Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 2226
"Mr. Lin doesn't want to meet me? Why?"

Sanchos had already prepared a bunch of rhetoric, and even thought of continuing the cooperation with Lin Daoqiu in a way of making profits.

But what he never expected was that Lin Daoqiu didn't even give him a chance to meet, which was really beyond Sanchos' expectation.

If he thought there was hope of being able to persuade Lin Daoqiu before, now this hope has become very slim, and it can even be said that there is almost no possibility.

"Richardson, Universal Pictures has always had a very good cooperation with your company, and we are still an alliance. Although I know that some unpleasant things have happened recently, I hope Mr. Lin can give me a chance to explain. "

Sanchos is in a hurry. If he can't see Lin Daoqiu, then the sharp decline of Universal Pictures next year is really inevitable.

If he had known this was the case, he would not have taken over the position of president if he was killed.

"I'm very sorry, I can only convey Mr. Lin's meaning, but in my opinion, Mr. Lin's meaning is also very clear. The cooperation between MGM and Universal Pictures may be coming to an end."

"No...why? The cooperation between MGM and Universal has countless benefits, and it is a great thing for everyone. I will support Mr. Lin as always, there is no doubt about it."

Sanchos was stunned. Lin Daoqiu turned against Universal Pictures directly because of his friend Langmeyer. This is too nonsense.

You must know that in Hollywood or in North America, friends are based on value. If they are useful, everyone is a friend, but once the other party has no value to use, then the word friend is naturally useless.

"Mr. Sanchos, I can understand what you said, but...Mr. Lin is from Xiangjiang, so he may have different ideas from ours."

Sanchos was speechless when he heard that, is he going to watch Universal and MGM completely disconnect?
"Is there no way to save it? What if Universal is willing to sell [-]% of the share?"

The condition offered by Sanchos can be said to be very generous, and he is directly willing to sell [-]% of the share.

Richardson was very moved after hearing this, but he felt that Lin Daoqiu would not agree.

"Well, I can help you ask, but I don't guarantee that Mr. Lin will agree."

"No problem, then I will trouble you."

When Sanchos heard that Richardson did not directly refuse, there was still a glimmer of hope left.

If Lin Daoqiu is unwilling to agree to such a concession, then Sanchos can almost be sure that Universal Pictures and MGM should be out of business.

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"I heard that Sanchos took over as the president of Universal Pictures, but he seems to have encountered some troubles when he took office."

Langmeyer, who was far away in Italy, learned that Sanchos took over as the president of Universal, but he also heard that Sanchos did not see Lin Daoqiu.

"You made this special call to me while you were on vacation, didn't you want to be a lobbyist for Sanchos?"

"How could it be? I don't have any affection for that guy. Of course I won't intervene if you cooperate with Universal or not. It's all up to you."

Naturally, Langmeyer would not intercede for Sanchos, after all, the guy over there was also one of the biggest culprits for his leaving Universal Pictures.

Moreover, he no longer intends to ask about Universal's affairs, but just calls Lin Daoqiu to check on the current situation, and then asks one more question by the way.

"I no longer intend to cooperate with Universal. This is because of your relationship and my own ideas."

"Actually, I have known for a long time that your ambition is grand, and you are definitely not the kind of person who is satisfied with what is in front of you. What Universal can provide you is a screen, but now you don't seem to need that thing very much."

Langmeyer has worked with Lin Daoqiu for so many years, and he can more or less guess or feel Lin Daoqiu's thoughts.

Even if he still stays at Universal, it is estimated that the cooperation between Lin Daoqiu and Universal will not last long.

Without the help of Magic Studios, Universal's progress in special effects movies will be greatly behind.

It is no exaggeration to say that Universal will be in a very difficult situation in the future, at least it will lag behind other companies in the competition for special effects blockbusters.

Unless Wasserman splashed out on starting or backing a new special effects studio, they'd just be left farther and farther behind.

"Anyway, thank you for supporting me these years. If... I mean, if there is a chance in the future, can you come and help me?"

Although Langmeyer had expected such a day, but when Lin Daoqiu extended the invitation to him, Langmeyer was still very sad.

"I don't plan to work for the time being. No one can tell what will happen in the future. Maybe one day I suddenly want to make a movie again. At that time, I may go to you, but not now."

Langmeyer's answer didn't sound like he was sure what he was thinking, but at least one thing was certain that he didn't directly reject Lin Daoqiu, which was somewhat a good thing.

"Then I wish you a pleasant journey."

Lin Daoqiu naturally didn't need to continue talking about this, because he and Langmeyer had known each other for so many years, and they both knew what the other wanted.

If Lin Daoqiu wants to recruit Langmeyer at that time, he must be given great power, at least in charge of a film company, just like he did in Universal Pictures.

But if you want him to submit to Richardson and others, I am afraid that this is something Langmeyer is unwilling and impossible to agree to. After all, he has his own pride.

What Lin Daoqiu didn't expect was that after Sanchos asked to see him and was rejected, he actually approached Alan Ryder and Ashley Jr. to help intercede.

But it's normal to think about it. After all, the four companies are now an alliance. If Universal withdraws at this time, it will indeed have a great impact on this alliance.

So Sanchos asked Alan Ryder Jr. and Ashley to come forward, hoping that they could persuade Lin Daoqiu to take back his life and make everything the same as before.

"We are also very helpless about Langmeyer, but this is the way in Hollywood. If you are not the boss, you will be replaced at any time."

"Mr. Lin, our four alliances have been cooperating seamlessly since their establishment. I don't think this alliance should be destroyed. Everyone should continue to work together."

Little Alan Ryder and Ashley obviously took Sanchos' favor, otherwise they wouldn't have worked so hard to speak for him.

But it is a pity that Lin Daoqiu had already made up his mind before he came. He was ready to kick Universal Pictures out of this alliance, and he would not continue to cooperate with Universal and Sanchos.

So Alan Ryder Jr. and Ashley made a special trip to find them as lobbyists this time, and it can only be said that their efforts were in vain.

(End of this chapter)