Chapter 182 The wicked can live happily
Meyer knew how strong Hardy was. In just two years, Hardy unified the entire Los Angeles underground world.
HD security, now the Los Angeles Police Department is not as strong as HD security.
The industry in Hardy's hands gives him enough financial strength to support whatever he wants to do.
Whether it is a frontal confrontation or a secret trick, Meyer finds that he can't beat the opponent. This is where he fears the most.
The two were silent for a full minute while holding the phone.
Hardy said: "Mr. Meyer, we have been working together very happily. I hope that we will always be allies and work together to create benefits. In fact, we can make the cake bigger together. MGM does not have to focus solely on the film industry. a little."
"Do you have any suggestions?" Meyer said.
"My Hardy Hotel will open next month. I believe that Las Vegas will rise. There is a gold mine that can be excavated forever. If you build it together, that gold mine will grow bigger and bigger."
"If MGM wants to open a casino in Las Vegas, maybe I can help. Then we will invest together."
Hardy threw a big bait.
Meyer knows that Hardy has already established a foothold in Las Vegas, and whoever wants to enter Las Vegas in the future, Hardy will definitely not be able to pass this level.
Many people have eyes on the Las Vegas gambling industry, but it has always been the sphere of influence of the Mafia before, even other big families can’t intervene, let alone Meyer.
If you can build a MGM casino, I believe that you will be able to make a lot of money in the future, and Meyer's thoughts suddenly become excited.
"Hadi, are you serious?"
"Of course, it's not just MGM. I hope to introduce more capital into Las Vegas. Only by building Las Vegas together can he thrive quickly." Hardy expressed his attitude.
Meyer finally knew what the cake Hardy was talking about.
Las Vegas is indeed an extremely sweet cake. If Hardy can draw in more big families and big capital, Hardy's influence will definitely grow further.
Meyer realized that now is definitely the best time to get in the car.
A few days ago, he wanted to buy shares of ABC, but the later development made him regret it, but now he does not want to regret it again.
"Hadi, I agree to your terms."
“It’s okay for MGM to open up the film library to ABC, and the cost will be negotiated and the production of the show will be no problem.”
"Los Angeles Times’ shares will be sold to you based on the stock price."
"This year’s election of the Actors’ Union Chairman, I will fully support you."
In the face of interests, any **** player can be thrown away.
Hardi was very happy when he heard Meyer's promise, and his plan took another big step forward.
"As for the 20% shares of ABC TV, I bid 12 million." Meyer began to lower the price.
"No, no, at least 18 million. You should understand the value of ABC. Just a TV shopping can earn you every year. The cooperation between MGM and ABC is definitely a huge business." Hardy said.
The two of you came and went for a long time on the price, and finally agreed to 14.5 million.
Hadi bought ABC for 12 million, and now sells 20% of the shares and earns 14.5 million back. Meyer can only admire Hardy for his good methods.
The alliance with MGM is also of great benefit to ABC. There is absolutely no need to worry about no shows in the future.
And Hardy also got a few conditions.
Los Angeles Times shares, chairman of the actors' union.
This business is definitely profitable.
"Hadi, when the transaction is completed, I will ask a few friends to study the construction of the casino together. How many shares do you plan to take?" Meyer knew that Hardy would definitely participate in the new casino business, and they must also pull him in. Get a foothold in Las Vegas.
"I want 40%." Hardy said.
"Impossible, 40% is too much. I will find a few truly capable friends. It is impossible to reserve that much for you when the shares are divided, up to 20%."
When people have no strength.
The research is how to feed and wear.
When people have strength,
studies how to divide the world.
Although Hardy and Meyer had a good discussion, Meyer still needs to discuss with other members of the board of directors, and the board of directors needs to approve the transaction.
After all, the funds involved are tens of millions.
There is also the need for everyone on the board to approve whether other people on the board are willing to give up MGM’s shares in the Los Angeles Times.
The evening program of ABC TV is still wonderful. The cartoon is "Ultraman", and Hardy has killed a super monster.
The film and television theater is the American version of the new drama "A Family with a Fairy Wife".
The next day.
On the third day of TV shopping, TVs are sold directly. MEBO TV Factory is now fully trial production and can produce 1,000 14-inch and 17-inch black-and-white TVs every day.
Hadi directly took it to the TV shopping to sell it.
Not for how much to sell, only for advertising.
The main sales force in the future is to cooperate with banks to sell interest-free loans.
TVs are also far less powerful than motorcycle discounts. The original price of a 14-inch TV is US$127, with a maximum discount of US$108, and the original price of a 17-inch TV is US$169, with a discount of 142.
Even so, more than a thousand TV sets were sold that day.
A week later.
The Los Angeles Times conducted a questionnaire survey in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York to investigate the ratings of the three TV stations.
The statistics will come out after two days.
The results are very shocking.
The original situation was that NBC and CBS were sharing the world, but in this short week, the survey results showed that people now prefer to watch ABC programs.
ABC’s ratings accounted for 68% of the horror.
And people’s favorite programs, the top few are all from ABC TV, the first is "A Fairy Wife", the second is "TV Shopping", the third is "Elaine Tonight Show", the fourth is " "Colorful Cartoon", fifth place "Andy Economic Forum".
NBC and CBS programs are only available from the sixth place.
The survey also showed that 85% of the audience would watch this TV show when "A Fairy Wife in Home" was broadcast.
Now the drama of a fairy wife is really popular.
Every four episodes, people are chasing after them. The actors and actresses who originally acted in this play were all unknown, but now they suddenly become household names.
ABC was a big success.
Hadi is going to celebrate. Since he got the Siegel Manor, there has never been a party here. Such a good place is really a waste.
Notify all the staff of ABC TV station to hold a party in the manor and let people celebrate and relax.
The party is very lively.
People are relaxing singing and dancing, and Hardy drank a lot of alcohol.
Played until one o’clock in the morning. The drunk was sent home by HD security personnel. Hardy smiled and waved goodbye to the others.
Waiting for people to disperse.
Irina came to Hardy, "Boss, I have a situation to report to you."
"what's the situation?"
"Someone found me and wanted to dig me to other broadcasters, saying that as long as I go to them, they will give me more favorable terms than now." Irina said.
"NBC or CBS?"
"NBC is looking for me, but the people from CBS have also looked for other people in the company." Irina said.
Hadi frowned slightly.
ABC has just started for a week, and someone has come to dig into the wall.
"Did they find a lot of people?"
"Yes, they found a lot of people in the company, news hosts, a few hosts of TV shopping, and even the heroes and heroines of "A Fairy Wife", and they wanted to dig them through with good terms."
"Not only them, I heard that even TV station staff are looking for people to edit directors, collect copywriting, lighting and stage, and video props. I don't think these people are like digging people, they are more like making trouble, making our company feel unstable." Irina said angrily.
Hadi smiled coldly, "They are making trouble. Seeing that we are doing well, we rob them of their ratings, so they come to play tricks."
"Boss, this matter can't be taken lightly. What if someone is tempted? The staff is good to say that they can find it at any time, but if the hero and the heroine of "A Fairy Wife" are dug out by them, then we will lose a lot." Irina quickly reminded.
Seeing that Irina was so nervous, Hardy said that the little secretary was quite diligent, and he laughed: "All the hosts and artists in the company have signed contracts with the agency, and they are all signed 10-year contracts."
"They all have high liquidated damages. Do you know what the fines are for the protagonist and heroine of the fairy wife?"
"How much?" Irina asked curiously.
"10 million." Hardy said.
Irina opened her mouth in surprise, "With such a high penalty, it is more cost-effective for those companies that dig people to cultivate one by themselves."
Hadi continued: "Moreover, the contract also stipulates that even if you leave ABC, you cannot engage in related industries and performances within 5 years, otherwise you will face high liquidated damages and the show will be suspended."
"Do you think those companies will do such a thing that outweighs the gain, haha."
Irina blinked.
"Boss, I am also the host of the company, but I don’t seem to have signed such a contract. Am I inferior to them?"
Hadi looked at the French girl and smiled.
Close to the girl’s ear and whispered: "You know too many secrets of me, do you think I will let you go."
"You want to leave me, it's not a matter of money."
French girl's eyes widened.
If you leave the boss by yourself, it is estimated that the boss will kill himself.
very scary!
At this moment, Hardy was staggered.
He drank a lot today. When he came out, he became dizzy when he was blown by the wind, and his feet shook a little.
Irina quickly helped her boss.
"Boss, are you drunk? I'll take you up." Irina strongly supported the somewhat shaky Hardy upstairs.
The butler saw this scene in the side hall and did not send anyone up to help Hardy.
Hardly climbed to the second floor,
Irina helped Hardy to the bedroom.
Walking to the big bed, Irina’s feet softly rolled onto the bed together with the two of them, Hardy lay there, Irina was lying on the man’s chest The two eyes were facing each other.
Irina’s chest was pounding.
The two people's lips bumped together.
The **** quickly disappeared.
At the place where the love is strong, knock down the peach blossoms.
Hardy discovers that Irina is still a pure girl.
But she didn’t twitch,
Exudes 100% enthusiasm.
"Boss, is every Barbie doll your princess?"
"Yes."
"Boss, don't kill people, okay?"
"As long as you don't betray and leave, that kind of thing will never happen."
"Boss, I actually knew you were a big villain!"
"In this world, the wicked can live happily."
"Oh~~~"
(End of this chapter)