American Scandal King

Chapter 71 I Want CBS
dusk.

Gaskell came back and sat on the sofa in the living room, listening quietly to what happened.

His old face was silent and he didn't look very happy.

After a while, he finally said, "No one can pull off a counterattack in that situation, not even Rambo."

It's easy enough to take care of two trash punks, but it's outrageous to take down a group of gangsters single-handedly.

Ian smiled and said, "I have a secret. I'm sorry I can't tell you, but this secret will allow me to do many things."

Gaskell looked at Ian and asked, "Including the secrets obtained from the paint company and the hospital? And Lilimartia and others?"

"Yes." Ian nodded. "Although I can't tell you what the secret is, I can tell you what I can do. You and Lena are the only people I trust, and I also need your wisdom."

"Then tell me," said Gaskell.

Ian replied, "I'm good at stealing and persuading people! You can think of me as a thief with excellent eloquence... Don't worry about Kreps betraying me, I have enough ways to make him say nothing."

Gaskell smiled: "No wonder you're so confident about going to the casino."

He patted Ian's shoulder. "This is your biggest trump card. You never have to tell me what it is, but you can give me the information you have. I'll help you analyze which ones can be used, which ones can be exposed, and which ones can be saved for later. I'll help you accurately target more targets, help you make more friends, and then use Leso... oh, that's the butterfly, to carry everything for you."

Ian smiled.

The kindness and support from the old man, as well as his rich experience, are another great advantage in his life!
Gaskell continued, "Even if you're confident, I'm still against keeping Kreps. As a businessman, I don't want to control the mafia. But I understand. You're still young, driven, and confident. But you can't treat Kreps the same way you treat politicians and businessmen. You can't trust them. There's no point in trying to appease them... You can't befriend them, and you can't have frequent contact with them, so the only way to control them is through intimidation! They're like vicious dogs, only trusting those who are more ruthless than themselves."

Ian smiled. "I'm indeed more ruthless than them, both in my heart and my methods. And I promised big news. Hollywood's romantic scandals aren't explosive enough, so I'll continue to shuttle between darkness and pink. Kreps will continue to feel my terror until he completely gives up!"

Gaskell: “…”

Lian Na said softly: "Ian, I prefer the gentle you."

Ian replied seriously: "I will always be gentle in front of you!"

This is the truth.

Although Ian now has beauties like Kate Beckinsale and Scarlett Johansson, in Ian's heart, Lena is the most important!
This is the only girl he has ever devoted his feelings to.

Gaskell sighed. "In that case, our next plan is to leverage the influence of the media and launch multiple investments."

"No!" Ian shook his head quickly. "Not this year. I need to control more media channels before the fourth quarter of 01. All my efforts this year are in the media itself."

Gaskell was stunned. "You already have WND. There's no need to expand it further at this point."

Ian himself proposed the plan of using the influence of the media to expand in the surrounding areas. Why did he change his mind?
Ian shook his head slowly. "No! Not enough. Gaskell, I need you to help me think of a way to take over CBS."

what?
You want to take over CBS?

Gaskell was horrified.

The old man was experienced and realized something in an instant: "Something big is going to happen next? What do you know, Ian?"

Gaskell is an experienced veteran. When Ian already owns WND and the Los Angeles Herald, he is so eager to control a television news network worth over 10 billion. There is only one explanation.

There is super big news!
This was the only reason he could think of for Ian to give up this year's "media-centered, multi-faceted investment strategy."

Because only in this way will Ian try his best to prioritize the development of the media itself to avoid wasting the value of using big information.

He didn't even plan to sell the news, which shows how sensational it would be!

That has to be world-class, historical level!

Ian did not answer Gaskell's question.

He stood in front of the French window, holding a glass of wine, looking at the scenery in the distance. He was thinking quietly.

Gaskell and Lena also looked at him intently.

After a while, Ian said, "There is indeed some inside information, but it cannot be confirmed yet. I am still looking for clues. Before that, it is best for Linuo Bank to sell all its shares. I will notify you of the specific time."

Hearing this, Gaskell was shocked: "All the stocks?"

This means that some kind of super black swan event will occur, causing a comprehensive stock market crash.

Lian Na came over and said, "Short selling?"

"No!" Ian shook his head: "I can't short sell, but you can."

You know the stock market will fall, but you don’t short it?

Gaskell was so smart that he immediately realized that this might not be the Black Friday or the economic bubble. After all, short selling in that situation is completely legal - it's my ability that I predicted it!

Considering that Ian is good at getting information, and economic bubbles have little to do with insider information, that is to say...

Gaskell's eyes lit up. "Terrorist incident?"

If a terrorist incident occurs, Ian is not suitable for short selling, because if you want to get exclusive news, you have to prepare in advance, then the police may think that you are related to the terrorist incident, and maybe you are the mastermind!
But it is okay for Gaskell to short sell because it has no overt connection to him.

Ian looked at him and smiled without saying anything.

Gaskell understood, that's it!
He said, "I'll give you half."

Ian's smile grew even wider.

Lian Na also understood, and she asked: "If it is confirmed, will you stop it?"

Ian and Gaskell both laughed.

Gaskell gently hugged his wife and said, "Don't be silly, honey. We are not police officers and have no obligation to do this. Protecting yourself is the most important thing."

Ian replied: "I try my best."

Ian lied, and there was no way he could have stopped it.

This is not only because he needs to make a profit, but also because he still has a yellow heart - the 911 incident has had a far-reaching impact on the world, and it has also given the ancient Eastern country an opportunity to develop with all its strength.

When Americans focus their energy on counter-terrorism, the pressure of containment in the East is significantly reduced.

But don't say this explicitly, just say that you did your best.

Although Gaskell is an old hand, he is not as good as Ian in some aspects. The two foxes, one old and one young, complement each other perfectly.

The most rare thing is that it is usually difficult for foxes to cooperate sincerely and trust each other. Cases like Ian and Gaskell are rare exceptions.

Gaskell then asked, "So you're determined to take over CBS?"

"Yes!" Ian nodded solemnly.

Gaskell smiled. "Then I'll plan something for you... Well, you'd better prove your talent as a businessman before that. No one likes a wage earner climbing over their head. Even the most amazing reporter is still just a wage earner!"

"What do you think I should do?" Ian asked.

Gaskell smiled. "How about taking over the Los Angeles Times? They're always against you anyway."

(End of this chapter)