Global Best Actor: Starting with Picking Up Attributes in America

Chapter 435 Chen Xun is too terrifying

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone: "You're right. We were too impatient, trying to get rich quick."

"We'll do it your way. But don't worry about the money. We originally prepared 800 billion, but now we're giving you 100 billion as acquisition funds. Go all out and take as much as you can. Don't be stingy with the money."

"We will use the remaining 700 billion to establish China Dragon Films, which will be dedicated to investing in and distributing Chinese films and promoting them to the world."

Hearing the promise of 100 billion on the other end of the phone, Chen Xun was also excited.

Although this money wasn't given away for nothing, China Film Group and Alibaba were optimistic about Chen Xun's box office performance and the future of the Chinese film market.

But this trust also touched Chen Xun deeply.

While it's unrealistic to swallow Fox whole, with this $100 billion in acquisition funds, he could easily acquire all of Fox's valuable non-core assets before Disney completes its acquisition.

"Thank you both for your trust."

Chen Xun said seriously, "I promise I won't let you down. Within three years, I will definitely make Xunxing Entertainment the seventh largest studio in Hollywood."

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"I trust you!"

After hanging up the phone, Rob instantly perked up, jumping up from the sofa: "10 billion US dollars! My God, we're now a giant with 10 billion US dollars in our hands! Let's see if Fox dares to look down on us again!"

Lee So-yeon exclaimed excitedly, "That's fantastic! With so much money, we can not only buy the searchlights and copyright library, but also poach Fox's entire special effects and production team! We won't have to scramble at the last minute anymore!"

Just then, Chen Xun's phone rang; it was a message from a domestic entertainment reporter.

It's unclear who leaked the news that domestic capital wanted to acquire Fox.

The internet is in an uproar.

Chen Xun opened Weibo.

#Chinese capital seeks to acquire Fox#

#ChinaDragonFilm#

The two terms immediately topped the trending search list.

The comments section is flooded with messages from netizens: "Is Chinese capital going to acquire Fox?"

"Before, Hollywood came to China to rake in money; now, Chinese capital is going to Hollywood to buy up assets at rock-bottom prices. It's so satisfying!"

"Disney: I've been negotiating the acquisition for three years, and it's almost done, but then a Chinese dragon suddenly appeared out of nowhere?"

"Please, please, you absolutely must buy the rights to X-Men and Avatar!"

Seeing the excited comments from netizens, Chen Xun couldn't help but smile.

Although acquiring the entire Fox is just a pipe dream, it at least shows that Chinese films have the confidence to compete with Hollywood.

Ten years ago, who would have thought that Chinese capital could acquire the six major Hollywood studios?

"Okay, calm down."

Chen Xun patted Rob on the shoulder: "Go to Fox headquarters again first thing tomorrow morning. This time, don't be polite with them, just lay our conditions in their faces."

"Tell them we're willing to pay $55 billion in cash upfront to acquire Searchlight Pictures, all independent film copyrights from 2000 onwards, all distribution channels in Europe and Southeast Asia, and Fox's digital effects company."

"In addition, tell James Murdoch that I am not only willing to star in 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw,' but also to sign a five-year, five-film contract with them, and I only want 10% of the box office revenue from each film. However, they must sign the acquisition agreement with us before Disney makes its official announcement."

Rob nodded vigorously, his eyes gleaming. "Don't worry, bro! I'll definitely get this done! I'll show those arrogant guys at Fox that StarSeeking Entertainment is no longer the small workshop it used to be!"

The next morning, Rob, dressed in a brand-new custom-made suit and carrying proof of $100 billion in funds, walked into the Fox headquarters again.

This time, no receptionist stopped him, and no department manager brushed him off.

Fox co-CEO James Murdoch, along with his entire executive team, personally greeted him at the door.

When Rob slammed the acquisition agreement and proof of funds onto the conference table, the entire Fox executive team was stunned.

They originally thought that StarSeeker Entertainment could only come up with three or four billion US dollars at most.

Unexpectedly, the other party offered a sky-high price of 55 billion US dollars, and it would be paid in cash in one lump sum.

What appealed to them even more was that Chen Xun was willing to sign a five-year contract for five films.

This means that Fox has a stable box office guarantee for the next five years.

James Murdoch's hands began to tremble as he looked at the agreement.

He knew this was Fox's last chance.

If they accept Chen Xun's conditions, receive 55 billion yuan in cash, and have Chen Xun as a box office guarantee, they might actually be able to turn things around.

If they refuse, they'll be acquired by Disney, then broken up and laid off, and Fox will disappear completely.

In the top-floor conference room of Disney headquarters in Burbank, California, the curtains were drawn tightly shut, and the air felt so oppressive it could be wrung out.

The executives, who usually always had smiles on their faces, all looked solemn at this moment, and no one touched their coffee, which had gone cold.

At the head of the conference table, Disney CEO Bob Iger tapped his fingers incessantly on the surface, making a dull "tap-tap" sound—a habit he had when extremely anxious.

"Tell me about it."

Iger finally spoke, his voice tinged with weariness: "We've received news from Fox that Chen Xun's Starry Sky Entertainment has offered $55 billion in cash, plus a five-year, five-film contract for Chen Xun. Murdoch is already interested, and the vote will be held in three days."

The conference room was deathly silent.

No one was willing to speak first.

Just a month ago, they thought the acquisition of Fox was a sure thing, and had even started planning to break up Fox's assets, deciding which ones to merge into Disney and which ones to sell off.

But now, this Chinese actor, whom they had completely disregarded, has brought a group of Chinese investors and forcefully intervened in their acquisition plan, which they had been preparing for three years, and almost took away their entire share of the pie.

"I told you long ago, don't underestimate Chen Xun!"

Marvel Studios CEO Kevin Feige broke the silence first, his tone tinged with lingering fear: "I insisted on casting him as Spider-Man because I saw his potential."

"His Spider-Man is the highest-grossing solo superhero film worldwide! 'Joker' won an Oscar, and 'The Wandering Earth' became the world's highest-grossing film! Now he's not just an actor; he's a match for us!"

Alan Horn, president of Disney Studios, sighed, "Yes, our biggest mistake was treating him like a hired hand instead of a formidable opponent."

"He's too cunning, too good at seizing opportunities!"

"We had just finalized a price with Fox when he came in with Chinese capital and precisely seized Fox's Achilles' heel."

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"What's even more frightening is his ability to manipulate public opinion."

The chief marketing officer chimed in: "Back then, his academic background was criticized, but he turned public opinion around overnight, silencing his critics. When 'The Wandering Earth' was accused of excessive marketing, he said nothing, only using box office success and critical acclaim to prove everyone wrong. How many fans does he have worldwide now?"

"If we try to compete with him head-on, all he has to do is tweet a statement that Disney monopolizes the market and suppresses Chinese films, and Chinese people all over the world will boycott us. Our losses will be greater than if we lost Fox!"

These words sent a chill down everyone's spine.

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