People in Hong Kong create super chaebols

"It is true that some of my students have achieved considerable success, and they are my pride." Mr. Bei was full of pride when talking about his students.

Mr. Pei has countless representative works throughout his life, such as Kips Bay Plaza in New York, Society Hill Tower in Philadelphia, National Center for Atmospheric Research in the United States, Hancock Building in Boston, OCBC Building in Singapore, National Gallery of Art in the United States, East Building, and so on.

He has received many honors and awards, such as membership in the U.S. Academy of Arts and Sciences, the U.S. National Honor Award, the Thomas Jefferson Architecture Medal, the U.S. Architectural Association Gold Medal, etc. In addition, he is also an honorary doctor of law from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and has a close relationship with Hong Kong.

Such a person naturally has many disciples, and those who can become his disciples are all very talented people in the industry.

"Then I wonder when Mr. Bei will be able to successfully resign?" Su Cheng continued to ask.

"I have been in Hong Kong for a week and have completed all the tasks I had to do. I plan to return to the United States tomorrow. After I return, I will apply for my resignation to the board of directors. According to my current position, it should take me a month to officially resign from IM Pei & Partners. In other words, the earliest I will return to Hong Kong from the United States is January 1980, and then I will be able to work here." Mr. Pei replied after thinking for a while.

A leader in the industry like Mr. Pei is naturally very important to IM Pei & Partners. Under normal circumstances, they will definitely find a way to retain Mr. Pei.

However, Mr. Bei had already made up his mind, and no matter how much they tried to keep him, it would be of no use.

One month is indeed enough to resign.

"Okay, I look forward to Mr. Bei coming to Hong Kong as soon as possible." Su Cheng said after pouring another glass of drinking water for Mr. Bei.

"Come to think of it, I have started my own business before, but I found that in the architectural design industry, it is difficult to do better without the support of a consortium." Mr. Bei sighed as he recalled the past.

In 1960, Mr. Bei left the Weber Knap Construction Company where he worked and founded his own construction company.

But in 1966, he decided to reappear and join a company, which is now IM Pei & Partners.

The reason is simple. Without the support of a powerful consortium, although he is very famous and has received many orders during this period, it is difficult for him to get access to some top-level business.

If he founded his own company, he would definitely not suffer losses, and he could even make more money. But at his age, what he cared about more was his reputation.

It is good to lean on a big tree for shade. Only with the support of the consortium can he get access to more top orders and thus obtain more medals of honor.

In the architectural design industry, honor is the most important thing.

Of course, Mr. Bei, now in his sixties, has received too many honors, and his ideas are no longer those of the sixties.

For him, it's time to think about the rest of his life.

Therefore, coming to Hong Kong is a good idea.

The most important thing is that we can still rely on the big tree of Sucheng.

He is the richest man in the world, and his financial strength is far beyond that of IM Pei & Partners, the company where he currently works.

In other words, in Hong Kong, he can still get access to many top orders.

Because of this, after several months of thinking and with the persuasion of his family, he finally decided to develop in Hong Kong.

"Please rest assured, Mr. Pei, with my support, your situation in Hong Kong will be no worse than your current company, IM Pei & Partners. It may even be better. I have very good connections in many countries. Not to mention, I also have good cooperation with many business tycoons in the United States. As for funding, Mr. Pei, you don't have to worry about it." Su Cheng said with a smile.

In fact, not to mention other places, just in Hong Kong, there will be many iconic buildings in the future.

As long as he wants to get the design rights of these iconic buildings, the other party will generally give him face. What's more, Mr. Bei, the chief designer, has a high status in the architectural design industry. If he can be invited to design, what is there to refuse?
Then, Su Cheng and Mr. Bei chatted for a long time in the reception room. Mr. Bei also noticed the photo wall with photos of leaders from all over the world.

As a benchmark in the construction design industry, Mr. Bei has naturally visited many countries and knows a thing or two about the leaders of many countries.

Now, on this small photo wall, Mr. Bei sees bigwigs from various countries whom he is totally unqualified to meet.

From this photo wall, you can see how strong Su Cheng’s connections are.

Apart from anything else, after seeing this photo wall, Mr. Bei has more confidence in the future.

With a boss with such a powerful background, what is there to worry about in the future?

Su Cheng and Mr. Bei chatted in the reception room for more than an hour.

"Mr. Bei, since you are going to fly back tomorrow, I have to do my part as a good host and come to my house for a simple meal tonight." Su Cheng said to Mr. Bei at the end.

Being invited to someone's home for dinner is much better than eating out. This is a family dinner, and generally only people with a good relationship will be invited, which can bring people closer together.

"Mr. Su has given me such a kind invitation, so I won't refuse." Mr. Bei gladly accepted the invitation.

So Su Cheng called home.

Gillian answered the phone, and Su Cheng directly asked her to instruct the kitchen to prepare a sumptuous dinner tonight.

After finishing the explanation, Su Cheng and Mr. Bei left the reception room.

However, he did not go back to the Su family villa immediately because it was still early.

The Su Group Building is not far from the Hutchison Whampoa Group Headquarters Building.

The office of Hutchison Construction Design Company, a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa Group, is located in the Hutchison Whampoa Group headquarters building.

Since he was planning to build a world-class architectural design company based on Hutchison Architects, Su Cheng planned to take Mr. Bei there to have a look and learn about the company that he would lead in the future.

Su Cheng has not told Wei Li about this matter yet.

However, it does not matter. Although Hutchison Construction & Design Company is a profitable enterprise, the amount of profit it makes each year is not much. For example, last year, the profit of the entire company was only over one million Hong Kong dollars, which is very ordinary among the many subsidiaries of Hutchison Whampoa Group.

Separating such a low-profit enterprise would have little impact on the entire Hutchison Whampoa Group, and Weeley would certainly have no objection.

Su Cheng planned to mention this matter to Wei Li when he went to see him for something later.

Ten minutes later, the Jaguar car from Suzhou arrived downstairs of Hutchison Whampoa Group.

Ever since he got this Jaguar, Su Cheng no longer drives a Rolls-Royce when he goes out, but instead drives this Jaguar.

For the time being, he'll be riding in this limited edition Jaguar.

When Jaguar cars are officially produced in Hong Kong in the future, he will ask Jaguar to tailor a Jaguar car for him that is more comfortable and has more space. (End of this chapter)