The Birth of the Hong Kong Island Family.

Chapter 169 [Resurrection of All Things]

Spring is coming in Hong Kong, and everything is revived.

In the courtyard of the bungalow on Conduit Road, Lin Zhichao sat on a wicker chair early, flipping through newspapers, magazines, books and other publications.

The rattan chair under the cane is a special product made in Hong Kong, and it was one of the main products exported by "Li Fung Hong" in the 50s. Later generations also had two rattan chairs selected into the Buckingham Palace in London for the exclusive use of Crown Prince Charles and Princess Anne , can be regarded as a celebrity effect.

Lin Zhichao's reading speed is very fast, not because he is swallowing jujubes, but because his thinking and eyesight are very fast, about two or three times that of smart people.He reads faster today, because the magazines, books, and newspapers on the table have all been read by him before, and then sorted and categorized together. Today is to review it again.

These magazines and books are all about American 'wigs', 'rebellious youth', 'fancy clothes' and other related content. In recent years, Lin Zhichao has read related reports one after another, and asked his assistant to collect related books and store them well.

Wigs originated in Europe. As early as the mid-16th century, Queen Elizabeth I of England liked to wear wigs, but wigs became popular among nobles in continental Europe. Louis XIII of France began to wear wigs in 1624 because of his hair loss. bald, and the subsequent popularity of wigs was further amplified by his successor, Louis XIV.

It is also because of this that the main manufacturer of wigs in the world is currently in France, followed by wigs produced in the United States.The raw material for making wigs is real hair, but it must be processed.

Most of the people who bought wigs in the United States were bald people and entertainers (as performance props).However, after World War II, America’s technology and economy developed unprecedentedly, and material life improved rapidly. Under such circumstances, some trendy youths began to appear among teenagers. They were cynical, pursued weirdness, wore strange clothes, and wore wigs.

In San Francisco, young people wearing wigs abound, and many young men parade through the streets wearing women's long hair.San Francisco is the birthplace of the hippie movement, and these young people are called the 'beat generation' by the older generation.

Putting down the books in his hands, Lin Zhichao fell into thinking.

Wigs are by no means a flash in the pan, at least there are still more than 20 years of popularity.Making wigs in Hong Kong has a huge geographical advantage. This is a thriving industry that can support at least a few thousand practitioners.

After becoming a boss, Lin Zhichao not only thinks about making money for himself, but also thinks about Hong Kong's economic development.As the saying goes - Da Da will benefit the world at the same time.

If the wig industry chain is introduced earlier, Hong Kong will be able to earn more foreign exchange, and the economy will increase. The reason is as simple as that; More than just earning this.

At present, Hong Kong's industries are generally in their infancy. The textile, garment, plastic, and toy industries that future generations are proud of are like children who have just learned to walk in front of Japan's powerful industries.

Now is the embargo period again, and Hong Kong, like Japan, is heavily dependent on overseas resources, so the surge in raw materials has seriously restricted Hong Kong's industries, not to mention that many machines cannot be imported.Even with cheap labor, it still cannot compete with Japan in terms of product prices.

Of course, the situation will gradually improve in the second half of this year. Some materials will be removed from the embargo list, and the United States will allow Hong Kong products to enter the United States.And Japan's light industry will also be restricted by Europe and the United States within two to three years, because it seriously threatens the industrial development of various countries.

Now that Lin Zhichao has decided to take the lead in introducing the wig industry chain, it is like a market gap, just like when he introduced the automatic zipper rice arranging machine, it belongs to the kind that explodes at one point.

"Husband, what are you thinking, so engrossed?"

As the fragrant wind blows, Lin Zhichao raises his head with a smile, seeing a pair of beautiful girls; Tang Caiyun is a glamorous young woman, and Xu Caiying is a stunning girlish demeanor, matching this spring for a while.

"Does the dress look good?"

In front of Lin Zhichao, the two women spun around at the same time. A floral long skirt with a white shirt and a white dress with patterns are all fashionable in this era.

The beautiful girls walking on the street, one kind has their heads crossed and wears a cheongsam or a tight-fitting long skirt. This kind is usually a married young woman. The clothes outline their graceful figures. It can reflect their beautiful legs. Lin Zhichao can accept this style, but he can't accept his own woman wearing it like this. It's not because his thoughts are corrupt, but because he thinks his women shouldn't be so "cheesy and beautiful".

So Tang Caiyun and Xu Caiying are another style of dressing, which is a European and American style, but it is not uncommon in Hong Kong.

"I'm afraid that the flowers in this courtyard will not be in full bloom!" Lin Zhichao said admiringly.

Although she knew what Lin Zhichao meant, Xu Caiying still deliberately said, "Why?"

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Because the moon is ashamed of the flower, the flower shyly hides in the bud when it sees you two, and dare not come out."

After Tang Caiyun deliberately shook, she said: "It's so disgusting! No wonder my husband can deceive girls!"

It seems to be pointing, but Lin Zhichao said very calmly: "Am I lying to you two? We are under the same roof, and we have been in love for a long time."

Tang Caiyun didn't bother anymore. Although she guessed that Lin Zhichao had someone overseas, she was not an ignorant woman.Their man is different from ordinary people in many aspects, and the two sisters know that there is no reason why such an energetic man should not cheat.

Afterwards, the three walked into the house, where the nannies were busy preparing breakfast and taking care of the children, and then everyone had breakfast together.Lin Ruihuan, who was about to turn four years old, was able to eat breakfast alone, so she was seated at the big table; as for the other two sons, the nanny served them at the small table on the side.

Lin Zhichao doesn't like to be noisy, and Lin Ruihuan has to pass the test before he can officially go to the table.

"Wait a minute, Caiyun and I will go to work together, and Ruihuan will send grandma to kindergarten."

"Well, Dad."

Lin Ruihuan's obedient reply aroused Wu Wenying's affection, and she immediately patted his little head.

"good grandson"

morning.

Lin Zhichao brought Tang Caiyun to the Yangtze River Industrial Park and held a management meeting, in which many middle-level managers were present.In the spacious meeting room, almost 40 managements attended the meeting.

Everyone has realized that this meeting is extraordinary.

Sure enough, Lin Zhichao began to adjust personnel and arrange preparations for the new company, and everyone was excited.

"According to my speculation. This war should end in the next few months. Therefore, Hong Kong's raw material issues, imported equipment issues, and commodity export issues will gradually improve. The Yangtze River Industry will also usher in new development opportunities, so Everyone is up to the challenge.”

Everyone became excited. Everyone found out that Changjiang Industry has raised a lot of "idle people" and is also doing some technical research and development, but it has not produced the value it should.

So everyone understands that the boss attaches great importance to the industry and will focus on investing in it.Now, all the answers are out.

Lin Zhichao went on to say: "Yangtze River Zipper is separated from Changjiang Metallurgy, Changjiang Machinery, and Changjiang Trading. The four companies operate independently. Of course, they cooperate closely under the scheduling of the group. The personnel arrangement is as follows. Next, we will set up another Changjiang wig factory, and the personnel arrangement is as follows."

After some adjustments and arrangements, everyone was not surprised except for the Changjiang Wig Factory.

Because the company that was split out was a former department.

"Next, you guys prepare for the new company. As for the action, I will come to make arrangements. Step by step, I have been waiting for several years, not in a hurry for a few months."

"Yes, boss."

Subsequently, Lin Zhichao handed over the manuscript in his hand to the group office for printing and publicity.

This meeting was mainly about personnel arrangements and the registration of the new company. As for specific actions, Lin Zhichao needed to arrange them step by step, and was not in a hurry.For each new industry, he will do it himself at the beginning, and then hand it over to the management after it is on the right track, and he will often supervise it.

At the same time, the factory also began to distribute:

The original three floors and the first floor are all used as factories and warehouses for the zipper industry, with a total area of ​​12 square feet, which is sufficient in a short period of time.

In the newly built five-story industrial building, Changjiang Plastics is arranged on the first floor, Changjiang Toys (including plastic toys) on the second and third floors, wigs are prepared to be produced on the fourth floor, and Uniqlo clothing is leased to the fifth floor.

As for Changjiang Smelting and Changjiang Machinery, they will move to the industrial park in Tseung Kwan O in the future; last year, Cheung Kong invested 280 million Hong Kong dollars to obtain 80 acres of coastal industrial land in Tseung Kwan O, which is still under construction.

The Yangtze River Industrial Park is also preparing to build a five-story industrial factory building, which will be used as a backup, so as not to run out of factory space.

"boss"

Lin Zhichao nodded to Chen Linyuan, general manager of Changjiang Wig Factory, who walked into his office.

Afterwards, he said, "Have you finished reading the magazines I let you read?"

Chen Linyuan belongs to the management team trained by Changjiang Industry. He has been employed for more than four years and is a talent who understands both production and management.In the future, Changjiang Wig Factory will be an industrial chain with an annual profit of more than one million, so Lin Zhichao also carefully selects its general manager.

"Well, I've finished watching."

Lin Zhichao then asked: "Then let me ask you, are there any wigs for sale in Hong Kong?"

This question has nothing to do with the previous question, but it is very meaningful.

Chen Linyuan received the boss's task a month ago - to learn about the wig industry through books and magazines, and it was during off-duty hours, so whether he was fully prepared or not, this issue could be known.

As a boss, you will not be given opportunities to learn for no reason. If you fail to grasp it, you will miss the opportunity.

"No, there are no wigs for sale in Hong Kong, which means that there are no wig factories in Hong Kong. We are the first to think of doing it."

For this answer, Lin Zhichao was still satisfied in his heart, and then he asked: "Then Hong Kong is not able to produce wigs?"

Chen Linyuan immediately replied: "Not necessarily. As far as I know, wigs and beards are required in traditional dramas such as Cantonese opera, so there should be wig masters in Hong Kong. It's just that their craftsmanship is a traditional craft."

Lin Zhichao said: "Okay, then you should first inquire about the wig master, and after a while, you and I will go to the United States to investigate."

He wants to personally participate in the investigation, but he will not forget to train his subordinates.In fact, he also considered that there are masters who produce wigs in Hong Kong, and there are such props in dramas. Although the craftsmanship is different, it is nothing more than a traditional manual and a modern mechanized one.

Chen Linyuan nodded and said, "Okay, I'll get ready right away."

At this time, his blood is already boiling. According to the publication's understanding, he feels that this is a big market; if he can assist the boss to complete this business, then he will naturally be a kind of success.

Three days later, Lin Zhichao and Chen Linyuan came to Yau Ma Tei, looking for a wig maker.

Walking to an alley, Lin Zhichao found a woman taking out garbage. At this time, plastic bags were not popular in Hong Kong, but old-fashioned buckets.At a glance, he saw that the woman's bucket was full of hair. Needless to say, following the woman would lead to the wigmaker.

Lin Zhichao stepped forward and said to the female worker, "Miss, are you a wig master?"

When the female worker heard this, she shook her head and said, "I'm not a wig master. I'm a female worker who makes wigs with Master Gao. Do you want to ask Master Gao to make wigs?"

He was quite warm and generous, and his conversation was good. Lin Zhichao immediately commented in his heart, this is probably a habit - watching people order food.

"Yes, please take us to find Master Gao."

"Okay, you follow me."

Along the alley, I stumbled to a small shop, where a little old man in his 50s was leading another female worker to work.

"Master Gao, these two customers said they want to order wigs, I just happened to meet them and brought them here!" the female worker said heartily.

Gao Yonggui put down his work, came to Lin Zhichao and Chen Linyuan, and asked, "What kind of fake bun do you two want to make?"

Lin Zhichao smiled and said, "Master Gao, we have a business that we would like to discuss with you, why don't we go to a teahouse to have a cup of tea together and talk slowly!"

Gao Yonggui took a look at Lin Zhichao and Chen Linyuan, and he knew at a glance that they were the bosses, plus he could go to the teahouse for a cup of tea, so he naturally agreed.After explaining to the two female workers, Master Gao followed them to drink tea.

"You two surnames? Are you in that business?"

"My Lin Zhichao, my business is very complicated. This is my manager, named Chen Linyuan."

Gao Yonggui didn't realize anything for a while, until a bodyguard opened the door of the car for the three of them, Gao Yonggui felt that the matter was not simple.

"Mr. Lin, are you the ship king Lin Zhichao?"

"I don't dare to be called a ship king, it's just a few ships. It seems that Master Gao also knows me."

Next, Gao Yonggui was dumbfounded. He never thought in his life that he could meet such a big man.Then I was a little apprehensive, why did this rich and powerful man invite himself to drink tea?
The three found a high-end teahouse in Tsim Sha Tsui. The teahouse served good tea and some snacks.

Later, Lin Zhichao said: "Master Gao, I want to order 500 wigs from you a month, and the more the better. How about it?"

Gao Yonggui quickly put down the teacup, then he was stunned, and then said: "Lin Sheng, you are an outsider talking, thinking that making a wig is as fast as shaving your head? It takes us three months to make a wig, do you understand?"

After finishing speaking, he regretted a little, he was a little too excited, so he was a little disrespectful to the big man.

Lin Zhichao said indifferently: "It turns out that this is the case. Isn't there a faster and more efficient way to make wigs?"

At this time Gao Yonggui saw that Lin Zhichao was more talkative and seemed to be begging himself, so he regained his master's pride and said: "Mr. Lin, it's not that I'm bragging with you. There is no second master who makes chignon in Hong Kong. And I have been in this business since I was a child, and I can only produce a few per month. So let alone 500, even 10 are impossible, not to mention, why do you want so many?"

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "There is demand abroad!" Then he asked: "Master Gao, how much money do you make every month?"

Gao Yonggui said coyly: "A few hundred Hong Kong papers."

Afterwards, Lin Zhichao thought for a while, he couldn't fully mechanize the production of wigs, that would be a fool's act; the cheapest thing in Hong Kong is labor, how could he not make full use of this advantage?
Therefore, the production process of wigs in Hong Kong can only be achieved in a semi-mechanical and semi-manual way in order to obtain the best benefits.

"To be honest, Master Gao, there is a high demand for wigs abroad, so I want to introduce a modern mechanized production model. I hope you will work for me, or give me a skilled female worker."

Gao Yonggui said in disbelief: "Mr. Lin, why are you looking at this small business without making a lot of money? What's more, it is impossible to mechanize the production of wigs. I have made wigs all my life, and I have never seen them made by machines. Do."

After all, he is a 50-year-old man with a stubborn personality, and the possibility of persuading him is very low.

Lin Zhichao could only say: "Master Gao, the female worker who took us today, you transfer it to us, and we will give you an introduction fee of 800 Hong Kong dollars. If I really succeed in producing wigs with machinery that day, which affects your business, I will Come back and hire you as our technical consultant with a high salary."

Naturally, it is possible to dig directly, but obviously this is not benevolent, and there is no need to save a few hundred Hong Kong dollars.
Without thinking, Gao Yonggui said: "What introduction fee do you want? You treat me to tea, that is, you think highly of me. I can introduce that female worker to you without charging a penny, but you can't offer a lower wage than now, everyone. They are all acquaintances, I can't harm her."

Lin Zhichao was taken aback for a moment, but he didn't expect the old man to be stubborn, and he still had a bit of loyalty.

After some refusals, Gao Yonggui refused to accept Lin Zhichao's introduction fee, but the matter was agreed.Lin Zhichao no longer insisted, the old man lost his job and happened to come to work in his own wig factory.

After drinking tea, everyone went back to the wig workshop and listened to Gao Yonggui's introduction of the production process of the wig; and the female worker named 'A Qing', when she heard that Changjiang Wig hired her at 120 Hong Kong dollars a month, she burst into laughter.

(End of this chapter)