It's spring of another year (1987).

In Villa 80 Deep Water Bay, Lin Zhichao's second room was having dinner, but the male owner was not there, nor was the eldest daughter's family.

In fact, the second room is relatively cold, and the hostess Tang Caiying (changed back to her surname) has always cared about not many things, she doesn't care about how big the second room's career is in her life, and generally only cares about three things: husband, family charity, and children, among which the children's affairs are still placed in the third position.

eldest son Lin Ruihai and eldest daughter-in-law Zhao Baoyi, the two have two sons and one daughter; Lin Ruihai can almost be regarded as having taken charge of the Wharf Group, and his father Lin Zhichao generally only acts as a 'consultant', he is obsessed with his career, he takes it very seriously, and thinks that he is the pillar of the second room.

The second son, Lin Ruicheng, was not married, but let the first sister give birth to three sons (a pair of twins) for him; He has a free and easy personality and knows how to enjoy life, in addition to working in the Global Group according to his father's intentions, he will be very free and enjoy life after work; He doesn't live at No. 80 Deep Water Bay, and he feels that this side is too rigid, especially with his eldest brother, and he feels a lot of pressure.

As for the eldest daughter Lin Wanzhu, she has been married for five years and gave birth to a son and a daughter; Life is life, career is career, Lin Wanzhu did not delay her work when she gave birth to a baby, and developed IT fashion retail very well, becoming the 'eldest princess' of the Hong Kong fashion industry. At present, Lin Wanzhu holds 20% of the equity of Uniqlo Enterprises, while Lin Zhichao also holds 45% of the equity.

During dinner, Lin Ruicheng asked casually, "Mom, Dad didn't come back today?" ”

Tang Caiying said: "Don't you often don't go home to see me? ”

Although Lin Ruicheng has a free and easy personality, he is very dependent on Tang Caiying's feelings, and immediately said: "You called, I pushed everything cleanly, and I came back." ”

He loves his mother more than his father, which Lin Zhichao himself can see.

Of course, this is nothing, Lin Zhichao also found that this kid is a little 'anti-bone', for example, Lin Zhichao actually likes Kuang Meiyun as his daughter-in-law, but Lin Ruicheng didn't listen at all, and he didn't plan to marry someone else, and the father and son had a small conflict over this matter, but fortunately, Lin Zhichao didn't force it.

At this point, Tang Caiying is not as tough as her sister Tang Caiyun, but Tang Caiyun, if her son dares to do this, she may resolutely stand on her husband's side and put pressure on her son.

Tang Caiying showed a smile, which immediately made the atmosphere in the restaurant warmer, but unfortunately, there are more things in the second room and one pulse than in the big room, including the relationship between Lin Zhichao and Lin Ruicheng is not very good, and the relationship between Lin Ruicheng and his brother Lin Ruihai is also average.

She continued: "You and Kwong Meiyun really don't plan to get married, your father approves of this daughter-in-law very much, and you made a lot of trouble in the city in order to chase others, and almost made your father unable to get off the stage." ”

Lin Ruicheng lowered his head and said, "Mom, don't worry about my affairs!" ”

Tang Caiying said angrily: "Your life's event, I'm not qualified to worry about it?" ”

Lin Ruicheng hurriedly raised his head and said, "Mom, you are angry. I can't force this matter, if I am not happy when I get married, I will end up making things unhappy for my father. Isn't it good to be like this now, I'll give you three grandchildren, and I'll work hard at the Universal Group."

The implication is that if he marries Kwong Meiyun, if his emotional life is bad in the future and he goes to divorce, will his father be even more angry.

Seeing this, Tang Caiying could only say: "Do you think that your father approves of you like this, he just thinks that your six brothers are very satisfied with him, and he doesn't want to be anxious about you." In order to maintain the stability of this family, he has made concessions to you, and you don't know what to do! ”

Lin Ruicheng was silent, he didn't want to anger his mother, as for his father's concession, he didn't think it was a great thing, but he was also 'not a good example', and he didn't dare to be too harsh on him in this regard.

Seeing her second son like this, Tang Caiying could only reluctantly back down and didn't say more. She talked to Lin Zhichao, and Lin Zhichao thought that if Lin Ruicheng did not marry Kuang Meiyun, then the three children were afraid that the relationship with the Lin family would be a little different in the future, which was a very critical place.

There are not as many sons in the second room as there are in the big room, but now there is Lin Ruicheng, even Tang Caiying has always been 'pure-hearted and has few desires', and now she is a little troubled.

Tang Caiying sometimes thinks about a question, whether she has not done well in the past few decades, neither helping her husband in her career nor educating her children well. She is the person in charge of the family's charity, that is, the actual leader of the 'Lin Zhichao Foundation', but she didn't expect that the family's affairs were not done well.

"Ruihai, why have you been so busy with work in the past year, often overseas? If you have time, you still have to spend time with your wife and children. Tang Caiyun turned the boss to the side again.

Lin Ruihai put down his chopsticks, then put his hand around Zhao Baoyi's shoulder, and said filial piety: "Mom, in the past year or two, Dad doesn't want Wharf Group to develop overseas, especially in Southeast Asia!" So, I'm going to travel a little bit more over there, but since you said that, I'm definitely going to pay attention. ”

Zhao Baoyi immediately added: "Mom, don't worry, Ruihai is very patient with the children!" ”

The couple is very harmonious, Zhao Baoyi is the daughter of a wealthy businessman in Hong Kong, and she also has an overseas higher education, and often accompanies her mother-in-law to attend some charity events. Although not as glamorous as her mother-in-law, she is also very sensible.

Tang Caiying nodded, the eldest son Lin Ruihai is ambitious, and he has some thoughts of 'competing' with Ruihuan. But obviously, their room is not as good as the other two rooms - the long room is the main room, Ruihuan is the crown prince, and this long room has a clear status and treatment; Sanfang is a representative of Europe and the United States, with many investment conveniences, and natural wealth is growing rapidly.

Their second room was more advantageous in the fifties, sixties and seventies, when it was the peak period of shipping; After the mid-seventies, the situation plummeted, so now it is the weakest.

"Anyway, don't be in a hurry to do things, even if your father gives you power, ask him more!" Tang Caiying was worried that her son would mess up things, so she warned seriously.

As a woman next to Lin Zhichao, she knows how powerful her husband is, not to mention anything else, just letting a few lovers invest in it, which makes her feel that her husband is in the field of making money, and there is no second powerful person in the world.

Lin Ruihai listened to it and said, "Well, I have consulted him for every project of hundreds of millions of dollars. ”

In a private estate in Bangkok, Thailand, the Chen Bichen family is holding a dinner party, in addition to the Chinese celebrities in Thailand, there is also the president of the Wharf Group Lin Ruihai from Hong Kong.

The owner of the manor is Chen Youhan, the second son of Chen Bichen, who enthusiastically introduced Lin Ruihai to the local Chinese billionaires and parliamentarians in Thailand.

Lin Zhichao himself and Chen Bichen have been friends for nearly 40 years, as early as the late 40s when they were 'speculating in gold', and now Lin Ruihai wants to develop real estate in Thailand, so naturally he has to befriend these local wealthy families. In addition, Lin Zhichao also has a certain official network in Thailand, especially the military.

Lin Ruihai invested in Southeast Asia, and Lin Zhichao introduced him to the network; Of course, Lin Zhichao also said, don't do illegal things, Wharf Group is here to invest in commercial real estate, invest if you can, forget if you can't, don't fall into it.

"Brother Lin, this is Su Xuming, our newly wealthy man in Thailand, who started from scratch and currently invests in wine, finance, and real estate." Chen Youhan introduced.

Su Xuming hurriedly took the initiative to stretch out his hand and said: "Mr. Lin is our overseas Chinese leader, Mr. Lin Zhichao, the so-called tiger father has no dog, I didn't expect to be so good at a young age, admire!" Admire! ”

At this time, Su Xuming is not the king of Thailand's wine industry and beverage industry, and it can only be said that he has just emerged.

Lin Ruihai said modestly: "Mr. Su has won the award, a self-made person like you is the object of my admiration." I'm just doing something under my father's wing, and I'm being rewarded! ”

The people around him praised Lin Ruihai in their hearts, and he was really a tiger father without a dog. These people have long heard that the 'five sons of the Lin family' are each in charge of a big consortium, and Lin Zhichao is in charge of the center, this family can be described as a prestigious family, and the wealth is powerful.

Looking at it now, sure enough!

Lin Ruihai came to Thailand to invest, and he has been supported by Chen Bichen's family, that is, Bangkok Bank. And Chen Youhan is about to enter politics and become a member of the upper house of Thailand, and being able to give him a warm reception in person today obviously gives Lin Ruihai a lot of face.

A Chinese billionaire asked, "What project does Mr. Lin plan to invest in Thailand?" ”

Many people are concerned, this is the real Raptors crossing the river.

Lin Ruihai said with a smile: "I am going to invest in a commercial complex in Bangkok, including office buildings, shopping malls, and a hotel's 'Times Square'. Of course, we are alone, and investment is quite difficult, so if you are friends and seniors who are interested, you can cooperate! ”

Of course, the Wharf Group can afford it, just one commercial complex, but there is no problem with several. However, in order to make it more convenient in Thailand, it is open to cooperation, anyway, in addition to commercial complexes, Wharf Group will also invest in commercial complexes, commercial land, and high-end apartments in Thailand.

Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore are the places to invest in the coming years.

"I have been to Hong Kong's Times Square, although it has not yet opened, but the future is bright!"

"This Times Square is Mr. Lin's masterpiece!"

For a while, there were many people who were interested, and they chatted with Lin Ruihai.

Lin Zhichao is the 'originator' of the world's real estate industry, and the first 'stratified sub-unit' and 'off-plan sales' have left a huge influence in this industry. Not to mention, the Lin family is the real estate overlord in Hong Kong, and also has a huge real estate business in Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

That night, Lin Ruihai gained a lot of Thai friends and lived in the villa.

The next day, Lin Ruihai went to visit Chen Bichen again.

At this time, Chen Bichen was already counting down to his life and had retired.

He held Lin Ruihai's hand and said, "Your father is the light of our Chinese, and there is nothing to say about his character!" ”

What Chen Bichen admires most is that Lin Zhichao helped his friend Liao Baoshan back then, and after Liao Baoshan's death, he took care of Liao Liewen and others, so that the Liao family could keep a piece of the family business. At that time, all the Chaoshan businessmen pooled a total of 30 million Hong Kong dollars to help Liao Baoshan tide over the difficulties, and Lin Zhichao alone helped 20 or 30 million, and then there was no debt collection, so that the Liao family kept more properties.

Lin Ruihai said: "My father also admires Uncle Chen very much, saying that you are our Chinese financial giant, charity ambassador, and your character is worth learning from our younger generations." ”

Although he is young, he is based on the relationship between his father, so although he is about the same age as Chen Youhan's son Chen Zhishen, he is a brother with Chen Youhan; After all, Lin Zhichao and Chen Bichen are friends.

Chen Bichen immediately felt very happy, and what he did was recognized by Lin Zhichao, so he was naturally very happy.

After visiting Chen Bichen, Lin Ruihai, Chen Youhan and Chen Zhishen went to Pangu Bank and talked about some things. In this investment, Bangkok Bank will provide a loan for the project, and Chen Youhan also intends to take a 5% stake in 'Thailand Times Square'.

Lin Ruihai has been here many times and has been looking for a target in Bangkok – a commercial plot that is large enough and has a good location. This opportunity came when a commercial site in Bangkok was planned to be auctioned by way of public bidding for global investors.

Therefore, Lin Ruihai felt that there was an opportunity!

In addition to this, he has also set up a business unit in Bangkok and has purchased a commercial complex as an investment.

After dealing with the affairs in Thailand, Lin Ruihai came to Singapore non-stop to participate in the acquisition of Paragon Tower.

"Lin Sheng, there has been a change over there in the Paragon Building, and a new competitor has been added!" rushed to Singapore, and Jiang Chao, the person in charge here, told Lin Ruihai a bad news.

Lin Ruihai said in a deep voice: "What's going on? ”

Jiang Chao said: "Mr. George, the owner of the Paragon Building, saw that we were more sincere, so he thought that we valued this project very much; So when the conversation was about the same, he felt that he was a little 'at a loss', so he announced the idea of selling the Paragon Building, and Singaporean businessman Huang Hongnian proposed a new price, so now Mr. George wants our two to compete fairly. ”

Obviously, the Wharf Group's negotiations for the Paragon Tower are almost close to the level of a deal, and the price is a full S$230 million (a little more than $160 million). George decided that the price was not yet satisfactory, so he temporarily introduced third-party competition.

Lin Ruihai was originally a little angry, thinking of his father's teaching-no assets must be bought, and if you have funds in your hands, you must stand on the side of the initiative, and don't be diluted to stand in a passive position.

So, he quickly calmed down and sat down at his office desk to think.

"What is the situation of this Huang Hongnian?"

Now that he had met a competitor, he decided to find out about the situation.

Jiang Chao said: "His father is Huang Yicong, who is as famous as Lin Shaoliang in Indonesia, his father met the big man in Beijing in 1955 and had the idea of sending his two sons to Beijing for education. In 1982, when the price of real estate in the United States was plummeting, he led United Industries to buy a 1 million square foot building at a cost of US$40 million, and "sold the building on the last day of the package agreement, and then handed over the surplus of more than S$30 million (more than HK$160 million) to United Industries."

Lin Ruihai immediately understood and said: "This is a speculator who is good at finance, and he must have taken a fancy to its potential for appreciation when he bought the Paragon Building." However, according to you, his financial strength may not be sufficient. ”

According to Jiang Chao's description, he soon learned that Huang Hongnian was a person who was good at speculation and did not really want to develop real estate.

Jiang Chao nodded and said, "Lin Sheng's analysis is very correct, but the Paragon Building is a high-quality building, as long as Huang Hongnian negotiates the price, he will not worry about not having a bank to give a loan." ”

Lin Ruihai said decisively: "You continue to talk to George, compete with Huang Hongnian, the price can rise a little, but you can't make a decision in a hurry!" And I took people and immediately went to buy the Silver Jubilee Investment Company. ”

Jiang Chao saw that Lin Ruihai was so decisive, and vaguely understood his intentions. Jubilee Investment owns the land behind the Paragon Building, and as long as it acquires Jubilee first, Wharf Group will be in an invincible position.

progress, can not be restrained by others, and it is logical to merge and rebuild in the future;

Retreat, if the price is too high, the Wharf Group will not top the price, then they will withdraw, and they will use the land in the back section of the Paragon Building to make a big profit.

"Okay"

Lin Ruihai thought for a while and said: "For the acquisition of Silver Jubilee Company, I plan to let the Singapore Marco Borough Hotel operate, of course, you confuse George and Huang Hongnian for me, and then talk about it after I complete the transaction." ”

"Well, I understand!" (End of chapter)