Erichad finishedat noonwithAmyPascaltelephone, in the afternoonflewSan Francisco.艾瑞克中午结束了与艾米・帕斯卡尔的电话,下午就飞去了旧金山。Except thatvisits the fire1yerassemblyfactory, inFireflyelectronplan that Ericmostcares about the researchprogress of severalmodels of products.
除了参观fire1yer的组装工厂,艾瑞克最关心的还是萤火虫电子计划中几款产品的研进度。Regardinganyhigh-techcompany, the productmarketingis no doubt important, but the technology and patentreserveare the bases that a high-tech corporationcansurvivefinally. Therefore, EricmakesVictorMaikenaiintroduceonespecially in the recent several months the researchachievement of Fireflyelectron. Although the first-generationfire1yerplayeris quite popular, butis durablein the battery, storage capacity, audio codingand otheraspects have the place that canimprove. Reason thatErichas letVictorMaikenai who is mainly responsible for the technicalresearchhold the post of the FireflyelectronCEO , was indicatingvaguelyonebasicattitudetowardFireflyelectronoperational strategy.
对于任何高科技公司来说,产品营销固然重要,但技术和专利储备才是一家高科技企业最终得以存活的根本。因此,艾瑞克特意让维克多・麦克奈利介绍了一番最近几个月萤火虫电子的研成果。第一代fire1yer播放器虽然颇受欢迎,但在电池耐久、存储容量、音频解码等方面还有很多可以改进的地方。艾瑞克之所以一直让主要负责技术研的维克多・麦克奈利担任萤火虫电子的eo,也是在隐晦地表明自己对萤火虫电子经营策略的根本态度。Returns toLos Angeles, the timeiseveningseveno'clock.
返回洛杉矶,时间已经是傍晚七点钟。EricbroughtKellyto alight fromairplane, justwent by carto leave the Santa Monicaairport, plannedto deliverKellyto go homeon the wayfirst, thenreturned toCliff Peak Manor, the cell phone in pockethas made a sound.艾瑞克带着凯莉下了飞机,刚刚坐车离开圣莫妮卡机场,打算顺路先送凯莉回家,再返回尖角庄园,口袋里的手机就响了起来。KellysitssideEric, listened tohim and oppositechatsseveralto make the telephone call, asked: „Is Eric, that sideMetro Goldwyn Mayer?”凯莉坐在艾瑞克身旁,听他和对面聊了几句就挂了电话,问道:“艾瑞克,还是米高梅那边？”Ericreceives the cell phone, nodsaid: „PierreTrukis not willingto leave, but also is consumingthat side the centurycity, said that istodaymustseeme.”艾瑞克将手机收起来,点头道:“皮埃尔・特鲁克不肯离开,还在世纪城那边耗着,说是今天一定要见到我。”„Or, were we pasthave a look?”
“要不,我们还是过去看看吧？”„Iwas goodin the past, firstdeliversyouto go home.”
“我自己过去就行了,先送你回家。”Returns to the dwelling in Santa MonicaShibei DistrictKelly, Erictold that the driverturns aroundto rush tocenturycityMetro Goldwyn MayerHeadquarters.
把凯莉送回圣莫妮卡市北区的住处,艾瑞克才吩咐司机掉头赶往世纪城米高梅总部。Metro Goldwyn MayerHeadquartersisoneby the building that the armored glasscovers, thankedon a main road intersectionnot far awaynottoospaciousstreetsituated in the centurycitySanta Monicamain roadandWill. CircledinSanta Monica, Erichas gone by carto rush to the centurycitydarkly, the weatheralready, streetboth sidesstorestartedto shine the colorfullight.米高梅总部是一栋被钢化玻璃笼罩的大楼,位于世纪城圣莫妮卡大道与威尔谢大道交叉口不远处的一条并不算太宽敞的街道上。在圣莫妮卡绕了一圈,艾瑞克坐车赶到世纪城,天色已经暗了下来,街道两旁的商店开始亮起了五颜六色的灯光。
The vehiclejustturned the street that intoMetro Goldwyn MayerHeadquartersis, Erichears the faintshouting in confusionsound, before the car(riage) the windowlooksoutward, before Metro Goldwyn Mayerbuilding, lifts the crowds of all kinds ofsloganto shoutanything, has almost blocked the entirestreet.
车子刚刚拐入米高梅总部所在的街道,艾瑞克就听到隐隐的吵嚷声,透过车前窗向外望去,米高梅大楼前,举着各式各样标语的人群正在呼喊着什么,几乎完全堵住了整个街道。
The driversslow down the car(riage)automatically, turns headto inquire that lookstoEric.
司机自动减缓车,扭头询问地看向艾瑞克。Ericstared at the crowdto look for severalseconds, the corners of the mouthcarried overto sneer.艾瑞克盯着人群看了几秒,嘴角带出冷笑。
The genuinemovie fanonlywill usually runto expressownwishin the operating time, nowobviouslyis the rush hour, according to the common sense, the Metro Goldwyn MayerHeadquartersmajority ofstaffhas gotten off workto go home, at this timealsoprotested that lookstowhom?
真正的影迷通常只会在工作时间才会跑来表达自己的意愿,现在明显已经是下班时间了,按照常理,米高梅总部大部分员工都已经下班回家,这个时候还抗议给谁看？Somepeoplethinkonetoinitial«The Matrix»such, because the movie fanis discontentedalsoto sell the agentmovieuniverse?
难道有些人以为自己会向当初的《黑客帝国》那样因为影迷不满就把特工电影宇宙也卖出去吗？Takes back the vision, Erictells: „Leave alonethey, directlyadvance the underground parking garageon the line.”
收回目光,艾瑞克吩咐道:“别管他们,直接开进地下停车场就行。”
Before the building, the crowdnotesblackcarto turninto the street, butmakes way the pathon own initiative.
大楼前,人群注意到一辆黑色轿车拐入街道,只是自觉地将道路让开。However, has defended the media reporterhereto notevehiclefrontstrikingRolls-Royceto symbolizethatrealizesanythingkeenly, has encircledin abundance. Somepeopleevenboldlykeep offbefore the car(riage)hold upcamera, attemptsbefore the car(riage)inwindowconfirmationcar(riage) the status of passenger, the security that but, the opposite partywas flushedquicklyby the buildinginpulls open, Rolls-Roycedrives intoside the buildingsmoothly the alley, enters the underground parking garage.
不过,一直守在这里的媒体记者注意到车子前方醒目的劳斯莱斯标志,敏锐地意识到什么,纷纷围了上来。有人甚至大胆地挡在车前举起相机,试图透过车前窗确认车内乘客的身份,只是,对方很快被大楼内部冲出来的保安拉开,劳斯莱斯顺利地驶入大楼侧面小巷,进入地下停车场。Rides the girl who the elevatorarrives at the office buildingtop layer, Ericwithwelcomingto hug, alsotowardAmyPascalnodded, has not saidanything, directlyarrived at a conference roomextrapolationgateto walk.
乘坐电梯来到办公楼顶层,艾瑞克与迎出来的丫头抱了下,又朝艾米・帕斯卡尔点了点头,没说什么,就径直来到一间会议室外推门走了进去。
The middle-aged person who inemptyconference roomonly thenstood up, about 50 years old, wears the blackwestern-style clothes, is bringing the non-frameeyeglasses, the mild-mannered and cultivatedappearance, wantsto come to bePierreTruk.
空荡的会议室里只有一个已经站起身的中年人,50岁左右,穿着黑色西服,带着无框眼镜,温文尔雅的模样,想来应该就是皮埃尔・特鲁克。„Sits, Trukmister,”Erichas not gone forwardwith the meaning that the opposite partygreeted, has not arrived on the meeting tableseat of honordesirably, pulled open a chairto sit downat will, looksto the opposite party, said: „Therefore, youdo wantto seeme?”
“坐吧,特鲁克先生,”艾瑞克没有上前与对方打招呼的意思,也没有刻意走到会议桌主位上,随意拉开一张椅子坐下,望向对方,道:“所以,你要见我？”Althoughalsoplacestop digitin the Vivendigroup, PierreTrukfeels a lightconstrictionfacingEric. The know-nothing partiesare dauntless, in turn, mingles among for manyyearsinwork place, PierreTruk can also understand that at presentinthisyoung peoplehandis grasping the bigpower and influence.
虽然在威望迪集团也身处高位,皮埃尔・特鲁克面对艾瑞克还是感觉到一种淡淡的压迫感。无知者无畏,反过来,在职场混迹多年,皮埃尔・特鲁克也更能够明白眼前这个年轻人手中掌握着多大的权势。However, thinks that Vivendihigh-levelinciting, thinks that RichardLovette'spromise, PierreTrukdiligentlymaintainedownimposing manner, the lookwas sittingtranquilly, said: „Yes, Mr. Williams, Ithink that wemustchat.”
不过,想到威望迪高层的授意,想到理查德・洛维特的许诺,皮埃尔・特鲁克还是努力维持着自己的气势,神色平静地坐了下来,道:“是的,威廉姆斯先生,我想我们得谈谈。”Ericis looking athim, saidlightly: „Then?”艾瑞克望着他,淡淡道:“然后呢？”PierreTruklooked at the eyeinDrewandAmy that byEricsits down, the tracestraight the body, the expressionsaidseriously: „Mr. Williams, we are very gratefulyoufor the change that Metro Goldwyn Mayerbrings, but, wealsohope that do not continueto meddle the management of Metro Goldwyn Mayeragain, regardingMetro Goldwyn Mayer, youeventuallyis only a bystander. As the Metro Goldwyn Mayersecondmajor stockholder, werequest the management to take backimmediatelyreplacePierce Brosnan'sdecision, will do thiswill only ruin the entireagentmovieuniverse. Althoughagentmovieuniverseisyouroneestablishes, this pointwewill never deny, butwewill not allowyouto ruinit.”皮埃尔・特鲁克看了眼在艾瑞克旁边坐下的德鲁和艾米,不着痕迹地直了直身体,语气郑重地说道:“威廉姆斯先生,我们都很感激你为米高梅带来的改变,但是,我们也希望你不要再继续插手米高梅的管理,对于米高梅来说,你终究只是一个外人。作为米高梅的第二大股东,我们要求管理层必须立刻收回撤换皮尔斯・布鲁斯南的决定,这样做只会毁掉整个特工电影宇宙。虽然特工电影宇宙是你一手建立起来的,这一点我们永远不会否认,但我们也不会允许你把它毁掉。”
The Ericfingerhas strucktwoonbright and cleanmeeting table, the slight bow, said: „Continue, sincecame, the management of VivenditoMetro Goldwyn Mayeralsohas the opinion?”艾瑞克手指在光洁的会议桌上敲打了两下,微微点头,道:“继续,既然来了,威望迪对米高梅的经营还有意见吗？”PierreTrukfelt that Ericsomewhatis coquettish, does not show weakness , to continue saying: „Naturally, Vivendidid not approve that Metro Goldwyn Mayerbuys upe for the recent several monthscontinuously! EntertainmentTV Station, invests300 millionUSDto start the «The Lord of the Rings»trilogyas well as the purchaserainbowmediastockone timeand other advancing recklesslycommercialdecision-makings. Thiscompanyjustrecovered, tocompletetheseplanbiggooddebenture bonds, will possibly draw in the middle ofMetro Goldwyn Mayer the debtmorass. Wehope that managementcangraduallyrealizetheseplansby a steadierplan.”皮埃尔・特鲁克感觉艾瑞克有些故作姿态,也不示弱,继续道:“当然,威望迪并不赞成米高梅最近几个月来连续买入e!娱乐电视台、一次性投资3亿美元启动《魔戒》三部曲以及收购彩虹传媒股份等多项冒进商业的决策。这家公司才刚刚复苏,为了完成这些计划大笔行公司债券,很可能会将米高梅重新拖入债务泥淖当中。我们希望管理层能够以一种更加稳健的方案逐步实现这些计划。”Ericwaited for the moment, determined that PierreTruksaidthathas selectedonce more, said: „Good, sincethis, Trukmister, howItoldyouthismatterto solve. First, as the Metro Goldwyn Mayersecondmajor stockholder, Vivendi, only then16%voting rights, even if several other EuropeshareholdersallstandVivendi, yourvoting rightsalsoonly then31%, thisandis not enoughto decideanything. Therefore, youhavethreechoices, first, finding the wayto become the Metro Goldwyn Mayerholdingshareholderbyoneself, thenyoucanreplacecompanyBoard of Directors and management, carries outalldecisions that oneselfwant. Second, is the ownsecondmajor stockholderlaw-abidingly, acceptsalldecisions that Metro Goldwyn MayerexistingBoard of Directors and managementmakes. Third, ifyouare unable to endure patiently itselfto be neglected, canchoose the Metro Goldwyn Mayerstock that the sellhas, Icanarrange the fundto take over the stocks in yourhandat any time. Therefore, what issuebut alsothere is?”艾瑞克等待了片刻,确定皮埃尔・特鲁克已经说完,再次点了下头,道:“好吧,既然这样,特鲁克先生,我来告诉你这件事怎么解决。先,作为米高梅的第二大股东,威望迪只有16%的投票权,哪怕其他几家欧洲股东全都站在威望迪这边,你们的投票权也只有31%,这并不足以决定任何事情。所以,你们有三个选择,第一,想办法让自己成为米高梅的控股股东,然后你们就可以撤换公司董事会和管理层,推行自己想要的一切决定。第二,安安分分地做自己的第二大股东,接受米高梅现有董事会和管理层做出的一切决定。第三,如果你们无法忍耐自己被忽视,可以选择出售持有的米高梅股票,我可以随时安排资金接手你们手中的股份。所以,还有什么问题吗？”Erictold only halfthatPierreTrukhas hadoneto raise the impulsion of table, hefelt that Ericthis is playing itselfcompletely, endured patientlyand otherEricto sayforcefullythatPierreTrukslowlysaid: „Mr. Williams, are youare playing tricks onme?”艾瑞克说到一半,皮埃尔・特鲁克就已经生出一股掀桌子的冲动,他感觉艾瑞克这完全就是在耍自己,强行忍耐着等艾瑞克说完,皮埃尔・特鲁克才缓缓道:“威廉姆斯先生,你这是在戏弄我吗？”„Oh,”Ericas ifsuddenlyremembersanything, has pattedunder the foreheadsuddenly, said: „Ihave almost forgotten, Iam only a bystander. Therefore, ifyouwantto listen, IcanletDreworAmyam redundantIjust, theyshouldbe ableto bethose concerneds, right?”
“哦,”艾瑞克仿佛突然想起什么,恍然地拍了下额头,道:“我差点忘了,我只是一个外人。所以,如果你想听的话,我可以让德鲁或者艾米再重复一遍我刚刚的话,她们应该可以算是局内人了,对吧？”PierreTrukturns headto looktogirlandAmy: „Miss Barrymore, Ms. Pascal, does yourreallybeing resignedmakeWilliamsruinall these?”皮埃尔・特鲁克扭头看向丫头和艾米:“巴里摩尔小姐,帕斯卡尔女士,难道你们就真的甘心让威廉姆斯毁掉这一切吗？”
The Amyexpressionis somewhat scruple, turns headto looktotwo, notesEricto smileis looking ather, inheartonecold, the lookmoves aside, the thoughtsactuallystrengthen, changesPierreTruksaid: „Trukmister, the decision of Eric, is the decision of management, ifyouthink is necessary, wecanconveneBoard of Directorsto vote.”艾米的表情有些迟疑,扭头看向身旁的两人,注意到艾瑞克正微笑着望着她,心中一凛,眼神躲闪开,心思却坚定下来,转向皮埃尔・特鲁克道:“特鲁克先生,艾瑞克的决定,就是管理层的决定,如果你觉得有必要,我们可以召集董事会进行投票。”Metro Goldwyn Mayerfoursingle-handedlydirectors in sevendirector, completelychooseinstructed byEric, PierreTrukdoes not needto wantalsoto know that whichthesepeoplewill standinone side.米高梅的七位董事中的四位独力董事,全部都是在艾瑞克的授意下挑选出来的,皮埃尔・特鲁克不用想也知道这些人会站在哪一边。Realized that todaywill be doomedto fly back without any results, PierreTrukwill place the palm on meeting tableto grip tightly, suddenlydoes not know that shouldsayanygood.
意识到今天注定会无功而返,皮埃尔・特鲁克放在会议桌上的手掌紧握着,一时间不知道该说什么好。Ericactuallydoes not wantto continuewithPierreTrukconsumes, has pattedgirl, said: „Wewalk, definitelyhas not had the supperis right?”艾瑞克却不想继续和皮埃尔・特鲁克耗下去,拍了拍身旁的丫头,道:“我们走吧,肯定还没吃晚餐对不对？”„Ehm,”girlcathas pasted, pulled the arm of Ericto standtogether.
“嗯啊,”丫头小猫似的贴了过来,挽着艾瑞克的手臂一起站了起来。„Amy, youentertainTrukmister,”ErictoAmyPascaltold, thenlookstoPierreTruk, the smiling face on facedoes not havewhatchangeas before, butrestrains the expression, lookmicrocold, said: „SaidthatTrukmister, yourjustsomewords were very reasonable, Metro Goldwyn Mayerindeedshouldfollowwas steadier. Therefore, the «The Lord of the Rings»trilogy, is investedbyFirefly, Metro Goldwyn Mayeronlyneededto be responsible for the linebeing OK.”
“艾米,你招待一下特鲁克先生,”艾瑞克对艾米・帕斯卡尔吩咐了一句,转而又望向皮埃尔・特鲁克,脸上的笑容依旧没有什么变化,只是收敛起表情,眼神微冷,道:“说起来,特鲁克先生,你刚刚的一些话还是很有道理的,米高梅的确应该走的更稳健一些。所以,《魔戒》三部曲,就由萤火虫来投资吧,米高梅只需要负责行就可以了。”PierreTrukalsosomewhatstares, Amyactuallysurprisedlylooked.皮埃尔・特鲁克还有些愣,艾米却是惊讶地看了过来。Actually, Amythoughtsimilarlydisposableinvests the «The Lord of the Rings»trilogy300 millionUSDtake risks, oncehopes that Fireflycanparticipate in the investmenttogether. Shehas not thoughtthatEricallwill take away the entireprojectsuddenly, onlyleaves a Metro Goldwyn Mayergoodpower. However, notedEric saying that thesewords, sweptheroneeyesonce more, Amyhad realizedimmediately, Ericsuchdid, perhapsalsohadto warnhermeaningininside.
其实,艾米同样觉得一次性将三亿美元投入《魔戒》三部曲过于冒险,一度希望萤火虫能够共同参与投资。只是,她没有想到,艾瑞克会突然将整个项目全部拿走,只留给米高梅一个行权。不过,注意到艾瑞克说完这些话,再次扫了她一眼,艾米顿时意识到,艾瑞克这么做,或许也有警告她的意味在里面。Perhaps, oneselftoday'sperformance, trulyis overcautious and indecisive, appeared too indecisive.
或许,自己今天的表现,确实过于瞻前顾后,显得太优柔寡断了一些。Even ifanyhas not owned stockstoMetro Goldwyn Mayer, butentireHollywoodknows, thisbigFilm Studiocontinuouslyin the control of Eric. Similarlyissevenbigfemaleleaders, Amyis very clear the right to independence that obtainsfromErichereto wantParamountSherryfarLansing, this is also Ericexpressedonesign of trusttoher. However, ifcontinuesis the 007serieslosesBruceto be swayed by personal gains and losses, she will quickly also lose the trust of Eric.
即使对米高梅没有任何持股,但整个好莱坞都知道,这家大电影公司一直都在艾瑞克的控制当中。同样是七大之一的女掌门,艾米很清楚自己从艾瑞克这里得到的自主权要远过派拉蒙的雪莉・兰辛,这原本也是艾瑞克对她表示信任的一种标志。但是,如果继续为oo7系列失去布鲁斯南而患得患失,她也将很快失去艾瑞克的信任。Reviewedsecretly, Amyno longerhas hesitated, sets outto deliverEricandDrewleaves, turned round to sitinmeeting tableanother sidePierreas beforeTruksaid: „Trukmister, the time have somelate, neededmeto arrange the car(riage)to sendyouto the hotel?”
暗暗自我检讨了一番,艾米不再有所迟疑,起身送艾瑞克和德鲁离开,才回身对依旧坐在会议桌另一边的皮埃尔・特鲁克道:“特鲁克先生,时间已经有些晚了,需要我安排车送你去酒店吗？”Recovers, PierrepresentlyEricandDrewleft, immediatelyraisesexpected, toAmy: „Ms. Pascal, oreverybodyhas the suppertogether, chatswhile convenient?”
回过神来,皮埃尔现艾瑞克和德鲁已经离开,顿时又升起一些期望,对艾米的:“帕斯卡尔女士,要不大家一起吃顿晚餐,顺便聊聊好吗？”
The Amypolitenessshakes the head, has not foundanyexcuse, but the rejectionsaid: „Sorry, Trukmister, ifyoudo not need the car(riage), Ideliveryouto go downstairs.”( To be continued.) 8艾米礼貌地摇头,也没有找什么理由,只是拒绝道:“抱歉,特鲁克先生,如果你不需要车的话,我送你下楼吧。”(未完待续。)8
To display comments and comment, click at the button