Rebirth of Xiangjiang - 1978

I took Lin Daoqiu for a brief walk around Industrial Light and Magic, and most of them were materials related to "Star Wars".

After all, the rise of Industrial Light and Magic is inseparable from "Star Wars", which is also a movie that Lucas is proud of.

After arriving at Lucas's office, and after the two sat separately, Lin Daoqiu took the initiative to chat about the purpose of his visit to Lucas this time.

"I heard that Mr. Lucas is interested in selling your company's computer animation department?"

After hearing Lin Daoqiu's question, Lucas realized that the purpose of Lin Daoqiu's initiative to visit was for his computer animation department.

"Why is Mr. Lin interested in the computer animation department of Industrial Light and Magic? This is really curious."

Lucas didn't understand why Lin Daoqiu wanted to buy his computer animation department. If he wanted to buy it, he should buy something related to special effects technology.

Is it possible that Lin Daoqiu plans to add computer animation special effects to the movie? Or does he have some more creative uses?

It's no wonder that Lucas would expand to other places, after all, it's really hard for Lin Daoqiu's every move not to attract everyone's attention.

Especially in the field of film special effects technology, any slight disturbance will cause an uproar.

"It's actually very simple. I previously opened a MAG company in Neon, which mainly deals in three types of comics, animation, and games. I heard that Mr. Lucas intends to sell the computer animation department, so I came to visit."

Lucas originally thought that Lin Daoqiu wanted to buy his computer animation department for movie special effects.

But I didn’t expect that he was only doing it for comics and action, which really made Lucas a little disappointed.

"I am very happy that Mr. Lin has taken a liking to my computer animation department, but it is a pity that you are late, because I have already planned to put my..."

"I'm willing to pay $20 million to buy your company's computer animation department. I don't know what Mr. Lucas thinks."

Lin Daoqiu directly interrupted Lucas and offered a price twice as high as that of Jobs to acquire the computer animation department.

Lucas, who originally planned to say that he had sold his computer animation division to Jobs, suddenly stopped.

There is a huge difference between 20 million US dollars and 10 million US dollars.

Now that Lucas is ready to sell the computer animation department, it proves that this department cannot bring them any income.

And the most important thing is that this department is too expensive. When both film and animation require money, it is unlikely that Industrial Light and Magic will invest large sums of money in computer animation.

So Lucas naturally decided to give up computer animation and devote himself entirely to the development of film special effects.

"Mr. Lin is really well prepared."

Originally, Lucas was ready to refuse, but Lin Daoqiu directly offered a price of 20 million, which made him unable to refuse.

After all, in the United States, a society where interests come first, money is eternal, and friendship can only be said to vary from person to person.

Of course, Lucas could also give up this million for Jobs, but this only exists in fantasy.

"Mr. Lucas, there is no need to praise me. I came to see you after making preparations."

Although Lin Daoqiu couldn't remember the exact price, the price of 20 million was definitely higher than the price offered by Jobs.

Lucas nodded while listening. He believed that Lin Daoqiu must have come prepared, otherwise he would not have offered such a high price.

"Mr. Lin, I am very satisfied with the price you offered, but before that, I have to call Steve Jobs. After all, he was the one who discussed this matter with me first."

Although Lucas was not a standard businessman, he still wanted to inform Jobs first to see if he was willing to pay a higher price than Lin Daoqiu.

If the bidding of these two people can make the price of the computer animation department soar, Lucas would not mind being an auctioneer for a time.

When he received the call from Lucas, Jobs was still busy with his own affairs.

"How about George, have you considered selling the computer animation department to me?"

When Jobs heard that the call was from Lucas, he thought that the other party had already made up his mind to complete the deal.

But it is a pity that Jobs could not wait for a satisfactory answer.

"I'm sorry Steve, I'm calling you to tell you that someone is offering $20 million to buy my computer animation department."

"What? Twenty million dollars? Is that guy crazy?"

Jobs couldn't imagine how someone could offer a higher price than him, and it was twice as high. Is that guy crazy?

"I wonder if you have heard of the name Lin Daoqiu?"

"Are you talking about the movie tycoon? Is he competing with me for your computer animation department?"

Steve Jobs had heard of Lin Daoqiu's name, but he never thought that one day he would compete with Lin Daoqiu.

"Yes, Steve, if you can't offer a price higher than twenty million US dollars, then my computer animation department may have to say goodbye to you."

Jobs shook his head. He would not pay a higher price than 20 million. After all, this investment would continue to burn money in the future.

If you spend too much money on this, you will cut back on other investments.

At this time, Jobs was far less wealthy than he would be in later generations, so he had no intention of continuing to compete with Lin Daoqiu.

"Please help me tell Mr. Lin that he won."

Jobs's words already meant that he gave up the idea of ​​competing with Industrial Light and Magic's computer animation department.

"Then all I can say is I'm sorry Steve."

After chatting with Jobs, Lucas turned to look at Lin Daoqiu.

From the conversation between the two, Lin Daoqiu realized that Jobs should have given up on the acquisition of the computer animation department.

Although he had the strength to compete with himself, Jobs didn't think he could compete with Lin Daoqiu, so he simply gave up.

"Congratulations to Mr. Lin, Steve has decided to give up. If you don't change your opinion, the computer animation department of Industrial Light and Magic with a price of 20 million will be yours."

Lin Daoqiu stood up and walked over to shake hands with Lucas.

"Thank you Mr. Lucas, I am very happy to complete this transaction."

Lin Daoqiu was actually a little surprised that he could handle this matter so efficiently.

After all, it is completely different in Hong Kong and abroad. It will take a lot of time to do a big business. This is why Lin Daoqiu doesn't like doing business in Hollywood.

However, this time the acquisition of Industrial Light and Magic's computer animation department went smoothly, which made Lin Daoqiu extremely happy.