Top of the Great Era

Chapter 1647 Island
In fact, it doesn’t cost much to set up a TV station. Even if it loses money, it will lose tens of millions of yuan every year. The biggest cost comes from employees’ salaries and welfare expenses.

This loss is nothing compared to the 13 billion super market.

Given a choice, Murdoch would rather continue to lose money, and also wants to gain a firm foothold in the mainland market.But the problem now is obviously not whether to lose money or not, but to be restricted at the policy level.

Zhou Buqi was not very satisfied with his request, and the price of 3.5 million US dollars was too high.

Mr. Li, the person in charge of the China Media Industry Investment Fund, his name is Li Gang, and he is an important figure in the media circle of Shanghai.He didn't expect Boss Zhou to be so caring. He was very grateful on the phone and said that he would definitely visit him when he had time.

Zhou Buqi asked, "How much money do you have over there?"

Mr. Li said frankly: "We have raised 20 billion yuan, but some of it has already been allocated. This transaction... it is best to control it at around 10 billion yuan, and the maximum is no more than 15 billion yuan."

"Differs greatly."

"Yes!"

"What is the quotation from the middleman to you?"

"For $4.5 million, there's no way that's going to happen."

Mr. Li was very embarrassed, very embarrassed, it was really difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice.

What is the value of Star TV to the domestic TV industry?What's the point of spending so much money on a bunch of junk?The only value for him to buy Star TV is to close Star TV and drive foreign capital out of the important media front.

Zhou Buqi could understand him, "The gap is indeed huge. I just talked to Murdoch, and his offer is 3.5 million US dollars."

"Ah?" Li Gang was somewhat surprised, "Thank you Mr. Zhou! Thank you!"

Zhou Buqi said lightly, "I think there is still room for price reduction, but even if the price can be reduced, your budget of 15 billion yuan is far from enough. The strategy needs to be changed."

Li Gang sighed, "Yes!"

Zhou Buqi laughed and said, "A joint venture is a good thing."

I don't have enough money, what should I do?
Then, instead of buying 100% of Star TV, buy a part of the shares and turn Star TV into a joint venture.It doesn't matter if there is foreign capital, as long as the control is firmly in the hands of our own people.Many industries do this, such as the automobile industry, such as the insurance industry, including Disneyland.

Domestic Disneyland has been criticized a lot, and many people also find that many foreign Disneylands do not have unreasonable demands, but domestically, they are very dissatisfied, and they all scold Disney for bullying the Chinese.

In fact, Disney has wanted to open a Disneyland in mainland China since the 90s, and there is a lot of resistance to promote this project.In addition to too high investment, there is also a social security risk.

This kind of place, where tens of thousands of people gather at every turn, is prone to major incidents once it breaks out. How can it be controlled by foreign capital?
Let alone foreign capital, private capital will not work.

Fortunately, after Robert Iger came to power, in order to maintain friendly relations with China, he made substantial concessions. In the Shanghai Disneyland project, Disney is only a minority shareholder, and state-owned assets are the actual controlling party.The main way Disney makes money is through brand licensing fees.

But the problem came again.

It is relatively easy for other industries to carry out cooperation and promote reforms in the form of joint ventures. Can the TV station industry do it?This is an important frontier for media advocacy.

Li Gang said: "I have also had this idea. Buy 51% or 52% of the shares and get control. But I am still waiting for the approval of relevant departments, and the responses from all parties are relatively positive. I think This way can go through.”

Zhou Buqi was a little annoyed, he didn't want to get involved in such a complicated matter, and said: "That's right, News Corporation's TV industry spreads all over the world, and Star TV is just a very insignificant small TV station run by them. Magic City works, right?"

"Ah."

"Dongfang TV in Shanghai is going to go overseas after all, right? At least expand TV signals to overseas markets and provide content services to overseas Chinese."

"You mean..."

Li Gang immediately understood what he meant.

Zhou Buqi said: "It is beneficial to maintain a friendly cooperative relationship with News Corporation. CCTV's overseas channels have been established. Next, high-quality local satellite TVs will go out after all. Maintain the joint venture relationship between Star TV and News Corporation. It can bring more long-term value to Shanghai’s publicity and media work.”

Li Gang took a deep breath, "Mr. Zhou's thinking pointed out a new direction for us."

Zhou Buqi didn't want to get too involved in this, so he hurriedly said: "What direction can I point out? Xu Baihui asked me to help, and I just provide you with some reference opinions. It's up to you to decide whether it's okay or not. I'll listen to Murdoch In his tone, he is unwilling to give up the large market of 13 billion people. If the joint venture model is adopted, I believe that the price can be further reduced, and everyone will be happy."

……

After chatting for 10 minutes, Zhou Buqi has completed the task of being the middleman.

He doesn't intend to get too involved, either.

Next, is to rest.

The next day, he set off for Hawaii to reunite with his family.Hawaii's climate is very good, the temperature is constant throughout the year, it is very suitable for vacation in cold winter and hot summer.

Zhou Buqi will stay here for 5 days, and then go to Dubai on July 7.

My younger sister Zhou Nan also came, along with Jiang Bingjie, Li Xinwan and Di Lireya.After these girls had their financial backers, they didn't want to fight for the chance to act anymore, and they could do whatever the company arranged for them.Usually I still eat, eat and play, enjoying life is more comfortable, and I feel a bit like Zhou Nan is following the lead.

However, there are too many beauties in the family, and it is really inconvenient for everyone to go to the public beach to play together.

They are all wearing bikinis, Zhou Buqi is not so generous.

It's even worse when it's photographed and posted online.

Fortunately, Senior Sister Zhenyu has already made arrangements and rented a private island here, with 4 private beaches, 1 private port and 2 villas on it.

The price for a monthly subscription is $12.

6 nautical miles away from here is the famous Lanai Island. The owner of the island is Larry Ellison, the boss of Oracle. He spent 6.1 million US dollars to buy it, which is regarded as the most expensive private island in the world.

Why would he pay so much for a private island?

The reason is probably the same as Boss Zhou.

Larry Ellison's private life is much more flirtatious than Zhou's. Surrounded by beauties, they come in different ways one after another. It's safer and more secretive to set up a private island to be chic.

On this day, Zhou Buqi was sunbathing on the beach, and seeing his sister wanting to swim deep into the sea, he gave a stern warning and shouted: "Don't go so far! Come back!"

Zhou Nan waved his hand from a distance, and said with a cheerful smile: "Brother, come here! This is shallow sea, it's all right!"

"The shallow sea is not good either, come back!"

Zhou Buqi was very cautious about this, took off his sunglasses, stood up and shouted loudly.

Others don't know, but as an industry insider, he is too aware of the unpredictable nature of the sea.The former chief financial officer of Baidu was on vacation in Hawaii with his wife and daughter. Suddenly there was a big wave, and he drowned to save his daughter. At that time, this caused a great shock in the Internet circle in China, and many people sighed. .

Zhou Nan was called back by his brother, very dissatisfied, "Brother, you can't go swimming in the sea, what's the point?"

"Too dangerous."

"It's not dangerous. This is shallow sea, only two or three meters."

"Not two or three meters deep?" Zhou Buqi glared at her. "In such deep water, you don't even wear a life jacket. What do you want to do? Rebel?"

Zhou Nan almost died of anger, "Don't you all wear bikinis when you go swimming at the beach? Who is wearing a life jacket?"

Zhou Buqi said stubbornly: "If I say no, I won't do it. No one can do it. Just walk along the beach and soak in bubbles. You are not allowed to swim deep. Your swimming level is no better than that of the sea. Take a rest."

Zhou Nan pouted, very unhappy.

Wen Zhixia walked over from the parasol next to him, and said with a smile: "Nan Nan, your brother is right, safety is the first priority when going out to play. There is a shallow sea coast more than [-] meters wide on Lanai Island, and the water depth is also very low. It’s just over one meter, not past the shoulder. As long as you don’t swim more than a hundred meters, you’ll be fine, let’s go there next time.”

Zhou Nan's eyes lit up, "Really? Why don't you go this time?"

"Reserved."

"Brother, why don't you buy an island too?"

"Not buying."

Zhou Buqi doesn't want to make fun of it.

Zhou Nan was dissatisfied, "Why are you so stingy."

Zhou Buqi explained: "This is Hawaii. There are so many tourists and so much attention. It's too eye-catching."

Zhou Nan said: Sunbathing often is good for your health.

Zhou Buqi said: "Go back and build a mansion on Lanai Island, and then book the beach in advance if you want to go on vacation, that's enough. Don't make it too exaggerated. Hawaii is a tourist destination in the world, how can it change? Become the territory of private rich people? This is not fair to people all over the world. Let's go, I will take you to swim!"

Zhou Nan jumped up and down, very happy, "Really?"

Zhou Buqi wanted to make his sister happy, but he still said very seriously: "I have agreed, everyone will carry a life buoy, and they can't cross the line, and they can only play within the range I require."

Then, he dragged a few beautiful girls into the sea to make waves.

It's a pity that there is a younger sister present, otherwise it would be even more promiscuous.

(End of this chapter)