The Birth of the Hong Kong Island Family.

Chapter 278 [1961 Years]

Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, it is New Year's Day in 1961.

In the morning, Lin Zhichao woke up from the presidential suite of the Miramar Hotel, surrounded by his two lovely wives, he showed a knowing smile.

The Miramar Hotel started its "trial operation" on Christmas Eve. As the owner, Lin Zhichao also brought his family to spend New Year's Day and conduct experiential inspections.

This is his exclusive suite. The Miramar Hotel has a total of 72 suites, including 24 presidential suites.

After waking up, Lin Zhichao's naked body was exposed in the air. He didn't care about it at all. He came to the window of the "Moon Cave Gate" and looked at the Victoria Harbor and Central in the distance. He seemed in a good mood.

The 17-storey Miramar Hotel is already the tallest building in Kowloon, because there is a height limit here (because of Kai Tak Airport); but although it is only 17-storey Miramar Hotel, the floor area is as high as more than 50 square meters feet, each floor has more than 3 square feet, very large.

The beauty on the bed stretched out her cream-skinned arms and looked at the watch on the bedside table.

"Husband, it's only six o'clock in the morning, you wake up so early, how can you still play golf!" Tang Caiyun said with a smile.

Lin Zhichao turned his head, and the skin exposed in the air was so white and delicate. Although the slowly rising altitude was covered by the sheets, it was still majestic.

Women, following Lin Zhichao will only become more and more beautiful, younger and younger, and their skin will become better and better. This is the magic place.

Of course, although Tang Caiyun already has four children, she is only 32 years old this year.

"There is a gym! I'm going to release some energy, you know." After finishing speaking, he didn't forget to show his strong body.

At this time, he is not like a gentleman businessman, but like a boy of a young couple.

At this time, Xu Caiying deliberately pulled down the sheet, revealing her icy and clean upper body in an instant, and then deliberately pulled it up again.

"No way, didn't you take good care of you, master, last night? You still have a lot of energy in the morning!"

Lin Zhichao came to her side with a smile, then shook his hand, and said in a low voice, "Exercising is to be stronger. Otherwise, how can I satisfy my two beautiful wives!"

Xu Caiying gave a light 'hmm', this hand has good friend magic power.

Immediately, she exuded the innocence of a young girl and the charm of a young woman, and said: "Isn't there a beautiful wife who is far away in the United States, and she will soon get her wish."

Audrey Hepburn has already taken her children and rushed towards Hong Kong.

Lin Zhichao suddenly showed a longing expression!

Immediately arousing the dissatisfaction of the two women, Lin Zhichao laughed and went to get dressed, he had to try the hotel gym.

In fact, according to the four-star standard, the Miramar Hotel can have more than 800 rooms; but now, the Miramar Hotel is built according to the five-star hotel standard, with nearly 680 rooms (sets).

Gym, indoor swimming pool and other facilities are all available; foreigners who come to Hong Kong have always liked sports, and Miramar Hotel can just meet them.

When I came to the gym, the time was 06:30, and there were already male and female staff waiting for guests at the front desk.He didn't recognize Lin Zhichao, because he never lectured everyone, at most he held a management meeting.

Very standard service, and then Lin Zhichao also started to exercise on the treadmill. After a simple inquiry from the male staff, he watched from a distance. Once the customer has something they don't understand or needs, they can help as soon as possible.

Three or ten minutes later, Lin Zhichao finished his exercise and went back to his room to change his clothes. Other family members also got up one after another.

A large family came to the hotel restaurant for breakfast.

"Lin Sheng, this way please!" the restaurant manager greeted.

Although it is a trial operation, there are already many channels of passenger flow, staying at the Miramar Hotel, so the occupancy rate is about 40%; after the official opening, the passenger flow will immediately increase in a straight line.

Last year, the number of tourists visiting Hong Kong was over 20, and this number will increase year by year. By 1971, it will exceed one million people every year.

The hotel industry in Hong Kong, except when some political events occur, can basically maintain more than 95%; a five-star hotel in the 80s, with an annual profit of 1 million is not a myth.In the previous life, the Miramar Hotel was only a four-star hotel. In the early 80s, the annual profit was already 6000 million Hong Kong dollars.

Because of this, the hotel industry in Hong Kong has always been a high-quality asset, and investors are flocking to it.

For example, last year, Chen Zefu invested in the Metropolitan Hotel on Nathan Road, Kowloon. Although it can only be regarded as a two- or three-star hotel, Chen Zefu is a hotel tycoon of later generations. Last year was his first investment in the hotel industry, and it was out of control.

The breakfast is a 'buffet' mode, with both Chinese and Western food, which can be regarded as an innovative mode.After all, the buffet only appeared in the US military in 1939, and it has only been developed for 20 years. The buffet morning in a five-star hotel is at least the first in Asia.

The grade will not be lowered. On the contrary, the breakfast buffet at Miramar Hotel can be called a food collection in Hong Kong. There are not only top Chinese breakfasts such as Lu Yu Tea House, but also Western steaks and foie gras.

Holding a table of delicious food, Lin Zhichao and his family enjoyed it.

"How do customers respond to this breakfast mode?" Lin Zhichao asked casually when the restaurant manager came up to help.

"It's surprisingly good. Whether it's foreign guests or local guests, they all give good reviews. They say that it's more selective and more appetizing." The manager replied seriously.

"Well, I see!"

"Then Lin Sheng, take it easy!"

Later, while enjoying the delicious food, Lin Zhichao smiled and asked Lin Xiner: "What time do you go to work, do you want to ask for leave?"

Lin Xiner looked at her watch and said, "Boss, you're testing me! It's not up yet, I'm going to work at 08:30 today!"

Anyway, they are administrative staff, so naturally they work from nine to five, maybe a little longer.

Lin Zhichao laughed and scolded: "It's not big or small! If you go to work too late in the future, you will stay in a hotel. If there is no room in the hotel, you will live in my set. Anyway, I don't live often."

Lin Xiner made a funny expression and said, "Oh!"

Everyone understood that Lin Zhichao had always cared about Lin Xiner because he didn't want Lin Xiner to feel that his family was an outsider; Lin Xiner and Lin Zhichao were both father and brother, so the relationship was very deep.

On that day, Lin Zhichao was not only experiencing Miramar Hotel, but also guiding his work.

The management of the Miramar Hotel is not only guided by the "American Western Hotel Group" as a consultant, but also managed by the foreign president Jason. Overall, they are doing very well.

Although it is not as extreme as the Peninsula Hotel, there is something that the Peninsula Hotel is not as good as, that is, the charm of a modern American-style five-star hotel combined with a Chinese style; on the contrary, the Peninsula Hotel is more like a British five-star hotel, dull, to put it nicely One is a gentleman, to put it badly, one is an old-fashioned British gentleman.

The Miramar Hotel has a lot of Chinese elements. Even the buildings borrow the moon gate from the 'classical garden', and the interior decoration also has some Chinese styles.Lin Zhichao has abruptly developed the American style managed by the 'American Western Hotel Group' into a 'Hong Kong style hotel'.The Hong Kong hotel industry in later generations also has a place in the world because everyone has found their own style - integrating the big into one.

After New Year's Day.

The chairman of Wheelock, Mr. Madden, came to Lin Zhichao's office in Global Shipping and proposed to transfer 15% of the shares of "Asia Shipping" again, which was almost 1200 million Hong Kong dollars.

Leaning on the sofa, Lin Zhichao joked with a smile: "If Mr. Madden transfers another 15% of the shares to me, then the surname of Asia Shipping will be Lin."

With a full 30% of the shares, Madden probably still has more than 20% left in his hands, so the major shareholder did belong to the Lin family.

Little Madden said indifferently: "If Mr. Lin wants to be the chairman of a listed company, I can let him sit on the board of directors next time. For me, I hope to achieve real cooperation with Mr. Lin, not competition."

He heard from his father that if he wants to do business with Hong Kong Chinese, of course Lin Zhichao is the first choice.In fact, he himself admires Lin Zhichao's long-term leasing method and his analysis of the shipping situation.

Lin Zhichao then said: "Mr. Madden is still the chairman of Asia Shipping, and I have no intention of spying on it. Rather, I hope that after the completion of the share transfer, Asia Shipping will issue new shares to raise funds to order tankers."

Little Madden will definitely not subscribe for new shares issued, so the shares will also be diluted.

But just by transferring the shares, Asia Shipping did not get financing, even if it used the money in the account and loans, it did not have much development.

Therefore, the financing model of issuing new shares has to be added.

For this shipping company, Lin Zhichao also hopes to develop it to more than 100 million tons.

After hearing this, Xiao Ma Deng said happily: "Of course, I invited Mr. Lin to join this company in the hope of better development."

Lin Zhichao knew that little Ma Deng was "very happy" like his father, and he only liked "skin" instead of "real". 40%.

Lin Zhichao said seriously: "Okay, then it's settled like this. Since I joined Asia Shipping, I naturally don't want to have only these few ships. Asia Shipping will use its own funds (more than 700 million) and raise another 2000 million. You can build a [-]-ton oil tanker."

Little Madden was shocked when he heard this. A 5000-ton oil tanker is worth about [-] million Hong Kong dollars, which is almost [-]% of the market value of Asian shipping.

However, he soon realized that with Lin Zhichao's shipping network, the ship could be leased out easily; at that time, it would be no problem to use the rent to repay the loan.

"Okay, just follow your arrangement, and formally formulate a strategy at the board of directors later."

After seeing off Little Madden, Lin Zhichao drew his blueprint for "Asia Shipping" on his desk.

Last year, the trading volume of the Hong Kong stock market was more than 14 billion. This year's stock market will be more active. With a little speculation, the market value of Asian shipping can exceed [-] million in the first half of the year.

At that time, we will take the opportunity to issue 20% of new shares and raise funds of about 2000 million yuan, which will solve half of the funds for the 10-ton oil tanker.

Lin Zhichao wants to slowly increase his shareholding to about 70% by issuing new shares. This is his goal.

As a result, Global Shipping already has three subsidiaries:

Universal Shipping: A shipping company cooperating with HSBC, Global Shipping holds 60% of the shares; currently, the shipping company has four 10-ton oil tankers, four 5.6-ton oil tankers, and 100% equity of Hong Kong Airlines.There are nearly ten million US dollars in funds in the account, and two [-]-ton oil tankers can be built this year.This company specializes in the development of oil tankers and does not participate in the development of cargo ships and containers.

China Star Shipping: It is a joint venture between Global Shipping and the Seamen's Pension System. Global Shipping holds 80% of the shares. It mainly operates more than a dozen old second-hand cargo ships.In the later stage, we will continue to operate bulk carriers and develop towards million-ton bulk carriers.In 1972, it will go public to raise funds, repay the previous debts, and follow-up development.

Asia Shipping: As a listed company, Lin Zhichao plans to develop the container ship business in the later stage.In recent years, we have made full use of the principle of fundraising and developed rapidly.

Of course, as the parent company, the development of Global Shipping is the key point, so as to develop the business of tankers and containers, and later hand over the bulk carrier to the subsidiary for development.

Half a month later, Miramar Hotel and Miramar Shopping Center ushered in the official opening at the same time, and celebrities from Hong Kong gathered at the scene.Governor Park Lak-kei personally cut the ribbon for this project. This is not only because of Lin Zhichao's face, but also because this project is conducive to the development of Hong Kong's economy.

The ribbon-cutting site was set up on the central stage of the shopping center, surrounded by a circular patio, and a large number of policemen and tourists surrounded the railings on the second and third floors.

After Li Kei completed the ribbon-cutting, Lin Zhichao led him and other guests to visit the whole shopping mall.

The bright environment, glass walls, and rows of merchants are all refreshing.This is probably a modern shopping mall in the true sense, and shopping malls in the United States may not be so modern.

The products inside are basically mid-range, and for tourists, it is definitely a shopping paradise.

"Mr. Lin, how many people can this shopping center accommodate each day?" Bai Liji asked curiously.

"Theoretically, there are 3 to 5 people! The model of the shopping center is to use the cluster effect to gather the surrounding popularity here, and provide one-stop services for eating, drinking, and entertainment. Coupled with the Miramar Hotel, it can provide customers with all the functions of basic necessities of life. " Lin Zhichao introduced.

At this time, many guests started shopping on their own, and there will be a grand reception at the Miramar Hotel later to entertain everyone.

Park Liji expressed his feelings: "This project seems to be able to bring together the businesses of Kowloon and become a landmark building in Hong Kong. The only pity is that it is not a coastal area, otherwise it can make more contributions to Hong Kong's tourism industry." great contribution."

Lin Zhichao responded: "Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon will become a tourist area. The development here will be very fast, so there will be no shortage of landmark buildings. I believe that in another ten or twenty years, this area will be full of prosperous businesses."

Bai Liji has a feeling that among the Chinese and foreigners in Hong Kong he has met, Lin Zhichao is the one who is most optimistic about Hong Kong's development. When talking about Hong Kong's development, he is always able to talk endlessly and is very confident.

Even he, the governor, doesn't know how well Hong Kong will develop in the future, but Lin Zhichao, a representative of Chinese businessmen, is very optimistic.

In fact, even the British side does not attach much importance to Hong Kong, at least for now.

Walking into a Chow Tai Fook jewelry store, looking at the sparkling diamond jewelry on the counter, Lin Zhichao let Zheng Yutong, who was waiting, explain to Bai Liji.

"Diamond products, do you have diamond jewelry in Hong Kong?"

Zheng Yutong immediately introduced: "Yes, our Chow Tai Fook Jewelry has just obtained the De Beers Diamond license and officially launched diamond jewelry."

It was Lin Zhichao who reminded Zheng Yutong that he should go to South Africa to buy a diamond processing factory with a De Beer license; after more than a year of waiting, Zheng Yutong finally got his wish.

Therefore, Zheng Yutong also knows how to repay his kindness. Chow Tai Fook leased a large store in Miramar Shopping Center and launched diamond jewelry here.

It is to increase the popularity here!
Zheng Yutong obtained the De Beers license two years in advance, which will not have a great impact on his future development. In the short term, it will certainly have an impact, so I am very grateful to Lin Zhichao for his guidance.

After visiting the Miramar Shopping Center with relish, Bai Liji also sent out half a day's work and continued to visit the Miramar Hotel.

Along the way, the lion dance and dragon dance here are very lively. Even though it is Wednesday, it still can't stop Hong Kong people from flocking here.There are many tourists who stayed at the Miramar Hotel directly after arriving in Hong Kong.

With the birth of various signs, some British investors suddenly had some ideas.

First of all, the Peninsula Hotel of the Kadoorie family will be challenged by the Miramar Hotel, both of which are on Nathan Road. Although the location of the Peninsula Hotel is better, the Miramar Hotel is newer and is a commercial complex, which is suitable for foreign tourists. Dragon's choice.

Secondly, the Kowloon Group is envious. They own a lot of land near the sea, but they don’t have the Miramar Hotel to make money. They will soon have new ideas. I just don’t know if the Ocean Terminal will be born in advance. After all, this pier will build a shopping center , even more favorable, because the cruise ship terminal is here.

On that day, Miramar Hotel and Miramar Shopping Center were a great success, attracting tourists from home and abroad.The occupancy rate of Miramar Hotel reached 90%, and the passenger flow of Miramar Shopping Center reached more than 2 person-times.

The media in Hong Kong went to follow up and report one after another. For a while, "Miramar Hotel" and "Miramar Shopping Center" became the hottest "words" in the Hong Kong media.

As the boss, Lin Zhichao naturally gained a greater reputation in the real estate industry.

(End of this chapter)