Chapter 308: London Trivia
On the night of April 20, the Duke of Bedford's villa in London, where Li Zhiwen was visiting.
Li Zhiwen, the Duke of Bedford family, has cooperated in many fields, and coupled with the relationship between Gris Russell, the two are solid allies.
"Uncle, how is Sky TV's recent operation?" Li Zhiwen said.
Since he became familiar with the Duke of Bedford, Li Zhiwen no longer called him Duke, but called him from the perspective of Gris Russell.
"The Millionaire program is unexpectedly good in China. Many people pay to buy our Sky TV entertainment channel. The ratings have reached 59%, and it is still growing. In addition, 15 TV stations in France, 1000 West Germany, and ABC, including 15 TV stations from various countries, have sent people to discuss copyright issues."
"But the TV president Herman Ross did not agree to them immediately, and was negotiating with them as you meant."
"Currently, ABC has bids 20 million pounds a year to buy American copyrights, French TV One has bid 10 million pounds a year to buy French copyrights, German TV One has bid 10 million pounds a year to buy German copyrights, and some other companies have a combined total of 30 million pounds."
"That is to say, our Sky TV station made a profit of 70 million pounds with the overseas copyright of the show "Millionaire", but Anel Teedel and Renato Ander regretted it to death. He kept saying that he didn't spend more money to occupy more shares at that time. Karl, don't say it, I regretted that I had fewer shares at that time." said the Duke of Bedford.
To be honest, although the Duke of Bedford knew Li Zhiwen's ability to make money, he was really shocked by Li Zhiwen. Recovering the cost in just a few months is simply a huge profit, which shows how good Li Zhiwen has.
"If my uncle needs it, I will sell 10% of the shares to my uncle for 5 million pounds." Li Zhiwen said.
Li Zhiwen said this, first of all, he really wanted to maintain the line of Duke of Bedford. After all, with Duke of Bedford, many things in Britain can be lying flat.
Secondly, I also want to test the Duke of Bedford. If the Duke of Bedford agrees, Li Zhiwen will also give the Duke of Bedford. However, in the subsequent investment, Li Zhiwen will no longer lead the Duke of Bedford. On the contrary, he will be alert to the Duke of Bedford.
Bedford was a little moved, then shook his head again and said, "Forget it, Carl, I can't do this. I'll take advantage of the 20% stake."
Li Zhiwen nodded, instead of continuing the topic, he continued to ask: "Uncle, where is the sports channel?"
"Carl, you always act as a hand-off manager and don't care about anything." Duke Bedford complained.
"Isn't this you?" Li Zhiwen smiled awkwardly.
The Duke of Bedford shook his head helplessly and continued: "The sports channel is a bit difficult because when our Premier League football clubs proposed to leave the English Football League, the English Football League had just started the new season, which was delayed for several months. After our Premier League was established, it was already October. The club players and others were not in good condition and did not meet expectations. In addition, most of the enthusiasm of the fans at that time was exhausted. In short, the payment of the Sports Channel did not meet expectations."
"Next season is good!" Li Zhiwen said.
The Duke of Bedford nodded, expressed his agreement, and immediately raised another question: "Carl, and other fans of other non-Premier League clubs are currently seriously boycotting us, and even attacking people on the stadium."
"This kind of thing must be dealt with. Sending them like football hooligans to prison should not be tolerated, otherwise it will have an adverse impact on the league!" Li Zhiwen said with a solemn look.
"This is for sure, but we still need to give the fans a hole in venting, otherwise the more you accumulate, something will happen!" said the Duke of Bedford.
"In fact, this is already done. It is the most effective way to reach an upgrade system with the English Football League. Only when all clubs have the opportunity to be promoted to the Premier League, these fans will not cause trouble. On the contrary, they will bring a lot of traffic to our Premier League and thus promote our Sky TV users." Li Zhiwen said.
The Duke of Bedford nodded, expressed his agreement, and then said: "But the head of the English Football League, Semenfertov, is too stubborn. I have looked for him many times but it is not possible. We even don't accept some zz donations to Semenfertov."
Li Zhiwen smiled and didn't continue speaking. What the hell is zz donation? Isn't it just a tactful noun, but it's really good to say that.
"Since this cannot be solved, I think we have to take the zz route and block the door from above. If he can't hold on, he will naturally agree. I plan to visit Ms. Margaret tomorrow. I will ask this question at that time. I believe Ms. Margaret will help us." Li Zhiwen said.
"I think this idea is right, but I don't have to go to Ms. Margaret tomorrow. In three days, the cabinet will hold a cocktail party and then Ms. Margaret will attend. It is better to communicate with Ms. Margaret at the cocktail party."
"Originally, the cabinet wanted to invite you, but you have never been in London. Since you are here now, I will take you to the reception in three days." said the Duke of Bedford.
"Uncle, you know what kind of cocktail party I can't handle such an occasion. If it's not very important, I won't go." Li Zhiwen said.
Li Zhiwen is not talking nonsense, it is true. Li Zhiwen is born to dislike such occasions. Secondly, Li Zhiwen is unwilling to get too close to the British government, which will be too troublesome at that time.
"It is better for you to attend this cocktail party, as it will be beneficial to you."
"When Ms. Margaret was competing for the Prime Minister, did she announce that she would gradually improve state-owned enterprises and release some enterprises to privatize them? This is the issue of the cocktail party," said the Duke of Bedford.
When the Duke of Bedford talked about this, Li Zhiwen was interested. This was a big cake. Of course, Li Zhiwen was very interested, but he knew that this kind of thing was the majority of the British local capitalists, and he could get some scraps himself.
"Uncle, what is it about?" Li Zhiwen asked.
"In terms of oil and communication, but I'm going to take you there, you won't be able to compete for anything," said the Duke of Bedford.
"Uncle, I know myself, but I am very interested in the Hong Kong business of the Dadong Telecommunications Bureau. Uncle, do you think I can get this?" Li Zhiwen asked.
Chapter completed!