The Birth of the Hong Kong Island Family.

Chapter 258 [True or False Doesn't Matter]

In the private room of Lu Yu's teahouse, Lin Zhichao and Zhou Xinian were drinking tea.The two worked together in real estate back then, and the result was naturally a win-win situation, so they have been communicating since then.

Of course, the real reason for the communication is that Zhou Xinian is the highest political spokesperson for Hong Kong Chinese - the chief member of the two councils, while Lin Zhichao is No. 1 in the business circle of Hong Kong Chinese.

"Lin Sheng, the Hong Kong government approved the establishment of the semi-official organization 'Federation of Hong Kong Industries'. You are the No. 1 industry in Hong Kong, so I invite you to become the vice president and committee member of my appointment today."

As a Hong Kong industrial tycoon, Lin Zhichao has tens of thousands of workers under his banner, and is also a leader in the wig and plastic flower industries. Therefore, if this organization does not have Lin Zhichao, it will not be worthy of its name.

Unfortunately, when Lin Zhichao heard about the semi-official organization, he immediately said: "Zhou Sheng, I am definitely not qualified for the position of vice president. How dare I delay the industrial development of Hong Kong. But this organization serves the industrial development of Hong Kong, and I am happy to join, so if If you invite me to be a member, I will definitely join."

Zhou Xinian wondered: "Lin Sheng, with your status in the industry, you should be the president of me."

Lin Zhichao quickly interrupted: "Zhou Sheng, don't be humble! The Federation of Hong Kong Industries serves the entire industry in Hong Kong. If you are the most convinced business owner in our industry, you must be the first choice. And I am just a Private business owners, how can we serve everyone! Serving as a committee member is already a high priority, and it is already a very good thing to offer opinions occasionally."

Seeing this, Zhou Xinian had no choice but to give up!

In the Legislative Council, he proposed to appoint Lin Zhichao as the vice chairman, and the members had no objection. This is because Lin Zhichao has too much influence in Hong Kong's industry. Pass it on to others fearlessly.

"Okay, you are busy with your career and considerate, then become a committee member. It will be formally established in August, and then everyone will sit down and discuss Hong Kong's industry."

"Ok"

After talking about this matter, Lin Zhichao also raised a matter.

"Chow Sang, I think Hong Kong should set up a polytechnic to provide professionals for Hong Kong's industries. I wonder if you are interested in bringing it up in the Legislative Council?"

Universities are not so easy to establish. In his previous life, Li Chaoren invested in Shantou University, which was more supported by the state; but to establish a new university in Hong Kong, it is impossible to achieve it no matter how much money is donated.

Because 'University' must be upgraded through 'College', and 'College' is also obtained by merging many colleges and universities, not created out of thin air.

For example, the 'Chinese University of Hong Kong' established in the 60s of the previous life was formed by New Asia College, Chung Chi College, and the 'United College' formed by merging five private colleges in the early days.The three colleges - New Asia, Chung Chi, United, in 1962, chaired by Sir Fulton, the founding president of the University of Sussex, the Fulton Committee composed of international scholars was established to review the standards of the three colleges and determine the standards of the three colleges. The organizational structure of the new university.

It took a full 15 years from college to university, and this is due to Hong Kong's strong desire to have a 'Chinese University'.

As for the 'Hong Kong Polytechnic University', it was even more difficult to give birth in the previous life!

In 1937, Hronell William, the president of the University of Hong Kong, was entrusted by the Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Belle, to organize the establishment of the Hong Kong Government Advanced Technical College.The college campus is located in Wood Road, Wanchai District. It is the first government-funded institution in Hong Kong to provide engineering education. The college offers courses such as nautical radio operation, mechanical engineering and architecture.

In 1947, the Hong Kong Government Advanced Technical College was renamed the Hong Kong Technical College, offering full-time and part-time courses. In 1956, with the donation of 100 million yuan from the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, as well as the support of the government's funding and land allocation, the construction of the Hung Hom campus officially started, and it was unveiled by the Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Grantham, in 1957.

In the previous life, in 1965, Dr. Zhong Shiyuan proposed the establishment of a polytechnic in Hong Kong at the Legislative Council meeting that year.It was not until 1969 that the 'Polytechnic Institute Planning Committee' chaired by 'Tang Bingyuan' was established.

It was not until 1972 that the 'Polytechnic Institute' was formally established, and after development, it was not qualified to upgrade to a university until 22 years later.

Lin Zhichao can only promote the "Hong Kong Polytechnic University" created by such difficulties. His greater role is to donate money to quickly improve the quality of teaching. Eventually, he can provide Hong Kong with a steady stream of polytechnics ten years in advance, or 15 years. university talent.

Of course, the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong actually have science and engineering majors, but they are not so well-known.

Zhou Xinian was stunned, hesitated for a while, and said: "This is a big deal, after all, the Hong Kong government only accepted the proposal to establish a Chinese university last year, and only this year agreed to fund three colleges, and use them as the foundation colleges of the new university. At this time, if we bring up the matter of the Institute of Technology, I am afraid that the financial funds will not be abundant."

Lin Zhichao said: "I am willing to subsidize 1000 million yuan, and I am also willing to serve as the chairman of the preparatory committee of the Polytechnic University. Zhou Sheng, this is a major event related to the future of Hong Kong's industry. If you propose it and finally pass it, then the future Hong Kong , who will forget your contribution today!"

When Lin Zhichao talked to Bai Liji about this kind of matter, the Legislative Council also had to pass it; and the Governor of Hong Kong generally would not refuse the matter passed by the Legislative Council.

Therefore, on the contrary, it is more straightforward to talk to Zhou Xinian, and it is more likely to pass quickly.

Hearing that Lin Zhichao was willing to donate 1000 million Hong Kong dollars and be the chairman of the preparatory committee, Zhou Xinian was shocked!
What is the concept of 1000 million Hong Kong dollars?
In 1956, the "Hong Kong Technical College" received only one million Hong Kong dollars in donations from charitable organizations, plus the support of the Hong Kong government's funding and land allocation.As for donations from rich Hong Kong businessmen, if you donate 100 million a year, you can compete for the chairman and prime minister of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and Po Leung Kuk. Donations of several million at a time are almost rare.

As for Lin Zhichao as the chairman of the preparatory committee of the Hong Kong Polytechnic Institute, of course he is qualified. After all, the Cheung Kong Industrial Group has invented many "great" products, such as plastic flowers, instant noodles, trolley cases, etc.; Can be regarded as a real 'industrialist', 'industrialist'.

"Then I'll think about it and do some research, and then I'll give you an answer, Lin Sheng!" Zhou Xinian said excitedly.

As Lin Zhichao said, if this matter is passed, he will always have a chance to be famous in Hong Kong history in the future.

What's more, with Lin Zhichao taking care of everything, things may really benefit Hong Kong.

Lin Zhichao said with satisfaction: "No problem! I will communicate with Zhou Sheng on this matter for a long time. After all, I think it is a big matter. Hong Kong's industries cannot always be low-level industrial products. If we have talents, we can also make value-added products in the future." Higher Industrial Products”

Soon, Zhou Xinian was also infected by Lin Zhichao, and felt the need to rush about this matter.

In Lin Zhichao's mind, assuming that Zhou Xinian was unreliable and did not advance the process; then in the 70s, after the establishment of the Hong Kong Polytechnic, he donated a huge amount of money to quickly upgrade the teaching quality, and believed that in the 80s, it might be upgraded to a "Polytechnic University".

In short, the Lin family will also enter the technology industry in the future, no matter how much donations are made, it will not be considered a loss.

On this day, Lin Zhichao and his wife Tang Caiyun came to the "Hollywood Road" in Central, which is the famous "Antique Street" in Hong Kong.

Hollywood Road is located from Central to Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, across the central and western districts of Hong Kong Island. At the foot of Victoria Peak, it starts from Wancheng Street in the east and ends at Queen’s Road West in the west. Dating back to 1844.

Many people in later generations believe that the name of this street is derived from the transliteration of "Hollywood (Hollywood)" in the United States.But it is not the case. The name of this street originally came from the holly tree (Hollywood) that was planted in the street in the early years. There is no translation in Chinese, but it is named "Hollywood Road" according to the pronunciation, which is pronounced as "Hollywood Road". Also known as Holly Street.

At that time, Hollywood in the United States had not even appeared. Hollywood Road was the first street built since the opening of Hong Kong. When you saw "Zhenzhen Xuan" or "Zhenzhen Zhai" everywhere, you could tell that it was an antique. street.Antique Street is the first street in Hong Kong since it was opened as a port. It gathers shops selling porcelain and jade, jewelry, stone statue furniture, calligraphy and painting, etc. The division of labor is meticulous and professional.

Naturally, Lin Zhichao would not hold the idea of ​​'picking up leaks' or 'collecting'. After all, for him, spending energy on researching and collecting antiques is a complete waste of life and time.

The reason for coming here today is because Tang Caiyun wants to buy some porcelain decorations to display at home.

The two came to Hollywood Road, followed not far behind by a man and a woman bodyguards, who were actually working with bags.

"Go in and see!"

Lin Zhichao was about to walk towards an antique shop with a relatively large and elegant facade, and saw a plaque hanging on the door, engraved with "Wei Han Shi",
Tang Caiyun grabbed Lin Zhichao, and hurriedly said: "Husband, this is an antique shop, I just need to buy a decorative porcelain vase!"

Lin Zhichao stopped, looked back at Tang Caiyun, who was still full of girlishness, but also contained the temperament of a young woman, and sighed in his heart-it's nice to have golden fingers. After so many years of marriage, Tang Caiyun still looks like a 20-year-old girl. The difference, I'm afraid, is that there are some young women's temperament.

"We are not short of money, let's follow our eyes!"

After finishing speaking, Lin Zhichao led Tang Caiyun in with pride.

He doesn't understand antiques and has no appreciation ability, but he doesn't care whether he will buy fakes today.

First of all, Tang Caiyun is only buying decorations today, not Lin Zhichao is collecting them, so even if they are real antiques, they should be placed at home as decorations.

Secondly, if Lin Zhichao wants to collect, he must have started auctioning in the 70s from Sotheby's, Christie's and other auction houses.His collection experience is that the more expensive the purchase, the more formal the channel, the more valuable it is to collect, and it saves energy.

In the end, Lin Zhichao didn't care much about the collection of antique calligraphy and paintings. The top collectors' possessions were estimated to be in the tens of billions. After the 80s, Lin Zhichao only needed to "loot" the stock market once, and he could easily earn this figure.So, why bother to earn hard-earned money!

"You two, how about buying antiques?" A little old man in a traditional long gown saw the extraordinaryness of Lin Zhichao and his wife at a glance, and immediately stepped forward to entertain them.

Lin Zhichao took a look at the little old man, with a strong old capital accent, coupled with the wearer's attire, he thought that he must not be a high-ranking official who escaped from the capital back then!

"Buy some china and decorate the room!" He spoke Cantonese.

The little old man smiled, but he understood it completely, and then said: "I am the owner of this 'Weihanshi' Zhenzhenzhai, surnamed Fang. I think you are very expensive, and you want to decorate the room with antiques, don't you?"

The man is young and handsome, and the woman is beautiful. The important thing is that the man's words and deeds are calm, as if he is not buying an antique, but an inconspicuous item; more importantly, behind the two There was also a pair of men and women following him, their eyes were shooting everywhere, Yingrui was agile, they could be bodyguards or followers at first glance.

Now that Boss Fang has learned about antiques, he has naturally acquired the ability to read people.

Lin Zhichao said: "My surname is Lin, this is my wife. We are just a businessman, so come in and have a look. Boss Fang, is it alright?"

"Of course, just look around!"

After a brief exchange, Lin Zhichao and his wife walked around the store. The store is small and full of porcelain.

Boss Fang followed to entertain, not daring to let his son do it for him, because he couldn't afford Lin Zhichao's expense, how expensive it was!
"How is it, do you like it?" Lin Zhichao asked.

Tang Caiyun shook her head and said, "I want to buy decorations, but the porcelain here is so small!"

Boss Fang's jaw almost dropped in shock, he bought decorations for his feelings!

"Lin Sheng, Mrs. Lin, if you want to buy porcelain decorations, there is a shop called 'Qingfenglou' over there. They sell modern porcelain or high imitation porcelain."

Lin Zhichao smiled and said, "No need for that! Could it be that there were no larger porcelains in ancient times?"

When Boss Fang heard it, he immediately realized that he would be wrong. Others just disliked the small ones, and they didn't want to buy fake products.

"Sorry! How about we go upstairs and have a look?"

"excuse me!"

Later, Lin Zhichao and his wife went upstairs, and there was indeed another room upstairs.

"What is Mr. Lin's business?"

"My next Lin Zhichao, the business I do is complicated!"

When they got upstairs, Boss Fang invited the couple to drink tea and chatted.

Boss Fang was taken aback for a moment, and then he said with a smile: "So it's Lin Sheng, I said why you couple are so expensive, I still missed it!"

Lin Zhichao smiled and said, "Don't dare to be, you used to be a nobleman in the capital too!"

Boss Fang smiled wryly and said: "My ancestors are richer. An authentic Beijing native, who came to Hong Kong in the late 40s, happened to have a bit of craftsmanship, so asking for a living here is certainly incomparable to your fighting spirit."

In his statement, he vaguely mentioned that he is a descendant of a certain royal family. He has been in Hong Kong for more than ten years and has never spoken Cantonese. There is no difference, he has integrated into this society early, his skin is also tanned in the warm subtropical sun to a honey color, and the owner of the shop is called Laodou.

The reason why Boss Fang said all this was because he wanted to keep Lin Zhichao, a big customer.Since it is an antique store, it naturally collects at low prices and sells at high prices, and Lin Zhichao is obviously a better buyer.

At this time, Lin Zhichao couldn't help but feel that it's not bad to know such a "retired old man". In the future, if the family needs decorations, it will always need some good porcelain.

As for whether he will cheat Lin Zhichao, it is unknown!
But having said that, the antiques bought outside are definitely not collected in the treasure house, but placed in the villa.In the future, at least find someone to appraise it before it can be truly collected.

Later, Boss Fang asked his son to bring in pieces of porcelain and introduced them in person.

"The blue and white ruyi ear bottle of the "Qianlong year of the Qing Dynasty" is 6.8 Hong Kong dollars! "

"That's it, the right size!"

When introducing the second piece, Lin Zhichao directly finalized it.

To be honest, any genuine product in this porcelain shop may appreciate a hundred times in value in the future.

But so what, Lin Zhichao didn't want to collect from antique shops at all, because he didn't understand, so there was no need to spend energy.

Boss Fang also saw that Lin Zhichao and his wife didn't understand antiques at all, they all depended on their eyes.

"Lin Sheng, don't worry, the one that got out from my hand must be real!"

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Boss Fang is too worried! We just want a decoration, so it is most important to have eyes. Of course, I believe in Boss Fang's reputation. Let's wrap it up!"

Boss Fang suddenly had a feeling - he punched the cotton. Others didn't care whether it was true or not, but he wanted to prove it was true.

After Lin Zhichao and his wife left, Boss Fang's son said, "Old Dou, this is simply a fool!"

Boss Fang was so angry that he slapped his son directly, and said, "I think you are the one who has been taken advantage of!"

The son said aggrievedly: "Where did I say something wrong, old man! Lin Zhichao doesn't understand antiques at all, and we have a rule in the collector industry that you will never return it if you buy it, so what if you sell him a fake one? "

Boss Fang was so angry that he almost wanted to hit his son with an antique, and said breathlessly: "You are a fool! Others don't understand that antiques are not fake. If one day his friends tell them that they are fake, he will lose face. Unless you Leave Hong Kong, otherwise others can't deal with you?"

The son finally felt a little scared, but said on his mouth: "I was just joking! How could I smash my own signboard!"

Boss Fang sighed and said, "You can't be greedy. The blue and white Ruyi ear bottle was worth 2 Hong Kong dollars when we received it."

For his own son, he is powerless, and he has not learned much of his skills, but instead spends his mind on communication.It's good to have myself here, the father and son cooperate tacitly, the son can speak Cantonese, his mind is flexible, and it is enough to strike.But if it is said to be a shopkeeper, it still lacks a lot of skills.

(End of this chapter)