I’m in Hollywood

When Eric and Buffett walked out of the study, it was already after twelve o'clock in the morning. Although many guests wanted to wait for Eric and Buffett to show up again to inquire about the news, but the party was over, and these people had to be disappointed. leave.

At this time, in addition to the staff of the party company cleaning the scene, only the main executives of Firefly and the women who did not know where to hide were left in the villa.

Just as Eric and Buffett walked down the stairs, Jeffrey and the others who were chatting in the living room greeted them. Although they really wanted to know the result immediately, everyone politely sent Buffett away first.

When Buffett's car left the manor, Eric shrugged to the crowd who immediately asked questions: Buffett has the intention to sell, but we have a big difference in price.

After saying this, everyone did not show any disappointment, and of course they were not excited about Buffett's intention to sell. It involves a large transaction of tens of billions of dollars. If it was negotiated overnight, it would be a strange thing. .

Eric told other executives to leave first, leaving only Michael Lynn, Jeffrey, Katzenberg and Frank Wells, the four giants of Firefly Pictures, five people came to the living room where everyone was chatting just now. Sitting down, Eric saw Drew, who had changed out of his evening dress and was wearing a T-shirt and shorts, poking his head into the living room and instructed, We have to talk for a while, you go to rest first.

Although you and you are the same word in English, the expressions of the other four people instantly became a little shy. They all knew that Eric was referring to you and not you, so even one of them was relatively unrepentant. Jeffrey couldn't help but envy Eric's beauty.

Drew nodded obediently: Okay, do you want coffee, I'll let Natasha get it?

Although many people could notice the figure of the Russian twins walking around the villa tonight, Eric didn't want to invite the sisters to stimulate the four big men around him, and pointed to the coffee in the corner of the living room. Ji: It's so late, don't let them do everything, do it yourself.

Drew grimaced at Eric, but still obediently walked to the coffee machine and got busy.

Take advantage of Xiao Nizi making coffee. Eric briefly repeated the results of his conversation with Buffett to the four beside him.

...It's roughly like this. I also gave Firefly's acquisition plan, and then, Eric spread his hands: Nothing was negotiated.

Although I understand that the cash acquisition plan has not worked. Eric still proposed a wholly-owned acquisition plan that had already been drawn up. Just like Eric's reaction to Buffett's plan, Buffett immediately rejected it.

Although both of them are very clear in their hearts that their respective acquisition plans are not the bottom line of both parties, neither of them can make any concessions in the first informal contact.

simply put. The only gain for Eric and Buffett tonight is to confirm that both parties have the intention to make this transaction. Therefore, the long tug of war may have just begun.

After Eric finished speaking, the five people in the living room fell silent for a while, each digesting the information Eric just revealed.

Drew made the coffee, put a few cups of coffee lightly on the coffee table in front of several people, leaned over and kissed Eric on the cheek, then carefully closed the door and left the living room.

After a while, Katzenberg first said: Eric. I think the biggest problem with this is that Buffett doesn't recognize the actual market value of Firefly, which is not surprising, although our profits last year were comparable to Time Warner's. , but the main profit comes from movies and their derivatives, and most people know that the movie business is very ups and downs. But Buffett has always been known for being cautious and conservative in investment, so his views can not represent everyone, I think if If we want to not lose in this transaction, the first thing we have to do is to stop keeping a low profile, and it is necessary to properly show the strength of Firefly to the media.”

Katzenberg finished. The other three nodded in agreement, and Frank Wells didn't forget to add: Eric, I think you have to get the top position of the Forbes magazine list this year, and it will be like a few years ago. Sam Walton's. Just way off second.

The market value of the Wal-Mart chain before Sam Walton's death in 1992 had reached more than 40 billion US dollars. The Walton family owned more than 40% of Wal-Mart's shares. Before 1992, Sam Walton was Forbes 400 richest people in North America The only billionaire on the list with a fortune of more than $10 billion.

After Sam Walton's death, the family wealth was divided equally among his wife and four children, but a lot of inheritance tax was avoided because of reasonable measures. The Waltons remain the wealthiest families in North America. After the death of Sam Walton, because of Eric's voluntary concession, Buffett, the richest man who succeeded at the beginning of this year, had a personal wealth of only 9.3 billion US dollars.

Even without Frank Wells' remarks, Eric is very clear that it is difficult for him to avoid this position and continue to be his invisible richest man this year.

The numbers on the Forbes list last year can be reasonably prevaricate for some reason, but this year, not only has Jurassic Park's record-breaking global box office results brought more attention to Firefly, but Firefly has also The news of the acquisition of the TV network must also be disclosed to the public in the near future. The attention to the transaction between the two parties will also make a large number of investment institutions take the initiative to analyze the strength of Firefly Pictures. In this case, Forbes will release another figure similar to last year. It will definitely lead to countless doubts, and data that seriously deviates from the facts will have a very big blow to the credibility of a professional financial magazine. Eric knew that the benefits he gave would never allow Steve Forbes to risk the future of the family business.

Well, although I'm not ready, I'll take the time to talk to Steve Forbes in person about this.

Jeffrey has always been unable to understand why Eric was able to avoid this matter, and said with a smile: Eric, I still think this is a good thing, I really can't understand why you have those messy scruples, do you still Are you afraid that someone will take your money away when you wake up?

Eric shrugged helplessly and didn't answer, and the other three laughed.

ok, don't make fun of me, let's get on with the topic, Eric waited for a few people to laugh for a while. He waved his hand and said.

Michael Lynn asked at this time: 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's Thanksgiving soon. I think Buffett should rush back to Omaha for Thanksgiving?

Katzenberg said: Buffett's wife Susan has lived in California in recent years, because Buffett does not want his wealth to be divided. Although the two separated but did not divorce, I heard that the relationship is still very good. I think Buffett should be Stay in LA for Thanksgiving.

Eric said: Even if Buffett stays in Los Angeles. You know, I'm going to New York too, and I won't necessarily be back before Christmas, so it's up to you to contact Buffett.

It's no secret that Eric already has two children, and Jeffrey personally visited the two little guys on Long Island. So Eric's decision to go to New York for Thanksgiving is not surprising.

Except for Eric, the boss who can be lazy, because of the relationship at the end of the year, Michael Lynn and others can't be idle at all. Not only do they have to keep up with the film release work of the important schedule at the end of the year, but also need to pay attention to the past. Auditing and summarizing Firefly's financial and personnel work for a year has actually started in early November. But because of Firefly's growing system, it would be nice to have everything done by Christmas.

Considering these circumstances, Michael Lynn said: If this is the case, in the case that private contacts cannot be reached, we will at least wait until January next year to launch a public acquisition invitation. I suggest that the time be postponed as much as possible. In February and March, it is convenient for us to make more preliminary layouts.”

The time is getting late, and although Eric and Katzenberg are still full of energy, the three Geoffreys are already showing signs of fatigue. Although many details have not yet been discussed, Eric does not intend to let the three old men who are over fifty years old continue to suffer, and finally said: That's it, you can negotiate with each other on how to carry out high-profile public opinions. Propaganda. You can call or email me if you have anything, Eric said, standing up and saying, It's very late, why don't you stay tonight and I'll take you to the guest room.

No need, Michael Lynn got up immediately. He didn't want to stay here and make a super light bulb: I have a villa near Pepperdine University, not far from here.

Katzenberg pointed to the north and smiled: Mine is closer, at the foot of the mountain.

Frank Wells also smiled and said, My family lives in Malibu.

Eric looked at Jeffrey, and Jeffrey waved his hand quickly: I don't think Michael would refuse me to spend the night at his house.

Of course, Michael Lynn nodded with a smile: I recently bought a good batch of red wine, Jeffrey, Frank, why don't you all come and try it together?

Forget it, it's too late today, I'll go when I'm free, Katzenberg shook his head.

I can't either. My wife called me at eleven o'clock to ask me why I didn't go home, Frank Wells said, causing a few people present to chuckle and ridicule.

If not compared with Eric, the four giants of Firefly belong to the rich class, and it is not surprising to buy real estate in Malibu, where the rich gather. Eric no longer held back, and sent everyone away one by one and returned to the villa.

The tables, chairs and props at the party have been removed by the party company. 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 the closed doors. , inexplicably remembered the famous line in Forrest Gump, and the corner of his mouth couldn't help evoking a wicked smile.

Life is like a box of chocolates.

...

When he woke up, Eric found himself lying on the floor. Although he did not have the habit of laying carpets, the wooden floor did not make people feel uncomfortable. The bedroom with the air conditioner was also very warm, and there was no covering on him. Does not produce coolness.

Some could not feel the existence of his right arm, Eric squinted his eyes and turned his head to see Famke Jensen comfortably sleeping on it, sleeping soundly. It was estimated that he had been sleeping on it for too long and had completely stiffened.

Eric looked at the watch that he hadn't taken off last night. At half past eleven, he couldn't help laughing.

Carefully stretched out his still movable left hand and groped around for a while, and found a pair of pink pajamas, probably from the little girl. Last night, the women were all wearing evening gowns. Except for Drew, everyone else was in the villa. But they don't have their own wardrobe. Eric folded it up with one hand, because it was autumn and winter, it was very thick, so he carefully raised his right hand to put the pajamas under Famke Jensen's head.

Maybe it was enough sleep. Although Eric was very careful, Famke Jensen woke up quickly. Seeing that Eric was holding a pink dress in his left hand, the girl smiled and reached out and patted it. : Throw it away, you look so wretched.

Eric threw his pajamas aside, but Famke Jensen had already leaned over, recalling what happened last night. The girl raised her head and saw a small hand sticking out of the edge of the bed. Mick Jensen still bit Eric's shoulder without hesitation. In the man's suppressed pain, the girl quickly loosened her teeth and said in a low voice, Eric, the more you go. It's getting more and more absurd, I warn you, don't think about it again.

Eric replied with a smile: Okay, I promise, if you are hungry, let's go down to do something to eat, without them.

Famke Jensen put his arms around Eric's waist and said softly, I want you to cook for me yourself.

No problem, you can eat me.

You bastard, I really want to eat you.

The two stood up cautiously together. Famke Jansen walked to the closet, looking for Eric's clothes to wear as usual. He noticed that Eric looked at the women on the big bed from time to time, with a little jealousy. He joked: Why don't I go down alone and you stay?

No, it's just that there seems to be one missing?

Famke Jansen put on a pair of Eric's jeans, also looked at the big bed, counted them one by one, and said, Maybe Nicole has already woken up?

As soon as the words fell, Nicole's muttering sounded from the other side of the big bed: It's uncomfortable, damn it, who kicked me down. (To be continued.)(www.. )