Hong Kong Island Old Events

Ji Zhengxiong was sitting next to a stone table in the garden. When he saw the big boss coming out, he quickly stood up and saluted: "Mr. He."

"Ji Sheng, sit down and chat." He Dingxian waved his hand and sat down on the opposite side first. When the servant served tea, he handed over a cigarette: "I'm sorry for waiting outside for a long time. I want to chat more with my father-in-law." A few words."

"No, Mr. He's matters are more important." Ji Zhengxiong wore a suit, glasses, and slicked back hair. He took the cigarette in a polite manner and said, "Congratulations to Mr. He on your son. I wish Mr. He a safe life."

"Haha, thank you, thank you so much." He Dingxian smiled heartily and said, "Mr. Ji has been taking care of the charity fund. Thank you for your attention. Remember to come over and have a few glasses of wine when you have time during my 100th anniversary."

"must!"

Ji Zhengxiong nodded heavily, and when the big boss picked up the tea cup, he opened a document and read: "He Sheng, the preparatory working group for the School of Finance and Economics has been established, and I am personally responsible for it. The first investment from Oriental Bank has also arrived. According to the account, the school is currently located at No. 129 Belcher Street, Western District, covering an area of ​​53 acres."

"According to the school running system of the Hong Kong Education Department, a deposit of HK$300,000 is required to be paid to the Education Department in advance. Five years after obtaining the license, the Education Department will refund the deposit. Hong Kong Island currently supports the establishment of schools and has priority in purchasing land. , but it is expected that it will take a year to build the school building and recruit teachers before the school can open."

Running a school on Hong Kong Island is not a high-end industry. A few awnings built with plastic panels and two teachers who graduated from middle school can set up a primary school in an estate.

Until the 1990s, when Rooftop Primary Schools were gradually being dismantled on Hong Kong Island, most residents in housing estates on Hong Kong Island still completed their education in very simple places.

"Fifty-three acres of land is more than 30,000 square meters. The site is large enough. The location on Belcher Street is good. It is close to Central and the land price is cheap. Do you remember that the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is nearby?" He Dingxian thought for a moment and shouted Having a tea ceremony.

Ji Zhengxiong nodded: "Yes, the location of the School of Finance and Economics is only a fifteen-minute walk to the University of Hong Kong."

"It is close to the mountains and the sea, and the scenery is very good. There is no problem in buying land, but there is only one requirement!" He Dingxian raised a finger and said: "In the spring of next year, the school will start."

"Mr. He, are you a little anxious?" Ji Zhengxiong frowned and said in an old scholar's tone: "We still need to be careful in running a school. If the financial school is run well in the future, it may not be able to become a banner for the Chinese education industry."

"After all, the financial profession has bright future prospects, and Hong Kong Island is also vigorously developing the financial industry."

These words are enough to prove that he has thorough research on finance, because the financial industry in Hong Kong Island has just started and is far from being prosperous. There is no Financial Street or Bank Street.

However, He Dingxian said sincerely: "Mr. Ji, I opened the school to recruit workers, not to compete with the University of Hong Kong and the Polytechnic University for reputation. At present, the two universities are enough to meet the demand for higher education in Hong Kong Island. It is not easy to pick up a third university." No one reads it.”

"The positioning of finance and economics schools is just that of a vocational middle school. It is aimed at young people who need to work, support their families, and make money. Studying earlier, graduating earlier, and making money earlier are more important than anything else."

"Furthermore, Oriental Bank is in a period of expansion and is in urgent need of employees. Take your time. When the bank has filled up all its employees, what are the students studying for? What's the point of building a school? It won't help the bank at all, and the bank's money will be in vain. Give you the money?"

Ji Zhengxiong stroked his goatee and was stunned for a while. It took him a long time to come back to his senses: "He Sheng, you are right, but it always takes time to build a school building. For students to come and study, you can't have no classrooms and no dormitories, right?"

He Dingxian smiled and said: "What the hell is this? I'll make a call to Huo Sheng now. The construction team will come in tomorrow, level the land first, and then build a mud house. It can be done easily. What buildings and playgrounds do the villagers need to study? , What we want is a future!”

"The first batch of students will be recruited first, and then the playground, library and school building will be built while running the school. The teachers will first select a few masters from the bank, and then recruit a few ghosts from abroad, and combine Chinese and Western teaching together."

Ji Zhengxiong opened his mouth and sighed: "He Sheng is really vigorous and resolute in his work."

"Hahaha, Ji Sheng, you want to say that I am simple and rude, right?" He Dingxian laughed loudly: "But Ji Shengqian doesn't understand the people at the bottom. I understand. According to my method, students can eat a year earlier. Provide for your family.”

"I think they would rather live in a mud house without painting or tiles, and would rather sleep in a Datong bungalow than eat an extra year of the family's food."

"Furthermore, the school lasts only one year, and you only learn the basics. When you get into a bank job, you can return to study during the promotion period. Vocational schools do not need elite education, as long as the level is sufficient. No matter how elite you are, you will not have a position. It’s useless.”

Ji Zhengxiong nodded: "I understand, big boss."

In fact, as a charity fund manager, preparing a school is a special thing for him. However, after the "Ho Ting Yin Middle School" was listed in the past year, he has made a lot of money from the fund project. It is natural for him to use his contacts to help the big boss with some business matters. It should be.

However, he dislikes treating education as if it were a factory, with everything linked to business. However, He Dingxian always cares about the labor account, but the school is inclusive. In the first few terms, it not only included work, but also only charged a very low book fee. He ordered that every book be reconciled. After graduation, more expenses will be paid. Refund to students, less fees paid by bank.

This left Ji Zhengxiong speechless and could only act obediently.

He Dingxian is like this, he smells of copper, but his bones are full of Yanhuang blood. He unintentionally introduced some compulsory education measures. He talks about being utilitarian, but when he does things, he cares about the people below him.

"By the way, according to the regulations, students must pay for meals themselves, but what should some students do if they want to study but can't afford to eat?" He Dingxian asked with a smile. Ji Zhengxiong was very surprised: "No, it's not like that. Book fees We have everything, but the family can’t afford food?”

It's not that he doesn't understand the hardships of lower-class families, he just thinks that studying itself is a threshold thing, and if you want to find a good job, you have to pay something. However, He Dingxian knew that some families might be able to scrape together the money for books, but they could not provide food and drink for their children.

So he changed the question: "Yes, I have paid for the books. What can I provide for food and drink at home?"

"In this way, I will introduce a policy to make soup and rice in the school cafeteria free for students, giving the villagers in Zaiwu a chance to make a difference. If they can survive in school, they will go home by themselves. In addition, three students will be given every year. For the student loan quota, you can sign a contract with Oriental Bank, and all semester fees will be borne by the bank. However, after you start working, it will be directly deducted from your salary and returned in installments every month. How about this policy? "

Ji Zhengxiong nodded slightly: "What a great idea!"

At this point, he already admired the big boss.

But the big boss said: "In addition, whether it is free Tommy or student loan application, there is no need to publicize it. Just talk to the students privately and give some hints. After all, we are a school, not a slave owner. Come and go." By people.”

"I understand this. Since the boss wants to start school as soon as possible, the name of the school must be decided early. The school's management, curriculum, and school motto all need to be decided by the big boss." Ji Zhengxiong said. He Dingxian chuckled lightly and already had an idea: "For the management of the school, I already have someone I like in Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. When the time comes, Huang Sheng from Tung Wah No. 4 Middle School will be the principal, and Qiu Degen will be the honorary principal. The courses will be taught by They decide.”

He is the school director and controls the school. What position does he want?

"As for the name of the school, let's name it Hong Kong Island Finance!" He Dingxian said with dignity: "This school will not do anything to name it. We hope to bring more talents to Hong Kong Island's financial industry. The school motto will be five words: benevolence and justice. Etiquette, wisdom and trust.”

"enough!"

Ji Zhengxiong nodded, closed the pen, recorded the big boss's request in the notebook, and stood up with the document: "Big Boss, I won't disturb you for now."

"Ji Zheng, let's have another cup of tea." He Dingxian smiled happily and sounded cheerful. Ji Zhengxiong, however, was not lacking in discernment. He bowed lightly and said, "It just so happens that the foundation has some matters, and the charter of Hong Kong Finance also needs to be modified."

"Okay, I'll take you out." He Dingxian still respected talents very much. He got up and walked Ji Zhengxiong out of the hospital, watched him get in the car, and then returned to the house. When Chu Weinan saw him coming back, he took the initiative to ask: "Axian, I heard that a school will be set up specifically for banks?"

"Yes, Oriental Bank is in a period of rapid expansion, and labor is really tight." He Dingxian nodded: "If we miss the period of major expansion due to lack of manpower, it will be a big loss for the group."

"Well done." Chu Weinan patted him on the shoulder and encouraged: "Returning a business to run education is a big step for a businessman. This is the beginning of business feeding back society. The more money you have in your hands, the more money you have in your hands. The more responsibility you have.”

He Dingxian smiled: "I understand."

Chu Weinan said: "I plan to recommend you to run for vice president of the Chamber of Commerce at the end of the year. What do you think?"

He Dingxian looked stunned and said, "Isn't it too early?"

"No." Chu Weinan looked at him and said seriously: "You are now the first Chinese superintendent. You have money and power. You are familiar with the position of the Chamber of Commerce. You should do more for the Chamber of Commerce in the future. These things are not necessarily There is a financial reward, but you will definitely be remembered!”

"In a few years, I will give you the position of president of the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce." He Dingxian opened his mouth and was about to refuse, but Chu Weinan raised his hand and said: "No need to refuse! The president of the Chamber of Commerce is not an emperor. You must pass it on to your family and sit on it until you die. I pass it on to you because the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce is in your hands. In the future, it may not only be the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce, but if the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce continues to be in my hands, it will always be the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce. Because my ability is so great.”

He Dingxian closed his mouth and nodded in approval.

That night.

Kowloon, Yau Ma Tei Police Pier.

The General Superintendent of the Customs Department, "Charlie Smith", was wearing a police hat, carrying a baton in his arm, and hanging a gun bag on his waist. He stood in front of the gangplank and kept urging: "Hurry, hurry, hurry!"

"In five minutes, everyone will board the ship and sail out of the port!"

More than fifty customs agents, armed with rifles and wearing uniforms, lined up neatly, were forming a column and boarding three anti-smuggling ships step by step under the lights of the pier.

Tonight.

Customs is taking action!

Please give me monthly tickets, please give me some food.