The birth of the Hong Kong Island family

In the evening of the next day, Lin Zhichao came to the townhouse on Island Road in Repulse Bay.

"What? Your wife wants to see us?" Guan Jiahui said in surprise.

Lin Zhichao said angrily: "Didn't you say you wanted to call her before, but now you are so scared when you see her?"

Guan Jiahui quickly stood up straight and said calmly: "I was not scared!"

Zhao Yazhi and Lin Qingxia were also a little nervous. After all, they had heard that Lin Zhichao's two legal wives were also very beautiful and came from the Tang family.

Lin Zhichao smiled and said: "Don't be nervous, everyone, it's just a normal party! Think about it, I can subdue you and let the three of you accompany me, but I can't subdue the two wives at home! So, this is not an accusation at all. It’s okay if we just sit down and chat together, and if we get along, we can have tea together in the future. So, don’t worry!”

Lin Qingxia said anxiously: "Really, wasn't it me who caused you trouble?"

Lin Zhichao smiled and said: "That's nothing to worry about. Besides, you didn't cause it. It's normal. Men dare to act boldly! As long as you don't say anything in the media, everyone will naturally lose interest later."

Lin Qingxia nodded and said, "Well, of course I won't say anything more!"

Subsequently, the three women decided to meet. After all, Lin Zhichao's two wives had invited them, and they could not back down.

During dinner, Lin Zhichao said: "Qingxia, from now on you will have no problem making friends with people in the entertainment industry and attending events. You don't have to think too much."

Lin Qingxia said happily: "Actually, I don't want to attend any events. It's good to meet a friend while filming this time. I don't want to film any more movies in the future. I'm very satisfied."

Lin Zhichao nodded and did not force it. After finishing the filming of Dongfang Invincible, Lin Qingxia was already good enough.

As for Zhao Yazhi and Guan Jiahui, they were not filming in the first place, so naturally they would not be filming.

Then, he said: "Currently, the property prices in Hong Kong have almost fallen, and you can gradually start buying the bottom. I would like to give some advice to the three of you. The shops on Russell Street in Causeway Bay, or those nearby, have the highest appreciation value; in terms of residential properties, Large housing estates and luxury homes have the greatest potential for appreciation. In addition, the Hong Kong dollar is depreciating, so you can use U.S. dollars to buy property, and you don’t need to exchange it.”

Zhao Yazhi and Lin Qingxia's net worth is already 250 million, and Guan Jiahui's net worth is 150 million, which can be said to be quite wealthy. Coupled with this dip, their net worth will soon more than double.

Guan Jiahui said: "After falling like this, we still have to buy the bottom! Now many people are queuing up to inquire about immigration!"

Lin Zhichao smiled and said: "I have experienced the Hong Kong Island Crisis in 1949, the crash in 1967, the stock market crash and the oil crisis in 1973~1974. The facts tell us one thing - I am afraid when others are crazy, and I am crazy when others are afraid. I understand. Well?"

Guan Jiahui nodded her head and said: "Although I don't understand it very well, if I did, I would be an investor. But what you said must be right!" After saying that, he did not forget to give Lin Zhichao a wink.

Lin Zhichao continued: "After your wealth doubles in this wave, I will let you invest overseas. I hope that when the 1990s come, you will have a net worth of more than one billion, which will be in line with my lover's wealth level. Otherwise, originally It’s just a movie for fun, but the media will say it’s just to make money for milk powder!”

Lin Qingxia suddenly laughed happily and said, "The media is talking nonsense, but you still care!"

Lin Zhichao said: "I don't care about anything else, but this is a bit insulting!"

Lin Qingxia immediately picked up the red wine glass and fed it to Lin Zhichao's mouth. Lin Zhichao took a sip.

She said: "I'm so sorry that I have wronged my God of Wealth!"

A charming woman, it was indeed right to take pictures of Dongfang Bubai.

We had a very comfortable meal, and then everyone played with the children for a while until ten o'clock.

Cheung Kong Group.

Lin Shaodong brought several senior staff from Hutchison Whampoa to Lin Zhichao's office.

"Linsheng"

"Linsheng"

Lin Zhichao nodded, then stood up and sat on the sofa with everyone.

"What's going on now?" he asked proactively.

A senior employee said: "The management, headed by foreigners, has been causing trouble for us recently and squeezing us out! But it seems to be the order from above. The bosses who used to have a good relationship with us have also changed their attitudes recently. If this continues, we will I can’t stay any longer, so please ask Lin Sheng to solve this problem.”

Lin Zhichao said: "Can you hold on until the shareholders' board of directors is held on New Year's Day? If you can't stay, rest at home temporarily. It will be the same when you go back to work next year. In any case, I will definitely give you a job."

At this time of economic downturn, once they lose their jobs, it may be no less than a disaster for these people. Lin Zhichao neither wanted to attack directly, nor did he want these talents to be lost.

"As long as Lin Sheng says a word, we will feel relieved!"

"Yes, Lin Sheng, if you say a word, we will have no problem."

Everyone expressed their opinions!

Lin Zhichao said with satisfaction: "The difficulties are temporary. Let me tell everyone clearly that everything will calm down after this issue is brought to the board of directors."

"Okay, then we won't bother you anymore!"

"Shaodong, see everyone off for me!"

After seeing off this group of people, Lin Zhichao couldn't help but smile. Richard Chaxin and others were really impatient.

In fact, it was Lin Zhichao's strength that made Richard Richard and others eager to jump out.

However, Lin Zhichao already had a countermeasure, which was to give Richard Chasin and others a heavy blow at the New Year's Day board meeting. Then they could only resign voluntarily to maintain their own dignity.

After a while, veteran Zhou Fuzhao walked in.

"boss"

"Mr. Zhou, how much liquidity do we have in our account currently?"

"10.8 billion Hong Kong dollars, including stocks in the London stock market, and the other 80% are US dollar accounts."

Lin Zhichao nodded and then said: "I plan to inform everyone at the Hutchison Whampoa board of directors that Cheung Kong Group will increase its shareholding to more than 51%."

After thinking for a while, Zhou Fuzhao said: "This will involve a full acquisition. However, at the highest price in six months, there is almost no temptation, so it is completely feasible."

By law, a full acquisition is indeed required, but stipulations only require a six-month maximum price to be met.

The Hong Kong stock market has been falling since it reached its highest point in July last year. It was already at 1,000 points at the beginning of this year (1982); and six months ago, the Hang Seng Index was only at 900 points.

In fact, the premium for Hutchison Whampoa's highest price six months ago was just over 10%. Therefore, no one will hand over their chips at all. After all, just the stimulation of this news is enough to increase the stock price.

Therefore, as long as you find the right time, you can definitely increase your stake, but you don't need to make a full acquisition.

"Well, then prepare some financial consultants and other matters!"

"OK"

Time soon came to New Year's Day in 1983. On this day, Hutchison Whampoa held a board of directors meeting, and many important shareholders were also present.

Richard Xin, Xia Boyin, and Wei Peter were a little absent-minded. They knew that there was going to be a showdown today. Beforehand, they also approached foreign shareholders, hoping that they would support the three people on the board of directors, but the answer they received was no.

All foreign shareholders believed that Lin Zhichao's decision was the correct one and that Hutchison Whampoa must be led by Lin Zhichao. This was something the three of them did not expect.

Lin Zhichao sat in the chairman's seat with high spirits and looked at the twenty or thirty representatives who arrived today, including Shen Bi, who also attended the meeting.

At present, HSBC probably still holds less than 3% of the equity, and has reduced its holdings many times!

"Okay, let's start the meeting! First of all, I would like to invite all shareholder representatives to raise their own questions or opinions about Hutchison Whampoa!" Lin Zhichao said.

This can be regarded as accepting questions from shareholder representatives. Lin Zhichao is still relatively democratic.

Soon, the representative of Australian Capital said: "I heard that Sir Lin and the management had some differences about whether to focus on development in Hong Kong or overseas development. I would like to ask Sir Lin what he thinks?"

Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "First of all, this is not the view of all management, but only represents the view of a very few managers. Secondly, the reason why I insist on the key development of Hong Kong is very simple, because Hong Kong has the highest rate of return. Of course, you have to seize the cycle. , just don’t imitate land acquisition!”

Everyone burst into laughter!

They also did not expect that Lin Zhichao would openly clean up the Land Company. Now everyone in Hong Kong knows that Land Land is having a hard time.

Shen Bi couldn't help but laugh. Land owed too much money to HSBC. Recently, HSBC started to press for debt!

There is no mercy. Land must pay back the money as soon as possible.

A representative said: "Now that Hong Kong's economy is plummeting, Mr. Lin is still optimistic about Hong Kong's future?"

Lin Zhichao said: "In 1967, the situation was even worse, so I believe that the sun always shines after the storm. And Hong Kong's economy did not really plummet. In addition to the decline in real estate and stock markets, other things such as import and export trade, industrial production, etc., the situation All very stable.”

These shareholders directly asked Lin Zhichao instead of Richard Xin, which immediately shocked the "Big Three".

This means that shareholders only believe in Lin Zhichao.

Subsequently.

Lin Zhichao said: "We, Changshi Group, plan to increase our stake to more than 51%, and we will acquire it at the highest price in the past six months. If any of you want to withdraw, you can directly negotiate with Changshi Group. This acquisition, everything Follow the laws and regulations and there will be no violations!”

The representatives of the Australian consortium suddenly showed joy. They were thinking of reducing their holdings.

Next, Lin Zhichao said: "Everyone happens to be here. Hutchison Whampoa plans to acquire Davenham Investments in Singapore. Let's take a stand!"

No doubt, no objection!

In fact, you have worked for Richard Chasin and others. Now Cheung Kong owns 51% of the shares and has the right to let you leave. Lin Zhichao specially introduced Davenham Investments and its boss Ma Shimin, just to tell Richard Chasin and others that he has found It's your replacement.

The meeting was conducted under the leadership of Lin Zhichao, and everything went very smoothly.

Afterwards, Richard Chaxin, Xia Boyin, and Wei Peter took the initiative to find Lin Zhichao to resign. They knew very well that Lin Zhichao had given them face.

"As colleagues, if it hadn't been for this crisis, we wouldn't have caused any problems."

Richard Letter said: "Sir Lin is a businessman worthy of our respect. We just have different ideas and treat things differently."

Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "Okay, that's how shopping malls are, it's easy to get together and get together! Later, I will ask the finance department to provide you with severance compensation."

"Thank you Sir Lin!"

After watching the three people leave, Lin Zhichao finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then he called Hutchison Whampoa's senior executives one by one to communicate and communicate. In fact, Lin Zhichao can handle the work of the so-called Big Three by himself.

Of course, after Ma Shimin enters Hutchison Whampoa, Lin Zhichao will also promote an assistant to him.

some time afterwards.

Obviously, since Lin Zhichao acquired Hutchison Whampoa, there have been two rounds of management changes.

Now, he has finally replaced his confidant, but everyone is asking - who is Ma Shimin? He could actually win the favor of Tycoon Lin.

In mid-January, lawyer Li Yeguangguang, a representative of the Cheung Kong Group, came to the Hongkong Land headquarters office and met with Jardine Maison Newbijian and Hongkong Land Taipan Bao Fuda.

Li Yeguang is known as Lin Zhichao's "Queen's Counsel". Although this is not the case, after all, Li Yeguang is a director of many companies. Of course, Li Yeguang is also a director (non-executive) of all listed companies owned by Lin Zhichao. Lin Zhichao will ask Li Yeguang to do many things. .

Like this time!

After the three of them sat down, Niubijian and Bao Fuda barely managed to smile.

Li Yeguang knew the mood of the two people, so he was not too polite and said immediately: "Mr. Niubijian and Mr. Bao Fuda, this time I am here on behalf of the Cheung Kong Group and Hutchison Whampoa to express the two listed companies' concerns about the Exchange Building, Hong Kong Electric Light Company, Dairy Farm, Wellcome Supermarket, and Hong Kong Telephone Company, these five major assets are interested.”

What a big appetite!

Newbijian and Baofuda immediately looked at each other and saw the same thing in each other's eyes.

"Can they eat it?" Newbijian said warmly and angrily.

Li Yeguang smiled and said: "I think there should be no problem! You two may not know that the cash flow of these two companies is very sufficient. Sir Lin means that Land has a big problem. If you don't cut off your arms, it will be very difficult." Survive, after all, HSBC is now forcing Land to pay back the money.”

Bao Fuda's face turned rosy. He was the initiator of all expansion.

Niubijian's expression was not good-looking either. He knew that his resignation was a foregone conclusion.

In fact, as early as 1981, Jardine Matheson and Jardine Matheson broke out in the fight between the Keswick family and Newbikin for Jardine Matheson. At that time, Newbikin was supported by other shareholders of the Jardine Matheson family, because other shareholders had not treated the Keswick family in recent years. There was dissatisfaction with the proper development of Hong Kong, so Newbrick was given a three-year term at the time and now has nearly two years left.

However, recently, the Keswick family has gained leverage, and naturally Newbijian will no longer be able to gain support from shareholders.

Newbijian calmed down and said: "We know what Sir Lin means. If it needs to be sold, we will notify you later."

After all, only Lin Zhichao could get the cash, so Niubijian didn't act with enthusiasm.

Li Yeguang nodded, then stood up and left.

After he left, Newbijian and Bao Fuda finally showed their regrets and low moods, and the end of Real Estate had come. (End of chapter)