Chapter 356： how weird

Dunn suddenly had some doubts in his heart.

Are you being too cautious?

The field of professional cable TV stations...even the largest hbo network, is now a billion dollar scale.

Redstone is in charge of a $100 billion media empire, will he take this small business sector that is worth $1 billion in his eyes? Even if the sta TV network really touches the interests of the sho TV network, will he really put down his face and attack the sta TV network?

Tang En hated the feeling that the initiative was not in his own hands. Being controlled by others was too depressing!

Strength, we still have to expand our strength as soon as possible!

In terms of personal wealth, Dunn is already rich enough, but the sphere of influence and power coverage in charge is too small.

Lei Shidong is an elite in the business world. In terms of social etiquette, he must be perfect. Tang En just entered the venue for less than a minute, and he watched him take a steady pace and came over with a spring breeze.

"I chatted with a few old buddies over there. I'm really sorry for the long wait." Lei Shidong stretched out his hands from a distance and walked quickly, as enthusiastic as many little stars who please Tang En. of.

But of course this is not to please, but courtesy.

Tang En was flattered, and he didn't dare to neglect, he immediately walked up, bowed and shook hands with him. I felt that he was really too old, the muscles on his hands were atrophied and only a layer of skin remained, but it was warm enough and strong enough.

"Mr. Lei Shidong, you are the senior I admire for a long time, please don't say that!"

Dunn was taller than him, and bent over as if he was bowing.

Those who can attend this banquet are all elites in the business world. Looking around, except for some female companions, the youngest man is in his fifties.

Only Dunn, a young man in his twenties.

It immediately grabbed the attention of the audience.

Looking at Tang En's humble "bow", many old guys smiled and nodded secretly.

Good boy, he's not as flamboyant as the outside rumors say!

Lei Shidong said very slowly: "You don't despise us old guys, come and cheer, let my old man's face shine!"

Tang En smiled and complimented: "Old guy? Mr. Redstone, in my opinion, you are still young and strong!"

Redstone listened and laughed.

He is 78 years old, and he still holds the power of Viacom Group, obviously not accepting old age.

Seeing him laughing, Tang En said: "Mr. Redstone, my company has a lot of business dealings with your Viacom Group, and we still need your control and support in the future."

"Oh?"

Lei Shidong raised his eyebrows.

With Tosca Musk by his side, he smiled sweetly: "Siliwood Animation, which I was in charge of, produced a computer CG animation "Fantastic Four" and handed it over to Nickelodeon Channel. Our company produced The music reality show "American Idol" is also partnered by cbs."

Lei Shidong glanced at her and shook hands with her gently.

Dunn explained with a smile, "She is my assistant, Tosca Musk, the vice president of Dunn Pictures."

"Sure enough, it's a new company, full of vigor!" Lei Shidong's mouth curled into a smile, "By the way, I heard that your TV station...starz TV station, did it well?"

Tang En's heart skipped a beat, he quickly calmed down, and said calmly, "It's just a small fight. In front of a big man like you, it's not worth mentioning."

Lei Shidong said with a smile: "I think the development is quite good, but... As a past person, I will teach you some experience, all the way in business, which is the same as my grandson's test score. The grade has been improved from d to b. , it's very simple; to go from b to a, it takes ten times of effort; from a to a+, it takes a hundred times of effort."

Tang En's back tightened, he took a deep breath, and immediately turned serious, "Mr. Redstone, what you said is very reasonable, I have benefited a lot! Sta TV network is indeed facing such a problem. In the early stage of development, it seems to be going well. , but there is still a long way to go to truly turn installed users into subscribers.”

"Little guy, very smart!" Lei Shidong patted him on the shoulder, "I won't tell you more, I'll go over there and have a drink with some old friends."

Tang En secretly sighed, the expression on his face uncertain.

Talking to such a big man is really stressful every second.

Tosca Musk leaned over and lowered his voice, "Aren't we being too careful? Redstone... He looks very friendly, and he's a big man, so he doesn't care about young people like us, right?"

The corner of Tang En's mouth twitched slightly, and he looked at his distant back with deep eyes, "The more important people are, the more they can't see through their minds. I hate this feeling!"

Tosca Musk exhaled, "Anyway, we've done everything we need to do. Even if he... really suppresses him, he can at least deceive him for a while."

"That's the truth, be careful to sail the ship for ten thousand years!" Tang En snorted softly, "Look at the world with the greatest kindness, magnify the details, there are ugly everywhere; if you look at others with the greatest malice, then look at the world, You will find beauty everywhere.”

Tosca Musk pursed his lips and smiled, "You're quite philosophical."

...

It is impossible for a master of Lei Shidong's level to introduce all the guests present for this junior like Tang En.

This needs to rely on Dunn's subjective initiative.

Fortunately, Tosca Musk's work is very competent, and the industry leaders have almost all investigated.

Under her introduction, Dunn got to know Ted Turner, vice chairman of Time Warner, Robert Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television, John Hendricks, founder of Discovery Media, and many other cable TV industry leaders. a legendary person.

Of course, there were not many conversations, just a few tastes, and no real content was discussed.

Until I met Mr. Conrad Black, Chairman and CEO of Hollinger International, the third largest newspaper group in the world...

This guy is like a lunatic.

"I have a grudge with that guy, the one in blue."

The direction of Conrad Black's fingers made Dunn quite shocked. It was the big boss of News Corporation, Rupert Murdoch!

Tang En's mouth trembled, not knowing how to answer.

He knew that Conrad Black was Canadian, and this time he flew to Los Angeles to attend Redstone's banquet.

Can be regarded as a foreigner, in the end is also a business elite, right?

Talking is too direct.

"I control hundreds of town newspapers in the United States, small but many!"

Conrad Black ignored Dunn's surprised eyes and just talked to himself.

Dunn was at a loss, and it was difficult to understand what this Mr. Black was trying to express.

Immediately afterwards, Conrad Black opened his mouth again, "News Corporation's business is not small. In addition to the direct competition between the newspaper industry and me, it is also involved in the film and television business, especially the television business!"

Dunn didn't want to cause big trouble. To be on the safe side, he quickly said, "Twentieth Century Fox and I are business partners."

However, Conrad Black didn't care what Dunn was saying, and said quickly: "You are very capable, and the company is developing rapidly. Whether it is Viacom or News Corporation, in the future development stage, there will be encounters. Check and balance."

Dunn's face became whole, "Mr. Black, I think you misunderstood..."

Conrad Black waved his hand, interrupted him directly, took out a business card from his arms and handed it to Dunn, "If you want to cooperate, you can find me, my opponent is Murdoch!"

After saying that, he turned around and left.

Not a single cloud remains.

Dunn was stunned, and looked at Tosca Musk behind him, showing a bit of consternation and gaffe.

What's the situation?

Are the big guys all such geeky weirdos?

Redstone's weirdness is that he hides a knife in his smile. This Conrad Black is too neat.

Outspoken is nothing like a businessman!

Have a grudge against Murdoch?

Well...if there is a chance, I can take advantage of it.

Dunn took a wine glass and, accompanied by Tosca Musk, went around the banquet hall for a long time, and finally saw two familiar old friends-Steven Spielberg and Francis Coppola !

In terms of fame, Steven Spielberg must be the No. 1 director in Hollywood today, commercial films and literary films, and everything is at his fingertips.

But Dunn's keen discovery, among this group of media tycoons, Francis Coppola is more popular.

"Should the old guys prefer the "Godfather" trilogy?"

Dunn shook his head again with some emotion.

He has hosted many banquets and parties in the past, and the guests who came are also a lot of stars, Leonardo Ricaprio, Tom Hanks, Mel Gibson, Nicole Kidman, Judy · Foster, these people are very face.

But... it's limited to "stars".

This birthday party like Redstone's is the real top party!

Except for Dunn and Spielberg, the two company bosses, the real Hollywood entertainer, there is only one Francis Coppola with big eyes!

A great director with crazy influence in the elite class!

As for those so-called big stars, who are glamorous and radiant in the outside world, here...

Really incompetent!

Even the female companions of big people reject female stars.

"Don! Don! Look, three o'clock!"

Dunn was still sighing at the low status of the actor, and was still thinking about whether to go up and have a chat with Spielberg, when he heard Tosca Musk kept calling in his ear, and there was a hint of disguise in his voice. Live excited.

"Who?"

Tang En looked in the direction of three o'clock, and saw a bald old man with a round face and a high forehead, kind eyes and kind eyes, shaking his wine glass towards this side, and then walked over with a smile.

Tosca Musk was so excited that he almost cried out, "Dawn, he's here! Ya! He's really heading this way!"

"Who is it?" Dunn was at a loss, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"You don't know him?"

Tosca Musk didn't know what to say anymore, he gritted his teeth a bit, "He's a real genius! The big boss among the bosses, the elite among the elites! In the global business world, two of the most well-known bigwigs, one is Bill Gates, one is him!"

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