This happened to be the private room where he first met Mr. Shao for dinner.
Even the food on the table.
It seems to be exactly the same as last time.
This should have been deliberately arranged by Mr. Shao.
Mr. Shao took the initiative to raise his glass and drank it all in one gulp, his face full of vicissitudes of life.
"Mr. Cao, this is where we first met. You were still a writer at that time. I didn't expect that in just one year, you would have become a well-known entertainment tycoon in Hong Kong. You are really formidable."
Cao Weidong said ambiguously.
"Mr. Shao is too polite. In fact, I am still me and you are still you. Neither of us has changed."
Mr. Shao was startled and sighed quietly.
"Yes, you are right."
After a pause, he said something to himself again.
"I heard that you took over Jiayi TV Station?"
Cao Weidong smiled and said nothing.
On the original timeline.
After Jiayi TV station closed down.
The one who has benefited the most is Mr. Shao’s wireless.
At that time, Mr. Shao directly took photos of the Jiashi Building and used it as a filming base for TVB.
At the same time, many former Jiashi employees were recruited.
Many people here eventually became the mainstay of wireless.
Mr. Shao said again.
"And you persuaded the Governor's Mansion to lift their restrictions on Jiashi?"
Cao Weidong nodded.
"Yes, you are familiar with Mr. Hawes of the Bankruptcy Administration. I think you have heard these things from him, right?"
Mr. Shao put down his wine glass in despair.
Although he had long known about this from Huo Si, Mr. Shao was still skeptical. It was not until Cao Weidong admitted it in person that he gave up completely.
"The next generation is terrible..."
After Jiayi TV Station closed down, Mr. Shao was the most promising candidate to take over Jiayi TV Station.
He has a good relationship with Hoss, the head of the Bankruptcy Administration. He is a citizen of the Commonwealth and a recipient of the Medal of Honor. In terms of status, qualifications and abilities, he is the perfect candidate to take over Jiayi TV.
Mr. Shao has thought carefully about this matter.
But in the end he gave up.
The reason still lies in the restrictions imposed by the Governor's Office on Jiayi TV Station.
He believes that even if he successfully acquires Jiayi TV, as long as Jiayi TV broadcasts educational programs during prime time slots, he will never be able to break even, let alone make a profit.
Unexpectedly, Cao Weidong did what he had never done, and did it better.
He was hit hard.
Cao Weidong was playing with the wine glass and asked.
"Mr. Shao, let's just open the skylight and tell the truth. What exactly do you want to see me for?"
Mr. Shao took a deep breath and said solemnly:
"Mr. Cao, I have thought about what you mentioned last time."
"I am willing to give up my shares, reach a settlement, and develop together with you..."
.......
1978 was destined to be an unstable era.
On October 15, Jiayi TV Station, which had been closed for three months, reopened.
In the premiere program, Cao Weidong took the stage as the chief director and executive director of Jiayi TV and officially announced that Jiayi TV will officially resume broadcasting starting today.
At the same time, Cao Weidong announced Jiayi TV’s new program list and plans for the next six months.
On the program list released by Jiayi TV, Hong Kong citizens were surprised to find that the educational program that was almost unbeatable every Monday to Friday disappeared and was replaced by Jiayi TV's top ratings program "Hong Xiguan and Fang Shiyu"
.
This is a TV series purchased by Jiayi TV from Taiwan and re-screened.
In addition to this TV series, Jiayi TV has also prepared many popular TV series and variety shows, which is exciting and exciting.
In addition, Jiayi TV has also announced the filming trailers for a series of new programs, including ancient TV series such as "The History of the Martial Arts" and "Little Fish and Flowers".
The most eye-catching thing among them is that Jiayi TV announced the remake of the TV series "Fang Shiyu".
The new TV series is named "Young Hero Fang Shiyu" and is expected to premiere early next year.
Needless to say, these are naturally the work of Cao Weidong.
In the original timeline, "Young Hero Fang Shiyu" is a martial arts comedy produced by Taiwan Feiteng Company, starring Zhang Weijian, Tian Niu, Fan Shaohuang, He Meidian, Li Tingyi, etc.
This TV series was later introduced and broadcast by Hong Kong City's [Li's], and it caused quite a sensation at the time.
The citizens of Hong Kong City are looking forward to the launch of a new TV series by Jiayi TV.
But before the craze subsided, on October 25, just 10 days later, Cao Weidong appeared on the TV station again.
Only this time, he appeared at a wireless press conference.
In this press conference, Mr. Shaw officially announced that Cao Weidong will serve as Wireless Special Advisor and Non-executive Director, and the second largest director of Shaw Brothers.
Public opinion was suddenly in an uproar.
All discussions are about Cao Weidong.
[Li’s TV Station] The boss and chairman behind the scenes.
[Jiayi TV] Chief Director and Executive Director.
【TVB】Special Advisor and Non-Executive Director.
Among the only three radio stations in Hong Kong City, Cao Weidong holds the position of first or second in command.
And his achievements don’t stop there.
[Jiahe Film] Founder and Chairman.
【Shaw Brothers】Non-executive Director.
Among the two most influential comprehensive film companies in Hong Kong City, Cao Weidong also has an important voice.
Anyone who is not blind can see that Cao Weidong is nakedly targeting the Hong Kong film and television industry.
People inside and outside the industry have raised questions.
What kind of chess game is this powerful figure in Hong Kong City’s film industry planning this time? Under his guidance and love, where will Hong Kong City’s film and television industry go?
After forming a monopoly, the upstream and downstream squeeze and earn huge profits.
It is better to integrate the upstream and downstream industry chains and use the entertainment industry as the fulcrum to drive industry progress.
Everyone is waiting to see.
The discussion is getting louder and louder.
Even the Governor's Mansion was alerted and closely watched Cao Weidong's movements.
.......
Inside the Governor's Palace.
Staff are persuading MacLehose.
"Your Excellency, the film and television media are the media through which we speak to the outside world. Cao Weidong is Chinese. Is there something wrong with us just letting it go?"
MacLehose was a little unhappy.
"Cao Weidong is a citizen of the British Commonwealth, a noble baronet, and a recipient of the Commander's Medal. I think he will develop reasonably on the path of following the interests of the British Empire."
As a staunch nationalist, he values this honor more than anyone else.
However, the staff still tried hard to persuade me.
"Mr. Governor, there is an old Chinese saying that it is necessary to be on guard against others. Although Mr. Cao Weidong is a baron of our British Empire, he is a Chinese after all, and the blood of the Chinese flows in his body...
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After repeated persuasion from his staff, MacLehose's attitude gradually wavered.