It's not about being mean, it's just a professional negotiation

Alanis 2022-03-20 09:01:55

After reading the comments, Renmen's understanding of the character is too superficial. Is grandpa just a stingy? In fact, whether it's grandpa's "nothing", taking advantage of the danger to snatch custody, or daughter-in-law saying on TV that he has money to save people, or Matt Wahlberg scolding the old man in a scene, they are all negotiating. The old man and Wahlberg's insistence are correct, from 17 million to 4 million (of course, it paid the price of ears, but it is still worth it). The kidnapper's negotiating skills are much worse, but effective, that is, sending ears. As soon as this move came out, the old man was also afraid. The old man thinks a lot. Internally and externally, long-term and short-term, he is not just stingy. In that position, if you are not careful, you will lose the whole game. Taking the opportunity to take back custody was a genius. Money can't be wasted. In the end, the daughter-in-law and Wahlberg couldn't take it anymore, and they both had a nervous breakdown, so they tried to force the old man to pay. After all, the old man claimed that Hadrian was reincarnated, and he was really calm. This is the kidnapping of the child. If it is a normal business struggle, let alone the kidnappers, Wahlberg will be scared to pee halfway through the game. Ordinary people, such as me, have been exposed to confrontational struggles, exams, stock speculation, and romantic relationships. You feel that you can't take it anymore, but it's impossible. In fact, the enemy can't hold it anymore. Taking a breath, he knelt down. What is he going to do? Then don't be afraid, keep going.

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  • Oswald Hinge: Ms. Getty, we offer you our sincerest condolences.

    Gail Harris: Well, you're very thoughtful.

    Oswald Hinge: Please, sit. Mr. Getty's death has created a bit of a crisis here. You see, the estate was structured as a charitable family trust.

    Gail Harris: Did he ever give any money to charity?

    Oswald Hinge: No. No.

    Gail Harris: The trust enabled Mr. Getty to build his fortune without paying taxes. There was just one catch. Under the rules of the trust, he couldn't actually spend the money.

    Gail Harris: What's the point of making all that money if you can't spend it?

    Oswald Hinge: Well, he couldn't spend it, but he could invest it.So, he invested it in things. Art. Antiques. Soon, he had a... A staggering amount of things.And a staggering amount of money. Now someone has to decide what to do with it all.

    Gail Harris: What do you want with me?

    Oswald Hinge: How do I put this... The king is dead. The throne is vacant. Your children are his heirs. Until they come of age,someone has to make the decisions. Which means, of course, someone has to take his place.

  • Gail Harris: Paul? Come say hello to Mr. Chace. Or goodbye. I'm not sure which.

    Fletcher Chace: He's gonna be trouble with the ladies.

    John Paul Getty III: I already am.

    Gail Harris: I do hope you'll stay on with us. I know you had other ambitions, but..

    Fletcher Chace: Guys like me don't get rich. We get sidetracked too easily.

    Gail Harris: Shame.

    Fletcher Chace: Not really.

    Gail Harris: I think of you as family.

    Fletcher Chace: Kind of you to say so, ma'am. Was a couple things around the grounds that I've been meaning to see to.

    Gail Harris: Yes, of course. Don't let me keep you.