In mid-July, thundershowers finally began in Hong Kong, and although the rain was not very heavy, at least the drought was alleviated.

Hong Kong's draft still depends on the mainland, and ships travel between Hong Kong and Guangdong and the Pearl River Estuary every day. Almost all of the freshwater resources in the Pearl River Estuary are used for industrial use, after all, if Hong Kong has no industry, it will become a waste port; The 20,000 tonnes of fresh water supplied by Guangdong every day is the daily water used by Hong Kong people.

Lin Zhichao came to the Yangtze River Industrial Park, he inspected the production of plastic flowers, accompanied by Wang Liang and Tao Derong.

Tao Derong said unabashedly: "The demand for plastic flowers in Europe and the United States continues to fall, and it has fallen more sharply than expected. This year, we have reduced our production capacity again, and it is expected that there will be only 4,000 workers left by the end of the year, and the part of the insufficient capacity will use OEM production to take some workers and machines to the Yangtze River Toy Factory to produce some parts and products for them. ”

Toys are strong value-added enterprises, although Barbie dolls have stable profits, but the output is steadily increasing; What's more, the Rubik's Cube has also begun to sell well. Therefore, the number of workers in the Yangtze River Toy Factory has risen to more than 6,000 again.

And the rapid decline of plastic flowers at this time was all expected by Lin Zhichao.

In this life, plastic flowers are two or three years earlier than the previous life, and they are popular all over the world. Therefore, the situation of plastic flowers in 1963 in this life is actually the situation in 1965 in the previous life, and Li Jiacheng at that time was already thinking about a way out.

Of course, the decline of plastic flowers is a process, and the Yangtze River Plastic Factory may not 'go bankrupt' until around 1966.

"Through the model of reducing production year by year, and finally in 1966 we gave up the production of plastic flowers, and handed over the order to the peer or agent model, and our losses will be avoided to a minimum." Lin Zhichao said to the deputy general manager of the group and the general manager of the subsidiary.

The retreat of the Yangtze River Plastic Factory is inseparable from the group's scheduling and co-ordination.

"Okay, we get it!"

Subsequently, Lin Zhichao said: "That's right, Manager Wang! Is our Rubik's Cube export growing rapidly recently? ”

Wang Liang immediately said: "Yes, in January and February this year, the agency - Audrey Toy Company, the Rubik's Cube in New York, Paris, London International Toy Fair to participate in the war, immediately attracted the attention of global distributors, from May, our export of Rubik's Cube production has increased significantly, and can now export about 30,000 per month." ”

The Rubik's Cube is very profitable, because there is a patented technology in it, Lin Zhichao handed over the Rubik's Cube to Audrey Toy Company as an agent, and he also took a fancy to their channels and influence.

Although it is necessary to get a piece of the pie, if it is allowed to be promoted by a Hong Kong company, the energy consumed is great, and the effect may not be good. What's more, Audrey and Lin Zhichao hold 60% of the company's shares, which means that this company belongs to the Lin family.

He and Audrey could get rid of the management team led by Richie as soon as they wanted to, and both sides understood this.

Lin Zhichao even intends to train Lin Ruidong to work in Audrey's company after graduation, and then quickly seize power. After all, Audrey Toy Company also belongs to the cultural industry, and if he can rely on his talent to get to the top, he can show his strength in the United States in the future.

"How is the development of the fourth-order Rubik's Cube progressing?"

"According to Dr. Abic, a lot of progress has been made, and it is expected that a patent application will be made within a year."

Lin Zhichao nodded, in order to get the patents of the fourth-order and fifth-order Rubik's Cube, the Yangtze River Toy Factory set up a research and development center in London, moved the Rubik's Cube R&D laboratory there, and invited professors from the Department of Architecture in London to jointly develop the fourth-order Rubik's Cube.

A Rubik's Cube, the Yangtze River Toy Factory can earn more than 3 US dollars, if the sales in the last three years can exceed 2 million, that is a wealth of seven or eight million US dollars, a full 40 million Hong Kong dollars.

A product becomes a money-making enterprise. The reason for the high profit is because Audrey Toy Company is only an agent, and its profit is not even as good as that of Changjiang Toy Factory. And a Rubik's cube itself is expensive!

If you don't do it, the Rubik's Cube can make up for the loss of plastic flowers and wigs, and continue to make Changjiang Industry a large industrial group with an annual profit of more than 100 million.

When I got home from work in the evening, Deep Water Bay gathered three wives and concubines and nine children, which was very lively. Every summer vacation, Audrey Hepburn will always take Lin Ruidong and Lin Ruinan to Hong Kong for a month of vacation, and this year is no exception; Lin Zhichao's eldest son, Lin Ruihuan, also returned to Hong Kong from New York, which was his first summer vacation after studying abroad for a year.

When he returned home, Lin Zhichao saw that Lin Ruidong was very active in front of his brothers and sisters, and there was no strangeness at all, and he immediately felt very relieved, the sense of belonging of the two mixed-race sons must be paid attention to.

When I walked in again, I found that Lin Ruidong was fiddling with the Rubik's Cube, showing it very proudly in front of everyone, and recovered in a short time.

"Awesome, Ruidong, at your speed, you are the most powerful Rubik's Cube player I have ever seen!" Lin Ruihuan praised in surprise.

He also plays the Rubik's Cube, and he plays well, but he is by no means as good as Lao Wu.

Lin Ruidong said proudly: "There are many rules for playing the Rubik's Cube, and I have summed up a lot of formulas and rules, so I can be so fast!" My brothers are just playing casually, and naturally they can't be as fast as me. The first words are filled with pride and pride, and the latter words are filled with humility and friendliness.

This kid is really good!

Lin Zhichao joined the topic at this time and said: "Ruidong, tell us, how many laws and formulas have you summarized?" ”

Lin Ruidong joined his father into the camp, and suddenly became more energetic, he first found paper and pen, and explained it to everyone in a good way!

Something like the 'LBL solution' has a lot of flaws, but it's definitely remarkable, and don't forget, Lin Ruidong is only 9 years old, and it's very good to have such creativity and thinking!

"Bang Bang Bang"

Lin Zhichao finally took the lead in applauding, in fact, there were several women who joined the team, and they were all curious about what Lin Zhichao and the children were doing!

Lin Ruidong was immediately encouraged and said excitedly: "In fact, there are many solutions to this Rubik's Cube, and I am also researching, so I may have more ideas in the future." ”

Audrey Hepburn couldn't help but say: "If you don't delay your studies, you can spend more energy on research, otherwise you are not allowed to waste time!" ”

Who says Europeans and Americans don't pay attention to their studies?

That's a big mistake, Europeans and Americans also have elite education, but at the same time, they also pay attention to the development of thinking and hobbies.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Ruidong, I want to do a business with you!" ”

The women are puzzled!

The kids were very curious!

Lin Ruidong said very excitedly: "Lao Dou, what business do you want to do with me?" ”

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "I need you to write a book "You Can Also Restore the Rubik's Cube" and publish it in Europe and the United States!" I'll ask your mom to fund and support you, and even provide you with some support; If the book sells well, the profits are at your disposal, of course, you have to let your mother watch, you can choose to invest or buy items, as long as it is not excessive, it is all at your disposal. ”

Lin Ruidong's spirits rose again and said, "This is simply wonderful! Lao Dou, are you optimistic that I will publish a book? ”

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Why not be optimistic!" Originally, the Rubik's Cube is that children play more, and you are a master of playing Rubik's Cube, I think there is a great hope of success, maybe the sales can exceed 1 million, and then you will be the world's smallest millionaire. ”

Lin Ruidong felt that today was so wonderful that he had encountered such a good thing!

After a long time, he noticed that something was a little wrong, and said: "Lao Dou said to do business with me, but it seems that you don't get any benefits!" I know that there must be pitfalls for unfair business! ”

Lin Zhichao laughed, and then ordered Lin Ruihuan: "Boss, tell me what I got!" ”

Lin Ruihuan thought for a while and said: "If this book becomes popular and sells 1 million copies, then the sales of the Rubik's Cube will naturally increase a lot, and Lao Dou will naturally earn money from the Rubik's Cube." ”

Lin Ruidong realized that he was only nine years old after all, so how could he know the cunning of adults.

Of course, he still said excitedly: "That's fair! Win-win cooperation! ”

Audrey said with some concern: "I can invest in you to write books, but you must ensure that your homework will not fall behind, otherwise I might as well invest in other children to write books." ”

Lin Ruidong immediately said: "Mommy, I did my homework very well, and I won't fall behind!" ”

was reassured, and Audrey Hepburn officially relented. Her wealth is increasing day by day, and she knows that Lin Zhichao is good at business, so how can she not think about the future.

If the eldest son graduates from a prestigious school, he can introduce him to Audrey Toy Company, train him to become a president, and smoothly control the company.

The family is happy, there seems to be no conflict, and even the children get along very well.

Lin Zhichao admired his charm a little, and the three women were obedient.

Of course, there is also huge wealth and many enterprises, otherwise the three women will more or less have intrigues. is different now, Tang Caiyun and Xu Caiying have been good sisters since childhood, plus Lin Zhichao intends to master the sea and air and the mainland, and the two daughters have no contradictions; And Audrey Hepburn joined the family, and formed the idea that it was impossible for her to come to Hong Kong to compete for the family property, and she also had her own business overseas.

If there is no conflict of interest in assets, it is natural to be safe and sound; And Lin Zhichao's super physique made the three daughters let go of everything, and finally merged into one and became good sisters.

More than half a month later, Lin Zhichao was informed that he would be awarded the 'knighthood' by the queen and invited him to attend the investiture ceremony in London.

He didn't expect that some time ago, he was still complaining that the British royal family was a little stingy, and with his current contribution to Hong Kong and his influence in the world, he was fully capable of awarding the 'knighthood', while the London royal family was slow to give it, which seemed stingy.

Unexpectedly, it became true so quickly, and Lin Zhichao could finally be called 'Sir Lin'.

Of course, Lin Zhichao does not allow his subordinates to call him that, he prefers the titles of 'boss' and 'boss'. It doesn't matter if it's other businessmen and friends, and it's right to be called 'Sir Lam'.

After arriving in London, Lin Zhichao and Audrey Hepburn returned to their manor and rested for two days before attending the award ceremony.

"Congratulations to Sir Lin for being awarded the Queen's personal honour!" During the dinner, the butler Ramsey said respectfully.

Lin Zhichao said curiously: "Butler Ramsey, how do you know this news?" ”

Ramsey said with a smile: "The news has spread in London and I have some sources in this regard. ”

Lin Zhichao nodded and said, "Thank you!" ”

The identity of a housekeeper is different from that of ordinary servants, and it is necessary to gain mutual trust and goodwill, otherwise it is difficult to work together. After Ramsey became Lin Zhichao and Audrey's housekeeper, every time Lin Zhichao came to London, he would arrange some work.

Ramsey smiled and said, "You're welcome! By the way, Sir Lin, there is a Sotheby's auction in London, I heard that there is a collection of antiques in China, I wonder if you are interested and timed? ”

Lin Zhichao couldn't help but sigh, Ramsey is very goodwilled, he has also been to the antique street in London, and has explored Chinese antiques and collections; Ramsey saw some of Lin Zhichao's thoughts from this point.

"What day is it, I'll see if there's time?"

"August 10th, the second day of your participation in the award ceremony!"

Lin Zhichao then said: "Then register for me!" I took Audrey to see it, and I hope it will be rewarding! ”

Over the years, he has also accumulated a lot of collecting knowledge, and is slowly collecting some porcelain, calligraphy and paintings. At the same time, he attaches more importance to the results obtained in the auction, the first is that the authenticity is guaranteed, and the second is that the higher the auction price, the more promising the collection.

Audrey Hepburn said at this time: "Butler Ramsey, if there is such an auction in the future, can I entrust you to participate in it and auction off the antiques and collections of Huaxia?" ”

She wants to please her man, so she plans to use her own money to satisfy Lin Zhichao's collection wishes.

Ramsey said respectfully: "Thank you Madame Sir for your trust, I can report to you by phone when the time comes, if you have time you can attend in person, if you don't have time I can be there for you." ”

Audrey Hepburn suddenly said happily: "That's great! I know that you are also a person who understands collecting, so you will also serve as our collection consultant in the future! ”

Ramsey said: "It's my pleasure! ”

Lin Zhichao didn't object, he didn't want to spend too much energy on collecting, so if he had the opportunity to be interested, he would collect some and put them away. After all, he has too many channels to make money, and there is no reason to spend time on collecting.

Now Audrey Hepburn curries favor with him and uses her own funds to give him a collection, which is not only a manifestation of her love for Lin Zhichao, but also a manifestation of her strong financial resources.

Her annual dividends are millions of dollars, so she doesn't miss money at all. And her total net worth is as high as 100 million US dollars, which she thinks is also very powerful.

Subsequently, Lin Zhichao and Audrey Hepburn officially enjoyed food and wine.

Audrey also knows that Lin Zhichao likes to collect red wine and enjoy food, so this estate has a lot of red wine collections, such as Romanée Conti, Lafite, etc., which are piled up in the wine cellar. In later generations, tens of thousands and hundreds of thousands of pounds were often worth only tens of hundreds of pounds in this era.

Of course, collecting these wines has nothing to do with money, and will definitely be taken out by Lin Zhichao in the future to enjoy and give away.

Audrey Hepburn looked very beautiful tonight, dressed almost like the princess dress in "Roman Holiday", noble and elegant, and the whiteness on her chest made people swallow their saliva.

"Who is the designer of this costume?" Lin Zhichao was a little jealous.

At first glance, the dress was designed by hand, not mass-produced.

Audrey Hepburn instinctively said: "Givenchy" immediately saw Lin Zhichao's appearance, so she added with a smile: "I paid him to design it, I will ask him to design clothes regularly, and then the important thing is to wear it for you to see." You know, I'm a very sociable person, I don't socialize much, and I like family life. ”

She was worried that Lin Zhichao would be jealous and disregard the free character of Westerners, and made a series of explanations.

Lin Zhichao then deliberately said generously: "I just think it's good-looking!" Givenchy is a great fashion designer, you kind of make each other better, and a big part of his fame back then came from you wearing the clothes he designed, and the clothes he designed really fit you perfectly. ”

Audrey Hepburn was no longer worried, and she was very excited. She is very good at taking care of Lin Zhichao's mood, and requires herself to be a woman of an oriental man, keep a certain distance from other men, not let herself get drunk, and will not be alone with other men, plus she herself does not like to socialize, and prefers to play with children, so now in the Western mainstream media, she does not have too many scandals and gossip, but has become 'Barbie's mother', 'the best actress in Hollywood's successful transformation', 'one of the most successful businesswomen', 'toy queen' and other titles.

"Husband, why don't we do a dance!" Audrey Hepburn wants to show her charm all the time and make this man likable.

"Of course, you're so dressed up today, I'm honored to dance with you!" Lin Zhichao said gentlemanly.

Immediately, the housekeeper was arranged to play music, Lin Zhichao came to Audrey Hepburn's side, and the gentleman stretched out his hand.

His dancing posture is very good, he has learned for many years, after all, if you want to love like a happy scene, how can you not learn more skills.

Subsequently, Lin Zhichao hugged Audrey Hepburn and danced in the castle. The housekeeper and the maid were the audience of the two of them, showing expressions of appreciation from time to time.

Although Audrey Hepburn is a generation of goddesses, these servants also understand Lin Zhichao's noble status, not to mention that he is about to become the 'knight' of the British Commonwealth, but more importantly, Lin Zhichao's wealth and business influence.

Audrey Hepburn gave him a lover, and she was not wronged at all, this is what everyone thinks. Of course, the reason why they have this idea is probably related to Lin Zhichao's personality charm.

After a while, Audrey Hepburn had already jumped out of some fine sweat, and she said affectionately: "Husband, if you really want to let go of your charm, whether it is an Oriental woman or a Western woman, she will fall for you!" ”

Lin Zhichao's eyes can discharge, and he can always attract women, which even he knows.

In his previous life, the king of Australia said of himself: "I don't have a woman I can't chase!" ”

If you let Lin Zhichao evaluate himself: "Women, you don't need to chase!" ”

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "It's a pity that I won't let go of my charm!" Because, I'm worried that those women can't get rid of it, then I'm in trouble! ”

Audrey Hepburn laughed and said for a long time: "You also know that this is a trouble! ”

She didn't doubt Lin Zhichao's words, it was definitely true. But she knew that Lin Zhichao didn't like trouble, and she was very satisfied with the current three wives and nine children, and she didn't want to cause trouble for the time being. From Lin Zhichao's attitude towards cultivating his children, it can be understood that this man is cultivating the 'Lin family' with all his heart.

Soon, Lin Zhichao walked towards the upstairs bedroom with Audrey Hepburn in his arms, and tonight was destined not to waste the clothes that Givenchy designed for his woman.

(End of chapter)