Traveling through the Tokyo bubble era

Chapter 932 Murdoch Appears

Olivia Hurley's mind is actually very simple.

The reason why America Entertainment Investment Company followed Hideki Hanyu's advice and came all the way to the UK to invest in a TV station was because they thought it was profitable.

This is for the goal mentioned by Hideki Hanyu of annual revenue of at least 40 million pounds.

But seeing that in order to complete this investment, one must first incur at least $1 billion in debt, it is natural for people to want to back off.

After all, Hideki Hanyu promised that he would be responsible for the billion dollars.

But what Hideki Hanyu agreed to was just a loan, and the money would still have to be deducted from the revenue of America Entertainment Investment Company in the future.

If you tell them that if they take over British Satellite Broadcasting, their future revenue will definitely be more than $1 billion.

But the problem is that those short-sighted investors in America only care about the immediate gains and losses and don’t care about the future.

So at this time, Hideki Hanyu cannot blindly obey these people.

When necessary, we will even have to take practical action to force these people on board.

So he spread his hands and said to Olivia Hurley.

"It's too late to exit now because I have arranged for someone to buy Virgin Group's shares in British Satellite Broadcasting, and now we are a member of British Satellite Broadcasting."

Upon hearing this, Olivia Hurley immediately stood up excitedly and said, "How can you make a decision without the consent of the board of directors?"

Hanyu Hideki said nonchalantly, "That's my problem. I will explain it to the director later."

Olivia Hurley questioned, "I don't believe it. Since Murdoch wants to promote the merger of Sky TV and British Satellite Broadcasting, how can he watch Virgin Group sell its shares to you?"

Hanyu Hideki slowly explained, “Because Murdoch only wanted to promote the merger of the two TV stations and had no intention of acquiring them.

Moreover, ever since the British Satellite Broadcasting Company failed to solve its debt problem after repeated financing, the Virgin Group has been selling its shares everywhere, but everyone knows that it is a mess, so no one is willing to take over.

Now I'm willing to cover for them, they won't care about Murdoch's opinion or consider a merger with Sky.

Because the Virgin Group does not believe that the poor situation of British satellite broadcasters will be improved with the addition of Sky TV.

After all, Murdoch is unable to solve Sky TV's own operational difficulties.

So rather than believing that British satellite broadcasters will have a better future, the Virgin Group is clearly more interested in cashing out and cutting losses in time.”

After listening to Hanyu Hideki's words, Olivia Hurley sat back in her chair, her tone still full of doubt.

"That's a billion-dollar debt. Virgin Group doesn't even have confidence in Murdoch. Can you change everything?"

Hanyu Hideki asked, “Why can’t I?”

Olivia Hurley said, "That's Murdoch."

Hanyu Hideki asked with a smile, "Is Murdoch richer than me?"

Olivia Hurley added, "But he created News Corp."

"News Corporation is great, but have you forgotten what I created?"

Hanyu Hideki started to give examples for Olivia Hurley one by one, "Cloud Entertainment, Cloud Satellite TV, Crescent Cinemas, Elf Communications, Blockbuster, Universal Pictures, Universal Music, Universal Television Network..."

At the end, Hanyu Hideki said confidently, "Even if some areas are not as good as News Corporation, it is far more comprehensive and stronger than News Corporation. I can create all this in a short time. What does a mere US$1 billion debt mean?"

Feeling the strong self-confidence of Hideki Hanyu, Olivia Hurley finally realized that if it came to strength, even Murdoch would find it hard to match the young man in front of her.

At best, Murdoch has made some achievements in the field of entertainment and media.

However, Hideki Hanyu's career empire is not limited to the entertainment and media fields.

However, although Hideki Hanyu is famous, his fame seems to be limited to being simply rich, a famous writer, a game producer, a playboy, and other aspects.

Olivia Hurley suddenly realized that Hideki Hanyu seemed to have been downplaying the source of his wealth and keeping a low profile in his connection with the company.

Everyone knows that Hideki Hanyu is very rich, but when you see the media listing Hanyu Hideki's companies, you always feel that they have nothing to do with Hanyu Hideki.

This seems to be true. Hideki Hanyu does not hold key positions in those companies, nor does he use his own fame to promote the companies.

Unlike Murdoch, he has very deep ties with the company and is almost equivalent to the spokesperson of News Corporation.

Compared to Murdoch, Hanyu Hideki is more like...

More like a simple investor.

However, Olivia Hurley is very clear that Hideki Hanyu must have an influence in those companies beyond imagination, and it is not as simple as it seems on the surface.

With this in mind, Olivia Hurley asked, “So what should I do now?”

"Of course we will proceed according to the original plan. If you don't want to, I agree to your withdrawal from the plan, but I will also ask you to withdraw from America Entertainment Investment Company at the same time."

Hideki Hanyu’s words were unkind.

No matter how capable Olivia Hurley is, she is not qualified to be recruited by America Entertainment Investments. Originally, the only person that Carl Map and Hideki Hanyu wanted to win over was Mr. Hurley.

The other party entered America Entertainment Investment Company because of an accident caused by Integrated Heritage.

The reason why he was reused in the UK this time was only because of his status as a British aristocrat and his connections in the UK.

Since the opponent is not cooperating and wants to hold him back, Hanyu Hideki will naturally not force it.

As for what the other party will end up being if he is really confused and chooses to quit, Hanyu Hideki cannot guarantee what the outcome will be.

He certainly won't dirty his hands, but for the sake of profit, some people are willing to make the other party shut up forever.

"Sir, I'm sorry, I lost my composure just now."

Faced with the tough Hideki Hanyu, Olivia Hurley quickly apologized.

Although until now, Olivia Hurley has no idea how deep the water is for America Entertainment Investment Company.

But she had a vague feeling that her status as a shareholder of America Entertainment Investment Company might be the most important wealth she inherited from her ex-husband, more valuable than the private club in Washington.

So, she would never allow herself to be kicked out.

"Only this once."

Hanyu Hideki issued a warning in a cold tone.

After giving the warning, Hideki Hanyu continued to talk business with Olivia Hurley in a confident tone, as if nothing had happened.

“With the Virgin Group shares in hand, our chances of winning are even better.

In this case, the party tonight is very important. I need you to help me stabilize the official interference. Murdoch has been operating in the UK for many years, and his influence on the British government should never be underestimated.

We must not forget that we have to give the apparent credit for this matter to the prince, so that he can help us with all his strength.

As for the negotiations with BBC, I will be in charge of them until I leave on the 24th.

And don’t be fooled by the huge amount of debt, as it is not necessarily borne by us. Our goal is not to acquire, but like Murdoch, to promote the merger of Abovecloud TV and British Satellite Broadcasting Corporation. ”

After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, Olivia Hurley did not react at all.

Because at this moment the woman was immersed in strange emotions.

The cold, tough, and impolite attitude that Hanyu Hideki had just used towards her was something the woman had never encountered in all these years.

As a descendant of the nobility, she was a socialite pursued by countless men on the east coast of North America. Both her suitors and her three husbands treated her like a treasure and obeyed her in everything.

But what about Hideki Hanyu?

He seemed to not care about her beauty at all, and did not treat her as a woman at all. He just kept asking her to do things.

Logically speaking, she should not show any affection to such a man. However, the man who was cold and tough to her, his confident look when he spoke, his attitude of treating the billion-dollar debt as nothing, and his courage of not taking the media tycoon Murdoch seriously at all, all deeply attracted the woman and touched her heartstrings.

The woman couldn't help but look at Hanyu Hideki's handsome face, and was so infatuated that she even forgot to reply.

Until Hideki Hanyu kept reminding, "Mrs. Hurley! Mrs. Hurley!"

Olivia Hurley suddenly came back to her senses and said a little embarrassedly, "I'm so sorry, I was distracted just now."

Even without looking in the mirror, Olivia Hurley knew her face must be blushing.

She never thought that after years of hanging around in the celebrity circles on the East Coast of America and having had three marriages, she would one day lose her mind for a man.

She hadn't experienced that kind of little girl's admiration for many years.

However, Olivia Hurley, who was just beginning to feel amorous, immediately heard Hanyu Hideki say in a dissatisfied tone.

"Mrs. Haley, I now doubt very much what Karl Mapp said when he introduced you. You don't seem to be as good and professional as he said."

"sorry sir."

Olivia Hurley didn't know what to say, so she just apologized.

Hanyu Hideki frowned and said, "Your work is very important. I hope you realize it."

After saying that, Hanyu Hideki stood up.

Seeing this, Olivia Hurley asked anxiously, “Where are you going, sir?”

Hanyu Hideki replied, “It’s almost time for Mrs. Hurley to go back and prepare for the party.

As for me, I have things I need to deal with.”

Olivia Hurley asked hurriedly, "Sir, I still don't understand what our real advantage is in this competition with Murdoch, other than funding?"

Hideki Hanyu, who was about to leave, suddenly stopped and spoke to Olivia Hurley in a serious tone.

"Remember the bet I told you about?"

Olivia Hurley asked, "A bet that promised to turn British Satellite Broadcasting into a profitable business within three years?"

"That's right. Since I dare to bet against the board of directors of America Entertainment Investment Company, I also dare to bet against the investors of British Satellite Broadcasting Company.

Do you think that the investors in BBC want their shares to appreciate through profits, or to cash out and leave in a hurry? ”

After saying these words, Hanyu Hideki did not stay any longer and turned away.

……

Late at night, a party had just ended in Hideki Hanyu's mansion in the Kensington Gardens district.

The guests invited to this party were undoubtedly British officials, powerful figures in the upper class, or people related to these people.

Even in the second half of the party, the prince and Camilla appeared in person to express their views on the plight of British satellite broadcasters and how to change these difficulties.

After all the guests had left and the party mess had been cleaned up by the service company, a black Bentley returned to the mansion.

The car door opened and the person who stepped out was Hideki Hanyu.

His expression was solemn at this moment, and he was obviously worried about something.

When Olivia Hurley was holding a party just now, he actually went to meet two people alone, the real persons in charge of the two investors behind the British Satellite Broadcasting Company.

Hideki Hanyu wants to convince the two companies to choose Abovecloud TV in the merger.

But just when the conversation was halfway through and everything was going quite smoothly, when the two heads of investment parties seemed to have been impressed by him, an uninvited guest suddenly arrived.

It was none other than his competitor in the British Satellite Broadcasting Corporation merger.

Rupert Murdoch.

Hideki Hanyu anticipated that Murdoch would react after he intervened in the merger, but he did not expect Murdoch's reaction to be so quick.

Because in the morning, Murdoch himself was not in the UK, but at the News Corporation headquarters in New York.

But now, the other party appeared in front of him.

So after receiving the news, the other party immediately rushed from New York to England.

This kind of reaction and decisiveness is worthy of a news tycoon.

Murdoch interfered and the talks that were originally going well came to an end.

The two responsible persons said goodbye and left.

Murdoch said to Hanyu Hideki meaningfully, "Mr. Hanyu, long time no see."

Hideki Hanyu responded with a graceful smile.

"Yeah, long time no see."

It looked like an ordinary greeting, but in fact, it was the two most powerful entertainment and media tycoons in the world issuing a declaration of war to each other.

The battle for the British Satellite Broadcasting Company has truly begun at this time.

……

"My dear, you are back. Why didn't you turn on the lights? Why weren't you at the party just now? Guess who I saw at the party..."

Hideki Hanyu, who had just walked into the living room, did not turn on the lights. He took off his tie and sat on the sofa, intending to be alone and quiet.

The next moment, Kate Beckinsale appeared and was about to turn on the light while speaking.

Hanyu Hideki immediately stopped him and said, "Don't turn on the light."

Although Kate Beckinsale felt strange, she stopped what she was doing and sat next to Hideki Hanyu.

After seeing Hanyu Hideki's serious expression, the girl hurriedly asked with concern, "Dear, did your work go wrong this afternoon?"

"Yeah, it wasn't going well. I met a nasty old man."

When Hanyu Hideki said this, he suddenly couldn't help laughing.

So what about Murdoch? He is just an old man. The pressure he puts on him is nothing but the preconceived impression from his previous life.

Even if your plan is messed up by the other party due to carelessness, so what? Just start over.

He will definitely be the winner in the end.

After recovering from his mood, Hideki Hanyu hugged Kate Beckinsale in his arms and bent down to kiss her deeply.

"Mrs. Haley is upstairs, and it would be bad if she saw us."

Kate Beckinsale said reluctantly.

"It's okay. She can't see it without turning on the light. I was just bullied by a nasty old man. Please help me vent my anger."

At Hideki Hanyu's request, Kate Beckinsale slowly bent down.

However, Hideki Hanyu's gaze was directed towards the stairs not far away.

At the corner coming down from the second floor, a figure appeared without me noticing.

In the darkness, Hideki Hanyu, who was sitting on the sofa and enjoying the service of Kate Beckinsale, looked at the figure on the stairs without any hesitation.

(End of this chapter)