The birth of the Hong Kong Island family

More than a month later.

Lin Zhichao sealed the tender document himself and then handed it to Huang Changhong to deliver it on his behalf.

"Okay, after two months of preparation, I can finally hand over the answer!"

Huang Changhong smiled and said: "The boss's plan will definitely win the bid!"

Lin Zhichao said: "Not necessarily! I heard that in an interview with the South China Morning Post, Landtai Taipan Newbijian refused to disclose the content of the bid and did not comment on 'who owns the famous flower', but he said in a confident tone 'The bidding result is the best answer'. According to the news written by the Australian reporter, I am afraid Newbingham is also very confident and will move back to the city for the Keswick family!"

Huang Changhong said: "Based on my understanding of Land, I am afraid they will not agree to sell off-the-plan properties. Of course, we will have the answer in ten days!"

The answer will be revealed by the end of March - who will win the original site of the General Post Office. As long as the bid for the original site of the General Post Office is won, there will be no need to bid for the development rights above Admiralty Station.

Because we can continue to cooperate directly according to the model of the previous bidding section, and we only need to negotiate with each other.

"After winning the bid, the stock price of Changshi Group will definitely rise. We should also acquire all the remaining shares of Capital Real Estate." Lin Zhichao added.

The so-called total acquisition is privatization. Capital Real Estate Development owns two office buildings in Central. If they are privatized this year, they can enjoy high rents in the next few years without having to share them.

Huang Changhong said: "Well, whether it is the issuance of new shares in exchange for shares or cash acquisitions, we can handle it. The real estate situation is very good this year, and our profits will continue to rise."

Lin Zhichao said: "We still have to issue new shares and fully acquire the company through share exchange. There is still more room for money."

"Um"

Last year, HK$180 million was left, and new shares were issued to raise HK$100 million. There is already a cash flow of more than HK$300 million on the books. At the same time, Chase Bank and HSBC promised to draw down loans of HK$300 million at any time. If this year's profit exceeds 300 million (real estate surges), and at the same time, land payments are withdrawn, the available funds are expected to reach 1 billion.

So scary!

Although a certain amount of cash flow (land fees) needs to be paid to the subway company, this part of the money will return to the Yangtze River Industrial Group after the off-plan properties are sold next year (expenditure + profit = withdrawal).

Therefore, Cheung Kong Group will have sufficient cash flow in the next few years; in addition to local development, it seems that it will also have to find more opportunities and try again overseas.

"By the way, boss, Singapore Haw Par Company intends to sell the 'Causeway Bay Haw Par Villa'. I plan to acquire this land, and I am currently negotiating with the president of Singapore Haw Par Company, Mai Lisi."

"Mailisi? A foreigner's name?"

"Well, he is a foreigner and graduated from Cambridge Finance Department. He is very good at negotiating the land of Haw Par Villa. Although he works in Singapore, he has done a lot of homework on Hong Kong's real estate business. But I am also a little worried. This land covers a total of 150,000 square feet, but we have to wait patiently for the Planning Department’s reply as to how many floors can be built on it.”

Lin Zhichao immediately said: "Give me the information later, and then I will discuss it in person. Haw Par Villa is the memory of many Hong Kong people. I am worried that it will be affected by public opinion later, so I will discuss this project with Malice."

Huang Changhong nodded and said, "Okay, I'll give you the information as soon as possible!"

Haw Par Villa occupies a large area and is for sale as part of it. But if you want to build high-rise buildings on this part, it will inevitably affect the environment of Haw Par Villa. The boss values ​​​​his reputation, so it is reasonable to worry, Huang Changhong thought.

In fact, what he didn't know was that when Lin Zhichao heard about Meris, he immediately became interested. Isn't this the great butler of Changshi Group in his previous life?

In the previous life of the Cheung Kong Group, there was Zhou Xianmao in real estate development, Huo Jianning in financial arrangements, and Hong Xiaolian in building sales. However, this Meris is also a very important general of Cheung Kong, known as the steward of the Cheung Kong Group. Li Jiacheng achieved great results in his previous life, which has a lot to do with his knowing people and making good use of them.

So, since it is a talent, why doesn’t Lin Zhichao pursue it?

The sun is shining brightly and the sea and sky are blue.

Lin Zhichao is enjoying his leisure time on his super yacht. Accompanying him is Guan Jiahui, who makes people feel as if he is only eighteen years old.

"Jiahui, come to my arms!" He gestured.

Guan Jiahui immediately said deliberately: "The fox is about to show its tail!"

The relationship between the two was already in place, but Lin Zhichao adhered to the gentleman's demeanor and cultivated the relationship first, and arranged Guan Jiahui's parents in place before truly enjoying others. Of course, he was also busy with work and had many people to take care of, so he kept putting it off again and again.

Lin Zhichao smiled and said: "Then, Miss Guan Jiahui, do you want to come?"

He is still a gentle gentleman, but there is not much businessmanlike temperament in Lin Zhichao, so many people call him a Confucian businessman. The so-called Confucian businessmen, of course, must first have a Confucian temperament. Because Lin Zhichao often quotes ancient Chinese words and phrases to accept interviews and communicate with others, that's why people say this. At the same time, Lin Zhichao is very Western and modern. He pursues the lifestyle of young people - diving, self-driving yachts, surfing, etc.

In short, Lin Zhichao can be considered a real big player!

Guan Jiahui thought for a moment, and then said softly: "I'm not afraid of you sooner or later!"

Then, she came to Lin Zhichao's recliner and fell into Lin Zhichao's arms.

She has long hair, a standard oval face, big almond-like clear eyes, and perfect M lips. She is so beautiful!

Lin Zhichao sometimes thinks that the beauty of Guan Jiahui and Lin Qingxia is a kind of amorous beauty; the beauty of Li Jiaxin is a kind of noble and cool beauty; and of course Zhao Yazhi, it is a kind of classical and traditional beauty.

"Brother Chao, when did you like me? Is this the first time?"

"Ahem. What are you talking about?"

Seeing Lin Zhichao's fierce reaction, Guan Jiahui suddenly laughed mischievously and said, "You know you're scared, right? But don't worry, I won't tell you nonsense." After saying that, she became proud.

Although this man is as romantic as his father, he is obviously not as irresponsible as his father.

Lin Zhichao saw her little girl's nature, so he naturally didn't mind. Men always like eighteen-year-old girls, and he was no exception.

He held Guan Jiahui, feeling young in mind. This was what he needed most. Lin Zhichao is 49 years old this year and looks like he is in his thirties. Everyone praises him for his youthfulness. However, a long business career has made Lin Zhichao's mentality gradually mature and solidified.

Whenever there are young girls around him, Lin Zhichao's mentality begins to become younger, just like the 'elixir of life', so young girls are very fatal to him.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuu" Lin Zhichao finally came closer and took Guan Jiahui's first kiss.

For a long time, the two separated from each other.

At the end of March, various newspapers in Hong Kong reported on the winning bid results of "Cheung Kong defeated Land".

"Industrial and Commercial Daily" said: "The old General Post Office land, the land king in Central District, which was worth about HK$240 million at the time, was the land king of the Central District that 30 large consortiums competed for, but it was finally won by Cheung Kong Industrial (Group) Co., Ltd.

"Sing Tao Daily" said: "This 'king of land', with an average land price of just over HK$10,000 per square foot, has long been coveted by large consortiums, and was later acquired by the Yangtze River."

"Oriental Daily" said: "According to the MTR Corporation, the main reason was that the conditions listed in the proposal submitted by Yangtze River were extremely generous and attractive, and it finally stood out and won the exclusive development rights to operate the site with the MTR Corporation."

The South China Morning Post said: "The board of directors of the Mass Transit Railway Corporation yesterday approved the terms of the agreement, which requires the Cheung Kong Holdings Group to build a 37-storey single-tower mixed commercial building and office on the future Central Station of the MTR, occupying an area of ​​22,700 square feet. One building.”

The day after the winning bid is announced.

The MTR Corporation and Cheung Kong Holdings have formally signed a property development agreement for the Central Station. As for the Admiralty Station, it will be negotiated and signed in the future.

That night, the two companies held a press conference, and Tang Xin, chairman of the Metro Company, and Lin Zhichao of the Cheung Kong Group were both interviewed.

A reporter couldn't wait to ask: "Why was the Yangtze River Industrial Group able to obtain the right to win the bid from 30 consortiums? What is the content of the bid document?"

Lin Zhichao smiled and said nothing and handed the topic to Tang Xin.

To be honest, after Tang Xin saw the bid document, he couldn't help but marvel at Lin Zhichao's sincerity in cooperation.

However.

In fact, Lin Zhichao suffered no losses at all and had the same effect as Landmark, but he used different methods.

Therefore, Tang Xin told reporters:

"Several companies were interested in cooperating with our company, so the competition was fierce. All proposals were studied in detail, and the result was chosen by Yangtze River because its proposal was the most attractive to our company."

"Cheung Kong Group has agreed to pay the MTR Corporation a cash equivalent to the value of the land immediately after signing the agreement."

"This building will be sold off-plan, and the profits will be shared between the subway company and Yangtze River, with the subway company taking the lion's share."

"Cheung Kong Holdings guarantees that the subway company will make a profit no matter what."

As soon as Tang Xin finished speaking, the reporters started to marvel.

The first point is that paying cash equivalent to the MTR Corporation's land means that the MTR Corporation can repay the loan immediately - the land was purchased from the Hong Kong government through a loan. If it is repaid early, the interest expense will be less.

The second point is that by selling off-the-plan properties, Cheung Kong Group means giving up the long-term investment consideration of rent collection, and thus can withdraw funds immediately, and the MTR Corporation can further alleviate the dilemma of cash flow shortage.

The third point is that the MTR Corporation is guaranteed to make a profit no matter what, and the Cheung Kong Group bears the risk. If the real estate market falls, the MTR Corporation will have to make money even if the Cheung Kong Group loses money.

The fourth point is that the subway company will account for the majority of profits (51%). Although the specific proportion is not known, it is the first example of cooperation to change the previous "50-50 split" model.

The reporters began to interview Lin Zhichao.

"Mr. Lin, are you willing to make huge concessions to defeat Land?" a foreign reporter asked.

Chinese reporters secretly scolded Gui Lao for being cunning. This was clearly intended to embarrass Lin Zhichao!

Lin Zhichao said in English very gracefully:

"I believe that all companies participating in the bidding will try to figure out what the subway company's intention is beforehand."

"The subway company paid for the land with high-interest loans, and now it is in urgent need of cash flow to repay the loans and hope to achieve greater profits."

"Understanding this, we will give the subway company the greatest sincerity by making full use of its huge cash flow."

"As for what you said about defeating Land and making huge concessions, it seems to me that I have never thought about it. We only think about what our partners need."

The reporters at the scene laughed.

This is the strength of Huazi!

In fact, everyone knows that as early as the early 1970s, Cheung Kong Group defeated Land and won the land king in Central (Victoria Harbor Centre); but now, it is just defeated again.

Niubijian let Land lose to the Cheung Kong Group again, which immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of the Keswick family and paved the way for his withdrawal from Land Taipan (general manager).

Land belongs to the Jardine Matheson department. The Taipan of Jardine is also the Taipan of Landmark and the Taipan of Wharf Group. The current top three is Niu Bijian. New Bijian has been working at Jardine Matheson since he was 20 years old, and gradually climbed to the position of chairman of the board of directors. Niu Bijian has no background and relies on his own hard work.

Another founder of Land is Jim Keswick of the Keswick family. The Keswick family is the largest shareholder of Jardine Matheson Co., Ltd.

Therefore, as the boss of the third bureau, New Bijian has to be restricted by the shareholders and bosses.

The Keswick family insists on focusing development overseas, which will inevitably distract Newbrick's energy from making decisions in Hong Kong. This is the weakness of Land that is generally difficult to discern. People are often blinded by Land's "seeming strength". Landmark has always been a big player and is used to being big. An overly conceited Landmark may not calmly study its partners and condescend to cater to them.

Bao Fuda's behavior at the meeting this time also reached the ears of the Keswick family, so this means that Bao Fuda will replace Newbikin's position in Land Land at the right opportunity and further divide Newbikin's power.

But maybe the Keswick family doesn't know that Newbikin and Bowfield are two extremes, and neither will bring good results to the Jardines; one will make the Jardines lose the Wharf Group, and the other will make Land heavily in debt.

Of course, the root cause of all this is that the Keswick family does not trust Hong Kong and withdraws funds for overseas development. Otherwise, Wharf Group would not let anyone take it away.

In essence, Niubijian's ability is higher!

Law Firm.

On behalf of the Cheung Kong Group, Lam Chi-chao is signing a deal with Singapore's Haw Par Company, represented by Malice, to purchase and sell the 150,000 square feet of Haw Par Villa in Causeway Bay.

Originally, in Lin Zhichao's opinion, this piece of land was not worth the HK$50 million offered by Malice, but in the end he still won it after some negotiation.

First of all, although this land may encounter opposition from the media and citizens after the first building is built, the first building will allow the Cheung Kong Group to recover its capital because housing prices have risen too fast.

Secondly, after encountering opposition from citizens, Lin Zhichao will definitely respect public opinion and suspend further development; but the land is still in his hands, and when he continues to develop residential buildings in the future, the profits will be even greater; after all, those who have feelings for Haw Par Villa, They are getting old one after another, so what is left is regarded as reserve land.

In the end, he admired Merlis and decided to make the deal.

After signing the contract, Lin Zhichao invited Merlis to come to his office for a chat, and Merlis happily went.

In Lin Zhichao's office, Lin Zhichao said: "I heard that President Melis is a top student in economics at Cambridge?"

Merith, who has a typical British appearance, said at this time: "I just graduated from Cambridge School of Economics."

Lin Zhichao said sincerely: "Although my Yangtze River Industrial Group has been listed, there are still some problems. It is exactly the need for talents like Mr. Mellis to join. I wonder if I can have this honor? If Mr. Mellis is willing If you join Cheung Kong, I am willing to serve as managing director and deputy general manager!"

In fact, when a company becomes large, it can appoint three general managers and executive directors, with different responsibilities; it is also possible to appoint two or three directors and deputy general managers.

There is no such thing as too much talent. As long as the company is big enough, it can embrace all kinds of talents.

Meris suddenly understood why Lin Zhichao suddenly took over the negotiation. It turned out to be because he admired himself.

But he had his own pride, so he immediately said: "I can't join Cheung Kong Group, and this invitation is too sudden. Mr. Lin doesn't know me well enough. Maybe this decision is wrong."

It’s a flat refusal!

Lin Zhichao didn't care. Zhuge Liang had to be invited three times when he came down the mountain, not to mention it was a bit sudden. If Merliss joins immediately, Haw Par Singapore may be suspicious of him.

"I actually made this decision after careful consideration. Although the Yangtze River Industrial Group is getting stronger every year, I always feel that something is missing. It makes a lot of money, but it makes me physically and mentally exhausted and a little confused. Mr. Meilisi is a professor at the Department of Economics at Cambridge Students are also modern business managers, these are the talents I hope to introduce.”

After hearing what Lin Zhichao said, Meris said seriously: "I have some thoughts on what you said."

Lin Zhichao immediately said happily: "Mr. Malice, can you tell me something?"

Mai Lisi thought that if he didn't agree now, it would be too sudden. He might not agree in the future, but it would be a favor.

"Of course. The major that capitalists around the world study is corporate governance science, that is, directorship, which is based on corporate ownership. But the books you read in the past are all about corporate management science, which is based on corporate management rights. Professional, so you are confused. I believe Mr. Lin also has his own opinion on who is better, Eastern family-style management or Western modern management."

Lin Zhichao said: "Of course, our Changshi Group does lack some Western modern management."

Merlis said: "Perhaps Mr. Lin can manage this company with superhuman vision and energy. But as the company grows bigger, Mr. Lin's energy may not be able to keep up, not to mention that Mr. Lin has many The boss of a big business.”

In fact, he admired Lin Zhichao very much. It was incredible that he could manage so well as the boss of so many companies.

As everyone knows, Lin Zhichao has superhuman brains and energy. If he hadn't wanted to relax in the past few years, he would never have thought of the confusion he was in today.

Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "Mr. Merlis is right. Since it is not convenient for you to join us now, why not leave your contact information? We can drink coffee occasionally and be friends!"

Mai Lisi knew that Lin Zhichao valued him very much. If he didn't have any friendship, he would leave his business card.

"Of course, it's my pleasure!"

After sending off Mai Lisi, Lin Zhichao was not surprised. Within two years, Mai Lisi would definitely join the Cheung Kong Group. After all, people go to higher places and water flows to lower places.

Today, Merliss refused just because he had just sold a piece of land to Cheung Kong Holdings on behalf of Haw Par Company. If he joined immediately, some people would definitely suspect that he was guilty of something fishy.