Chapter 529 Standard Newspaper Group

The flames in the fireplace danced, reflecting the dungeon-like scene inside the house.

But if you look closely, you can find that the seemingly rough dungeon-like layout is actually very exquisite in every detail, and is made of high-end materials.

This is only if, in fact, at this time, the clear and loud sound of the whip is echoing in the room. Under such circumstances, no one will have the intention to carefully observe the details of the decoration.

"Oh...um..."

The firelight reflected the figures on the wall. They were a tall man and a restrained and exquisite figure...

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By the time it was all over, Joe Harriman felt as if he had lost the strength to even lift his arms.

After taking a bath, Barron drank the amber wine into his mouth.

Although the sound just now sounded terrifying, in fact those whips were made using special techniques, making the sound extremely loud, but ordinary strength would not hurt the opponent - at most it would leave some traces That’s all.

Although Joe Harriman looked extremely embarrassed at this time, judging from her still rosy face and the satisfaction in her eyes...

All these made Barron understand that he seemed to have developed some special attributes of this woman.

In fact, speaking of it, Barron's current status will always accumulate some negative emotions, because many rules in the world are only followed by those within the rules, and there are always some people who are above these rules. of.

A meek and kind-hearted sheep cannot protect his current status and wealth. Behind the glamor, he always needs to use some means.

Don't look at the fact that Europe and the United States always claim to be "civilized", but in fact, at this level, they still follow the jungle law of the weak and the strong - many times, it is difficult to understand this sense of contradiction using some traditional Chinese thoughts. of.

Just like the cultural relics displayed in the British Museum, more than 80% were plundered from all over the world. According to the Chinese people's thinking, I am afraid they would be embarrassed to announce it to the public...

But the British showed it proudly, not caring at all that it almost showed their history as bandits and invaders, but instead they were very proud of it...

Among those Europeans who visit this museum, how many of them would really condemn Britain? Most of them are envious that they were once so powerful.

This is the truth, "golden belt for murder and arson".

All those families that continue to be glorious are soaked in blood behind their tender affection.

However, he usually hides these in front of his family and lovers and shows his gentle side.

But these negative emotions always need to be vented at some point - he will choose to vent them in the most appropriate way.

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On March 21, the day after the hearing in which Murdoch participated, SEM Group's independent newspapers signed an agreement with News International Group, and they will acquire News International Group's "The Times" and The Sunday Times.

This news has not been announced to the public for the time being, but will be announced after a period of time.

Speaking of which, the Times is not outstanding among News International Group newspapers in terms of circulation or profitability.

But it is the most authoritative newspaper owned by News Corporation in the UK. Under normal circumstances, Murdoch would never sell this newspaper easily.

Today is different from the past. After promising to close the "News of the World", if Murdoch wants to retain News International Group, then under the pressure of Barron and the British government, the only way is to sell the "Times".

Because of the outbreak of the "Eavesdropping Gate", the British government will never allow News Corporation to control more than one-third of the circulation of print media in the UK. Especially with an authoritative media such as The Times, this will have a negative impact on the British government. Public opinion and politics have uncontrollable impacts.

In the meeting that day, Barron and Murdoch reached a tacit understanding that Sky TV would give in to the Premier League broadcasting rights and sell The Times to Barron. After first conceding the Premier League broadcasting rights, the last time During the hearing, Barron exerted some influence so that Murdoch was not backed into a corner but allowed to breathe.

Now, it is time for him to fulfill his promise and give up the Times.

After this acquisition and the closure of "News of the World", News International Group's print media circulation in the UK dropped from more than one-third to less than 20%, which can be said to be a strain. Broken - but at least News International remains.

As for the independent newspapers owned by SEM Group, its proportion of newspaper circulation has increased from one-sixth to more than 25%, making it the largest newspaper group in the UK.

In addition, after "The Times" and "The Sunday Times" join the independent newspaper industry, in order to show respect for one of the most authoritative newspapers in the UK, the independent newspaper industry will be renamed Standard Newspapers - the same as SEM Group (Standard Entertainment Media Group) echoes the name.

By this time, Barron had left London and took the Devonshire to Los Angeles.

Because Fan Bingbing’s due date is coming soon.

Although Barron and Murdoch reached a verbal agreement, I believe that the other party would not be so irrational as to go back on their word.

Of course, there are not many such things that go back on your promise, but the premise is that you can withstand the anger of the other party.

I believe that with Barron's strength, as long as Murdoch still has sense, he will be very honest.

After arriving at Leith Flower Manor, Barron also met Fan's mother for the first time.

After coming to the United States for the first time and seeing the meticulous care her daughter received and the environment in the manor, Fan's mother slowly accepted the fact that Fan Bingbing insisted on carrying a child for the British Duke. , and feel a lot more relieved.

In the following time, she and Fan Bingbing's father also took turns visiting Fan Bingbing several times - after all, there was a child who was attending elementary school in Yanjing and needed someone to take care of him.

But during the Spring Festival, because Barron could not come to visit Fan Bingbing, their family came to Los Angeles and reunited here to spend the Spring Festival.

Now that it was time for her daughter to give birth, Fan's mother was naturally very concerned and nervous, and came here early to accompany Fan Bingbing.

This was the first time that Barron and Fan's mother met. It can be felt that at the beginning, Fan's mother was still a little unnatural.

However, with Barron's fluent Chinese communication and his friendly attitude, Fan's mother gradually adapted to it.

Because he already knew that Fan Bingbing was pregnant with twins this time, Barron was very careful and concerned. He had already decorated a house in Leith Flower Manor a week before the due date. , the best medical equipment is placed there, and there is even a dedicated delivery room.

The best obstetrics and gynecology team in the United States also has "superpowers" and is on call 24 hours a day.

Even two days before the due date, helicopters were on standby in the manor at any time to take Fan Bingbing to the nearest high-end hospital in case of special circumstances.