John suddenly had the feeling that he had met him too late. This young boss was not only kind, but also very generous. For a moment, John didn't know how to repay Li Mubai's trust and support for him.
"Boss, I think I have some news, but I don't know if it will be helpful to you." After thinking for a long time, John suddenly thought of a piece of news that he had received no more than twenty-four hours ago.
"Tell me about it." Li Mubai didn't know that John had sent him a good guy card, but it shouldn't be bad news that aroused the interest of this scientific research professional. Then Li Mubai continued: "John, you can call me Li,
Or Chinese plum."
"Li, you are such a kind person." John did not expect that Li Mubai was so approachable and did not have the airs of a boss. So he said: "I have a Swiss friend, Donald. Although we are engaged in different research, he is in
The Steve Technology Research Laboratory in Switzerland is now facing a similar situation to me."
Steve Institute of Technology?
Li Mubai really didn't know anything about this research institute.
Seeing the blank expression on Li Mubai's face, John hurriedly patted his thigh. Li Mubai was far away in Xiangjiang in the east. How could he know about the research institute in Switzerland? But since he had already said it, John still had to explain it.
"This institute has three main topics." John sorted out the information and introduced: "There are lasers, high-temperature superconductors and computers."
If he hadn't heard about computers, Li Mubai wouldn't have been prepared to continue on this topic. Although he was interested, Li Mubai didn't know much about this laboratory, so he had to turn his questioning eyes to John.
John immediately introduced the honors and achievements of this research laboratory, and his friend was studying computer science there. After listening to the subsequent introduction, Li Mubai was very impressed by the more than two hundred people there.
It aroused a strong interest, especially since there were five or six Ph.D.s in it, which cannot be exchanged for money.
"I will seriously consider your suggestion." Li Mubai patted John on the shoulder and left a few words of encouragement. In addition to asking the studio to change its appearance, he also proposed that a financial supervisor should supervise the studio.
Apart from recording and monitoring, there are no other requirements.
In addition, there was another request that was not a request. He told John that as long as there was talent, he would be very willing to accept it, and if possible, it would also be possible to expand the team of the studio.
John swore that he had never seen such a kind boss.
Back at the villa, Li Mubai sorted out his thoughts and gains. In the next few days, Li Mubai had a brief but pleasant contact and conversation with Paramount CEO Redstone.
Redstone is very interested in Li Mubai. In addition to the fact that he has produced a movie with the third highest box office in North America, he is even more interested in the fact that Li Mubai is preparing to develop in Hollywood.
You know, if you want to develop in Hollywood, the best and most direct way is to acquire a Hollywood film and television company, which will be easier to accept. But Li Mubai said that he will not open a film and television company, whether in Hong Kong or Hollywood.
He doesn't have that much energy to manage a film and television company, and he prefers to have more human resources on his hands.
As long as you have capable artists, you have a wide range of choices no matter which film and television company you cooperate with or which theater chain you cooperate with. But once you own a film and television company, it is equivalent to being in the officialdom.
Just like standing in line, there will be many places to control your elbows.
Redstone also expressed his goodwill to cooperate with Li Mubai, hoping that Li Mubai can make movies with higher box office, which will not only allow Paramount to have greater profits, but also give him more authority on the board of directors.
Strong voice.
Whether in China, Hong Kong, or far across the ocean in the United States, human beings have a great obsession with rights.
Li Mubai said that there will be new works in the shooting plan in the near future, and he has full confidence in the movies that have not been shot yet. He hopes that this new movie can be released simultaneously around the world with the help of Red Stone, which is not a requirement.
How difficult it is, but definitely not easy either.
Lei Shidong could see that the young man's request was a test for his partners. As for Li Mubai's confidence, he didn't know. He only knew that Paramount's current situation was not very good, and it also needed high-level people.
Quality films appear to generate greater profits for those damn shareholders.
The verbal agreement had been reached, and Li Mubai began to prepare to return to Xiangjiang.
But John told Li Mubai that if he was interested in Steve Research Institute, it would be best to go to Switzerland in person. Now they have reached the point where they can't open the pot. Not only are there no funds for scientific research, but even bank loans have begun to be pressed.
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It seems that this is really a good opportunity. After Li Mubai heard the information provided by John for the first time, he had already asked McKinsey to conduct an investigation. Sure enough, this research laboratory has indeed had brilliant achievements. But this time
The people who help with technology are not good at business, and as a result, they are now facing bank reminders and no research funds.
Anyway, there were no particularly important things in Xiangjiang waiting for him to go back and deal with. Bicycle production was already on track. Li Mubai decided to rush to Switzerland with Gong Ruihan, Lang Jiu, and the Soviet assistant.
With John as the lead, Donald also received Li Mubai and his party very warmly.
Chapel Bridge, this wooden bridge built in 1333 has a long history.
Many people once said that if you have not been to Lucerne, you have not been to Switzerland at all. And this historic wooden bridge is in the middle of Lake Lucerne, with a total length of 250 meters. It has an all-wood structure and a gallery roof.
, its outside and bridgehead are covered with flowers, like a rainbow on a clear lake.
Almost all tourists who come to Switzerland come here.
Donald arrived more than half an hour earlier than the agreed time, and he was accompanied by the boss of this research laboratory, Professor Byrne.
Fortunately, there were not many tourists on the bridge corridor at this time, and with the Oriental face, Donald recognized Li Mubai almost immediately.
"Hello, if I guess correctly, you should be Mr. Donald, right?" Although Li Mubai has never met this Donald, he still communicated with him on the phone.
"You have such a good sense. You guessed it right. I am Donald." This person is considered an elite figure in the research laboratory, and he has also contacted a funder. Even in front of his boss, he speaks in a relatively reserved manner.
of randomness.
"Please allow me to introduce you, this is Professor Bourne." Donald turned his body slightly, leaving Bourne's front to Li Mubai.
"Hello, Professor Bourne." Li Mubai took the initiative and stretched out his right hand. Not only because the other person was a professor, Li Mubai felt that he should respect anyone who engaged in scientific research.
"Hello, welcome to Switzerland." Professor Byrne learned from Donald's description that the young man in front of him was a boss who advocated and respected scientific research. Although the computer studio in Los Angeles was incomparable with his research laboratory,
One thing is the same, everyone is engaged in research.
Therefore, Bourne had a relatively good impression before meeting Li Mubai.
"You are younger than I thought." Professor Bourne lamented: "Lucerne is a beautiful city. I hope you like it here."
"Compared with the beautiful city, the research results are more exciting. That will be my best gift." Li Mubai did not hide his ambition at all.
Moreover, the reason why he came here was to see what scientific research results this institute had that were worthy of his investment. If there was nothing that could impress him, even if it was cheap, Li Mubai would not pay a penny.
"I wonder if Mr. Li is going to visit the research institute first, or take a rest first?" Although Bourne very much hopes that Li Mubai will inject capital into the research institute immediately, he also knows that this is a businessman. If not
If a scientific research project can impress him, no matter how nice it sounds, it will be in vain.
Although he despises businessmen who are full of money, without money, he can't research shitty technology.
"There is no need to visit the institute." Li Mubai pondered for a moment and said, "I wonder if I can first understand the projects or topics currently being researched by the institute?"
Li Mubai suggested that everyone had better go to the hotel to discuss these issues. After all, we were still standing outside, and neither the environment nor the occasion was suitable for communication.
Only then did Donald remember that they had just arrived in Lucerne and hadn't even had a rest yet.
However, Li Mubai didn't seem to complain about this. After the group arrived at the hotel that Diana had booked in advance, Li Mubai, Professor Burne and Donald sat in the reception room of the room and had the first round of discussions.
Before coming, Li Mubai had communicated with Donald, hoping that the other party could provide him with a list of projects studied by the laboratory, which Li Mubai needed to know.
Of course, he is more interested in what he is studying now. Compared with his past results, what he is doing now allows Li Mubai to have a more intuitive judgment and understanding.
It seems that this laboratory still has a lot of talents. Looking at the research results on the list, Li Mubai knew that there were a lot of talents in this laboratory, and what he needed most now was talents.
However, there is still a big gap between these talents and the price offered by the other party. If it were just these, Li Mubai would not invest tens of millions in capital.
However, when Li Mubai glanced at the last few projects he was studying, his pupils suddenly shrank, and there was a wave of excitement in his heart...