We're building a super chaebol in Hong Kong

The Hung Hom Central Business District is clearly destined to become the most high-end area of the Kowloon Peninsula.

Not long after Su Cheng and Wei Li visited this area, the inauguration and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Hung Hom CBD was successfully held.

The ceremony also attracted Hong Kong's big shots, and even Governor Youde.

After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the first phase of the Hung Hom Central Business District was officially opened for lease.

Sell the buildings? Absolutely not!

Don't think that Hong Kong's housing prices are already very high in the eyes of many ordinary people.

But Su Cheng knew that current housing prices were not high at all, especially when compared to housing prices twenty years later.

At that time, housing prices would have at least tenfold increase.

Keeping these buildings, each one will be a gold mine in the future!

Su Cheng was full of confidence in the future of Hong Kong, why would he sell these buildings?

Although, if he sold all of them, he could recover hundreds of billions of Hong Kong dollars just from these nine buildings, but Su Cheng was not short of that little money.

If it were someone else, they would definitely sell a portion to recover funds.

But Su Cheng had the most cash, and he didn't have the worry of lacking funds at all.

Therefore, holding all of them for rent was the most suitable option.

Hong Kong is home to many Asian headquarters of Fortune 500 companies in the world, and many of their headquarters are actually rented. Only a small portion buy their own properties to use as headquarters.

Therefore, the Hung Hom CBD is not short of tenants.

Of course, it cannot compare with Central.

After all, Central is Hong Kong's primary central business district.

Therefore, Su Cheng's Hong Kong World Trade Centre building has an extremely high occupancy rate.

After the opening ceremony, the Hung Hom CBD ushered in a wave of leasing.

In just half a month, the occupancy rate of the 9 buildings reached 32%.

Don't think it seems low, but this was only half a month!

The location of these 9 buildings is no worse than that of Central, and it also offers a view of the Central skyline, as well as the take-off and landing of planes at Kai Tak International Airport two kilometers away.

Therefore, it naturally attracts many customers who want to rent office space.

When the time came to mid-April, the occupancy rate of the 9 buildings had reached 51%.

Entering May, the occupancy rate of the 9 buildings reached 68%.

Moreover, the occupancy rate will gradually increase in the future, and an occupancy rate of over 80% is entirely possible!

At night, the lights from the 9 buildings reveal how high the occupancy rate is.

This place will soon become a thriving business district.

Many companies in the finance, law, and other industries have successively moved into this area.

The Hung Hom CBD is no longer just a name, but has truly become a business district.

Since the publication of the Sino-British Joint Declaration in December 1984, Hong Kong's real estate industry has rapidly recovered, and rents have continued to rise.

The launch of the Hung Hom CBD was perfectly timed.

Just relying on rent, property management fees, etc., Hutchison Whampoa, which manages this area, can make a fortune.

Not to mention the subsequent four phases of commercial buildings and a commercial center of 3 hectares.

However, in major cinemas in Hong Kong, a movie that Su Cheng had been looking forward to for a long time was released.

That is 'CZ12', starring and directed by Jackie Chan.

The filming of this film was much more difficult than imagined, but now it has finally been successfully completed.

Because this film was highly anticipated by the boss, Su Cheng, the production team also put in a lot of effort.

It was not until this movie satisfied many people that it was decided to release it.

The film tells the story of a large number of precious cultural relics being lost overseas, among which the four bronze heads of the Chinese zodiac animals are the most eye-catching.

Domestic and foreign disputes continue, and collectors have offered sky-high prices to bid for these treasures.

Taking this as an opportunity, the international thief JC and his team went to Paris together for huge profits to seek the help of national treasure appraisal expert Coco. After thrilling and exciting fights and chases, JC's patriotic heart, which had been extinguished by interests and money, gradually awakened.

The original plan was to complete the filming in half a year, but unexpectedly, it eventually took more than a year.

However, as long as the filming is good, Su Cheng doesn't care if it takes longer to film.

At 3 pm on May 12th, Su Cheng brought Yammie Lam, Gillian Chung, Amy Yip, and Kwan Kar-wai to the Tseung Kwan O Lisheng Cinema.

Here, a separate screening room was specially provided for Su Cheng and others, which is a private screening.

The story begins with the background of the Anglo-French Allied Forces burning the Old Summer Palace, which led to the loss of a large number of precious cultural relics overseas, among which the four bronze heads of the Chinese zodiac animals are particularly eye-catching, not only setting off an uproar in the public opinion field at home and abroad, but also attracting collectors to bid for these treasures at sky-high prices.

At the same time, some greedy cultural relic dealers are also eager to try to steal these national treasures through illegal means.

Taking this as an opportunity, the international thief JC, who is enjoying his vacation, makes his debut.

Behind JC is a super professional team composed of experts such as Simon, David, and Bonnie. They went to Paris together to seek the assistance of national treasure appraisal expert Coco.

After careful planning and thorough preparation, JC and his party gradually approached the closely guarded animal heads, followed by a series of thrilling and exciting fights and chases.

In this treasure hunt, JC's patriotic heart, which seemed to have been corrupted by interests and money, gradually began to recover.

What satisfied Su Cheng and others the most was the fighting scenes inside.

Su Cheng compared this film with the film 'CZ12' he knew in his previous life, and he was surprised to find that although it was different in many places, the degree of wonderfulness of the filming was no less than that of the 'CZ12' that appeared more than twenty years later.

The ultimate reason is naturally because Jackie Chan is now at his peak, in his prime.

And after 2012, Jackie Chan had already entered old age, and his movements were not as flexible as they are now.

After watching this movie, whether it was Su Cheng, Yammie Lam, or Kwan Kar-wai, they all thought it was very good.

The release of this movie is destined to achieve a very good result.

Sure enough, time quietly came to June 12th, one month after the official release of 'CZ12'.

And the statistical box office data is also shocking.

In Hong Kong's box office alone, it earned 52.03 million Hong Kong dollars, and in Macau, it also achieved a good result of more than 2 million Hong Kong dollars.

In Taiwan, this movie is even more popular, with the same ancestry and culture on both sides of the strait, they also have deep feelings about these.

Ultimately, the total box office in Taiwan for the entire month, converted to Hong Kong dollars, reached a staggering HK$132 million.

This clearly shows that the Taiwanese market is much larger than that of Hong Kong.

However, this is normal. Hong Kong is only so big. Although its population has reached 7 million, it is still at a disadvantage in terms of population compared to Taiwan, which at this time already has nearly 20 million people.

In addition, Taiwan is also in a period of rapid development, with a growth rate not much different from that of Hong Kong. Everyone's economic conditions are good, so naturally the box office is much higher.

Besides, in Singapore, Malaysia, and other parts of Southeast Asia, the film also achieved very impressive results.

Compared to Taiwan, Southeast Asia has a much larger population, ridiculously so, being more than ten times that of Taiwan.

The audience mainly consisted of Chinese people, so the final box office in Southeast Asia reached HK$285 million.

Just these regions alone allowed them to make a fortune with this movie.

Not to mention the markets in Europe, America and Japan.

Jackie Chan now enjoys a very high reputation in Europe and America, with an influence no less than that of Bruce Lee. He is called the "King of Kung Fu" by Western media and is a famous international Kung Fu movie star.

Therefore, this film he made was indeed welcomed by many people in Europe and America.

Although, due to the background story, audiences in Europe and America have mixed reviews about "Chinese Zodiac."

Some viewers think that the film's plot is tight and the action scenes are exciting, making it a movie worth watching; while some viewers think that the film is too preachy and lacks novelty.

However, in any case, Jackie Chan's dedication and love for action movies shown in the film are commendable.

But it does not prevent it from making a lot of money overseas.

In the end, the North American market achieved a good result of 55 million US dollars, Europe also achieved a good result of 46 million US dollars, and Japan's final box office was similar to Taiwan's, exceeding 100 million Hong Kong dollars. After all, this is also a story of Eastern culture, so it is normal that Europe and the United States don't like it very much.

In short, relying on this movie, Jiahe Film Company also made a lot of money. Although the investment was not low, compared with the gains, the profit was already very good.

Due to the excellent results, Jiahe Film Company finally decided to extend the film's release for another month.

The release of the movie "Chinese Zodiac" was destined to attract the attention of many media outlets.

These film media people analyzed the reasons for the film's success from various perspectives.

For this reason, "Oriental Daily" specifically collected the main comments from audiences about the film.

First of all, the film's plot is compact and full of adventurous elements, revolving around the search for the lost bronze statues of the twelve zodiac animal heads, showing the protagonist facing various challenges and obstacles, and finally successfully retrieving all the bronze statues.

This process is full of thrills and excitement, while also incorporating some humorous elements, making the whole story more vivid and interesting.

As a movie starring Jackie Chan, action scenes are naturally an indispensable highlight.

Jackie Chan showed his iconic action design in the film, including fist-to-fist combat, parkour, and other classic actions, which satisfied the audience.

In addition, some difficult stunts appeared in the film. These actions not only tested Jackie Chan's physical fitness but also showed his persistence and dedication to action movies.

In addition to Jackie Chan, the other actors in the film also performed well.

Chow Yun-fat's portrayal of the villainous character is threatening, and his performance is impressive.

In another world, this role was not played by Chow Yun-fat, but because the time was more than twenty years earlier, it is not surprising that Chow Yun-fat became one of the actors.

The addition of characters such as Coco, a national treasure appraisal expert, also added a lot of color to the film.

In addition, there are some representative animal images in the film, such as tigers, snakes, and monkeys. These animal images are vivid and lovely, adding a touch of mystery to the film.

The production level of the film is also very high, with exquisite pictures, scene design, and prop production all very attentive.

Especially in the process of searching for the bronze statues, many scenes and props with Chinese characteristics appeared in the film. These elements made the film more interesting and closer to the audience.

In addition, the film's sound effects and soundtrack are also excellent, bringing a more immersive viewing experience to the audience.

The film incorporates traditional Chinese cultural elements, such as the twelve zodiac signs and the Bagua, which not only add cultural heritage to the film but also allow the audience to better understand Chinese culture.

At the same time, the film also conveys positive values, such as protecting cultural heritage and promoting patriotism, which make the film more profound and meaningful.

After the film was released, the audience began to discuss a question.

That is, where are the real bronze statues of the twelve zodiac animal heads now?

At this moment, they all understand in their hearts that these twelve bronze statues are not only national treasures but also historical witnesses of China's invasion.

Because of this, these twelve bronze statues are deeply imprinted in people's hearts and have become a topic of great concern to everyone.

In the past, if you randomly asked a citizen on the streets of Hong Kong about the bronze statues of the twelve zodiac animal heads, they might be at a loss.

But now, basically everyone knows about them.

Not only in Hong Kong, but most Chinese people around the world now know about these national treasures.

However, what is puzzling is that no one knows the exact whereabouts of these bronze statues.

Could it be that they are still in the hands of the Eight-Nation Alliance that invaded that year?

Many local Chinese went to museums full of hope to explore, but returned in disappointment, without gain.

Or perhaps these bronze statues have been collected by private collectors?

This speculation has been recognized by many people.

But in any case, these are just speculations, and the truth remains a mystery.

So, the bronze statues of the twelve zodiac animal heads have unknowingly become national treasures in everyone's minds.

It's just that these national treasures are now scattered overseas, which is very regrettable.

Even more patriots have issued strong calls, hoping to retrieve these national treasures and let them return to Chinese soil, no longer wandering in foreign lands.

The public opinion is getting bigger and bigger.

Chinese people in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the United States will discuss this topic.

Everyone is concerned about where these bronze statues of the twelve zodiac animal heads are.

In the future, will it be possible to collect these twelve bronze statues and return them to the Old Summer Palace?

(End of this chapter)