Lin Zhichao came to the HSBC building in Central and paused outside, he likes to be a witness to history.

If he had a camera, he would have taken some pictures, and as a person of later generations, he felt that it was important to keep the memories.

HSBC covers a large area, in addition to the thirteen-storey main body, there are also ancillary buildings around, compared with the surrounding three-storey buildings, quite grandiose and huge.

On the north side of HSBC is the 'High Court', which, although its complex is large, is only three storeys high with a dome in the middle.

These buildings are all European-style buildings, after all, the current Xiangjiang, the British are the boss, and the Chinese have not yet grown up.

In the 70s, after the rise of the Chinese, the buildings in Xiangjiang were transformed into modern high-rise buildings.

Stepping into the door of HSBC with peace of mind, Lin Zhichao did not flinch at all because he only had 1,000 yuan.

"Sir, do you need any help?" The Chinese staff stepped forward and said politely.

didn't peep at him because Lin Zhichao was dressed ordinary. Presumably, HSBC was in dire need of deposits to alleviate the post-war funding problem. Or maybe it's the traditional way of banking in Hong Kong.

"I want to open an account and deposit 800 Hong Kong dollars!" Lin Zhichao said calmly.

Leave 200 Hong Kong dollars to improve his life, because he feels that he is still growing his body and needs to supplement some nutrients, after all, he may have to rely on his body to eat in the future. And his monthly salary of 60 Hong Kong dollars can actually get by, but he needs to send back some living expenses to his mother and sister, and he can't be too selfish.

The expression on the face of the Chinese staff really changed slightly, you must know that 800 Hong Kong dollars is a year's salary for many people, and this unattractive young man can deposit so much at one time, obviously he is a person with real skills.

He doesn't think it's like the rich second generation, because Lin Zhichao's whole body is very cheap; It's not like fishing for the wrong door, because Lin Zhichao has a calm and decent temperament.

"Okay, this way, please!"

Soon, Lin Zhichao began to handle bank accounts, and Hong Kong at this time had not yet implemented the "Population Registration Law" and "Hong Kong Identity Card" systems, so there was no need for a lot of information. However, as far as Lin Zhichao knows, in 1949, the Hong Kong government will control the entry of non-Hong Kong people into Hong Kong, and these two systems have been implemented.

Walking out of the HSBC Building, Lin Zhichao had already put away the account opening book, and his heart was a lot more steady.

Although 800 Hong Kong dollars does not give him the confidence to start a business, at least he has the confidence to make his life improve temporarily.

Coming to the streets of Central, Lin Zhichao was full of interest, and after coming to Hong Kong Island for 2 months, he only thought about his livelihood and had no time to wander. And now not only made a lot of 1,000 Hong Kong dollars, but also found a way to make a fortune, undoubtedly with leisure and elegance.

There are many stone slopes on the streets of Central, and there are many small Chinese shops in the vicinity, restaurants, tailor shops, photography shops, etc., many pedestrians wear Tang costumes, and there are rickshaws waiting for passengers next to the stone steps.

Vibrant, this is Lin Zhichao's thoughts. Although he was accustomed to seeing the prosperity of later generations, he did not evaluate Hong Kong as 'rural' at this time.

Evening.

In 1920, at the age of 12, he set foot in the society and worked as a vegetable seller, a snow grain maker, a newspaper printer, a restaurant handyman, and an apprentice in roasting meat. When he was an apprentice, he painstakingly studied the marinade and created a unique recipe for roasting meat. Seven years later, Gan Suihui and his friend Mak Yong used a licence to open a barbecue stall on Kwong Yuen West Street in Central, called "Yong Kee".

In 1942, Gan Suihui used up his savings of 4,000 yuan to rent shop No. 32 Yongle Street, and "Yong Kee Restaurant" was officially opened. In 1945, after the recovery of Hong Kong, "Yong Kee" moved into Shiban Street again, and at this time, Gan Suihui was already known as the "roast goose hui" in the streets.

At this time, the 'Yung Kee Restaurant' can only be regarded as a good restaurant, and it is possible to share tables during the peak meal period, and diners are accustomed to it.

Of course, it is not something that ordinary people can afford, the cheapest fried pho costs 3 cents, porridge costs 8 cents, and ordinary people are only willing to eat about 5 cents for lunch, which shows that Yong Kee Restaurant is not cheap.

But such a restaurant or teahouse will be a gathering place for wealthy Chinese businessmen and celebrities in the coming years, who will come together to talk about the situation in the mainland and discuss the cooperation and trends of Hong Kong business.

Those who know and those who don't know can sit together and make a friend. The famous 'Sun Hung Kai Trio' in the previous life - Guo Desheng, Li Zhaoji, Feng Jingxi, including the previous 'Yongye Eight' - also met these three people, and it was in this situation that they met.

Therefore, Lin Zhichao has planned to spend a meal in this kind of place every day, looking for opportunities in such restaurants, although the price is as high as 3~8 cents, it is not unacceptable.

Today he asked for a porridge and fried rice noodles, and ordered half a roast goose to pack, Lin Zhichao spent 6 Hong Kong dollars, which is equivalent to he can only eat ten meals a month at work.

Of course, the roast goose was packed back to eat with the landlord's family, after all, thanks to someone else's take-in.

"What is your surname, sir?"

"What kind of business do you have, sir?"

"I'm a broker, if you need to buy or sell, I'm here for you!"

In this way, Lin Zhichao took advantage of the meal and did not forget to sell himself to the two people who shared the table.

It's a pity that he didn't gain anything this time, and others were not even willing to deal with him. And Lin Zhichao doesn't care, he still has this kind of skin.

In any case, through observation, he felt that he would definitely gain some business and contacts by coming here at noon every day to eat a bowl of porridge or fried pho, and by sharing a table. Of course, the most important thing is that he wants to train himself and lay the foundation for future entrepreneurship.

.......

"Why are you still buying something so expensive?" Li Gaofu blamed Lin Zhichao for not knowing how to be diligent and thrifty.

In this era, every family at their level is very thrifty, especially the people of Guangdong Province, who pursue the principle of 'small wealth depends on diligence and thrift, and great wealth depends on heaven'.

Lin Zhichao knew that Li Gaofu was for his own good, so he smiled and pushed the roast goose in front of Chen Shufang and Li Qianqian, and said: "I sold a building for someone, so I got a commission of 1,000 yuan." ”

When you should show your ability, you have to show it generously, and you don't need to hide your head and tail for just 1,000 yuan.

"What?"

Li Gaofu and his wife looked at Lin Zhichao in disbelief.

"Aren't you selling books, newspapers, and magazines? How can you still sell a property? Chen Shufang felt that the roast goose in her hand was not fragrant at this time, and she was more concerned about this issue.

Lin Zhichao explained the before and after of this business, he needs to show some of his skills, so that he will not make his relatives and friends look abrupt when he opens a factory in the future.

After listening to Lin Zhichao's narration, Li Gaofu stroked his palms and applauded: "Good boy, I knew that you would develop soon, but I didn't expect to find a way to make a fortune so quickly." "He is really happy for Lin Zhichao.

Chen Shufang said a little sourly: "Your brother Gao Fu has been mixed for so many years, and you have never made such a fortune. Everyone says that you are bold and helpful, but you don't know how to use it to make money. ”

Li Gaofu's face darkened, and Chen Shufang suddenly buried her head in eating roast goose.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "What my cousin said is unreasonable, I am just lucky, if you want your cousin to make this money, then let him quit his stable job in the trading industry!" ”

Chen Shufang raised her head and hurriedly said, "How can it be done!" Another population is about to be added, and the whole family is counting on that salary! ”

Li Gaofu and Lin Zhichao glanced at each other, and then laughed, as if to say again, these women are like this.

........

"60 boxes of milk powder, 12 cans per box, 20 yuan per can"

"400 barrels of mineral oil, 140 yuan per barrel"

"A second-hand Ford car, 8,000 yuan"

"Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, three bedrooms, $20,000"

In the following days, Lin Zhichao shuttled through restaurants and teahouses, doing intermediary business;

Not only did he make a lot of money, but he also made a lot of friends and became famous in the social circle.

Of course, he did not give up his job at the newsstand, making full use of the lunch time and the usual time to deliver newspapers;

Including when selling newspapers, he was already blatantly doing intermediary work.

And Jin Bingwen, the owner of the New Star Newsstand, did not directly interfere with this, after all, Lin Zhichao did not affect his work;

Of course, he could also see that Lin Zhichao was expected to stay soon.