nightcrawler in los angeles

Chapter 182 Bolton's Proposal
Back in Tausi, California once again, this time it was extraordinarily leisurely.

Not only did the police recorder in his hand not have any major cases that would interest him, but even the small cases that kept popping up in the past few days were hard for him to hear.

"Tomorrow is Christmas, can you stop holding that shit?"

Standing in the kitchen, Jin Xizhen listened impatiently to the "sizzling" sound from the police recorder in Tao Xi's hand and complained.

Tao Xi didn't have any awareness of influencing others, but asked Jin Xizhen, "You know it's Christmas, why are you coming to my house?"

Jin Xizhen rubbed his water-stained hands on the Armani suit casually, then took out an NBA Christmas ticket from her bag and threw it on Tao Xi.

"There will be a Christmas game between the Clippers and the Lakers tomorrow night!"

"That's a team that spent 2 million dollars, are you sure you don't want to see it?"

When Tao Xi heard this, he took a look at the ticket with great interest, and the huge hot gold font marked the time of the matchup between the Clippers and the Lakers.

After thinking about it carefully, Tao Xi still refused. Although the Clippers invested so much money, a large part of it was thrown on the stadium construction. There is really nothing familiar about the player trading for the Clippers this season. player of.

Moreover, the NBA league is implying that the Clippers must abide by the rules of the NBA league, and you can't buy it just because you have money!

After all, when Jin Xizhen took over the Clippers, the first thing he did was to bring a whole truckload of dollar bills to the Celtics to buy Michael Jordan, the king of popularity.

Back then, Jin Xizhen uttered harsh words: "Is one car enough, I'll order another one!"

Since then, the Clippers have been vigilant by all team owners in the entire NBA. Once a Clippers scout arrives, their venue will be expelled.

"Tausi, how about I buy a sports TV station to broadcast Clippers games, if I can buy a few players next year and lead the entire team to the playoffs, then the Clippers will be awesome Already!"

Tao Xi hesitated for a long time when he heard Jin Xizhen's idea. Since Reuters, the New York Post, and the Panama Star reported to him, besides using these things to promote the Panama Grand Canal, there is another thing of economic value. Neither did.

"Actually, I am also very interested in what you said, but my pocket is not as rich as you think."

Jin Xizhen was not in a hurry but patted Tao Xi with a happy face: "Banks! There are a lot of banks that want to provide loans for the Clippers. You don't know that since I took over the Clippers, I have paid off all the bank loans. Those people I can’t wait to live in front of the general manager’s office every day, just begging me to take a loan!”

To be honest, since Tao Xi earned a sum of money in Nicaragua, Tao Xi has not been so eager for the Clippers.

After all, the existence of the Clippers was based on the fact that Tao Xi had no money in his pocket, but whether it was Neal Fast Food or Neal Cinemas, their reputation was greater than the Clippers.

"Okay, you can arrange it yourself."

"As long as you don't ask me for money, the rest is up to you."

Seeing Tao Xi's generosity, Jin Xizhen immediately kissed Tao Xi on the cheek.

Tao Xi saw that Jin Xizhen put all the apron and the spatula in his hand back into the kitchen, Tao Xi immediately asked: "Isn't it? Are you so realistic? You haven't finished your meal yet! You just left? "

"I suddenly have something to do, you can't order a takeaway by yourself!"

Tao Xi shook his head helplessly when he saw Jin Xizhen walking to the door, waving his hands and leaving.

Tao Xi looked at the empty room and had no choice but to get up and walk towards Prison 86 in Los Angeles.

When Tao Xi stepped into the long-lost sewer again, Tao Xi felt a sense of strangeness. He couldn't even see a child in the bustling sewer. Anyone who could run and move in the sewer would basically go. Worked as a delivery boy for Tao Xi.

Occasionally, a few adults who can be seen are either addicts or have drunk too much. The sewers in the entire Los Angeles County are much safer. Only at night may they see some sewer scenery that made people on the ground change their colors in the past.

The sewers in Prison 86 are still the same as before.

A few rays of sunlight slanted in from a square hole, and a small tree was planted not far from the hole.

"anyone there?"

After Tao Xi yelled towards the entrance of the cave, a stone fell down along the entrance of the cave.

"Oh, isn't this my little Taoxi? I ​​heard that you have contracted the Panama Canal?" Bolton was still in the same prison uniform as before, but his mental state was much better now than before.

Tao Xi saw his godfather scratching the back of his head shyly and explained: "I don't like those guys who look at people with their nostrils, I hope they can respect me!"

"Congratulations, you did it!"

Bolton pulled out a cigarette from nowhere and smoked it slowly.

Tao Xi still sat cross-legged in the sewer as before, looking up at Bolton, waiting for his godfather's next words.

"Is it easy to do business along the Panama Canal?"

"It should be pretty good. If you need it, Godfather, I can coordinate."

Hearing Tao Xi's answer, Bolton took another drag on his cigarette and said slowly, "How much influence can you have in Panama?"

Tao Xi, who pondered for a moment, replied seriously: "It's very big. If it goes well, it will be the same as the situation in Nicaragua. A person neither the United States nor the Soviet Union will hate will be in charge of that country."

When Bolton heard Tao Xi's words, he looked at Tao Xi in surprise.

Panama is the back garden of the United States. If Tao Xi can really do this, it will be really awesome.

"Then arrange some people to work near the Panama Canal."

Tao Xi heard the word "some people" from the godfather and didn't go into it.

Tao Xi just nodded: "Uncle Bolton, don't worry, I will arrange these people well."

"Tausy has a party in Compton next week, so you can go on my behalf!"

Bolton looked down at Tao Xi who was sitting cross-legged in the sewer with half a smile on his face.

As the founder of the Blood Gang, he is very fortunate to have such a godson, not only by relying on himself to obtain such a large family business in the huge California, but also by relying on both sides to win the right to operate the Panama Canal!

If it wasn't for Tausi, Bolton believed that he would still be in prison planning how to get those damned Mexican mafia out of California!
Now, tens of thousands of people in the Blood Gang have a way out. Not only can they find a way out around the Panama Canal, but there is also a matrix like Neil in California to help them clean up their crimes.

It was so perfect that for the annual convention in California, Bolton decided to have Tausi represent him.

Tao Xi, who tilted his head, asked curiously, "What party?"

"A party where all Californians get to know you officially."

"I heard from Jin Xizhen that you didn't forget your nightcrawler job even when you ran to Panama."

"You also bought a lot of newspapers, right?"

"If you can get their approval at the meeting, no matter where you are in the United States, those people will buy your face in the future!"

"It's just that there are more CIA and FBI at the door."

Suddenly, Tao Xi understood Bolton's subtext in an instant, and the frowning Tao Xi also remembered a high-end banquet that Kushner took him to when he was a child.

Although everyone at that banquet wore suits and leather shoes, everyone's face was full of stories.

It was at that time that Tao Xi knew about the Lame Gang, which was the most vicious gang against the Blood Gang.

"Uncle Bolton, is that the convention I went to when I was a kid?"

Bolton smiled and nodded without further explanation.

If Tao Xi participates in this event on behalf of the Blood Gang, it means that Tao Xi is willing to be contaminated with the karma that belongs to Bolton.

He didn't force Tao Xi to choose these things.

Tao Xi grew up too fast, but his background was too shallow. At the beginning, Tao Xi needed time, but now Tao Xi, who already possessed good strength, needs the background.

The times are different, and the needs are different.

"Uncle Bolton, do you actually know?"

"At first, I just made a living as a night walker, but as I got deeper, I found that the night walker career will bring a lot of opportunities!"

"I want to try it, and I also need the support of the blood gang."

"I would like to go and have a look."

Bolton took a serious look in Tao Xi's eyes when he heard Tao Xi's answer.

When Tao Xi's eyes showed a trace of longing to become stronger, Bolton smiled: "Go! This time you go by yourself, just like me back then. I walked in alone and walked out alone. If you need the Blood Gang, you need to get out of that meeting."

"Although it's a banquet, it's even more of a battlefield!"

"I hope that your experience in Central America this year will not make you lose your blood!"

"They will only respect you if you scare them, what shit Mexican mafia, what Colombian gangsters, let them go to hell!"

Tao Xi nodded seriously when he heard the godfather's words.

Tao Xi has no objection to the blood gang's participation in the operation of the Panama Canal.

The endless blood gangs also have a lot of talents, and with the withdrawal of the US military, both the US and Noriega will strengthen their infiltration and supervision of the Panama Canal in the future.

Tausi needs a group of people who recognize him to work for him. Only by firmly monitoring every inch of the Panama Canal can the Panama Canal play its role at critical times.

The current Neal Fast Food Chain, Neal Cinema Hairstyle, and Neal Convenience Store have set up three brand-new buildings behind Mei-Ao Paper.

The greenery downstairs and the neat and orderly parking lot make it impossible to see that there was a fire here.

Tao Xi hung a red badge specially prepared for him by Old West around his neck and walked to the office dedicated to Old West.

The old West, who was over sixty years old, was sitting on the desk with vigor and vigor, reviewing the documents handed over by nearly 14 secretaries.

The four walls are full of photographs of Old West and American business tycoons, as well as the history of the Neal Group.

When these secretaries saw the red badge hanging around Tao Xi's neck, many of them showed a hint of surprise in their eyes!
After all, this is a badge that only the chairman can wear.

Some secretaries who had met Tao Xi once said hello to Tao Xi.

"Oh! Tao Xi, you're finally here. I thought you'd forget about our small family when you have a big company."

After waving to a large group of secretaries, Old West stood up and moved a chair for Tao Xi.

"West, you have a good life! Each secretary is prettier than the other!"

"Don't you know that my Sunshine Industrial Group office is full of men, not a single woman!"

Tao Xi looked at the group of glamorous American urban beauties in front of him and complained to Old West with envy.

"Wow, there is really no way!"

"Who told Sunshine Industrial Group to work with the Red Foundation?"

"It's not like you don't know Jin Xi's true character!"

Old West first handed the company's financial report to Tao Xi, and then took out all the expenses and income details of the Neal Group in the past year.

"Although the investment in the past year is greater than the output, at the latest, we can recover all the costs next year. Nelson is now very dissatisfied with the work content of the Investment Promotion Department, so our payback period is longer."

Seeing the 75% profit of the Neal's hot dog fast food chain, Tao Xi couldn't help but smacked his lips.

But what is surprising is not these, but the revenue of Neal United Cinemas!
The full US$12 billion invoice revenue covers 70% of the group's input and expenditure items, and the remaining 30% is basically revenue from convenience and catering.

"Is this how much money is being made in Hollywood these days?"

Old West rubbed his nose and replied in a low voice: "Actually, it's not Hollywood making money, it's because our distribution costs are very low! Others have already started using secret keys, and we're still using copy films!"

"A copy of film can be suppressed to a cost of $750!"

"We bought a film factory in Long Beach, and the cost can be brought down to about $400!"

Tao Xi's eyes widened when he heard Old West's answer.

You must know that a secret key in other theaters basically costs thousands of dollars or tens of thousands of dollars, which is a price difference of dozens of times!
The price of copying movies and secret keys depends entirely on the ticket price of the theater. If this is the case, it is no wonder that MGM, Disney and Neil United Cinemas are flirting.

"Well, old West, the only thing I wish for now is that you'd better live a little longer!"

Old West blushed when he heard Tao Xi's comforting words: "Hahaha, Tao Xi, I suddenly have something I want to consult with you."

"Speak, I support everything you say!"

"Do you remember my son-in-law? He was spotted by the editorial department of 20th Century Fox. He wrote a movie there. Unfortunately, they were not willing to accept the script."

"I remember you said at the beginning that the Neil United Cinemas cannot lead a film until the right time, but recently my daughter has been quarreling with me for a long time because of this incident because of my daughter's refusal to invest in that film."

Old West complained to Tao Xi with a distressed expression.

Tao Xi was stunned when he heard Old West's words. Although the Panama matter had been resolved, Tao Xi really didn't want to add some troubles to himself.

But let's not talk about Old West's dedicated work, just talking about his management level and innovation ability of the company is really good.

If it weren't for Old West's perseverance at work, none of the three brothers would be able to do it, let alone Nelson who can only make hot dogs!
"shoot!"

"Why can't you shoot!"

"Let's talk about it after shooting, isn't there still MGM? The copyright is in the hands of the company, let MGM come and participate in the shooting!"

"Put all the pressure on MGM."

Tao Xi's answer seemed to give old West a shot in the arm, and the old West, who was still a little reddish, became much happier in an instant.

However, I have to say that under the blessing of Neil United Cinemas, MGM has once again bloomed with the glory of this century-old company, and Peter Lamont has even become an uncompromising figure in MGM!
On several occasions when Tausi was in Panama, Peter Lamont contacted Tausi privately and asked Tausi to pay for the acquisition of MGM.

Although Tao Xi didn't know how the little old man knew he had money.

But at that time, Tao Xi was not thinking about Hollywood at all. The big deal of the Nicaraguan mining group really made Tao Xi, who had never seen big money, excited for several days.

But when Tao Xi came back, MGM changed hands again, at a price of 21 billion US dollars.

Peter Lamont hadn't contacted him for a long time because of this matter.

If Old West hadn't mentioned it today, maybe Tao Xi would have forgotten about it.

But Tao Xi knows that the real estate agent who bought MGM must be for MGM's land in Burbank, MGM's movie IP library, and those real estate agents who only have land in their eyes must not like it. .

"When the time comes to negotiate with that old man Peter Lamont, we can properly take a breath from his mouth and see what he thinks about MGM now."

As soon as Old West heard what Tao Xi said, he immediately became interested.

"Are you planning to buy MGM?"

Tao Xi hesitated and thought for a long time before replying: "Well, if the price is right, let's take down MGM, blindly relying on others is not what we want after all, the profit of the movie must be higher than mine. Clearly, we only need to grasp the profits, we have to get the producers, we also have to get the distribution channels!"

Before Tausi didn’t know Murdoch, he only knew that newspapers and periodicals were just a way for the public to get news. Sometimes it can influence the opinions of some people.

Tao Xi can see from the way Buffett and Murdoch get along that Buffett both hates and respects people like Murdoch, and also has a little bit of fear.

Just from the last time Murdoch got the shares of [Nicaragua Mining Group].

All the newspapers and TV stations under Murdoch began to trumpet the company's awesomeness and actual value.

This period of time was also a period of time when [Nicaragua] stock prices swelled wildly.

It was not until Murdoch's departure that the share price of the Nicaraguan mining group stabilized at around US$1200 billion.

The group of Wall Street bankers wasted nearly 3 months trying to increase the valuation of [Nicaragua] again.

That is, after that time, Taoxi relied on Murdoch's operation mode of publicizing public opinion in the stock market, and took the newly acquired "Panama Star" to operate in Central America.

It works really well!

Coupled with the questioning of Prince William of England, Noriega was a little bit overwhelmed.

If there is no pressure from public opinion, I believe it will take some time before the acquisition of the Panama Canal.

Movies are also part of the media, what Tao Xi lacks now is such an opportunity!
The New York Post and Reuters, combined with a stake in TV Tokyo, have some way to go for Tausi to build his own undefeated status.

MGM has the oldest home theater hair channel in Hollywood.

At its most glorious time, MGM Home Theater had nearly 700 million home subscribers across the United States.

If Tao Xi can really win MGM, it will be another kind of compensation for the vision in Tao Xi's mind.

(End of this chapter)