At the end of March, Lin Zhichao flew to Germany again to participate in the launching ceremony of the new oil tanker, and this time the two ships were launched at the same time. The woman who accompanied him was Audrey Hepburn, and even the rope of a ship's launching was cut by her.

The two did not have a public relationship, but they appeared in the eyes of the media publicly, so the German media still gave a lot of enthusiasm, after all, Audrey Hepburn is much more famous than Lin Zhichao.

Of course, with the launch of three 56,000-ton large oil tankers of Global Shipping, the popularity of Global Shipping has also increased by a few points in the world shipping industry.

After finishing their trip to Germany, Lin Zhichao and Audrey Hepburn returned to London.

"Mr. Lin, Miss Audrey Hepburn, there are nine commodity exchanges in London, namely metals, grains, plastics, sugar, wool. This is the Sugar Commodity Exchange. Outside a building, Louis explained.

Louis is a commodity futures broker that Lin Zhichao has found, and Lin Zhichao plans to spend a day or two in London to investigate commodity futures trading. In fact, it is not that Lin Zhichao plans to speculate in futures in the future, but that he thinks of an opportunity to let Audrey Hepburn increase his wealth a little.

Lin Zhichao asked: "Is the trading volume of sugar large?" ”

Louis said with a smile: "The current futures market is dominated by agricultural products, and sugar, potatoes and coffee are the three main varieties, and the trading volume of sugar futures is relatively large. ”

It's surprising that potatoes are also a commodity.

Subsequently, the three of them walked into the commodity exchange and were instantly infected by the enthusiasm inside.

Audrey Hepburn looked at everything curiously, she didn't like to 'make money', but her lover wanted to 'make money' for herself, so she could only obediently and cooperate, and listened carefully to Louis's introduction to the form of futures trading.

"Futures are generally divided into two 'different purpose' trading methods: one is the preservation of short selling, the purpose of buying and selling futures contracts is not to profit from market fluctuations, but to avoid price risks, that is, according to the production and operation situation, market supply and demand and price trends, through timely replenishment and sale of spot to achieve hedging. The other is speculative buying and selling, which traders find in the process of buying and selling futures trading contracts. This kind of speculation has gradually developed into the main way of futures trading. Luis made a hard introduction.

He knew that Lin Zhichao was a 'big shipowner' and must be very rich, not to mention that the introducer told him to treat Lin Zhichao well.

Here, Lin Zhichao has always kept Louis's words in mind, he doesn't actually understand futures, but he knows an opportunity. If you don't understand futures, you can learn, although he can't speculate on 'trading that doesn't understand the market', but there is nothing wrong with learning it.

On the other hand, Audrey Hepburn was a little confused, but fortunately, she knew that Lin Zhichao must have learned it and would teach her later.

"What is the margin ratio for sugar futures?" Lin Zhichao asked with concern.

"The exchange stipulates that it is 20%, but our brokerage company will add another 8%." Louis replied.

Lin Zhichao asked a lot of questions before ending the investigation, and in less than a morning, Lin Zhichao had already understood all the common sense of futures.

Treat yourself to dinner at noon, and in the afternoon Lin Zhichao and Audrey Hepburn returned to the apartment.

"Honey, why would you invest in such a risky business when you're already so rich?" Audrey Hepburn sat in Lin Zhichao's arms and said lovingly.

The more time she spent with this man, the more she felt that her choice was not wrong. Although they don't often date, the two of them are so passionate and committed every time.

Lin Zhichao said: "It's not that I want to invest in this business, but I'll give you a sum of money later, and then you invest once." Don't be nervous, just do what I say, and that money is a drizzle for me, if you make money, it's yours along with the principal; If it is a loss, it will not have any impact, and it is a big deal not to touch this investment in the future. ”

The Suez Canal crisis has led to a crisis in the global shipping chain, and the price of sugar will skyrocket, which is why Lin Zhichao is willing to mix in futures. Otherwise, he would not dare to touch these risky investments.

Just like the oil crisis in 1973, the price of plastic raw materials (which is a petroleum derivative) will surely skyrocket several times; In every historical event, it is not only the influence of history itself, but also a series of influences around it.

Therefore, people who are reborn and cross over are born to be the protagonists. No matter how bad it is, you can become a rich man.

Audrey Hepburn asked curiously, "How much are you going to invest?" ”

Lin Zhichao said: "500,000 US dollars, but you can buy 1.5 million US dollars of sugar." ”

The price of a ton of granulated sugar fluctuates at 20~25 pounds, which is 56~70 US dollars a ton, and 3 million US dollars is enough to buy about 25,000 tons. It's not a big deal, but it's a big deal.

Audrey Hepburn couldn't help but say, "So much? ”

Last year, Audrey Toys made a total profit of $600,000, which is equivalent to investing a year's profits in risky businesses.

Lin Zhichao nodded and said, "Don't you believe me?" ”

Looking at Lin Zhichao's gaze, Audrey Hepburn immediately felt the magical charm and immediately said, "Believe!" ”

How can you not believe it! Audrey Hepburn felt that her man was a prophet and a superman.

"Don't worry! You are a lover, and I will arrange you seriously. ”

Audrey Hepburn suddenly approached Lin Zhichao and said seriously: "If I change my mind, accept your idea of three wives and four concubines, and then go to live in Hong Kong, what do you think will happen?" Will your two wives welcome me? ”

Lin Zhichao said calmly: "It's not a question of whether they welcome you or not, but that there will be a generation gap between you and their lifestyle, and it may not happen if you meet once in a while, if you live together, it will definitely not work." ”

In fact, it's not impossible, as long as the PUA is deep, there is nothing that can't be done. It's just that Lin Zhichao is worried that Audrey Hepburn will be too famous and affect the Lin family.

Audrey Hepburn asked again, "What about between them?" ”

Lin Zhichao immediately said proudly: "They. So we slept together all the time, only occasionally in separate rooms. ”

Audrey Hepburn suddenly said incredulously: "Oh my God, I have already felt your strong body in them. So I guess in the end, you're the winner! ”

With that, she was already trembling, and then she began to get up and crouch down again.

Lin Zhichao shuns Audrey Hepburn's bangs, and she buries her head intently.

"Ahem"

Lin Zhichao hurriedly withdrew his hand, obviously he was too involved and overpowered.

"Don't worry, honey, wait until the end to use this trick!" Audrey Hepburn said charmingly.

Lin Zhichao listened to this kind of words, and immediately received porcelain muscles and lifted Audrey Hepburn up.

Five days later.

Lin Zhichao, who returned to Hong Kong, felt that it was a waste of his time to participate in the launching ceremony of the new ship, and next time he would let Feng Yongfa participate on behalf of Global Shipping. Otherwise, he would have to run five times of eight large oil tankers at the Hamburg shipyard in Germany, and he could not afford to lose so much time.

At present, the senior management of global shipping can stand alone, and Lin Zhichao can rest assured that the work will be handed over to them. Of course, he usually 'sets the tone' of one thing, and his subordinates will follow the tone he has set.

For example, the 'launching ceremony of the new ship', these two times with Feng Yongfa, he is familiar with these processes, for example, with European and American oil companies, Lin Zhichao will take Gao Qiqiang, the shipping manager, the relationship has been well established.

The general direction is still firmly in his hands, which is very crucial.

Time flies, and a month has passed in a blink of an eye.

Early May.

On this day, the 'Mandarin New Village' located in Yau Ma Tei Public Square Street opened, attracting people from all over Hong Kong to visit for a while.

After all, the former 'Nan Tin Nga Garden' and 'Fook Garden' were not high-rise buildings, with a total of more than 100 households, while the 'Man Wah San Tsuen' has more than 1,800 units, with private clubs, tennis courts, rest gardens, restaurants, etc.

At the same time, the residential units in Mandarin New Village have also started to develop towards smaller units, with the smallest being 750 sf and the largest being 980 sf. The average selling price of the first phase of the 'Cultural New Village' is HK$35,000, and the unit price of residential properties in Hong Kong has increased by about 30% compared to last year.

In the morning, nearly 1,000 people came to the sales office to see the house, but fortunately, Changjiang Real Estate had a plan and could still operate normally.

A young couple huddled in the crowd, Xiao Kouzi, a small Hong Kong factory owner specializing in the production of plastic flowers; There are more than 200 plastic flower factories in Hong Kong, and many factories may only have one or two injection molding machines and related machines, and the equipment is still old-fashioned equipment, even so, their business is very good, and the annual profit is tens of thousands. This young couple is exactly like this, with two injection molding machines that are about to be eliminated, they have earned more than 30,000 Hong Kong dollars in more than half a year.

"Wife, I think we should start a business first and use the funds to expand the production of plastic flowers, instead of buying a house!" The husband said with some hesitation.

The plastic flower industry is too easy to make money, and he has been dreaming for more than half a year, from a plastic technician to a small factory owner; And the funds for starting a business are borrowed everywhere, so he is not so keen on buying a house now.

The wife had a different view and said: "Husband, now you only need a down payment of 10,000 Hong Kong dollars to buy a house, and then you need to repay more than 1,000 per month, so buying a house has nothing to do with expanding production, and expanding production is not bad for a few months." But the price of the house is going to rise, from last year to this year, a residential unit has risen by 30%. ”

The husband was instantly persuaded that if he took out more than 1,000 to repay the loan a month, the pressure was indeed not very great. As for the down payment of 10,000 yuan, there is no need to withdraw all the funds of the factory, only one-third.

The point is, the family is still living in a rental home of less than 200 square feet, and it is time to buy a house.

"Okay, we must get a unit today, and we will live in a new building in the future."

"Thank you, husband"

The two of them walked towards the sales office, so full of hope for life. In Hong Kong, an industry not only feeds how many workers, but also produces a lot of small factory owners, and it has long been a lot of rich people.

At present, there are 3,500 registered factories in Hong Kong, as well as a large number of family factories, and the owners of these factories are not a problem for buying a house.

Of course, many wealthy people are buying several sets of more than a dozen sets, and their idea is to collect rent and invest.

In front of the large sand table, a large number of people watched.

Someone praised: "The private housing estates are beautifully designed, there are rest gardens, tennis courts, and large public activity spaces." ”

Someone asked, "Will there be no water supply from the top floor?" ”

Salesperson: "There is no problem with the water supply in Hong Kong and Kowloon urban areas, and the secondary water supply system is used in Wenhua New Village, and the water supply of the high-rise is not affected." ”

It is not affected, and it is related to the water supply of the Hong Kong government, but in terms of technology, Cheung Kong has already realized a high-rise water supply network system. Because of this, the top can be accepted by all Hong Kong people.

Soon, people began to ask how to buy, and the customer was led by the salesperson to the office of the law firm. For the sale of Mandarin New Village, it is more efficient to directly invite the cooperative law firm to work on site until it is sold out.

Not far away, Lin Zhichao looked at the large crowd, and he knew that it would definitely be sold out within three days. Private estates are a good temptation for many people.

"Or Lin Sheng will play real estate, today's scene has opened our eyes!" Liao Baoshan praised on the side.

Lin Zhichao also has a lot of friends in the real estate industry, such as Liao Baoshan, Airship Tai, Li Gaofu and others, so this opening is also an invitation for everyone to visit.

"Liao Sheng, I heard that you recently bought the public security, Gongyuan, Yuanyuan, Yongyuan and other warehouses in Xihuan, and plan to build high-rise buildings, which will definitely be sold out at that time, who is called Hong Kong housing shortage!" Lin Zhichao responded.

Liao Baoshan embezzled public funds, that is, the deposits of Liao Chong Hing Bank, bought these warehouses; After all, the land in the West End is at least about 150 Hong Kong dollars per square foot, and the value of so many warehouses is tens of millions.

Hearing Lin Zhichao's words, Liao Baoshan was also more proud in her heart, but she still said modestly: "Accept your auspicious words!" These warehouses have just been taken over, and I am busy planning every day, but I have learned a lot from Changjiang Real Estate! ”

At this time, Liao Baoshan has just entered the West Ring, and I am afraid that she will continue to work hard in the West Ring Road in the future. The West End is a good place, the Hong Kong government will expand the road in the next two years, and when the bus traffic is developed, the property price will definitely rise.

Lin Zhichao didn't want to meddle in Xihuan, after all, Liao Baoshan's strength is not weak, and her bank deposits are so much!

"You're welcome, let's make progress together!"

Changjiang Real Estate develops real estate, not only the ancestors of these people, but also a living teaching material.

After Liao Baoshan and others left, Li Gaofu said: "Recently, Li Kangjie is preparing to buy a piece of land of almost 100,000 square feet for the North Point Power Plant, which seems to be preparing to develop North Point as a base camp. And Liao Baoshan likes to buy warehouses and build high-rise residences, and I am afraid that she also plans to regard Xihuan as a base camp. ”

Lin Zhichao patted Li Gaofu on the shoulder and said, "Whatever, Liao Baoshan has the backing of the bank, even I may not be able to eat him; Li Kangjie is backed by Hang Seng Bank's funds (He Xian's guarantee), and his strength cannot be underestimated. ”

He didn't remind Li Gaofu of anything, just chatted with usual.

Li Gaofu said: "Chen Detai is ready to fight with Li Kangjie in North Point, and at last week's auction, the two groups of people bid very strongly. ”

After Lin Zhichao withdrew from the auction, the Hong Kong government soon ordered everyone to exchange words at the auction, and even threatened to arrest people; So the wind is tighter, and everyone has reined in a lot.

Nowadays, land is getting more and more expensive, and everyone is more and more ready to do it.

Lin Zhichao asked, "What about you?" Is there a catch? ”

Fuhe Real Estate is also one of the top 10 real estate companies in Hong Kong and ranks among the 10 million clubs.

Li Gaofu said: "Fu He Real Estate has made a small fuss, this year it has purchased three plots of land, which can build four residential buildings, and in June, it is ready to sell the third residential building of Fu He Real Estate." Now that the price of land has risen sharply, I don't dare to take land as generously as Liao Baoshan and Li Kangjie, and I can't take out so much money. ”

Including Airship Tai (Huo), Zhang Yujie, Peng Guozhen, etc., may be affected by Lin Zhichao, and opportunities in real estate will be reduced; Take the Zhang Yujie family as an example, after losing the land on Paterson Street, it is difficult to find such a large piece of prosperous land; The development of small real estate must not earn as much as the large building, and the large land depends on chance.

Of course, small real estate can also win by quantity, but after all, it is slightly worse, equivalent to the difference between 10 million and 8 million, one is promoted to the rich, and the other is almost there.

Lin Zhichao said: "It's okay, the money has to be earned little by little!" ”

Li Gaofu asked curiously: "When will the commercial building of Changjiang Real Estate be rebuilt?" ”

Lin Zhichao asked rhetorically: "Are you thinking about the redevelopment of your property on Yongle Street?" ”

Li Gaofu personally has two properties at No. 9~10 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, if it is rebuilt into an office building, it can be comparable to the building in Central; Because Wing Lok Street is close to Des Voeux Road, it is very close to Central, and it is a commercial area. With this rebuilt edifice alone, Li Gaofu will be close to a billionaire in the future.

"Well, residential buildings can be built, then commercial buildings can also be built, so there are a lot of rental properties!"

"First, the demand from the tenants is not very strong today, and there is no major redevelopment in Central; Second, the technology of the building still needs to be precipitated, if a building is built, it can collect rent for you for more than 50 years, just like the heritage of a family. So, wait, you can rebuild that place in the 60s, anyway, it's now the headquarters of Fuhe Real Estate. ”

Pointing out, because Li Gaofu handed over the construction business to Poly Real Estate, which is regarded as a teaching fee.

When Li Gaofu heard that a building was the heritage of a family, his heart was already happy. You must know that his two properties on Yongle Street cover an area of 18,600 square feet, and now the commercial land in Central is 1,200 Hong Kong dollars per square foot, and the unit price of the land in his hands is at least 600~800 Hong Kong dollars per square meter.

The price of just one piece of land is tens of millions.

"Thank you Lin Sheng for your advice!"

"You're welcome!"

Li Gaofu is not a 'reckless' person like Liao Baoshan, Li Kangjie, and Chen Detai, and according to the current style, even if he suffered losses in 1958, he would not be broken.

In this way, he escaped the first wave, and there is no problem in becoming a rich man in the future, after all, the foundation is good.

After Li Gaofu left, Lin Zhichao also went back to the company.

On the way, he pondered some questions about how to allocate the four plots of land in Central.

77 Des Voeux Road, a first-class building with steel structure + modern curtain wall glass will be built at the end of the 50s;

No. 9 Chiu Lung Street, a concrete Grade A building was built in the early sixties.

No. 10 Ice House Street, which was expected to be planned for the construction of a building in 1957, was put into use in early 1959.

The most expensive piece of land, the Pedder Street Hong Kong Hotel, is also ready to be built in the late fifties. (End of chapter)