Hong Kong variety show: I can boost loyalty, the most generous boss.

Chapter 116, page 115: One company benefits while three benefit; I'll start afresh!

"Block me?" Yang Jun shrugged and said nonchalantly.

"Mr. Huo, thank you for your righteous help. If you wanted to deal with me, I certainly wouldn't have just sat there and waited to die."

"However, since you have shares in Aoyu Company, my counterattack will definitely have an impact on you!"

"Jun, don't be impulsive. Let me talk to them again!"

Wait a minute.
Yang Jun nodded. If Macau lists him as an unwelcome person, isn't that the same as treating him as a murderer?
If Yang Jun acquiesces to this situation, wouldn't he be losing the war of public opinion terribly? What will the mainland think of him? What will his other partners think of him?
Soon, Huo Yingdong went out to make a phone call, then returned and said to Yang Jun:
“Ah Jun, you can hand over your shop in Macau to someone else to manage, but the stay-at-home order cannot be lifted, and you cannot set foot in Macau.”

"I'm sorry, Ah Jun, I tried my best!"

Yang Jun understood, after all, Huo Lao's relationship with He Xin was not as good as before, so he smiled and comforted him:
"It's alright. Since Macau won't give me a way out, I'll start my own business and challenge Macau!"

What? Huo Yingdong was shocked. Fighting against Macau? Do you know what you're saying?

Although Huo Yingdong acknowledged that Yang Jun was excellent, he did not expect Yang Jun to be so arrogant as to challenge Macau.
Yang Jun is no longer pretending; he's going to flip the table!

"Ah Jun, do you mean you're going to open a casino too, not in Macau, but in South Vietnam?"

"South Vietnam is too far away; it won't attract Hong Kong people!"

The main clientele of casinos in Macau is Hong Kong people. Mainland China is still very poor, so there are no big bosses going to Macau.

By intercepting these Hong Kong gamblers, we can deliver a fatal blow to the foreigners!
Macau's economy relies mainly on the gaming industry, which accounts for more than 80% of its economy and can be considered a pillar industry.

Gambling addicts in Hong Kong are the lifeblood of Macau. If this source of income is cut off, the entire Macau will collapse.

"Old Huo, although we don't have a gambling license, we can sail to the high seas. The high seas are a no-man's-land, so not only do we not need a gambling license, we can also save on taxes!"

"Ah!" Huo Yingdong's eyes widened in disbelief. "You can even sail to international waters?"

Sailing a boat to gamble on the high seas not only doesn't require a gambling license, but it also doesn't require paying taxes.

It's important to know that Macau has very high taxes; the foreigners are extremely greedy, with gambling taxes exceeding 40%.

"Great idea! Ah Jun, you're so smart!"

Huo Yingdong slapped his thigh, thinking that this idea was a genius!

"Mr. Huo, what do you think? Let's work on this project together!"

Yang Jun planned to win over Old Huo to work together, partly because of Old Huo's influence in Hong Kong, mainland China, and Macau, and partly because of their friendship!

After much hesitation, Huo Yingdong politely declined.

"Ah Jun, the gambling industry is a shady business after all. So many families have been torn apart because of it. This money is not easy to earn!"

Huo Yingdong still has his bottom line; gambling is very harmful, and he intends to refuse Yang Jun's good intentions!

Yang Jun had actually thought about this issue long ago. In addition to making money, he also planned to do public welfare and charity work while running the gambling ship.

“Mr. Fok, I plan to use 30% of the profits to build public housing estates for the poor in Hong Kong, and sell them to those who really need them at one-third of the market price.”

"This project will definitely lose money, but it can also be considered a good public service that we have done for the people of Hong Kong!"

"Mr. Huo, rather than letting those Portuguese devils make this money, we should make it ourselves and let the people of Hong Kong benefit!"

"One company gets a good deal, three companies benefit! What do you think?"

Huo Yingdong's eyes lit up. He made his fortune in real estate and knew how terrible the housing conditions were in Hong Kong. Many families, with three generations of people, were crammed into a small room of 20 or 30 square meters. Some people even lived in cage homes or pigeon lofts.

If we can do something within our power for the people of Hong Kong, then running a gambling ship isn't out of the question!
"Okay, Ah Jun, but I'll only own a maximum of 25% of the shares. You'll have to contribute the majority of the investment, how about that?"

Although the Huo family is very famous, they have a large project in mainland China recently and cannot afford to invest that much money.

“No problem, I’ll cover the bulk of the funding. I plan to order a luxury cruise ship first.”

Yang Jun reached an agreement with Huo Yingdong. By winning over the Huo family, he had essentially established good relations with the mainland, and all he needed to do was focus on countering the influence of Macau.

Next, Yang Jun asked Jimmy to contact Li Ka-shing, who owned the Whampoa Shipyard, which could build cruise ships. Ten million Hong Kong dollars were transferred to him.

Giant Group office.

Yang Jun summoned Huo Baoning, who had been busy with the acquisition of Asia Television these past few days.

How is the acquisition of Asia Television progressing?

Huo Baoning shook his head and said to Yang Jun:

“I contacted several shareholders and acquired a total of 15% at a 10% premium. Adding the 10% we got from Lim Pak Sin, we only have a total of 25% of the shares.”

"Mr. Qiu, the major shareholder of Asia Television, owns 50% of the shares, making him the de facto major shareholder."

"If we want to take control of Asia Television, we will definitely have to acquire shares from the Qiu family!"

Asia Television is not yet listed on the stock exchange, and its shares are all held by major shareholders. They can only negotiate with each other one by one, and cannot acquire them from the secondary market.

Under these circumstances, there is only one solution: find the Qiu family and buy their shares!
Yang Jun nodded, determined to acquire Asia Television!

"By the way, have you contacted the Qiu family? What did they say?"

Huo Baoning gave a wry smile and said to Yang Jun:
"The Qiu family is asking for an exorbitant price of 500 million!"

What? Five hundred million?
Yang Jun still remembers that Qiu Degen only paid 100 million to take over 50% of the shares from the foreigners, but now he wants 500 million from me?

Yang Jun is very rich, but he's not a sucker. Qiu Degen is clearly trying to raise the price on the spot!
"I'll personally go to Asia Television tomorrow and have a talk with Mr. Qiu!"

Yang Jun planned to try diplomacy first, then force; if the price could be lowered, he was willing to pay over 300 million.

After sending Huo Baoning away, Yang Jun called Shi Nansheng to his office.

Nansun Shi is in charge of the group's media business, including Giant Film Company, more than a dozen newspapers such as Sing Hong Kong Daily, Yang's Cinemas, and the newly established Capital Artists Records.

The media group is now only missing a television station, and ATV is the main media platform it has its eye on.

"Mr. Shi, I've requested that Sing Tao Daily and over a dozen other media outlets focus their efforts on reporting this news release!"

With a solemn expression, Yang Jun handed a press release to Shi Nansheng, which was a press release personally written by Yang Jun.

Shi Nansheng rarely saw Yang Jun so serious, so she took the manuscript and read it.

"Moro Bing, a notorious gangster in Macau, bullies men and women, illegally lends money at exorbitant interest rates, and has driven many families to the brink of separation. He even planned to kidnap famous actress Wang Zuxian, but fortunately, employees of the Chinese (Giant) Security Company took the initiative to rescue her and kill Moro Bing and his gang."

Shi Nansheng was stunned after reading it. She had also heard about what happened in Macau and knew what the boss had done there.

However, Shi Nansheng was very smart and quickly understood Yang Jun's intention in doing so!

First, portray Moro Bing as a villain who commits all kinds of evil deeds. Anyway, Moro Bing's reputation in Macau is also very bad. Then, use Wang Zuxian's celebrity status to arouse public sympathy. Then, downplay the murder and turn it into a heroic act of the security company saving people! What great public relations! Shi Nansheng admired in her heart.

As expected, following Yang Jun's instructions, Shi Nansheng ordered all newspapers to work overtime to produce the press releases. News releases appeared on the streets and alleys of Hong Kong, and almost every citizen of Hong Kong had a copy!
Chinese security company takes decisive action to protect clients' lives!

The Demise of Macau's Underworld: And It's All Related to This Person!

Exposing Morobing, the ruthless loan shark and mastermind behind Southeast Asia's largest organized crime syndicate!

Hong Kong citizens were very enthusiastic about these gossips, and all the newspapers under Giant Media were snapped up. Everyone knew that Mo Luobing was a gangster boss in Macau who had been punished by a righteous security company, and everyone applauded!
"That's great! This Chinese security guard is too tough. He's not even afraid of the triads. For his employer, he directly killed the triad boss!"

"I heard it's a security company from Hong Kong. If I had money, I'd definitely hire bodyguards!"

"Exactly! There are quite a few triads in Hong Kong, so it's safer to hire bodyguards."

Once the newspaper was published, it also gave Chinese Security a boost in advertising. Many wealthy people saw the reports and couldn't resist ordering bodyguards from Chinese Security.

This result was unexpected for Yang Jun, and it was a pleasant surprise!
Asia Television Headquarters Building.

Yang Jun drove to the TV station, and the handsome men and beautiful women coming in and out of the station frequently turned around to look at Yang Jun and his group!

Yang Jun walked at the front, followed by a negotiation team of more than a dozen people. In addition to lawyers, there were accountants, assistants, and others. They were all business elites wearing designer suits and ties, and their aura was amazing!

"Who are they? That young man has quite the entourage."

"It looks like Mr. Yang, a shareholder of our company. I've seen his picture in the newspaper. He's Yang Jun, the richest man in Hong Kong!"

"Really! It's Mr. Yang who came to our TV station. I've seen his movies, he's Officer Ah-Jie!"

Yang Jun's entrance into Asia Television caused a sensation, with artists flocking to see him as if he were some big star!

"Yazhi, did you see that? That's Yang Jun, Hong Kong's richest man, he's my idol!"

Zhao Yazhi was also in the crowd. She happened to be making a guest appearance on a program for Asia Television, so she appeared at Asia Television's office building.

Zhao Yazhi looked at Yang Jun curiously. What a handsome man! He's not only good-looking but also rich. He's a famous eligible bachelor in Hong Kong!

"She's quite outstanding, but don't bother looking! It has nothing to do with us ordinary women~"

Chen Meiqi, Chen Meiqi's best friend, joked:

"Ya Zhi, I'm just an ordinary woman, but you're a superstar at TVB, a national goddess!"

Zhao Yazhi starred in "Shanghai Bund" in 1980, and instantly became a sensation throughout Southeast Asia, becoming one of the most popular actresses in Hong Kong and being hailed as a national goddess!

Yang Jun also saw Zhao Yazhi, who stood out from the crowd with her outstanding temperament. He smiled at Zhao Yazhi and then stepped onto the elevator.

Good heavens! It's Zhao Yazhi? Yang Jun was overjoyed. Zhao Yazhi was his childhood goddess. Her drama "The Legend of the White Snake" was a hit every summer, making her a national star.

But I heard she got married? That's such a pity!
Yang Jun shook his head, shaking off these chaotic thoughts, straightened his collar, and began to walk into the office of Qiu Degen, chairman of Asia Television.

"Chairman Qiu, hello!"

Yang Jun met Qiu Degen, an old man who was over 70 years old and was very welcoming to Yang Jun.

"Mr. Yang, it's an honor to meet you!"

Qiu Degen has the air of a rural entrepreneur, having been doing business in the New Territories for many years. This old man's demeanor is more like that of an old farmer.

Qiu Degen smiled and invited Yang Jun to sit down, then introduced his second wife, Qiu Shulan, to Yang Jun.

Qiu Shulan was originally Qiu Degen's sister-in-law. Because her older sister died early, the younger sister took over and helped take care of her brother-in-law.

Qiu Degen was getting old and couldn't manage everything, so he entrusted all the company's affairs, big and small, to his sister-in-law, who was his second wife.

Yang Jun was secretly pleased and couldn't help but give Boss Qiu a thumbs up. He really knows how to have fun!

“Mr. Yang, I’m basically not involved in anything now. I’ve handed over all the company’s affairs to Alan to manage.”

"If you want to discuss the acquisition, just talk to Alan."

Qiu Shulan had a dignified and noble appearance, but her eyes revealed a shrewd and cunning nature. She said to Yang Jun:

“Mr. Yang, I know you are also a shareholder of ATV, but our Far East Group is not short of money at the moment and has no plans to sell ATV.”

"If you insist on acquiring it, you must pay our price: 500 million!"

Qiu Shulan shouted out another 500 million, not a penny less, with an arrogant expression that said she didn't need the money.

Yang Jun shrugged and said with a smile:

"Not a penny less, not even a little face?"

Qiu Shulan gave a forced smile and said with a hint of amusement:

"In business, that's how it is in my view."

Qiu Degen was about to speak when Qiu Shulan spoke first:
"Don't say anything, leave this to me!"

Qiu Shulan is ruthless in business, likes to take advantage of people's misfortunes, and demands exorbitant prices!
Yang Jun came to the scene in person today, intending to persuade the other party to agree to a discount of one million yuan to save face, and the deal would be done.

Unexpectedly, Qiu Shulan was so stubborn and spoke so aggressively that Yang Jun was put in an awkward position!
The meeting ended on bad terms. As Yang Jun walked out of Asia Television, Da Dong said indignantly:
“Brother Jun, in my opinion, why not just kidnap this gossip and make her sign an equity transfer agreement?”

Yang Jun was speechless, and said to Da Dong:

"That's a terrible idea. We're doing business, not running a gang. Don't use gang tactics in the business world!"

"Even if you're going to use it, you have to be careful about how you do it!"

Although Yang Jun is not a good person, he would not kidnap a woman like Qiu Shulan; such methods are too low-level.

However, Yang Jun was determined to acquire Asia Television, and that's when he started considering how to do it.

Thirteen Sister called him, her voice sounding a little anxious.

"Brother Jun, something terrible has happened! Someone is selling baby formula at our place!"

What? Someone dares to sell baby formula in his store? He once said that anyone who sells baby formula in his store would have their hands and feet cut off.

Despite the long time, the venue is still very clean!

"I understand, I'll take some people to check it out."

This was a big deal, so Yang Jun took Ahua, Da Dong and the others to Portland Street to see what was going on.

(End of this chapter)