Chapter 118 Emotional Value & Pulitzer

Go for a drink after the party.

This is a kind of subtext at the party - let's go have sex after the party! As long as you agree, it is basically considered to be agreeing to the request in this subtext.

The last time a party was held here, Milo heard the nephew of the New York mayor say this to Zeta-Jones.

His response was to come right up and feed the other man a bottle of whiskey.

So the girl who followed Nicole happened to hear Milo say this to Nicole.

There was obviously a hint of surprise in her bright eyes, but she quickly concealed it.

A few days ago, it was still reported in the media.

Reports say that Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise are a golden couple in Hollywood and have a very good relationship.

"This is..."

The girl was brainstorming about the relationship between Nicole Kidman and the wealthy and super-famous man in front of her.

she heard Milo ask Nicole.

"Jennifer Connelly, I'm Jennifer Connelly, hello, Mr. Blackburn. I'm a fan of yours, I really like your The Da Vinci Code, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone as well."

Without waiting for Nicole Kidman to speak.

The brunette had already smiled and extended her hand towards Milo, "It's nice to meet you."

Seeing Jennifer Connelly taking the initiative to talk to Milo.

Just now it was because of age differences and similar status.

Nicole, who was having a good chat with Jennifer Connelly, had a hint of dissatisfaction flashing in her emerald eyes.

The two girls were just chatting when Nicole suddenly saw Milo appear at the party.

She hadn't seen Milo for a month, so she instinctively went up to him and wanted to talk to him.

She missed Milo, which made her feel that only stallions and bulls had...

It is also because Milo is becoming more and more popular, and his status in the American entertainment industry is getting higher and higher.

Now that you have already held on to such a super thigh, there is no reason to let go.

Don’t say that Nicole Kidman is now estranged from her husband, but is still acting in the newspapers.

Even when she and her husband were still very much in love.

If she were to be called by such a big shot in Hollywood, she would not hesitate to hide it from her husband and sit on the big shot's red sofa.

However, Milo hadn't contacted her for almost a month.

She called several times.

It was his secretary who answered the phone, and he always said he was busy.

Nicole Kidman immediately understood her position.

But she actually saw him here today, so of course she wouldn't be so stupid as to pretend she didn't see him.

But before Nicole could walk over, little Arthur moved faster.

Nicole saw that the boss of the New York Times took the initiative to talk to Milo.

She didn't dare to disturb him, so she waited until Salzberg left.

As soon as little Arthur left, Nicole made an excuse to Jennifer Connelly that she was going over to talk to a friend.

The subtext is that this is enough for the two of us to talk about.

Just do what you need to do and don't disturb me.

She also didn't expect that Jennifer Connelly had already noticed her little action.

Milo was also seen.

As she walked towards Milo, Jennifer Connelly followed without hesitation.

So, if possible, Nicole really doesn't want to introduce Milo to Jennifer Connelly.

She is not stupid, so she will not add competitors to herself unnecessarily.

Perhaps Jennifer Connelly also thought of this possibility.

Without even waiting for Nicole to speak, she took the initiative to extend her hand to Milo and introduce herself.

As for Milo, he would never hit someone who smiled at him.

What's more, the one who is reaching out to me is a great beauty.

This is Jennifer Connelly.

When she was 14 years old, her jump in "Once Upon a Time in America" ​​drove countless old men crazy.

There is also the young girl in "Spirit and Destiny", who has become the white moonlight of countless European and American men.

And now, she is exactly twenty-five years old, the age when she has completely shed her youthfulness.

He smiled and stretched out his hand to shake hands with Jennifer Connelly, who was wearing a white dress evening gown. "Hello, Jennifer. Of course I know you. I've seen "Once Upon a Time in America" ​​and "Bringing It On" many times. I'm Milo Blackburn."

His opening remarks made Jennifer Connelly feel a little surprised and delighted.

The truth is that Milo today is no longer the Milo of the past.

Now, the media says that Milo is the youngest billionaire.

The New York Post even said that his net worth may be over $3 billion.

He wrote two of the best-selling novels to date and directed a hit movie.

At the same time, the media also said that he was a genius financier who swept Wall Street.

Even John J. Mack, CEO of Morgan Stanley, praised him in the Wall Street Journal.

Super rich, super genius, super handsome...such men have a strong appeal to any woman.

At the same time, he also owns a film company.

The film company announced that it will make five films this year.

Not counting The Da Vinci Code which has already started filming, there are still four movies.

And for a Hollywood female star, this is more attractive than any super rich, super talented or super handsome man.

Now that she saw that he was interested in her, how could Jennifer Connelly not be happy?

Fortunately, I came here. Even if I risk offending Australian women, it's worth it! If...

Jennifer Connelly wondered if something could happen between her and this young rich man.

That would be even more worthwhile.

"Ha, me too. I've watched Angels and Demons three times, and The Da Vinci Code five times. I just finished Harry Potter."

"By the way." She looked like a book fan, as if she had seen her idol. "Mr. Blackburn, I have a question. Can you help me solve it?"

"Oh? What's the problem? Tell me."

Jennifer said seriously, "It's from your latest novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. I want to ask you, how did Hermione solve Professor Snape's puzzle? It looks too difficult. I haven't figured it out after two days of thinking."

"Oh, this." Milo was a little surprised. He was now sure that Jennifer Connelly in front of him must have really read his book carefully.

"Harry Potter" has been on the market for less than half a month.

At least she has read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone carefully, otherwise she would not have asked this question.

"There are only seven bottles in total. Just analyze them one by one. Three of them are poisons, two are drinkable wine, and two are potions."

"The poison is definitely on the far left, and the largest and smallest bottles are safe. From the poem, we can directly know: the bottles at the two ends are wine or poison."

"That's how Hermione figured it out."

Milo spoke eloquently and explained a little.

"Wow, I see!" Jennifer looked at him with admiration, like a book fan. "I've read it several times, but I never expected it! I don't know how you came up with this, Mr. Blackburn, and wrote it down in such beautiful words!"

"Haha, it's okay." Milo said with a smile.

Such a beautiful woman. To him, she was still a beautiful star from his past life.

Now I am talking to him with an attitude of admiration, as if I were seeing an idol.

Come and discuss with him the contents of his book, looking fascinated.

Even though he knew she was trying to please him, Milo still felt very refreshed.

Who says her emotional value is really full?

No wonder so many heroes end up falling for beauty traps.

It is really a true beauty trap, and the beauty used is actually a replica of the targeted person's white moonlight.

You thought it was a beautiful woman coming to seduce you.

In fact, it was Zhao Linger, a 16-year-old girl who had just finished bathing. She came to you and said, "Brother Xiaoyao, what are you looking at?"

Milo felt quite that way now.

Nicole Kidman next to her, however, looked so angry that her beautiful eyes seemed to be bursting into flames.

She didn't expect that this bitch was so well prepared!

Looking at Milo's current expression, Nicole knew that he had been tickled.

The latest novel is published first on Liu9shuba!

Now she felt that Milo was closer to Jennifer Connelly than to herself.

The problem is, Nicole has never read Milo's book.

She did buy both "The Da Vinci Code" and "Harry Potter", but she never opened them.

Even if she wanted to join in the conversation, she didn't know how to start.

I heard the two of them chatting and they made an appointment to go for a drink together after the banquet.

Nicole was very anxious.

Milo was hers tonight, and she didn't want to be taken away by that bitch Jennifer.

I was thinking of a reason to interrupt their discussion.

Suddenly, a man's abrupt voice interrupted.

"Hi, I'm sorry, but... ladies, and Mr. Blackburn."

Little Arthur came over with an old man and said with a smile, "Mr. Blackburn, Mr. Pulitzer wants to talk to you."

Milo stopped talking to Jennifer Connelly who added emotional value to herself.

He smiled and looked at Jennifer and Nicole. "I think we can go for a drink together after the party. But now, I want to talk about business with my two friends. Ladies, I hope you can meet my small request."

"certainly!"

Nicole Kidman seized the opportunity. She just wanted to keep Milo away from Jennifer Connelly. She smiled and said, "Of course, Jennifer and I are willing. We are waiting for you, Milo."

Jennifer Connelly looked at Arthur Jr. and Michael Pulitzer.

She didn't know Michael Pulitzer.

But there was no way she couldn't recognize Arthur Jr., the owner of the New York Times and one of the hosts of tonight's party.

Realizing that the big guys had something to talk about, she immediately smiled and said, "Okay, gentlemen, I wish you a pleasant evening~"

The two women wisely chose to leave hand in hand.

But they didn't go far, and stopped where Milo could see them.

Here, as soon as the woman left, Milo shook hands with Michael Pulitzer, "Hello Mr. Pulitzer, I am Milo Blackburn."

"Michael Pulitzer, that's my name. Nice to meet you, Mr. Blackburn. You are so young!"

The old guy sighed.

After a brief greeting, introduced by little Arthur.

Milo got straight to the point: "Mr. Pulitzer, are you interested in selling Pulitzer Company to me?"

Pulitzer Company is the company left behind by Joseph Pulitzer, the famous founder of the Pulitzer Prize in the newspaper industry.

Back then, Joseph Pulitzer, the creator of the Pulitzer Prize, relied on a copy of the New York World.

Together with his contemporary William Hearst, the founder of Hearst Media, the two fought fiercely in the American newspaper industry.

The two men could be said to represent two directions in the American newspaper industry at the time.

One chooses to be professional and serious, while the other is the founder of the title party.

But in the end, the clear winner was William Hearst, the founder of clickbait and pioneer of violent news content.

Hearst Media is still one of the largest media groups in the United States.

And the Pulitzer Company, after the death of Pulitzer's grandson Pulitzer III.

Now there is no heir in the family who is willing or capable of taking over.

Milo's think tank, after realizing this.

They suggested that Milo contact Michael Pulitzer, the younger brother of Pulitzer III and the current head of the Pulitzer family.

If it could acquire Pulitzer, Paladin Media would immediately have a place in the newspaper industry.

Although Pulitzer Company now only has one copy of the St. Louis Express which still has some sales.

The New York World, which Pulitzer used to fight Hearst, has been bankrupt for more than 60 years.

However, the Pulitzer Company still has some influence on the Pulitzer Prizes.

Pulitzer Company is one of the trustees and shareholders of Columbia University and has a great influence in Columbia University's School of Journalism.

Now, Michael Pulitzer heard Milo coming up and asked him directly about buying Pulitzer Company.

Although he had already communicated with little Arthur before coming.

But I didn't expect Milo to be so direct.

After a few seconds of hesitation, Michael Pulitzer said, "Mr. Blackburn, the Pulitzer Company is not for sale..."

His words made Milo sneer in his heart.

Of course, Milo investigated the company and the Pulitzer family before contacting Michael Pulitzer in order to acquire the Pulitzer Company.

This made Milo know.

At the beginning of the century, when Joseph Pulitzer died.

The old man once made a will requiring the Pulitzer family to never sell the New York World.

Then his two older sons ran out of money and wanted to sell the so-called family property, the New York World.

The result was blocked by the will and the law did not allow it.

How did the two brothers do it?

They spent more than a year and used various methods to successfully circumvent the legal obstacles to the will.

The Pulitzer family's non-saleable New York World was sold.

So now Michael Pulitzer is telling him it's not for sale.

He just wanted to laugh.

Because he also knew that in a few years, Michael Pulitzer would still sell the Pulitzer Company.

The so-called items that are not for sale are always just not priced enough.

If you pay enough, there will be no unsaleable items in this world.

"One billion dollars."

Milo directly raised a finger and looked at Michael Pulitzer seriously. "One billion dollars. I know you still own 53% of Pulitzer Company. I'm offering one billion dollars for this 53%."

Michael Pulitzer and Arthur Jr. were obviously surprised to hear him say "a billion dollars."

Young Arthur opened his mouth, wanting to tell Milo that the Pulitzer Company was not worth so much money now.

Pulitzer Newspapers is now worth at most $100 million to $150 million.

"Of course, the billion-dollar Pulitzer Company. I demand that the Columbia University shares in the company cannot be divested."

Before the two of them could finish expressing their surprise, Milo immediately told them why he offered such a high price.

"If I didn't have the position of a trustee of Columbia University, then... in my mind, the Pulitzer Company would only be worth $50 million at most."

(End of this chapter)