The Birth of the Hong Kong Island Family.

Chapter 266 [Family Unity]

Lin Zhichao, Huang Changhong, Li Paulo and other high-level officials came to Des Voeux Road Central.

The 'Global Building' at No. 77 Des Voeux Road, which is under construction, and No. 71 Des Voeux Road Central, which has just been photographed, are actually neighbors.After all, the floor area of ​​a building has to span several street numbers.

Wearing hard hats, everyone came to the internal construction site of Universal Building and found that workers were installing steel beams and columns.The construction sites in Hong Kong are very small. The Universal Building was originally a building facing the street, but the construction should not affect the road or sidewalk traffic.Therefore, a safety shed will be built above the sidewalk to ensure the passage and safety of pedestrians.

The structure of the Universal Building is a steel beam and steel column structure instead of a traditional concrete structure. The HSBC Building in later generations is such a building; it is also conceivable that there must be no shortage of imitators in Hong Kong in later generations.

"It is estimated that there will be a typhoon this summer!" Lin Zhichao said casually.

Hong Kong is located in a typhoon zone, and there will be major typhoons every few years.

Paul Lee said: "Boss, please rest assured that the structure of this building is not afraid of typhoons. As for the glass curtain wall installed in the future, I believe it can also withstand the test of typhoons. A strong wind with a speed of about 200 kilometers may not be able to move it at all!" "

He is very proud, and it is a great sense of accomplishment to be involved in so many building constructions!
Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "I don't worry about that! This building is the first in Hong Kong to use 'steel beams and steel structures'. Once it is completed, it will definitely become the object of imitation by later generations. And the blue glass curtain wall will become Victoria's first building." The most beautiful building on both sides of Hong Kong.”

In the trading building in the 80s, before it was completed, this building was the "sea view building". Lin Zhichao looked forward to sitting in the office on the 22nd floor, overlooking Victoria Harbor and Tsim Sha Tsui through the floor-to-ceiling glass curtain wall.

Paul Lee said: "It is indeed a first-class beautiful building! Only the boss is willing to spend nearly double the construction cost to build such a building. Of course, as the headquarters of Global Shipping, it really needs this investment."

Architectural geniuses can suck up too!

Universal Building has 22 floors, with a construction area of ​​22 square feet, and the construction cost is about 1500 million Hong Kong dollars; while Yingzhi Building has 22 floors, with a construction area of ​​more than 19 square feet, and the construction cost is only more than 800 million Hong Kong dollars.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "The land fee is saved, so it doesn't hurt!"

Everyone laughed. This piece of land was bought from He Tung for only 400 million Hong Kong dollars; but now the land next to it is about the same size, but it cost 1600 million Hong Kong dollars.

The saved 1200 million Hong Kong dollars is indeed enough for the excess construction costs.

Afterwards, everyone walked to the nearby site at No. 71 Des Voeux Road Central.

"We are looking for height in this building, so we built 32 floors!"

Huang Changhong nodded and said, "Yes. If the height of the building is more than 30 floors, two sides face the street, which is equivalent to an extra side facing the street, which is convenient for pedestrians to pass."

As the height goes up, it is natural to lose weight, after all, the land area ratio is there; and the thinned area can naturally become a public space.

Of course, the building should pay attention to the development of all directions. The more frontage to the street, the greater the flow of people and the more popular it is.

"Strive for the first half of next year to complete the design drawings and start construction in the second half of the year!"

"it is good"

It was put into use almost in the first half of 1963. After all, the height is many floors higher than the tallest building in Hong Kong.

On the way back, Lin Zhichao was in a happier mood, after all, another building was added as a foundation.Commercial real estate is like a sea-fixing needle, and it is an asset that Lin Zhichao is currently keen on.

"By the way, Manager Huang, when will the real estate that the big guys cooperate with be sold? How much will it make?" Lin Zhichao asked Huang Changhong who was in the same car.

In 1958, when real estate was at a low point, Lin Zhichao organized the company's middle and senior management to cooperate in a real estate project, which was regarded as everyone's welfare.

This kind of cooperation to buy people's hearts is similar to that of Lee Shau Kee's partnership with senior executives in his previous life.
It is also similar to the way Li Jiacheng bought company stocks at a low price for high-level executives after the company was listed. For example, Ma Shimin made a "bonus" in the 90s, and the profit was tens of millions or hundreds of millions; For example, the current stock price is 20, and Ma Shimin is given the opportunity to buy it at 15 yuan. As a company executive, Ma Shimin naturally has confidence in the company. After the one-year thawing period, it will rise to 25 yuan before selling, and he will naturally make a lot of money. .

Lin Zhichao is naturally not a stingy person, he can't just make money by himself, and ignore the meager salary of the competent people, so he has always been very generous.

Talent is hard to find first, and loyal people are indispensable; if you want others to be loyal, you just want to make a big cake. Sooner or later, you will consume the trust of your subordinates, but you must actually give benefits.

Cheung Kong’s management salaries are higher than those of outside real estate companies, and the salaries of senior executives are far higher than those of outside real estate elites. The annual salary of the core executives is 8 yuan, 5 to 6 for senior management, 2 to 4 for middle management, and 1 to 2 for low-level management. 6000 to [-], that is, ordinary employees, with an annual salary of more than [-].

Cheung Kong's middle management, their salaries are the same as the core high-level level of other real estate companies; of course, it is also because of the large scale of Cheung Kong that they can afford the scale of more than 160 people.

"I heard from Manager Hu that preparations are underway recently, and it is expected to be sold before the end of the year. I should ask you for instructions soon! After all, the construction funds for this real estate are borrowed from the company. If you sell it early and return the funds, the boss is already very good to you guys. .”

Lin Zhichao nodded. When the company raised funds, it raised a total of 120 million Hong Kong dollars, which was far beyond Lin Zhichao's expectations; and a piece of land was only 180 million Hong Kong dollars, and the company invested another 60 Hong Kong dollars, which happened to be bought.

But it has entered the development stage in the middle of this year, and half of the floors have been built. It's time to sell. After all, the construction fee is still paid by the company!
"How much can you earn?"

"250 to 300 million, more than 100% of the income, everyone is very grateful to you, boss!"

Equivalent to a capital of 180, it will grow to 430-480 million Hong Kong dollars; for every dollar invested, you can earn 1.5 yuan and return 2.5 yuan.

Lin Zhichao said with satisfaction: "I'll seek everyone's opinions later, do you want to build another real estate?"

Return the funds, and then go to get a piece of land. Although the profit rate will not be that high, it is definitely very rich.

Huang Changhong said with a smile: "I'm afraid everyone is very happy, and the boss is taking care of us again!"

Lin Zhichao waved his hand and said, "I can earn 100 million, so naturally I hope you can earn 10. This kind of cooperation can be regarded as a tradition of our company, but for the stability of everyone's interests, we can only sell one real estate, and then we can do it again." The next property."

Huang Changhong nodded quickly and said, "Okay, everyone is very grateful to the boss. After all, our salary is higher than that of the real estate companies outside."

Lin Zhichao didn't say anything, and accepted everyone's loyalty.

In fact, as a big company, if the salary is lower than that of the outside world, the boss is really stingy and has nothing to say.

Paul Li in the front row also took the opportunity to say: "The boss is so kind to you guys, everyone is very grateful."

This is a construction prodigy, the founder of a listed construction company in his previous life, but in the end he was jailed for embezzling public funds to speculate in stocks.

The same goes for Lu Xiaopei, who is also the founder of a listed construction company.

What Lin Zhichao doesn't know is whether Paul Li and Lu Xiaopei will continue to work with him, or if there are still a few years before they are ready to resign.But in any case, Poly Construction is already full of talents, even if the two leave, it will not affect too much.

Paul Li is a core executive, with an annual salary of [-], and has real estate cooperation. Judging from the current situation, there is a high probability that he will not consider leaving.

When Lu Xiaopei came home at night, his wife complained, "Why are you working overtime so late?"

"What you said is that the construction industry can't do without working overtime. Engineering requires meticulousness and excellence." Lu Xiaopei said indifferently.

The wife stopped complaining, after all, this is already normal, but said: "Go and wash up, I'll make you a hot meal!"

After a while, Lu Xiaopei started to gobble it up. He is the person in charge of all the residential projects of Cheung Kong Industrial Co., Ltd., and also the deputy general manager of Poly Construction, and is Paul Li's deputy.

The real estate on Paterson Street is under construction in full swing, Lu Xiaopei almost needs to be nailed to this project, and also has to supervise other small real estate.

Paul Li is mainly responsible for the overall situation of Poly Construction, and is responsible for the construction of all purely commercial projects, with greater responsibilities.

Busy, it's true!
The wife called the children to the bedroom to do their homework, sat next to Lu Xiaopei, and said, "Are you really going to work for your boss for the rest of your life? I remember that your biggest dream was to be the boss of a construction company!"

Lu Xiaopei was stunned, and instantly remembered his previous dream. He was a construction boss and real estate developer in Shanghai Stock Exchange. Although he wandered around various construction sites in Hong Kong, he never gave up his dream.

On the contrary, in the past five years, I have gradually forgotten my dream, because the boss gave me too much.

"How much deposit do we have?"

"There is a deposit of 10, and you invested 10 in the real estate?"

Lu Xiaopei nodded and said: "Well, that real estate is about to open, and my colleagues told me that the profit will be about 150%, that is, we can get back nearly 25, and of course it will take two years to get it all back."

His wife's eyes lit up, and she said, "So much money?"

Lu Xiaopei said: "The reason why I make money is because the timing of the boss's instructions is good. At that time, the land was the cheapest. Try another person. How many people lost their fortunes last time."

The wife nodded. She also knew about the last real estate crisis.

"You make up your mind, I will support you no matter what!"

She is worried about taking risks and wants her husband to be the boss, but she just has no idea.

Lu Xiaopei nodded, thinking while eating, and said after a long time: "After working for another five years, the boss treats me very well, and I can't just kill a donkey with a little money. But it is my dream to be the boss of a construction company, and I can't do it." Give up. What's more, Poly Construction has Paul Li, his ability is not weaker than mine, and the company is full of talents, so my departure in the future will not affect too much!"

Historically, in another year, Lu Xiaopei had 12 savings and started his own business, undertaking small projects and relying on credit for materials.

But now, Lu Xiaopei's assets are already 20 yuan, plus the real estate dividend of 15 yuan, plus the house he lives in now, the assets are more than 25 yuan higher than in his previous life.

Of course, Lin Zhichao is not at a loss. Lu Xiaopei is very capable and can also serve as the project director of many real estate projects. It is a matter of course that he should be given a high salary.

As a boss, you can't always hold on to a high platform for your subordinates, which is already doing your best, and you should give others a salary corresponding to their ability.

The wife nodded and said, "Indeed, it's better to be on the safe side!"

Lu Xiaopei calmed down again!
If it wasn't for his wife's reminder, he would have been immersed in the work at this time, and he could receive a salary of [-] to [-] yuan a year. Although there are many sites under supervision, Poly Construction is also full of talents, so he doesn't need to do everything by himself.

Busy, but comfortable to do!
At the same time, the company organizes middle and high-level managers to cooperate in the development of real estate. This dividend is equivalent to receiving another salary without having to work.If he hadn't worked as a builder and real estate developer in the Shanghai stock market, and occasionally remembered that he was a descendant of the royal family, he would have worked for others all his life.

Time flies, and it spans to 60s in a blink of an eye.

On New Year's Day in 1960, something happened: Audrey Hepburn took her two sons back to No. 79 Deep Water Bay to recognize their relatives.

Everything happened naturally. Tang Caiyun and Xu Caiying had known for a long time that Lin Zhichao had another room outside, but they pretended not to know so as not to offend Lin Zhichao; at the same time, they also handed over the initiative to Lin Zhichao.

But the problem is, after Lin Xiner and Audrey Hepburn met, things began to develop in a different direction.Lin Xiner revealed it to Wu Wenying inadvertently, and Wu Wenying naturally couldn't bear to have two grandchildren living outside, so she urged Lin Zhichao to let Audrey Hepburn, mother and son recognize their ancestors and return to their ancestors.

After seeing Lin Xiner, Audrey Hepburn also felt the family affection from the man's family, and also wanted to meet her.

Under such circumstances, Lin Zhichao made the decision, and Audrey Hepburn, mother and son, came to Hong Kong to meet and pay homage to their ancestors, and officially became members of the Lin family.

After all, the two sons also need to strengthen their sense of belonging to the family, not to mention how good their relationship with their brothers and sisters is, at least they cannot become strangers.

Fortunately, Tang Caiyun and Xu Caiying, who are the two hostesses, are not jealous; in other words, it happened to Lin Zhichao, and nothing happened.

On the grass, nine children were playing. The youngest child was Lin Ruinan, who was born to Audrey Hepburn. He was only 14 months old and barely walked under the leadership of the servant.

On the other side, Lin Zhichao and others were sitting on outdoor chairs, surrounded by tables with drinks and snacks, and were chatting.

"They don't seem to have any barriers, they can play together! The brothers are so caring. If I knew this, I should have communicated more!" Audrey Hepburn looked at the distance, and the older children brought Lin Ruidong, not at all repulsive, Immediately very happy.

Lin Zhichao said ashamedly: "In this regard, I, the father and husband, did not think carefully."

In fact, at the beginning, he didn't trust foreigners very much in his heart, whether he could be conquered by himself; so he didn't want to intervene in these things too early, and it's not too late now.

The eldest child, Lin Ruihuan, is only less than 11 years old this year (half a year away), so he can completely cultivate brotherhood.The point is that Lin Zhichao's status in the family determines that some things will develop in the direction he expected.

Hearing Lin Zhichao's self-criticism, the three women immediately comforted her, and their actions were surprisingly consistent.

Lin Xiner was dumbfounded at this scene, her brother is too amazing!

Although "polygamy" is allowed in Hong Kong, it doesn't mean that those concubines who marry into the house don't make troubles, at least they have to have conflicts and intrigues when they live together.

Tang Caiyun continued: "It's too late now, everyone will gather here regularly in the future. If we go to the United States, we can also gather there."

Audrey Hepburn immediately said: "Alright! We have a big villa in Los Angeles, you are all welcome to come for vacation!"

Next, the three women played a play, everyone chatted about clothes, jewelry, and hobbies, talking and laughing quickly.

Seeing this, Lin Zhichao went to the children's group to interact.

On the first working day after New Year's Day, Lin Zhichao came to the Yangtze River Industrial Park.

As for Audrey Hepburn, naturally Tang Caiyun and Xu Caiying entertained them, and everyone made an appointment to visit Hong Kong.

Men have to work hard.

Crocodile shirts, traveler's suitcases, and doll noodles have all been separated from the Cheung Kong Industrial Group and moved to the factory in Kwun Tong for production, and the office building is in the Crocodile Shirt Building.

At this time, the businesses of the Yangtze River Industry Group include: zippers, toys, smelting, plastic flowers, wigs, ship breaking, and the newly added 'Midea Electric Appliances'.

Zippers and toys are core industries, steel and Midea electrical appliances are future industries, and plastic flowers, wigs, and ship breaking are temporary industries.

According to this classification, Lin Zhichao can better manage the enterprise.

Lin Zhichao came to a production workshop where workers were assembling 'Midea Radios'.

"Boss, Deputy General Manager Wang." Xu Shaoan, the general manager of Midea Electric, came to greet the two of them.

Lin Zhichao nodded, and then began to visit. It is not so much the production of radios, as it is the assembly of 'pocket-sized atomic radios'.

The structure of this 'pocket-sized atomic radio' is not difficult. The two most important parts are transistors made in Japan, and the rest of the parts are made in Hong Kong.It is about the size of a palm and has a rope, which is very convenient to carry.

The cord is easy to carry, but it can also be a lost key, easily picked out of the window.

At this time, radios were not cheap. The selling price of Sony brand radios in the United States and Japan was 38 US dollars, which is more than 200 Hong Kong dollars.

"How about the order?"

Xu Shaoan immediately said: "Relying on the overseas sales network of the Yangtze River Industry Group, this month's order is expected to exceed 3000 units."

The ex-factory price of a Midea radio is US$22, and Midea’s electrical appliances make a profit of US$4, which is 22 Hong Kong dollars.

Calculated in this way, the annual profit is less than 100 million.

However, this is just the beginning. Two years later, Hong Kong can export 100 million sets a year to the United States, which puts huge pressure on the Japanese radio industry; it also prompts the Japanese government to decide to ban the sale of transistors to Hong Kong. After all, this is to shake Japan. The fundamentals of electronics.

But Hong Kong is very good at finding alternatives for this kind of low-level industry. After all, the United Kingdom and the United States can also produce; moreover, there are American factories opening transistor factories in Hong Kong, which can not only be used by Hong Kong, but also be used for export.In this way, the cost is cheaper than Japan.

Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "The radio continues to expand the market, and another electric fan has to be started!"

Xu Shaoan was originally the management of the Yangtze River Industry Group, and now it is not a problem to organize two processing plants.

"Ok!"

The radio and the electric fan all earn some assembly fee.Do this first, and then continue to consider the next step after you have accumulated enough experience.

(End of this chapter)