The Birth of the Hong Kong Island Family.

Chapter 62 [Preparation Opportunity]

Cheung Kong Industries.

Li Gaofu came to Lin Zhichao's office and said respectfully, "Boss, you are looking for me."

Lin Zhichao nodded and motioned for Li Gaofu to sit down.

Then he said, "Do you know the port of Weihaiwei?"

After Li Gaofu heard the words, he thought for a while before saying: "Weihaiwei is in Lu Province. Before World War I, Weihaiwei was still leased to the British port, so the trade there has been very busy. Later, it was occupied by the Japanese army. After World War II, it became the JF area. From the end of last year to this year, there have been several wars of snatching by GG, and it is still in the JF area.”

Lin Zhichao nodded in satisfaction. Li Gaofu's ability to have this information shows that his vision is quite broad.

"That's right! I think Weihaiwei will reopen trade sooner or later, so once the news is confirmed, I plan to trade Xiangjiang's gasoline, tires, chemicals, cement, etc. to Weihaiwei; and then fill it with crops in Weihaiwei. to RB, and finally returned to Hong Kong with RB’s steel and other post-war surplus materials.”

Small RB's post-war agriculture was very chaotic, everyone was hungry, and there were a lot of strategic materials left, so it was a good place for trade.

Recently, Lin Zhichao combined the knowledge in his mind to analyze, and felt that once the three major JF battles were fought, Weihaiwei estimated that a trading port would be opened soon.The reason is very simple. The United States and the Jiang Family Dynasty have imposed a blockade to prevent those products from entering the JF area; and the JF area is inland, only Weihaiwei has a port.

So, do some preparation in advance.

After all, Li Gaofu has been in business for many years. Hearing Lin Zhichao's analysis, he felt that it would work.

"It's just a matter of opening trade, it's not sure yet."

Lin Zhichao said seriously: "Whether this matter is uncertain or not, I definitely want to enter the shipping industry, so I need to make plans early. In this way, you have recently started to prepare for these aspects of work. Once the opportunity comes, I will lend you a loan. You set up a trading company, and then you will be the boss! You can rent the boat first, and then buy a smaller one after making money later.”

Li Gaofu was taken aback, and quickly said: "Since the boss thinks this trade is profitable, I am willing to work for you!"

He is very satisfied with his current life. He works with a high salary and manages some people. He is much more comfortable than before.

Lin Zhichao waved his hand and said resolutely: "Brother Gao Fu, I've given you the opportunity, you should think it over carefully before you speak. Don't rush to answer, you can think slowly, and make preparations while doing it."

He stood up with a smile, walked to Li Gaofu's side, and Li Gaofu also stood up quickly.

Patting Li Gaofu on the shoulder, Lin Zhichao said earnestly: "I support you to be the boss. You also need to learn more, communicate more, and be courageous enough. There is often only one opportunity, and the opportunity to prepare is even more rare. .There are so many people who can't seize the opportunity when it comes, it's because they are not prepared at all."

Li Gaofu's expression changed, although he was still a little hesitant, his heart was already moving.

"Okay, I'll make more preparations first!"

He supported Li Gaofu because he felt that this trade would only earn hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong dollars at most. In addition, he did not want to directly participate in that kind of trade, and it would be easy for G agents to be targeted.And he lent Li Gaofu 10 to 20 Hong Kong dollars at most, and the risk was not too great, and he hardly had to worry about repayment.

When the Battle of the Peninsula begins, he can also instruct Li Gaofu to transport it to the Peninsula. A ton of goods costs 150 US dollars. As long as he makes one or two successful trips, he can almost earn back a ship, and if he stops in time, he can retreat unscathed.

Of course Lin Zhichao would not take risks, but if Li Gaofu wants to stand up, he naturally needs to take risks; in fact, he does not need the boss to personally escort the ship, provided that he knows the "death squads" who are the bosses of the ship.

There are a group of people available, just like Airship Tai, who has no connections, who will take risks for you; even if you are willing to give money, you have to find someone you trust and know well.

As for whether supporting Li Gaofu will affect his shipping business, Lin Zhichao is not worried at all!There are many ship owners in Hong Kong, and there were only five big ship tycoons in the previous life. The key to who can stand out from the encirclement lies in a 'financial backer', including the support of HSBC and the support of Dong Youtaimei.
Wednesday, May 5 is a good time to move, move into a new house.

In the three tenement buildings at No. 46-48, Shanlin Road, a heavy handover ceremony is being held.

Lin Zhichao looked at the three tenement buildings that had been completely built, and felt an indescribable feeling in his heart. This was his first real estate project, and it has now been successfully completed.It's like a tall building rises from the ground, and the first step of the Great Wall. In short, he is very happy.

"Boss Hu, congratulations!" Lin Zhichao greeted happily when he saw his first client, Hu Yanliang.

Hu Yanliang said excitedly at this time: "Boss Lin, you Cheung Kong Industrial Co., Ltd. really has a good reputation, completed the project on time, the quality of the house is guaranteed, and the design is innovative."

Hu Yanliang's wife, Zhou Fangfang, also praised: "I never dreamed that we could own our own building. Now the price of this house may have increased a lot!"

Lin Zhichao made a joke and said: "If Mrs. Hu is willing, I can buy it for 4 Hong Kong dollars!"

Zhou Fangfang was anxious instinctively, and immediately said: "Mr. Lin, you can really joke! If I rent out just one floor like this, I can ask for a top-up fee of 1 yuan, plus a monthly rent of 350 yuan."

Lin Zhichao suddenly laughed, and then said: "This abacus seems to be good!"

However, Hu Yanliang glanced at his wife contemptuously, and then said to Lin Zhichao: "What do women know! Mr. Lin, since I bought your building, my business has also been booming (earning 2500 per month). How can I live in a good house? Instead, take it out and rent it out."

Lin Zhichao was noncommittal, and Zhou Fangfang was right. The house was rented out, and the rent in the first year was more than 1.4. In the early stage of starting a business, frugality can be considered.

Hillwood Road is located in the bustling area of ​​Tsim Sha Tsui, and the location is a little better than Happy Valley. Moreover, the houses at No. 46-48 Hillwood Road have a floor area of ​​1200 square feet. They are large-scale luxury houses with a servant's room.

On the way back to the company.

"Has the reporter made arrangements?" Lin Zhichao asked Hu Zhaoxu.

"It has been arranged, and it will appear in the newspaper tomorrow. The newspaper office is very willing to publish it. After all, this is the first completed project of 'layered' and 'phased', which is of great significance. A symbolic charge of 200 yuan is mainly to highlight our Changjiang Real Estate reputation." Hu Zhaoxu replied seriously.

Lin Zhichao nodded, and said helplessly: "It's a pity! We Changjiang Real Estate will soon be rich, but the land and old buildings have increased too much, and there is not much profit to be made. The key is that the risk is still high."

Hu Zhaoxu thought for a while and said, "Actually, there are still profits!"

Lin Zhichao shook his head and said: "There are profits, but the risks are also great. Once the war spreads to Guangdong Province, Hong Kong will become a frightened bird. I am afraid that the land of the house will fall. Only the rent may be better."

Hu Zhaoxu is an important management of Changjiang Properties. Buying land and selling buildings are his responsibilities. Lin Zhichao also likes to ask him to do many things, after all, he is very handy.

"The boss still thinks long-term! I heard that Huixin Real Estate's houses are almost sold out, so when will our 'Telford Garden' be ready for sale?" Hu Zhaoxu believed in Lin Zhichao's statement, after all, this boss is very powerful of.

Lin Zhichao said: "There is no rush! We will make a decision in the second half of the year according to the actual situation, not to mention that Changjiang Property has sufficient funds."

"Ok"

In fact, at this time, there are not so many off-plan properties and strata sales in Hong Kong.

The most important reason is that the purchasing power is insufficient!Even if it is layered, those who can spend 3 Hong Kong dollars are definitely wealthy merchants.

The second reason is that many owners still use leasing instead of selling it, because they think that leasing can pay back within five years.

In short, it is estimated that there are no 300-story buildings that are really layered and sold by stages.

In Lin Zhichao's view, if Hong Kong real estate wants to become a popular industry, two conditions are needed:
First, industrialization reaches a certain level, so that it has purchasing power;
Second, cancel the regulation that restricts residential buildings to be no higher than 5 floors.

Of course, although it is not a good time for real estate, Lin Zhichao will definitely continue to do it. More importantly, he needs to slowly accumulate land and rent properties.

To do this, Lin Zhichao must have a lot of cash cows. After all, land and rental properties are very expensive.

(End of this chapter)