Time flies, and in a blink of an eye it is spring again.
On this day, Lin Zhichao came to Paterson Street in Causeway Bay and saw a bustling and busy scene, with construction sites everywhere.
Cheung Kong's 'Patrick Street' project consists of nine buildings in total. These buildings have an 'industrial' shape, a 'semi-industrial' shape, and a triangular building. There are actually nine buildings; seven of them are commercial and residential. The buildings are all 20 stories high.
On both sides of the intersection of George Street (and Paterson Street) in Kende, there are two commercial buildings, each 26 storeys high. Although these two buildings also have residential components, they are high-end apartments and will not be sold to the public and will be used as rental properties.
Two 26-storey commercial buildings, connected by a pedestrian bridge, with a department store on one side and a shopping mall on the other, will become the best commercial area in Causeway Bay in the 1960s and 1970s.
"Boss, the Haibin Building is ready for sale. There is no problem in setting the unit price at 45 yuan per square foot!" Hu Zhaoxu suggested.
This building was under construction in September last year, and now it has been half a year and is indeed ready for sale. As for the Seaside Building, it is a commercial and residential building near the seaside with a typhoon shelter. The unit price is 45 yuan per square foot and it will definitely be sold.
Lin Zhichao said: "We can prepare for the launch of sales and sell all the residential parts of these seven buildings at the rate of one building every two months."
He is not in a hurry to develop the reserved land and plans to cover it.
The current land reserve of Cheung Kong Industrial is 1.55 million square feet (only residential or commercial land). Lin Zhichao plans to develop only Paterson Street (225,000 square feet) and Ferry Street Telford in the five years from 1960 to 1964. The three sites of Huayuan (200,000 square feet) and Xiyun Street (150,000 square feet) can sell a total of 6,500 residential units. The average sales volume is about 1,300 units per year, with an annual profit of approximately 40 to 50 million yuan.
The reason for the high profits is that the land is very cheap and is sold when the market is good.
After such planning, with the current land bank, there would still be nearly 1 million square feet left in 1965.
Of course, some land reserves will also be purchased during this period.
Hu Zhaoxu nodded, then he pointed to the other side of Paterson Street and said, "Boss, Jinhua Real Estate has purchased almost 150,000 square feet of land there, and has also been developing real estate recently."
Lin Zhichao looked to the east of Baidexin Street. The 'Jinhua Real Estate' mentioned by Hu Zhaoxu was the real estate company of the Zhang Yuliang family. Unexpectedly, the two competed together again.
The two properties are only separated by Paterson Street, and the sites are both large-scale properties.
Zhang Yuliang's eldest brother Zhang Yujie died of illness last year, which was retribution; Zhang Yuliang's second brother Zhang Yuqi was drowned in the sea in 1952, which was also retribution.
Zhang Yuliang ranks fourth, and there is also a third brother Zhang Yulin. Zhang Yulin did not like doing business and was keen on public service and charity, so all the Zhang family's properties fell into the hands of Zhang Yuliang.
"Well, don't show weakness in sales in the future!"
"This is natural. Our location and planning are far superior to that building. How can we lose to Jinhua Real Estate?"
Lin Zhichao nodded, and he suddenly remembered something. Without Lin Zhichao's appearance, the assets of Zhang Yuliang's family might have been more than 100 million.
After all, the Zhang Yuliang family made a profit of 20 million from the smuggling of Western medicines. This is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that the Zhang Yuliang family quickly invested in real estate after the war in Korea ended. With the appreciation of the land, I am afraid that in 1955, his net worth had exceeded 50 million.
If the Yingzhi Building land (No. 9 Chiu Lung Street) and the Paterson Street land in the hands of Lin Zhichao were in the hands of the Zhang Yuliang family (they were there in the previous life), then the wealth of the Zhang family would be 100 million to 200 million Hong Kong dollars.
In his previous life, in the late 1980s, when the Zhang Yuliang family relocated its capital, it was said that they sold a large number of properties at once, cashing out nearly 2 billion; and in the early 1980s, Li Jiacheng speculated on two buildings - the Federal Building and the International Building, both of which were The Zhang Yuliang family injected Wheelock's assets, and those two buildings were sold to more than 2.3 billion by Li Jiacheng.
Of course, the Federal Building (Wing On Group Building) in this life has become No. 71 Des Voeux Road Central in the hands of Lin Zhichao, who is planning to build a first-class Grade A office building.
While inspecting the site, I happened to meet Lu Xiaopei.
"Boss" Lu Xiaopei came forward and greeted.
He was not surprised that Lin Zhichao was inspecting the construction site. He even saw his boss wearing a safety helmet walking around the construction site many times and asking questions. Even many workers on the construction site have talked with their bosses.
Lin Zhichao nodded and said, "How about it, are you busy?"
Cheung Kong also does external projects, and its business is huge, so its employees are really busy.
Lu Xiaopei said: "You have to be busy! But it is better for people to be busy, so that they can be energetic."
Lin Zhichao laughed and said: "Your point of view coincides with mine. I am also in the best spirit when I am working, and I am not happy when I rest at home. By the way, how much did you invest in the real estate project that you guys cooperated with?"
Lu Xiaopei said a little embarrassedly: "100,000."
In fact, he felt a little guilty. After all, he had thought about resigning and going it alone some time ago, but now he has decided to work steadily at Poly Construction for another five years.
The first is to repay the boss's generous treatment and trust; the second is to have more funds, so there is no need to worry in the future.
Lin Zhichao was very happy for his subordinates and said: "Yes, 250,000 yuan can be withdrawn in two years. Recently, Manager Hu is looking for a new site. Let's form a partnership again. If there is money, everyone can share it together."
Everyone expressed their gratitude, and Lu Xiaopei even admired Lin Zhichao's courage.
You know, a real estate project cannot be easily completed with money, it also requires resources. Changjiang Real Estate allows everyone to use resources for free, and the company is not short of money. To put it bluntly, it is directly providing benefits to everyone.
No. 8 McDonald's, the ancestral home of the Zhang family.
In the morning, Zhang Yuliang was sitting on the sofa in the living room, reading the newspaper.
An advertisement in the newspaper made him very unhappy. He only saw a house sales advertisement with the words "Yangtze River Buildings, all over Hong Kong and Kowloon" with eight big words, like a gold-lettered signboard.
This is the signature advertisement of Yangtze River Real Estate. It was not a big 'problem' originally, but Zhang Yuliang saw something involving Jinxing Real Estate. It turned out that this advertisement was for Yangtze River Real Estate to sell the "Seaside" building, and the slogans in the advertisements were very offensive. .
"Changjiang Real Estate has nine buildings over there. Now it only offers one building for sale. Wouldn't it be easy for it to compete with ours? Moreover, the two properties are only one street apart. If they sell well, we will be affected. .”
Zhang Yuliang thought of this!
He has always been resentful towards Lin Zhichao. Lin Zhichao punished him and his boss scolded him for a long time.
Fortunately, the eldest brother died of illness last year, so he, the fourth child, had the chance to take over, so he took the time to seize the opportunity to seize power. Zhang Yuliang arranged for all family members to work in Zhang Jinji, but Jinxing Real Estate did not allow anyone to get involved.
"The rumors back then must have something to do with Lin Zhichao. It was precisely because of those rumors that our Zhang family lived in fear for the past few years. I was often scolded by my eldest brother."
Thinking of this, Zhang Yuliang suddenly felt angry in his heart. Lin Zhichao used a soft knife to kill people. The Zhang family was worried that the Hong Kong government would really send gifts out of the country to the Zhang family. They had lived a low-key life for several years, for fear that the rumors would come true.
"It is said that Lin Zhichao and Li Gaofu are related, and Li Gaofu was also involved in smuggling back then; moreover, Lin Zhichao is usually close to the airship Tai. Why don't I reciprocate as courtesy and let Lin Zhichao also have a taste of the rumors?"
With this thought, Zhang Yuliang's heart suddenly became hot, as if the injustice he had suffered for many years was finally being avenged.
"Click, click, click."
Just when Zhang Yuliang was "whimsical" and "very proud", the sound of high heels sounded.
He raised his head and saw that it was his second sister-in-law Cui Xiuying. He said angrily: "Second sister-in-law, what kind of high heels should we wear at home? It's so noisy that you can't wear them at work, so as not to disturb everyone!"
Cui Xiuying's originally good mood suddenly disappeared and her face turned rosy. She was about to go back and choke the fourth child, but she was a little scared.
"knew!"
Because he knew very well that his grandmother hurt Zhang Yuliang (mother-in-law) the most, so Zhang Yuliang had a very young temper. Whenever someone went against his will, Zhang Yuliang would throw the phone and even throw all the objects on the table to the ground. Therefore, Zhang Yuliang is the little bully at home, and everyone has to accommodate him.
After a while, Guo Geng walked down and asked casually: "Yu Liang, how about that real estate in Causeway Bay? The investment is quite large, can you make a lot of money?"
The Cheung family began investing in real estate in early 1953. They owned property at Nos. 9 to 10 Wing Kit Street in Central, which could be used to build commercial buildings, and have been engaged in real estate development ever since.
Zhang Yuliang immediately smiled bitterly and said: "Mom, real estate is not that easy to do. I just took over Jinxing Real Estate last year and found that many of my eldest brother's projects are not very profitable."
His idea is very simple. Now he alone has the final say in the family's real estate business, and only he knows whether it makes money or not. Therefore, even if it is very profitable, he does not want to tell his mother to avoid being remembered by others.
Guo Geng was just worshiping Buddha at home, so he had no doubts. He said: "Small profits are earned. The real estate industry has been in crisis in the past few years, so as long as you play it safe, you will definitely not go wrong. By the way, you are the one who bought that real estate in Causeway Bay." Yes, can it be better than your elder brother’s project?”
Zhang Yuliang resorted to a bitter trick again and said: "Mom, don't expect to make a lot of money. Our land is so expensive to buy. Take your time. How can you make a lot of money all at once?"
Guo Geng did not doubt him and said: "I feel relieved if you do things like this! Do it well, your skills are not weaker than your elder brother, I believe in you."
Zhang Yuliang immediately transformed into a filial son, supported his mother, and said, "Don't worry, mother. I will definitely carry forward my eldest brother's legacy and make the family business bigger."
"Okay okay"
After the performance, everyone was ready to have breakfast.
The Zhang family's breakfast is very inconsistent with their family's wealth. After Zhang Yuliang took charge of the family, he still upheld the character of frugality and diligence.
At this moment, the sound of high heels clicked, and everyone looked towards the stairs. It was Tan Ailian, the daughter-in-law of the third child, Zhang Yulin.
If other people dared to do this, such as the second sister-in-law Cui Xiuying, Zhang Yuliang would have already cursed her, but he could not afford to offend the third sister-in-law Tan Ailian because Tan Ailian's natal family was very powerful.
Therefore, when Tan Ailian was late and wore high heels at home, Zhang Yuliang pretended not to know and kept silent while eating. Of course, it doesn't count as night. If that were the case, Zhang Yuliang would also give a few words of sincere advice.
Cui Xiuying pursed her lips while her fourth brother bullied the weak and feared the strong.
Rumors about Lin Zhichao suddenly appeared in the market:
Lin Zhichao once supported his relative Li Gaofu to transport goods to the mainland. '
'Lin Zhichao has a close relationship with Feiping Tai, He Xian and others. He is the biggest xx behind-the-scenes boss in Hong Kong. '
'Lin Zhichao has been listed as xxx by the British Hong Kong government and the US Consulate and will be deported. '
'Never buy a building built by Changjiang Real Estate. Lin Zhichao may run away with the money. '
Lin Zhichao couldn't help laughing while sitting in the office of Cheung Kong Holdings.
Hu Zhaoxu also smiled and said: "Anyone who can spread such rumors has his head kicked by a donkey. Boss, based on your relationship with the British Hong Kong government and your relationship with governments overseas, these rumors are simply untenable. "
Indeed, if Lin Zhichao had those backgrounds, it would be impossible for Hong Kong Airlines to be acquired by him.
Lin Zhichao said: "Although the rumors were broken without attack, we cannot take it lightly. I thought it should be my competitor who made a helpless move. If it is still there in a week, we will issue an announcement."
Hu Zhaoxu nodded, and then said: "Could it be a real estate developer? Huo Sheng was the same way back then. Of course he was not unjust."
Lin Zhichao also thought about it and said, "Could it be that boy Zhang Yuliang?"
Hu Zhaoxu immediately said: "It's really possible, because there has been competition between the two real estate projects recently."
Not only in competition, he also used this trick back then, which frightened the Zhang family so much that they came to him in person to apologize. Now that Zhang Yuliang is newly in power, he must hate Lin Zhichao.
There is no evidence at all for spreading rumors, so Zhang Yuliang is completely confident.
Lin Zhichao and Li Gaofu are indeed relatives, but Li Gaofu is not close. Like Feng Jingxi, Guo Desheng and other people involved in smuggling, he only does it for profit and does not express any political opinions at all, nor will he meet those people.
As for the relationship with Airship Tai, Lin Zhichao and he are indeed friends, but this is completely impossible to be based on.
"I know! It doesn't matter, there are too many holes in this rumor. But since we suspect it's him, let's compete. You keep an eye on their properties. If they open the market, we will open it two days in advance and the price will be cheaper than theirs."
Hu Zhaoxu knew that the boss might have some conflicts with the Zhang Yuliang family. It was said that the Zhang Yuliang family sold fake medicines to the boss.
"no problem!"
After Hu Zhaoxu left, Lin Zhichao sneered. He didn't expect that Zhang Yuliang was so ignorant. He also heard that this person was very two-faced, one side was low-key and the other side was ruthless.
The reason why I say he is low-key is because Zhang Yuliang rarely appears in the media. In his previous life, he only appeared at the 10th anniversary reception of Daimaru Department Store;
He is said to be ruthless because in the 1980s, he and his second sister-in-law fought for property and filed lawsuits, which caused quite a stir in the city. First of all, in order to make his second sister-in-law move out of the ancestral home of McDonald's, they cut off water, electricity, and phone calls, and did not allow any People can only come in and out; secondly, when he was fighting a lawsuit with his second sister-in-law, he hired all the big lawyers from ten well-known law firms in the city, so that his second sister-in-law had nothing to do. If not for his second sister-in-law’s son-in-law, Luo Wenjin The family (lawyer family) was afraid that Cui Xiuying could not even hire a good lawyer; in the end, after winning the lawsuit, Zhang Yuliang invited those big lawyers to enjoy themselves on his yacht, and Cui Xiuying had to pay 8 million in legal fees. You must know that Cui Xiuying and her children were kicked out of the Zhang family and received only a few million in funds. They could not even pay the legal fees. It was her son-in-law who paid for her.
Lin Zhichao was interested in such a two-faced person with such different personalities, and took care of his interest.
Three days later, Governor Bai Liji came to the Yangtze River Industrial Park for inspection. Lin Zhichao accompanied him on the inspection and made a careful introduction. At the same time, people from the newspaper office were also followed.
This was Lin Zhichao's initiative to invite Bai Liji. The reason is that the Yangtze River Industrial Group represents Hong Kong's industry, and Hong Kong industry has become the most important industry in Hong Kong's economy.
The number of factories in Hong Kong has increased from 1,500 in 1950 to 6,000 today; the number of workers has increased from 80,000 to 250,000. (both refer to registration statistics)
The total foreign trade volume exceeded 10 billion Hong Kong dollars, setting a post-war record high. The GDP is HK$6.8 billion and the per capita output value is HK$2,260.
Under such gratifying development conditions, Lin Zhichao invited Bai Liji to come to inspect and cut the ribbon for the new industrial building, which was natural. Of course, Lin Zhichao also has some face here.
In the workshop where Barbie dolls are produced, Bai Liji said happily: "It's hard to imagine that all the Barbie dolls that are popular in Europe and the United States are produced here!"
To be honest, this is already confusing!
After all, Audrey Toys is an American company. Why does it place all orders in Hong Kong instead of Japan?
In reality, the unknown lies in hiding.
Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Our plastic doll technology in Hong Kong is not inferior to that of Japan. Moreover, when Audrey Toy Company invented the Barbie image, our factory already had a number of patented technologies for 'soft and hard plastic dolls', such as this joint The technology is our patent.”
Everyone suddenly realized that the technology of this factory was so awesome!
Next, we visited the zipper factory.
Lin Zhichao said: "YR zippers are one of the best-selling brands in the world. We produce 5,000 kilometers of zippers every year. In three or four years, our total production length will be able to circle the earth."
Everyone exclaimed, this is amazing.
Bai Liji took the zipper and tried to close it, and asked: "Is this zipper very high-tech? You are the only one in Hong Kong that produces zippers!"
Monopoly!
Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "We have nearly a hundred R&D personnel and have established R&D institutes in Germany and Hong Kong. The threshold of this industry is not high, but it is very high. The quality of zippers is very important, and only brands that have passed market testing can Only then can we gain the trust of customers; secondly, the price must be of high quality and low price, and large factories have more advantages.”
Bai Liji quickly understood that something with technical content but cheap price must be the most difficult industry.
On that day, the media were amazed by the inspection. The scale and R&D team of Yangtze River Industry Group were the most surprising.
the next day.
The news that Bai Liji and his party went to the Yangtze River Industrial Group, the examination room, and Lin Zhichao accompanied them was published in the newspaper.
In fact, this was Lin Zhichao's plan. He didn't want to leave his fate to time, so he took the initiative. Although the rumors about him will most likely be extinguished soon and will not develop, but who is willing to face the unknown!
Therefore, Lin Zhichao invited senior officials from the Hong Kong government to inspect his factory, and all rumors would be dispelled.
After all, if Lin Zhichao was really that kind of person, Bai Liji would not give him face.
In the office, Lin Zhichao was thinking about things.
The rumors have quickly dissipated, and there are even many voices refuting such news in the market. There are simply too many reasons. Therefore, this rumor has no power. Cheung Kong's 'Seaside Building' was sold out in two days and became news for a while.
Although the matter has passed, Lin Zhichao has seen through Zhang Yuliang's tricks. With Lin Zhichao's status in Hong Kong, he naturally wants to clean up the Zhang family.
The Zhang family not only has Zhang Yuliang, but also Zhang Yulin.
Although Zhang Yulin is not a business person, he is indeed the public relations officer of the Zhang family. He serves as the prime minister of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and may serve as the chairman this year. He also holds an important position in the Wuyi Chamber of Commerce and may also serve as the president in the future.
Of course, Lin Zhichao is not afraid of Wuyi Chamber of Commerce, even Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce is not enough in front of him.
However, it is impossible for Lin Zhichao to use all his connections to disturb the small Zhang family, let alone to do something evil. After all, that's not what happened.
What's more, when it comes to business, one must be smart and not imitate reckless people.
When Cui Xiuying came home from get off work, she immediately approached the old lady Guo Geng.
"Mom, I have something to tell you!"
Guo Geng said sternly: "What's going on!"
This is a feudal family, and the old lady has the supreme power at home, forcing the brothers and their families to be tied up in this five-story ancestral house. On the surface, they are united, but in fact, they fall apart as soon as the old lady dies.
Cui Xiuying said: "Someone told me something today. I don't know whether it is true or not. That is that the fourth child is spreading rumors about Lin Zhichao and provoking others."
The old lady suddenly became angry and said, "What evidence do you have?"
The fourth child is her favorite, and she suspects that her daughter-in-law is complaining behind her back.
Cui Xiuying immediately shrank and said in fear: "Where do I have any evidence? Someone found out what I said and warned us to take care of ourselves."
The old lady suddenly frowned and continued to ask for details. In the end, he had to believe that the fourth child might really be causing trouble.
At night, Guo Geng, together with his third son Zhang Yulin and eldest grandson Zhang Shouyi, began to interrogate Zhang Yuliang.
"Fourth, have you provoked Lin Zhichao recently?" Zhang Yulin, as the representative, asked solemnly.
Who is Lin Zhichao? He is a Chinese business leader in Hong Kong. He enjoys a high status and reputation whether in the British Hong Kong government, the business community, or among the people. My younger brother always remembers it because he suffered a loss back then.
Zhang Yuliang immediately said unhappily: "Third brother, what are you talking about!"
He is now in power, so naturally he doesn't want to show weakness.
Zhang Yulin immediately said: "Did you spread rumors about others and be caught by others! Recently, rumors about Lin Zhichao appeared in the market. Did you do it? The key is that you are not clever at all. This rumor has no power at all, but it offends people." Got the boss."
Zhang Yuliang would not admit it even to death, so he immediately said to his mother: "Mom, I can't do this kind of thing even to death. I'm not stupid. Lin Zhichao is a celebrity in the Hong Kong government and has won the trust of the Hong Kong governor. How can I do it?" Such rumors."
After a performance, Guo Geng actually believed that his younger son was coming.
"Yulin, is someone putting the blame on us?"
Zhang Yulin also frowned. He also felt that the fourth child would not be that stupid.
Later, everyone asked Cui Xiuying again.
This made Zhang Yu conscience angry. He suspected that the second sister-in-law deliberately threw dirty water on him. Someone even warned her that it was all false. It was the second sister-in-law who learned about the rumors in the market and then 'framed the blame' on himself.
"Damn bitch, let me show you the color later!" Zhang Yuliang made a voice deep in his heart.
Finally, Guo Geng swayed and gritted his teeth and said: "Fourth brother, our Zhang family values working together. Although your two brothers have passed away unfortunately, you have all grown up now, and you should be united. No matter what the flood is, you only need to work together." We are united internally, and what happened in previous years will never happen again. Although Lin Zhichao is strong, we don’t need to be afraid of him."
Zhang Yuliang nodded quickly and said, "Mother said yes!"
What Guo Geng said next shocked Zhang Yuliang.
"So Fourth Brother, you need to discuss this real estate business with your third brother and nephew. I will ask them to come into the company to help you. If there is anything, the three of you can discuss it. You are still the person in charge, but you should talk to everyone more. discuss."
Decentralization!
The third brother, Zhang Yulin, originally disliked doing business and preferred to be the family's public relations company. The Chamber of Commerce and the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals were all his battlefields.
The eldest nephew Zhang Shouyi has always been the person in charge of other businesses and has not been involved in real estate.
"Okay, I will listen to my mother!"
Zhang Yuliang did not dare to confront my mother, otherwise it would be disadvantageous.
In this way, Zhang Yuliang lost both his wife and his troops.
Of course, Lin Zhichao’s revenge has not come yet!
If he got the chance, he would definitely deal with Zhang Yuliang.
Zhang Yulin also said: "Since you didn't do it, we can just pretend not to know. After all, if you come to the door, it will be confirmed. Lin Zhichao is a Justice of the Peace, a recipient of the Commander's Medal, and a person who was personally awarded the title by the Queen. In a few years, I am afraid he will be We should call him 'Sir Lin'. We cannot afford to offend him with such a background."
Zhang Yuliang was stunned. He was also scared at this time. It turned out that Lin Zhichao was already so powerful.
(End of chapter)
