History of Hong Kong Island

Chapter 310 School Operations
Ji Zhengxiong was sitting beside a stone table in the garden, when he saw the big boss coming out, he quickly got up and saluted: "Mr. He."

"Ji Sheng, sit down and talk." He Dingxian waved his hand, first sat down on the opposite side, and when the servant served green tea, he handed over a cigarette: "I've been waiting outside for a long time, sorry, let's talk more with my father-in-law A few words."

"No, Mr. He's business is more important." Ji Zhengxiong was wearing a suit, glasses, and combing his hair back. He took the cigarette in a gentle manner, and cupped his hands: "Congratulations to He Xi for the birth of a son. I wish He Shaoping a safe life."

"Haha, thank you, thank you." He Dingxian smiled heartily, and said, "Mr. Ji has been managing the charity fund, so you don't need to worry about it. Remember to come and have a drink or two when the child is free for a hundred days."

"must!"

Ji Zhengxiong nodded heavily, and when the big boss picked up the teacup, he opened a document and read: "He Sheng, the preparatory working group for the school of finance and economics has been established, and I will be in charge of it personally, and the first investment fund of the Eastern Bank has also arrived. Account, the school is currently located at No. 129 Belcher Street, West Ring, covering an area of ​​53 acres."

"According to the school-running system of the Education Department of the Hong Kong government, a deposit of 30 Hong Kong dollars needs to be paid to the Education Department in advance. After five years of obtaining the license, the Education Department will refund the deposit. Hong Kong Island currently supports the establishment of schools and has priority in purchasing land. But it is estimated that it will take a year to build the school building and recruit teachers before the school can start."

Running a school on Hong Kong Island is not a high-end industry. With a few plastic canopies and two teachers who graduated from middle school, you can run a housing estate primary school.

Until the 90s, before Hong Kong Island abolished the rooftop primary schools one after another, most of the housing estates on Hong Kong Island still completed their schools in very simple places.

"The 53 mu of land has more than 3 square meters. The land is large enough. The location of Belcher's Street is good, that is, it is close to Central, and the land price is also cheap. I remember correctly that the University of Hong Kong is built nearby?" He Dingxian thought for a while, drinking tea ceremony .

Ji Zhengxiong nodded: "Yes, the location of the School of Finance and Economics is a 15-minute walk to the University of Hong Kong."

"It's near the mountains and the sea, and the scenery is also very good. It's no problem to buy land, but there is only one requirement!" He Dingxian raised a finger and said, "The school will start in spring next year."

"Mr. He, are you in a hurry?" Ji Zhengxiong frowned, and said in an old-fashioned tone: "We still need to be careful in running a school. If the school of finance and economics runs well in the future, it may not be able to become a banner of the Chinese education industry."

"After all, the future of finance and economics is bright, and Hong Kong Island is also vigorously developing the financial industry."

These words are enough to prove that he has a thorough research on finance, because the financial industry in Hong Kong Island has just started and is far from booming, and there is not even a financial street or a bank street.

But He Dingxian said sincerely: "Mr. Ji, I set up the school to recruit workers, not to compete with Hong Kong University and Polytechnic University. At present, the two universities are sufficient for Hong Kong Island's demand for higher education, and the third university is not enough. Nobody reads it."

"The school of finance and economics is only a vocational high school in terms of positioning. It is aimed at young people who need to work, support their families, and earn money. It is more important than anything else to study, graduate, and earn money earlier."

"Besides, Eastern Bank is in a period of expansion. It is in urgent need of employees. Take your time. The bank is full of employees. What are the students doing to study? What's the point of my building a school? It can't help the bank at all, and the bank is in vain. Money for you?"

Ji Zhengxiong stroked his goatee, stunned for a while, and it took a long time to come back to his senses: "He Sheng, you are right, but it takes time to build a school building, and for students to study, there must be no classrooms or dormitories, right?"

He Dingxian smiled and said, "What's the matter? I'll make a phone call to Huo Sheng. The construction team will come in tomorrow, level the land first, and then build the mud house. It can be done easily. What kind of buildings and playgrounds do you need for housing estates? , What we want is the future!"

"The first batch of students is recruited first, and then while running the school, the playground, library and school buildings are built. The teacher first selects a few masters from the bank, and then digs a few ghosts from abroad, and combines Chinese and Western teaching together."

Ji Zhengxiong opened his mouth and sighed, "He Sheng is really quick and resolute in his actions."

"Hahaha, Ji Sheng, do you want to say that I am simple and rude?" He Dingxian laughed loudly: "But Ji Sheng doesn't understand people at the bottom, I understand, according to my method, students can eat a year in advance, support the family."

"I think they would rather live in a mud room that is not painted or tiled, and would rather sleep in a big bunk than eat an extra year of food at home."

"Besides, the school's schooling period is only one year, and you only learn the basics. When you enter the bank and work, you can return to study during the promotion period. Vocational schools don't need elite education, as long as the level is good enough. It's useless."

Ji Zhengxiong nodded: "I understand, big boss."

In fact, as a charity fund manager, preparing the school is a special matter for him, but after the listing of "He Dingxian Middle School" in the past year, he has made a lot of money in fund projects, so it is reasonable to use his contacts to help the big boss with some business matters It should be.

However, he doesn't like to think of running education as a factory, and everything is linked to business.But He Dingxian talked about the labor account, but the school is inclusive. In the first few periods, it not only included work, but also only charged a very low book fee. It was ordered that every book should be reconciled. After graduation, there will be more fees. Refunded to the student, less fees paid by the bank.

This left Ji Zhengxiong with nothing to say and could only do things obediently.

He Dingxian was like this, smelling of copper all over his body, but blood was flowing in his bones. He accidentally transferred some compulsory education measures, talked about utilitarianism, and took care of the people below when he did things.

"By the way, the meal expenses in the charter are paid by the students themselves, but what if some students want to study but can't afford to eat?" He Dingxian asked with a smile, and Ji Zhengxiong was very surprised: "Not really, the book fee I have them all, can’t afford food at home?”

It's not that he doesn't understand the hardships of low-level families, but he thinks that studying itself is a matter of threshold. If you want to find a good job, you have to pay something.However, He Dingxian knows that some families may be able to scrape together the cost of books, but it is difficult for their children to eat and drink.

So he changed the way of asking: "Yes, I have already paid for the books, what do I have for food and drink at home?"

"In this way, I propose a policy to make soup and rice in the school cafeteria free for students, and to give Zaiwu villagers a chance to make a living with bibimbap. For the number of student loans, you can sign a contract with Eastern Bank, and all the semester expenses will be borne by the bank, but after work, you can directly deduct it from your salary and return it in installments every month. How about this policy?"

Ji Zhengxiong nodded slightly: "Good idea!"

At this point, he already had some admiration for the big boss.

But the big boss said again: "In addition, whether it is free Tommy or the application for student loans, there is no need to publicize it, just talk to the students in private and give some hints. After all, we are a school, not a slave owner. Come and go by people."

"I understand this. Since the boss wants to start school as soon as possible, the name of the school must be decided early, and the school's management, curriculum, and school motto all need to be decided by the big boss." Ji Zhengxiong said.He Dingxian chuckled, and had already prepared a draft: "The management of the school, I already have someone I like in the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. At that time, Huang Sheng from Tung Wah No. [-] Middle School will be the principal, and Qiu Degeng will be the honorary principal. They decide."

He is the school manager, controlling the school, what position does he want?
"As for the name of the school, let's call it Hong Kong Island Finance and Economics!" He Dingxian said with a good manner: "This school does not do any naming, and hopes to produce more talents for Hong Kong Island's financial industry. The school motto takes five words: benevolence and righteousness. Li Zhixin."

"enough!"

Ji Zhengxiong nodded, closed his pen, recorded the big boss' request in his notebook, and got up with the document: "Big boss, I won't disturb you for now."

"Ji Zheng, drink another cup of tea." He Dingxian smiled all over his face and spoke cheerfully.Ji Zhengxiong was not blind, and bowed lightly: "It happens that the foundation has something to do, and Hong Kong Finance's charter needs to be revised."

"Okay, I'll take you out." He Dingxian still respected talents very much, got up and sent Ji Zhengxiong out of the hospital all the way, watched him get into the car before returning to the house.Seeing him come back, Chu Weinan took the initiative to ask, "Ah Xian, I heard that a school is going to be specially set up for the bank?"

"Yes, Eastern Bank is in the period of rapid expansion, and the employment is really tight." He Dingxian nodded: "If the period of large expansion is missed due to lack of manpower, it will be a great loss to the group."

"Good job." Chu Weinan patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him: "It is a big step for a businessman to run education with the return of enterprises. This is the beginning of business feeding back to society. The more money you hold in your hands, The heavier the responsibility on the body."

He Dingxian smiled: "I understand."

Chu Weinan said: "I plan to recommend you to run for vice president of the chamber of commerce at the end of the year, what do you think?"

He Dingxian was stunned for a moment, and said: "Could it be too early?"

"No." Chu Weinan looked at him and said earnestly: "You are now the first superintendent of the Chinese. You have money and power. You are familiar with the position of the chamber of commerce. You should do more for the chamber of commerce in the future. These things are not necessarily There are monetary rewards, but you will definitely be remembered!"

"In a few years, I will give you the position of chairman of the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce." He Dingxian opened his mouth and was about to decline, but Chu Weinan raised his hand and said: "No need to refuse! The chairman of the Chamber of Commerce is not the emperor's dragon chair, It must be passed on to your family, and you must sit until you die. I passed it on to you because the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce is in your hands. In the future, it may not only be the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce, but the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce will continue to be in my hands, and it will always be the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce. Because that's what I'm capable of."

He Dingxian closed his mouth and nodded his head in approval.

That night.

Kowloon, Yau Ma Tei Police Pier.

"Charlie Smith", the chief inspector of the Customs Department, was wearing a police cap, a baton under his arm, and a gun bag on his waist. Standing in front of the sideboard, he kept urging: "Quick, quick!"

"In 5 minutes, all board the ship and sail out of the port!"

More than [-] customs agents with rifles and uniforms lined up neatly lined up and boarded the three anti-smuggling ships step by step under the lights of the pier.

tonight.

Customs is in action!
　Ask for a monthly ticket, and ask the elders for a meal.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)