It was still November 25, 2011, and it was a really busy day.

After firing Fatty Mo and explaining some team operations and management matters to Hao Ming, Li Rui didn't bother to watch the response caused by Blockbuster's re-launched online in various media. He had already headed straight to Houston Airport and was preparing to return to Los Angeles.

There is an equally critical acquisition negotiation waiting for him.

The negotiations were of high standards, and it can be seen from the way he went to Los Angeles that in order to see him as soon as possible, the other party even sent a private plane to greet him.

After picking up their Cadillac sedan into the airport, he turned into a trail where few cars drove in, and after a moment he stopped in front of a small house.

Unlike the huge palace-like airport hall, this little house looks more like a country house--if it is not considered the small plane parked on the runway behind it.

A staff member wearing an airport uniform walked out of the small house, took Li Rui's luggage attentively and took the group to the plane.

This was Li Rui's second private plane. The last time was when his brother-in-law Fang Honggen was attacked in Ice City, he borrowed Guo Guangchang's private plane to fly to Ice City overnight.

Compared with Lao Guo's plane, this one is much inferior. Not to mention the simple internal structure, even the meal is just a simple slice of fruit, coffee and orange juice. The only thing that can be said to be of high-quality service is probably that the orange juice is freshly squeezed.

The space of the plane is smaller than that of Lao Guo. After Li Rui, Fushan, Drew Yong, Zhu Qianxue, Jimmy and Zhang Wei took the seats for six people, they almost filled the plane.

"Fortunately, Hao Ming doesn't have to go to Los Angeles with us, otherwise he will have to drill into the Li cabin." Li Rui joked.

Fu Shande said: "Lion Gate looks very much looking forward to you joining them, but actually sent a private plane to pick you up? This is the first time I have heard of this kind of treatment."

Li Rui said: "They may not welcome me, maybe they hope to drive away Carl Icahn."

Fu Shande laughed and said, "That's indeed an annoying guy. When I think about you having to deal with him in a few hours, I have a headache for you."

They sat down safely, fastened their seat belts, and continued to chat.

"Internet, medicine, mining, stocks, sports, entertainment..." Fu Shande pointed his finger, "You have invested in too many companies in the country of magnesium, and the stall is too big. It's time to consider the risks."

Li Rui said: "This is far from enough."

Fu Shande said with emotion: "When I met Feng Xinqiao, he was full of confidence. Dasheng Group also opened a big stall, wanting to control the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain and fulfill the dream of online Disney. You also know the story behind it. He failed, lost a lot of money and lost a lot of money. You are also familiar with Feng Xinqiao. If I don't tell these stories, you should know them. I hope you can learn from them."

Li Rui asked back: "Old Fu, you are a broker. The more I invest, the more agency fees you charge. You should advise me to invest more. Why do you advise me to be careful instead? Isn't this delaying your money?"

Fu Shande said: "You really think I am the kind of profit-oriented person? I have been in the magnesium country for so many years. I have been rich, powerful, humble, arrogant, really powerful, bluffed, and have met all kinds of people, but there are only two people who can admire me. One is Feng Xinqiao and the other is you. I would rather be a long-term business partner with you than just make a fortune."

Li Rui nodded and said, "Thank you, Mr. Lao, I remember your suggestions. But you can rest assured that I will do what my brother-in-law didn't do back then one day!"

The private plane took off quickly and landed in Los Angeles after more than three hours of flight.

A Rolls-Royce and a business car were already waiting at the airport, and they picked up the group and headed straight for Santa Monica County.

Santa Monica is a famous resort with extremely beautiful beach scenery. The headquarters of Lionsgate Film is located next to the beach road. Unlike the beautiful scenery around it, this building is dark gray, with a square appearance without any characteristics, and is extremely solemn and monotonous.

This gives all visitors a feeling that they should be cautious in their words and deeds, rather than being casual like they are on the beach.

When he entered the building, he took the elevator to the conference room on the fifth floor. When the door opened and saw a meeting table about ten meters long inside, Li Rui was a little nervous.

Fortunately, an acquaintance stood up first and applauded, and followed the others, and the applause was thunderous.

It was Burns who applauded. After he came over to shake hands with Li Rui, he introduced the others to Li Rui one by one.

Lionsgate's co-chairman and executive president Jon Feltheimer, chairman of Stevebeeks, chief operating officer Brian Gotzsmith, and Carl Icahn, the company's major shareholder who looks a little out of touch with others.

Li Rui knew that this person was not only a famous investor and hedge fund tycoon on Wall Street, but also one of Lao Tang's few friends for many years. He also had a notorious nickname on Wall Street: Corporate Raider.

Unlike Warren, who likes to invest in a company with potential, and does not participate in management and hold shares in a low-key manner, Icahn's style is to grab. He especially likes malicious acquisitions. He often relies on his own financial reserves to first purchase part of the stocks of the target company, and then enter the board of directors after obtaining a considerable proportion of the equity, then exerts influence on the management, and ultimately let the board of directors make decisions that are beneficial to him.

Philippe Oil, Global Airlines, and even Yahoo have successively become victims of Icahn's malicious acquisition.

If the major shareholders of Lionsgate Pictures had not been working together to resist Icahn, they might have become another victim of him.

Although Icahn is very old and notorious, he looks very elegant. He is not wearing a suit, but he can tell that the clothes he is wearing are very valuable. A pair of shoes may be more expensive than an ordinary car.

Although today's meeting means that Icahn's acquisition of Lions Gate failed in the past few years, he could not see much disappointment on his face. After all, he made money in the end of the battle. The only regret may be that he didn't make enough money.

When shook hands with Li Rui, Icahn smiled and said, "Brave Chinese, welcome you to Hollywood, I hope you can adapt to the bloody storm here!"

Li Rui countered without hesitation: "When I was a child, I liked watching Spielberg's "The Great White Jaws" because I felt like a great white shark. Wherever there was a smell of blood, I would swim quickly!"

"The smell of blood does not always mean there is deliciousness, but it may also be a trap set by shark hunters."

Li Rui said: "Then let's see if the great white shark is better or if the shark hunter is better."
Chapter completed!