Chapter 266 Investment Company

"Chris, do you know Cisco?" Eric asked excitedly. In his memory, Cisco may not have been listed yet, so with his current net worth, he will definitely be able to acquire a large amount of shares. Eric doesn't even ask for too much, even if he only gets 10%, after ten years, just the value of this share can give him a taste of being the richest man in the world.

Chris thought for a while and asked, "You mean the router company that Sequoia Capital invested in and incubated?"

"Yeah, you also know Cisco?" Eric asked nervously. Chris knew about this company, and it didn't seem like good news. Could it be...

Chris didn't see the unease in Eric's expression, and said with an inexplicable smile: "Of course I know, because the company that operates Cisco's listing is also our company, which happens to be in the same department, but not a group. His name is George. Kelly, the guy who spent months trying to get several of Cisco's major shareholders to agree to the plan is now lobbying around for some investors to take over Cisco's stock when it goes public next February."

That said, it's not yet on the market.

Eric breathed a sigh of relief. He just heard that Chris was very familiar with Cisco. He thought that the company had already gone public, or that the company was being targeted by a big investment bank like Morgan Stanley. Snatching food is not easy

"Chris,

Do me a favor, please? Eric thought for a moment, then stared at Chris seriously, and said, "Help me acquire Cisco's shares, as many acquisitions as possible. "

Chris was inexplicable for a while: "Eric, now some investment institutions are hiding from George Kelly, and many people are not optimistic about this company."

Jeffrey, who had been listening quietly, also persuaded at this time: "Eric, if you want to invest, you can ask Chris to help you find some more valuable companies, what you are talking about... what Cisco. I think it is still never mind."

Eric shook his head firmly and continued to stare at Chris: "Chris, can you help me with this?"

Chris seemed to be infected by Eric's gaze. Nodding subconsciously, he said again: "Eric. If you are interested in this company, I can help you ask George Kelly for some more detailed information. You'd better read it before you decide."

"No, I have already decided."

Chris and Jeffrey looked at each other, and Jeffrey said softly, "Eric, did you just...drink a little too much?"

"Listen, Jeffrey, and Chris. I'm sober now, neither dazed nor drunk. Well, it's actually... I've seen some Cisco stuff before, and I think the company might be It's going to be a giant like Microsoft or Oracle or Apple. So, Chris, can you give me some good advice?"

Chris glanced at his father. He knew that Jeffrey was most familiar with Eric. Jeffrey thought about Eric's past character, and it seemed that Eric had decided to do it before. He has never successfully dissuaded. So Jeffrey nodded to his son.

After receiving confirmation from his father, Chris said: "Then, Eric. If you decide, first of all, it is best to set up an investment company, or find an investment company to act as an agent for you. Morgan Stanley has special private wealth. The management department, with your current net worth, will definitely receive the top service, and of course, you will also pay a lot of commissions. So I recommend the former plan. Next, it's very simple. Buy Cisco's through this investment company Stocks, and then find a professional manager to sit on the Cisco board. Help you take care of things after the stock acquisition, of course. You can also do this yourself, but I don't think you have the time, and I don't recommend that you do these comparisons yourself professional thing."

Eric thought for a moment, looked at Chris who was sitting opposite him, and suddenly said, "Chris, how about you help me manage this investment company?"

"Me?" Chris pointed to himself.

Eric nodded: "Yes, don't worry, this company will not be petty, I guarantee that the company's capital will not be less than 100 million US dollars."

Chris knew that Eric wouldn't make such a joke, and immediately fell into a struggle.

He is now a senior manager at Morgan Stanley. Many people in the investment bank do this for at least seven or eight years. He only took four years, and he is likely to do it again in another year. promotion.

Now, suddenly another opportunity appeared in front of him. If the person who said this to him was not Eric, but someone else, he might have agreed immediately. But Eric was too young, which made him hesitant, fearing that Eric was on a whim.

"I know what you're worrying about, Chris, but trust me, it's not a decision I made on a whim, I promise you. If you don't believe it," Eric looked at Jeffrey next to him and said, "Jay Free can testify."

Geoffrey touched his nose and smiled dryly, "Let me guarantee what?"

"Guarantee I'm not on a whim, you should be familiar with my character."

"But in my memory, you do a lot of things on a whim," Jeffrey said in Eric's depression, then smiled and added: "But it turned out that you were right. Chris, I I think you can try it."

Chris pondered for a moment and said, "Eric, I need to think about this matter, and I will give you an answer as soon as possible."

"No problem," Eric nodded without urging.

It was not until ten o'clock in the evening that Eric took the initiative to leave Jeffrey's house with the two little girls.

Thanksgiving was over quickly. Because of the argument, none of the three got turkey, and the two girls went beyond the President of the United States to pardon the two turkeys they bought. After the holiday, Aniston After starting work and leaving the villa, Eric was also relieved. While paying attention to the box office of the three films related to Firefly, the casting work of "The X-Files" has also begun, because after two months of busyness, the screenwriting team has basically completed the script for the first season of "The X-Files".

At Disney's headquarters, the assistant knocked on the door a few times and pushed it open. He said to Michael Eisner, who was busy, "Mr. Eisner, Mr. Robin is here."

"Let him in," Michael Eisner put down the pen in his hand.

Bruce Joy Robin quickly walked into the office. He had a very good life these days, because the story of Eric's fancy for the script of "The Ghost Story" spread all over Hollywood, and the top executives of the seven major companies spread all over Hollywood. I have seen it almost once, and there are countless small film companies who want to cooperate. Those who want to get the script are charging higher and higher prices, but it has never met his expectations.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Robin," Michael Eisner walked around the desk, walked over, smiled and shook hands with Bruce Joy Robin.

Bruce also didn't have the feeling of flattery he had when he met with the top seven leaders not long ago. After shaking hands with Michael Eisner neither humble nor arrogant, the two sat on the sofa together.

Michael Eisner did not make any comments on the script of "The Ghost Story", saying: "Mr. Robin, I have read the script, and I invited you over today to ask you about something. "

"Mr. Eisner, feel free to say anything." Bruce took a sip of the coffee brought by his assistant.

Michael Eisner patiently looked at Bruce and put on a pretense, and when he put down the coffee cup, he asked, "I just want to know one thing, when you talked to Eric Williams, what exactly did he say? If your answer is satisfactory to me, I will give you a very suitable price."

Bruce Joy Robin frowned, the commanding tone of Michael Eisner made him very uncomfortable: "Mr. Eisner, Mr. Williams said that he is very optimistic about this script and wants to buy it and direct it himself. ."

Michael Eisner shook his head: "No, I am very familiar with that little guy. He would never say such a thing. I need you to restore the original plot of your meeting with him. If you continue to lie, or you don't want to Say, then you can leave now. If you tell me the whole situation at that time, and I am satisfied with the results, I will give you a very lucrative screenwriting contract. I know that the highest bid is currently Ramon, they gave you a price of $600,000 and a 2% profit share, trust me, I'm definitely asking more than them, depending on your answer to my satisfaction."

Bruce felt unhappy for a while, and almost wanted to leave. However, he would not have trouble with the money. After thinking about it, he endured it, and roughly described the situation when he and Eric met.

Michael Eisner listened patiently. Of course he knew that Bruce couldn't tell the truth honestly and literally, and it was inevitable to add embellishments. So he was also judging that what Bruce said was watery.

After Bruce finished speaking, Michael Eisner leaned on the sofa and thought for ten minutes.

It all started with the big box-office celebratory party for "Cry on a Island." That party was hosted by Disney, and Disney had the most people at the party. So Michael Eisner has told a lot of people the full story of the whole thing.

What he can judge at the moment is that Eric did not take the initiative to approach the group of people at the party, but happened to pass by and was surrounded by the group of guests, and then heard about the script by chance, and only chatted a few words at that time, One of the people in the group was a general manager of Disney's distribution department, and according to the other party, Eric didn't behave any differently at the time. So Eric was very optimistic about the script as soon as he heard a few people talking about the script. This possibility was ruled out. (To be continued)