Chapter 546

The news of Lovely's change of ownership quickly alarmed Hong Fu.

How long did the Australian company just get Lovely? How did Lovely become Qiu Degeng's so quickly?

Mai Lihao sensed something fishy from this.

Shen Bi also hurriedly had people check Lovely's equity situation.

The equity was indeed in Qiu Degeng's hands.

They didn't know, Yang Qing and Qiu Degeng signed a stock holding agreement.

"I always feel there's something wrong here."

"After Qiu Degeng took over Lovely, the Yinglian people in Gangdao media can be said to have completely lost ground."

"Newspapers, television, radio, and film all fell into the hands of Gangdao people, which is certainly not good news for the Yinglian people."

(Lovely itself had a radio station, mainly targeting radios, and only later did it have television business.)

Shen Bi calculated a bit, then nodded and said.

"Our stake in Lovely is less than twenty percent; we have already lost influence."

Mai Lihao: "Then we should focus on supporting TVB."

"Cannot let Lovely grow big in Gangdao."

Shen Bi felt that for now, this is all we can do,

"I'll go back to talk with Qi Dezun, the Li family, etc., especially the Li family—Li Xiaohao is already barely able to continue; we can't let people find a loophole."

Shen Bi received the order and left.

He quickly brought Qi Dezun and the Li family, as well as Shaw Yifu, under control through threats and inducements.

Their shares can only be sold to Yinglian people, and also need to pass HSBC's review.

Shaw Yifu felt he had been greatly insulted; what right does he have, with management rights in his hands, if the Li family's shares go to Yinglian people, what does he amount to?

He has long coveted Qi Dezun and the Li family's shares.

Moreover, he had already reached an agreement with the Li family; at that time, those shares were to be sold to him.

Now Shen Bi thrust a barrier, ruining his years of scheming in an instant.

"Why? We originally agreed that TVB's equity should first circulate internally among us."

"Why impose such a restriction?"

"I disagree."

Shen Bi doesn't care whether he agrees or not.

"Mr. Shaw, haven't you forgotten who helped you get Shaw Brothers off the ground back then?"

Shaw Brothers initially were mainly to counter the Mainland-backed film companies Changcheng and Phoenix, and thus were propped up by Hong Fu.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have granted him a large plot of land to build a film city.

Now he wants to stand up, but they disagree.

Being a lackey for the Yinglian people, what good endings are there? The old four great families, harmed beyond measure, the He Family has fled to Haojing, and the Li Family is now on the verge of collapse.

Now it's his turn.

He wanted to cry but had no tears; he could only compromise.

Fortunately, everyone in TVB is his people; whoever dares to take the peach, he will destroy TVB.

A surge of ruthlessness welled up in his heart.

At the same time, it also gave rise to his inclination to turn toward the Mainland.

Look at Old Huo; who dares to offend him now?

Mai Lihao, in order to improve relations, still has to tilt some business toward Old Huo.

Being a dog for the Yinglian people has no good ending.

After a few more days, the news of Lovely's full cooperation with Eternal Splendor spread.

Mai Lihao finally sensed what was wrong.

"The relationship between Yang Qing and Qiu Degeng is quite good."

"Their cooperation will cause Lovely to expand rapidly."

"Shen Bi, I'm afraid we will be completely passive in publicity."

"If Lovely's news department also cooperates with Headline, just think how much power Yang Qing will wield."

As feared, not long after, Lovely announced an all-around cooperation with Headline.

Now Headline's authority is beyond question.

Initially, Headline dared to defy heaven and declared Yingjiang's failure.

After 1973, the prophecy came true, completely making Headline synonymous with authority.

Moreover, Headline's news commentary is extremely sharp.

Once on television, its influence is unparalleled.

Shen Bi came up with a bad idea.

"How about suing Headline for monopoly? Launch a monopoly investigation?"

Mai Lihao felt this guy spoke without thinking.

"How many newspapers are there in Gangdao?"

"How is it a monopoly?"

"Is it a monopoly just because they appear on television?"

"What a bad idea—can Headline even be moved? Whether you believe it or not, if you move Headline, Hong Fu will be besieged."

He still has tasks to do and does not want to provoke resentment among Gangdao people at all.

Otherwise, how could we brainwash them?

The new generation of Gangdao people no longer resemble their parents' generation; they no longer have such strong feelings for the Mainland.

With a little guidance, they can be made to see themselves as Gangdao people, distinct from Mainland Gangdao.

Then, by stimulating them with the superior life and the Mainland's poverty, these youngsters will feel they are superior.

By then, his plan to split Gangdao would at least have achieved initial success.

Shen Bi had no way to deal with this situation.

"Now saying anything is too late; we can only pin our hopes on TVB."

"Or……"

Shen Bi gritted his teeth.

"Release Jiayi?"

Mai Lihao furrowed his brow.

"Jiayi—this name is now tainted; nobody wants it."

Shen Bi: "What if we lift the restrictions on educational programs?"

"Think back to the early free-for-all among Jiayi, ATV, and TVB; as long as Jiayi and TVB join forces to besiege ATV,"

"we still have a chance to finish off ATV."

Mai Lihao's eyes lit up, and he slammed the table, shouting.

"Great idea!"

"Director Shen, you're still the sharpest."

After Qiu Degang introduced Eternal Splendor into ATV, ATV's strength instantly surged.

Just as he felt the future looked promising, Hong Fu suddenly released Jiayi.

Moreover, it wasn't a censored version of Jiayi TV, but the full, uncut Jiayi.

The taste of the free-for-all returned.

The Gangdao populace first grew excited.

Back when the three TV stations waged war, the citizens truly feasted their eyes, with splendid TV nonstop.

In the words of the Gangdao people, that is.

"Almost died of happiness."

Want to compete? Qiu Degang is no pushover.

Yang Qing's Gold Major Hero novel was released for the first time.

"ATV plans to film *The Legend of the Condor Heroes*, directed by renowned director Wang Tianlin, with the casting call to begin in three days—please stay tuned."

When the news came out, Gangdao was shaken.

Someone of Wang Tianlin's stature as an international big director actually filming a TV drama.

Crazy.

Absolutely crazy.

This also shows the weight of this TV drama.

Countless people in Gangdao want to get a piece of the action.

The TVB people are all itching to make a move.

Gold Major Hero almost cried.

Ever since he sold the novel's film and TV rights to Yang Qing, he has regretted it, as the promised TV drama remains indefinitely delayed.

Now he finally begins to fulfill his promise.

You should know that what Yang Qing took is the essence of his martial arts novel.

You've been hogging the toilet without taking a dump—how infuriating.

"Finally we can film, finally we're going to film, yet I still feel I've been swindled by this little bastard."

Seeing the lineup Yang Qing presented, Gold Major Hero felt not the slightest bit wronged.

He believes Yang Qing is surely doing his utmost to shoot the drama.

Indeed, that's the reality—Yang Qing has brought Wang Tianlin on board, and resources are at his disposal.

His only demand is that it be done well.

Even DreamWorks' special effects team has been employed.

It can be said that the sincerity is overflowing.