Chapter 119 Tonight is Stable

How much is a copy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch worth?

Compared with newspapers such as the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times that have influence across the United States, it is now a regional newspaper.

Its influence does not extend beyond its home state of Missouri; at most it can dominate in St. Louis.

But the St. Louis of today is no longer the St. Louis of the last century.

Even New England's influence is declining.

The 24th state of North America, once one of the most important hubs for European colonization of North America.

St. Louis, which hosted the Olympic Games in 1904, has long lost its former glory.

So of course the St. Louis Post-Dispatch isn't worth much.

The only Pulitzer remaining is the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

The actual value can be imagined.

The actual price is probably around $100 million.

There are tens of millions of dollars in it because it is called Pulitzer, and it is a company founded by Joseph Pulitzer.

Milo is now quoting a price of 10 billion US dollars, and this was in 1996 when the US dollar had not been greatly expanded.

The US dollar is very valuable now.

With a billion dollars, even Gannett Newspaper Group could buy a fifth of it.

So what Milo really wanted was the position of trustee of Columbia University, which was controlled by the Pulitzer family.

As for Columbia University, it is a university in New York.

It can be simply understood as the number one university in New York State and the number one university in New York City.

Sure enough, I heard that this was actually what Milo wanted.

Michael Pulitzer, who had just looked excited and was about to agree to sell it to Milo, began to hesitate.

"Not for sale, Mr. Blackburn."

Michael Pulitzer spoke softly after a few seconds, "Pulitzer Company is not for sale. Even if I am willing, other shareholders will not agree. However..."

He thought for a moment and added, "If you are interested in the St. Louis Express and the New York World, I can convince the shareholders to sell them to you, the promising future media tycoon."

Although the Pulitzer family was large and prosperous, no one in the fourth generation was interested in newspapers.

If possible, Michael Pulitzer would be happy to divest himself of his position as a Columbia University trustee.

Sell ​​the company to Milo.

Because he himself had no interest in the newspaper industry.

And he thought Milo would be interested.

Just now, Arthur Jr. told him that Milo's media group was acquiring newspapers.

After all, the St. Louis Post still has some influence in Missouri.

Daily sales are around 300,000 copies, although they have been declining.

Add to that the name of the Pulitzer Company, and it should be worth around hundreds of millions of dollars.

If this young man really wants to enter the newspaper industry.

Michael Pulitzer thought Milo might be interested.

Unexpectedly, Milo shook his head and said, "Mr. Pulitzer, if it's just newspapers, then Paladin Media has better options.

“New York has the New York Observer and the New York Sun, and Los Angeles has the Los Angeles Telegraph and the Hollywood Reporter.”

"They're all priced about the same as the St. Louis Express, but they have a much greater impact."

“There’s no reason for me to choose the St. Louis Express.”

Michael Pulitzer was silent.

"Then I can only say that I am very sorry, Mr. Blackburn... Pulitzer Company is not for sale."

Milo nodded, "Okay, I understand."

Then, Michael Pulitzer and Arthur Jr. were surprised to see him wave his hand, "That's it. Gentlemen, have a pleasant evening. Mr. Pulitzer and Mr. Salzberg, I have something to do, so I'll leave now."

"Ah, Mr. Blackburn..." little Arthur called out.

But he saw Milo, already walking towards the door.

He wanted to catch up, but then he saw Milo waving at Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Connelly over there.

The two girls were already walking towards him.

Little Arthur had to stop.

He watched Milo and the two beautiful girls disappear.

Little Arthur turned around and saw Michael Pulitzer still looking at him.

The boss of The New York Times shrugged and said, "Michael, don't mind it. That's just Mr. Blackburn's character. Don't be angry."

Michael Pulitzer came over with his glass, clinked it with Arthur Jr., and said with a smile, "I was already very happy that he didn't shake his fist at an old man like me after I refused. How could I dare to blame him?"

To this day, what Milo has done before and what has happened recently.

As his fame and wealth grew, it became widely circulated in upper circles.

For example, when he was sixteen, he knocked down a black orator and Attorney General candidate.

For example, not long ago, he got the nephew of the mayor of New York drunk at a banquet, causing him to suffer from alcohol poisoning and a throat injury.

For example, it is said that the founders of the companies he liked in Silicon Valley either resigned or... met with misfortune.

People in the circle said that this person had a very bad temper.

The key is that his background is extremely strong, his grandfather and his great-grandfather are both bigwigs of the Elephant Party.

My uncle is now a core member of the Elephant Party, and my father has switched to the Donkey Party.

Now he is even more dependent on Rockefeller, and he himself is particularly capable.

So complaints can only be complaints.

Michael Pulitzer just made this point implicitly.

But little Arthur didn't respond.

Michael Pulitzer can complain, but Salzberg can't.

Who can blame this guy who is said to have a very bad temper, as he can be said to be the son-in-law of the Rockefeller family?

Others can complain, but Rockefeller's peripheral members cannot.

"Ha, have another drink. Michael, since you are here, let's go meet those old friends together."

Little Arthur had no choice but to greet Pulitzer with a smile and continue with the party tonight.

As for Milo, he just walked out of the Hilton's golden banquet hall.

There was no one around, in the elevator lobby.

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He said to the two Hollywood girls who followed him:

"It's still early, ladies. How about we go get a drink?"

After Milo said this, Jennifer Connelly and Nicole Kidman looked at each other.

Of course you have to drink it.

If they didn't drink, they would have left this high-level banquet so early.

They both suffered a loss.

But now, they were not drinking alone with Milo.

And they also had each other as a competitor, which made them a little hesitant.

If they were alone, they would have probably already fallen for Milo by now.

"Of course! Mr. Blackburn, I just hope you can tell me some of the plot of the next Harry Potter movie in advance. We can talk while drinking." Jennifer gritted her teeth and continued to play the role of a fan girl.

She could feel that the relationship between Milo and Nicole Kidman was not simple.

If I don't take the initiative, there might be no chance tonight.

Seeing her like this.

Nicole cursed her in her heart as a bitch, then took a deep breath and made up her mind.

This married woman never thought of giving up.

Nicole Kidman smiled and said delicately, "Milo, I haven't had enough to drink yet. How about we go somewhere else to continue drinking?"

As she spoke, Nicole Kidman's manicure accidentally scratched Milo's palm.

This is either a hint or a crazy tease.

She is not afraid either.

After all, Milo had dared to tease her in front of Tom Cruise and even caught her and pressed her down in the bathroom.

Why can't she tease Milo now? "Hey, I booked a suite at the Waldorf Astoria. The room is big. If you two don't mind, why don't you go have a drink together?"

Milo didn't bother to waste time and went straight to the point.

Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Connelly were both stunned.

I didn't expect Milo to be so direct. He wants both of them together!

The elevator arrived just then, and Milo didn't wait for their answer.

He smiled, turned around and walked into the elevator.

He pressed the elevator button inside and waited for the two to make their choice.

Nicole was a little hesitant, but Jennifer was more decisive.

The black-haired beauty smiled and walked in. "My family is in New York, and I haven't stayed in a hotel for a long time. Since you said so, Mr. Blackburn, let's go to the Waldorf Astoria."

Seeing Milo looking at him with a half-smile, and the bitch with a victorious smile on her face.

Nicole smiled and walked in, "Coincidentally, the hotel I stayed in when I came to New York this time was also at the Waldorf."

After entering, she fell behind Milo.

While Milo was out of sight pressing the button, Nicole Kidman couldn't help but stare at Jennifer Connelly.

Both of them saw provocation and unwillingness in each other's eyes.

They are all beautiful women with top looks, and they are the most outstanding even in Hollywood.

In fact, there is no shortage of wealthy suitors.

Now Milo was so direct and obvious that he wanted both of them to accompany him.

Even though Nicole had slept with him, she still felt a little uncomfortable.

Jennifer was actually even more dissatisfied, especially after Nicole followed in.

But she felt that if she went back like this, she would not be able to sleep well all night.

I might regret what happened tonight in the future.

Besides, since Milo dared to play so big, how could he be stingy with them? "Mr. Blackburn, you are so greedy!"

Unable to help herself, Jennifer whispered in Milo's ear.

As Jennifer said this.

Milo knew that tonight was a safe night.

(End of this chapter)