1977: The beginning of the blind date with the daughter of the king

Chapter 704 Two-Faced!
Li Xiaojun only stayed in Los Angeles for two days because she discovered that Gong Xue's English was not as bad as she had imagined; in fact, she had a certain level of English proficiency.

Li Xiaojun also realized that the so-called "translation" was nothing more than creating a "reason" for her to know Gong Xue.

This way, through Gong Xue's care, she could legitimately receive some of the support from Li Changhe's forces.

Knowing that she also had to take care of her child, Li Changhe naturally didn't let her stay in Los Angeles any longer.

Instead, they sent Gong Xue and the others to Stanford together.

After all, the Guo family's wedding will be held in the Stanford University chapel in a while, so it would be good for Gong Xue to familiarize herself with the surroundings beforehand.

After Gong Xue left, Li Changhe took Lou Wasserman to New York.

“Vic, Mr. David, will you agree to our cooperation?”

In a mansion in Manhattan, New York, Lou Wasserman asked Li Changhe somewhat nervously.

For Lou Wasserman, when Li Changhe proposed to connect the MCA's broadcasting network with the Luo family, he couldn't think of any reason to refuse.

Firstly, Lou Wasserman was well aware of the Rockefeller family's influence, after all, they were the pinnacle family now known as the shadow government of the United States.

Secondly, the Lo family is wealthy, and you can't get into television media without money, but unfortunately, Lou Wasserman doesn't have any.

Although he has a net worth of hundreds of millions of dollars, compared to the behemoth that is the television station, his money is nothing.

However, what really appealed to Lou Wasserman was that Li Changhe had said he would recommend that Lou take the helm of the television station after the collaboration, which was the ultimate reason that prompted Lou Wasserman to make up his mind.

As long as he wasn't kicked out, he really couldn't think of a reason to refuse to cooperate with the Luo family.

"What's wrong, Lu? Do you still have any hesitation now?"

Li Changhe asked with a smile.

Lou Wasserman sighed at this point: "There's nothing we can do, Vic, we're Bluenet."

In the United States, television broadcasting channels are divided into red and blue channels. This originated from NBC, which at the time had two broadcasting channels, one red and one blue.

Rednet typically broadcasts serious and professional news and content related to science, education, politics, and economics, while Bluenet usually broadcasts entertainment and sports content.

In the United States, the country's anti-monopoly efforts have reached an almost obsessive level. As a result, NBC, a radio station that covers all aspects of news and entertainment, was deemed a monopoly by the US government and was ultimately required to sell one of its broadcast channels.

So NBC sold its Blue Network, which became the famous ABC under Disney.

Since then, the U.S. government has stipulated that no media company may own two television stations at the same time, i.e., the red and blue dual network rule. Therefore, many television stations in the United States have a single content focus, either news or entertainment.

In addition, the United States exerts a great deal of control over the media industry, such as setting a national market share cap, stipulating a minimum number of local television stations, and restricting media companies from simultaneously owning television stations, newspapers, and other media of different natures.

The broadcast media under MCA undoubtedly belongs to BlueNet.

Lou Wasserman was actually quite apprehensive about whether this entertainment-oriented media would actually pique the interest of the Los family.

After all, the Luo family's influence isn't really in Hollywood; they're more involved in the traditional industrial, oil, and banking systems.

"Don't worry, since I've come to the Luo family to cooperate, I naturally have a certain level of confidence."

"Let's chat first and see."

Li Changhe said with a smile.

dong dong dong.

Just then, Anna came over and knocked on the door.

"Boss, Mr. David has had his secretary call back. We can go to Rockefeller Estate at 5 p.m. to meet with him."

"Then let's set off now!"

It's already 3 p.m., and by the time they drive from New York to Rockefeller Estate, it will be about the same time.

At 5 p.m., Li Changhe and Lou Wasserman arrived on time in a reception room at Rockefeller Estate.

“Vic, welcome back to Rockefeller Estate.”

"And Mr. Lou Wasserman, this must be your first time here."

David slowly walked out of the living room and smiled as he addressed the two men.

"Yes, Mr. David, this is my first time visiting the great Rockefeller Estate."

Although he had attended David's banquet with Li Gan before, that banquet was not held at the Luo family's manor.

So this was actually his first time visiting Rockefeller Estate.

"David, it looks like you're recovering very well."

David Rockefeller had undergone minor surgery two months ago, and Li Changhe had already visited him once before.

Anyway, he knew that this old guy was going to live to be over a hundred years old. He was only in his sixties now, so he still had more than thirty years to live.

"I'm getting old, and my energy isn't what it used to be. I can't keep up with you, a young and energetic guy, who's always busy all over the world."

"Come on, sit down!"

"Vic, is there something you need from me?"

After taking his seat, David asked Li Changhe curiously.

Li Changhe pondered for a moment, then said, "Mr. David, Mr. Lou Wasserman and I are discussing the restructuring of MCA, in which some of its subsidiaries will be spun off."

"There's a cable TV station here. I'd like to ask if you'd be interested in partnering with MCA to operate this station?"

"Splitting up MCA? Or operating a television station?"

"So, Mr. Wasserman also agrees?"

"As far as I know, MCA has worked very hard to reach its current scale!"

David then looked at Lou Wasserman and asked curiously.

Upon hearing this, Lou Wasserman couldn't help but shake his head: "Mr. David, you should know the reason. Actually, if I could, I wouldn't want to break up MCA either, but it's really difficult for MCA to continue operating now."

David smiled noncommittally upon hearing this.

Of course he knew the reason.

"Vic, so what you want to talk to me about is a collaboration with a TV station?"

"If that's the case, I'm actually not very interested."

David couldn't help but shake his head.

For him, a television station was really not a big business for a family like the Rockefellers.

Li Changhe nodded at this moment: "David, I know that for the Rockefeller family, a television station is really nothing."

"But what I really want to do is to make this TV station bigger, to make it a platform that can have media influence in California or even the whole United States."

"However, because of my status, it would be difficult for me to have a controlling stake in a large television station in the United States, as this is not permitted under US law."

"Therefore, I must find a partner I can trust enough to cooperate with. In the United States, the first person I think of is your family, David."

David Rockefeller looked at Li Changhe curiously: "You want to expand the TV station?" "To be precise, I hope there is a TV station in the United States that is more inclined to support me, so that it can speak up for me in critical moments, which can save me a lot of trouble."

“MCA happens to have a television license, which I think is a great foundation.”

"Moreover, I think David, you shouldn't only consider economic interests in this matter."

“MCA’s biggest advantage in television licenses is California, where Hollywood is located.”

Li Changhe said seriously.

David Rockefeller smiled after hearing this; he certainly understood what Li Changhe meant.

Hollywood has a large number of stars, who can influence public opinion when appropriate.

However, he felt that Li Changhe had oversimplified the matter.

“Vic, I know what you mean, but I think that sometimes, Hollywood isn’t as important as you think.”

“Mr. Lou Wasserman is a very famous figure in Hollywood, and he is actually the one who knows this best.”

David Rockefeller said softly at that moment.

Lou Wasserman smiled somewhat awkwardly upon hearing this.

Li Changhe shook his head: "David, you're talking about the past, but I'm talking about the future!"

"Hollywood is not static. In fact, it has grown stronger along with the United States. Its strength lies not only in Hollywood's companies, but more importantly, in the industrial system that is unique to Hollywood."

"Like Star Wars and Indiana Jones, why is it that only Hollywood can make movies like Star Wars?"

"That's because Hollywood has a much stronger Hollywood industrial system behind it, which is like Hollywood's army, enough to support its conquest of the global market."

"This is a unique Hollywood trick. Currently, no other country in the world besides the United States has such film industry conditions."

"In my opinion, with the rise of the Hollywood industry, Hollywood will become the center of the global entertainment market in the future. David, you should understand what this means."

"The influence of Hollywood stars will not be limited to the United States; they will expand in tandem with the expansion of Hollywood movies, TV series, and music."

Conversely, the media propaganda system centered on American films, television series, and music will popularize many things about the United States to the world, such as James Adams' concept of the "American Dream."

"I expect this expansion of Hollywood to begin in the next few years and reach its peak within ten years. Star Wars and Indiana Jones are just the beginning."

"Are you sure you don't need to build your own BlueNet TV station in Hollywood during this period?"

Li Changhe spoke earnestly to David Rockefeller.

David Rockefeller looked at Li Changhe with considerable surprise after hearing this.

This kid has such a long-term vision.
But after hearing what he said, it does seem to make some sense.

"Mr. Wasserman, what do you think of Vic's theory? Is Hollywood now, as he says, starting to conquer territories all over the world?"

David Rockefeller then looked at Luwatherman and asked seriously.

He didn't know much about Hollywood, but this was a big shot in Hollywood, so he should know something about it.

Lou Wasserman did not answer David Rockefeller's question immediately, but pondered for a moment.

He was shocked to hear Li Changhe's remarks; he hadn't considered them that much before.

But upon closer listening, it is indeed the case.

“Mr. David, I don’t have the same foresight as Vic, but based on current market feedback, films like Star Wars and Indiana Jones are seeing their overseas box office share become increasingly significant, even exceeding their domestic box office share.”

"Film companies are now generally starting to pay more attention to overseas distribution. In Europe, for example, European countries used to generally not think much of Hollywood films."

"Like the French, who consider themselves the holy land of art, they look down on our films."

"But as Vic said, films like Star Wars and Indiana Jones do very well at the French box office, which shows that audiences there are very receptive to such films."

"So I think what Vic said makes a lot of sense. Hollywood now has its own unique industrial system behind it, which is an industrial system that is based on the strength of the United States."

"With the help of this system, Hollywood is indeed constantly expanding its share of the global market."

Luwoserman said earnestly at this moment.

After listening, David Rockefeller began to ponder.

A moment later, David Rockefeller looked at Luwatherman.

“Mr. Wasserman, since this is your first time visiting Rockefeller Estate, how about I arrange for someone to give you a tour?”

Upon hearing this, Lou Wasserman immediately realized that David was trying to get rid of him.

However, there was nothing he could do about it.

"Of course, Mr. David!"

David then instructed his secretary to take Lou Wasserman outside.

In the reception room, only Li Changhe and David remained.

“Vic, your idea is very forward-thinking. If we really do as you say and set up a BlueNet TV station in California in advance, it wouldn’t be a big deal.”

“But since you brought Lou Wasserman with you, you must have made a promise to him. He is part of your deal, right?”

“But I don’t want Lou Wasserman involved.”

David spoke earnestly to Li Changhe.

Li Changhe looked at David with some curiosity: "David, why?"

David smiled and looked at Li Changhe; "Vic, you still know too little about Lou Wasserman."

"Do you think that he's Riggs' agent, and that he's been very cooperative with you at the MCA level? You think he's a total 'elephant's man,' right?"

"Isn't that it?"

Li Changhe was a little confused. Could it be that this old guy was a member of the Donkey Party?
"Let me put it this way: before Rigne, Luwoserman had always supported candidates from the Donald Party."

"From Johnson to Carter, he has always been a key force in Hollywood's support for the Democrats."

"It was because of Rigen's sudden appearance that he had another option, so in the last election, he supported Rigen and also supported us."

"The reason he cooperated so well with you to win the MCA is because the Donald Party is relentlessly pursuing him. If he didn't cooperate with you, he would be even more helpless."

"He can't be saved by just one Li Gen."

"We don't really trust him!"

David Rockefeller then smiled and said.

After listening, Li Changhe fell into deep thought.

Good heavens, it turns out that Old Lu is a complete two-faced guy!

(End of this chapter)