Chapter Three Hundred and Sixty Seventh, Let Me Come

??? Another guy who has the same idea as Murdoch, Eric still feels very happy. At this time, what he needs most is a lot of cash. Come to Disney, even if he is very uncomfortable with Michael Eisner. Hi, Eric did not refuse.

On the surface, however, Eric asked sarcastically, "Does Disney still have money?"

Michael Eisner's face suddenly turned a little ugly. In the summer, Disney's Bowei has released four movies. Except for an obscure small production, which was distributed on behalf of other production companies, the other films were invested more than The $30 million big production, in addition to the previously tragic "Firebird" and "Rocketman", at the end of June, Disney also released a "Little Devil", which is a film with its subsidiary Abelin Films. Co-produced, telling the story of a small town being invaded by mutant spiders. The film has now been released in its first week, and the total box office is only more than 10 million.

The production cost of the film plus the investment in publicity, Disney's summer losses have exceeded 100 million US dollars, and "Ghost Love" was jointly released by Disney and Firefly. Because it did not participate in the investment, Disney could only get 10% of the money. The distribution is divided, and the follow-up income is even more do not think about it, so "Human Ghosts" sold according to the rules of the previous life, and it is difficult to make up for Disney's losses. It is conceivable that Disney's financial report at the end of the year will be very ugly.

"Eric, you don't have to worry about it. If you need money, I can lend you $100 million," Michael Eisner said lightly.

"I'm in a hurry, within ten days," Eric also added.

Michael Eisner suppressed the joy in his eyes and said, "No problem, but Eric, since you want to get the money within ten days, then you must repay the money within a month, otherwise …”

"Firefly shares?" Eric took the initiative to answer.

Michael Eisner nodded: "My request is the same as Mr. Murdoch's, $100 million. It's calculated at 10%."

"Yes," Eric said without hesitation. According to the plan made before, Eric planned to quit within a month. After reaching an agreement, Eric turned his thoughts and quickly revealed a faint smirk: "Mr. Eisner, why don't you come and play, this is a good opportunity."

Michael Eisner shook his head: "I'm sorry. Eric, I've never participated in such a gamble with no certainty."

"Actually, so do I," Eric said inwardly, turning his head to look at the big screen.

Eric planned to return to New York the day after the ceremony, but what happened next forced him to stay in Los Angeles for a few more days.

Maybe hear the news from Fox or Disney,

The executives of the seven major film companies successively found Eric to be a good-fortune boy. Even the broken MGM sent 50 million US dollars over, and Eric paid all the money, of course. He also mortgaged more than 50% of Firefly's shares for this purpose. Except that the repayment date negotiated with Murdoch was half a year later, the longest loan of several other companies was only one month. Warner even proposed two months' repayment. The payment deadline, but Warner paid the most, reaching 150 million, and Eric accepted it without hesitation.

A few days later, Eric returned to New York, and the results of the two most-watched heavyweight films of the summer season, "Die Hard 2" and "Ghost Love", were officially released.

"Die Hard 2" earned $24 million at the box office on its first Sunday because of the popularity it accumulated in the first film. And "Ghost Love is Over" is not like the previous life, which was not paid attention to but suddenly upset. This version of "Ghost Love is Over" has achieved what film companies can do in this era, whether it is announced or paid attention to. limit.

Therefore, on the first Sunday, "Human Ghosts" took away countless tears from fans. It also grossed $27 million at the box office. After the results were released, box-office statistics agencies expected both films to break the $40 million mark in their first weeks. Before again, "Total Recall", which had the highest box office in the first week of the 1990 summer season, was only 36 million, and within a week, the two simultaneously released films all exceeded the $40 million box office. This amazing result also made many look forward to the two films. The losers were stunned.

At this time, Eric didn't have the heart to pay attention to the movie.

Inside the Sixty Soho hotel suite on Sixth Avenue. Chris, who found that more than half a billion dollars in huge sums of money had been added to his account, was looking at Eric with a solemn expression. He did not tell Jeffrey the news. Jeffrey was already worried enough these days. Rick mortgaged more than 50% of Firefly's shares, and it is estimated that he will go crazy.

"Eric, I thought you were just hotheaded, but now I think you're really crazy."

"Chris, don't worry, even if all this money is lost, I will not lose control of Firefly. I have asked Caroline to apply for a loan with the remaining 20% ​​of my shares. The loan will definitely be within a month. It can be done, and I will lose all of it, so, in the end, I will definitely be able to redeem enough shares and still maintain the absolute controlling position of Firefly,” Eric reiterated the original thought in a coherent manner.

"You know, that's not what I'm talking about, Eric, I think you've completely lost your mind, stop it, it's still too late, you see, we have invested 120 million in the past ten days, but now There is not much profit on the account. Imagine if Saddam got enough benefits from Kuwait as he had blackmailed other small Middle Eastern countries in the past and then died down, the price of crude oil would drop sharply immediately, as long as the drop was close to 10%, Eric, Just 10% and all the money in your account will be wiped out."

Eric rubbed his hair in distress: "Chris, why can't you have some confidence in me."

"Because this is a very real world, no one knows what will happen in the future. Eric, I won't allow you to mess around any more. I won't move a penny of the five hundred million dollars. If you want to force entry, Then I'll quit now."

Eric calmed down, the relaxed expression on his face disappeared, and he remained silent for a long time before whispering to Chris: "Before this, can you help me find an acquaintance, you know, I don't have any connections on Wall Street?"

Chris was stunned, sighed, stood up lonely and walked out of the hotel room.

Eric didn't get up to say goodbye, he put Drew, who had been sitting quietly beside him, in his arms, put the girl's head on his knees, lowered his head and stroked Xiao Ni's tender face: "Girl, if one day I let you Disappointed, will you be sad?"

Xiaoni licked Eric's palm like a cat, shook her head and said, "No."

"But I made Chris sad. In this world, there are not many people who really care about me. Jeffrey and Chris are two of them."

"At least there's me," Drew said solemnly, putting Eric's palm on his baby's face.

The next day, Eric got up early in the morning, brushed his teeth, washed his face, and had breakfast mechanically. He walked to the office of the trader studio, and saw Chris at a glance. Rarely, he felt a little wet in his eyes.

"I'm worried," Chris explained in a low voice.

Eric stepped forward and gave Chris a bear hug, and didn't let go until Chris was out of breath. (To be continued.) xh118