When Eric and Buffett walked out of the study, it was already past 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 after the party ended, these people had to be disappointed. leave.
At this time, in addition to the staff of the party company who were cleaning up the scene, only the main executives of Firefly and the women who didn't know where to hide were left in the villa.
Just as Eric and Buffett walked down the stairs, Jeffrey and others who were chatting in the living room greeted them
The concubine of crossing. Although they wanted to know the result immediately, everyone politely sent Buffett away first.
When Buffett's car left the manor, Eric shrugged at the crowd who immediately showed a questioning expression: "Buffett has the intention to sell abc, but we have a big difference in price."
After saying this, no one showed any disappointment. Of course, they were not excited about Buffett's intention to sell abc. It would be a strange thing if a deal involving tens of billions of dollars was settled overnight. matter.
Eric ordered the other executives to leave first, leaving only Michael Lynn, Jeffrey, Katzenberg, and Frank Wells, the four giants of Firefly Pictures, and the five came to the living room where everyone was chatting just now Sitting down, Eric saw Drew, who had changed his evening dress and was wearing a T-shirt and shorts, poking his head into the living room, and ordered: "We still 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 suddenly became a little flirtatious. They all knew that Eric's "you" refers to you and not you, so even one item is relatively innocent. The lustful Jeffrey couldn't help being a little envious of Eric's beauty.
Drew nodded obediently: "Okay, do you want coffee, I'll let Natasha get it?"
Although many people can notice the figures of the Russian twins shuttling in the villa tonight, Eric doesn't want to invite these two sisters to stimulate the four elders around him at this time. Pointing to the coffee machine in the corner of the living room: "It's so late, don't let them do everything, you do it yourself."
Drew made a face at Eric. But still obediently walked to the coffee machine and got busy.
While Xiao Nizi was making coffee, Eric briefly explained the results of his conversation with Buffett to the four people around him.
"... That's roughly the case. I also gave Firefly's acquisition plan, and then," Eric spread his hands: "It can be considered that nothing has been negotiated."
Although he understood that the cash acquisition plan was no longer feasible, 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 knew very well in their hearts that their respective acquisition plans were not the bottom line of both parties, neither of them could 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 see-saw may have just begun.
After Eric finished speaking, the five people in the living room fell silent for a short while, each digesting the information Eric had just revealed.
After making the coffee, Drew lightly placed several cups of coffee on the coffee table in front of several people, leaned over and kissed Eric on the cheek, and then carefully closed the door and left the living room.
After a while, Katzenberg first said: "Eric, I think the biggest problem here is that Buffett does not recognize the actual market value of Firefly, which is not surprising. Although our profit last year was comparable to that of Time Warner , but the main profit comes from movies and their derivatives, and most people know that the movie business has great ups and downs. But Buffett has always been known for being cautious and conservative in investment, so his views cannot represent everyone. I think if If we want to avoid losing ground in this deal, the first thing we need to do is stop keeping a low profile and properly show the strength of Firefly to the media is a must.”
After Katzenberg finished speaking, the other three nodded in agreement, and Frank Wells did not forget to add: "Eric, I think you must get the top spot on the Forbes magazine list this year, And also like Sam Walton did a few years ago. Leave the second place far behind."
The Wal-Mart chain had a market value of more than $40 billion before Sam Walton died in 1992, and the Walton family owned more than 40% of Wal-Mart. Before 1992, Sam Walton was the only rich man on the "Forbes" North American 400 Rich List whose wealth accumulated more than 10 billion US dollars.
After Sam Walton passed away, the family wealth was divided equally among his wife and four children. However, because of reasonable measures to avoid a large amount of inheritance tax, the Walton family is still the richest family in North America.
It's a fake show. After the death of Sam Walton, because of Eric's voluntary retreat, Buffett, the richest man who 'successor' at the beginning of this year, had a personal wealth of only US$9.3 billion.
Even without Frank Wells' remarks, Eric knew very well that it would be difficult for him to avoid this position and continue to be his 'invisible richest man' at ease this year.
The figures on last year's "Forbes" list can be rationalized with some reasons, but this year, not only the record-breaking global box office performance of "Jurassic Park" has brought greater attention to Firefly Pictures, but also Firefly The news of the acquisition of ABC Television Network must also be disclosed to the public in the near future. The attention to the transaction between the two parties will also cause a large number of investment institutions to actively analyze the strength of Firefly Pictures. In this case, "Forbes" will release another figure similar to last year , It will definitely attract countless doubts, and the data that seriously deviates from the facts will deal a very big blow to the credibility of a professional financial magazine. Eric knew that it was absolutely impossible for Steve Forbes to take risks with the future of the family business with the benefits he gave.
"Well, although I'm not ready yet, I will find time to talk to Steve Forbes personally about this matter."
Jeffrey has never been able to understand why Eric can avoid this matter, and said with a smile: "Eric, I still think this is a good thing, I really can't figure out why you have those messy scruples, don't you still Are you afraid that someone will take your money away when you wake up?"
Eric shrugged helplessly and didn't answer. The other three all laughed.
"Okay, don't tease me anymore, let's get on with the topic." Eric waited for a few people to laugh for a while, then waved his hand and said.
Michael Lynn asked at this time: "When Eric 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 will rush back to Omaha for Thanksgiving, right?"
Katzenberg said: "Buffett's wife Susan has lived in California in recent years, because Buffett doesn't want his wealth to be divided. Although the two are separated but not divorced, I heard that the relationship is still very good. I think Buffett will Stay in LA for Thanksgiving."
Eric said: "Even if Buffett stays in Los Angeles. You know, I will go to New York, and I may not come back before Christmas, so you can only contact Buffett next."
It is no secret that Eric already has two children, and Jeffrey has personally visited the two little ones on Long Island. So it's no surprise that Eric decided to go to New York for Thanksgiving.
Except for Eric, the boss who can be lazy, Michael Lynn and others can't be free at all because of the relationship at the end of the year. The financial and personnel work of Firefly has been audited and summarized for one year. These things have actually started since the beginning of November. But because of Firefly's growing system, it would be nice if everything could be done before Christmas.
Considering these circumstances, Michael Lynn said: "If this is the case, we will have to wait until at least January next year before we can initiate a public acquisition invitation. I suggest that the time be postponed as much as possible. In February and March, it will be convenient for us to make more preliminary layouts.”
It was getting later and later. Although Eric and Katzenberg, two young and middle-aged men, were still full of energy, the three of Jeffrey were already showing signs of fatigue. Although many details had not been discussed, Eric also I don't intend to let the three old men who are over fifty years old continue to survive. Finally said: "That's it, you can negotiate with each other on how to carry out high-profile publicity. If you have anything to do, you can call or email me," Eric said. He stood up and said, "It's already very late, why don't you stay here tonight, I'll take you to the guest room."
"No need," Michael Lynn got up immediately, he didn't want to stay here to be a super big light bulb: "I have a villa near Pepperdine University, not far from here."
Katzenberg pointed to the north and said with a smile, "Mine is closer, just at the foot of the mountain."
Frank Wells also smiled and said: "My family originally lived in Malibu
Wear it back after liberation. "
Eric looked at Jeffrey, and Jeffrey waved his hand quickly: "I don't think Michael will refuse me to spend the night at his house."
"Of course," Michael Lynn nodded with a smile: "I recently bought a batch of good red wine, Jeffrey, Frank, why don't you come and taste it together?"
"Forget it, it's too late today, I'll go when I'm free," Katzenberg shook his head.
"I can't do it either. My wife called me at eleven o'clock to ask why I didn't go home," Frank Wells said, causing chuckles and ridicule from several people present.
If you don't compare with Eric, the four giants of Firefly belong to the rich class. It is not surprising to buy real estate in a place like Malibu where rich people gather. Eric didn't hold back anymore, 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, and 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 but smirk.
Life is like a box of chocolates.
…
When Eric woke up, he found himself lying on the floor. Although he was not used to laying carpets, the wooden floor did not make people feel uncomfortable. The air-conditioned bedroom was also very warm, and he was not covered with anything No cooling effect.
Some couldn't feel the existence of his right arm. Eric squinted his eyes and turned his head, and saw Famke Jansen sleeping comfortably on it, probably because he had been on the pillow for too long, and he was completely stiff.
Eric looked at the watch that he hadn't taken off last night. At 11:30, he couldn't help smiling, he hadn't been so nonsense for a long time.
Carefully stretching out his still movable left hand, he groped around and found a pair of pink pajamas, which probably belonged to Xiao Nizi. Last night, all the women came in evening gowns. Except for Drew, everyone else was in the villa. But they don't have their own wardrobes. Eric folded it up with one hand, because it was the autumn and winter style, it was very thick, so he carefully raised his right hand to put the pajamas under Famke Jansen's head.
Maybe it was enough sleep. Although Eric was very careful, Famke Jansen woke up quickly. Seeing Eric holding a pink dress in his left hand, the girl smiled and stretched out her hand to take a picture. : "Throw it away, you look so wretched."
Eric threw the pajamas aside, but Famke Jansen had already leaned over. Recalling what happened last night, the girl raised her head, just in time to see a small hand protruding from the edge of the bed. Mick Jansen bit down on Eric's shoulder without hesitation. Amidst the man's suppressed cries of pain, the girl quickly loosened her teeth and whispered: "Eric, the more you It's getting more and more absurd, I warn you, don't think about it again."
Eric smiled and replied: "Okay, I promise, are you hungry, let's go down and cook something to eat, without taking them."
Famke Jansen put his arms around Eric's waist and said softly, "I want you to cook me food yourself."
"No problem, you can eat me."
"You bastard, I really want to eat you."
The two got up cautiously together, and Famke Jansen walked to the closet, looking for Eric's clothes to wear as usual, noticing that Eric looked at the women on the big bed from time to time, with a little jealousy Jokingly said: "How about 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, looked at the big bed, counted them one by one, and said, "Maybe Nicole has woken up already?"
As soon as the words fell, Nicole muttered from the other side of the big bed: "It's so uncomfortable, damn it, who kicked me off." (To be continued.)