The Birth of the Hong Kong Island Family.

Chapter 166 [Weaken the opponent]

Oxfam Hong Kong's "Hong Kong Hydrological Environment Survey and Parasite Protection" charity event has caused a huge sensation in Hong Kong and even overseas.And a large part of the influence comes from the word of mouth of young people below Hong Kong - I got a lot of worms, and for a while, the public highly praised the charitable deeds of "Oxfam".

It is almost a good reputation of more than 250 million citizens. The Hong Kong government immediately issued a statement upon seeing this, and will improve the filtration system of Hong Kong's public water system.

Overseas media, including those in London, also reported one after another. For a while, 'Oxfam Hong Kong' became a new star in the charity world; of course, female sponsors including Grace Mulian, Mrs. Beth, and Hui Caiying also became 'charity stars'.

Behind these honors, there is also an undercurrent of forces behind it. On Christmas Eve, the Industrial and Commercial Bureau and the Police Department raided the 'European Coast Company', 'Zhuxinghang', 'Zhang Jinji Medicine', 'Taihehang', 'Wishing Xingyangxing' and other companies owned by the Zhang family and their warehouses, on the grounds that they suspected that these companies were producing counterfeit medicines and transporting prohibited materials to the opposite side.

The Industrial and Commercial Administration puts aside its harsh words and will seriously investigate illegal activities, and will never allow counterfeit medicines to harm people.

When Lin Zhichao saw Shi Yizhi make a move, he knew that this matter would not last long, and this little thing would not move the Zhang family at all, because Hong Kong is a capitalist society after all.Even if the Zhang family offends the governor of Hong Kong, they will not flee in panic, at most they will be put on some shoes.

Therefore, Lin Zhichao wanted to let the Zhang family fall into chaos on their own initiative, so he asked Li Gaofu to meet in the private room of Lu Yu's tea room.

"Brother Gao Fu, do me a favor!"

Li Gaofu immediately said seriously: "Say it, I promise it will happen!"

Lin Zhichao nodded and said, "You ask your friends or acquaintances to publish a news in the newspaper, saying that the Hong Kong government intends to deport the Zhang Zhushan family who smuggled western medicine, and then spread some rumors in the market."

Li Gaofu's heart trembled, fear surfaced on his face, he could feel the cold and shiver with this knife.

"Okay, it will be done! Zhichao, will I?"

Lin Zhichao can feel the fear of how frightening deportation is. After all, these "capitalists" have no immigration channel for a while, and they have to go there. This is undoubtedly a scarier thing than death.

He remembered that when he heard this kind of news in his previous life, Tai Tai said in his memoirs—shivering with chills.

Support is one thing, being able to survive there is another.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "With me here, this kind of thing is impossible. What's more, Ge Mulian is your partner, and the Hong Kong government will not trouble you. Also, rumors are rumors, and they destroy people. Psychological defense will not become true." Li Gaofu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Well, I understand."

At No. 8 Macdonald Road, Zhang's family gathered together. Zhang Yujie's expression was gloomy. Zhang Yuliang finally showed a frightened expression and turned to his mother for help.The third child was hesitant to speak, fully showing his good-natured character; the daughters-in-law were silent, and they could not make decisions.

"Boss, the fourth brother is really ignorant this time. He should be punished, so let him go to Taixing to make up for his mistakes. As the boss, you have to be generous. The problem now is to find a way to recover the loss." Guo Geng looked at the eldest son, his tone was very low, It means that I also give you soft.

Zhang Yujie said helplessly: "Mom, you can no longer protect the fourth child. He is still too young and needs to be tempered. This time we can only start as a staff member."

Zhang Yuliang said unconvinced: "Brother, although I did something wrong, I am willing to be punished, but I am the one who reads the most in our family. This time, I also want to solve a problem for the family. No matter how wrong I am, I can't be a staff member." !"

Zhang Yulin said: "Brother, the ability of the fourth child is really good. This time it was indeed an accident. I don't think he can completely reject his ability. Besides, this matter is not very difficult. To put it bluntly, the Administration of Industry and Commerce just wants some benefits." , let’s just break the fortune once.”

Soon, Zhang Yujie discovered that, except for him and his wife, everyone else opposed the relegation of the fourth child to a staff member.

Everyone seems, it seems, afraid that he will monopolize the power.

Zhang Yujie's heart suddenly became angry, and they didn't even think about who developed this family. Now it's good, everyone is thinking about decentralization.

But there was an old mother in the family, and he had to bow his head.

"Okay, I hope that the fourth child will not disappoint everyone's expectations. Although our Zhang family has developed in the past few years, we must keep a low profile, otherwise we will be targeted."

At this time, Guo Geng quickly said: "We must learn from your elder brother. He is restrained and calm, and he should be the one who does great things. Don't think that Lin Zhi is out of the limelight, but sooner or later he will stumble, and he will fall harder than us!"

She felt that Lin Zhichao had framed her youngest son, and her tone was full of resentment. After all, if she came to change the medicine, the Zhang family would not deny it (in fact, they did not plan to change it).

"Madam, young masters, Manager Wang has something urgent to report!" A maid interrupted.

Manager Wang is Zhang Yujie's number one subordinate, and he is deeply trusted, so the maid did not dare to delay things.

Guo Geng said: "Daughters-in-law, step down and let Manager Wang come here to report!"

"Yes, mother-in-law!"

In the Zhang family, Guo Geng is the sky.

After a while, Manager Wang came in panting, and said, "Old lady, young masters, there are rumors that the Hong Kong government intends to deport the Zhang family out of the country, so our business partners want to get back the deposit. Moreover, the business The people from the department don’t see us at all, they just look like they’re doing business.”

"what?"

"how is this possible?"

"impossible!"

The Zhang family panicked immediately, as if the sky was falling.

After a long time, Zhang Yujie calmed down and said, "This must be a rumor! Manager Wang, you go to stabilize those people immediately, and say that this is absolutely impossible. Within three days, our goods will be delivered on time. As for the Trade and Industry Administration I'll do it myself."

"Okay, young master."

The old lady Guo was paralyzed on the chair, and the third son, Zhang Yulin, quickly comforted the old lady.

Zhang Yuliang was so frightened that he didn't even dare to say anything. At this moment, he had already thought that - he was surrounded by a group of people, yelling at "the black-hearted capital B family", and being slapped a few times from time to time, it was something more terrifying than death.

Only Zhang Yujie was able to remain stable and said, "Mother, I will take the fourth child to ask Lin Zhichao. I don't believe that this matter can't be exposed."

The old lady Guo was not good at this time, she was scared out of her nerves, and said to Zhang Yujie: "You take this troublemaker, and you will admit to being beaten or scolded, as long as you don't make misfortune. People like Lin Zhichao, We can't afford to offend!"

She had forgotten how she cursed just now, and now she just wanted to keep 'deportation' from happening.

Zhang Yujie said: "Mum, don't worry, this Oxfam Society needs money, so I will spend money, donate 100 million Hong Kong dollars to them, I don't believe that this matter will not be over."

Guo Geng said tremblingly: "One million Hong Kong dollars, can you be more stable, you little bastard!" After speaking, he looked at Zhang Yuliang with hatred.

"Mother, I know I was wrong, calm down!"

Invited by Jian Dongpu, Lin Zhichao came to Jian's mansion, and later found that Feng Bingfen, Zhang Yujie, and Zhang Yuliang were also there.

Feng Bingfen is the chairman of the Wuyi Chamber of Commerce, and Zhang Yujie's family is from Wuyi; at the same time, Feng Bingfen is Jian Dongpu's eldest son-in-law, and Feng Bingfen's father, Feng Pingshan, and Jian Dongpu are partners in creating the Bank of East Asia.

In this way, today's relationship can be sorted out!
"Old Jane"

"Feng Sheng"

"Haha, Zhichao, please sit down!"

"Lin Sheng, please sit down."

After being polite, Lin Zhichao found that there were no seats for Zhang Yujie and Zhang Yuliang. It seemed that he was here today to make amends.

Of course, the brothers Zhang Yujie and Zhang Yulin are, after all, just the juniors of the Wuyi Chamber of Commerce, outstanding businessmen in recent years.

But in essence, they are still juniors and juniors.

As for Lin Zhichao, few people really dare to regard him as a junior. In Hong Kong, the comparison is wealth. With Lin Zhichao's identity, people like Jian Dongpu and He Dong can regard him as a junior.For example, the presidents of major chambers of commerce, who do not regard Lin Zhichao as an equal, such as Chen Weinan of Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce, Fang Shuquan of Dongguan Chamber of Commerce, Feng Bingfen of Wuyi Chamber of Commerce. These people are very polite when they meet Lin Zhichao; Lin Zhichao was also treated politely.

The three of them drank tea, seeming to have forgotten Brother Zhang Yujie, but the two brothers did not dare to say anything, waiting for Feng Bingfen to ease the atmosphere.

After taking a sip of tea, Feng Bingfen said: "Lin Sheng, the two brothers heard that you and Oxfam are very familiar, and expressed their willingness to donate 100 million Hong Kong dollars."

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "This is a good deed, do more good deeds, and accumulate virtue!"

Zhang Yujie quickly said: "Lin Sheng, my fourth brother is arrogant and ignorant. I sold you that batch of problematic drugs with side effects. I wish I could kill him to apologize to you. Fortunately, Mr. Lin is so talented that he produced those batches of drugs into American ones. Huata sugar did not cause a catastrophe. So please give us a chance to donate 100 million Hong Kong dollars to Oxfam to make up for our mistakes."

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Look at what Boss Zhang said, I'm an outsider doing what an insider does. What's wrong with you!"

Feng Bingfen said at this time: "Lin Sheng, the culprit is here today. If you want to punish them, I will clean up the things that don't have eyes for the chamber of commerce."

Seeing this, Zhang Yujie directly kicked Zhang Yuliang, making Zhang Yuliang kneel down.

To be honest, Lin Zhichao didn't feel any satisfaction in such a scene, and naturally he wouldn't be complacent.

Lin Zhichao also knew that this trivial matter would not hurt the Zhang family at all. If the rumors hadn't come out, the Zhang family would have ignored him and went directly to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau to find a way out, or even sued the court.

But once the rumors came out, the Zhang family must be afraid, even if they knew it was false, they would not dare to take it lightly.

Lin Zhichao said seriously: "Actually, Oxfam and I really don't have much to do. I enthusiastically participated in buying the medicine this time. So it's not me who is angry at all this time. It's Mrs. Beth, who is in charge of this project. Madam is also a little angry."

Zhang Yujie said hastily: "Please ask Lin Sheng to be a lobbyist, we are willing to make up for the mistakes."

Lin Zhichao smiled and said: "Of course! Oxfam will have this 100 million Hong Kong dollar donation, which can help many people. So those small things must not be a problem. After all, there is no real problem. I am a warm-hearted person. In this way You go to the president of Oxfam to donate, and I will ask my wife to talk to Mrs. Beth and Mrs. Gomulin, and maybe everyone’s misunderstanding will be resolved. What a big deal, isn’t it?”

Zhang Yujie hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, Lin Sheng!"

Feng Bingfen said: "Then you all go and fulfill your promise, and you will learn your wisdom from the pitfalls."

"Yes, President Feng!"

Afterwards, the Zhang brothers left in embarrassment.

"My dear, the Zhang family donated 100 million Hong Kong dollars to the Leshan Society. Mrs. Ge Mulian praised me very much and invited me to a private dinner the day after tomorrow!" Mrs. Beth said excitedly to Shi Yizhi who had just returned home.

After she joined the Leshan Club, not only did the circle of ladies in the Hong Kong Club rise, but she no longer despised her as an 'Australian aborigine'. On the contrary, she also took her to play with her; He took it very seriously and took the initiative to invite her to some private parties.

Shi Yizhi asked curiously: "The Zhang family donated this 100 million charity money in their name?"

Mrs. Beth said: "No, it was donated in an anonymous manner, and it was a donation from Mrs. Gomulin and Mrs. Lin."

Shi Yizhi nodded and said: "This Lin Zhichao is very cunning! He is better at using strategies than people like us who have been in the officialdom for decades. No wonder he has climbed to a high position at a young age and has huge wealth."

Mrs. Bess asked curiously: "What do you say? Isn't it thanks to you, the director of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau?"

In her view, the Zhang family quickly donated millions of donations because of the threat of seizure by the Industrial and Commercial Bureau.

Shi Yizhi shook his head and said, "Our Industrial and Commercial Administration will at most cause trouble for Zhang's company. As long as Zhang's family enters the Bing Court, our Industrial and Commercial Administration will have to back down. Besides, at most hundreds of thousands will be sent to the Industrial and Commercial Administration. Even if I don't Promise, those colleagues will also untie the Zhang family. How is it possible, there will be 100 million Hong Kong dollars?"

"Why is that? Did Mr. Lin do something?" Mrs. Beth couldn't figure it out. Even if Lin Zhichao and the Governor of Hong Kong were familiar, Ge Lianghong would never intervene in such matters.

Shi Yizhi said: "There are rumors in the market that the Hong Kong government intends to deport the Zhang family, and it has been widely spread. Even if the Zhang family knew it was a rumor, they would not dare to bet."

Mrs. Bess said, "What is this rumor?"

Shi Yizhi shook his head and said, "I don't know who spread it. It may be that Zhang's competitors or enemies took the opportunity to spread it after our Industrial and Commercial Administration took action. As for who it is, it doesn't matter anymore. What do you think?"

Mrs. Beth nodded and said, "It's really not important! We are the beneficiaries of this incident, and we should thank Mr. Lin and his wife. I just don't know, what is Mr. Lin doing all this for?"

Shi Yizhi also smiled wryly: "I also can't figure out this question! He won't ask me at all, but he did help our couple."

A rich man like Lin Zhichao, with enough influence, is very difficult to ask him, the head of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau; even if he asks, it is from the Governor of Hong Kong.

"Maybe one more friend!"

"It makes sense, I recognize this friend."

Both Shi Yizhi and Mrs. Beth felt that it was Lin Zhichao who helped the couple, otherwise it would be difficult for the two of them to cling to Ge Mulian, and it would be difficult for them to gain a firm foothold in Hong Kong's upper class circles; even London has the reputation of Mrs. Beth and has become an upstart in the charity world.

For Lin Zhichao, the matter of Oxfam Hong Kong has come to an end, and Oxfam Hong Kong is on the right track and has become a leader in Hong Kong charities. In terms of reputation, it is also close to Po Leung Kuk and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. Of course, the popularity is short-lived.

Of course, Oxfam currently has more than 200 million funds, which is enough to carry out a series of charitable activities in the future.

Lin Zhichao knew that he deliberately aimed at Zhang Zhushan's family this time, in fact, he wanted to weaken the strength of his competitors.Why is it a competitor?

Because the Zhang Zhushan family is also one of the real estate forces after the mid-50s, it is inevitable that they are competitors.Although Lin Zhichao took the lead in capturing the Buneimen warehouse on Paterson Street, but with the wealth of the Zhang family, once it develops in the real estate industry, its strength cannot be underestimated.

Therefore, Lin Zhichao feels that it is important to weaken the opponent, which can reduce market risks.

As long as it is his competitor, it must be weakened to a certain extent, including Airship Tai.After all, the cake is only that big. Although he can't finish it all by himself, at least he can eat the big one.

However, the Hong Kong market is very small, and Lin Zhichao will soon allocate a lot of strength to develop overseas, so there is no problem that Hong Kong cannot accommodate him.

Especially the strength in real estate, Lin Zhichao intends to hide it. Even if Changjiang Industrial is to be listed in the future, it must transfer the assets to other companies in advance.A listed company can only be one of the "Five Tigers of Real Estate".

at the same time.

Global Shipping purchased six 418-ton ships in Europe, with a total price of 70 million US dollars, a total of [-] US dollars.The price of boats is rising, probably because of the rising wages of Europeans, even though they are second-hand boats.

Lin Zhichao didn't take it seriously, and this time he didn't go to Europe to buy it himself, but directed his subordinates by telex and remote control.

After it is put into use at the end of January next year, the number of ships in global shipping will increase to 44 ships, with a gross tonnage of 43 tons, and the monthly profit may be around 180 to 190 million US dollars.

(End of this chapter)