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Chapter 878 Total assets of 1000 billion US dollars
Zhang Xiao asked: "Does it have to be me?"

Kevin said: "It's up to you, other directors really can't."

Zhang Xiao sighed and said, "Okay, I'll go to New York in a few days."

After hearing Zhang Xiao's promise, Kevin said very happily: "Okay, thank you very much, Mr. Zhang, I believe that under your direction, the last two parts of "The Avengers" will definitely be able to break the Marvel movie. All box office records."

After hanging up the phone, Yang Mi looked at Zhang Xiao with a half-smile.

Zhang Xiao was taken aback, and said, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Yang Mi said: "I think you are smart and confused for a moment. "The Avengers" is one of the best series of movies in Hollywood. How could those directors refuse to direct such a movie?"

Zhang Xiao was taken aback, and said, "What do you mean, Kevin lied to me?"

Yang Midu: "All along, I have paid more attention to the situation in Hollywood. Because of the financial crisis, major Hollywood companies have more or less encountered financial problems."

"Disney's original index finger was more than 2000 billion U.S. dollars, and now it has directly become 200 billion U.S. dollars. Although it is slowly growing upwards, the loss is also very serious."

"Especially those shareholders behind Disney, all of them are under great pressure, and they can't bear the bank loan alone. If they want to shoot the next two parts of "Avengers", I'm afraid they can't afford the cost of the actors alone. .”

Zhang Xiao suddenly realized, and said: "You mean that the reason why Kevin came to me is to make me take advantage of it and quickly inject capital into the Avengers, right?"

Yang Mi nodded, and said: "It's very possible, but as long as a film like "Avengers" is made, it will basically make a profit without losing money, so from this point of view, you are not Instead of being taken advantage of, I got a chance to make a lot of money."

Zhang Xiao curled his lips and said, "I really don't care about such opportunities to make money."

Yang Mi's guess is very accurate, and Kevin is in a state of excitement at the moment.

To say that Disney's profitability is indeed the most powerful in Hollywood, but it can't stand the strong storm of the financial crisis, and the profits have long been divided up by those shareholders who are in trouble.

The production cost of the next two parts of "The Avengers Hastily" is at least 15 billion U.S. dollars, and Disney can't afford that much money now.

The bigger problem is that the film director Nix was sick and hospitalized, and he couldn't bear the heavy shooting work within two years. The preparatory work for "The Avengers" has been completed, and all the actors' schedules have been arranged.

If the shooting is stopped now, the liquidated damages alone will be as high as [-] million U.S. dollars, which no one can afford.

Kevin really had no choice but to think of Zhang Xiao, who is rich and powerful.

Zhang Xiao himself is a world-class director, and his movies have never lost money. In addition, he made hundreds of billions of dollars during the financial crisis, making him richer than banks.

Therefore, as long as Zhang Xiao agrees to direct these two films, the problem of funding and director will be solved.

After seeing Kevin's expression, Robert Downey Jr., who played Iron Man, smiled and said, "Mr. Kevin, it seems that Mr. Zhang agreed, right?"

Kevin said: "Not yet, but it should be almost there. When he comes over, I will try my best to convince him."

Robert Downey Jr. said: "With Mr. Zhang's ability, if he were to direct the last two "Avengers" movies, he would definitely be able to create a miracle at the box office, and maybe even break the highest record."

Kevin nodded and said, "I think so too. Unfortunately, Mr. Zhang's value is too high now, and he doesn't care about these things at all."

Robert Downey Jr. asked curiously: "Mr. Kevin, how much assets does Mr. Zhang have? I saw some financial reports saying that his assets have exceeded one trillion dollars. It can't be true!"

Kevin said: "Basically, before the financial crisis, he had already exchanged most of his company stocks for cash or gold, and lost nearly [-] billion U.S. dollars."

Robert Downey Jr. exclaimed: "My body is difficult, isn't he worried that his judgment will be wrong?"

Kevin sighed: "This is probably the gap between us and the big shots. Mr. Zhang is very confident in his ability to judge. He waited for three full months before the financial crisis broke out."

"During this period, many people were waiting to see Mr. Zhang's jokes, only to become the biggest jokes themselves."

"After owning so much money, Mr. Zhang didn't short any company, but bought the shares of more than 100 companies at a low price. Only by this, he lost hundreds of billions of dollars, but he won everyone's money. Respect."

"The assets in his hands may be less than a trillion dollars now, but as long as the Western economy recovers, there will definitely be no problem breaking the trillion dollars."

Robert Downey Jr. said in admiration, "Mr. Zhang is really amazing to have so much money and keep such a low profile. If it were me, I would have enjoyed it everywhere."

Kevin gave him a blank look, and said: "Some time ago, there was an earthquake in Huaguo. Mr. Zhang not only went there in person, directed tens of thousands of people to rescue the disaster, but also donated 500 billion soft sister coins to help rebuild the disaster area. It is a real charity. Home, compare with Mr. Zhang first, you are far behind."

"Of course, I'm far behind."

Robert Downey Jr. laughed.

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A week later, Zhang Xiao arrived in New York by plane.

Kevin and Clark went to the airport to meet him.

In the car, Zhang Xiao looked at Kevin and said, "Is Disney's finances really so tight that they can't even pay for the production costs?"

Kevin said with some embarrassment: "Mr. Zhang, I'm sorry, I played tricks on you. There is really no other way. Disney's annual profits have been taken away by shareholders. Now the company can only maintain There are a few movies in the works."

"Our "Avengers" series is a big money burner. The production cost of two consecutive films is at least 15 billion US dollars, and the company can only spend one third at most."

Zhang Xiao asked: "Didn't you go to the investor?"

Kevin said: "The "Avengers" series will definitely make money. For such a good project, we don't need to find others, like Robert Downey Jr., who just want to invest, but I didn't agree."

"Why didn't you agree?" Zhang Xiao asked curiously.

Kevin smiled wryly: "The actors of "The Avengers" are all rich. If they agree to Robert Downey Jr., then if other people ask for capital injection, I have no way to refuse."

"So that's it." Zhang Xiao nodded, and said, "For such a profitable project, what's the matter with Disney's shareholders, can't they transfer funds?"

Clark, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said: "Boss, the shareholders behind Disney have been hit hard by the financial crisis, and even Stanford is on the verge of bankruptcy."

Zhan Marketing was surprised and said, "Did Stanford's investment company lose a lot?"

Clark said: "Mr. Stanford failed to predict the coming of the financial crisis. The investment of more than 4000 billion U.S. dollars has plummeted to 1000 billion U.S. dollars, and the loan he owes to the bank is more than 500 billion. If he didn't have a lot of real estate Mortgage, I'm afraid it's filed for bankruptcy by now."

Zhang Xiaodao: "Even the majority shareholder is gone. No wonder Disney Films is in such a predicament. It seems that I underestimated the destructive power of this financial crisis."

Kevin said: "Mr. Zhang, are you willing to invest in the next two parts of "The Avengers"?"

"Of course." Zhang Xiao said: "In my opinion, the script of "The Avengers" has no major problems in the plot, but the investment cost is a bit too low. Since I want to take over the next two books, I must Make them the most visually stunning sci-fi movie ever."

"Kevin, your budget has to be redone, and the fight scenes have to be bigger."

Kevin pursed his lips and said, "Mr. Zhang, what's your budget?"

Zhang Xiaodao: "I only want the best effect, and I don't have a budget to go online. Even if the production cost reaches 30 billion US dollars, I will accept it."

Kevin took a deep breath when he heard the words, and said, "This is too scary."

Zhang Xiao waved his hand and said, "Just kidding, the budget of the movie is estimated to be about 20 billion US dollars, Kevin, you have no sense of humor."

Kevin smiled wryly, "I'm mainly scared."

When they came to their manor, Kevin and Clark had lunch with Zhang Xiao. During the dinner, Zhang Xiao asked Kevin about the preparations for "The Avengers".

After drinking and eating, Kevin left happily after receiving a clear answer from Zhang Xiao.

Zhang Xiao followed Clark to Bruce Investment Company to listen to the company's report.

Clark said: "Boss, from the financial crisis to the present, we have invested in a total of 230 companies. What these companies have in common is that before the financial crisis, their benefits were very good. They either have high technological content and broad prospects, or It is closely related to people's health and life."

"Now that the financial crisis has just passed, these companies are recovering, far from reaching their peak, but even so, we still made $420 billion."

Zhang Xiao raised his eyebrows and said, "So, my assets have reached one trillion US dollars, right?"

Clark nodded and said, "It's 220 billion US dollars, because you left a lot of shares in the company at the beginning. When the financial crisis is completely over, your assets are likely to exceed 5000 trillion US dollars. The veritable richest man in the world."

Zhang Xiao groaned, took a sip of tea, and said, "I never thought I would be so rich, Clark, I owe it to you to be where I am today."

Clark said hastily: "I'm just completing the work mechanically according to your requirements. Your vision and courage are the key to your success."

Zhang Xiao laughed and said, "How much assets do you have now, should you earn a lot?"

Clark blushed, and said with some embarrassment: "With your help, I now own stocks worth [-] million."

Zhang Xiaodao: "So, you are now a billionaire."

"Yes!" Clark nodded.

Zhang Xiao asked: "Have you thought about leaving Bruce Investment Company?"

Clarke's expression changed when he heard this, and he said, "Mr. Zhang, do you want to fire me?"

"Of course not!" Zhang Xiao waved his hand and said, "Clark, you are the person I trust the most in Lighthouse Country, I hope you can always work for me, but you are a billionaire now, don't you want to go Live a completely different life than before?"

Clark said: "Mr. Zhang, I am only 50 years old this year, and I am still too early to retire."

Zhang Xiao laughed loudly, and said: "You really don't accept old age, okay, then you will be troubled for a few more years, and give me all the money."

Clark nodded and said, "Thank you, Mr. Zhang."

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Coming out of Bruce Investment Company, Zhang Xiao came to a coffee shop and met Stanford and Hells who invited him to drink coffee.

The three were polite, and Stanford said: "Mr. Zhang, you should be able to guess why I came to you!"

Zhang Xiaodao: "You must not say that you are asking me to borrow money. My money is all in the stock market, and I don't have much liquidity."

Stanford paused, and said, "Mr. Zhang, my investment company has a serious cash flow problem. I need to continue with a sum of money. I own 20.00% of Four Points Disney shares. I wonder if Mr. Zhang is interested?"

Zhang Xiao didn't expect that Stanford would sell Disney's shares, and said in surprise: "You are not kidding, although Disney's situation is not very good now, but as long as the financial crisis is over and the market returns to normal, it will be easy for Disney to answer the question again." peak."

"It's definitely not a good time for you to sell now!"

Stanford said seriously: "Mr. Zhang, to tell you the truth, my situation is terrible, even worse than the outside world knows. If you want to buy my Disney shares, you need a premium of 600 billion US dollars. Otherwise, I would never sell it."

Zhang Xiao thought for a while, and said: "500 billion US dollars, this is my limit, as long as you promise, I will send you the money within three days after we sign the contract."

Stanford smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang, didn't you say that you don't have much liquidity in your hands?"

Zhang Xiaodao: "I can take a mortgage. This financial crisis has made me hundreds of billions of dollars, all of which are in stocks, and my loan amount is zero. Let alone your 360 billion dollars, it is 600. [-] billion US dollars, I just need to say a word, and the major banks will take the initiative to send it to me.”

Stanford said with admiration: "Mr. Zhang, I have never admired anyone in my life. Even Soros, I have never put him in my eyes. Only you make me feel deeply admired."

Zhang Xiao smiled and said, "Mr. Stanford, you don't need to compliment me."

Shi Shandu said: "I'm telling the truth, risking a loss of nearly [-] billion U.S. dollars to bet on the outbreak of the financial crisis. If it were me, I would never dare to do so. Also, after the outbreak of the financial crisis, you have enough money." You shorted the stock prices of major companies and made a fortune, but you didn’t do that, you just bought the bottom.”

"Mr. Zhang, you are not a qualified businessman, but you are a person of noble character."

Zhang Xiao laughed and said, "Thank you for sending me this good person card, but you haven't answered me yet, do you agree to a premium of 500 billion U.S. dollars?"

"I agree!" Stanford said: "Sign the contract in the afternoon, and 360 billion US dollars must be in place within three days."

Zhang Xiao picked up the coffee and said, "That's it."

(End of this chapter)