The birth of the Hong Kong Island family

In mid-July, thunderstorms finally fell in Hong Kong. Although the amount of rain was not much, it at least alleviated the drought.

The draft of Hong Kong still depends on the mainland, and ships travel to and from Hong Kong to Guangdong and the Pearl River Estuary every day. Almost all the fresh water resources in the Pearl River Estuary are used for industrial water. After all, if Hong Kong had no industry, it would become an abandoned port. The 20,000 tons of fresh water supplied by Guangdong every day is the domestic water for Hong Kong people.

Lin Zhichao came to the Yangtze River Industrial Park. He inspected the production of plastic flowers, accompanied by Wang Liang and Tao Derong.

Tao Derong said unabashedly: "The demand for plastic flowers in Europe and the United States has continued to fall, and it has fallen more sharply than expected. This year we have reduced production capacity again. It is expected that there will only be 4,000 workers left by the end of the year. For the part with insufficient production capacity, we will use OEM to produce some workers and The machines were taken to Changjiang Toy Factory to produce some parts and products for them.”

Toys are the most value-added enterprises. Although the profits of Barbie dolls are stable, the output is increasing steadily; what's more, the Rubik's Cube is also starting to sell well. Therefore, the number of workers in the Changjiang Toy Factory has risen to more than 6,000.

And the plastic flower fell rapidly at this time, which was expected by Lin Zhichao.

The plastic flower in this life is two or three years earlier than the previous life, and it has become popular all over the world. Once the aesthetic fatigue, the popularity will naturally drop. So the situation of the plastic flower in 1963 in this life is actually the situation in 1965 in the previous life. At that time, Li Jiacheng was already thinking about retreating.

Of course, the decline of plastic flowers is a process, and the Yangtze River Plastic Factory may not be "bankrupt" until around 1966.

"Through the model of reducing production year by year, we finally gave up the production of plastic flowers in 1966 and handed over the orders to peers or agency models. Our losses will be minimized." Lin Zhichao said to the group's deputy general manager and subsidiary general manager.

The escape of Changjiang Plastic Factory is inseparable from the scheduling and overall planning of the group.

"Okay, we understand!"

Afterwards, Lin Zhichao said, "By the way, Manager Wang! Is the export of our Rubik's Cube increasing rapidly recently?"

Wang Liang immediately said: "Yes, in January and February this year, the agency company Audrey Toys Company participated in the Rubik's Cube at the International Toy Fair in New York, Paris, and London, which immediately attracted the attention of global distributors. Since May, we have greatly increased the output of exporting Rubik's Cubes, and now we can export about 30,000 cubes per month."

The Rubik's Cube is very profitable because it contains patented technology. Lin Zhichao gave the Rubik's Cube to Audrey Toy Company as an agent because of their channels and influence.

Although it is necessary to share a piece of the pie, if a Hong Kong company is allowed to promote it, it will consume a lot of energy, but the effect may not be good. What's more, Audrey and Lin Zhichao hold 60% of the shares of this company, which means that this company belongs to the Lin family.

As long as he and Audrey wanted to, they could immediately drive away the management team headed by Rich, and both sides understood this.

Lin Zhichao even intends to train Lin Ruidong to work in Audrey's company after graduation, and then quickly seize power. After all, the Audrey Toy Company also belongs to the cultural industry. If he can rely on his talents, he will be able to make a big splash in the United States in the future.

"How is the development progress of the fourth-level Rubik's Cube?"

"I heard from Dr. Ebike that great progress has been made, and it is expected to apply for a patent within a year."

Lin Zhichao nodded. In order to obtain the patent for the fourth- and fifth-order Rubik's Cube, Yangtze Toy Factory set up a R\u0026D center in London, moved the Rubik's Cube R\u0026D laboratory there, and invited professors from the Department of Architecture in London to jointly develop the fourth-order Rubik's Cube. Rubik's Cube.

For a Rubik's Cube, Yangtze Toy Factory can earn more than 3 US dollars. If the sales volume in the past three years can exceed 2 million, it will be a fortune of 7 to 8 million US dollars, a full 40 million Hong Kong dollars.

A product becomes a profitable enterprise. The reason why the profit is high is that Audrey Toys Company is only an agent, and its profit is not even as high as that of Changjiang Toys Factory. And a Rubik's Cube itself is expensive!

Maybe Rubik's Cube can make up for the loss of plastic flowers and wigs, and continue to make Changjiang Industry a large industrial group with an annual profit of more than 100 million.

After returning home from get off work in the evening, Deep Water Bay is crowded with three wives, concubines and nine children, making it very lively. Every summer vacation, Audrey Hepburn always takes Lin Ruidong and Lin Ruinan to Hong Kong for a month's vacation, and this year is no exception; Lin Zhichao's eldest son Lin Ruihuan also returned to Hong Kong from New York. This is his first trip after studying abroad for a year. Returned to Hong Kong for summer vacation.

When the master returned home, Lin Zhichao saw that Lin Ruidong was very active in front of his brothers and sisters, and did not feel strange at all. He immediately felt very relieved. He must pay attention to the sense of belonging of his two mixed-race sons.

When I walked in again, I found that Lin Ruidong was fiddling with the Rubik's Cube, showing it proudly in front of everyone, and recovered within a short time.

"Awesome, Ruidong, your speed is the most powerful Rubik's Cube player I have ever seen!" Lin Ruihuan praised in surprise.

He also played Rubik's Cube, and he played well, but he was by no means as good as the old five.

Lin Ruidong said proudly: "There are many rules for playing Rubik's Cube. I have summarized many formulas and rules, so I can be so fast! My brothers are just playing casually, so naturally they cannot match my speed." The previous words are full of meaning. Proud and proud, but the words behind them are also humble and friendly.

This guy is really good!

Lin Zhichao joined the conversation at this time and said: "Ruidong, tell us, how many laws and formulas have you summarized?"

Lin Ruidong joined his father into the camp, and suddenly became more energetic. He first found a pen and paper, and explained it to everyone in a decent manner!

Similar to the "LBL solution (structured language teaching method)", although there are many flaws, it is absolutely remarkable; don't forget, Lin Ruidong is only nine years old, so it is already very good to have such creativity and thinking!

"Bah bang bang"

Lin Zhichao took the lead in applauding at the end. In fact, there were several women who joined the team. They were all curious about what Lin Zhichao and the children were doing!

Immediately inspired, Lin Ruidong said excitedly: "Actually, there are many solutions to this Rubik's Cube, and I am also researching it. Maybe I will have more ideas in the future."

Audrey Hepburn couldn't help but said: "Only when your studies are not delayed can you spend more energy on research, otherwise you are not allowed to waste time!"

Who says Europeans and Americans don’t pay attention to their studies?

That is simply wrong. Europeans and Americans also have elite education, but they also focus on the development of thinking and hobbies.

Lin Zhichao smiled and said: "Ruidong, I want to do a business with you!"

The women were confused!

The kids are so curious!

Lin Ruidong said very excitedly: "Dad, what business do you want to do with me?"

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "I need you to write a book "You Can Solve the Rubik's Cube" and publish it in Europe and the United States! I will ask your mother to support you with money, and even provide you with some support; if this book sells well Finally, the said profit is at your disposal, of course, you have to let your mother watch over it, you can choose to invest or buy items, as long as it is not excessive, it is your right to control."

Lin Ruidong became excited again and said, "This is simply wonderful! Dad, do you think I will publish a book?"

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Why don't you think about it! Originally, the Rubik's Cube is played more by children, and you are an expert at playing Rubik's Cube. I think there is a great chance of success. Maybe the sales volume will exceed one million. By then you will be The world’s smallest millionaire.”

Lin Ruidong felt that today was so wonderful that he encountered such a good thing!

After a long time, he realized that something was wrong, and said, "Old Dou said to do business with me, but it seems that you didn't get any benefits! I know that there must be traps in unfair business!"

Lin Zhichao laughed and then nodded to Lin Ruihuan: "Boss, tell me what I got!"

Lin Ruihuan thought for a while, and said, "If this book becomes popular and sells 1 million copies, then the sales volume of Rubik's Cube will naturally increase a lot, and Lao Dou will naturally earn Rubik's Cube's money."

Only then did Lin Ruidong realize that he was only nine years old after all, so how could he know how cunning adults can be.

Of course, he still said excitedly: "This is fair! Cooperation is a win-win situation!"

Audrey said with some concern: "I can invest in your book writing, but you must ensure that your homework will not be missed, otherwise I might as well invest in other children's writing books."

Lin Ruidong immediately said: "Mommy, I'm very good at my homework and I won't fall behind!"

After receiving the assurance, Audrey Hepburn officially relented. Her wealth is increasing day by day, and she knows that Lin Zhichao is good at business, so how can she not think about the future.

If his eldest son graduates from a prestigious school, he can introduce him to Audrey Toy Company, train him to become the president, and successfully control the company.

The family is enjoying themselves, there seems to be no conflict, and even the children get along well.

Lin Zhichao began to admire his own charm, and the three women took care of themselves obediently.

Of course, they also have huge wealth and many companies, otherwise the three women would be more or less intrigued. It is different now, Tang Caiyun and Xu Caiying have been good sisters since they were young, and Lin Zhichao intends to control the sea and the air and the mainland, so there is no conflict between the two women; and Audrey Hepburn joined the family, which made it impossible for her to come to Hong Kong. The idea of ​​​​fighting for family property is also involved in starting one's own business overseas.

There is no conflict of interest in assets, so it is natural to be safe; and Lin Zhichao's super strong physique allows the three girls to let go of everything, and finally merge into one and become good sisters.

More than half a month later, Lin Zhichao was notified that he would be awarded a knighthood by the Queen, and he was invited to London to attend the awarding ceremony.

He didn't expect that some time ago he was still complaining that the British royal family was a bit stingy. With his current contribution to Hong Kong and his influence in the world, he is fully capable of conferring a 'jazz title', but the London royal family has been slow to grant it, which seems very embarrassing. mean.

Unexpectedly, it became true so soon, and Lin Zhichao could finally be called 'Sir Lin'.

Of course, Lin Zhichao does not allow his subordinates to call him this way, he prefers the titles of 'boss' and 'BOSS'. It doesn't matter if it's other businessmen and friends, and it's appropriate to call him 'Sir Lin'.

After arriving in London, Lin Zhichao and Audrey Hepburn returned to their manor, rested for two days, and then participated in the award ceremony.

"Congratulations, Sir Lin, for being honored by the Queen!" During the dinner, the housekeeper Ramsay said respectfully.

Lin Zhichao said curiously: "Butler Ramsey, how do you know this news?"

Ramsey said with a smile: "The news has spread in London, and I have some news channels in this regard."

Lin Zhichao nodded and said, "Thank you!"

The identity of a butler is different from that of ordinary servants, and they need to gain mutual trust and favor, otherwise it will be difficult to work together. After Ramsey became the butler of Lin Zhichao and Audrey, every time Lin Zhichao came to London, he would arrange some work.

Ramsay smiled and said, "You are welcome! By the way, Sir Lin, there is a Sotheby's auction in London. I heard that there is a collection of Chinese antiques. I wonder if you are interested and have time?"

Lin Zhichao couldn't help sighing that Ramsey is very good at gaining people's favor. He also went to the antique street in London and explored Chinese antiques and collections. From this point, Ramsey could see some of Lin Zhichao's thoughts.

"Which day is the specific time, let me see if there is time?"

"August 10th, the second day after you participated in the award ceremony!"

Lin Zhichao immediately said: "Then sign up for me! I'll take Audrey to have a look, and I hope to gain something!"

Over the years, he has also accumulated a lot of collection knowledge little by little, and is slowly collecting some porcelain, calligraphy and paintings, etc. At the same time, he pays more attention to the income from the auction. The first is that the authenticity is guaranteed, and the second is that the higher the auction price, the better the prospect of collection.

Audrey Hepburn said at this time: "Butler Ramsey, if there is such an auction in the future, I can entrust you to participate in it to take pictures of Huaxia's antiques and collections?"

She wanted to please her man, so she planned to use her own money to satisfy Lin Zhichao's desire for collection.

Ramsey said respectfully: "Thank you Madam for your trust. I can report to you by phone at that time. If you have time, you can attend in person. If you don't have time, I can help you."

Audrey Hepburn immediately said happily: "That's great! I know you are also a person who knows collections, so you can also serve as our collection consultant in the future!"

Ramsey said: "It's an honor for me!"

Lin Zhichao didn't object. He actually didn't want to spend too much energy on collecting. If he was interested, he would collect some and then put them away. After all, there are so many ways for him to make money that there is no reason to spend time on collecting.

Now Audrey Hepburn is currying favor with him and using her own funds to buy him a collection. This is not only a sign of her love for Lin Zhichao, but also a sign of her strong financial resources.

Her annual dividend is several million dollars, so there is no shortage of money. And her total net worth is as high as 100 million US dollars, which she thinks is very powerful.

Later, Lin Zhichao and Audrey Hepburn officially enjoyed food and wine.

Audrey also knows that Lin Zhichao likes to collect red wine and enjoy delicious food, so the manor has a lot of red wine collections, such as Romanée-Conti, Lafite, etc., which are piled up in the wine cellar. What may cost tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands in later generations is only worth tens or hundreds of pounds in this era.

Of course, collecting these wines has nothing to do with money. Lin Zhichao will definitely use them all to enjoy and give away in the future.

Audrey Hepburn looked very beautiful tonight. Her dress was almost similar to the princess dress in "Roman Holiday". She was so noble and elegant, and the whiteness on her chest made people salivate.

"Who is the designer of this costume?" Lin Zhichao was a little jealous.

This dress looks like it was designed by a hand and not mass-produced.

Audrey Hepburn said instinctively: "Givenchy." Then seeing Lin Zhichao's appearance, she added with a smile: "I paid him to design it. I will ask him to design clothes regularly, and then the most important thing is to wear them for you to see." . You know, I am a sociable person, I rarely socialize, and I like family life."

She was worried that Lin Zhichao was jealous and ignored the free character of Westerners, so she made a series of explanations.

Lin Zhichao then said deliberately and generously: "I just think it looks good! Givenchy is a great fashion designer. You can make each other successful. A large part of his fame back then came from the fact that you wore the clothes he designed, and he designed The outfit really suits you very well.”

Audrey Hepburn no longer had any worries and was in a very happy mood. She is very good at taking care of Lin Zhichao's mood. As a woman of Eastern men, she requires herself to keep a certain distance from other men. She will not let herself get drunk or be alone with other men. In addition, she does not like socializing and prefers Playing with children, so now in the Western mainstream media, she does not have too many scandals and gossips. Instead, she has become 'Barbie's mother', 'Hollywood's best actress with successful transformation', and 'the most successful businesswoman' One', 'Toy Queen' and other titles.

"Honey, why don't we dance!" Audrey Hepburn always wanted to show her charm and make this man like her.

"Of course, you are so dressed up today, I am honored to dance with you!" Lin Zhichao said gentlemanly.

Immediately, the butler was arranged to play music, and Lin Zhichao came to Audrey Hepburn and extended his hand like a gentleman.

His dancing posture is very good, which he has learned for many years. After all, if you want to be in love and have fun, why not learn more skills.

Later, Lin Zhichao danced in the castle with his arms around Audrey Hepburn. The housekeeper and the servant were their audience, showing expressions of appreciation from time to time.

Although Audrey Hepburn was a goddess, these servants also understood Lin Zhichao's noble status, not to mention the fact that he was about to become a "Jazz" in the Commonwealth, but more importantly, Lin Zhichao's wealth and business influence.

Audrey Hepburn was not aggrieved at all when she became his lover, this was what everyone thought. Of course, the reason why they have this idea is probably related to Lin Zhichao's personality charm.

After a while, Audrey Hepburn was sweating a little, and she said affectionately: "Husband, if you really want to let go of your charm, both Eastern and Western women will fall for you!"

Lin Zhichao's eyes are electric and always attract women. Even he knows this.

The king of Australia in his previous life said about himself: "There is no woman I can't catch!"

If Lin Zhichao were to evaluate himself: "Women don't need to chase!"

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "It's a pity that I won't let go of my charm! Because I'm worried that those women won't get rid of me, and I will be in trouble!"

Audrey Hepburn laughed, and said after a long time: "You also know that this is a troublesome matter!"

She didn't doubt Lin Zhichao's words, it was absolutely true. But she knew that Lin Zhichao didn't like trouble, and she was very satisfied with the current three wives and nine children, and she didn't want to cause those troubles for the time being. From Lin Zhichao's attitude in nurturing his children, it can be understood that this man is nurturing the "Lin family" with all his heart.

Soon, Lin Zhichao walked upstairs to the bedroom with Audrey Hepburn in his arms. He was destined not to waste the clothes that Givenchy designed for his woman tonight.