Hardy Empire 1945

Chapter 182 Only the wicked can live happily

Meyer knew how strong Hardy was. In just two years, Hardy unified the entire Los Angeles underground world.

HD security, now the LAPD is not as strong as HD security.

The property in Hardy's hands allows him to have enough financial strength to support whatever he wants to do.

No matter whether it was a frontal confrontation or a dirty trick, Mayer found that he could not defeat the opponent, and this was what terrified him the most.

The two held the phone in silence for a full minute.

Hardy said: Mr. Meyer, we have been working together very happily. I hope we will always be allies and create benefits together. In fact, we can make the cake bigger together. MGM doesn't have to focus only on the film industry. a little.

What's your suggestion? Meyer asked.

My Hardy Hotel will open next month. I believe that Las Vegas will definitely rise. There is a gold mine that can be mined forever. If everyone builds it together, that gold mine will become bigger and bigger.

If MGM wants to open a casino in Las Vegas, maybe I can help, and then we will invest together.

Hardy cast a big bait.

Meyer knew that Hardy had already gained a foothold in Las Vegas. Whoever wants to enter Las Vegas in the future, Hardy will definitely not be able to get around it.

Many people are envious of the gambling industry in Las Vegas, but it has always been the sphere of influence of the Mafia, and even other big families cannot intervene, let alone Mayer.

If he can build an MGM casino, he believes that he will be able to make a lot of money in the future, and Meyer's mind suddenly became excited.

Hardy, are you serious?

Of course, it's not just MGM. I hope to introduce more capital into Las Vegas. Only by building Las Vegas together can it prosper quickly. Hardy expressed his attitude.

Meyer finally knew what cake Hardy was talking about.

Las Vegas is indeed an extremely sweet cake. If Hardy can attract more big families and big capital to enter, Hardy's power will definitely grow further.

Meyer realized that now was the absolute best time to get in the car.

He wanted to buy ABC shares a few days ago, but later developments made him regret it, and now he doesn't want to regret it again.

Hadi, I agree to your terms.

It's okay for MGM to open its film library to ABC. The fee can be negotiated, and it's okay to make programs.

Los Angeles Times shares,

Sell ​​it to you according to the share price calculation.

This year's Screen Actors Union chairman election, I will fully support you.

In the face of interests, any hardcore man can throw away what he should.

Hearing Meyer agreed, Hardy was very happy, and his plan took another big step forward.

As for the 20% stake in ABC TV, I will bid 12 million. Meyer began to lower the price.

No, no, at least 18 million. You should understand the value of ABC in your heart. How much you can earn every year just by TV shopping. The cooperation between MGM and ABC is definitely a huge profit. Hardy said.

The two talked about the price for a long time, and finally agreed on 14.5 million.

Hardy bought ABC for 12 million at the beginning, and now he sold 20% of the shares, earning back 14.5 million. Meyer can only praise Hardy for his good skills.

The alliance with MGM is also of great benefit to ABC, and there will be absolutely no worries about no programs in the future.

And Hardy also got a few conditions.

Los Angeles Times stake, Screen Actors Guild president.

This business is absolutely lucrative.

Hadi, when the transaction is completed, I will invite a few friends to study the construction of the casino. How many shares are you going to ask for? Meyer knew that Hardy would definitely participate in the new casino business, and they had to pull him to Get a foothold in Las Vegas.

I want 40%. Hardy said.

Impossible, 40% is too much. I will find a few friends who are truly capable. It is impossible to reserve that much for you after the shares are divided, at most 20%.

When people have no strength.

The study is how to feed and clothe.

When people have strength,

The study is how to carve up the world.

Although Hardy and Meyer have negotiated, Meyer still needs to discuss with other members of the board of directors, and the transaction needs to be approved by the board of directors.

After all, the funds involved are in the tens of millions.

In addition, whether other members of the board of directors are willing to give up MGM's shares in the Los Angeles Times also needs to be approved by all.

The evening program of ABC TV is still wonderful. The cartoon is Ultraman. Hardy Altman kills a super monster.

The film and television theater is the American version of the new drama A Fairy Wife.

the next day.

On the third day of TV shopping, TVs are sold directly. Meibao TV Factory is now in full trial production and can produce 1,000 14-inch and 17-inch black and white TVs every day.

Hardy directly sells them on TV shopping.

Not for how much to sell, just for advertising.

The main sales force in the future will still be to cooperate with banks and sell with interest-free loans.

TVs are also far less discounted than motorcycles. The original price of a 14-inch TV is $127, and the highest discount is $108. The original price of a 17-inch TV is $169, and the discount is $142.

Even so, more than 1,000 TV sets were sold that day.

a week later.

The Los Angeles Times conducted a questionnaire survey in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York to investigate the ratings of the three TV stations.

The results came out two days later.

The results were pretty shocking.

The original situation was that the two broadcasting companies NBC and CBS divided the world, but in this short period of time, the survey results show that people now prefer to watch ABC programs.

ABC's ratings actually accounted for a terrifying 68%.

As for people's favorite programs, the first few are all from ABC TV station. The first place is A Fairy Wife, the second place is actually TV Shopping, the third place is Eileen's Tonight Show, and the fourth place is Colorful Cartoon, the fifth place in Andy Economic Forum.

There are NBC and CBS programs starting from the sixth place.

The survey also showed that when A Fairy Wife is broadcast, 85% of the audience will watch this TV series.

Now the drama of My Fairy Wife is really popular.

Every four episodes, people follow and watch. Originally, the actors and actresses who played this drama were all unknown, but now they have suddenly become household names.

ABC was a big hit.

Hardy was going to celebrate. Since he got the Siegel Manor, there has never been a party here. It is a waste of such a good place.

Announcement to all ABC crews to have a party at the manor and let people celebrate and relax.

The party was very lively.

People sang and danced to relax, and Hardy drank a lot.

They played until one o'clock in the morning, and the drunk people were sent home by HD security personnel. Hardy smiled and waved goodbye to the others.

Wait for people to leave.

Irina came to Hardy's side, Boss, I have something to report to you.

what's the situation?

Someone found me and wanted to recruit me to other broadcasting companies, saying that as long as I go to their place, they will give me better conditions than I have now. Irina said.

NBC or CBS?

It was NBC that was looking for me, but people from CBS have also approached other people in the company. Irina said.

Hardy frowned slightly.

ABC has just started a week, and someone came to poach the wall.

Did they find many people?

Yes, they recruited a lot of people from the company, news hosts, TV shopping hosts, and even the hero and heroine of A Fairy Wife, and offered them good conditions to lure them over.

It's not just them. I heard that even the staff of the TV station are looking for, editing and directing, collecting copywriting, lighting, stage design, and camera props. I think these people are not poaching, but more like making trouble, making our company unstable. Irina said angrily.

Hardy sneered, They're just making trouble. Seeing that we are doing well and stealing their ratings, they come here to play tricks.

Boss, this matter cannot be taken lightly. What if someone is really tempted? Fortunately, the staff said that they can find it at any time, but if the hero and heroine of A Fairy Wife are poached by them, then we will lose a lot. Irina hurriedly reminded.

Seeing that Irina was so nervous, Hardy thought that the little secretary was quite conscientious, and said with a smile: All the hosts and artists in the company have signed contracts with the agency, and they all signed 10-year contracts.

They all have high liquidated damages. Do you know how much the liquidated damages for the hero and heroine of the fairy wife are?

How much? Irina asked curiously.

Ten million. Hardy said.

Irina opened her mouth wide in surprise, With such a high liquidated damages, it is more cost-effective for those companies that poach people to cultivate one themselves.

Hardy continued: The contract also stipulates that even if you leave ABC, you will not be able to engage in previous related industries and performances within 5 years, otherwise you will face high liquidated damages and fines, and the program will be suspended at the same time.

Do you think those companies will do such a thing that is not worth the loss, haha.

Irina blinked.

Boss, I'm also the host of the company, but I don't seem to have signed such a contract. Am I inferior to them?

Hardy looked at the French girl and smiled.

Close to the girl's ear and whispered: You know too many secrets about me, do you think I will let you go?

It's not about money that you want to leave me.

The French girl's eyes widened.

If he leaves the boss, the boss will probably kill him to silence him.

very scary!

At this moment, Hardy staggered.

He drank a little too much today, and when he came out, he became dizzy when the wind blew his mind, and his feet shook a little.

Irina quickly supported her boss.

Boss, are you drunk? I'll take you up. Irina helped the shaking Hardy up the stairs.

The butler saw this scene in the side hall and did not send anyone to help Hardy.

Difficult to go up to the second floor,

Irina helped Hardy to the bedroom.

Walking to the side of the big bed, Irina's feet softened and the two rolled onto the bed together. Hardy was lying on the bottom, and Irina was lying on the man's chest.

The two looked at each other.

Irina's chest was pounding.

Their lips collided.

Bondage disappears quickly.

Where the love is strong, the peach blossoms will fall.

Hardy found that Irina was still a pure girl.

But she didn't flinch,

Exude 100% enthusiasm.

Boss, is every Barbie doll your princess?

yes.

Boss, don't kill anyone, okay?

As long as you don't betray or leave, that kind of thing will never happen.

Boss, in fact, I already knew that you are a big villain!

In this world, only the wicked can live happily.

Oh~~~