Chapter 2 MJ

Obviously, Adrian did not intend to change his mind, although he did not care about the position of the richest man in the world. If he really wanted to be glorious, he would not cash out secretly. Microsoft's 5% shares were also held in two accounts, and more than 5% had to be reported to the China Securities Regulatory Commission.

Although Forbes is not a pig killing list, it is not a good thing to be too silly. He is a well-known miracle director in Hollywood, and his attention is enough. Besides, with his net worth of more than 20 billion, it is enough for him to enter the top ten of the rankings. This limelight is still allowed to be released.

But, since you have the chance, why not try to make another profit?

In fact, Cloud and the entire group have the same plan. The more funds they can move, the better, and their expansion is far from the time to stop.

It is not easy to predict the date accurately. Although Claude's words, even those guys who are ready cannot be sure when to take action. It's a bit exaggerated. At least they should have a bottom line in their minds now, but before that, they must be inaccurate.

Even Uncle Anderson could not analyze more information, and people like Buffett had almost never touched IT stocks, let alone Adrian and Crowder.

In fact, a few days ago, the two people who had been paying attention to the stock market began to talk about this, but they never reached an agreement. It seems that there will be no progress today.

At this moment, Claude turned the LCD monitor to Adrian again: Ed, look at this news.

As he spoke, he saw that the monitor was Cisco's official website, and there was an article in the middle, with the name of CEO John Chambers.

Although he was a little puzzled, Adrian still looked carefully. There was not much written on it. It was an open letter from Chambers. He first reviewed Cisco's development, then introduced the achievements made in recent years, and congratulated the company on its market value of more than 500 billion yuan, and encouraged everyone to create glory more than his old rival Microsoft.

Is this any special significance?

Adrian glanced at Claude, the guy was proud and obviously had come to the conclusion, waiting to see his own joke.

Glazed at him, Adrian continued to figure out the open letter. What did this guy see in it?

Chambers is very confident and does not realize the risks at all. Is it okay to surpass Microsoft?

But what is this with what they are discussing...

etc!

Beyond Microsoft?!

Adrian raised his head and looked at Claude, while Claude smiled slightly.

When Cisco's market value exceeds general purpose!

When Cisco's market value exceeded Microsoft's!

The two of them said it at the same time. Claude was stunned for a moment, but his eyes lit up and he stretched out his finger and pointed it hard in the air: You are right, Ed, it should be when Cisco surpasses General Motors!

Since Cisco's market value has exceeded 500 billion, not far from Microsoft and General Motors, after they surpass Microsoft, they can wait until they surpass General Motors before starting, anyway, it's not much different.

You should know that General Electric has occupied the world's largest market value for a long time. Microsoft once surpassed it in 1998, but it was soon surpassed again. If Cisco wants to stabilize Microsoft, it will inevitably want to surpass General Electric. Once this is done, everyone will cheer for this and make timely and reasonable judgments on certain things that have happened.

Your vision is always so accurate, Ed.

Claude immediately praised this, not knowing that Adrian had such a judgment because he vaguely remembered that Cisco fell into the abyss when its market value was at its highest. Although he was not clear about the whole process, now there is so much information combined together, it is not difficult to guess the possibility. Didn’t Claude understand immediately?

Of course, those waiting on Wall Street may not plan to let Cisco surpass General Motors to take action, but it is relatively easier to analyze with reference. Generally speaking, they began to ship slowly before that, and then let retail investors raise the stock price and then pull out with the greatest strength.

As long as you can catch a little trace, Adrian and Crowder can follow suit.

Even so, they dare not be careless. As mentioned earlier, the date of futures must be very accurate, and there is an excellent example in front of them.

Quantum Fund predicted that the bubble might burst in early 1999, and then started shorting at that time. Naturally, it goes without saying much, Soros lost a lot because of this and is now ready to retreat to the second line.

Soon, the calculated date came. On January 31, 2000, Cisco's market value reached 520.5 billion in the eyes and surpassed General Motors to become the world's number one. CEO Chambers once again published an article on the official website to celebrate the company's great achievements.

Then, on the first morning after the weekend, billions of dollars of selling orders targeting IT stock leaders such as Cisco, Microsoft, and Dell were sold out at the same time, and the stock market fell immediately!

However, the decline was not large. Wall Street market analysts claimed that this was just a correction to the stock market, so investors were a little worried but didn't think much about it.

But immediately news about the federal court ruling that Microsoft's monopoly spread again, and then various negative news, the stock market fell again, and this time it opened the dam gate and plummeted. Many people had not yet reacted, and the stocks they held had shrunk by half!

They were panicked and immediately began to sell in panic. In just a few dozen days, most of the IT stocks became waste paper.

Many suicide holy places across the United States have also welcomed new customers. Fortunately, the bubble burst is limited to IT stocks, which is relatively mild. Even if someone commits suicide, there are not many cases of dumplings like Black Friday.

As for Adrian, he no longer cared about it after the stock market began to fall slightly. The facts proved that he and Claude were correct, especially after Cisco, Microsoft, and Dell's billion-dollar stocks were sold at the same time, the ending was already destined. All he had to do now was waiting for the funds to be recovered, and the rest was Regatt's business.

It is not difficult to make another 10 billion yuan in stock index futures with ten times leverage. Adrian even wanted to use thirty times leverage, so that he would invest less money, even a few hundred million yuan.

But as his financial adviser, Regett strongly opposed it. Although the funds invested are small, the risks are also greater. Only by fighting for the big ones with small amounts will you use thirty times the leverage. Now that the funds are sufficient, why take risks?

There are investment banks and funds that fall on this.

Claude, who had always supported him, also expressed his opposition to this, so Adrian naturally gave up this plan. Anyway, it was just a little longer, and the funds would not be invested in the company for the time being, so as not to be scruples from others.

Congratulations, Ed.In the office, Claude raised his glass to congratulate Adrian, the amber liquid was dazzling.

Congratulations, Crow, our career will be up to another level.Adrian raised his cup and clashed with him. At this time, the first large-scale sale had just passed and many people were still waiting and watching.

Adrian just shrugged his shoulders. Since he was speculating, he had to be prepared to lose all his money at any time and control his greed. Seeing the stocks keep rising, he was reluctant to let go and always wanted to take action higher. Once it fell, he hoped to rise a little and then take action. Even innocent retail investors were not worthy of sympathy, let alone those who devoted their entire wealth.

The most typical example is Britney's parents. The 001% Cisco stock that Adrian gave them is now worth 50 million. When did those two greedy guys have so much wealth?

One mindful mind must be able to obtain more and put almost all your property into it.

However, on the day Cisco's market cap peaked, Adrian gave them a call and asked Spears to sell it right away.

Although he did not explain in detail, just such a sentence, Spears finally had a little bit of his mind. Despite hesitation, he immediately threw out the stocks in his hand after the stock market fell slightly.

In fact, it was too late at this time. The 50 million stock seemed to be small in total value, but who would take over once the bubble burst?

Even if Spears made a quick decision, he only cashed out five to six million with her wife. All the others were done, which made people cry.

Adrian originally planned to keep silent and watch them fall into the abyss, but thinking about the couple's face, once they become unscrupulous, even if they can be dealt with in time, something may happen.

Now let them go, even if they want to make trouble, they have to think clearly, and Adrian is even more scruples when he moves.

Okay, this is all for the future, so let’s go back to the present.

Talk about your plans, Ed.Claude said after sipping a glass of whiskey.

Now?Adrian raised his eyebrows.

Of course, I can also prepare early.Claude shrugged with a smile.

You probably guessed it, Crow.

Adrian looked at him. We don’t have much room for improvement in the production and distribution of movies and TV broadcasts, so you must know where the next direction is, as CEO, unless you are not qualified.

Of course I know.Claude laughed loudly, I was just curious about which one you would target, although there was not much room for choice.

What else can it be, Universal Records!Adrian gave the answer.

Since film, television and radio cannot be very active for the time being, it will become inevitable to expand on records. Although several major record companies will start to merge in a few years, they will have enough say only if they have the opportunity, so Adrian set his sights on Universal Records.

Universal Records and Universal Pictures are not two children born to one mother, but they are not completely unrelated.

Universal Records was formerly MCA Records, which was originally a concert booking company. After it developed, it merged with Universal Pictures in the 1960s and then sold it to Panasonic in the 1980s.

By the mid-1990s, MCA Records were acquired by Seagram, and Universal Pictures was also acquired by Seagram after tossing and turning, and the two companies gathered together again.

Sigram also renamed MCA to Universal Records, but unfortunately Universal Pictures had to sell it to AC Media because of financial issues before it was in operation.

Despite this, Sigram still did not extinguish the idea of ​​developing media, so he later acquired Polygon and Universal Records to merge, and there were several entertainment companies.

But they have not learned the lessons of blind expansion, and have not been able to completely get rid of the dilemma created by Adrian and Crowder to acquire Universal Pictures, and Sigram has now shown signs of bankruptcy.

The opportunity is so good and with a large amount of funds in hand, it naturally became AC Media’s goal.

Although EDA is also suitable, and BMG, Sony Records, and Warner Records may not be unable to start, it is more convenient to merge Polygold's Universal Records. Moreover, although Mtin Records and Island Records, which should have been acquired by Polygold, were obtained by AC Media, Universal Records still occupy a large market. If it can be acquired and integrated with its MCM, it will not be difficult to become the world's largest record company.

Besides, aren’t Universal Pictures and Universal Records just a pair?Adrian smiled and spread his hands out, then snapped his fingers, but before that, one thing has to be done first.

What other ideas do you have?Claude raised his eyebrows.

A...a big plan.Adrian said with a chuckling, rubbing his chin.

In the quiet woods, the sun shines light through the evergreen leaves, without any cold feeling.Even so, there is still a parasol on the ground, isolating the sunlight.

The club is quiet and doesn’t have that many annoying paparazzi, so once I need to relax my mind, I’ll come here to sit, have some coffee and have some fresh air.

Adrian, standing outside the parasol, staring at the scenery in the distance, said, "This world is still very beautiful and worth the struggle of people." What do you say?

The middle-aged man in his forties sitting under the parasol was a little absent-minded. He had thick curly black hair, a suit that covered his whole body, and a pair of wide sunglasses. His skin was a little dark, but he also had an abnormal whiteness. But when he turned his head, he could occasionally see the white spots under his neck.

We never seem to deal with each other, Mr. Adrian.The other party said coldly.

Yes, but the two popular female singers at my record company are your admirers, MJ.Adrian walked over with a smile and sat down next to the round table.

That’s right, the middle-aged man he met today who had to hold parasols and wear sunglasses in the woods was the emperor superstar Michael Jackson who once ruled the music scene in the 1980s, had caused countless storms and waves, and was troubled by white spots and child cases in the 1990s, and had a huge number of music fans all over the world!

I know, they are all good singers, but this has nothing to do with your invitation, right?Michael said bluntly, as if he was wary of Adrian.

Adrian smiled disapprovingly: We do not have any intersection, but because of this, we can have a more direct and open conversation.

He took a sip of coffee, then sat upright and looked at Michael: I want the copyright of Elvis and the Beatles in your hands, as well as some of the records produced and released by Sony, MJ.

After a pause, he added: $2.2 billion.

Michael raised his eyebrows in surprise and immediately rejected Adrian's request: Many people have asked me this question, Mr. Adrian, but my answer has never changed.

Adrian chuckled: You are a smart man, MJ, selling the copyright of Elvis and the Beatles is the most beautiful investment you have ever made, but you are not that smart at the same time, and you don’t seem to understand your situation.

My situation?

Michael sneered, thanks to the shameless journalists and media, who can throw dirty water on a person to the fullest in order to see the ratings. Justice and justice do not exist for them at all. All they have to do is to attract the public's attention as much as possible!

He finally stopped when he said this in one breath, then reached out and pulled the collar so that his excitement could calm down slightly.

But Adrian shook his head slowly: Look, I'm right, aren't it?You still don't understand.Or you understand something, but don't want to admit it.

Michael took off his sunglasses and stared at Adrian, as if he wanted to say something, but finally endured: If all you want to say is this, Mr. Adrian, I think I can say goodbye.

Do you have plans to release a new album next year?

Adrian suddenly asked this question, and the leisurely smile on the corner of his mouth never changed. Do you know what if I were your boss?I will find ways to make this album full of artificial ups and downs during the production process, and use various excuses to delay publicity, so that the album sales will be reduced, and then people claim through the media that you are out of date, that you can no longer produce good music, that you take drugs, that you have plastic surgery, that you have fallen into depravity, that you have no cure.Then bribe the people around you. When you leave the Dream Manor, take two children in and just go for a walk, do nothing, just create signs of children coming in and then do something again for 95 years, and the hype is even more fierce, and even forces the police to search the Dream Manor.No one will support you, no one will sympathize with you, even if there are them, they will not make too many sounds. You will only see the mainstream society criticizing you, and then you will be truly decadent and silent. As long as you reveal a little idea of ​​making a comeback, you will be dispelled. Finally, there will be some surprises...

Adrian spread his hands, and although he didn't finish speaking, the meaning was already very obvious. Michael's chest was falling and he stared at his fists tightly, as if he wanted to give him a hard time.

Are you threatening me?He asked gritted his teeth.

No, I'm just reminding you, Adrian shrugged, you should understand, I'm helping you, MJ, the copyright of the record you have is only worth 2 billion at most, and I'm bidding 2.2 billion, which is already very sincere. Sony's vampires want to sell it for 1 billion.

He looked into his eyes: You are very talented, MJ, I admire those talented people very much, but you are also a black man, so when you achieve such great achievements and master such a great fortune, it will inevitably arouse the covetousness of others.You are like a child walking on a bustling street with a large bundle of US dollars. Anyone can easily snatch wealth from you. Who made you a black man?It’s different if you sell it to me. I didn’t let you suffer a loss. You also diverted others’ attention and dispelled the idea of ​​Sony’s vampires. Moreover, the additional 200 million can allow you to do more things you want to do and help more children. Why not do it?