Chapter two hundred and ninety first fatal weakness
Chapter 291 Fatal Weakness
That night, Tie Long drove his newly bought new car to Turner's house. Here, Michael and Turner were waiting for him. Tie Long was actually very impatient. If he wanted to take action, this was the most appropriate time.
.According to his speculation, Xiao Ran must be planning to attack the six major companies, otherwise Wei Dongling would not need to come now.
Michael and Turner greeted them enthusiastically, smiling like iron dragons, like friends they hadn't seen for many years. However, the three of them knew how hypocritical each other's smiles were, and they were just using each other.
That’s all.
After everyone sat down, Tie Long, who had become much more proficient in English, looked at these two entertainment tycoons who could make the Hollywood film industry tremble by stomping their feet with a leisurely expression: "I think you two must have thought it over carefully. I don't know if you guys
What do you mean?"
"I think price is not an issue." Turner's smile can even win the trust of strangers, but it's a pity that Tielong doesn't accept this trick: "The question is whether the weaknesses you gave us can meet our requirements!"
"We will use other payment methods..." Michael smiled slyly, and he realized that he was really wise and mighty: "You still have a few scripts in hand, and the company will pay for them. Maybe, I will give you another director.
Opportunity, in this way, the effect of payment can be achieved!"
Tie Long is not opposed to this approach, and even welcomes it. As long as the script can become a hot-selling movie, he will have more capital. This is at least better than slowly working hard. The most important thing is that in this way, the two
None of the billionaires suffered any losses.
"In that case, I think it's time to tell you!" Tie Long smiled so hard that his eyes narrowed, his tone suddenly became extremely vicious, and he reached out and slashed: "Xiao Ran's most fatal weakness is Wei Dongling!"
"Wei Dongling?" Turner and Michael were stunned at the same time. If they were not deeply impressed by Phantom, they might not really know who Wei Dongling was. But even so, they only knew that Wei Dongling was the CEO of Phantom.
I can’t blame them for this. Although Wei Dongling is very well-known in Asia, he is not so well-known in Europe and the United States. Especially in the United States, this is the first time he has come here on official business, and he is relatively low-key and unconventional.
Attention is inevitable. The most important thing is that Xiao Ran is the star of Phantom, and Wei Dongling's light is overshadowed by him.
Moreover, since the reorganization, Wei Dongling no longer needs to be busy here and there. He only needs to make instructions on acquisition plans and development plans in the office. Naturally, his ability is not easy to show.
Michael couldn't help but asked Tie Long who looked proud: "Are you referring to Wei Dongling, the CEO of Phantom? He is just a CEO, not as important as you think!"
Tielong's mood was extremely high. He had never been so happy as he was today. The feeling of a secret that had been hidden in his heart for so long being suddenly revealed was absolutely refreshing and relaxing, and it was aimed at his opponent.
Seeing Michael asking this, Tie Long immediately stood up and laughed, waving his arms, looking at the two men with a ferocious look and said: "You have never fought against Xiao Ran, of course you don't know. Xiao Ran is very scary, but without Wei Dongling's cooperation
With execution, Xiao Ran is just a tiger without claws, and there is no point in doing anything!"
But the old fox Turner thought for a long time. He felt that what Tie Long said made sense. Although he didn't know much about what Wei Dongling had done in the past, he realized at this moment that no matter who he was, he could be worthy of being appointed by Xiao Ran.
A CEO is definitely not a simple person.
Tie Long sneered and glanced at the two surprised old guys, and said bitterly: "This guy Wei Dongling has been the general manager since Phantom started its business! As Phantom grows bigger and bigger, he has always been Phantom's
The actual manager carefully implements every strategy of Xiao Ran!"
When Tie Long said this, Turner and Michael looked at each other with frustration in their eyes. They knew that they had indeed ignored Wei Dongling. After all, Xiao Ran, who could write, direct and act, was so dazzling.
They didn't even need Tie Long to continue to explain, they knew that they were very wrong before. Phantom had not always relied on Xiao Ran, they knew it very well, especially Michael, as the CEO of Disney, he knew this even more.
When a company reaches a certain level, there will be a bottleneck state, making it difficult for managers to continue. However, Phantom has grown from assets of less than one million Hong Kong dollars to assets of two to three hundred billion U.S. dollars. In this process of qualitative change, Wei Dongling has always been able to stabilize the situation.
Sitting firmly in the position of the executor and taking care of the Phantom in order is absolutely amazing.
After all, Phantom has to go through at least three bottlenecks in this process, and now it seems that they have all passed safely. This is definitely not something that ordinary CEOs can do. Michael even doubts whether he can do it, despite this
The comparison really frustrated him.
"Phantom has gone through at least three very important corporate structure and management reorganizations. According to my understanding, Xiao Ran did not intervene in each of these reorganizations, and did not even put forward any opinions!" The expressions of the two people gradually became solemn.
Standing up, Tielong could no longer hide his pride: "This means that every reorganization is completely dependent on Wei Dongling!"
"After every reorganization, Phantom was able to get rid of the old management methods and successfully transform with a more efficient and personalized style. Almost every reorganization of Phantom was after a large number of acquisitions, in order to integrate the management systems and financial affairs of each subsidiary.
The problem is that this limit state is very accurately grasped. I think you may be able to understand what role Wei Dongling plays in this!"
"Especially the large-scale reorganization two or three years ago, which allowed Phantom to successfully transform from a fragmented enterprise that controlled many companies into seven flagship companies with concentrated power!" In order to collect information about Wei Dongling and Xiao Ran, even
After analysis and research, Tielong didn't know how much effort he had spent on this.
Despite this, he still felt that he was very worthy. Because he saw his own path in the history of Xiao Ran's fortune. In his data analysis, it appeared that Xiao Ran made his fortune from making movies, but in fact, that time the stock market was the real one.
It gave Xiao Ran the opportunity to take off. Using this fund, Phantom expanded rapidly, and with its excellent vision, he obtained karaoke, which provided extremely important funds for Phantom's expansion at that time.
Although he also saw the accuracy of Xiao Ran's investment in stocks, including those investments that shocked financiers around the world, such as Dell, Microsoft and Cisco. These companies alone have increased at least 10% of the investment for Phantom and Xiao Ran.
Fifty billion U.S. dollars of wealth. Xiao Ran's initial total investment was only over 2 billion Hong Kong dollars. Even counting the billions of additional capital increases later to ensure the shareholding, it was definitely a very cost-effective deal.
However, he believes that Xiao Ran's most successful place is definitely not here. This is long-term investment after all. Therefore, Xiao Ran's accurate investment in the stock market, karaoke and movies is the real key.
Since he correctly realized this, he gradually realized that it was absolutely impossible for him to do what Xiao Ran did. At least he lacked one of Xiao Ran's best skills - vision!
Yes, it is indeed about vision. Tielong knew very well that he did not have that kind of vision, otherwise he would not have chosen to follow Jiahe and then Hongguo, and suffered repeated failures. However, having no vision does not mean that he is not good.
He believed in his talent, and what Xiao Ran could do in movies, he could do the same.
However, thinking of this, he couldn't help but start to doubt. This time he defected to Warner and Disney, would he suffer failure again because of Phantom? He severely expelled this ominous thought and restrained his complacent expression.
Shen Sheng said: "The seven flagship companies span various industries and have become giants, with a total market value of more than 300 billion US dollars!"
In fact, Tie Long still had a word in his stomach that he hadn't said yet. He discovered a big secret of Phantom's industry. In the past, Xiao Ran invested in high-tech products such as the Internet and electronics. Although it is not yet clear that telecommunications can become Phantom's core entertainment media.
What benefits does the industry bring? However, according to the seemingly unrelated industries such as the Internet and media, today they have become the industrial chain of the Phantom Empire film industry. Based on his understanding of Xiao Ran, he absolutely believes that telecommunications and electronics will have a bright future.
It will definitely become a comprehensive product of Phantom’s core industry.
His speculation is indeed correct, but it may not be completely correct. The reason why the Phantom has developed very rapidly across industries in recent years is mainly because the Phantom is too huge. This makes the Phantom unable to help but spin around in circles. If it wants to make more plans,
For further development, we must cross industries in some aspects.
"Wait a minute..." Michael knew the importance of Wei Dongling clearly, but he still had questions: "After the reorganization, Wei Dongling will only be the CEO of Phantom, and the other six flagship companies will have their own CEOs and executive presidents. In this way
As a result, his importance to Phantom must be much less than before!"
Turner also had the same question. He knew that Phantom held the vast majority of the shares of the other six flagship companies. For example, in Shuxiang Media, Phantom's holding was as high as 90%. In Hutchison Whampoa, which has the lowest shareholding ratio, Phantom also
As high as 30%, it is the largest shareholder.
He also knew that in this way, Phantom had full power to make any decision to the six major flagships, at least in a company with absolute control. However, he did not think that if Phantom became so big, Xiao Ran and Wei Dongling would still
To get involved.
As for the joints involved, Tie Long, a guy who simply made a living from studying Xiao Ran, was very clear about it. After taking a sip of the drink, he explained: "You may not have noticed that he serves as the chief executive of the six major flagships.
Those who serve as officers or CEOs are all young people in their thirties, all elites that Phantom has trained at all costs over the years."
"Neither Xiao Ran nor Wei Dongling realized that because of their great success and prestige, the heads of the six major flagships relied on them and asked them for advice on many decisions. The most typical one is Tianxia Fund
In the bank acquisition case last year, according to all the information, Tianxia Fund determined the acquisition method after consulting Wei Dongling!"
Michael was deeply surprised: "Why not ask Xiao Ran for advice, but Wei Dongling?"
"Because Xiao Ran is responsible for the strategic conception, and Wei Dongling is the person responsible for implementing these strategies!" Tie Long smiled, very happily: "Also, because of the rapid growth of Phantom, Wei Dongling does not need to implement the plans formulated by Xiao Ran.
Strategic goals. However, every strategy is in his hands and allocates the characters in a very orderly and efficient way!"
"Besides, I think I can tell you one thing!" Tie Long gradually began to have some sense of pointing the world at the two guys who were listening attentively in front of him: "According to my information, every time before the Phantom makes a big move,
, Xiao Ran would talk to Wei Dongling at least once. I think Xiao Ran wanted to adjust his strategy based on Wei Dongling's execution method!"
Glancing at the two old guys, Tie Long waved his hands fiercely: "Without Wei Dongling's talent and management genius, without him executing Xiao Ran's strategy, what do you think the Phantom will do? Although Wei Dongling is working hard to cultivate a successor,
But within three years, no one among the seven flagships will be able to take over and manage such a huge empire!"
Tie Long's analysis has been very obvious, and even impressed the heads of the two major film companies. At least Turner and Michael are really moved. If Tie Long's analysis is good, once Wei Dongling is lost, the Phantom will at least fall into an unavoidable war.
In the management chaos!
This definitely makes them feel very excited. The biggest fear of every company is that the administrative management will fall into chaos, which will lead to poor management and eventual bankruptcy. On normal days, they may not dare to take action, because after doing so, the Phantom may not
It seems that it will go bankrupt, after all, its external debt is not large.
However, it is different now. Xiao Ran is fighting with international speculators. According to intelligence, both parties have invested at least more than 100 billion US dollars in the Hong Kong market. This is a very scary number. But, where did Xiao Ran get so much?
Cash? This must be foreign debt.
Adding in the previous 50 billion US dollars of debt, it means that Phantom already has hundreds of billions of foreign debts, and will inevitably have to bear more in the future when it is entangled with international speculators. In this way, they only need to pay for
If Phantom creates a little internal chaos, it is foreseeable that the Phantom Empire will go bankrupt.
Turner and Michael were each deep in thought, while Tie Long stared at them leisurely. When it came to dealing with Xiao Ran, he was not necessarily more nervous than the two of them, although he did hate Xiao Ran for ruining his rise twice.
.However, he knew better that these two old guys were more nervous about Xiao Ran's existence than he was.
The two of them thought about it for a while, and their expressions quickly became calm, and they stared at Tie Long: "Then, you can tell me if there is any way to make Xiao Ran lose Wei Dongling!"
"I think I can tell you something, maybe it's better to say it's a big secret I discovered!" Tie Long glanced at the two of them, with a look of pride on his face. What he wants to say next may even be the whole world.
Even those who don’t know: “Xiao Ran knows nothing about business!”