The birth of the Hong Kong Island family

Lin Zhichao sat in the office of the Media Building and called two of his direct subordinates in turn.

"boss"

The first person to come in was Luo Wenhui, the president of Oriental Daily.

Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "The content of the supplement of "Oriental Daily" needs to be purified. The atmosphere of sensuality is too heavy, which will have a serious impact on our credibility sooner or later. As it happens, our sales have exceeded 100,000 copies, which is less than 100,000 copies. The number one newspaper is only one step away. You organize the newspaper's management and editors to hold a meeting to determine the degree of purification."

Luo Wenhui nodded, then smiled bitterly and said: "Everyone is indeed becoming more and more biased. They compare "Oriental Daily" to Shaw Brothers' movies and are moving towards extreme commercialization. I will immediately convene everyone to discuss related issues and complete the supplement as soon as possible." of purification.”

The first characteristic of Shaw Brothers' movies is commercialization, and the second characteristic is the firm belief in "eating and drinking men and women." When Shao Laoliu was reviewing the script, he would often write similar words: "Add more bed scenes here" and "Make it more lingering." When he was supervising filming on the set, he would often give instructions such as: "Wear thinner clothes" and "Change into a transparent silk shirt."

At the beginning of "Oriental Daily", violent and pornographic news often appeared, because many time-sensitive news were intended to catch this kind of news. What was purified this time was the supplement, which was a more serious matter, so Tang Caiyun didn't like it. After all, it was a bit embarrassing for Lin.

But then again, Lin Zhichao has no position in the Oriental Daily. Everyone thinks this is a matter handled by Luo Wenhui, Dai Pingshu and others.

Lin Zhichao said with satisfaction: "Purifying supplements is a necessary process for development. Generally speaking, we were eager for success at the beginning, so we laid a lot of traps. I believe that if we purify it a little bit, the sales volume of the newspaper will not decrease. On the contrary, the core of "Oriental Daily" will always be - to know the world's affairs without going out, that is, timely news."

Luo Wenhui said: "Okay! We have more than 150 news gathering staff (reporters), which is the largest of all newspapers in Hong Kong, and we will definitely continue to maintain this aspect."

Lin Zhichao thought about it and said: "In the current environment, continuing to add reporters will increase the cost. In this way, you can consider making full use of the citizen submission system to increase the breadth of news. For example, publishing it in newspapers and providing a news material , how much money can you get after being hired by us? It's like JC's informant."

Luo Wenhui's eyes lit up and he said: "Boss, this is a good proposal. We will organize the formulation of strategies in this area immediately."

Lin Zhichao nodded, there was nothing clever about this matter, it was just that Luo Wenhui was more suitable as a subordinate.

"In addition to running newspapers, I hope you can read and study more European and American magazines. Maybe we will also dabble in magazines in the future."

"Ok, I see!"

When Hong Kong's economy developed, probably starting in the 1970s, magazine publishing also had to be launched to build a paper media empire and gain some say.

As for what will happen in the future, to be honest, by the time it is time to take sides, the print media has almost disappeared; more importantly, the third generation of Lin Zhichao's family is standing on the front desk, so what does it matter?

The huge family system has already taken root in various countries around the world, and there is no risk.

After Luo Wenhui left, Li Ziduo came to the office soon.

Li Ziduo used to be a manager and technician in a toy company, but now he has turned around and become a manager, mainly responsible for printing plants and publishing houses.

Lin Zhichao saw all his hard work over the years.

"Ziduo, I told you before that the media group will enter production, distribution, and theater chains. Do you still remember?"

Li Ziduo immediately said: "Remember!"

Lin Zhichao nodded and said, "Then what suggestions do you have?"

Li Ziduo immediately became energetic. He knew that this was a test for his boss. Fortunately, when he heard this sentence, he had researched information on Hong Kong movies. All because he wants to grow.

Oriental Publishing House only had "Manke World" and "Mangake Daily". He didn't want to be stuck in Oriental Publishing House for the rest of his life. Fortunately, his boss allowed him to set up a printing factory, so he had some hope.

In fact, he hopes to advance to the management of the media conglomerate.

"The boss has the financial resources and wisdom to do this. Naturally, it will not be a trivial matter. I suggest that we first acquire the Cathay Pacific Institution in Hong Kong. They own Yonghua Studios and have theaters in Hong Kong. In this way, At least we don’t have to start from scratch. On the other hand, after the founder Lu Yuntao’s plane crashed, D\u0026M was taken over by his brother-in-law Zhu Guoliang and reorganized into Cathay Pacific. In order to continue Lu Yuntao’s style of pursuing artistic films, we have In addition, under the double blow of Shaw Brothers Huangmei Opera and modern martial arts films, it is actually already in the sunset, and I am afraid it will be difficult to turn around. Therefore, the chance that Zhu Guoliang is willing to sell has greatly increased."

Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "Your analysis makes sense! It's just that even if we acquire it, we will lack a professional film industry management talent. After all, production, distribution, and theater management are all very rich knowledge!"

Naturally, Li Ziduo would not covet this position. He specializes in the field, so he said: "The boss doesn't know something. Yu Puqing, the general manager of Cathay Pacific Organization, is a leader in the industry. What he lacks may be an understanding like you, boss. As long as you point him in the direction, he might be able to turn around the Cathay Pacific organization immediately. At least, he can be asked to stabilize the company in the beginning."

In Li Ziduo's view, the boss always has clever tricks in doing business, otherwise how could everyone succeed in his career.

After hearing this, Lin Zhichao started thinking!

Doesn’t this Yu Puqing seem to have a short lifespan?

This must be the case, otherwise why did Cathay Pacific disband the production department in the previous life and hand over the Yonghua studio to Zou Wenhuai.

Lin Zhichao said: "I heard that Zou Wenhuai of Shaw Brothers has a very high position in Shaw Brothers. Although he is called the third-in-command, he is actually the second-in-command."

Li Ziduo immediately said: "That's it! Although Shao Laoliu's old friend Zhou Duwen is the general manager and the nominal second-in-command, Zou Wenhuai has been promoted from publicity director to production manager to deputy general manager, but he has real power. It is known that many people in the Shaw Brothers were brought in by Zou Wenhuai. Every detail of the Shaw Brothers must first go through Zou Wenhuai, or be handled by him personally, or go through him before reaching Shao Laoliu. Therefore, no matter how he is held, his true ability cannot be reflected. real power.”

Lin Zhichao said: "Then we rope in Zou Wenhuai to join us, what do you think?"

Li Ziduo hesitated, and then said: "Shao Laoliu trusts and promotes Zou Wenhuai so much. I'm afraid it's a little difficult. Moreover, people in Hong Kong know the relationship between Zou Wenhuai and Shao Laoliu. If Zou Wenhuai leaves Shaw Brothers, there will be a lot of gossip. He I shouldn’t take risks, right?”

Lin Zhichao smiled and said: "Zou Wenhuai has everything in Shaw Brothers, but there is one thing he doesn't have!"

Li Ziduo immediately said: "It's money! Rumor has it that Shao Laoliu is very stingy and is very tight on money. He even had conflicts over the money to buy steamed buns."

Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "So, there is still hope for Zou Wenhuai to join us. Of course, if he works part-time again, he will definitely disagree, so I plan to ask him to partner in setting up a production company. I have funds and can work with him in Hong Kong It is very important for him to quickly establish a distribution network and theater network in Southeast Asia. In this way, you can test it out for me first. Don't talk about the specific conditions of cooperation, just reveal an idea and test it out first."

Li Ziduo said: "Okay, boss!"

At this time, Li Ziduo had a vague guess that the boss would be promoted to the top of the group if he had his say in everything. This made him very excited. With the boss's methods, he would build a media group with publishing, print media, movies, and theaters in the future. His status would naturally rise.

After Li Ziduo left, Lin Zhichao began to think.

There is nothing wrong with giving up 30% of the film company's equity to Zou Wenhuai's team. It turns out that Shaw Brothers' approach is outdated. In the future, Hong Kong movies will also be dominated by the "satellite model". After all, famous stars can also make their hearts flutter.

Of course, the 30% equity that Lin Zhichao mentioned was only for production and distribution. As for the investment in the theater chain, he took it. Naturally, no one is qualified to share the profits.

At the same time, Lin Zhichao also wants to win over Cathay Pacific's studios and Hong Kong cinemas as soon as possible. In this way, Zou Wenhuai will find that this is the best place.

In a villa in Vancouver, Li Gaofu had a look of regret on his face after making a long-distance call.

It turned out that during this period, he opened up various information channels and found that Hong Kong had returned to normal.

At the same time, he was not used to it in Canada. When he invested in some properties, he found that there were many doorways. He was not familiar with the local laws and it was easy for him to fall in the middle, even with a lawyer, because this was normal. matter.

He was a little unaccustomed to his career and life in Canada. It was like a retirement home. This made Li Gaofu, who didn't want to retire, feel indescribably aggrieved.

Li Gaofu couldn't hold back his annoyance, so he called Lin Zhichao, hoping to hear some suggestions.

"Sun Hung Kai's Feng Jingxi has returned to Hong Kong, and many people have returned recently. Real estate has recovered a lot, and Hong Kong's economy is ready to take off again! Hong Kong has been used by the mainland for a long time."

Lin Zhichao didn't persuade him too much, he just said some things.

But the intention is undoubtedly to tell Li Gaofu that reshoring is also a trend. Unless you want to retire, then Vancouver is suitable; if you want to start a business, then Hong Kong is the best place.

Li Gaofu immediately regretted what a wrong move he had made. In addition to selling 62,000 square meters of land in Taiping and Western District, he also sold some scattered properties in the first half of this year.

In Hong Kong, he only left behind a building in Sheung Wan, as well as about 200 residential units and about 20 shops (previously he had always insisted on keeping 30% in his hands and selling 70%).

Much of the money sold was used to purchase properties in Canada.

After going back and forth, he found that his net worth had shrunk severely.

Thinking of such annoyance, he couldn't help but break an antique vase.

"Clang"

For a while, the first wife, Chen Shufang, and the second wife, Tao Hongjing, took their children and came out to check.

"What's wrong?" Chen Shufang quickly stepped forward and asked in concern.

Li Gaofu sat on the chair angrily and said, "We made a mistake! We made a big mistake and suffered heavy losses!"

Tao Hongjing said: "How could you go wrong? This is wrong!"

Chen Shufang glanced at Tao Hongjing, and then said to Li Gaofu: "Is Hong Kong back to normal? Do you want to return to Hong Kong to develop?"

Li Gaofu suddenly felt that the original wife was better and considerate!

No, Tao Hongjing immediately said: "Master, we finally came to Vancouver. Isn't it great here? It's very suitable for retirement."

Li Gaofu said calmly at this time: "I want to return to Hong Kong to develop my career! Shufang, you and I will return to Hong Kong, and Hongjing, you will take care of your career in Canada. I will come to Canada regularly to visit your second wife in the future."

After hearing Lin Zhichao's words, he already understood that he could not make any mistake anymore.

Now back in Hong Kong, he still has more than 10 million Hong Kong dollars in hand, plus a Sheung Wan building, more than 200 residences, 20 shops, and a garden house. Maybe he can become a big real estate developer. (He didn’t know that there were many people buying the bottom).

And leaving the second bedroom in Vancouver can be regarded as a backup plan.

Chen Shufang immediately said: "I support your decision!"

Tao Hongjing thought to herself that in Canada, she was managing the property that her husband had purchased for more than 10 million Hong Kong dollars, and she did not have to face risks, so she immediately said: "I also want to do some business in Canada!"

She was very smart, and because she had a son and a daughter, she also made conditions.

Li Gaofu said: "In addition to collecting rent from those properties, I will give you another 500,000 Hong Kong dollars to support your business. You can do clothing business in Canada, and I can help you in Hong Kong!"

It doesn’t hurt to give it a try, it’s an investment of millions anyway.

"Thanks husband"

Chen Shufang was overjoyed and finally got rid of her second wife.

She didn't know much, but he knew that Lin Zhichao had been in Hong Kong, and it would be right for her husband to return to Hong Kong now.

The industry that Hong Kong strives for naturally has nothing to do with second-home rentals. At the same time, his son has begun preparing to go to college. After completing his studies, he will immediately return to Hong Kong to help his father.

Li Gaofu was not in the mood to pay attention to the intrigue between the two women. He felt that this arrangement was foolproof. If there was any situation, Vancouver was also a home.

As for what he is doing now, he just wants to put his Canadian industry in order as soon as possible, and then return to Hong Kong to buy land and properties and continue his real estate business.

He feels that there is nothing wrong with his way of doing things. One-third of the property is reserved for rent collection and 70-percent is for sale. This is a very sound approach. In fact, if he had not gone to Vancouver, he would still be very rich at this time.

He came to Vancouver and sold 20 million properties, which were previously worth 60 million, mainly due to this part of the loss. In addition, he has 10 million in cash on hand, but now he spends half of it in Vancouver. He has purchased a lot of properties for rent collection.

After all, when he first arrived in a strange place, only property could make him feel calmer.

Li Ziduo met with Zou Wenhuai at the restaurant of Miramar Hotel. He made the appointment through a friend. After all, Zou Wenhuai might refuse if he made an appointment rashly.

Zou Wenhuai looked at Li Ziduo curiously. His friend just told him that Li Ziduo was a manager under Sir Lin. He had a vague idea. After all, as a newspaper man, he knew that the "Oriental Daily" had been published in the past year. , "Manke World" all suddenly emerged and became a good story - Sir Lin's clever trick of turning stone into gold.

"Zou Sheng, let me introduce myself first. My name is Li Ziduo. I am currently the president of Oriental Publishing House, a subsidiary of the media group, and also the owner of Oriental Printing Factory. My boss is Mr. Lin Zhichao."

Zou Wenhuai said: "Hello, Li Sheng! To be honest, this date makes me very strange. I wonder what you want to see me for?"

When Li Ziduo saw Zou Wenhuai go straight to the point, he didn't talk nonsense: "To be honest, the media group is preparing to enter the film industry and develop production, distribution, and theater chains. Our boss hopes you can join us!"

really!

Zou Wenhuai immediately said: "Thank you Sir Lin for your support! It's just that Shaosheng has been kind to me, and I have the overall power in Shaw Brothers. I really have no reason to start this business again!"

The implication is that if I don’t work as the boss, I won’t be able to start a start-up company!

Li Ziduo was not in a hurry, because the boss did not say that he must win over Zou Wenhuai. He smiled and said: "Shao Sheng has been kind to you, and I have heard about it. But there is only one thing that Shao didn't give you!"

Zou Wenhuai became very interested and said, "Oh, what is that?"

Li Ziduo smiled and said: "Zou Sheng already understands it! Of course it's money. Of course, if it's just money, Wansheng may not be willing to change jobs. Becoming a king on his own is also a channel, but our boss hopes to cooperate with you!"

Zou Wenhuai was immediately moved!

The famous Sir Lin is extremely wealthy, and even British-owned foreign companies may not be able to match him. Moreover, this Sir Lin has the Midas touch. He has been running a newspaper for less than a year and has already thrown away those newspapers that have been running for decades. Not to mention, Sir Lin's industries span shipping, industry, real estate, hotels, media, clothing, etc., and almost all of them are successful.

But Zou Wenhuai quickly calmed down, and he really had no rebellious intentions at this time. Although he wanted to make more money, he was also worried that the new company would not be a match for Shaw Brothers; what's more, Shao Laoliu had been kind to him.

"Thank you Sir Lin for looking up to me! It's just that Shaw Brothers doesn't treat me lightly. I'm afraid I won't be able to change jobs and create people to gossip!"

Seeing this, Li Ziduo couldn't help but admire Wan Wenhuai for actually rejecting such a good offer.

"Okay! Our boss said that this invitation is valid at any time. He values ​​​​your skills in the fields of production and distribution. He said that as long as you join, he can immediately invest tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars to build a production, distribution, and theater chain. A one-stop service, no less than a Shaw Brothers enterprise.”

Zou Wenhuai's eyelids jumped wildly. This is a lot of money. He has worked for Shaw Brothers for many years and his savings are only over 200,000.

"Thanks"

Resisting the temptation, Zou Wenhuai still refused for the time being.

Li Ziduo smiled, still respectful. He understood, and Wrinkle Wenhuai was a little moved, maybe things would turn around in the future.

And the boss said that whether Wan Wen Huaijia joins or not, he is ready to work in the film industry.