Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1517
I took Lin Daoqiu around briefly in Industrial Light & Magic, most of which are related to "Star Wars".

After all, the rise of Industrial Light and Magic is inseparable from "Star Wars", which is also a movie that Lucas is proud of.

When they came to Lucas's office, Lin Daoqiu took the initiative to chat about his purpose of coming to see Lucas this time after the two sat apart.

"I heard that Mr. Lucas intends to sell your company's computer animation department?"

Hearing Lin Daoqiu's question, Lucas realized that the purpose of Lin Daoqiu's initiative to visit was for his computer animation department.

"How could Mr. Lin be interested in ILM's computer animation department? It's really curious."

Lucas didn't understand why Lin Daoqiu wanted to buy his computer animation department. If he wanted to buy it, he should also buy something related to special effects technology.

Could it be that Lin Daoqiu plans to add special effects of computer animation in the movie?Or does he have a more thoughtful use?
It's no wonder that Lucas will expand to other places. After all, Lin Daoqiu's every move now is really hard not to attract everyone's attention.

Especially in the area of ​​movie special effects technology, any troubles would cause an uproar.

"It's actually very simple. I previously opened a MAG company in Neon, mainly engaged in three types of comics, animation, and games. I heard that Mr. Lucas intends to sell the computer animation department, so I came to visit."

Originally, Lucas thought that Lin Daoqiu wanted to buy his computer animation department for special effects.

But I didn't expect that he was only for comics and action, which really disappointed Lucas.

"Mr. Lin can see my computer animation department, which makes me very happy, but it is a pity that you are late, because I have already planned to put my..."

"I am willing to pay 2000 million US dollars to buy your company's computer animation department. I don't know what Mr. Lucas thinks."

Lin Daoqiu directly interrupted Lucas, and offered twice the price of Jobs to acquire the computer animation department.

Lucas, who had originally planned to say that he had sold the computer animation department to Jobs, suddenly stopped.

The difference between 2000 million US dollars and 1000 million US dollars is more than double.

Now that Lucas is ready to sell the computer animation department, it proves that this department can't bring them any benefits.

And the most important thing is that this department is really expensive. In the case that both film and animation need to burn money, it is unlikely that Industrial Light and Magic will invest a large amount of money in computer animation.

So Lucas naturally gave up computer animation and devoted himself to the development of special effects for movies.

"Mr. Lin really came prepared."

Originally, Lucas was ready to refuse, but Lin Daoqiu directly offered a price of 2000 million, which made it impossible for him to refuse.

After all, in the United States, a society where interests are paramount, money is eternal, and friendship can only be said to vary from person to person.

Of course, Lucas can also give up the 1000 million for Jobs, but this only exists in fantasy.

"Mr. Lucas doesn't need to praise me, I came to see you after I made preparations."

Although Lin Daoqiu couldn't remember the exact price, the price of 2000 million was definitely higher than what Jobs asked.

Lucas nodded while listening, he believed that Lin Daoqiu must have come prepared, otherwise he would not have offered such a high price.

"Mr. Lin, I am very satisfied with the price you offered, but before that, I have to call Jobs, after all, he was the one who talked to me about this matter first."

Although Lucas was not a standard businessman, he still had to inform Jobs first to see if he was willing to offer a higher price than Lin Daoqiu.

Lucas doesn't mind being an auctioneer if the bidding of these two people can cause the price of the computer animation department to soar.

Jobs was busy with his own business when Lucas called.

"How about George, have you already considered selling the computer animation department to me?"

When Jobs heard the call was from Lucas, he thought that the other party had made up his mind to complete the deal.

But it's a pity that Jobs couldn't wait for a satisfactory answer.

"Sorry Steve, I'm calling you to let you know that someone is offering $2000 million to buy my computer animation department."

"What? $2000 million? Is that guy crazy?"

Jobs couldn't imagine how someone could offer a higher price than him, and it was twice as high. Is that guy crazy?

"Lin Daoqiu, I don't know if you've heard of the name before?"

"You mean the movie mogul? Is he competing with me for your computer animation department?"

Jobs had heard of Lin Daoqiu's name, but he didn't expect that one day he would compete with Lin Daoqiu.

"Yes, Steve, if you can't offer more than $2000 million, I'm afraid my computer animation department will say goodbye to you."

Jobs shook his head, he would not offer a higher price than 2000 million, after all, this investment will continue to burn money.

If you spend too much money on this, you will cut down on other investments for yourself.

At this time, Jobs was far less wealthy than the one in later generations, so he did not intend to continue to compete with Lin Daoqiu.

"Please help me tell Mr. Lin that he won."

Jobs' words already represented that he gave up the idea of ​​competing with Industrial Light and Magic's computer animation department.

"Then all I can say is sorry Steve."

After chatting with Jobs, Lucas turned to look at Lin Daoqiu.

From the conversation between the two, Lin Daoqiu has realized that Jobs should have given up the acquisition of the computer animation department.

Although he had the strength to compete with himself, Jobs didn't think he could compete with Lin Daoqiu, so he simply chose to give up.

"Congratulations, Mr. Lin, Steve decided to give up. If you don't change your mind, the computer animation department of Industrial Light & Magic will be yours at a price of 2000 million."

Lin Daoqiu got up and walked over to shake hands with Lucas.

"Thank you Mr. Lucas, I am very happy to be able to complete this transaction."

In fact, Lin Daoqiu was a little surprised that he could handle this matter so efficiently.

After all, foreign countries are completely different from Xiangjiang. It will take a lot of time to make a big deal, which is why Lin Daoqiu doesn't like doing business in Hollywood.

However, this time the acquisition of Industrial Light & Magic's computer animation department went smoothly, which made Lin Daoqiu very happy.

(End of this chapter)