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Bab 165: Chapter 165: Unexpected Events

The day before the negotiation, Irina, the French girl, visited Hardy's office.

"Boss, I've compiled the list you requested," she said.

Hardy reviewed the list of graduates from the University of Southern California Broadcasting Institute. It included their current employment details, with many now working for major companies like NBC and CBS, or local TV stations. These experienced professionals were exactly what ABC needed to rebuild from scratch.

"Boss, I recommend someone for the president of the broadcasting company," Irina said.

"Who is it?"

"My former teacher, William Fox. He's 42 years old, a USC graduate, and has significant experience. He worked at Nick Rodin TV station in New York, where he excelled in various departments and eventually turned the station profitable. He later became a professor at USC's School of Broadcasting."

Irina continued, "Mr. Fox has extensive experience, both practical and theoretical, and a strong network in the industry. He could be incredibly valuable for establishing a new TV station. By the way, he's the one who told us about the situation with the candy company and ABC Broadcasting in class."

Hardy considered Irina's recommendation and agreed, "Elaine, please contact Professor Fox and see if he's interested in joining ABC Broadcasting."

Irina hesitated. "Boss, if we acquire ABC Broadcasting, can I work there?"

Hardy was surprised. "Don't you enjoy working at the auction company?"

Irina explained, "I do enjoy it, but my major is broadcast hosting. I'd love the chance to be in front of the camera if possible."

Hardy nodded. "If broadcasting is what you want, I'll arrange for you to join the new company as the chairman's secretary. You'll also have the opportunity to host on the TV station."

Irina's face lit up with excitement. "Thank you, Boss. I'm really looking forward to it."

"Being my secretary is a significant responsibility. You must be prepared for the demands of the role," Hardy warned.

"I'm ready to work hard," Irina assured him.

"Great. Your first task is to reach out to Professor Fox. Once we have a director in place, you'll help build the company and develop its operations," Hardy instructed.

Irina left with enthusiasm, and Hardy focused on the upcoming acquisition of ABC Broadcasting, hoping for a successful outcome.

---

The day before the negotiation, Alderman, owner of the Pegasus Rubber Tire Factory, arrived in Springfield with a team, including his assistants, two vice presidents, and an economic lawyer. They stayed at a hotel and parked their car in the hotel's lot.

As they approached the hotel, chaos erupted nearby. Two masked robbers were attacking passersby. One robber fired shots, causing people to scatter. Amid the panic, Alderman was struck by a stray bullet.

"Boss, are you alright?" his team cried out in alarm.

Alderman, clutching his abdomen and bleeding, was quickly rushed to the hospital. The doctor determined he had been shot in the abdomen but managed to avoid critical injuries. Alderman underwent surgery and remained in a coma, with the doctor warning of potential complications.

The police investigated the incident, discovering it was a robbery gone awry. They concluded that Alderman had been an unfortunate victim of the chaos.

The vice presidents discussed the situation. "What do we do about the negotiation?"

"With the boss unconscious, none of us have the authority to decide on such a significant matter. We should wait until he recovers."

"Agreed. We should consider moving him to a better-equipped hospital in Chicago."

---

Paramount had sent a vice president and a team to Springfield. After arriving at the airport, they hailed a taxi to the Xiangge Hotel.

As they traveled, their taxi was intercepted by masked robbers. The robbers forced the vice president and his team out of the car. The vice president, startled and in pain, tried to negotiate with the robbers.

The robbers, initially demanding money, decided to escalate the situation. One of them suggested kidnapping the Paramount team for ransom instead. The vice president and his team were then taken to an abandoned factory, tied up, and gagged. They provided contact information but feared for their safety.

---

The next day, Edward Noble arrived at the Xiangge Hotel for the scheduled negotiation with his economic lawyer and assistants. As the meeting time approached, the other parties failed to appear, causing Noble concern.

When Andy arrived with his team, he greeted Noble. "Good morning, Mr. Noble."

"Hello, Mr. Andy," Noble responded.

Andy sat down and said, "Since we're both here, can we start the negotiations?"

Noble, surprised by the absence of the other parties, agreed. "Let's begin."

The negotiations started with HD's offer of $11 million for ABC. Noble's asking price remained at $14 million. The discussions also covered various terms, including personnel arrangements, payment methods, and deadlines.

Despite extensive negotiations, Andy's final offer was capped at $11.5 million, leading to a deadlock.

Noble proposed continuing the next day. Andy agreed but warned, "Our boss is interested, but if the price is too high, we might consider starting a new broadcasting company instead. If the negotiations don't progress, we may withdraw."

Noble was displeased but acknowledged Andy's position. The negotiations would continue the following day.


Bab 166: Chapter 166: Acquisition of ABC Broadcasting Company

Back at the company, Noble quickly contacted the tire factory owner, Alderman, only to receive shocking news.

"Alderman was hit by a stray bullet during a robbery and is currently recovering in the hospital," the representative from the tire factory reported. "He's decided not to participate in the ABC bidding."

Noble was taken aback. He had not anticipated this turn of events.

He then reached out to the boss of Paramount. After a lengthy delay, the call was answered, and Noble learned that the Paramount team had not arrived in Springfield as planned.

"I sent the vice president and a few assistants. They should have been there by now. Why haven't they shown up?" the Paramount boss inquired.

With communication being a challenge, the whereabouts of Paramount's team remained unclear, leaving Noble in a difficult position. He couldn't help but wonder if Paramount had used the situation to play a trick on him, given their previous refusals.

Frustrated, Noble ended the call and focused on the remaining negotiations.

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The following day, negotiations continued with only the HD Group present. Andy and Noble sat across from each other as they worked through the terms. The final offer from HD was $12 million, and after some back-and-forth, Noble accepted the price, though he was wary of the implications.

Noble agreed to the payment structure proposed by Andy: a third of the amount up front, with the remainder paid in two additional installments over the next year.

Andy returned to Hardy with good news. "Mr. Noble has agreed to sell for $12 million. We just need to finalize the payment details and sign the formal contract."

Hardy was pleased with the outcome and instructed Andy to proceed with the agreement.

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The next day, the formal agreement was signed at the Xiangge Hotel. Hardy, along with Andy, Irina, and Professor Fox, officially acquired ABC Broadcasting Company.

Hardy chose to retain the name ABC, valuing its strong and memorable branding—American Broadcasting Corporation.

Returning to Los Angeles, Hardy directed Fox to oversee the transition and development of the new broadcasting company. Fox was tasked with organizing the structure and operations of ABC.

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Meanwhile, the Paramount team, having escaped their captivity, made their way back to their city, relieved to be free. The days they spent in the abandoned factory were harrowing, and they were eager to return home.

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In a café in Los Angeles, Hardy discussed the future of ABC with Professor Fox and Irina. They explored various strategies for making the broadcasting company a success.

"To reflect the value of media, our station must have strong news programs," Fox advised. "We should also include current affairs, entertainment, and educational content. We need programs that cater to all viewers, including housewives and families."

Hardy took notes on the suggestions and began planning the content for ABC. His ideas included:

- **News Programs**: "News Thirty Minutes," "Global Sight," "International News," "Current Political Economy."

- **Animated Cartoons**: Introducing shows like "Ultraman" (renamed to Hardy Ultraman) and other engaging content for children.

- **Educational Programs**: Such as "Sesame Street" to captivate younger audiences.

- **TV Shopping**: A unique venture to showcase products directly to viewers, with a focus on items like cosmetics, clothing, and kitchen supplies.

Hardy also planned to introduce a patentable concept for TV shopping to ensure it remained exclusive to ABC. This innovative approach aimed to leverage TV as a powerful marketing tool, potentially boosting sales for products from Hardy's wineries and other ventures.

As the plans unfolded, Hardy and his team prepared for the exciting future of ABC Broadcasting Company.


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