End of June.

The Hong Kong MTR Corporation announced that the property development rights above the 567 station of Kowloon Station were won by New Era Group.

At the same time, Chen Bin, president of New Era Group, also announced to reporters that New Era Group will invest more than 20 billion Hong Kong dollars to complete the 567th phase of the Kowloon Station project with the Metro Company.

For a time, a frenzy of public opinion was set off.

Everyone in Hong Kong knows that New Era Group has occupied Central Station, and now it has occupied Kowloon Station again, which can be called the monopoly of commercial real estate in Hong Kong.

New Era Group.

Lin Zuhui heard the news of winning the bid in the office, and he couldn't help but be excited.

He also bid very cautiously for this bid, with a price of 6.5 billion Hong Kong dollars, and MTR will take another 21.5% of the equity, with a total investment of 210 Hong Kong dollars.

Among them, the price of 6.5 billion Hong Kong dollars is used to pay the Hong Kong government for land compensation;

New Era Group also bears all the costs of the entire project, and MTR does not participate in investment or specific construction, even so, MTR will take 22.5% of the equity for nothing.

The MTR Corporation holds a 10% stake in all properties along the MTR line, including the Central Station, which is why the future Hong Kong MTR is one of the few profitable MTR companies in the world.

"Boss, it is said that Sun Hung Kai's price is 5.8 billion Hong Kong dollars, and the share is 20%, which is our most formidable opponent." Chen Bin said excitedly.

Lin Zuhui said with a smile: "This is not an opponent, but a defeated man." But to be honest, I didn't have the confidence to win before bidding, although I like commercial real estate very much, but the New Era Group obviously no longer has the same as in previous years, too obsessed with high-quality properties, and does not hesitate to bid at a higher price than its opponents. ”

Chen Bin nodded, he knew what the boss meant, the boss was indeed a big friend of commercial real estate back then, and the high bid was staggering; However, the facts have also proved that the reason why the boss's bid is high is just the premium when the real estate is at a low point, and soon people will find that the high-priced property purchased by the boss has risen rapidly, and people have found out that Lin Zuhui is a master of copying the bottom.

"Boss, then we have officially invited bids for the design plan, do you have any instructions?"

When Lin Zuhui heard this, he said: "For high-rise office buildings, we should no longer pursue height, after all, the higher the construction cost, the higher the construction cost, the height of about 480 meters ~ 500 meters should be about the same, which is lower than the second phase of the IFC Building." Phase 6 of a twin tower......"

Over the years, Lin Zuhui's skills in the field of architecture are naturally very superb, so many opinions are very valuable.

"Okay, I've got it!"

"Well, don't delay the construction period of this project, the first phase of the development of the 'six-phase project', the second phase of the development of shopping malls, the third phase of the development of skyscrapers, and strive to be completed in 2008."

"Okay"

Generally speaking, if other real estate developers are allowed to develop, it must be 8~10 years, not the relationship between the construction period, but the relationship between them and the capital.

But obviously, Lin Zuhui has always disliked procrastination, and of course he also completed the completion according to the real estate situation.

For example, the development speed of the IFC has been compressed to the end of 2003, so that it can catch up with the explosion of real estate and tourism.

And this Kowloon station, he is now completing the tender before 2008, it is the global real estate season, Lehman has not arrived.

After Chen Bin left, Lin Zuhui took out a newspaper and looked at the news on it with a smile.

"Among the top five high-rise buildings in Hong Kong (including those under construction), New Era Group accounts for three, namely the second phase of the International Finance Tower, the building above Kowloon Station, and the Central Plaza; The other two buildings are the Bank of China Tower and the Central Centre (73 floors). ”

"Among the top ten high-rise buildings in Hong Kong, New Era Group has a total of five, namely the hotel building plus Tsuen Wan Plaza and the twin buildings on top of Kowloon Station (actually two)."

"New Era Group is the largest charter company in Heung Kong, with a total property area of more than 30 million square feet, all of which are in excellent locations."

According to a lot of news analysis, New Era Group has more than 9 million square feet of high-quality properties in Central alone, which is twice as much as Hongkong Land.

Wan Chai and Causeway Bay are also the eldest and second largest in the region, and now with the high-quality properties in Kowloon, it is really enough to develop the company by lying down and collecting rent.

Originally, Lin Zuhui also thought that it would be reasonable for the stock price of the New Era Group to fall to 5000~600 billion Hong Kong dollars, so that his apparent wealth could be counted a little less.

Unexpectedly, when the Hang Seng Index fell from 19,500 points to 17,000 points, the New Era Group is still firmly running above the market value of 1,000 billion Hong Kong dollars.

The biggest credit for this is naturally the cash flow of hundreds of billions of Hong Kong dollars, as well as the blind worship of Lin Zuhui by investors.

No, now if you want to increase your stock holdings, there is no way.

That's fine, after all, his wealth doesn't depend entirely on his company, it's only about half.

Due to the outbreak of the Internet bubble, Bill Gates's wealth has shrunk, but Lin Zuhui has not been affected much, so recently the American media will be the 'world's richest man in the millennium', and he will honestly send Lin Zuhui again, his worth is as high as more than 80 billion US dollars, compared with Bill Gates at his peak, it is so much worse.

At the same time, Lin Zuhui found it easier and easier for him to make money.

In the past few days, the 'Hong Kong Stock Exchange' has been listed, with a market value of less than 10 billion Hong Kong dollars, which made Lin Zuhui instantly remember that let the family office hold less than 5% of the stock in the secondary market, and intend to hold it for a long time and enjoy annual dividends. You must know that the market value of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is expected to reach more than 300 billion in the future, at least an increase of more than 30 times, not counting the dividends during the period.

The same is true for the listing of subway companies this year, and the Lin Zuhui family office will hold less than 5% in the secondary market.

Investing in such stocks is much more cost-effective than investing in blue chips of Hong Kong Real Estate, and blue chips of Hong Kong Real Estate will hardly have a return of more than 300%. However, these public stocks not only have great potential in market value, but also have a very considerable annual dividend.

If it weren't for the Hong Kong government just releasing 25%~30% of the public shares, Lin Zuhui would want to hold more shares.

.......

July Yin Shi, Saturday.

In Milan, the Gucci brand held the 2000 summer women's catwalk, and Lin Zuhui also sat in the audience in a low-key manner.

On one side of him are Monica and André, president of Bank of Bahrain, and on the other side are Robert Borret, president of Gucci, and Tom Ford, creative director.

President Robert Porett, who was originally a senior executive at Unilever, was invited by the Bank of Bahrain to serve as a professional manager at Gucci, and after a year and a half of working experience, his ability was recognized by the senior management of the Bank of Bahrain and Lin Zuhui.

And creative director Tom Ford, who joined Gucci as early as 1994, has a great credit for bringing Gucci from a brand that almost went bankrupt back to the forefront of the world's luxury goods, just like Chanel's 'Lafayette'.

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Of course, in the past year and a half, Robert Porett and Tom Ford's relationship has been a key focus of the Bank of Bahrain; After all, Robert has a mission, that is, to reduce the dependence on big-name designers who are too independent, and continue to cultivate new designers and give new talents more opportunities.

In this way, it is inevitable that there will be some small collisions with Tom Ford, and what both sides need is cooperation.

Looking at the models on the catwalk, Lin Zuhui not only lamented that he had no fashion genes, but also had a feeling for luxury goods - that was not a normal person's aesthetics.

No wonder, Lin Zuhui's luxury clothing has always been custom-made suits at most; But after all, suits are very formal, and no matter how expensive they are, they are the fashion level of normal people.

And he originally started as a casual wearer - Jeanswest and Zodanu, so the fashion almost stayed at the level of the popular model.

But then again, a beautiful woman wears everything to be a friend, looking at the model on the catwalk, Lin Zuhui thought so.

Of course, compared to watching the show now, Lin Zuhui is looking forward to tonight's dinner, he looked at Monica next to him, and couldn't help but feel that he shouldn't invite her to watch.

It seems that something is wrong, Monica has now joined Gucci, and it doesn't seem right not to come.

Monica seemed to be aware of it, turned her head and saw Lin Zuhui, the two looked at each other, Monica showed an admiring smile, which made Lin Zuhui feel like a spring breeze.

This woman is still very attractive, and if she goes up and walks around, she should be able to gain a lot of appreciation.

The two didn't speak, after all, they had to be respectful when watching the show, not to mention that the reporter was there.

.......

The Langham Hotel, Milan.

In the evening, the Gucci dinner finally began, and Lin Zuhui also became the focus of the dinner.

Lin Zuhui, Andre, Robert Poret, Tom Ford and others gathered around to discuss the Gucci matter.

"Mr. Lin, we found that we are not the only company that has acquired Fendi." Robert took his wine glass and said seriously.

Lin Zuhui showed a smile and said with a confident expression: "If nothing else, it must be the LVMH Group, after all, they are ambitious." ”

Robert was stunned, this person can be so well-informed in Hong Kong, of course, he also thinks that Lin Zuhui's analysis is very reasonable.

"In this way, if there are two companies buying Fendi at the same time, the price for us to acquire Fendi will be much higher!"

Andrei, president of the Bank of Bahrain, said with a smile: "No, it is the opponent who costs a lot more, and we will make a profit, after all, if it is too expensive, and there is money to be made, why don't we quit!" ”

Robert suddenly said, "Also, Fendi is not a Gucci must!" ”

Lin Zuhui nodded, and then he said to Tom Ford: "Director Ford, next year is the 340th anniversary of the birth of the Luchen family, and I hope you can design a wine label for him." ”

In the first half of this year, the LEIT Group sold the Bordeaux Grade 2 Estate, the Ruchen Maison, to Gucci.

Over the years, the LEIT Group has held the Luchen family and has not interfered with its own development, so it is dispensable; But Gucci is different, if it has the Ruchen family, it is a combination of power, luxury and wine.

In this way, the Gucci brand includes clothing, leather goods, accessories, fragrances, wines and more.

You must know that in the previous life, the Luchen family was Chanel's red wine brand.

Tom Ford smiled and said, "Happy! ”

This talented designer still has great admiration for his boss.

There is nothing else to say, to be honest, in Lin Zuhui's view, Gucci, LV, and Chanel are the world's three major luxury goods, and the rest of the brands have to lag behind. And brands like Gucci are all lying down to make money next.

Of course, Lin Zuhui deliberately asked the senior management of the Bank of Bahrain to pay attention to the relationship between Robert and Ford and prepare for mediation.

Although it is said that Tom Ford is gone, Gucci does not necessarily have much influence, after all, Gucci has no shortage of talented designers, and there are many young designers with endless potential, but if Tom Ford stays, it is naturally very good, and it is best to stay at Gucci like Lafayette of Chanel.

At present, it seems that both the Hilton Hotel Group and the Gucci brand have begun to get better and better after being acquired by the Bank of Baring.

It also proves that the executives of the Bank of Bahrain are very strong and worthy of Lin Zuhui's high salary. Originally, as the head of the investment bank, Lin Zuhui was asked to personally plan the follow-up operation of the acquisition company, but this was obviously unrealistic, and Lin Zuhui only hoped to pin on outstanding talents to join.

After chatting for a while, the Gucci dinner officially began, and many beauties came one after another, feasting Lin Zuhui's eyes.

During this period, Lin Zuhui saw a person, his eyes lit up, and he involuntarily walked towards that side.

At this time, Monica was talking to Sophie Marceau, the flower of France, when she saw her man coming over and seemed to understand what she meant.

"Miss Sophie, this is Mr. Lin Zuhui, I think you should know it!" Monica introduced with a smile.

She is now a managing member of Gucci and the second shareholder of Gucci, as she bought an 8% stake in Gucci for $800 million, second only to the Bank of Bahrain's 92 percent, with the permission of Mr. Lin.

Gucci obtained 800 million US dollars in cash, which can naturally be manipulated in the capital market, so it began to acquire the shares of Italian luxury "Fendi" in May this year.

In fact, in the year and a half since Gucci was acquired, a number of acquisitions have been made, such as the acquisition of the Ruchen Maison and the acquisition of several studios in Paris.

Sophie Marceau's eyes lit up and said in surprise: "Of course, it is the new richest man in the world who defeated the tech tycoon Bill Gates - Mr. Lin Zuhui!" After speaking, he took the initiative to lean his face over.

Lin Zuhui smiled and completed the face salute with Sophie Marceau, but his heart was not so honest.

Monica said on the side: "It's not the new richest man in the world, Mr. Bill Gates has only temporarily served as the world's richest man for two years, and he has always been the richest man in the world." ”

Sophie Marceau said in surprise: "Monica, how do you know these things so well, could it be that you are friends?" ”

Monica said, "We're good friends! ”

Lin Zuhui saw that the relationship between the two was good, and Monica deliberately concealed that she was his lover, so he couldn't help but sigh, Monica wanted to make a contribution!

The two have been dating for so many years, Monica has already been very homesick, don't look at her as a European and American woman, but she is very loyal to Lin Zuhui; Besides, Lin Zuhui holds the residing spirit of these women, and it is strange that they are willing to leave.

"Miss Sophie, I'm your movie fan!" Lin Zuhui said.

Sophie Marceau looked at Lin Zuhui for a while, and then said in disbelief: "You men always like to coax women, since you say that you are my fans, then please tell me about those movies that you like me!" ”

Lin Zuhui was stunned for a moment, and said psychologically: "What are you doing so seriously?" ”

Fortunately, I watched a little bit in my previous life, and although I can't remember a lot, I should be able to pass the test.

"Wild Love...... "Rose of Pride", ..... "Mistress of Louis XIV".... How's it going, am I getting through? Lin Zuhui talked about three movies.

Sophie Marceau was really happy, and her expression didn't lie.

But Lin Zuhui underestimated a female boxer, only to see her say again: "Then Mr. Lin, why do you only say such love movies?" Are you only seen movies like this, or do you not know about my other films? I'm sorry, but it's because you said you're a fan of mine that I'm like this. "After that, my eyes revealed that I was going to expose you.

This woman, no wonder she wants a divorce.

Monica was dumbfounded, what was the matter with this woman, she actually dared to embarrass her man.

Lin Zuhui's mind turned quickly, and he immediately said: "Because I like your sexy appearance very much, I only said these three." ”

Sophie Marceau looked at Lin Zuhui's eyes, and soon her heart was electrified, and then the electricity continued to hit her heart.

"Well, Mr. Lin is really a legendary businessman with a lot of humor and frankness."

There's a play!

Next, Lin Zuhui said a few words, and soon asked for Sophie Marceau's contact information. Although some did not have any scruples about Monica, he believed that it would not get in the way, and at most coaxed him afterwards.

After that, Lin Zuhui did not attack other sheep and horses, although there were still many models, but he was not interested.

And in this party, Lin Zuhui is not the protagonist, he is just a guest, and naturally he does not need to socialize.

........

Lin Zuhui and Monica ended the banquet and drove to the villa in Milan, where he and Monica have a son and a daughter, the eldest son is 8 years old, and the younger daughter is also more than 4 years old.

Because of this, Lin Zuhui felt that Gucci would be left to the children if possible; Of course, the premise is ability, otherwise it is better to hand it over to professional managers.

Just like the Hilton Hotel Group, the third generation is a dou who can't be supported, and naturally it will fall into the hands of outsiders; The same is true of Gucci, where family strife and scandals led to Gucci's near-bankruptcy in the early 90s before outsiders took over.

In the car, Monica leaned into Lin Zuhui's face and said charmingly: "Have you taken a fancy to Sophie Marceau?" ”

Lin Zuhui said calmly: "No, I just want to get to know each other!" ”

"Liar, you honestly, I'm not jealous!" Monica said with a sly expression.

Lin Zuhui hugged this woman's devilish figure into his arms, and the brother was already signaling, at this moment Sophie is not fragrant, you must know that Monica, whether it is her figure or face, is completely explosive Sophie Marceau.

Of course, although Lin Zuhui and Monica are not together often, they have more or less more than ten years of experience, so they do have the idea of changing partners tonight. But unfortunately, Sophie Marceau is not so easy to soak, there is no so-called liquid love.

Seeing that Lin Zuhui didn't speak, although Monica looked at Lin Zuhui's eldest brother, she still said: "You can call Sophie, as far as I know, she is in a low mood now, and she is making that conflict, you are very hopeful." ”

Lin Zuhui looked at Monica sideways and found that she had a funny expression, he understood!

I saw him start dialing the phone!

On the other side, Sophie Marceau returned to the hotel, opened a bottle of red wine with some annoyance, and drank alone in the room.

Suddenly, the phone rang and she remembered that she didn't want to answer it, but finally picked it up.

"Miss Sophie, I wonder if you're back to the hotel safely?"

"Mr. Lin cares about me so much, why don't you come to the xx hotel to see if I'm safe."