The birth of the Hong Kong Island family

Conduit Road, Lin's mansion is located among the lush greenery. The tall and wide iron gate proves that the people living inside are either rich or noble. The yard is full of flowers and plants. You can tell at a glance that the owner is good at taking care of it. .

On the evening of the weekend, a barbecue party was being held in the courtyard of Lin's mansion.

There was a barbecue grill in the yard, and Lin Zhichao was personally preparing dinner for his family. Of course, the ingredients were all prepared by the nanny.

But even so, Lin Zhichao's behavior also aroused the admiration of women. Tang Caiyun, Xu Caiying, and Lin Xiner stood behind him like obsessed girls.

"First brush a layer of oil, both top and bottom, so that it is not easy to burn, and the ingredients will be cooked through, otherwise you will have diarrhea!" Lin Zhichao quickly brushed oil on beef, mutton, etc., not forgetting to show off.

"It smells so good!" Xu Caiying said impatiently.

"Is it so fragrant so quickly?"

Lin Zhichao was somewhat doubtful about life.

"right"

"Yes"

“Really delicious”

For a time, Lin Zhichao had lost himself and was full of energy.

Beef, mutton, seafood, vegetables, he was very busy.

For seafood, I buy ice cubes first, then drive to the Aberdeen fishing boat to buy fresh seafood, and then bring it back to the Conduit Road bungalow.

"Dad, it smells so good!" Lin Ruihuan, who was on the outermost side, also said in a sweet voice.

"Good son, wait a minute, I'll bake you something spicy."

"Thank you dad"

Tang Caiyun picked up her son and said with a smile: "Even the little guy knows how to flatter!"

The girls teased Lin Ruihuan one after another. He was not weak at all as he was in his early two years and insisted: "It smells so good!"

"Hey, does he even know what flattering is?"

"You're so smart!"

Lin Zhichao said while flipping the grill: "Sit down, everyone, get ready to eat. Let's eat and grill at the same time!"

He asked a cooking nanny to follow him, while he took the baked goods to express condolences to his family.

With chilled red wine, beer and beverages served, the family sits around the table and enjoys this wonderful weekend.

Drink a sip of ice-cold San Miguel beer, and then eat freshly grilled mutton skewers, lamenting that sometimes life is just like this, simple and satisfying.

Looking at my family again, I feel even better and firmer in my heart.

“A little spicy!”

"So spicy!" "Ahem"

There is no one in the Lin family who can eat spicy food. Lin Zhichao laughed immediately. He can eat it, and his stomach can adapt to any taste.

"If it's so spicy, eat it without chili, Aunt Fang, please don't put chili powder."

“Good”

Lin Zhichao's proposal quickly aroused resistance from all the girls.

"Aunt Fang, just put a little less, it's rare to eat, how can you not eat spicy food!"

"That's right, barbecue is served with a little chili." "It's so delicious!"

Halo, all the girls yelled spicy, and they had a big appetite.

If it's too spicy, I'll drink iced drinks and red wine.

The Lin family's usual diet is still very health-conscious, mainly Cantonese style, and there are also Jiangnan flavors.

So it's rare to relax, and naturally we want to eat authentic barbecue. Fortunately, the next barbecue is not very spicy, and everyone has adapted to it.

Lin Zhichao ate a bunch of seafood and said with great satisfaction: "I still like to eat seafood. In the future, my family will improve the seafood products and arrange a car to buy fresh ones every day."

In recent years, the preservation technology is not very advanced, so eating seafood is not so popular in mainland Hong Kong. It is mainly a matter of the survival time in the hands of the sellers, not that the mainland of Hong Kong is too far from Aberdeen.

Tang Caiyun nodded and said, "Well, I will give orders."

She is Lin Zhichao's official wife, and she is also the speaker of the family. Tang Caiyun handles all the family expenses and living arrangements. As for Wu Wenying, she started to delegate her power after Tang Caiyun got married. Now she spends her days listening to the radio, meeting friends, and raising grandchildren. Occasionally she also goes to the vegetable market and seafood market to make selections in person, and she always has a driver when she goes out.

At this time, Xu Caiying said: "Will it be more convenient for us to move to Deep Water Bay in the future? That way, it seems to be closer to Aberdeen!"

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "I have just recently arranged for people to find suitable land and old buildings, and then design and build them. I don't have five years to move to Deep Water Bay. Besides, I can't move to Hong Kong Island just to eat seafood." Go south!”

Xu Caiying blushed a little. She had similar tastes to Lin Zhichao, and she also had a soft spot for seafood. Lin Zhichao took her to the Seafood Shop the most. It seems that she has had a deep relationship with the ocean all her life, so she especially likes things related to 'sea'.

"Move there, it will be convenient for swimming!"

Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "It makes sense! But since our family is engaged in shipping, we will definitely have a yacht in the next two or three years, and we will take you to the sea. Jump into the sea and you can swim!"

Wu Wenying immediately said: "The middle of the sea is so dangerous, the sea by the beach is fine!"

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Your son has so many fleets, if he falls into the water anywhere in the world, there will be my fleet to rescue him!"

This is a joke!

"What a kid!" Wu Wenying laughed.

Of course, Lin Zhichao didn't understand his mother's heart, so he comforted him and said, "It's not like you don't know your son's swimming skills. What's more, we have so many bodyguards. If that's the case, we'd be worried about safety issues."

Wu Wenying nodded, no longer disturbing her son and daughter-in-law's pleasure.

This time, Tang Caiyun and Xu Caiying were interested in the yacht, but Lin Zhichao had no specific plans, and the girls were also very happy, especially Xu Caiying was looking forward to it.

Time flies, and a month passes in the blink of an eye.

In early October, in the auditorium of the Hong Kong government, the governor of Hong Kong, Ge Lianghong, on behalf of the Hong Kong government, awarded Lin Zhichao the title of "non-official justice of the peace".

Everyone was very surprised, because Lin Zhichao was only 23 years old this year, but he has already won the "non-official justice of the peace", breaking the record of the youngest person to receive this honor since the opening of Hong Kong.

Just like the Chief Secretary on the podium introducing Lin Zhichao, everyone soon took it for granted:

“In terms of home ownership, we are the first to pioneer stratified installments, which will help improve Hong Kong’s living environment;

In terms of industry, Cheung Kong Industries employs nearly a thousand workers, and its zippers are sold all over the world. It is one of the most important companies in Hong Kong industry;

In terms of shipping, Global Shipping has a large fleet and employs more than 800 seafarers, making it one of the most eye-catching fleets in Far East Shipping.

Mr. Lin Zhichao is enthusiastic about public welfare affairs and has long insisted on helping poor people."

The people in the audience gasped one after another. Among all the performances, "Global Shipping employs 800 seafarers" is the most shocking. According to the employment level of this scale, the global shipping fleet is at least 100,000 tons (refer to Europe and the United States, a freighter with a 10,000-ton capacity employs 40 to 50 seafarers).

This is unbelievable!

The guests present were all thinking, no wonder the Hong Kong government couldn't wait to award Lin Zhichao a "JP", because with such a huge fleet, its influence is huge. Even in the entire Far East, it has huge influence.

"Next, I invite the Governor of Hong Kong, His Excellency Ge Lianghong, to confer the title of JP Lin Zhichao!"

After Lin Zhichao heard the words, he walked up to the podium without being humble or overbearing, and the guests in the audience were full of admiration.

To be honest, due to his huge fleet, Lin Zhichao also has a certain influence in London and Japan.

In London, 70% of the ships sailing around the world are purchased from the UK, and another 30% are purchased from other European countries through London. Therefore, the full load capacity of 200,000 tons, which is almost 1% of the size of British merchant ships, has naturally attracted attention. Global Shipping and many British shipping companies have good reputation guarantees.

Not to mention Japan, due to their rapid economic development, all major ports in the world have cargo treatment. Lin Zhichao's fleet eased the situation. Japan's foreign exchange control is very strict. Even if you go to buy a ship, it is impossible to go out with all your strength. You must consider the foreign exchange expenditure. Chartering a boat is different, you just pay monthly and you don't need to worry about the boat.

Ge Lianghong happily opened the medal in the box and handed it to Lin Zhichao. The two cooperated with the reporter to hold the box together.

"congratulations"

“Thank you, Your Excellency, Governor of Hong Kong”

Later, Lin Zhichao said simply: "As we all know, Hong Kong's economy is very bad this year, but I believe that the difficulties are only temporary. Hong Kong will burst into great potential in the face of desperation and become a pearl in the world economy in the future. Re-export trade has been greatly affected. Influenced, but I have seen the rapid development of industry. Hong Kong is a rare free port in the world. I believe that the future is a paradise for shipping. I am optimistic about the future of Hong Kong. I love Hong Kong and I am willing to continue to make my own contribution to Hong Kong’s economy. Thanks!"

The audience immediately burst into thunderous applause!

The guests really did not expect that Lin Zhichao's words were so powerful and full of confidence. But when everyone was immersed in the sharp drop in entrepot trade and worried about Hong Kong's economy on Hong Kong Island, Lin Zhichao expressed his expectations and affirmation with great confidence.

Ge Lianghong on the stage was also surprised. Because the re-export trade was greatly affected, their Hong Kong government also felt a headache. A large number of people were unemployed and living in hunger; but the Hong Kong government did not want to spend too much money, because the money had to be used for what it should be used for. places, but these unemployed people have to find a way, otherwise a lot of social problems will arise. Therefore, the Hong Kong government does encourage Hong Kong entrepreneurs to open factories and reduce the rental tax rate of industrial land below the interest rate.

Even so, the entire Hong Kong government and society are still very pessimistic about Hong Kong's prospects.

Fortunately, this young man speaks eloquently, but it is very convincing.

It seems that it was a very smart decision for him to win over Lin Zhichao. Originally, although Lin Zhichao had done a lot in his career and charitable work (a few hundred thousand Hong Kong dollars a year is considered very large), but it would take at least one or two years to get a justice of the peace.

After all, it also comes down to qualifications.

But now that someone is supporting me, things are naturally different, and seniority is no longer an issue.

As the governor of Hong Kong, Ge Lianghong has the absolute power to appoint a justice of the peace.

After the ceremony, everyone congratulated Lin Zhichao one after another, and of course most of them were Chinese.

"Lin Sheng, congratulations, you can be said to have created a record since the opening of Hong Kong, haha!" Zhou Junnian led a group of Chinese councilors and came forward to congratulate.

At this time, although Zhou Junnian was the chief Chinese member of the two councils and had served many Hong Kong governors, he did not actually have a "knight title".

Therefore, Lin Zhichao guessed that it was more difficult to obtain knighthoods and knighthoods at this time because Hong Kong was not that important to leading the British. In later generations, it was a little easier. It may also be that the influence of Hong Kong Chinese is growing.

(The knighthood may be awarded by the British royal family after obtaining the third-level CBE medal. The second-level and first-level knighthoods are both "knighthood medals" and can be directly called XX knights.)

"Chairman Zhou has won the award. I am grateful for the recommendation of His Excellency the Governor of Hong Kong. I am terrified."

These members of the two bureaus are all "leading parties", and Lin Zhichao is naturally talking nonsense. In fact, in Lin Zhichao's heart, he doesn't think it is necessary to stand in a team. He only thinks about it if he has no strength. If he has strength, everyone is competing to win him over.

"We were really encouraged by Lin Sheng's speech just now. You are indeed a leader in Hong Kong's business community, and you have a long-term vision."

"Actually, this is a kind of morale booster. I can't openly speak ill of Hong Kong's prospects, can I?"

"Haha, Lin Sheng is very humorous."

After chatting for a while, Lin Zhichao chatted with other people one by one. He especially chatted with HSBC Chairman Douglas for a while, which surprised many people.

It is said that Lin Zhichao was favored by HSBC Bank, so he got a loan from the ship, and now it is confirmed that it has been confirmed.

In fact, Douglas met Lin Zhichao for the first time. Now that Lin Zhichao has become a justice of the peace, he also pays attention to it. And his conversation with Lin Zhichao was mainly to discuss shipping with Lin Zhichao.

"I have a question. You said that Hong Kong will be a paradise for shipping in the future, but I heard that Greece and Japan are the emerging powers in shipping." Douglas said seriously.

This is not wrong. Japan and Greece are indeed second-generation shipping stars. Although Japanese shipping companies lease Lin Zhichao’s ship, it does not mean that Japan does not have many ships.

Whether it is Yamaguchi steamship or Japanese steamship, their total weight is more than 1.5 million tons, as well as Japan's Sanko steamship, Mitsubishi Merchant Marine, etc., all have a large number of merchant ships.

Lin Zhichao is now able to lease out for a long time because Japan has too much demand for overseas resources, so there is an urgent need for ships.

"Chairman Douglas, Greece and Japan are indeed the second generation stars of shipping, but in five years, seafarer wages in these two countries will rise sharply, resulting in reduced competitiveness. Hong Kong is a free port and is suitable for shipping, so the shipping industry Will become a third generation star."

Douglas understood, and then said: "Then the wages of seafarers in Hong Kong?"

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Although Hong Kong and the mainland are restricted, there are still many people coming in every year, so there is no shortage of cheap labor."

Douglas immediately said: "In other words, the same is true for industry. Hong Kong has always had cheap labor. With your Chinese capital, Hong Kong industry will also have great prospects."

HSBC has seen the prospects of Hong Kong's industry and tried to give loans. Of course, this is still an attempt. They did not immediately believe in the Chinese. I'm afraid it won't be obvious until Sandus becomes the project manager.

"Yes. Textiles, garments, plastics, toys, etc., these are all important industries in the future."

"You are really good at business and have a very insightful analysis of the situation."

"you flatter me!"

Afterwards, the two stopped talking, and Lin Zhichao greeted other people.

After Lin Zhichao became the "Unofficial Justice of the Peace", his influence quickly expanded in the Chinese community through media communication.

On this day, Lin Zhichao and Li Gaofu made an appointment to gather in the private room of the tea restaurant.

Li Gaofu said mysteriously: "Zhichao, that Liu Rongju deliberately revealed information to me, saying that Da Fei, who used to cause trouble for global shipping ships, has sunk to the bottom of the sea."

Lin Zhichao was slightly absent-minded and lamented that human life was really worthless.

Of course, it's not like there are no people who fall into Da Fei's hands. As the saying goes, the tides turn, and harming others will ultimately harm oneself.

"I didn't pursue that much. Why did they bother to do this? They can only be imprisoned for a few years. Why do they need to kill fellow villagers?" Lin Zhichao sneered.

He hates the associations of this era and has no sympathy for the JC of this era. He is dismissive of their so-called rights and is nothing more than bullying some ordinary citizens.

Li Gaofu said: "Liu Fu is afraid of you! You are a justice of the peace now. Suppose you go to his ghost boss to talk about Hong Kong law and order, or invite some congressmen to drink tea. His position may not be guaranteed. If you Words directed at him!”

A justice of the peace is in Chinese, which was fabricated out of thin air by the master who was in charge of the translation at that time. The official English name is the security committee member of the Hong Kong Colonial Government Security Committee.

Article 1 of the organizational terms of the Security Committee: The security committee has the power and obligation to maintain social order in Hong Kong in conjunction with the Hong Kong colonial government police and the British Garrison in Hong Kong.

Article 4 of the organizational terms of the Security Committee: When there is a disturbance of social order in Xiangjiang, the security committee has the right and obligation to organize and command the Hong Kong residents present or nearby to work together to maintain order, stop the continuation of disrupting social order, and disrupt social order If the offender disobeys the restraint or advice of the public security committee member, he will be arrested and sentenced to a minimum of three months in prison without the possibility of bail.

This was in the early 1950s, and the power of justices of the peace was still very great.

In fact, at the beginning, the British did not give these powers to the Chinese. The powers of justices of the peace were originally given to those British businessmen who armed and trafficked in opium. At that time, pirates were rampant near Hong Kong. In order to prevent their goods from being robbed, the British opium merchants could only arm their cargo ships and recruit armed sailors. In order to give these opium merchants a reasonable reason to arm opium trafficking, the Hong Kong colonial government established the so-called law and order. Commission, which bestowed on these opium merchants the title of Commissioner of the Peace.

However, as the number of Chinese in Hong Kong gradually increased, some wealthy Chinese businessmen were willing to work for the Hong Kong colonial government and accumulated wealth to get through their joints. The thugs who used to be around the wharf and grab the berths of the wharf have already become the standard equipment for Chinese justices of the peace.

Therefore, if Lin Zhichao cleans up Liu Fu, in fact, only the title of justice of the peace is enough. From the end of World War II to the early 1950s, the Hong Kong colonial government did not restrict or withdraw the power of justices of the peace, and still allowed justices of the peace to cooperate with the Hong Kong colonial government police and the British troops stationed in Hong Kong to maintain social order in Hong Kong.

No wonder Liu Fu hurriedly sank his fellow countryman into the sea, thinking that he was helping Lin Zhichao to calm down.

"It's too late to make money, will you be serious with the children?" Lin Zhichao said with a smile after hearing the words.

Li Gaofu knew Lin Zhichao well, and said, "Never mind him, anyway, that Da Fei has done a lot of evil things, and he deserves what he deserves!"

Lin Zhichao nodded and ignored the matter.