Hollywood Tycoon [US Entertainment + Business War]

Before Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok Airport was completed, Kai Tak Airport was the only airport in Hong Kong.Although Kai Tak Airport has only one runway, it is the third largest airport in the world in terms of traffic. At the same time, due to the special geographical location of Kai Tak Airport and the perennial wind direction in Hong Kong, the runway of Kai Tak Airport is one of the most dangerous runways in the world.If it weren't for Hong Kong's unique geographical location and political status, Jade would not have wanted to come to Hong Kong before the Chek Lap Kok Airport was completed.Every time a plane takes off and lands at Kai Tak Airport, Jed feels that the Grim Reaper seems to be smiling not far away.

Even John couldn't help complaining, "Don't tell me the Hong Kong government has no money? A huge international metropolis builds its airport like a roller coaster, trying to scare investors and tourists to death?"

"Isn't it because Hong Kong is determined to be returned to the Chinese government, so the British Hong Kong government is unwilling to invest." Jed pouted.

In fact, many Hong Kong people blame the mainland government for Hong Kong's economic downturn after the handover, but in fact the British government is largely responsible for this problem.Since the mainland government announced that it would not accept the colonial treaties of the Manchu Qing government and strongly demanded that Britain return Hong Kong, the British government has actually cared about Hong Kong.

First of all, the British government completely destroyed Hong Kong’s local industrial base, leaving only a deformed tertiary industry; secondly, the British government turned its eyes to the local gangsters in Hong Kong, which led to a big setback in Hong Kong’s public security environment in the early 90s; of course, the British The most ruthless thing about the government is that it directly used Hong Kong's land to take away the last fortune for the British government.Therefore, during the financial turmoil in 1997, the speed at which the Hong Kong property market collapsed almost caused the entire Hong Kong citizen to lose a large sum of money.

It is a pity that in the later time and space, many people thought that if the mainland government had not insisted that Britain return Hong Kong, the British government would not have treated Hong Kong like this. This inexplicable causal relationship made Jade amazed.While complaining to John about the Hong Kong British government, Jed passed through the sweaty customs of Hong Kong customs officers.This Hong Kong customs officer really couldn't figure out why this American was so familiar with this matter in Hong Kong.

The hotel I stayed in this time was arranged by the Sherman Group, so the hotel was changed to the Mandarin Hotel in Central.As Jed and John feel about the hotel, Jed can't help but think of a sad event that will happen in the future in 2003.Standing in front of the door, Jed couldn't help but wonder whether he should stop this tragedy.

Because Jed was in a daze at the door, John was a little strange, so he couldn't help asking: "Do you think the design of this hotel is very special? I didn't see it anyway."

"I just think this hotel is very special, just emotionally." Jed didn't explain too much.

Although Jed Sherman is not yet a rich man, he still has his reputation internationally.After all, his surname is also a well-known surname in the United States. In addition, his father was active in the 80s, so many high-end and luxury hotel groups have long listed Jed Sherman on their VIP list.Not only did Mandarin Hotel specially arrange for Bentley to pick up passengers at Kai Tak Airport, but a waiter took Jed to the executive suite floor as soon as Jed dared to enter the gate.Seeing this kind of treatment, Jed couldn't help but lamented that before his rebirth, he was just on the list of frequent visitors of SPG or PCR, at most there was a discount for priority booking and fixed discounts.

After Jed arrived in Hong Kong, the news from Shannity caught Jed a little by surprise.Lin Shaoliang is indeed not very interested in the banking industry, but his son Lin Fengsheng does not think so.Now First Pacific Bank is directly under Lin Fengsheng's First Pacific Group, so it will be more difficult for Jade to acquire First Pacific.

Shannetti believes that the safest way at present is to directly bypass Lin Fengsheng and talk to Lin Shaoliang, and then force Lin Fengsheng to sell First Pacific Bank from Lin Shaoliang.However, Jed vetoed this proposal. It is better not to offend such a person who can revive the family business from near bankruptcy.

"It seems that you really don't want to offend Lin Fengsheng?" John has been watching, so he can naturally guess what Jed is thinking.

"Some people are really not suitable to be enemies, especially when he still has the advantage of the home court." Jed replied, "I have asked Shannetti to find a way to meet Lin Fengsheng, and then maybe we can find suitable interests Well, maybe it's not that difficult."

After getting along with Jed for a long time, John actually discovered Jed's mellow temperament. As long as you don't touch Jed's bottom line, many things can actually be discussed.Moreover, Jed is not the kind of businessman who kills everything. Under normal circumstances, he not only hopes that he can succeed, but also hopes that his partners can also succeed.It is because of Jed's style that he has gradually gained his own reputation in the California business community.Just as California is divided into Northern California led by San Francisco and Southern California led by Los Angeles, the California consortium has always been divided into North and South factions.Just because San Francisco is developing first, the Northern California Consortium has always been the speaker of the California Consortium.

Now that a figure like Jed has risen in Southern California, the business community in Southern California is secretly delighted.Although San Francisco is a little uncomfortable with Jade in Los Angeles, it is not stupid enough to tear down its own corner.John didn't object to Jed's way of doing business, because he also felt that multiple friends were better than multiple enemies.

But Jed hadn't met Lin Fengsheng yet, but he and John met Murdoch at Pierre's Restaurant in the Mandarin Hotel.The Pierre restaurant in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel was opened by Pierre Gagne, a Michelin three-star chef. The restaurant's expertise in French cuisine.

While Jed was enjoying the food, he suddenly found that Murdoch had also walked into the restaurant.Murdoch noticed that Jed was there from a distance, so he walked over with a smile and said that he wanted to make a seat.Jed was naturally embarrassed to refuse, so he had to ask the waiter to add an extra seat.

"I didn't expect to meet Mr. Sherman every dinner in Hong Kong. I don't know what Mr. Sherman is doing in Hong Kong?"

"I don't know what Mr. Murdoch is doing in Hong Kong for a long time?" Jed replied without a trace.

In fact, of course Jed knows what Murdoch is doing in Hong Kong, not for his Asian layout plan.On March 3 this year, he split the Satellite TV Chinese Channel under Star Media Hong Kong Company into Phoenix Satellite TV for mainland broadcasting and Satellite TV Chinese Channel for Taiwan broadcasting, and then stayed in Hong Kong trying to persuade the mainland government to allow Phoenix Satellite TV to landing.In particular, Murdoch was even more anxious when he learned that the Hong Kong TV station and the History TV station under ATV had obtained the pass from the mainland.Although Murdoch requested by CCTV can also provide it, but Murdoch does not have half Chinese blood like Jed.

Murdoch smiled and said, "Can I hide from my colleagues in the United States what I am doing in Hong Kong? Mr. Sherman."

"I heard that the Phoenix Satellite TV of Mr. Murdoch's Star Media Group has started broadcasting. I haven't congratulated yet."

"Where is there? I heard that Mr. Sherman's Asia Satellite TV is about to start broadcasting. Not only has he obtained two licenses for landing in the mainland, but he also plans to persuade the Taiwan government to grant two licenses for landing. This is really not easy!" Murdoch has some pantothenic acid.

After exchanging a few words with Murdoch, he also left very tactfully.Besides, Murdoch didn't come to the restaurant to meet Jed, but to meet some guests from the north.Although Jed is not familiar with these people, Jed knows that these people may be the mainland media people who will finally take over Phoenix Satellite TV in the future.For these people, Jed didn't have any special feelings, but just enjoyed the food here with John.

Not long after returning to the room, Shannity finally sent a message that Lin Fengsheng was willing to talk to Jed about bank cooperation at noon tomorrow, but the boss of the Bank of East Asia would also be present at the same time.

Although this is a three-party acquisition, Bank of East Asia and First Pacific Bank are the acquired parties, and the two banks have a good relationship, which means that Jed has to persuade the two banks at once.The difficulty of this is not just "1+1=2".

Even John rubbed his forehead, "It seems that Mr. Lin obviously doesn't want to be acquired by us."

"Although Li Guobao's personal morals are not very good, he really has no problem in running a bank." Jed sighed.

After all, Li Guobao came from a family of banks, and it is not a vegetarian for the Bank of East Asia to be the top Chinese bank for so many years.What's more important is that the rich in Hong Kong attach great importance to the two aspects of family and folks. If they force the acquisition by themselves, it will inevitably arouse the dissatisfaction of the entire Hong Kong rich circle. "Now we can only take one step at a time. If it doesn't work, let's talk about it."

At this time, Jed is also planning in his mind to see if he can come up with a plan B. In fact, if the acquisition of these two banks fails, Jed may turn to acquire Dao Heng Bank instead.Although Dao Heng Bank's appeal in Southeast Asia is average, its relationship in Hong Kong is still good, especially its relationship with the British Hong Kong government is still worth taking advantage of.

It's just that the acquisition of Daoheng Bank will inevitably arouse the suspicion of the mainland government, so Jade hesitates a little. After all, the purpose of establishing this bank is to rely on Hong Kong and serve the mainland.

Seeing Jed's tangled face, John quickly comforted him: "Since Mr. Lin is willing to meet with us, it means that he is still a little bit moved, at least we need to give up so soon."

With John's comfort, the stone in Jed's heart was slightly relieved.Since there is no other way for the time being, it is better to put it aside and enjoy the beauty of Hong Kong.What surprised Jed was that when he and John were admiring the night view of Victoria in Hong Kong, they were actually photographed by a reporter from Ming Pao.Fortunately, the reporter who photographed Jade was also a senior reporter of "Ming Pao", so he naturally knew Jade's identity, so he politely invited Jade to do an exclusive interview.

Before Jed could speak, John took over the conversation, "Mr. Sherman will stay in Hong Kong for a relatively long period of time. We are very happy to receive an interview invitation from Ming Pao. Do you want to arrange the time?" After we have settled with the problem, shall we talk about it in detail?"

The senior reporter is not a blind person, of course he understands what Jade means, show us the itinerary and the list of questions, and we will continue to talk, otherwise it will be difficult to talk on the street.Another important message is that Jed is in private time at this time and does not want to talk about business.

Of course, the senior reporter also heard another important content. Jed will stay in Hong Kong for a long time. What is it that attracts him to stay in Hong Kong?