Magic City, Pudong.

Accompanied by Lu Xiangdong, Lin Zuhui came to the 'World Financial Center', which was under construction.

The appearance of this building has the shadow of the 'corkscrew' in the previous life, but with Lin Zuhui's strong background in the mainland, it is natural to get a height of 518 meters and will not be cut off by the waist, that is to say, this building is pointed.

Lin Zuhui is also from the mainland, plus he has invested huge sums of money in the mainland over the years and donated hundreds of millions of dollars every year, so his relationship in the mainland is much stronger than Li Chaoren; Not to mention, his investment in the mainland has a very large impact on the real estate industry, as well as manufacturing and technology companies.

Therefore, the planning is the world's tallest building, but I don't know if Taipei 101 Building will be heightened.

As for the future Burj Khalifa, Lin Zuhui said that he could not afford to play with that group of oil tyrants.

"Boss, the official of the magic capital wants to let Jin Mao Tower open first!"

Lin Zuhui was stunned for a moment and said, "When are they going to open?" ”

After the World Financial Centre was granted the right to develop the land in 1993, Lam Cho-fai instructed that it should be completed at a normal pace, preferably in July and put into use in the second half of 1998.

Lu Xiangdong said: "In 1999, it was probably the second half of the year! ”

Lin Zuhui thought for a while and said, "Okay, let's do New Year's Day in the millennium!" ”

Love face, this is Lin Zuhui's idea!

Of course, at that time, the Jin Mao Building was planned to be 420 meters and the World Financial Center was planned to be 518 meters, and the official magic capital also gave Lin Zuhui face.

However, with the development of the mainland economy, the official of the magic capital has also gained a good face.

"Hmm. There are also benefits to post-business, as the mainland's economy can develop better and there is no pressure on leasing. Lu Xiangdong said.

Next, Lin Zuhui inspected other projects in Pudong, including the land of Tomson Yipin in the previous life, which has been won by New Era Group (Huaxia).

Lin Zuhui said to Lu Xiangdong that it is necessary to focus on the development of 'Pudong Lujiazui', and ignore the statement that 'I would rather have a bed in Puxi than a room in Pudong', especially Lujiazui is the location of the development potential of the magic capital in the future.

"Boss, speaking of which, Tang Junnian, the 'Taiwan Island Gang', has always been optimistic about Pudong, and the competition with us is fierce." Lu Xiangdong said with a smile.

Lin Zuhui said calmly: "The one with the highest price wins, he is just a competitor!" I have my eye on the project, and no one has snatched it yet. ”

Lu Xiangdong nodded, it's really like that, although the boss likes to take projects at a premium, don't forget that the boss always takes projects at the best time. For example, in the past, Hongkong Land sold properties, and it seemed that the boss had a high premium, but in fact, Hongkong Land was lost in the high premium when the authenticity was not good, and handed over high-quality properties.

In this way, New Era Group is equivalent to winning high-quality projects at a low price, eliminating the participation of competitors and the possibility of being slaughtered when the market is good.

The total investment of New Era Group (Huaxia) in the mainland has reached 70 billion Hong Kong dollars, which can be called the largest foreign investor in the mainland. In addition, Xiaomi Technology, LEIT Group, Hengchang Beverage and Food and other enterprises have a total investment of tens of billions.

When Lin Zuhui was investing wildly overseas, he also threw a lot of money in the mainland, how could the official not be well entertained!

In Lujiazui, Pudong, New Era Group (Huaxia) not only owns the World Financial Building, but also a bank building, a five-star hotel building, and a luxury residential project, all of which are on the riverside side.

The Bank Building will be used as the Octopus Bank Building in the future, and the Bank of Bahrain will also occupy it. The five-star hotel tower is intended to be used by The Ritz-Carlton; The luxury residential real estate is the Tomson Yipin in the previous life, and of course, in this life, the 'Jiangchen Yipin' of the New Era Group will be built.

At the beginning of November, the Hong Kong government announced a tender for the "property development right above the Central Station", and the interested bidders submitted bids before December 1, and the basic principle of the bid is: the highest price wins.

For a time, the major consortia heard the wind and looked for allies to form a consortium.

New Era Group soon joined forces with Henderson Land, Towngas, New China Property (a real estate company under the Bank of China) and MTR Corporation (reserved for each consortium) to form a consortium and prepare to enter the bid.

In this consortium, New Era Group holds 60% of the shares, Henderson Land holds 15% of the shares, Central Gas holds 10% of the shares, New China Land holds 7% of the shares, and MTR holds 8% of the shares.

Since it is the highest bidder, the strongest and most competitive consortium is, of course, the consortium led by the New Era Group.

Two stations have been contested along the line, namely:

Tsing Yi Station was won by Cheung Kong Industrial and Hutchison Whampoa;

Kowloon Station (Phase I) was awarded by a consortium of companies including Lai Sun Development, Global Investment, Wing Tai, Singapore Land and China Overseas Land & Investment.

In mid-November, the ownership of the first phase of Tai Kok Tsui (Kowloon) will be announced.

The top cover of each station along the railway line is a fat chicken leg; Tung Chung Station, Tai Kok Tsui Station, Kowloon Station, etc., all have many phases, which can bring hundreds of billions of revenue to the Hong Kong government. For example, Kowloon Station, there are almost six or seven phases, and the ICC Building in later generations is the building behind the station.

The Central Terminal of the Railway is a one-time bid.

New Era Group.

Lin Zuhui was in the office, looking at the map of the Central Terminus of the Railway, and he couldn't put it down. Of course, he was unusually calm, after all, he had not won the bid yet.

In the previous life, this project invested 40 billion Hong Kong dollars, but after 2015, the valuation was 250 billion, which is very high in terms of return on investment.

"It's called an international financial center, which is more in line with the interests of the Hong Kong government."

Lam did not have the idea of calling the building 'New Era Centre', after all, the land is a landmark building in Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong government and the Planning Department may not agree to it.

The overall planning of the complex is:

The low-rise complex, the shopping mall, is connected to the entrance and exit of the machine, with a total area of 800,000 square feet;

The hotel building, about 1.1 million square feet, depending on whether to settle in the Four Seasons Hotel or the Langham Hotel, the key is that Lin Zuhui will seek to acquire the Four Seasons Hotel Group after 2000, and cannot be acquired, so it is naturally settled in the Langham Hotel.

The first phase of IFC is about 800,000 square feet and the building height is less than 50 floors.

In the second phase of Guojin Finance, the subway company currently means two buildings, which Lin Zuhui obviously disagrees with, and he also has the confidence to change the two buildings into one building, and build the world's tallest building, the Freedom Tower, with a floor area of about 1.8 million square feet.

Yes, Lam remembers that in his previous life, Sun Hung Kai persuaded the Hong Kong government to build the 88-storey (415-meter) International Finance Phase II; Naturally, it was easier for him.

Of course, 415 meters is not the tallest building in the world, but if you add the 'tower' part, you can reach a height of more than 500 meters.

Yes, it is to imitate the World Trade Center after 9~11 and copy it first.

The Freedom Tower, which will be its nickname, symbolizes Hong Kong's status as a 'free trade port'.

Thinking of this, Lin Zuhui showed a smile, such a landmark building will bring tourism promotion effect to Xiangjiang.

There was almost no obstruction, just blocking some of the views from Taiping Mountain, of course, that would be for later. Moreover, since the Freedom Tower was built, it is natural that the observation deck should be set up.

If you set up an observation deck, you can offset the 'disadvantage' of blocking Victoria Mountain.

"Knock Knock"

"Come in"

Chen Bin and Liang Zhenxun walked together, and Lin Zuhui directly motioned for the two to come to his office desktop.

Pointing to the map, Lin Zuhui explained his thoughts on Central Station: "You see, this piece of land I roughly planned the second phase of this IFC, I also call it 'Freedom Tower', first of all, its façade forms 8 elongated isosceles triangles, forming a prismatic shape, this height is 88 floors, 415 meters. Next, the Freedom Tower and the Tourist Center will be built on top, and the height will reach about 540 meters. Freedom Tower means free trade port. ”

After listening to Lin Zuhui's explanation, the two sincerely admired.

Chen Bin said with a smile: "The boss can be a designer, once this Freedom Tower is completed, it will be an absolute landmark building in Xiangjiang, which will greatly improve the tourism industry of the entire Xiangjiang River." ”

Lin Zuhui was a little proud, but he still waved his hand and said, "That's what I said!" If I win the bid, I'll let the U.S. Libeskin & Associates and SOM Architects complete the design, but I have to do it according to my ideas. ”

They are all world-famous design firms, and the Chinese I.M. Pei is now designing some low-rise buildings of culture and art, and it is not suitable to find him; And he's almost retired, so he doesn't necessarily have the energy to handle such a big project.

Chen Bin nodded and said, "Okay, I've written it down!" ”

Next, Lin Zuhui said: "Bid price, you give me a reference price as soon as possible, and you must comprehensively consider the opponent and the factors in the market." In addition, assuming that the total investment of the entire project is 40 billion, how much do you set the price? ”

"Okay, boss!" Both said at the same time.

The final price is in Lin Zuhui's hands, and with Lin Zuhui's foolproof idea, it must be at a premium.

For example, if the price is 20 billion, he will make 23 billion.

Lin Zuhui thought about it again and said, "How is the company's cash situation?" ”

Liang Zhenxun said: "15 billion Hong Kong dollars, after all, we only account for 60% of the equity, so there is no problem at all." Moreover, bank loans and bond issuances can be used to prepare 10 billion Hong Kong dollars in a short period of time. ”

With the reputation of the New Era Group, this is really the case, of course, mainly because of Lin Zuhui.

After winning the bid, it is not the first time to hand over the funds, and there is a period of three ~ six months.

Therefore, funding is not a problem, it depends on how much you are willing to give.

The reason why the New Era Group did not go all out in the previous phases of the subway station is because Lin Zuhui knows that at this time, he will not be able to make a lot of money by auctioning residential land, and it may even be sold at cost price.

There is only commercial real estate, and the long-term rent collection is done, and the time of construction is the trough time of Xiangjiang Real Estate.

Lin Zuhui nodded and said, "Well, it's indeed sufficient." ”

After the two left, Lin Zuhui thought about it.

Recently, his private investment company, Hengjin Investment, began to buy large amounts of blue chips in Heung Kong, buying almost 5 billion Hong Kong dollars.

Lin Zuhui's idea is that there is no problem in earning 30~5 billion Hong Kong dollars before Jiuqi.

He spent this money in advance, and he subscribed half of the bonds issued by New Era Group, allowing New Era Group to raise about 6 billion Hong Kong dollars.

In this way, there is no need for a loan. After all, the bank interest rate is as high as 7~8%, and the interest paid by the New Era Group is more than 2.5 billion a year.

The interest on the issuance of bonds is only more than 3%, and if you are even willing to exchange shares, New Era Group does not need to repay the principal and interest.

At the same time, the Hong Kong government once again announced that it would invite tenders for the 'Tuen Mun River Container Terminal Project', and for a while, major consortia have sharpened their knives.

The Tuen Mun River Trade Terminal specialises in handling containers destined for the Pearl River Basin (River Delta) by both water and land. The major water transport company is the Chinese-funded China Transport Group, accounting for 1/9 of the inland container throughput, and the major land transport company is the Asia Container Terminal Company (absorbing the original sea-land intermodal container terminal), with New Era Group accounting for 38% of the shares. Asia Terminals has about 1/4 of the share of inland containers, and the rest is carried by container trucks owned by each company.

According to the information released by the Hong Kong government in April 1995, Hong Kong's annual container throughput in 1994 was 11.5 million TEUs, a net increase of 1.95 million TEUs over 1993, an increase of 20%.

Among the three major modes of operation, the throughput of Kwai Chung container terminal was 7.35 million, an annual increase of 25.5%, the mid-stream operation was 2.9 million, an annual increase of 1.6%, and the inland river transportation throughput was 1.25 million, an annual increase of 52.3%.

Among the three, inland waterway transport saw the largest increase, reflecting the strong economic development of the Pearl River Delta and the surge in demand for container transport. Under these circumstances, the Hong Kong Government decided to construct the Tuen Mun River Trade Terminal and award the contract by way of open tender.

Clear Water Bay Golf Course.

Lam Cho-fai, Cheng Yu-tung and Lee Shau-kee gathered together to discuss the Tuen Mun Container Terminal.

Heungjiang's container terminal is undoubtedly one of the most profitable terminals in the world, so Asian containers are also a must to compete for attitude.

At this time, Asia Container already has three berths in Kwai Chung, Port Phyllis, Modu Port, Zhuhai Port and other ports in the United Kingdom, and its strength should not be underestimated; Although Lin Zuhui does not attach much importance to the port business, the port of Hong Kong obviously hopes to win, especially to gnaw a piece of meat from Li Chaoren's hand.

Asia Container Terminals Co., Ltd., New Era Group holds 38% of the shares, New World holds 22% of the shares, Henderson holds 15% of the shares, Jardine Matheson holds 15% of the shares, and the United States Sea and Land Intermodal Transport holds 10% of the shares.

After swinging a shot, Zheng Yutong said: "The Hong Kong government intends to weaken the monopoly position of international containers, and this is a good opportunity for us. Therefore, I propose to attract Yuexiu investment, and the project must be approved by the Chinese side. The Chinese side may not interfere in the bidding, but the British side cannot but take into account China's views. ”

Lin Zuhui put forward a different view, saying: "I think it is better to win over the Pacific Company of Huaxia Ocean Shipping Corporation (Hong Kong); It is part of the Ministry of Communications, and COSCO has participated in the construction of Container Terminal No. 8, which has carried 100,000 containers of Hong Kong's inland containers along the Pearl River Channel, which are real advantages. ”

Lee Shau Kee immediately chimed in: "Ah Hui's idea is better! One place is central, and it is definitely better to have a central background. I remember that COSCO won a berth at Container Terminal No. 8, which was still commanded by Ah Hui, and coupled with Ah Hui's relationship with the mainland, COSCO would definitely not refuse. ”

Zheng Yutong's eyes lit up, and he immediately changed his words: "I actually forgot about this, yes, COSCO!" ”

Lin Zuhui said with a smile: "Don't worry, COSCO will not refuse!" ”

Although Asian containers have British and American capital, they have fewer shares and have a weak voice. Of course, it doesn't matter if Jardine Matheson gets on the big ship of Lin Zuhui, it's too late for them to thank him.

Then Lin Zuhui said: "In this way, we have both British and Chinese capital, and we will win in the background." How do you think about technical issues? ”

Zheng Yutong said: "The highest price wins, this should be a very important factor!" I have also studied the tenders, and I advocate the use of our sea and land combined transportation road traffic, through the Xiangjiang River dozens of kilometers of road traffic. ”

River Trade Terminals are container ships for overseas trade, which are unloaded at Tuen Mun and then transshipped to the Mainland. To put it bluntly, that place is a container terminal that meets the needs of the mainland.

Zheng Yutong didn't say that it was okay, but as soon as he said it, Lin Zuhui became alert, and the inland wharf in his previous life seemed to be controlled by Li Chaoren.

Does that mean that land transportation pollutes the environment, so the Hong Kong government gave Li Chaoren permission. It makes sense that sea-land transport itself is good at land transport, so the Asian container companies that absorb sea-land transport are using this method.

"No, we can't take the land transportation of the Xiangjiang River, pollute the environment of the Xiangjiang River, and we will lose!" Lin Zuhui decisively vetoed.

Zheng Yutong said helplessly: "You can just tell the two of us your opinion!" ”

Lee Shau Kee laughed, and Lin Zuhui and the two vetoed Zheng Yutong's opinion twice, but Zheng Yutong couldn't get angry.

Lin Zuhui said with a smile: "I'm sorry! In fact, I have also analyzed the Hong Kong government's tender documents and found that the Hong Kong government seems to pay more attention to environmental protection and transportation conditions, followed by the price. You say, if the Tuen Mun River Lot is auctioned, what is the price worth? ”

Zheng Yutong said: "3 billion Hong Kong dollars"

Lee Shau Kee nodded and said, "Almost!" ”

Lin Zuhui said decisively: "Therefore, we can make 1.3 billion Hong Kong dollars, and the rest of the funds will be more environmentally friendly and transportation." Out of Tuen Mun Port to the west is the Pearl River Estuary Lingding Ocean, and north is the Pearl River system in Guangdong Province. Therefore, we can attach importance to water transportation, organize a fleet of 30 shuttle cargo ships and 15 tugboats, and use only about 150 trucks to divert the land route. ”

After thinking about it, Zheng Yutong asked: "Water transportation also has an impact, right?" ”

Lin Zuhui said with a smile: "The answer is yes, but the British government in Hong Kong doesn't seem to care much about the pollution of inland rivers in Guangdong Province." ”

Zheng Yutong and Lee Shau Kee looked at each other, and soon nodded at the same time, it was really possible. What are you afraid of in the river pollution in Guangdong Province, the mainland is changing and opening, and there is still less pollution to do!

The three of them soon almost reached an agreement, mainly listening to Lin Zuhui.

Of course, Lin Zuhui also has a general opinion, and it takes professional talents to formulate the bid.

But Lin Zuhui is somewhat confident that he will definitely be able to defeat the consortium formed by Hutchison Whampoa and Sun Hung Kai.

In the end, Zheng Yutong sighed: "Jardine Matheson still has a 15% stake in Asian containers, which is simply cheaper for them!" ”

Lin Zuhui shook his head with a smile and said: "Although this project has crossed the Jiuqi, the British government in Hong Kong will definitely take care of the British capital, and Jardine Matheson is a partner of the British government, and I can rest assured with them." ”

Zheng Yutong was stunned for a long time before he sighed: "I'm getting old, and I'm getting less and less thoughtful!" After a change of words, he added: "Overall, the development of Asian containers to this day is indeed very gratifying. In particular, it has won many ports in the mainland, thanks to Ah Hui's contributions. ”

There are a total of four ports in the mainland, and the most important one is, of course, Modu Port.

Lin Zuhui said modestly: "We have the largest shares, so I naturally have to pay more attention." ”

Everyone laughed!

This year, Lee Shau Kee and Li Chaoren competed in real estate, and now everyone has to compete on the river wharf.

Of course, then again, everyone's competition is a competition, and the personal relationship is okay.

(End of chapter)