Hardy Empire 1945

Chapter 217 Super Idol talent show

After Bill had gone, the butler came to Hardy with a tray in his hand and a letter in it.

Mr. Hardy, just sent a letter.

Hardy wondered who would write to him.

Picked it up and looked at it, and found that Victor had mailed it from Hong Kong.

The letter was very thick, with dozens of pages. He looked at it and said it was a letter rather than Victor's recent work report.

Although they can transmit messages through telegrams, many confidential information cannot be known to outsiders. Victor thought of using this most primitive and safest way.

In the letter, Victor gave a detailed account of his work for the past two months.

After arriving in Hong Kong, Victor first rented a facade house in the most prosperous district in Hong Kong. His explanation was that he must establish the face of the Hardy Group. Hardy supports this point. Sometimes face is very important.

Then I asked the consulates to help, and invited the two major figures of Hong Kong's political and business circles to participate in the reception, and the situation was successfully opened.

Seeing this, Hardy nodded. Victor, who has seen the world, has the most flexible mind, which is also the main reason why he was sent there.

Those who can go to prison are often talented people.

At the beginning, the situation was normal, a few dozen pieces per day. Later, when the penicillin arrived, Victor first sold some to the Hong Kong hospital. He used this method to tell others that he had penicillin in his hand, and the amount was very large. .

as predicted.

Attract two big customers.

Victor described the transaction with the two clients in detail, and Hardy had a mind after reading it.

The first middle-aged man should be an old man who can come up with gold and antiques. The second Mr. Xu should be from the north. The letter said that the Citibank promissory note came from San Francisco. Hardy guessed that it might be in court. There are relationships.

Half a month later, the middle-aged man came again.

This time Victor finally let him introduce himself, knowing that the middle-aged man's surname was Kong, this time he brought more antiques, a full two truckloads.

Victor said in the letter that the first time he deliberately asked the appraiser to give Mr. Kong a high price, this time the normal price was even slightly lower, but Mr. Kong still sold it, all he wanted was a U.S. bank check.

And Mr. Kong said that he has more antiques, and as long as Victor can eat them, he can ship them in large quantities.

Although Hadi is not in the present, he can still guess something. Some people re-sell cultural relics during the national disaster and continue to make money.

According to history,

During this period, the surnamed Chang was already dumping cultural relics on a large scale, and he completely emptied the contents of the Forbidden City, as well as a large amount of gold jewelry.

During this period, it is not surprising that some people resell antiques for personal gain, and it may even be the big ones doing it. After all, there are not many people who can flip such a large batch.

Hardy was a little annoyed.

At first he bought Chinese cultural relics.

Just because I don't want them to live abroad, I buy them and keep them. After saving, those foreigners will take out the money to deceive the people of the country, which is also an investment.

Later, he got to know Han Yezhen, which became one of his hobbies.

The more Chinese antique art he acquired, the more distressed he felt about the loss of cultural relics, and he wanted to do his little bit to preserve these treasures of the Chinese nation.

In the letter, Victor asked him whether to accept these antiques.

receive,

Let the worms profit.

do not accept,

These babies don't know what their fate will be.

Ask someone to bring a pen and paper, and Hardy wrote a few words on it.

Collection in full, lowering the price by more than 30%, and writing a Wells Fargo check to them, which can only be received after arriving in the United States, and the check number for each transaction will be issued to the bank to retain information.

After writing, hand it over to the bodyguard next to you.

Take it to the telegraph office and send it to Victor.

The bodyguard took it out.

Hardy thought for a while, and then called Global Times President Mark Keene, Has the newspaper established a branch in Hong Kong?

There is no boss for the time being, and the East has only established a branch in Japan. Mark Keen said.

Establish a branch in Hong Kong as soon as possible. The Hardy Group has a company in Hong Kong, Hardy Auction Company. Go there and ask Victor for help. It will be much easier for the newspaper to get it.

After the establishment of the Hong Kong Oriental Branch, reporters will be sent to China, the Korean Peninsula, Southeast Asia and other countries to cover the situation there.

Although Mark Keane did not know why the boss specifically ordered the establishment of a branch in Hong Kong as soon as possible, he agreed immediately.

Hardy put down the phone and thought about it, then called Wells Fargo President John Stone, John, Hardy Group has begun to expand business in Hong Kong and Japan, I think Wells Fargo needs to open branches in Hong Kong and Japan.

Hong Kong and Japan, are you optimistic about the East, boss? Johnston asked.

Yes, although the conditions there are not as good as in Europe now, but not necessarily in the future, and there are few competitors there, unlike European countries, where there are hundreds of banks in each country.

I understand the boss, I will arrange to open branches in Hong Kong and Japan. Johnston replied.

Time turned to evening.

The housekeeper answered a call and came over to report to Hardy: Mr. Hardy, Miss Heidi Rama is calling and wants to invite you to dinner?

OK.

The two of them had dinner at Heidi Rama's house. She still lives in her studio. She likes the relaxed environment here, not having to be as formal as in the villa.

Hadi was a little surprised that Heidi Rama could cook.

You must know that Heidi Rama was born from a real noble family. Her father was a banker, and she grew up in fine clothes and food.

Heidi Rama smiled, I went to a noble girls' school, which specializes in learning how to be a noble hostess. Although the hostess doesn't need to cook by herself, she must know how to cook.

The box office has officially surpassed 10 million, what do you think? Hardy asked with a smile.

I'm very excited, I have fulfilled my highest dream. Heidi Rama said.

Hardy shook his head, It may not be the highest dream, the film company has applied for awards to the Golden Globes and the Oscars. Taylor's This Killer Is Not Too Cold and your Ghosts are both likely to be shortlisted for awards. .

Really?

Of course, I'm looking for someone to operate.

Mayer is the chairman of the Oscar jury and Hardy is the chairman of the Screen Actors Guild. Together, it is not difficult to win several awards.

Heidi Rama jumped on Hadi excitedly and kissed the man all over his body.

After a long time,

The two came out of the bathroom and lay on the bed. Heidi remembered something and ran over to turn on the TV.

After adjusting the stage, he quickly ran back into the bed and snuggled into Hardy's arms.

Heidi Rama is a native of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. Her skin is very delicate and feels very good in the hand.

The TV series is about to start. This TV series is called Vampires and Werewolves. It's very scary. I was scared to watch it alone at night, but I couldn't help but want to watch it. Heidi Rama said.

Vampires and werewolves?

Hardy knew that ABC did not have the show, when the TV icon appeared, and it turned out to be a Columbia TV show.

Under the pressure of ABC TV, both NBC and Columbia TV have increased their investment and increased the length of their programs. Now the broadcast time is almost the same as that of ABC TV, which is also after 8:00 am to 11:00 pm.

They also make a lot of shows, but some are obviously modeled after ABC, like today's night shows, sports, TV songs, and so on.

Even TV shopping has begun to imitate, but they don't have a direct phone shopping link, because if they dare to do that, ABC will sue them directly. Their TV shopping is more like an advertisement. Stop the introduction, various functions and benefits and the like.

Then tell customers where to buy these products.

During this period of time, due to the efforts of the two major TV stations, it has obviously regained a lot of viewership ratings. In the latest questionnaire survey, the ratings of ABC TV station have dropped significantly. Although the top TV programs are still ABC, the audience is not interested in other TV programs. TV programs are also becoming more and more interesting.

Now ABC's total ratings are only about 67%, and the remaining 30% of the market is divided up by the other two TV stations.

It may be that the original program is tired of watching, and people are looking for freshness.

Hardy thinks,

Time to kick off a new wave of shows.

For example, the Super Draft program he planned a long time ago, the talent program planner has already told ABC President William Fox, but the ratings have been very good before, and Hardy feels that it is not needed for the time being.

Just when Hadi was thinking about things, he suddenly felt his body tighten, and there was a burst of pain, and then Heidi Rama screamed and plunged his head into his arms.

At the moment on TV, the werewolf is transforming, from a man to a fierce and ugly werewolf, showing sharp fangs, which is really scary.

But,

You can't get there either.

Hadi hurried to open Heidi's hand, which was a little easier. Heidi Rama noticed something was wrong, and looked at Hadi with guilt in her eyes, I'm sorry, I forgot when I was nervous.

Does it hurt?

It hurts a bit.

Do you want me to get the medicine for you?

No, just blow it.

the next day.

Hardy came to ABC to ask about the recent situation on the TV station, William Fox reported to Hardy, NBC and Disney Studios have cooperated to introduce their 'Disneyland' and 'Mickey Mouse Club', which are very popular with children. like.

Columbia and Universal Studios cooperated. The TV series Vampires and Werewolves they recently filmed has a very high ratings. Except for The Fairy Wife, it has surpassed other programs.

“The two TV stations have also launched baseball games, rugby games, fashion shows, shopping for you, host talk shows, etc., which are very popular.”

Hardy nodded, Looks like it's time to come up with a trump card, William, start the super draft program, and focus on launching this show this year, so that the United States will enter the era of carnival.

Irina got excited when she heard it. She had seen the super draft program and said happily: I dare to say that as long as we start the super draft program, all other TV stations' programs will be overshadowed.

Hardy said:

This time I'm going to launch the Super Idol audition, which will mainly focus on singing, and select idols who sing well. It is not limited to men and women, between the ages of 12 and 28, and the nationality is not limited. As long as they can come to Los Angeles, everyone can Participate in auditions.

Talent shows like Talent Show are very lively, but they are not very beneficial for later mining talents and expanding the talent pool. If you are a singer, you can sign a contract with a record company and become famous in the future, and you can continue to make money for the company.

Hardy told the two about the competition system again. Many of the rules are copied from the American Idol of later generations. American Idol will not appear until decades later. Now Hardy's super idol is the original.

I will find a few suitable people to be judges, and I have already made arrangements in my mind. Hardy said.