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

Chapter 253 253: Doing good deeds, Gao Yao.CEB.JP, is a professional!
Construction of public housing in Sheung Lee Uk Estate is finally about to begin.

Li Tai and Grantham symbolically picked up shovels and posed for a photo. This historic scene was immediately recorded by countless media.

After His Excellency the Governor came to Hong Kong, he did not go to charitable institutions such as Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and Po Leung Kuk first. Instead, he came first to the public housing estates to conduct the groundbreaking ceremony.

This tendency made Zhou Xinian, Rutton Chi and other thoughtful people thoughtful. They looked at each other and then whispered: "It seems that our non-profit housing construction will also be advanced."

"Well, I'd better ask MR. Gao what he means later."

Zhou Xinian smiled: "Of course."

He has a high-minded ambition and wants this young boy to have a certain ability, which makes it easy for everyone to believe in him.

This is a bit strange. It is clear that this young man also committed murder and arson.

Gao wants to do charity, and he is also doing charity, and he has been doing it for almost ten years, so why can't he be as good as others?
While thinking about it, they saw Gao Yao and Grantham starting to move to the construction site, and everyone followed silently.

It's just a 2000-story building for 6 people. You can see it at a glance.

Gao Yao was talking eloquently: "Your Excellency, this public housing estate will be equipped with corresponding shops, primary schools and other supporting facilities."

"After observing for a period of time, if the results are satisfactory, I will use this area as the center to build other public housing."

“The goal is to complete a large-scale living community with 1 units here that can accommodate nearly 5 people.”

This is a terrifying number, and it is an incredible investment.

Grantham never fights an unprepared battle. Before he came, he had read the public housing information in Sheung Lei Uk Estate. Under the careful design of the Public Works Department, the public housing was designed to meet basic living conditions.

Other functions can be reduced as much as possible. A 6-story public housing building can provide housing for nearly 2 people.

The cost of a single building is not high, that is, less than one million.

But now Gao Yao is talking about building a large living community here that can accommodate nearly 5 people?
That means at least 20 more buildings will be built later. How much additional money will it cost?

More than 2 million!

The most troublesome thing for Grantham is the need for supporting public roads, trails, public lighting and toilet facilities, schools and social welfare organizations for 5 people. These are also huge investments.

"MR. Gao Zhen is a kindhearted person."

Grantham knew the situation on Hong Kong Island very well, and he knew the Orientals even better. He said, "Mr. Gao, are there so many people in need?"

Although the number of houses on Hong Kong Island is about [-] or [-], in fact the Hong Kong government officials, including Grantham, are not too worried.

Because according to previous practice, on the one hand, Hong Kong people will solve the problem themselves, and on the other hand, most of these people will return to their hometowns.

Just like the temporary squatter area that Grantham saw not far away, he always believed that these people just used Hong Kong Island as a passing station.

Gao Yao knew what these ghosts were thinking, especially Grantham, a Chinese man. He said solemnly: "Your Excellency, Governor, I have to remind you."

"Given the current situation, most of these people will not go back."

Grantham was shocked, God?He looked at Gao Yao calmly. Was this scaremongering, or was it because of MR. What did Gao know?
If these people stop going back, Hong Kong Island's policy will have to be readjusted, which is not an easy task.

"MR. Why did Gao say this?"

Gao Yao smiled, he couldn't say it was because of ideological reasons.

In fact, the ghost guys did not think wrong at first. At that time, most Hong Kong people came to Hong Kong just to escape temporarily.

Many people are waiting for the end of the war to return to their hometowns for construction. Who would have thought that the war would be over later and they would not be able to go home at that time...

Therefore, this group of talents, who could be said to have the most capital and the most technical skills at the time, stayed on Hong Kong Island to develop.

In this way, this small fishing village on Hong Kong Island has developed into an internationally renowned financial metropolis!

"Your Mightiness."

Gao Yao said: "Everyone is wandering around just for a home."

"Please wait and see later."

For a community of 5 people, not to mention other things, there are three things that are necessary: ​​water, electricity, sanitation...

Grantham thought about it, water, electricity, sanitation...

Electricity?
He glanced at Gao Yao calmly, "Oh, MR. Gao is holding the emperor hostage to order the princes."

Grantham walked around and left first. He was now the manager of Hong Kong Island, and his time was not just his own.

However, the directors of the Civilian Housing Association did not leave.

"congratulations."

Zhou Xinian and others clasped their fists. One of them, Zhou Xinian, asked: "Chairman Gao, I just heard you telling the Governor that you want to build a community of 5 people here?"

The place was only so big, and Gao Yao and Grantham were not whispering, so everyone could naturally hear them.

A community of 5 people has more than 1 units. The monthly rent is about 10 yuan, which is more than 100 million yuan a year. It seems that the cost can be recovered in a few months.

But that’s not how the account is calculated...

The water and electricity provided need to be paid separately, and the property also requires fees. No matter how low it is, it is still a gain.

Including shops, etc., Gao Yao has calculated that it is actually similar to building land and collecting rent outside.

The only difference is that the groups involved this time are different, and Yan Ai Tang is indeed doing the best it can to do good deeds.

"Correct."

Gao Yao said with a smile: "The last time I looked at the data, it said that there were at least more than 30 residents living in squatters."

"Shocking."

"Everyone see."

There is a squatter area near the construction site, and you can see it clearly without getting close.

Most of the squatter dwelling units are temporary structures, made of non-permanent materials such as wood and zinc iron, and roofed with asbestos.

Moreover, most of the residential units are single-story huts, most of which are less than six feet tall;
About 65% of these are residential structures, while the remaining 35% are used for various economic activities, such as factories, vegetable fields, pig and chicken farms, etc.

These squatter areas are temporary and do not have complete sewage facilities.

To get water, you have to go to the public faucet, which is occupied by triads, and you have to pay for water.

Electricity is stolen and often unusable.

"The structure is dominated by wood."

Gao Yao said sadly: "The hidden danger is huge."

In fact, living in a squatter is not cheap...

Because the triads will not let go of any opportunity to earn copper coins. For example, the official land is indeed set aside by the government, and there is no money.

But the Triads want it.

Coupled with other expenses, it will cost more than ten yuan every month.

The rent calculated by Gao Yao was due to this. He was doing charity, but he would never pay for nothing, and he must adhere to the principle of reciprocity.

Zhou Xinian said with a smile: "It seems that we will do more fundraising in the future."

Everyone laughed.

Zhou Xinian then said: "Chairman Gao, Mr. Rutton-ji would like to ask you something about public housing."

Ruttonji was not a member of the Yan Oi Tong Charitable Foundation. As a gentleman, of course he would not participate in the internal discussions of Yan Oi Tong, so he was sitting in the car.

"Alright."

Gao Yao said to Mrs. Jian and others: "Although I intend to build a community of 5 people, it is not certain."

"We also need to look at the specific situation of the first building, and make corrections if there are any, and then encourage them if they don't."

Everyone nodded, this was a real job. Seeing that Gao Yao was in trouble, they all left, including Bai Yuechang, Axia, and Liu Meiren.

But Gao Jin didn't leave.

Yes, Gao Jin is also the director of Yan Ai Tang Charity Foundation!

Seeing people leaving, Ruttonji got out of the car and came over: "MR. Gao, I always trouble you."

"Don't say that."

Gao Yao smiled and said: "The most important thing is to help the general public."

Yes, why bother talking about original intention?As long as those in need get the help they deserve.

At the construction site of Sheung Lei Uk Estate, the discussion was naturally about public housing.

Rutton Chi was inspired and wanted to build public housing. However, he had known Zhou Xi Nian before, and Gao Yao had already built civilian housing by himself, so he only invited Zhou Xi Nian to build this public housing with him.

Ruttonji humbly asked for advice: "MR. Gao, our idea is to build a small bungalow with stone materials and sell it on an installment basis. There are only public toilets and street pipes inside."

Hong Kong Island produces granite. In the early days, the Hakka gang made a living by quarrying rocks. Locally, stones were not expensive and could be found everywhere.

If you build a bungalow, the cost will definitely be low.

Gao Yao also believed that Ruttonji would never make money on the house. Since it was an installment plan, the vast majority of squatter residents would definitely be able to afford it if they squeezed in.

He very much agrees with this concept and believes that this kind of house will be more popular with squatter residents. However, there is a very practical problem that everyone must face!
Gao Yao said: "I think your bungalow must be located far away from the city."

In fact, he said it quite tactfully.

The truth is, Ruttonji and his friends are planning to set up Square in the New Territories, which is absolutely rural.

The reason why I consider putting it there is purely for the sake of cheapness, in order to achieve the purpose of selling it to residents at the lowest price.

In addition, Ruttonji also does not want to affect the existing housing market in Hong Kong and Kowloon.

Ruttonji nodded: "Yes." Gao Yao smiled, and he said thoughtfully: "Personally, I very much agree with your idea."

"But judging from the development situation on Hong Kong Island, I think bungalows are not suitable."

Ruttonji thought thoughtfully: "It seems that Mr. Gao is very optimistic about the future development of Hong Kong and Kowloon?"

Gao Yao smiled and said: "Actually, we are all optimistic about it."

Several people looked at each other and smiled, but this one did.

Gao Yao immediately analyzed it for several people like an urban designer: "Hong Kong Island actually has land plots, such as Pok Fu Lam."

Speaking of this, Zhou Xinian laughed: "That's right, there are large areas of barren mountains, and the dairy farm of our dairy factory is built there."

More than that!

Siyan Li, who is under Gao Yao, currently lives there, and there is a large slum area there.

"But I dare say that in the next dozen years, these lands will be fully utilized."

Rutton-chih and Zhou Xi-nien were both startled, especially Zhou Xi-nien, who couldn't help but look thoughtful in his eyes. You must know that the dairy factory is a big landowner in Pok Fu Lam.

"Land supply on Hong Kong Island will become increasingly scarce."

Gao Yao said: "The density of land and buildings occupied by bungalows is very easy for people to use."

In other words, good deeds done with good intentions will become a meal for others. If the benefits will fall into the pockets of squatter residents who buy houses, that would be great.

Unfortunately, several people present knew that things of benefit could never fall into the hands of the poor.

Although Gao Yao's words were extremely obscure, both Lu Dunzhi and Zhou Xinian heard it very clearly.

What Gao means is that there are constant disputes behind the bungalow, and because they sold the house directly, they have no control over the house and it is difficult to intervene in the disputes.

At that time, not only the owners will be injured, but those who engage in charity will also be attacked.

"Take a step back."

Gao Yao said: "No matter how slow Hong Kong Island develops, I believe that sooner or later it will rise."

Rutton Chi and Zhou Xi Nian nodded, there was no doubt about this.

"If the good intentions being used are for good, then it doesn't matter."

Gao Yao has basically seen clearly that due to its location and capacity issues, Hong Kong Island will be mainly responsible for the financial field where funds can flow in and out freely in the subsequent global village process.

Of course, real estate and infrastructure are indispensable.

As for real estate, Hong Kong Island has also experienced brutal growth. For example, seawater is used to mix concrete (because of the lack of fresh water), garbage is filled on the surface of the cement, buildings are built directly with unprocessed sea sand, etc.

Especially violent demolitions...

In that crazy era, the Triads were sharp knives in the hands of a group of real estate tycoons. How could the residents of the squatter areas withstand these sharp knives?
Lu Dunzhi and Zhou Xinian looked at each other and smiled bitterly: "It seems that we think things are a little simpler."

Gao Yao comforted: "How can I do everything that everyone wants? I just want to be clear in my heart."

He then added: "It is good to use stone, but the construction period is slow."

At this point, Gao Yao stopped talking, because he had already said what he could say, and also revealed many opportunities. The rest depended on Lu Dunzhi and Zhou Xinian themselves.

"It seems..."

Ruttonji pondered and said: "It's still MR. Gao who thinks things through, so let's do it with MR. Gao's ready-made plan."

Zhou Xinian laughed and echoed: "It's just a lazy moment."

The three of them laughed: "Please."

Gao Jin, the little brother, finally found time, and he silently accompanied Gao Yao around the scene.

"Abin, this kid is definitely eaten by my sister-in-law."

Gao Yao suddenly said: "Jin Zai."

The dignified leader of loyalty and righteousness, the leader of the Chaozhou Gang, is actually called Jin Zai?
"What? You will die alone."

"That won't happen."

Gao Jin's indifference is engraved in his bones, that is to say, Gao Yao can still smile, but usually he is really cold to the end.

He said: "Brother, when the time comes, all I have to do is find a woman and have a child, that's it."

Gao Yao wants to slap his mouth, good boy, this guy is free and easy, not investing any emotion at all...

Since the topic was raised, Gao Jin began to report on the current situation of Zhongxinyi. Overall, everything was going well.

However, since the main direction of Zhongxinyi's work is around the Gaosheng Group, in a strict sense, it is somewhat alienated from those associations.

And Gao Jin himself doesn't pay too much attention to the prefixes on the outside. This guy is very proud.

Gao Yao thought about it and said, "Our Gaosheng Group's business has begun to take shape."

"From now on, we will try not to use the Zhongxinyi sign and restore the concierge department."

"Things in the arena..."

Gao Yao pondered and said, "Let this young man Lu Dachao take charge of it."

"You and Abin are in charge of several associations. From now on, everyone will still have to wear suits and ties."

"The arena is nothing but a chamber pot."

Long before setting up Zhongxinyi, Gao Yao had already told several of his younger brothers that the signs were only temporary, and that in the final analysis, everyone still followed the right path.

Gao Jin was no exception to this, and nodded silently when he heard this.

"I have already asked people to register the Sihai Security brand. When the time comes, it will be hung under Sihai Travel."

The reason why Gao Yao had to do this alone was because of the situation behind it. He said: "This sign will be filled by the concierge. You can make the arrangements yourself."

"If it is removed from Abin, it will not be included in the security."

"You have to be ready."

Gao Yao said: "A Jin, your main responsibility is force."

He didn't say much.

Gao Jin responded: "Brother, I will do whatever you say."

Gao Yao clasped his hands behind his back and looked into the distance: "We can't keep splashing in the small pond."

"One day, the flag will be planted across the five continents and four oceans."

"Jinzi, it's important for you to learn English as soon as possible."

Yes, after traveling through time, would it be possible to just lie down like this?

Gao Yao could not restrain his ambition!

Gao Jin, who was one step behind, looked into the distance silently, thinking to himself that his eldest brother had always wanted to go out.

Oh, it turns out that this is the real purpose of the concierge.

Gao Jin, who finally touched the edge, called Li Aji over as soon as he returned.

"How's the business going?"

Li Aji was Gao Jin's first horse, and he always made great contributions with his spear skills at critical moments, so he was the first to get Gao Jin's approval to go out to do arms business.

Speaking of this, Li Ahji said: "Boss, I have already set up a line with the military camp."

"We are currently doing business with the warlords in the southwest."

"But when these local snakes pay for goods, they usually use half of the tobacco and gold."

As for the gold yuan coupons?
I don’t even want a dog.

Gao Jin judged that his eldest brother's target was not the mainland, so he first asked: "Where can the smoke and soil be harvested?"

"I've already contacted the company and they will buy it in full."

Gao Jin nodded slightly, and then said: "I hope you can look as far as possible and don't limit yourself to the mainland."

"As for what cooperation is required, you can tell me directly later."

Li Ahji suddenly raised his head. In fact, when he first started the arms business, the society provided him with a signboard, but there was very little other help.

But it's good to be able to provide a signboard, because most people on Hong Kong Island will do business with me because of the signboard of loyalty and righteousness.

Now grandpa suddenly encourages him to go ahead and do it?

He couldn't help but ask: "Boss, has there been any change?"

"no!"

Gao Jin said leisurely: "Aji, from now on we will call the concierge."

"The fighting and killing in the arena will be left to other Chaozhou gangs as much as possible."

"As for the business you do, don't worry, just go ahead and do it."

"Big and sophisticated, do you understand?"

"Also, Aji, you must learn English as soon as possible. This is very important."

Li Ahji said, he knew that such a big thing must be under the direction of Mr. Gao. Could it be that Mr. Gao had a big plan?

And his arms business is part of it?
Thinking of this, Li Ahji suddenly felt confident.

I have to say that they were indeed smart enough to figure out something about Gao!
(End of this chapter)