Dreams of the Fragrant River

The news of Jin Yong's plan to retire came from the 30th anniversary of the founding of Ming Pao two years ago. He suddenly announced his resignation as the president at the newspaper celebration tea party, leaving only the chairman of the board of directors of Ming Pao.

Once the news came out, more than 10 consortiums came to negotiate the acquisition of the equity held by Jin Yong. Those who want to buy "Ming Pao" include: Hong Kong's acquisition of Baifuller Group boss Liang Botao, Hong Kong version of "Playboy" founder Zheng Jinghan, British newspaper tycoon Maxwell, Hong Kong's chief chaebol Li Ka-shing, Jardine Matheson, Australian media tycoon Mo Doc, Murdoch, the major shareholder of the South China Morning Post, Tokuma Bookstore, and Yu Pinghai, general manager of Zhicai Company.

But two years later, Jin Yong still did not sell "Ming Pao", and he didn't even bother to ask for the price.

Not only that, Ming Pao Group even went public a few months ago. While shouting to retire, Jin Yong listed his company on the market, which made it even more confusing for outsiders.

After hitting a wall, many acquisition teams gave up the idea of ​​acquiring Ming Pao, because it was not about money at all. Jin Yong's mind was to find a suitable heir to carry forward the spirit of Ming Pao.

The heir must be young and promising (under 40 years old), appreciated by Jin Yong, and consistent with Jin Yong's philosophy of running a newspaper.

After the consortium and the rich withdrew, there was one person who persevered, and that was Yu Pinghai, a consultant at the Tokuma Bookstore in Japan.

This person's fortune experience is also quite legendary. He was originally just a Phoenix man who studied in Canada. After returning to Hong Kong, he worked as an editor and columnist in the "Hong Kong Economic Journal", "Financial Daily" and other media. Six years ago, Yu Pinghai persuaded a friend to invest 800,000 yuan to set up a management company called Zhicai Consulting. He was the only one in the entire company, from general manager to staff. Just two years. Yu Pinghai successfully listed Zhicai Company, and its market value soared to 600 million Hong Kong dollars.

Although 600 million Hong Kong dollars is a lot, it is only a small amount of money compared to any chaebol who wants to buy Ming Pao. What's more, Yu Pinghai is only the general manager of the listed company, and the real major shareholder is his partner friend.

But Yu Pinghai is the most promising person to take over Ming Pao. He has been making Jin Yong happy for the past two years. Accompany Jin Yong to watch operas, play chess, eat hairy crabs, and talk about the ideal of running a newspaper. In addition, Yu Pinghai looks a bit like Jin Yong's dead son, the relationship between the two is very harmonious. He even walked around during the New Year and the festival, and now he is almost equivalent to Jin Yong's godson.

If Kang Jianfei wants to acquire Ming Pao Group, he must clear the obstacle of Yu Pinghai.

Although Oriental Media already has newspapers such as "Daily Express", "Daily Daily", "Financial Daily", "Qingxin Weekly", but each publication has a different audience. Ming Pao's influence among Hong Kong's middle class is what Oriental Media Group desperately needs.

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Cha house.

Yu Pinghai was holding a black piece in his hand, looking at the criss-crossed chessboard, he was indecisive, and one of his dragons was about to be eaten by Jin Yong.

After thinking hard for more than ten minutes, Yu Pinghai finally conceded defeat and said with admiration, "Sir's chess skills are getting better and better.

Jin Yong smiled and taught Yu Pinghai his philosophy: "In chess, you must have a big-picture view and foresight, and you can't just see the immediate interests."

Yu Pinghai then turned the conversation to Ming Pao and said: "What Mr. taught me. I think the same is true of newspapers and magazines. "Oriental Daily" and "Next Weekly" are the most obvious counter-examples. Disregarding morality for the sake of immediate sales. A newspaper publishes articles on Fengyue, and a magazine attracts readers' attention by secretly filming and breaking the news. Such publications are not desirable."

Children can be taught!

Jin Yong was very satisfied with Ping Hai's comprehension, he said: "That's right. Kang Jianfei's "Looking for Qin" was originally published in Ming Pao, but it was rejected by me. Later, the sales of "Oriental Daily" increased because of "Looking for Qin". I have tens of thousands of copies, but I have no regrets. Why? Because "Xun Qin Ji" has too many romantic plots, it does not match the positioning of "Ming Pao"."

"Jingle Bell……"

The phone in the study suddenly rang. Without waiting for Jin Yong to stand up, Lin Leyi, who came in with a refreshment, picked up the phone: "Hello. Hello, this is Cha House, who is it... um, okay, let me ask you a question, please wait... …”

Lin Leyi covered the microphone and said to Jin Yong, "Kang Jianfei wants to invite you for afternoon tea and ask when you are free."

"What is he doing for me?" Jin Yong thought about it and said, "Tell him that I am free tomorrow afternoon. At three o'clock in the afternoon, Longfeng Tea House."

Lin Leyi replied as Jin Yong meant, picked up the tray and left the study.

Jin Yong is getting older, and the refreshments haven't moved much. However, Yu Pinghai ate it like his own home, "asked: "Sir, does Kang Jianfei know you well? "

"I've only met you a few times," Jin Yong shook his head, and suddenly said, "By the way, you come with me tomorrow, and you two young handsome people will be in touch with each other."

"Is it suitable for me to go?" Yu Pinghai really wanted to get to know Kang Jianfei. The Zhicai Consulting Management Company he manages has a lot of needs for cooperation with Kang Jianfei's subordinate companies. It is a good opportunity to expand the company's business with Kang Jianfei.

Jin Yong obviously regarded Yu Pinghai as his son and nephew. He smiled and said, "It's just afternoon tea, there's nothing inappropriate."

...

Jin Yong didn't take this seriously, but Kang Jianfei was surprised when he saw Yu Pinghai. He didn't expect that Jin Yong and Yu Pinghai had such a close relationship.

Even his own son is rarely brought by his side for private appointments.

"Hello, Mr. Cha." Kang Jianfei glanced at Yu Pinghai, then smiled and shook hands with Jin Yong.

Jin Yong smiled and said, "Mr. Kang, do you mind having one more person to drink tea?"

"If it is a friend worth making, I think the more the better." Kang Jianfei said something in his words.

Jin Yong didn't think much, and introduced: "This is Yu Pinghai from Zhicai Consulting Company."

Kang Jianfei smiled and said, "I have long admired the great name."

Yu Pinghai said: "Don't dare to be, Mr. Kang is well-deserved."

Kang Jianfei wanted to buy "Ming Pao" last year, and sent someone to investigate the old bottom of this competitor, Pinghai.

After sitting down, Jin Yong asked with a smile: "I heard that Mr. Kang is making a new film that costs 400 million yuan. How can you come out for tea with this old man?"

Kang Jianfei said truthfully: "The shooting base is under construction, and the actors have not yet been in place. I estimate that it will take two months to start the film."

"I saw the movie version of "The Tomb Raiders", and it was very exciting and realistic. I heard that the movie cost more than 100 million yuan?" Although Jin Yong disdain "The Search for Qin", he is very concerned about the novel "The Tomb Raiders". I like it very much.

Kang Jianfei nodded and said, "In addition to the publicity expenses, it is indeed more than 100 million."

The two chatted about the movie for a while, and they talked about Xu Ke's "Swordsman: The Undefeated in the East". Jin Yong himself was very dissatisfied with the film, and blamed Xu Ke for being too outrageous in front of Kang Jianfei, saying that he would never hand over the film copyright of the novel to Xu Ke again.

Since the topic had already been talked about novels, Kang Jianfei said, "Mr. Cha, in fact, I asked you to drink tea today because I wanted to buy the copyright of the TV series "The Return of the Condor Heroes"."

Jin Yong said strangely: "Even if Phoenix TV wants to remake "The Condor Heroes", you don't need to come and talk to me in person, right?"

Kang Jianfei laughed and said, "I'm not sure who will come, so I have to try my luck myself."

Jin Yong took a sip of black tea and said, "Mr. Kang, you are embarrassing me."

"I know that Mr. Cha has a good personal relationship with Shao Daheng, so I brought you a special gift today," Kang Jianfei handed a file bag to Jin Yong, "If Mr. Cha thinks such a gift is heavy enough, let's talk about" "The Legend of Condor Heroes" TV copyright thing."

Jin Yong curiously opened the document bag, which contained more than ten pages of thick printing paper.

Yu Haiping also really wanted to know what was inside, but he could only resist his curiosity not to peek, drinking tea silently to observe Jin Yong's reaction.

Jin Yong's expression was puzzled at first, and then his eyes suddenly stared, as if he saw something that surprised him. Slowly Jin Yong frowned and read page by page with a gloomy face, his hands trembling with anger when he read the information.

Jin Yong's government is still very deep, he quickly suppressed his negative emotions, put the materials back in the file bag, and asked Kang Jianfei: "Are these true?"

"It's absolutely true," Kang Jianfei smiled and glanced at Yu Pinghai next to him, "If Mr. Cha doesn't believe it, you can pay a private investigator to investigate, and then the truth will be revealed."

"I will find someone to investigate. I believe that Mr. Kang will not spread such a panic." Jin Yong put away the file bag and said, "I accept this favor~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Shendiao I will sell you the TV copyright of "The Return of Heroes" for HK$1."

Kang Jianfei said: "Let's talk about the normal market price."

Jin Yong shook his head and said, "This is my favor to Mr. Kang, please don't refuse."

"Okay," Kang Jianfei stood up and said, "It's a little inconvenient today. I have other things to discuss with Mr. Cha, and we will discuss it in detail at another day."

Jin Yong also stood up, shook hands with Kang Jianfei and said, "Let's talk another day."

The two left the teahouse one after the other. The whole process was like playing a riddle. Yu Pinghai, who was on the side, was confused and didn't know what happened.

Yu Pinghai followed Jin Yong and asked, "Sir, is what Kang Jianfei gave you important? You actually gave him the copyright of the TV series "The Return of the Condor Heroes"."

Jin Yong nodded with a face like water and said, "It's very important, not to mention "The Condor Heroes", he asked me to give me the copyright of the TV series for 15 novels." (To be continued)

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