TV station has been very depressed. The ratings of three consecutive TV series have been extremely low. The advertisers who used to work with me all avoided them. The reason why I sold the house was for the operation of the TV station. But the money can’t help me completely solve my difficulties. I have no choice but to sell the shares of Universal Cinemas. You know, the operation of Universal Cinemas in the past two years has been very poor.”

Kerry asked in confusion: "Since you want to sell, why don't you sell it to other shareholders of Universal?"

When Thrall heard this, his expression darkened immediately, and he said bitterly: "Of course I found them first. But these people are the ones who eat meat but don't spit out bones, and the highest bidder only gave me 12 billion US dollars. Hehe , The market price of Universal Cinema is more than 220 billion, and my 12% is only sold for [-] billion. Kerry, if it were you, would you sell it?"

Kerry said: "Of course I don't sell them. They are really too much. However, Sal, you have to think about it. The film and television industry will become more and more developed in the future. Although Universal Cinemas have been in a recession for the past two years, they will definitely be able to do so in the future." A very good prospect. It is a pity that you sell it now."

Sal said: "Kerry, do you want to buy it? If you buy it, I only want you $20 billion."

Kerry shook his head and said, "How can I have so much money? Sal, despite our MGM seeming to be very prosperous, we actually don't have much liquidity. If it wasn't for "Interstellar" which brought us 20 With an income of more than [-] million U.S. dollars, I am afraid that we will all have to go to the bank for a loan now. However, I think Xiao should be very interested, and he can take it out."

Thrall smiled and said, "When he comes back, I will have a good discussion with him."

An hour later, Xiao Yunhai and Zhao Wanqing came back after visiting the manor, talking and laughing.

Kerry said, "What do you think?"

Xiao Yunhai stretched out his thumb and said with a smile: "It's great. The facilities here are complete and the environment is beautiful. We are very satisfied. However, Mr. Saar, 2000 million US dollars is too high. According to the current villa price, [-] million US dollars U.S. dollars should be about the same."

Sal quickly waved his hand and said, "Mr. Xiao, 2000 million US dollars is my reserve price. I will never back down on this point. If it wasn't for my urgent need for money, I would not be willing to sell such a good place. .”

Xiao Yunhai shrugged and said with a smile: "Then there is no other way. Although my wife likes this place very much, she thinks the price is too high. It seems that we can only find another villa that is cheaper. I'm sorry , Excuse me. Kerry, let's go."

Hearing Xiao Yunhai's words, Thrall felt a little anxious.

This villa has been on the market for more than two months. Due to the high price tag, almost no one cares about it.

Now, under Kerry's introduction, he finally met a customer like Xiao Yunhai who is both capable and sincerely willing to buy. Of course, Sal was not willing to let him go.

So, Thrall got up and said, "Mr. Xiao, Ms. Zhao, please don't worry. We can discuss the price further."

Xiao Yunhai said: "Mr. Sal, my wife and I are both Chinese, and the longest time we live in Los Angeles is no more than three months throughout the year. Therefore, [-] million US dollars is already the highest price we have offered. If you agree, Let's go through the formalities, and I can give you the money this afternoon. If you don't agree, then we can only say sorry. "

After Sal thought about it, he asked Xiao Yunhai and Zhao Wanqing to sit down first, and then said, "Mr. Xiao, I heard that you are very interested in American theaters?"

Xiao Yunhai chuckled, and said, "Mr. Saar, what we are talking about is a villa now, why are you talking about going to the cinema?"

Sar said: "Mr. Xiao, I own [-]% of the shares of Universal Cinemas. I wonder if you are interested?"

"Universal Cinemas shares?" Xiao Yunhai's heart was shocked, but his face remained expressionless, and he asked, "Mr. Saar, why did you sell it?"

After explaining the reason, Thrall said, "Mr. Xiao, I can sell it to you at the market price."

Xiao Yunhai's eyes lit up, and he was about to speak when Zhao Wanqing, who was next to him, touched him and said, "Mr. Saar, as far as I know, the Universal Cinema was built 20 years ago. The theaters are very old. In the past two years, due to poor management, Universal Cinemas has been in a state of making ends meet. If we buy them at the market price, I am afraid that not only will they not make money, but they may lose money every year. Am I right? Sa Mister Er."

Xiao Yunhai looked at Zhao Wanqing in surprise, apparently he did not expect her to be so familiar with Universal Cinema.

Kerry was also very surprised. This was the reason why he didn't buy Universal Cinemas.It's just that both sides are his good friends, and he can't say anything in the middle.

Thrall smiled wryly: "I didn't expect Miss Zhao to be so understanding of Universal's current predicament. Yes, Universal is indeed having operational problems, but it's not that there are no solutions."

Zhao Wanqing shook her head and said, "The major shareholder of Universal Cinemas is the president of Universal Films, Mr. David, who owns 60.00% of the shares. Unless he agrees to renovate the theaters or accept foreign investment, it will be difficult for Universal Cinemas to change. Because Mr. David seems to be in a very difficult situation now."

Although there was no change on Xiao Yunhai's face, in his heart he already wanted to pay homage to his wife.

Normally, when they were together, Xiao Yunhai made up almost all decisions, while Zhao Wanqing supported him unreservedly behind the scenes.

Now seeing her negotiation with Saar, Xiao Yunhai suddenly discovered that, as the eldest lady of Hanhai Film and Television Investment Company, Zhao Wanqing's ability is not inferior to her own, and she is even better than herself in the business field.It's just that she is very good at hiding, and she doesn't want to steal her limelight.

This time, if she wasn't worried that she would suffer from ignorance of Universal's internal affairs, I'm afraid she would still hide behind her, willingly enjoying his care for her.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yunhai increased his love for Zhao Wanqing even more, and he couldn't help sighing in his heart: "If you have a wife like this, what more can a husband ask for?"

Thrall chuckled, and said, "There is a saying in Huaxia that women don't give up their eyebrows, and it should be Ms. Zhao. In this way, you are not willing to buy it."

Zhao Wanqing shook her head and said, "My husband attaches great importance to theaters. If the price is right, he will still buy them."

Sal asked, "Then how much money does Ms. Zhao think is appropriate?"

Zhao Wanqing glanced at Xiao Yunhai, and found that he was nodding slightly to her.

Zhao Wanqing knew that he wanted to let herself be the master, and with her husband's support, Zhao Wanqing was shocked, and said decisively: "The maximum is 15 billion US dollars."

Thrall frowned and said, "It's impossible. According to the current market price..."

Zhao Wanqing interrupted him and said, "Mr. Saar, with the current situation of Universal Cinemas, as long as there is a slight fluctuation in the stock market, its stock price will definitely plummet. We bought 15% of the shares of Universal Cinemas with 15 billion US dollars. It is a very risky thing in itself. I am even worried that it will make us lose everything. Therefore, no matter what you say, we will not change our minds. The villa is [-] million US dollars, and the global theater chain is [-] billion US dollars. It's our bottom line. I'm sorry, I was a little rushed just now."

Saar looked at Xiao Yunhai and said, "Mr. Xiao also means this?"

Xiao Yunhai smiled and said: "She is the finance minister of our family, and all the money I earn is with her, so I don't dare not listen to her words."

After hearing Xiao Yunhai's words, Sal smiled and said: "Mr. Xiao, Ms. Zhao is not only beautiful, but also so intelligent. It is really enviable that you can marry her."

Xiao Yunhai laughed loudly, and said: "The most proud thing in my life is being able to marry her."

Saar sighed and said, "I will give you 17 billion US dollars, villas and theaters. This is also my bottom line."

Without even thinking about it, Zhao Wanqing said, "Deal."

Thrall was obviously taken aback, as if he couldn't believe his ears, and asked again: "What did you just say?"

Xiao Yunhai said: "The villas and theaters add up to 17 billion US dollars, and we agreed."

Sal suddenly turned his head to look at Kerry, and said, "Am I stupid?"

Kerry nodded, and said: "Yes, you are indeed stupid. But to have 17 billion US dollars all of a sudden, it is definitely a good thing for you."

Thrall said: "You're right. Mr. Xiao, Ms. Zhao, when will the two of you be able to get together the 17 billion dollars?"

Xiao Yunhai said with a smile: "After signing the contract, the money will be transferred to your account immediately."

Thrall stood up and said happily: "Then what are you waiting for? We will sign the contract right away."

Two hours later, under the witness of lawyers from both parties, the two contracts were all finalized.