In the private room of the Peninsula Hotel's Spring Tower, the light from the crystal chandelier streams down onto the gorgeous tableware, reflecting a cool luster.
Because of the sudden intrusion of Ho Chun-ting's assistant, the atmosphere in the entire box became particularly depressing.
The situation where the two of them were originally talking and laughing suddenly became like frost.
The exquisite Western food exuded an enticing aroma, but it failed to dispel the gloom in the hearts of the two people sitting at the table.
Huo Zhenting put down his wine glass. The relaxed atmosphere that he had deliberately created during the meal just now was completely gone.
His expression turned very ugly, and he said in disbelief:
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! Buying Rediffusion Television? Just to avenge Liu Rumeng and take on TVB? Is Xiaolin Tianwang crazy?!"
Zhu Lingling, who was sitting opposite him, suddenly lost the pride she had gained by relying on the Miss Hong Kong title to break into the top wealthy circle.
A trace of despair that was difficult to conceal crept up into the corners of her eyes and eyebrows at this moment.
For her, ever since she registered for Miss Hong Kong, she has been completely suppressed by Liu Rumeng in all aspects.
The slight sense of superiority over Liu Rumeng that had just quietly risen in my heart was now evaporated without a trace like a dewdrop in the sun.
Instead, there is an overwhelming envy that goes deep into the bones, even... jealousy.
So what if I am the Miss Hong Kong champion?
Bitterness was surging in Zhu Lingling's heart.
In the face of true power and wealth, this gorgeous crown seems so thin and powerless.
Kobayashi Tenmo, that man, that young giant who controlled the Hong Kong Land empire and could make things happen in Hong Kong Island with a wave of his hand, could actually point the finger at TVB, the giant of Hong Kong Island's television industry, for a woman he thought had been wronged!
They even went so far as to use tens of millions of capital to acquire another TV station as a weapon of revenge and venting!
This kind of crazy and almost romantic "rage for beauty" is a power and courage she had never imagined.
Liu Rumeng... She actually has such favor from Xiaolin Tianwang. Which woman would not be jealous or envious when seeing this?
This huge sense of gap made Zhu Lingling feel stuffy in her heart and her fingertips cold.
"Lingling, believe me, Kobayashi Tianwang will never buy Rediffusion Television."
While Huo Zhenting was furious and shocked, he also sensed a slight change in Zhu Lingling's mood and immediately began to explain and analyze, "Xiao Lin Tianwang is bluffing! He's throwing a smokescreen!
First, behind Rediffusion Television stands Rediffusion, a deeply ingrained British brand! The British value face above all else!
Even if Kobayashi Tenmo were now as wealthy as a nation, even if he could command a truly exorbitant price, would the British sell their propaganda outlet and cultural platform to a Chinese-Japanese man? Absolutely not! This involves fundamental issues of reputation and influence, not something that can be solved with money!
What is the current situation in Hong Kong Island? What do the British fear most? The complete dominance of Chinese capital! Xiaolin Tianwang is so popular now that the British can't even defend him, so how could they possibly hand over a strategic resource like a TV station? It would be like handing a gun to the enemy! The British are not that stupid! Although the Governor of Hong Kong and Xiaolin Tianwang have been on the same page recently, there is no way he would openly support Xiaolin Tianwang's acquisition of Rediffusion Television.
As he spoke, Huo Zhenting picked up the wine glass and took a big gulp, as if to extinguish the evil fire in his heart, his eyes flashing with shrewd calculation:
"Secondly, even I, Ho Chun-ting, could figure out such a simple truth. How could Kobayashi Tianwang, known as a 'media wizard', not see through it? He certainly knew the British were unlikely to sell! So why did he release this news with such fanfare?
Humph! It's nothing more than a show of strength to give Liu Rumeng a good show! In the Miss Hong Kong finals last night, TVB didn't give Liu Rumeng the title, causing an uproar in Hong Kong, and Xiaolin Tianwang was humiliated.
He must immediately make a earth-shaking gesture to tell everyone, especially Liu Rumeng, how much he cares about her and what he can do for her!
Acquire Rediffusion Television? The slogans were so resounding, how impressive and satisfying would they sound? How much of a relief would they offer? How much of a face-saving measure would they take?
But in reality? He just needs to shout it out! As for whether it succeeds or not? He doesn't care at all!
Because he knew full well that this thing would not work! What he wanted was the reputation and prestige of "Risting one's crown for a beauty" to appease Liu Rumeng and to intimidate outsiders!
Anyway! If they really want to acquire Rediffusion Television, it will cost tens of millions at least, but it doesn’t cost anything to just shout about it.”
Huo Zhenting's analysis is clear and each point has sufficient basis. It seems that the business school education of this eldest son of the Huo family was not in vain, as he really has some knowledge.
So, after this analysis, Zhu Lingling was no longer as distraught as before.
Yes... Zhu Lingling's inner turmoil gradually calmed down.
She knew that Peter Ho's analysis made sense. How could it be easy to acquire a TV station, especially one with strong British background?
This is not something that can be accomplished with money alone. It involves complex political games, cultural identity and the reputation of British capital.
Besides, how could anyone really buy a TV station just to please a woman?
Zhu Lingling shook her head secretly, trying to convince herself.
This sounds more like a fairy tale, an exaggerated story that only novels dare to write.
No matter how rich or crazy Kobayashi Tenwang was, he wouldn't burn his money like paper and do something he knew was impossible, right? This was against the profit-seeking nature of businessmen.
A slight sense of relief, mixed with a barely perceptible sense of superiority, returned to Zhu Lingling's heart.
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