Chapter 116 - Establishing a Company
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nKeira Knightley’s sudden suggestion stunned Bell.
n“Are you kidding? How can we decide on such a big thing like starting a company?”
nBell shook his head with a laugh.
nTo his surprise, Keira Knightley looked serious.
n“Do you think I’m joking?”
nOn the sofa, Keira Knightley looked at Bell solemnly.
nBell finally understood that the other party really had this thought.
n“This matter isn’t as simple as you think.”
n“Moreover, to open a good company, there are many things to prepare. I don’t have manpower or connections now. Opening a company now is like throwing money.”
nBell spread his hands helplessly.
nIt was not that he had not thought of this, he was not really an eight-year-old child after all. He had naturally thought it through thoroughly.
nBell had thought of the same question that Hanks had asked.
nUnexpectedly, after hearing Bell’s words, Keira Knightley said, “Let me resolve these things.”
n“You will have absolute control over the new company. Regarding the manpower issue, it will be resolved in a month.”
n“What do you think?”
nKeira Knightly looked at Bell and waited for his answer.
n“How much do I need to invest?”
nAfter the money earned from the show and the stream, Bell had some cash.
nThere were at least eight million in his bank account.
nBut Bell did not know how much Keira Knightley wanted for the company.
nAlthough they could be considered friends now, there was a difference in status.
nAfter all, she was a top female celebrity.
nHer net worth was easily over a hundred million.
nWith his current financial strength, he might not be able to afford her plan.
nHowever, Keira Knightley surprised Bell again.
n“We can set up a small company first. About five million should be enough for the start.”
nBell couldn’t help but laugh in disbelief.
nFive million was barely enough if it was just to open a physical company.
nBut it was clearly not enough to start a video platform company.
nEven with Bell’s popularity, the company still had to find a large number of top streamers.
nExpand the company’s audience.
nAs for Bell’s Wilderness Survival, it could only be said to be an edge.
nIt could attract some audience to the platform.
n“5 million is probably not enough to open a video platform company.”
n“After all, if we want to poach a slightly famous streamer, we will need to spend millions.
nIf it were more famous streamers, we will need tens of millions.”
nBell said helplessly.
nBut then Keira Knightley stood up.
n“I’ve thought about this for a long time. If you open a company, as a shareholder, I’m willing to move in for free. I believe Natalie and Anne have the same thoughts.”
n“As for Scarlett, there’s no need to mention it. With the four of us staying here, I believe many celebrities and streamers will join us without demanding a high price.
nThey might even join for free.”
nBell finally understood what she meant.
n“How can that do? With your reputation, once the platform can’t be built, the four of you will be affected.”
nBell understood that the other party was preparing to help him.
nBut there was a certain risk in this matter, and Bell was not willing to involve them.
nUnexpectedly, just as Bell finished speaking, several voices sounded from the door.
n“I think this is feasible. We usually have nothing to do. Video platforms are so popular now. If we open a company and manage it well, we can earn some pocket money.”
nA million was treated as pocket money.
nThey were top celebrities after all. Their income was definitely extremely high.
nAt some point in time, Scarlett, Natalie, and Anne were already standing at the door.
nThey had heard what Keira had said earlier.
nAlthough they did not know why Keira suddenly wanted to open a company with Bell, the three of them could tell that this matter should be related to Bell.
nThey really liked Bell.
nNot to mention whether they had feelings for him, just Bell’s performance in these few days was enough for them to invest in him.
n“When did you guys come? You didn’t even make a sound.”
nBell was speechless.
nHis room really had no privacy.
nScarlett smiled and walked to Bell.
n“I think Keira’s suggestion is good. You are getting more and more traffic, but you still have a lot of potential. No matter which video platform you go to, they won’t be able to bring out all of your value.”
n“Instead of creating wealth for others, it’s better to create wealth for yourself.”
n“How about it? We can help you as long as you agree.”
n“From now on, you’re the boss of the company. Don’t forget to give us dividends when you earn money.”
nScarlett joked.
nIn fact, when Bell signed the contract before, she had such thoughts.
nBut at that time, it was not obvious how much potential Bell had.
nMoreover, Bell did not seem to have the intention of starting a company, so she had not mentioned it.
nBut now that it was mentioned by Keira, Scarlett decided to help.
nOf course, she had her own selfish motives.
nIf Bell and the others opened a company together, wouldn’t they have more time together?
nThis thought popped into Scarlett’s mind.
nNatalie and Anne nodded in agreement.
n“Sure, I have no objections. If Bell wants to start a company, like Keira said, I can move in as a shareholder,” said Natalie Portman.
n“I have no objections,” said Anne Hathaway.
nThe four people in the room looked at Bell, waiting for his answer.
nFaced with their gazes, Bell smiled helplessly.
n“Alright, in that case, let’s have a happy cooperation.”
nHanks got off the plane and returned to the company.
nHe returned to the office to sort out his emotions.
nThen, he walked to the leader’s office with the contract.
n“Sir, I’m back.”
nThe middle-aged man was surprised.
nHanks returned much faster than he thought.
n“You’re back? What did Bell say? How long has this contract been signed for?”
nHanks shook his head.
n“I’m afraid we have to be prepared to lose Bell.”
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