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Three days later, TVB held a shareholders' meeting.

Xiao Shan still gave Shao Renling some face and chose to attend in person.

However, Xiao Shan remained silent during the meeting, no matter how they tried to counter Taishan Group.

Shao Renling suspects that even if TVB were to disband the next day, Xiao Shan would remain indifferent, completely disregarding Hong Kong's largest television station.

In fact, Xiaoshan could have simply ignored the false accusations.

The Hong Kong government's tacit approval of Taishan Media's closed-loop system has already spread throughout Hong Kong, and anyone with a brain knows that TVB is in trouble.

Even now, before the Macau Taishan TV station has even started broadcasting, advertisers have already approached them to place ads, hoping to make a big profit with a small investment.

Satellite television stations can reach East Asia and Southeast Asia, and the audience size is unknown.

Moreover, the Hong Kong government allows Hong Kong Taishan TV to open a separate channel in addition to its education channel.

This means that Hong Kong's number of channels has increased dramatically from five to twelve.

Among them, TVB has two, ATV has two, Hong Kong TVB has two, and Macau TVB has a total of six (Taishan TVB has four and Macau TVB has two).

As the saying goes, scarcity increases value. Now that there are more TV channels, advertising costs have naturally decreased.

What's infuriating is that Macau's Taishan TV not only has access to Hong Kong, but also extends its reach to East and Southeast Asia, and its advertising revenue collection remains unaffected.

In contrast, Hong Kong's Taishan TV's two channels competed with TVB and ATV for advertising revenue at extremely low prices.

Taishan Media, with its closed-loop business model, already has lower costs and less competitiveness than TVB and RTV.

Now, even at a loss, they're fighting so fiercely that neither side can hold their head high.

Based on Shao Renling's understanding of ATV, it wouldn't be long before the station couldn't hold on.

At that time, with only TVB facing the overwhelming pressure, it will be even more difficult!

After the meeting ended, Xiao Shan was about to go home when Boss Li called out to him in the parking lot: "Mr. Xiao, take care!"

The eldest brother, Li, is the current head of the Li family in Hong Kong, and the second brother, Li, who has a good relationship with Shao Renling, is his younger brother.

Although Li Laoda is older, he is in better health than Li Laoer.

So he also attended this wireless shareholders' meeting!

After catching up with Xiao Shan, Boss Li laughed and said, "I'm getting old. My legs aren't as nimble as they used to be if I walk too fast."

"Sir Li, why have you come to see me?" Xiao Shan asked, somewhat puzzled.

Boss Li said very politely, "Mr. Xiao, may I have a word with you in private?"

As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling face. Although the two sides were not on the same side, and Xiao Shan disliked the dirty tricks of the Li family's rise to power and their collusion with British capital, he still nodded and said, "Of course!"

"How about we go to the Peninsula Hotel?" Boss Li said after thinking for a moment.

Xiao Shan nodded: "Of course!"

The two arrived at the Peninsula Hotel by separate cars, where Boss Li had already arranged reservations.

After sitting down, Xiao Shan asked the waiter to bring tea set. Without asking what Boss Li wanted to drink, he personally poured a cup of black tea and said, "Please!"

"Hmm!" Boss Li took a sip of tea and asked with satisfaction, "Does Mr. Xiao know why I asked you to meet me?"

"I don't know!"

After scrutinizing Xiao Shan for a long time, Boss Li nodded in satisfaction and asked, "Mr. Xiao... have you ever heard of the Freemasons?"

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Upon hearing Boss Deli mention the Freemasons, Xiao Shan frowned.

Even in this era of limited information flow, it should be difficult for Hong Kong Chinese businesses to access Freemasonry information.

However, how could Xiaoshan, who lived through that era of information explosion, not have heard of Freemasonry?

Some conspiracy theories even suggest that the world is secretly controlled by the Freemasons.

Of course, Freemasonry has another name in Taiwan... Masonic Society!

Although named after the United States, Freemasonry did not actually originate in America.

Freemasonry originated from the stonemasons' organization of John Bull, a fellowship of elites from various countries.

Although John Bull was the general head, he had no jurisdiction over the branch offices under him.

The Freemason leader in the Far East and Hong Kong is none other than Boss Li right before our eyes!

Back then, it was Churchill who personally invited Alexei to join the Freemasons, thus expanding the Freemasons' influence in the Far East.

The horrors of Freemasonry extend far beyond this; Hong Kong and the Far East are merely the tip of the iceberg, and it has a much deeper impact on the world.

But the question is, why did Boss Li mention Freemasonry to him?

Try to scare him with Freemasonry?

He's miscalculated!

Judging from Xiao Shan's expression, Boss Li knew that Xiao Shan was aware of the Freemasons' existence.

But the problem is that his statement seems to indicate a disdain for Freemasonry.

"Mr. Xiao, are you interested in joining the Freemasons?" Looking at the silent Xiao Shan, Boss Li finally revealed the purpose of his meeting with Xiao Shan.

As a leader of the Hong Kong Freemasons, observing newcomers is one of Boss Lee's responsibilities within the Freemasons.

How could he not see such a dazzling company as Taishan Group?

However, since Xiao Shan was from the mainland, Boss Li did not contact him immediately.

However, Xiaoshan has now almost completed its media loop in Hong Kong, which is enough to ensure that Taishan Group remains invincible in Hong Kong.

With such strength, Xiao Shan was naturally qualified to be accepted by the Freemasons, which is why Boss Li approached him.

Faced with Sir Lee's request, Xiao Shan smiled and shook his head, saying, "Sir Lee, I'm sorry, I have no interest in the Freemasons!"

When Li Laoda heard that Xiao Shan had actually rejected the Freemasons' invitation, he was quite stunned!

Undeterred, he pressed on, "Mr. Xiao may not know much about Freemasonry. You won't become an apprentice or worker after you join..."

"I'm sorry, Sir Li, thank you for your kindness!" Xiao Shan declined with a smile. "I don't like being shirtless, blindfolded, and having a rope around my neck, as if my life and death are out of my control!"

This statement was meant to save face for Boss Li; to be precise, it conveyed the feeling of being like a lamb to the slaughter, with one's life and death out of one's own hands.

Formal Freemasonry members are required to simulate an initiation ceremony of "the death of Saigon Abif," symbolically "dying" and then "resurrecting." This level of ceremony is the most important of all Freemasonry rituals.

"That's a real shame!" Boss Li sighed.

Since Xiao Shan can accurately state the first principle of Freemasonry, it means that he has a sufficient understanding of Freemasonry.

Xiao Shan smiled but didn't say anything.

From Xiaoshan's perspective, regardless of the true nature of Freemasonry, joining it is not suitable for the development of Taishan Group.

Since Taishan Group wants to rise to prominence, it must occupy more resources and compete with others for influence.

At that time, how should we account for competing with or seizing the influence that originally belonged to Freemasons?

Will a large number of Freemasons jump out and obstruct the process?

So rather than being constrained at the last minute, it's better to refuse in the first place!

Moreover, Xiao Shan has no fondness for Freemasonry, a clandestine organization of Western capital.

If they were truly capable, would they need to hide in dark corners like insects?

Li Laoda calmly sipped his tea, but his small eyes kept scrutinizing Xiao Shan, a fierce glint in them mixed with a hint of fear.

Xiao Shan naturally noticed the look in Boss Li's eyes.

If the Freemasons don't know what's good for them, then he'll let them experience his power!

At the same time, after the meeting, Shao Renling received some shocking news.

"Sixth Brother, Sixth Brother!" Fang Menghua hurriedly said to Shao Renling, "Macau Taishan TV Station is preparing to launch its program tomorrow!"

Shao Renling was immediately dumbfounded, his first reaction was: Are you kidding me?

"Bullshit!" Shao Renling then retorted angrily, "How long has their TV station been on satellite? They haven't even finished building their TV station building yet, and they're temporarily using two radio stations in Macau. Two months of preparation time is considered fast for them!"

Working in the same industry, how could TVB not know about the situation of Hong Kong Taishan TV Station?

Prior to this, Hong Kong Taishan Television only had one television channel, which was an educational channel.

Even though the number of employees under its command is a bit large, the core senior management is still quite complete.

But do you think you can control the simultaneous launch of six television channels under your umbrella based solely on the number of employees in one channel?

Do all employees at Taishan have the ability to be in multiple places at once?

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Seeing Shao Renling's complete disbelief, Fang Menglan explained, "Sixth Brother, it's true! It's a news report from Hong Kong's Taishan TV station, not that six TV channels are broadcasting simultaneously."

"The education channel will continue to broadcast its existing educational programs. Another television channel in Hong Kong is not yet ready. The four channels belonging to Taishan Television in Macau will be launched at the same time!"

Shao Renling fell silent instantly.

But how could it be so fast?

Shao Renling simply couldn't imagine how the original staff of Hong Kong Taishan Television could maintain the normal operation of the existing channels while simultaneously preparing to launch four new channels.

Could it be that Xiao Shan was worried that MacLehose would break his promise and obstruct Taishan Media's closed-loop system again, which is why he launched the show so hastily?

However, Shao Renling quickly ruled out this possibility.

As the Governor of Hong Kong, even if Murray MacLehose were to act like a rogue, he couldn't do it this way. That would be a disgrace to Hong Kong as well as to the country itself!

Furthermore, as media is a top priority for Taishan Group, how could Xiaoshan joke about such a thing?

If the broadcast doesn't go well, it would be incredibly embarrassing.

If that's the case, why did Xiaoshan start broadcasting so quickly?

What on earth does he want to do?

"Sixth Brother..." Fang Menglan asked softly, looking at Shao Renling who had fallen silent.

Not just the two of them, the entire TVB is in a state of panic right now.

I thought we'd have at least two more months of good times, but who would have thought that Macau Taishan TV would start broadcasting so soon!

Those with ambition have already begun planning their future.

With its six television channels, Taishan Television has the capacity to take over all personnel even if TVB and ATV were to go bankrupt at the same time.

If you arrive late, you might not get a good spot!

"Don't ask me!" Shao Renling felt exhausted and waved his hands repeatedly at Fang Menglan, saying, "Please ask Boss Li and Boss Li Er to come here to discuss the matter of TVB going satellite!"

"On satellite? Satellite TV!" Fang Menglan looked incredulous.

Upgrading a wireless network to a satellite TV station is practically impossible!

Upgrading to a satellite television station requires not only the Hong Kong government's approval but also a substantial injection of funds.

With the connections of the Lee family, they can certainly get the Hong Kong government on their side. The question is, who will pay the HK$200 million for the upgrade to satellite television?

Given their inconsiderate attitude during the meeting in Xiaoshan, it would be a miracle if they agreed to invest!

So it seems that the Li family and the Shao family will have to contribute the two hundred million Hong Kong dollars!

Xiaoshan is waiting for its shares to be diluted so it can enter the market and make a profit.

“Yes, it’s going to be launched on satellite!” Shao Renling said leisurely.

Upgrading from a wireless network to a satellite television station to compete for the Taiwanese and Southeast Asian markets, despite the higher costs compared to Taishan Media, still offers a viable path to survival.

Otherwise, we'll just be waiting to die like RTV!

Because Johnny's parent company is suffering heavy losses, it is absolutely impossible for it to be listed on Hong Kong TVB.

After selling Shaw Brothers cinemas, Shao Renling wanted to devote himself entirely to the television industry, but now he has no way out!

Taishan Group Headquarters, Xiaoshan Office.

"All four channels under Macau Taishan TV are ready and can start broadcasting on time tomorrow!" Zhou Liangshu reported to Xiao Shan with great confidence.