Asia's second financial centre and an investor's paradise is the stated goal of the Hong Kong government. Therefore, the Asia-Pacific Culture and Art Exchange proposed by Boss Lin was soon approved for establishment.

The art industry is a circle game, and Lin Yi did not choose to eat alone. The HSBC AIIB, Jockey Club Fund and Social Security Fund, in which he has a stake, were also brought in. In addition, Fok Yingdong and Li Jiacheng were also hired as independent directors.

After the formation of the 'team', Lin Yi suddenly found that the 'battlefield' was not easy to choose: "There is no independent pavilion, which is really a big problem!"

Brother Jin doesn't think it's a problem: "In the past, art exhibitions were held at the Hong Kong City Hall. There are eleven floors, and there is no problem with accommodating 10,000 exhibits. ”

"It's still very inconvenient, not to mention food festivals and book fairs, Asian art festivals, international film festivals, exhibitions are getting more and more intensive, and the scale is getting bigger and bigger. We want to occupy it for a long time, and the Leisure and Cultural Affairs Department will not approve it. ”

"With the strength of the junior and younger brothers, it should be no problem to build a self-built convention and exhibition center. In recent years, Hong Kong's economy has been booming, with double-digit growth every year, and the demand for exhibitions is very strong. ”

"Hong Kong's first professional convention and exhibition center, the convergence effect must be obvious. I remember that I bought land to build a headquarters last year, and I had already applied for it by the way. I've been busy on the mainland, how is this going?"

"Although there was a lot of discussion about this matter, the Trade Development Bureau said that it needed unified planning, so it was blocked. ”

Lin Yi couldn't help but complain: "I really hope that the Iron Lady will give her strength and start the privatization process as soon as possible, they always plan to go to the province! Let's just say that Kai Tak Airport is surrounded by buildings, and there are no new airport drawings yet." ”

Senior Brother Jin was happy, and learned from his brother's words: "Margaret Thatcher of the Conservative Party, although she has just come to power, has been very effective in privatization. Selling the shares of BP and carrying out private transformation of monopoly state-owned enterprises cannot but be said to be a big deal!"

Lin Yi's resentment deepened: "When it comes to this, I'm angry. I thought I was rich, but when BP sold his shares, I found that I couldn't afford it!"

Senior Brother Jin sent a cup of tea: "You extinguish the fire, my father mentioned in private, even if the boss has enough funds, he should not participate in it." ”

"Oh, why? North Sea Oil, the London Petroleum Exchange, and the predictable Brent crude oil futures, such a huge amount of energy, it's really exciting!"

"My dad said, it's not a 100-billion-level consortium, don't fight the idea of BP. The water in the energy circle is deep and muddy. Political, economic, and military affairs are all closely linked. Without a deep background, if you buy it, you will be targeted by giants. ”

The dust had settled on this matter, and Lin Yi stopped complaining a few sentences, and he invited Smith to come over: "There is one thing I want to entrust the business roundtable." Help me lobby the new British cabinet and get the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in mind. ”

There seems to be no impossible word in the dictionary: "The Conservative Party has just come to power, they advocate neoliberalism, but they have not yet achieved anything." Here in the Far East, maybe they are willing to drop a pawn. ”

Lobbying PR campaigns have worked very well. In less than half a month, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council released the "Convention and Exhibition Center Tender".

However, after reading it, Lin Yi sighed: "In the end, it is a public-private partnership, and the Trade Development Bureau has to participate!"

Senior Brother Jin can see clearly: "It is located in the center of Hong Kong Island, next to the port, opposite the airport, and the underground MTR. Not only that, after the completion of the convention and exhibition center, there will be no second one. Without competition, this is a monopoly building, and everyone knows that it will make a lot of money. ”

The businessman's stomach was not satisfied, and he said, "Mr. Smith, the energy of the round table really makes me admire." If we lobby further, is it possible to privatize the convention and exhibition center project entirely?"

The other party shook his head: "Education, medical care, transportation, communications, the Hong Kong government is engaged in infrastructure construction, which makes the finances very tight." Otherwise, such a good project, they will definitely do it themselves, and it will not be possible to drag it out until now. ”

After the client signed the check, Smith said warmly: "The power structure in Hong Kong is still the foundation left by the Labor Party. Even if Lin Sheng is not satisfied, he doesn't need to worry about it for a few years. When the Conservative Party is firmly seated, there will definitely be a new group of people here. ”

The lobbyists are gone, the designers are coming. When he took the teacup, Mr. Lin Bing, Pei's proud disciple and not good at words, couldn't help but complain: "The four buildings of Heaven are about to be completed, and I am busy with the acceptance, so I shouldn't be distracted by others at this time." ”

Lin Yi apologized: "Focus is a virtue, and it really shouldn't be disturbed." However, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, the tender is close at hand. BJ Fragrant Hills Hotel, Paris Louvre renovation, your teacher is so busy that his feet don't touch the ground, I can't rob others, so I can only rely on you. ”

Lin Bing was very modest: "I can't rely on me alone, the team in the teacher's studio has a lot of support over me." From materials to logistics, we are a team, and we can't do without anyone. ”

Lin Yi gave a thumbs up: "The American Academy of Architecture, award you the Gold Medal for your teacher and announce that this year is the year of I.M. Pei." It is truly remarkable that the Chinese have achieved such an achievement. My respects, please help me convey it on my behalf. ”

"The teacher complained to us that he was 63 years old and could not enjoy retirement. ”

"I think, when he says this, Pei Lao should have a smile on his face, right?"

The two didn't talk about genes, and they started to do things after a few words. The expert designs the drawings, and the boss runs to PR. The effort was not in vain, and at the bidding meeting, Lin Yi bought 50% of the equity of the exhibition management company at a price of 1.6 billion Hong Kong dollars.

After the bidding, holding the hand of his family, Lin Yi expressed his gratitude: "The drawings are full of artistic atmosphere, which amazes many people." Even the director of the HKTDC said that this is what a landmark building should look like. ”

Lin Bing responded humorously: "I'm afraid it's not my drawings that really move people, right? The boss didn't want a loan, and directly threw out 200 million US dollars in cash." I see, in the eyes of the director, there seems to be a currency symbol!"

"I checked it, like the XN Opera House and the Kennedy Library, this kind of artistic building, it is normal to drag on for more than ten years. I can't afford to wait, so of course I'll trade money for time!"

"Boss, please rest assured, the full amount of the grant will be in place in advance, and I will ensure the quality and quantity and speed!"

After seeing off the guests, Lin Yi dialed the transoceanic phone.

Hearing that her husband had built the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center ahead of schedule, Xiang Sunhua first congratulated her, and then questioned with a commercial vision: "Isn't it too expensive to exchange 200 million US dollars for 50% equity? The total cost of the four buildings in Paradise is less than 300 million." ”

"How can I be willing to be slaughtered? Even if land capital and exhibition franchises are injected, the HKTDC should not take half of it! I have obtained one-third of the 60,000 square meters of space, and I have the right to be rent-free for 20 years. ”