The Birth of the Hong Kong Island Family.

Chapter 4 [First visit to Hong Kong Island]

Lin Zhichao came to the HSBC Building in Central and stopped outside. He likes to be a witness to history.

If he had a camera, he would definitely take some photos. As a person of later generations, he thinks it is very important to keep memories.

HSBC Bank covers a large area. In addition to the [-]-storey main building, there are auxiliary buildings around it. Compared with the surrounding three-storey buildings, it is quite magnificent and huge.

On the north side of HSBC is the 'High Court', although its complex is large, it is only three storeys high with a dome in the middle.

These buildings are all European-style buildings. After all, in Hong Kong now, the British are the bosses, and the Chinese have not yet grown up.

After the rise of the Chinese in the 70s, the buildings in Xiangjiang were transformed into modern high-rises.

Stepping into the gate of HSBC Bank with peace of mind, Lin Zhichao didn't look timid because he only had 1000 yuan.

"Sir, do you need any help?" The Chinese staff stepped forward and said politely.

Lin Zhichao didn't get a glimpse of him because of his ordinary clothes.Presumably, HSBC urgently needed deposits to relieve the post-war funding problem.Or, this is the traditional style of banks in Hong Kong.

"I want to open an account and deposit 800 Hong Kong dollars!" Lin Zhichao said frankly.

Save 200 Hong Kong dollars to improve his life, because he feels that he is still growing and needs some nutrition. After all, he may have to rely on his body for food in the future.And his monthly salary of 60 Hong Kong dollars can actually live well, but he needs to send back some living expenses to his mother and sister, so he can't be too selfish.

The expression on the face of the Chinese staff really changed slightly. You must know that 800 Hong Kong dollars is the annual salary of many people. This unremarkable young man can save so much at one time, which is obviously a person with real skills.

He doesn't think it looks like the rich second generation, because Lin Zhichao's whole body is very cheap, and he doesn't look like it, because Lin Zhichao has a calm and decent temperament.

"Okay, this way please!"

Soon, Lin Zhichao began to apply for a bank account. In this era, Hong Kong has not yet implemented the "Population Registration Law" and "Hong Kong Identity Card" system, so there is no need for a lot of information.However, as far as Lin Zhichao knows, in 1949, the Hong Kong government would control the entry of non-Hong Kong people to Hong Kong, and implemented these two systems.

Walking out of the HSBC building, Lin Zhichao had already put away the account opening book, and felt much more at ease.

Although 800 Hong Kong dollars is not enough to give him the confidence to start a business, at least he has the confidence to temporarily improve his life.

When he came to the streets of Central, Lin Zhichao was full of interest. During the two months in Hong Kong Island, he only thought about making a living and had no time to hang out.But now, not only has he made a lot of HK$2, but he has also found a way to make a fortune, which undoubtedly has leisure and elegance.

There are many stone-paved slopes on the streets of Central, and there are many small Chinese shops in the vicinity, restaurants, tailors, photography shops, etc. Many pedestrians wear Chinese costumes, and there are rickshaws waiting for passengers beside the stone steps.

Vigorous, this is Lin Zhichao's thoughts.Although he was used to the prosperity of later generations, he did not comment on the "countryside" of Hong Kong at that time.

evening.

Lin Zhichao, who had been shopping all afternoon, came to the "Yung Kee Restaurant" in Central. The founder of Yung Kee, Kam Sui-fai, grew up in a poor family. In 1920, he was only 12 years old. He set foot in the society and worked as a vegetable seller, snow pellet maker, newspaper printer, and restaurant Handyman, roast meat apprentice.When he was an apprentice, he painstakingly studied the marinade for roasted meat and created his own secret recipe for roasted meat.Seven years later, Kam Sui-fai and his friend Mak Yung shared a license to open a siu mei stall on Guang Yuen West Street in Central, and the name of the shop was "Yung Kee".

In 1942, Kam Sui-fai used up 4000 yuan of his savings to rent the shop at No. 32 Yongle Street, and "Yung Kee Restaurant" officially opened. In 1945, after the recovery of Hong Kong, "Yung Kee" moved to Shiban Street again. At this time, Kam Sui Fai was already known as "Roasted Goose Fai" in the streets and alleys.

At this time, the 'Yung Kee Restaurant' can only be regarded as a better restaurant. It is possible to share tables here during the peak dining hours, and diners are used to it.

Of course, it is not affordable by ordinary people. The cheapest fried rice noodles cost 3 cents, porridge costs 8 cents, and the lunch cost of ordinary people is only about 5 cents, which shows that Yung Kee Restaurant is not cheap.

But such a restaurant or tea house will be the place where wealthy Chinese businessmen and celebrities gather in the next few years. These people gather to talk about the situation in the mainland and discuss the cooperation and trends of Xiangjiang business.

Both those you know and those you don't know can sit together and make friends.The famous "Xin Hung Kai Trio" in the previous life - Guo Desheng, Li Zhaoji, Feng Jingxi, including the previous "Yongye Eight" - also had these three people, and they met under such circumstances.

Therefore, Lin Zhichao already planned to spend a meal in this kind of place every day, looking for opportunities in such restaurants. Although the price is as high as 3-8 cents, it is not unacceptable.

Today he ordered porridge and fried rice noodles, and ordered half a roast goose to take away. Lin Zhichao spent a total of 6 Hong Kong dollars, which is equivalent to ten meals he can only eat for a month's work.

Of course, the roast goose was packed and eaten with the landlord's family, after all thanks to others taking it in.

"Sir, what's your last name?"

"Sir, what is your business?"

"I'm a broker. If you need to buy or sell anything, I can help you!"

In this way, Lin Zhichao did not forget to sell himself to the two people sharing the table while eating.

It's a pity that he didn't gain much this time, and others didn't even want to talk to him.And Lin Zhichao doesn't care, he still has this bit of shame.

In any case, through observation, he felt that coming here to eat a bowl of porridge or fried rice noodles at noon every day, and by sharing tables, he would definitely gain some business and contacts.Of course, the most important thing is that he has to train himself to lay the foundation for future entrepreneurship.

"Why do you still buy such expensive things?" Li Gaofu blamed Lin Zhichao for not knowing how to be thrifty.

In this era, families of their level are very frugal, especially the people in Guangdong Province, who follow the principle of 'small wealth depends on diligence and thrift, and great wealth depends on the sky'.

Lin Zhichao knew that Li Gaofu was doing it for his own good, so he smiled and pushed the roast goose in front of Chen Shufang and Li Qianqian, and said: "I sold a building for someone, so I got a commission of 1000 yuan."

If you should show your ability, you should show it generously, and you don't need to hide your head and show your tail for a mere 1000 yuan.

"what?"

Li Gaofu and his wife looked at Lin Zhichao in disbelief.

"Aren't you selling books, newspapers and magazines? How can you still sell the property?" Chen Shufang felt that the roast goose in her hand was no longer fragrant, and she was more concerned about this issue.

Lin Zhichao explained the before and after of this business. He needs to show some of his own skills, so that the opening of factories in the future will not make his relatives and friends look awkward.

After listening to Lin Zhichao's narration, Li Gaofu clapped his hands and applauded: "My boy, I knew you would get rich soon. I didn't expect to find a way to get rich so soon." He was really happy for Lin Zhichao.

Chen Shufang said a little sourly: "You Gao Fu brother has been around for so many years, and you have never made such a fortune. Everyone says that you Gao Fu brother is forthright and willing to help others, but you don't know how to use it to make money."

Li Gaofu's face darkened, and Chen Shufang felt guilty and buried her head in eating the roast goose.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "What my cousin said is unreasonable, I was just lucky, if you want my cousin to earn this money, then let him quit his stable job in a trading house!"

Chen Shufang raised her head, and said hastily, "How can that be done! Another person will be added soon, and the whole family is counting on that salary!"

Li Gaofu and Lin Zhichao looked at each other, and then laughed, as if to say, these women are like this.

"60 boxes of milk powder, 12 cans per box, 20 yuan per can"

"400 barrels of mineral oil, 140 yuan per barrel"

"A second-hand Ford car, 8000 yuan"

"Lockhart Road, Wanchai, three bedrooms, 20000 yuan"

In the following days, Lin Zhichao shuttled between restaurants and teahouses, doing various intermediary businesses;

Not only did he make a lot of money, but he also made a lot of friends and became famous in the social circle.

Of course, he did not give up his job at the New Star Newsstand, and made full use of the time for lunch and the usual time for delivering newspapers;
Including when he was selling newspapers, he was already blatantly doing intermediary work.

Jin Bingwen, the owner of Xinxing Newsstand, did not directly interfere with this, after all, Lin Zhichao did not affect his work;

Of course, he could also see that Lin Zhichao expected to stay soon.

(End of this chapter)