The afternoon sun shines on the surface of Victoria Harbour, creating a golden glow.
Hong Kong Governor Sir Murray MacLehose and his wife Teresa Teresa are enjoying afternoon tea.
Several unfolded newspapers were placed on the exquisite wicker coffee table.
"My dear, this time, Xiaolin Tianwang was set up by TVB and the Huo family in front of everyone."
Deng Liping put down her exquisite bone china teacup, a smile on her face as she said, "He lost so much face, and yet he only let the Asia Daily publish a bland background article? This is unlike his usual style of being swift and decisive, never giving up. Did he really endure it? Or... is he planning something?"
MacLehose picked up the black tea and took a sip gently, his posture calm and confident, as if everything was under control.
"Brewing?" He chuckled and shook his head. "This time, he really can't do anything about TVB. Rediffusion Television is half dead, and ATV is as good as non-existent."
The television sky in Hong Kong Island is dominated by TVB, which is controlled by Run Run Shaw and Li Ka-shing!
This is a monopoly, an unshakable structure. No matter how vast Kobayashi Tenmo's business empire is, no matter how many companies it owns—milk, hotels, real estate... which one doesn't need TVB, a platform with nationwide coverage and immense influence, for promotion?
If he continues to make trouble, it will only hurt his business. He is a successful businessman and knows how to weigh the pros and cons.
He put down his teacup and cast his gaze towards the skyscrapers in the distance. His tone was filled with the certainty of someone overlooking a chess game:
Sometimes, appropriate forbearance isn't cowardice, but rather a matter of understanding. Kobayashi Tenno's silence this time proves his maturity. Giving up enormous business interests for a woman?
A smart person wouldn't do such a foolish thing. He should understand that within the boundaries of Hong Kong Island, even a dragon crossing the river like him has to coil in certain areas. TVB is the 'bridle' that he can't get around or move. Letting him know the weight of the bridle is not a bad thing for him or us.
Deng Liping nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this. "My dear, you're right. It seems that this time, this 'wild and unruly creature from the East' has truly been tied up..."
Before she finished her words, a quick and sharp ring of the phone suddenly broke the silence on the terrace.
MacLehose's personal secretary walked over quickly with a serious expression, leaned over and whispered a few words in MacLehose's ear.
MacLehose's originally calm and confident expression froze in an instant, and the certainty in his eyes was replaced by a hint of surprise.
He stood up suddenly and took the receiver from his secretary, his voice slightly tense:
"Hello?... What? Explain clearly! Redi TV? Kobayashi Tenmo?!... Requesting a takeover?... A call from Redi's headquarters asking for instructions?... What's their attitude?!..."
Mrs. Deng Liping's hand holding the teacup stopped in mid-air. Looking at her husband's suddenly changing expression and the urgent report faintly coming from the other end of the phone, the relaxed smile on her face disappeared in an instant.
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