The birth of the Hong Kong Island family

At the beginning of a new week, Lin Zhichao and his five subordinates, Huang Changhong, Zhou Fuzhao, Hu Zhaoxu, Liang Guangchang, and Li Paulo, were having a meeting on the conference table in his office.

The five people can be regarded as the core senior management of Cheung Kong Industries and are highly valued by Lin Zhichao. Among them, Liang Guangchang is the person in charge of commercial real estate, Li Paulo is the general manager of Poly Construction, and the other three are the "troika" of the group.

And the content of this meeting was about the bidding for the 'Navy Yard'.

Lin Zhichao held a pen in one hand and pressed the notebook with the other, and said seriously: "I don't expect any European, American, or Japanese real estate developers to bid for the naval dock tender. Even Land may not participate. After all, the deposit alone requires 6 million." Hong Kong dollars.”

Hu Zhaoxu said: "It is said that the Hong Kong government hosted two waves of real estate developers from Japan at very grand cocktail parties. It can be seen that the Hong Kong government particularly wants to use this event to achieve the idea of ​​revitalizing Hong Kong's real estate."

After thinking for a while, Huang Changhong said: "Let's put it this way, assuming that these foreign investors do not come to bid, the Hong Kong government's purpose cannot be achieved, and I am afraid it may have the idea of ​​canceling the bidding."

After Lin Zhichao heard the words, he said to Paul Li: "Is the draft plan ready? Show everyone!"

Paul Li nodded, and then passed the information to everyone, each with a copy.

Lin Chi-chao personally participated in the sketch design of the entire 1.17 million-square-foot Naval Dockyard. His idea was to build a landmark building complex in Hong Kong, an 'open' commercial complex integrating shopping malls, office buildings, and five-star hotels. Complex. The buildings are connected by pedestrian bridges, and there are many open roads in the area of ​​the commercial complex, which are somewhat similar to the design of Ginza in Japan.

To the east of this land is the later Pacific Place, which is now also among the former sites of the Navy Dockyard. The later Pacific Place was only more than 200,000 square feet, and this land covers a total of 1.17 million square feet, which is the fourth or fifth largest square in the world. About twice the size.

Of course, the buildings on the land are subject to the planning jurisdiction of the Hong Kong government, but Lin Zhichao is not worried because he has a good relationship with the Hong Kong government and does not need to worry about the Hong Kong government making things difficult for him; what's more, the plan designed by Cheung Kong Industrial must be for the North Korean government. With the development of "landmark" and "commercial", there is absolutely no big problem.

On the other hand, even if Airship Tai won the bid in his previous life, he would have to sell it after making things difficult like the Xingguangxing Mansion. He is not qualified to pass the test only for architectural design.

Lin Zhichao said: "Assuming that Europe, the United States and Japan do not come to bid, and Land Land does not come to bid, the Hong Kong government will definitely feel that their purpose has not been achieved, and the possibility of cancellation is very high. However, I am very interested in this land, and I plan to implement two Here is a way to see if I can get it. First, bidding at a high price may be a high price for others, but it is a long-term plan for me, so I considered setting the price at more than 100 million Hong Kong dollars; second, bidding with European, American and Japanese Real estate developers came to accompany the bidding, which played a role in confusing the Hong Kong government."

In this day and age, everyone still doesn’t know what an escort is!

As expected, these subordinates were a little confused. Huang Changhong said: "Boss, how can I accompany the bid? The deposit is 6 million Hong Kong dollars!"

Lin Zhichao said: "We find two or three European, American and Japanese real estate developers to come and bid together. They only need to participate in the bidding and they can get a bonus of 3 million Hong Kong dollars. They can set the price at 50 to 70 million. This price is not Those who may win the bid will accompany the bid. Our bid price is above 100 million, which is definitely a stable bid. The important thing is that the Hong Kong government has no reason to cancel the bidding."

Everyone's eyes lit up, this method seemed very good.

Of course, the main premise is that the boss values ​​this land very much, so he does this.

Huang Changhong said: "This land looks large, but how to plan it is restricted by the Hong Kong government and is full of uncertainty. In addition, these property developers have no intention of bidding, so the price of 50 to 70 million is indeed impossible. middle."

The price of the airship Tai in his previous life was probably about this (it was said to be tens of millions). He thought he would miss it, but the Hong Kong government couldn't be that stupid. It would be strange not to cancel it at such a low price.

For a land area of ​​1.17 million square feet, even if it costs HK$100 per square foot, it will cost HK$117 million.

The reason why the valuation is so low is because the plot ratio of this site is not regulated by the Hong Kong government, and the planning is subject to the constraints of the Hong Kong government. If the real estate industry is booming, the value may only be around HK$200-300 million.

Lin Zhichao said: "So, when I find the accompanying bid, my price will not be low. Otherwise, it will give the Hong Kong government a reason to cancel the tender. Assuming that this land can build 8 buildings, according to the current price of 800 to 1,000 Hong Kong dollars per unit in Central The price per square foot is about 20 million for a building, and more than 200 million for 10 buildings. In short, I will give a very good price for now, and at the same time, we will use the plan to impress the Hong Kong government. Let's see if we can take it!"

Last year, commercial land in Central was still worth 2,000 to 2,500 Hong Kong dollars per square foot, but now it has dropped to 800 to 1,000 Hong Kong dollars, which can be said to have plummeted. The Navy Dockyard is located in the Admiralty area of ​​Central, and its geographical location should be similar to Des Voeux Road Central, maybe slightly inferior.

Lin Zhichao is ready to offer a sky-high price of 160 million Hong Kong dollars!

What he wants is that the Hong Kong government has no reason to cancel the tender, and for him, HK$160 million is simply a treasure!

If the bidding for this piece of land is canceled, there is a high probability that segmented and time-sharing bidding will begin in the early 1970s. By then, a piece of land will cost around 100 million, and the total value may be more than 1 billion (it will not be auctioned at the same time).

At this point in the meeting, Lin Zhichao's senior executives also knew that the boss was very concerned about this land, so they began to make suggestions.

Three cores are important:

First, the price must be high, otherwise the purpose of revitalizing real estate will not be achieved;

Second, you cannot bid alone, European, American and Japanese property buyers must participate;

Third, the plan must be creative and landmark, which the Hong Kong government is also happy to see. Referring to the blue chimney bought by Zheng Yutong in his previous life, it originally had an area of ​​only more than 200,000 square feet. In order to allow him to build a first-class landmark building on the coastal area, the Hong Kong government sold him more than 200,000 square feet at a low price. The price may be half sold and half sold. Give away, or even give away half and sell half.

In the next twenty days, Lin Zhichao began to be busy with this matter.

Regarding the matter of finding European, American and Japanese real estate developers to accompany the bidders, Lin Zhichao went to find them personally. He did not go to the door directly, but found cooperative banks or friends in Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom, and finalized and paid the funds through an intermediary.

For example, in Japan, he is looking for a person in charge of the Industrial Bank of Japan to invite real estate developers to sit down and talk with Lin Zhichao as an intermediary. As long as he comes to participate, he will pay a participation fee of 3 million Hong Kong dollars. As for the price, he is free. Lin Zhichao only gave a reference price of 50 to 70 million Hong Kong dollars, and he would not win the bid.

In other words, Lin Zhichao is not worried about anyone who dares to raise more than 100 million Hong Kong dollars to compete with him.

At the same time, Lin Zhichao does not need to worry about breaking the law at all, because it is not illegal in itself.

He simply invited them to bid and broke no law at all.

When I heard that I could get 3 million Hong Kong dollars in benefits, I quickly contacted three overseas real estate developers. They were all willing to set up a working group and prepare tender documents to participate. The reason why the working group was established was because we were worried about falling into a trap (fear of winning the bid) and to prepare the bid document with a little more seriousness.

Thursday, June 3.

Lin Zhichao specially rushed back to Hong Kong in advance to participate in the preparation of the first industry conference of the Hong Kong Real Estate Chamber of Commerce.

The meeting location was chosen in an office building in Global Building, which Lin Zhichao specially used as a 'preparatory office'; in fact, Lixin Real Estate of Airship Tai also had an office in this office building because he did not have an office building in Central.

"Sir Lin"

"Sir Lin"

As soon as Lin Zhichao appeared on the stage, he was immediately greeted by everyone. He is definitely the most important figure.

When the Hong Kong Real Estate Chamber of Commerce was preparing, it was very rare to find several knights as honorary presidents. However, with the participation of Sir Lin Zhichao, naturally the honorary president of the knights was nothing.

Are Hong Kong jazz younger than him?

At the meeting, Lin Zhichao said humorously: "He Sheng, how are the preparations going? It seems that everyone is participating very enthusiastically, which is different from what I imagined. After all, calling wealthy people to a meeting is no less than the 'Chen Zong Shouqiu Party'!" "

The ‘Chen Zong Shou Clan Association’ is to invite members surnamed Chen to hold a family meeting, but there are so many members surnamed Chen, so it is very difficult to handle!

And if you ask real estate tycoons to have a meeting, logically speaking, they may not be willing to come.

Therefore, what Lin Zhichao means is - these two teams are difficult to work with!

People around him laughed. This was the Sir Lin they knew. He was young, funny, and very helpful.

Many of the rich in Hong Kong have received its favor.

He D (God of Gambling) is the person in charge of the preparatory committee. He also responded with some humor: "Although the rich guys are difficult to deal with, with Sir Lin taking the lead, there is no reason why everyone should not compete to participate. As of now, there are no applications to join Hong Kong. There are already more than 300 companies and individuals in the Real Estate Chamber of Commerce, and all the famous real estate developers in Hong Kong have participated!"

Lin Zhichao waved his hand and said: "Why am I taking the lead? Don't talk nonsense. Huo Sheng is the leader. Give me the credit. I'm afraid Huo Sheng will take away the shares of your joint venture!"

Airship Tai smiled and said: "Sir Lin is joking. If you prepare an office building for the Chamber of Commerce as a preparatory office, you are taking the lead! I am just a suggestion."

How dare he compete with Lin Zhichao?

In terms of real estate strength, he is not half as good as Lin Zhichao;

In terms of real estate influence, innovations such as stratification, installment, and public housing leases are all the work of Lin Zhichao;

In terms of Hong Kong's status, Lin Chi-chao is the leader of the Chinese in Hong Kong, the famous Sir Lam.

Therefore, as long as Lin Zhichao does not give in, it is almost impossible for him to get his turn.

Otherwise, how can we convince the public?

Lin Zhichao stopped talking. Originally, he wanted to give in, but now that he has an agreement with Dai Linzhi, he must be elected.

Afterwards, Lin Zhichao enthusiastically chatted with everyone!

This scene naturally also reveals a meaning, that is, he attaches great importance to this chamber of commerce.

Today is not the election of the "Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce", but the selection of 25 "Board Directors". Five days later, the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Executive Board Directors of the Chamber of Commerce will be formally elected.

The first "Hong Kong Real Estate Chamber of Commerce" was held in mid-July, and it was held in the Hong Kong City Hall.

Soon, the meeting officially began.

About a hundred people came to participate. In addition to Hong Kong real estate developers, there were also representatives from banks and wealthy people - He Shanheng, He Tian, ​​Li Rongsen, Qiu Degen, Liang Chang, Liang Qiuju, Chen Detai, Chen Bichen, Liao Liewen, Guan Qiming et al.

He D is the person in charge of the preparatory committee, so naturally he will preside over the meeting.

After some speeches, the election of 25 board members began officially.

This step is not difficult, which is to select influential real estate developers. The results are: Lin Zhichao, Feipingtai, Qu Wuqi, He Hongsheng, Hu Hanhui, Hu Yingxiang, Li Gaofu, Zheng Yizhi, Cao Shaosong, Yang Zhiyun, Li Kangjie, Wang Kuancheng, Fang Runhua, Zhong Minghui, These 25 people were elected: Ouyang Sen, Xiang Zhiqiu, Li Zhaoji, Chen Zefu, Guo Desheng, Xu Dashan, Gui Huashan, Zhan Zhaolin, Sun Bingshu, Lu Gaohua, and Chen Zengxi.

Lin Zhichao is basically familiar with these twenty-five people, and many of them are friends, such as Airship Tai, Hu Hanhui, Li Gaofu, Fang Runhua, Li Shauji, Guo Desheng, Zhan Zhaolin, etc., all of them are relatively good friends.

Next, the Chamber of Commerce also hired 32 Hong Kong wealthy people as honorary consultants, including He Shanheng, He Tian, ​​Li Yongsen, Qiu Degen, Liang Chang, Liang Qiuju, Chen Detai, Chen Bichen, Liu Liewen and Guan Qiming.

After a meeting, the Hong Kong Real Estate Chamber of Commerce has basically taken shape.

After the meeting, everyone got together to chat again, and colleagues in the industry naturally chatted about real estate.

Fang Runhua mentioned: "The recent bidding for the Navy Yard is a major event in the real estate industry. Sir Lin must have won the bid!"

Lin Zhichao said generously: "We are ready to enter the bid! After all, such a large piece of good land, even if I don't have the strength to develop it now, it is worthwhile to cover it up!"

Li Gaofu said in surprise: "For such a large piece of land, even if the real estate market plummets now, the bidding price is probably very high! It seems that Hong Kong can compete with European, American and Japanese real estate developers and real estate, and I am afraid that there are not many Chinese real estate companies in Hong Kong." , Sir Lin is definitely ranked number one! By the way, who else is ready to bid?"

To be honest, Lin Zhichao was curious about whether Airship Tai had won the bid, but he did not answer.

Therefore, Lin Zhichao guessed that he might not have the strength to bid. The reason is very simple. Lin Zhichao robbed him of many opportunities - the first pre-sale property, Xiyun Street, Sifang Public Street and other projects. His real estate strength was about 30% weaker than in his previous life. A small footprint may not necessarily affect wealth, but a large chassis will certainly affect wealth, because large chassis are rare.

Fang Runhua started and naturally wanted to finish: "Sir Sir Lin is the only one who plans to bid. He is indeed the leader in Hong Kong's real estate industry!"

Lin Zhichao waved his hand and said: "Not necessarily! You may still be considering it!" Changing the topic, he added: "The establishment of the Hong Kong Real Estate Chamber of Commerce is actually that everyone is optimistic about the development of Hong Kong's real estate and long-term development, so everyone can Participate enthusiastically!"

Someone said with a smile: "The deposit of 6 million is not cheap, and no one is willing to part with it!"

Everyone laughed, and for a while many board members vaguely focused on Lin Zhichao.

After chatting for a while, everyone went back to the company.

On the other side, Airship Tai and He D walked together.

"Huo Sheng, I am personally optimistic about you becoming the president, and there are many people who hold this view!" He D said seriously.

The establishment of the Hong Kong Real Estate Chamber of Commerce was proposed by Feiping Tai, and it was he who prepared it. It's good now. Everyone has a vague intention of electing Lin Zhichao as the president. Wouldn't this be making a wedding dress for others?

The relationship between Airship Tai and the Hong Kong government is not good. In the 1950s, rumors even broke out that gifts were sent out of the country. Therefore, Airship Tai has always been worried, and also wanted to use this organization to make the Hong Kong government "dare not take action."

"He Sheng, if I become the president, I will definitely not be able to convince everyone. Everyone knows the reason. Although it was my suggestion, I think it is a good thing and I will abide by everyone's opinions next week. I personally admire Lin Sheng! Don’t worry, you, the vice-president, can’t escape!”

He D quickly said: "You are talking as if I am greedy for this vice president!"

Airship Tai smiled and said, "I'm telling the truth!"

He D immediately said: "Then I support you as the president. No matter what happens, I can still compete with Lin Sheng!"

Airship Tai waved his hand quickly!

Although he hopes to get the position of president to reach a balance with the Hong Kong government, he knows that there is little hope.

Just a title of 'Sir' is enough to be the president. After all, in order for this conference to be influential, several knights were specially invited to serve as honorary presidents. Nowadays, if a serious jazz real estate developer cannot become the president, how can he convince the public?

Lin Zhichao is quite relaxed and very confident. No one can compete with him for this position, both emotionally and rationally. He is not the president of the Real Estate Chamber of Commerce, so I am afraid that most people will not be convinced.

Even the media will not be convinced.

The reason is simple. The president of the Real Estate Chamber of Commerce should be the leader in the real estate industry in Hong Kong, at least for the first time.

At this time, Lin Zhichao was already thinking about what if, after being elected as the president, he would take the initiative to invite Dai Linzhi and his wife to a private yacht party. Let’s test whether the British Governor of Hong Kong likes the green US dollars.

Of course, it's just a test!

If Dai Linzhi likes money, then Lin Zhichao is already prepared. He specially entrusted Audrey to prepare to entertain Dai Linzhi's wife in London.

The annual salary of the Governor of Hong Kong is HK$500,000 to HK$600,000, so Lin Zhichao prepared US$500,000.

The important thing is that Lin Zhichao does not ask Dai Linzhi to "take care", but only wants Dai Linzhi to be "fair".

After all, the bidding price of Cheung Kong Holdings is 160 million, which is about twice the previous bid; the design plan is the best commercial plan in the world and can become a landmark building in Hong Kong, which is conducive to the development of Hong Kong's economy; and there are Having three companies accompany the bid can make the Hong Kong government look good.

After meeting the three conditions, you only need to wear Linzhi to achieve success easily.

Back in the office, Lin Zhichao banged on the table!

He was thinking about many possible things that could happen and taking precautions.

In fact, if he had not won this piece of land, Lin Zhichao would not have much regret.

His strength is so strong, why are he afraid that he will not have more opportunities in the future?

Therefore, he cannot take it too seriously, lest he be disappointed in the end!