Oxfam's 'Hong Kong Hydroenvironmental Survey and Parasite Protection' charity event has caused a huge sensation in Hong Kong and overseas. A large part of the influence comes from the word of mouth of children under the age of 18 in Hong Kong - I have a lot of insects, and for a while, the public has highly praised Oxfam's charity.

Almost more than 2.5 million citizens have a good reputation, and the Hong Kong government immediately issued a statement that it would improve the filtration system of Hong Kong's public water system.

Overseas media, including London, also reported on it, and for a time Oxfam Hong Kong became a new star in the charity industry, and of course, female founders such as Mullian Graham, Mrs. Bess and Hui Choiying also became charity stars.

On Christmas Eve, the Joint Police Department of the Industry and Commerce Department raided all the companies owned by the Cheung family, including 'European Coast Company', 'Zhu Xing Hong', 'Cheung Kum Kee Pharmacy', 'Tai Wo Hong' and 'Zhu Xing Yang Company', as well as their warehouses, on the grounds that these companies were suspected of making counterfeit medicines and transporting prohibited materials to the opposite side.

The Administration for Industry and Commerce will seriously inspect illegal acts and will never allow counterfeit drugs to harm people.

Lin Zhichao saw Shi Yizhi's move, he knew that this matter could not last long, and this little thing could not move the Zhang family at all, because Hong Kong is a bourgeois society in the end. Even if the Zhang family offends the Hong Kong governor, they will not panic and flee, and at most they will wear some small shoes.

Therefore, Lin Zhichao wanted to let the Zhang family take the initiative to fall into chaos, so he asked Li Gaofu to meet in the private room of Lu Yu's teahouse.

"Brother Gao Fu, you can help me with one thing!"

Li Gaofu immediately said seriously: "You say, I promise to do it!" ”

Lin Zhichao nodded and said, "You ask a friend or acquaintance you know to go to the newspaper office to publish a news, saying that the Hong Kong government intends to deport the Zhang Zhushan family who smuggled Western medicine, and then spread some rumors on the market." ”

Li Gaofu's heart trembled, fear appeared on his face, and he felt shuddered at this knife.

"Well, it will be done! Zhichao, will I not."

How scary deportation is, Lin Zhichao can feel the fear, after all, these 'capital B families' have no channels to immigrate for a while, only to go there, this is undoubtedly a more terrible thing than death.

He remembered that in his previous life, Airship Tai heard this kind of news, and said it in his memoirs - shuddering.

It's one thing to be supportive, it's another thing to survive over there.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "With me, this kind of thing can't happen." What's more, Ge Mulian is a partner, and the Hong Kong government will not trouble you. Also, rumors are rumors, which break people's psychological defenses and do not become true. Li Gaofu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Well, I understand. ”

At No. 8 McDonnell Road, the Zhang family gathered together, Zhang Yujie's expression was gloomy, and Zhang Yuliang finally showed a frightened expression and threw a look of help to his mother. The third child wants to speak and stops, fully showing the character of a good man; The daughters-in-law of several rooms were silent, they couldn't be the masters.

"Boss, the fourth child really doesn't know the height of the sky this time, and he should be punished, so let him go to Taixing to make up for his mistakes. As the boss, you have to be generous, and the problem now is to find a way to recover the loss. Guo Geng looked at his eldest son, and his tone was very low, meaning that I would also give you softness.

Zhang Yujie said helplessly: "Mother, you can't protect the fourth child anymore, he is still too young and needs to be tempered well, this time you can only start from the staff." ”

Zhang Yuliang said unconvinced: "Big brother, although I have done something wrong and am willing to be punished, I am the most read in our family, and this time I also want to solve a problem for the family, no matter how wrong I am, I can't be a clerk!" ”

Zhang Yulin said: "Big brother, the fourth child's ability is really good, this time it is indeed an accident, I don't think I can fully veto his ability." Besides, this matter is not very difficult, and the Department of Industry and Commerce wants to get some benefits to put it bluntly, and we just need to break the fortune once. ”

Soon, Zhang Yujie found that except for him and his wife, everyone else was opposed to demoting the fourth child to a clerk.

Everyone seems to be afraid that he will take over the power.

Zhang Yujie suddenly had a fire in his heart, and they didn't want to think about who developed this family, but now it's good, and everyone is worried about the division of power.

However, there was an old mother at home, and he had to bow his head.

"Okay, I hope the fourth child will not live up to everyone's hopes. Although our Zhang family has developed in recent years, we must keep a low profile, otherwise we will be targeted. ”

At this time, Guo Geng hurriedly said: "You have to learn from your eldest brother, introverted and calm, and those who do great things, should be like this." Don't look at that Lin Zhi who is out of the limelight, but sooner or later he will be planted one day, and he will be planted heavier than us! ”

She felt that Lin Zhichao framed her youngest son, and her tone was full of resentment, after all, if she came to change the medicine, the Zhang family would not deny it (in fact, she didn't plan to change it).

"Madam, young masters, Manager Wang has something urgent to report!" A maid came up and interrupted.

Manager Wang is Zhang Yujie's number one subordinate and is deeply trusted, so the maid does not dare to delay things.

Guo Geng said: "The daughters-in-law step down and let Manager Wang come here to report!" ”

"Yes, mother-in-law!"

In the Zhang family, Guo Geng is the sky.

After a while, Manager Wang walked in breathlessly and said, "Old lady, young masters, there are rumors outside that the Hong Kong government intends to deport the Zhang family out of the country, so our partners want to get the deposit back." Moreover, the people in the Department of Industry and Commerce did not see us at all, and they looked like they were doing business. ”

"What?"

"How is that possible?"

"Impossible!"

The Zhang family immediately panicked, and it seemed as if the sky was falling for a while.

After a long time, Zhang Yujie stabilized his mind and said: "This must be a rumor!" Manager Wang, you immediately go to stabilize those people, just say that this thing is impossible, within three days, our goods will be delivered on time. As for the Department of Industry and Commerce, I will do it myself. ”

"Okay, young master."

The old lady Guo was already paralyzed in the chair, and the third son, Zhang Yulin, hurriedly gave the old lady a good breath and comforted her.

Zhang Yuliang was also so frightened that he didn't dare to come out with one, at this time he had already thought that he was surrounded by a group of people, scolding the 'black-hearted capital B family', and being slapped a few times from time to time, which was a terrible thing than death.

Only Zhang Yujie can still maintain stability, and said: "Mother, I took the fourth child to ask Lin Zhichao, I don't believe that this matter can't be revealed." ”

Mrs. Guo is not good at this time, she has already been frightened, and said to Zhang Yujie: "You just take this troublemaker with you, and admit that you should be beaten and scolded, as long as you don't make it miserable." People like Lin Zhichao, we can't afford to offend! ”

She had forgotten how she had cursed and now only wanted to make 'deportation' a reality.

Zhang Yujie said: "Mother rest assured, this Oxfam needs money, so I will use the money to donate 1 million Hong Kong dollars to them, I don't believe that this matter will not pass." ”

Guo Geng said tremblingly: "1 million Hong Kong dollars, can you be a little brute!" After speaking, he looked at Zhang Yuliang with hatred of iron and steel.

"Mother, I know it's wrong, you dissipate your anger!"

Lin Zhichao was invited by Jian Dongpu to come to Jane's mansion, and then found that Feng Bingfen, Zhang Yujie, and Zhang Yuliang were also there.

Feng Bingfen is the president of the Wuyi Chamber of Commerce, and Zhang Yujie's family is from Wuyi; At the same time, Feng Bingfen is the eldest son-in-law of Kan Dongpu, and Feng Bingfen's father, Feng Pingshan, and Jian Dongpu are partners in co-founding the Bank of East Asia.

In this way, you can sort out today's relationship!

"Jane Lao"

"Feng Sheng"

"Haha, please sit down!"

"Lin Sheng, please take a seat."

After being polite, Lin Zhichao found that he had not prepared the seats of Zhang Yujie and Zhang Yuliang, and it seemed that he was here to make amends today.

Of course, Zhang Yujie and Zhang Yulin, these brothers, in the final analysis, are just the juniors of the Wuyi Chamber of Commerce, and the outstanding businessmen in recent years.

But in essence, it is still the juniors and juniors.

As for Lin Zhichao, there are really few people who dare to regard him as a junior, in Hong Kong, it is compared to wealth, with Lin Zhichao's identity, Jian Dongpu and He Dong can regard him as a junior. For example, the presidents of major chambers of commerce, who don't regard Lin Zhichao as an equal, Chen Weinan of Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce, Fang Shuquan of Dongguan Chamber of Commerce, and Feng Bingfen of Wuyi Chamber of Commerce. When these people saw Lin Zhichao, they were all polite; is the big guy behind these chambers of commerce, and he also treats Lin Zhichao politely.

The three of them drank tea, seemingly forgetting the Zhang Yujie brothers, and the two brothers didn't dare to say anything, waiting for Feng Bingfen to ease the atmosphere.

After taking a sip of tea, Feng Bingfen said: "Lin Sheng, the two brothers heard that you and Oxfam are very familiar with each other, and they are willing to donate 1 million Hong Kong dollars. ”

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "This is a good thing, do more good deeds, accumulate more virtue!" ”

Zhang Yujie hurriedly said: "Lin Sheng, my fourth brother is arrogant and ignorant, and I sold you that batch of problem pills with some side effects, I can't wait to kill him to make amends to you." Fortunately, Mr. Lin was able to produce that batch of drugs into American Huata Candy, which did not cause a catastrophe. So please give us a chance to donate HK$1,000,000 to Oxfam Hong Kong to make up for our mistakes. ”

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Look at what Boss Zhang said, it's me who is a layman to do an insider's thing, what's wrong with you!" After speaking, he only cared about drinking tea, but there was no follow-up.

Feng Bingfen said at this time: "Lin Sheng, the culprit is here today, you say how you want to punish them, I will clean up the things that don't grow for the Chamber of Commerce." ”

Seeing this, Zhang Yujie directly kicked Zhang Yuliang, and Zhang Yuliang knelt down.

In such a scene, to be honest, Lin Zhichao does not have any sense of satisfaction, and naturally he will not be complacent.

Lin Zhichao also knew that this little thing would not hurt the Zhang family at all, if it wasn't for the rumors, I am afraid that the Zhang family would ignore him, and go directly to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau to find a way, or even sue the court.

But as soon as the rumors came out, the Zhang family must be afraid, even if they knew that it was fake, they did not dare to take it lightly.

Lin Zhichao said seriously: "Actually, I really don't have much to do with Oxfam, and I am enthusiastic about buying medicine this time." So this time it wasn't me who was angry at all, it was Mrs. Bes, the person in charge of the project, and of course Mrs. Gramsian was also a little angry. ”

Zhang Yujie hurriedly said: "I also trouble asking Lin Sheng to be a lobbyist, we are willing to make up for it." ”

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Of course! Oxfam's HK$1 million donation is a great way to help a lot of people. So those little things are definitely not a problem, after all, there is no real problem, I am a warm-hearted person, so you go to the president of Oxfam to donate, and I will ask my wife to talk to Mrs. Bess and Mrs. Gramlian, maybe everyone's misunderstanding will be resolved. What a big deal, huh? ”

Zhang Yujie hurriedly said: "Trouble Lin Sheng!" ”

Feng Bingfen said: "Then you can fulfill your promise, eat a trench and grow wise." ”

"Yes, President Feng!"

Subsequently, the Zhang brothers said goodbye in embarrassment.

"My dear, the Zhang family donated 1 million Hong Kong dollars to the Charity Club, and Mrs. Ge Mulian praised me and invited me to a private dinner the day after tomorrow!" Mrs. Bess said excitedly to Shi Yizhi, who had just returned home.

With her joining the Lok Sin Club, not only did the noble ladies of the Hong Kong Society rise to the top, but they no longer despised her as an 'Australian Aborigine', but on the contrary, they also took her to play with her, and at the same time, Mrs. Graham also took her very seriously as a capable subordinate, and took the initiative to invite her to some private parties.

Shi Yizhi asked curiously: "This 1 million charity money, the Zhang family donated it in their name?" ”

Mrs. Bess said: "No, it is donated in an anonymous way, and it is a donation from me, Mrs. Gramlin, and Mrs. Lin. ”

Shi Yizhi nodded and said, "This Lin Zhichao is a good plan!" Than people like us who have been in officialdom for decades, they are better at using strategy, no wonder they have climbed to high positions at a young age and have huge wealth. ”

Mrs. Bess asked curiously, "What do you say?" Isn't it the credit of you, the Director of Commerce and Industry? ”

In her opinion, the Zhang family was intimidated by the seizure by the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, so they hurriedly sent millions of donations.

Shi Yizhi shook his head and said: "Our Industrial and Commercial Bureau will find trouble for Zhang's family at most, as long as the Zhang family enters the court, our Industrial and Commercial Department will have to back down." Besides, at most, hundreds of thousands of dollars will be sent to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, even if I don't agree, those colleagues will loosen the ties to the Zhang family. How is it possible that there will be a million Hong Kong dollars? ”

"Why is that? Could it be that Mr. Lin did something? "Mrs. Bess doesn't understand, even if Lin Zhichao is familiar with the governor of Hong Kong, Ge Lianghong will never interfere in this kind of thing.

Shi Yizhi said: "There are rumors in the market that the Hong Kong government intends to deport the Zhang family, and it is rumored that they have noses and eyes. Even if the Zhang family knew that it was a rumor, they didn't dare to bet. ”

Mrs. Bess said, "What is this rumor? ”

Shi Yizhi shook his head and said, "I don't know who spread it, it may be that after the action of our Industrial and Commercial Bureau, the rivals or enemies of the Zhang family took the opportunity to spread it." As for who it is, it doesn't matter anymore, you say? ”

Mrs. Bess nodded and said, "It really doesn't matter! We are the beneficiaries of this incident, and we would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Lin. I just don't know, what is Mr. Lin all for? ”

Shi Yizhi also smiled bitterly: "I don't understand this question either!" He didn't have a place to ask me at all, but he did help us as a couple. ”

A huge wealth like Lin Zhichao has enough influence, it is difficult to ask him for the head of the Department of Industry and Commerce; Even if he asked, he would ask for it from the Governor.

"Maybe it's one more friend!"

"Makes sense, I admit this friend."

Shi Yizhi and Mrs. Bess both felt that it was Lin Zhichao who helped the two couples, otherwise it would be difficult for the two to cling to Ge Mulian and gain a firm foothold in Hong Kong's upper circles; Even London has the reputation of Mrs. Bess and has become an upstart in the world of philanthropy.

For Lam, Oxfam's affairs have come to an end, and Oxfam Hong Kong is on the right track to become a leading charity in Hong Kong. In terms of prestige, it is also close to Bao Liang Ju and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, of course, it is a short-term heat.

Of course, Oxfam currently has more than 2 million dollars, which is enough for a series of charity activities to follow.

Lin Zhichao knew that he deliberately targeted the Zhang Zhushan family this time, but he actually wanted to weaken the strength of his competitors. Why competitors?

Because Zhang Zhushan's family is also one of the real estate forces after the mid-fifties, it is inevitable that they will be competitors. Although the Bu Neimen warehouse on Paterson Street has been taken by Lin Zhichao, with the wealth of the Zhang family, once it develops in the real estate industry, its strength cannot be underestimated.

Therefore, Lin Zhichao feels that it is important to weaken the opponent so as to reduce market risks.

As long as it is his competitor, it must be weakened to a certain extent, including Airship Tai. After all, the cake is so big, although he can't eat it alone, at least he can eat the big head.

However, Hong Kong's market is very small, and Lin Zhichao will soon have to divide a lot of strength to develop overseas, so there is no problem that Hong Kong cannot tolerate him.

Especially in terms of real estate strength, Lin Zhichao plans to hide, even if he wants to list Cheung Kong Industrial in the future, it must be transferred to the name of other companies in advance. Listed companies can only be 'one of the five tigers of real estate'.

Meanwhile.

Global Shipping purchased six 10,000-ton ships in Europe for a total price of $4.18 million, or $700,000 per ship. The price of ships is rising, probably because of the rising level of wages in Europeans, albeit second-hand ships.

Lin Zhichao didn't take it to heart, and this time he didn't go to Europe to buy it in person, but commanded his subordinates by telex and remote control.

After it is put into use at the end of January next year, the number of ships of Global Shipping will increase to 44 ships, with a total tonnage of 430,000 tons, and the monthly profit may be about 180~1.9 million US dollars.

(End of chapter)