The Birth of the Hong Kong Island Family.

Chapter 269 [Food and Playful]

Time flies, and it is another spring of the year in a blink of an eye.

On this day, Lin Zhichao came to Paterson Street in Causeway Bay, and saw a busy scene here, with construction sites everywhere.

Cheung Kong's "Baidexin Street" project is composed of nine buildings. These buildings have "I" shape, "Half I" shape, and triangular buildings. They are actually nine real estate buildings; seven of them are commercial and residential. The buildings are all 20 stories high.

On both sides of the intersection of Kent George Street (and Paterson Street), there are two commercial buildings, each with a height of 26 floors.Although these two buildings also have a residential part, they are high-end apartments, and they are not for sale and will be used as rental properties.

Two 26-storey commercial buildings are connected by a pedestrian bridge, with a department store on one side and a shopping center on the other. It will become the best commercial area in Causeway Bay in the 70s and [-]s.

"Boss, the Seaside Mansion is ready for sale. It is no problem to set the unit price at 45 yuan per square foot!" Hu Zhaoxu suggested.

The building was under construction in September last year, and now it has been half a year, and it is indeed ready for sale.The seaside building is a commercial and residential building near the sea near the typhoon shelter, and the unit price is 45 yuan per square foot, which can definitely be sold.

Lin Zhichao said: "We can prepare for the sale and sell all the residential parts of these seven buildings at the rate of selling one building every two months."

He is not in a hurry to develop the reserve land now, and intends to cover the land.

目前长江实业的土地储备是155万平方尺（仅住宅或商住地皮），林志超打算在1960~1964年这五年时间里，仅开发百德新街（22.5万平方尺）、渡船街德福花园（20万平方尺）、希云街（15万平方尺）这三幅地皮，总计能出手6500个住宅单元，平均每年销售1300个左右，大概每年可以获利4000~5000万。

The reason why the profit is high is that these lands are very cheap and sold when the market is good.

After such a plan, with the current land reserve, there would still be nearly 1965 million square feet left in 100.

Of course, some land reserves will be purchased during the period.

Hu Zhaoxu nodded, then he pointed to the other side of Paterson Street, and said, "Boss, Jinhua Real Estate has purchased a land of about 15 square feet there, and it is also developing real estate recently."

Lin Zhichao looked to the east of Paterson Street. The "Jinhua Real Estate" that Hu Zhaoxu said was the real estate company of Zhang Yuliang's family.Unexpectedly, the two competed together again.

There is only one 'Bai Dexin Street' between the two real estates, and the sites are all large real estates.

Zhang Yuliang's elder brother Zhang Yujie died of illness last year, which is retribution; Zhang Yuliang's second brother Zhang Yuqi was drowned by the sea in 1952, which is also retribution.

And Zhang Yuliang is ranked fourth, and there is a third brother Zhang Yulin.Zhang Yulin didn't like doing business, but was keen on public office and charity, so all the properties of the Zhang family fell into the hands of Zhang Yuliang.

"Well, don't show weakness in sales in the future!"

"It's natural. We are far better than that real estate in terms of location and planning. How can we lose to Jinhua Real Estate?"

Lin Zhichao nodded. He suddenly remembered one thing. If Lin Zhichao hadn't appeared, the assets of Zhang Yuliang's family might have exceeded 1 million.

After all, Zhang Yuliang's family made a profit of 2000 million yuan in Western medicine smuggling back then. This is not the most important thing; It was in 1955 that his net worth had exceeded 5000 million.

If Lin Zhichao's Yingzhi Building land (No. 9 Zhaolong Street) and Paterson Street land were in the hands of Zhang Yuliang's family (it was in the previous life), then the wealth of Zhang's family would be 1-2 million Hong Kong dollars.

In the previous life, in the late 80s, when Zhang Yuliang’s family moved capital, it is said that they sold a large number of properties in one go, and the cash amount was nearly 20 billion; and in the early 80s, Li Jiacheng speculated on two buildings—the Federal Building and the International Building, both of which were injected into Zhang Yuliang’s family. Defeng's assets, and those two buildings, were fired by Li Jiacheng for more than 23 billion.

Of course, the Federal Building (Wing On Group Building) in this life has become No. 71 Des Voeux Road Central in the hands of Lin Zhichao, and is planning to build a first-class Grade A office building.

When inspecting the site, I happened to meet Lu Xiaopei.

"Boss" Lu Xiaopei stepped forward to greet him.

He was not surprised that Lin Zhichao inspected the construction site, and even often saw his boss wearing a hard hat and shuttling around the construction site, asking questions.Even many workers on the construction site have talked with their bosses.

Lin Zhichao nodded and said, "How about it, are you busy?"

Cheung Kong also undertakes external projects, and its business is very large, so its employees are really busy.

Lu Xiaopei said: "Be busy! And people should be busy, so that they can be energetic."

Lin Zhichao said with a 'haha' smile: "Your point of view coincides with mine. I also have the best energy at work, but resting at home is not good. By the way, how much did you invest in the real estate project that the big guys cooperated with?"

Lu Xiaopei said with some embarrassment: "10"

In fact, he was a little guilty. After all, some time ago, he thought about resigning and doing things alone, but now he has decided to work steadily in Poly Construction for another five years.

First, it is to repay the boss's generous treatment and trust; second, I have more funds, so I don't need to worry about it in the future.

Lin Zhichao was very happy for his subordinates and said: "Yes, 25 yuan of funds can be withdrawn in two years. Recently, Manager Hu is looking for a new site. Let's form a partnership again. If we have money, we can find it together."

Everyone expressed their gratitude one after another, and Lu Xiaopei admired Lin Zhichao's courage even more.

You must know that a real estate project cannot be easily completed with money, and resources are needed.Changjiang Real Estate provides free resources for everyone, and the company is not short of money. To put it bluntly, it is directly distributing benefits to everyone.

McDonald's No. 8, Zhang's ancestral home.

In the morning, Zhang Yuliang was sitting on the sofa in the living room, reading a newspaper.

An advertisement in the newspaper made him very upset. He only saw a house sale advertisement with "Buildings in the Yangtze River, all over Hong Kong and Kowloon" in big eight characters, just like a gold-lettered signboard.

This is a signboard advertisement of Cheung Kong Properties. It was not a big problem at first, but Zhang Yuliang saw something involving Jinxing Properties; it turned out that this advertisement was for Cheung Kong Properties to sell a "seaside" building, and the slogan was very aggressive. .

"Cheung Kong Real Estate has nine buildings over there. Now it only sells one building. Isn't it easy to collide with our real estate. Moreover, the two real estates are only one street away. If they sell well, we will be affected. .”

Zhang Yuliang thought so!

He has always had resentment towards Lin Zhichao, when Lin Zhichao dealt with him, the boss scolded him for a long time.

Fortunately, the eldest brother died of illness last year, so he, the fourth child, had a chance to take the position, so he seized the time to grab the shift and seize power.Zhang Yuliang arranged all the family members to work in Zhang Jinji, but Jinxing Real Estate did not allow everyone to get involved.

"The rumors back then must have something to do with Lin Zhichao. It was because of those rumors that our Zhang family lived in fear in those years, and I was often scolded by my elder brother."

Thinking of this, Zhang Yuliang suddenly felt annoyed. Lin Zhichao was a murderer with a soft knife back then. The Zhang family was worried that the Hong Kong government would really "send gifts" to the Zhang family. They lived a low-key life for several years, fearing that the rumors would come true.

"Lin Zhichao and Li Gaofu are said to be relatives, and Li Gaofu was also involved in smuggling back then; moreover, Lin Zhichao is usually close to Airship Tai. Why don't I 'reciprocate courtesy' and let Lin Zhichao also taste the taste of rumors?"

With this thought, Zhang Yuliang's heart suddenly became hot, as if the grievances he had suffered for many years were finally about to be avenged.

"clack cluck"

Just when Zhang Yuliang was 'whimsical' and 'very proud', there was a sound of high heels.

He looked up and saw that it was the second sister-in-law Cui Xiuying, and said angrily, "Second sister-in-law, what high heels are you going to wear at home? It's too noisy. You can't wear them when you go to work, so as not to affect everyone!"

Cui Xiuying's originally good mood disappeared immediately, her face became rosy, and she was about to choke on her fourth child, but she was a little scared.

"understood!"

Because he knows that grandma hurts Zhang Yuliang (mother-in-law) the most, so Zhang Yuliang has a very young master's temper. As long as he goes against his will, Zhang Yuliang will throw the phone and even throw all the objects on the table to the ground.Therefore, Zhang Yuliang is a bully at home, and everyone must accommodate him.

After a while, Guo Geng came down and asked casually, "Yuliang, how about the real estate in Causeway Bay? The investment is quite large, can you make a lot of money?"

The Zhang family has been investing in real estate since the beginning of 1953. They own property at No. 9-10 Yongji Street, Central, where they can build commercial buildings, and have been engaged in real estate development since then.

Zhang Yuliang immediately smiled bitterly and said, "Mom, real estate is not that easy to do. I only took over Jinxing Real Estate last year, and found that my brother has many projects that are not very profitable."

His idea is very simple, now he alone has the final say on the family's real estate business, and only he knows whether he makes money or not; therefore, even if it is very profitable, he doesn't want to tell his mother, lest other people worry about it.

Guo Geng was just paying respects to the Buddha at home, so he had no doubts, and said, "A small profit is also a profit. The real estate industry has experienced a crisis a few years ago, so as long as you play it safe, you will definitely not go wrong. By the way, the real estate in Causeway Bay is yours. Yes, can it be better than your brother's project?"

Zhang Yuliang resorted to tricks again, and said, "Mother, don't expect to make a lot of money. Our land is very expensive, so take your time. You can't make a lot of money all at once."

Guo Geng didn't doubt that he was there, and said: "I'm relieved if you do this! Do it well, your ability is not weaker than your elder brother, I believe in you."

Zhang Yuliang immediately transformed into a filial son, supported his mother, and said, "Don't worry, mother, I will definitely carry on the legacy of my elder brother and make the family business bigger."

“good good”

After the show, everyone is ready to have breakfast.

The Zhang family's breakfast did not match their family's wealth. After Zhang Yuliang took charge of the family, he also upheld the character of frugality and hard work.

At this moment, the sound of high-heeled shoes 'clicking' sounded, and everyone looked towards the stairs one after another. It was Tan Ailian, the daughter-in-law of the third eldest Zhang Yulin.

If other people dared to do this, such as the second sister-in-law Cui Xiuying, Zhang Yuliang would have already scolded others, but he could not afford to offend the third sister-in-law Tan Ailian, because Tan Ailian's natal family was very powerful.

Therefore, when Tan Ailian was late and wore high heels at home, Zhang Yuliang pretended not to know, and ate alone.Of course it wasn't night, if that was the case, Zhang Yuliang would try to persuade him.

Cui Xiuying pursed her mouth and said that her fourth brother was also bullying.

Rumors about Lin Zhichao suddenly appeared on the market:

"Lin Zhichao once supported his relative Li Gaofu to transport goods to the mainland. '

"Lin Zhichao has a close relationship with Zhaitai, He Xian, etc., and is the biggest behind-the-scenes gangster in Hong Kong. '

'Lin Zhichao has been listed as xxx by the British Hong Kong government and the US consulate, and will be deported. '

'Don't buy a building built by Changjiang Properties. Lin Zhichao may run away with money. '

Sitting in Cheung Kong's office, Lin Zhichao couldn't help laughing.

Hu Zhaoxu also smiled and said: "Those who can spread such rumors have been kicked by the donkey. Boss, you have a relationship with the British Hong Kong government and overseas governments, these rumors are totally untenable. "

Indeed, if Lin Zhichao had those backgrounds, it would be impossible for Hong Kong Airlines alone to be acquired by him.

Lin Zhichao said: "Although the rumors are broken without attacking, we can't take it lightly. I think it should be my competitor who made a helpless move. If there is still a week, we will issue an announcement."

Hu Zhaoxu nodded, and then said: "Could it be a real estate developer? Huo Sheng was the same back then, of course he was not wronged."

Lin Zhichao also thought about it, and said, "Could it be that kid Zhang Yuliang?"

Hu Zhaoxu immediately said: "It's really possible, because the two real estates have recently competed."

More than just competition, he also used this trick back then, which scared the Zhang family into a panic and came to him personally to apologize.Now that Zhang Yuliang is newly in power, he must hate Lin Zhichao.

As for things like spreading rumors, there is no evidence at all, so Zhang Yuliang is completely confident.

And Lin Zhichao and Li Gaofu are indeed relatives, but Li Gaofu is not close to the family. Like Feng Jingxi, Guo Desheng and other people involved in smuggling, he does not express any political opinions at all, and he will not meet those people.

As for the relationship with Airship Tai, Lin Zhichao and him are indeed friends, but this is completely impossible to be based on.

"I know! It's okay, there are too many loopholes in this rumor. But since we suspect it is him, let's compete. You keep an eye on their real estate. When they open, we will open two days in advance, and the price is cheaper than them."

Hu Zhaoxu knew that the boss might have some conflicts with Zhang Yuliang's family. It is said that Zhang Yuliang's family sold fake medicines to the boss.

"no problem!"

After Hu Zhaoxu left, Lin Zhichao showed a sneer, he didn't expect Zhang Yuliang to be so ignorant.He also heard that this person is very two-faced, one side is low-key, and the other side is ruthless.

The reason why it is said to be low-key is because Zhang Yuliang rarely appears in the media. In his previous life, he only appeared at the 10th anniversary reception of Daimaru Department Store;
The reason why he is harsh is because in the 80s he fought with his second sister-in-law for family property and filed lawsuits, causing troubles all over the city; first of all, he wanted his second sister-in-law to move out of the McDonald's ancestral house, cut off water, electricity and telephone, and no one was allowed to enter Second, when he was in a lawsuit with his second sister-in-law, all lawyers from ten well-known law firms in the city were hired to make his second sister-in-law helpless. (A family of lawyers), I'm afraid that Cui Xiuying can't even hire a good lawyer; in the end, after winning the lawsuit, Zhang Yuliang invited those big lawyers to have fun on his yacht, and Cui Xiuying had to pay 800 million in legal fees.You know, when Cui Xiuying and her children were expelled from the Zhang family, the funds they received were only a few million. They couldn't even afford the legal fees, and her son-in-law paid for her.

Lin Zhichao became interested in such a two-faced person with very different personalities, and cleaned up his interests.

Three days later, Governor Black came to the Yangtze River Industrial Park for inspection. Lin Zhichao accompanied him on the inspection and gave a serious introduction.At the same time, he was still following the people from the newspaper office.

This was Lin Zhichao's initiative to invite Bai Liji. The reason was that the Cheung Kong Industry Group represented Hong Kong's industry, and Hong Kong's industry had become the most important industry in Hong Kong's economy.

香港工厂由1950年的1500家，如今增加到6000家；工人由8万人，增加至25万人。（均指注册统计数字）

The total amount of foreign trade exceeded 68 billion Hong Kong dollars, setting a post-war record.The gross domestic product is 2260 billion Hong Kong dollars, and the per capita output value is [-] Hong Kong dollars.

Under such a gratifying development situation, it was logical for Lin Zhichao to invite Bai Liji to come to inspect and cut the ribbon for the new industrial building.Of course, Lin Zhichao's face is also there.

In the workshop producing 'Barbie dolls', Bai Liji said happily: "It's hard to imagine that all the Barbie dolls that are popular in Europe and America are produced here!"

To be honest, this is already puzzling!
After all, Audrey Toys is an American company, so why does it send all orders to Hong Kong instead of Japan?

In fact, the unknown is in hiding.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Our plastic doll technology in Hong Kong is not inferior to Japan. Moreover, when Audrey Toys Company invented the image of Barbie dolls, our factory already owned a number of patented technologies for 'soft and hard plastic dolls', such as this joint. The technology is our patent."

Everyone suddenly realized that the technology of this factory is so good!

Next, inspect the zipper factory.

Lin Zhichao introduced: "YR zipper is one of the best-selling brands in the world. It produces 5000 kilometers of zippers every year. In three or four years, our total production length can circle the earth."

Everyone exclaimed, this is amazing.

Bai Liji took the zipper and tried to close it, and asked: "Is this zipper highly skilled? You are the only one that produces zippers in Hong Kong!"

Monopoly too!
Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "We have nearly a hundred R&D personnel and have established R&D institutes in Germany and Hong Kong. The threshold of this industry is not high, but it is also very high. The quality of zippers is very important. Only brands that have passed the market test, In order to gain the trust of customers; secondly, the price must be of high quality and low price, and large factories have more advantages.”

Bai Liji quickly understood that things with technical content but cheap prices must be the most difficult industry.

On that day, the inspection made the media very amazed, and the scale and R&D team of the Yangtze River Industry Group were the most surprising.

the next day.

The news that Bai Liji and his party took the examination room of Changjiang Industrial Group and Lin Zhichao accompanied them was published in the newspaper.

In fact, this was Lin Zhichao's plan. He didn't want to hand over his fate to time, so he took the initiative to attack.Although there is a high probability that the rumors about him will be extinguished soon and will not develop, but who is willing to face the unknown!
Therefore, Lin Zhichao invited the high-level officials of the Hong Kong government to inspect his factory, and all rumors would be shattered.

After all, if Lin Zhichao was really that kind of person, Bai Liji would not give face.

In the office, Lin Zhichao was thinking about things.

The rumors have quickly dissipated, and there are even many voices in the market to refute this kind of news. There are simply too many reasons.Therefore, this rumor has no power. Cheung Kong's "Beach Mansion" was sold out in two days, which became a momentary news.

Although the matter has passed, Lin Zhichao has seen through Zhang Yuliang's tricks. Given Lin Zhichao's status in Hong Kong, he naturally wants to clean up the Zhang family.

The Zhang family not only has Zhang Yuliang, but also Zhang Yulin.

Although Zhang Yulin is not expected to do business, he is indeed the public relations officer of the Zhang family. He serves as the prime minister of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, and he may also serve as the chairman this year. He also holds an important position in the Wuyi Chamber of Commerce.

Of course, Lin Zhichao is not afraid of the Wuyi Chamber of Commerce, even the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce is not enough in front of him.

However, it is impossible for Lin Zhichao to mobilize all his connections to touch a small Zhang family, let alone to do black hands.After all, things don't go that far.

What's more, in business and business, the means must be clever, not imitating recklessness.

When Cui Xiuying came home from get off work, she immediately went to see the old lady Guo Geng.

"Mom, I have something to tell you!"

Guo Geng said sternly, "What is it!"

This is a feudal family, and the old lady has the supreme power at home, forcing the brothers and their families to be tied up in this five-story ancestral house; on the surface it is united, but in reality the old lady will be torn apart when the old lady dies.

Cui Xiuying said: "Someone told me something today, I don't know if it's true or not, that is, the fourth brother is spreading rumors about Lin Zhichao and messing with others."

The old lady suddenly became angry and said, "What evidence do you have?"

The fourth child is the treasure of her heart, and she suspects that her daughter-in-law is suing behind her back.

Cui Xiuying shrank suddenly, and said in fear: "I don't have evidence! Someone found out what I said, and warned us to take care of ourselves."

The old lady frowned immediately, and continued to ask for details, and finally he had to believe that the fourth child might really be causing trouble.

At night, Guo Geng, together with his third son Zhang Yulin and eldest grandson Zhang Shouyi, began to question Zhang Yuliang.

"Fourth, have you messed with Lin Zhichao recently?" Zhang Yulin asked solemnly as the representative.

Who is Lin Zhichao? He is a Chinese business leader in Hong Kong. He enjoys a high status and reputation no matter in the Hong Kong British government, in the business community, or in the private sector.As my younger brother, I always remember it because of the disadvantages I suffered back then.

Zhang Yuliang immediately said unhappily: "Third brother, what are you talking about!"

Now that he is in power, he naturally doesn't want to show weakness.

Zhang Yulin immediately said: "Did you spread other people's rumors and were caught by others! Recently there are rumors about Lin Zhichao in the market. Did you do it? The key is that it is not clever at all. This rumor has no power at all, but offends you. Boss."

Zhang Yuliang would not admit it even if he was beaten to death, and immediately said to his mother: "Mom, I can't do this kind of thing even if I am beaten to death. I am not stupid. Lin Zhichao is a celebrity in the Hong Kong government and has won the trust of the Hong Kong Governor. Such rumors."

After some performances, Guo Geng actually believed that his youngest son would come.

"Yu Lin, did someone put the blame on us?"

Zhang Yulin also frowned, he also thought that the fourth child would not be so stupid.

Later, everyone asked about Cui Xiuying.

This made Zhang Yuliang annoyed. He suspected that the second sister-in-law had deliberately poured dirty water on him, and someone even warned her that it was all fake.

"Damn girl, I'll show you how to look good in the future!" Zhang Yuliang made a voice deep in his heart.

In the end, Guo Geng swayed, gritted his teeth and said, "Fourth brother, our Zhang family values ​​working together. Although your two older brothers passed away unfortunately, you have grown up now, and you should be united. No matter what he wants We are united internally, and what happened a few years ago will never happen again. Although Lin Zhichao is strong, we don’t need to be afraid of him.”

Zhang Yuliang nodded quickly, and said, "What mother said is true!"

What Guo Geng said next shocked Zhang Yuliang.

"So fourth, you need to discuss more with your third brother and nephew about the real estate business. I will let them join the company to help you. If there is anything, the three of you can discuss it. You are still the person in charge, but talk to everyone more. discuss."

Decentralization!

The third brother, Zhang Yulin, doesn't like doing business in the first place, and prefers to be the family's public relations. The Chamber of Commerce, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, etc. are his battlefields.

The eldest nephew Zhang Shouyi has always been the person in charge of other businesses and has never been involved in real estate.

"Okay, I will listen to my mother!"

Zhang Yuliang didn't dare to confront his old lady, otherwise it would be disadvantageous.

In this way, Zhang Yuliang lost his wife and lost his army.

Of course, Lin Zhichao's revenge has not yet come!

If he had the chance, he would definitely deal with Zhang Yuliang.

Zhang Yulin also said: "Since you didn't do it, we can just pretend we don't know. After all, if you come to the door, you will be convinced. Lin Zhichao is a Justice of the Peace, a Commander Medal winner, and a person awarded by the Queen himself. We should call him 'Sir Lin'. This kind of background is simply not something we can afford."

Zhang Yuliang was taken aback for a moment, and he also became scared at this moment, it turned out that Lin Zhichao was already so powerful.

(End of this chapter)