Rebirth of Xiangjiang - 1978

"Leave Warner? I'm sorry, Mr. Lin, I don't understand what you mean."

Although Richardson asked this question, he could actually guess something in his heart, but he thought it was unlikely.

"It's simple, because there is a film company that wants to hire you as the head of the production department."

Lin Daoqiu replied with a smile.

Richardson's eyes widened slightly. He simply couldn't believe what Lin Daoqiu said.

"Mr. Lin? Are you planning to open a film company in Hollywood?"

Apart from this possibility, Richardson could not think of any other possibility.

Lin Daoqiu did not hide it from the other party, but nodded directly.

"To be precise, I'm not opening it, but I'm planning to buy MGM."

As soon as these words came out, Richardson's eyes widened. Lin Daoqiu actually wanted to buy MGM. If this news spread, it would definitely break the eyes of many people.

Although MGM has been a bit in the sunset, it is still one of the eight major film companies in Hollywood at this time.

If Lin Daoqiu wanted to buy MGM, he would have to ask for at least one billion. Does Lin Daoqiu have that much money?

Moreover, after buying MGM, the company's operations will also require a lot of money. A conservative estimate is that Lin Daoqiu will have to prepare at least two billion US dollars for this transaction.

"Mr. Lin, are you kidding?"

Richardson didn't know Lin Daoqiu very well, but he felt that Lin Daoqiu couldn't afford so much money.

"George, although I don't deny that I am very humorous, on this matter, I am not joking with you, but I am talking to you about this matter very sincerely."

Lin Daoqiu looked at Richardson seriously. Judging from his expression, Lin Daoqiu did not seem to be joking with him.

It was only then that Richardson had to seriously think about this issue.

"Why choose me?"

Richardson was very curious. There are so many outstanding talents in Hollywood, why did Lin Daoqiu choose him?

"Because I think your ideas are very similar to mine, and it will be very pleasant to cooperate with you. As for your abilities, I believe there is no need to elaborate further."

Richardson is a very good manager, as can be seen from his years as Warner's head of production.

If Lin Daoqiu wants to buy MGM, what he lacks is of course excellent management talents, but he doesn't know many people in Hollywood.

So both Richardson and Karlslin Daoqiu have decided to recruit them.

"Mr. Lin, I'm afraid I can't promise you right away."

Although Richardson was very excited, he also felt that if he cooperated with Lin Daoqiu, he would definitely be happier than staying at Warner Bros.

But the problem now is that Lin Daoqiu has not bought MGM yet. If he resigns now, if the matter fails by then, he will be in a very embarrassing situation.

No matter how much he admires Lin Daoqiu, Richardson still behaves very rigorously on this matter.

"George, please don't worry. I'm not asking you to leave Warner immediately. It will take at least a year to acquire MGM, so you have a long time to think about it slowly."

It is impossible for Lin Daoqiu to win over MGM within a month or two. That is simply impossible.

Even now, he has not even had any contact with MGM. He just has this intention and communicates with Richardson in advance.

After listening to what Lin Daoqiu said, Richardson suddenly felt a little regretful. He even hoped that Lin Daoqiu had actually talked about the matter, and then he would definitely resign from Warner without hesitation.

"If Mr. Lin can really buy MGM by then, it will be a major event that will cause a sensation in the entire Hollywood and even the world's film industry."

At this time, Lin Daoqiu was only twenty-four years old, and he was already planning to buy MGM, one of the eight major film companies in Hollywood.

Richardson recalled that when he was twenty-four years old, he was just a young man who had just graduated from college. There was really no comparison between this man and other people.

"Actually, I never thought about becoming famous, and making money was secondary. The reason why I wanted to buy MGM was just to make more good-looking movies, that's all."

Richardson nodded while listening. He completely believed what Lin Daoqiu said.

For these foreigners, talking about money is too vulgar. If you want to talk about dreams with them, of course it would be better if you can talk about them that can be seen and touched.

After chatting with Richardson for a whole night, he was shocked at the beginning and then started to make suggestions for Lin Daoqiu.

It can be seen from this that Richardson actually hopes that Lin Daoqiu can buy MGM as soon as possible.

After all, working with Lin Daoqiu is far more interesting than staying at Warner Bros. and dealing with those pedantic and stiff old guys.

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"Do you really want to buy MGM?"

The next day, Lin Daoqiu took the initiative to talk to Longmeyer about the matter.

Although this was the first time Lin Daoqiu had discussed this matter with him, Longmeyer actually had a premonition that Lin Daoqiu would open a company in Hollywood.

But what he never expected was that Lin Daoqiu would set his sights on Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, one of the eight major film companies in Hollywood. It can be said that this was beyond his expectation.

"I do have such thoughts, so I came to ask what you mean."

Langmeyer didn't know how to answer. If he could maintain the previous cooperation method with Lin Daoqiu, it would definitely be the best choice for Universal.

But if Lin Daoqiu really buys MGM, the two companies will really have no rivals in Hollywood once they join forces.

"You need to prepare at least two billion U.S. dollars to buy MGM. Do you have that much money?"

Langmeyer was very curious about this. Two billion U.S. dollars was definitely not a small amount of money. Can Lin Daoqiu get it?

"Don't worry about me. If I can't even get two billion US dollars, then why should I propose the acquisition of MGM? Isn't that a waste of time?"

Langmeyer nodded while listening. Although he was full of doubts, he still had to help Lin Daoqiu make some plans first.

MGM's current situation in Hollywood can be said to be at the bottom among the eight major companies.

It is indeed a good time for Lin Daoqiu to approach him now, but the other party is unlikely to sell MGM to Lin Daoqiu easily, so this negotiation will definitely last for a long time.

"Since you have this idea, I suggest you contact MGM first to see what they mean. I can find some helpers for you."

Lin Daoqiu nodded, he was indeed ready to contact MGM.