Hong Kong Movies: The Boss's Global Empire

The reason why it is called eight tracks is that

This is because the eight-track tape will automatically divide the music into four playlists, each of which can be played on two tracks.

"It's very simple, consisting of a microphone, a loudspeaker and a coin box, and then there's music and everyone sings along."

Jiang Yunyun pursed her lips and said, "I have to copy the lyrics myself. It's just like studying." Lu Wendong laughed out loud.

He immediately understood where the problem lay.

If something wants to be popular,

It must be easy to operate.

It is also important to make it understandable to others.

original,

At present, this karaoke machine is still in its most primitive stage, no wonder it has not become popular yet.

in other words,

Do you have a great chance?

Lu Wendong's mind raced.

There are actually two key points here.

One is to connect to the TV,

The other is to convert the videotape into a laser VCD.

In this way, customers can understand the reason and then devote themselves to singing.

The more Lu Wendong thought about it, the more he thought about it: "Then I'd like to see it for myself." Jiang Yunyun guessed that Lu Wendong might have seen some business opportunities in it.

Then I remembered that Lu Wendong had a nightclub in Tsim Sha Tsui that was under renovation.

Then I asked: "Brother Dong, do you want to set up a karaoke machine in the lobby of your nightclub?"

A karaoke machine is placed in the lobby for guests to sing, because of this,

People often fight over queues. "I have this idea."

Lu Wendong needed to see the karaoke machine first before finalizing the operation plan: "But it also depends on whether this thing is suitable." Jiang Yunyun tilted her head and thought: "If they can solve the problem of subtitles in the songs, it should be fine."

This reminded Lu Wendong,

It means I have to buy the copyright of the song and then shoot the music video...

Karaoke machines have been around for nearly a decade, but they have never been widely adopted.

It’s because it’s still a bit difficult to get started now.

Instead of going through all this trouble, it would be better to just find a pianist to accompany you and start singing...

"By the way, Yunyun, can you contact the record company in Dongyang?"

The current Hong Kong entertainment industry practices a take-it-all approach, imitating the creativity of whichever movie is popular, and the same goes for songs.

At that time, the most influential music scene in Asia Pacific was in Japan.

So there were many cover songs.

Jiang Yunyun was quite clever: "Brother Dong, do you want to buy the copyright?"

Actually, copyright is almost non-existent at present.

As the old saying goes,

Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the eventuality.

Lu Wendong is very clear about the business path.

Any small flaw may become a well-known weakness.

"Yes."

Except for the Japanese,

Lu Wendong plans to buy properties in Taiwan and Hong Kong as well.

Buying these three places would basically be OK. He thought it was worth it.

It would probably cost tens of millions. "Help me connect with someone."

"Ok."

Jiang Yunyun pouted and said, "Forget it."

She was originally his cattle and horses, her pretty face could not help but blush,

Why are you so happy?

"Brother Dong, I haven't congratulated you yet." Although Jiang Yunyun was far away in Taiwan,

But he has been paying attention to Lu Wendong's movements: "I heard that you are the owner of the Peninsula Hotel."

The Peninsula Hotel is world-famous.

There is no one who doesn’t know it.

Its reputation far exceeds that of its parent company, Grand Hotel Group.

So when people talk about big hotels, they are often referring to the Peninsula Hotel.

Lu Wendong smiled and said, "If Yunyun stays in Hong Kong Island often, I will reserve a suite for you." Jiang Yunyun blushed and said, "Brother Dong's words are always pleasant."

In fact, Jiang Shanhe has already booked a room in the Peninsula Hotel.

Jiang Yunyun also knew this, but she was very happy just to hear Lu Wendong say this.

"Wait a mininute."

Lu Wendong turned on the hands-free phone: "What's the matter?"

Bobotong reported, "Boss, President Luo Deyong is here." "Please ask him to wait for one minute."

Lu Wendong immediately said to Jiang Yunyun, "Yunyun, let's not talk about that for now. Please help me with the machine first. I'll have Mr. Luo wire the money to you later."

"Public is public, private is private." "I know, Dong Ge."

Jiang Yunyun knew that Lu Wendong was a man who kept his private life separate.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have given face to Master Long Ba.

So she always reminded herself not to make mistakes here. Jiang Yunyun said with a smile: "I have to count it as a business trip."

"well."

Lu Wendong laughed heartily.

Then he added, "As for the music copyright, I will eventually organize a special company. They may fly to Taiwan when the time comes. You are the host, so please help entertain them."

"Know it."

Jiang Yunyun thought,

It's better if you come in person.

They will definitely do everything for you.

She thought it unlikely, but she still had a hope. "That's it for now."

Lu Wendong looked at the time. It was almost time for dinner.

But he didn't have time to go out to eat with Rodyon.

Then he immediately pressed the hands-free key again: "Bobo, let's not go out to eat at noon. Order one for everyone, including Mr. Luo."

"Remember, it should be paired with milk tea."

Lu Wendong doesn't really like drinking bubble tea.

The reason for doing this is

It's nothing more than leading by example and promoting it at all times.

no way,

Brand's early days,

You still have to be careful. After arranging all this,

Luo Deyong happened to arrive at the office, and Lu Wendong took a look.

Luo Deyong actually had dark circles under his eyes, and he quickly stood up: "Boss Luo."

Lu Wendong complained: "I want you to work hard, not to stay up late and work hard." Luo Deyong felt warm in his heart.

He quickly explained: "Boss, I know my limits."

“It really is a critical moment in the inventory, and I can’t stop.”

Lu Wendong shook his head. "I think, Mr. Luo, you should just lead a team." "It would also be a good opportunity to train professional accountants for the company, so we can use them with confidence."

The reason why Luo Deyong is called the Godfather of Accounting in Hong Kong is not only because of his own high level of accounting skills,

Another point is that he really likes to guide the younger generation. Upon hearing this, he happily said, "That's great."

"Boss, your current business volume is so large that you really need a professional accounting team."

In addition to our own accounting team, we also need third-party audits.

These piles,

If it weren't for Luo Deyong,

How could Lu Wendong have the time to sit in the Xishitang office? "I ordered takeout."

Lu Wendong smiled and took Luo Deyong's pulse. His pulse was stable.

He was relieved: "How is my sister-in-law?"

Lu Wendong apologized, "I didn't have time to visit her last time when I went to Yanghe." "She's doing fine now."

The reason why Luo Deyong is so devoted to Lu Wendong is because he really cares about his wife.

He sighed, "If it weren't for the boss, I never dreamed I would be where I am today." "Boss."

Luo Deyong then pulled a thick stack of documents from his briefcase and handed them to Lu Wendong. "This is the assets that have been inventoried so far, including Wheelock, Chinese Estates, and the Grand Hotel Group."

Lu Wendong immediately took it over: "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Luo."

He really needs to understand how much assets he owns or controls...

I can't spend so much money.

And then I don’t know anything. “It’s not hard, it’s not hard.”

Luo Deyong smiled and said, "It is my honor for the boss to give me this opportunity." If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes and experienced it myself,

Luo Deyong couldn't believe it! And he was the only one who knew,

What a huge fortune this young man in front of me controls! An unimaginable amount!

Wheelock was founded in 1925 and is located on the Huangpu River!

At that time, the company was mainly engaged in lighterage, docks and warehouse business. Later, it also engaged in finance, stocks and real estate.

On the surface,

Wheelock's growth seems to be due to its first-mover advantage and its foreign identity.

At that time, Wheelock was able to grow stronger because it colluded with the Soong family, one of the four major families, and engaged in speculative business.

They made their fortunes by ruthlessly plundering the people of China. After the war broke out,

Fearing liquidation, the old Madden moved his main business to Britain to continue operating. After the war,

Old Madden moved Wheelock and Company from the foreign land to Hong Kong.

Madden, who lacked confidence in the future of Hong Kong Island, focused the company's development on the UK, Japan, Australia, the US, Africa and other places, and its business was mainly based on more mobile shipping.

In the late 1960s,

Because the profit outside is not high,

Wheelock began to reduce its overseas business and then increased its investment in Hong Kong Island.

Wheelock began to lose confidence in the future of Hong Kong Island again.

They sold off their properties and invested overseas, only to suffer losses...

In fact, the vast majority of foreign companies in Hong Kong are like this.

For example, Jardine Matheson, Swire, etc., when the Sino-British negotiations began,

They then increased their overseas investments.

These foreign companies have forgotten that they were able to rise because they could get the most favorable political and economic treatment in Hong Kong Island.

But foreign countries will not tolerate these foreign companies. The local wealthy and famous people also want to make money.

Therefore,

At that time, a very interesting phenomenon occurred.

Foreign companies with a lot of money have repeatedly failed in their overseas investments and suffered losses, which has caused difficulties in their company operations.

Then there were cases where companies like Wharf Holdings and Hutchison Whampoa were acquired by Baochuan Wang and Li Huanggua.

The foreign companies sowed the seeds and had to bear the consequences.

Then "467" faced the fate of being acquired by the Chinese.

Just like the current foreign companies and immigrant elites who have relocated their registrations, although they took away their capital when they left,

but,

But it also left a lot of empty space,

Let young people in Hong Kong have the opportunity to be promoted and fill the positions and opportunities left by these people. Lu Wendong looked at the information in front of him,

If you sow evil seeds, you will reap evil consequences.

These foreign companies mistakenly took the special treatment granted by the government as their own efforts and talents, which is why they were repeatedly defeated abroad.

Just like this Hutchison Whampoa,

If the Madden family had not made strategic investment mistakes out of fear,

Leading to high debt,

As a result, he fell out with the major shareholder Zhang Yuliang. If it weren't for this,

Lu Wendong really has no chance of taking over Henderson Land Development.

He looked at the financial report of Wheelock in front of him. Wheelock has five major businesses.

The first category is naturally its main business of shipping and transportation.