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At this moment, if there was a very standard real-time ratings statistics method, everyone would be surprised to find that at this moment at seven o'clock, the ratings of a TV station, Jade Channel, soared directly to 93%.

In other words, only 7% of the ratings are divided up by other TV stations, including other TV stations under TVB and various TV stations under ATV.

However, there is no such real-time and accurate statistical method in this era, so naturally no one knows that the ratings of Jade Channel will be so high at this moment.

If you want to know the ratings, you have to wait until tomorrow afternoon at least, when you can calculate them through surveys, and the statistical error is not small.

Lin Haoran smiled and slowly spoke to the camera: "Good evening, fellow citizens of Hong Kong. I am Lin Haoran. Today is New Year's Day, the first day of 1981. I would like to express my special thanks to TVB for allowing me to communicate with you face to face at this special moment."

His voice was very clear and spread to every corner of Hong Kong through television signals.

In front of the camera, he appeared calm and not at all nervous about facing millions of viewers.

"Recently, some malicious comments about my pessimistic view of Hong Kong's future have caused a stir in the media. I know that these comments have made many people worried and even shaken Hong Kong's real estate market.

Here, I want to solemnly declare to everyone that I have never lost confidence in the future of Hong Kong. I believe many people also know that my Hong Kong Land Group won five high-quality government land through auction this afternoon.

This move fully demonstrates that I and Hong Kong Land Group are full of confidence in the future of Hong Kong's real estate industry. The reason why we sold off the real estate projects before was just a helpless move due to the difficulty of funding. "

Lin Haoran's words were like a reassurance, bringing a little comfort to the audience in front of the TV.

Although the news that the Swire Group had successfully acquired five pieces of government land had spread throughout Hong Kong in the afternoon due to the instigation of some people, everyone only truly believed it when they heard Lin Haoran personally confirm the matter.

The confidence revealed in Lin Haoran's words made people begin to rethink his remarks that he was "pessimistic about the future of Hong Kong."

"Hong Kong is a place full of vitality and opportunities. Its future will surely be even better. Without such a prosperous and stable market in Hong Kong, I, Lin Haoran, would not have achieved what I have today.

I firmly believe that as long as the whole of Hong Kong unites and works together, even if we do encounter economic problems in the future, we will be able to overcome these challenges and make Hong Kong more prosperous and beautiful.

At the same time, I also hope that all media friends can report the facts objectively and impartially, and not create fake news and mislead the public just to attract attention.”

Having said that, Lin Haoran deliberately paused and looked deeply into the camera, as if he was having a spiritual communication with every audience member.

"Actually, these are not the main points I want to talk about today." Lin Haoran continued to speak facing the camera, with a hint of mystery in his tone, "Whether I have confidence in the Hong Kong real estate industry, this was self-evident the moment I participated in the auction of government land and successfully won all the government land. The so-called 'rumor' was also refuted."

His words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

Citizens all over Hong Kong, whether they were small vendors on the streets or ordinary families watching TV at home, all stopped what they were doing and listened attentively to Lin Haoran's subsequent speech.

Even in Hong Kong's upper class society, bigwigs such as Governor Murray MacLehose, Hutchison Whampoa Chairman Li Ka-shing, Wharf Chairman Pao Yu-kang, and Jardine Matheson boss Simon Keswick all put down their work and paid close attention to Lin Haoran's speech.

Originally, everyone thought that Lin Haoran showed up this time just to prove that he was still full of confidence in the Hong Kong real estate industry.

However, judging from the information revealed in his previous words, it seems that even more shocking news will be revealed soon!

Maybe tonight’s speech is not simple?
Of course it’s not easy!

When he was sure that Jardine Matheson and those media outlets were targeting him, he had already decided to take revenge.

At this moment, most of the TV viewers in Hong Kong seemed to hold their breath, their hearts pounding, and they were concentrating on waiting for Lin Haoran's next speech.

Their eyes were full of anticipation and curiosity, as if the whole world had stopped.

Even the on-site directing staff stared at Lin Haoran intently, his eyes locked, afraid of missing any crucial moment or words.

Lin Haoran did not keep everyone waiting for long. He calmly took out three photos from his trouser pocket. Those were the important evidence that Cui Zilong had accidentally obtained.

His real purpose today is to make public the scandal that Jardine Matheson secretly bribed and controlled several media outlets in order to create public opinion and influence the development of Hong Kong real estate!
I will take revenge if I have any grudges. Damn it!
"Dear audience friends, I'm sure you're all curious about what secrets are hidden in these three photos in my hand?" Lin Haoran faced the camera with a hint of mystery in his eyes. "Next, please zoom in and I will reveal them to you one by one!"

At the same time, in a secret villa in the Mid-Levels Villa District, Bao Fuda was staring at the live broadcast on the TV screen, and suddenly a strong sense of uneasiness surged in his heart.

This revenge action against Lin Haoran was actually planned by the Keswick family behind the scenes. Jardine Matheson was almost destroyed by Lin Haoran some time ago. Naturally, they were unwilling to accept this and always wanted to take revenge. And Bao Fuda was the key executor of this incident.

He thought he had acted flawlessly and left no traces. Even the money he bribed was all paid in cash in order to not leave any evidence behind.

However, when he saw the blurry but shocking photos in Lin Haoran's hand, his heart seemed to be struck by a bolt from the blue.

Although the photos had not been enlarged and the details were not clear, Bao Fuda had already determined that he was the protagonist in those photos just by the outline. A chill rose from his back, and he realized that he might really get into big trouble this time.

Bao Fuda's hands unconsciously gripped the armrest of the sofa, his eyes fixed on the TV screen, with mixed feelings in his heart.

This scene was also witnessed by key personnel from Sing Tao Daily, Chinese Daily and Commercial Daily who were involved in the incident.

Their eyes were fixed on the TV screen, their bodies were shaking uncontrollably, and beads of sweat were oozing from their foreheads and slowly sliding down their cheeks.

Once this matter is made public, the credibility that the media behind them has accumulated over the years will be completely gone.

Their hearts were filled with fear and anxiety, as if they saw the abyss they were about to face.

At the same time, on the TV screen, the director had zoomed in the picture, and Lin Haoran began to show the photos in his hand one by one.

"The first photo shows a private meeting between a senior executive of Jardine Matheson and the general manager of Sing Tao Daily. There is also a box full of Hong Kong dollars next to them." Lin Haoran's voice came through the screen clearly.

Although Lin Haoran did not name anyone, many TV viewers have already recognized who the person in the photo is.

Bao Fuda has served as the general manager of the Hong Kong Land Group for many years and has long been a well-known public figure.

Many people also know the general manager of Sing Tao Daily.

Although no one knew what Bao Fuda and the general manager of Sing Tao Daily were talking about in the photo, the box of Hong Kong dollars was enough to represent that they were conducting a transaction.

Moreover, such a large amount of funds was neither traded by check nor by transfer. It was obvious that they did not want anyone to know about this transaction!
One photo can tell you a lot.

Bao Fuda looked at the photo on the screen and his expression became uglier.

He didn't expect that the person in the photo was really him, and that Lin Haoran actually had such solid evidence. He also didn't expect that he would be so bold as to make the evidence public.

"The second photo once again reveals the private conversation between this senior executive of Jardine Matheson and the editor-in-chief of the Overseas Chinese Daily. The box full of Hong Kong dollars is still placed next to it, silently telling the transaction between money and interests."

Lin Haoran's voice was very calm and clear. He showed the photos and gave detailed explanations.

This photo is exactly the same as the first one, except that the person is different, but the chain of interests behind it is clearly visible.

Needless to say, the audience can understand that Bao Fuda is making a dirty deal with another media person using money.

At this moment, the audience in front of the TV were deeply shocked.

Their faces were filled with shock and anger. They never expected that the media they had always trusted and respected would become a tool for Jardine Matheson to manipulate public opinion.

To be able to become mainstream media, they basically have great credibility.

But at this moment, seeing the media bosses in the photo, where is their credibility?

This feeling of being deceived left them with an indescribable pain in their throats.

"The last photo is still of the private conversation between the senior executive of Jardine Matheson and the editor-in-chief of the Commercial Daily. Next to him is the box full of Hong Kong dollars, which is dazzling and eye-catching."

Lin Haoran's voice was filled with bitter irony and uncontrollable anger, "This is the ugly truth behind the glamorous appearance of 'freedom of the press' and 'fair reporting' advocated by some people!
The reason why I have remained silent during this period and have not rushed to come out to clarify the rumors is because I am conducting an in-depth investigation into the mastermind behind all this.

However, what I discovered shocked even me!"

As Lin Haoran finished speaking, the entire studio fell into a brief silence.

The audience in front of the TV seemed to be shocked and speechless. Is this the social and media environment we live in?
As for Bao Fuda, his heart felt as if it was being crushed by a huge rock and he couldn't breathe.

Panic and despair surged over him like a tide, completely drowning him.

He was very clear that once these photos were exposed, not only would his personal reputation be ruined, but Jardine Matheson would also face enormous public pressure and legal risks, and even questioning from the Governor-General's Office.

He tried to pick up the phone to contact Simon Keswick to discuss countermeasures, but his hands were shaking so much that he could hardly hold the phone. (End of this chapter)