Chapter 434 The Collapse of the Billion-Dollar Enterprise!

December 23.

On this day, there is only one day left before Christmas Eve;

There are only two days left until Christmas.

That night.

Zucker and his girlfriend, Adriana Lima, dressed up to attend the reception hosted by Rioel Slim, the fifth heir to the Carlos family, the richest family in Mexico, and Zucker's partner.

"Hi, Zucker, long time no see!"

As soon as Zucker and Lima arrived at the reception, they were warmly welcomed by the venue's owner, Riol Slim.

"The same! My friend, I heard that you are leaving Los Angeles, I am very sad!" Zuke was also very enthusiastic.

While talking, Zu Ke also introduced his girlfriend Lima.

"Hahaha, I know. Adriana Lima, a very charming Victoria's Secret Angel. Seriously, I think her leaving the catwalk is definitely a huge loss to the world." Riol laughed. .

Hearing this, Zu Ke glanced at him angrily.

model?

Hey, it's all tears when I say it!

The level of chaos in the modeling industry is even more filthy than the entertainment industry. Although Zucker has no class concept, he is still a rich man with a net worth of more than 10 billion US dollars. If Lima wants to be with Zucker, then she will have to give up her career as a model.

This is for sure and not negotiable!

"Rioel, my friend, you left Los Angeles this time before Christmas Eve and returned to Mexico. Do you plan to come back?" Zucker asked.

Riol said solemnly: "My friend, in the next 3 to 5 years, I will be in Mexico."

Zucker nodded, knowing it in his heart.

Big family troubles!

Riol Slim is the eldest grandson of Carlos Slim, the richest man in Mexico. He is the fifth heir, not the only heir. The huge family wealth is naturally a fierce battle.

Zucker, who started from scratch,

Naturally there is no such trouble.

However!

Rio's departure from Los Angeles is bound to be a big loss for Zucker.

Since 1997, on behalf of the Carlos Family Foundation, Riol has successively invested in as many as 9 films such as "Memento", "Spartan 300 Warriors" and "Spider-Man".

The total investment amount is not less than 130 million US dollars.

Undoubtedly, he is one of the sponsors of Zucker's Wald Pictures.

"My friend, once you leave, how can I find a friend as generous as you in the future!" Zucker shouted.

"Hahaha~"

Riol laughed and said: "You really have a lot of love for my money. But don't worry, even if I leave Los Angeles, I will continue to invest in your Wald Pictures movies."

Speaking of which, Zucker understood.

Prior to this, Riole invested in Zucker's films, using the funds of the family, not personal wealth.

But.... it will be different from now on.

As the saying goes, people take tea to cool.

Riol left Los Angeles, and naturally he can no longer control the Carlos Foundation's property in the United States, but this does not prevent him from investing in Zucker's movies again in his own name.

For several years, Riole has invested in Zucker's films on behalf of the family foundation, making a lot of money.

From the three films of "Spartan 300", "Spider-Man" and "Harry Potter" alone, the Carlos Foundation, where Riol works, has made a net profit of no less than 50 million US dollars.

"I have to say that although you Zucker is stingy, your business integrity is guaranteed. I can trust you to cooperate with you." Rioel said again.

"Of course." Zucker laughed.

When it comes to business integrity, Zucker is definitely well-known.

For this alone, Spielberg of Zuckerby's DreamWorks Group is not much better!

Don't look at the fact that all kinds of capital from the outside world are rushing to Hollywood, but with the experience of being scammed, they are no longer willing to believe in the integrity of Hollywood. As a result, after the subprime mortgage crisis in 2008, it would be very difficult for Hollywood studios to raise funds from the outside world.

Zucker made a sign of integrity in advance, and once it is necessary to raise funds from the outside, it will become relatively easy.

"People don't have far-sighted thoughts, and there must be near-term worries!" Zu Ke sighed.

........

During the entire reception, Rioel was definitely the protagonist and was warmly greeted by all the guests.

Similarly, Zucker is also very popular.

"Mr. Wald, you are really young and promising."

"No! Mr. Wald and Miss Lima are a match made in heaven."

"Mr. Wald's investment vision is definitely the top. Not much else to say, just the crisis caused by the Internet bubble, Mr. Wald is one of the few people who quit in time."

"Aren't you talking nonsense? I think Mr. Wald's greatest strength is making Hollywood movies, especially the recent "Harry Potter" movies. My god, creating a market industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars Chain, this is definitely a genius idea!"

........

The praises from company executives and billionaires, Rao is Zu Ke, who is used to seeing big scenes, and can't hold it for a while.

"what?"

Suddenly, Zucker found a very interesting person among this group of people.

- Jeffrey Skilling!

He is an executive at Enron Energy, one of North America's largest energy companies, and not long ago was named Enron's next CEO.

Enron Energy Corporation, one of the largest energy, commodity and service companies in North America, with a market value of more than 100 billion US dollars, was listed as the 7th "Top 500 American Enterprises" by Fortune Magazine not long ago.

However......

At the end of 2001, Enron suddenly applied for bankruptcy protection in the New York Bankruptcy Court, which became the second largest bankruptcy case in American history.

Enron, with a market value of 100 billion, collapsed suddenly!

Zucker didn't know much about the cause of the "Enron Incident", but he clearly remembered one thing, that was the "Enron" case, and the person who was finally tried was Jeffrey Skilling in front of him.

At trial, Skilling, 52, was sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined $18 million. At the same time, the $180 million in fortune that Skilling stole from Enron will be recovered.

"Tsk tsk tsk~"

Zucker looked at Skilling with a hearty smile in front of him, and couldn't help thinking to himself: "The Enron incident is definitely a lucrative opportunity to make money!"

A company with a market value of 100 billion collapsed suddenly, and the huge wealth brewing here can definitely make anyone rush.

"Hey~"

"Unfortunately, I didn't engage in finance in my last life. I only know a very vague outline of the Enron incident. I don't know the specific cause and process at all."

"If you can know more information, you can definitely make a lot of money from it."

For a time, Zucker couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

However, at this moment, Zhu suddenly heard a long-lost voice.

"Ding dong!"

[Congratulations to the host, get a future reminder. 】

Zucker was immediately overjoyed: "It won't be about the Enron incident, right?"

However, the result disappointed Zucker, the message was not about Enron.

" "The second is sent.