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"Good evening, Robert, am I not disturbing you?"

Andy lay back on the boss chair, resting his feet on the desk in the study, holding a mobile phone, and said with a smile.

"... Hello, Andy, it should be almost noon over Tianchao. Call me at this time, is there anything wrong?"

To be honest, Robert Murdoch really doesn't like to deal with the little fox that pitted him, Andy Smith. Although Murdoch acknowledges Andy's genius and ability, he doesn't like him at all, but what's the matter, It is because people are in the rivers and lakes. Murdoch, an old fox, knows that business competition is business competition, and even if he doesn't like each other, he is at least face-friendly.

Moreover, Murdoch does not want to be hostile to Andy Smith. After all, Andy is too young, especially his family background, plus his personal abilities, and the media empire that has been formed. As long as Andy Smith does not do it himself I'm afraid that it won't be more than a few years. Like the media said, a new generation will replace the old one, replace his old old guy, and crown him as the king in the media.

Thinking of his own children, Murdoch is really a bit worried about the future of the News Corps warship he founded, especially now that there is an greedy and blood-thirsty little wolf cub, he doesn't believe this The hungry wolf that has gradually grown up will be safe and secure, after all, the market is so big.

In the past period of time, nb TV has begun to rise again, squeezing the market share of several other TV stations. As of April, News Corporation ’s operating income for the past six months was 30.4 billion US dollars, with a net loss US $ 3.3 billion, a year-on-year decrease of US $ 8.7 billion. Although News Corporation ’s losses are mainly due to asset impairment, about US $ 4.6 billion of this is the impairment of the intangible assets of the TV business. The market is so large, plus financial The crisis, advertising revenue cannot support the increasing cost of program production or purchase, coupled with the fragmented attention of the audience, they will not be loyal to a certain channel at all, they are only loyal to a certain brand of program, and nb ’s Reborn, a huge sum of money was spent on the production of TV series, can only force other TV stations to compete with nb ...

It's really a wolf!

"Haha, nothing actually happens, it's just that I heard that you intend to sell a private island. No, I'm ready to buy an island as a gift for Ivana's birthday and the birth of a child ..."

"Sell an island? Which one?" Murdoch asked a little suspiciously in his phone.

"Lanai, Hawaii," Andy whispered with his eyes open.

"Hehe, Andy's joke is not funny at all, it is not for sale." At this moment, sitting in a study chair in a study robe, Murdoch smoking a cigar chuckled slightly, squinting his eyes, it seems that mint green is in front of him. The crystal clear waters, the white and sparkling white beaches in the sun, the passionate hula dances and the volcanic volcanic clusters ... he remembered the fantastic beauty of the Gulf of Hulop, where dolphins often swirled in the water Haunting, holding hands with Wendi, admiring the beautiful sunset and intoxicating the memory.

Lanai owns itself as a "Garden of God." As the smallest island in the Hawaiian Islands, Lanai is a quiet tropical paradise with a lot of native culture. Lanai covers an area of ​​365 square kilometers and was owned and developed by billionaire Murdoch's company in 1985.

Lanai was once known for its pineapple land. The island now has two Four Seasons hotels and resorts, golf courses and luxury homes, with its own wind power plant. Microsoft founder Bill Gates booked all hotel rooms on the island when he married in 1994 because the island was secretive.

If there is really such a paradise in the world, then it is absolutely not inferior to the reputation of Lanai!

"500 million dollars!"

Andy didn't care about Murdoch's refusal, but smiled and opened his mouth and directly exposed a price that made Murdoch hesitate.

"I've been to Lanai once before. Ivana likes the peaceful environment and the leisurely pace of life there. The feeling of being at home is incomparable."

"..."

Andy still had a faint smile on his face, quietly waiting for the response from Murdoch on the phone. He did not interrupt the thinking and weighing of the old fox. He knew that even if he exposed the price, the old fox would not immediately agree. Come down, businessmen, even if they have friendship, they will maximize their benefits, not to mention there is no friendship between the two, but they are in a competitive relationship.

"Andy, you know that it's not just you who are interested in Lanai. Bill and his wife have a lot of interest in Lanai. After all, they have their most precious memory there, and they have asked me more than once. And Oracle Corporation's Larry Ellison is even more interested in Lanai. He will ask once every time he meets ... "

"Hehe, Robert, maybe Bill Gates really intends to buy La Nai, but he may not be able to pay this price. As for Mr. Ellison, his purchase intention is probably not for Lanai, but for Adding to Gates, no matter whether Bill regards Lanai as a blessed land or Ellison ’s morale, how much sincerity is there in buying Lanai, I believe you should know better than me.

Robert, this price I made is definitely a very cost-effective deal. I will continue to develop Lanai and you can keep a piece of Lanai land. Besides, Lanai has only 98% of ownership. Two percent are in zhèngfu, aren't they? "

Hearing Andy's words, Murdoch has shaken at this moment, mainly because the price is really exciting. Buying a seat for 500 million US dollars has only 98% ownership, and the island of 3,000 Aboriginal people is undoubtedly only Andy Smith Those who are rich and willful will be willing.

He could not help reminding him of a report about Andy's large-scale purchase of real estate land around the world. The little fox's interest in land and real estate was not ordinary, and it could be said to be ambitious.

According to reports, Andy swept nearly one-third of 70 Malibu mansions at once!

Not only did they quietly buy 24 million luxury homes, 12 of them were located on the carbon beach known as "Billionaire Beach", with a total value of 120 million US dollars. The reason is that these 12 luxury homes are related to each other. The neighbourhood is located on a beach, that is, he not only bought the mansion, but also attached the entire beach, making the entire Malibu Carbon Beach his private beach.

According to a real estate manager in Malibu in the report, "There are only so many seats in the front row. If you choose the best quality property in the best location, it will be a good investment in essence. This is An An Opportunities that Smith sees. Genius investment vision ... "

This does not include Andy ’s sweeping houses in major international cities around the world, London, Beijing, hk and other cities, just like the dollar in his hand is a crazy m sweep of waste paper.

Therefore, Andy Smith has been described by the Wall Street Journal as "the most avid luxury home buyer in the United States"!

"Well, Andy, your love for Ivana is moving and enviable. As a friend, I am willing to fulfill this beauty, but I need to think carefully. You know, Lanai is just my real estate company. A development project under its umbrella, I need to know more about the situation, I will write back to you as soon as possible, how? "

"Of course, but Robert, I want to state that $ 500 million is the only and final offer."

"Oh. I see. I'll get back to you as soon as possible."

"Oh, okay, then I'll wait for your good news, I will treat Lanai Island well, to the greatest extent, retain her original beauty, rich natural landforms and beauty, and still keep her arms open at that time, waiting for you Explore its different beauty and enjoy the purest travel time. "Andy laughed and teased.

"Let's talk about the future, then, good night."

"good night."

The call hangs up.

"Old fox!" / "Little fox!"