After Andy had finished speaking, the office was in a weird silence. Arthur Carter looked at Andy, who was sipping coffee, with a startled gaze, speechless.

After smoking a cigar, Arthur Carter calmed down his inner surprise, spit out the smoke in her mouth, closed her eyes, and seriously considered what Andy said. The young man's eyesight and analytical ability were really terrible.

He and Robert and Judd have met two or three times because of the acquisition issue, and the communication is not very smooth. Although these are his personal lawyers, Oston does not know very well.

The young man in front of him can speculate and analyze the other two's attitudes and thoughts on the acquisition of Observer with only limited information. It is simply incredible.

Andy was right. Robert Tribeca didn't want to pay a penny, but it was repeatedly emphasized that the newspaper will have a good future and the newspaper will flourish. Arthur Carter has basically excluded the Tribeca Group. Out.

If Andy didn't show up, maybe he would really sell the newspaper to Judd KSN. He and Judd's father had some friendship, and he was very optimistic about Judd's future. A young talent, several real estate investments Both have obtained great profits and strong capabilities, but it also shows that Judd is a standard businessman, and everything is for the purpose of making money. As Andy said, Arthur Carter is very sure that Judd will definitely carry out newspaper reforms for profit. It's not impossible to become an entertainment tabloid.

Now it seems that Judd is not a good choice, but Judd is willing to bid 7 million US dollars for acquisition, which is one of the reasons why he was excited. If Andy can give a suitable price, he will not hesitate to agree to sell to him.

What seemed to be the decision, Arthur Carter opened his eyes and said in a low voice: "Young man, you successfully convinced me, then, Mr. Smith, at what price are you going to buy the New York Observer?"

Arthur Carter's words made Smith and his son sigh of relief. Auston really admired his son a bit. Think about what he was doing when he was 21 years old. It seems that I'm still studying law in university, and desperately studying for a lawyer's license.

Andy frowned slightly, groaned for a while, and quickly analyzed in his mind. The final price was 10 million US dollars. The contact between Arthur and Judd was only just beginning. With Judd's net worth, his initial offer should be at 500. Between 10 million and 7 million, after all, there is a need to negotiate a buffer zone, and no one wants to be the head of injustice.

"8 million, I'm willing to bid 8 million for the New York Observer!" Andy gritted his teeth secretly and decided to take a risk. He would never spend more if he could spend less. A number was reported.

Arthur Carter's face did not change, but his heart was still thinking. His psychological price was 10 million US dollars. Judd offered 7 million. Now Andy offered 8 million, which is a little different from the price in his heart. It is not unacceptable, after all, there are still dozens of employees in newspapers who need to negotiate on their stay.

"Young man, after all, is to sell" Observer ", I still need to listen to the opinions and requirements of the newspaper's management, you wait here for a while." Then stood up, walked back to the desk and pressed The phone, "Annie, inform Pete, hold a management meeting in the conference room later."

"Aston, please stay with Andy here, I'll be back soon." Arthur Carter picked up the suit on the clothes rack and put it on, talking to Aston Smith.

"Okay, Mr. Carter," Allston nodded and agreed.

Watching Arthur Carter leave the office, Andy apologized and apologized to his father, "Daddy, hasn't it affected your relationship with Mr. Carter?"

"Oh, what do you think? I'm his personal lawyer. I'm only responsible for him. His newspaper is handled by another lawyer. Don't worry, it has no effect." Auston explained with a chuckle, and said to his son today I was extremely pleased and proud of my performance.

"That's good, I'm afraid Arthur Carter will misunderstand that you violated the confidentiality rules and disclosed the news to me." Andy heard his father's explanation and let go of his worry this time.

"Oh, I am a lawyer, how can I make that kind of low-level mistake, I will not violate my professional ethics. I have been with Arthur for 7 or 8 years. He knows me, so do n’t worry." He took a sip of coffee and asked, "Do you think Arthur would agree?"

"Perhaps, but this is not the final price. After all, I can't say my own price as soon as I come up, this will not be of any benefit to the next negotiations." Andy shrugged and spread his hands.

Allston nodded and said nothing.

The waiting time was a bit boring. Andy left Arthur Carter's office and whispered with his negotiating team in the lounge area of ​​the secretary's room. He explained the content of the conversation with Arthur Carter in detail and let the negotiating team There are counts in my heart.

About half an hour later, Arthur Carter's secretary returned to invite Andy to the conference room of the newspaper.

Andy knew that the foreplay was going on, and whispered a few words with his lawyer, Nelson and Finance David, and took the lead to follow Anne to the conference room.

There were already six people sitting on the table on one side of the conference room, and the other side was empty. Arthur Carter stood at the door and saw Andy's party come in, smiling and introducing him.

When it was the newspaper's editor-in-chief, Pete Kaplan, he nodded slightly at Andy, and then said, "I'm glad to meet you."

The two sides sat down, Arthur Carter basically agreed with Andy's acquisition, but there was still some disagreement on the price. He also gave the newspaper's detailed information and financial statements to Andy's negotiating team for review.

Both Andy and Arthur Carter did not interfere too much in the negotiations. After all, they are the bosses, telling the results they want, and letting them go and help themselves to be a qualified boss.

The Andy side bit the newspaper's loss problem and refused to increase the acquisition funds, while the Arthur Carter kept emphasizing the influence and credibility of The Observer. Not only that, the newspaper side also wanted the Andy side to make a commitment. , Will not be reformed by layoffs.

Upon hearing this, Andy's negotiating team exploded immediately, his face blushing and his neck thickened, and two groups of well-dressed gentlemen quarreled loudly.

The meeting room was arguing, and the staff of the newspaper finally knew what the group of people appeared this morning. Everyone was in danger for a while. After all, when they changed their new boss, everyone's future also changed. The newspaper every year. Loss, any boss will not like, the simplest way to avoid losses is to lay off staff and reduce capital expenditures.

The news quickly spread throughout the newspapers. Even the reporters who went out for editing early in the morning rushed back from the outside, gathered together to discuss, and saw Arthur Carter's secretary Anne coming out of the conference room. Surrounded by some middle management questions.

Annie, who returned to the conference room from the outside, was embarrassed and whispered something in Arthur Carter's ears. A little wrath appeared on Arthur Carter's face, and she moved to Pete Kaplan, whispering to Pete who was standing in front of her After a few words, he waved impatiently.

Pete Kaplan walked out of the conference room with a black face, and then heard his roar, and then some cluttered sounds, not true.

"Andy, I agree that eight million is sold to you, but you must agree that you cannot lay off a large number of employees because of losses within one year after you take over!" Arthur Carter sighed, listening to the noise outside, 20 years ago The newspaper he founded today is still very sad and disappointed. It is not that he cannot support it without money. It is just that he no longer has the energy to open up. His children have turned a blind eye to this loss-making newspaper and can only It found a suitable new owner.

"Okay! I agree." Andy didn't hesitate and agreed to lawyer Nelson and financial manager David shaking their heads, agreeing happily.

Now that Andy and Arthur Carter have reached a consensus, things are simple. Quickly draft the contract and Andy writes a check.

Sign, exchange contracts, sign cheques.

Arthur Carter put the check in his pocket, reached out and held it with Andy, his voice was low, with a trace of sadness, "It's yours, I hope you treat it kindly!"

"I will! You will see it become stronger!" Andy said with a smile on his face, confident and firm.