The Birth of the Hong Kong Island Family.

Chapter 292 [The movement is a bit loud]

Another spring of the year (1962).

Lin Zhichao came back from overseas. During this trip, he got two clear messages--world shipping has recovered, and the demand for oil tankers has increased; the U.S. stock market has fallen since the end of last year, and the S&P 500 has fallen by 16% in less than three months. Still continue to fall.

These two pieces of information are within his expectations, but Lin Zhichao still spends three or four months a year overseas, collecting various information and dealing with interpersonal relationships.

The recovery of shipping and the increase in demand for oil tankers means that there is no pressure to lease the 10 large oil tankers of more than [-] tons built last year; after all, the advantages of Hong Kong shipping have come out, that is, the price is low, and seafarers can endure hardships.

The S&P fell by 16%, which shows that Lin Zhichao is betting on a "stock market turning point". Although Chris and others suggested that he buy a small amount of funds, Lin Zhichao did not hesitate to veto it; the real time to buy the bottom must be the "Missile Crisis" in October period.

This morning.

Anderson Daya Mining held a mining ceremony, and Lin Zhichao invited many real estate business friends to participate.The meaning is self-evident, that is, I hope everyone will take care of the business.

With Lin Zhichao's style, it is a very good reputation in the industry.

First of all, the prosperity of the real estate industry is closely related to Lin Zhichao's innovative methods, such as stratification, installment, public housing leases, and private housing estates.
Secondly, Changjiang Real Estate is huge, but it is not bullying. As for the competition with Zhang Yuliang's family, it is within a reasonable range and no malicious means have been used.

In the end, Lin Zhichao helped and pointed out many home buyers who were on the verge of bankruptcy—He Xian and Liao Baoshan, and they were highly respected in the industry.

Because of this, whether it is the Zhongtian Iron and Steel Works or the current Anderson Daya Quarry, the two building materials will naturally find it easier to open up the market in the industry.

With the sound of cannons, Anderson Daya Quarry officially started production.

Airship Tai said with a smile: "Lin Sheng, when the cannon fires, the wealth will flow in!"

Lin Zhichao cupped his hands and said back: "I heard that you are increasing your investment in sand dredging. Hong Kong's construction industry will depend on your sand in the future, haha!"

Airship Tai said with a wry smile: "My sea sand business can make a profit of one million a year, or hundreds of thousands a year, and I can make several times as much as I build any building."

Lin Zhichao asked curiously: "No way! Sand is a building material that is in short supply in Hong Kong. You earn this, do you believe it?" After finishing speaking, he pointed to the people around him and smiled.

Today, veteran real estate developers such as Ma Jincan, Liao Liewen, Li Gaofu, and Peng Guozhen participated, as well as new real estate developers Guo Desheng, Li Zhaoji, Chen Zengxi, etc.

"I don't really believe it!" Everyone laughed and shook their heads.

Seeing that everyone didn't believe it, Airship Tai could only explain.

It turns out that the government invites bids for "sand digging sites" for sea sand. If you win the bid, you can only dig at designated points, and the dug sand has to be purchased by the government at a uniform price.

The reason for this is that sea sand is a mineral product, and secondly, sea sand may contain gold. Therefore, after the release of grain and coal, the government did not let go of sea sand, but implemented a monopoly operation.

Airship Thailand used to hire hundreds of temporary barges to dig sand, and it cost more than three Hong Kong dollars to dig a cubic meter; these barges were all manual sand dredging, and they could not complete the one-year target at all, because these barges would still run away transporting coal; and the next year, they have to be contracted to them, and the advance payment paid is always unclear—that is, a certain fee is paid, but the excavation quota is insufficient.

In short, Airship Tai, the 'King of Sea Sand', just sounds good and doesn't make money at all.Recently, he started to invest in sand dredgers, and to go to the mainland to find sea sand cooperation, hoping to improve it.

In fact, Haijitai entered the sand dredging industry because his cousin used to be engaged in sea sand, and he got involved after the business was difficult.

Now it is even more impossible to retire. He needs this industry to ease the relationship with the Hong Kong government, but in fact he has a heart for that side, so the life of being a chuck must be uncomfortable, and he will have to stumble hard in the end.

In fact, Cheung Kong would not be able to make a profit in a short period of time by investing in the Anderson Daya quarry.The initial investment in equipment, construction facilities, labor, etc. has already reached nearly 4000 million Hong Kong dollars. After it is put into production, it has to pay 1000 million yuan in mining fees every year.

The important thing is that the Hong Kong government will often check, you can't mine casually, you can't mine too much, and you can't affect the surrounding environment. In short, Lin Zhichao thinks that there is little hope of making a profit in the 60s.

But if we get to the 70s, we will definitely make a lot of money. There is no problem with annual profits of more than [-] million.

After the groundbreaking ceremony, everyone dispersed, and Lin Zhichao also returned to Hong Kong Central.

There are already many high-rise buildings on both sides of the car when driving to Central, covering the sky and the moon, which is a symbol of prosperity.The glass curtain wall of the Xinxing Building, as well as the light that shines through, has a feeling of New York in the United States.

However, the passers-by on both sides of the street broke this illusion. There were abjectly poor rickshaw drivers, restaurant staff with plates on their heads, and a child laborer behind him carrying food. Everyone walked very fast, which seemed to confirm the whole of Hong Kong. From the tenth to the twenty-first century.

Back in the office building, Lin Zhichao listened to Liang Guangchang's work report.

"Boss, the occupancy rate of Xintiandi has reached 85%, foreign brands account for 50%, and foreign brands account for 60% of clothing. There are still more than three months before leaving the industry. The problem of satisfaction is no longer a big problem!" After the report, Liang Guangchang breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Xintiandi Shopping Center is not as large as the Miramar Shopping Center, it has almost half the area; plus many people are skeptical about the shops on the 4th to 7th floors, so the investment attraction is relatively large.

However, with the opening of Daimaru Department Store in November last year, taking advantage of the synergy effect, the investment attraction of Xintiandi Shopping Center has finally entered a good environment.

Coupled with Cheung Kong's successful experience in this area, it is only natural to have today's achievements.

Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "Learn more experience, retail real estate will account for a large proportion of the group's investment in the future, cultivate more talents, and strengthen our strength in this area."

Liang Guangchang is currently in charge of all commercial projects, including rent collection for small shops on the first floor, large shopping centers, department stores, and hotels. He is in charge.Even in the Miramar Hotel, he is usually the one who communicates and supervises with Jason.

Of course, the top one is Huang Changhong, he is the group's 'executive leader' and Lin Zhichao's first assistant.

"Yes, I know."

Liang Guangchang has no doubts about his boss's words. After all, Cheung Kong Holdings (including Cheung Kong Real Estate) has only been established for 15 years. Now it has surpassed Land (privately believes), and its future prospects are naturally unlimited.

Sakurai Hinako took her younger sister Sakurai Marina to the top floor residence of Huaxin Building in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

Sakurai Marina sat on the sofa, tested the comfort with her hands, and said in her mouth: "Sister, no! You said you found a rich boyfriend, but you only live in this kind of apartment in Hong Kong? Also, The villa you bought in Tokyo actually needs to be paid in installments. In other words, you were not deceived by a bad old man, right?"

Sakurai Hinako felt nervous when he didn't come, and then said: "Don't talk nonsense, especially don't talk nonsense in front of him, or I won't forgive you!"

Bringing her younger sister to Hong Kong this time was purely driven by her vanity, because she got rich in the past year, so she couldn't help showing it off in front of her younger sister who was also in Tokyo.

But my younger sister always thinks that she has found a rich man who is a bad old man, and even suspects that he is a fake rich man.This made her very angry, and she decided to let this younger sister learn more about it. It is absolutely impossible for her to fall in love with those old men and rich people, let alone the fake rich man.

Sakurai Marina said indifferently: "I said sister, can you not be so nervous! A rich old man is just a bad man. With your beauty, he still doesn't obediently raise his hand and surrender. It's okay! I want to see , does he really spoil you!"

Sakurai Hinako said angrily: "They say you are not an old man, if you say it again, I will send you back to Japan!"

She had a vague feeling that her younger sister wore glasses and looked like a quiet girl, but she was actually a 'too younger sister' who would cause trouble.If he offends Lin Zhichao, he will suffer.

Seeing that her sister was nervous and really angry, Sakurai Marina immediately said with a smile: "I won't talk nonsense, my sister! You agreed to buy me beautiful jewelry."

Sakurai Hinako snorted coldly and said, "Then shut up!"

She dared to guarantee it because it was difficult for Lin Zhichao to have time to accompany her, and at most he would go out for dinner; in this way, Lin Zhichao would just give her a sum of money every time to buy and buy in Hong Kong to pass the time.

Sakurai Marina didn't care how bad her sister's attitude was. Instead, she visited the apartment carelessly. The area was only a little over 1000 square feet, not too big.Standing in front of the window overlooking Causeway Bay, it is not very developed.

She guessed in her heart: "Sister must have found a fake rich man, at most an old man with some money."

But anyway, she is still very envious of her sister's life now. In Tokyo, she has an apartment, a villa, a sports car, and a very easy job; although the villa is paid for by installments, it is far from the one she just graduated less than a year ago. All that a new working-class man can aspire to, even an apartment, is already something she can't afford.

The reason why she doubted her sister was because her sister talked about how rich and handsome that man was, which made her a little unbelievable, that's all.Moreover, buying the villa in installments also made her doubt the other party's strength.

the other side.

After Lin Zhichao got off work, he went straight to Huaxin Building in Causeway Bay, planning to spend the night with Sakurai Hinako today.As for the family, he directly said that he needed to go to Haojiang to discuss business, and covered up the past. Anyway, the two wives would not pursue too much.

When he opened the door, Lin Zhichao was a little surprised. There was actually a beautiful girl with glasses and a very quiet appearance; she was somewhat similar to Sakurai Hinako, the difference was that she was quiet and gentle.

"Mr. Lin, this is my sister Sakurai Marina. She wants to travel to Hong Kong, so she followed me!" Sakurai Hinako quickly explained.

While explaining, she did not forget to squat down and change Lin Zhichao's shoes.

While enjoying Hinako Sakurai's shoe-changing service for granted, Lin Zhichao said casually, "Hello, welcome to Hong Kong. The biggest feature here is the fusion of Chinese and Western cultures and a free port, so it's very interesting and the prices are very cheap."

Sakurai Marina looked at Lin Zhichao's young and temperamental face, her face turned red immediately, and then she returned to her original nature, and said boldly: "Then Mr. Lin, can you play with me!"

While talking, while approaching, very fierce!Worse than her sister!

"I can arrange for someone to go shopping with you. If I have time, I will accompany you!"

Sakurai Hinako got up quickly and gave her sister a warning.

Afterwards, Lin Zhichao sat on the sofa with the two sisters and chatted for a while, getting acquainted with each other.Jin Nai is more familiar, and after a while, Lin Zhichao didn't refute his brother-in-law and brother-in-law, he didn't care about these details.

Anyway, he and Hinako Sakurai are just lovebirds, each taking what they need.

After a while, the female bodyguard knocked on the door, and soon a table of delicious food was set up.

Lin Zhichao said: "I didn't know you were coming. I wanted to have a meal with your sister at home, so I ordered a takeaway. It doesn't matter. Let's eat first, and we will go out for supper later."

Sakurai Marina immediately said straightforwardly: "Okay!" Then asked curiously: "Who was that person just now?"

"My driver and assistant!"

Actually, male and female bodyguards.

"That's it!"

Immediately, everyone ate and chatted. Dajimei was really good at talking, and she was also very lively and courageous.In this way, it formed a big contrast with her quiet and intellectual face.

"Brother-in-law, what business do you do?"

"Shipping"

"Shipping? Then our Japanese shipbuilding industry is very powerful. Have you ever built a ship in Japan?"

"Well, several shipyards in Japan have built ships."

"So powerful! Then you must be familiar with many Japanese political and business leaders?"

"It's okay, I've met your prime minister two or three times!"

Sakurai Marina was stunned, and it was even more shocking to see that Lin Zhichao didn't look like he was running the train with his mouth full.

After drinking for three rounds, Lin Zhichao gave Hinako Sakurai a color.

"Sister, take a break by yourself, we have something to talk about."

Later, Lin Zhichao took Sakurai Hinako into the bedroom. This scene happened so suddenly that Sakurai Marina didn't know how to deal with it.

However, she soon blushed, and under the impetus of alcohol, she approached the bedroom door a little bit.

Sakurai Marie blushed immediately, but couldn't help but continue listening.

It wasn't until the beginning of an hour that the room calmed down, hearing that Marina Sakurai in the corner couldn't take it anymore and went to wash in the bathroom.

When it was almost eleven o'clock, the three of them finally packed up, and Lin Zhichao was going to take them to Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter for a supper.

"Brother-in-law, you guys made a lot of noise just now!" Sakurai Marina joked before going out.

Lin Zhichao shrugged and did not talk about such topics.

As for the big movements, that's normal. Trying something new two or three times a month, there's no reason why it shouldn't be vigorous.

Sakurai Hinako warned: "Don't say everything, why are you so thick-skinned!"

She was a little weak and trembling at this time, but she still raised her spirits to warn her bold sister. She could tell that Lin Zhichao didn't like 'improperness', and she wasn't very cold about her sister's words.

If it wasn't for this man's being a gentleman, I'm afraid she would have already blamed her.

Sakurai Marina stuck out her tongue, she didn't seem to care about it, but she didn't continue to pester her.She could tell that her elder sister was probably just a lover raised by others, her status was not high at all, and she was very afraid of Lin Zhichao.

When the three walked out of the building, a Rolls-Royce and a Ford were ready. To Sakurai Marina's surprise, Lin Zhichao went straight to the Ford.

She was very puzzled, but she knew the difference between Rolls-Royce and Ford. She couldn't understand why Lin Zhichao liked to ride in Ford and regarded Rolls-Royce as a follower.

In fact, Lin Zhichao seldom makes Rolls-Royce. This car is mainly for accompanying guests when he receives guests; more often, he sits in a Ford.

It's not about safety issues, after all, it's completely unnecessary, but he likes this kind of approach, so he doesn't care what others think.

Two cars, two male drivers and bodyguards, a pair of male and female bodyguards, and only four subordinates.He brings bodyguards now, not necessarily because he is worried about being hijacked, but more because he thinks that having bodyguards can save a lot of trouble, such as being able to arrange to run errands at any time.

Of course, if I take two Japanese women for a late-night snack tonight, I still have to take four people with me.

When we arrived at the Typhoon Shelter, there were probably dozens of boats here, not as many as later. In the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter at its peak, there were hundreds of boats doing business.

"Adong, Aben, go find four boats. One boat has better seating environment, one boat has singers, one boat can fry crabs, and one boat can fry roasted duck river. Hurry up!"

"Okay, boss!"

It's rare to come out to relax, so it is natural to improve the conditions. Lin Zhichao asked the two bodyguards to prepare first, and he chatted with the Sakurai sisters.

The breeze was blowing, and Hinako Sakurai was a little cold. In addition, she was tossed by Lin Zhichao for an hour just now, and she was a little weak and even trembling.After all, the weather at the end of March is not a good season.

Generally speaking, the business of typhoon shelters is the best from May to October.

Lin Zhichao took off his suit in a gentlemanly manner, put it on Hinako Sakurai, and said, "If it's still cold, let's go back!"

"No, I'm not cold at all! Mr. Lin, do you feel cold!" Sakurai Hinako was so moved that she was about to cry. She never thought that Lin Zhichao, such a big man, would take care of her and behave like a gentleman.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "I go swimming every winter, and I don't feel the cold! This suit is more of a seasonal habit."

Sakurai Marina also looked secretly envious, and couldn't help but said softly: "Brother-in-law, what if I'm cold too!"

Lin Zhichao smiled and said, "Let the bodyguard take off one for you, do you want to?"

"Then forget it! It's too much trouble for them!"

Lin Zhichao didn't bother with her anymore, he felt that this truth was a bit too "familiar", or maybe he was acting too much, and even his sister's man had to be blatantly teased?

Although Lin Zhichao likes his older sisters somewhat, he is not a very 'casual' person.What's more, he still wants to give Ri Naizi some face, even though he is just a tool man.

After waiting for a while, Lin Zhichao and others walked towards the pier and found that two bodyguards were arguing with four men. One of the men was very arrogant, but also very handsome, no less than Lin Zhichao.

Seeing this, Lin Zhichao ignored it, and took the two women to board the ship.

"Which ship is the seat?"

"Boss, I was talking about my ship just now. It's just that Mr. Long contracted all our ships at the beginning and they were not allowed to receive guests, so there are some contradictions now."

Lin Zhichao heard it, and said with a smile: "There are only four of them, so many boats are needed there, it is obvious that they want to smash your brand name. As long as you do this for two or three days, will people from Hong Kong come to you for supper? What do you do? What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, several boat owners in the surrounding area quickly echoed, "That's right, what the boss said is that today we have four boats for your business! Please come aboard quickly and entertain you and the ladies right away."

Lin Zhichao smiled and prepared to board the ship. It was hard to come here once. Whoever came tonight, he had to experience it once.

What a piece of shit, Mr. Dragon, he's acting like an emperor!
"You are not allowed to board the boat. I rented it first. I have contracted all the boats here tonight." Mr. Long shouted towards Lin Zhichao.

Lin Zhichao frowned, his expression was very unhappy, the three male bodyguards could see this scene clearly.

Then, conflict broke out.

But Lin Zhichao took the two girls aboard the boat on his own, and sat on a larger boat.

"Arrange fried crabs and roasted ducks, let's sing! Don't worry about things on the shore, you haven't seen such a big storm, have you?"

"Yes!"

The boss of the boat agreed, and then there were four sounds of entering the water, "plop", "plop".

It turned out that a group of young masters were the opponents of Lin Zhichao's bodyguards. After a few efforts, they were knocked down and thrown into the river to wake up.

The four boats that Lin Zhichao rented stopped a certain distance from the shore.

"Sir, it's been arranged!" The boss of the boat came over and said respectfully.

He saw the scene just now, four people confronted three people, and within a few seconds, the four fell down and were thrown into the river.

What does this mean? The person in front of him is a nobleman, wearing three male bodyguards and a female assistant when he goes out.

"En." Lin Zhichao nodded lightly, and then listened to the crisp singing of the singer.

The Sakurai sisters were a little frightened and dared not speak up.

"Sir, the one who took the lead just now is 'Long Wu', the fifth son of the King of Yunnan. He didn't know what was wrong with his mind tonight. He ran to the typhoon shelter and said that he would rent all the boats and give us 1000 yuan a day. We It's not easy to offend him, so I didn't say anything."

Dragon five?

Dragon Five in the movie?

"It's the husband of movie star Lin Dai, Long Wu!" Seeing Lin Zhichao's puzzled look, the boatman explained again.

"Oh, I seem to have an impression! Regardless of him, it has nothing to do with you, and it has nothing to do with me. If a lawyer or the police come later, you can tell the truth."

The boatman asked, "What's your name, sir?"

"Forest"

The boatman was a little confused for a while, he looked left and right.

Lin Zhichao smiled and said, "Boatman, don't look at it, what does this have to do with my identity!"

"Yes, yes, don't disturb Boss Lin's elegant mood!"

Afterwards, Lin Zhichao and Sister Sakurai quickly ate supper, enjoyed the singing and the night view, and he didn't take things to heart at all.Even if his bodyguards killed someone, it would not be his fault, because all of his bodyguards were 'outsiders' and belonged to a security company that was not owned by him.

This security company is under the name of Xue Junshan, and now Xue Junshan trains bodyguards and servants for him full-time. Of course, he still pays the salary, it's just a cover-up.As for whether Xue Junshan is reliable, Lin Zhichao completely trusts him, not to mention that he saved his life back then, even the arrangements made by his wife and children later on are enough to make him loyal.

After all, he was almost caught by someone and sold his wife. Later, his children received a good education, especially his son went abroad to study, which was enough for him to work hard for Lin Zhichao.

While enjoying the delicious food and singing, Marina couldn't help but whispered, "Will we be in trouble later?"

Lin Zhichao smiled and said, "Don't worry, the law and order in Hong Kong is super safe!"

It is indeed safe, but that is for Lin Zhichao.As for him bringing bodyguards, it is to solve today's troubles.

When Lin Zhichao brought people ashore, the police, lawyers, and helpers all arrived and waited on the shore together. The police had been here for about 15 minutes, but they didn't let Lin Zhichao and others' boat go ashore in advance. I believe it was Lin Zhichao's lawyer friend Hu Baoxing who could hold the place.

Hu Baoxing stepped forward and said, "Lin Sheng"

Lin Zhichao asked curiously: "Lawyer Hu, why did you come here? What happened here?" After speaking, he looked at the four young people who had been frozen into dogs. It was trembling.

Hu Baoxing immediately understood, and said: "Lin Sheng may not know that after you boarded the boat for supper, there were four people here trying to illegally harm you. Fortunately, your bodyguards stopped them, and the two sides fought violently."

Lin Zhichao nodded, and then said to the police officer who came up to him, "You guys have worked hard, and you still did these things in such a big night."

He spoke calmly and did not reveal his identity at all.

A leading police officer quickly said: "Lin Sheng, hello, I used to be a policeman on duty for you and the Governor of Hong Kong."

Lin Zhichao was taken aback, he didn't expect anyone to know him, but it is also possible that Hu Baoxing and the bodyguard had talked about something.

"That's hard work, I trouble you every time! I don't know much about today's matter, you can investigate slowly, and I won't bother you!"

"Yes, yes, we will investigate thoroughly and give your bodyguard a clean slate."

"Lawyer Hu, I'm sorry!"

"It's okay, Lin Sheng, who told me to be your personal lawyer!"

"Haha, let's have dinner together another day."

Lin Zhichao has a very good relationship with many barristers. Hu Baoxing is the eldest son of Hu Zhaochi, Jian Yueqiang is the eldest son of Jian Dongpu, and they are both from Shunde.Jian Yueqiang is still a lawyer even though he holds public office now.

Later, Lin Zhichao drove away with his two daughters in a Ford car.

next morning.

As a result, the three bodyguards had already come out of the police station, while Long Wu and other four young masters were locked up.The reason couldn't be simpler. The three bodyguards were only responsible for protecting Lin Zhichao, while the four intended to attack Lin Zhichao. It was as simple as that.

In the morning, Lin Dai packed his clothes tightly and came to the police station to see her husband who hadn't come home all night.

"What's wrong with you? You've made such a big incident, and you're letting people live!" When they met, Lin Dai only complained and dissatisfied.

At this time, Long Wu also woke up, knowing who had the conflict with last night, he was already frightened.Hong Kong is not what Yun N was back then. The people he offended had a really high status.

"Adai, I know a superintendent, please ask Inspector Hua here to help, pass it on! What happened yesterday was my loss and they didn't lose." Long Yun said anxiously.

He is also a police superintendent who knows Hong Kong Island well, so he naturally has connections in Hong Kong.

"Knowing the superintendent is not necessarily useful, Mr. Long Wu, others are justices of the peace, CBE honors awarded by the Queen of England, and the people you know are Hong Kong governors and councilors. At least you have to be the chief superintendent to get it He has discerning eyes. It may not work if you move out the superintendent!" Lu Le walked in with a smile and said politely.

His most intuitive impression of Lin Zhichao is that it is said that Chief Inspector Liu Fuhua was punished by Lin Zhichao to catch the murderer himself, and of course Lin Zhichao's status in Hong Kong.

Long Wu immediately said again: "Inspector Lu, I was the one who suffered last night, and there was no direct conflict with Lin Zhichao, just a few bodyguards. You have no right to lock me up, I need a lawyer!"

Lu Le smiled and said: "Yes, you can go out with a lawyer guarantee. But your lawsuit will always be there. Other people's lawyers are now accusing you of attacking their employers, and the statement of the shipowner is not good for you, so I If it's you, then find someone to come to the door and clarify whether this matter is big or small, and the other party doesn't want to make it big, after all, the identity of others is there!"

When Long Wu heard this, he immediately knew that Lu Le was pointing him out, so he quickly thanked him.

the other side.

Lin Zhichao didn't take what happened last night to heart. In the morning, he gave Sakurai Hinako a sum of money to take her younger sister to play in Hong Kong, and sent a driver to them.

Of course he has to go to work. Last night, he had a late-night snack, and things like that happened; if he went shopping with two Japanese women, he didn't know what would happen!

But that Dragon Five is really not a thing!

Charter all the boats, just don't let others eat supper, that's all!

Such a prank, is simply a mindless bastard.

Such a person actually married Lin Dai.

Of course, Lin Dai is not a 'good woman' either. The eldest lady is full of temper, and it is also a terrible thing to force other people to marry such a woman with death.

Therefore, it is destined to be a tragedy.

(End of this chapter)