The Birth of the Hong Kong Island Family.

Chapter 163 [Oxfam]

Lin Zhichao's car drove slowly towards the Hong Kong Governor's Mansion. He and Xu Caiying sat in the back row. Xu Caiying had only given birth for half a month, so she had to accompany him to go out to socialize, because it was Ge Mulian who asked her to take her with her.

"Do you think these entertainments are annoying?" Lin Zhichao said dotingly.

He knew Xu Caiying's personality and was not very interested in business, so he never allowed Xu Caiying to ship around the world; on the contrary, Tang Caiyun was very interested in business, and she was happy to go to the company while taking care of her family.

"No, husband! You don't know, sometimes I feel very happy to attend some charity events with Mrs. Ge Mulian. I can not only help others, but also broaden the world." Xu Caiying said happily with dazzling eyes.

Lin Zhichao is a careful man and respects the two wives very much, so he said: "So, do you like doing charity work?"

Xu Caiying nodded and said, "I think it's very meaningful. It's more fulfilling than making money! Of course, I'm not saying that making money is bad. We have you and my sister in our family!" Lin Zhichao scolded her for not making money, but knowing how to spend money.

Lin Zhichao immediately said: "Philanthropy is also a career. Since you like it, I will establish a 'Lin Zhichao Foundation' in a few years, and I will contribute a lot of funds. At that time, you will be in charge of our family's charity. How about it?" ?”

He donates millions of Hong Kong dollars every year. The first is to fulfill the promise he made when he picked up the gold, the second is to enhance his social influence, and the third is to really want to do charity.However, these donations are all made through charitable organizations. Although the number is among the top five among the rich Chinese in Hong Kong, there are always some 'impure motives'.

So Lin Zhichao also hopes that one day, he will set up a "Lin Zhichao Foundation" to do a pure charity and help more people in need.Why set up a foundation?

This is because the establishment of a foundation can 'continue the philanthropy', 'systematic implementation of charity' and so on.

Xu Caiying suddenly jumped up and said worriedly: "Will it be difficult?"

Lin Zhichao smiled and said, "Of course I will help you!"

Xu Caiying was no longer worried. Hearing the name, he knew that this was the family's charity organization, and of course her husband would not ignore it.

After a while, the car drove into the Hong Kong Governor's Mansion. Lin Zhichao and Xu Caiying got out of the car, and under the guidance of the staff, they came to the place where Ge Lianghong and his wife lived.

With Lin Zhichao's fleet increasing day by day, his influence is close to that of the Taiban of foreign firms, so the Hong Kong government also attaches great importance to it.Moreover, Lin Zhichao also enjoys a high reputation in the Japanese business circle, which is no longer limited to Hong Kong.

"Your Excellency the Governor of Hong Kong, Mrs. Ge, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

"Mr. Lin, Mrs. Lin, please sit down."

After the two parties greeted each other, they sat on the sofa in the passenger elevator hall.

In fact, the relationship between the two parties is not that Ge Mulian invested through Lin Zhichao, but a real friendship.

Not long after sitting down, Ge Lianghong asked, "How many boats does Mr. Lin have?"

This is a question he has always wanted to ask. Although he must know the general idea, port registration, London feedback, etc., he does not know the specifics.According to news from London, Lin Zhichao purchased at least 20 tons of ships in the UK; according to the port registration, etc., the assistant's analysis should have 25 tons.

Surprised!

Lin Zhichao was taken aback for a moment. He has always kept this question confidential. Except for HSBC who knew the specific situation, no one else knew about it.

Considering that Ge Lianghong is very important to him and is a backer, he said: "There should be more ships than Jardine and Swire, with 38 ships."

Ge Lianghong looked at Lin Zhichao in surprise, and said after a while: "You are not only the ship king of Hong Kong Chinese, but also the ship king of Hong Kong."

Lin Zhichao said modestly: "Shipping kings are not counted! But Hong Kong is indeed a good place to breed 'shipping kings'. I am very grateful for the opportunities this land has given me, and of course I am very grateful to HSBC for helping me."

What he said was a statement.

Ge Lianghong nodded, and asked curiously: "I can't figure out one thing. What is the secret of your success? Of course, don't worry, I won't tell others." Finally, he used a joking tone.

Lin Zhichao said frankly: "Long-term contract. Of course, when everyone is staring at the one-way short-term rental, I rented my captain to the Japanese shipping company. I have won the reputation of the Japanese shipping company and even the business community, and I have also won the credit of HSBC Bank." Support, that's a very important point."

In fact, there is another one, that is, the original capital of Lin Zhichao's investment in shipping is only tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars, and it coincides with the ship shortage in the Far East.

Ge Lianghong quickly understood, and then said: "I heard that Global Shipping has thousands of seafarers, and their benefits are also at the forefront of the industry, so you are a real entrepreneur."

Global Shipping actually has 1326 seafarers, which does not include the 'students' and administrative staff being trained by Global Maritime Academy.It can be said that when Lin Zhichao stomped his feet, Hong Kong's shipping industry trembled three times.

"you flatter me!"

Today, the governor of Hong Kong is a little 'abnormal', blindly praising Lin Zhichao, obviously asking for something.

Sure enough, Ge Lianghong then said: "Mr. Lin, Hong Kong's economy has been hit by the embargo and has been declining year by year. What do you think? Do you have any suggestions?"

That's it!

As Hong Kong's "ship tycoon", "industrialist" and "real estate tycoon", Ge Lianghong valued Lin Zhichao's views and even asked him for his ideas.

He first said affirmatively: "Hong Kong's future is very good!" Then he added: "After the war, Hong Kong's industry will replace the entrepot trade. Textiles, garments, plastics, toys... These are industries with great potential. .”

Ge Lianghong nodded first, and then said: "However, Japanese products are dumped all over the world, and Hong Kong is also full of Japanese products. Therefore, the Industrial and Commercial Administration has specially conducted negotiations."

Lin Zhichao replied: "Japan's productivity is too large. If this trend continues, the Western world will definitely limit it; at the same time, Japan's labor costs are rising year by year."

Japan is so much bigger than Hong Kong, and the dumping of products will kill Europe and the United States, so it would be strange if there were no restrictions.

Ge Lianghong immediately understood, and said: "It makes sense, Hong Kong is expected to take over the development of Japan's light industry. For these, does Mr. Lin have any grand plans? Or, to have a great future in the manufacturing industry?"

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Of course! I hope that the war will end next year, and the United States will allow Hong Kong products to enter their market. You know, our Yangtze River zippers are very competitive. With the increasing demand for zippers, the market It will expand exponentially. At the same time, we are also preparing to invest heavily in the plastic industry and the toy industry.”

Ge Lianghong said happily: "With an entrepreneur like Mr. Lin, I feel relieved!"

Hong Kong's economy is declining and the number of poor people is increasing. He, the governor of Hong Kong, naturally has to worry about it. Talking to entrepreneurs like Lin Zhichao is to listen to the voices of the people.

At this time, Ge Mulian interjected: "Mr. Lin, have you considered doing more charity?"

She was very 'attentive' to Lin Zhichao's donation last time, because she could enjoy the fame along with it, but she didn't have to pay a penny.

Ge Lianghong frowned a little, feeling that his wife was 'too much'.

Sure enough, Lin Zhichao immediately retorted: "Mrs. Ge, there are many kinds of charity. My favorite kind of charity is to treat employees well. I support more than 2000 workers. I need to be responsible to them and give them industry-leading salaries. Enjoy good benefits and enjoy double pay at the end of the year. Do you think this is charity?"

Upon hearing this, Ge Mulian could only say: "Of course, the Governor of Hong Kong also praised you for your contribution to Hong Kong's industry and commerce!"

Seeing this, Ge Lianghong also said: "This is indeed a very good charity. One worker may support a family, and more than 2000 workers will support more than 2000 families, benefiting tens of thousands of people."

Lin Zhichao has developed to this day, of course he has the strength to say no to the Governor of Hong Kong.

However, Lin Zhichao also wanted to consider getting closer to the Hong Kong Governor and his wife, so he said: "Of course, I am very happy to expand the 'Mrs. Grantham Health Center' in Tsuen Wan."

Ge Mulian was overjoyed and said quickly, "Thank you for your generosity!"

Ge Lianghong couldn't help admiring Lin Zhichao, he still remembered that the health center needed to be expanded, and his wife didn't bring it up, so he already understood, no wonder it achieved such a success.

Later, Lin Zhichao suddenly said with inspiration: "His Excellency, Mrs. Ge, I learned that there is a 'Oxford Committee for Famine Relief (Oxford Famine Relief Committee)' in the UK. I think Hong Kong should also establish a similar non-profit, non-profit Any religious and political background and purpose, and never belong to or serve any religious and political groups, and cross racial, gender, religious and political boundaries, and work with the poor to face and solve poverty and difficulties with local charitable organizations."

For a while, Ge Lianghong, Ge Mulian, and Xu Caiying were all shocked by Lin Zhichao's words. Obviously this is a very ambitious goal.

Ge Lianghong asked: "How is this different from your Chinese Po Leung Kuk and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals?"

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "The biggest difference is that it is a very pure charity! First, overseas donations are not accepted, only local donations and donations from commercial organizations are accepted; second, the management of this charity organization is social recruitment, which has the right to charity. Interested people, but not businessmen, this is different from Po Leung Kuk and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals.”

Ge Lianghong immediately asked: "Isn't it difficult to obtain funds?"

He even had some doubts whether Lin Zhichao was interested in this matter for personal honor.After all, this kind of organization needs to be approved by the Hong Kong government, so he is very cautious.

Until Lin Zhichao's next words, Ge Lianghong was immediately moved.

"Of course there were some difficulties at the beginning. So Mrs. Ge can serve as the chairman of this charitable organization and take the lead in supporting fundraising and the establishment of charitable organizations. My wife is also very interested in charity and is willing to contribute. Together with some non-business people, Prepare this charitable organization and hand it over to the society when the time is right."

Ge Lianghong and his wife were really pleasantly surprised. This is a proper social achievement. If they make a name for themselves, even the British nobles will look at them. body, everyone will win over immediately.

However, Ge Lianghong is still very shrewd. He knows that without the support of Lin Zhichao, this charity organization will definitely not succeed.

Therefore, he said: "Since Mr. Lin brought it up, Mu Lian and the lady are not experts in this field after all, why don't you also act as the initiator, otherwise it is inevitable that you will do bad things with good intentions and be accused by others."

Ge Mulian also quickly said: "Yes, without Mr. Lin, I wouldn't be the chairman, lest I mess it up."

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Since I arranged for my wife to come in, of course I will support and prepare for the whole process. I can participate, so I don't need to take on specific positions, but I will do my best."

His thinking was that if he joined in, the nature might change.Let this organization be initiated by the 'Women's Group', and it will be transferred to the public in the future, so as to avoid becoming a place where businessmen name-check as much as possible.

Ge Lianghong nodded to Ge Mulian, which means that he can agree and there will be no mistakes.

Ge Mulian immediately agreed enthusiastically, and said: "In this case, Miss Caiying will be the vice chairman, and I will invite some people who love charity to participate. Mr. Lin can also invite, but you have full authority to participate in the preparation. Mostly honorary. Like you said, the main job is for the staff to do it."

Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "Although the work is done by the management team, a committee can be established to supervise and participate in fundraising, which is equivalent to the nature of the board of directors. This committee is elected once a year, which is fair and just."

Ge Lianghong said: "Yes, I support Mr. Lin's idea very much!"

Since there is no political color and there is no difference between Huayang and Huayang, this kind of charitable organization can naturally be approved for establishment.

The matter finally fell on Lin Zhichao, and Ge Mulian obviously only wanted to be famous and did not want to participate in the work.

Fortunately, Lin Zhichao originally planned to personally organize the 'Oxfam', and use his wife's diplomacy to expand his network of relationships.

The motivation is still not pure, but it is serious about doing charity.At the same time, Xu Caiying can also have something to do.

After this exchange, the relationship between Lin Zhichao and Ge Lianghong has become very close. Ge Lianghong even asked Lin Zhichao if he intended to take up public office, but Lin Zhichao refused without hesitation.

How can businessmen talk about politics!
You can cling, but you can't talk about politics.

After deciding to prepare for Oxfam, Lin Zhichao contacted Jian Yueqiang as a lawyer representative to formulate relevant legal documents, purposes, and programs of "Oxfam". He also rented an office building for "Oxfam" and recruited staff.

For a while, he brought Xu Caiying to get busy. Fortunately, participating in such a charity organization can lay the foundation for the establishment of the "Lin Zhichao Foundation" in the future.

(End of this chapter)