"I said, you don't have to worry about this."

In the VIP lounge at Kodak Theater, Ryan whispered to Natalie next to him, "Disney is like a powerful spring. The more severe it is, the force it will bounce out."

"I have always had confidence in you." Natalie's face was relaxed.

"Then how did your PR do?" Ryan asked.

During this period, Ryan had no time to take care of himself and had been busy with the layout of News Corporation. The Oscar public relations were completely handed over to Natalie and Harvey Weinstein.

"I believe the judges have been scared by the two figures of $792 million and $2.898 million."

The person who came over was James Cameron. Although he was a competitor, he didn't care. "I don't know if those old stubborn people would watch more science fiction movies."

In fact, he knew very well that CG animation and science fiction alone would be enough to kill the possibility of "Avatar" winning the award. If it were not for the unprecedented North American and global box office records, they would probably not have attracted any attention to "Avatar".

What choice would those old guys at Oscar make? James Cameron can think of it with his toes. The Bomb Demolition Force, which now has only $17 million in box office, is simply in line with their aesthetic standards and value orientation.

The three of them gathered together and said a few words. James Cameron was about to say goodbye. Before leaving, he said, "I'm waiting to witness the moment when history appears."

There was still some time before the award ceremony began, and Ryan and Natalie were not in a hurry to enter the main hall of the theater. While socializing the people who came to say hello, they talked about what happened recently.

"I always thought Alison and Scar were a little strange."

Speaking of those two friends who have been together for many years, Natalie looked weird, "I didn't expect it. They..."

She waved her hand, as if she didn't know what to say.

"I hope it will not affect their careers."

Even though he said that, Ryan still understood that it was impossible without an impact. Fortunately, both of them were rich. Acting and singing were more interested in living, and they did not rely on income in this area.

After saying a few words, George Clooney, who was gentlemanly, walked over and said directly, "Ryan, I have some friends in politics. If you need help, just speak."

"If you need it, you will definitely." Ryan made a polite approach.

This is Hollywood, just like the media that criticizes News Corp. When he needs help the most, the people standing by are those who have been tested over the years. Most of them are playing the role of bystanders or undermining the insults. When he has completely gained the upper hand, these people can't wait to run to him and sell well.

Ryan can no longer figure out how many people he took the initiative to ask for help today.

This is normal. In essence, including the original "Argo", he and George Clooney are using each other and getting what they need.

"Murdoch and Mrs. Murdoch are here."

George Clooney just left, and Natalie reminded Ryan.

Ryan followed Natalie's eyes and Rupert Murdoch and Wendy Deng were walking towards this side. The young Wendy Deng was fine, but she was a little tired. The elderly Murdoch's eyes were swollen and her eyes were covered with bloodshot, as pitiful as criminals who had been questioned by the FBI and Cia.

These are just appearances. Ryan knew very well that if he could not completely suppress Murdoch, he would become a man-eating wolf after he recovered.

From the moment the Murdoch and his wife appeared in the VIP lounge, many people focused on him and Ryan, and people in the circle actually saw it very clearly. The ups and downs that have lasted a few months ago to the present are the struggle between these two people.

Standing not far away, George Clooney suddenly felt a little lucky. Fortunately, his power did not join the industry that suppressed Disney, otherwise...

Who would have thought that in the face of difficulties that were almost desperate, Ryan could use such counterattack methods and firmly grasp the key points of News Corporation.

Even though he was much older, George Clooney admired Ryan's methods very much, and Murdoch lost in this game was not unfair.

"Can you borrow a step to speak, Ryan."

Perhaps Murdoch himself did not expect that in such a short time, he once again said something similar.

"certainly."

Ryan looked calm and did not have the joy or pride of the winner.

With his head tilted, Ryan leaned into Natalie's ear, "You go in first, I'll be there later."

Seeing Natalie nodding slightly, Ryan followed the Murdoch and his wife, left the VIP room, turned into a corridor, and entered a separate lounge.

Although the person who met was Murdoch, his bodyguard followed.

There was no politeness on both sides, and sat on two couches and fell into a brief silence.

Even if he has the advantage, Ryan will not take it lightly. He will never underestimate his opponent, let alone Rupert Murdoch.

Murdoch was a little unaware of how to speak. Just over a dozen days ago, they also sat down against each other. At that time, he had the advantage, and controlled the scene easily and easelessly, but now the situation... has completely changed.

He turned into a mouse, and the other party was the cat that could stretch out his claws at any time!

The difference is that Ryan Jenkins is as calm as the rumored one, and there is no joy or anger in his calm face.

The silence lasted for a full half minute, and finally Murdoch took the initiative to break the deadlock.

"Ryan..." His voice was extremely slow, as if most of his mind had been consumed recently, "News Group withdrew from the competition from Lucasfilm."

Ryan shook his head slowly.

"Pelicano, editor-in-chief of The New York Post..." Murdoch thought for a while and added some more people, "and those professional critics who always attack you."

Yes, just like the competition between most groups of this magnitude, both sides will definitely return to the negotiating table in the end, but time is definitely not now!

So, Ryan shook his head.

The lounge was silent again, and the quiet atmosphere was extremely depressing.

Murdoch's hand was shaking slightly, and he had already bowed his head. What else did he want?

But thinking about the attitude of the British and American governments and mainstream society towards News Corp. The media led by Disney is still fanning the flames behind the scenes, and the News Corp.'s decline in its market value by 20%, he could only continue to bow his head.

"Your conditions." Murdoch seemed to be ten years older, "Ryan, tell me."

"Mr. Murdoch!" Ryan's words were filled with distance, "You still don't understand one thing."

"What's the matter?" Murdoch had no choice but to ask.

“From the day News Corp aimed at my sister and daughter…”

Ryan stood up, his face still indifferent, "This matter is no longer a simple business competition, there is also... private revenge!"

After saying that, he left the lounge without looking back, leaving only a cold back for the Murdoch couple.

"What does he want to do?"

After the lounge door was closed, Wendi Deng said dissatisfiedly, "Do you want to start a full war with News Corporation?"

Murdoch glanced at her, and Wendi Deng quickly closed her mouth.

If the only opponent is Disney, Murdoch would not be afraid. Although News Group has encountered troubles far exceeding Disney's original one, it is still a powerful media group.

But the problem is, his opponent is really only Disney?

Not to mention the people of Britain and the United States, as well as the two governments with vague tendencies, other media groups that change their minds will definitely see the news group as they were happy to see Disney's unlucky. As long as the News Group shows a downturn in the competition, these guys and the group of vampires on Wall Street will inevitably rush up like sharks that smell bloody. Under the leadership of Disney, they will tore News Group into delicious fresh meat and swallow it without hesitation.

Given the current situation facing News Corporation, how can we deal with that group of greedy sharks?

Especially within the group, his trusted executives were investigated by Scotland Yard and the FBI respectively. Based on the situation he knew, it was very difficult for these people to completely break free from the outside world. In this way, his control over the group will be greatly weakened, and the internal opposition will definitely rise.

Needless to think about it, Murdoch knew that even if the investigation into the "eavesdropping gate" was over, the news group would be greeted with a long period of internal strife.

Thinking of this, Murdoch leaned against the sofa and didn't speak for a long time. This time he felt like he was really old.

By now, he had figured out the roughly what happened.

Faced with News Group's aggressive offensive, Disney... No, to be precise, it was Ryan himself who directly dug a big hole. Not only did he not notice it, he also thought that everything was under control, so he jumped in obediently, and now he fell to his head and bleeding.

"Activate all crisis PR methods," Murdoch told Wendy Deng, "try to stand in a more favorable position before the next negotiation."

The two of them were completely in no mood to attend the Oscars and left the Kodak Theater with a tense face.

In the Kodak Theater, the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony had already begun. After Ryan left the lounge, he did not enter the theater immediately. Instead, he took John into another lounge and ordered some things to the bodyguard. Until John left, he rested for a while before entering the theater, taking advantage of the singing and dancing on the stage that attracted most people's attention and found his place.

As soon as he sat down, Natalie next to him cast a questioning look. Ryan shook her head slightly and gave her a reassuring look.

"Did I miss something?" he asked in a low voice.

“We’ve got the best original script and the best edit.”

Hearing Natalie's words, Ryan smiled relaxedly, "This is really good news." (To be continued)

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Chapter completed!