Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 208 Something's Wrong (First Update, 3400+ words)

Liu Jiale then contacted Tian Jiahui, who in turn contacted Ma Zhiwei.

Then Ma Zhiwei relayed the information to Li Song through someone in the factory.

"Ah Song?" It was already evening when Section Chief Zhou received the message, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and knock on the door of the courtyard.

"Brother Zhou?" Li Song was wearing an apron and making dumplings with Sister Lin when he heard a knock on the door and heard Section Chief Zhou's voice outside, so he opened the door.

"We've received word that Liu Jiale, the general manager of Wonderful Magazine, has obtained a license from TVB and will be treated the same as the other two TV stations."

"Now two other TV stations are going to sign hefty breach of contract agreements with their artists and staff!"

"He just wanted to ask you what to do next. He's already placed an ad in the newspaper, and recruiters have contacted quite a few people, but these people have complicated situations!" Section Chief Zhou briefly described the situation.

Li Song roughly understood that the other two TV stations wanted to use high breach of contract penalties to restrict their staff.

Li Song certainly knew how much it took to get a television station running.

Every program needs a director, a scriptwriter, a lighting technician, a cameraman, and so on!
These all require specialized skills.

Therefore, Li Song was able to guess what Liu Jiale was going to do.

Of course, that means poaching talent. However, poaching talent involves a series of issues, such as breach of contract penalties for some individuals and lawsuits for others.

Some people also have other requirements, such as film directors requiring a certain number of films to be made each year, and so do artists.

In addition, other staff members should also receive a raise; otherwise, why would anyone want to switch jobs?

After listening, Li Song knew what to do.

"Please pass on this message, Brother Zhou: let Brother Le make his own decision, I support him!" Li Song's focus in his later years was not on the TV station or the magazine.

However, they also had to consider the television station and the magazine.

Because magazines and television stations are channels for them to voice their opinions.

No matter what happens in Hong Kong Island in the future, having a television station will allow me to make my voice heard.

Whether it's domestic or international issues in the future, they can voice their opinions.

Liu Jiale has managed the magazine quite well, even though it has its own functions.

"Okay!" Section Chief Zhou felt something was off. The owner of a TV station was wearing an apron, his hands were covered in flour, and he was holding a dumpling wrapper in one hand.

This is a television station!

Although I knew long ago that Li Song's career in Hong Kong was thriving, the influence of a magazine could not compare to that of a television station.

Just like Section Chief Zhou only had a general impression of the magazine, his impression of the TV station was different.

Section Chief Zhou certainly knew how important domestic television stations were, and the importance of the propaganda apparatus within the domestic system was self-evident.

After Section Chief Zhou left, Li Song went back to making dumplings.

"Is something urgent?" Zhu Ling asked with concern as she peeked out after Li Song closed the door.
"It's nothing, let's continue making dumplings." Li Song is making celery and beef dumplings today.

"You're so busy, you don't need to come every week. I'd be happy if you came once a month!"

"Don't delay your important business!" Zhu Ling said as she watched Li Song take the dumpling wrappers into the kitchen.

"It's okay, being a boss isn't that busy."

"The point of paying people is to get them to work."

“Besides, I also work in Kyoto. While you’re studying acting during the day, I’m working,” Li Song replied with a chuckle.

There are some things you still need to keep an eye on!

"At worst, I'll come to the South to see you when I have time!" Zhu Ling was delighted to hear Li Song say this, and then replied.

"If that's the case, then of course it would be great!" Li Song chuckled.

"Now that you've come looking for me, you should go back tomorrow."

"If it weren't for something urgent, there would be no need to go through all this trouble to find you." Zhu Ling knew that unless it was urgent, no one would bother Li Song.

"It's nothing major, just that we're going to set up a TV station on Hong Kong Island, and we just got the license!"

"Then the other two TV stations are now going to renegotiate contracts with their staff and actors, restricting them from switching stations."

"The person in charge of the TV station has some things he wants to ask me about. I told him to handle it as he sees fit!"

"Because these people who switch jobs all have all sorts of requirements!" Li Song said while making dumplings. He looked up and saw Zhu Ling staring at him in astonishment.

Seeing this, Li Song kissed the other person and asked, "What's wrong?"

"You want to start a TV station?" Zhu Ling asked, somewhat incredulously.
"Ok!"

"Most television stations abroad are operated by private companies." Li Song didn't say much more; many foreign television stations are actually mouthpieces for political parties.

In foreign countries, because there are multiple parties in power, each party needs a channel to voice its opinions!
Zhu Ling's feelings towards factories and magazines weren't as strong, but her feelings towards television stations were very strong.

This is a TV station!

Of course, Zhu Ling also knew that many foreign television stations were privately owned.

So for a moment, he felt that Li Song was more outstanding than he had imagined.

Furthermore, after comparing their growth rates, they realized that the other party's growth rate was too fast!
She felt a sense of powerlessness, realizing that she was never good enough for Li Song.

I haven't even graduated from acting school yet, while others already have a TV station.

"The water's boiling!" Li Song's announcement brought Zhu Ling back to her senses.

"Hmm!" Zhu Ling hummed in response, her feelings quite complicated.

As a woman, unless she is the kind of woman who likes women, most women still hope to have a happy family.

Zhu Ling actually had the idea of ​​marrying Li Song.

But reality doesn't allow for that.

After receiving Li Song's decision, Liu Jiale was on Hong Kong Island.

They quickly developed a series of plans with the magazine's senior management.

Different levels of technical talent are given different treatment.

For example, directors, based on their experience, can also formulate certain safeguards, such as guaranteeing the investment of one film or TV series for a new director per year.

Two or three senior staff members will receive a raise of 10% to 15%. Other professional technical personnel will receive a raise of 10% to 15%.

As for celebrities, that's a matter of individual perspectives, as celebrities have different roles.

In the middle of the night, Wang Jing received Liu Jiale's decision.

Then it was relayed to other people!

So by the time people in the television industry knew about it before they even went to work the next day.

However, some people are worried, after all, CTV used to be quite aggressive.

After investing so much money over two or three years, they still went bankrupt.

Therefore, in order to play it safe, some people still signed contracts with Mr. Shao with high penalty clauses for breach of contract!

Some people were not satisfied with the conditions offered by Liu Jiale and demanded a higher salary and more favorable terms.

Liu Jiale's side couldn't possibly offer any outrageous terms.

Rediffusion Television was also secretly poaching talent from TVB.

After all, TVB has a lot of artists and directors.

Boss Shao publicly declared that anyone who leaves now should never come back!
This led some people to sign contracts with hefty penalty clauses for breach of contract.

However, some people also signed contracts with Liu Jiale.

This made Boss Shao stomp his feet in anger, after all, these people were trained by his own TV station or film company.

Boss Shao directly ordered a blacklist of these job-hoppers.

Shaw Brothers and TVB will never use these people again.

On Saturday, Li Song returned to Hong Kong Island and picked up the newspapers from the past few days to read.

I learned about recent events from the newspaper.

However, that's how business works; if your own TV station wants to get running, you have to poach talent from other stations.

However, this is also a good thing, as it can indirectly improve the industry's salary and benefits.

Li Song first called Tian Jiahui: "Old Tian, ​​could you contact the International Motorcycle Racing Association and tell them that our company is interested in holding a motorcycle off-road rally in Taihu Lake in mainland China, and we hope to get their assistance?"

Tian Jiahui, who hadn't finished get off work yet, was also a bit confused when he heard this: "Does the boss need to submit any documents?"

Li Song explained his reasoning: "Let's test the waters first. We hope he can offer some advice on site construction and other aspects, and we can get help from some professional organizations or companies."

"To put it bluntly, the money these organizations and companies collect is all related to people within the association!"

"If they're willing to come, let them participate; if they're not willing to come, we'll organize it ourselves!"

"At worst, we'll just set an extremely high prize pool, and people will naturally come to participate!"

Tian Jiahui immediately understood: "Boss, I know what to do."

"We'll talk about the rest on Monday."

"Okay, boss!"

Then Li Song called Liu Jiale again: "Brother Le!"

"boss!"

"Is there anything urgent? If not, we can talk at the company tomorrow."

"Let's talk about it at the company tomorrow!" Liu Jiale had a lot of things to do.

"Okay." Li Song knew that since that was the case, there was nothing urgent.

"Brother Song!" After seeing Li Song finish his phone call, A-Lin came up to him with a big smile.

"Today is September 6th, there are still 18 days left." Li Song smiled and hugged Alin.

"Ok!"

"Um... um, my father called me," Arlene said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Just tell me what's on your mind," Li Song said.

“He knows who you are and wants to find a job,” Arlene continued.

“No problem, it’s up to you.” Li Song readily agreed. After all, Alin and her father were family, and he wouldn’t interfere in other people’s family affairs.

“Actually, I’m very conflicted…” Arlene said.

"Just tell your father what conditions you have, and he can do whatever he wants."

“If you want someone to beat him up, I have connections in Taiwan,” Li Song said.

"No, I'm just afraid he'll lie to me."

"Then you should help him get your mother's forgiveness first, and then we can talk about other things."

"Yes, that's what I think. Although I know my father might be lying, but..." Arlene was still young, so she didn't know what to do.

Even when you're older, you might not know how to do these things.

Because it involves family ties, but also some resentment.

“If you’re willing, I have no problem with that, but I can only get him into the TV station and give him a chance. Everything else depends on him,” Li Song continued.

"Yes, yes, this is already very good." Arlene nodded.

The next day, Li Song arrived at the magazine office, where Amin and Liu Jiale were already present.

"Thank you, Brother Song." Amin's mother has already signed a contract with Phoenix TV, and the salary and benefits are quite good.

Phoenix TV is the name of the new TV station founded by Li Song, a decision made by Liu Jiale.

"You're welcome," Li Song shook his head.

Then Li Song first looked at the comics drawn by Amin, and then discussed the later plot.

After the discussion was over, Li Song went to Liu Jiale's office.

"Ah Song, this is not good. TVB is TVB after all. None of those senior directors came. I wonder what kind of treatment Boss Shao gave them." Liu Jiale rubbed his forehead and said.

(End of this chapter)