Chapter 246 [Strategy]

Roddick became famous in 2009 through a film that invested more than 10 million US dollars. That film created a box office of nearly 70 million, with an amazing return rate.

It is precisely for this reason that Roddick became a rising star in Hollywood.

Although Roddick did not become the best actor of Universal Pictures like Hollywood superstars, he was a rising star that Universal Pictures focused on training. Even the senior executives of Universal Pictures made a decision to star in a blockbuster with an investment of up to 150 million US dollars, but that blockbuster was being planned and has not officially started filming.

The matter between Roddick and Li Yi was undoubtedly a huge earthquake in the entertainment industry.

However, just an hour after the entertainment media broke the news, Roddick was interviewed by a famous American media outlet.

In the camera, Roddick's handsome face showed an extremely angry expression. He waved his fists, looked at the camera with anger, and criticized Li Yi frantically: "I really can't believe that as the largest shareholder of the company, since he said that to me for personal matters! I have to admit that he is a layman and a selfish layman! He doesn't understand the film industry, and he doesn't know what kind of disaster his stupid behavior will bring to the company!"

"Mr. Rodick, do you mean that Mr. Li Yi's ban on you will soon bring disaster to Universal Pictures?" The host's question was very sharp.

Rodick widened his eyes and nodded fiercely: "Yes, that's right. He can ban me because of private matters, and it's entirely possible to ban other superstars because of private matters. I have every reason to believe that if a boss like him is rejected if a popular female star is allowed to sleep with him, then he will ban the female star without hesitation to vent! Just imagine, what impact will such a boss have on the world?"

"As far as I know, Komu Matsushita Electrical Appliances once became the owner of Universal Pictures, and later transferred its shares due to poor management. Mr. Rodick, do you think Mr. Li Yi would make the same mistake?" the host continued to ask.

Roddick shook his head angrily: "No! I don't think the two are comparable at all. He is much worse than the boss at the time. The owner of Universal Pictures has been changing again, but I don't think anyone is stupider than him!"

"Mr. Rodick, as far as I know, you signed a five-year contract with Universal Pictures. What would you do if Mr. Li Yi ignored the obstruction of other shareholders?" The host asked the most critical question.

Faced with the host's question, Rodick was no longer as angry as before, but showed a pitiful expression and said, "I am just an actor, and I have no right to interfere with the rich capitalists doing anything. I signed a five-year contract with the company. If he insisted on banning me, it would mean that my acting career would end in failure!"

Speaking of this, Roddick suddenly stood up from his seat and yelled, "In the face of the upcoming disaster, I will choose to resist! I will protest to several other shareholders! His behavior is too dirty, which is unfair to me!"

"What I want to say in the end is that he will become the biggest sinner of Universal Pictures in the future!"

...

For half an hour, Rodick slammed Li Yi like a mad dog.

The interview video was immediately spread to every corner of the world. For a time, fans from all over the world criticized Li Yi, especially those loyal fans of Roddick, who wanted to dig Li Yi's ancestral grave to vent their anger.

Some media even put forward the title "capitalists ban small people."

At the same time, after leaving the media, Roddick had a phone call with Patton of the Luches family. On the phone, Patton was very satisfied with Roddick's performance in the camera and comforted Roddick. The matter would not be long before it would end.

After Roddick's interview, the conflict between Li Yi and Roddick not only became a hot topic in the entertainment industry, but also a hot topic in the business field!

It seems that due to Roddick's words, many media have put forward such slogans: Can a selfish businessman who does not understand the film industry lead the world to glory?

For a time, there were doubts about Li Yi everywhere. While questioning Li Yi, local American media did not dare to point the finger at the Gambino family. However, some foreign media pointed the finger at the Gambino family, especially the reporter who was beaten that day, who belonged to a famous European media. He angrily accused the Gambino family of being a group of hooligans!

The development of the situation seemed to be beyond everyone's expectations, and no one expected that a simple thing would create such a great momentum.

However, what some people did not expect was that after the stock market opened, Universal Pictures' points fell all the way!

This discovery made Liu Siqin call Li Yi as soon as possible.

"Li Yi, things are more serious than expected. You have to do something, otherwise this time will be troublesome! Originally, I thought this time would only affect the promotion of that film and future management. Now it seems that things are much more serious than that. Now the company's form in the stock market is very bad, and the points are declining. If this continues, those small shareholders will inevitably throw away their shares! In this way, if the shares are acquired by other film companies..." Liu Siqin did not say the following words, and her meaning was already very clear. If those shares were acquired by other film companies, then Universal Pictures would be in danger.

Unlike Liu Siqin's tone of burning eyebrows, Li Yi's tone was very calm: "I've seen all these."

Perhaps she didn't expect Li Yi to be so calm now. Liu Siqin was a little surprised. She asked subconsciously: "What are you going to do?"

"I'll go find you later and tell you in person." Li Yi did not tell Liu Siqin the specific plan. In his opinion, the plan was too cumbersome and could not be explained clearly on the phone, so it would be better to talk in person.

Liu Siqin sighed when she heard Li Yi say this: "Since you are so confident, I won't worry, but I still remind you to be careful. The local American businessmen are vampires. If they find an opportunity, they will not only suck your blood, but also eat your meat!"

Obviously, after spending so many years in the United States, Liu Siqin knows more about the American business world than Li Yi.

"Well, I understand." Li Yi first admitted Liu Siqin's point of view, and then said: "After an hour, I will go to the villa to find you."

After hanging up the phone, Li Yi gently rubbed his temples and was about to get up, but he heard a rhythmic sound of footsteps coming from outside the door.

As Li Yi was gaze, Androv, wearing a leather jacket, slowly walked in from outside the door. The crisp sound of the boots under his feet on the floor seemed particularly harsh in the quiet hall.

As usual, Androv's expression was still like he was keeping people from thousands of miles away, but his blue eyes showed a worried look. It seemed that she was like Liu Siqin, very worried about Li Yi's current situation.

Seeing Li Yi with a calm expression, Androv was a little surprised and said, "You don't seem to be in a hurry at all."

"Is it useful to be anxious?" Li Yi asked back with a smile, then walked straight to the wine cabinet, took a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses.

Androv watched Li Yi pour two glasses of red wine, but did not pick up the wine glass, but said in a deep voice: "This time the matter is a bit tricky. I have investigated it for you. The person behind the scenes is the Luches family. If you don't find a way to turn the situation around, the points in the stock market will continue to fall wildly. At that time, the remaining small shareholders will definitely sell their shares! The Luches family should not miss this opportunity. They will buy the shares in the hands of those small shareholders as soon as possible. This morning, all the shares were acquired by the Luches family. If... the Luches family acquires all the remaining shares, then the chairman will be replaced!"

Compared with Liu Siqin, Androv obviously has to see further. Liu Siqin is worried that Universal shares will be acquired by other film companies, and Androv can see at a glance that the person who really wants to acquire shares is Patton of the Luches family!

In addition to Androv's knowledge of the world's internal affairs than Liu Siqin, Androv's vision is indeed more accurate than Liu Siqin.

"How many shares do you think those small shareholders will sell?" Li Yi asked calmly.

At that time, Li Yi once read the information that Androv gave Li Yi. The Gambino family owns 28% of the shares in Universal Pictures and is the largest shareholder. The Luches family ranks second and 18%. In addition, the other six shareholders of the company divided 30% of the shares, and the remaining 24% of the shares are all in the hands of small shareholders.

"If you don't stop the situation from going on, the small shareholders will sell more than 20 percent, or even all!" Androv frowned and said, "If those shares are acquired by the Luches family, I'm sure they will be the first to kick you out."

"How to play? I'm only curious about this." Li Yi asked.

Androv stared at Li Yi in confusion for a few seconds, and after confirming that Li Yi's confidence was not as if it was pretended, he explained: "You should be clear that Universal Studios was merged by many film companies. My family had the most shares before because the most powerful film company belonged to my family."

Li Yi was very clear about this and also understood what it meant. The film companies under the Gambino family are the most powerful. After merging with other film companies, the shares will be distributed according to their assets, so they will naturally be the most distributed.

"By the same, the Luches family's film company ranks second in assets, so they became the second largest shareholder." Androv said in a deep voice: "If you can't handle this matter well and the Luches family becomes the largest shareholder, they will have the power. At that time, the Luches family can propose to separate your film company from Universal Studios. His proposal is as long as the other shareholders agree, the film company you now own will lose contact with Universal Studios."

Androv showed a hint of worry in his tone when he spoke. Obviously, she knew very well that if Li Yi couldn't handle this matter well and made Patton the new chairman, then other shareholders would definitely take the blame.

"So that's it." Li Yi immediately understood when he heard Androv say this.

It is a recognized fact that it is easy to enjoy the shade under the big tree.

For those subsidiaries of Universal Pictures, once they leave the big tree of Universal Pictures, their future development will be extremely difficult.

If the situation really develops as Androv said, then the Luches family will completely control Universal Pictures. Li Yi will become the most tragic Hollywood giant in history...

"You don't seem to be panicked at all. Do you have any plans?" Out of understanding of Li Yi, Androv understood that Li Yi must have some plans.

Li Yi smiled and said, "Do you know why I asked you how to kick out?"

"Are you going to kick the Luches family out of Universal Pictures?" Androv subconsciously guessed this possibility, and then showed a surprised expression. At this moment, she was shocked by Li Yi again!

As the former largest shareholder of Universal Pictures, Androv once tried to kick out the biggest enemy of the Luches family, but failed. How could he not be surprised to hear that Li Yi can do it?

"What are you going to do?" Androv asked subconsciously.

Li Yi smiled and handed Androv a glass of red wine, and then told her plan.

After listening to Li Yi’s plan, Androv was shocked!

For the first time, she opened her mouth in front of outsiders!

She looked at Li Yi blankly, as if she couldn't believe that such a careful plan was come up with Li Yi.

But Li Yi smiled at Androv and blinked, "Don't you want to clink a glass with me?"

Androv swallowed, then let out a deep breath and asked, "How did you think of it?"

"This plan is not difficult to imagine. The rare opportunity is." Li Yi said softly: "Neither the Luches family nor the Patton himself took me seriously. He thought I was an idiot who relied on the Gambino family to enter Hollywood, and I would slap them hard!"

Hearing Li Yi's words, Androv couldn't help but smile bitterly. She suddenly felt that she couldn't see through Li Yi.

...

At noon, Li Yi asked Androv to help contact many influential media in the United States, saying that he would hold a press conference.

Now, the matter between Li Yi and Rodick has been hyped up, and almost all media want to contact Li Yi and interview Li Yi. Now, Li Yi is automatically delivered to the door, so the media naturally agreed immediately.

At one o'clock, Li Yi and Liu Siqin came to the Nickbok Hotel.

Just like the Gambino family held a press conference to transfer Universal Pictures shares, when Li Yi and Liu Siqin arrived at the door of the hotel, there were a large number of reporters waiting for the door. Those reporters were crowded together, so scary.

Fortunately, with the experience of the last time, the police controlled the scene well. Li Yi and Liu Siqin successfully entered the hotel, and twenty minutes later, a press conference was held in front of hundreds of media reporters.

Unlike the last time, this time Li Yi asked the reporter to ask questions first.

"Mr. Li, are you here with Miss Liu Siqin to explain what happened yesterday? It is rumored that Miss Liu Siqin and you met you a long time ago. Miss Liu Siqin's daughter is your illegitimate daughter. Is this true?" The first reporter asked the first question immediately asked the two questions he wanted to ask the most.

"Yes, this is my main purpose for coming here today." Li Yi smiled and answered the first question, then looked at the reporter with a smile, and said, "I am only twenty-five years old this year, and Miss Liu Siqin's daughter is already eighteen years old. Do you think I can get a woman pregnant when I was seven?"

"Ha ha……"

As soon as Li Yi said this, most of the reporters at the scene laughed, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed for a moment.

The reporter had a red face. Li Yi was the first to call him up to ask questions. He was too excited for a moment, but he asked a very childish question without thinking.

"Mr. Li, I want to know, why did you ban Mr. Rodick? You know, Mr. Rodick is the most powerful contender for Hollywood rookies this year! Judging from his potential, he will bring a huge income to Universal Pictures!" A reporter was honored to stand up and ask Li Yi the most critical question.

As soon as the reporter said the words, other reporters also turned their attention to Li Yi, while the cameramen pressed the buttons frantically, trying to capture Li Yi's expression at this moment.

Facing everyone's anticipated gaze and hundreds of cameras, Li Yi's expression became much more serious: "I believe that many people are very interested in the relationship between me and Miss Liu Siqin. Since that's the case, I might as well tell you that I will use 600 million US dollars to acquire Miss Liu Siqin's Wall Company, and at the same time I will hire Miss Liu Siqin to serve as the president of Universal Pictures!"

Hurry!

Li Yi's words were like a bombshell thrown into the scene, and the reporters at the scene were immediately in an uproar.

It can be said that all media are now interested in the reason why Li Yi got angry with Rodick. This is also the main reason why some media randomly speculate on the relationship between Li Yi and Liu Siqin.

But no one dreamed that Li Yi would say such a thing!

Liu Siqin is a well-known Chinese businessman and is even known as the Oriental Pearl of the business world.

But Li Yi said he wanted to acquire Liu Siqin's Wall Company and invited Liu Siqin to be the president of Universal Pictures?

In this case, Liu Siqin is not only Li Yi's business partner but also Li Yi's future right-hand assistant. In such a situation, Roddick provoked for no reason, and it is reasonable that Li Yi gets angry.
To be continued...