Murdoch stared at Eric closely with an expression of facing a nonsense junior who didn't know the depth, and said in a deep voice: "Eric, you should know that 10% of the shares is impossible, even if I agree, the board of directors It is impossible to agree."
Eric didn't seem to feel the pressure in Murdoch's expression, and said relaxedly: "Mr. Murdoch, although you don't have an absolute controlling stake, the whole world knows that News Corporation is Rupert Murdoch's news Group. I believe you must have the power to decide this matter, so don't prevaricate me with reasons like the board of directors?"
"Then let me tell you clearly, Eric, there is no room for negotiation on this matter, you should change the terms."
Eric still looked relaxed, even crossed his legs, but his tone became louder: "Mr. Murdoch, as I said before, I am a very stubborn person. Once I speak, I will never speak again." make change."
After saying this, the scene in the reception room suddenly fell silent, the old and the young stared at each other, but after a while, Eric looked away first, not because he felt guilty, but because I think it's really boring to do this. What's the use of overpowering others? The key to negotiation is to see who has more bargaining chips.
But now, the most important chip "℃, the code is in Eric's hands.
After drinking the remaining coffee in the cup, Eric was finally able to turn the ceramic cup over. Undoubtedly, those words were not engraved on the bottom.
Putting the cup back on the table, Eric raised his head and looked at Murdoch.
"Eric. Why don't we talk about this today. Maybe we should all calm down."
Murdoch spoke. Eric was keenly aware that he had unknowingly gained the absolute upper hand in this confrontation. Under such circumstances, how could he not push forward.
"Mr. Murdoch, my schedule is very tight. I missed today. I don't know if I can spare time in these two months. Moreover, the three major TV stations are still waiting for my reply." Eric finished speaking, as if Feeling that it was not enough, he added a sentence: "Oh, by the way, abc has suffered a lot of losses in the past few years, and their asking price is also the highest. Also, they mentioned before that they are willing to pay a liquidated damages to convert the "Friends" this I bought the remaining episodes of the first season. To be honest, I am still very tempted. After all, in the first season of "Friends", I can only get 40% of the advertising revenue from Fox. But if I change it, the price offered by abc is …sorry, this is a commercial secret.”
This is already a naked threat, and Murdoch almost wants to slam the thing in front of Eric in the face.
Of course, he can only think about it.
Murdoch said coldly: "If you want to breach the contract, then wait to see you in the federal court. I guarantee that you will not get the last penny."
"Mr. Murdoch, do you think that in North America, News Corporation can compete with the three major TV stations and the forces behind them? You must be clear in your heart that if this lawsuit really comes to light, Fox will definitely lose. Maybe After the lawsuit is over, "Friends" will have to wait until next year to re-broadcast. Maybe Firefly will lose a lot, but there is no doubt that Fox will lose more. Without "Friends", Fox will think about short-term It is wishful thinking to rise within a certain period of time, and within this period of time, the three major TV stations that have realized the threat have joined forces to kick Fox TV out."
"If this is really done, Firefly will not get any benefits from it. Eric, don't forget that in the main English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and the continental United States, News Corporation relies on the newspapers it holds As well as TV stations, which have a strong ability to control media public opinion. Even the British government is now careful to maintain a good relationship with News Corp. to maintain their media image. If you do that, I can let Firefly produce The movie has been a complete failure all over the world, and it has ruined your personal image around the world. Do you know how many stories we let the New York Post suppress about you and those actresses? I personally intervened in a few cases Yes. A reporter from the "New York Post" has been interested in you since half a year ago. He followed you for two months and took photos of all your private life. The "New York Post" originally planned to make a About all your reports, about that actress named Virginia Madsen, about your current girlfriend, about Julia Roberts, oh, I almost forgot about Miss Drew Barrymore, She's only 14 now, isn't she?"
After Murdoch said these words, he picked up the coffee in front of him triumphantly and wanted to take a sip, but Eric, who had been lowering his head slightly, raised his head at this time, and Murdoch realized that Eric His eyes were indifferent, but there was an abnormal blush on his slightly pale face.
Oops!
Murdoch whispered in his heart, and he suddenly realized that Eric in front of him was only 19 years old, and he was a young man with great ambition. The combination of the two situations is doomed, and Eric is more likely to act emotionally when faced with threats than other young people.
In case this brat is impulsive and really would rather break the contract and take away "Friends", then even if he really mobilizes the power of the media in the end and destroys this little guy's public image to nothing, News Corporation will have to This is obviously not in the interests of News Corporation.
Eric didn't seem to notice the change in Murdoch's expression, raised his wrist to look at his watch, and then looked up at Murdoch.
"Mr. Murdoch, you have a minute to think about it. Agree to my conditions, or break up with me. Let's do our own thing. Let's see who loses the most in the end. Now start the timer." After speaking, Eric once again bow your head.
Murdoch panicked immediately. It seemed that the little guy had lost his mind.
"Eric, please don't be like this? You are already an adult." Murdoch said helplessly, with a touch of reproach in his tone.
Eric didn't seem to hear Murdoch's words, he lowered his head and counted down to himself: "55... 54... 53..."
Seeing that Eric ignored him, Murdoch leaned on the sofa instead, narrowing his eyes slightly, as if he wanted to see if Eric dared to count down to the end. He had read Eric's profile before, and knew that this young man was far more mature and steady than his peers. He was betting that maybe Eric would be impulsive because of what he said just now, but a one-minute countdown was enough. The bright young man calmed down.
"36... 35... 34..."
The countdown continued relentlessly. (To be continued..)