Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 2221

Chapter 2113 The direction of the wind begins to change

"Go and investigate right away to see why there are so many unfavorable remarks suddenly popping up. I think this is very strange."

Although Akio Morita didn't have any evidence in his hands, he felt that there were so many unfavorable remarks against Neon in North America all of a sudden, which must be instigated or even fueled by someone behind the scenes.

If there is such a person, Akio Morita needs to know why the other party did this and what his purpose is.

"Yes, President."

With Akio Morita's order, Sony's propaganda machine immediately started to move.

North America is not a place where secrets can be hidden, especially the kind of things that are not very confidential are quickly found out by Sony people.

The reason why Deli, the host of "Talk Tonight", said those things on the show was because he was entrusted by the president of Universal Pictures, Long Meyer.

But as for why Langmeyer did this, people on Sony's side still can't find out.

But this is not important to them, because the most important thing for them now is to get rid of this well-known Hollywood figure as soon as possible, so that he will stop talking nonsense, or let him not have any hostility towards Neon.

So Sony sent Schulhoff to talk to Langmeyer, hoping to change his mind.

"Mr. Schulhoff, how can you buy me coffee when you have time? Is it possible that Sony wants to invite me to be the general manager of the branch?"

Schulhoff is now the vice chairman of the Sony branch, and he is likely to take over as the general manager of the branch in the future, so Langmeyer is basically teasing the other party by saying this.

"Langmeyer, although we haven't had much contact before, it's not my intention to invite you to meet today, but our company's intention."

Langmeyer looked at Schulhoff with a puzzled expression, because if the other party said so, could it be that Sony really planned to ask him to be the general manager of Sony's North American branch?
If this is the case, it is impossible for Langmeyer to agree, because he still wants to stay in the film industry and has no interest in other industries.

"Tonight Talk Show Deli, you haven't forgotten about this, have you?"

Schulhoff reminded Langmeyer, and the other party immediately realized the purpose of this guy inviting him here for coffee today.

"Are you investigating me? Or are you trying to scare me into shutting up?"

Langmeyer didn't feel scared at all, because he didn't think that even if Sony knew it was his fault, what could they do to him?Could it be that they could still kill themselves?
"No, no, no...Langmeyer, you misunderstood. We definitely didn't mean that. We just wanted to make friends with you. We definitely didn't intend to intimidate you at all."

Naturally, Schulhoff would not be so stupid as to intimidate Langmeyer, who had a certain status in Hollywood and North American high society.

If I was stupid enough to run to intimidate him, once the news got out, it would cast a huge shadow on Sony in the North American market.

And this just confirms the neon threat theory promoted by newspapers and magazines in news and newspapers during this period.

"I have no possibility of becoming friends with you, and I have no desire to become friends with you. If you want me to shut up, then I can tell Your Excellency that your trip was in vain."

Langmeyer doesn't like the other party at all. If Sony wants to shut him up, it's up to them to see if they have the ability.

It's not that Sony can't do this, it's just that once they choose to do this, they will have to pay a huge price, and they can't let Langmeyer catch them, otherwise things will become more complicated by then.

"There are no absolutes in the world. Although I don't know why you are so hostile to us, I believe these misunderstandings can be explained clearly. I hope you will give me a chance."

Schulhoff looked at Langmeyer sincerely. If he can convince Langmeyer this time, and suppress the neon threat theory in the market, his status in Sony will be greatly improved. The promotion of the general manager is naturally nothing to say, even the chairman Schulhoff dared to think about it.

"Mr. Schulhoff, I'm very glad to have tea with you today, but I'm sorry that I can only pretend that I didn't hear what you said. If there is nothing else, I want to leave first, because I still have work to do." Do."

Langmeyer was not interested in continuing the chat with Schulhoff, because he would not change his mind.

And judging from Schulhoff's reaction, these actions of his seem to have really played a big role, otherwise Sony would not have sent him as a lobbyist so quickly to persuade himself to stop.

If he can really force one of Sony or Panasonic to abandon their acquisition plan, then for Langmeyer, these things he did this time will be considered a success.

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"Schulhoff has come to see you? It seems that Sony has been affected."

Lin Daoqiu didn't expect that Sony would take action so quickly. In just a few days, they couldn't stand the influence of these rumors. It seemed that he had really found their loophole.

"Don't get too excited. Although I won't let go, it doesn't mean that others won't be persuaded by Schulhoff. After all, it's easy for Sony to spend money on public relations."

In fact, before looking for Lin Daoqiu, Langmeyer had already noticed that the trend of the media had changed in the past two days, and some media outlets had even appeared to speak for Neon.

Although they did not blatantly speak for the Neon people, they still told everyone that the companies acquired by the Neon people were only a very small part, nothing at all.

Even if they are really acquired by them, those companies will still stay in North America, so there is no need to worry so much.

"What's the rush? It's just the beginning. If you want to beat the other party to death with two sticks, then you are too impatient."

Lin Daoqiu didn't think of finishing this matter all at once, but he hoped that Sony and Panasonic could slow down the progress of acquiring film companies by taking advantage of this trend.

As long as he can survive the end of next year, Lin Daoqiu will have enough funds and confidence to acquire Universal Pictures.

As for Columbia Pictures, Lin Daoqiu was really powerless.

And if he acquires two Hollywood film companies at once, then I am afraid that he will be the one who will appear on the media page.

At that time, the neon threat theory will become the Xiangjiang threat theory. This is not what Lin Daoqiu wants to see, so he must be cautious now, and must not take too big steps because of greed. At that time, it may be counterproductive, and it is possible.

　Didn't notice, the numbers are wrong!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)