Chapter 268: Solving the funding gap, power from the backyard

Scarlett Johansson is a young female star who became famous early. When Fan Xi was still in junior high school in China, she had already appeared on the big screen and could get a salary of millions. Although female stars have high expenses, Scarlett's savings over the years are considerable.

When she saw Fan Xi's news on TV and heard Sterling's difficulties for Fan Xi, she felt as uncomfortable as being scratched by a cat all over her body.

She couldn't tolerate Fan Xi suffering from financial difficulties; this is something she could help Fan Xi with.

She just wanted to spend money for Fan Xi.

So, when the call was connected, she went straight to the point and said: "How much money do you need?"

Fan Xi didn't react for a while.

Although he had been thinking about where to raise funds in his mind, Yao Ming called him earlier, saying that Fan Xi could go to China to raise funds. Many big domestic bosses like to invest in foreign industries. As long as they are told clearly, they are willing to lend money, and even buy shares.

Fan Xi never thought about borrowing money from Scarlett or any other confidante from beginning to end.

He is a person with great male chauvinism.

"Jack, I can give you 65 million US dollars around Christmas. This is my entire dowry. I originally planned to find a better financial product so that I could enjoy my retirement life decently in the future. However, now I find, why don't I hand this money to you? Because you are my reliance. I can never leave you in this life..."

Scarlett said emotionally on the phone.

She was very serious.

Many people like to call Hollywood female stars "gold diggers" and always like to link them with rich tycoons. Yes, Hollywood and the entertainment industry in any country have plenty of such female stars. They hope to maintain a decent life through deep binding with rich tycoons.

When Fan Xi had scandals with these female stars, most media and some gossip fans thought that these Hollywood female stars being with Fan Xi was for Fan Xi's fame, physical strength, and money, plus the blessing of fame and money.

But the fact is, they don't know Fan Xi's dominant position in sexual relationships. Once an act occurs with him, one can never stay away for life. This is an "invasion" from body to soul.

So, Scarlett is willing to hand over her "pension" as a dowry to Fan Xi.

She didn't even mention the words "borrow money" or "buy shares." This is an extremely Eastern thing done by an extremely individualistic Western female star.

Fan Xi thought for a while. Scarlett's words made him deeply realize one thing: as the emotional "master" of Scarlett, he couldn't leave her anymore. A man must have a sense of responsibility. No matter how many parts this sense of responsibility is divided into, it must be executed.

So, his inner emotions became calm, and he said like a real husband: "Okay, since you have decided to hand your money to me to manage, I will make good use of it."

Fan Xi decided to leave some shares for Scarlett so that she could enjoy profit dividends every year. Putting aside feelings, this would definitely become the second most valuable investment in Scarlett's life. The first most valuable investment was naturally that she chose Fan Xi as her lifelong reliance.

Fan Xi and Scarlett chatted for a while.

Scarlett told Fan Xi that she would come to watch the Christmas Day battle, and Fan Xi welcomed her.

After finishing chatting with Scarlett, Fan Xi called Taylor Swift.

"How much money do you still lack? I mean acquiring the Clippers."

Taylor Swift's tone was even more confident than Scarlett's.

Scarlett is a long-famous movie actress, but Taylor Swift has been too popular in the past two years. She got endorsements until her hands were soft, and her global concert box office broke the long-sealed records set by Madonna and Jackson. Her influence in the world even reminds people of Britney Spears back then.

As everyone knows, since the new century, there has been no global superstar diva in the American music scene. Counting up, Michael Jackson counts as one, Madonna counts as one, and Britney Spears, who can only count as half, because she was popular for too short a time and then quickly encountered trouble.

Now, Taylor Swift is a bit of a global idol. This is related to her relationship with Fan Xi. Fan Xi helped her open up her popularity in Asia to some extent. Last week, she held two concerts in Tokyo and Shanghai, and the box office broke local historical records.

So, undoubtedly, she is the richest among the Duke girls.

And, she is the one who wants to help Fan Xi the most. To some extent, she is the proper Duchess, at least she has always regarded herself as the "orthodox wife" in her heart.

Fan Xi hadn't opened his mouth yet.

"150 million US dollars. Jack, I will hand this cash to you before New Year's Day."

Taylor Swift said. She canceled the order for a private jet. She originally wanted to give Fan Xi a surprise. She asked the manufacturer to tailor an aerial palace for her and Fan Xi, which used a large number of Duke elements. But now, the Duchess decided to delay this plan, and she sold two apartments in Manhattan, plus she received an advance income from the performance merchant, so raising 150 million US dollars is not a very difficult thing for her.

"Thank you," Fan Xi said.

"Never say this word to me, Jack. The Duchess only needs the Duke's love, not the Duke's thanks," Taylor Swift said on the other end of the phone.

The Duchess who fell in love didn't have the shrewdness inherited from the family at all. She didn't want to calculate the return on investment in this matter at all, although her father taught her financial management since she was a child. But in love, the lady does not count the return.

Because Fan Xi had long ago taken away her soul, and all her cells were already in the shape of Duke Jack.

Taylor Swift said she would come to Los Angeles to see Fan Xi on Christmas, and Fan Xi expressed his welcome.

After saying some sweet words on the phone, the call ended.

After Taylor Swift, Selena called.

Selena has recently been refusing the crazy pursuit of Justin Bieber. This global-hot teenage idol has a fanatical love for Selena. In fact, Selena's brokerage company also acquiesced. This kind of romance between a teenage idol and a teenage idol is the easiest to attract fans. They secretly took five or six advertisements related to Justin for Selena, teaming up to make money.

Selena's market situation has also been improving rapidly recently. Although her records didn't sell as hot as Taylor Swift's, she has also been making a fortune in silence on the charts. Although her movies are not as popular globally as Scarlett's "Iron Man," she also has her own market. She is the most popular actress among American teenagers this year. It is worth mentioning that Taylor Swift is the most popular female singer among American teenagers.

If there is a vote for the most popular NBA player among American teenagers, Fan Xi will definitely dominate the list.

Selena's brokerage company has always opposed Selena's involvement with Fan Xi, but now, Selena called Fan Xi. She said she had 40 million US dollars to hand over to Fan Xi.

This is all the savings of this young teenage idol. She, like Taylor Swift and Scarlett, has the same idea: she just wants to help her man.

Fan Xi didn't refuse her kindness.

He knew that he had been deeply bound with these Duke girls, prospering together and suffering together, and this was an investment that would definitely make a fortune.

Otherwise, with Ballmer's shrewdness, why would he be willing to invest at a valuation of 1.3 billion?

Don't talk about nonsense like being optimistic about Fan Xi. These businessmen wouldn't be willing to waste their breath if they couldn't see the benefits.

Fan Xi is a clear-headed person.

He doesn't have Lu Yuan's solid business knowledge, nor does he have his experience.

So, he won't be bound by other people's business logic.

After the three calls were made, the original funding gap of 340 million US dollars was instantly left with only 115 million US dollars.

This number is not an unfillable gap for Fan Xi. Because Mark Cuban also promised to lend him some money, but Fan Xi didn't really want to owe Cuban a favor, as this would affect his decisions later.

On the way home, Fan Xi received a call from Kendall Jenner. Jenner had just started her modeling career. Unexpectedly, she also wanted to provide 5 million US dollars for Fan Xi.

Her relationship with Fan Xi is like childhood sweethearts. They met when they were young. When Fan Xi hadn't stood firm in the Lakers, they already knew each other, and at that time, feelings had already grown.

Fan Xi agreed to Jenner's idea. He knew that refusing Jenner would make Jenner unhappy.

Then, Jenner said: Her sisters actually wanted to buy shares in the Clippers, but she helped Fan Xi refuse them.

To some extent, Jenner is the person who understands Duke Jack the best. Duke Jack doesn't like being controlled, doesn't like being bound. He is the free wind.

Fan Xi thanked Jenner, and then he drove the car directly to Jenner's residence.

Interestingly, on the way to Jenner's residence, Fan Xi received a call from Kanye West.

Kanye West established a strategic partnership with the fan-x brand this year. He will launch a new product with great creativity with the fan-x brand, which Fan Xi calls "Yeezy."

Their friendship is very solid, and they do feel a bit like brothers-in-law. Except for always arguing on the topic of Taylor Swift, they are very compatible.

"Hey, Jack. I know you are very short of money now. I know you actually want to ask me to borrow money, but you can't open your mouth. You are a person who cares about face. However, as your good friend, I think maybe I should take the initiative to call you. You know, I am a real billionaire."

Kanye West spoke on the other end of the phone with his unique rap rhythm.

Fan Xi laughed loudly.

Then Kanye West continued: "I heard Ballmer offered you a valuation of 1.3 billion?"

"How do you know?" Fan Xi asked Kanye West with some surprise.

"I am high society, brother. I have very high-level sources. Now they are all saying you are greedy. How about it? Give me some shares, I accept a valuation of 1.6 billion." Kanye West said very generously.

Fan Xi smiled.

"2 billion," West said straight to the point.

Fan Xi said: "I only have a funding gap of 115 million now."

"No problem. I'll give you 120 million US dollars, and you give me five percent of the shares," Kanye West said very generously.

When Kanye West said this, it was hard for Fan Xi not to accept. Because from the current situation, West actually suffered a big loss.

But Fan Xi knew that this investment of West would definitely get a rich return.

But everyone is a friend, and friends don't talk about money.

Both sides quickly reached an agreement.

West was very happy. After finishing the call, he wrote very presumptuously on his social network: "Bro is now a shareholder of the Clippers."

Extraordinarily showy, extraordinarily flamboyant.

Especially hip-hop!

These rappers, none of them don't love to show off.

However, this showy dynamic quickly hit the hot list, and the comments instantly flooded his homepage. People were asking about this matter, asking how many shares he got from Fan Xi.

West kept his mouth shut.

For him, becoming a Clippers shareholder is far more interesting than how many shares he got.

He is a public figure; he needs this kind of traffic.

You know, the East Coast legendary rapper Jay-Z, who had the grace of knowing him, also holds shares in the Nets. This is a matter worth showing off in the rap circle.

Fan Xi didn't care about the dynamics of the Internet. After solving all the funding gaps, he breathed a sigh of relief, turned off his phone, and drove the car into the basement of Jenner's house.

There is a war tonight.

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