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Chapter Five Hundred and Eleven: Raising Prices

On August 4, 1993, Miramax Company called Li Li and informed Feiyang Entertainment that they would go to Miramax Company to participate in the bidding conference on August 5. At that time, the three companies will bid the same place, and the higher the price will be.

"Mr. Jie, you are very good at this." On the balcony outside the window of Chen Kangjie's room, Ouyang Zhenhua and Chen Kangjie were wearing cool short summer outfits, wearing sunglasses, and leaning on a handmade rattan chair to chat.

"Excellent, Brother Ouyang, you can't flatter you so casually. When did I have any special skills with this?" Chen Kangjie picked up a cup of iced coconut milk sent by the servant just now, put down the tall crystal cup and said.

"You forgot that when we were the agent auction of Master Kong's company, that was your idea," Ouyang Zhenhua reiterated the old story.

"I'm just making a fool of myself, so I can't talk about anything special," Chen Kangjie waved his hand modestly.

"Mr. Jie, what do you think of the bid they will do tomorrow?" Seeing Chen Kangjie enjoying coconut juice, Ouyang Zhenhua also picked up the Liu Ding juice in front of him and took a sip.

"What else can you think? The soldiers come to block the enemy, and the water comes to cover the enemy. In the past two days, Fan Wenxuan and Li Li communicated with them again, and the price increased by 20 million US dollars. But in the end, the other party still refused to let go. Now he suddenly made a bid, and he could even imagine that there was no good product for the soles of his feet," Chen Kangjie said disapprovingly.

Because he reached the initial intention of filming "The True Lies" with Swarzenegger, Feiyang Entertainment had reached the point where he was eager to obtain the operating rights and ownership of Miramax Company. Only then did Ouyang Zhenhua send Fan Wenxuan and Li Li to his brothers to communicate and approved that they could appropriately increase the price of 20 million US dollars, but in the end he returned in a defeat.

"Then what do you think the problem will lie?" Ouyang Zhenhua now believes in Chen Kangjie's judgment very much.

Chen Kangjie took off the CK sunglasses (Calvin Klein, a well-known American brand), threw them on the table in front of him, stood up and walked out of the sun umbrella, stretched, and then turned around to face Ouyang Zhenhua.

"If you want to say there is a problem, it should be due to Sony. Although Sony started to conduct business in the mainland in 1978 and started to set up an office in 1980, and has recently invested and developed in China in recent years, and its latest product Walkman is popular among young people. However, as one of the main constituent companies of the Mitsui Group, it cannot get rid of the ideological tendency of the chaebol. As a right-wing consortium, we must be clear-headed that they always maintain a trend of suppressing Chinese-funded enterprises. Even if they invest and operate in the mainland, they value us from the fundamental purpose of strengthening ourselves. Therefore, with such a frontal competition opportunity, they will not give up making trouble," said Chen Kangjie.

"Then what should we do."

"Adapt to adapt to the situation, in short, Japanese boys cannot take advantage of it," Chen Kangjie said simply.

The next day, Miramax was very lively. Employees all knew that their destiny would have a final destination today. Representatives from Disney, Sony and Feiyang Entertainment from Hong Kong would hold a frontal bid in their conference room. In front of the Miramax building, there were more than a dozen luxury cars parked, with Chen Kangjie and his extended Lincoln and BMW in the middle of these cars.

In order to organize this event well, the Weinstein brothers selected several beautiful blonde beauties from the company to serve as reception and service work. As a film company, there is never a shortage of beautiful girls.

Of course, foreigners will not do anything like domestically, such as balloons, inflatable doors, ribbon banners, etc., but the office decoration has been adjusted, a bit like a debate, and it has been made into three parties. On the middle wall, a large screen is hung, and the slideshows placed by the projector show several welcome slogans on the screen. After a while, the information will be replaced with company-related introductions. Although bidders are already familiar with the relevant situations of Miramax, this is a formal occasion, and the process should still be passed, and three local media in Los Angeles will come to interview.

For the companies participating in the bidding, Feiyang Entertainment, who came to bid, was the highest level. Not only were the presidents and vice presidents all present, but even the presidents of the holding company came. Disney sent a vice president in charge of finance and administration, named Lagos, who was a South American, and Sony led the vice president Haruka Oki and the president of the American branch.

After everyone sat down, Weinstein walked to the front and gave a speech.

"First of all, on behalf of our brothers, I warmly welcome you all, Miramax Company was founded in 1974. After so many years of operation and struggle, I dare not say that we have achieved brilliant results, but it is undisputed and achieved remarkable results. Today we are happy and sad. We have paid a lot for this company and gained a lot. This company is as precious as our children, but for some private reasons, With grief, we plan to sell this thriving company, so all the guests here are here. Here, I would like to say thank you and apologize to the employees who are loyal to serving the company. No matter which company they take over, they are very capable. I hope that the current colleagues can continue to stay and provide various services to the new company." Great Weinstein paused, picked up the water cup in front of him and took a sip, and gave the service staff time to change the slides.

"In 1979, we filmed the small production but not very influential "Apocalypse Now". In 1983, we continued to film "Eachite; dithet Marcel". After that, we entered the fast lane of filming, with at least one movie produced every year. By 1988, we filmed four films, including "Ganda Star" and "Little Girl Thief", and achieved good results. By 1989, our film production increased to nine, and an average of one and a half months would be released," Weinstein Gua Lala Lala introduced the company's history and achievements for more than half an hour in total, which was still a lot of abridged. If it were the leaders in China, it would probably be less than two or three hours to think that he would end up.

"Everyone has understood the basic situation. Now we are starting to get into the topic. I believe that all three companies are very interested in our Miramax company. So please discuss and start the quotation. We will hand over the company with the highest bidding. Let me say more, that is, please indicate the payment method." After talking a lot, Weinstein finally finished entering the real core content.

As soon as the Great Weinstein finished his words, he began to whisper in a low voice, mainly the management staff of the three companies and the staff members negotiated bids.

"Mr. Jie, how much do we offer?" Ouyang Zhenhua asked Chen Kangjie, who was sitting behind him in a low voice.

"Since you have already quoted 920 million US dollars, then follow this offer. For details, you can do it." Chen Kangjie said in a soft voice.

At this time, Fan Wenxuan happened to ask what price Feiyang Entertainment offered, so Ouyang Zhenhua passed on the amount Chen Kangjie said to him.

After five minutes of discussion, three quotation envelopes containing each company were handed over to the Greater Weinstein.

Great Weinstein walked to the lecture again, opened the unsealed envelope, and read out the quotations of each company loudly like an election vote.

"Walter Disney has bid 880 million US dollars, mainly through stock exchange, from Hong Kong Feiyang Entertainment Co., Ltd., with a bid of 920 million US dollars, and the payment method is cash. So far, they have the highest bid. Let's see if Japan's Sony company will bid higher." When we read this, Weinstein smiled and made a plain joke.

"Oh, not bad, not bad, Sony's company bid $1.1 billion, and the payment method is also for cash. Haha, thank you, thank you for your support and interest." Great Weinstein looked very happy and excited to open Sony's envelope.

"So far, Sony's bid is higher. I wonder if the other two companies will pay higher prices." Big Weinstein asked, glanced at the direction of Disney and Feiyang Entertainment.

"NO, that's our highest bid, beyond that price, our assessment is not worth it," Disney's vice president Lagos shook his head and replied to Big Weinstein's words.

"We are willing to bid 1.11 billion US dollars, but it is still cash." Fan Wenxuan quoted a new price on behalf of Feiyang Entertainment.

This price did not come from Chen Kangjie's mouth, but was arranged by Ouyang Zhenhua himself. Chen Kangjie had authorized him to do it himself just now, so Ouyang Zhenhua could bid based on his own judgment.

"Thank you, Miss Fan, $1.11 billion in cash. I wonder if Sony will offer a higher price." Big Weinstein took a fun look at Damu Yao.

The understanding Haruka Oki raised his hand, "We can also raise the price. Our Yamato people will not admit defeat in the competition, $1.15 billion, cash."

The quote is just a quote, but Damu Yao looked at Ouyang Zhenhua and the others proudly said some extra exciting words when he was quoted.

Chen Kangjie sat behind Ouyang Zhenhua and carefully observed every detail of the scene.

"We Chinese nation is also unwilling to give in. US$1.2 billion, cash payment." Damu Yao's aggressive method played a role, and Ouyang Zhenhua hurriedly quoted a higher price without thinking.

"I can't tell that Chinese people have become rich in the past two years, and they can actually take out 1.2 billion US dollars in cash. Haha, we offer 1.4 billion US dollars in cash. I think who else dares to compete with us." Damu Yao directly raised the price significantly, and became more confident and more arrogant.

Everyone present thought that Ouyang Zhenhua and the others would continue to raise the price. After all, no one could stand this, but the result was shocking.
Chapter completed!
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