The shoddy work DreamWorks did was indeed infuriating for Kyle, but it wasn't enough to make him fly into a rage, especially since he had already anticipated their breach of trust.
The animated film "Chicken Run" was about to be released nationwide.
At this time, an executive from Page Pictures suggested to Kyle: "We bore nearly a third of the publicity for 'Chicken Run' before. Now we can completely reverse the operation and teach DreamWorks a lesson."
This suggestion was supported by several executives.
Bang!
"A bunch of idiots!"
Kyle immediately glared and said, "Gentlemen, we helped DreamWorks promote the film, but don't forget, we were paid for it. If we go back on our word and stab them in the back now, where would our credibility be? Wouldn't we become the same as DreamWorks?!"
Kyle was indeed very angry, even more so than DreamWorks' breach of trust.
Integrity!
Kyle prided himself on not being a good person, even a miser who hoarded money like his life depended on it, but he also deeply understood one thing: honest business practices lead to long-term success.
"To be honest, I also want to stab DreamWorks right now, a really deep stab, but not now! I can't gamble with our integrity!" Kyle said solemnly.
"Yes, boss."
The executive who first suggested stabbing them immediately showed a look of shame.
In fact, with the capabilities of these executives, they wouldn't be so unwise; they were simply too angry.
From another perspective, they were also dedicated to the company.
Kyle was particularly pleased about this.
"Sigh~"
Kyle looked at the people he had just scolded with apologetic eyes and said, "Sorry, I was a bit hasty just now. I shouldn't have scolded you. I see your dedication to the company! I, Kyle Page, thank you! At the same time, I also ask you to believe me, it's not too late. In the future... we'll have plenty of time to deal with them~"
"Yes, boss!"
At this moment,
A thunderous shout erupted in the conference room, everyone's faces flushed and extremely excited.
These people were all highly capable talents, and to be honest, a few words alone wouldn't be enough to stir their emotions.
But... Kyle frequently brainwashed them!
Moreover, the benefits and treatment Kyle provided them also increased year by year, which was the main reason for their dedication to the company.
Several days later, Page Pictures' publicity for "Chicken Run" did not cause any trouble; everything proceeded as usual, as if the incident of DreamWorks playing a trick on Page Pictures had never happened.
This couldn't help but draw great praise from DreamWorks!
"Generous!"
"Rumor has it that Kyle Page is a vengeful person who can't stand even a tiny loss, but now it seems that's not the case at all!"
"Yes, if I were to be betrayed and tricked, I would definitely explode!"
For a time, whether it was DreamWorks or other Hollywood film companies, many people's inherent impression of Kyle as "vengeful" greatly changed.
However... there was still a small group of people, those who were rotten to the core, who thought Kyle was excessively timid.
"That Kyle fellow is as timid as a mouse!" George Samenuk said.
Samenuk was the chairman of McAfee, a well-known antivirus software company in the United States. During the period when Kyle first invested in McAfee, the two sides had a honeymoon period, as Kyle provided funds that solved McAfee's urgent needs. However, a huge rift appeared when Microsoft wanted to gain control of McAfee's equity.
Kyle's support for Microsoft greatly angered Samenuk.
Especially now!
After Microsoft was subjected to an antitrust investigation by the authorities and encountered the dot-com bubble, forcing it to abandon its equity and interests in McAfee, both Kyle and Chairman Samenuk wanted to take over this portion of the equity to gain complete control of McAfee's power.
For these shares, both sides fought with real fire!
He couldn't stand to see Kyle do well!
"Haha! Kyle Page! You're a cunning fox, but I never thought you'd have this day, a day when DreamWorks would trick you. And afterwards, you actually chose to swallow your anger. Tsk, tsk, tsk, this is truly satisfying." Samenuk was in a great mood...
Locomotive Film Company.
It was a newly established small film company with over 30 employees. Currently, it had no film output and mainly invested in films from various Hollywood film companies.
The owner of this company was also an old acquaintance of Kyle.
No!
To be precise, he was also Kyle's enemy!
— Steve Bing.
"DreamWorks, well done!"
"A billionaire? Haha, Kyle Page is the most spineless of all billionaires."
"Although I don't have a net worth of tens of billions, if anyone dared to trick me like that, I would definitely not let them off the hook. I'd fight directly, the kind that doesn't stop until one of us is dead!"
"Kyle Page, timid, cowardly, spineless, that's you!"
Steve Bing had been very excited these past few days, and the amount of alcohol he drank each day had increased significantly.
Of course, if Kyle weren't here, he would certainly scoff at him.
"There are many people who don't like me, who are you to judge?"
... Illumination Entertainment.
This company, which would later produce "Minions" and "Despicable Me" animated films, also had a grudge against Kyle.
CEO Chris Meledandri pointed at the newspaper and happily said, "Guys, you see, that damn Kyle Page also has his day!"
Upon hearing this, Leo Nix's face also showed an excited expression.
"Of course I saw it, it's truly gratifying!" Leo Nix laughed heartily.
Meledandri immediately nodded like a pounding garlic, as if he had eaten honey.
Once upon a time, when Kyle's Waterworld Animation Company's "Finding Nemo" exploded globally, wildly raking in box office revenue worldwide, Rupert Murdoch, the owner of 20th Century Fox, was very envious and jealous.
So, Murdoch made a ruthless decision.
— To completely disband Fox's animation department!
Chris Meledandri was the head of Fox Filmed Entertainment's animation department and a veteran, having created popular animated series like "The Simpsons" that swept across America, establishing countless achievements. However, he also had many failures.
He was unemployed!
Just as his life plunged into a low point, Kyle immediately extended an olive branch.
Not only that, Kyle asked him to form a new company and also promised to take on all the former Fox animation department employees who were laid off with him.
It must be said that Kyle's sincerity was great!
However... while Meledandri accepted Kyle's olive branch, he also used Kyle. After receiving investment from overseas capital, he unhesitatingly kicked Kyle out.
Meledandri was a typical villain!
"A gentleman's revenge is never too late, but a villain's revenge is from morning to night."
Kyle's retaliation against Illumination Entertainment was swift. He immediately initiated a aggressive poaching strategy, using high salaries, high benefits, and other means to poach a large number of talents from Illumination Entertainment in a short period.
Even now, Meledandri's company has not recovered and is still in a predicament of talent shortage.
"Now that I see this guy getting snubbed, I'm very happy, incredibly happy!!!" Meledandri was in a great mood.
In a word, since Kyle's Crossing, he has indeed accumulated quite a few enemies and adversaries in America.