I Am A Trilionaire - Chapter 14
The popularization of computers in the United States was relatively early. After Apple launched its first computer in 1977, other computers appeared in the United States. In the 10-year period until 1987, computers were no longer rare in the United States. computers are called slightly more expensive items that many rich people buy. The only reason to popularize the Internet is the development of a network backbone!
Network backbone development is clearly related to interest!
In a previous life, Cisco launched a router in 1986, and the promotion speed was very slow, of course ‘they’ would not bother and invest a large amount of money to operate the National Science Foundation Network. However, the number of users connected to the Internet in 1987 exceeded 10,000. Today, Cisco has grown rapidly due to Henry’s joining, and the router product was launched in 1985. After that, Sequoia Capital did not take advantage of it, and raised 20 million dollars, which added enough power to Cisco, and as a result, the National Science Foundation Network develops faster.
According to data collected by Henry, there are 65,000 computer users in the United States connected to the internet, except for school computers, governments, research institutes, and companies, there are more than 10,000 private users. The cost of expensive network access has become one of the factors that limits ordinary people to join the network, but because of the benefits, many large consortia are actively developing new commercial backbone networks!
The IMDB website is the most popular among universities. Young people like film and communication. IMDB gives them this condition. On January 15, 1987, the IMDB website gave an introduction to “LuxoJr.” with beautiful and attractive images, and a cheerful and interesting introduction. After reading the information, many netizens expressed interest in this matter, with a comprehensive score of 90.
To promote animated short films, it was introduced in the material and sound of the film’s protagonist starring the famous genius novelist Henry Williams!
Henry Williams is almost a popular name in the United States. The “Harry Potter” novel series has sold more than 40 million copies. This is a very excessive number, which is very impressive, and he is only twelve years old. A gifted American kid, if the media doesn’t report, doesn’t spread, if people don’t think of him as an American idol, that’s not America …
The IMDB website deliberately gave Henry Williams an interview, especially about the situation of the short film.
Henry naturally exaggerates, saying that “LuxoJr.” It is the best animated short film he has seen so far, and Pixar Animation Studios is the best team he has ever seen!
The media paid attention to Henry’s news and immediately started reporting it, and the IMDB website was also in the newspaper!
The IMDB website and “LuxoJr.” At first only famous on the Internet, but now even people who don’t have internet know this. Because of Henry, they were very curious about this genius child, like chasing stars, they really wanted to know what he was doing. Now I know that he really dubbed the animated short film “LuxoJr.”, And also praised the film very well. This no doubt makes most people curious about LuxoJr.
“LuxoJr.” Gradually gained popularity, and coincidentally followed the animated short film Oscar, which was very helpful “LuxoJr.” Nominated for awards!
Soon after, Henry released a new book “Jurassic Park”. After the book was released, the book was sold out. The first 500,000 copies printed by the West German Publishing House were sold out in one day, and immediately followed by another million copies.
The popularity of “Jurassic Park” shocked the country, and immediately topped the list of American novels.
New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and many people in other cities have lined up outside the bookstore, some people even have to wait two or three hours before they can buy books, this is very surprising to the media!
“Los Angeles Times” reports: “Because of” Jurassic Park “there was traffic jam in Los Angeles!”
The New York Times reported: “As of today, the United States only knows about” Jurassic Park “!”
“The Wall Street Journal” reports: “Wall Street members also sometimes don’t always think about stocks, because they are queuing to buy books today!”
“Jurassic Park” is a science fiction adventure novel about Dr. Hammond called upon a large number of scientists to extract dinosaur genetic genes from dinosaur blood compacted in the amber of prehistoric mosquitoes, which would destroy prehistoric giants that had been extinct for 65 million years. The resurrection made the entire Nubra Island a paradise for dinosaurs, namely Jurassic Park. But when Hammond took his grandchildren on the first tour, the dinosaurs became angry! ! !
Americans are astonished by the actions and adventures in “Jurassic Park”, and they express deep admiration for Henry, and even those who have been novelists for a long time cannot think of such a story!
Not only were Henry’s novels in demand, but his popularity also surged.
At the same time, people are becoming more interested in the animated short film “LuxoJr.” nicknamed by Henry. When they find out that “LuxoJr.” Participating in the Oscar animated short film award, they couldn’t help expressing their support!
The Oscar judges themselves really liked “LuxoJr.” Now the public has many votes for the “LuxoJr” award. The Oscar judges took part in the public election, and immediately announced that “LuxoJr.” Nominated for an Oscar short animated film!
After the news was released, the Pixar team immediately cheered and celebrated!
Henry also attended this celebration party, but he left soon after. They actually did not agree to allow Henry to follow their drinking habits, saying that American law does not allow children to drink.
Henry did not go home immediately, he went to the West Germany Publishing House.
He came this time to discuss business.
Edward Joe, CEO of West Germany Publisher House and the largest shareholder of West Germany Publisher House, is smoking in his office right now, with a pensive expression on his face.
The book “Jurassic Park” is very popular, it makes sense to say that Edward should be very happy, but his heart is a little uneasy right now, like the tip of a cigarette flickering in his mouth! There was a knock on the door, and a beautiful secretary entered. Edward ignored her beauty, or she was not interested in ‘playing’.
“Henry is here?”
“Yes, waiting for you in the living room.”
“Okay, I’ll leave soon.”
Edward Joe adjusted his clothes and came out.
Henry drinks his coffee slowly, with a faint smile on his face.
After Edward Joe entered the door, he reluctantly put on a smiling face, stretched out his hand, and said, “Welcome, Henry!”
“Edward, don’t you welcome me?”
“…”
Henry smiled, reached out his hand, and shook it, and said, “Edward, because” Jurassic Park “has been a huge success, then let’s discuss the equity issue!”
Before the release of the new book, Henry signed an agreement with the West German Publisher House. If “Jurassic Park” was successful again, the West German Publisher House would agree to Henry’s ownership in West Germany and hold a 30% stake. Internal IPO calculation. If Henry’s share ownership is successful, Henry will become the largest shareholder of the West German Publisher House and Edward will become the second shareholder.
The West German Publisher House has more than ten large and small shareholders, and Edward holds only 26% of the West German Publisher House. Henry’s ownership in West Germany is something that the shareholders of the board of directors would like to see and expect. Only by tightly binding the interest of the publisher to Henry, the publisher can make more money! The popularity of “Jurassic Park” proves Henry’s value! ! !
But Edward Joe had his own careful thoughts, he was afraid Henry would take a position and shake his position on the board of directors after becoming the largest shareholder of the West German Publisher House.
In fact, he wasn’t too worried, Henry, a busy man, had no intention of managing things like a publishing house. He became a shareholder of the West German Publisher House only for the future layout of the Internet entertainment media empire. With Henry’s help, the West German Publisher House has grown stronger and has the potential to become a first-class publishing house.
In fact, Henry only needs to follow the agreement to acquire shares in the West German Publisher House without having to talk to Edward alone. But what Henry said, he had to consider the situation as a whole and stabilize the West Germany Publisher Building, so he explained to Edward: “Edward, even though I own shares in the West Germany Publishing House, I am not participating in the daily management of the company. The company will run as usual! ”
When Edward heard this, he was very excited, and he immediately became enthusiastic and greeted the woman’s secretary for good coffee and coffee.
“Henry, come on, have some coffee, the best Blue Mountain!”
“…” Henry paused.
At the end of December last year, Penguin and West German Publishers completed the manuscript costs for Henry, received a total of 15 million US dollars, sent 9 million to George Lucas, and left 6 million, and his bank card had 4 million left. Because of this, Henry now has 10 million dollars.
The West German Publisher House is considered a leader among American medium-sized publishing houses, and is ready to go public. After going public, the market value will definitely exceed 100 million US dollars. But Henry buying shares is buying genuine shares! Ten million is enough to get 30% of shares. Once the news about Henry’s shares in the West German Publisher House came out, the West German Publisher House’s share price would definitely increase substantially, therefore, the West German Publisher House shareholders actually had nothing to lose.
Before a public company goes public, it is necessary to find a large company to subscribe to shares. Why is that? This is not to give confidence to investors and raise stock prices.
Look, so many strong companies are buying this stock, this stock must go up! ! ! !
Henry is still very influential in the world of publishing in the United States. Think about your age and achievements! If Henry becomes a shareholder of the West German Publisher House, that means the West German Publisher House is reborn and its identity is completely different from before. Previously, it only published Henry’s novels, but other publishers could hunt Henry at any time! But now it doesn’t work anymore. After Henry was attached to the West German Publisher House, with Henry’s genius, the West German Publisher House must have surged.
This point can be clearly distinguished by smart investors!
10 million dollars Henry cannot be used to buy shares in the West German Publisher House. He and the West German Publishing House have agreed to use the “Jurassic Park” fee to be paid in the future. So why did Henry sign an agreement with the previous publisher, and only after the success of “Jurassic Park” Henry was allowed to buy shares in West Germany! ! !
Henry and Edward chat for a while, then go home.
Soon, the West German Publisher House embarked on a roadshow to create momentum. Henry’s ownership in the West Germany Publishing House was also intriguing. As for the details of the peg, he did not notify the media.