Chapter 529 Standard Newspaper Group

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

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

This is only if. In fact, at this time, the crisp and loud sound of whips echoed in the house. Under such circumstances, no one would have the mind to carefully observe the details of the decoration.

"Oh... um..."

The firelight reflected the figure on the wall. It was a tall man and a delicate figure bound...

...

When everything was over, Joe Harriman felt that he seemed to have lost the strength to raise his arms.

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

Although the sound just now sounded terrible, in fact, those whips were made using special technology, which made them very loud, but ordinary strength would not hurt the other party - at most it would only leave some marks.

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

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

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

A docile and kind sheep cannot protect his current status and wealth. Behind the glamorous appearance, he always needs to use some means.

Don't look at Europe and the United States always claiming to be "civilized", but in fact, at his level, he still follows the law of the jungle of the survival of the fittest - many times, using some traditional Chinese ideas, it is difficult to understand this sense of contradiction.

Just like the cultural relics displayed in the British Museum, more than 80% were looted from all over the world. If the Chinese people think so, they would be embarrassed to announce it to the public...

But the British proudly displayed it, not caring that it almost showed their history as robbers and invaders, but they were very proud of it...

How many Europeans who visited this museum would really condemn the British? Most of them envied that they were once so powerful.

That's the reason, "killing and arson gold belt".

All those families that continued to be glorious, behind the warmth and affection, are stained with blood.

However, he usually hides these in front of his family and lover, showing his gentle side.

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

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On March 21, the day after the hearing in which Murdoch participated, the Independent Newspapers under SEM Group signed an agreement with News International Group to acquire The Times and The Sunday Times under News International Group.

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

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

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

Now is different from the past. After promising to close the News of the World, if Murdoch wants to keep 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 "phone-hacking scandal", the British government will never allow News Corporation to control more than one-third of the print media circulation in the UK, especially with such an authoritative media as The Times, which will have an uncontrollable impact on British public opinion and politics.

At the meeting that day, Barron and Murdoch reached a tacit understanding that Sky TV would make concessions on the broadcasting rights of the Premier League and sell The Times to Barron. After first making concessions on the broadcasting rights of the Premier League, Barron exerted a certain influence at the last hearing, so that Murdoch was not forced into a corner, but was able to breathe.

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

After this acquisition, coupled with the closure of The News of the World, News International's share of print media circulation in the UK has dropped from more than one-third to less than 20%, which can be said to be a serious injury - but at least News International has been retained.

The Independent Newspapers, a subsidiary of the SEM Group, has increased its share of newspaper circulation from one-sixth to more than 25%, becoming the largest newspaper group in the UK.

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

At this time, Barron had left London and boarded 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 will not be so irrational to go back on his word.

Of course, there are many such things, but the premise is that you can withstand the other party's anger.

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

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

After coming to America for the first time, seeing the meticulous care her daughter enjoyed and the environment in the manor, Fan's mother had slowly accepted the fact that Fan Bingbing insisted on having a child for the Duke of England, and was relieved.

In the following time, she and Fan Bingbing's father also took turns to visit Fan Bingbing several times-after all, there was another child who was in elementary school in Yanjing and needed to be left behind to take care of him.

It was just that during the Spring Festival, because Barron could not come to visit Fan Bingbing, the whole family came to Los Angeles and reunited here for the Spring Festival.

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

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

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

Because it has long been known that Fan Bingbing is pregnant with twins this time, Barron is very careful and concerned. One week before the due date, a house in the Flower of Lis Manor has been decorated, and the best medical equipment has been placed there, and there is even a special delivery room.

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

Even two days before the due date, there was a helicopter on standby in the manor at all times, in case of special circumstances, to send Fan Bingbing to the nearest and most advanced hospital as soon as possible.