After three days in Saudi Arabia, Lin Zhichao was received by the Saudi king in addition to meeting with Prince Waleed. He himself is still familiar with the Saudi royal family, after all, his fleet has been transporting here for forty years.

After the end of the trip to Saudi Arabia, Lin Zhichao rushed back to Hong Kong on his own special plane, with his sister Lin Xin'er and daughter Lin Huizhu.

On the plane, Lin Zhichao said: "There is a Langham Hotel in London that is older than the 'Ritz Hotel (the predecessor of the Ritz-Carlton), you can contact it to see if you can buy it and join the Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Group, so that it can develop as a five-star hotel brand in the future." In addition, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Group is also a good choice. ”

After 90 years, it is time to vigorously develop the hotel industry, after all, a large amount of cash flow in hand needs investment channels.

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts has a cash flow of more than US$400 million, an annual net profit of US$60 million, and almost zero debt. This financial strength alone can invest in another 10 Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts in the next decade; What's more, this time the land of Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is expected to make a profit of 100 million US dollars.

At the same time, Lin Zhichao can also inject capital into Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts; Money is now a number for him.

Lin Xin'er said: "Brother, although you have been in the hotel industry for 30 years (Miramar Hotel in 1961), you have always been quite conservative in the past 30 years, and now you are preparing for a great move!" ”

Shangri-La Hotels were first established in 1969 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore, and now there are only three in 20 years. But in the next ten years, ten more will be opened, and it will indeed grow by leaps and bounds.

Not to mention, it is also preparing to merge other hotel brands, which are very expensive.

Lin Zhichao said: "In the past, we flew to Europe and North America, and it took three days each way; Nowadays, we only need 24 hours. This distance reflects the fact that, coupled with the integration of the world economy, investment in hotels is bound to accelerate."

Lin Xin'er and Lin Huizhu nodded one after another, naturally convinced of Lin Zhichao's words.

aunts and nephews, one is the president of the hotel group/vice president of the hotel management group, and the other is his assistant; Although they are all women, their abilities make Lin Zhichao very relieved.

What's more, the other senior executives of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts include both foreign hotel professionals and Chinese executives, assisted by these people, and Lin Zhichao takes care of them, so the development is not a problem at all.

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, it is enough to have 3 five-star brands in the future, and then develop some other positioning hotels, exclusive villages, etc., in the future.

October.

In the office of "One Weekly", the telephone rang urgently.

"I have news material to provide, ask Ah Bing to answer the phone!"

"Hey, I'm Ah Bing!"

"Wang Zuxian appeared in the office building of her rumored boyfriend Lin Ruicheng"

"Okay, I'll count the money later!"

Ah Bing hung up the phone, and then said to the supervisor: "Director Tang, my informant said that Wang Zuxian appeared downstairs in the Global Building, and I will call her agent to confirm!" ”

Director Tang thought for a while and said, "Ah Bing, if you're fine, go and see, just in case!" ”

Ah Bing immediately said, "Okay, director, I'll go right away!" ”

It's no wonder that they are so slow to react, because there is no such thing as a 'paparazzi' in this era. The real entertainment news comes from those 'bigwigs in the circle' with deep connections, such as Lei Weipo and Zha Xiaoxin, who know too many entertainment stars and agents, so it is easy to get some information about the entertainment industry.

Ah Ping quickly picked up the machine and rushed towards Des Voeux Road in Central.

Not for a while.

Ah Bing came to the vicinity of the Global Building, and his face was immediately happy, only to see Wang Zuxian wearing a black and white patterned skirt and a backpack, waiting in the Global Building with his hands crossed, with a long-waiting expression on his face.

With the sound of a few shutters, Ah Bing took first-hand information, and then he only needs to wait for Lin Ruicheng, the heir of the Universal Group, to come down, and it will be the best entertainment news.

Ah Ping is the entertainment news gathering and editor of "Yi Zhou", and "Yi Zhou" is a magazine with pictures and texts published this year, because of the high cost of its establishment, the exquisite printing, and the rich content, especially the entertainment news, it has become a popular magazine in the market for a while.

And the best-selling magazine in the market is still the "Gang of Men" of the Oriental Newspaper, which has also been updated in recent years (16 open, with a wider range of content), and "One Weekly" has signs of imitation, and it is quite serious.

The other side.

Lin Ruicheng wore a gray suit and walked under the Universal Building.

"Why are you here, don't communicate with me in advance, otherwise you won't have to wait so long!" He saw Wang Zuxian's expression of waiting for a long time, and took the initiative first.

Wang Zuxian said squeamishly: "Is it possible to make an appointment with you in advance, so that you can come down earlier?" ”

Lin Ruicheng spread his hands and said: "As long as there is no job, as the president, of course there is no problem!" ”

It's okay to pick up a girl, but it's definitely not okay when it affects work, his desire for a career is not lost to a few brothers; What's more, he also understands that only when he does a good job in his career, everyone will be impressed by him, and girls will take the initiative to post it.

Wang Zuxian continued to play with her temper and said: "Then I'll tell you at noon, I'm coming, can't you leave a little earlier in the afternoon!" ”

This is more or less unreasonable, if Lin Ruicheng could go, this situation would not have happened. The Universal Group is setting sail again, and he has a lot of work to do, and he often has to go overseas for business.

Lin Ruicheng saw that there was no way to stand here, so he came to Wang Zuxian's side, he didn't take the girl's hand, but stretched out his arm and motioned for the girl to hold it.

"There is really something that you can't live without, I have already canceled the overtime at night for you, so let's go shopping and eat in the Yangtze River Square together, which can be regarded as compensation for making you wait!"

"That's pretty much it!"

Wang Zuxian finally let go, then took Lin Ruicheng's arm, and the two got into the driver's car.

There is no woman who does not love money, luxury, and enjoyment!

Including Wang Zuxian, she is worth 40~600,000 Hong Kong dollars for one play, so what if she shoots seven or eight dramas a year, that bit of silver can't afford to live in a mansion worth 20 million or 30 million Hong Kong dollars.

Because of this, when she was just popular (A Chinese Ghost Story), she told reporters that she would rest if she earned enough 20 million. Now she has found out, what can she do with 20 million Hong Kong dollars? Neither of the two single-family garden villas could afford to buy.

Lin Ruicheng is different, he is as generous as Lin Zhichao, and the Nanwan Island villa worth 20 million Hong Kong dollars will be given away.

Lin Zhichao's money problems for these sons are generally strictly controlled before the age of 25; After reaching the age of 25, he first takes the living expenses of the family office (currently 12 million Hong Kong dollars a year); And after becoming the vice president or president of the group, you can directly take the dividends!

Therefore, after the age of 27, Lin Ruicheng can also earn more than a 'small goal' every year.

After shopping, Lin Ruicheng's two bodyguards had already packed a large bag, and then Wang Zuxian followed Lin Ruicheng to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel for dinner and opened a room.

The Ritz-Carlton is located on a skyscraper in Yangtze River Plaza, and Lin Ruicheng and Wang Zuxian dine in the lobby of the Chinese restaurant.

"This hotel should be yours too, right?" Wang Zuxian said expectantly.

Lin Ruicheng picked up the red wine glass and said naturally: "The ownership is ours, but the management is The Ritz-Carlton." To put it simply, the Ritz-Carlton takes 5% of its annual turnover as a management fee. ”

Wang Zuxian said layman: "It's not a lot! ”

Lin Ruicheng replied: "The profit of the hotel industry is not high, the business is 100 million, and the profit may only be 25 million, and the management takes 5%, which is already 5 million." ”

Wang Zuxian suddenly stuck out her tongue in surprise and said, "Participate in the management of them together, and the income is your landlord's."

Lin Ruicheng saw that Wang Zuxian couldn't figure it out for a long time, and said with a smile: "It's almost 20%!" Of course, this is not just the surface, in short, I don't know the specifics. ”

In fact, the signing of the activity is phased, a little more expensive in the first few years, and cheaper in the back.

But in any case, the hotel asset-light is really profitable.

After a while, the two were slightly drunk, and Lin Ruicheng took Wang Zuxian directly into the hotel suite and started a happy life.

Following.

The cover of "One Weekly" uses Wang Zuxian's hands crossed and embraced, with a very impatient expression, accompanied by the text: "After Lin Ruicheng broke up, Wang Zuxian was exposed."

The unprecedented candid report sparked a great response, and the magazine sold out as soon as it came out on the street, and it also sparked a big discussion among the people of Hong Kong.

"The Lin family has calculated a topic of conversation, and several other sons can't see their gossip, and now they finally have the Lin family's big melon to eat!"

"Haha, Mr. Lin Zhichao was also a romantic figure back then, but he has been much more low-key in recent years. Now Lin Ruicheng has the demeanor of his father, first the Asian sister Kuang Meiyun, and now the Taiwanese movie star Wang Zuxian. ”

"Lin Qingxia from Taiwan Island is Mr. Lin Zhichao's confidant!"

For a while, the gossip implicated Lin Zhichao, a person who had 'retired'.

"One Weekly".

"Boss, it's sold out, it's all sold out, and it's urging us to ship it quickly."

"Call them, we've printed another 30,000 copies, and we'll ship them right away!"

For a while, the boss of "One Weekly" was overjoyed, and he immediately added Tang as a director.

"Director Tang, your department will immediately form this kind of candid team, and come up with more such entertainment industry news in the future, as long as you shoot exciting news, I promise to give everyone a satisfactory bonus. Remember, I want a professional candid shooting team, and I want to be hot! ”

Director Tang suddenly said with a hundred times more energy: "No problem, boss!" ”

"Okay, this time I will give your group a bonus of 30,000 Hong Kong dollars, Ah Bing will get half of it, you will share 5,000 as the supervisor, and the rest of the others will share 10,000."

"Thank you boss!"

Hong Kong's first paparazzi was born!

A charity gala.

Tang Caiying, accompanied by her eldest daughter-in-law Zhao Baoyi and daughter Lin Wanzhu, attended the dinner. Although she is 58 years old this year, she is still glorious, and she is not lost to her daughter-in-law and daughter, and she has completely become the protagonist of this party.

"Bao Yi, Wan Zhu, let's go home early!"

"Okay, Mom!"

The three women, led by assistants and bodyguards, left early.

"Mrs. Lin go slowly!"

"Mrs. Lin, let's make an appointment to play mahjong together another day!"

"Mrs. Lin, I'll send you!"

The noble ladies and rich ladies present saw off the three of them one after another.

There is no way, the Lin family is the largest chaebol in Hong Kong, and although Tang Caiying is the second wife of Lin Zhichao, her status is not low; What's more, the second lady and the eldest lady are sisters, and they hold the power of the 'Lin Zhichao Foundation' and are in charge of the Lin family's charity.

"Everyone, stay soon, my daughter-in-law has just given birth, and she is a little tired!"

"Yes, Mrs. Lin is so blessed!"

Then, the three of them walked out of the hotel, still followed by assistants and bodyguards. Tang Caiying only has two women as assistants, after all, she has a lot of things, and what she needs is a real assistant, a woman with a cultural level.

As soon as I walked out of the hotel, I ran into a reporter squatting on guard.

"Mrs. Lin, can you give me an interview, what do you think about the fact that Miss Wang Zuxian and Mr. Lin Ruicheng are in love?"

All journalists are looking forward to this answer!

In the past few days, the whole Hong Kong has been discussing this matter, and the gossip is terrible!

So if you can get the answer from Tang Caiying, Lin Ruicheng's biological mother, it must be exciting news.

Tang Caiying stopped, and the bodyguards kept the reporters one or two meters away and kept a safe distance.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Lin Ruicheng is already the President of Global Group, and I believe that he can handle his own personal affairs personally. So, I don't have a specific view on this kind of thing. ”

She is extremely self-contained, although she recognizes Kwong Meiyun (after all, she has three grandchildren), but she will not hurt Wang Zuxian; Because she understands that it is all the men who are to blame, why bother to make it difficult for women.

What's more, the Lin family's style is not to 'oppress people with power', which is fully demonstrated by his husband.

However, the reporter was obviously unwilling, and continued to ask: "If Mr. Lin Ruicheng wants to marry Wang Zuxian, will you also allow her to pass through?" ”

After all, it is a drama, and it was rumored earlier that Kuang Meiyun was born in the entertainment industry (beauty pageant), and did not get Lin Zhichao's approval (wronged).

Tang Caiying said: "I respect Mr. Lin Ruicheng's thoughts, and in our family, including my husband, there is no specific opinion on my daughter-in-law. As long as my son likes it, it's no problem! Thank you"

After speaking, escorted by bodyguards, get into the car.

"Mom, do you think Dad will beat the eighth brother!" Lin Wanzhu asked with a smile.

Tang Caiying said: "No, the twisted melon is not sweet, your father and I will only advise, but we can't advise, and we can only let things happen freely." After this incident happened, your father also specially explained to me, don't be embarrassed for other people's little girls, this matter is your brother's fault. ”

Zhao Baoyi immediately patted her ass: "Even if Dad doesn't say it, Mom won't embarrass that Wang Zuxian." ”

Tang Caiying patted her eldest daughter-in-law's hand and said, "That's what I said, but your father is also cautious everywhere for the sake of this family." Said that our Lin family, don't do any bullying things, we were also a family that made a fortune from the refugees, don't forget your roots. ”

Family style, Lin Zhichao attaches great importance to good family style.

"Well, I understand!"

Tang Caiying nodded with satisfaction, Zhao Baoyi gave birth to another son for her eldest son, and at this time she already had six male grandchildren, one female grandchild, and one male and one female grandson.

Although it is much worse than the big house, the big house is her sister, so she will not compare. Seven grandchildren, already good, and the husband is also very satisfied.

It's also 'weird', the members of the Lin family have always been more men than women, and the proportion varies greatly.

Even Lin Zhichao was surprised by this, after all, it is understandable that there are many men in the second generation, but this is still the case in the third generation, which shows that the Lin family can't think about it!

Media Group.

Lin Zhichao is concerned about the development of 'Hong Kong Stream Culture', which is the work he is most concerned about the media group now, and he is very hands-off about other work.

Oriental Daily, which no longer needs to develop, has a popular newspaper "Oriental Daily", which sells 700,000 copies per issue (worldwide); It also has three best-selling magazines, namely "Capitalist", "Gang of Men", and "YES".

Oriental Publishing House, since the comics industry handed over "Pokemon" and "One Piece", Lin Zhichao will no longer interfere, after all, Hong Kong comics have become their own system; In the late 90s, he stepped in to invest in the webtoon industry and continued to strengthen the dominance of Hong Kong comics.

At present, Lin Zhichao's job is to supervise 'Asia Satellite TV', 'Asia TV' and 'SM Entertainment' to create 'Hong Kong Stream Culture'.

"Father,. The T group is really popular, and the first official album has been platinum at the moment, and it has a lot of fans. On Taiwan Island, even the Little Tigers are on the verge of defeat."

Lin Zhichao said with satisfaction: "It seems that H-POP is very feasible, but although I have taught you the meaning of Hong Kong culture, in fact, we still have a lot of work to do, how to package, how to break into overseas markets, how to cultivate more talents, etc., slowly, this will form our unique entertainment culture system in Hong Kong."

"Well, I understand that!"

With Lin Zhichao's teaching, the media group can quickly mature the 'Hong Kong culture'.

Hong Kong culture is not to replace the original Hong Kong entertainment culture, but to continue Hong Kong's entertainment culture.

At present, the Hong Kong culture is still in the run-in stage, and the original Hong Kong culture is at its peak, and the seamless connection between the two is the biggest benefit of Hong Kong's cultural industry.

"I'm afraid this "One Weekly" is going to set off a bloody storm in Hong Kong!" Lin Zhichao sighed.

Lin Ruikai was stunned for a moment and said, "What does my father mean?" ”

Just one photographed his younger brother dating Wang Zuxian, his father should not say that.

"This way of secretly photographing the entertainment industry will gradually give birth to a kind of ranks, let's call it 'paparazzi', and there will be no morality to talk about in the future! When someone tastes the sweetness, they will unscrupulously dig out the news of the entertainment industry, all kinds of candid shooting techniques, and all kinds of bad mouth! ”

Lin Ruikai couldn't help but admire, his father really looked at things in the long run.

"It's bad for this industry, this "One Weekly"!"

My father was reluctant to invest in gossip news in the entertainment industry, so he didn't learn from "Ming Pao" to start a "Ming Pao Weekly"; And "Ming Pao Weekly" still talks about morality in the rivers and lakes, and Jin Daxia is also a literati, leaving room for doing things.

According to my father, this "One Weekly" has given birth to a new way of filming - candid entertainment news.

But how bad can your mouth be?

Lin Ruikai ignored it and left the office.

On the contrary, Lin Zhichao thought of some interesting things about the incident of "One Weekly", but he didn't expect that these memories were still there!

"Carina Lau is invincible to gravity" and "Xie Anqi's fat belly shocks Xiangjiang" can only be regarded as the most peaceful way to write.

"Please close your eyes when she comes" disaster alert: Deng Ziqi's cosmic diaper bombed the earth;

The tanned Fan Xiaoxuan was photographed eating hot pot, and the headline in the newspaper the next day was "Black Pearl Big Food Monster Attacks Hong Kong".

Yang Ying is as thin as the upper and lower circumferences of A4 paper, revealing ribs, and everyone present was frightened by her, so it is called 'Lingbo pork ribs'.

Huang Xiaoming is suspected of being an artificial man, a metaphor for Yang Ying's plastic surgery and pregnancy.

Nicknames for celebrities are a must: "Huanchang Hua Tuo" Liu Luanxiong, "Country Hipster" Yu Wenle, "Bomb Disposal Expert" Le Jier (originated from Le Jier's removal of breast augmentation fillers back then)

Describing a person's plastic surgery is called "shaving bones and returning to the father", and picking up the nose is called "mining";

Even the big guy couldn't help but ridicule that after a rich man was paralyzed, his children competed for the family property, which was called: Tragic Human Ball, which means being kicked around by the wife and daughter of the fourth room.

(End of chapter)