Reborn Financial Overlord

"I was asking about your opinion on the development of News Corporation."

Li Daxiao suddenly smiled dryly.

He is actually not good at things like company development.

"Boss, as you know, I'm also good at fooling people, and I don't know much about development."

Shen Jiannan couldn't help but laugh, looking at the spokesperson he had personally selected, he didn't know whether to praise or scold him.

Tang Dunhou didn't have so many scruples anymore. Seeing Li Daxiao's sinister smile, he couldn't help being sarcastic.

"Old Li. You also know that you can fool people?"

"Mr. Monkey, what you said is wrong. What I said were all objective facts and phenomena, and the results proved to be correct. How can you be called a fool?"

"You didn't say it yourself just now."

"What did I say? Why don't I know."

Shen Jiannan was very satisfied with Li Daxiao's shamelessness. He was doing investment analysis and media, he had to lose face, how could he get along? Obviously, Li Daxiao was very talented in this line of work.

Talent can always shine in any era.

"Laugh. Call Liu Changzhi and ask him to arrange for me to meet Murdoch."

"..."

News Corporation was formerly known as News Australia Limited.

In 1954, Murdoch took over the "News" published by the city of Adelaide, and in 1964 published Australia's first national daily newspaper - "The Australian", starting News Corporation's earliest newspaper business.

In the late 60s, News Co., Ltd. began to develop overseas markets. It first acquired the British "News of the World", and then bought the British "Sun 2". In the 70s, News Co., Ltd. began to enter the American news industry, and successively bought "San Antonio News and Express", "New York Post", "Boston Herald" and other newspapers.

In the late 70s, News Limited expanded its business scope and first invested in the television industry in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia.The company's business gradually spread throughout Europe, the United States and Australia. In order to better manage and coordinate the company's growing business, Murdoch established News Corporation in 1979.

The 80s was an important foundational stage for News Corporation's global business expansion.News Corporation acquired the famous "Times" and "Sunday Times" in the UK, as well as Harper Collins Publishing House, one of the world's largest English-language book publishing companies.Then News Corporation entered the extremely competitive American film and television market.

However, the U.S. government has strict restrictions on the control of media organizations. As a media organization, first, the actual controller must be an American, and second, it must comply with the U.S. government’s political declaration.

In order to open up the American market, Murdoch himself joined the American nationality from Canada in 1985, and was able to acquire the 20th Century Fox Film Company. Large-scale investment in the TV market.

The reason why News Corporation has become the world's largest media organization in just 40 years is inseparable from Murdoch's distinctive personal style, his courage to take risks, and his clear vision of the future of the media and the prospects of News Corporation.

Cross-media, cross-industry, and cross-border mergers and acquisitions are guided by this concept. News Corporation has evolved from a small newspaper company in Australia to today's super media group spanning five continents.

However, although News Corporation already has multiple branches on five continents, Murdoch is not satisfied with this.

Asia has the largest population base in the world. Only China, India or Japan in Asia have a population that exceeds that of several European countries combined.The media is aimed at people, and the dissemination of information is also disseminated by people. There will never be a market with more potential than the Asian market.

Satellite Television Asian Region Limited headquarters.

In a luxurious reception room that is not open to the public, Liu Changzhi, the executive director of the radio station, is making tea with a tea set in his hands. Opposite him, a tall white-haired and blue-eyed Caucasian man is talking and laughing with a Chinese man.

A 60-year-old Caucasian with a pair of black-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose is Rupert Murdoch, the chairman of News Corp. A 25-year-old Chinese man also wears a pair of black-rimmed glasses. He is the son of Li Zhencheng, a well-known wealthy businessman in Hong Kong, STARL Li Shikai, the vice chairman and the actual controller.

The two chatted and laughed happily, and Li Shikai, who was gentle and gentle, was not too restrained when facing Rupert Murdoch, a multinational media giant.

After all, this is the territory of the British. As one of the heirs of Hutchison Whampoa, he has no need to be afraid of Rupert Murdoch.

Rupert Murdoch is also very gentlemanly, and his aura is not as breathtaking as the rumored predators. The black-rimmed glasses also cover the sharpness of his eyes, so that people will not feel too much pressure.

Regarding News Corporation's acquisition of STARL, the two parties have reached a preliminary agreement.

News Corporation purchased 500% of STARL Co., Ltd. at a price of 63.6 million US dollars, but encountered some problems when negotiating the payment method.

Chapter 8 Asian Market Strategy

News Corporation's cash is not particularly sufficient, so I want to consider paying half in cash and the other half in the form of shares.However, Li Shikai was not very satisfied with this, and hoped that News Corporation could pay in cash.

"Mr. Murdoch. I think with the strength of News Corporation, it should not be a problem for a mere $2 million."

"This is not a problem. But News Corp. wants to help STARL speed up its development, and cross-shareholding will be more conducive to our cooperation. Li Sheng thinks."

Li Shikai's eyes hesitated for a moment. As Murdoch said, cross-holding each other can not only diversify risks, but also allow STARL to develop better. With News Corporation's global influence, it is bound to bring STARL to greater profits.

What a character Murdoch was, he was keenly aware of Li Shikai's hesitation, a trace of sarcasm flashed in his eyes that no one could detect, and he continued to strike while the iron was hot.

"I think you, Li Sheng, know the influence of News Corp. With our help, STARL believes that it will soon be able to surpass wireless, ATV, and cable stations. I will center on STARL and expand its influence to The whole of Asia, including the Southeast Asian market, the Chinese market, and the Japanese market."

Beyond wireless, ATV, cable!

Li Shikai's eyes moved, he picked up the tea on the table and took a sip.

When STARL officially obtained the business license, the Hong Kong government imposed two additional conditions: one is that Cantonese programs cannot be played; the other is that users are not allowed to charge fees.The first condition is the result of the pressure exerted by TVB, ATV and CATV on the Hong Kong government.

Li Shikai kept this account in his heart all the time.

The strength of News Corporation is well known to everyone in the world. Now it is the largest media empire in the world. If News Corporation is in operation, with their mature expansion experience, I believe that STARL’s influence can really be extended to the whole of Asia, far away. Beyond wireless, ATV, cable.

At that time, although I hold fewer shares, as my influence expands, the benefits will be greater.

"Moreover, the future prospects of News Corporation must also be seen by Li Sheng. Our current organization and every region on the five continents are developing very well. Holding the shares of News Corporation, for Li Sheng, will only To obtain greater returns, I think our stocks will definitely reach a new height."

"..."

Rupert Murdoch is indeed a media tycoon who can play mergers and acquisitions so that the whole world is amazed by it. Every sentence hits Li Shikai's weakness. Just a few words can make his heart throb.

You can't blame Kai Li, after all, he is only 25 years old, and he is much younger than media giants like Rupert Murdoch.What's more, the Li family has two heirs, STARL is Li Zhencheng's toy for Li Shikai to practice, and it is also a test.

If the test is passed, he will undoubtedly have more chips in the inheritance rights in the future. If the test fails, he may have to go back early to inherit the family business.

To promise or not to promise?

Cash, others paid in shares.

After several considerations, Li Shikai did not dare to make up his mind after all. This matter is too important to him. If he makes a mistake, he will have to pay a heavy price.

Taking another sip of tea, Li Shikai suppressed the dryness in his throat.

"I strongly believe in the sincerity of Mr. Rupert. It is not difficult to achieve this with the strength of News Corporation, but we can discuss this matter in the long run. Now, let's drink tea first."

A young man is a young man after all. This courage is far worse than the one supported by the Emperor. Rupert Murdoch smiled slightly, grabbed the teacup, and didn't force anything, time is it, he can just wait slowly.

bell bell -

The crisp phone rang suddenly, and Liu Changzhi, who was making tea, glanced at his mobile phone, apologized and pressed the call button.

"Hi, hello. I'm Liu Changzhi."

"Liu Sheng, it's me, Li Daxiao. My boss is back from America."

Liu Changzhi couldn't help being happy, and said Li Daxiao's request through the microphone, and after obtaining the consent of Murdoch and Li Shikai, he laughed heartily.

"I don't know if Shen Sheng has time now. If it's convenient, Mr. Murdoch and I would like to pay a visit later."

"Of course, Mr. Shen came back this time to discuss cooperation with Mr. Murdoch."

"That's really great, please brother Li to arrange it."

"No problem. We are waiting for the arrival of the two great guests at the Central Plaza Building at Capital One."

"..."

After hanging up the phone, Liu Changzhi and Rupert Murdoch looked at each other, and they both saw each other's seriousness.

Although the first media under the stars still relies on the traditional newspaper industry to develop, its expansion rate is astounding. In just one year, its influence has spread all over the major Asian markets, including Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, and even the entire Southeast Asia. With Li Daxiao's precise and terrifying market judgment ability, he has countless loyal audiences.

A layman may not be aware of the horror of the First Media under the Starry Sky, but as an insider, he can see at a glance that if the First Media Company under the Starry Sky has more capital injections to expand, I am afraid that it will soon be able to focus on the economy. Laughing at the personal influence of this person, he monopolizes the entire Asian media market.

However, the first capital behind the first media under the stars is very powerful, and took hundreds of millions of dollars in cash at a premium to win the shares of Standard Chartered Bank. This kind of terrifying capital is really very important to the strategic layout of News Corporation. Too bad.

It is necessary to win the first media under the starry sky, otherwise, it may become News Corporation's biggest opponent in the Asian market, threatening and even far surpassing the three established media organizations of wireless, cable and ATV.

"Li. I hope you can carefully consider my suggestion. Compared with cash, holding shares in News Corp., I think, must be more beneficial to you."

"Thank you Mr. Murdoch for your advice. I will definitely consider it carefully."

"Then see you next time."

"Mr. Li. Then I will accompany Mr. Murdoch."

"..."

Hong Kong on weekends is obviously much more noisy than usual. The busy streets and girls in thin clothes add a beautiful landscape to this Oriental Pearl.

The clothes that only reach the collarbone and the fair and moist thighs make passers-by resent the scorching summer, which makes people feel angry.

Central Plaza Building, Capital One (Hong Kong) Investment Management Company.

Compared with the usual working day, dozens of employees were absent from busy work, and the huge office seemed very deserted, and the sound of friction between the leather shoes and the floor was much clearer than in the quiet environment.

Pop, pop, pop—

Chapter 9 Symphony

A man with a good sense of music always likes to create his favorite melody, such as using voice to compose the melody of a song. In a happy melody, combining different voices and tunes will always make life full of fun.

Shen Jiannan is quite musical. Apart from listening to "Messiah Cantata", he also likes to compose his own music.

Three different lines of voice fluctuated and sang together in the quiet and comfortable highland of the office. As the melody became higher and higher, in the melodious and high-pitched climax, Shen Jiannan waved his baton vigorously, shaking his head and indulging in the excitement of the music.

According to legend, when Handel performed "Messiah", many people who heard it cried.

And later, whenever the "Hallelujah Chorus" is played anywhere, the impassioned melody impacts the soul, penetrates the soul of people, always touches the deepest and softest part of people, and makes people feel the greatness of God And love, make people unable to extricate themselves, make people cry.

Perhaps Shen Jiannan often listened to this song and found the essence of composing and playing the song. As he tried his best to wave the baton, people deeply felt the shock and high pitch that hit the soul.

Lu Xinyue was crying, wearing a kimono, and as the passionate music reached its peak, she couldn't help sobbing. In the irresistible passionate melody, her eyes were dim with tears, and her mind went blank.

Masako Shinkawa and Orizuki Aso also cried.

Long time no see, amidst the high-pitched and passionate melody that hit the body and mind, the eyes of the two were full of mist, and they cried together.

It is very tiring to be a conductor of a symphony chorus, because the baton reflects the conductor’s will, likes and dislikes, and is also mixed with the conductor’s purpose and intention. The instructions, speeches, and behaviors of the chorus all play a driving role .You have to put your whole body into it and wave the baton, which will consume a lot of mental and physical energy.

Just like when the command was just emerging in the seventeenth century, the French musician Lully accidentally stabbed his foot when the baton fell while conducting, and finally contracted the virus and died.

As the passionate and charming melody reached its peak, Shen Jiannan put away his baton and was already covered in sweat.

The music has ended, and the spacious office has become quiet again, and a few faint breathing sounds can be clearly heard at this time.

After a long time, the breathless Masako Shinkawa came over with twice the sugar and salt water that had been prepared.

"I come."

Shen Jiannan yelled, took the sugar and salt water, and with the help of Aso Zhiyue, he held Lu Xinyue, who was breathing like a spring, and put it in his arms.

Wearing a red and white kimono, her fair face is covered with bright red, the whole face is flushed like a peach from the cheeks to the cheeks, and the eyes like the moon are full of mist, it is really beautiful.

Shen Jiannan felt distressed and wanted to laugh, looking at those sad eyes, he couldn't help but reprimanded him.

"You little goblin. Let me see if you still dare to be brave."

"..."

Lu Xinyue felt that she couldn't exert any strength in her whole body, so she didn't bother to defend herself, she just rolled her eyes.

"Come on, open your mouth."

"..."

Slightly hot tea flowed into the mouth along the lips, and with the supplement of sugar and salt, the lost physical strength gradually recovered a lot.

Looking at the face that was so close at hand, Lu Xinyue cursed angrily in a low voice.

"Asshole. Bully people as soon as you come back."

"You little fairy, you still blame me, don't you?"

"Don't blame who you blame."

"Okay. Just blame me. You take a break first, and I'll call you when I go back later."

"Ah."

Lu Xinyue gradually closed her eyes, Shen Jiannan gave Aso Zhiyue a wink, and walked out of the office.

"Master. Master Xinyue is fine. She has a physical problem. You don't have to worry."

Before Shen Jiannan could ask, Aso Zhiyue straightened Shen Jiannan's clothes and told him what he was worried about.