I’m in Hollywood Chapter 580: Night talk
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When Eric and Buffett walked out of the study, it was already more than twelve in the morning. Although many guests wanted to wait for Eric and Buffett to show up again, but party ended, these people had to leave in disappointment .
At this time, apart from the staff of party who was cleaning up the site, only the main executives of Firefly and the women who did not know where to hide were left.
Eric and Buffett just walked down the stairs, and Jeffrey and others chatting in the living room greeted them. Although I really wanted to know the result immediately, everyone still politely sent Buffett away.
When the Buffett's car left the manor, Eric shrugged to the crowd who immediately showed an interrogative expression: "Buffett has the intention to sell ABC, but we are very different in price."
After this sentence, everyone did not show any disappointment. Of course, they were not excited about the intention of Buffett to sell ABC. It is a strange thing to negotiate a big deal involving 10 billion USD. Things.
Eric instructed other executives to leave first, leaving only the Firefly Pictures giants Michael Lynn, Jeffrey, Katzenberg and Frank Wells. Five people came to the living room where everyone just chatted and sat down. Eric saw that he had changed his evening dress The Drew in t-shirt and shorts probed the brain in the living room and commanded: "We will talk for a while, you go to rest first."
Although in English you(你) and you(你们) are the same word, the expressions of the other four people became a little ambiguous in an instant. They all knew Eric this 'you' refers to you(你们), not you(你), so even a relatively innocent Jeffrey could not help but envy Eric's bliss.
Drew nodded cleverly: "Okay, do you want coffee, I will let Natasha get it?"
Although many people will be able to notice the figure of the twins Russia traveling in the villa tonight, Eric does not want to recruit these sisters to stimulate the four elders around him. Pointed to the coffee machine in the corner of the living room: "It's so late, don't let them do everything, you come by yourself."
Drew made a face at Eric. But still very obediently walked to the coffee machine and got busy.
Taking advantage of the small girl coffee-making gap, Eric briefly said the results of his conversation with Buffett to the four people beside him.
"... This is roughly the case. I also gave the acquisition plan for Firefly, and then," Eric spread his hands: "There is nothing negotiated."
Although it is clear that the cash acquisition plan is no longer feasible, Eric has proposed a wholly-owned acquisition plan that has already been prepared. Just as Eric heard the response of the Buffett plan, Buffett rejected it the first time. Although both of them are very clear in their hearts, neither of their respective acquisition plans is the bottom line of both parties, but no one can make any concessions during the first informal contact.
In short. Tonight, the only gains of Eric and Buffett are to confirm that both parties have the intention to carry out this transaction. Therefore, the long sawing may have just begun.
After finishing Eric, the five people in the living room were silent for a moment, each digesting the information that Eric had just revealed.
Drew made coffee, put a few cups of coffee on the coffee table in front of several people lightly, leaned over and kissed on the cheek of Eric, then carefully closed the door and left the living room.
After a while, Katzenberg first said: "Eric. I think the biggest problem is that Buffett does not recognize the actual market value of Firefly, which is not surprising. Although our profit last year has been comparable to Time Warner, but mainly The profit comes from the movie and its derivative surroundings, and most people know that the ups and downs of Film Industry business are very large. But Buffett has always been known to be cautious and conservative in terms of investment, so his point of view is not representative of everyone, I think if you want to If there is no downfall in this transaction, the first thing we have to do is not to maintain a consistent low-key, it is necessary to properly show the strength of Firefly to the media. "
After Katzenberg finished speaking, the other three people nodded their heads, and Frank Wells did not forget to add: "Eric. I think you must get the top position of the magazine" Forbes "this year, and it will be like a few years. Like the former Sam Walton. The second place is far away. "
The market value of the Walmart chain store before Sam Walton died in 1992 has reached more than 40 billion USD, and Walton Family owns more than 40% of Walmart shares. Before 1992, Sam Walton was the only rich man in the "Forbes" North America400 rich list that accumulated more than 10billion USD.
After the death of Sam Walton, the family wealth was divided equally between his wife and four children, but because of the reasonable means to avoid a large amount of inheritance tax, Walton Family is still the richest family in North America. After the death of Sam Walton, because of the voluntary concession of Eric, the personal wealth of Buffett, the richest person in succession at the beginning of this year, was only 9300 million USD.
Even without Frank Wells ’s rhetoric, Eric is well aware that it is difficult for him to avoid this position and continue to be his “invisible richest man” freely this year.
The numbers on the "Forbes" list last year can be used to reasonably obscure the past, but this year, not only the record-breaking Box Office score of "Jurassic Park" global has brought more attention to Firefly Pictures, but also the acquisition of ABC TV Network by Firefly The news must also be disclosed to the public in the near future. The attention to the transaction between the two parties will also allow a large number of investment institutions to actively analyze the strength of Firefly Pictures. In this case, "Forbes" will release a number similar to last year, which will definitely attract countless Doubt that the data that seriously deviates from the facts is a great blow to the credibility of a professional financial magazine. Eric knows that the benefits they give are absolutely impossible for Steve Forbes to take risks with the future of the family business.
"Okay, although I ’m not ready yet, I will take the time to chat with Steve Forbes in person."
Jeffrey has never been able to understand why Eric can avoid this thing, and laughed: "Eric, I still think this is a good thing, I really ca n’t figure out why you have those at sixes and sevens scruples, are you afraid to wake up? Will someone steal your money when you come? "
Eric shrugged helplessly without answering. The other three laughed.
"Ok, don't ridicule me, let's continue to the topic." Several people including Eric smiled for a while and waved.
Michael Lynn asked: "Eric. When Buffett left, did he say he would stay in Los Angeles?"
Eric shook his head and said: "I didn't ask, but it was Thanksgiving right away. I think Buffett should rush back to Omaha over Thanksgiving, right?"
Katzenberg said: "Buffett's wife Susan has lived in California in recent years, because Buffett does not want their wealth to be divided. Although the two separated, they did not divorce. I heard that the relationship is still very good. I think Buffett should stay in Los Angeles. Thanksgiving. "
Eric said: "Even if Buffett stays in Los Angeles. You know, I will go to New York, and I will not necessarily come back before Christmas, so you can only contact Buffett next."
The fact that Eric already has two children is not a secret to those present. Jeffrey has personally visited two little guys in Long Island. So I was not surprised that Eric decided to go to New York over Thanksgiving.
Besides Eric, which can be lazy, Boss, because of the relationship at the end of the year, Michael Lynn and others ca n’t be idle at all. Firefly's financial and personnel work has been audited and summarized. These things have actually started since the beginning of November. But because of the Firefly's increasingly large system, everything can be done before Christmas.
Considering these circumstances, Michael Lynn said: "If this is the case. In the case of private contacts that cannot be negotiated, we must wait at least until January next year before it is suitable to initiate an open acquisition invitation. I suggest that the time should be pushed back as far as possible. In February and March, this will make it easier for us to make more early layouts. "
The time is getting late. Although the two young adults Eric and Katzenberg are still full of spirit, the three of Jeffrey have already shown their fatigue. Although many details have not been discussed yet, Eric does not intend to let the three old man, who has passed fifty years old, continues to survive. Finally said: "So then, you can negotiate with each other on how to carry out high-profile publicity. There is something you can call or email me," Eric said. Stand up and say: "It's too late, not staying tonight, I will take you to your room."
"No," Michael Lynn got up immediately. He did n’t want to stay here to make a super-large light bulb: "I have a villa near Pepperdine University, not far from here."
Katzenberg pointed to the north and smiled: "Mine is closer, right at the foot of the mountain."
Frank Wells also smiled and said, "My family lives in Malibu."
Eric looked at Jeffrey, Jeffrey quickly waved his hand: "I think Michael will not refuse me to stay at his house for a night."
"Of course," Michael Lynn nodded with a smile: "I recently bought a good batch of red wine, Jeffrey, Frank, or would you like to try it together?"
"consider as finished, it's too late today, I will go when I have time," Katzenberg shook his head.
"I can't do it either. My wife called at eleven o'clock and asked me why I didn't go home," Frank Wells said, causing a few chuckles and ridicule.
If it is not compared with Eric, the four giants of Firefly belong to the rich class, and it is not surprising to buy a property in a place where Malibu is rich. Eric is no longer retained, and everyone is sent away one by one and returned to the villa.
The table and chair props on party have been removed by party. The empty hall of the villa is quiet. Eric stands in the center of the hall and looks up at the circular corridor on the second floor, looking at a closed room The door, inexplicably recalling the famous line in "Forrest Gump", could not help but smirk.
Life is like a box of chocolates.
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When I woke up, Eric found himself lying on the floor. Although he did n’t have the habit of carpeting, the wooden floor did not make people feel uncomfortable. The air-conditioned bedroom was also very warm and there was nothing on his body. None will produce coolness.
Some can't feel the existence of his right arm. Eric squinted his head and turned to see Famke Janssen comfortably resting on it. He was sleeping soundly. It is estimated that the pillow was too long and it was completely stiff.
Eric looked at the watch that was not removed last night. At half past eleven, he could n’t help but smile. It ’s been a long time since I was so nonsense.
Cautiously stretched out his movable left hand and groped around and found a pink pajamas, estimated to be small girl. Last night women all came in evening dresses, except Drew, everyone else was in the villa But none of them have their own wardrobe. Eric folded it with one hand, because it is the autumn and winter models, it is very thick, so he carefully raised his right hand to put the pajamas under the head of Famke Janssen.
Maybe it ’s time to sleep. Although Eric was very careful, Famke Janssen still woke up very quickly. Seeing Eric holding a pink dress in her left hand, the girl smiled and reached out and took a picture: "Quickly throw away, you It looks so obscene. "
Eric left the pajamas aside, but Famke Janssen had leaned over. Recalling what happened last night, the girl looked up and saw a small hand protruding out of the bed. Although she did n’t know who it was, Famke Janssen did not hesitate. He bit down on the shoulder of Eric, and in the depressed cry of the man, the girl quickly loosened her teeth again, and whispered: "Eric, you are getting more and more absurd, I warn you, do not want to have another time Times. "
Eric smiled and replied: "Well, I promise, you are hungry or not, we will go down to make food and eat without taking them."
Famke Janssen hugged Eric's waist and said softly: "I want you to come and cook for me."
"No problem, you can eat me."
"You bastard, I really want to eat you."
The two stood up carefully. Famke Janssen walked to the closet, looking for Eric clothes as usual, and noticed that Eric looked at the women on the bed from time to time, teasing with a little vinegar: "Or I will go alone, will you stay? "
"No, just, there seems to be one less?"
Famke Janssen put on a pair of jeans of Eric, and also looked towards the big bed, one by one, before saying, "Maybe Nicole has already gotten up?"
As soon as the voice fell, the mumble of Nicole sounded on the other side of the bed: "It's uncomfortable to die, hateful, who kicked me down." (To be continued.)