Rebirth In Hollywood

"I recommend dropping Lucasfilm."

It was a director of Disney who was speaking, and he represented the interests of some investment institutions on Wall Street. "This acquisition has dragged Disney into a quagmire."

This is Walt Disney's regular board meeting, and the atmosphere this time is more serious than the last meeting.

Sitting in his seat, Ryan has not spoken much. The board of directors said so. He is not surprised at all. People on Wall Street care about their own investment interests.

If it can bring benefits, they will support it, otherwise they will oppose it.

"I agree with Mr. Tyrese's opinion," Crete Disney said, "Disney has already paid a heavy price for this acquisition..."

Listening to the other party's eloquent words, Ryan didn't respond. Roy Disney's son didn't have much practical ability and experience except for his rhetoric and occasional ambition. Roy Disney promises.

"Disney is full of negative news now." Crete Disney's voice suddenly increased, "Someone in the management must be responsible for this."

His eyes slowly turned to Ryan, and when they met Ryan's sharp eyes, he immediately retracted them.

"Who's in charge?" Ryan asked slowly.

Crete Disney opened his mouth, hesitated for a while, and said through gritted teeth, "Ryan, most of the negative news is focused on you and the people around you. Today, Disney's market value has dropped by 5 billion US dollars. , shouldn’t you be responsible for this?”

"Oh?" asked Ed Kamuel, "and your opinion is..."

"Resign as chairman."

Without further hesitation, Crete Disney said directly, "This will stabilize investors' confidence, and I believe that Disney's stock price will soon rise to its original height."

Just look at Crete? Disney. You know that after Roy Disney's death, the Disney family has been ruined since then, and there is really no injustice at all.

shook his head. Ryan said, "Anyone else thinks that way? If you have an opinion about me. Feel free to post it."

There was no sound in the conference room. Even if someone really had such an idea, they would not say it directly. Everyone knew that unless Ryan voluntarily backed down, it would be impossible to force him to resign as chairman.

The board of directors didn't last long, and mainly discussed the current antitrust investigation that Disney is accepting. In fact, it is not difficult for Disney to get out of it. As long as the person behind the scenes disappears and a small fine is paid, the investigation will naturally end.

After all, Disney is not the Microsoft of the past and the Apple of today and the Google of the future.

As for other matters, Ryan has already discussed with Robert Iger and Cook Dick, some things should not be known by too many people.

The main target of the News Corp. was focused on him. He himself was the obvious target. The News Corp. wanted to distract him from this. Why didn't Ryan attract the main firepower of the News Corp. to himself so that he could secretly attack him? The layout is more convenient and quick to expand.

The board is over. Ryan and Nicole went back to their respective offices, changed into their gowns, and left Burbank by car to attend a media charity dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel. Many giants of the media industry will appear at the dinner, including the Murdochs.

"Honey."

Sitting in the back seat of the car, Ryan said to Nicole, "Remember to remind me to remove Crete Disney from the board after this incident is over."

"The Disney family..." Nicole frowned.

"There's no need to worry too much now," Ryan shook his head. "It wasn't eight years ago, when we had to use the Disney family to stabilize people's hearts. Now, there's no need for that."

"I'll talk to Ed and the others."

Speaking up. Nicole also found it funny that Crete? Disney's delusional attempt to force Ryan to resign. At least look at the chips in your hand first, right?

Robert Iger, Cook Dick, Ed Kamuel, and the community of interests represented by her and Ryan hold nearly 65% ​​of Disney's shares. How will the Disney family get back Walt? Disney?

"Don't underestimate anyone, even recognized trash."

As they got out of the car, Ryan whispered to Nicole, "He might just have someone's support."

Ignoring the raging paparazzi reporters at all, under the protection of many bodyguards, Ryan and Nicole walked quickly through the red carpet, entered the hotel, and walked all the way to the banquet hall where the charity gala was held.

They were relatively latecomers, and there were already many people sitting in the huge banquet hall, many of whom were acquaintances.

For example, Summer Redstone, he took the initiative to come over to shake hands with Ryan and Ryan. It seems that Viacom has never been a part of the media that have followed News Corporation to bad-mouth Ryan and Disney these days.

"Hey, Summer." Ryan reminded him deliberately, "Paramount still owes me a share of Star Trek and a loan."

"I promise!" Summer Lei Shidong's skin-grafting face showed no expression, "What belongs to you will not be less than a penny."

The two exchanged a few words casually, and then walked towards their respective seats. Ryan just reminded each other that it's okay to follow the news group's ass to pick up cheap, but some things should not be overdone.

Ryan and Nicole were seated in the front row, and the person sitting at the same table with them was also the top richest man in the United States, who could also be regarded as an old acquaintance, Paul Allen, one of the founders of Microsoft.

After shaking hands with Paul Allen and his wife, the two sides chatted, and the topic quickly turned to the Super Bowl in February.

"It's a pity." Paul Allen looked regretful, "After Tom Brady joined, our competitive level has risen sharply. This year we even entered the Super Bowl for the first time, but unexpectedly fell in the last half minute .”

"The structure of the Seahawks is reasonable, and the running-in is mature." Ryan also watched the live broadcast of that game. "The Seahawks will be the most powerful contender for the Super Bowl in the next few years."

Speaking of it, the Seattle Seahawks lost really uselessly.

When they were behind by four points, they had already attacked the opponent's four-yard line. Although there was less than one minute left, it was enough for them who had three offensive opportunities. Dead New England Patriots.

Perhaps Tom Brady, who performed well in the game, lost his head and chose to pass the ball instead of the most secure and easy-to-score running back. When the touchdown was only one yard away, Tom Brady's pass was intercepted by the New England Patriots, and the Seahawks lost the Super Bowl.

Only two tables away from Ryan and Nicole, Rupert Murdoch and Wendi Deng were also talking and laughing with others. Unlike Ryan, their eyes would glance at Ryan's table from time to time.

With the intensification of competition and despicable means, the original alliance between the two parties has long since disappeared. Rupert Murdoch is well aware of this and knows that Ryan must be under tremendous pressure now, even if the other party He would not be surprised to run up to him and scold him harshly.

But what he didn't expect was that the other party's expression was very relaxed, and even Nicole Kidman's expression didn't change after seeing him. Is it because the acting skills of the Oscar winner and actress are too good, or they are confident to win back The current crumbling situation?

Of course, Murdoch will not be surprised by this situation. There are many people who are fighting to the death in the mall and continue to relax in public. This only shows that Ryan Jenkins has a very strong psychological quality as rumored and fighting spirit.

It's a pity that some things can't be solved without fighting spirit.

Of course, Ryan saw the Murdochs, but he didn't care. He came to their position, and even if there was a deep hatred between the two parties, he would not tear his face in public.

Besides, it is not certain who will be the final winner.

Charity evenings are nothing more than that, socializing and socializing, donating a suitable amount of money, auctioning or buying some expensive items that don't have much practical value...

When the party drew to a close, Murdoch and Wendi Deng came over suddenly.

"Would you mind talking in private, Ryan?"

Standing at the table, Murdoch's words were still full of politeness, but the arrogance that completely took the initiative was also displayed.

"why not?"

Standing up, Ryan handed Nicole his arm, and Nicole took it, and followed Ryan to walk towards the terrace first.

"It's all about fighting!"

Wendi Deng muttered in dissatisfaction, and followed Murdoch on his arm.

This is a spacious terrace. After Ryan walked in, he whispered a few words to the waiter. Nicole opened her handbag and handed over the tip. The waiter immediately went to the other guests and politely asked them to leave here temporarily. place.

Some people were naturally dissatisfied, but seeing that the person standing in the middle of the terrace was Ryan, and then the Murdochs walked in, thinking of the unsmoked disputes in Hollywood and even the entire media industry today, even if they were full of curiosity, they still Voluntarily left the place.

Finding a table near the edge of the terrace, Ryan first opened a chair for Nicole, and after Nicole sat down, he sat next to him, and then asked the Murdochs who followed behind. gesture.

There was no one else here, Ryan and Nicole had put away their polite smiles a long time ago, and given the current situation on both sides, there was no politeness at all.

"Rupert." Ryan held the cup in front of him and slowly turned it by his hand, looking extremely rude, "Speak directly if you have something to say."

"Ryan..." Murdoch didn't care. In his opinion, the winner doesn't need to care about this either. "The competition between us should be over."

"What conditions." Ryan raised his brows, this world will not lose pie.

"You withdraw from this competition." Murdoch said directly.

"Give up Lucasfilm, that's all?"

The opponent created such a huge momentum, just for this? Ryan didn't believe it, any more than he believed wolves would go vegetarian. (to be continued)

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