Rebirth

"John, Barry and Frank both called and said they were coming to visit you!"

"Oh, then let them come over!"

"That's fine, I will reply to them."

"Sister Qing, let these things go temporarily, don't you let you rest?"

"There is nothing to do at home anyway, why do you think I'm annoying so quickly!"

"Ah..., how can I, I am not worried about you!"

"You should talk to Diane and Harry. You said that you put them all on Lanai Island. Although you chat via video every day, it's not a problem after the video. You think so. What?"

"Well, then let's go together!"

"I think John, you still need to go around, I think you should understand, but for the time being, you probably can't do without Los Angeles. Barry seems to have something to talk to you. I guess he will be busy for a few days."

"That's OK, let Barry come, let's talk about it, it depends on the specific situation."

"That's OK, I'll go to Barry first."

"En, Sister Qing, thank you very much!"

"..."

This afternoon, although the weather in Los Angeles entered December, the weather began to cool, but today’s rare temperature exceeded 25 degrees. Li Feng was lying on the edge of the pool in his home garden, basking in the sun with sunglasses. Wang Siqing suddenly appeared by the pool. Such a scene.

Perhaps it was thought that Barry and Frank would be coming. Li Feng suddenly got up and jumped into the swimming pool for a swim for 10 minutes. Then he wrapped a swimming towel and returned to the villa. On the boat was a relaxed and comfortable Saint Laurent spring and autumn leisure. Pretend to wait.

In less than an hour, Li Feng received the news from the security booth at the gate that Barry Diller and Frank entered the manor in a company car.

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"Barry, Frank, welcome to the Century Manor as a guest!" At this time, Li Feng, dressed in casual shorts and wearing a T-shirt, was swinging his club on the mini golf course in the garden. He immediately laughed and joked when he saw the two coming.

"BOSS, we are not as cool as you."

"Haha..., Barry, the studio can't finish it, you must know how to combine work and rest!"

"..."

Listening to the ridicule of their own boss about the two of them, the two media and entertainment industry leaders who are now American suddenly shook their heads and smiled bitterly.

Regarding Li Feng, whether it is Barry or Frank, they still have a certain degree of catching up in their hearts. Li Feng's trust in the two makes them very grateful. Think about handing over a huge media group to the two. People management is almost 100% trust, and the boss of this is almost impossible to find.

He handed Barry the baseball bat waving in his hand, and he also tried it. Finally, Barry also swung the ball under the nasty smiles of Li Feng, the big boss and Frank, his good partner. Rod.

After some greetings, he naturally started to talk about business matters. Li Feng also knew that he could get Barry Diller and Frank, two Hollywood media elders, to explain the situation in person. Obviously, there is something that needs to be decided by himself.

For this, Li Feng is very satisfied. Although he has handed over the management of the company to Barry Diller and the management, Barry Diller may have learned enough lessons in his previous managerial career, and every time he made major decisions in the company At that time, I always go to myself to explain in person, at least fully considering the majestic face of being the "boss".

In short, Li Feng brought Barry Diller into his own media group partner. Such a person is really right and can be called the best partner. Although now, as the media group continues to expand, Barry Diller’s shares are actually Very small.

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"BOSS, do you remember the Polygram we told you last time?" Barry Diller asked seriously after the greeting.

"Oh, of course remember, can't it be over there?"

"Hehe..., yes, there were some media companies contacting PolyGram before that it was going to be sold, but it is basically clear now that besides our interest, the biggest competitor is Universal The film industry is the Canadian beer giant Seagram."

"Hey..., I really don’t know the relationship between this beer and the movie. Why is Seagram so interested in the media and entertainment industry? Not to mention the acquisition of Universal Pictures before, but now it’s still very interested in Polygram. Interested." Li Feng couldn't help muttering to himself jokingly.

"Hehe, the development strategy of my company is like this. In fact, it is not only Seagram. For example, a media giant has emerged in France. It has recently changed its name to Vivendi. I think you should have an impression of BOSS. It was also a water company before .

Before they wanted to buy our shares in Eurovision, and they also traded a part of the equity with them. Before they deployed in Europe, they became European media giants. Now their vision is not only satisfied with Europe. To the United States."

"Did they start acquiring American media companies again and start expanding?"

"That's not true, but the CEO of Vivendi recently is very active in Los Angeles."

"I'm still in Los Angeles, I can get to know it if I have a chance."

"Hehe..., then your chance to BOSS is coming right away. Look, this is an invitation letter from Siemens and Philips, the two controlling shareholders of Polygram. It will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills in 2 days. We have already been invited to the reception, and I think the ambitious CEO of Vivendi may also be one of the guests at the reception."

"..."

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"BOSS, it seems that Philips and Siemens, the two controlling shareholders of PolyGram, can’t sit still. We used a delaying tactic before, which led to the slow progress of PolyGram’s acquisition. Seagram hopes to add cash to stocks. Formal acquisition of PolyGram, but facing PolyGram’s tens of billions of dollars in quotations, it is now hesitating.

Coupled with the fact that we are fanning the flames on the sidelines, especially our proposed use of Yahoo shares as a trading bargaining chip, Siemens and Philips are very interested. However, as Yahoo’s stock price continues to rise and the progress of negotiations is really slow, it is estimated that the two major companies will not be able to sit. Living."Frank on the side laughed and interjected.

"Oh, that means the two companies are basically going to a showdown."

"Yes, now it is about to enter 99 years. According to our estimation, within a few months at most, it is estimated that it will be completely decided, BOSS, you have to make up your mind next."

"By the way, what is the market value of Yahoo now?" Li Feng asked suddenly with a change of style.

"BOSS, I have to say that you were too wise to invest in Yahoo. Now Yahoo's market value has exceeded 70 billion U.S. dollars. It is really crazy." Frank replied with envy.

"Haha..., 70 billion, it will be 99 years soon, um, it should be almost the same." Li Feng whispered to himself softly in the laughter.

Thinking of this, Li Feng immediately said to Barry Diller and Frank: "OK, I think it's almost the same, then you two will immediately organize a team to start formal negotiations with Polygram."

"Then BOSS should we incorporate our own record company as part of the negotiation?"

"No, let’s be relatively independent for the time being. I can directly use my Yahoo shares to talk to others. I think my Yahoo shares are enough to buy Polygram and even have extra. Maybe we can engage in a tripartite cooperation or something. Doesn't Gram also want to acquire Polygram, in fact, I am also very interested in Universal Pictures." Li Feng couldn't help speaking again.

Li Feng knows that the future revenue of his record company is absolutely beyond ordinary people's imagination. Around 2000, the music scene can be said to be Bryney's world. In just a few years, he has achieved queen status. This is a real cash cow.

In addition to several major idol groups including Jay-Z, Beyoncé’s Destiny, and record companies’ Backstreet Boys and Super Boys, it can be said that in the years before and after the new century, Li Feng’s own record company When it is absolutely crazy to make big money, Li Feng will naturally not incorporate it into the rest of the record companies.

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At this time, Li Feng thought of including Vivendi and Universal Pictures, the future Universal Records and later NBC Universal, etc. Liu Feng suddenly found that he should put a long line to catch the big fish, and the future may include Universal Pictures, Universal Music and NBC are all in the bag.

However, this is definitely a relatively long one, which takes about 10 years. For today's Li Feng, it is really a long-term layout.