American Scandal King

Chapter 198 Negotiation with Murdoch (Part )

At Daejeon Stadium, the game has not started yet.

People watching the game have already taken their seats.

Ian sat in the box and chatted with Murdoch.

He said, "Of course not. Perhaps you won't believe this, Mr. Murdoch, but of all the big names in the media, I admire you the most! This is the truth."

Murdoch looked at Ian and smiled slightly: "I can tell whether it is true or false."

Ian also smiled: "I believe that with your rich experience, you can see the other party's sincerity, but you can't see the shadows hidden under the heavy haze, but I can!"

This surprised everyone.

Ian casually picked up a peeled apple and took a few bites. "My news needs global media support to maximize its value. I used to rely on CBS, but now CBS can't meet my needs... We can start a deep cooperation!"

Murdoch smiled: "It sounds like you need me."

Ian smiled: "There is more than just News Corporation as a global media company, but there is only one Ian Carr."

"I remember you had an agreement with CBS that all your news would be exclusive to them."

"But Butterfly and CBS don't have an agreement."

Butterfly is not a person, so it is meaningless even if the agreement is signed.

So through the name of Butterfly, Ian can still bypass all restrictions with CBS.

Honestly, this is a bit of a scam.

But this kind of thing is very common in business operations.

The most typical example is a big boss who doesn't love money. He uses the company's money to buy a private jet, then rents it to the company for his own use. He can make money without spending a penny. Isn't this cheating investors?
But investors can’t say anything: You can help me make big money, so there’s no need for me to argue with you over small amounts of money.

The same goes for Ian. He is now a major shareholder of CBS and a god-level reporter that CBS relies on. He is a national celebrity and a Time magazine man of the year.

Now, even his farts are news, and having sex with a beautiful woman on the street is big news...

When it comes to strength, you can’t do without me; when it comes to shares, you can’t do without me either.

So what about me making some extra money?
Murdoch nodded at this moment: "That's true. The problem is, how can I believe that the news brought by half of Ian Carr can make up for the loss of Fox? 917 won't happen all the time."

"You haven't lost Fox, Mr. Murdoch. It's still under your control and still your child. Besides..." Ian looked outside.

He suddenly came to the window and looked at the guests downstairs.

This is the VIP area, and only the rich or noble can watch the game here.

Ian stood at the window and looked down. "Mr. Murdoch, could you come over here for a moment?"

Everyone looked at him in surprise.

Murdoch came to the window with the help of Wendi Deng.

Ian pointed to the guests below and said, "See that woman in the red dress?"

Murdoch looked and said, "Yes, I saw it. The one next to her is Antrobus."

Who is Antrobus?
Ian didn't know, but those who could be in the VIP area were all big shots.

Ian asked with a smile, "So the woman in the red dress should be this... Antrobus's wife?"

Murdoch smiled. "I haven't seen it either, but it should be possible to bring it out. Why?"

Ian said, "His wife is cheating on him."

Ok?
Murdoch was stunned.

Ian pointed at the person below and said, "This woman has an egg in her body."

Murdoch was stunned for a moment, and then the old man laughed: "Wow, young people just know how to have fun. But how do you know she was cheating?"

Ian replied: "Because the remote control is not in her husband's hand, it is in the hand of the bodyguard in the back."

Everyone was stunned.

Is there such a thing?
Murdoch looked at him in surprise: "How did you know that?"

"Her walking posture, the eye contact between her and the bodyguard behind her, every time the bodyguard's hand reached into his pocket, the beauty in the red dress would tremble slightly, hold on to her beloved husband, and give the handsome bodyguard a charming roll of the eyes... I'm good at observing details, Mr. Murdoch."

Murdoch laughed. “I’m not a very good journalist, but I’m beginning to understand why you did it. There are no coincidences!”

"Of course!" Ian replied, "Sharp insight, extraordinary courage, and a little creativity! No one's news just falls from the sky! Gains gained through luck are never sustainable. Ability is the key!"

Wendi Deng, who was standing by, blurted out, "Maybe you arranged that woman?"

Murdoch turned and glared at her, obviously not liking his wife's interruption.

And he didn't think Ian could even arrange for the wife of a business tycoon - that would mean even greater power.

Ian didn't care and just smiled and said, "Mr. Murdoch, do you think so too?"

"No. I know that was not arranged by you, and I also believe that your judgment is correct." Murdoch looked at him admiringly.

In just fifteen minutes of meeting, Ian had already proven twice in a row that everything he had now was not the result of luck.

Britney looked at Ian with eyes full of surprise and joy.

No wonder he knew I was following her yesterday.

Britney didn't care much about what happened last night.

Looking back later, I realized what a terrifying ability that was. Not only did he discover that I was following him, he also discovered that others were following me - even agents couldn't do that, right?

The old man had already staggered back to his seat and said, "Well, let's talk about the details. I have some ideas about your request."

"Of course." Ian smiled and sat down with the old man. At this time, loud cheers rang out in the stadium.

That's the athletes about to enter the field.

A ball game is about to begin.

Ian and Murdoch sat together and talked about Ian's plan to acquire Fox. Britney only now understood what they were talking about.

Fox Entertainment Group, a large conglomerate that owns 20th Century Fox and Fox News, Ian actually tried to buy it from Murdoch!

Generous!
As the hottest female singer nowadays, Britney's current net worth is actually just over 100 million (she still has many good songs to release at this stage).

Later, Taylor Swift, the most profitable star, had a net worth of only 1.1 billion US dollars, which is almost the ceiling for artists.

Although celebrities’ income can crush many companies, it is subject to ceiling restrictions and can never be compared with top business tycoons.

And money is confidence and status!

At least that's the view of people like Britney.

Listening to the negotiation of the project worth tens of billions, Britney's heart was also moved... That was a height that she would never be able to reach in her lifetime!

Why the hell did I ever fall for that piece of shit Justin Timberlake?

Look at Ian Carr, he is equally young, handsome and more intelligent.

He achieved this in less than two years!!!
He is the Prince Charming in the eyes of thousands of women.

Yesterday I was still angry about Ian's "I am only pursued by women", but now I think he has every right to say that.

He wasn't bragging, he was just stating a fact - the vast majority of women weren't even qualified to pursue him!
At this moment, he was thinking in his heart and looked at Wendi Deng beside him. The look in this famous woman's eyes when she looked at Ian was also full of brilliance.

Britney sneered in her heart.

He won't be attracted to an ugly woman like you.

Britney couldn't say she understood Ian, but she at least knew how demanding his tastes were.

Ian didn't see her at all.

This made her feel a little proud, and her body involuntarily leaned closer to Ian.

It has the meaning of declaring sovereignty.

The game finally started.

Germany faced Paraguay.

The bigwigs involved in the negotiations didn't care.

For them, the only meaning of the game is to hold private meetings away from the eyes and ears of others.

But as a casual chat, it can also be a topic that can avoid awkward silences during conversations.

The end of the topic in a business negotiation is not a good thing!
At this moment Ian shouted, "Beautiful! What a pity it didn't go in."

Murdoch laughed and said: "The most exciting part of football is that it always has so many near misses."

Ian nodded and sat back in his seat: "Yes, that's what makes success more valuable. Do you know what I am?"

Murdoch looked at him.

Ian smiled: "I am Ronaldo, Pele, Maradona, the best striker in the world. I can always score goals! Regrets belong to others, goals belong to me!"

These words were spoken with great confidence, making Britney look at him with even more longing.

Murdoch also laughed: "Your price is still too low."

The price is not low, it’s just not a premium.

Ian simply stopped watching the game.

He looked at the old man seriously. "The price is cheap, so the purchase price can be lower. Mr. Murdoch, I don't think someone as big as you needs to be so concerned about the price."

Murdoch laughed and said, "It involves tens of billions. Every point counts, so we have to be calculative. By the way, I heard you like betting? How about we bet on a ball?"

Ian raised his eyebrows: "How to bet?"

"I bet on Germany to win."

"Me too." Ian shook his head. "Since we have the same idea, how about being more precise? I'm betting on Germany to win 1-0. If it doesn't end that way, I lose."

Murdoch looked at him in surprise: "Are you sure?"

Ian smiled and said, "130 billion, 40% of the shares, Fox Entertainment Group is still under your control."

Murdoch shook his head slightly. "Fox Entertainment has a lot of assets that aren't for sale. I won't let it become the next Hingkoren Daily."

"We can design a catalog of items not for sale. We have at least 90 minutes to finalize this catalog." Ian replied with a smile.

"The time is a bit tight. There's no way I can make a full catalog in such a short time."

"But the odds favor you. Besides, it's just a deal. If we can't agree on the price, there won't be a deal." Ian raised his glass. "It's just for fun. It doesn't matter if you really don't admit it."

Murdoch replied calmly: "I am not the Acton family or those Japanese. I am not someone who can't afford to lose."

Are you clear about this?

He is indeed worthy of being the boss of the media.

Ian smiled and said, "You are a senior worthy of respect!"

(End of this chapter)