Chapter 585 Universal Cinema

Xiao Yunhai and Zhao Wanqing held hands, and under the guidance of Joseph, they looked inside and out.

After the three walked out of the living room, Thrall said, "Kerry, you haven't told me what they do? Do you have any money for me? You know, I'm not having a good time right now, or I wouldn't sell this set. Villa."

Kerry smiled and said, "Don't worry about this. They are big stars in China and have tens of billions of dollars in their hands. As long as they like it, let alone one set, even ten sets, there is no problem at all."

Thrall said in surprise: "Are all Chinese stars so rich? There are tens of billions of dollars casually."

Kerry smiled and said: "Of course not. Xiao is a peerless genius. He used his talent to gain a net worth of tens of billions of dollars in just two years. A while ago, he directed a film called "The Fire in the Fire". TV series, do you know how much he earns?"

Thrall asked curiously, "How much?"

Kerry held out two fingers and smiled at him.

Sal said in surprise: "It's amazing that he can make $200 million in a TV series."

Kerry shook his head and said with a half-smile, "Saar, if it's only $200 million, do you think I'll take it out alone?"

Sal was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes were about to pop out. With a ghostly expression, he said with difficulty: "Don't tell me it's two billion dollars?"

Kerry smiled bitterly: "That's right, it's two billion dollars."

"It's impossible." Thrall stood up suddenly with a look of disbelief, "How could a TV series possibly sell for two billion?"

Kerry said: "Why is it impossible. Xiao's TV series has an absurdly high rating.

More than 2 billion people in Asia have watched it, and TV stations give him a lot of advertising. Therefore, 2 billion US dollars is not difficult. "

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 show. Kerry, since he's a star and so rich, I don't know. Does he dare to be interested in the cinema?"

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

Although Sal likes to tinker with villas and earn some money from them, his real main business is actually television.

This is the inheritance left to him after his father's death, as well as 10% of Universal Cinema's shares.

Sal said: "Recently, my TV station has been very sluggish. The ratings of three TV series in a row are extremely low, and all the advertisers who have worked with me before have been avoided. The reason why I sold the house was for the operation of the TV station. But these money can not help me completely solve the difficulties, there is no way, I can only sell the shares of Universal Cinema. You know, the operation of Universal Cinema has been very bad in the past two years. "

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

When Thrall heard this, his face suddenly darkened, and he said bitterly: "Of course I found them first. But these people are masters who eat meat without spitting bones, and the highest bidder actually only gave me $1.2 billion. Hehe, the market price of Universal Cinema is more than 22 billion, and 10% of mine is only 1.2 billion. Kerry, if it were you, would you sell it?"

Kerry said: "Of course I don't sell them. They are indeed going too far. However, Sal, you have to think about it, the film and television industry will become more and more developed in the future. A very good prospect. It's a pity you're selling now."

Thrall said: "Kerry, do you want to buy it? If you buy it, I only want you two billion dollars."

Kerry shook his head and said, "How can I have so much money? Thrall, don't look at our MGM seems to be very beautiful, in fact, there is not much liquidity. If it wasn't for "Interstellar" that brought us two With an income of more than one billion dollars, I am afraid we are going to bank loans 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 discuss it with him."

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

Kerry said: "What do you think?"

Xiao Yunhai stretched out his thumb and said with a smile: "It's very good, the facilities here are complete and the environment is beautiful, we are very satisfied. However, Mr. Sal, 120 million US dollars is too high. According to the current villa price, one $100 million should be about the same."

Sal hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Mr. Xiao, 120 million US dollars is my reserve price, and I will never give up half a cent. If it wasn't for me in urgent need of money, I would not be willing to give up such a good place. Sell."

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

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

This villa has been hanging out for more than two months. Because the price is too high, almost no one cares.

Now, under the introduction of Kerry, I finally met a customer like Xiao Yunhai who was both capable and really wanted to buy. Of course Thrall was unwilling to let it go.

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

Xiao Yunhai said: "Mr. Sal, my wife and I are both Chinese and we live in Los Angeles for no more than three months throughout the year. Therefore, 100 million US dollars is already the highest price we have offered. If you agree, We'll 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 thinking about it, Thrall asked Xiao Yunhai and Zhao Wanqing to sit down first, and then said, "Mr. Xiao, I heard that you are very interested in the American theater chain?"

Xiao Yunhai laughed and said, "Mr. Sal, we are talking about villas now. How do you say it's going to the theater."

Sal said: "Mr. Xiao, I own 10% of Universal Cinema. I wonder if you are interested?"

"Universal Cinemas shares?" Xiao Yunhai was shocked, but his face remained unmoved, and asked, "Mr. Sal, 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 was about to speak when Zhao Wanqing next to him touched him and said, "Mr. Sal, as far as I know, the Universal Cinema was built twenty years ago, and there was hardly any maintenance during that period, whether it was equipment. The theaters are aging very seriously. In the past two years, Universal Theaters has been in a state of making ends meet due to poor management. If we buy it at the market price, I am afraid that not only will we not make money, but we may lose money every year. Am I right? Mr Sal."

Xiao Yunhai glanced at Zhao Wanqing in surprise, obviously not expecting that she would be so familiar with Universal Cinema.

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

Sal said with a wry smile: "I didn't expect Miss Zhao to know so much about Universal's current predicament. Yes, Universal is indeed experiencing operational problems now, but it's not without solutions."

Zhao Wanqing shook her head and said, "The major shareholder of Universal Cinema is Mr. David, President of Universal Films, who owns 63% of the shares. Unless he agrees to renovate the theater or accepts foreign investment, Universal Cinema will be very It's hard to change. Because Mr David seems to be in a very difficult situation right now."

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

Usually, when they were together, Xiao Yunhai made up his mind on almost everything, and Zhao Wanqing supported him unreservedly behind his back.

But now seeing her negotiation with Saar, Xiao Yunhai suddenly realized that, as the eldest lady of Hanhai Film and Television Investment Company, Zhao Wanqing's own ability is not lower than her own, and even more powerful than herself in the business field. It's just that she is very good at hiding and is unwilling to steal her limelight.

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

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

Sal laughed and said, "Huaxia has a saying that women don't allow men, and it should be Miss Zhao. So, you guys don't want to buy it."

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

Thrall asked, "Then how much money does Miss Zhao think is appropriate?"

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

Zhao Wanqing knew that he wanted to let herself be the master. With her husband's support, Zhao Wanqing was shocked and said decisively, "Up to $1.5 billion."

Thrall frowned and said, "This is impossible. According to the current market price..."

Zhao Wanqing interrupted him and said, "Mr. Sal, with the current situation of Universal Cinema, as long as the stock market fluctuates slightly, its stock price will definitely plummet. We purchased 10% of Universal Cinema's shares with US$1.5 billion. , is a very risky thing in itself. I'm even worried that it will make us lose everything. So no matter what you say, we will not change our minds. Villa $100 million, Universal $1.5 billion , this is our bottom line. I'm sorry, I was a bit rushed just now."

Thrall looked at Xiao Yunhai and said, "Did Mr. Xiao mean the same thing?"

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

After listening to Xiao Yunhai's words, Sal smiled and said, "Mr. Xiao, Miss Zhao is not only beautiful, but also so intelligent. You can marry her, which is really enviable."

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

Thrall sighed and said, "I will give you $1.7 billion in villas and theaters. This is also my bottom line."

Zhao Wanqing didn't even think about it, and 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 villa and the cinema add up to 1.7 billion US dollars, we agreed."

Thrall suddenly turned to look at Kerry and said, "Am I stupid?"

Kerry nodded and said, "That's right, you're really stupid. But it's definitely a better thing for you to have $1.7 billion all at once."

Sal said: "You are right. Mr. Xiao, Miss Zhao, when will the two of you be able to collect these 1.7 billion US dollars?"

Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "After signing the contract, the money will be credited to your account immediately."

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

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

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