Heads Up Hollywood

It was a wonderful evening.

Tang En was still sleeping with Jessica's soft body in his arms, when he was awakened by a rush of phone calls.

He was sure that it must be the movie "Star Wars Episode 1", which caused a very sensational effect.

Unexpectedly, it was George Paxton who called.

George Paxton was his personal assistant, and he mainly helped Tang En handle personal affairs, not company affairs. Tang En rubbed his eyes and regained consciousness, "George, is there something wrong?"

George Paxton's voice was a little anxious, "The latest news, you made a big move in the internet company I'm following."

Tang En shivered and sat up abruptly.

"Honey, you're so noisy..."

Jessica Alba grumbled, turned around, and fell asleep again, showing him a beautiful back.

Tang En stood up, put on his pajamas, walked out of the bedroom, and asked, "What's going on?"

"I also just got the news. Just last week, Excite, a famous search company, wanted to acquire Google for $750,000. Those two students... oh, the two founders of Google, they and the CEO of Excite George Bell talked for days."

"Then what?"

Tang En was a little nervous, he was afraid of the butterfly effect caused by his appearance.

George Paxton said quickly: "Larry Page and Sergey Brin offered $1 million, but George Bell insisted on $750,000. Just yesterday, the negotiation broke down."

1,000,000?

The weird feeling made Tang En speechless.

"Negotiations broke down, and George Bell said something nasty, which energized those two college students, who have now moved out of Stanford and rented an office on University Drive in Palo Alto, intending to formally Start running the company."

Tang En immediately understood, "Are they going to raise money?"

"For sure, they are students. If Google is to grow and grow, it must recruit more employees, which requires a lot of money." George Paxton obviously did careful research.

"How is it going?"

"It's not clear yet, but technology stocks are booming now. As long as it is an Internet-related idea, Wall Street and major foundations will often rush to donate money. It is easy to obtain financing."

"It's not easy."

Tang En never thought that with the explosion of domineering aura, he would be able to get half or even more of Google's equity, just like many online novels he had read in his previous life. He has a sunglasses system in Hollywood, but in the technology world, he can only rely on hard power.

He pondered for a long time, "Let's do this. We are definitely not as good as Huaerjin when we fight for funds. We mainly rely on sincerity! You immediately find out the address of Google, and I will fly back to California. Let's pay a visit!"

After hanging up the phone, Jessica Alba wore translucent pajamas, rubbed her sleepy eyes, walked over barefoot, and leaned into his arms, "Going back to California?"

"Well, work needs it."

"what about me?"

Jessica raised her head and looked at Tang En.

"Go to my house. The filming of "Spider-Man" will start in August at the latest. During this time, you can think about the role."

Jessica nodded, bit her lips, and then mustered up the courage to say, "I read in the newspaper... that you and Naomi are living together?"

The rent of Tang En's house in Beverly Hills is only 10,000 yuan per month. It is not considered a deep courtyard mansion. Anyone who goes in and out of it is always known by the paparazzi.

It's an open Hollywood secret that Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts are staying at his home during this time.

Moreover, in order to increase his reputation, Naomi Watts also made no secret when interviewed by reporters that he and Tang En were indeed living together. But Nicole didn't. Nicole was her good sister. Because she had just divorced, she invited her to live with her to help her relax. Nico is Tang En's good friend. The two were very pure before, and they didn't have the kind of relationship rumored by the outside world.

Twain never minded this kind of thing, women can say whatever they like, as long as they don't cross the line.

Seeing Jessica's hesitation, Tang En smiled and said, "Don't worry, Naomi and Nicole are easy to get along with."

"But……"

It was hard for Jessica to imagine sharing a room with other women and sharing the scene of a man, but she was surprised to find a loophole in Tang En's words, "Ni... Nicole? She too?"

Tang En raised his eyebrows, "Surprised?"

Jessica opened her mouth in shock, but hesitated to speak.

The only hope was shattered.

Even big stars like Nicole Kidman snuggled up to Tang En obediently, serving Tang En with other women. What is she, a newcomer who has just entered the industry?

...

That afternoon, when Tang En returned to California, he immediately took Reese Witherspoon and George Paxton to the office building at No. 165 University Drive, Palo Alto, Manlo Park, California.

Larry Page and Sergey Brin were among six young men working at computers in a small office.

Compared to the unknown Google, Twain's reputation is too great!

In particular, the just-released "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Man's Menace" ignited a movie-watching frenzy across the United States!

Tang En's appearance immediately interrupted the atmosphere of earnest work in the office. The six young people embraced Tang En like fanatical fans.

Larry Page also said with a smile: "Originally there were eight employees in the company. Those two said they had a stomachache and went to the hospital. They must have sneaked by to watch Star Wars!"

Tang En laughed loudly, "Well, I'll get in touch right away. Tonight, I invite you all to go to 20th Century Fox's internal screening hall to watch Star Wars!"

"Wow!"

Immediately, everyone applauded excitedly, and their affection for Tang En grew stronger.

It wasn't until Tang En clarified his reason for coming that everyone's emotions calmed down.

Want to invest in Google?

Employees turned their attention to Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

Financing is the most important thing for the company right now.

The two bosses have also contacted several foundations and are trying to negotiate the financing of the company.

It is true that they like Tang En's movies, but the company's interests cannot be violated.

...

In the Starbucks coffee shop on the first floor, Tang En started preliminary negotiations with Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

"We don't need that much money!"

Contrary to Dun En's idea, Larry Page vetoed Dun En's idea of ​​eating a fat man in one bite.

Sergey Brin was even more straightforward, "Mr. Walker, we do have plans to raise funds, but we only plan to give up 20% of the company's shares."

"What about the price?"

"$25 million!"

Tang En couldn't help frowning, "Do you think Google is worth 125 million US dollars? I remember a while ago, when you wanted to sell the company, you only offered 1 million US dollars."

Of course, the price of 125 million US dollars is impossible, but now is the time of the Internet bubble, as long as the price can be set, nothing is impossible!

Larry Page was like a middle school student when he was young, but he negotiated unambiguously, "It's very simple, Mr. Walker. Google is like a pot of roses that is about to bloom, and at a price of one million, what you sell is just flower seeds."

And Sergey Brin immediately added, "Yes, we have the confidence and ability to grow the seeds, thrive, and bloom."

Tang En has already seen that the two young people in front of him are very difficult to deal with!

They have a very clear principle in mind: to maintain their control over the company at all costs.

Even if Tang En is a well-known director, even if they like Tang En's movies very much, he is not allowed to intervene in the company's affairs.

Tang En was not in a hurry to discuss the price, "How big do you think Google's business margin is?"

"10 billion US dollars! Of course, this is not the total market value, but the business revenue." Larry Page glanced at Tang En and his two assistants, touched the laptop, and tentatively said: "Need Shall I show the superiority of Google's search engine technology?"

Reese Witherspoon gave a clever "puchi" smile, which resolved the embarrassment of their ignorance of technology. She smiled sweetly, "Senior brothers, I am also a student at Stanford University. You say Google's search technology is good. , then it must be good, I believe our Stanford students are the best!"

Tang En laughed, "Actually, I want to invest in Google, mainly because of Reese's repeated persuasion. She is very optimistic about you. How about it, 25 million US dollars, 20% of the equity, I agree!"

Sergey Brin immediately waved his hand, "No, Mr. Walker, you misunderstood. We will sell 20% of the company's shares this time, but it is not just you. We need more partners to provide support for Google's development. More help."

Tang En's face was a little ugly.

He really didn't expect that it would be so difficult to obtain a mere 20% of the equity.

Larry Page said: "Mr. Walker, I am very grateful for your help, and I am also very grateful for Reese's support. But Google is a high-tech Internet company, and we are not targeting Hollywood. develop partners who can help."

Google is a technology company, and its future development requires more management and technical talents. Tang En does not have such connections. And the major foundations from Wall Street have investment industries all over the entire technology market and have rich contacts, which can bring a strong boost to Google.

Tang En was not to be outdone, "Twain Films has the widest and largest fan base, and movies are the leader. Google needs users, and I can provide Google with unprecedented publicity."

"Of course, if it weren't for this, we would not cooperate with you. Google has the best search engine technology, and we will never lack investment. Your movie is the biggest guarantee for our cooperation." Sergey Brin immediately explain.

Tang En frowned, "How much equity can you offer?"

"5%."

"Too little!"

"Up to 10%, we need to contact at least one large foundation, or Sequoia Capital, or the KPCB Foundation, and their appetite is also not small."

Tang En felt a little bitter in his heart.

He doesn't know the KPCB Foundation, but Sequoia Capital is too famous. Tang En Pictures was as weak as a baby in front of Sequoia Capital.

"I need priority for the second and third rounds of financing. Mr. Page, Mr. Breen, I think you seriously underestimated my film and my ability."

Larry Page and Sergey Brin looked at each other with excitement in their eyes.

They are very smart, of course they can judge Tang En's investment potential.

We are all young people, only those of the same age can best understand the thoughts and strengths of their peers.

It's just that this is a negotiation, and everyone wants to get the best benefit for themselves.

Tang En's retreat was a great thing for them.