Rebirth: Rising Hong Kong

Chapter 1532 1531 [The stars hold the moon! 】

"However, it is a huge project to demolish and rebuild these residential buildings in Shek Kip Mei. Not only no big company dares to undertake it, but even the Hong Kong government cannot afford it." Liu Qingyun continued, "To put it bluntly, there is only one reason , that is, Shek Kip Mei belongs to a slum area and is not profitable! Those real estate developers don’t make money developing here, because people here can’t afford to buy new houses! This is also the reason why the Hong Kong government can’t afford it. There are too many people. They are all poor people, even if a new house is 500 Hong Kong dollars per foot, it is a big sum for them!"

Shi Zhijian nodded again. Indeed, Hong Kong's real estate is booming now. Many large real estate companies like to use land to build houses, develop villas, and high-end buildings. Few people take the initiative to develop these slum areas. The reason is very simple. The price is raised, and the other is the resettlement of people in slums. These people are poor, and you won't get much money for demolition and reconstruction.

As for the Hong Kong government, it really wants to demolish and rebuild here again, but the problem is that there are many more important things to do, such as developing education, building universities, opening tunnels, developing roads, and building financial centers to establish Hong Kong's status as a financial center. building and more.

These projects all need money, and they are some meritorious projects that can beautify the British governance of Hong Kong. Compared with rebuilding Shek Kip Mei, they are more meaningful and beneficial.

"So you understand, Mr. Shi, although I am the director of the Planning Bureau of the Shek Kip Mei area, I am powerless! To put it bluntly, it is hard to make a living without rice!" Liu Qingyun went all out and poured out all the words in his stomach Come out, "Financially, if there is no appropriation from above, let alone the reconstruction of Shek Kip Mei, it will be difficult to build one more toilet!"

After listening to Liu Qingyun's complaints and looking at the hopeful eyes of the poor people in Shi Kip Mei around him, Shi Zhijian rubbed his chin and began to think.

Compared with the reconstruction of Shek Kip Mei, the demolition and reconstruction of the Kowloon Walled City is more beneficial. The reason is that the Kowloon Walled City belongs to the “three-regardless” area. Build hotels, bars, nightclubs, dance halls, cinemas, department stores and other profitable businesses.

Shek Kip Mei is different. It belongs to the government-planned area. Even if you spend money to rebuild it, you still have to listen to the above. You don’t even have to build a small supermarket! Even the people above will trip you up everywhere in order to make money. It can be said that the real effort is not thankful.

Therefore, if Shek Kip Mei wants to demolish and rebuild, the most important thing is not money, but to remove those stumbling blocks first!

Thinking of this, Shi Zhijian already had an idea, smiled and said to Liu Qingyun and others: "I have received all the information you reported! It is imperative to rebuild Shek Kip Mei, but there are still some difficulties to be solved in the current situation. As the Hong Kong Legislative Council Member, I will propose to discuss this, as for you, you need to write a planning charter first, so I can submit it to the Governor of Hong Kong..."

Immediately afterwards, Shi Zhijian explained in detail the contents of these regulations that need to be paid attention to.

Liu Qingyun and others didn't expect Shi Zhijian to be so concerned about this matter, and they were both surprised and happy in their hearts.

The residents of Shek Kip Mei next to them are even more delighted. They are used to living a poor life here. They never imagined that one day this place will be demolished and rebuilt. Then there will be new water and electricity, and there will even be separate bathrooms and toilets. I think it was a fairy day!

Immediately, the people couldn't care less, and applauded Shi Zhijian warmly.

The poor have nothing to show for it, only this fierce applause.

Shi Zhijian pressed his hands, and it took a long time for the applause to fall.

"Okay, come here, take out my red envelope first! Everyone has a share!" Shi Zhijian waved his hand proudly.

Immediately, Chen Huimin and Dasha came out, took red envelopes and distributed them to the people in Shek Kip Mei one by one.

"Thank you Mr. Shi!"

"Thank you Mr. Shi!"

Those people were overjoyed to receive the red envelopes, and some secretly opened the red and white envelopes to see that it was five hundred Hong Kong dollars, equivalent to a month's salary of poor people like them, and immediately shouted: "Thank you, Mr. Shi!"

Seeing this, the politicians around couldn't help being dumbfounded. There are at least 6,000 people in Shek Kip Mei, and 500 people would cost 300,000! Generous!

Seeing that everyone was so happy, Shi Zhijian smiled and said, "It's time for me to go over to pay New Year's greetings to everyone!" He said with a smile, and led everyone towards the building.

Along the way, Shi Zhijian kept saying hello to those neighbors: "Brother Liu, are you all right?" Then he handed over red envelopes.

"Of course, I'm so happy to see you!" Brother Liu excitedly shook Shi Zhijian's hand, his lips trembling.

"Wow, Uncle Prawn, your body is still so tough!"

"Thanks to your good words, the past few years have been pretty good, especially since you helped us build a water tower, so that everyone can drink clean water!" Uncle Da Xia pulled Shi Zhijian, smiling from ear to ear.

"Sister Qinglin, this is your... grandson?"

"Yeah, I just added it last year!" Aunt Qinglin was also very excited, if she didn't hold her grandson in her arms, she would definitely shake hands with Shi Zhijian.

Shi Zhijian has walked along the way, and every time he meets someone, he can call out the name of the other person without any mistakes. Some even wiped away tears with excitement.

"Hey, smelly Yuming, why did you come back this year?" Shi Zhijian suddenly saw a familiar figure when he was visiting everyone.

Smelly Yuming can be said to be Shi Zhijian's "old friend" in Shek Kip Mei. He was the one who was most at odds with Shi Zhijian in Shek Kip Mei back then. But it was also he who met Shi Zhijian after Shi Zhijian became prosperous, and was invited by Shi Zhijian to work in Shinhwa Company. He first did cleaning, was responsible for mopping the floor and cleaning the toilets, and then was gradually promoted to be the person in charge of the cleaning department.

In addition, Smelly Yuming's wife is Hui Yinghong's mother. When Huiyinghong's family was killed, Huiyinghong's mother had to sell cigarettes at a stall in front of the theater. Even so, she was often bullied by hooligans, and the family couldn't have enough to eat. In the end, it was Smelly Yuming who rescued them and married Huiying. Mama Hong got married and took care of their family. It was also at that time that Smelly Yuming changed his ways and became a man who was truly responsible and responsible.

In order to prevent Hui Yinghong and others from being wronged, Chou Yuming even gave up the chance to have another child with his wife, and has always treated Hui Yinghong and her brother Hui Tianci as their own children.

Now sixteen-year-old Hui Yinghong and her elder brother Hui Tianci's acting talents have emerged, and relying on Shi Zhijian's relationship to join Golden Harvest Film Company, they have emerged.

Logically speaking, Smelly Yuming is living a good life now and should not be in Shek Kip Mei again.

Smelly Yuming was both surprised and happy when he saw Shi Zhijian, and hurriedly pulled the woman beside him and said, "Come quickly, our benefactor is here too!"

For a long time, Shi Yuming's family has always regarded Shi Zhijian as a benefactor. Shi Zhijian not only gave him a job opportunity, but also rented them a tenement house at a low price back then, which can be said to be very kind to them.

The woman also recognized Shi Zhijian, and she was very excited: "So it's the young master! Why are you here too? You are a nobleman..."

The woman was excited for a long time, and then said again: "Amin and I bought some things and came to visit his relatives and friends. I didn't expect to meet you here. I am so happy!"

When Shi Zhijian heard this, he also saw the presents in the hands of the stinky Yuming and the woman, as well as a large pile of rice, flour, grain and oil on the ground, so he couldn't help nodding. The neighbors came to pay New Year's greetings just like me.

"So it's like this, we have a good relationship, let's go together!" Shi Zhijian smiled.

Smelly Yuming was very excited, he didn't expect to be able to accompany Shi Zhijian to celebrate the New Year with everyone.

The politicians who accompanied Shi Zhijian next to him were full of regret at the moment. If they had known that they would have given gifts to these poor people, Councilor Shi might have a better impression of him!

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By the time Shi Zhijian finished paying New Year's greetings to everyone in Shi Kip Mei, it was almost noon.

Those politicians desperately want to invite Shi Zhijian to dinner, saying that Shi Zhijian has worked hard for Shi Kip Mei. They have nothing to do, they can only express their gratitude to Shi Zhijian with simple meals.

Shi Zhijian knew that these were all jokes, of course he wouldn't take them seriously, but he couldn't refute the face of these people, so he accepted everyone's invitation with a big heart.

Among them, Liu Qingyun, the director of the Planning Bureau, said that he knew that there was a new restaurant opened nearby. The owner of the restaurant had the same surname as himself and Liu.

Shi Zhijian didn't think too much about it, and was immediately embraced by people and came to this "Drunken Immortal Tower".

Looking up, the restaurant is quite special, antique, and the waiters in the waiter are also very distinctively dressed, all of them are dressed in ancient costumes, as if they were ancient people.

"The owner of this restaurant used to be a pirate," Liu Qingyun introduced. "I heard that he helped run a ship for a big company. Now that the world is peaceful and prosperous, those big shipping companies don't need so many people, so they start laying off employees..."

While talking, Shi Zhijian was led to the VIP room on the second floor.

Everyone in the restaurant knew that Shi Zhijian was a big shot when they saw Shi Zhijian's attitude of being admired by all the stars~www.readwn.com~ hurriedly asked the boss to come out and entertain him personally.

Shi Zhijian just sat down in the private room, before the other escorts took their seats, he heard a voice say: "I heard that there are distinguished guests here, and I, Liu Laoqi, have nothing to entertain. This is the Pu'er tea that my friend gave me. Today I will When borrowing flowers to present to the Buddha!"

While speaking, a man with blond hair and green eyes dressed like a golden-haired lion appeared at the door holding a tea tray.

Among the group of people accompanying Shi Zhijian, one of them immediately scolded: "Who are you, dare to disturb Councilor Shi indiscriminately?"

The Golden Retriever Lion King laughed: "My name is Liu Qi, known as Gui Lao Qi! I am the owner of this restaurant!"

"Uh, you are... Seventh Brother?" Shi Zhijian, who had just sat down and was talking with the people around him, hurriedly looked at the person who came by.

The man also looked at Shi Zhijian, "Hey, you are...A Jian?!"

Shi Zhijian couldn't sit still any longer, stood up and said with a smile, "Of course it's me! If it wasn't me, who else would it be?!"