The birth of the Hong Kong Island family

In mid-September, the ownership of Container Terminal 9, which had been delayed for four years, was announced - Hutchison Whampoa's International Container became the big winner again. In addition to acquiring 1 berth at Container Terminal 9 (a total of 4 berths), International Container also received An additional feeder berth was obtained, and the Hong Kong government approved a 2.79-hectare land north of Container Terminal 9 for the development of commercial buildings.

Since then, international containers will increase by 1.2 million TEUs every year, raising the company's throughput to 8 million TEUs.

As for the other three berths at Container Terminal 9, they were acquired by Asia Container, a consortium formed by Sun Hung Kai and Jardine Matheson.

At this point, the ownership of the Kwai Chung Container Terminal in Hong Kong has been completed:

Hutchison Whampoa's International Container Terminals account for about 70% of the market share;

Modern Containers (New World Development, Wharf, China Merchants, Swire, etc.) accounts for 20%;

The remaining 10% belong to ‘Global Sea and Land Container Terminals’, ‘Asia Container’,

Hong Kong’s container terminal, the cakes have been distributed!

"dad"

Lin Ruihuan came to his father's office and greeted him respectfully.

Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "Hong Kong's economic bubble will burst in one year at the latest, and we need to make some preparations."

This is what he has been saying all along, that the bubbles in Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and other regions are just like Japan back then. These are all foreseeable, but most people don't know it when they are in the game.

Lin Ruihuan said: "I will make arrangements immediately: first, we need to sell as much residential floor space as possible in our hands; secondly, we also plan to release several large shopping malls in our hands; finally, the stocks must also be sold one after another. .”

Lin Zhichao said: "Well, large-scale housing estates and stocks can be gradually cleared out in the first half of next year. There are also some luxury residences, and all that can be sold should be sold. This time the trough may be very long, and a lot of funds will be needed to hunt for the bottom."

Lin Ruihuan said seriously: "I understand what dad means!"

This year (1996), housing prices in Hong Kong have skyrocketed. The price of luxury homes has risen to more than 15,000 yuan per square foot, and the highest transaction record is 20 million per square foot.

Driven by the luxury houses, the price of small and medium-sized houses in Hong Kong and Kowloon has reached around HK$6,000, and continues to rise. In terms of office buildings, it has become the most expensive place in the world, surpassing New York and Tokyo.

Lin Zhichao plans to take advantage of one year to sell some non-core assets and have as much cash as possible for subsequent bargain hunting and the development of overseas assets.

At this time, the Hong Kong stock market has also climbed to around 13,000 points, and it is time to sell personal investment stocks in the first half of next year.

The time has come in the spring of 1997.

Cheung Kong Group Chairman Lam Swee-wan and senior executives attended the annual financial report meeting. At the beginning of the year, Lin Zhichao resigned as chairman of the boards of Cheung Kong Group and Hutchison Whampoa and retired completely.

Up to now, Lin Zhichao’s five sons have all taken full control of five group companies. The eldest daughter Lin Wanzhu serves as the president of Uniqlo, the younger sister Lin Xiner is the president of Shangri-La Hotel Group, and the youngest daughter is the vice president of Shangri-La Hotel.

In addition, brother-in-law Lin Benfeng serves as the president of Octopus Group.

For a time, Lin Zhichao basically resigned from all positions and truly retired!

Among all the big families in Hong Kong, especially among the four major families, he is the one who has truly completed his retirement. Including Zheng Yutong, he is only "semi-retired" and has not handed over his position as chairman of the board of directors.

The reason for this is that Lin Zhichao is also very confident. Even if he retreats behind the scenes, these children not only have sufficient leadership skills, but they will also follow Lin Zhichao's future suggestions.

At the financial report meeting of Cheung Kong Group, Lin Ruihuan reported to the media: "In the past year (1996), Cheung Kong Group received HK$30.5 billion, including a non-recurring profit, which was the HK$35 gained from the spin-off of Cheung Kong Infrastructure and its listing. billion Hong Kong dollars. The group decided to pay a dividend of HK$1.52 per share, involving a capital of HK$4.1 billion."

Reporters were in disbelief. Cheung Kong Group's profit was more than twice that of Henderson Land (RMB 13.5 billion), while Sun Hung Kai's was only just over RMB 16 billion.

As a Hong Kong real estate company, how much higher is the profit of Cheung Kong Group?

The answer is: comprehensive development and global enterprise.

"Mr. Lin, is the sale of two shopping malls by Cheung Kong Group included?"

"No, that should be regarded as this year's (1997) profit, so there is no calculation!"

At this time, a reporter asked: "What is Mr. Lin Zhichao doing now? Is he busy with personal investment? Will he still be involved in some work of Cheung Kong or Wharf Group?"

The reporters concentrated their attention. After all, Lin Zhichao's influence is too great!

Lin Ruihuan said with a smile: "He has retired and is not so busy anymore! As for the work of Cheung Kong or Wharf, he will not be involved. Even if he has suggestions, he will only talk to our brothers at home."

"Will you listen?"

"If he suggested investing, would you listen?"

"meeting"

"So, as his sons, why won't we listen?"

"Ha ha"

Many reporters are still very concerned about Lin Zhichao after his retirement. After all, it is his first year.

In the waters of Hong Kong, on a super yacht, Lin Zhichao was on vacation with Zhao Yazhi, Lin Qingxia, Guan Jiahui, and Li Jiaxin.

He chose to fully retire this year because he believes that his sons will still listen to his opinions and that their abilities are very good, so he is relieved.

And he also needs more time to enjoy life.

At this time, Lin Zhichao was sitting on the deck fishing, feeling very relaxed.

In the past few years, he has stopped playing with women. For example, Monica only played for two years and lost interest.

In this way, he actually only has three wives and four lovers. After all, he is 69 years old. Although his body is still very strong, he also knows how to cherish his life.

Suddenly, the fish's swim bladder sank in the sea. Lin Zhichao's expression changed with joy and he immediately lifted it up!

"It's a big fish!"

In addition to making money, there are many things to do in life, such as fishing now.

"Brother Chao, we've caught a big fish," Guan Jiahui, who was on the deck above, shouted happily.

Immediately, four women trotted towards Lin Zhichao, all with very happy faces!

In order not to embarrass himself in front of women, Lin Zhichao naturally has to concentrate on pulling the fish ashore. He has the strength, but pulling the fish does not rely on strength, but on fighting wits and courage with the big fish.

As a large grouper surfaced, Lin Zhichao said happily: "I'm afraid it must weigh sixty pounds, and it's also a dragon!"

Dragon seaweed is the king of groupers. Its meat is of high quality, rich in nutrients and tastes better than ordinary groupers. The wild ones usually weigh more than 30 to 40 pounds, and today's one weighs even more than 60 pounds, which can be called the best of the best.

"What a treat at noon!"

"Brother Chao, catch it quickly!"

The four women cheered for Lin Zhichao one after another, and the two female bodyguards quickly prepared to help.

As Lin Zhichao held the big dragon in his arms, he looked like a winner.

"Take a photo for me"

"Okay, Brother Chao"

this is life!

After a while, Lin Zhichao changed his clothes and sat in the living room of the super yacht.

Looking at the four beauties who are still young, Lin Zhichao is also filled with emotion. The oldest Zhao Yazhi and Lin Qingxia are now in their 40s. But under the nourishment of Lin Zhichao, she still looked very beautiful even though she was just thirty years old.

This is why Lin Zhichao didn't look for an 18-year-old sister-in-law at an age when his physical needs were still strong, because the women around him were enough for him to appreciate.

Zhao Yazhi poured a glass of red wine for Lin Zhichao and said: "Brother Chao, Gao Yuan has been recruited by an investment bank in Singapore and is ready to return to China to work!"

She and Lin Zhichao have two sons. The eldest Lin Gaoyuan is 22 years old, and the youngest is an adult.

Now that her son is academically successful, she naturally wants to report to Lin Zhichao, who wants to be her father.

Lin Zhichao said with satisfaction: "Okay, if you are ambitious, you can achieve great results, but if you are not ambitious!"

If Lin Gaoyuan thinks about starting a business as soon as he leaves school, or asks Lin Zhichao for help - joining Lin's company, this will lower Lin Zhichao's evaluation.

Zhao Yazhi said with a smile: "He has always remembered your words - Only by developing steadily can you achieve success! I originally wanted him to work in my investment company, but he refused, saying that I have you Guidance, wherever you need his help. What is this kid saying!"

Lin Zhichao smiled, Zhao Yazhi's investment company has assets of five to six billion Hong Kong dollars, Lin Gaoyuan did not join, obviously hoping to prove his ability first, and then start his own business or join his mother's investment company.

"By the way, you should hurry up and sell your Hong Kong properties and stocks. It is estimated that the market will plummet in a few months!"

The four girls were startled and came over one after another.

Kwan Jiahui said quickly: "Isn't it soaring now? Everyone thinks that Hong Kong's economy will enter a new stage of development after 1997!"

Lin Zhichao smiled and said: "The bubble is too big. Thailand in Southeast Asia has already started, and Hong Kong is about to do it. This time it will be cut in half at least. Remember, don't spread the word randomly, or you won't be able to escape."

Lin Qingxia asked: "What about Taiwan's stocks and American stocks?"

Lin Zhichao said: "Taiwan needs to be thrown away, and the United States does not have to worry about it. This time the Asian bubble bursts. We must act quickly and strive to complete it in three or four months, otherwise it will be too late to escape."

If he scares these women, he will actually have at least half a year to run away.

Li Jiaxin asked: "Have all investment properties in Hong Kong been sold?"

Lin Zhichao said: "If you really like it, just keep a little bit, not too much. Once the bubble bursts, there will be plenty of opportunities to buy at the bottom, and that will be fun!"

If you sell at this time, the takers will get a lot of money; if you pick it up later, the sellers will get a lot of money.

This month, the Ng Ting-fong family teamed up with their own Sino Properties to acquire a piece of land in Chai Wan for HK$12.2 billion, setting a record for the highest auction of an official residence in Hong Kong. The price per square foot of office space in Central District has reached as high as 21,000 square feet, reaching a new historical record.

You can imagine how crazy the situation is now!

The four women looked at Lin Zhichao with admiration. The confident expression on this man's face made them sure that it was another beautiful 'sell high and buy low'.

Over the years, with Lin Zhichao's guidance, their wealth has been rising steadily.

Half of their wealth is in Hong Kong's real estate and stock market, and the other half is invested overseas. All four of them have invested in Microsoft stocks, with an annual return rate of more than 30%, and their wealth has naturally skyrocketed.

"Lin Sheng, ladies, do you want lunch now?"

"Okay, we'll come right away!"

Lin Zhichao stood up and said with a smile: "Let's go and enjoy the dragon crab!"

The four girls also became happy one after another!

"Brother Chao caught the big dragon today, today he is the real dragon emperor!" Guan Jiahui took the lead in holding Lin Zhichao's arm and took the lead.

Lin Zhichao smiled and said: "The True Dragon Emperor can't eat your four beloved concubines!"

The four girls spat one after another, and the scene was very harmonious.

Nowadays, Chao Ge no longer kills two birds with one stone, but they seem to be unable to bear it.

A 28kg dragon dumpling was quickly presented to everyone using a variety of cooking methods.

"You are blessed today. Not only did I catch a rare dragonfish, but the chef is Hong Kong's famous chef, Chef Zhou. I specially called him on the boat." Lin Zhichao said to the four women sitting on both sides.

"It's true, Brother Chao, you are retired now and you are enjoying life more. You even invited Master Zhou to the super yacht." Li Jiaxin said happily.

In fact, Lin Zhichao does not lack a private chef, but the private chef is a famous chef in Hong Kong, but he is treated like a top rich man. This is due to the hotel group owned by Lin Zhichao's family.

Otherwise, Lin Zhichao felt it was quite a waste.

"You really think that I have retired. I am now working as a consultant for everyone. In fact, I have not taken a break!"

When everyone is happy, wealth can continue to grow.

A few days later.

Lin Zhichao came to New York. In a high-rise duplex apartment in Manhattan, Lin Zhichao was enjoying a massage from Zou Kaixuan.

This is a room decorated like an office. Lin Zhichao is lying on the sofa. Zou Kaixuan, wearing an office OL uniform, is carefully massaging Lin Zhichao.

“Boss, Amazon is about to go public!”

"Well, you can buy some stocks at that time, just watch the operation!"

"Boss, why don't you directly invest in it? After all, you were very optimistic about it from the beginning."

Lin Zhichao looked at the beautiful black stocking legs in front of him and stretched out his hand. Zou Kaixuan followed him for less than half a year, and Lin Zhichao fell in love with her; not because of Zou Kaixuan's beauty, but because of Zou Kaixuan's ability.

After all, he needs a loyal subordinate, so having sex will naturally increase his loyalty.

Zou Kaixuan, who was getting a massage, was overjoyed. She had eaten meat today. Although she was considered Lin Zhichao's woman, she could not eat meat a few times a year. She understood the relationship between Lin Zhichao and her - boss and employee, but she still She is happy to have a closer relationship with Lin Zhichao, because Lin Zhichao is her hero.

"You can't make too much of the limelight. You're still making money anyway, so why not keep a low profile!"

When investing in the U.S. Internet, except for YAHOO, which is through Lin Ruijiang’s Yangtze River Industrial Fund, the others all purchase no more than 3% of the equity after listing.

"Well, I understand. You are a legendary businessman. It would be incredible if you venture to invest in these excellent Internet companies."

Lin Zhichao sat up and immediately pulled Zou Kaixuan down.

Zou Kaixuan understood instantly, and the two of them quickly reported on their work and worked on it at the same time.

"The Internet revolution has broken out in the United States. I believe that China, as a newly emerging economy, will definitely have no shortage of opportunities. If you go to China later, you can directly venture into China's Internet companies in the future."

"Uh-huh"

Soon, their position turned into a desk.

"Kaixuan, do you want a child? But you have to understand that this child will be an illegitimate child, and I don't have the energy to care about him." Lin Zhichao pushed Zou Kaixuan from behind and said.

He has many illegitimate children, which makes him not mind if women raise his illegitimate children. After all, excellent genes need to be passed on more.

Zou Kaixuan turned around, his white shirt opened wide, the red mountain trembled, and he said with surprise on his face: "Don't worry, I promise to educate your children well and never cause you any trouble."

Lin Zhichao nodded hard twice and said, "Then what are you trying to do with me?"

Zou Kaixuan said: "Bu Tu, you are my hero, so I will be loyal to you no matter what you want to do to me!"

Lin Zhichao's nature has improved. Now that he has reached his status, when looking for a woman, he pays more attention to the inside, and appearance is not absolute. Otherwise, with his wealth and charm, I don't know how many romantic affairs he would need to be satisfied.

"You can't do it if you don't want to. From now on, follow me and invest in Huaxia Technology Internet Company to ensure that our son will be worth tens of billions in the future!"

"Well, you have a great time today, I can bear it!" (End of Chapter)