Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it is the spring of the year.

On this day, Lin Zhichao came to Paterson Street in Causeway Bay, and saw a busy scene here, with construction sites everywhere.

Cheung Kong's Paterson Street project consists of nine towers, which are in the shape of 'Gong', 'Semi-Gong', and triangular buildings, which are actually nine buildings, of which seven are commercial and residential buildings, all of which are 20 storeys high.

On either side of the intersection of George Street (and Paterson Street) are two commercial buildings, each 26 storeys high. Although the two towers also have residential components, they are high-end condominiums and will not be sold to the public, but will be used as rental properties.

Two 26-storey commercial towers, connected by a pedestrian bridge, with a department store on one side and a shopping mall on the other, will be the best commercial area in Causeway Bay in the sixties and seventies.

"Boss, the seaside building can be ready for sale, and there is no problem with the unit price set at 45 yuan per square foot!" Hu Zhaoxu suggested.

The building was already under construction in September last year, and now it has been half a year and it is indeed ready for sale. The waterfront building is a coastal commercial and residential building near the typhoon shelter, and the unit price of 45 yuan per square foot can definitely be sold.

Lin Zhichao said: "You can prepare for the sale, sell one building every two months, and sell all the residential parts of these seven buildings. ”

He is not in a hurry to develop the reserve land now, and intends to cover the land.

At present, Cheung Kong's land reserve is 1.55 million square feet (only residential or commercial and residential land), Lin Zhichao plans to develop only Pak Takson Street (225,000 square feet), Ferry Street Defu Garden (200,000 square feet), Xiyun Street (150,000 square feet) in the five years of 1960~1964, a total of 6,500 residential units, an average of about 1,300 per year, about 4,000 ~ 50 million yuan per year.

The reason for the high profit is that these plots are very cheap and are sold when the market is good.

As a result of this planning, with the current land bank, in 1965, there were still nearly 1 million square feet left.

Of course, some land banks will also be purchased during this period.

Hu Zhaoxu nodded, and then he pointed to the other side of Paterson Street and said, "Boss, Jinhua Real Estate has purchased almost 150,000 square feet of land over there, and it is also developing real estate recently. ”

Lin Zhichao looked at the east side of Paterson Street, and the 'Jinhua Real Estate' in Hu Zhaoxu's mouth was the real estate company of Zhang Yuliang's family. Unexpectedly, the two competed together again.

The two developments are separated by only one 'Paterson Street', and the sites are both large-scale properties.

Zhang Yuliang's eldest brother Zhang Yujie died of illness last year, which can be regarded as retribution; Zhang Yuliang's second brother Zhang Yuqi was drowned in the sea in 1952, which was also retribution.

And Zhang Yuliang ranks fourth, and there is a third brother Zhang Yulin. Zhang Yulin does not like to do business, and is keen on public office and charity, so all the Zhang family's property falls into the hands of Zhang Yuliang.

"Well, don't show weakness in sales in the future!"

"This is natural, whether we are in terms of location or planning, we are far better than that real estate, how can we lose to Jinhua Real Estate."

Lin Zhichao nodded, he suddenly remembered one thing, if there was no Lin Zhichao's appearance, the assets of Zhang Yuliang's family might be more than 100 million.

After all, Zhang Yuliang's family always made a profit of 20 million in the smuggling of Western medicines, which is not the most important thing; The most important thing is that Zhang Yuliang's family quickly invested in real estate as soon as the Korean War ended, and with the appreciation of those lands, I am afraid that in 1955, the net worth had exceeded more than 50 million.

If the land of Ying Chiu Building (No. 9 Chiu Lung Street) and Paterson Street in the hands of Lin Zhichao are in the hands of the Zhang Yuliang family (in the previous life), the wealth of the Zhang family is 1~200 million Hong Kong dollars.

In the late 80s, when Zhang Yuliang's family moved capital, it is said that a large number of properties were sold in one go, and the amount of cash was nearly 2 billion; In addition, in the early 80s, Li Jiacheng speculated two buildings, the Federal and International Building, which were all assets injected into Wheelock by the Zhang Yuliang family, and those two buildings were speculated by Li Jiacheng to more than 2.3 billion.

Of course, the Federation Building (Yongan Group Building) in this world has become No. 71 Des Voeux Road Central in the hands of Lin Zhichao, and is planning to build a first-class Grade A office building.

When inspecting the site, I happened to meet Lu Xiaopei.

"Boss" Lu Xiaopei stepped forward to greet him.

He is not surprised that Lin Zhichao inspects the construction site, and even sees his boss many times, shuttling around the construction site with a hard hat, and asking questions. Even the workers on the construction site have talked to their bosses.

Lin Zhichao nodded and said, "How is it, are you busy?" ”

Cheung Kong is also connected to external projects, and its business is very large, so its employees are really busy.

Lu Xiaopei said: "It's busy! And it's better for people to be busy, so that they can have spirit. ”

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Your point of view coincides with me, I am also in the best spirit at work, and it is not good to rest at home." By the way, how much did you invest in the real estate that the big guy cooperated? ”

Lu Xiaopei said with some embarrassment: "100,000"

In fact, he was a little weak-hearted, after all, he thought about quitting his job and going it alone some time ago, but now he has decided to work in Poly Construction for another five years.

First, it is to repay the boss's generous treatment and trust; Second, if you have more funds, you don't need to be afraid in the future.

Lin Zhichao was very happy for his subordinates and said: "Yes, you can return 250,000 funds in two years." Recently, Manager Hu is looking for a new site, and everyone will partner again, and everyone will work together if they have money. ”

Everyone expressed their gratitude, and Lu Xiaopei admired Lin Zhichao's courage even more.

You must know that a real estate project is not easy to complete with money, but also needs resources. Changjiang Real Estate gives everyone free access to resources, and the company is not bad for money, to put it bluntly, it is directly giving benefits to everyone.

McDonald No. 8, Zhang's ancestral house.

In the morning, Zhang Yuliang sat on the sofa in the living room, reading the newspaper.

An advertisement in the newspaper made him very unhappy, and he saw a house sale advertisement 'Yangtze River buildings, all over Hong Kong and Kowloon' with eight big words, like a golden signboard.

This is the signboard advertisement of Cheung Kong Real Estate, which was originally not a big 'problem', but Zhang Yuliang saw some things involving Jinxing Real Estate; it turned out that this advertisement was the sale of the 'seaside' building by Cheung Kong Real Estate, and the advertising slogan was very aggressive.

"Changjiang Real Estate has nine buildings over there, and now only one building is for sale, isn't it easy to collide with our real estate. Moreover, the two properties are only one street apart, and if they sell well, we will be affected. ”

Zhang Yuliang thought so!

He has always had a grudge against Lin Zhichao, and Lin Zhichao cleaned him up and let the boss count him down for a long time.

Fortunately, the boss died of illness last year, and he, the fourth oldest, had a chance to take the position, so he seized the time to seize power. Zhang Yuliang placed all the family members in Cheung Kum Kee to work, but Jinxing Real Estate did not allow everyone to get involved.

"The rumors back then must have nothing to do with Lin Zhichao, it was because of those rumors that our Zhang family was terrified in those years, and I was often scolded by my eldest brother."

Thinking of this, Zhang Yuliang suddenly felt a fire in his heart, Lin Zhichao was completely murdered with a soft knife back then, and the Zhang family was worried that the Hong Kong government would really want to 'send out' the Zhang family, and they had lived a very low-key life for several years, for fear that the rumors would come true.

"Lin Zhichao and Li Gaofu are said to be related, and Li Gaofu was also involved in smuggling; Moreover, Lin Zhichao usually gets close to Airship Tai. Why don't I 'exchange courtesies' and let Lin Zhichao also taste the rumors? ”

With this thought, Zhang Yuliang's heart suddenly became hot, as if he had been wronged for many years and finally wanted to get revenge.

"Cluck"

Just when Zhang Yuliang was 'whimsical' and 'very proud', the sound of high heels sounded.

He raised his head and saw that it was his second sister-in-law, Cui Xiuying, and immediately said angrily: "Second sister-in-law, what kind of high heels do you want to wear at home, if you are noisy, you can't wear them when you go to work, so as not to affect everyone!" ”

Cui Xiuying, who was in a good mood, suddenly disappeared, her face was rosy, and she wanted to go back to choking on the fourth child, but she was a little scared.

"Got it!"

Because he knew that his grandmother hurt Zhang Yuliang (mother-in-law) the most, so Zhang Yuliang had a great young master's temper, as long as he went against his will, Zhang Yuliang would throw the phone, and even throw all the objects on the table to the ground. Therefore, Zhang Yuliang is a little bully at home, and everyone has to accommodate him.

After a while, Guo Geng walked down and asked casually, "Yuliang, how is that real estate in Causeway Bay?" The investment is quite large, can you make a lot of money? ”

Since the beginning of 1953, the Cheung family began to invest in real estate, owning a property at No. 9~10 Yongji Street, Central, which can build a commercial building, and has been engaged in real estate development since then.

Zhang Yuliang immediately smiled bitterly: "Mother, real estate is not so easy to do, I only took over Jinxing Real Estate last year, and found that my eldest brother has many projects that are not very profitable." ”

His idea is very simple, now the family's real estate business is his own decision, and only he knows whether he makes money or not; Therefore, even if it is very profitable, he does not want to tell his mother, so as not to be worried by others.

Guo Geng just worshipped the Buddha at home, so he didn't doubt it, and said: "A small profit is also a profit, and the real estate experienced a crisis a few years ago, so as long as you are steady, you will definitely not be wrong." By the way, the real estate in Causeway Bay was made by you, can it do better than your eldest brother's project? ”

Zhang Yuliang resorted to a bitter trick again, and said: "Mother, don't expect to make a lot of money, our land is so expensive, take your time, how can you make a lot of money all at once." ”

Guo Geng did not doubt him, and said: "If you do this, I will be very relieved!" Do it well, your skills are not weaker than your eldest brother, I believe in you. ”

Zhang Yuliang immediately turned into a filial son, supported his mother, and said: "Mother rest assured, I will definitely uphold the will of my eldest brother and make the family business bigger." ”

"Good, good"

After the show, everyone was ready to have breakfast.

The breakfast of the Zhang family and their wealth are very mismatched, and after Zhang Yuliang took charge of the family, he also adhered to the character of thrift and diligence.

At this moment, the sound of high heels sounded, and everyone looked towards the stairs, it was Tan Ailian, the daughter-in-law of the third Zhang Yulin.

If others dare to do this, such as the second sister-in-law Cui Xiuying, Zhang Yuliang has already cursed, but the third sister-in-law Tan Ailian, he can't afford to provoke it, because Tan Ailian's maiden family is very powerful.

Therefore, Tan Ailian was late and wore high heels at home, Zhang Yuliang pretended not to know and ate with his head bored. Of course, it's not night, if that's the case, Zhang Yuliang will also persuade him bitterly.

Cui Xiuying closed her mouth with her mouth closed, and her fourth brother was also bullying the soft and afraid of the hard.

Rumors about Lin Zhichao suddenly appeared on the market:

Lin Zhichao once supported his relative Li Gaofu to transport goods to the mainland. ’

Lin Zhichao has a lot to do with Airship Tai, He Xian, etc., and is the biggest xx behind-the-scenes boss in Hong Kong. ’

Lin Zhichao has been listed as xxx by the British government and the US consulate in Hong Kong and will be deported. ’

Don't buy the building built by Changjiang Real Estate, Lin Zhichao is afraid that he will run away with money. ’

Lin Zhichao sat in Cheung Kong's office and couldn't help laughing.

Hu Zhaoxu also said with a smile: "People who can spread such rumors have been kicked in the brain by a donkey." With your relationship with the British government in Hong Kong, as well as your relationship with governments overseas, these rumors simply do not hold water. ”

Indeed, if Lin Zhichao had those backgrounds, it would be impossible for Hong Kong Airlines alone to be acquired by him.

Lin Zhichao said: "Although the rumors are broken, we can't take it lightly, I think it should be my competitor, made a helpless move." If it's still a week, we'll send an announcement. ”

Hu Zhaoxu nodded, and then said: "Could it be a real estate developer?" Huo Sheng was the same back then, of course he was not wronged. ”

Lin Zhichao also thought about it and said, "Could it be Zhang Yuliang's kid?" ”

Hu Zhaoxu immediately said: "It's really possible, because there has been competition between the two real estate projects recently." ”

Not to mention the competition, he also used this trick back then, which frightened the Zhang family's chickens and dogs, and personally came to apologize to him. Zhang Yuliang is now newly in power, and he must hate Lin Zhichao.

And there is no evidence to be found for such a thing as spreading rumors, so Zhang Yuliang has no fear.

And Lin Zhichao and Li Gaofu are indeed relatives, but Li Gaofu is not close to him, and he, like Feng Jingxi, Guo Desheng and other people involved in smuggling, just for the sake of interests, does not express any political views at all, and will not meet with those people.

As for the relationship with Airship Tai, Lin Zhichao and him are indeed friends, but this is completely impossible to be based.

"I see! It doesn't matter, this rumor has too many holes. But since we suspect it's him, let's compete, you stare at their real estate, they open, we open two days in advance, and the price is cheaper than them. ”

Hu Zhaoxu knew that the boss was afraid that there were still some conflicts with Zhang Yuliang's family, and it was said that Zhang Yuliang's family sold fake drugs to the boss back then.

"No problem!"

After Hu Zhaoxu left, Lin Zhichao showed a sneer, he didn't expect this Zhang Yuliang to be so ignorant. He also heard that this person is very two-faced, one side is low-key, and the other side is ruthless.

The reason why it is low-key is because Zhang Yuliang rarely appears in the media, and he only appeared in the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Daimaru Department Store in his previous life;

said that he was ruthless because he and his second sister-in-law fought for family property and lawsuits in the 80s, which caused a lot of trouble in the city; The first is to let his second sister-in-law move out of the McDonald's ancestral house, cut off water, electricity, and phone, and no one is allowed to enter, only to go out; Secondly, when he fought a lawsuit with his second sister-in-law, he hired all the big lawyers of the ten well-known law firms in the city, so that his second sister-in-law had nothing to do, if it weren't for the fact that his second sister-in-law's son-in-law was from the Luo Wenjin family (a family of lawyers), I am afraid that Cui Xiuying would not even be able to hire a good lawyer; In the end, after winning the lawsuit, Zhang Yuliang invited those big masters to enjoy themselves on his yacht, and Cui Xiuying had to pay 8 million in legal fees. You must know that Cui Xiuying and her children were kicked out of the Zhang family, and the funds they received were only a few million, and they couldn't even afford to pay the legal fees, but their son-in-law paid for her.

Such a two-faced person with a very different personality, Lin Zhichao came to be interested and cleaned up his interest.

Three days later, the Governor of Bai Liji came to the Yangtze River Industrial Park for inspection, and Lin Zhichao accompanied him for the inspection and made a serious introduction. At the same time, the people who followed the newspaper.

This was the invitation that Lam Zhichao took the initiative to invite Robert Lap Kee, on the grounds that Cheung Kong Industries Group represents Hong Kong's industry, which has become one of the most important industries in Hong Kong's economy.

The number of factories in Hong Kong has increased from 1,500 in 1950 to 6,000 today. The number of workers increased from 80,000 to 250,000. (All refer to registration statistics)

The total amount of foreign trade exceeded 10 billion Hong Kong dollars, setting a post-war record. The GDP is 6.8 billion Hong Kong dollars, and the per capita production value is 2,260 Hong Kong dollars.

In this gratifying development, it was only natural that Lin Zhichao invited Bai Liji to come to inspect and cut the ribbon for the new industrial building by the way. Of course, Lin Zhichao also has face in this.

In the workshop where 'Barbie dolls' are produced, Bai Liji said happily: "It's hard to imagine that all the Barbie dolls that are popular in Europe and the United States are produced here!" ”

To be honest, it's already puzzling!

After all, Audrey Toys is an American company, why do you give all orders to Hong Kong instead of Japan?

In fact, the unknown is in the hiding place.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Our plastic doll technology in Hong Kong is not lost to Japan. Moreover, when Audrey Toy Company invented the image of Barbie, our factory already had a number of 'soft and hard doll' patented technologies, such as the technology of this joint, which is our patent. ”

Everyone suddenly realized that the technology of this factory is so good!

Next, we inspected the zipper factory.

Lin Zhichao said: "YR zipper is one of the best-selling brands in the world, producing 5,000 kilometers of zippers every year, and in another three or four years, our total production length will be able to circle the earth." ”

Everyone exclaimed, this is amazing.

Bai Liji took the zipper and tried to pull it and asked, "Is this zipper very skilled?" You are the only one in Hong Kong that produces zippers! ”

What about monopolies!

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "We have nearly 100 R&D personnel, and have established R&D institutes in Germany and Hong Kong. The threshold of this industry is not high, but it is also very high. The quality of the zipper is very important, and only the brand that has been tested by the market will gain the trust of customers; Secondly, the price must be of good quality and low price, and large factories have more advantages. ”

Bai Liji quickly understood that things with technical content but cheap prices must be the most difficult industry.

On that day, the media were amazed by the inspection, and the scale and R&D team of Cheung Kong Industry Group were the most astonishing.

The next day.

The news accompanied by Bai Liji and his entourage in the examination room of Changjiang Industrial Group and Lin Zhichao was published in the newspaper.

In fact, this is a plan of Lin Zhichao, he didn't want to hand over his fate to time, so he took the initiative. Although the rumors about him are likely to be extinguished soon and cannot be developed, who wants to face the unknown!

Therefore, Lin Zhichao invited the senior management of the Hong Kong government to inspect his factory, so all rumors will be shattered.

After all, if Lin Zhichao was really that kind of person, Bai Liji would not give face.

In the office, Lin Zhichao was thinking about things.

The rumors have quickly dissipated, and there are even many voices in the market that refute this kind of news, and the reasons are simply too many. Therefore, this rumor did not have any power, and Cheung Kong's 'Waterfront Building' was sold out in two days and became news for a while.

Although the matter has passed, Zhang Yuliang's tricks have been seen through by Lin Zhichao, and with Lin Zhichao's status in Hong Kong, he naturally wants to clean up the Zhang family.

The Zhang family not only has a Zhang Yuliang, but also a Zhang Yulin.

Although Zhang Yulin is not a business material, it is true that the public relations of the Zhang family, who served as the prime minister of the Donghua Third Hospital, may serve as the chairman this year, and also hold an important position in the Wuyi Chamber of Commerce, and I am afraid that he will also serve as the chairman in the future.

Of course, Lin Zhichao is not afraid of the Wuyi Chamber of Commerce, even the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce is not enough to see in front of him.

However, it is impossible for Lin Zhichao to mobilize all relationships, to move a small Zhang family, and it is impossible to make a black hand. After all, things don't go that far.

What's more, in business, the means should be clever, not reckless.

Cui Xiuying came home from work and immediately found the old lady Guo Geng.

"Mother, I have something to tell you!"

Guo Geng said with a look: "What's the matter!" ”

This is a feudal family, and the old lady has the supreme strength at home, and she forcibly tied up several brothers and their families in this five-story ancestral house; On the surface, it was unity, but in fact, as soon as the old lady died, it was torn apart.

Cui Xiuying said: "Someone told me one thing today, and I don't know if it's true or not, that is, the fourth child is spreading rumors about Lin Zhichao and provoking others. ”

The old lady suddenly became fierce and said, "What evidence do you have?" ”

The fourth child is the treasure in her heart, and she suspects that her daughter-in-law is complaining behind her back.

Cui Xiuying suddenly shrank and said fearfully: "Where do I have evidence!" Someone came to me about this and warned us to behave for ourselves. ”

The old lady frowned suddenly, and continued to ask for details, and finally he had to believe that it might be the fourth child who was in trouble.

In the evening, Guo Geng, together with his third son Zhang Yulin and eldest grandson Zhang Shouyi, began to question Zhang Yuliang.

"Fourth, have you been messing with Lin Zhichao recently?" Zhang Yulin, as a representative, asked solemnly.

Who is Lin Zhichao, that is a Chinese business leader in Hong Kong, whether it is in the British government in Hong Kong, or in the business community and the people, he enjoys a high status and reputation. This younger brother of mine has always remembered because he suffered a loss back then.

Zhang Yuliang immediately said unhappily: "Third brother, what are you talking nonsense!" ”

He is now in power, so naturally he does not want to show weakness.

Zhang Yulin immediately said: "Are you making other people's rumors, and being caught by others!" Recently, Lin Zhichao's rumors appeared in the market, did you do it, the key is that it is not clever at all, this rumor has no power at all, but it offended the big guy. ”

Zhang Yuliang would not admit it if he was killed, and immediately said to his mother: "Mother, I can't do this kind of thing to death, I'm not stupid, Lin Zhichao is a celebrity in the Hong Kong government, and he has won the trust of the Hong Kong governor, how can I create this kind of rumor." ”

After a performance, Guo Geng actually believed that his youngest son was coming.

"Yulin, is someone to blame us?"

Zhang Yulin also frowned, he also felt that the fourth child would not be so stupid.

Subsequently, everyone asked about Cui Xiuying again.

This annoyed Zhang Yuliang, he suspected that the second sister-in-law deliberately poured dirty water on him, and even someone warned her that it was all fake, and it was the second sister-in-law who learned about the rumors in the market, and then 'blamed' herself.

"Dead, I'll show you the color later!" Zhang Yuliang made a voice in his heart.

In the end, Guo Geng swayed, gritted his teeth and said: "Fourth, our Zhang family pays attention to working together, although your two elder brothers are unfortunately gone, but now you have also grown up, you should be united, no matter how long he is in the flood, as long as we are united internally, there will never be anything like the previous few years." Although Lin Zhichao is strong, we don't need to be afraid of him. ”

Zhang Yuliang nodded hurriedly and said, "What my mother said is true!" ”

Guo Geng's next words surprised Zhang Yuliang.

"So the fourth, in this real estate business, you have to discuss more with your third brother and nephew, and I will let them also enter the company to help you, if there is anything, the three of you will discuss it. You're still in charge, but talk to everyone more. ”

Decentralization!

The third brother Zhang Yulin didn't like business, and preferred to do the family's public relations, the Chamber of Commerce, the Donghua Third Hospital, etc., are all his battlefields.

The eldest nephew, Zhang Shouyi, has always been only the person in charge of other businesses and has not been involved in real estate.

"Okay, I'll listen to my mother!"

Zhang Yuliang didn't dare to fight against his mother, otherwise it would be disadvantageous.

In this way, Zhang Yuliang lost his wife and soldiers.

Of course, Lin Zhichao's revenge has not yet come!

If he gets the opportunity, he will definitely clean up Zhang Yuliang.

Zhang Yulin also said: "Since you didn't do it, let's just pretend not to know, after all, if you come to the door, you will sit down." Lin Zhichao is a Justice of the Peace, a recipient of the Commander Medal, and a person who was personally awarded the title by the Queen, and I am afraid that in a few years I will call him 'Sir Lin'. ”

Zhang Yuliang was stunned, he was also scared at this time, it turned out that Lin Zhichao was already so powerful.

(End of chapter)