The birth of the Hong Kong Island family

North Point Funeral Home.

As the boss, Zhu Guoliang personally presided over Yu Puqing's funeral. When he saw that the Shaw Brothers movie only sent one woman, a woman named Fong Yihua, to participate, he suddenly felt extremely shameful and humiliated.

Thinking back when his brother-in-law and sister died in a plane crash, he seemed to see Shao Laoliu looking hypocritical.

At that time, Shao Laoliu actually had the nerve to say: "In June 1964, Boss Lu and I went to Taiwan to attend the Golden Horse Awards. Taiwan arranged two activities, one was to go to Hualien to see the scenery, and the other was to visit Kinmen. Lu The boss went to Hualien, and I went to Kinmen. If Boss Lu and I were on the same plane, where would my life be?" Then he praised Mr. Lu for his immortal achievements, noble moral character, and expressed deep regret.

Is Shaw sincere?

There is no doubt that Lu's death eliminated the "big worry" for Shaw Brothers. From then on, Dianmao was in a state of decline, leaderless and deteriorating.

And Shaw Brothers dominates the Hong Kong film industry, and no one can compete with it!

Fang Yihua came to Zhu Guoliang at an inappropriate time and said sadly: "Boss Zhu, my condolences!"

Zhu Guoliang forced a smile and said, "Ms. Fang, those are Lao Yu's family members over there!"

Fang Yihua blushed and immediately knew that he was rude, so he quickly covered it up.

What Zhu Guoliang means is that today he is just the host, and Yu Puqing's family members are the ones who are really sad.

suddenly.

Zhu Guoliang was surprised when he heard someone calling him "Sir Lin" in a low voice, when he saw Lin Zhichao and Li Ziduo, dressed in black, coming to the scene to pay homage.

He quickly stepped forward to say hello!

Li Ziduo introduced Lin Zhichao in a low voice: "Boss, this is Boss Zhu!"

Lin Zhichao stretched out his hand and said in a low voice: "Hello, Boss Zhu, I am Lin Zhichao. I was very sad to hear that General Manager Yu passed away suddenly, so I came to pay my respects."

Zhu Guoliang said quickly: "Okay, Sir Lin, please come over here!"

In his opinion - maybe Lin Zhichao thought that Yu Puqing was almost going to become his subordinate, so he came to pay his respects. From this point of view, this Sir Lin was a man of good temperament.

Later, under the leadership of Zhu Guoliang, Lin Zhichao presented his own wreath and paid homage to Yu Puqing. Lin Zhichao also felt very sorry for this person he had never met before. He originally thought that if Zou Wenhuai didn't come, Yu Puqing could take over the film business for him.

Now it's better, he died suddenly!

Lin Zhichao came to pay homage because he felt a little regretful, that's all!

At this time, many people in the hall saw Zhu Guoliang leading a younger man. Some people called him "Sir Lin". They all immediately heard who Lin Zhichao was and couldn't help but be surprised.

Fang Yihua asked his companion in a low voice: "Who is Sir Lin?"

The staff member of Shaw Brothers who accompanied her whispered: "Mr. Lin Zhichao, the leader of the Chinese in Hong Kong!"

Fang Yihua was suddenly surprised. He didn't expect that Yu Puqing had such connections!

Here, Lin Zhichao came to Yu Puqing's family, and Zhu Guoliang introduced him.

Lin Zhichao said: "First of all, I would like to ask everyone to express my condolences! In fact, General Manager Yu Puqing almost became my subordinate, because Boss Zhu and I are discussing the acquisition of Cathay Pacific Group in Hong Kong. Here, Boss Zhu, I have a suggestion, that is, can I help General Manager Yu Puqing will retain his salary and pay it to his family’s account. After the discussion between us is over, we will make the next decision. This can be regarded as a recognition of General Manager Yu Puqing’s outstanding contribution to Cathay Pacific Hong Kong!"

The implication is that he still plans to acquire Cathay Pacific Institutions in Hong Kong, and also intends to retain Yu Puqing's salary.

Zhu Guoliang immediately said: "Mr. Lin's suggestion is very good. General Manager Yu Puqing has made outstanding contributions to the Hong Kong Cathay Pacific Organization and fell down at his job. It should be so."

Later, Yu Puqing’s family members expressed their gratitude.

Zhu Guoliang also saw that Lin Zhichao was sincere, and he suddenly wanted to let go. Let Lin Zhichao, a big tiger, fight against Shaw Brothers movies so that he can have a rest.

Fang Yihua on the other side frowned a little. According to what she just learned, Lin Zhichao had a high status and logically did not have much close relationship with Yu Puqing and Zhu Guoliang. Now, she saw that Lin Zhichao had communicated with everyone for a long time, and the relationship seemed to be relatively good.

Gotta tell Shaw!

Shao Laoliu was in the office and heard Fang Yihua say that Lin Zhichao attended Yu Puqing's funeral. His first reaction was that trouble was coming!

"I'm going to suffer! I'm afraid that Lin Zhichao has taken a fancy to the film industry and intends to acquire the Cathay Pacific Group in Hong Kong and get involved."

Fang Yihua smiled and said: "Yifu, why do you have to worry about a layman! Lu Yuntao was so powerful back then, he was a rich man and a college student who drank foreign ink, but in the end, he was beaten to a pulp by you. Even if he didn't encounter anything Even if there is a plane crash, D\u0026M cannot be a match for Shaw Brothers movies."

Shao Laoliu was naturally not angry when he heard these flatteries, but he still said seriously: "Lin Zhichao is different! He is truly self-made, and his industries span shipping, industry, real estate, hotels, media, etc., all in the To the extreme excellence. Take the Oriental Daily News he founded last year. Who would think highly of him as an outsider before? As a result, the first issue sold 80,000 yuan, setting a record in Hong Kong, and now it has become a vague It is about to become the ‘first newspaper in Hong Kong’.”

Fang Yihua continued to say easily: "Movies are different from newspapers! And as you said, he has many careers, so where does he have the energy to make movies! So I guess he is just a normal investment, but he may not have What a splash.”

Run Run Shaw thought to himself, this is really the case.

Movies are much more difficult to produce than newspapers. The content of newspapers is timely news. If Lin Zhichao has money, he can hire a large number of reporters to collect and edit the content. However, the content of movies requires creativity and imagination, which the people at Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong obviously do not have.

And Shaw Brothers Films has more than 20 directors and hundreds of talents in the film industry, so why worry about a rich layman!

"Well, what you said makes sense!"

After figuring it out, Shao Laoliu no longer took it to heart.

When the conversation changed, Shao Laoliu said: "You have to be more careful with Zou Wenhuai. He is very rebellious now. If something cannot be done, I would rather fire him!"

He didn't care whether Zou Wenhuai was a talent or not, but as long as he dared to share his share with him, he was rebellious. In addition, someone reported that Zou Wenhuai often formed small groups, which already made him very unhappy.

Fang Yihua nodded and said, "No problem! Most people in Shaw Brothers still like you. After all, you are the general manager of TVB, and your channels are far beyond what other film companies can match."

This actually speaks to Run Run Shaw’s heart!

"Yes, we at Shaw Brothers have a lot of talents, we just need to train them directly! Without our platform, they are nothing!"

"Um"

On this day, Lin Zhichao personally asked Zhu Guoliang to discuss the acquisition.

In fact, Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong does not have many assets. A Yonghua studio is probably worth a little money, but the production business is not valuable at all. As for the theater chain, it is not an acquisition, but a new management, and the ownership still belongs to individuals.

"Mr. Lin, I have been thinking about it recently. I probably can't fight against the Shaw Brothers. In addition, after Lao Yu's death, I feel even more powerless. Therefore, I decided to sell the production business of Cathay Pacific and Yongxing. As for the Chinese studio, as for theaters, we can strengthen cooperation."

Lin Zhichao said: "Can the theater chain hand over the management rights to us? To be honest, when I invest in the film industry, I will definitely invest heavily and shoot a large number of commercial films, so I don't have to worry about the source of the films!"

Zhu Guoliang said worriedly: "It's not impossible to leave it to your management, but there must be a guaranteed profit!"

In fact, I just don’t really believe in the strength of Jiahe Films.

If you make too many films, you may not be able to make good ones at the box office. If you don't make great films, others will make a few of them for you.

Lin Zhichao smiled and said: "This is no problem, at least we have to guarantee everyone's rent!"

Zhu Guoliang nodded. He could see that Lin Zhichao was relatively easy to talk to. In fact, he is also relatively easy to talk to. He hopes that Lin Zhichao will defeat Shaw Brothers for Cathay Pacific, which he likes to see.

"One more thing, after the acquisition, how does Mr. Lin plan to treat the original employees?"

Among the MP\u0026M staff, many were recruited by his brother-in-law who had studied abroad, especially the screenwriters. MP\u0026M paid more attention to screenwriters. At that time, Lu Yuntao insisted on taking the script as the center, putting screenwriters above directors and actors, and formed a luxurious screenwriter lineup, of which the famous literati Zhang Ailing was a member.

Therefore, MP\u0026M has been winning numerous awards!

Shaw Brothers, on the other hand, is a film company that focuses on pursuing commercial interests, and box office is the only factor considered.

"The capable will be promoted and the mediocre will be demoted! If you are unwilling to change your philosophy, then it must be your own choice. Boss Zhu, what do you think?"

The implication is that it’s not about not using it, it’s about whether you are worthy of my use!

"Okay! Since we have a new boss, it should be like this."

Subsequently, the two stopped talking about the acquisition because Lin Zhichao planned to leave it to his subordinates to discuss the specific acquisition.

A week later, Hong Kong media broke the news that Golden Harvest Films, a subsidiary of the media group, had acquired the production business and Yonghua Studios of Cathay Pacific Hong Kong.

Public opinion was instantly in an uproar!

The media group was established less than a year ago (the group company was officially established), but it has successively made breakthroughs in the fields of comics and newspapers, and has achieved shocking achievements; now, it is better to focus on the film industry.

For a time, some people described the film industry as "a storm is about to come."

within a residential unit.

Zou Wenhuai, He Guanchang, Liang Feng, Zhao Yaojun and others had lunch at Zhao Yaojun's house. The external reason was that the food in Shaw's canteen was not good. In fact, anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is a small circle.

Recently, people from Shaw Brothers called the team headed by Zou Wenhuai the 'Rebels', which is just in line with the current environment; they called the Fang Yihua group who had just joined the team the 'Loyalists'. As for others, there are also the fence-sitting faction and the whistle-blowing faction.

In short, within one month of joining Shaw Brothers, Fang Yihua has already torn the Shaw Brothers film industry into pieces and created numerous cliques.

"Wen Huai, that Fang Yihua is so shameless. He treats us veterans as nothing more than beggars! I can't help but feel so damn wronged by holding this tone in my mouth!" He Guanchang complained first.

He is a classmate of Zou Wenhuai and has known him since they were in Shanghai. He is currently the manager of the production department and takes over from Zou Wenhuai's class.

"Indeed, the funds of our Propaganda Department are very tight now, and sometimes we almost have to pay for it out of our own pockets. If we reimburse, sometimes we will be interrogated like a prisoner. She has only been here for a month, and she is like our boss." Liang Feng preached.

For a time, everyone started to accuse.

Zou Wenhuai felt very aggrieved when he heard that he was originally in great power, but now he is being suppressed everywhere.

Of course, it is understandable for him to have restrictions when working for others.

However, his greatest hope is to give him a share according to his work, which is the most reasonable.

"What you are talking about actually doesn't matter. After all, it's the same for every company you work for. There are rules for everything. But I think Hong Kong films should learn from Hollywood's producer system. It makes sense for everyone to share in the profits!"

"It makes sense! I heard that it was because of the huge impact of television on movies that it forced Hollywood to implement a producer system. Shaw Brothers' movies are so profitable, and everyone gets a fixed salary, which really shouldn't be the case." He Guanchang agreed.

Although the others may not get a share, they are willing to hang out with Zou Wenhuai and He Guanchang. This is because Zou Wenhuai likes to fight for salary increases for his subordinates, even if they talk to Shao Laoliu in person.

At this time, Zou Wenhuai finally revealed a secret: "Everyone, people from the media group came to me last year and said they wanted to cooperate with me! They were talking about cooperation, not poaching me."

For a moment, everyone was surprised, and then He Guanchang said: "Wen Huai, why didn't you tell us right away?"

Zou Wenhuai smiled bitterly and said: "At that time, I almost refused, so I had no intention of distracting everyone."

He Guanchang said: "You're confused! Sir Lin is a typical wealthy man, and what you're talking about is cooperation. Don't you know what you're lacking?"

Nothing is lacking, just money!

Liang Feng also said: "Indeed, you have always wanted Uncle Six to give you a share, but now it's good. Uncle Six refused, but the rich man agreed, but you refused!"

Zou Wenhuai said: "There is no need to regret this! The media group is still contacting me. I just want to ask everyone whether you will follow if I do it. I can guarantee that I will convince the media group to implement the producer system and the salary will be certain It’s higher than Shaw Brothers.”

"No problem, you brought us into the Shaw Brothers movie, so naturally we will follow you!"

Soon, everyone agreed without hesitation.

"Okay, everyone, keep quiet for now. I plan to talk to the other party slowly. After all, we still have a way out, which is to become a king on our own. So we will go if the conditions are good. If the conditions are not good, we will prepare to become independent."

"That makes sense!"

At this time, Zou Wenhuai still didn't want to be independent. The reason is simple. With the addition of a big player, it will be difficult for small film companies to survive under the attack of Shaw Brothers and media groups.

In particular, the media group has a lot of momentum. While acquiring studios, it is also establishing theater chains.

It's mid-February, a week ago.

Lin Zhichao was sitting in the spacious office of Cheung Kong Holdings, leaning on his chair, thinking about something relaxedly and comfortably.

In recent months, Hong Kong has been affected by the "opening of Hung Hom Tunnel" in November last year, "Global Shipping spent HK$150 million to order 1.6 million tons of ships (i.e. deposit for five ULCCs)" at the end of December last year, and " Stimulated by three exciting news about the commencement of construction at the former naval dockyard, Hong Kong's economy has completely recovered, and even property prices have returned to their peak in 1964.

This was something even Lin Zhichao had not expected. His three investments directly accelerated investors' confidence.

Of course, if you think about it carefully, it seems natural. The opening of the Hung Hom Tunnel connected Hong Kong and Kowloon, and real estate confidence was immediately restored; Global Shipping's large order of ships showed that Lin Zhichao was confident in Hong Kong's economy; the start of the naval dockyard simply added fuel to the fire, and everyone had no worries.

At this time, the rent of Grade A office buildings in Central has reached HK$1.6 per square foot per month, the rent of residential buildings in Kowloon and Causeway Bay has reached HK$55 to 70 per square foot, and the rent of high-end residential buildings in Mid-Levels, Repulse Bay, and Kowloon Tong has reached HK$70~ HKD 90 per square foot

Hong Kong’s real estate has seen a significant rise!

"Boss, Tang Sheng is here!"

"Well, father-in-law, please sit down!"

Tang Zhongyuan followed Lin Zhichao's assistant into the office, and then Lin Zhichao accompanied him to sit under the sofa.

After taking a sip of tea, Tang Caiyun also came to the office to discuss.

Tang Zhongyuan said: "Zhichao, I'm going to take out a piece of land. How about we invest in it as a partnership?"

Lin Zhichao smiled and said: "No problem! My father-in-law wants to do real estate development, so I will charge tuition. Then according to the rules of real estate, you pay for the land, we pay for other expenses, and the profit is 50/50. While doing this project, it happened to be You learn the process of real estate development.”

In fact, it’s okay not to ask anyone to cooperate, just go through the process slowly. However, if you find someone to cooperate, you can share the risks and get into the state quickly.

Tang Zhongyuan said with a smile: "Thanks to your advice for buying the bottom this time, I should pay the tuition, and I will avoid taking some detours. I have never thought about entering into real estate development in a big way. Playing it slow and steady is still my strategy."

Tang Caiyun said: "Dad, many of the properties in your hands are land exchange rights and interests, which are only valid when the Hong Kong government auctions the land."

Tang Zhongyuan said: "Well, don't rush, take your time. Anyway, you still have a few sites in hand, and develop them slowly. If the sales of one property are almost the same, then consider the profits from the next property, and then purchase the land."

After chatting for a while, Lin Zhichao quite agreed with Tang Zhongyuan's plan.

If you take it step by step steadily, there will be more opportunities in the future.

Later, he called Huang Changhong and asked him to personally arrange the cooperation with Oriental Real Estate and not to be stingy in imparting knowledge.

"Don't worry, boss, I will arrange a good project leader to ensure that the teaching is in place." Huang Changhong said.

Who doesn't know that the boss serves Tang Zhongyuan's two daughters at the same time? This relationship is very close. At that time, the boss's betrothal gift was given to the largest garment factory in Hong Kong. Perhaps now it seems that it is already the biggest betrothal gift.

Lin Zhichao then said: "We also have to prepare to increase the advancement of real estate development projects. Raffles City has almost consumed my cash flow. If the Hong Kong government has a good commercial land auction, wouldn't it be a miss?"

Huang Changhong nodded and said: "The two properties last year can also be launched in March and April this year. Construction of another property will start at the beginning of the year, and I will speed up the process later."

Lin Zhichao said with satisfaction: "Well, the number of buildings completed this year is estimated to be only 7,000 or 8,000. This is completely insufficient for market demand, so property prices have risen rapidly in recent years. We strive to sell more than 1,000 residential units every year."

At this time, the plot ratio is generally only 6 to 8, excluding luxury housing projects. In the past, the plot ratio could reach 10.

For the same 100,000 square feet of land, 200,000 square feet less floor space will now be built, which means more than 200 residential units.

Therefore, Lin Zhichao has a total of 4.4 million square meters of land in his hands, which is equivalent to missing many residential units.

"I see!"

"Okay, get to work!"

In a word, Cheung Kong Holdings has ushered in the era of large-scale sales of residential buildings and will probably supply 10 to 15% of the residential units in Hong Kong.

At this time, Cheung Kong Holdings and Cheung Kong Properties have not yet separated, and Lin Zhichao does not plan to reorganize assets too early, so there is no need to separate the funds between the two companies. Rentals from commercial real estate and profits from real estate development will all be used for investment in Raffles City.

At the same time, next year, another HK$300 million may be prepared to acquire the land (Yihe Building) on ​​the reclaimed land in Central.

In fact, Changjiang Industrial Group is no longer able to purchase other land at auctions and markets. There is a high probability that Changjiang Industrial Group will not purchase ordinary residential land from the market from 1969 to 1973.

Sure enough, commercial real estate projects consume too much money.