Hollywood Secret Garden

"There is indeed an IT company called Google that provides Internet search services, and the industry reviews are quite good." A financial consultant quickly dug out the information, and then frowned, "I'm sorry, Miss Angela, they are not a listed company .”

"You mean... Google is not a listed company?" Angela was slightly surprised, how could this be the case.

She lowered her head to think, and spent a long time searching through her poor financial knowledge before opening her mouth uncertainly: "I remember that even if it is not a listed company, it can still acquire equity."

"Yes, generally we can buy equity in unlisted companies from venture capital firms," ​​another consultant took up the topic, "but there are a few problems with this."

"What kind of question?" Angela made a gesture of please.

"If we buy equity from a venture capital company, first of all, we may not be able to sell it at will but can only sell it to the company's directors; secondly, and the most critical issue, if we buy equity from a venture capital company, we cannot A member of the company's board of directors." The consultant added: "Of course, the latter question depends on the content of the contract signed between the venture capital company and the other party."

"It's okay, I'm not seeking to join Google's board of directors, I just want to be a major shareholder." Angela shrugged.

At this time, the consultant who dug up the information on Google before opened his mouth after a careful search: "Last year, KPCB Venture Capital and Sequoia Capital Investment jointly invested 2000 million venture capital in Google, and obtained 10% of the equity, but according to the contract they can enter Google's board of directors."

"Only 10%?" Angela frowned, "Okay, then buy the 10% equity from them first, the purpose of venture capital companies is to make money, so there should be no situation of not selling, 5 If double the price is not enough, then 10 times, or even 20 times, in short, I am bound to win, understand!"

After a pause, she thought for a few seconds before opening her mouth again: "Pay attention to Google's movements at all times, the dot-com bubble crisis will come soon, even if unlisted IT companies are hit, they will be no exception, and this is the last Good timing, you must take no less than 30% of the equity. However, you must pay attention to one thing, I don’t want the two founders of Google to think that I want to control them and control their company. You can tell them that I I agree with the concept of 'everyone is equal in the Internet', I don't seek to join the board of directors, I just want to be a major shareholder, simply put, I just want them to make money for me!"

After a while, Bernie, who was sitting next to her, spread his hands: "I think it will take time and patience."

"It doesn't matter, I just need Google where Larry Page and Guy Brin are both present, and how to operate it is up to you." Angela looked at the information on the computer and said, "Do you have any questions to ask? "

After glancing around and seeing that no one asked any questions, Angela started the next topic: "The next step is to sell the stocks of all IT companies except Apple. How is it going?"

"It's all selling a lot at the moment, but the stock price fell quickly and lost a lot." It was Bernie Reg who answered her.

"It's okay, just sell it quickly." Angela waved her hand meaninglessly.The way to deal with Cisco can only be used once, and technology stocks have begun to fall now-the news from my father said that it will plummet in the second half of this month, and may even collapse at the end of the month!Of course, it is enough to know such news.

Now that the largest piece of cake has been obtained, some other losses are acceptable, as long as they are all cashed out before the crash.This also includes old IT companies such as Microsoft and Dell. According to the consultants, these companies have entered a mature stage of stable development, and there is not much room for appreciation in the stocks, so it is advisable to sell them at this time. The most sensible choice.

"I need you to estimate the curves of technology stocks in the next two years, to be precise, the curves of Yahoo, ebay, and Amazon," Angela said again, "If I remember correctly, there are also such stocks among the stocks that are being sold. Three companies, so it shouldn’t be too difficult for you.”

Speaking of this, she changed her posture and raised her chin slightly: "I want to buy in when the stock prices of these three companies are the lowest, and still have 30% of the shares each. I guarantee to win at least two in order. If there is insufficient funds... You are allowed to use others."

After tapping her fingers on the long office table, Angela said again: "The Internet crisis may last for about two years. Jobs may release some stocks in his hands to relieve the pressure. At that time, he can actively absorb but not too much. Holding 20% ​​is enough. .”

"Just holding?" the chief consultant asked after thinking about it.

"Yes, all the above companies are just holding companies, so feel free to be a major shareholder. Anyway, if you are not satisfied with them, I can hold a general meeting of shareholders to re-elect the board of directors at any time." Angela nodded.

This is what she started planning on the phone with her father. Thanks to her memory of something related to the IT industry, she seized this opportunity and cashed out more than one billion yuan in start-up capital with Zongli's help. , and then try to find a way to acquire the shares of the only few famous IT companies that I can remember.

Angela can only do so much. After all, she has no talent in business. Not to mention that she has always followed Ed's baton in the Pixar board of directors. Father will know.After all, even with the reliance on past life memories, luck still accounts for the majority.

Of course, she still has self-knowledge to some extent, otherwise she wouldn't just be a controlling shareholder and not ask the board of directors.If you change to a slightly bolder person, even if you are worried about the problem of the butterfly wings and do not want to interfere with the operation of these companies, you can sell some of the Apple stocks in your hands, and wait for the stock price to fall to the lowest point before returning to the market. This method will definitely work. of.

But when the consultant put forward such a suggestion to Angela, she simply rejected it. The superficial reason was not to make it too complicated, but in fact she was worried that something might go wrong—she herself didn't know what might go wrong.In short, Angela has no courage at all in terms of business and finance. In fact, the reason why she wants to hold 30% of the shares of those companies and even find a way to increase Apple's shares to 20% is entirely because... the integers are convenient for her own calculations!

And she hadn't calculated at all what would happen in a few years if her plan went well.

Well, let’s not talk about that, anyway, since the BOSS has given orders, the consultants will naturally do what they say. As for why the dot-com crisis was foreseen, and why it will definitely last for at least two years, that’s not what they should ask.And Angela rushed to London after spending nearly a week to deal with the basics, and the audition for "Harry Potter" on the Atlantic side was in full swing.

"Hey, Joe, I'm so glad I didn't wait a year to see you again." Angela smiled and hugged the magic mother.

"If you came back to England a few times a year and came to see me, you wouldn't have such an exclamation." Rowling blinked and patted her arm, "Well...you're much prettier again."

"You should be the one who is much prettier," Angela said with a smile, "Your appearance has changed a lot since we first met. If someone saw you eight years ago, they must know each other now." won't come out."

"Really? So I put a lot of effort into adjusting my lifestyle and achieved good results?" Rowling stroked her face and said in surprise. After all, it is every woman's nature to love beauty.

"Of course, of course," Angela nodded again and again, "If the two of us go out together now, the reporters guarding outside the building will definitely focus on you instead of me the first time."

"Really? Then how about we go out and try?" The magic mother couldn't help raising her eyebrows.

"Well... let's talk about it in a few days, don't we have other things right now?" Angela immediately changed the subject, joking that she sneaked into the office building to avoid the ubiquitous paparazzi in Britain.

"That's such a pity." Rowling said with emotion without sincerity, but the next second she sighed softly, stretched out her arms and put her arms around Angela's shoulders and patted again: "Everything must be done." Thank you for that."

"Don't say that, Joe," Angela smiled and shook her head. "Even without me, you will succeed. This is God's will. And I just happened to be at the right time."

The magic mother didn't say anything. She just hugged her again and said, "Let's go to the office quickly. The people in charge of the casting are waiting for us. You know, it's been a very busy time."

Following the corridor to the end is the office rented by the Pixar film department in the West End of London. Although it is only half a floor, it has been the focus of the entire British Isles recently. Naturally, the reason is needless to say.

It is an unchangeable fact that the "Harry Potter" series is popular on both sides of the Atlantic, and it has begun to spread to the whole world. The big sales of the first three novels have cultivated countless fans, and those who like it are all eager for the following content treat.Although some people said on the Internet that it was just a children's book, it was just a fantasy product of a down-and-out woman, but no one paid any attention to these guys, and everyone knew their dirty thoughts.

"It's always easier to criticize a work than to create one." Angela once said to Rowling.

She has a deep understanding of this sentence. It is not easy to just copy other people's things, let alone create.Although she has learned a lot from directing these films and added a lot of her own things to them, she is still not able to direct her own films and make them well, so when she said this, There was a bit of bleakness in his tone.

Well, back to the original topic, this series of novels has aroused huge repercussions in European and American societies, and it has almost become a national treasure in the hearts of the British, so it is conceivable that when Pixar announced that it had obtained the " series adaptation and production rights, and began auditioning actors in the British Isles, preparing to start making a movie in the near future, how much sensation it will cause.

"Endless questions, flashing lights everywhere we go, we enjoy the treatment of celebrities." Bruce, the deputy manager who came to London to be in charge of casting and other affairs, said humorously when introducing the situation to Angela, " However, they would like to know what role you played in this matter, after all, you have recommended it in your blog more than once."

"The reporters also asked me if the 'To Angela' written on the title page of the second book refers to you." Rowling also said with a smile, "If I didn't ask for your opinion, I really wonder I want to make it clear from beginning to end."

"They will get what they want, I promise," Angela shrugged helplessly, "but it shouldn't be today. I just got off the plane and even my grandpa didn't visit and the jet lag hasn't adjusted. Let's rest for two days."

Speaking of this, she looked at the busy outside through the transparent glass wall of Bruce's office. Video tapes and folders were piled high on the desk, and the employees brought from Los Angeles or recruited in London were busy among them. , Classify the materials of those applicants or do the first round of observation based on the video tape.

"I want to know, how is the current progress, how many leading actors have been selected?" Angela asked.

Bruce then looked at another middle-aged man in the room, who was the director recommended by Angela for Rowling, Chris Columbus, who had worked with Angela on "Little Ghost Thief" a few years ago.

The magic mother originally wanted Spielberg to be in charge of the director, but she gave up this idea under Angela's persuasion. Although the old man will definitely do a good job, who will be the director on the set?If he wants to recommend actors, does he agree or disagree?However, Rowling then wanted to persuade Angela to direct. Of course, this was impossible. She had her own plan to implement, so she pushed Chris Columbus out early.

"At present, there are only two actors who have been confirmed and agreed to after contact," Columbus spread his hands, "Sir Richard Harris who plays Dumbledore and Robbie Coltrane who plays Rubeus Hagrid, In addition, the roles of Professor McGonagall and Professor Snape have been narrowed down to a few people, and Ms. Rowling is considering it. As for the three young actors, sorry, I think it will take some time."

"Based on your experience of making G-rated movies, can't you choose a suitable child?" Angela asked jokingly.

"There are too many applicants. Half a month ago we set up registration points in the 32 boroughs of London, and tens of thousands of people signed up that day. So far, thousands of children have been shortlisted, let alone There are quite a few people who live in other places and sign up by mailing videotapes." Columbus shrugged, "It takes a lot of time to enter their information into the computer for review after the initial selection, and they are still doing this thing."

"Really?" Angela, who was very interested, sat behind the sub-desk and started typing in front of the computer. A young actor who is a [-]-year-old child, maybe there will be unexpected surprises, but it is not certain."

What was the movie called? "David Copperfield"?Besides, maybe there are better candidates, but it's not necessarily true.

"It's a good idea, and I'll draw attention to it." Columbus agreed, "It's just that the workload will increase again."

"It's just casting actors, don't you need to sigh so much, Chris?" Angela glanced at him with a smile.

"Just casting actors? It's easy to say, why don't you try it." Columbus joked half-jokingly.

"Because Angie is a big celebrity, she has privileges," Rowling said with a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone, "I originally hoped that she would write the adaptation of the script, but she refused to die."

"Your novel hasn't been finished yet, how do you want me to adapt it?" Angela immediately retorted, "If you always follow the author's baton when writing the script, then the script will only become mediocre and ordinary; But if you don’t take your opinion into account, there may be inconsistencies in the publication of several other novels; this is a very big problem, so—it’s a pity. Besides, I also participated in the adaptation and put forward a lot of opinions, and You accept part of it, don't you?"

"Okay, okay, you are always right." The magic mother raised her hands very simply.

Angela shrugged and clicked on the keyboard again, then looked up at Bruce: "Are all the first-time children's lists here?"

"Most of them are in the computer, only some children who have applied through the video tape are still being selected, and their information has not been entered into the computer." Bruce replied, "Any questions?"

"It's nothing." Angela shook her head noncommittally, and then stood up: "Then let's do it for the time being. I'll go back to Grandpa's manor first, and I'll officially show up in two days."

After bidding farewell to the principals including Rowling, Columbus, and Bruce, and slightly concealing her appearance, Angela went to the underground parking lot accompanied by bodyguards.

"Don't go back in a hurry, I have to go to 52 Bobello Street." Although yawning and feeling a little tired, Angela still instructed Bucket, who was sitting in the driver's seat.

"Okay, miss." The other party nodded without saying anything.

The car came to the street quickly, and drove to the destination after making a large circle to make sure no one was following.Although the clear sky rarely appeared in London, which was still very cold in March, Angela was really depressed.

Originally, I thought everything would be fine, but I couldn't find the little guy's name in so many actor profiles.Search for Watson, you get a lot;

There is no one with the same first and last name, what the hell... Well, I hope it's not an accident.Thinking this way, Angela put on sunglasses, hid her hair in a hat, got out of the car, came to the door and rang the doorbell.