Chapter 985 What should I do if it is too popular?

  The news that Professor Merton had a sudden cerebral hemorrhage and was admitted to the hospital soon appeared in the newspapers.

   After all, Mr. Professor just won the economics prize last year, and he is in full swing.

  Because of the bet with Liu Qingshan, it is also talked about by the public.

   At the moment when the stock of Earth.com was going up somersaults, Professor Merton fell ill and was hospitalized, which inevitably gave rise to some associations.

   Liu Qingshan learned the news at a press conference.

  Forrest Gump's movie was finally released from theaters. It took a total of 350 million box office in North America within a month or so.

  The global box office has not yet come out, but as of now, it has exceeded 600 million,

  This score is higher than the original box office.

  The reason should be that the topic is more popular. After all, the shocking bet between Liu Qingshan and Luni and others still attracts the attention of the public.

  In addition, in terms of publicity, it is also ingenious, such as activities such as "Finding Mountain", and the song in the film that cannot be copied.

   This song is considered to be completely popular. Many sports competitions will choose this dream chasing heart as the background music played.

   There is also a Chinese version, and Liu Qingshan gave it to Lao Cui to sing.

  The box office exceeded expectations, which means that Liu Qingshan once again won the bet with Looney and others.

  So under the joint witness of the media and the lawyer team, the two parties fulfilled the bet.

  Looney and the others were absent from the meeting due to various reasons, and whoever it was would probably be ashamed to come.

  However, these rich men did not dare to renege on their debts, so they hired a lawyer and brought a cash check.

   Of course Liu Qingshan accepted it with a smile, and thanked Looney and others, and made an appointment to continue playing happily together.

   There was laughter at the scene: Mr. Mountain is probably the only one who is happy, and Looney and the others are almost depressed to death.

  In the subsequent interview with reporters, a reporter told the news that Professor Merton was hospitalized due to cerebral hemorrhage, and asked Liu Qingshan:

   "Mr. Mountain, out of humanitarian spirit, will you cancel the bet with Professor Merton?"

  Liu Qingshan was also taken aback, he blinked: This professor's psychology is too fragile, right?

  However, Liu Qingshan is also aware of the traps in the reporter's question. This is a very tricky question. If you don't answer it well, it will affect your image in the public.

  Because of Professor Merton's disease, he has become a vulnerable group in people's eyes, and deserves sympathy.

   After a little deliberation, Liu Qingshan said with a serious face: "I deeply sympathize with what happened to Professor Merton."

   "If necessary, I will invite my master to come and use Chinese medicine and acupuncture to help Professor Merton with his rehabilitation. In this regard, Chinese medicine combined with acupuncture is very effective."

  The reporter was also taken aback by what he said: Have you not forgotten to speak for Chinese medicine at this time?

   However, the reporter could not refute it. After several years of promotion, people in many countries have gradually begun to accept traditional Chinese medicine.

  Especially after it shines in the field of AIDS treatment, it can be regarded as a complete start to the name of traditional Chinese medicine.

  In contrast, the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine are also highlighted: less toxic and side effects, cheaper prices, etc., which are more suitable for popularization.

   This has also aroused the vigilance of some large pharmaceutical companies in Europe and the United States, because the vigorous development of traditional Chinese medicine has taken away the cake that originally belonged to them.

   The dispute between China and the West is manifested in various industries.

"Mr. Mountain, I think Professor Merton will also thank you for your selfless help, but I think Professor Merton is more concerned about the 10 million bet. At that time, if you win, will you continue to ask for it?" ?”

  The reporter still did not give up and continued to ask the bottom line.

  Liu Qingshan spread his hands: "Gentlemen, these are two different things. Don't confuse them. I think Professor Merton must also be a person who abides by the spirit of the contract with his knowledge and reputation."

  His intentions are obvious: it is impossible to renege on a debt.

  After leaving the reception, Liu Qingshan returned to the headquarters of Columbia Corporation, where there was still a celebration party waiting for him.

  Chambers invited all members of the Forrest Gump crew to hold a reception to celebrate.

  In addition to the crew members, there are also some high-level executives of the company, as well as small shareholders such as Xiao Li and other companies.

  These shareholders praised Liu Qingshan very much, the reason is very simple, because of the big sales of Forrest Gump and The Lion King, the stock of Columbia Pictures has risen a lot.

   Along with being invited, there are also some stars in the entertainment industry, such as MJ and Whitney who have a good relationship with Liu Qingshan.

  Mr. Ali, the boxing champion, also came to congratulate him enthusiastically, and Liu Qingshan also saw the basketball superstar magician again.

  The magician's smile seemed a little forced to Liu Qingshan.

  Liu Qingshan probably guessed his intentions, so he hugged the magician very affectionately.

   Sure enough, as Liu Qingshan expected, the magician came to treat the illness this time.

  Although the virus in his body was effectively controlled by the cocktail therapy, the side effects were really tormenting.

  Especially seeing that many patients, under the treatment of traditional Chinese medicine, their condition has improved, and they have basically returned to normal life, the magician felt very regretful:

  If I knew it earlier, I should have chosen to believe in Chinese medicine.

   After chatting with the magician for a few words, Liu Qingshan said with a smile: In the AIDS Research Center in Los Angeles, there is a Chinese medicine doctor, Mr. Magician can go there for medical treatment.

  Because the US side is more important, Huang Xuanting, the eldest disciple of Song Yizhen, leads the team to sit in the town, and the curative effect is still guaranteed.

  The magician also sensed the change in Liu Qingshan's attitude this time, obviously not as enthusiastic as last time.

   This is also understandable. He chose not to trust the other party first. Now that he can still receive you with a smile, he has already given enough face.

  So the magician showed his iconic smile again: "Mr. Mountain, thank you very much. If possible, I will wait for your master to come here and personally apologize to the old man."

  Liu Qingshan thought for a moment, then nodded: "My master may come to Los Angeles at the end of the year to discuss the establishment of Chinese medicine treatment centers in major cities. At that time, I will contact Mr. Magician."

   This is also a big plan for Liu Qingshan to promote Chinese medicine, and it is still under planning.

   After all, this kind of thing involves too many things, and it is quite difficult to implement.

  The magician was also overjoyed and thanked him quickly. After all, he is not short of money, and of course he hopes to get the best doctor's treatment.

   Then they started chatting, how can a magician say that he is smart enough, but because he is so smart, he seems a bit tactful.

  And those with distinctive personalities are more willing to be accepted by Liu Qingshan.

   "I heard that Mr. Mountain bought a football team in England and the results are very good. Are you interested in buying an NBA team?"

  The magician is just looking for something to say.

  Liu Qingshan's heart was moved, and he said with a smile: "I'm quite interested in the Lakers."

  Although Liu Qingshan’s money is tight, he just won 500 million US dollars from Looney Rockefeller and others, so it is no problem to buy a team.

  The main problem is that the current team is really cheap.

  Decades later, if you don’t have billions of dollars to buy a team, you are ashamed to ask the price.

  For example, in the last two cases, in 2018, the boss Cai bought the Nets and spent 2.35 billion;

  The year before, in 2017, the Rockets also sold 2.2 billion.

  The value of some big clubs is even higher. For example, teams in New York and Golden State are worth more than 5 billion US dollars.

   But now it is 1991, compared with the later NBA teams, they are simply the price of cabbage.

  The Magic team in 1991 was sold for 85 million US dollars.

  The Spurs in 1993, 75 million.

  The Heat in 1995 were cheaper, at 68 million.

   If you go further, it is so cheap that it can scare people to death: the Bulls in 1985 were only 16 million US dollars, can you believe that?

  So in Liu Qingshan's view, this investment, if doubled by 20 or 30 times, is like playing games, and it is difficult to lose money.

   And if it is well managed, there will be a large amount of income every year.

  The most important thing is that with the global promotion of the NBA, influence is what Liu Qingshan values ​​most.

  After hearing Liu Qingshan's answer, the magician also laughed loudly: "Then shall I call you boss?"

   Of course the magician knows that the Lakers are not for sale in the Bass family.

  In that year, in 1979, Old Bath bought two teams, the Huren and the Kings, and spent only 67 million. Later, he sold the Kings and devoted himself to running the Huren team.

   Backed by one of the best big cities like Los Angeles, they earn a lot of money every year, so of course they won't sell.

  What Liu Qingshan really wants to buy is the Big Apple Knicks team. Although the Knicks' record is getting worse and worse, the value is the highest.

   There is no way, who knows that the city where they are located is the best.

  However, after chatting with the magician for a while, I realized that it is extremely difficult to acquire a team in the Big Apple City, because this team has always been rotated in the hands of several major consortia in the Big Apple City, and outsiders are not allowed to get involved.

   This matter is not in a hurry, Liu Qingshan entrusts a magician to help release the wind, and I believe someone will come to the door.

   After chatting for a while, the magician took his leave and left, and Liu Qingshan went to the A-Gump crew with a glass of red wine.

  Liu Qingshan clinked glasses with everyone with a smile, and said a few words of blessing, in a friendly manner.

  Director Mr. Robert is also smiling: "Mr. Mountain, I look forward to working with you next time."

  He has tasted the sweetness. This movie is a big success. It is foreseeable that there will be a lot of gains in the Oscars.

  The reason is very simple. Oscar favors this kind of drama that has depth and can reflect social reality.

   It is estimated that his best director award will definitely not escape.

   "Okay, Mr. Robert, my company and I are also looking forward to continuing to cooperate with you."

   What Liu Qingshan said inside and outside the meaning is to throw an olive branch to Robert.

   Those well-known directors are actually the queen directors of well-known film companies. Columbia Pictures also needs excellent talents in all aspects if it wants to develop in the long run.

  Robert certainly heard the implication, and the smile on his face became even brighter: "Mr. Mountain, I am very honored."

   This kind of thing is mutual fulfillment, so Robert also readily accepts it.

   While the two were chatting and laughing, they had reached a verbal agreement. All that was left was for Chambers to come forward to discuss specific matters with Robert. There was no need for Liu Qingshan, the boss, to come forward.

   After chatting for a few words, Liu Qingshan found Hanks in the crowd, clinked glasses and said, "Tom, our film is going to hit the Oscars, and I hope you can win the Best Actor."

   Hanks also nodded his thanks. After all, one of Oscar's unspoken rules also requires the company to tackle key problems.

   If he can win the title of actor, it will be of great help to Hanks' acting career.

  Hanks looked very energetic tonight: "I also wish you well, Mr. Best Supporting Actor."

   Liu Qingshan laughed out loud, this meme is probably going to be circulated for a while.

  Director Robert also jokingly said: "Just talking about the one-minute-long scene, Mr. Mountain suppressed Forrest Gump's limelight."

  Everyone laughed together, and the cameraman nodded vigorously: "That is the most satisfying clip I have ever shot. If I am asked to retake it now, I promise I will never take it again."

  Everyone feels the same way, including the director,

  In short, at that moment, there was a very mysterious color.

   But this doesn’t affect it. The one-minute-long shot left an indelible impression on every audience member.

   "Perhaps, that is the avenue that we are looking for in Chinese culture, that is, the mystery contained in the world." Liu Qingshan explained.

   "Oh, this is amazing."

  Director Robert called out. This time he went to China to shoot, and he had a deeper impression of that ancient and mysterious country.

  Everyone chatted and chatted, and naturally they talked about movies. Xiao Li asked anxiously: "Liu, what will we make in the next movie, I can't wait?"

   "Then shoot your pirate." Liu Qingshan is also planning to make a big production.

  With the foundation laid by Forrest Gump, the company is completely stable; and the return of hundreds of millions of funds is enough to support the filming of such a big production as Pirates of the Caribbean.

   "Haha, good, the coquettish Captain Jack Sparrow is finally here!"

  Xiao Li screamed strangely. This is his most satisfying work, and of course he hopes to put it on the screen.

  This book is very popular in North America, so it is also well-known. Most of the people present know it. Everyone can't help admiring Liu Qingshan's courage.

   Everyone is an insider, so of course they know that the investment for such a film must be at least over 100 million.

  The courage to decide such a big-budget movie while talking and laughing has to be admired.

   "It's a pity that I'm not good at this kind of subject matter." Director Robert felt a little regretful, feeling like he missed the opportunity.

   Liu Qingshan comforted with a smile: "Don't be impatient, after a while, I will give you a good script, it is a story of adventure on a deserted island, maybe you can cooperate with Hanks again."

   That’s right, the blockbuster Liu Qingshan is planning is the famous Survival on a Deserted Island.

   "Liu, here, here."

  Someone greeted Liu Qingshan, who was from the music industry, and seeing Liu Qingshan chatting endlessly here, he was a little anxious.

  Liu Qingshan spread his hands: "What should I do if it is too popular?"

  Everyone couldn't help smiling.

  (end of this chapter)