Rebirth of Xiangjiang - 1978

"Isn't that Kerkorian, the boss of MGM? I didn't expect that even he would come to the set to visit Mr. Lin in person."

"Well, haven't you heard? Kerkorian is in a very bad situation recently. It is said that he is being investigated for tax evasion. I guess he wants to build a good relationship with Mr. Lin so that Mr. Lin can help him film."

Because of Kerkorian's arrival, the filming work on the scene had to be suspended.

Kerkorian didn't know that the person on the set was talking about him.

But even if he knew about it, Kerkorian would not pay attention. After all, he came to Lin Daoqiu with only one purpose, which was to sell MGM to the other party.

When he and Lin Daoqiu walked to a deserted place, Kerkorian took the initiative to mention his reason for coming.

"I believe Mr. Lin should know very well why I came to see you today."

Kerkorian didn't think that Lin Daoqiu knew anything. He believed that the other party had already known his movements and situation very well. If he continued to pretend in front of him, it would not be of any benefit to this transaction at all.

So Kerkorian planned to get straight to the point from the beginning, because he felt that if Lin Daoqiu wanted to buy MGM, he would naturally not miss this excellent opportunity to buy MGM.

"You are right, I have indeed guessed why you came to me."

Lin Daoqiu nodded honestly. He would not tell lies in front of a real person, and there was no need for him to hide anything.

"Mr. Lin, this is the most appropriate time to buy MGM. If you continue to hesitate, I'm afraid it will take a lot of effort to get it."

If Lin Daoqiu continues to lower the price, then Kerkorian can only find a way to sell MGM to someone else.

If it cannot be sold in the end, the company can only be sealed up or even auctioned to pay off debts.

The price will naturally not be much better by then, but if Lin Daoqiu wants to delay taking action until then, the amount he will have to pay will definitely not be less than it is now.

After all, all buyers will bid together at that time, and the price will never be only 7 or 8 billion US dollars.

It's a pity that no matter how much money is sold, it will have nothing to do with him, so this is why Kerkorian is eager to sell MGM.

"Actually, you had a very good opportunity a year ago to sell MGM to me for one billion US dollars, but it's a pity..."

When Lin Daoqiu offered the price of 1 billion, Kerkorian was unwilling to sell. He even said that it would be impossible to consider it without 1.5 billion.

Let alone one billion now, even eight hundred million is impossible.

If he had known this, Kerkorian would have already taken action on MGM, and would never have waited until now.

"Mr. Lin, there is no need to talk about the past. Now I just want to know if you are still interested in MGM. If so, I don't know how much money you are willing to pay."

Kerkorian was not interested in chatting with Lin Daoqiu. The purpose of coming here was to finalize the deal as soon as possible.

Of course, it would be best to close the deal at the price you want, but apparently Kerkorian himself didn’t think Lin Daoqiu would accept a price of US$800 million.

He stretched out a palm and spread it out. When Kerkorian saw Lin Daoqiu's gesture clearly, anger suddenly emerged from his heart.

Five hundred million U.S. dollars? This is simply a joke. Kerkorian's lowest psychological price at this time was only 700 million U.S. dollars. Lin Daoqiu actually dared to lower it by 200 million U.S. dollars. It was absolutely impossible to negotiate this deal.

"Mr. Lin is not joking. If it were US$500 million, then I would have sold MGM long ago, so why would I bother to come to you?"

Kerkorian felt that Lin Daoqiu was humiliating him, and he even felt that coming to Lin Daoqiu was the biggest mistake in his life.

But at this moment, Lin Daoqiu suddenly stretched out a finger, and then added it up to six, which meant that he was willing to pay 600 million US dollars.

Seeing that Lin Daoqiu added another 100 million, Kerkorian's anger was somewhat relieved, but this was still 100 million short of the amount he wanted to achieve.

"Mr. Lin, I think US$700 million is a very reasonable price. If you are willing, we can complete the transaction immediately."

Lin Daoqiu shook his head and then put his hands down.

"Six hundred million dollars is my last offer. If Mr. Kerkorian finds it acceptable, we will sign the contract immediately. But if you find it unacceptable, then I can only say sorry."

The price of $600 million was the highest price offered by anyone who had contact with Kerkorian at this time.

Although it is 100 million less than Kerkorian's psychological expectation, it can be said that Lin Daoqiu is already the most generous buyer.

Because the prices offered by other buyers were all around 500 million, and no one offered a price close to Lin Daoqiu, or higher than him.

"Mr. Lin, if you miss this opportunity, even if you have the ability to establish a film company, it will take you at least twenty years to establish yourself in Hollywood. Are you willing to waste so much time?"

Kerkorian is not a fool. Although Lin Daoqiu is capable of building a film company, if he thinks that it will only take five or ten years for this company to become one of the eight major film companies in Hollywood, then it is almost impossible.

Delusion.

"That's why I offered 600 million U.S. dollars. As far as I know, among all the current buyers, my offer is the highest, isn't it?"

What Lin Daoqiu said was absolutely correct, but the price he offered was still unacceptable to Kerkorian, even if what he said was indeed true.

Kerkorian looked at Lin Daoqiu and couldn't say a word for a long time. He knew very well that his current decision would greatly affect whether he would face difficulties or opportunities next.

"For 680 million, each of us can get one unit back. I think this price is very reasonable."

Kerkorian took the initiative to reduce the price by 20 million U.S. dollars, which seemed like he was indeed sincere in reaching this deal. After all, the situation was stronger than the people, and Kerkorian had no choice.

But Kerkorian's concession did not satisfy Lin Daoqiu. He still insisted on a bid of US$600 million and was unwilling to increase the price.

Just when the negotiation seemed about to break down, Lin Daoqiu suddenly came up with an idea to Kerkorian.

"Since we are at a deadlock, I have a solution. I wonder if Mr. Kerkorian would like to try it?"

"What can I do?"

Kerkorian looked at Lin Daoqiu with curiosity, he wanted to know what the other party was going to do.

"This is an ordinary coin. Please toss it up. If it lands heads, it means I win. Then you will sell MGM to me for $600 million. But if it lands tails, you win.

I will buy MGM for 680 million, what do you think?"

Taking the coin handed over by Lin Daoqiu, Kerkorian looked at the other person with suspicion. Isn't this too childish?