It's the spring of another year (1979).

Major companies in Hong Kong have announced their results and paid dividends, and the stock market has begun to rise again.

Real estate is even hotter, as the population exceeds 5 million, reaching 5.018 million, and newborns in the fifties have reached the age of marriage.

Therefore, residential transactions are active, and Hong Kong and Kowloon residences have reached an average of HK$600 per square foot;

The rent of Grade A office space in Central District has also risen, reaching HK$16~18 per square foot per square foot per month;

The residential land in the urban area of Hong Kong and Kowloon is generally about 800~1000 Hong Kong dollars per square foot, and under special circumstances, it can reach more than 1000 Hong Kong dollars per square foot, such as luxury residential land and large housing estate land;

Commercial land in Central can reach 15,000 per square foot, and commercial land in Tsim Sha Tsui and Tsim Sha Tsui East can reach more than 10,000 Hong Kong dollars per square foot.

Major real estate companies naturally make a lot of money; Capital from all walks of life, including those from the United States, Australia, Japan, Southeast Asia and Taiwan, have come to invest in Hong Kong, further driving up property prices in Hong Kong.

In the conference room of Cheung Kong Group.

Cheung Kong Group, Wheelock Group, Hopewell Properties, the heads of the three parties and their senior management are discussing the 'Tin Shui Wai New Town'. Last year, three companies reached an agreement with the Hong Kong government to lead the development of 52 million square feet of land in the Tin Shui Wai New Town.

Of course, for such a large project, the plan must first satisfy the Hong Kong government before it can be continued, and secondly, the financial strength of the three companies must allow; Therefore, the cycle is so long that it cannot be developed in more than ten years.

It has been half a year since the three parties won the project, but there has been no progress, because the Hong Kong government and investors are worried about the issue of 'New Territories leases'.

Tin Shui Wai is located in the New Territories, and the lease in the New Territories is 99 years, which is now 1979 and expires in 1997. As for Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, it was not a question of lease, but a question of sovereignty, which the Qing government directly ceded. Of course, whether it is ceded by the Qing government or leased by the Qing government, it is a fact that Hong Kong is the territory of China, so it must be recovered in 1997.

But the problem now is that many Hong Kong businessmen think that Hong Kong Island and Kowloon may still have the opportunity for British negotiations; However, the New Territories is a certainty, and the lease will have to be returned when it expires.

Therefore, land in the New Territories is now cheap, and land in Hong Kong and Kowloon is much more expensive.

Ma Deng Jr. was the first to show his resignation: "Sir Lam, this project in Tin Shui Wai is the New Territories that the entire Hong Kong government is also worried about, and I am even more worried that after 18 years, our investment will become an asset of the Chinese country." MacLehose went to the capital this time, although the news brought back was to reassure everyone, but in fact, the two governments have begun to talk about the Hong Kong issue, Britain can keep Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, but there is no way in the New Territories, after all, the rent is rent, and it will be repaid when it expires. ”

Lin Zhichao couldn't help laughing in his heart, these people are really stupid, they actually think that Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, Britain can actually keep it. You, Britain, are thousands of miles away, what do you want to compete with the big powers?

In fact, it is true that many British businessmen were very optimistic until September 1982. For example, Jardine Matheson's Niu Bijian and Bao Fuda were not crazy investments before this

Lin Zhichao looked at Hu Yingxiang and said, "Hu Sheng, what do you think?" ”

At the beginning, Lin Zhichao was calculating, at the beginning, he attracted two families, one British-funded and one Chinese-funded, and it was easier for the Hong Kong government to pass, after all, to open up such a big project as a new town, how could Cheung Kong Group not share the cake; And the partnership of the three consortia also left other investors speechless.

But Lin Zhichao knew that Wheelock would definitely quit halfway, and Hu Yingxiang might not be able to persevere, otherwise he would not have been picked up by Li Jiacheng in his previous life. Of course, this project was led by Hua Yan at the beginning, but Hua Yan had no development experience at all, was not sure of the Hong Kong government's idea, and had no confidence in this project, and finally completely cheapened Li Jiacheng.

After learning so much, Lin Zhichao naturally does not give people the idea of domineering and eating alone, but shows generosity.

After thinking about it for a while, Hu Yingxiang said: "Lin Sheng, I agree with Mr. Madden's opinion that Hopewell intends to withdraw from this project, assuming that you Changshi are willing to take over." ”

He was very decisive!

Last year, he didn't feel anything, but since MacLehose went to the capital, he also felt that the problems in the New Territories were not easy to deal with, especially since Tin Shui Wai was a new town, and the later development was astronomical.

Seeing this, Lin Zhichao took the opportunity to say: "Don't quit in a hurry first, I will find Hua Yan to come in as a major shareholder later, they represent the Huaxia government, if they join this project, they will be supported by the mainland government." At that time, we will re-sign the share ratio. ”

"Good" both sides replied at the same time.

The Hong Kong government was actually a participant in the project, but they couldn't afford to develop a new town in Tin Shui Wai, so the initial idea was to hand it over to the private sector. However, the Hong Kong government is happy to see the establishment of a new town to ease the pressure on the urban area, and it also has the intention of testing the mainland.

In short, all parties are trying, but Lin Zhichao is firmly seated in Diaoyutai.

Last year, the three companies won the equity of the development of Tin Shui Wai for 38 million Hong Kong dollars from the local family-owned enterprises (Hao Shen and local families with big surnames) in Tin Shui Wai, which is currently a fish pond.

If you want to become a new town, it is really a huge investment, but as long as the development cycle is a little longer, the profits will be frightening.

After the meeting, Ma Deng came to Lin Zhichao's office.

After drinking tea, Xiao Ma Deng said: "Cheung Kong Group has an excellent reputation in the real estate field, and we have several properties under Defeng that we want to rebuild and sell, so Mr. Lin is not interested in cooperating!" ”

Lin Zhichao was stunned, there are many companies that are looking for Cheung Kong Group to cooperate, and there are already Henglong Real Estate, Quanli Foundation, Guangsheng Bank, etc., they have all taken out land and old properties, and cooperated with Cheung Kong, and the two sides have made five or five profits. Next, some industrial enterprises are also in contact with Cheung Kong Group, preparing to use Cheung Kong's experience and funds to develop its factory land.

But Wheelock found Cheung Kong Group to cooperate, which made Lin Zhichao a little surprised.

It turned out that although the Zhang Yuliang family was hit back then, it was not killed with a stick, and the Zhang Yuliang family has still developed well over the years; Therefore, the major shareholder of Wheelock at this time should still be the Zhang Yuliang family, because the Zhang Yuliang family took a lot of properties to exchange for Wheelock's shares, and Xiao Ma Deng has always been very wary of Hong Kong, and even in 1976, he intended to withdraw from the Wheelock Group, and Jardine Matheson and Hutchison competed to merge Wheelock, if it was not for HSBC to prevent it (worried that Jardine would surpass HSBC), Jardine Matheson might have succeeded.

"Mr. Madden, have you communicated with the Zhang Yuliang family about this matter?"

If you have a business, you don't make money, it's not Lin Zhichao's style. But before doing it, he still confessed a little, so as not to be unpleasant later.

Xiao Ma Deng said with a disdainful face: "Mr. Lin, don't worry, I have also heard of your holiday with Zhang Yuliang, but Wheelock is not the Zhang Yuliang family, but the Madden family." What's more, this is a win-win cooperation, and you haven't cooperated with Hongkong Land many times! ”

The latter words mean that the Wharf Group, which you grabbed Land, is not cooperating with real estate projects now!

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "In this case, of course we Cheung Kong Group are willing to cooperate." ”

Xiao Ma Deng nodded, and then said seriously: "But there are requirements for our cooperation with Defeng!" ”

Lin Zhichao said: "Please speak! ”

"Our solution is to first 'revaluation' our properties and then capitalize them," said Madden. At the same time, Wheelock and external companies formed joint ventures. Then, the associate company first bought the revaluation assets of Defond in cash, and continued to develop them, recovering them through sales. ”

This program is really different from other collaborations!

The previous cooperation of Cheung Kong Group is to sign a contract directly with the cooperative company, and they will pay all expenses such as construction costs and miscellaneous expenses, and the profits will be divided fifty-fifty. In this way, Cheung Kong Group will take the money from the foundation and 'raise the war with war' through the sale of real estate.

In today's Wheelock cooperation plan, the joint venture company has to come up with cash to buy the land and then develop it.

Of course, this is still a very profitable thing!

"No problem, this cooperation is also very reasonable!"

Little Madden said happily: "Sir Lin is a cheerful person! ”

As a veteran foreign firm, Wheelock naturally has rich properties and land, coupled with the real estate heritage of the Zhang Yuliang family, its properties are very rich.

If the cooperation is happy this time, Wheelock will have a large number of properties to cooperate with, after all, the Madden family has always been wary of Hong Kong and the mainland.

Next.

Lin Zhichao said suddenly: "Mr. Madden, I don't know if I can say something?" ”

Little Madden laughed: "Sir Lin just say! ”

Lin Zhichao nodded, and then said euphemistically: "Shipping has taken a turn, and the situation may go downhill, and there may even be a cold winter." As a friend, I would like to offer only one advice - it is not advisable to expand the fleet, in the current situation. ”

Wheelock is still ordering bulk carriers this year, so Lin Zhichao advises.

The two are not really friends, but they are real partners, having worked with shipping companies, but have disbanded their fleets. This time, Lin Zhichao also reminded him of the real estate cooperation between Ma Deng.

After thinking for a while, Little Horse said, "Thank you Sir Lin for your advice!" However, I think the ship is a walkable asset, and although there are some small situations in shipping at present, there is still a general market. And with the opening up of the mainland, I think cargo ships must be very business secure. ”

Well, although the current shipping crisis has surfaced, many people will not believe it if it is risky. It's like when you are trading stocks, someone suggests that you buy a low price-earnings ratio, but leeks will always say - no one speculates on stocks, what to buy them for, you want other people's dividends, others want your principal.

In short, good words are hard to persuade damn ghosts!

"Maybe you're right! I'm just standing on the tanker business, thinking about it, because of the North Sea fields in the UK"

"Well, I'm bullish on the bulk carrier market."

After sending off Little Ma Deng, Lin Zhichao couldn't help but shake his head.

He suddenly felt that this was a good thing, for example, he suddenly tightened the direction of the real estate wind, but no one would follow suit.

Because many people believe in themselves more, even Lin Zhichao, a super successful person, does not have his own power in their hearts.

It's good, whether it's real estate cash out or stock market cash out in the future, it won't be affected.

When Zhang Yuliang heard that Xiao Ma Deng decided to win over Cheung Kong Group to cooperate, he immediately protested: "Why choose Cheung Kong? ”

Over the years, he still remembers when Lin Zhichao suppressed him, it was really uncomfortable at that time. And because of Lin Zhichao's suppression, Zhang's wealth was also affected.

Currently, the Zhang Yuliang family holds a 30% stake in Wheelock, and Little Maden holds a 15% stake in Wheelock. This is only slightly different from history, but the wealth of Zhang Yuliang's family's Jinxing Land (a private real estate company, an unlisted enterprise) has shrunk greatly, much worse than the wealth in the previous life.

Ma Deng said with a smile: "Cheung Kong Group has excellent reputation and rich experience in real estate development, and I really can't think of a second qualified cooperative company." Although I know that you and Sir Lin have had some minor feuds, others have not troubled you all these years, and there is obviously no need to remember the unpleasantness of the past. In fact, my father had some unpleasant relations with Sir Lam, but when my father returned to London, he reminded me that if I wanted to work with Chinese people in Hong Kong, it was best to go to Sir Lam. ”

Zhang Yuliang could only say with confidence: "Sun Hung Kai and Henderson are also good, even Hang Lung can do it." ”

Xiao Ma Deng said directly and domineeringly: "I have already negotiated this matter, this time I just plan to invite your private company Jinxing Land to cooperate together, and the real estate trust (Wheelock Real Estate flagship company), Jinxing Land, and Cheung Kong Group will form a joint venture, each accounting for one-third of the equity." The joint project is the redevelopment and sale of nine properties in Wheelock. ”

When Zhang Yuliang saw Xiao Ma Deng's appearance, he could only compromise.

"Okay, Jinxing Land is willing to participate."

In 1971, in order to go public, Cheung Yuk Leung injected some properties, including two medium-sized buildings in Central and some other properties, into the Wheelock Group, and gradually gained the status of a major shareholder. As a result, the assets of his family business have shrunk significantly.

Now it is equivalent to that Zhang's wealth is in the hands of Xiao Ma Deng, so he lacks confidence.

At the beginning of April, Lin Zhichao, accompanied by his second uncle Lin Yunchu, finally embarked on a 'root-seeking journey'.

Before this, he was also determined by many parties, and entrusted his second uncle Lin Yunchu to confirm in Shunde many times that his ancestral tomb was relocated by several of his clan brothers and was not damaged by the sun and rain.

So, Lin Zhichao let go of the burden in his heart and decided to ease the relationship with his hometown.

"Mr. Lin, Director Liao, it's getting late, let's stay at the county guest house for one night today, and then go to Mr. Lin's township tomorrow to worship." County Magistrate Li said.

Lin Zhichao looked at the sky, it was already around four o'clock in the afternoon, which coincided with the Qingming Festival, and it was raining and foggy outside.

"Director Liao, it's really troublesome for you to accompany you personally, this time it will delay your work for several days, just for me."

"Mr. Lin, you are too polite, this is originally my job. As long as it is a matter for overseas Chinese, it is within my responsibility. ”

After a polite exchange, everyone got into a dilapidated car and drove towards the county guest house.

When he arrived at the place, Lin Zhichao was surprised even if he had been mentally prepared. The best place to live in the mouth of County Magistrate Li is completely a dilapidated place.

There is no wallpaper, no carpet, and of course, no air conditioning; Everywhere is shabby, stupid, big is quite big, but big is not real.

County Magistrate Li saw what Lin Zhichao meant, and immediately said: "Mr. Lin, although this place is simple, it has also received many big leaders and senior generals. The relics of the Beijing officials, the generals are handsome and majestic, and today they can receive you, a noble man who is rich in the world, and it can be said that he is a celebrity who gathers officials, generals, and businessmen."

Lin Zhichao immediately smiled and said: "County Magistrate Li, you must be a good official, because you know how to promote, so that Shunde can get opportunities for development." ”

County Magistrate Li hurriedly said: "Mr. Lin has won the award, I just said some decent things because this guest house may be too simple for you." ”

Lin Zhichao was in a good mood suddenly, Shunde has a county magistrate, it is simply too good, and many things are easy to do in the future.

"You are a practical officer!"

After some politeness, everyone stayed at the guest house and ate at the guest house in the evening. The waitress here is an old woman with a yellow face, and she is enthusiastic but enthusiastic.

When washing up at night, these waiters (public relations) also carried a large bucket of hot water for Lin Zhichao to use.

Pushing the door into the bathroom, there was a faint smell of urine that had not been flushed...... I saw a squatting white porcelain toilet pit along the edge, accumulating a faint layer of yellow scale. The most intolerable thing was that the hole in the large, thick bathtub had a cork hot water bottle stopper stuffed into it.

Oh my God, you can make do!

This kind of scene may be very uncomfortable for many rich people, Lin Zhichao just briefly dealt with it after a short period of discomfort.

The sleeping place is simply unaccommodating, but fortunately, the accompanying assistant has taken out a sheet, and there is no problem for a simple night.

During last year's National Day, Lin Zhichao went to Beijing and Yangcheng, and even if the conditions were worse, they were much better than a county seat. And this time, Lin Zhichao really kicked the 'iron plate', and he slept for three or four hours all night.

Early the next morning, Lin Zhichao was anxious to go to Yunxiu Mountain to worship his ancestors, and was determined to return to Yangcheng in the afternoon and strive to live in Yangcheng at night.

After less than an hour, the car came to Anwan Township, where Lin Zhichao's ancestral home is located, and many people were organized to greet him in the township.

The hometown people are very welcoming!

When he visited his ancestral grave back then, he should have been so positive, Lin Zhichao thought so.

"Zhichao, you're out of breath! In those years, the things you sent back saved many of our lives! An uncle took Lin Zhichao's hand and said emotionally.

"Uncle Wen, you're in good health!"

"Awesome! I almost came to Hong Kong to find you! ”

In Guangdong Province, it is proud to go to Hong Kong, and if anyone succeeds in one, they will immediately set off firecrackers to celebrate.

On the same day, Lin Zhichao went to Yunxiu Mountain to worship his ancestors, and the tomb was simply repaired.

Originally, Lin Zhichao was thinking about whether to move back to the original place, but after asking the master to see it, the master thought that Yunxiu Mountain was a natural feng shui treasure and persuaded Lin Zhichao not to move again.

Therefore, simply repair and erect a monument on the original site to avoid disturbing grandpa and father too much.

The whole project is not big, this is considering that the construction is not very good, and the people in the hometown can't afford to eat!

If you create jealousy, you won't be able to produce any moths.

Things have developed to this extent, and Lin Zhichao suddenly felt that he had suddenly become enlightened. The mistakes of the times, why do you have to chase after them!

Hometown is hometown, looking forward to the future, let the hometown people be proud of him, isn't it better!

"County Magistrate Li, I will give you a contact information for the county government later, and then we will communicate, I want to donate the teaching buildings and infrastructure of the county's basic primary schools, and then build a hospital, a hotel, and a middle school for Shunde There are many people in Shunde in Hong Kong, and there are many people who are willing to return to Shunde. As the county magistrate, you must be active for the people of the county! ”

Before leaving, Lin Zhichao grabbed the sign of County Magistrate Li and said earnestly.

Place, is less considered than above, to put it bluntly. The county magistrate can directly agree to accept the donation without thinking too much.

County Magistrate Li suddenly burst into tears of excitement and said: "Mr. Lin, thank you for your heartfelt words, I, the county magistrate, will definitely consider the people of Shunde and actively cooperate and contact you." ”

Lin Zhichao patted him on the shoulder and said, "Being able to contribute to our hometown is something that all of us overseas Shunde people are happy about." ”

County Magistrate Li nodded heavily!

It's just that this rich man said that it would be a great thing to donate infrastructure to the county's primary schools. As for the follow-up parliamentarians, hotels, and middle schools, it is a further good thing.

Lin Zhichao left with a heavy heart, and he was in tatters along the way, and there were frequent troubles, and he didn't arrive at the provincial capital until twelve o'clock at night.

The infrastructure is really poor.

So Lin Zhichao was thinking that just donating is definitely not the way, and he will have to invest in infrastructure construction in the future.

Step by step, fortunately, he is not the only one who wants to give back to the country, but a large number of overseas billionaires. (End of chapter)