The Birth of the Hong Kong Island Family.

Chapter 143 [There is someone in the Lin family] (ask for a monthly ticket!)

On the wharf of the West Ring Road, some employees of Fuhehang and the family members of the crew look forward to the wharf every day, praying for the safe return of the Eastern traders; It's time for traders to return to Hong Kong, too.

"Is that the ship?"

"seems like it!"

For a moment, everyone couldn't help cheering.

Li Gaofu hurriedly scolded in a low voice: "Keep your voice down, you will attract bad people!"

He already felt that he was being targeted by the spies, so he has been very careful recently, staying in the hotel directly instead of going home.

Even if he came home occasionally, he would disguise himself and leave quietly.

The guy's family immediately booed, and everyone knew that many people in Hong Kong were doing this kind of thing.Their men and sons are also doing this. Although it is risky, a trip costs 1200 Hong Kong dollars per person (ordinary crew, staff), which is two months to earn a year's salary.The boss also promised that if something happened, the settlement fee would be 5000 per person, so their relatives rushed to do it.

In this era when human life is not very valuable, there are too many people who take risks, and it may not be your turn.

"Ask the treasurer on board to take the bill of exchange and return to the company immediately!"

"Okay, boss!"

After instructing a staff member, Li Gaofu happily left the scene.

This trip has earned 50 yuan, and next, he plans to undertake another trip, because the freight has risen to 150 US dollars per ton.If it is successfully completed, you can earn 70 Hong Kong dollars in just one trip.

This money is so easy to earn!

Soon, Li Gaofu calmed down again, he knew the risks involved.

The next day.

Li Gaofu completed the settlement from the joint company, and came to the company with a large bundle of banknotes.

And those crew members, captain, first mate and second mate were already waiting, and when the big boss came back, they immediately showed a flattering smile on their faces.

"Everyone, wait in a hurry. I have already brought the money. Don't worry, you will be indispensable!"

"Boss, from what you said, we can worry about the company!"

"That's right, Fuhexing is a big company."

For a while, everyone flattered one after another.

Huang Tinggui scolded with a smile: "You guys rushed to the street, it wasn't like this just now, almost overturned the company. Alright, alright, hurry up and queue up and get the rewards. Brother Gao Fu, the financial expenditure details are ready." For this His attitude is considered good for those who take risks for the company.

Li Gaofu is in charge of the "Oriental Trader" business, and Huang Tinggui is in charge of the trade "smuggling" business, and the division of labor between the two is clear.Of course, Li Gaofu is also responsible for contacting trade business.In general, Li Gaofu is in control of the overall situation, while Huang Tinggui is in the specific implementation, the difference between a chairman and a general manager.

Afterwards, Li Gaofu paid the salaries one by one, and asked everyone: "Will you go next time?"

"Go, of course, the boss will definitely arrange for me." The crew always replied excitedly.

Fools don't go, although it is risky, but in the vast sea, how can warships catch their boats.

Moreover, Eastern traders unload the radio waves, so there will be no radar display.

What's more, people die for money, birds die for food, and a trip is worth a year's reward!
If you run a dangerous journey for one year, wouldn't you earn a salary for six years? Everyone thinks so.

"Okay, I'll contact you."

When it was Captain Liu Hu's turn to receive the reward, everyone's eyes turned green, and there were almost 5000 of them.

"Captain Liu, thank you for your hard work, don't you click?" Li Gaofu said seriously.

"I still don't believe what the boss said!" Liu Hu said happily.In fact, they are already weighing the money in their hands.

After some distribution, everyone left the company with smiles on their faces, waiting for the company to distribute tasks again.

Later, Li Gaofu and Huang Tinggui came to the office and had a secret discussion.

"I took another order, and the shipment will start next week. The shipping fee is 150 US dollars per ton!"

Huang Tinggui nodded and said, "Although the money is risky, it's really easy to make!"

Can you not be jealous? Huang Tinggui knows that it used to take two years to earn back an old boat. If the market is not good, it may take three years.Since last year, the price of shipping has risen, and it is almost the same level to earn an old ship a year.

And the dangerous journey they ran, even if they ran twice, they could earn back a boat.

"For the last trip, we won't take the risky route after the run. At that time, we will only rent it to those who travel to Southeast Asia, or the fixed routes there." Li Gaofu said seriously.

After all, in an accident, not only the ship must be lost, but the cargo must also be lost, and the insurance company does not know how much it will pay (I don’t know yet—not accompanying).

"You really don't make any money?"

"No profit!"

Huang Tinggui can only agree, after all, Li Gaofu is the decision maker.

"Then shall we develop shipping in the future?"

"With our strength, what kind of shipping do we still need to develop? With this one ship, we can earn as much as we can. After the next settlement is completed, we will first share all the profits of the Eastern traders."

Li Gaofu had already planned to diversify his investments, so after another trip of the 'Oriental Trader', the total profit was almost 150 million Hong Kong dollars, including the normal profit of less than 40 in the early stage.According to the dividend ratio, he can get more than 90 Hong Kong dollars.

With the money, Li Gaofu already planned to buy some shops or properties for rent collection.

Don't put all your eggs in one basket, he always remembered this sentence.

"Okay, you decide."

Huang Tinggui has no regrets either. After all, Eastern traders can earn 80 million Hong Kong dollars in a normal year. It depends on how long this good market lasts.On the other hand, their two smuggling boats can earn millions of dollars a year, depending on the duration of the market.

On the whole, Fuhexing is already a sharp tool for making money.

Of course, the two of them worked very hard, they couldn't go back home, and they stayed up late every day to start work.

"By the way, what happened to your face?" Li Gaofu saw that Huang Tinggui's face was red and swollen.

Huang Tinggui sighed, and said, "The marine police fan, the CTM's, you can't even feed the white-eyed wolf who is not familiar with the money!"

Li Gaofu was silent, in this line of work, others don't regard you as the God of Wealth, but as a lucky son.

Huang Tinggui immediately said with a smile: "I don't care, these bastards can earn a few dollars a year, they're just brats. They will bow their heads when they see me in the future."

Li Gaofu patted him on the shoulder and said, "I have also been kicked, but for money, we can bend and stretch."

The hands of the two were tightly clasped together.

Li Gaofu wanted to send money and bills to Ge Mulian recently, but he didn't know that other people didn't want to show up, so he felt that Ge Mulian only trusted his cousin and disdain to have direct contact with him.

So it is also conceivable that even if the group of wives invest in the future, they will get some information at most, and it is even less likely to climb up to the group of foreigners.Only cousins ​​and cousins-in-law can break into that circle, and the Hong Kong governor's wife treats them completely equal.

Just make money by yourself, what do you care about so much, Li Gaofu said to himself in his heart.

Lin Zhichao and Xu Caiying came to the backyard of the Hong Kong Governor's Mansion, where the Hong Kong Governor lived. Ge Lianghong and Ge Mulian received them.

Xu Caiying is now the face of the Lin family, and Lin Zhichao will take her with him when he attends some events; as for Tang Caiyun, she has started to turn behind the scenes and become the foundation of the Lin family.

This was the result of discussion at the family meeting. Naturally, Tang Caiyun would not be jealous of her younger sister. She took care of everything in the family and started to contact the Changjiang family, becoming the woman behind Lin Zhichao.

And Xu Caiying attended some activities of the Lin family and was the woman on the stage.

In Ge Lianghong's house, Ge Mulian dragged Xu Caiying to another room to talk, but actually saw Xu Caiying came to give her money.

"Mr. Lin, haven't you thought about doing business in that area? As far as I know, many Chinese businessmen, even British businessmen, are involved in it." Ge Lianghong said with a smile.

He is a very realistic governor of Hong Kong. In his opinion, if the Hong Kong government is too strict, then a large number of people will lose their livelihoods. Will there be a series of consequences in Hong Kong then?
What's more, some British businesses also joined in, so he didn't make a heart out of it, but just checked it with the Americans.

So he doesn't care about his wife's investment at all.

Lin Zhichao responded: "I am different! If I do that, it will be short-sighted. I will not get a loan from HSBC, and I will not be able to expand my business to the United States for a long time in the future."

Ge Lianghong immediately took Lin Zhichao's words seriously, and sighed in his heart that this young man really has a long-term perspective.

"How many ships do you own now?"

"12 freighters, 10 of which are long-term chartered to Japan. Of course, my debts are also high. HSBC and British shipping companies are my creditors."

Ge Lianghong was suddenly surprised that this young man was already so powerful.

"It's surprising, I didn't expect you to be so powerful! This is a very good thing, you have solved a lot of people's work."

The two chatted briefly, and Ge Mulian and Xu Caiying walked out happily.

Especially Ge Mulian, she is very happy to invest 20 Hong Kong dollars and get back 21 Hong Kong dollars in two months.According to this situation, there will be a million dividends a year.

Lin Zhichao happened to bid farewell and took Xu Caiying away.

"Honey, this business is really profitable!" Ge Mulian approached Ge Lianghong and said with a smile.

The two don't have children, but Ge Mulian likes to enjoy, so Ge ​​Lianghong also tries to satisfy his wife as much as possible, and even used some funds to build a super yacht, which can be put into use next year.Of course, in the name of the governor of Hong Kong, it is mainly used for offshore activities, vacations, and reception of distinguished guests.

The owner of the yacht is the Hong Kong government, but it is the governor and his wife who enjoy it.Since the governor of the colony is the emperor of the land, they can have many privileges.

"It's good if you can make money!"

"I won't get you into trouble, will I?"

"Of course not. You are giving money to Mr. Lin for investment, and Mr. Lin is a normal business, so there is no problem. What's more, in Hong Kong, I am the biggest. Why is there a problem?"

"Yes, of course you are the biggest!"

The couple still love money and love to enjoy themselves. Although they have no children, they both think money is very useful.

One morning in mid-May, Lin Zhichao was sitting on the sofa at home, reading the morning newspaper.

A piece of news suddenly came into view, the U.S. emperor manipulated the United Nations embargo plan to pass.This can be said to be several times more severe than before.
Traditionally, Hong Kong's business activities are mainly face-to-face. Due to the impact of goods that cannot be sold domestically, many businesses have closed down or shrunk.The embargo has dealt a heavy blow to Hong Kong's fledgling industry. Many factories have to suspend production or shift workers, and workers live half-starved.

During this period, a large number of unemployed and unemployed people often gathered outside the Southorn Stadium in Wan Chai, waiting for temporary workers to be recruited by various construction sites.Every time the foreman came to draw lots, there would be riots in the crowd, and there would be shoving and fighting.

"Brother Zhichao, my sister complains that she has a stomachache!" Xu Caiying walked out of the bedroom and shouted anxiously from Lin Zhichao.

Lin Zhichao immediately put down the newspaper. Having experience, he said calmly: "Don't worry, your sister gave birth once, and it went well!"

Afterwards, he came to the bedroom, and after confirming that Tang Caiyun had a stomachache, he immediately arranged to send her to the hospital.

Arriving at Queen Mary Hospital without any surprises, Tang Caiyun was immediately sent to the VIP delivery room.

outside the delivery room.

"Husband, do you think it's a man or a woman?" Xu Caiying said nervously and excitedly.

Because she will go through this test next year, so she feels quite empathetic.

Lin Zhichao smiled and said, "Let's be a boy!"

Xu Caiying immediately said: "You like boys, right? You don't like girls!"

Lin Zhichao said calmly: "No! But if your sister's third child is a girl, wouldn't that just confirm the title of 'little princess'!"

It would be more ideal for Tang Caiyun to give birth to two boys and one girl.In any case, at least two sons are needed, otherwise the career will not be passed on.

Although according to Lin Zhichao's current physical performance, he may be able to train his grandson, and he may be able to train his great-grandson.

"No, no, you don't count my future children!"

"Haha, that makes sense!"

At ten o'clock in the morning, the door of the delivery room was opened, and the doctor walked out of the delivery room with a smile on his face, congratulating Lin Zhichao.

"Mr. Lin, congratulations, you have a precious son."

"Thank you, Dr. Li."

Lin Zhichao also breathed a sigh of relief, good things are developing according to his expectations.

After a while, Tang Zhongyuan and his wife also rushed over, and they were relieved to hear that the delivery went smoothly.

"Girl Caiyun, you are so lucky!" Song Qiaoling said with a smile.

Xu Caiying was jealous immediately: "Mom, will you be so nervous about me in the future?"

Song Qiaoling quickly comforted her: "What are you talking about, I have spoiled you more than your sister since I was a child."

"Hee hee, that's about the same. Of course, my elder sister has a lot of people, so she won't be angry with me."

Afterwards, Tang Caiyun's mother and son pushed into the VIP room, and Lin Zhichao arranged for a nanny to take care of everything.

The current Lin family is not short of manpower. There are a total of four nannies, some who specialize in cooking, and some who specialize in taking care of children, and all of them have been reviewed and trained.

Lin Zhichao's second son is called 'Lin Ruijiang'. His birth made Lin Zhichao's rear stable again, and also made Lin Zhichao more ambitious, like a motivation.

But in fact, due to the impact of the Peninsular War in recent years, Lin Zhichao's business can only develop steadily except for the rapid development of the shipping business.The only thing he can do is to 'build high walls and accumulate food widely'. When the time comes, he will soar into the sky.

The next day, Lin Zhichao came to Global Shipping in Qiuyi Building and held a high-level meeting.

At present, Global Shipping has 67 employees, 431 seafarers, and 60 senior trainees, and has become a large shipping company.The so-called senior staff means that after completing their studies, they will take up important positions on ships, including captain, first mate, second mate, third mate, chief engineer and other positions.

"Is the shipboard study for senior staff arranged?" Lin Zhichao asked.

Global Maritime Academy attaches great importance to practical operations, not just talking on paper.

Feng Yongfa said: "It has been arranged, a total of four ships to practice and study."

Lin Zhichao asked again: "We have to talk to the important positions on the ship. There are bonuses for bringing apprentices, and these people will be assigned to the new ship."

Feng Yongfa nodded and said, "Everyone communicates well, everyone has no problem!"

In fact, senior foreign seafarers do not have a high sense of belonging to global shipping, and they will naturally be enthusiastic when they hear that they can get bonuses; there is no such thing as 'teaching apprentices to starve to death of the master', because they sign contracts for three years, and they will probably leave when the contract expires , because they are here to make quick money.

Lin Zhichao continued: "Recently, the scope of the embargo has been expanded, and the lives of Hong Kong people cannot continue. In addition, I intend to expand the owner of the ship in the second half of the year, so the seafarers recruited 180 people and trained for three to five months, which can be regarded as a relief. dire situation."

This is probably the corporate culture of Lin Zhichao Company, which adopts both Western modern management and Confucianism to manage people.

Feng Yongfa immediately said: "Okay, I will definitely arrange it properly."

After hearing the boss's "great kindness", all the management members offered words of admiration.

You know, the seafarers of other shipowners in Hong Kong are not trained in this way.

At this time, the organization that recruits seafarers is called the "Recommended Ship Museum", but the right to hire seafarers is in the hands of the personnel manager of the shipping company.As a result, the HR manager often colludes with the "recommended boat hall" internally and externally, using the power in hand to enrich his own pockets. They stipulate that no matter whether new employees or old employees, if they want to be hired, they must use the salary of the first three months as a recommendation. There is no fee to sign a one-year or even half-year contract.

These crew members were severely exploited by the "recommended boat hall" on the shore, and their jobs on the ship were low-level, so their morale was extremely low.

Lin Zhichao realized early on that it would be difficult for such "old, weak and remnant soldiers" to take on the great responsibility of developing his shipping business, so he would rather spend huge sums of money on training seamen from the very beginning.He does not allow his own crew to pass through the recommendation hall, but to recruit suitable talents through large-scale selection.The personnel department of Global Shipping is also the object he has been staring at. If he dares to reach out, he will send it in.

Although in this way, Global Shipping has to spend a lot more (mainly training fees), and the salary of seafarers in Global Shipping is at the forefront, which also increases the cost of the company in disguise.

And Lin Zhichao also pays great attention to cost, but in other places he attaches great importance to the virtue of saving.For example, the care and maintenance of the ship, the maintenance of the items on the ship, the cherishment of food, the saving of office supplies, and the efficiency of work are all things he emphasizes.

He gave people the impression that sometimes when a clerk wastes a piece of paper, he would pick it up and educate him on the spot; if the staff forgot to turn off the lights at night, he would even be called to the office for education.

On the other hand, Lin Zhichao is recognized as a good boss. He is good at employee welfare and cares about employees. If an employee is injured due to work, Lin Zhichao must personally come to condolences and issue compensation, and arrange follow-up work for the injured seafarers.

This is a team built by Lin Zhichao combining Confucian knowledge and Western modern management.

Next, Lin Zhichao discussed many issues with the management. In fact, many issues were planned for a rainy day. He always emphasized the management system.

After all, shipping is listed as a risky industry, so as an enterprise, it is natural to reduce this risk.Before leaving the port, you must know the weather in the area, and you must solve the problem as soon as possible.

Although Lin Zhichao has mastered the shipping cycle and is already winning without losing, he is more like becoming an excellent entrepreneur.Otherwise, he would not have been persistent in learning all aspects of shipping, and figured out the subtle relationship between speed, route, kerosene consumption, and freight rate (suitable for short-term rental and fixed routes), and he also understands semaphore and light language.

In short, he is now a qualified shipper.

(End of this chapter)