After ten years undercover, I'm giving up.

Therefore, it will take Lin Daheng longer to raise money.

He sold some of the Lin family's shares the following afternoon.

The HK$300 million originally set aside to acquire ATV shares held by the Zheng family was also moved over.

Finally, they had to ask other tycoons to piece together the money, and only then did they manage to raise the $200 million.

Five o'clock in the evening.

Following the instructions of "Tiger Descending the Mountain," Lin Daheng picked up his second son in the outlying islands.

5:30.

As agreed, Lin Daheng transferred the money to the Swiss bank account designated by the kidnappers.

The transaction is complete.

Six p.m.

ATV broadcast the latest news.

The second young master of the Lin family was successfully rescued.

Clearwater Bay.

The Lin family villa.

Lin Daheng issued a stay-at-home order to his three sons and four daughters.

"Starting today, no one is allowed to leave Clearwater Bay!"

"From now on, all office work will be conducted in Clearwater Bay."

Although it is troublesome to do this.

But to avoid a fifth kidnapping, this is the only way.

"Huh? No way?"

"Isn't that like going to jail?"

"I don't want to!"

The two pampered young ladies of the Lin family immediately expressed their dissatisfaction.

Lin Daheng was so angry that he almost smashed the cup.

He said coldly, "You can leave if you want."

"But if you get kidnapped, don't blame me for not rescuing you."

"If you want to die, then go ahead!"

"If I don't want to go, then I won't go."

"snort!"

The two young ladies remained unruly and willful, completely unaware that they had angered Lin Daheng.

The eldest son of the Lin family, the second son of the Lin family, and the third son of the Lin family, all behaved very obediently.

The second young master of the Lin family said apologetically, "Father, I'm sorry."

"If I hadn't been kidnapped, ATV's shares would probably have been acquired by now."

Lin Daheng smiled slightly: "Don't be silly. You are my son, more important than YTV shares."

Young Master Lin also put on a concerned expression: "When you were kidnapped, your father and I were very worried."

Lin Daheng nodded and said, "Your older brother said he would do everything he could to save you."

"He was the most proactive one in this fundraising effort, running around doing everything. You should thank him properly."

Upon hearing this, Young Master Lin's face was filled with gratitude.

"Thank you, brother."

But in his heart, he was even more convinced that it was all his older brother's fault.

It must be that my elder brother didn't want me to fight for the family fortune, so he hired kidnappers to abduct me.

Big brother.

I'm really sorry to disappoint you this time.

I wasn't killed!

The seeds of resentment and hatred have already taken root in the heart of the Second Young Master Lin.

……

……

At this time.

the other side.

Zheng's Building.

6:40 PM.

Negotiations regarding a 28% stake in ATV have entered the final stage.

Zheng Daheng agreed to sell.

But he also took the opportunity to slash Ma Zhichao hard.

He knew that Ma Zhichao valued ATV shares highly, so he offered a price that was 40% higher than the price he originally offered to Lin Daheng.

The total price is a whopping 420 million!

Ma Zhichao was determined to win and eventually agreed to the offer.

After discussing with the Zheng family, Jian Aowei's team finalized the acquisition plan.

Ma Zhichao also finished his shift at the West Kowloon Police Station and rushed to the Cheng Group.

Inside the chairman's office.

"Mr. Zheng, we meet again."

"Mr. Ma, you are truly a promising young man."

Ma Zhichao and Zheng Daheng shook hands, both with warm smiles on their faces.

Ma Zhichao laughed and said, "I have to thank Mr. Zheng for being willing to let me go, giving me the opportunity to own shares in ATV."

Zheng Daheng also smiled and said, "I wish Mr. Ma a prosperous future business."

He was actually quite emotional.

Ma Zhichao is really lucky.

If the second son of the Lin family hadn't been suddenly kidnapped, these ATV shares would probably have been taken over by the Lin family.

Sometimes, luck is also an important factor in business success.

Ma Zhichao smiled and said, "Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Zheng."

However, he had already made a mental note of this.

"On [Date], Zheng Daheng ripped me off, but I lost over a hundred million. I'm not angry, but I'll remember it!"

Next.

signature.

Transfer of funds.

Ma Zhichao, using the name of his "protective umbrella company," acquired 28% of ATV's shares from Zheng Daheng for 420 million.

In addition, these shares also come with one of ATV's three board seats and corresponding voting rights.

"It's a pleasure working with you."

"It's a pleasure working with you."

The two shook hands again.

Normally, after such a large transaction, there should be a dinner to deepen the relationship between the two parties.

Perhaps Zheng Daheng forgot.

Perhaps Ma Zhichao forgot as well.

In short, neither side mentioned it.

They went their separate ways directly.

……

night.

Lin Jianming reported to Lin Daheng.

"Dad, Mr. Zheng is calling."

"Ma Zhichao has acquired all of his 28% stake in ATV."

Lin Daheng sighed.

"understood."

There was still a hint of disappointment in her tone.

Lin Jianming asked, "So, what should I do next with Ma Zhichao?"

Lin Daheng thought for a moment and said, "Since Ma Zhichao has already acquired so many shares, the matter is considered settled."

"Our agreement with the Daigo Group is also void."

"The more I look at Ma Zhichao, the more I realize he's not a simple man."

"Although he has offended many people, we should not get too close to him."

"But just as easily, you can't offend him."

Lin Jianming nodded: "Understood."

"There's one more question."

"Right now, I can only work from here in Clearwater Bay, so it's inevitable that I can't effectively manage ATV."

"I'm worried that Ma Zhichao will take the opportunity to seize power."

As the saying goes, "The mountains are high and the emperor is far away."

A local official is more powerful than a distant one.

Lin Daheng rubbed his temples.

This is precisely what troubles him the most.

……

……

a new day.

A message began to spread rapidly throughout the entire ATV building.

"What? Mr. Ma has become the second largest shareholder of ATV?"

"Did Inspector Ma buy 28% of the shares from Cheng Tai-heng?"

"Hiss hiss hiss~~~~~"

"Where did Officer Ma get so much money? Isn't he a policeman?"

"ATV has been losing money all along, is Mr. Ma complaining that he has too much money?"

The ATV employees were all quite shocked.

Many people are also very worried.

"I'm afraid he'll fight with Lam, and ATV will not only fail to develop, but will decline even further."

"Hopefully, after Inspector Ma arrives, he won't cause any trouble."

morning.

ATV held a brief board meeting.

Representatives of Lin Daheng, Ma Zhichao, and He Dawang, along with representatives of other minority shareholders, were all present.

The meeting officially announced that Ma Zhichao had joined ATV and would have the power to exercise board decision-making authority.

However, Ma Zhichao stated at the meeting that he would not interfere in ATV's specific affairs and would ensure ATV's stable development.

This made both the representatives of Lin Daheng and He Dashou secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

Interfering in ATV's affairs?

Ma Zhichao wouldn't be that stupid.

He has too many ways to boost ATV's ratings.

For example, collaborating with the West Kowloon Police Force to film police dramas.

Or they could use the tropes from classic TV dramas of later generations.

For example, have Hung Kai-pang and the doctor create a few big events, and ATV will follow up and report on them.

Wouldn't the ratings skyrocket?

But wouldn't that just be giving Lin Daheng a free ride?