In the garden of the Gande Road House, Lin Zhichao was reading the newspaper and sipping tea leisurely.

According to the newspapers, Britain, France and Israel went to war with Egypt, and fought inextricably over the Suez Canal and the Sinai Peninsula; The United States and the Soviet Union reached a rare agreement that Britain and France must withdraw their troops, and the Soviet Union even threatened to drop atomic bombs.

The pound plummeted in the international market, and the United States reversed its past practice and refused to intervene to stabilize the market; At the same time, Aiden was badly criticized in the lower house of Congress, could not find much support in the British Commonwealth, and was abandoned by the United States, so he had to give up. On the same day, he agreed to begin a ceasefire the next day, less than 48 hours before the British and French troops landed in the Canal Zone.

France is no better, the countdown to the fall of the current government has begun, as the war left the country with a severe deficit in the national budget and social reforms still being implemented.

Lin Zhichao also saw the news he wanted to see, that is, Egypt sank several ships in the Suez Canal and completely blocked the canal.

Looking at this, there is no half a year, I'm afraid it won't be dredged.

The Suez Canal Crisis dealt a severe blow to Britain and France, the two old empires, and the subsequent process was to accelerate the process of independence and autonomy of the Asian and African colonies; at the same time, after this crisis, it officially symbolized that the United States and the Soviet Union replaced Britain and France as the world hegemon.

Although after World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union were already the de facto world hegemons, after all, Britain also performed very well in World War II, so it cannot be said that he has lost his hegemony; And through this war, the whole world has seen the strength of the United States and the Soviet Union, and it is the country that has the right to speak.

"Husband, it's time for breakfast!" Tang Caiyun's voice came.

Lin Zhichao put down the newspaper in his hand, got up and walked indoors, and asked with concern: "How do you feel?" ”

It turned out that Tang Caiyun was already pregnant with her fourth child, and it is expected to give birth in June next year.

She has given birth to three sons for Lin Zhichao, namely Lin Ruihuan (1949), Lin Ruijiang (1951), and Lin Ruikai (1954).

Tang Caiyun grabbed Lin Zhichao's arm and said happily: "It's normal!" After all, they have already given birth to three children, and this will naturally go well. However, I hope this time it is a daughter. ”

Lin Zhichao smiled: "It's okay, men and women are the same, if it's a son again, Wanzhu is your own daughter!" ”

Tang Caiyun said naturally: "It makes sense! ”

In fact, it is not Lin Zhichao who treats women as fertility machines, but Tang Caiyun is willing to give birth to a fourth child.

First, she is in very good health and recovers quickly every time she gives birth;

Second, the Lin family is also short of people, so it is more reasonable to have four children.

And Lin Zhichao's idea is that Tang Caiyun has four children, and Xu Caiying has three or four children (striving for two sons), which is more reasonable.

Walking into the restaurant, the whole family had already sat down, waiting for Lin Zhichao, the head of the family, to sit down.

"Eat!"

In the morning, Lin Zhichao was invited to participate in the opening ceremony of the favorite real estate developed by Liao Baoshan.

With the backing of Liu Chong Hing Bank's funds, Liu Po Shan has invested in six or seven buildings in Sai Wan this year, all of which are 18-storey residential buildings. These buildings are very popular, so Liao Baoshan has made a lot of money this year, estimated to be 20 or 30 million.

Looking at the continuous influx of people, Lin Zhichao sighed: "The property in the West Ring is more popular than the property in Kowloon, Liao Sheng, your reputation as the king of the West Ring is going to be confirmed!" ”

Liao Baoshan was in a very good mood when he heard Lin Zhichao's praise, and among many real estate companies, he was only worried that Cheung Kong would come to grab the land in Xihuan, because Lin Zhichao's financial strength was unfathomable.

As for other real estate companies, their financial strength is not as large as that of their own bankers.

"Lin Sheng has won the award, how can we be as smart as you, we just follow you to learn!" Liao Baoshan is still modest. Just to coax Lin Zhichao, so that he is embarrassed to come to Xihuan to grab land, he thought so in his heart.

"Haha, then the bankers should learn from you Liao Sheng, attract small citizens to come to the bank to deposit money - well-off by thrift, rich by the sky, and the first 'long service time' from half past eight to half past five in the afternoon, you are still an outstanding banker!" Lin Zhichao 'killed' Liao Baoshan.

He and Liao Baoshan are indeed friends, friends who have known each other for many years.

However, one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, Liao Baoshan is a real 'real estate strongman', if it wasn't for the bank run in his previous life, the four major families may not be able to do him.

Liao Baoshan is the early 'Chen Qingsong', 'Qi Dezun' style hero, although he is a junior in the banking industry, in the last two years he has become a star in the banking industry, you can open an account with 100 yuan, high interest rates to attract customers, and the people are flocking to the heron; improve the working hours of the bank, improve the spirit of service, can be described as a pioneer in the industry.

He absorbs deposits at high interest rates and invests them in real estate, and the profits he earns are much higher than the interest he pays. In another four or five years, he will be a multimillionaire to a billionaire.

Of course, heroes are always judged by success or failure. If it is successful, it is said that Liao Baoshan has a pioneering spirit; If it fails, it is said that Liao Baoshan is too risky and likes to speculate.

Lin Zhichao knew that if Liao Baoshan suddenly didn't like to take risks and speculate, he might become his biggest strong opponent in real estate. Therefore, it is better to follow history in everything, he will not enter the West Ring, at least Liao Chong Hing Bank has not been crowded in advance, and he will not enter here.

"Haha, don't dare to be, don't dare to be! Ma Sheng is still here, how dare I, a junior, be humble! ”

Although Ma Jincan of Dasheng Bank said in his heart, although you Liao Baoshan made the bank into a Westerner, it was essentially a set of styles of the old bank; At home, Liao Baoshan, who has studied for a few years, often corporal punishment of her son and the implementation of the feudal patriarchal system.

How to be a 'leader in the banking industry'!

However, Ma Jincan still said: "Liao Sheng's work in the fields of banking and real estate is worth learning from me. ”

Lin Zhichao looked at Ma Jincan, this is also a real estate strongman, relying on Dasheng Bank to build a lot of buildings, but not as strong as Liao Baoshan.

These two Chaoshan businessmen, who can be said to be representatives of the new generation in Hong Kong at present, are actually in their 50s.

After staying for a while, Lin Zhichao and everyone said goodbye, everyone came to join in the fun, so naturally they would not stay for long.

Back to Cheung Kong Industrial.

According to the recent situation, Lin Zhichao found that Hong Kong's land has risen to the limit, and there is no longer any momentum to rise; The residential land in Hong Kong and Kowloon is 150 Hong Kong dollars per square foot, the land in Tsim Sha Tsui business district in Kowloon is 250 Hong Kong dollars per square foot, and the commercial land in Central is 800~1200 Hong Kong dollars per square foot.

According to this information, Lin Zhichao began to calculate again.

It may be possible that the plunge next year and the year after next year, a 70% decline is absolutely possible, and even the commercial land in Central will also fall a lot. Because the current speculation is so strong, people simply can't afford to buy commercial land in Central.

For example, the Hong Kong Hotel on Pedder Street, if it is now valued, should be worth 30 million. In fact, by 1959, the valuation was probably only 15 million Hong Kong dollars. The land in Des Voeux Road is even cheaper, and it is estimated that the 77 Des Voeux Road (16,000 square feet) in Lin Zhichao's hand will be 6 million, by that time.

This is a good thing, after such a sharp fall, many owners no longer regard it as a treasure and will sell it at a reasonable price; In the late 50s and early 60s, he could continue to invest in commercial land and properties in Central, Hong Kong.

Midday.

In a restaurant, Lin Zhichao, Li Gaofu, Lee Shau Kee, and Zheng Yutong sat together, chatting while eating.

The four of them are all from Shunde, they have known each other for a long time, and occasionally get together for dinner.

Lin Zhichao intends to support his fellow villagers, after all, it is impossible for him to take advantage of all the benefits alone, and give a total of cake to others; This cake may also be eaten by Lin Zhichao, but Lin Zhichao still decided to divide it.

To whom, of course, it is better to be a fellow countryman and an ally.

However, in the four major families in the previous life, Lin Zhichao did not rush to kill them all, and only left two Shunde nationals; He didn't do anything to Guo Desheng, but on the contrary, he also promoted Guo Desheng.

Guo Desheng is now acting as an agent for the zipper of Changjiang Industry, although he does not earn as much as in his previous life, but he also has a small income of hundreds of thousands every year; Coupled with his grocery store income, he was also qualified to enter the real estate industry in the late fifties.

Guo Desheng's family is not much of a threat to Lin Zhichao, because in his previous life, he was mainly a real estate developer, so there is no big problem; Moreover, Lin Zhichao will control the proportion of his family's investment in real estate in Hong Kong, as well as the control share.

If the Lin family were to develop commercial real estate and develop real estate at the same time, they would not be overly well funded.

During the meal, the topic was quickly introduced to real estate.

Lee Shau-kee said: "The most discussed topic in Hong Kong's restaurants now has to be the real estate industry. ”

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Could it be that you are also excited, and you plan to come in and have fun!" ”

Although Lee Shau Kee was moved, he was not reckless, and said bluntly: "I think the current land price is a bit unusual, and it is a bit similar to the late 40s. What's more, I heard people in the real estate industry say that Lin Sheng, you dislike the land price is too expensive, so it's better not to come in and toss this little money. ”

Having said that, after he finished speaking, he looked at Lin Zhichao and wanted to see what Lin Zhichao's attitude was.

Lin Zhichao said: "It's true that it's a little expensive, but it's not something that everyone has stirred up." Zheng Sheng, what do you think, I heard that you are also developing a building recently? ”

Cheng Yutong had just taken the helm of Chow Tai Fook Gold Store this year, but in 1952 he was involved in real estate.

"I am a tentative investment in a building with everyone, a partnership, where to dare to have a high view of real estate. However, I also think that the land price is a bit high, and I don't plan to continue investing. After speaking, Zheng Yutong showed a signature Maitreya Buddha's smile.

"And Hang Seng?" Lin Zhichao asked curiously.

He cares a lot about the growth of these people.

To be honest, Lin Zhichao had thought about becoming a gold shop before entering the diamond business. In the end, I think about it, I don't have a lot of money, and it gives people the feeling that they can do any business.

So in this way, Zheng Yutong should be developing in the original direction.

"Yes, they have a lot of shares, otherwise my family would not be able to invest in a building in Wan Chai."

A building in Wan Chai also needs to invest almost six or seven million, and it seems that Zheng Yutong, a son-in-law, still has money.

When everyone talks about real estate, Lin Zhichao and Li Gaofu are generally talking, and Li Shauji and Zheng Yutong are asking for advice.

Although Li Gaofu's current investment is not very aggressive, Lin Zhichao still doesn't know if he can avoid 65~67 and what his future achievements will be.

After all, just like Ma Jincan of Dasheng Real Estate, he entered this industry so early and has the backing of a bank; By the '80s, even hillbillies like Chudgen could challenge twice.

Therefore, Li Gaofu may not be able to become a first-class rich man in Hong Kong, but he may also become a second-rate rich man - outside the top ten real estate companies. In any case, Lin Zhichao will not interfere.

However, Li Gaofu also has an advantage, that is, he is in Lin Zhichao's circle, if he can observe carefully and trust Lin Zhichao, I am afraid that he can also be among the top ten real estate developers in Hong Kong.

After the separation of several people, Lee Shau Kee thought about what he heard at noon today, and determined that he would not enter the real estate industry first; After all, his net worth is only three or four million, and it is still a risk to enter rashly.

He prefers to partner with others, which is less risky. (End of chapter)