The birth of the Hong Kong Island family

In late November, an office building in London.

Lin Zhichao sat in the office and asked Melis and Lin Ruihuan: "How are you preparing for work?"

Meris said: "Everything is ready and ready to enter at any time. In addition, the 76th OPEC meeting will be held on the 9th next month."

Why investigate the timing of the OPEC meeting?

Because Lin Zhichao believes that this ‘oil war’ must be caused by OPEC. This war is not a price war, but a production war and a market share war.

As the North Sea oil fields of Britain and Norway, as well as the oil fields of the United States and the Soviet Union, have seized market share, OPEC will try its best to seize the market - greatly increasing production capacity, causing oil prices to plummet.

On the other hand, it is said that some Americans have decided to deal a fatal blow to the Soviet Union and hit the Soviet Union's profit from selling oil. In this case, there is naturally support from the Americans behind OPEC's expansion of production, and the British should also be involved. Everyone's purpose is Disintegrate the Soviet Union.

The Soviet Union has lived a very comfortable life in recent years by selling oil. In addition, it sent troops to Afghanistan and was feared by the Western world. Therefore, disintegrating the Soviet Union has always been the core strategy of Western countries. Later generations of Thatchers publicly admitted that Britain was an important driving force in the disintegration of the Soviet Union.

Lin Zhichao said: "Then start buying tomorrow, consume 10 million U.S. dollars in margin every day, and invest with ten times leverage."

Melis replied: "Okay"

He was also more interested. Is this boss really that awesome?

Although he believes in the boss's ability, if he can analyze the plummeting crude oil futures, it is obviously a top-level profit!

Lin Zhichao said: "This decline in crude oil will probably depend on WTI crude oil futures, but London's Bren crude oil futures will definitely follow closely, and several crude oil futures are inevitable."

He took out a full deposit of 300 million U.S. dollars and operated with a leverage of 10 to 20 times. Once the trend he foresees is the same, his personal company and its holding company will make a profit of more than 2 billion U.S. dollars.

Meris said: "The current price of WTI crude oil futures is 28.05 US dollars per barrel, which is basically the same as the 28 US dollars per barrel at the end of August. The entire trend shows calmness. There are still 12 trading days until December 9. If we are Selling 100 million U.S. dollars, it doesn’t matter even if you are targeted. In addition to the stable performance of WTI crude oil futures, the more important thing is that the OPEC meeting is only two days away.”

Lin Zhichao smiled and said: "I never worry about being targeted, because I am not investing all-in-one! Therefore, I have not considered the consequences of investment failure, and I don't need to think so much."

Merlis said with admiration: "The boss is so confident, but also so calm. This is the real hunter who invests in high-risk financial products. On the other hand, our group of people are far worse just in terms of mental quality."

Lin Zhichao nodded, looked at Lin Ruihuan and said, "Of course I don't want companies to invest in high-risk financial products, especially without my instructions!"

Lin Ruihuan said: "Well, I think investing in industry is more practical!"

The conversation between the three people was actually about the investment strategy of the second generation management of the ‘Cheung Kong Group’, which is to invest in industry.

Next, Lin Zhichao asked: "How is the investigation of the situation at Canary Wharf going?"

Lin Ruihuan then handed over a piece of information and said: "Someone has already won this project first, but they haven't raised enough funds yet. I don't know whether it will succeed or not! Moreover, this consortium has not received the full support of the Thatcher government. Support, so we still have hope.”

Lin Zhichao nodded and immediately looked up the investigation data:

Canary Wharf was an important maritime terminal in the UK in its early years (transportation from the sea into the inland waterway), accounting for one-third of the UK's cargo trade. However, with the advent of new waves of seafarers and container shipping, Canary Wharf failed to keep up and was gradually surpassed by competitors. Coupled with the city's planning and layout, the wharf was eventually abandoned.

In 1982, the Thatcher government granted the Docklands area (to which Canary Wharf belongs) enterprise zone status, using tax breaks and other grants to attract investment and economic development. The government also said it would expand the city's public transport network, especially the subway system, to mostly underserved areas (a promise that proved to be a bit of a fart, as it was only fulfilled in the late 1990s).

The fiscal effects and free market spirit of the enterprise zones quickly attracted international investment. This year, control of the Canary Wharf area was held by the international investment company of 'Val Chavalstead'. In May this year, the London Dock Development Company signed a comprehensive agreement with it. This is Canary Wharf's decision. In its first 'attempt' after the redevelopment, the company plans to build a 10 million square foot office complex, and the investor is a typical American developer.

Lin Zhichao read the information and said: "Ignore them, you can also consider how to proceed if it were you to develop it in the future. Let's treat it as a commercial real estate issue!"

Lin Ruihuan nodded and said, "Okay."

He and Mai Lisi saw that Lin Zhichao showed no regrets about being late, but their interest remained undiminished. They were suddenly curious as to whether the Cheung Kong Group still had a chance!

In fact, Lin Zhichao didn't know whether there was a chance, but he knew that Canary Wharf was not developed by this consortium in his previous life.

At the same time, Lin Zhichao also knew that as long as the relationship with Thatcher was good, he would sit firmly on the Diaoyutai.

In capitalist countries, the integration of politics and business is more obvious. In order to win re-election, Thatcher secretly supported Murdoch's purchase of British newspapers. A commerce minister originally disagreed with Murdoch's acquisition. Soon Thatcher asked that commerce minister to get out and replaced him with another.

After Murdoch acquired The Times, he also supported Thatcher's re-election.

Two days later.

At a private party, Lin Zhichao and Thatcher met and talked. Although they cannot avoid some attention, Lin Zhichao and Thatcher have a personal relationship, so there is no problem in getting together.

Audrey Hepburn did not come to this private party because Lin Zhichao brought his son Lin Ruihuan. As for Thatcher, of course her husband came with her.

The two parties are acquaintances in private and make no secret of being friends in official circles.

Thatcher said jokingly: "Mr. Lin and I are good friends. He once taught me the experience of communicating with my children, which I have always been very grateful for! So I observed you father and son and found that you really have a tacit understanding."

Lin Ruihuan said steadily: "The Prime Minister must be a good mother, and of course an admirable ruler!"

Of course Thatcher was a good mother, but her son was a troublemaker, and Prime Minister Thatcher had to wipe his ass. For example, when her son disappeared in the African desert, Thatcher did not hesitate to use her own name to request several countries to send out troops to search for him. Of course, these countries were also very generous, and even the very "overlord" France rushed to contribute its own strength. The son was eventually found, and Thatcher personally went to welcome him back home.

"Just call me auntie. Your father and I are very familiar with each other. Today is not a formal occasion!"

"Okay, my Aunt Thatcher."

After a few simple polite words, everyone sat down and talked!

Lin Zhichao soon brought up the topic of the Canary Wharf project and revealed his willingness to invest.

Thatcher said: "Then you didn't propose it earlier, otherwise this project would have to be yours. I know you are a famous real estate king! But now, Val Chavorside Investment Company has entered into a partnership with the dock. The development company has signed a memorandum of cooperation, and I am the prime minister and I must abide by the contract system."

She said it very sincerely. After all, Lin Zhichao had really made great achievements in the real estate field.

Lin Zhichao smiled and said: "I just think that Val Chavorside Investment Company may not be able to do this, so I plan to sign up with you. I personally very much support your re-election for the third term, so I hope There will be opportunities to invest in this project later!”

In 1987, Thatcher was seeking a third term as Prime Minister. After all, she would win!

Thatcher was overjoyed. In the previous two general elections, Lin Zhichao gave her absolute confidence and support. She felt that this was a kind of "good luck". Because she knew that Lin Zhichao was a supporter of Kennedy and an early supporter of Reagan in his early years.

As a citizen of the "Commonwealth Region", Lin Zhichao can also provide "funds" to the British political arena. Therefore, before Thatcher ran for election, Lin Zhichao would openly donate 80,000 pounds.

Thatcher asked curiously: "You have always been my supporter, and I am very grateful. But how do you know that Val Chavorside Investment Company can't do this?"

Lin Zhichao smiled and said:

“First, they have to go to the City of London to poach tenants and use cheaper rents and incentives as bait, but this will incur retaliation from the City of London, so it will be difficult for them to provide sufficient financial support and assistance! "

“Secondly, this project requires a huge investment and may not yield results within ten years, making it even more difficult for them to raise funds.”

In short, this big project is not something that ordinary people can play around with.

The reason why Lin Zhichao wants to invest is not simply that this project can obtain a stable rate of return after the millennium; more importantly, he needs this project to show goodwill to the British government.

Thatcher suddenly understood and listened to Lin Zhichao's analysis and said: "What you said seems to make some sense, although it has not happened yet. And according to what you said, it seems that you are full of confidence in this project. So if you come to develop this How are you planning the project?"

In her opinion, assuming that Val Chavorsted Investment Company really withdraws, she really needs a supporter and friend to complete this project, because this project may be a 'merit' of hers.

Lin Zhichao said:

"First of all, let's talk about the prospects of this project: Starting from 1983, there has been a surge in foreign acquisitions in the UK. During this period, dozens of leading securities companies in the City of London were acquired by external institutions. At the same time, technological changes will also The introduction of computer screens and terminals into stock exchange trading floors heralded a broader pattern of change to come. Large trading floors became increasingly important to connect the vast array of cables that linked the technologies of the new world. , the spacing between floors is also becoming increasingly important. However, despite expectations for a boom in financial services activity, the City of London has failed to address the issue of uncompetitive rents, with rents in the London metropolitan area being higher than those in the same location in New York. Twice that of Paris and five times that of Frankfurt. The tight supply and demand for commercial buildings in London at this time is the main reason for this, so London will need 30 million square feet of additional space in the next 15 years."

Just the prospect of the project won Thatcher's heart. She said unabashedly: "Our government really hopes to not be distanced by New York in the financial field. You are very informative about the prospects of this project. I believe you." Did a lot of research.”

Lin Zhichao nodded and continued: "So, if I have the opportunity to participate in this project, I am willing to invest more than 5 billion US dollars. The development goal is to rely on the waterfront area to create a 'Water Wall Street'. Once this project is started, it will bring the entire The overall image of the Docklands area has changed”

There is no doubt that Thatcher was very tempted. If there were not already a consortium preparing for this project, she might easily agree to Lin Zhichao and leave this project to Lin Zhichao.

Thatcher finally said: "As you said, assuming that Val Chavorsted Investment Company really withdraws and I am re-elected, you must be the best choice for this project!"

Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "Even if I don't do this project, I am still willing to discuss it with you. I hope I can help you!"

"Thanks!"

In fact, Lin Zhichao has determined that the current consortium cannot do anything.

As for what Lin Zhichao does:

First of all, he has the care of the Thatcher government, and he can survive at least three years smoothly. After Thatcher steps down, the project has already started, and naturally no one will stop it;

Secondly, he has sufficient funds. Although he will also choose to take out a loan, his funds will never be broken and he can persist until dawn; finally, this project can build a close relationship with the British government and lay the foundation for future investments;

Finally, he can make more financial profits in London to subsidize this project and directly use the 'Canary Wharf Group' to arrange funds and invest. (End of chapter)