Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

SLBC, Liberty Broadcasting Company.

The company's acquisition of the TV station is still in progress, so Liberty Broadcasting Company currently only has one temporary office. After the TV station is acquired, the entire company will move there and directly use the original TV station as the company's headquarters.

Lin Baicheng came to Liberty Broadcasting Company on this day, not to inspect, but there was a board meeting here today, and it was a board meeting for the founder.

Take Lin Baicheng as an example. He currently holds four director seats at Statue of Liberty Broadcasting Company. In addition to one occupied by himself, he has temporarily assigned the other three to three professional managers. They are acting directors and can also exercise the rights of directors. , what they have to do is to protect Lin Baicheng's rights and interests.

Lin Baicheng rarely comes from Liberty Broadcasting Company on weekdays, but he has invested a lot here. At this time, it is necessary to find an acting director. Usually it is the acting director who helps him exercise his rights.

Similar to Lin Baicheng, Abigail Johnson, who has two board seats, has given both board seats to professional managers, allowing professional managers to exercise their rights as directors.

As for today's board meeting, Lin Baicheng and Abigail Johnson were invited. Acting directors are not eligible to participate in this board seat.

When Lin Baicheng arrived at the broadcasting company, everyone except Logan Rockefeller and Abigail Johnson had already arrived.

Lin Baicheng chatted with the Smiths, Claude Rockefeller, and Barry Diller, and everyone waited for the arrival of the remaining two people.

"Sorry, I'm late."

The few people hadn't chatted for long when Reagan Rockefeller came over.

Lin Baicheng smiled and said: "It's not too late, there's still a long time before the meeting time we set."

The others didn't say anything. After all, Logan Rockefeller didn't really come late, and if he was even late, where would that leave Abigail Johnson who hadn't come yet?

After another while, Abigail Johnson arrived. Although there were still about ten minutes before the scheduled meeting time, everyone still walked towards the conference room.

The conference room was not big or luxurious. After all, this was just the temporary office of Liberty Broadcasting Company, but no one said anything.

The person presiding over the meeting was Barry Diller, the president of the broadcast company, who actually ran the company.

"Dear directors, the purpose of inviting everyone to this meeting today is for the company's acquisition of a TV station."

"President Diller, the company has been established for more than two months. I wonder how the company's acquisition of the TV station is progressing?"

Claure Rockefeller immediately asked. Everyone now only knows that the acquisition of the TV station by the broadcasting company has not been successful, but the specific progress will not be known without detailed inquiry.

Barry Diller said to several people: "The company has encountered difficulties in acquiring TV stations. This is exactly the purpose of my meeting today."

"What difficulties did you encounter?"

Lin Baicheng actually already knew something. He was asking for other people.

"The target TV station we want to acquire, the major shareholder Robin family is a die-hard supporter of the Donkey Party, and this year is an election year, and the third phase of the general election will begin in July, so although the TV station is not operating well, the Donkey Party needs Robin We hope that the Robin family will not transfer the TV station for the time being, and even if it is transferred, it is best to transfer it to a company that supports the Donkey Party."

"The Robin family's strength has declined greatly now, so it needs the support of important members of the Donkey Party. Therefore, it is somewhat wavering. On the one hand, it wants to get rid of the big burden of the TV station to obtain funds to engage in other industries, but on the other hand, it wants the support of the Donkey Party."

"The problem now is that the Robin family has time to think about it, but we can't keep waiting like this and wasting time."

Barry Diller explained the situation to Lin Baicheng and others. It had been more than two months since the company opened and it was impossible to wait forever. In fact, if possible, he wouldn't want to hold this meeting because there are difficulties that he can't solve. That's because he, the president, is incompetent.

But this meeting has to be held. If we don't hold it now, we will wait a month or two to say that the acquisition of the TV station has failed. It will waste more time and will only make the directors more disappointed and have a bad view of him.

"Then what are your management going to do?"

Someone asked aloud.

"This TV station has been carefully screened by us. It has had great success in the past. Most counties and towns in the state can receive signals. The reason why the TV station is not operating well is that in addition to management problems, the biggest problem is that there are no good programs. I am quite confident in this area myself.”

"I am confident that I can develop this TV station after acquiring it, so if possible, it is best to acquire this TV station. After all, it is not easy to find a TV station with wide coverage and poor management that is willing to sell. An easy thing.”

"However, if you want to acquire the TV station, in addition to money, there is also a problem with the Donkey Party, and you need someone to help talk."

"It goes without saying that all directors are capable. I would like to ask all directors to do a favor and help the company acquire this TV station."

Barry Diller was there primarily to ask for help, not to report difficulties.

"Guys, I wonder if any of you can help with this matter?"

After Barry Diller finished speaking, Lin Baicheng looked at the others. He was looking for these people to cooperate not because of their family connections, but for times like this.

It just so happened that he could test these people this time. If they couldn't handle the matter or were unwilling to help, then he would have to think carefully about whether it was necessary to continue cooperating with them.

"Alan, I want to ask President Diller a question."

Abigail Johnson said something, and then looked at Barry Diller: "President Diller, if none of us can help, what are you going to do? It's impossible that we can't help, 豼Our management will just do nothing and wait until the Robin family is willing to sell the TV station, right?"

Others also looked at Barry Diller after hearing this.

"This is of course not possible and we have prepared another filing."

Barry Diller immediately said: "The Robin family's TV station is our first target, but it is not the only target. Once the negotiation here fails, we will launch a backup plan to acquire another TV station. The other TV station does not have so many problems , as long as the price is right, the acquisition can be completed soon.”

"It's just that the scale of that TV station is not very large. It will take more time for the company to develop the TV station, and it will also take more time to build a TV network in the future, so it is not the first choice."

"For the development of the company, the TV station controlled by the Robin family is the company's first target. It is best to acquire this TV station."

In fact, in addition to the option of acquiring a TV station, Barry Diller is also prepared to build a TV station from scratch, but this is the worst option. As long as there are options, he will not do it.

"It seems President Diller is prepared."

Everyone who listened to Barry Diller nodded with satisfaction.

Seeing this, Lin Baicheng said: "Everyone, let's talk about whether there is any way to help. This matter depends on you. I have no contact with the Donkey Party, so I can't help at all."

This is not Lin Baicheng's shirk. His political connections in the United States are all with the Xiang Party. At present, he has not thought about being in two boats, nor does he have the qualifications.

Having chosen the Xiang Party, Lin Baicheng can only support the Xiang Party now, instead of supporting both the Xiang Party and the Donkey Party.

Claure Rockefeller was the first to say: "Allen, our family still has some connections, but I need to first find out which members of the Donkey Party are involved with the TV station, so that I can respond."

"I need to ask my father for help here, so I can't give an answer now, but I will try my best to get my father to agree to help. After all, I am also a shareholder of the company."

Abigail Johnson has not really entered the melting pot of society yet, and the Johnson family's network resources cannot be used. She can only ask her father for help with this kind of thing.

"We will also help."

The Smiths have expressed their opinions one after another.

Logan Rockefeller also said that he knew a few Donkey Party congressmen, and he would ask people to help him speak.

"These are Donkey Party congressmen who are related to the TV station. They are interested in the TV station's publicity channels. In fact, as long as the TV station supports the Donkey Party, they don't mind who the boss of the TV station is."

Barry Diller said as he distributed some documents to Lin Baicheng and others. There were no other staff here, so the job of distributing the documents was done by Barry Diller himself.

"I am a good friend with Mr. Reagan, who is running for president from the Elephant Party. It's okay if the TV station doesn't support him, but it supports his competitor, no matter what."

Lin Baicheng immediately said that it was very important whether the TV network could be established, but it was relatively more important to have good relations with Reagan and Bush. He did not want to pick the sesame seeds and lose the watermelon.

"Director Allen, I just said this, not that the TV station will support the Donkey Party in the future."

Barry Diller glanced at the other directors and when no one said anything, he explained. He knew that for now, these directors were involved in investing in the company because of Lin Baicheng, so even if the company's will was not entirely dominated by Lin Baicheng, at least it could not be the opposite of Lin Baicheng.

"That's good."

Lin Baicheng nodded and said: "When everyone goes back, use your connections to help the company acquire the TV station, so that the company can get on the right track and develop. The longer it takes, the less good it will be for us, don't you think?"

"We understand what you mean, Alan."

Claure Rockefeller nodded and said: "We are also shareholders of the company. We have invested at least several million dollars. Only when the company develops well can our investment be rewarded. We are doing things for ourselves."

"Yes, we will try our best."

Abigail Johnson chimed in.

"I'm sorry to trouble some directors."

Barry Diller immediately thanked him.

The meeting was short but important, at least to the broadcasters.

After the meeting.

Claure Rockefeller said to Lin Baicheng: "Alan, what are your plans for a while? Before the dinner party in the evening, if you have no other arrangements, would you like to come and sit at my place? You haven't been to my place yet. .”

Lin Baicheng shook his head: "It's a bit too sudden to visit now. Let's find time another day."

Phil Smith said to several people: "Alan and a few others. We have something to do, so we'll leave first. See you at the dinner party tonight."

"If you're busy, go ahead."

Lin Baicheng spoke immediately, and the others asked Mr. and Mrs. Smith to leave first.

It was rare for everyone to get together today, so in addition to the meeting, everyone also made an appointment to have dinner together in the evening.

Lin Baicheng told Claure Rockefeller, Logan Rockefeller and Abigail Johnson that he had something to say to Barry Diller, so he asked them to go back first, and he would go to the hotel where they were having dinner in the evening.

After the three of them left, Lin Baicheng and Barry Diller went to Barry Diller's office.

The two sat down on the sofa and drank the coffee made by the secretary.

"Barry, no matter what, this time you are going to use the connections of several other directors to acquire a TV station. In their opinion, your ability to do things is not good enough, so you have to do better next time. Only in this way can they recognize your ability. "

"If they all think that you are not capable enough to hold the position of president of the company, it will be useless even if I fully support you. There are only five of us on the board of directors, not to mention that I can't be unhappy with them because of you."

Lin Baicheng reminded Barry Diller that he was very optimistic about Barry Diller, but if his intervention caused Barry Diller to do things poorly and not be recognized by other shareholders, then he would not do it for Barry Diller and others were having trouble.

"Mr. Allen, thank you for your support."

Barry Diller thanked him first, and then said: "This time it is indeed my problem. Don't worry, this kind of thing will never happen again. If there is another problem, I will have no shame in staying in the company. Needless to say, I I will also leave voluntarily."

Barry Diller certainly doesn’t want to leave the broadcasting company. After all, the broadcasting company needs money and connections. If he leaves to start a new business, he will definitely not develop smoothly here.

"As long as you have an idea."

Lin Baicheng didn't say anything more, but finally reminded: "No matter what, before the end of this year, the company will definitely acquire a TV station and complete the initial integration. Only in this way will I and other directors recognize your ability and let you to lead the company’s development.”

In Lin Baicheng's heart, Barry Diller is not irreplaceable. If he is dissatisfied with Barry Diller's poor performance, he will replace Barry Diller without waiting for other directors to say anything. .

"That's right!"

Barry Diller also knew it, but he was not worried about it. If he didn't even have this confidence and certainty, how could he dare to start a business and invest so much money.

Afterwards, Lin Baicheng said nothing more and left Liberty Broadcasting Company amid Barry Diller's efforts to retain him.