He never expected that the other party would suddenly come up with a TV drama script during such a business negotiation?
What does this mean?
Does he think that a TV drama script can make him agree to the conditions just now?
This is a business involving hundreds of millions of dollars, and the control of a company with a market value of tens of billions! How could I change my mind because of a TV drama script?
Although he was doubtful, Reed still took the script and took a look.
"House of Cards?"
What subject is this?
Reed couldn't really tell just by looking at the name.
So he couldn't help but turn the page and read the beginning.
Then, Reid couldn't move his eyes away.
For a moment, the office fell silent, with only the rustling sound of Reed turning over the script from time to time.
This surprised everyone except Lin Chen. I wonder what Lin Chen showed Reed that made him so selfless?
What kind of script is it that has such great magic power?
Reed read very quickly, almost at a glance.
But that doesn't mean he's not interested in the script.
On the contrary, the reason why he turned the page so fast was because he was imagining the pictures in his mind, and he was turning the words in the script into TV pictures.
And Reed soon discovered that if the words in the script were turned into television, its charm would be unquestionable.
This is a TV series that almost perfectly captures all of Reed's pain points, leaving him completely unable to extricate himself.
However, just as Reed was reading enthusiastically, he suddenly felt that the script in his hand had been snatched away.
When he looked up, Lin Chen was already holding the script and looking at him with a smile on his face.
"Mr. Lin, your script..."
"Mr. Reed, what do you think of this script?"
"How's it going? This script is perfect! Mr. Lin, is this script yours?"
Lin Chen nodded and said, "Almost."
Reed immediately stood up: "Mr. Lin Chen, please be sure to give this script to us at Netflix! We can provide a generous adaptation fee! If it is not enough, we can also negotiate profit sharing!"
I didn’t think so before, but after reading the script of House of Cards, Reed just felt that the sci-fi series originally planned by Netflix was bullshit!
Only House of Cards is the great drama that can change Netflix and reverse its situation!
For Netflix to revive, they must get this script!
But after the words were spoken, Reid suddenly thought of something again, and then sat back down.
In the excitement just now, he actually forgot that Lin Chen would come up with the script at this time, so he naturally had his reasons.
"Mr. Lin Chen, I must admit that your script is indeed a better choice... So, tell me your conditions."
Lin Chen smiled, it was easy to talk to smart people.
There are some things that you don’t need to explain too clearly, and the other person can explain them in a few words.
After throwing out a bait that the other party can't resist, the subsequent negotiations will be much easier.
In fact, if possible, Lin Chen really hopes to directly acquire Netflix completely.
But there was no way. Netflix in 2012 was already a behemoth, with a market value of more than 20 billion U.S. dollars. Even Lin Chen couldn't get enough of it.
Therefore, Lin Chen’s best choice is to become Netflix’s major shareholder.
After some negotiations, Lin Chen finally reached a gambling agreement with Reed on the condition that he would not interfere in the company's operations.
The agreement allows Lin Chen to buy 10% of Netflix shares from major shareholders and institutions at market value. If the number of viewers does not reach 30 million within three episodes after House of Cards is broadcast next year, then Lin Chen will need to
The 5% stake was sold to other shareholders, including Reed, for $60.
In Reed's own opinion, this agreement seemed a bit too harsh, so before signing, he specifically asked Lin Chen if he wanted to consider changing the agreement?
Because the total number of subscribers of Netflix is only over 20 million at the moment. If "House of Cards" wants to reach over 30 million viewers, it must ensure that the total number of subscribers of Netflix is exceeded. Because this series has exceeded the 30 million mark, and it must also ensure that
Almost every Netflix subscriber has watched House of Cards at least once.
In Reed's opinion, this is almost an impossible task.
But what surprised Reid was that Lin Chen was full of confidence in this.
Why?
Because... the probability of more than 30 million people being killed in three episodes of House of Cards is... 100%!
…
Compared to the craziness on the day of the Grammys, the news of Lin Chen’s acquisition of three companies this time seemed a bit quiet.
Both Tesla and Netflix only published a piece of news about shareholder changes on small pages in some securities newspapers and websites.
Both companies have suffered from poor performance recently and frequent shareholder exits, so they have not attracted much attention.
As for Uber, a start-up company with less than $100 million in total assets is even less likely to attract attention.
Only one entertainment gossip newspaper, because it accidentally discovered that a new shareholder named Taylor appeared in the list of new shareholders of Netflix and Terrace, published a message wondering whether this Taylor might be the little queen Taylor.
But most people sneered at this. How could a little pop star invest in a company?
It must be the same name!
Anyway, the probability of foreigners having the same name is so high that it’s not surprising at all.
Neverland Manor, a place that was once inaccessible, is now full of Chinese workers wearing safety helmets.
The Night Banquet Club is indeed the top club. In less than a week, they actually sent a construction team to Lin Chen.
Although this cost Lin Chen millions of dollars, it was obviously worth it.
After the construction team from Huaxia arrived at the manor, they immediately started busy work. In just one day, they built the construction site mobile houses that can be seen everywhere near the Huaxia construction site on the manor's pasture.
In the attic of the main building of the villa in the manor, which looks like a train station, Ivanka looked at the houses in the distance and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Lin, I finally understand why you wanted to take your compatriots all the way from China.
Summer is here. They are so awesome! I can’t believe there was nothing there just a day ago. How on earth did they do that?”
"Practice makes perfect."
Lin Chen hugged Ivanka from behind, and then stood together by the window, looking at the construction site in the distance.
"I have already asked the foreman, and they said that everything can be done in three months, and it will not affect your recuperation here."
"Three months? It's amazing!" Ivanka exclaimed.
Seeing that she was in a good mood today, Lin Chen took the opportunity to say, "By the way, I'm going to watch the Basketball All-Star Game with Taylor tonight..."
"I understand." Ivanka turned around and looked at Lin Chen with a smile: "Taylor told me a long time ago, don't worry."
"Well, I'm just worried that you won't be happy. After all, there's been news about Taylor and me these days."
Lin Chen's words made Ivanka couldn't help laughing, and the man's thoughtfulness made her heart feel warm.
Then, she couldn't help but suddenly licked her red lips, and a ball of fire appeared in her eyes.
"Since you said so, how about you make it up to me?"
"How to compensate?" Lin Chen was stunned for a moment, "Didn't the doctor say..."
Ivanka blushed and suddenly said two numbers in Lin Chen's ear, and then said: "By the way, let's have a competition. Let's see who can persist to the end?"
Lin Chen couldn't help but laugh. Along with the sound of the zipper being opened, an endurance race also began. In the room, only the clearly identifiable wet sound was heard continuously.