Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, I, the rice class leader

Chapter 240 240: Good news keeps coming!

News from this newspaper: The Hong Kong government has released restrictions on living on the top of the mountain including Cameron Highlands, Gough Hill, Keli Mountain and Cheqi Mountain. From today onwards, Chinese people can stay and acquire land on the mountain...

On the way back, Gao Yao couldn't help but sneer as he looked at the gazette in his hand. The Westerners finally began to slowly relax their control over the Chinese.

You know, in the earliest days, Westerners not only did not allow Chinese to go up the mountain, but the Legislative Council (now called the Legislative Council) also did not allow Chinese to buy property in Central.

The car was a little bumpy, so Gao Yao, who read the newspaper for a while, closed his eyes to relax.

It’s not that easy to come out and enjoy yourself these days.

To play golf, you need to take a boat from the main island to Tsim Sha Tsui, then drive all the way to Fanling to play golf for a few hours, then enjoy a Western meal at the club, and then drive back to the main island.

That’s why golf has been turned into an aristocratic sport, because people without money and leisure really can’t afford it.

The car stopped and Gao Yao opened his eyes. He saw a sea...

Blue yet desolate…

Gao Yao came to Tsuen Wan. Although he invested money to reclaim the sea here, he just drew it on the map. He had never been there in person, so he stopped by today to take a look.

"Go to the construction site."

The two Fords continued to start, and finally stopped at Elephant Trunk Hill Road. The road was deserted. Who would have thought that in just a few years, this place would become the industrial heart of Hong Kong Island.

There are very few people here on Hong Kong Island who shout and crowd around like Gao Yao when traveling. This style quickly wakes up the workers who are working. Those who react immediately run to inform the supervisor Huang Hu.

Yes, the Tsuen Wan reclamation was handled by Huang Laohu under Gao Bin. First of all, they had construction experience in Clear Water Bay.

Secondly, for the sake of superiors, Gao Yao definitely wanted to give Gao Bin some encouragement, so he gave this opportunity to Gao Bin.

Whoosh, whoosh, Huang Huchi came running from a distance. When he saw Ya Qi getting out of the car, he ran faster.

"Seventh brother."

Huang Laohu poked his head and called out, "Mr. Gao."

When Gao Yao got out of the car, he took the initiative to shake hands with the dusty Huang Hu. This young man was actually willing to do practical things.

Normally, a supervisor like him wouldn't even break a sweat.

Huang Huhu quickly wiped his hands on his body. He was a little embarrassed and said, "Mr. Gao, we just got off the embankment."

"I came here temporarily without notice."

Gao Yao patted Huang Huhu on the back of his hand and said, "You're good young man. Please come with me for a walk."

Reclamation is actually very simple. First build a sea embankment and pour soil, stones, sand, etc. into the embankment while building.

It’s just that there is no technical content, as long as you have money!

Currently, Tsuen Wan has just started to reclaim the sea, so Gao Yao can only take a look at the Elephant Trunk Hill section. He looks down at the distance. Even though it is the sea now, this area will become Gao's industrial center next year at most. .

Unless there are earth-shaking changes in the interior, Tsuen Wan will definitely become an industrial center. This is the choice of the times!

For example, it is now 47. If you put what Gao wants to do in Shanghai, it is actually nothing special. The big guys there can only say that there is a little Gao who has a little money and a lot of ability.

That's it!
But it is particularly eye-catching on Hong Kong Island. Why?
Because the Shanghai tycoons who came to Hong Kong Island at that time looked down upon Hong Kong Island at all. They only regarded Hong Kong Island as a transit point and a safe haven. Deep down in their hearts, they actually hoped to return to Shanghai and continue to flex their muscles.

This is also the reason why Gao Yao was able to buy the cotton mills in Sham Shui Po in the first place. Otherwise, if these big guys took action, those cotton mills would definitely be taken down by them.

Unfortunately, after 49 years, the situation became more and more obvious, and these tycoons gave up their illusions and began to invest technology and capital in Hong Kong Island.

The first thing to rise was the cotton mill!

Then when skilled workers from all walks of life went south to Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong Island really ushered in an opportunity for development...

"Is there any difficulty?"

Huang Laohu shook his head repeatedly, joking, there are thousands of people here in Tsuen Wan, who dares to offend Zhongxinyi?

What's more, Mr. Chen in the miscellaneous room is always one of his own.

"Mr. Gao, the brothers are very happy to start working here."

Huang Huo grinned, this place is a bit remote, but as long as you have money, the days will pass.

Gao Yao smiled slightly: "Let's go to the miscellaneous room to drink tea."

The miscellaneous room is not far behind, which is why Gao Yao gave priority to reclamation in this place.

The Hong Kong government’s traditional rule is to carry out corresponding public construction first in conjunction with the miscellaneous bureaus. Just like Shanghai Street, where Shanghai’s trendy people gather now, it was actually called Servant Street in the past...

In the past, there were several police streets on Hong Kong Island...

There is no need to go to the miscellaneous room!
Chen Qiang, who has been paying attention to the reclamation area, got wind of it after Gao Yao arrived. He hurried over with Zhong Hong and Liang Pei.

While they were talking, Chen Qiang and the others had already rushed to Gao Yao.

"Mr. Gao."

Chen Qiang smiled broadly: "Your Majesty is here, Your Majesty is here."

Gao Yao laughed and took the initiative to shake hands with the three of them: "You look good."

Even though there don’t seem to be many people here in Tsuen Wan, and there doesn’t seem to be much oil and water, there is only one rule here on Hong Kong Island: if you have money around your waist, you will definitely have money.

The witty teamwork led to the opening of a refinery here, and Chen Qiang was also involved. If he had money, he would definitely look good.

This is the current actual situation in Hong Kong Island, which cannot be avoided at all, and Gao Yao has no interest in caring about Chen Qiang's actual situation.

He just needs to confirm that under his call, these people are still united under the banner of the Chaozhou Gang.

Chen Qiang said with a smile: "Fishing here every day, away from disputes, makes me happy."

"Mr. Gao, I haven't thanked you for your land reclamation here."

"The villagers were very happy and insisted on asking me to come forward and treat Mr. Gao to a meal."

How much land does Gao want to fill in here?Nearly 200 million square feet. Such a huge project will definitely use local people.

Apart from that, if nothing else is said, just say that local people come over to sell some food or provide some services to strong workers. Isn’t that an income?

This is to benefit the country!

However, Gao Yao believed that the local people must not know that he was here. What Chen Qiang said just now was nothing more than his own idea.

"well."

Gao Yao just didn't know how to cook, so he smiled and said: "Then try the hometown food of my fellow villagers!"

Chen Qiang then coughed to Liang Pei: "Gao Lao Liang."

Liang Pei saluted: "Yes Sir!"

The meal was not that fast. Gao Yao had to consider the regulations of the Hong Kong government and Chen Qiang's age. Normally, this guy would continue to be prestigious in Tsuen Wan for more than ten years.

Yes, this was the rule for Gui Lao at that time. As long as there were no accidents, retirement was generally allowed.

"Aqiang."

Gao Yao knew that most of these detectives were rough people, and they were too harsh to talk about, so he said to him: "In a few years, the development of Tsuen Wan will change with each passing day."

Gao Yao patted Chen Qiang on the shoulder: "Your burden will not be light in the future. I hope you understand."

"understand!"

Chen Qiang doesn't understand at all, but he knows one thing: rich people will not spend millions on one place for no reason.

So far, it is clear enough for Gao Yao. As for whether Chen Qiang can seize the opportunity, it depends on him.

Gao's traditional rule is to lead people in, but how far they can run depends on the person himself.Climb high and look into the distance, feeling relaxed and happy.

Tsuen Wan is a natural typhoon shelter. It is blocked by Tsing Yi in the front and has winds from the mountains behind. It is no wonder that later generations would place container terminals here.

Gao Yao looked to the west with his hands behind his back. Every era has its own waves. Within a few decades, this container terminal will become a real cash cow, and at the same time support the tycoons to fight against the thorns outside.

The wasteland in others' eyes is the golden land in Gao's heart.

“Up to 2 years…”

Gao Yao then stopped and said with a smile: "Let's go, I'm hungry, let's eat some country cooking."

The countryside is hard, but the squires are not. As soon as Chen Qiang spoke, the squires in Tsuen Wan quickly arranged a few tables of home-cooked meals.

Roast goose and white-cut chicken brought from Shenjing, freshly caught fish, home-grown vegetables, and a plate of scrambled eggs are paired with rice wine brewed in the country.

Not to mention, Gao Yao was amazed by the taste. He had been eating exquisitely recently and needed this kind of real country home-cooked food the most.

"Mr. Gao."

The squire took the initiative to propose a toast to Gao Yao. He said with emotion: "There are not many people who pay as much attention to the development of our New Territories as you do."

"The folks are very touched."

If this was said decades ago, it would be true, because the New Territories were clearly leased, and it was late and there were many indigenous people in the area.

During the lease period, the people from the New Territories fought several battles with the British army, which made the Westerners quite frustrated.

In addition, it was too late for the construction of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon at that time, so Westerners had no energy to develop the New Territories.

However, things have changed recently. The population explosion in Hong Kong Island has forced the Hong Kong government to consider developing places such as the New Territories close to Kowloon.

As for places further away, such as Yuen Long, for example, in the eyes of Hong Kong people at that time, it was the countryside, a place where pigs were raised.

"Everything will get better gradually."

Gao Yao smiled warmly. He didn't like to talk nonsense to the villagers, so he drank down the glass of wine in one gulp: "I, Mr. Gao, said in front of the villagers today that Tsuen Wan will definitely develop."

"Gaosheng Group will continue to invest heavily here in the future."

Bang bang bang, thunderous applause, and I drank the wine even more happily.

When Gao Gao left drunkenly, Chen Qiang called Liang Pei and Zhong Hong to discuss.
"Mr. Gao seems to be serious."

"Looks like there's a gold mine here."

The three of them looked at each other and laughed: "Okay, follow Mr. Gao and you will have everything you need to eat and drink."

……

In fact, Gao Yao was not drunk at all. He was pretending to be drunk. Otherwise, he would not have been able to leave. The villagers were so enthusiastic.

Some squires even took out their ancestral large ivory-carved smoking poles and asked for a few puffs...

Where can I eat here?

When Gao Gao returned to the Gao Mansion halfway up the mountain, he originally wanted to go into the space and take a nap, but who knew that Axia and Bai Yuechang had dressed up to wait for him.

Gao Yao was stunned: "What important salon is there today?"

Generally speaking, Axia and Bai Yuechang rarely go to salons together, and they always act separately.

For example, Bai Yuechang would go shopping with Jian Qiang's wife and others, and then play mahjong when they came back.

And Axia will take Liu Meiren and Yanni to He Dong's house to find Zhang Furong to enjoy the flowers...

Today is really strange.

Bai Yue Chang said quickly: "My dear, Jian Lifu invited you to dinner. I suggest you take a bath first."

Axia pursed her lips: "Not that fast."

"Mrs. Jane said it's not a formal salon, just a few acquaintances having a meal together."

She blinked her eyelids slyly: "Dear gentleman Heath, I have received your kindness from my husband."

Gao Yao laughed, Mrs. Jian still knew the tricks very well: "Okay, wait for me."

Nowadays, Axia and the others are very familiar with people from Jian Lifu's family, and the people they invite to have dinner with them are basically acquaintances, such as Ruttonji, Sandus, Wu Lide...

But there was one person who was unfamiliar. Mrs. Jane put her arm around Gao Yao and introduced him: "This is Mr. Kenshi Wo, the supervisor of the entrance and exit management office and the director of the Shipping Department."

In terms of ships, he is in charge...

"Mr. Qian Shihe, this is Mr. Gao."

Mrs. Jian's actions made it very obvious that the Jian family has a close relationship with MR. Gao.

Qian Shihe understood it at first glance, and he immediately showed a kind smile: "Oh, dear MR. Gao, I see you in the newspaper every day."

"You are a man of the hour in our Hong Kong Island."

Gao Yao thought that he should call John over, but he smiled and said, "I don't dare."

When Mrs. Jian achieved her goal, she let go and took Axia and Bai Yuechang to the female relatives.

This has always been the case in salons, what belongs to men belongs to men, and what belongs to women belongs to women.

Sandus found the right opportunity and approached: "Dear Mr. Gao, you are a greedy guy. You take our HSBC money in your left hand and the profitable money in your right hand."

"You still open your own bank now?"

Gao Yao smiled and said: "As a businessman, I will never dislike someone with more money."

"You're not going to tell me this will affect our friendship?"

"NO, NO, NO."

Sandus said: "I want to tell you, thanks to John Taipan's words, HSBC will subscribe for some shares of your bank."

Gao Yao smiled broadly: "This is really the first good news I heard today."

"There is good news."

Ruttonji also came over with a smile. He said cheerfully to Gao Gao: "The Irish Missionary Sisters of St. Colombon have sent back the telegram."

"They will send the first batch of professional medical staff headed by Sister Au Guilan to Hong Kong next year to be responsible for the daily operations of the nursing home."

Everyone applauded and Gao Yao raised his glass: "It's worth a drink."

Jian Lifu also walked over with a smile: "Why are you so happy about the good news?"

Ruttonji smiled and said: "My good news is that I have finished speaking, and the next one is Mr. Gao."

He said: "Dear Mr. Gao, the beer production and filling machines you asked me to order have begun to be shipped."

"When you get to port, you will have first-class beer production facilities that will be first-class both in terms of taste and cost."

"I think Carlsberg and the others are going to have a headache."

Jian Lifu smiled and said, "That's really good news."

He said to Gao Yao: "MR. Gao, you have made a good start for this city. We can finally drink first-class beer produced in Hong Kong."

Everyone laughed: "It seems that we can't drink champagne today."

(End of this chapter)