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

Chapter 242 Chapter 242: Jardine Charitable Fund!The man who joined the board of directors of Jardine Matheson!

When heaven and earth came together, Gao Yao quickly figured out the price of land. He found that he could not judge the present by the development of future generations.

It turns out that currently only the Central area of ​​Hong Kong Island is called the urban area, and the rest is in the countryside!
Do you know how much the land in Repulse Bay costs now?
One foot only costs 1.5 yuan!Damn it!

Gao Yao was confused when he heard the price. He found that he seemed to have paid a lot more tuition fees...

"1.5 yuan?"

Gao Yao's eyes widened. Calculated, the price was actually cheaper than the one in Clear Water Bay. Ni Ma, after coming to a strange world, you really have to pay some tuition.

At that time, he had known that the land in Repulse Bay was so cheap, so Mr. Gao put the film and television base in Repulse Bay.When the time comes to drive real estate through entertainment, the villas on the mountain will be able to fetch sky-high prices.
Gao Yao's mind was spinning, and he said to Axia: "Buy the land in Repulse Bay slowly, and buy a little if you have it."

"Now buy a building worth hundreds of thousands of square feet on the beach, and then ask Abin to find Liu Wen to design it."

"It must fit in with the local scenery of Repulse Bay, and there will be no rush for construction there."

In later generations, Uncle Liu relied on entertainment to drive real estate, so he had a net worth of tens of billions. Otherwise, if he really relied on radio stations, he would be able to develop in the year of the monkey and the horse in the month?

Let’s talk about Hengdian, it also relies on the film and television city to drive real estate...

"Anyway, take your time."

Now that Gao Yao has HSBC and Yili to help him, he really has no shortage of money.

Moreover, Mr. Gao did not just throw money away randomly. Although the projects he invested in were slow to bear fruit in the near future, as time went by, all of them turned out to be profitable.

"Ah."

Axia reminded: "Husband, it's time for you to pick up Mrs. Jane."

What deserves Mrs. Jane's attention is not the land opposite Lee Garden Hill, but the owner of that land, Jardine!

In the Far East, the surname Jardine represents wealth and power.

It is a pity that the first generation founder William Jardine did not know whether it was because he sold too many cigarettes or for other reasons. He was unmarried and did not have any illegitimate children left.

The huge industry can only be taken over by other members of his family. Money falling from the sky is not cherished by anyone, and the Jardine family is no exception.

Later, the overall situation of Jardine was gradually controlled by the Keswick family. Of course, the current shares held by the Keswick family are not enough to hold power.

Mrs. Jane was explaining the situation to Gao Yao. For Easterners, Jardine deserved death because this guy single-handedly promoted the Opium War and made huge wealth from it.

But for Westerners, Jardine, who was born in Dumfriesshire in southwest Scotland, is a role model for the younger generation.

Mrs. Jian is a smart woman, especially since she has been in contact with Axia and the others recently, and her understanding of Eastern people has skyrocketed.

She knew that the Opium War was a scar that could not be opened, so she tried not to talk about William Jardine, but about the present.

"Yihe is having a hard time, especially the Jardine family. They seem to be cursed."

To be precise, Yi Wo on Hong Kong Island is having a hard time.

At that time, the main force of Jardine Matheson was in Shanghai. It can be said that most of the profits of foreign companies were made in the mainland.

Hong Kong Island is just an escape route for them.

During the Japanese occupation, Jardine Matheson on Hong Kong Island was almost bankrupt. The losses were so heavy that Jardine was replaced by a new chief executive. Well, the current chief executive is John Keswick.

Gao Yao nodded slightly. War not only brought pain and suffering to the world, but also reshaped classes.

To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that the little devils plowed Hong Kong Island several times without discrimination, the vitality of many foreign companies was seriously damaged, and the Hong Kong government would not be able to take care of it.

Normally, only compradors can rise locally, and it is difficult for other Chinese businessmen to stand a chance.

But now, all foreign banks have unanimously changed their compradors to managers Hua. One can imagine how much damage they suffered during the war.

Except for some who can't see the situation clearly, thoughtful people have already seen that the rise of Chinese businessmen is unstoppable!

The car stopped opposite Lee Garden Hill. Gao Yao got out of the car first and then opened the door for Mrs. Jian.

"Thank you."

Jian Tai nodded gracefully, then hugged Gao Yao's arm and moved forward: "The Keswick family is aggressive, and the Jardine family will be unable to withstand it."

This is an important message!
Gao Yao couldn't help but said: "Thank you."

"fool."

Mrs. Jane pursed her lips: "We are on the same boat."

This foreign woman really knows Eastern tricks now.

If you want to choose a lucky person in Hong Kong Island, the Keswick family is such a lucky person. They have never suffered any hardships, inherited a gold mountain for nothing, and are now eating away at the shares held by other members of the Jardine family!
If he does it, the Keswick family will truly become the masters of Yihe and own this aircraft carrier!
Dongcang is a warehouse. During the war, the place was forcibly requisitioned by the little devils and made a mess.

Standing at the door of the warehouse is an old man in his sixties. This man is the contemporary Jardine.

"Hi, Sir Jardine."

Mrs. Jane introduced with a smile: "This is MR. Gao, he knows English."

A smile suddenly appeared on Jardine's face: "Hello, MR. Gao."

Jardine was badly damaged before the war, and the most serious thing was the struggle for power. The Keswick family took advantage of Jardine's devastation to launch an attack, which made the Jardines furious.

The land that Jardine is selling covers approximately 27 square feet and is opposite Victoria Harbour.

"MR. High."

Jardine said directly: "You are also a well-educated person. You should know that the Hong Kong government is preparing to reclaim the surrounding sea."

He was right. The Hong Kong government does want to reclaim the sea near here. One hand is the Victoria Park in the not-too-distant future, and the other is the Victoria Harbor right here in the past. The Hong Kong government is planning to fill in a park here as well.

All are public welfare projects, aiming to enhance the overall image of Causeway Bay and road projects.

Causeway Bay was originally created through reclamation.

"Yes."

Gao Yao was very familiar with this place. He floated ashore from here before and was rescued by Lei Liusan.

A little further from here is the Gooseneck Bridge. As long as you find a higher place, you can see the signboard that looks like a grocery store.

"I'm very interested in this place."

Gao Yaoyao said very calmly: "Please give me a price. As long as I can accept it, I will buy it all."

No matter how cheap this place is, the price per square foot will not be less than 20, which means Gao Yao will have to invest at least several million more in it...

If these millions were spent in Repulse Bay, millions of square feet of land could be purchased...

But Gao Yao is still willing to spend money here, firstly because of affection, secondly because of the location, and thirdly, of course, it's an opportunity.

He didn't believe that Mrs. Jian came here just to buy this land!

Jardine said: "The MR is high. If you buy it all, it will not be less than 500 million. You should think about it carefully."

The whole world knows that Mr. Gao has recently acquired a piece of land, and together with the former Causeway Bay playground land, a huge amount of money needs to be invested in it.

Now if he spends another few million, Jardine shrugs: "Gathering sand into a tower, the interest will be very expensive."

He guessed that MR. Gao might seek a bank loan. Although the interest rate was indeed low, in the face of the huge numbers, the interest rate was not small.Gao Yao said with a smile: "If you want to make money, you can't go barefoot. You always have to give it a try."

Jardine nodded slightly: "Then leave this matter to the lawyer. Don't worry, I will give you a reasonable price."

"Please come in."

The east warehouse has been vacated, and there is no one here. There is a desk in the spacious warehouse, and a housekeeper is making tea on a kerosene stove.

"Oh."

Mrs. Jian couldn't help but said: "He is indeed a true noble."

Jardine's face is good. Although Jardine has suffered heavy losses in Hong Kong Island and Shanghai Beach, its foundation is still there. It is still the same giant that spans six major fields: trade, manufacturing, real estate, shipping, finance, and insurance. !

This does not hinder his enjoyment.

The only regret is that, as Mrs. Jane said earlier, the Jardine family seems to have suffered some kind of curse.

The first generation William Jardine was unmarried and had no children, so the shares could only be passed on to his nephews and nephews.Later, the heirs of these Jardine family members who took over the shares also had a difficult time.

A few generations later, the only one left holding shares was Jardine in front of him, but he also had no heirs.

Except for the Keswick family, the Jardine family is almost extinct...

The coffee is fragrant, with excellent black tea from the mainland, Mandheling coffee beans from Sumatra, Indonesia, fresh milk from the dairy company, and a spoonful of sugar.

This tastes really on point.

"MR. High."

"Mrs. Jane has always praised you as the first-class smart person and the first-class kind person."

Jardine asked: "I have a difficult problem and I would like to ask MR. Gao for advice."

“If it’s appropriate, I’ll reciprocate in price.”

"Please say."

Jardine Matheson was founded in Guangfu by William Jardine and James Mathison, both of Scottish origin. It first started from the opium trade. After several years of development, it became one of the few large companies in the world.

Its relationship with Hong Kong Island is even longer. Jardine Matheson was the first institution to buy official land on Hong Kong Island. At that time, most of the land it bought was in Causeway Bay...

Press this first.

When starting up any empire, no matter how many difficulties there are, everyone can share the joys and sorrows.

But things are different after the second generation. They sit back and enjoy the success. Firstly, they have never experienced the hardships of starting a real business. Secondly, they overestimate their abilities. Thirdly, they enjoy it very much.

All this leads to a problem. Later, people often have disputes because of some unfair interests.

And this benefit may be just a trivial one.

For example, now, due to the war, Jardine has lost tens of millions of property on Hong Kong Island alone, plus Shanghai Beach and other places.

It can be said that Yihe's vitality was severely damaged.

An empire is most dangerous at this time, and Jardine encountered this situation. The Keswick family took the opportunity to force a confession, hoping that Jardine would hand over the stocks in his hands.

The vast majority of shareholders have chosen to side with the Keswick family or remain neutral for one reason or another.

Gao Yao smiled inwardly. Now Yihe's loss was nothing. This foreign company believed that the war in the interior would not affect their interests, so it still guarded Shanghai Beach after the war.

In a few years, all of Jardine's inland assets will be renovated, and all the efforts will be in vain.

"Sir."

Gao Yao has almost figured out his thinking. Jardine has no heirs. A hundred years later, the shares will be taken away by the existing shareholders of Jardine.

It's obvious that this guy is not willing to give in.

And it seems that Jardine doesn't want to sell his shares either.

There were not many paths to choose from. Fortunately, Gao Yao knew one. He smiled and said, "I have always admired Mr. Alfred Bernhard Nobel."

"He not only created a future, but also set a good example for future generations."

What is Nobel most remembered for?Of course it's the Nobel Prize.

Nobel made a will during his lifetime, requiring the executor to convert the property into cash and then make safe and reliable investments; use the funds to establish a foundation, and award the interest generated by the fund every year to those who have made contributions to mankind in the previous year. People who have made outstanding contributions…

Jardine does not necessarily have to be decent, but you can learn this method to set up a charity fund.

In fact, Gao Yao thought that Jardine should have had this idea in his mind for a long time. He came early just to seek recognition.

Sure enough, when Gao Yao said these words, Mrs. Jian and Jardine both had smiles on their faces.

Jardine smiled and said: "So Mr. Gao, I wonder if you are interested in helping to set up a charity fund?"

Gao Yao was taken aback. Damn it, are you asking yourself to be the foundation for this charity?He said without hesitation: "Charity is my highest wish and it is my duty to do so!"

"GOOD!"

Jardine was overjoyed and said to Gao Yao: "With MR. Gao's help, I have nothing to worry about."

"I'm really happy today."

Jardine coughed, and then said: "MR. Gao, I will send someone over to contact you about fund-related matters. Sorry to be with you."

Mrs. Jane held Gao Yao's arm and walked out. She whispered: "Mr. Jardine is not feeling well. The doctor is not very optimistic about him."

Crocodiles will only shed tears before they die, Gao Yao thought, no wonder.

"congratulation."

Mrs. Jane then pursed her lips: "Dear MR. Gao, this time, you are a real big shot."

Before there was Hong Kong Island, there was Yihe.Even if Yihe's vitality is greatly damaged now, it is still a well-deserved giant on Hong Kong Island.

Jardine’s Taipan and HSBC’s Taipan are almost on an equal footing!
"Thank you."

There are always surprises and accidents in life. Before Gao Yao came, he had a premonition that he would gain something, but he did not expect that the gain would be so great.

Although it is said that what Jardine wants to establish is a charity fund, in fact, this fund is equivalent to the family fund of the Jardine family. As long as you hold it in your hands, its hidden value is infinite.

Gao Yao secretly made up his mind to hold this charity fund in his hands!With it, Gao You can save a lot of effort and avoid many detours.

For example, Land, Wharf, Milk Company, Hong Kong Electric...

He unconsciously looked at Li Yuan Mountain opposite. He didn't know if Limin Ze was watching, and if so, what was his reaction?
Jardine…

When Gao Yao returned to the middle of the mountain, he immediately stepped into the space to calm down. The opportunity in life was to take advantage of the situation. The Jardine Charity Fund that suddenly appeared was an excellent opportunity for Gao Yao to take advantage of the situation.

He clasped his hands behind his back and thought, this world is really different from his previous life.

I never thought I could get such a bargain in this day and age.

The ancients are right. Standing on the wind, even a pig can fly, let alone a thoughtful person like Gao Yao.

(End of this chapter)