The birth of the Hong Kong Island family

Chapter 62 [Preparation Opportunity]

Cheung Kong Holdings.

Li Gaofu came to Lin Zhichao's office and said respectfully: "Boss, you come to see me."

Lin Zhichao nodded and motioned for Li Gaofu to sit down.

Then, he said: "Do you know the port of Weihaiwei?"

After hearing this, Li Gaofu thought for a while and then said: "Weihaiwei is in Shandong Province. Before World War I, Weihaiwei was a port leased to the British, so the trade there has always been busy. It was later occupied by the Japanese army and became the JF Zone after World War II. From then on, From the end of last year to this year, several wars broke out to snatch the GG area, and it is still the JF area."

Lin Zhichao nodded with satisfaction. The fact that Li Gaofu had this information showed that his horizons were quite broad.

"That's right! I think Weihaiwei will reopen trade sooner or later, so once the news is confirmed, we plan to trade gasoline, tires, chemicals, cement, etc. from Xiangjiang to Weihaiwei; and then trade crops in Weihaiwei to RB, and finally returned to Hong Kong with RB’s steel and other post-war surplus materials.”

After the war, Little RB's agriculture was in great disarray, everyone was starving, and there was a large amount of strategic materials left, so it was a good place for trade.

Recently, Lin Zhichao analyzed based on the knowledge in his mind and felt that after the three major JF battles, Weihaiwei is expected to open a trade port soon. The reason is simple. The United States and the Jiang Dynasty have implemented a blockade to prevent those products from entering the JF Zone; and the JF Zone is all inland, only Weihaiwei has a port.

So, do some preparation in advance.

After all, Li Gaofu had been involved in trading for many years. Once he heard Lin Zhichao's analysis, he felt that it would work.

"It's just a matter of opening trade, it's not sure yet."

Lin Zhichao said seriously: "No matter how uncertain this matter is, I definitely want to enter the shipping industry, so I need to make plans early. In this way, you have recently started to make preparations in these aspects. Once the opportunity comes, I will lend you a loan, You set up a trading company and you will be the boss! You can rent the boat first, and then buy a smaller one later when you make money."

Li Gaofu was shocked and said quickly: "Since the boss thinks this trade is profitable, I am willing to work for you!"

He is very satisfied with his current life. He works with a high salary and manages some people. He is much more comfortable than before.

Lin Zhichao waved his hand and said resolutely: "Brother Gao Fu, I've given you the opportunity. You should think it over carefully before speaking. There is no need to rush to answer, you can think about it slowly and make preparations at the same time."

He stood up with a smile and walked to Li Gaofu. Li Gaofu also stood up quickly.

Patting Li Gaofu on the shoulder, Lin Zhichao said sincerely: "I support you to be the boss, you must also study more, socialize more, and be courageous enough. There is often only one opportunity, and the opportunity to prepare is even more rare. . How many people fail to seize the opportunity when it comes, because they are not prepared at all."

Li Gaofu's expression changed. Although he was still a little hesitant, he was already excited.

"Okay, let me make more preparations first!"

He supported Li Gaofu to ascend the throne because he felt that this trade would only earn hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong dollars at most. In addition, he did not want to directly participate in that kind of trade, and it would be easy for Agent G to be targeted. And he lent Li Gaofu 100,000 to 200,000 Hong Kong dollars at most, and the risk was not too great, and he hardly had to worry about repayment.

When the Peninsula War begins, he can also instruct Li Gaofu to transport goods to the peninsula. One ton of goods costs 150 US dollars. As long as he makes one or two successful trips, he can almost earn back a ship. If he stops in time, he can escape safely.

Of course Lin Zhichao would not take risks, but if Li Gaofu wanted to turn around, he would naturally need to take risks; in fact, there was no need for the boss to personally escort the ship, provided that he knew the "suicide squads" of the ship bosses.

There are a group of people available, just like Airship Tai, who has no connections, who will take risks for you; even if you are willing to give money, you have to find someone you trust and know well.

As for whether supporting Li Gaofu will affect his shipping business, Lin Zhichao is not worried at all! There are many shipowners in Hong Kong, and there were only five major shipowners in the previous life. The key to who can stand out is a "financial backer", including the support of HSBC and the support of Taiwan and the United States.

Wednesday, May 5, is a good time to move or move to a new house.

In the three tenement buildings at No. 46-48, Shanlin Road, a heavy handover ceremony is being held.

Lin Zhichao looked at the three tenement buildings that had been completely built, and an indescribable emotion burst out in his heart. This was his first real estate project, and it has now been successfully completed. It's like a tall building rises from the ground, and the first step of the Great Wall. In short, he is very happy.

"Boss Hu, congratulations!" Lin Zhichao greeted happily when he saw his first client, Hu Yanliang.

Hu Yanliang said excitedly at this time: "Boss Lin, your Yangtze River Industrial Group really has an excellent reputation. It was completed on time. The quality of the house is guaranteed and the design is innovative."

Hu Yanliang's wife Zhou Fangfang also praised: "I never dreamed that we could have our own building. The price of this house has probably increased a lot now!"

Lin Zhichao made a joke and said: "If Mrs. Hu is willing, I can buy it for 40,000 Hong Kong dollars!"

Zhou Fangfang instinctively became anxious and immediately said: "Mr. Lin, you really know how to joke! If you rent out one floor like this, I can charge you 10,000 yuan as top fee, plus 350 yuan as monthly rent."

Lin Zhichao suddenly laughed, and then said: "This abacus seems to be good!"

Hu Yanliang glanced at his wife contemptuously, and then said to Lin Zhichao: "What do women know? Mr. Lin, since I bought your building, my business has been booming (monthly income 2,500), how can I not live in a good house? But let it be rented out.”

Lin Zhichao was noncommittal, but Zhou Fangfang was right. If you rent this house, it will cost more than 14,000 yuan in the first year. You can consider frugality in the early stages of starting a business.

Hillwood Road is located in the prosperous area of ​​Tsim Sha Tsui. The location is a little better than Happy Valley. Moreover, the houses at Nos. 46 to 48 Hillwood Road are all 1,200 square feet on the first floor. They are large luxury homes with maid rooms.

On the way back to the company.

"Have the arrangements been made with the reporters?" Lin Zhichao asked Hu Zhaoxu.

"It's arranged, and it will appear in the newspaper tomorrow. The newspaper is quite willing to publish it. After all, this is the first completed project of 'strata' and 'phasing', and it is of great significance. A symbolic charge of 200 yuan was mainly to highlight our Yangtze River Real Estate credibility." Hu Zhaoxu replied seriously.

Lin Zhichao nodded, and said helplessly: "It's a pity! We Changjiang Real Estate will soon be rich, but the land and old buildings have increased too much, and there is not much profit to be made. The key is that the risk is still high."

Hu Zhaoxu thought for a moment and said, "Actually, there is still profit!"

Lin Zhichao shook his head and said: "There are profits, but the risks are also great. Once the war spreads to Guangdong Province, Hong Kong will become a frightened bird. I am afraid that the land of the house will fall. Only the rent may be better."

Hu Zhaoxu is an important management of Changjiang Properties. Buying land and selling buildings are his responsibilities. Lin Zhichao also likes to ask him to do many things, after all, he is very handy.

"The boss still thinks long-term! I heard that Huixin Real Estate's houses are almost sold out, so when will our 'Telford Garden' be ready for sale?" Hu Zhaoxu believed in Lin Zhichao's statement, after all, this boss is very powerful of.

Lin Zhichao said: "There is no rush! We will make a decision based on actual conditions in the second half of the year. What's more, Changjiang Real Estate has sufficient funds."

"OK"

In fact, at this time, there are not particularly many off-plan and stratified properties for sale in Hong Kong.

The most important reason is lack of purchasing power! Even if it is layered, those who can spend 30,000 Hong Kong dollars are definitely wealthy businessmen.

The second reason is that many owners still use leasing instead of selling it, because they think that leasing can pay back within five years.

In short, it is estimated that there are currently no 300 floors of buildings that are truly stratified and sold in installments.

In Lin Zhichao’s view, for Hong Kong real estate to become a popular industry, two conditions are needed:

First, industrialization reaches a certain level, and then one has purchasing power;

Second, remove the restriction that residential buildings should not be higher than five floors.

Of course, although it is not a good period for real estate, Lin Zhichao will definitely continue to do it. More importantly, he needs to slowly accumulate land and rent-collecting properties.

To do this, Lin Zhichao must have a lot of cash cows. After all, land and rent-collecting properties take up a lot of funds.