Rebirth Enchanted Xiangjiang
Chapter 563: The End of an Era
After returning to Hong Kong, Qiao Feng found that Hong Kong media and newspapers were full of articles covering the acquisition of MGM and Columbia, as well as the news that Sony intervened and Qiao Feng competed for MGM.
Even ATV, who has not dealt with Qiao Feng since Lin Baixin took charge of ATV, has been reporting every day, and even a talk show has specially invited economic experts to analyze the possibility of Qiao Feng’s successful acquisition and why There will be this acquisition.
It was even learned that after Qiao Feng returned to Hong Kong, a large number of reporters were blocking the door of known Qiao Feng’s house, as well as the door of his women, waiting to interview Qiao Feng.
Qiao Feng smiled and didn't care that he made headlines again and grabbed the limelight of many celebrities. The next day, as if nothing happened, Shi Shiran went to Ming Pao.
"Mr. Cha, have you really decided to put down the burden of Ming Pao?"
"Yeah, getting old and mentally weak, Ming Pao has a lot of things every day, and the Basic Law Drafting Committee has to do. So, after careful consideration, I think it's time to let go of Ming Pao's burden." Jin Yong said in a daze. .
"Mr. Cha has brought Ming Pao to such a scale. It is indeed time to rest and enjoy life." Qiao Feng echoed. But in his heart, he actually felt that Jin Yong did not say his main reason for retirement.
In Qiao Feng’s opinion, the main reason why Jin Yong will retire is because he is old and no one of his children and grandchildren is willing to accept his newspaper empire. That’s why he was ready to dismantle the agency when he was in his sixties. Long-term responsibility for retirement.
"From now on, Ming Pao will ask Mr. Qiao. Now Ming Pao’s distribution in Hong Kong can be ranked in the top three, although occasionally it will also be ranked first, but that is when Mr. Qiao has a new serial. I hope Mr. Qiao will be able to Make persistent efforts to bring Ming Pao to the throne of the real Hong Kong newspaper. "Jin Yong solemnly ask.
"Mr. Cha, don't worry, he will definitely live up to what Mr. Cha entrusted." Qiao Feng also solemnly replied.
Qiao Feng has never concealed his coveting heart for Ming Pao, and Jin Yong also has a good relationship with Qiao Feng. In particular, Qiao Feng is serialized in Ming Pao. As he said, Ming Pao’s sales were driven by Qiao Feng. It has repeatedly rushed to the first place in sales of all newspapers and magazines in Hong Kong. This is all the credit of Qiao Feng.
Qiao Feng wanted it, and wanted it for many years, and the relationship is good. Jin Yong has also been trying to determine who will be his successor. After investigation and inspection, it is found that Qiao Feng is the most suitable.
Therefore, after Jin Yong decided to retreat, he invited Qiao Feng to his office to discuss in detail.
Jin Yong made it the same as Tuo Gu when the ancient emperor was about to die, solemnly, so that Qiao Feng had to follow it with a solemn answer.
Qiao Feng didn't want to fall into the shudder of the final interview.
"I'm relieved with Mr. Qiao's words." Jin Yong said with satisfaction after receiving Qiao Feng's promise. After that, he said with some embarrassment: "Ming Pao is like my child. I hope Mr. Qiao will not be surprised."
"Where is humanity?" Qiao Feng smiled and said he didn't mind.
Jin Yong is not saying that he will step down as the president of Ming Pao, let alone sell Ming Pao. What he is doing now is to make arrangements in advance to prepare for his departure.
He expects to resign from the post of president only next year, and then Joe Summit will take over as the president, after which Jin Yong plans to list Ming Pao.
After all, besides the identity of Heroes Jin, Jin Yong’s main identity is a businessman and the owner of a major newspaper. The original writing was only to drive Ming Pao’s sales.
For a boss and a businessman, the pursuit is nothing more than the maximization of benefits. The maximization of benefits is nothing more than listing the company. The value of the shares held by Jin Yong will inevitably rise when the company is listed. At that time, Jin Yong will The remaining shares are sold to Qiao Feng.
Therefore, the two people who had communicated with each other for a long time quickly finished the business, and then, Jin Yong asked about the acquisition incident that had been spreading.
Jin Yong asked curiously: "Is the acquisition of Colombia going well?"
Business negotiations are very confidential. Therefore, unless you are particularly concerned about making inquiries, it is impossible to know the situation of an acquisition involving huge amounts of money.
Don’t read a lot of reports here in Hong Kong, but they are all hearsay or reprinted from newspapers and televisions in the United States. There is hardly anyone who really knows the progress of the acquisition.
Naturally, Jin Yong would not be clear, so he was very curious about what happened to the acquisition case and what was the situation.
"There is no progress at the moment. The asking price of Coca-Cola is too high, and the appetite is too big. It is far beyond the actual value of Colombia. Therefore, it is still in a stalemate." Qiao Feng did not hide, directly speaking about the current predicament.
"Oh, that's it." Jin Yong was a little disappointed when he heard it, and said with a sigh: "If you can win, it's better to win as much as possible. Our Hong Kong market is too small. In the past two years, although the film market has been booming and booming. , But the cake is so big no matter how big it is. Now that so many people see the huge profits of movies squeeze into the film market, the cake is still far from enough. If you can win a big in Hollywood With the company, Hong Kong films can truly rely on Hollywood, relying on the huge market of North America, and go to the world."
Qiao Feng nodded. Although Jin Yong said something naive, some take it for granted that it is not as easy for Hong Kong films to enter Hollywood and go to the world as he said.
However, with regard to Hollywood, the analysis of the North American market, and the analysis of the Hong Kong market and the market, what Jin Yong said was quite right.
Of course, this is also related to Jin Yong’s work in newspaper publishing. Ming Pao’s current dilemma is actually similar to that of Hong Kong movies. The market is so big, it’s difficult to get bigger.
If you can’t go out, you can only grab a piece of Hong Kong’s cake. It will always be the size it is now. What’s great is to become the No. 1 of the Hong Kong newspaper industry and dominate the small pool of Hong Kong. .
"Although the acquisition is currently experiencing some difficulties, I am confident that the final acquisition will be completed, so that Hong Kong film will have a real bridgehead and a stronghold in the United States." Qiao Feng said with confidence.
"Not only movies, but Ming Pao will also go out in the future. Only by going out can we speak more for our country and our people, so that more people in the world can hear our Chinese voice."
"What Mr. Qiao said is really fascinating. The old man can't wait to see such a grand occasion."