Top of the Great Era

Chapter 1326 The pride of the colonial period
InterContinental Hotel on Victoria Harbour.

This is known as the most luxurious presidential suite in Asia, and it doesn't look very grand, but standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows and looking at the sea view is very nice and magnificent.

As for Xu Baihui's claim that she was looked down upon by others, Zhou Buqi was dubious and looked back at her amusedly, "Didn't Orange Sky Entertainment buy Golden Harvest?"

"Yes."

"Even Golden Harvest, a veteran film industry that symbolizes the golden age of Hong Kong films, has been acquired by mainland entertainment companies. The people in the Hong Kong government are still so proud? Has the backbone been interrupted?"

"Who says it's not!" Xu Baihui wrinkled her nose, looking aggrieved, "Huh? Boss Zhou, you don't think I'm lying to you, do you?"

Yang Mi said seriously: "Really, people here look at us strangely. When I talked to Shaw Brothers about the copyright transfer of "The Voice", I was shocked."

"what happened?"

"The person who was negotiating... seemed to be an art director. He asked me if I had time. He said that it was the carnival night, and a son of a big family would hold a big party on the yacht. He wanted me to come over."

"What did you say?"

"I..." Yang Mi lacked confidence, and said with a guilty conscience, "Mr. Xu told me to be tougher, so I refused on the spot. He also said that Jieyu Media doesn't need to rely on others, and our entertainment companies in mainland China don't play games." That way."

Zhou Buqi praised: "You did the right thing! When going out, you must straighten your back!"

Yang Mi breathed a sigh of relief, worried, and said weakly: "Now we seem to be targeted. Shaw Brothers TVB doesn't cooperate with us, and they say that I don't know the heights of the sky. I went to ATV, and they are also pushing the door. Willing to get in touch with us. I... I seem to have gotten into trouble. I heard that the Shao family is not behind the Shao family at all, but some other local rich family."

"What kind of wealthy family is not rich? It's a small place. There is a wealthy family with a fart. It's just a fat man with a swollen face." Zhou Buqi was very disdainful, and didn't think it was a big deal. He smiled and comforted her, "Don't worry, You have nothing to do with this matter. If you say there is a mistake, your mistake is that you are still a little soft, and you should slap your ears."

Xu Baihui also knew that Jieyu Media was boycotted by local forces, not because Yang Mi was a small star, "someone should have said something. Orange Sky bought Golden Harvest Films at a high price, but the development is not good, and it is restricted everywhere. Probably It can be attributed to colonial pride, envy, envy and hatred."

Zhou Buqi agreed with this idea, "Yes, Orange Sky made a strategic mistake. In the past few years, Orange Sky's momentum was stronger than that of Huayi. The turning point is that the strategic focus has changed, and the inland market is not confident enough. , instead of developing the mainland business wholeheartedly, and went south to acquire Golden Harvest Films, it’s like losing the watermelon and picking up the sesame seeds.”

Yang Mi was puzzled, "Then why did we come here?"

Zhou Buqi said: "Jieyu Media came to develop the Hong Kong government's business not for business, but for culture. It doesn't matter whether the business makes money or not. In places with bigger farts, you can't make much money if you want to. It is mainly the export of culture. That's the most important thing. Movies like "Hero", "The Promise", "The Banquet" and "Red Cliff" are doing very well."

Xu Baihui sighed, "To put it bluntly, Jieyu Media is still not strong enough. If Jieyu Media were a world-class entertainment giant, they would not be able to resist it even if they wanted to. They are all bullying masters, and they have to kneel down and beg us. "

Zhou Buqi remembered something, "By the way, I just negotiated a deal with Masayoshi Son of Softbank."

Xu Baihui rolled her eyes, and said coquettishly, "Boss Zhou, I'm so devastated, I'm not in the mood to pay attention to your Internet industry!"

Zhou Buqi laughed and said, "It's not the Internet, it's about you."

"what?"

"I want to recruit him to join us and buy Universal Records or EMI Records together."

"real or fake?"

Xu Baihui's beautiful eyes widened, she jumped up from the sofa, ran over and took his arm affectionately, feeling extremely excited.

This is a big deal!

World class big business!
The world's four major music groups, Sony, Warner, Universal, EMI.These four record companies monopolize more than 95% of the world's music resources.

Sony Records is in the hands of the Japanese, Warner Records is in the hands of the Americans, Universal Records is in the hands of the French, and EMI Records is in the hands of the British.

Sony Records and Warner Records are unshakable, and both are backed by giants.But Universal Music and EMI are alone, and life is precarious in the era of the music industry's decline.

If there is a large capital willing to make an acquisition, it is very likely to reach a deal!

If Jieyu Media can get the control of Universal Music or EMI, let alone a mere Hong Kong government market, she will have a place in the entertainment industry all over the world.

Zhou Buqi shook off her arm, went to the sofa to put his arms around Yang Mi, and said amusedly, "Why are you so excited? This is just a proposal from me, and Softbank may not accept it yet. Sun Zhengyi's plan is... um, Anyway, he has no plans for the entertainment industry yet.”

Xu Baihui said angrily, "Then what are you talking to me about?"

Zhou Buqi said: "There is no plan. If you investigate it, you will have a plan? An investor of his level has a much better vision than people in the entertainment industry. If I guide a direction, it depends on whether he is willing to follow."

Xu Baihui's surging mood has not yet calmed down, she blinked her eyes, "What if he agrees?"

Zhou Buqi said with a smile: "Isn't it settled if we agree? The two sides cooperate to form a consortium to initiate the acquisition. After the acquisition, Softbank is engaged in investment business and does not understand the specific operation. The control right is in our hands ?”

It is almost impossible for Jieyu Media to independently fund the acquisition of Universal Music or EMI.

First of all, there is no money.

At least 40 billion or 50 billion US dollars are invested, and there is not so much cash at all.

Even if there is sufficient cash, if the music industry under this oligopoly is completely controlled by a Chinese-funded company, it will be difficult for the transaction to pass the approval of the regulatory authorities.

It is necessary to attract a large capital with sufficient strength and influence to participate.

Softbank is the best partner.

They can even buy the operator Sprint and the chip giant ARM, and it is no problem to win a record company.Moreover, Softbank and Ziwei Star have cooperated in many aspects for many years, which deserves mutual trust.

For Jieyu Media, it doesn't matter how many shares of Universal Music it holds, but the control right is important.The right to control is equal to the rule maker, and more rules that are conducive to the development of Jieyu Media's global business can be formulated.

Xu Baihui's mind was immediately aroused, "What if Softbank disagrees?"

Zhou Buqi said: "Then there is no other way, you can't tie them up together, can you?"

"Ah?" Xu Baihui said with a long voice, looking disappointed, "Can't you contact other big capital?"

"I'm not familiar with it. The music industry is at its lowest point right now. How can so many smart people see an opportunity to rush in? Moreover, even if someone is willing to follow in, they won't give you the control. If it's just pure investment, get it early Don't do it, you won't make much money."

"Oh."

Xu Baihui's thoughts had already taken off.

I fully hope that Softbank can give back good results. As for the small things on the Hong Kong government's side, they are not so important.

While Xu Baihui's thoughts were flying, Yang Mi lay on Zhou Buqi's shoulder and asked in a low voice, "Master Jin, where do you stay tonight?"

"Stay in a hotel, I don't have a house."

"Who do you want to accompany?"

"There are a lot of people. They all went shopping in Central."

"Oh."

"It's okay, I'll call you tonight."

……

The night before Christmas Eve, the Hong Kong government's business alliance organized a charity auction for the education of children in backward areas in the Mainland.It has great influence, and the four major families of "Su Huang Mi Cai" came forward to organize it. In addition to local businessmen and celebrities, they also sent invitations to many big businessmen in Pengcheng.

Jieyu Media also participated.

Zhou Buqi didn't want to go at first, so he just donated if he wanted to donate. This kind of activity is more formalistic, mainly a hype trick developed by the entertainment industry.But Xu Baihui felt that she was neglected in Hong Kong, so she dragged him to go with her, trying to knock these bastards unconscious with money.

Wu Yu was also in high spirits.

She said that she had never participated in a similar event and wanted to see the world.

Only then did Zhou Buqi put on a brand new suit, and accompanied Wu Yu, Yang Mi and Xu Baihui to the Peninsula Hotel to participate in this charity event.

The scene is magnificent.

I have to say that when it comes to playing ostentation, these people from the Hong Kong government know how to play.

In the lobby of the Peninsula Hotel, after a few steps, I saw a middle-aged man walking sideways with a woman in a low-cut skirt in a delicate dress.

Xu Baihui had sharp eyes, so she reminded in a low voice, "It's Mr. Wu."

"Ok?"

Zhou Buqi followed the trend and laughed dumbfoundedly.

It turned out to be Wu Kebo, the owner of Orange Sky Entertainment, and the beautiful woman beside him was no stranger to her, the mainland female star Tang Yan.This matter has spread in the mainland, and it is a big gossip in the entertainment industry.It is said that Mr. Wu used to praise the actress surnamed Chen, and later the actress surnamed Tang became a new love.

"Mr. Zhou?" Wu Kebo didn't seem to expect to see Zhou Buqi here, he was both surprised and happy, "Oh, I didn't expect Mr. Zhou to come here too! I was waiting for Mr. Xu here, but I didn't expect to meet him. A big Buddha!"

Zhou Buqi smiled and shook hands with him, "President Wu is too polite, I'm still a rising star at best."

"Humble, too modest." Wu Kebo is bolder and much older than Zhou Buqi, so he introduced it naturally, "Oh, by the way, this is Xiao Tang, bringing her here this time... can be regarded as seeing the world .”

"Well, Miss Tang." Zhou Buqi nodded in greeting, very peacefully, "Let's stop standing here and go upstairs?"

"This one……"

Wu Kebo was a little embarrassed.

Zhou Buqi raised his eyebrows slightly, "What's wrong?"

Wu Kebo said in a low voice: "I just came down from upstairs, and these gangsters are a bit bullying. There are more than 30 tables in the audience, and our seats are arranged in the last corner."

Xu Baihui was a little angry, she gritted her teeth and said, "Who is there?"

Wu Kebo said: "Just the two of us, Orange Sky Entertainment and Jieyu Media. The big families of Su Huang, Mi Cai are all in the front row, and there are some local business celebrities. In the middle are some Hong Kong stars. What the hell are we doing?" It was ranked last!"

Xu Baihui said coldly: "Too bullying!"

Tang Yan even suggested: "Old Wu, why don't we go, and don't praise their stinky feet."

Zhou Buqi was a little surprised.

You, a little star, dare to give advice on this kind of thing?Are you floating?It seems that Brother Wu is not strict in discipline!Take a look at your own Yang Mi, how knowledgeable is she?Just stand there quietly, not messing around.

(End of this chapter)