Afternoon tea at The Peninsula has always been a popular pursuit for many Hong Kong people.

There is even a popular saying in Hong Kong: if you can't afford to stay in the Peninsula Hotel, go to the Peninsula for afternoon tea.

The Peninsula has a policy that except for guests staying on the Peninsula, no outside reservations will be accepted for afternoon tea in the lobby. As a result, people waiting for tea stand in line in the inner corridor of the hotel lobby, which has become a sight to behold in the lobby of The Peninsula.

Because of this rule, some wealthy people in Hong Kong will even keep a room at the Peninsula Hotel for a long time, so that they can enjoy the convenience of reserving a seat for afternoon tea, but Lin Youlun is not among them.

Although the Peninsula Hotel refuses to be "paparazzi" and strictly prohibits taking pictures in the lobby, guests can enjoy the beautiful afternoon time carefree and comfortably, but because many film and television stars often visit, many entertainment reporters often haunt here, according to the rules of the hotel for afternoon tea, although these people will not come directly to disturb, but every word and deed is under the secret gaze of others, this feeling Lin Youlun does not like.

Moreover, people at the level of Lin Youlun no longer need to use the act of drinking afternoon tea at the Peninsula Hotel to show their identity.

"Sir, I'm sorry, do you have an appointment? If you don't have one, please line up here, thank you! ”

Lin Youlun, who was stopped by a waiter in white uniform, got off at the entrance of the hall and was about to walk into the hall.

"I'm here for an appointment."

Lin Youlun took off his sunglasses, and the waiter was slightly stunned, and then recognized the identity of the guest who was stopped by himself.

"Mr. Lin, please inside, Sir Shao is already waiting for you."

The waiter respectfully got out of the way. At the same time, he made a gesture of please inside.

Lin Youlun put on his sunglasses again. Nodding to the waiter. Motioned for him to step forward and lead the way.

The tall lobby is hung with retro European-style chandeliers, and the soft light is just right, neither dull nor dazzling; The low music wafts in the ears, which is convenient for people to enjoy quietly, and at the same time does not disturb people's whispered conversations.

followed the waiter all the way, and came to a window seat in the innermost, where Shao Yifu sat quietly, and the plates, knives and forks in front of him had not been moved. Apparently has been waiting for Lin Youlun to come over.

After Fang Yihua officially took over the power of wireless, she was very busy with daily affairs, so I didn't see her by Shao Yifu's side today.

Shao Yifu supported the armrest of the chair with his hand, wanting to stand up, but Lin Youlun hurriedly stepped forward to persuade the old man to stop.

Lin Youlun pulled out a chair and sat down, and asked, "Sixth uncle, I shouldn't be late, right?" ”

"No, I came here half an hour early." Shao Yifu smiled and shook his head, "When people are old, they like nostalgia." Hong Kong has changed a lot over the years, but this Peninsula is still the same as when I was younger. It's easy to sit here and think of a lot of things from the past. ”

Lin Youlun shrugged, "The Peninsula Hotel's holding group has always been evaluated in the investment market for its conservative style and lack of progress, I wonder if Lu Dao also has something to do with this?" ”

"That's what you young people think, and you won't see it that way when you're my age." Shao Yifu picked up the teacup and took a sip.

Lin Youlun cut the small dessert on the plate from the dinner knife, raised his head and looked at Shao Yifu, "Sixth Uncle came to me today, it won't be just for nostalgia, right?" ”

Shao Yifu put down the teacup, his eyes behind the glasses bright.

"It is very likely that Taiwan's Legislative Yuan will pass the new "Cable TV Law" next month, when cable TV in Taiwan will be opened, I heard that Lin Sheng has been very interested in this matter, I wonder if this is true."

"That's right, I've been waiting for the Taiwan authorities to relax restrictions on the industry, and the preparation for the establishment of the TV station has actually started a few years ago." Lin Youlun didn't hide it in front of Shao Yifu, and told the truth.

"Lin Sheng, do you still have the agreement we made when you took a stake in wireless?"

Lin Youlun nodded, "Of course I remember, but these two things don't seem to conflict." ”

"Lin Sheng, don't get me wrong, I mean, it's better not to join forces when both sides compete for an opportunity at the same time, so that the probability of success can be close to ten percent." Shao Yifu proposed.

Lin Youlun raised the teacup, "Don't hide it from the sixth uncle, I also have this intention!" ”

Shao Yifu stroked his palm and smiled, "Then we'll settle it." ”

Lin Youlun nodded, and then made his own conditions: "I want to hold the controlling stake in this company in my personal name." ”

Shao Yifu thought for a while and said: "I think it can be another way, Lin Sheng proposed to the board of directors of wireless to increase the company's shares, and the newly established company is 70% owned by wireless, and the remaining 30% is held by Taiwanese partners, what do you think of this plan?" ”

Although Shaw Yifu intends to sell Wireless to Lin Youlun after his retirement, there are still many uncertainties in this matter, and in this case, Lin Youlun will certainly not accept the proposal to indirectly control the Taiwanese subsidiary through Wireless.

Now Lin Youlun and Shao Yifu can be consistent in the general direction, but if the two have a disagreement in the future, Shao Yifu can easily kick Lin Youlun away and directly take over the management of the company by virtue of his controlling position in wireless.

"I personally hold 40% of the shares, 30% of the shares of TVB, 30% of the partners in Taiwan, and the company still appears in the name of a subsidiary of TVB, what does Uncle Six think?"

Shao Yifu saw that Lin Youlun was determined to gain control of the new company, and finally had to make concessions and accept the plan proposed by Lin Youlun.

After the equity distribution of the new company was determined, Lin Youlun openly explained the resources at his disposal.

"I have already contacted Zhang Xiaoyan and Zhou You in Taiwan, as soon as the company is established, they can jump ship, one is responsible for variety shows, the other is responsible for TV drama production, and now there is a lack of a business partner, and Uncle Six must have suitable candidates to recommend."

Shao Yifu picked up the teacup and glanced at Lin Youlun, "Qiu Fusheng, I don't know if Lin Sheng has some understanding?" ”

Lin Youlun thought that it was really Qiu Fusheng, but on the surface, he replied quietly: "In the past two years, relations between the mainland and Taiwan have improved, and I heard that this person has taken the lead in setting up a 'China Cross-Strait Film and Art Association', under the banner of a cross-strait exchange group, and has a bit of a sense of playing the vanguard for cross-strait cultural exchanges. ”

Shao Yifu's eyes lit up, and he continued to ask: "Listening to Lin Sheng's tone, it seems that he is not very optimistic about Qiu Fusheng's cross-strait film art association?" ”

"To say that Qiu Fusheng's vision should not be bad, after the establishment of his association, he immediately established a period film company in Hong Kong, signed a contract with mainland director Zhang Yimou, and found Gong Li to star in the "Red Lantern Hangs High" last year It is really good, and it also has some influence in the world, but some things are not up to him."

Shao Yifu kept holding the teacup in his hand, carefully pondered Lin Youlun's last sentence, and then asked: "Judging from the current attitude of the mainland government and the Taiwan authorities, cross-strait relations should develop in a good direction in the future. ”

Lin Youlun shrugged his shoulders and explained: "Taiwan's current President Lee, one can tell that he is fickle by looking at his people, and his current proximity to the mainland is necessary to appease the public opinion on the island. ”

Shao Yifu's expression became solemn, and he was a little worried that this kind of thing would affect the plans of the fourth TV station in Taiwan that he and Lin Youlun were planning.

"So Lin Sheng thinks Qiu Fusheng is not suitable?"

Lin Youlun shook his head, "No, I just said that I am not optimistic about the cross-strait film and art association that Qiu Fusheng operated, his own ability is good, especially his relationship with Taiwanese party and government figures will be a very good help to us, and pushing him to the front as a representative of the new company can block a lot of criticism on the Taiwan side." ”

Qiu Fusheng has been influencing Taiwan's media development since the 80s, and is known for being "good at observing trends", and when his Taiwanese counterparts only care about what happens in two months, he has seen what will happen in two years, so he often leads the trend of innovation.

In 1982, Qiu Fusheng integrated more than 100 video tape operators in Taiwan, introduced TVB Hong Kong dramas so that Taiwanese people could legally rent films, and established a channel for audio-visual cultural products.

"What does Lin Sheng mean by letting Qiu Fusheng be the chairman of the new company?"

"The emergence of a fourth station in Taiwan's radio and television industry will inevitably attract the attention of all parties, whether it is the sixth uncle or me as the chairman, it is a little too conspicuous, it is better to find a Taiwanese to sit in this position."

After listening to Lin Youlun's thoughts, Shao Yifu nodded again and again.

"Then I'll arrange a time tomorrow for Qiu Fusheng and Lin Sheng to meet you?"

For Shao Yifu's arrangement, of course Lin Youlun will not refuse.

"By the way, Uncle Six, the new company will carry out cable TV business in Taiwan, and I am going to set up a production company over there that specializes in providing TV dramas and variety shows, and I may need some support from the wireless side in terms of artist resources at that time."

The separation of production and broadcasting was an idea that Lin Youlun had put forward earlier, and as soon as Shao Yifu heard this, he immediately guessed Lin Youlun's true intentions.

It is not enough to control the new company from the equity level, Lin Youlun also has to form an effective constraint on the new company from the content production, no wonder Lin Youlun is willing to hand over the position of chairman of the new company to Qiu Fusheng, and he was originally prepared for this.

"There is no problem with cooperation, but the equity of this production company is ......" Shao Yifu looked at Lin Youlun with a smile, and the hint in his words was very clear.

Lin Youlun has already thought about this problem, "It's still the same as the new company, I give 30% of the equity to Uncle Six." ”

For this result, Shao Yifu nodded with satisfaction. (To be continued......)