The birth of the Hong Kong Island family

Late at night, Li Jiacheng came to his uncle Li Yunsong's house.

He couldn't wait to ask: "Cousin, did you learn anything at the Yangtze Plastic Factory?"

It turns out that since the plastic flower was listed in the Hong Kong store, Li Jiacheng has seen the huge business opportunities contained in it; although Changhe Plastic Factory is still in the process of repaying debts, he is determined to enter the plastic flower industry as soon as possible and become the first wave Plastic flower factory.

Therefore, he planned to send people to work in the Yangtze Plastic Factory and learn skills from them. Originally, he wanted to learn it in person, but he was worried about being recognized, and Cheung Wo Plastic Factory was still trying its best to pay off its debts.

Cousin Li Shulin smiled bitterly and said: "Cousin, the key technologies of the plastic flowers in the Yangtze Plastic Factory are in the hands of those technicians, and the workers can only have a rough look. Because I took a few more glances, I was suspected of being a spy. Today Just got fired.”

Li Jiacheng was immediately surprised and said: "They fired the workers just based on suspicion? This is too hasty!"

Li Shulin said: "The main reason was that I left my job to observe other work procedures, and was fired by the vigilant management for leaving my job without permission. But in any case, Yangtze Plastic Factory is very strict in keeping technology confidential. . All their technical staff have signed three-year contracts, and they are not allowed to leave within three years, otherwise they will be compensated ten times their salary. Moreover, everyone is tight-lipped about their technology. I invited them to dinner but were rejected."

After listening, Li Jiacheng was at a loss what to do. He could only understand some superficial knowledge through the plastic flower samples and did not know the technical essentials at all.

At this time, Li Yunsong said: "People say that Lin Zhichao is a very benevolent person. When the Yangtze Wig Factory was first introduced to Hong Kong, it allowed businessmen to inspect and even helped train workers, providing one-stop support for everyone. Because of this, Hong Kong's wig industry is now It supports more than 3,000 workers. Unexpectedly, Lin Zhichao now regards the plastic flower industry as a secret and strictly leaks it. It seems that he wants to be alone!"

At present, the plastic flower technology has not been leaked in Hong Kong. Although everyone is jealous, there is no channel to obtain the technology. When it was introduced to Hong Kong in the previous life, everyone was still able to show off their talents and secretly learn the technology abroad; but it is obviously not possible in this life, because the Yangtze River Plastic Factory is the only one in the world that knows the plastic flower technology.

Therefore, within three months, it is impossible for anyone to produce it; within half a year, there should be many manufacturers who can produce it.

Li Jiacheng said: "This plastic flower has a patented technology, and the Yangtze Plastic Factory must be unwilling to teach it. Moreover, plastic flowers have greater prospects than wigs. They must want to make more money. However, plastic flowers are currently a new product on the market and will not become popular in the short term. Globally, as long as we enter early this year, we will definitely get a share of the pie. As for Lin Zhichao's performance in wigs, it is not that noble. He just wants to dominate the industry and let many wig factories serve as their OEMs."

He can see very clearly that plastic flowers are a new thing after all, and it is impossible for Changjiang Plastic Factory to monopolize it, because it will take time for the market to accept it.

Li Yunsong said: "Indeed, if you can have others work for him and get a lot of praise, why not do it. It shows that this person is very powerful and very scheming! Because of this, if you want to obtain technology from the Yangtze Plastic Factory, you can It’s a bit difficult!”

Changhe Plastic Factory is dominated by the nephew, but their father and son also own a small amount of shares.

Li Jiacheng said: "Cousin, have you sorted out what you have seen and heard!"

"Yes, I'll give it to you, it's just some fur!"

Afterwards, Li Shulin took out a piece of paper with some knowledge written on it.

Li Jiacheng said while watching: "There is another way, that is to go to the homes of those technicians, and we buy some technical information. In this way, things will not be leaked, and the technicians will not have to worry about trouble, and they can also get a sum of money. money."

When Li Shulin heard this, his eyes lit up, and he quickly said: "It makes sense, I happen to know a technician, and I will go find him later."

Li Jiacheng nodded and said, "Yes. It is expected that Changhe Plastic Factory will be able to pay off its debts in half a year, but we obviously can't wait that long. How about we start raising funds from relatives and friends, and I will find a way to collect some."

Li Yunsong immediately agreed and said, "Okay, this is not a loan, and everyone will not disagree."

When the Cheung Hutch Plastics Factory was in trouble, relatives and friends were running away because they were worried that their money would be wasted. But it is different now. The Cheung Woo Plastics Factory has not gone bankrupt, but they still owe money. Coupled with the prospects of plastic flowers, everyone is bound to be willing to invest in it.

Li Jiacheng breathed a sigh of relief. Anyway, he couldn't wait to make plastic flowers. While producing other products, he is also researching the technology of plastic flowers. He is confident that he will be able to make plastic flowers in the first half of the year.

In fact, no matter how secretive the Yangtze Plastic Factory is, many businessmen have taken various measures.

Absolute confidentiality does not exist!

On the eve of the Spring Festival, Lin Zhichao visited his uncle Lin Yunchu's wig factory.

There are forty or fifty workers in this factory. Lin Yunchu and Shen Yunlian both work in the factory. They are both bosses and workers. Anyway, this factory is equivalent to a satellite factory of the Yangtze Wig Factory.

"Uncle, how much money did you make last year?" Lin Zhichao came to Lin Yunchu's office and asked with a smile.

The 150,000 yuan he lent to Lin Yunchu was repaid immediately, so his uncle was still a very honest and honest person; after all, they were uncles and nephews. If Lin Yunchu didn't pay back the money, Lin Zhichao would never ask for it.

After all, when word spread, it was not Lin Yunchu whom everyone was scolding, but perhaps Lin Zhichao. After all, you are so rich, do you still care about the 150,000 Hong Kong dollars you lent to your uncle?

People always favor the weak side.

At this time, Shen Yunlian, who was making tea for Lin Zhichao, said: "I made more than 300,000 yuan!" After saying that, she respectfully served the tea to her nephew.

Lin Zhichao quickly took the tea cup, thanked him, and then said with a smile: "If you pay me back, you only have 200,000 yuan!"

Shen Yunlian said: "Of course I should pay it back, we all appreciate your great favor and help!"

When Lin Yun first saw his wife surrounding his nephew, he knew it was to please him, but it was too enthusiastic, so he said, "Yunlian, go out and supervise the production first."

Shen Yunlian had no choice but to quit. She also wanted to flatter her nephew, but it was obvious that her husband disliked her for going too far.

Later, Lin Yunchu said: "I made just over 360,000 yuan, and now I still have more than 200,000 yuan in hand."

Lin Zhichao nodded and asked, "What does uncle think of the wig industry? What do you think?"

This is a test!

Lin Yunchu immediately said: "The cost is rising, and more and more people are making wigs. I heard that some new factories can only operate half the time! I don't think the demand in Europe and the United States has decreased, but Hong Kong's production capacity is too high."

Indeed, the popularity of wigs in the United States has not yet reached its peak, and it is estimated that it will reach its peak in the early 1960s. But there are now fifty or sixty wig factories in Hong Kong, and the quality is uneven, which will naturally have a certain impact.

Lin Zhichao said: "In general, the demand for wigs in Europe and the United States will gradually increase, so as long as the products are good, there is no problem in making money. If better products can be developed, they will be favored by agents."

Lin Yunchu said: "I also organized several people to conduct research on the technology and quality of wigs and strive for innovation."

It's still good. After all, his family background and education are not low. What he lacked before was opportunities.

Later, Lin Zhichao said: "Uncle, do you still want to make plastic flowers?"

How could he not take care of his uncle when outsiders were given the advantage?

Lin Yunchu is no longer the Lin Yunchu of last year. He is now obsessed with being a boss, so he said without hesitation: "I want to do it!"

Lin Zhichao nodded. It was a good thing to have such initiative. We couldn't always let him be a nanny and push him to pursue a career.

"Well, I will say hello to General Manager Tao later, and I will allow you to go to the Changjiang Plastic Factory for inspection at any time. But I can only give you this convenience. It is up to you to open the factory later, recruiting plastic technicians, purchasing machinery, etc. It’s your own business.”

Lin Yunchu immediately said: "Well, if you allow me to investigate, this is already helping to the end. If I can't learn it again, it can only show that I am not a professional."

Indeed, being allowed to inspect at any time means that he can watch the technicians adjust colors and other details. Even if he was Lin Zhichao's uncle, it was obviously impossible for the technician to deliberately not answer some questions.

It can only be said that Lin Yunchu needs to start from scratch to start the plastic flower industry this time, which is much more complicated than opening a wig factory.

"You should have almost enough funds. If you are not enough, you can consider bank loans! Whatever you do now, you must know how to use the bank. Even if you have money in your hand, you can take out a loan. Keep the money in your hand as working capital."

"you're right!"

After teaching Lin Yunchu some tips on doing business, Lin Zhichao turned around and left.

Not long after he left, Shen Yunlian got in and asked, "Zhichao made a sudden inspection. Is there anything going on?"

Lin Yunchu said in a good mood: "He can't come and take a look!"

"Tch, he is so busy, he has time to look at your small factory!"

Lin Yunchu smiled and told his wife what had just happened.

Shen Yunlian was stunned, then grabbed Lin Yunchu's arm and said, "Is that going to make a fortune?"

Lin Yunchu pushed Shen Yunlian's hand away, and said: "Pay attention to the image, this is a company! We only have a few dollars to invest in making a fortune. If we dare to say that we are making a fortune, we can only say that there is another way of making money. The important thing is, If I am busy with a plastic factory, you must be optimistic about the wig factory. Without the support of the profits of the wig factory, I would not dare to make plastic flowers."

"Understood! The wig factory is already on the right track, how can something happen."

At the end of January, after the Spring Festival.

On this day, Hong Kong government officials headed by Governor Ge Lianghong came to the Yangtze River Industrial Park to inspect.

At this time, Lin Zhichao's influence in industry was no less than that in shipping, and he became Hong Kong's well-deserved "king of industry".

British officials such as Ge Lianghong also understand one thing, that is, there are too many people working for Lin Zhichao in Hong Kong, and Lin Zhichao's influence is too great, so the London government has considered awarding Lin Zhichao the "Commander CBE", which is the third class. Medal; as for the above two knighthoods, or knight titles, that is currently impossible.

It's not that Lin Zhichao's influence is not enough, but that his contribution is not enough, but in a few years, London will definitely offer it with both hands.

"Mr. Lin, how many workers are there in the entire Yangtze River Industrial Park?" Ge Lianghong looked at the rows of machines in the zipper factory and asked.

"It should be more than 3,800 people! We have been recruiting workers to solve more labor positions." Lin Zhichao accompanied the inspection and said.

At this time, many British officials were shocked. As far as they knew, Lin Zhichao's other shipping company had more than 2,000 people (actually 3,000 people).

In other words, there are six to seven thousand people working for Lin Zhichao in Hong Kong.

They were already shocked by the magnitude of the influence. As for stumbling upon Lin Zhichao, that's impossible. How could he push Lin Zhichao out before it's too late to win him over?

Ge Lianghong said in surprise: "It's not easy! According to the investigation of our government department, you introduced Hong Kong's wig industry and created more than 3,000 jobs for Hong Kong. So, how many wig workers do you have?"

Lin Zhichao said: "Less than five hundred people!"

Ge Lianghong asked curiously: "Hey! With your strength, such a profitable industry won't occupy such a small market share?"

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "The raw materials and sales channels of the factory are handed over to us. Of course, we also provide them with technical guidance. Through such cooperation, we can reduce investment risks and drive the development of the entire industry. "

For a while, the British officials once again expressed their admiration.

Ge Lianghong's heart was already active, that is, he wanted to make a report to London and win over Lin Zhichao, a businessman, because his strength and influence were not comparable to that of He Dong back then.

When everyone came to Changjiang Plastic Factory, they knew that today was also the day when the production workshop of "Plastic Flower" was open to the public, so they invited more than a dozen businessmen to visit. Of course, many of them are members of the Shunde Chamber of Commerce or businessmen from Shunde, and only a few people came in through various relationships, including Lin Zhichao's relationship.

"With so many businessmen coming to inspect today, is Mr. Lin planning to share this profitable industry with everyone?" Ge Lianghong asked.

Lin Zhichao shook his head and said, "I'm not sharing it with everyone, but just letting them inspect it. The technology needs to be developed by themselves. After all, each company's plastic flower technology may be different, so that the industry can develop diversifiedly."

An official asked again: "Can plastic flowers bring jobs to Hong Kong, or what are the prospects?"

Lin Zhichao looked at him and said generously: "The plastic flower industry may be separated from the plastic industry, because this industry is very large. During a certain period of time when it was popular, I think it can be ranked among the top five industries in Hong Kong." .”

Everyone was surprised.

In fact, the colonial officials were very determined to maintain local commerce, and even had to damage British commerce, such as bringing the textile industry into the UK, which aroused the dissatisfaction of British officials. As for politics, everyone naturally firmly supports London's decision. The corruption of British officials in Hong Kong is corruption, but they are obviously the masters of the matter. Take Ge Lianghong as an example. He has always disliked the bureaucratic style of Hong Kong officials and has criticized and improved it many times, but in fact he himself likes money very much.

Ge Lianghong finally said: "Mr. Lin has made great contributions to Hong Kong's industry!"

Lin Zhichao hurriedly said humbly: "Your Excellency, the Governor, you have won the award! Because I know that everyone will sooner or later understand the technology of wigs and plastic flowers, so I think it's better to be generous and give you some help, so what I do is nothing."

Ge Lianghong said with a smile: "It is already a great contribution to introduce these two industries to Hong Kong."

Everyone in Hong Kong has a job, which means the society is more stable. He still likes Lin Zhichao's contribution from the bottom of his heart.

Afterwards, everyone inspected toys and wigs before leaving satisfied.

And Lin Zhichao returned to the plastic flower factory and chatted with Shunde businessmen, including He Hengmian, the chairman of the Shunde Chamber of Commerce, and Huang Zhenmin, the chairman of the Shunde Friendship Association, who also came to join in the fun.

"Lin Sheng, is there a market for this plastic flower when it is produced?"

"As long as the quality is good, there will be no worries about sales."

"Can plastic flowers only have one color?"

"Whoever can develop two-color will surely make more money!"

He answered everyone's questions one by one and won everyone's respect.

During the period, He Hengmian brought up the old story again: "Lin Sheng, what Hu Sheng means is that I still hope that you will merge the three Shunde chambers of commerce, and everyone will obey you!"

Hu Sheng, that is, Hu Zhaochi, was the president of the Shunde Chamber of Commerce in the 1930s and 1940s. He had many businesses, including banking, foreign trade, real estate, and hotels. He also served as the prime minister, chief prime minister, and chairman of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. He is a veteran businessman in Shunde.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "If we merge, there must be a lot of trouble, and it will give people the impression that we don't want to compare ourselves with others. Not good not good!"

He Hengmian had no choice but to give up!

There is Lin Chichao in Hong Kong. If he comes to resist the banner of Shunde businessmen, then every chamber of commerce will have to surrender. But Lin Zhichao just took care of Shunde businessmen, but was unwilling to lead everyone.

Shunde businessmen who came to investigate this time accounted for the vast majority. If all plastic flowers were developed, the plastic flower industry in Hong Kong would be dominated by Shunde people, just like the wig industry.

In fact, Lin Zhichao also wanted to attack the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce. Several future leading figures have already been eliminated, such as Li Jiacheng and Lin Baixin.

Therefore, in the future, Hong Kong will belong to the Shunde people, especially Lin Zhichao, who can be more powerful than Hong Kong fashion businessmen.

Hong Kong is no longer Lijiacheng, but