Less than a week before Christmas, the festive atmosphere on the streets of Xiangjiang City has become stronger.

After leaving the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Lin Chaoyang and his wife did not go home, but strolled on the coast of the port.

The sea breeze at Victoria Harbour is cool and has a faint salty and humid atmosphere.

Among the pedestrians around me were many blonde and blue-eyed foreigners who stopped to take photos from time to time. They were all foreign tourists. Several bodyguards were scattered around the couple, not showing any signs of mountains or showing off.

"Do you think Murdoch's ultimate goal is Star TV? These methods are just his tricks at the moment?"

"There is a high probability. People like him are too greedy. 'Win win' is not his style. 'To achieve his goal, he will do whatever he wants" is his style."

Upon hearing this, Tao Yushu pondered and said, "I have considered this issue just now. He proposed to change stocks, even if it was for Starry Sky TV, it does not mean that the company only has 40% of Starry Sky TV's equity.

It is probably more difficult for him to gain control of Ming Pao Enterprise than to climb the sky.

After the stock exchange, Murdoch held only 18% of the shares, while I still had 36% of the shares. There is only one possibility that he would want to gain control of Ming Pao Enterprise.”

Tao Yushu said and took a breath, "Unless you can get the equity in Mr. Cha and Mr. Shen at any cost, and then launch a blitzkrieg and raise a bid to acquire it."

"This requires not only excellent confidentiality, but the key is that the price News Corp will pay may be twice, three times, or even four or five times that of ours."

"You forgot what did News Corp start with? Without its strong merger and acquisition capabilities, how could Murdoch build a news empire across Australia, America?"

Lin Chaoyang's reminder made Tao Yushu fall into deep thought. Although he felt that his idea was too successful in implementing it, who made this opponent Murdoch?

Even if it is only one percent failure rate, Tao Yushu dares not gamble.

In the industry of couples, Mingpao enterprises have little presence, but their role cannot be ignored.

The price of losing Mingpao company is something she cannot bear.

Thinking in his heart, Tao Yushu asked: "Suppose Murdoch really gained control of Ming Pao Enterprise, what do you think he will do next?"

"Negotiation." Lin Chaoyang's tone was firm.

"Mingpao Enterprise has 40% of the equity of Star TV. Although it is a small shareholder, we can control it to a certain extent, but at that time Murdoch had already vetoed the major decisions of Star TV, which was equivalent to a messing stick.

At that time, he might raise the acquisition price and force you to push Star TV to split and list. The methods must be full of ways, and the ultimate goal is to gain control of Star TV."

Tao Yushu said: "What you said is like we are lambs that can be slaughtered."

Lin Chaoyang shook his head, "This is just a matter of not considering victory, but we are still in an absolute advantage in the face of Murdoch, but we cannot take it lightly."

Looking at the sea, the sea water reflected by the lights on both sides of the Victoria Harbor is sparkling and colorful, and it seems that several possibilities of the future are reflected in Tao Yushu's eyes.

"If Murdoch really had this idea, then he should have started to make arrangements before he met me."

Tao Yushu's tone was ethereal. Facing Murdoch's tricks, the easiest way was to remain calm and now take the initiative in their side.

But Lin Chaoyang knew Tao Yushu's character well, and she still didn't give up on the South China Morning Post Group.

He had to admit that Murdoch was indeed a businessman with great wisdom and accurately grasped Tao Yushu's psychology.

"Need to verify?"

Tao Yushu turned to look at him and nodded seriously, as if a little girl was asking for a toy from her elder brother. Lin Chaoyang pampered her shoulder.

"Go home first."

"good."

The couple returned to Shenshui Bay. It was already 10 o'clock in the evening. Tao Yushu picked up the phone and prepared to dial.

Lin Chaoyang suddenly held her hand, "If Murdoch had already made arrangements in advance, your phone call might be a warning to the enemy."

Upon hearing this, Tao Yushu hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to call.

In May last year, Jin Yong officially left Ming Pao Enterprise, which he founded and worked hard for more than 30 years, and was invited to work as a visiting scholar at the Institute of Modern China, Anthony College, Oxford University in the UK.

When he was young, he dreamed of studying in Oxford or Cambridge. He often thought he would be regretful for life, but he did not expect that he would get his wish after retirement. Naturally, he was overjoyed and felt very glorious.

However, at Jin Yong's age, it is impossible to achieve anything in academic research. This trip can only be considered a pity.

After working as a visiting scholar at Oxford University for one year, he felt that he was still unsatisfied and accepted the invitation to visit and exchange from the University of British Columbia in Canada. He is now in Vancouver.

"Mr. Cha is in good health recently?"

"I'll worry, no illness or disaster, and good health."

The phone was answered, and Jin Yong was very happy when he heard Tao Yushu's voice and his tone was pleasant.

More than a year after leaving Ming Pao, Tao Yushu would occasionally contact him and tell him about the recent situation of the company, which made Jin Yong feel the warmth of the tea before he left.

Especially since Mingpao Enterprise's stock price has hit new highs in the past two years, the remaining stocks in his hand are even more valuable than when he sold Mingpao Group that year, which made Jin Yong call himself the right successor.

After a while of greeting, Tao Yushu asked Jin Yong: "Mr. Cha, have anyone related to News Corporation contacted you recently?"

Jin Yong didn't understand the meaning, "What does it mean?"

Since he had called, Tao Yushu did not deliberately conceal it and said, "Today I met Murdoch of News Corporation."

After listening to Tao Yushu talking about Murdoch's ambitions for Star TV and Mingpao companies, Jin Yong sighed: "The price of tens of billions is really extraordinary!"

Then he praised, "But the more amazing thing is Yushu. I bought Star TV for 2.1 billion, but now it has attracted a media giant of 10 billion Hong Kong dollars to buy it. It really turns decay into magic!"

"Mr. Cha, you have won the award."

After praising him, Jin Yong said: "The people from News Corporation have not contacted me at the moment."

"That's it." Tao Yushusi.

Jin Yong asked on the other end of the phone: "Are you worried that after the stock exchange, News Corporation will shoot a cold arrow and stage a counter-acquisition?"

"That's right."

Jin Yong thought about it and said, "It is indeed possible, but this is not small. Once the stock exchange is successful and if you want to counter-acquisition, you may have to pay out the funds that will not be less than one billion US dollars, right?

If that's the case, why doesn't he directly increase the acquisition price of Star TV for you?"

"Maybe it was a two-handed preparation, or it might be a series of plans. Today is just the first time we meet, and the reality is still unclear."

"That's the same."

The receiver fell silent. Tao Yushu had an idea in his mind, but hesitated and still didn't say it out.

In fact, instead of worrying about coming and going now, it is better to use force to break the stocks in Jin Yong directly.

In this way, even if the equity is diluted after the stock exchange, it can still take the absolute initiative in the possible future fund grabbing war.

But this brings two more problems.

First, if she takes the initiative to make this request, she will inevitably have a significant premium. It is not wise to do so when the situation is still unclear.

Second, Jin Yong's number of stocks in his hands is too large, so this transaction must be disclosed to the public, because she is afraid of alarming the enemy.

How could Murdoch take the bait if he is bound to lose?

As his mind changed, Tao Yushu spoke politely, and was about to hang up the phone.

Jin Yong on the other end of the phone suddenly remembered something, "By the way!"

"Mr. Cha has something else?"

"Do you still remember someone named Yu Pinhai?" Jin Yong asked.

The memories in my mind kept flashing, and finally frozen on a paper material, "The middleman in Tokuma Bookstore back then."

"good."

At that time, Jin Yong intended to sell Mingpao Group. Yu Pinhai contacted Jin Yong as an intermediary of Dejian Bookstore. Because Yu Pinhai was an editor, Jin Yong once had a good impression of him.

But later Tao Yushu appeared, and Yu Pinhai and Dejian Bookstores had no chance.

"What's the action of Yu Pinhai?"

"I contacted Baoxin more than half a month ago and heard that he has become a basketball friend with Yu Pinhai recently."

Jin Yong's words immediately aroused Tao Yushu's alertness. Before she could speak, Jin Yong said again: "I don't know how Yu Pinhai got together with Baoxin, and I don't know if it will be helpful to you."

"I understand, thank you Mr. Cha for your help." Tao Yushu said sincerely.

After politely speaking, the phone hung up, Tao Yushu sat on the sofa and frowned.

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But unfortunately, the Hang Seng Index has been improving steadily since 1989, and this year it has been hotter.

Mingpao's corporate performance is booming again, and its profitability continues to rise steadily, and it is supported by the strong development of Star TV.

The market attention remains high, and the trading activity is naturally high. It is still a bit more difficult to judge whether Murdoch entered the market through clues in the secondary market.

The people from the Securities Department were busy for two days and submitted a report with an ambiguous conclusion. Tao Yushu looked solemn.

Lin Chaoyang once said a word called "Emperor in the Void", but in fact, all of this may be just her Emperor in the Void.

But Tao Yushu dared not underestimate Murdoch. Lin Chaoyang said something very right. People like Murdoch are not relying on being kind to others in the mall.

Looking at his thirty years of history of making a fortune, he took the initiative to come to the door, lower his attitude, and seek to buy it for his own standards, which is not his style.

There is no clear evidence now, and it is very likely that Murdoch's layout is too fine, and the antelope hangs its horns and is nowhere to be seen.

Faced with such a powerful and cunning opponent, Tao Yushu couldn't help but feel a strong fighting spirit in his heart.

During Christmas, "God of Gambling 2" produced by Lin's Pictures was released. The ace combination of Wang Jing and Chow Yun-fat joined forces again. "God of Gambling 2" showed a trend of sweeping the market as soon as it was released.
To be continued...