Chapter 1409 Don't Get Drunk, Everyone Gets Drunk

On the afternoon of September 6, 2000, major media issued a newsletter in Montreal, Canada:

'Vivendi Global sells Seagram Wines for 8.5 billion dollars, a consortium composed of Bacardi, Sanse Wines and several private equity funds beats Pernod Ricard, Diageo Alliance, Anheuser-Busch Budweiser Group and other competitors, to become the ultimate winner. '

Messier, the CEO of Vivendi Global, praised this transaction highly. He told reporters that after divesting the wine business, Vivendi Global Group will be able to focus more on major strategic directions such as media and entertainment, and sell Seagram Wine to Vivan While Di Global brings abundant cash income, it will also improve the company's financial level and pave the way for the company to meet the listing requirements of the New York Stock Exchange before the end of the year. '

'The investment banks and asset management companies that provided financial restructuring and debt reduction services for Vivendi Global's listing in Rice expressed their optimism for the transaction. Paulson, chairman of Goldman Sachs, who was present at the signing site, turned Messier and defeated Tiger Fund, which made Vivendi Global’s operation to get rid of a series of troubles in June is likened to: a good captain saved the lives of all the people on board; his perfect coping method this time can be written into the MBA textbooks of major business schools. '

'Sam Bronfman, one of the original owners of Seagram Liquor, and his father will follow this deal to leave the Vivendi Universal Group and become an important shareholder of Bacardi Liquor. Sam Bronfman was subsequently dismissed. Appointed Vice-Chairman of the Bacardi Spirits Board of Directors. He denied outside speculation that Bacardi would form a new group company with Sanse Liquor. At the same time, he revealed that before bidding for Seagram Liquor, Bacardi had discussed with all parties on how to divide Seagram Liquor The industry has reached a consensus, and follow-up actions will be carried out in strict accordance with the plan...'

'As an important player in this shocking merger that completely changed the global spirits market, Sanse Liquor is just a newly established upstart in the French wine industry. The products that were well-known to Americans before had only appeared in Oscar Vanity Fair The 'Tricolor Vodka' in the dinner party... Sanse Liquor has an extremely aggressive expansion strategy this year. Before participating in the bid for Seagram Liquor, they had just completed a share exchange and merger with the same young A+ Liquor. Two snakes Swallow the elephant successfully. '

‘A+ Liquor was founded and owned by APLUS before. The price of its Gray Goose Vodka is more affordable than the three-color vodka. The first time Gray Goose Vodka appeared in the public eye was on the cover of APLUS’s second special. Although the A+ Liquor Industry has been lost, there are also rumors that APLUS has turned around and become the actual controller of the New Sanse Wine Industry...’

"Little Edgar and I have been good friends for many years. I watched him grow up. Whether it is Geffen Films or DreamWorks, we have been close partners with Universal Pictures for many years. It is a great honor that I can help Brown this time. The Fuman family is busy..."

In the picture, David Geffen, who just came out of the signing scene, answered the reporter with a smile on his face: "Geffen Private Equity? No, this private equity fund does not belong to me... Yes, my Hollywood friends, including Stanley Director Pierberg, Harvey Weinstein and others all participated...haha, not so much, the specific transaction amount, please wait for the press conference of Sanse Liquor later! I am not in a position to disclose too much for the time being.

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"Hehe, this old gay!"

Song Ya laughed and complained after reading this interview.

After all, he did not dare to go to Montreal, the hometown of the Bronfman family, so he could only watch TV and other news at his home in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. The honor of invading the door and peeing here had to be given to David Geffen, " David, have you seen Bronfman Jr.? Why didn’t I see him at the signing ceremony?” He immediately called David Geffen.

"I see. After all, he is the nominal chairman and CEO of the Seagram Global Group. It can't be done without him when signing."

David Geffen cheerfully replied, "You really should come and see him too." When he said this, he couldn't help but think of the little Bronfman who appeared in his eyes before, his small appearance and mental state...it was so desolate , the usual healthy and perfect bronze complexion has faded to paleness that has not been seen in the sun for a long time, and he has lost a lot of energy. In addition, he has grown a beard that does not seem to be well-groomed. It is completely different from when he was in France in June They were two people, and they were obviously closely guarded and imprisoned by several bodyguards around them.

In the past, the big boss of Universal, who was always coquettish in the past, silently signed the documents that he was supposed to sign in the small room, and then he was ordered by the old Bronfman to take him outside with his eyes downcast, "Little Edgar?" David asked. Geffen tried to say hello, and he glanced back timidly when he heard the words. He didn't have any arrogance, arrogance, or hatred before. There was even a hint of flattery and help in his eyes. After being pushed by the bodyguards, , He didn't dare to say anything, and continued to disappear from everyone's sight step by step like a prisoner.

Recalling this point, David Geffen is completely happy.

"What?" Song Ya asked.

"His situation seems to be very bad hehe... Uh, ahem." David Geffen tried his best to hold back his laughter, "I guess it's hard for you to imagine, he is a bit like the imprisoned iron mask starring Xiao Lizi people."

"Wow! Tsk tsk..."

Song Ya smacked her lips and enjoyed the scene for a while according to David Geffen's description, "It seems that I should go?"

"Didn't I say it, you really should come haha!"

"Hahaha!"

The two tycoons who had completed their revenge both burst out laughing happily.

The laughter spread to the corridor outside, and Jennifer Connelly, who was wearing a low-cut evening dress, followed the sound and came to the door. She just saw the man's tall back through the crack of the door, and the door was gently closed by the silencer from the outside.

"Hi, Mutter." Jennifer Connelly greeted the silencer with a smile.

Silencer grinned at her, then continued to faithfully lock the door.

I really shouldn't have come, Jennifer Connelly knew that this strong black man was APLUS' confidant, and his ignoring attitude towards her... Does it mean that APLUS no longer wants to have contact with her? After all, the people around him should know APLUS's true thoughts very well.

Jennifer Connelly pretended to be passing by to cover up her embarrassment, and at the same time, she frantically imagined a bloody court scene in which someone tried to figure out what she wanted, and then watched someone order dishes to herself. After all, the top 40 richest people in the world are almost equivalent to kings in the capital society Yes, Black Pharaoh...

She was originally very upset at the black pharaoh's earlier warning that the six relatives refused to recognize and turn their backs, and planned to go their own ways in the future, but after reading the latest August issue of Fujibi magazine several times, she felt itchy and reluctant. With more and more Rumors such as "APLUS suddenly made a move to fulfill the bet with Universal's big boss Bronfman Jr. in France, reducing the 100 billion market value of Vivendi Universal by half" began to spread in Hollywood, and her psychology became more and more like being caught by a cat like scratching...

So... looking for a chance, I accepted Xue Linfen's party invitation, and she was well-dressed. She knew exactly which aspect of herself the black pharaoh liked.

People humbled themselves and came to the door, but they disappeared? Really!

She also remembered the picture of the black pharaoh visiting Martell winery with Harry and Christina Ricci when she was in France earlier. She was furious after seeing the news. It's obviously the same style as myself...

She knows the scumbag too well to let Christina Ricci go.

Thinking of this, she lowered her head and looked at her proud chest. Although she was confident that she had beaten Christina Ricci in this respect, that 'newcomer' was ten years younger than herself! She also has a childlike face that is rare in Bainu...

Damn it! Does being a black pharaoh's harem also engage in niche competition like actresses robbing resources in Hollywood! ?

Frustrated with self-pity and jealousy that he couldn't help rising, he fell...

Christina Ricci's fucking bitch, it's like I told that scum myself the secret of her breast reduction!

etc! This kind of thing is obviously the fault of the man, why should the woman blame the woman?

etc! He doesn't seem to have seen Christina Ricci anymore? So I still have a chance...

Etc., etc! What the hell am I thinking again! ?

In the end, she felt extremely ashamed of her series of mental activities, holding her feverish face and speeding up her pace, just wanting to escape.

"Hayden, is APLUS there? I want to see him..."

On the way, I heard Charlize Theron's voice. The South African beauty was dangling Hayden's arm and coquettishly, "Keanu and I's sweet November filming is over."

Um? She stopped immediately, and then asked the waiter for a glass of wine. While pretending to socialize with acquaintances in the party, she wandered to the back of the two and straightened her ears.

"Don't worry, the boss will arrange it." Hayden was coaxed into laughter, and the fat on his chin was shaking: "You know his character, and he won't treat you badly... Uh, yours .”

"So, should I reserve a schedule? I've been waiting for a long time... Hayden!" Charis continued to ask for the letter of approval, "Mr. Hayden!"

"Let me ask, Yeremov! Yeremov!" Hayden was overwhelmed, and loudly called Yeremov who was openly flirting with the young and beautiful Hawaiian heroine in the distance.

"What's the matter?" Eremov asked.

"Charles' play, your side..." Hayden hesitated to speak.

"Oh, Fifty Shades of Grey, the project is almost ready."

Yeremov sent away his female companion who was looking at Charis at the food guard, and then stroked the strands of hair on the top of his head and recalled: "Is it a romantic movie, with some sadomasochistic plots? Uh, in short, there are a lot of revealing scenes. , Charis, would you like to act? This is what we have set for you for the time being."

"A lot of exposure scenes? How much?" Charis was a little unhappy when she heard this, and continued to confirm with a look of embarrassment.

"Uh... here, here?"

Yeremov made a few gestures on his body with his hands to demonstrate.

"WTF?!"

Charis rolled her eyes and cursed, then switched to complaining in a suppressed high-pitched voice: "That's almost at the level of the San Fernando Valley!"

"Puff..."

Jennifer Connelly overheard this, and couldn't help laughing.

Charis followed the sound and looked over, and when she saw it was her, she pursed her lips and shed her embarrassment. Anyway, the two of them had experienced the most embarrassing scene together, "Is it possible to win the prize?" Husband asked.

"No, that movie won't win an award." Yeremov shook his head.

"OMG! Then I won't act!" After entering the industry, almost every movie has revealing scenes, but according to Yeremov's description, the Fifty Shades of Gray project still exceeded Charis's psychological bottom line, and she refused angrily. Then the corners of his eyes began to glisten with tears, that man really treated him too badly...

Jennifer Connelly knew that Yeremov and Hayden had seen her, and she didn't say anything, so she just walked over openly, "If you don't want to pick it up, don't worry about chances in Hollywood? Don't worry about it. A movie is sad, it's not worth it." She hugged Meizuan and spoke softly to comfort her, playing the role of a confidant big sister.

"Marisa Curran has a reindeer game at the beginning of the year... and the drawing of Furious Sea Diver will start soon." Charis complained.

Jennifer Connelly knows that Marisa Curran played Harvey's The Cider House Rules last year, and then Harvey's Reindeer Game. Although the box office failed, her acting skills were affirmed. The situation in Hollywood has opened up, and film appointments have continued. .

"There's only Charis for the time being." Yeremov persuaded, "Fifty Shades of Gray is a good opportunity. Although there are many revealing scenes, the one who plays with you is Xiao Li. His this time The sacrifice is also great, and playing an on-screen couple with him is very good for your future career, isn't it?"

"I don't care who is acting..." Charis hadn't reacted yet.

"What?" Jennifer Connelly opened her mouth wide, lost her voice again in surprise, and then began to think frantically.

Acting as an on-screen couple with Xiao Lizi, Shuangshuang has a large-scale exposure scene... No show for the award, but the box office will definitely not be less. How come I have never heard of such a good project before from that scumbag? ! snort!

Why! After all, I am much older than Charis...

Think I'm old...

Newcomers replace old ones...

Replaced by Christina Ricci...

Emotions such as jealousy and self-pity climbed into her heart again.

"Little...Little plum? Leo?" Charis finally came to her senses and realized that this was a good opportunity. Her attitude turned 180 degrees, "He is willing? He is not with you..." She was puzzled Pointing to Yeremov.

"We don't have a good relationship with him, but this time we didn't take advantage of the situation like the girl next door and offered full pay, so he agreed..."

Yeremov shrugged his shoulders and pretended to be aggressive, "You thought he was the one who had just finished playing Titanic? Those who could afford his pay did not want to use him after the tragedy on the beach, and he was unwilling to downgrade the crew who couldn't pay him." Salary acting... The boss and I don't want to care about his previous nonsense anymore, what else is he not happy about."

"He once again provoked the boss in public in France. The boss is willing to give him a chance to apologize." Hayden also said: "Just take this drama, Charis, it's a rare opportunity."

"Hmm!" Charis nodded happily.

Looking forward to seeing the back of the three of them chatting about the details of the film appointment in private, Jennifer Connelly drank the wine in the glass, but still felt that it was not enough, and she was angry no matter what, so she ran to the bar to drink alone.

'The latest news, Bacardi Wines announced the details of asset disposal after the acquisition of Seagram Wines. Seagram Wines was divided into two parts, its global distribution network and sub-brands Martell, Chivas Regal and a large number of related assets It will belong to the three-color wine industry and many consortiums with a joint investment of 4.25 billion knives, and Bacardi will be allocated to all other remaining assets. '

There is a small TV in the bar, and the financial host of Channel A is speaking very fast: "In addition to Geffen Private Equity owned by Hollywood celebrities, Sanse Liquor's list of allies also includes Shenhai Private Equity and other private equity funds, A+ copyright and asset management company and APLUS individual, according to the calculations of our experts, if the shares held by A+ Wine Industry after being merged with Sanse Wine Industry are added, the thirty-ninth richest man in the world will use this to indirectly complete the Strong control of Martell and Chivas Regal, two extremely historic spirit brands!"

Some nearby male guests gradually leaned over and listened intently with their bodies lying on the bar table. Most of them who would notice the heavy nature of this news were male executives or producers in Hollywood. The beauty who was so close didn't bother to take a glance.

"LUS really did it... This is simply an extreme humiliation to the Universal Bronfman family!"

"Why didn't Little Bronfman show up? Such a big deal!"

"Hehe, does he still have the face to show up?"

"Martell!? Chivas Regal!? After that, we will be giving money to Mr. APLUS when we drink, right?"

"And Tricolor Vodka, which is served at every Vanity Fair dinner after the Oscars..."

"My God! It's unbelievable! If I were Mr. Bronfman Jr.... I wouldn't sell these liquor licenses to APLUS!"

"Does he still have a choice? APLUS saved him! Without the 8.5 billion cash, he might go bankrupt with Vivendi Universal!"

"That's humiliating enough, how dare he appear in Hollywood in the future..."

"Hehe, what's the point of embarrassment, Mr. Bronfman Jr. has saved at least a billion dollars..."

The men suppressed their excitement and chatted with each other. Jennifer Connelly kept the rim of her glass close to her mouth, and everyone was drunk when she was not drunk.

"Good front reporter."

The host pressed his ears and listened for a few seconds, "That's right, it's in firm control! Riise, the former president of A+ Liquor, will serve as the chairman of the board after the reorganization of the new company, and the two founders of Sanse Liquor will serve as CEOs respectively. With the executive vice chairman of the board of directors, the general manager is composed of the former Chivas Regal..."

"Jenny?"

At this time, a familiar voice came from behind, and Jennifer Connelly turned around excitedly. When she saw the other party, she was about to shed wet tears on the spot. It really was him!

"Hello, hello, thank you, thank you...No, don't believe the news too much, it's just gossip circulating at the moment."

The tall, handsome young man first dealt with the compliments, inquiries, and handshakes of all the guests who surrounded him with a gracious demeanor, his eyes shining.

"Just passing by."

She suddenly became arrogant again, "Have you had fun in France, APLUS... sir?"

The sour tone attracted the attention of those around him.

Damn it! He lost his composure in public, maybe because he drank too much.

"It's okay." The man looked calmly and raised his elbows in a gentlemanly manner.

She took it, and obediently walked towards it under the eyes of countless men and women present...

She didn't know where it was going, but the end point should be the bedroom.

"I read the news. Did you and Christina go to a French winery? What did you talk about?"

"It's nothing, just... I also chatted with her about breast reduction."

"Hehe, it's conceivable."

"I said you told me, and then persuaded her, there is no need to do a proper operation."

"You! How shameless! Big mouth... a hungry ghost in color!"

"It seems that you have a lot of opinions on me. Last time... I'm sorry, my tone was a bit bad at the time. Because what David and I were talking about is very confidential... Of course, it's not important now."

"You guys were plotting then, weren't you? Hollywood rumors say you've been planning revenge for a long time, but no one ever mentioned that Mr. Geffen was involved."

"Ha! You really heard it! Jenny, you really need to change this habit."

"I won't tell anyone."

"That's not okay, I don't care, David is much more nervous than me, and he needs to keep secrets more than me... Sometimes, some people may do something in order to keep a secret, which is very dangerous, I am not Just kidding."

"Okay, thanks, I will."

"Um."

"correct."

The two left the banquet hall, passed through the security line of the bodyguards, and arrived at the corridor leading to the interior of the mansion. They left the sight of the guests and faced it alone. Jennifer Connelly remembered the ecological niche, stopped and pretended to be Cheng Gang remembered, "I didn't see Christina just now... Is she here too?"

"No, Jenny, I have nothing to do with her, I don't need to lie to you." Song Ya coaxed her, but she was sincere, "She looks a little... Strange."

"Some people in Hollywood say she's a bit of an alien."

"That's right, that big forehead haha!" Song Ya smiled heartlessly.

"Puff..." Jennifer Connelly was amused by the disappointment in her heart.

"Ahhh!" Mira, whose cheeks were flushed from drinking, screamed happily all the way, and ran excitedly to catch up with the two, "Honey! Is it ours now!?" She waved the gun in her hand wildly. asked the brandy bottle.

it?

Oh, Mira should be pointing to the Martell in her hand...

"Us? Uh, uh..." Song Ya was stunned, and Mira had thrown herself into her arms, and her red lips were accompanied by the smell of wine, like a chicken pecking at rice.

Forget it, let's enjoy the left and right hugs first, and give the other side of the vacant face to the big cream cake.

Jennifer Connelly hesitated for half a second, then pouted obediently, and printed it together.