Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

At noon, Lin Baicheng invited Cheng Yufeng to have lunch together.

The two of them went to a hotel outside to eat.

"Brother-in-law, are you used to staying here in the United States?"

In private, of course Lin Baicheng would not act like a boss to Cheng Yufeng, his brother-in-law.

"Nothing to get used to."

Cheng Yufeng smiled when he heard this and said: "I studied in London and worked there for several years. There is not much difference between London and the United States for us Xiangjiang people. There is nothing different here in the United States. There are people of all skin colors, and racial discrimination is just more serious.”

"Is it the same in London?"

Lin Baicheng nodded and asked, saying that he had not been to London yet. Before China and Britain signed an agreement on the ownership of Hong Kong, he would never go to London, for safety reasons.

Of course, Lin Baicheng is not arrogant enough to think that he can affect the ownership of Xiangjiang, but he is clearly supporting the mainland, and he is the richest man in Xiangjiang. If he goes to London, even if the British official said that he will not How to treat him, but who knows if there are any tricks waiting for him secretly.

Therefore, for your own safety, it is better not to take unnecessary risks.

"Actually, they're pretty much the same."

Cheng Yufeng said: "Some things are facts that we cannot refute, that is, Xiangjiang is now a British colony and a British dependency in name. When we Xiangjiang people go to London, whether we go to work or study, our social status Naturally, they will be inferior to the British, and most British people look down on us colonial people."

"Of course, the sun never sets in England now. Although the British people are still very arrogant, they no longer have the confidence, and the situation is gradually getting better."

“When I was still in London, I heard from seniors from my hometown who worked in London that in the 1950s and 1960s or even earlier, this kind of discrimination would only become more serious. Some prestigious schools would not accept Chinese students, and some large companies would not recruit them either. Chinese employees.”

"To change this situation, we can only make the motherland stronger. As long as we have a strong motherland behind us, those white people will not dare to discriminate against us."

As Lin Baicheng spoke, he thought of the situation before his rebirth. At that time, China was already a powerful country in the world, competing with the United States for first place. The so-called discrimination was just a loud shouting, but it was about the same as China.

"Mr. Lin, is this why you chose to side with the mainland?"

Cheng Yufeng asked after hearing this.

"It's one of the reasons."

Lin Baicheng nodded: "After all, China is our own country, and Britain is a foreign country. I believe that Xiangjiang will be better under the rule of China than under the rule of Britain."

"Furthermore, China is a country with a large population, a vast territory, and no shortage of resources. I believe that as long as the top leaders of the country make the right choices, the country's economy will definitely develop."

"As long as China's economy develops, even if the mainland is currently incomparable with Xiangjiang, Xiangjiang will definitely be surpassed by the mainland. Maybe one day the economy of a city in the mainland will be better than that of Xiangjiang. In the final analysis Xiangjiang is just a small island."

Cheng Yufeng was a close person to Lin Baicheng. The two were related. Lin Baicheng would reuse Cheng Yufeng in the future, so there was no need to hide some things from him, not to mention that he had already said these words to more than one person.

As the richest man in Hong Kong who grew up in Hong Kong and became prosperous in Hong Kong, Lin Baicheng chose to side with the mainland. He must have an explanation to the outside world, and he cannot say "he just wants to do this", as that will make people look down upon.

From an emotional and business perspective, it's easier to accept.

"Mr. Lin, you said that the economy of a mainland city will surpass that of Xiangjiang in the future. I'm afraid it's impossible, right?"

After hearing this, Cheng Yufeng couldn't help but said that he personally could not judge the future economic situation of the mainland. But even if the mainland's economy develops as Lin Baicheng said, he still does not think that the economy of a mainland city can be better than that of Xiangjiang.

In the final analysis, the economic levels of the mainland and Hong Kong are still too different. Nowadays, when comparing the economies of the two places, we are comparing them as a whole.

But when it came to Lin Baicheng's words, it was a city in the mainland compared with Xiangjiang. The two were so different that Cheng Yufeng thought it was impossible and normal.

"Who dares to say that this kind of thing cannot be done? What I said is just a metaphor."

Lin Baicheng smiled and did not refute or explain. After all, what they saw was different. He had already seen the development of China in the next few decades, but Cheng Yufeng, who was living in this era, could only see what could be seen in this era. of.

A leaf blinds the eyes, nothing more than that.

"Brother-in-law, please evaluate my choice from an objective standpoint. Forget for the time being that you work for me and that you are my brother-in-law. If you have nothing to do with me, what will you think after learning about my choice? ?”

Lin Baicheng wanted to hear other people's opinions and comments on his choice. Although he would not make any changes, he could listen.

"Then I told the truth?"

After all, they were relatives, so Cheng Yufeng felt that he could still tell the truth about some of his words. Although it might make Lin Baicheng unhappy, he thought it should be fine.

"Brother-in-law, just say it."

Lin Baicheng nodded and signaled Cheng Yufeng to tell the truth.

"Mr. Lin, let me share my personal opinion."

Cheng Yufeng paused and composed his words: "I think it's too early for Mr. Lin to side with the Mainland, and you shouldn't be so close to the Mainland side. It's almost obvious that you side with the Mainland side."

"The future economic development of the mainland is currently uncertain, just like the ownership of Hong Kong is currently uncertain."

"If the development of the mainland is not as expected in the future, or if Hong Kong is still controlled by the British more than ten years later, Mr. Lin, you will suffer huge losses. After all, economics and politics are somewhat linked."

"Furthermore, even if Mr. Lin is optimistic about the mainland and thinks that Xiangjiang will definitely return in more than ten years and the mainland's economy will develop very well in the future, there is no need for you to imitate the Huo family. The Huo family is a red family. This is It started decades ago, Mr. Lin, you are different."

"Mr. Lin, you grew up in Xiangjiang and have no personal connections in the mainland. I don't think a capitalist like you, Mr. Lin, can gain full trust there."

"In general, I think Mr. Lin's efforts are not proportional to his gains. You should not support the mainland so clearly."

Since he wanted to say something, Cheng Yufeng simply said everything he thought.

"Brother-in-law, do you think there are many people who think like you?"

Lin Baicheng was not angry after hearing this, nor did he make any excuses. He asked Cheng Yufeng this mainly because he wanted to know other people's opinions on what he had done, nothing more.

"That's all I know."

Cheng Yufeng also talked about this topic with some people, and everyone's views were basically the same.

"Brother-in-law, you are now exploring the market in the United States. You spend most of your time here. You and your sister will spend much less time seeing each other. Is there any problem? Will it affect family relations?"

Lin Baicheng just nodded when he heard this and changed the topic without saying anything more.

"Actually, it's okay. Shufang will come over sometimes, and I will also go back to Xiangjiang, so it won't have any impact. Don't worry about that."

After hearing this, Cheng Yufeng immediately stated that he is now the vice president of Hutchison Whampoa. As long as he continues to do so, he is very likely to become the president of Hutchison Whampoa in the future. How can he be willing to let his personal life affect his career?

"It's good that it has no impact."

Lin Baicheng nodded: "Mom told me not to separate you from your sister, so as not to affect your childbirth."

Cheng Yufeng expressed his position again: "There will be no impact, Mr. Lin, don't worry."

"good!"

Lin Baicheng said no more.

After lunch, Lin Baicheng separated from Cheng Yufeng. Instead of going to Watsons Supermarket, he went to the Golden Fleece Company on Wall Street.

"Chairman!" "Hello, Chairman!".

When Lin Baicheng walked into the Golden Fleece Company, it was still lunch break, and some were even eating.

Lin Baicheng walked directly to his chairman's office here.

"Chairman, President Savim and several managers are here. Do you want to see them?"

As soon as Lin Baicheng sat down, his secretary reported to him.

"It came pretty quickly."

Lin Baicheng looked at his watch: "Let them all come in."

The secretary went out, and a moment later, Hank Savim, Vivien Kelly and others came in one after another.

"Everyone, take a seat."

Lin Baicheng gestured to a few people, and then said: "If there are any documents that need to be handled by me personally, you will have someone send them over as soon as possible. The work report will be left until tomorrow."

"It is good!".

Several people responded, but all they thought about was delivering the documents in person later.

Lin Baicheng looked at the group of people and said, "I have already booked a hotel. Everyone in the company will have dinner together in the evening. Don't miss it."

"Chairman, don't worry, everyone in the company will be there."

The matter of picking up meals was not a temporary decision made by Lin Baicheng, but had been arranged a few days ago. Therefore, everyone in the company had already freed up time tonight, and even if there were important things, they had been adjusted.

It is rare for the chairman to come to the company and rarely hold a dinner party. No one wants to be the conspicuous one who did not go.

After chatting for a while, Lin Baicheng sent everyone away.

After a while, the people who left came over one by one and brought over documents that required Lin Baicheng's personal signature.

The last person to come was Vivien Kelly. After she put the documents on her desk, she did not say goodbye but went out. Instead, she talked about one thing. She obviously waited until the end to come.

"Chairman, Bella and I want to go riding and hunting at your farm over the weekend. I wonder if you have time to join us?"

Both Isabella and Vivien Kelly felt it was necessary to get closer to Lin Baicheng, the big boss. Lin Baicheng rarely came over, so of course they had to take advantage of this time to make an appointment and have more contact in private.

"There may not be time this week."

Lin Baicheng shook his head. Friday is when the charity fund is officially announced to the public. Reagan and others will come over then, so he may not be free on the weekend.

"What about next week? The 4th happens to be Independence Day, so we have three days off."

Vivien Kelly wasn't willing to give up.

"I'm not sure if I'll be available next weekend."

Lin Baicheng shook his head, thinking that both Isabella and Vivien Kelly had been with him earlier, so it was hard to refuse them directly, so he said: "I'll see next week. If we're not busy, then we can go to the farm together." Well, let’s call a few more people then, as I haven’t been there for a while.”

"Chairman, Bella and I are looking forward to good news from you."

Vivien Kelly didn't want Lin Baicheng to invite anyone else, but she couldn't stop it, so she had to give up.

"good!"

Lin Baicheng smiled and nodded, and Vivien Kelly said nothing more and left.

Seeing Vivien Kelly go out, Lin Baicheng only had time to deal with the documents that required his signature.

For every company under Lin Baicheng's name, as long as he is the chairman, there will be documents that need to be signed by him as the chairman. Some documents are urgent and require his signature immediately, and they will be faxed to Xiangjiang. Some documents are not urgent. Just leave it for now and wait until he arrives at the relevant company to deal with it.

Lin Baicheng could not sign these documents without looking at them. He had to read the contents of the documents carefully and make sure that there were no problems with the documents before signing.

Once Lin Baicheng felt that some documents were not acceptable, he would send them back and ask the other party to prepare them again, or call the relevant personnel to reprimand them.

the other side.

After Vivien Kelly left Lin Baicheng's office, she returned to her own office and called Isabella in Los Angeles.

"Bella, I just told the chairman."

"What did the chairman say?"

"The chairman said he doesn't have time this weekend. He's not sure about next week. We'll have to check again. And even if he has time next week, the chairman will invite others. Then it won't be just you and me."

"Is that so? I hope the chairman has time. Although it's a bit unsatisfactory to have more people, it's better than no time at all."

"You're right."

"Vivien, the chairman's side is up to you. You can keep in touch with Catherine to confirm the chairman's schedule and try to let the chairman free next weekend."

"I understand, I will find a chance to talk to Catherine."

Vivien Kelly agreed, and it was good for her.

Catherine is Lin Baicheng's personal secretary. Although she cannot completely decide Lin Baicheng's specific itinerary, she can advance important itineraries, so that even if there is really no time then, as long as there are not very important things to deal with, Vivien Kelly can invite her Much more convenient.

In the afternoon, Lin Baicheng was in the office processing documents that required his signature.

Until the time came to a little after 2:30, the secretary came to tell him that Sean Dana, the vice president of Goldman Sachs, and Derren Lawrence, the vice president of Citigroup, were visiting and said they had made an appointment with him in advance.

Lin Baicheng did make an appointment to meet with these two people, and he specially arranged the meeting place at the Golden Fleece Company on Wall Street.