1977: The beginning of the blind date with the daughter of the king

Chapter 561 Father and Son Arena!

"Rei TV?"

When Shao Weiming heard what Li Changhe said to him, a look of surprise appeared on his face. He had not heard any news at all.

"Boss, where did you get this information?"

Shao Weiming asked curiously at this time.

"Standard Chartered Bank told me that the British Rediffusion wants to sell Rediffusion's TV and radio shares. I plan to buy them."

Li Changhe said with a smile.

In fact, he has been eyeing R&F Television for a long time. After missing out on TVB, he set his sights on R&F Television.

However, Li Changhe always thought that Rediffusion Television was not sold until 82. Qiu Degen acquired Rediffusion Television and then changed its name to Asia Television, thus starting the glory of ATV.

And there is another issue that Li Changhe has been considering, which is how to compete with Qiu Degen at that time.

In terms of wealth, Qiu Degen could not compare with him, even though the other party owned the Far Eastern Bank.

But there is an embarrassing problem here. Qiu Degen is also from Ninghai, and he owns some cinemas. These cinemas are now under Li Changhe's cinema chain and are one of the franchised cinema chains.

So the other party is an old senior from Ninghai, and also has the relationship with the theater chain. In fact, Li Changhe has been thinking about how to take over ATV.

What Li Changhe did not expect was that Rediffusion actually started selling it this year, that is, in 81, but the news had not been announced to the public, and Rediffusion Company was selling it secretly.

According to information provided by Standard Chartered Bank, they actually did not plan to sell it to Hong Kong Island, but instead contacted a consortium in Australia and planned to sell it to them.

This gave Li Changhe an opportunity.

Because at this time, Qiu Degen obviously did not intervene and may not even know the news.

Li Changhe was not sure whether Qiu Degen bought it from Lisheng or from a company that took over later, but there was no doubt that the timing was just right for him.

The reason why Shao Weiming was called here was mainly because Li Changhe still wanted Shao Weiming to come forward and compete with TVB.

There is no way. Like Qiu Degen, Shao Yifu is also an old senior in Ninghai. Not only that, he also sold the Shaw Cinemas to Li Changhe. This is definitely a favor.

Therefore, Li Changhe cannot say that he led his people to compete with TVB.

Although he is not suitable, Shao Weiming is suitable.

Now Fang Yihua holds the power in TVB, and if Shao Weiming leads ATV to fight against TVB, it can only be said to be a "good story"

"Acquire ATV?"

"Boss, ATV is worth acquiring, but it will be very difficult to be stronger than TVB!"

"Rediffusion used to be a cable TV company, and its TV station was charged. It was not until 78 that Rediffusion changed its TV station to a wireless TV station, broadcasting to the public for free."

"TVB has been providing free TV since the beginning, so it has a much larger audience base than Rediffusion Television."

"When most Hong Kong viewers turn on the TV, the first thing they watch is TVB. Even though their drama "Beyond the Land" is a huge hit, I think it's because TVB hasn't made any effort yet. If TVB makes an effort, ATV won't have the upper hand."

"If we want to be a Rediffusion TV station, I'm afraid we'll have to invest much more money than TVB."

Shao Weiming analyzed seriously at this moment.

He also worked in wireless for some time and is very familiar with some data.

"In fact, I think we don't have to fight to the death with TVB. I prefer to make Rediffusion Television an international television station to serve the Chinese communities around the world."

"In addition, we can develop some professional directions, for example, we can create a sports channel to broadcast football matches such as English Premier League, Italian Football League, French Football League, or basketball games such as NBA in the United States."

"For example, we can set up a professional news, finance and current affairs channel and do some professional financial and current affairs commentary."

"For me, the TV station is more about serving the global strategy of the entire group, rather than simply competing with TVB."

"That's why I intend to acquire Rediffusion Television."

Li Changhe said softly.

For him, it is not clear how much money a TV station can make. Now the total value of the entire ATV is at most 200 million Hong Kong dollars, and the annual profit is only a few hundred million.

Li Changhe really doesn't care about this little money.

What he values ​​is the media attributes of television, which is an extremely powerful life-saving talisman.

Apart from anything else, if anyone in the country dares to cause trouble to him in the future, he only needs to publicize him overseas, and then the top leaders in the country will definitely conduct an internal investigation.

This is a major event that affects the international image.

For Li Changhe, controlling an overseas TV station, even if it only serves Chinese people around the world, is like a nuclear weapon for him.

Li Changhe’s network of connections is indeed extensive, but as the saying goes, there are always talented people in every generation, and each of them leads the trend for decades. Who can predict who will be the new bigwigs in the future?
There will definitely be some short-sighted people who want to take advantage of him.

So we should prepare for a rainy day. The more nuclear weapons we have in our hands, the better.

"Boss, if this happens, we will probably have to spend money every year. The current profit of the TV station may not be enough to support your current idea."

Shao Weiming shook his head helplessly at this time.

Li Changhe waved his hand: "That's no problem, I will inject capital when the time comes."

"What I'm thinking about now is, if I let you take charge of ATV, will you feel any pressure?"

Although Li Changhe believes that Shao Weiming is the best candidate to take charge of Rediffusion, Shao Weiming must agree to this.

Now, Shao Weiming's relationship with Shao Yifu as father and son has not yet broken down.

Even because Run Run Shaw sold Shaw Cinemas in exchange for Run Run Shaw, who is now in sole control of the power, the relationship between father and son has been eased to some extent.

Although the father and son are not as affectionate as they used to be, they are relatively harmonious.

"This"

Shao Weiming fell into deep thought at this time.

He could imagine that once Li Changhe really bought Rediffusion Television and took over as the person in charge of Rediffusion, the media in Hong Kong would surely be in a frenzy.

News such as "Father and Son Killing Each Other", "Revenge for Mother", "Internal Fighting in Rich Families", etc., all came out at once.

Don't trust the moral integrity of the Hong Kong media. Shao Weiming believes that they can definitely write it.

Of course, these are not the most important things for Shao Weiming.

The most important thing is how he should talk to Shao Yi-fu.

No matter what, he is his biological father after all. Shao Weiming was actually thinking about how to tell him.

You can't just say, I'm going to come out and challenge you?
"Actually, I don't care about the Hong Kong media, but I don't know how to talk to my father about it."

Shao Weiming said slowly at this time.

Li Changhe smiled and said, "Brother Weiming, as long as there is no problem on your side, I can talk to Shao Liubo!"

"I am confident that I can convince him."

"Really?"

Shao Weiming was a little surprised to hear what Li Changhe said, but looking at the other party's confident expression, he felt that it did not seem fake.

"As long as you agree, I can talk to Uncle Six in the next few days. I think the possibility of success is more than 80%."

Li Changhe said confidently.

When Shao Weiming saw this, he nodded.

"Okay, boss, as long as you convince my father, I have no objection."

Shao Weiming said seriously.

"Okay, then you can go back and collect information about Rediffusion Television, and then you can come forward to negotiate with Rediffusion Television."

"I estimate that the valuation of Rediffusion Television is around 200 million Hong Kong dollars. The other party may be eager to make a move for honest reasons. You can talk to them based on this idea."

"Also, they seem to be talking to an Australian consortium now. You might as well investigate that as well."

"If they are interested, you can secretly tell them that there are strategic risks in acquiring Rediffusion Television. This place may be confiscated by the government at any time."

"I believe that once they get this news, they will definitely withdraw from the purchase!"

Li Changhe didn't know whether Rediffusion was sold to the Australian company, but he knew that Qiu Degen acquired Rediffusion in 82.

In other words, if the other party took over, there is no doubt that they would have sold it in less than a year. It is very likely that they knew the truth and ran away decisively.

If the other party did not take over, and Rediffusion waited until 82 to sell, it meant that Rediffusion could not find anyone to take over. So Li Changhe believed that if Shao Weiming did this, Rediffusion would have to sell to him in the end.

What's more, he would not deliberately bargain down the price with Lisheng Company.

"Okay, then I'll go back and look for information first!"

Shao Weiming responded decisively at this moment.

For him, this is the first time he leads a large-scale acquisition, so he must take it seriously.

Although until now, he still doesn't know whether Li Changhe can convince Shao Yifu.

The next day, morning

Broadcast Drive in Hong Kong Island is also known as the famous Mount Wutai.

Of course, it is actually called Sitaishan now because Jiayi TV Station has gone bankrupt.

In Shao Yi-fu's office, the phone soon rang.

Shao Yifu is a workaholic. Whenever he has nothing to do, he stays in the office.

Hearing the phone ringing, Shao Yifu picked up the call.

"Hey?"

"Which one?"

"Sixth uncle, it's me, Bao Zeyang!"

Li Changhe's voice was heard from the other end of the phone.

When Shao Yifu heard this, a smile appeared on his face.

"It's Ayang, why did you suddenly remember to call me?"

He still likes the younger Bao Zeyang, even though the other party took away the Shaw Brothers Cinema Chain.

Of course, it cannot be said that it was taken away, after all, Shaw Cinemas is still under the control of his son.

He also helped him solve some of his problems, which made Shao Yi-fu have a good impression of this young junior.

"Uncle Six, I would like to invite you for tea at noon."

"Oh? That's great. Then you choose a place and I'll go there at noon!"

When Shao Yi-fu heard this, he immediately agreed happily.

This little fellow from the Bao family would never come to see him for no reason. He took the initiative to ask him to have a meal, so there must be something going on.

Could it be that something happened to Weiming?

"Then let's go to Fuqing Restaurant. I've already booked a room. It's the one you like, Uncle Six."

Fuqing Restaurant was the place provided by Shao Weiming to Li Changhe. Shao Yifu liked to go there to eat chicken wings.

"Okay, then I'll be there on time at noon."

Shao Yifu put down the phone, and at this moment, Fang Yihua walked in.

"I made you some black chicken soup. Have some at noon."

"Forget it. The little guy from the Bao family called me just now and said he wants to invite me for tea at noon. I'll go meet him at noon."

Shao Yifu shook his head and said softly.

"That little Baosheng?"

"Would you like me to accompany you at noon?"

Fang Yihua asked curiously at this time.

Shao Yifu waved his hand: "I'll go by myself. It's probably because of Weiming's matter. It's not appropriate for you to go."

Although the relationship between father and son has eased, Fang Yihua has a special status after all. If Shao Weiming is also there, it will only be awkward for everyone to see him.

Fang Yihua was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then nodded: "Okay, then I'll have someone warm up the chicken soup and you can drink it tonight."

At noon, Shao Yi-fu took a car and arrived at Fuqing Restaurant as scheduled.

Afterwards, he met Li Changhe in the private room where he often sat.

However, what surprised him was that there was only Li Changhe in the room, not Shao Weiming as he thought.

"Sixth uncle is here, sit down, I'll help you get some soup!"

Phoenix shark fin is a famous Cantonese dish. The preparation method is to put shark fin into the belly of a hen, then steam it and then cook it into soup. It is very suitable for tonic for the elderly.

The dish made by Fuqing Restaurant is very unique and the taste is relatively light, which suits Shao Yifu's taste.

Before Li Changhe came, all the dishes had been served, because he knew very well that Shao Yifu was a man with a strong sense of punctuality, and if he said he would come at twelve o'clock, then it would be twelve o'clock.

"You're so enthusiastic, I don't dare to eat it."

"Are you looking to buy some property from me again? Or is there something going on with Weiming?"

Seeing Li Changhe taking the initiative, Shao Yifu smiled and joked.

Li Changhe smiled and placed the bowl in front of Shao Yifu.

"Don't worry, Uncle Six. I'm not looking for you to buy property. I just have something to report to you."

"But it's not a big deal, let's talk about it after we finish eating."

"it is good!"

Shao Yi-fu nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Then, he ate leisurely.

But he doesn't eat much. After all, he is old and his appetite is limited.

After a while, he put down his bowl and chopsticks.

“Not bad, still the same old taste.”

"Okay, now that we're full, tell me what's going on?"

Seeing this, Li Changhe also put down his bowl and chopsticks.

"Uncle Liu, I have taken over Rediffusion Television."

Li Changhe said seriously at this moment.

With Standard Chartered Bank helping him, Shao Weiming's contact with ATV was not as difficult as he had imagined.

When the R&F Properties heard that Victor from Hutchison Whampoa was going to take over, they did not show any resistance.

After all, as long as the price is right, it doesn't matter who you sell it to, not to mention that Victor is very famous and very rich.

Although the deal has not been finalized yet, as it stands now, it is only a matter of time before Li Changhe takes over ATV.

After hearing what Li Changhe said, Shao Yifu looked at him curiously.

As expected, when this kid comes to the door, nothing good happens.

"If you want to buy it, just buy it. Do you need to report this to me?"

"Or are you here to challenge me and prepare to fight me in the future?"

Shao Yifu said calmly at this moment.

Although the news was quite shocking to him, he couldn't say anything else at this moment.

This guy had been interested in TVB before and wanted to buy TVB shares from the Li family. Later, he switched to Shaw Cinemas and did not take action against TVB.

It’s not surprising that they are now targeting ATV.

"Sixth uncle, you're overthinking it. I have something else to ask. I want Brother Weiming to be the person in charge of Rediffusion Television and chairman of the board of directors."

Li Changhe said with a smile at this time.

When Shao Yi-fu heard this, his expression finally changed and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

This kid is a bit inhuman!
(End of this chapter)