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Chapter 180

Happy times are always short. Because we came back during the children’s summer vacation, the family only stayed in Beijing for nearly two months before rushing back to Hong Kong Island.

This trip to the mainland made the Su family very satisfied. It not only brought Suning and the children closer together, but also made the four children feel a sense of identity with their own countrymen.

The tourist attractions of all sizes in the capital have become the best material for patriotic education. This novel way of teaching by words and deeds has been accepted by the four children of the Su family.

Sitting on the plane back to Hong Kong Island, looking at the capital from the sky, Su Hang couldn't help but look down, "Dad, will we come back?"

"Yes! If we have time during this winter vacation, we will come back again."

"That's great! I met a lot of friends in the capital, and I thought I would never have the chance to see them again!"

"Haha, Su Hang, this trip to Beijing from the mainland only allowed you to meet a few friends?"

"Dad, I know I was wrong!
I will never waste food again!" Su Hang knew what his father meant and quickly bowed his head to admit his mistake.

"Well! Remember!
Su Hang, the mainland is our hometown.

You can’t say it has nothing to do with us!”

"Dad, I know!

Since you care so much about your hometown in the mainland, why don’t you do business and open a factory in the mainland?
Wouldn't that help employ a lot of people and help them make a living?"

"Huh? Su Hang, this question is very complicated!
You’ll understand when you grow up!”

As the second generation of the Su family, after Su Hang grew up, the time of reform and opening up in the mainland came, and the Su family was able to operate and set up factories in the mainland.

This is also the reason why Suning attaches great importance to the education of children. Now that the Su Group has become an "aircraft carrier" in the business world, Suning must consider the issue of succession in advance.

After the Su family returned to Hong Kong Island, Suning once again focused on his work, because he got the Wharf Holdings as he wished and owned a lot of high-quality land and assets.

However, all of Su’s focus is now on the research and development of Su Sony, and now is not the golden age of Hong Kong real estate.

Suning has not made any changes to Hutchison Whampoa, and even the management has been retained temporarily, because only in this way can the risks brought about by company changes be minimized. Of course, important positions still need to be filled by their own people.

By 1965, Suning's advanced foresight helped Sony avoid many detours in its research and development work. Not only did it take the lead in developing a new photolithography machine, it also formed a certain scale. It should be noted that photolithography machines had not yet been reused by the world.

Suning's early development of lithography technology was more than ten years ahead of the original time and space, truly putting it at the forefront of the world. It also purchased many Western patents and then produced the first computer and the first mobile phone.

However, both computers and mobile phones are still in the experimental stage and are still a long way from being truly launched on the market.

However, for Suning, it is very difficult to achieve this step now, because computers and mobile phones are the most cutting-edge technologies now and represent a new era.

"Fatty, the British Hong Kong government is preparing to issue a television operating license.

Are you interested in this license plate?"

"Huh? What does Shao Laoliu think?"

In fact, Suning was quite surprised to hear the information told by Lei Luo. After all, in his impression, it was not until 1966 or 1967 that the British Hong Kong government issued the first television operating license, and it was jointly won by Li Ka-shing, Shao Laoliu and Qi Dezun, the boss of Jardine Matheson.

"Shao Laoliu's idea is that Shao Laoliu and I will join forces with Li Xiaohe and Jardine Matheson's boss Qi Dezun, and then Shao Laoliu will be the actual manager of the television company."

"Haha, Shao Laoliu's calculations are really smart.

But his abilities are also suitable for managing a new television company."

"Fatty, do you mean to say that you agree with Shao Laoliu's idea?" Lei Luo looked a little surprised, thinking that Suning agreed with Shao Laoliu's plan.

"Brother Luo, you should know how Li Xiaohe made his fortune, right?
From now on, you should try to avoid getting too involved with the Li family!"

"That"

"I also have an idea for making a TV license. Why don't you, Shao Laoliu and I get this license together?"

"Fatty, you want this license too?

That would be great!
Now everyone in Hong Kong doesn’t know that your Su Group is financially strong!

With your leadership, this matter is a sure thing."

Suning has actually been waiting for the issuance of this television license. Although it does not like the entertainment industry very much, the future of TVB still makes Suning covetous.

Not to mention Lei Luo, even I am very confident in my financial resources, but some things cannot be decided by financial resources alone.

As a German of Chinese descent, I will still be targeted to a certain extent in Hong Kong Island, which is a British territory.

In order to avoid any unfair treatment in the subsequent competition for the television license, Suning and Lei Luo immediately found the German Embassy in Hong Kong after they separated.

After I explained my purpose, the embassy staff thought it was necessary and believed that Suning's actions were necessary to expand Germany's influence.

Then the embassy staff specifically notified the British Hong Kong government about the Suning matter. Although Germany is currently forcibly divided into two countries, East and West, the strength of West Germany has recovered to a certain extent.

Not to mention the current British Hong Kong government, even the British behind the British Hong Kong government have to give the German Embassy this face.

Governor Robert Black left office and returned to his hometown in England in 1965. The current Governor of Hong Kong Island is David Trench.

When the Governor of Hong Kong was replaced in 1964, the former Governor, Robert Black, reminded Trench to be wary of Suning and the Su Group. I had heard of Suning and the Su Group in the UK. Now, after hearing Robert Black's reminder, I took Suning more seriously.

For more than a year, Trenning had been on guard against the famous Fatty Su, but when he found that Suning and the Su Group, apart from their strong development, had not made any excessive moves, he gradually let down his guard against Suning.

However, with the sudden visit of German embassy staff today, Hong Kong Governor Trench had to admire Suning, because Trench was targeting the Su Group and would not let Suning get the TV license easily.

His intentions and plans were exposed to the other party, but he was still like a clown and had no idea of it. This feeling made Governor Trench very unhappy, but also very helpless.

"Diana, please help me arrange an appointment with Jardine Matheson's boss, John C. Keith."

"Yes! Mr. Governor!" Secretary Diana replied respectfully.

After receiving the notification from Diana, the secretary of the Governor of Hong Kong, Jardine Matheson's boss John Smith hurried to the Governor's House to meet the then Governor Trench.

"Qi Dezun, I want to inform you of some unfortunate news!" Hong Kong Governor Trench looked helplessly at Qi Dezun, the boss of Jardine Matheson in front of him.

"Huh? What news?" Qi Dezun looked particularly surprised.

"The television license that the British Hong Kong government is about to issue has caught the eye of Fatty Su!

He'll join the fray!"

"What? Why is this Fatty Su so domineering?

If his Su Group joins, our British-owned company will have no chance at all!"

"Yeah! I think so too!

That’s why Diana called you over.”

"Mr. Governor, do you think it's possible?"

"Mr. Qi Dezun, I understand what you mean.

But the German embassy staff just came here specifically for this matter, so there can't be any secret means."

"What should I do?" Qi Dezun also felt the same powerlessness as Hong Kong Governor Trench. Trench looked at the helpless Qi Dezun and suddenly had a new idea, "Mr. Qi Dezun, do you think we can negotiate with Suning?

Then your Jardine Matheson Company also joins their bidding team, wouldn't that make everyone happy?"

"Huh? The Governor might not know much about this Fatty Su.

He has always had a big appetite and likes to run his own business.

When we first started Wharf Holdings, we wanted to form a joint venture with him, but he absolutely refused to agree.”

"Yes! The former Governor of Hong Kong, Robert Black, whom you mentioned, also told me about this.

But I think since he can form a bidding team with Lei Luo and Shao Laoliu, he will not exclude the British-funded foreign companies! "

"Huh? Okay! I'll give it a try!"

"Haha, Mr. Qi Dezun, don't worry!
Although Fatty Su is domineering, he is definitely a smart man.

We specially invited the German embassy staff to come here today because Suning knows that Hong Kong Island is our British territory.

If you are a smart person, you won’t do anything stupid.”

Although both were governors of Hong Kong, Trench Trench and Robert Black held very different views when facing Suning again.

Looking at Qi Dezun, the boss of Jardine Matheson, who suddenly visited him, Su Ning guessed the other party's purpose in an instant, and then stood up to greet him with a smile.

"Mr. Qi Dezun, you are really a rare guest of the Su Group?"

"Haha, Mr. Su, Qi Dezun came to visit today because he has something important to ask of you!"

"Haha, it's my honor to serve Mr. Qi Dezun and Jardine Matheson!

Mr. Qi Dezun, please sit down and talk quickly.

First try the Supreme Da Hong Pao that Su bought from the mainland."

"Oh? Dahongpao?

I heard that it’s because of the scarcity of production and rarely flows into the market?

It seems that Mr. Su really has a special relationship with the mainland, just as the outside world has said! "Qi Dezun's heart moved, and then he said meaningfully.

“Haha, every summer vacation I go back to my hometown in the mainland with my family!

As for the relationship with the mainland, it’s just so-so!”

"Oh? So that's how it is!" After hearing Su Ning's explanation, Qi Dezun smiled without comment, and then remembered why he came.

"Mr. Su, I heard that you are very interested in the first television license issued by the British Hong Kong government?"

"Haha, it seems that Mr. Qi Dezun is well-informed!

That’s right! This time, we can say we are determined to win!”

"Uh? Mr. Su, can Jardine Matheson join your bidding team?"

"Of course!

Your Jardine Matheson Company is very powerful in Hong Kong Island.

With the addition of your company, Jardine Matheson, our chances of success will be even better."

"Mr. Su, thank you so much!" Qi Dezun looked at Su Ning in surprise.

"Haha, you're welcome, Mr. Qi Dezun!
In the future, we should combine strengths and try more joint operations, which is the right approach."

"Mr. Su, you are right!
In the future, Jardine Matheson should cooperate more with the Su Group."

With the addition of Qi Dezun's Jardine Matheson, Suning was actually quite welcome. After all, this way the British Hong Kong government would no longer resort to tricks.

Moreover, Jardine Matheson is still quite strong at present. This joint action can be regarded as an attempt at cooperation, creating a foundation for other cooperation in the future.

Suning is coveting many high-quality assets under Jardine Matheson, and if it can obtain them through cooperative relationships, it would be a good way.

The subsequent auction did not go beyond Suning's expectations, and Suning won the first television license in Hong Kong Island without any suspense.

The Su Group holds 51% of the shares, Jardine Matheson holds 30% of the shares, Lei Luo holds 10% of the shares, and the remaining 9% belongs to Shao Laoliu.

Suning and Qi Dezun discussed it and directly appointed Shao Laoliu as the general manager of TVB, and also as the director of the TV company, responsible for the daily operations of TVB.

With this bidding cooperation, Suning can feel that the relationship with British trading companies in Hong Kong has eased a lot and is no longer as tense as before.

When Suning got home from get off work, Axia had already prepared the bath water. Suning washed away all his fatigue. Axia quickly massaged Suning's shoulders.

"Hubby, I heard that you and Luo Ge started a TV company together?"

"Yes! The television company is abbreviated as TVB. You'll be able to see TVB programs on TV soon."

"Oh? Hubby, why are you suddenly interested in the entertainment industry?"

"Axia, what do you want to say?"

"I heard the entertainment industry is very chaotic!

There are many beautiful girls surrounding the big boss!"

"Huh? You just heard all this?"

"Yes, it's Yue'e!
She said that ever since Luo Ge started his film company, he has been surrounded by beautiful girls.

And now you have been dragged into this by Luo Ge!"

"Haha, Axia!

We have been husband and wife for almost twenty years.

You know exactly who I am!"

“I know!
But after hearing what Yue'e said, I'm also a little afraid of the entertainment industry!"

"Axia, my standards are very high!
I don't look down on ordinary vulgar women!
Don't worry, I cherish my marriage with you!

I will definitely not mess around!"

Seeing that Axia had been comforted, Suning finally breathed a sigh of relief. Suning did not lie to Axia and he really had no interest in other women.

He is not the playboy Lei Luo, and he cherishes his hard-earned marriage with Axia. Thinking back to when Axia accompanied him to set up the stall in wind and rain, the relationship between the two is simply beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

As for investing in TVB, it is more of a protection for one's own industry. After all, it is still necessary to control public opinion.

But Axia was just an ordinary housewife, and Suning did not tell her the real reason because he was worried that Axia would be unnecessarily frightened.

(End of this chapter)