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

'Global Sea & Land Container' easily won the bid for Kwai Chung Container Terminal 1, which became a news story in Hong Kong's industrial and commercial circles.

Because Lin Zhi's supercomputer in Modern Container must not dare to go all out, it only won the No. 1 container terminal at a price of 25 million Hong Kong dollars. This price is not expensive, if it is in the 80s, every container terminal is the winning bid price of billions.

After winning the bid, the Global Harbor Land Container was immediately developed, and it was expected to be completed and put into use in early 1971.

Lin Zhichao did not pay much attention to the matter of the container terminal, mainly because the group of sea and land combined transportation was planning and building, and the global group only sent some auxiliary management personnel.

Lin Zhichao sees the long term, in the future, seventy percent of these wharves will belong to the 'Lin family', why invest too much energy now!

In the office, Lin Zhichao called Gao Qiqiang, the Asia business manager.

"Why didn't the tenant return this ocean-going oil tanker? It's 2 months overdue! Lin Zhichao frowned and preached.

There are 126 ships around the world, and he has memories of each of them. The Ocean Tanker is a 50,000-ton tanker built in Germany in the early years, and the current tenant is a Hong Kong businessman. According to Lin Zhichao, he is a speculator.

The so-called shipping speculators rely on chartering ships (generally short-term charters) to run one-way transportation, and they can make a lot of profits at one time; After all, global shipping relies on leasing ships for business, while this kind of speculator relies on transportation for business, and will also sit on the ground with customers to raise prices.

The important thing is that as long as the market does not plummet, the possibility of losing money is extremely low. Of course, once shipping plummets, it is inevitable that it may go bankrupt.

Gao Qiqiang said: "At the beginning, he kept the ship under various pretexts, and he did not repay it when it was due. I'm in a hurry now, and he's doubled the price and was willing to pay a third of the deposit. ”

Lin Zhichao said: "No, this kind of person must resolutely refuse to cooperate." You go and order him to hand over the ship, or we will go to court. Once you have the boat, rent it to a Japanese customer! ”

Gao Qiqiang said: "No problem, this time I communicated directly with the seafarer, so that he had nothing to do." ”

Lin Zhichao nodded!

He cooperates with people, and the most important thing is to look at the character. This kind of person who ignores the spirit of the contract will not cooperate next time, although he knows the Hong Kong businessman, but there is no love to talk about. On the scale of money and reputation, Lin Zhichao chose reputation.

At present, due to the global shortage of ships, the price fluctuates greatly, breeding many shipping speculators.

Media Building.

Lin Zhichao listened to the work reports of Luo Wenhui and Li Ziduo, and the media group at this time was only newly established, so Lin Zhichao's presence in the company was not high, and he may not go to the company once a week.

In Lin Zhichao's view, he planned a first-class plan for the two companies and gave sufficient funds, if things are not done well, it is a matter of management; He is not afraid of losing anything, if he doesn't do well, it's a big deal to change people, and if he doesn't do well, it will be fine.

"In the three months since the launch of Oriental Daily, the sales volume has been stable at more than 80,000 copies, and the slight increase in sales has approached 90,000 copies, mainly because of the clear positioning of Oriental Daily - the popular newspaper, and a large number of current affairs news, we are confident that it will grow to 100,000 copies and become the No. 1 selling newspaper in Hong Kong after a year."

This speed of development was expected by Lin Zhichao. The success of "Oriental Daily" is like "anti-aircraft guns fighting mosquitoes", he has gathered too many elements of success - the first newspaper in Hong Kong to position itself as a mass newspaper, that is, the best choice for ordinary citizens; A large number of local current affairs news and overseas news allow people to know the world without going out; The content of the news attaches importance to 'short and concise', 'explosive', 'wide coverage', 'fast timeliness', 'easy to understand', 'numerous columns', etc., which can be said to be a detour that has been avoided for three to five years.

"Well, the results are good, but you can't be proud! In terms of content, it is necessary to slowly evolve, purify, and essence. After all, the threshold of "Oriental Daily" is not high, if someone learns, it is not difficult to find out the knock on the door," Lin Zhichao said seriously.

Luo Wenhui took a pen and paper to record the words of the boss, as if he had received a holy decree.

The success of "Oriental Daily" was originally planned by the boss.

Subsequently, Luo Wenhui took out a newspaper and handed it to Lin Zhichao.

"The boss was right! The day before yesterday, another newspaper "Asia Daily" was published, which is not surprising, after all, there are many newspapers in Hong Kong; But I found that this newspaper has the meaning of imitating us, and the only difference is that I have inquired about this newspaper, and it seems that there are only a dozen people, and the boss seems to be a member of the club. ”

Lin Zhichao was stunned for a moment, and then picked up the "Asia Daily" It seems that there are indeed traces of imitation, but it is just a folio newspaper, and the layout is not much.

The first thing he thought of was the "Asia Daily" founded by Ma Xiru and Ma Zhenzhen, so he said to Luo Wenhui: "Well, you pay attention to this newspaper, and then slowly check that it was opened by people from that club." This is really a strange thing, could it be that the community is going to use newspapers to launder white, or use newspapers to convey some information! ”

Luo Wenhui was stunned for a moment, this boss was really discerning, and conformed to the words: "Newspapers can't launder people, I'm afraid they can only launder money." ”

Lin Zhichao nodded and said, "No matter what else, as long as it is our competitor, we must pay attention to and deal with it!" ”

He knew that the "Asia Daily" with more than a dozen people at present might just be a kind of temptation, but it was actually mature, and if it was opened by the Ma brothers, they would throw a lot of money into it, and it would become a competitor of the "Oriental Daily" at that time.

Moreover, the Ma brothers named "Asia Daily", isn't this just a trace of imitation! Oriental and Asian, almost the same meaning, fortunately it was not named "Far Eastern Daily", otherwise it would be a direct confusion.

We must continue to do it, and we must not let "Asia Daily" come out!

Subsequently, Li Ziduo reported on the situation of comics: "Manke World Weekly has sold 13,000 copies, and "Fist of the Big Dipper" has become the pioneering work of Hong Kong's new school of comics, and enjoys great influence among comic fans. ”

Very impressive data, about 12,000 records from the early 70s, and it seems that the reason why it can surpass the data a few years later is because of the quality and content.

"Okay, keep it up, I'm also watching "Fist of the Big Dipper", and there is no problem with the conception, but I hope the main creative team will pay more attention to moving life into the comics, and the feelings should be delicate, whether it is a brother or a lover's feelings."

"Thank you for your advice!"

After some inquiry, the two executives left his office.

Today's media group does not have a headquarters management, and the general manager of the branch is gradually promoted to work part-time in the group.

The next step for the media group is to acquire 'Cathay Pacific Organization (Hong Kong) Limited', which is also known as EME.

Asia Daily News

"Big brother, this can't be done, what future can a newspaper with more than a dozen people have, and the sales volume is less than 10,000 copies, it's really a shame! If you want me to say, we are not short of money, according to the model of "Oriental Daily", I heard that Lin Zhichao was poaching people everywhere in Hong Kong, and hundreds of reporters were recruited, so as soon as the publication was launched, the sales volume was as high as 80,000. Ma Zhen said with some anger.

In his opinion, to run a newspaper, you have to be willing to spend money and learn from the model of "Oriental Daily".

Ma Xiru immediately said: "Second brother, you can't say that!" Don't forget, what is the original purpose of our newspaper? ”

Ma Zhenzhen blurted out: "Naturally, the message of selling powder is conveyed through newspapers!" ”

Ma Xiru's face stiffened and said, "That's secondary!" The most important thing is money laundering, in the past, we used to take the money from selling powder to a trading company and wash it, and it became clean money. But it was still too slow, and we ran a newspaper to launder money. However, you should not invest too much at the beginning, so as not to attract the attention of those who are interested. Originally, I wanted to gain a firm foothold through a column like the Dog Sutra, and although it is almost at present, it can be regarded as a salesman. After a year, we will recruit more editors and strive to go up the next level every year, so that it will be reasonable and speechless. ”

Ma cherished it, and the reason seemed to be very right, so he could only say: "I see! Then develop slowly for a while, and do more dog and horse scriptures, many people like to watch this thing. ”

"Well, you can do it!"

"Okay, I'll do it!"

Both brothers are not stupid, and they are very smart, on the contrary, Lame Hao is the stupidest!

The two brothers have a deep relationship on Taiwan Island, and because of this, Ma Zhen was imprisoned in his previous life and worked for more than 30 squires to gualate, including Shao Lao Liu.

Lin Zhichao led Huang Changhong, Li Paul and others to the former site of the Admiralty Naval Dockyard.

This month, Cheung Kong and the Hong Kong government finally reached an agreement to finalize the plan for the entire naval dockyard. Mainly considering the issue of roads and future subway stations, the two sides negotiated for several years, during which they were temporarily suspended due to the chaos of last year.

As early as 1964, the Hong Kong MTR began to write a report, inviting a team of British experts, of course, only to write a report, and the Hong Kong government has no intention of investing in the MTR now.

As far as Lin Zhichao knows, it was at least after the mid-70s that the official construction of Hong Kong MTR Line 1 began. Therefore, the whole planning time is more than ten years.

In any case, Admiralty is an important station for the future subway, so Lin Zhichao still takes this factor into account.

At present, the entire naval dockyard is divided into two projects - Raffles City and Yangtze River Square.

Among them, Raffles City is composed of a Burj Al Arab, four super towers (a property of more than 500,000 square feet), and a shopping mall, Raffles City; That is, the coastal side of the naval dock.

Among them, the Yangtze River Plaza is composed of two hotel towers and serviced apartment buildings, two office buildings, and a large shopping mall.

The entire Raffles City and Yangtze River Plaza will be connected by pedestrian bridges in the future, like a city in the sky.

"Far East Financial Center Tower AB should be designed as a shopping center with a three-story base, and in this area, the commercial integrated model of shopping, hotels and office buildings should be fully experienced." Lin Zhichao preached to his subordinates.

Although the general plan has been released, in fact, the design of each building continues.

This is Lin Zhichao's procrastination, and he plans to delay it until at least next year to lay the foundation, because Cheung Kong Industrial Group has 'no money'!

Huang Changhong nodded, and then said: "The two coastal Far East Financial Center Block AB, the high-rise is more reasonable on the 30~35th floor, which can save some construction costs and not steal the limelight of the Burj Al Arab." ”

Since November last year, the pound has depreciated by about 12%, and the Hong Kong dollar has depreciated with it. Therefore, starting from this year, prices in Hong Kong have risen across the board, and wages will rise by 30% in construction costs, and building materials such as cement, timber, and steel will also rise by 20~50%.

The two Far East Financial Center Towers, each with a total floor area of more than 500,000 square feet; If it is built to 50 floors, with a floor of 1~12,000 square feet, the construction cost will be about 30~50% more expensive, reaching about 150 million, and if it is built with 30~35 floors, the construction cost may only be 0.8~120 million Hong Kong dollars per building.

Lin Zhichao looked around and said: "The 50th floor of the Burj Al Arab Hotel, the Haifu Center behind it is almost more than 40 floors, these two are model skyscrapers, and the Far East Financial Center Block AB and Taifu Center can consider the 30~35 floors, and we have to let the design company get an overall detailed rendering, and we will finalize it." ”

"Okay, I'll talk to them!"

Take your time, anyway, the Hong Kong government didn't urge, after all, the market is not good now, and the Hong Kong government understands this truth.

Of course, the Far East Financial Center Block AB could have been completed and put into use at the end of 1972 or early 1973, the Burj Al Arab Hotel was put into use in 1975~1976, and the Haifu Center, Taifu Center and Raffles City were built in 1976~1980.

As for the Yangtze River Square, it was built after 1985.

In recent years, the financial pressure of Cheung Kong Industrial Group has been very great, and Lin Zhichao can only transfer the profits of Cheung Kong Center and complete commercial projects through loans, sales and other means.

Just one Raffles City (hotel + office + shopping center) will cost 8~1 billion Hong Kong dollars.

It's definitely a big investment.

On the way back, Lin Zhichao said: "When will the two residential projects start? ”

In April, Cheung Kong Asset Group has restarted the development of real estate projects.

Huang Changhong said: "In the middle and late of this month, we will start work together, and the drawings and approvals have been completed, just wait for the day." ”

Lin Zhichao said with satisfaction: "It's time to prepare for the sale of real estate, my Yangtze River Industry has emptied up the funds!" ”

He has money (more than 400 million US dollars overseas), but he doesn't want to borrow too much, after all, he is not a listed company, and the interest is paid by himself. The main reason is that the large investment is a commercial project, and the return on investment is slow (6~10 years), so it is better to have less interest.

Huang Changhong said with a smile: "Now that the real estate has recovered, market confidence is building step by step. This time, due to the 20% reduction in the plot ratio and the depreciation of the Hong Kong dollar along with the pound, I am afraid that the price of housing will break through the historical record. ”

Lin Zhichao nodded, Huang Changhong's analysis made sense, but he didn't dare to imagine how high it would be.

According to Lin Zhichao's analysis, at the turn of the spring and summer of 1969, the price of low-end residential buildings could reach 55~70 yuan per square foot; By the beginning of 1971, the price could reach 120~160 Hong Kong dollars per square foot; By the beginning of 1973, the price would be HK$200~300 per square foot.

From then on, Hong Kong's property prices will be out of control!

In the evening, Lin Zhichao enjoyed dinner with his family.

He asked, "How was the internship in New York?" ”

This summer, Lin Ruihuan, who finished his junior year, went to Audrey Investment Company as an ordinary employee, of course, only for more than a month.

Tang Caiyun said: "Audrey said that she didn't know, and said that you said it, and it was not allowed to reveal Ruihuan's background or anything, just a child from an ordinary friend's family went to intern." Therefore, she didn't ask about the situation, so as not to make her subordinates suspicious! ”

Lin Zhichao was suddenly a little embarrassed, he did explain it like this, and now he is concerned.

"Oh, that makes sense! But didn't Ruihuan talk to you on the phone? ”

"It's through, he always said it was very good, and his tone was very happy!"

"Got it, that's good!"

Lin Ruihuan's younger brothers and sisters, seeing that their father cares about their eldest brother very much, will not be jealous; On the contrary, they understand that the pet is not so good to get.

When I was a child, when a younger sibling made a mistake, the eldest brother was often punished with it. This made them understand that there are two sides to everything, and the eldest brother is more valued by his father, but he is also more demanding.

Lin Zhichao then said: "The recent outbreak of influenza in Hong Kong, you should pay attention to your body, drink more boiled water and exercise more!" ”

Xu Caiying didn't pay much attention to it and said: "There is a period every year, it shouldn't matter, although many people have indeed had the flu recently!" ”

Lin Zhichao said seriously: "This flu is different, in just over a week, I feel that there are many people, so there is no problem in paying more attention." ”

This round of Hong Kong flu is still very bad, about 15% of Hong Kong people will get it, and then it began to spread overseas.

"Uh-huh, did the kids hear me!"

Xu Caiying hurriedly changed her tone and no longer dared to take it lightly.

"I heard Mom and Dad"

Lin Zhichao said to Wu Wenying again: "Mom, don't go to play mahjong recently, rest and rest!" You're getting older, so don't always play mahjong, and do more activities. ”

Wu Wenying likes to play mahjong and knows a lot of people, who always flatter her, and she is also a good person.

Of course, no one would dare to set her up or anything, after all, Lord Lin is an existence in Hong Kong that covers the sky with one hand.

"Playing mahjong is also exercise, both brain and body are exercised!"

"Just do less! Your friends, and your smokers, you inadvertently inhaled second-hand smoke. More outdoor activities are a good way to live a long life. Look at your son, get up tomorrow morning at six o'clock, breathe in the freshest air, and then do exercise. I'm 40 years old, and I'm in my twenties. ”

Wu Wenying saw her son's endless persuasion, and she could only choose to reduce her hobbies.

In fact, she just wants to listen to those women's sycophants, and take the initiative to lose money to her to make her happy. At this point, Lin Zhichao knew that this situation would exist, after all, he had played mahjong with his mother, and he felt that his card skills were at a very normal level, but he always lost less and won more outside, which made him suspicious.

However, although he is just an old mother, if it is a matter of principle, he still chooses to stick to his principles.

(End of chapter)