A layman in the courtyard
Chapter 141 Hutchison Whampoa
Chapter 141 Hutchison Whampoa
The busy time passed quickly, and before I knew it, it was the due date of the two women. The difference between the two women's due dates was three days.
Today is the time for Lou Xiao'e to give birth. After all, hospitals in this era are not as developed as later generations. Cao Zhihua is now pacing back and forth outside the delivery room in a hurry.
Lou Bancheng, Lou Tan, three concubines of the Lou family, Lou Yunzhi, Lou Yunxiang, and other Lou family members were also waiting outside the operating room.
Lou Bancheng, who was annoyed by Cao Zhihua, said:
"Zhihua, medical science is so advanced now. Ezi is just giving birth normally and there is no danger. Stop walking back and forth all the time. Sit down and rest."
Cao Zhihua also found that there was something wrong with his mentality. After taking a deep breath, he sat on a bench in the hospital and began to change the topic and said to Lou Bancheng:
"Dad, I heard that your company's first movie will be released soon?"
Lou Bancheng said happily:
"Yes, after listening to your suggestion, I asked Xiao Liu to write the story of their Bajiquan ancestor, and invited Guan Shan, the most popular young actor in Hong Kong, to star. Now the post-editing process has started, and it will be soon. It’s going to be released.”
Cao Zhihua looked a little weird when he heard that the protagonist was Guan Shan. He was not from this era in his previous life, so he had never watched any of Guan Shan's films.
The reason why I know Guan Shan is because of his daughter Enamel Doll, a generation goddess in the 80s, the most beautiful woman in Hong Kong Island, and the golfer Guan known as the most beautiful Hong Kong Island.
Although his reputation was later tarnished due to the events of 1000 million for one golf course and 2000 million for two golf courses, it did not prevent the enamel doll from being really good at playing when he was young.
But it's still too early to say this now. He wasn't born until 62.
So Cao Zhihua was just curious and then said:
"Dad, are you planning to make one movie or a series of movies?"
Lou Bancheng said curiously:
"What is a movie series?"
Cao Zhihua explained:
"It is to film the stories of the direct descendants of each generation of Baji Quan. It has been filmed until now. Didn't you say that Brother Liu is the seventh-generation direct descendant of Baji Quan? If you shoot one for each generation, you can make six movies."
After hearing this, Lou Bancheng slapped his thigh and said:
"Yeah, why didn't I think of that?"
Cao Zhihua smiled and said:
"It's okay, Dad, you can write the story script first. If your movie is a hit this time, you can continue to make a series of movies. If it is not a hit, you can make other movies. Will it not be affected?"
Lou Bancheng nodded, recognized Cao Zhihua's statement, and asked:
"How is the company's situation lately? I heard that you have been fighting fiercely with Hang Lung Group recently? Some people have come to me to intercede."
Cao Zhihua said in surprise:
"Dad, why didn't I hear what you told me? My company is doing very well now. The monthly funds are withdrawn quickly and the income is very good."
Lou Bancheng stroked his beard and said:
"Since the other party is looking for someone to intercede, and you didn't ask me for help, it proves that you have the upper hand and you are not at a disadvantage, and the person who comes to you is not a relationship that you can't refuse. Why should I intervene? A shopping mall is like a battlefield. It’s normal business competition, and we haven’t broken the rules. Since we can’t fight the opponent, why should we let him live? What’s the benefit to us?”
Cao Zhihua laughed and said:
"This person just owed it. He thought I was young and easy to bully, so he raised the price with me and ruined my purchase of the tenement building.
If I didn't give him some clues, I would have thought that Lord Ma had three eyes.
And I also want to use this to establish my prestige, so that these people in Hong Kong Island can wake up and stop thinking that I am a soft persimmon. Anyone can give me a pinch. "
Lou Bancheng looked at Cao Zhihua with satisfaction, laughed loudly, and said:
"That's right, the great man said, don't hit him with one punch to avoid hundreds of punches. Zhihua, you did a good job. I am very happy to see that your company is flourishing now."
Lou Yunzhi saw his father praising his brother-in-law so much, but he had never praised himself before, so he said with some amusement:
"Zhihua, keep a line in everything so that we can meet each other easily in the future. There is no need to be so aggressive and leave no room for anything."
Cao Zhihua looked at Lou Yunzhi in surprise. They haven't surrendered yet, so you have to spare them. He looked at Lou Bancheng very speechlessly.
Lou Bancheng was now angry with Lou Yunzhi and said to Lou Yunzhi:
"You're not making progress, you just follow me and learn something like this every day? Are you a pig? You're so stupid."
Since the separation of the family, Lou Yunxiang has targeted Lou Yunzhi as his main target. After all, if Lou Yunzhi gets more points, he will get less points. Neither of them are legitimate sons, nor are they born from the same mother. How can such an opportunity not add insult to injury? ?So he quickly said:
"Brother, how can you turn your arm outward? Please apologize to your brother-in-law quickly and don't make dad angry all day long."
After Cao Zhihua saw Lou Yunxiang's firepower destroying Lou Yunzhi, he quickly shut up and sat aside to eat, so as not to get angry.
Sure enough, when Lou Yunzhi heard Lou Yunxiang's words, he became furious and said angrily:
"Lou Yunxiang, please stop saying weird things. Did I turn my arm outward? I'm worried that my brother-in-law will suffer. Please stop talking nonsense."
Lou Bancheng's blood pressure soared as he watched his two sons quarreling. After calming down, he shouted loudly:
"Shut up, everyone. Ezi is still giving birth in the hospital. You two unworthy guys are still arguing with me here. Get out of here. Go back and reflect."
Cao Zhihua saw that Lou Bancheng had spoken and the two brothers still looked unconvinced, so he could only come out to smooth things over and said:
"Eldest brother, second brother, go back quickly. Don't make dad angry. Go back first. If you have anything to do, we'll talk about it later."
Lou Yunzhi opened his mouth, but under the urging of his mother's eyes, he finally said nothing and left directly.
Lou Yunxiang succeeded in stumbling Lou Yunzhi today. Although he was happy, he couldn't say anything more at this moment and left quickly.
After his two sons left, Lou Bancheng sighed, his face visibly aging.
Cao Zhihua could only say:
"Dad, don't be angry. Big brother, second brother is still very filial. It's just that he was a little careless in what he said just now. Don't worry."
After Lou was silent for a while, he said:
"Everything is going well for the family. It's okay for my two sons to be incompetent and plot against each other. I'm really worried that a hundred years from now, I won't be able to face the ancestors of the Lou family."
Cao Zhihua knew that Lou Bancheng was deeply saddened that he had no successor, so he could only say:
"Dad, you still have Ezi and me. With us here, you don't have to worry so much.
No matter what happens to the Lou family in the future, we can't overcome it as long as we are here, so don't worry. "
Lou Bancheng looked much better after listening to Cao Zhihua's words. After all, it had been almost a year since he came to Hong Kong. Cao Zhihua's series of actions in the mall had proven that his vision was correct. Cao Zhihua did better than he imagined.
"Zhihua, fortunately there are you and Ezi, otherwise I wouldn't know what to do now."
During the long wait, Cao Zhihua finally saw the lights in the delivery room go out.
Seeing the doctor coming out, Cao Zhihua hurriedly greeted him. The doctor also knew the family members' emotions and said immediately:
"You are a family member of Lou Xiao'e, right? Congratulations, it's a baby boy and a girl who have been born successfully."
When Cao Zhihua heard that they were a pair of twins, he jumped up happily, and then quickly asked, can I go in now to see my wife and child?
The doctor said, try to stay as late as possible. He is currently cleaning the child.
Cao Zhihua responded to his patient excitement, took out the red envelope he had prepared, handed it to the doctor and said:
"Okay, thank you doctor. This is a little bit of my kindness. You must accept it. I am so happy, so just think of it as sharing my joy."
When the doctor saw what Cao Zhihua said, he did not refuse. He picked up the red envelope and walked into his lounge. When he opened the red envelope, he was shocked to see 1000 Hong Kong dollars. Then he put it away very happily.
After waiting for a while, Cao Zhihua finally entered the delivery room at the nurse's greeting and saw the two babies.
He picked it up and looked left and right. Although the child was just born and looked like a monkey, he was still very happy because of his own blood.
After putting the child away, he came to Lou Xiao'e's side, looked at Lou Xiao'e's pale face in pain, grabbed Lou Xiao'e's palm, and said next to Lou Xiao'e:
"Ezi, thank you for your hard work. I saw a pair of twins just now. The boy is very handsome and the girl is very beautiful. They are both very healthy. You are now a great hero of our Cao family."
Although Lou Xiao'e is a new mother, her happy smile exudes the brilliance of motherhood.
Lou Tan took out the chicken soup that had been placed in the thermos bottle and said:
"Come, Ezi, drink some soup to replenish your body. You must be exhausted after such a long labor."
Fortunately, Lou Tan was here, otherwise Cao Zhihua, a big man, really couldn't do anything. Seeing Lou Tan greeting the two children while taking care of Lou Xiao'e, Cao Zhihua finally felt relieved.
However, there are still two days left, and Chen Xueru is about to give birth. Cao Zhihua has a headache. Liu Yuanyuan may have to take care of her then. After all, she is the oldest in the family.
Time flies, and a week has passed. Recently, Cao Zhihua is in high spirits during happy events. Soon everyone in the company knew that the boss’s wife gave birth to a boy and a girl. If there is anything that needs to be approved by Director Cao, Director Cao is now in a good mood. , as long as they can be brought over, Director Cao will usually approve it.
In fact, it is not just a twin of twins. Chen Xueru also gave herself a daughter safely. Now she has two sons and two daughters. The family members have expanded, so of course she is happy.
After a while, Li Shengnan knocked on the door and came in. He sat down and said:
"I heard that Dong Cao's family is having a happy event. Are you planning to have a big party at Full Moon Wine?"
Cao Zhihua thought for a while and said:
"I don't want to make a big deal myself. I'll discuss it with my wife before making sure."
Li Shengnan looked at Cao Zhihua in surprise. Nowadays, the rich people in Hong Kong Island are very extravagant. They have major happy events and the scenes are bigger than the family. Is his boss considered rich in Hong Kong Island?
Li Shengnan knew that just counting the company's assets, his own bosses were all ranked high on Hong Kong Island. Mr. Huo, who was known as the richest man on Hong Kong Island, now only has a fortune of tens of millions. Now Zhihua Real Estate does not count property, and his cash alone exceeds tens of millions. , and it is increasing at a rate of several million every month, so of course his boss is a rich man, but there is no need to be so low-key, so Li Shengnan said:
"Dr. Cao, you are a twin of a dragon and a phoenix, and you are full of moon wine. There is no need to be so low-key, right?"
Cao Zhihua said with a smile:
"I actually don't care much about other people's opinions. Although it's a happy event, it's not a good thing if everyone in the street knows about it. So I prefer to gather with some relatives and friends at home or in a restaurant. As for Let’s take a look at these things on the scene when the time comes.”
Li Shengnan looked at Cao Zhihua dumbfounded and said:
"Okay, you are the boss, you have the final say."
Cao Zhihua waved his hand and said:
"Okay, okay, go and do your work and stop gossiping about your boss."
After Li Shengnan stood up and said goodbye, he came out of Cao Zhihua's office door.
Cao Zhihua sat on the sofa and thought for a while, then called Shen Bi.
"Hello, Mr. Shen? I'm Cao Zhihua. Is it convenient for you to answer the phone now?"
"Conveniently, Mr. Cao is a rare visitor. How have you been busy lately? Why haven't you contacted me yet?"
Cao Zhihua chuckled and said:
"Mr. Shen, I have been really busy with business matters recently. Now I finally have some free time. Why don't I contact you quickly and want to ask you to play golf. I wonder when you will be free?"
Shen Bi obviously thought for a while and then replied:
"How about we meet at Deep Water Bay Golf Course tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock?"
"Okay, Mr. Shen, I will go to the appointment on time tomorrow."
"Okay, see you tomorrow."
Didi didi, Cao Zhihua was in a very good mood as he listened to the phone call being hung up on the other side.
After a while, Du Xinru came in with a cup of tea and asked:
"Chairman, would you like some afternoon tea?"
Cao Zhihua, who was in a good mood, looked at the beautiful Du Xinru and felt a little itchy. He stood up, hugged Du Xinru, and said affectionately:
"You order some, and the two of us can eat together."
After being together for so long, Du Xinru was still very shy. After responding to Cao Zhihua softly, she kissed Cao Zhihua and went out to order afternoon tea.
After a while, Du Xinru brought the afternoon tea into the office. Cao Zhihua locked the door of the office and sat on the couch, holding Du Xinru on his lap and letting Du Xinru feed him.
You take one bite, and I take one bite. It’s so uncomfortable.
Du Xinru now loves and fears Cao Zhihua. What she loves is Cao Zhihua, but what she is afraid of is that Cao Zhihua is too powerful and cannot be carried by one person.
Du Xinru had never thought about finding someone to share the burden with her, but she could never find the right person, so she and Cao Zhihua were having afternoon tea while doing work and said:
"Chairman, the company's business is getting bigger and bigger now. Should the chairman's secretary office recruit two more people to help? I am a little too busy now."
Cao Zhihua looked at Du Xinru funnyly, and he was as clear as a mirror to some of her little thoughts.
But how could I not be beautiful in this matter, so I kissed Du Xinru and said softly:
"No problem. You choose the person yourself and take care of them yourself. I only have one request."
Du Xinru was very happy when she heard that Cao Zhihua agreed, and quickly asked:
"Chairman, what do you want?"
"I only ask that the assistant you recruit should be good-looking and have no less than 80% of your ability. If he is too ugly, it affects my mood every day. I will not keep him in my secretary office."
Du Xinru breathed a sigh of relief. It was impossible to choose the ugly one, so she continued to ask:
"Chairman, are there any academic requirements?"
After thinking for a while, Cao Zhihua said:
"The minimum cannot be lower than a university, and priority will be given to those with high academic qualifications. If the company wants to grow in the future, it will not be a problem if the ability is insufficient."
"Okay, Chairman, I will definitely find two good seedlings and take care of them."
Looking at the happy Du Xinru, she felt that her life was really comfortable.
Deep Water Bay Golf Course is located at 66 Deep Water Bay Road. It is a 9-hole golf course. Although it is only half the size of the standard 18-hole golf course, it is also the largest golf course on Hong Kong Island.
Deep Water Bay Golf Course is under the jurisdiction of the Hong Kong Island Golf Club and requires membership invitations from members of more than 5 years.
Cao Zhihua came to the stadium early in the morning to wait for Shen Bi, and only entered the stadium after meeting with Shen Bi.
The golf course is a peninsular triangular flat land, the terrain goes deep into the sea of Deep Water Bay. The entire golf course has grass, flowers, sea views, and the natural environment is very beautiful, like an emerald perfectly set into the sea, the beauty is breathtaking.
Cao Zhihua waited for Shen Bi to finish serving, and chatted with Shen Bi while playing ball.
Baipi likes to chat on the golf course, probably because the place is empty. Anyone who approaches can tell at a glance that the conversation is very private.
Cao Zhihua was doing it, thinking that Shen Bi was really a Hua Guotong, and he could do Tai Chi one by one. He was still a little tender, and he couldn't help but said:
"Mr. Shen, besides inviting you to play ball with me today, I also have something to trouble you with. I wonder if it's convenient for you?"
Shen Bi said casually:
"You are always Mr. Shen. Your calling Mr. Shen makes our relationship unfamiliar. Your father-in-law and I are good friends. You can just call me Uncle Shen from now on."
Cao Zhihua looked at Shen Bi, who was in his 40s, and didn't feel that he was at a disadvantage. He walked down the slope and shouted like a donkey.
"Uncle Shen."
Shen Bi nodded with satisfaction and said:
"What do you need help with?"
"Uncle Shen, my real estate company has been developing quite well recently and has basically become a regular business.
Now that the industrial building built by our company has been topped out, I want to develop into the textile industry and garment industry. I want to find Uncle Shen who can help me get involved. I am going to Europe to buy a batch of equipment.
Aren't you afraid that you won't be able to find the temple gate while carrying the pig's head? I want to ask Uncle Shen to help me find the temple gate. It's best to make an appointment in advance so that I can enter the factory to inspect the actual production results, which will facilitate my purchase of machinery. "
When Shen Bi heard this, he thought this was a good thing for him. Whenever you introduce a client to someone, you can always gain something, right?
So Shen Bi nodded and said:
"These are all trivial matters. I can help you solve them. I heard that you have made a lot of noise recently. It seems that I was right. You will definitely have a place in Hong Kong's business community in the future."
Cao Zhihua smiled modestly:
"Uncle Shen, there's nothing I can do about it. My business is doing well. People across the river think I'm young, so they try to stumbling over me and going against me everywhere. You know I'm young. You are so angry that you cannot bear this grievance."
Shen Bi pointed at Cao Zhihua with a dumb smile and said:
"Well, you did a very good job this time. You didn't break the rules and established yourself in a prestige. However, you usually don't go around too much with everyone. The public opinion environment for you is not good. After all, sometimes everyone If you are helping relatives but not taking care of things, everyone is not familiar with you and will become more and more ostracized in the future."
Cao Zhihua took a swing and said humbly:
"Uncle Shen's lesson is that when I dive into the business world, I don't have enough experience and I don't know how to adjust my time. In the future, Uncle Shen, please don't find me troublesome. You can take me to see the world more often."
Shen Bi laughed happily, patted Cao Zhihua on the shoulder and said:
"With your exciting energy, I believe everyone will like it."
When Cao Zhihua faced the olive branch extended by Shen Bi, he did not resist much. After all, he still had to live under the management of the white-skinned government of Hong Kong Island for more than 30 years, so there was no need to make himself uncomfortable.
I am not Mr. Huo. Those people are protected by the domestic government and wear amulets.
Look at how Mr. Huo is treated. Mr. Huo is doing business. Although the Hong Kong government can't move people, it has never stopped using various small tricks. It has never stopped using water and electricity for buying land and building. It has been stopped, but how is it handled in China?He directly handed over the rights to buy and sell river sand in the mainland to Mr. Huo. Any Hong Kong developer who wants to build a house cannot bypass this boss. What does he have?
I really am nothing, so why resist the olive branch?
"This all requires Uncle Shen's support."
After finishing speaking, Cao Zhihua took out a certificate of equity in Shuifang Ladies Club, handed it to Shen Bi, and said:
"Uncle Shen, the construction of my high-end club has begun. I hired a designer from Gallic Chicken to design it. The shape of the club looks like a blooming bauhinia. I plan to build it into a landmark building on Hong Kong Island. This I didn’t prepare any good gifts to thank you for asking for your help this time. This is a certificate of equity in the club, please be sure to accept it.”
Shen Bi turned out to be proof, looked at it and said:
"Zhihua, your plan is very big."
Cao Zhihua chuckled and said: "Uncle Shen, my habit of dealing with others is that I like to make money when everyone makes it. After all, it is better to have fun alone than to have fun together."
Shen Bi nodded, patted Cao Zhihua's arm and said:
"The environment here is really comfortable. It's suitable for regular exercise. You can consider getting a membership card when you leave later. I will be your introducer."
When Cao Zhihua heard Shen Bi's words, he knew that his certificate of nomination was effective. Shen Bi had accepted him into their circle.
Although he is a peripheral member, he has been in Hong Kong Island for so long and is organized. He is not a person who has just a little money but can be manipulated at will.
"Okay, Uncle Shen, thank you for your support. If it weren't for your help time and time again, it would not be so easy for our family to establish a foothold in Hong Kong Island."
Shen Bi smiled and said with rare humility:
"Don't underestimate your father-in-law. Even if you don't have me, your family is not someone you can step on just by anyone. How can a wealthy businessman who has been in the capital for hundreds of years not have a few brushes?"
Hong Kong Island is now also a transit point for Asian intelligence in the hands of the Western camp, especially domestic intelligence.
So it's normal for white-skinned people like Shen Bi to know Lou Bancheng. After all, from a businessman's point of view, Lou Bancheng's name is resounding throughout the streets and alleys in Sijiu City. It's impossible for these white-skinned people not to know Lou Bancheng. The details of the city were accepted so quickly before.
Rich people are recognized as the world's elite in Western society. Even white-skinned people recognize their elite status. However, they still kill pigs when they should. There is no difference. It's just that white-skinned people have more experience in killing pigs and are more secretive.
Cao Zhihua actually doesn't care about these, because of the special nature of Hong Kong Island, and once he completes the layout of food, clothing, housing and transportation, he will cough and Hong Kong Island will tremble, and naturally they will not be afraid of white-skinned pigs. After all, they don't want Hong Kong to The island is in chaos, giving the country an opportunity to intervene.
With Shen Bi's energy, it is actually a small matter to make appointments for inspections with some manufacturers through foreign companies.
Even if Cao Zhihua goes to find it himself, it won't be a big problem. After all, Europe is a market economy, and no one has trouble with money.
But since I need to go to HSBC to transfer the money anyway, I might as well go to Shen Bi and ask him to help arrange it and get it done in one step.
After meeting Shen Bi, several days passed.
Looking at the steady development of Zhihua Real Estate, the company has acquired more than 2200 tenement buildings and rented out 2000 tenement buildings. Each month, the rental returns have steadily brought HK$400 million in cash to the company. Flow, Cao Zhihua feels that his life has no pressure. Just watching so many tenement buildings collecting rent, he will not have any pressure even if he lives a life of drunkenness and wealth.
But for men, ambitions are cultivated little by little. After getting some, they will naturally want more. He took out his pocket watch and looked at the time. Cao Zhihua walked out of the office.
Cao Zhihua took Lou En off the train, and the man sitting in the car said to Lou En:
"Lou En, go to the Peninsula Hotel."
"Okay, sir."
"Lou En, the famine in the country is getting more and more serious now. I asked you to send the letters and money to Zhang Guohua, Xu Zhijun and the others?"
"Master, the letter and money have been sent, but now you need a ticket to buy anything in China. You can't buy anything just by sending money, right? And if someone finds out that the letter was sent from Hong Kong Island, will you be arrested as an enemy agent? .”
Cao Zhihua shook his head and said:
"These eight people are veterans who I have supported in China for several years.
This time I sent them money for their travel expenses, hoping they would come and help me.
In the past, if they brought their entire family over, it would be difficult for me to arrange it.
Now our own apartment building is about to reach its ceiling, and now our property is getting bigger and bigger, and we need a group of trustworthy people to protect my family and property. "
Lou En was enlightened and said:
"So that's it. I asked you, Master, why haven't you hired security guards? It turns out you were waiting for them."
Cao Zhihua smiled and nodded and said:
"The security guard is not someone you can trust. You cannot choose casually. My life and fortune are at stake, so I cannot be too cautious."
"Yes, sir."
"Are you preparing to board the cross-sea ferry?"
"Yes, sir."
Cao Zhihua nodded and closed his eyes to rest and recuperate.
After arriving at the Peninsula Hotel, Cao Zhihua took a look at this lady from the Far East who was famous at home and abroad. It is now the best hotel in Asia and is indeed luxurious. No wonder it has become a place where the most influential and exiled nobles of this era live and die.
The price of the room is also very impressive, HK98 per night, which is 10 days' wages for an ordinary worker.
Arriving at the lobby cafe of the Peninsula Hotel, Cao Zhihua chose a booth with a view by the floor-to-ceiling windows, ordered a cup of coffee, and looked at the beautiful scenery of the busy Victoria Bay outside the floor-to-ceiling windows. He took a rest, sipped coffee, and waited for others.
Not long after, Cao Zhihua saw Shen Bi and a white man of about the same age walking in. Cao Zhihua stood up and said hello with a smile:
"Uncle Shen, here."
Shen Bi looked at Cao Zhihua with a smile and said to Bai Pi beside him:
"Qi Dezun, this is the Cao I told you, the son-in-law of Lou Bancheng in Sijiu City, and now a real estate tycoon in Hong Kong Island."
After speaking, Shen Bi waved to Cao Zhihua and said:
"Zhihua, this is about Mr. Qi Dezun from Hutchison Mathematics. Mr. Qi Dezun happens to have connections with the machine you need to buy this time, so he specially invited you to have a chat."
"Thank you Uncle Shen for taking care of me. Hello Mr. Qi Dezun, I am Cao Zhihua from Zhihua Real Estate. I am very happy to meet you."
After the two of them sat down, Cao Zhihua called the waiter and ordered two cups of Eagle-style black tea and various Western desserts for them.
As the intermediary, Shen Bi first spoke:
“Zhihua is currently mainly engaged in real estate business, and it has now reached the forefront of Hong Kong Island’s real estate industry.
Now I want to broaden my business lines, diversify my development, and enter the clothing industry, so I need to purchase a batch of production machines.
But you definitely can’t just buy it casually. You need to visit the factory first and confirm the performance before placing an order. So I found me, hoping to make an appointment with the manufacturer for inspection in advance. "
After Shen Bi briefly explained the ins and outs, he took a sip of tea and continued:
"Qi Dezun's Hutchison Co., Ltd. happens to be engaged in global trade and has resources in this area, so today I will be the owner to help match them up."
In fact, Cao Zhihua knew that the matter was settled when he saw Qi Dezun. After all, it was Shen Bi who sold Hutchison Matheson to Superman in the future. Therefore, based on the relationship between Shen Bi and Qi Dezun, Cao Zhihua was not worried at all about Qi Dezun. Give Shen Bi face.
After Shen Bi finished speaking, Qi Dezun asked:
"Mr. Cao mainly wants to buy machines that take care of things?"
Cao Zhihua thought for a while and replied:
"Stocking making machines, spinning machines, and industrial sewing machines."
After Qi Dezun thought for a while, he said:
“Nowadays, the most advanced production machines in the clothing industry in the world are basically made by West German manufacturers.
For example, the most advanced machine in the world for making stockings and ready-made garments is the double-needle raschel warp knitting machine, which is produced by Karl Mayer in West Germany.
As for spinning machines, ring spinning machines are basically used internationally nowadays, and the best ring spinning machines are also produced by Suessen in West Germany.
As for industrial sewing machines, West Germany's PFAFF can provide a variety of the most advanced multi-functional sewing machines, embroidery machines and overlock sewing machines. "
After hearing Qi Dezun's introduction, Cao Zhihua said in surprise:
"Oh, this is great. Could you please Mr. Qi Dezun to make reservations for these factories for me? My purchase can be completely done through Hutchison Matheson."
When Qi Dezun heard Cao Zhihua's statement, he said calmly:
"Mr. Cao, there is no problem at all. We at Hutchison Matheson can arrange the entire trip for you and ensure that you buy a machine that you are satisfied with. How many machines do you need to buy this time?"
Cao Zhihua smiled implicitly and said:
"I have just started to get involved in this industry. At the beginning, I will definitely focus on stability, train skilled workers first, and produce qualified products. So this time I plan to buy a production line first, start this industry first, and wait for the need to expand production. When the time comes, we will slowly add production lines.”
Qi Dezun is indeed an old fox. He did not change his attitude because Cao Zhihua's purchase volume was small. Instead, he enthusiastically guaranteed that Cao Zhihua would buy a production line that he liked.
After the matter was discussed, the three of them started chatting all over the place, talking about the conflict between Cao Zhihua and Hang Lung Group.
Cao Zhihua said a little helplessly:
“This conflict is actually a simple market competition. We at Zhihua Real Estate mainly focus on acquiring tenement buildings and uniformly leasing them.
As a result, Hang Lung Group probably thought that I was young and easy to bully, so it raised prices with us at every turn, which put our tenement building acquisition in trouble, so we started fighting.
Unexpectedly, Hang Lung Group's strength was obviously not as strong as their fighting spirit. We fought back a little, but they were defeated. "
Qi Dezun looked at Cao Zhihua in surprise, and then at Shen Bi. Apparently he had underestimated Cao Zhihua.
Shen Bi smiled calmly and said:
"Zhihua is the son-in-law of Lou Bancheng of Sijiu City. He is not someone he can offend just by crossing the river."
Qi Dezun shook his head with a wry smile. Although Hutchison has done a lot of business in recent years by taking advantage of the convenience of Hong Kong Island and his white-skinned status, Hutchison's debt ratio is very high, otherwise it would not be easily eliminated later. Superman acquired.
After Cao Zhihua and Shen Bi separated, they took a car back to the company.
When passing by Tsim Sha Tsui, I suddenly saw a group of people like Ergouzi, sweating profusely, going door to door to pay their respects.
"Lou En, stop here."
Lou En heard Cao Zhihua's instructions and immediately stopped the car by the side of the road.
Cao Zhihua got out of the car and walked towards Er Gouzi. Er Gouzi had been arguing with a middle-aged uncle and did not see Cao Zhihua coming.
"Shen Hua"
Er Gouzi thought he was confused. Why did he hear his elder brother's voice? He turned around and found Cao Zhihua right behind him. He was very surprised and said:
"Dr. Cao, why are you here?"
Cao Zhihua looked at Er Gouzi distressedly and said:
"I was just talking about something at the Peninsula Hotel and was about to go back. I happened to see you on the road. Are your group here?"
"Yes, our team is now responsible for the property repossession in Yau Tsim Mong. Manager Liang takes us to this area every day."
Cao Zhihua nodded and said:
"Call everyone together. Since we have met, I will treat you to afternoon tea later."
"Okay, Director Cao, I'll inform you right away."
Liang Zhansheng has been coming to the company since the company opened. He usually has few opportunities to meet the chairman. Now he has the opportunity to meet the chairman. He is very excited. When he knows that the chairman is going to treat everyone to afternoon tea, he takes everyone with him quickly. He sprinted towards Cao Zhihua.
Not long after, Cao Zhihua saw Liang Zhansheng running here with a group of people and looked at the group with a smile.
"Hello, Chairman."
"I've met the chairman. Hello, chairman."
"Hello, Director Cao."
Cao Zhihua looked at everyone's breathless greetings and said in a friendly manner:
"I was just talking about something here, and I happened to meet Shen Hua here to take over the building. I saw you running outside in the hot weather to complete the company's acquisition task. Thank you for your hard work."
When Liang Zhansheng heard Cao Zhihua praising people like himself, he was very excited and said:
"Chairman, it's not hard, this is our job."
"Yes, Chairman, this is our company. We are all very grateful to the Chairman for providing us with such a good job. Now our family's conditions have been greatly improved."
"Yes, Director Cao, we don't have to work hard."
Cao Zhihua pressed his hands down to signal everyone to calm down and said:
"Manager Liang, you are familiar with this place. Find a better teahouse and I'll treat everyone to afternoon tea."
Liang Zhansheng heard Cao Zhihua's instructions and replied respectfully:
"Chairman, among the teahouses nearby, the Yuntian Teahouse in Yau Ma Tei is better."
Cao Zhihua nodded and said,
"Then go to Yuntian Teahouse. The nine of you will take two cars there. The fare will be reimbursed by the company when the time comes. Find a larger box."
Liang Zhansheng said happily:
"No problem, Chairman, you go there first, we will be there soon."
"Okay, see you later."
After Liang Zhansheng watched Cao Zhihua get into the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, he excitedly waved his fist and said:
"Everyone, hurry up. Let's take two cars to Yuntian Teahouse. Don't keep the chairman waiting."
Liang Zhansheng is now extremely loyal to the company. Ever since he joined Zhihua Real Estate,
Liang Zhanshengguang's basic salary is HK$1000 per month, plus the team's commission and his own bonus for repurchasing the property. The highest salary he received in one month was more than HK$7000 per month.
In the 10 months since I joined the company, I have earned an average income of more than HK$4000 per month. This income is that of the top migrant workers in the entire Hong Kong Island. Those white-collar workers in Central are really weak compared to Liang Zhansheng. exploded.
Last month, Liang Zhansheng bought a tenement house in Causeway Bay with his salary from Zhihua Real Estate and his family lived a good life.
Now Liang Zhansheng is very grateful to Cao Zhihua and Zhihua Real Estate. No one can say anything bad about the company, as if he was not the one who let the employees get angry with the company in the first place.
Cao Zhihua was sitting in the largest private room of Yuntian Hotel and discovered that this teahouse actually had Guangdong herbal tea, so he ordered a herbal tea that the waiter put in rock sugar to taste to see if it was different from the Wong Lo Kat in his previous life.
After all the members of Liang Zhansheng's group arrived, Cao Zhihua said:
"I'm treating you all to afternoon tea today. You can feel free to order your favorite tea and desserts. I don't know your hobbies, so I didn't order anything for you."
After Cao Zhihua finished speaking, he saw that everyone was very reserved, gave Er Gouzi a look, and then said:
"Why are you so reserved? Today is the reward for me, the boss, to meet everyone for their hard work. Come on, come on. Shen Hua, you come first."
Er Gouzi was not afraid of his elder brother and said directly with a smile:
"Come on, come on, the chairman is treating you today. I'm here to serve you and help you order something. Manager Liang, you come first. What tea do you want to drink? What snacks do you want to order?"
Liang Zhansheng glanced at Cao Zhihua and said:
"I'll drink black tea and order egg waffles and barbecued pork buns."
Ergouzi repeated while staring at the waiter taking the order.
After a while, after Cao Zhihua saw everyone ordering something, he asked everyone to sit down and asked:
"Manager Liang, you lead a team on the streets every day, so you should be very sensitive to the market. Can you tell us what the reputation of our rental house is in the market?"
When Liang Zhansheng saw Cao Zhihua calling his name to answer the question, he was very happy and replied:
"Our rental houses at Zhihua Real Estate have a very good reputation in the entire Hong Kong market. Our houses are large, newly decorated, ready to move in, and cheap. Everyone says that our rental houses are of high quality and low price. Once you rent them, you will make money. It really is." We rented a one-star home.”
Cao Zhihua nodded and asked:
"What's the reaction from the shop owner below our tenement building?"
"The response from the shop owners is generally very good. Our tenement buildings are full of people, all of whom are bringing their families. The shop owners below all say that business is better than before."
Cao Zhihua was very happy when he heard that the market responded well and continued to ask:
"Is there a big difference between the time you take over tenement buildings outside now and before?"
Liang Zhansheng said:
“In the past, many people wanted to sell tenement buildings in exchange for funds, and they all wanted to buy an elevator room, which is relatively easy to close.
Nowadays, many tenement house owners see that our rental properties at Zhihua Real Estate are so popular, and they are hesitant to sell their tenement houses. They need our colleagues in the marketing department to increase their persuasion efforts.
But it's okay. The main reason is that the company took decisive action and prevented Hang Lung Group from disrupting the market. It acted as a deterrent and prevented many small companies from targeting us, so we could carry out our work easily. "
Cao Zhihua nodded and said:
"These social gang members haven't given you any trouble, have they?"
Liang Zhansheng said:
"That's not true. We all go to alleys to repossess buildings. They look for merchants to collect fees. We can't come together."
Cao Zhihua smiled with satisfaction and asked everyone:
"Do you have any problems that the company needs to solve, or any suggestions for improvements to the company?"
Liang Zhansheng replied gratefully:
"Chairman, we all come from poor families. The company provides such a good platform so that everyone can make money to support their families. Everyone is grateful to the company and you, Chairman."
"Yes, Chairman, since I came to the company, our family's life has been getting better and better. I am really grateful to the company and you."
"Yes, Chairman, it's no exaggeration to say that you are my reborn parents."
"Chairman, our whole family is very grateful to you. Before, our family of 8 were squeezed into a single room of 10 square meters, and it was difficult to even turn around. When the company's first batch of rented houses came out, I took my whole family to live in the company's house. Renting a house, my life is getting better and better now, I will work hard in the company, be the best employee of the company, and strive to buy a house by myself next year."
Cao Zhihua watched his employees rush to thank him, and his heart blossomed with joy. He happily had afternoon tea with everyone, and returned to the company to prepare for his trip to Europe.
(End of this chapter)
The busy time passed quickly, and before I knew it, it was the due date of the two women. The difference between the two women's due dates was three days.
Today is the time for Lou Xiao'e to give birth. After all, hospitals in this era are not as developed as later generations. Cao Zhihua is now pacing back and forth outside the delivery room in a hurry.
Lou Bancheng, Lou Tan, three concubines of the Lou family, Lou Yunzhi, Lou Yunxiang, and other Lou family members were also waiting outside the operating room.
Lou Bancheng, who was annoyed by Cao Zhihua, said:
"Zhihua, medical science is so advanced now. Ezi is just giving birth normally and there is no danger. Stop walking back and forth all the time. Sit down and rest."
Cao Zhihua also found that there was something wrong with his mentality. After taking a deep breath, he sat on a bench in the hospital and began to change the topic and said to Lou Bancheng:
"Dad, I heard that your company's first movie will be released soon?"
Lou Bancheng said happily:
"Yes, after listening to your suggestion, I asked Xiao Liu to write the story of their Bajiquan ancestor, and invited Guan Shan, the most popular young actor in Hong Kong, to star. Now the post-editing process has started, and it will be soon. It’s going to be released.”
Cao Zhihua looked a little weird when he heard that the protagonist was Guan Shan. He was not from this era in his previous life, so he had never watched any of Guan Shan's films.
The reason why I know Guan Shan is because of his daughter Enamel Doll, a generation goddess in the 80s, the most beautiful woman in Hong Kong Island, and the golfer Guan known as the most beautiful Hong Kong Island.
Although his reputation was later tarnished due to the events of 1000 million for one golf course and 2000 million for two golf courses, it did not prevent the enamel doll from being really good at playing when he was young.
But it's still too early to say this now. He wasn't born until 62.
So Cao Zhihua was just curious and then said:
"Dad, are you planning to make one movie or a series of movies?"
Lou Bancheng said curiously:
"What is a movie series?"
Cao Zhihua explained:
"It is to film the stories of the direct descendants of each generation of Baji Quan. It has been filmed until now. Didn't you say that Brother Liu is the seventh-generation direct descendant of Baji Quan? If you shoot one for each generation, you can make six movies."
After hearing this, Lou Bancheng slapped his thigh and said:
"Yeah, why didn't I think of that?"
Cao Zhihua smiled and said:
"It's okay, Dad, you can write the story script first. If your movie is a hit this time, you can continue to make a series of movies. If it is not a hit, you can make other movies. Will it not be affected?"
Lou Bancheng nodded, recognized Cao Zhihua's statement, and asked:
"How is the company's situation lately? I heard that you have been fighting fiercely with Hang Lung Group recently? Some people have come to me to intercede."
Cao Zhihua said in surprise:
"Dad, why didn't I hear what you told me? My company is doing very well now. The monthly funds are withdrawn quickly and the income is very good."
Lou Bancheng stroked his beard and said:
"Since the other party is looking for someone to intercede, and you didn't ask me for help, it proves that you have the upper hand and you are not at a disadvantage, and the person who comes to you is not a relationship that you can't refuse. Why should I intervene? A shopping mall is like a battlefield. It’s normal business competition, and we haven’t broken the rules. Since we can’t fight the opponent, why should we let him live? What’s the benefit to us?”
Cao Zhihua laughed and said:
"This person just owed it. He thought I was young and easy to bully, so he raised the price with me and ruined my purchase of the tenement building.
If I didn't give him some clues, I would have thought that Lord Ma had three eyes.
And I also want to use this to establish my prestige, so that these people in Hong Kong Island can wake up and stop thinking that I am a soft persimmon. Anyone can give me a pinch. "
Lou Bancheng looked at Cao Zhihua with satisfaction, laughed loudly, and said:
"That's right, the great man said, don't hit him with one punch to avoid hundreds of punches. Zhihua, you did a good job. I am very happy to see that your company is flourishing now."
Lou Yunzhi saw his father praising his brother-in-law so much, but he had never praised himself before, so he said with some amusement:
"Zhihua, keep a line in everything so that we can meet each other easily in the future. There is no need to be so aggressive and leave no room for anything."
Cao Zhihua looked at Lou Yunzhi in surprise. They haven't surrendered yet, so you have to spare them. He looked at Lou Bancheng very speechlessly.
Lou Bancheng was now angry with Lou Yunzhi and said to Lou Yunzhi:
"You're not making progress, you just follow me and learn something like this every day? Are you a pig? You're so stupid."
Since the separation of the family, Lou Yunxiang has targeted Lou Yunzhi as his main target. After all, if Lou Yunzhi gets more points, he will get less points. Neither of them are legitimate sons, nor are they born from the same mother. How can such an opportunity not add insult to injury? ?So he quickly said:
"Brother, how can you turn your arm outward? Please apologize to your brother-in-law quickly and don't make dad angry all day long."
After Cao Zhihua saw Lou Yunxiang's firepower destroying Lou Yunzhi, he quickly shut up and sat aside to eat, so as not to get angry.
Sure enough, when Lou Yunzhi heard Lou Yunxiang's words, he became furious and said angrily:
"Lou Yunxiang, please stop saying weird things. Did I turn my arm outward? I'm worried that my brother-in-law will suffer. Please stop talking nonsense."
Lou Bancheng's blood pressure soared as he watched his two sons quarreling. After calming down, he shouted loudly:
"Shut up, everyone. Ezi is still giving birth in the hospital. You two unworthy guys are still arguing with me here. Get out of here. Go back and reflect."
Cao Zhihua saw that Lou Bancheng had spoken and the two brothers still looked unconvinced, so he could only come out to smooth things over and said:
"Eldest brother, second brother, go back quickly. Don't make dad angry. Go back first. If you have anything to do, we'll talk about it later."
Lou Yunzhi opened his mouth, but under the urging of his mother's eyes, he finally said nothing and left directly.
Lou Yunxiang succeeded in stumbling Lou Yunzhi today. Although he was happy, he couldn't say anything more at this moment and left quickly.
After his two sons left, Lou Bancheng sighed, his face visibly aging.
Cao Zhihua could only say:
"Dad, don't be angry. Big brother, second brother is still very filial. It's just that he was a little careless in what he said just now. Don't worry."
After Lou was silent for a while, he said:
"Everything is going well for the family. It's okay for my two sons to be incompetent and plot against each other. I'm really worried that a hundred years from now, I won't be able to face the ancestors of the Lou family."
Cao Zhihua knew that Lou Bancheng was deeply saddened that he had no successor, so he could only say:
"Dad, you still have Ezi and me. With us here, you don't have to worry so much.
No matter what happens to the Lou family in the future, we can't overcome it as long as we are here, so don't worry. "
Lou Bancheng looked much better after listening to Cao Zhihua's words. After all, it had been almost a year since he came to Hong Kong. Cao Zhihua's series of actions in the mall had proven that his vision was correct. Cao Zhihua did better than he imagined.
"Zhihua, fortunately there are you and Ezi, otherwise I wouldn't know what to do now."
During the long wait, Cao Zhihua finally saw the lights in the delivery room go out.
Seeing the doctor coming out, Cao Zhihua hurriedly greeted him. The doctor also knew the family members' emotions and said immediately:
"You are a family member of Lou Xiao'e, right? Congratulations, it's a baby boy and a girl who have been born successfully."
When Cao Zhihua heard that they were a pair of twins, he jumped up happily, and then quickly asked, can I go in now to see my wife and child?
The doctor said, try to stay as late as possible. He is currently cleaning the child.
Cao Zhihua responded to his patient excitement, took out the red envelope he had prepared, handed it to the doctor and said:
"Okay, thank you doctor. This is a little bit of my kindness. You must accept it. I am so happy, so just think of it as sharing my joy."
When the doctor saw what Cao Zhihua said, he did not refuse. He picked up the red envelope and walked into his lounge. When he opened the red envelope, he was shocked to see 1000 Hong Kong dollars. Then he put it away very happily.
After waiting for a while, Cao Zhihua finally entered the delivery room at the nurse's greeting and saw the two babies.
He picked it up and looked left and right. Although the child was just born and looked like a monkey, he was still very happy because of his own blood.
After putting the child away, he came to Lou Xiao'e's side, looked at Lou Xiao'e's pale face in pain, grabbed Lou Xiao'e's palm, and said next to Lou Xiao'e:
"Ezi, thank you for your hard work. I saw a pair of twins just now. The boy is very handsome and the girl is very beautiful. They are both very healthy. You are now a great hero of our Cao family."
Although Lou Xiao'e is a new mother, her happy smile exudes the brilliance of motherhood.
Lou Tan took out the chicken soup that had been placed in the thermos bottle and said:
"Come, Ezi, drink some soup to replenish your body. You must be exhausted after such a long labor."
Fortunately, Lou Tan was here, otherwise Cao Zhihua, a big man, really couldn't do anything. Seeing Lou Tan greeting the two children while taking care of Lou Xiao'e, Cao Zhihua finally felt relieved.
However, there are still two days left, and Chen Xueru is about to give birth. Cao Zhihua has a headache. Liu Yuanyuan may have to take care of her then. After all, she is the oldest in the family.
Time flies, and a week has passed. Recently, Cao Zhihua is in high spirits during happy events. Soon everyone in the company knew that the boss’s wife gave birth to a boy and a girl. If there is anything that needs to be approved by Director Cao, Director Cao is now in a good mood. , as long as they can be brought over, Director Cao will usually approve it.
In fact, it is not just a twin of twins. Chen Xueru also gave herself a daughter safely. Now she has two sons and two daughters. The family members have expanded, so of course she is happy.
After a while, Li Shengnan knocked on the door and came in. He sat down and said:
"I heard that Dong Cao's family is having a happy event. Are you planning to have a big party at Full Moon Wine?"
Cao Zhihua thought for a while and said:
"I don't want to make a big deal myself. I'll discuss it with my wife before making sure."
Li Shengnan looked at Cao Zhihua in surprise. Nowadays, the rich people in Hong Kong Island are very extravagant. They have major happy events and the scenes are bigger than the family. Is his boss considered rich in Hong Kong Island?
Li Shengnan knew that just counting the company's assets, his own bosses were all ranked high on Hong Kong Island. Mr. Huo, who was known as the richest man on Hong Kong Island, now only has a fortune of tens of millions. Now Zhihua Real Estate does not count property, and his cash alone exceeds tens of millions. , and it is increasing at a rate of several million every month, so of course his boss is a rich man, but there is no need to be so low-key, so Li Shengnan said:
"Dr. Cao, you are a twin of a dragon and a phoenix, and you are full of moon wine. There is no need to be so low-key, right?"
Cao Zhihua said with a smile:
"I actually don't care much about other people's opinions. Although it's a happy event, it's not a good thing if everyone in the street knows about it. So I prefer to gather with some relatives and friends at home or in a restaurant. As for Let’s take a look at these things on the scene when the time comes.”
Li Shengnan looked at Cao Zhihua dumbfounded and said:
"Okay, you are the boss, you have the final say."
Cao Zhihua waved his hand and said:
"Okay, okay, go and do your work and stop gossiping about your boss."
After Li Shengnan stood up and said goodbye, he came out of Cao Zhihua's office door.
Cao Zhihua sat on the sofa and thought for a while, then called Shen Bi.
"Hello, Mr. Shen? I'm Cao Zhihua. Is it convenient for you to answer the phone now?"
"Conveniently, Mr. Cao is a rare visitor. How have you been busy lately? Why haven't you contacted me yet?"
Cao Zhihua chuckled and said:
"Mr. Shen, I have been really busy with business matters recently. Now I finally have some free time. Why don't I contact you quickly and want to ask you to play golf. I wonder when you will be free?"
Shen Bi obviously thought for a while and then replied:
"How about we meet at Deep Water Bay Golf Course tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock?"
"Okay, Mr. Shen, I will go to the appointment on time tomorrow."
"Okay, see you tomorrow."
Didi didi, Cao Zhihua was in a very good mood as he listened to the phone call being hung up on the other side.
After a while, Du Xinru came in with a cup of tea and asked:
"Chairman, would you like some afternoon tea?"
Cao Zhihua, who was in a good mood, looked at the beautiful Du Xinru and felt a little itchy. He stood up, hugged Du Xinru, and said affectionately:
"You order some, and the two of us can eat together."
After being together for so long, Du Xinru was still very shy. After responding to Cao Zhihua softly, she kissed Cao Zhihua and went out to order afternoon tea.
After a while, Du Xinru brought the afternoon tea into the office. Cao Zhihua locked the door of the office and sat on the couch, holding Du Xinru on his lap and letting Du Xinru feed him.
You take one bite, and I take one bite. It’s so uncomfortable.
Du Xinru now loves and fears Cao Zhihua. What she loves is Cao Zhihua, but what she is afraid of is that Cao Zhihua is too powerful and cannot be carried by one person.
Du Xinru had never thought about finding someone to share the burden with her, but she could never find the right person, so she and Cao Zhihua were having afternoon tea while doing work and said:
"Chairman, the company's business is getting bigger and bigger now. Should the chairman's secretary office recruit two more people to help? I am a little too busy now."
Cao Zhihua looked at Du Xinru funnyly, and he was as clear as a mirror to some of her little thoughts.
But how could I not be beautiful in this matter, so I kissed Du Xinru and said softly:
"No problem. You choose the person yourself and take care of them yourself. I only have one request."
Du Xinru was very happy when she heard that Cao Zhihua agreed, and quickly asked:
"Chairman, what do you want?"
"I only ask that the assistant you recruit should be good-looking and have no less than 80% of your ability. If he is too ugly, it affects my mood every day. I will not keep him in my secretary office."
Du Xinru breathed a sigh of relief. It was impossible to choose the ugly one, so she continued to ask:
"Chairman, are there any academic requirements?"
After thinking for a while, Cao Zhihua said:
"The minimum cannot be lower than a university, and priority will be given to those with high academic qualifications. If the company wants to grow in the future, it will not be a problem if the ability is insufficient."
"Okay, Chairman, I will definitely find two good seedlings and take care of them."
Looking at the happy Du Xinru, she felt that her life was really comfortable.
Deep Water Bay Golf Course is located at 66 Deep Water Bay Road. It is a 9-hole golf course. Although it is only half the size of the standard 18-hole golf course, it is also the largest golf course on Hong Kong Island.
Deep Water Bay Golf Course is under the jurisdiction of the Hong Kong Island Golf Club and requires membership invitations from members of more than 5 years.
Cao Zhihua came to the stadium early in the morning to wait for Shen Bi, and only entered the stadium after meeting with Shen Bi.
The golf course is a peninsular triangular flat land, the terrain goes deep into the sea of Deep Water Bay. The entire golf course has grass, flowers, sea views, and the natural environment is very beautiful, like an emerald perfectly set into the sea, the beauty is breathtaking.
Cao Zhihua waited for Shen Bi to finish serving, and chatted with Shen Bi while playing ball.
Baipi likes to chat on the golf course, probably because the place is empty. Anyone who approaches can tell at a glance that the conversation is very private.
Cao Zhihua was doing it, thinking that Shen Bi was really a Hua Guotong, and he could do Tai Chi one by one. He was still a little tender, and he couldn't help but said:
"Mr. Shen, besides inviting you to play ball with me today, I also have something to trouble you with. I wonder if it's convenient for you?"
Shen Bi said casually:
"You are always Mr. Shen. Your calling Mr. Shen makes our relationship unfamiliar. Your father-in-law and I are good friends. You can just call me Uncle Shen from now on."
Cao Zhihua looked at Shen Bi, who was in his 40s, and didn't feel that he was at a disadvantage. He walked down the slope and shouted like a donkey.
"Uncle Shen."
Shen Bi nodded with satisfaction and said:
"What do you need help with?"
"Uncle Shen, my real estate company has been developing quite well recently and has basically become a regular business.
Now that the industrial building built by our company has been topped out, I want to develop into the textile industry and garment industry. I want to find Uncle Shen who can help me get involved. I am going to Europe to buy a batch of equipment.
Aren't you afraid that you won't be able to find the temple gate while carrying the pig's head? I want to ask Uncle Shen to help me find the temple gate. It's best to make an appointment in advance so that I can enter the factory to inspect the actual production results, which will facilitate my purchase of machinery. "
When Shen Bi heard this, he thought this was a good thing for him. Whenever you introduce a client to someone, you can always gain something, right?
So Shen Bi nodded and said:
"These are all trivial matters. I can help you solve them. I heard that you have made a lot of noise recently. It seems that I was right. You will definitely have a place in Hong Kong's business community in the future."
Cao Zhihua smiled modestly:
"Uncle Shen, there's nothing I can do about it. My business is doing well. People across the river think I'm young, so they try to stumbling over me and going against me everywhere. You know I'm young. You are so angry that you cannot bear this grievance."
Shen Bi pointed at Cao Zhihua with a dumb smile and said:
"Well, you did a very good job this time. You didn't break the rules and established yourself in a prestige. However, you usually don't go around too much with everyone. The public opinion environment for you is not good. After all, sometimes everyone If you are helping relatives but not taking care of things, everyone is not familiar with you and will become more and more ostracized in the future."
Cao Zhihua took a swing and said humbly:
"Uncle Shen's lesson is that when I dive into the business world, I don't have enough experience and I don't know how to adjust my time. In the future, Uncle Shen, please don't find me troublesome. You can take me to see the world more often."
Shen Bi laughed happily, patted Cao Zhihua on the shoulder and said:
"With your exciting energy, I believe everyone will like it."
When Cao Zhihua faced the olive branch extended by Shen Bi, he did not resist much. After all, he still had to live under the management of the white-skinned government of Hong Kong Island for more than 30 years, so there was no need to make himself uncomfortable.
I am not Mr. Huo. Those people are protected by the domestic government and wear amulets.
Look at how Mr. Huo is treated. Mr. Huo is doing business. Although the Hong Kong government can't move people, it has never stopped using various small tricks. It has never stopped using water and electricity for buying land and building. It has been stopped, but how is it handled in China?He directly handed over the rights to buy and sell river sand in the mainland to Mr. Huo. Any Hong Kong developer who wants to build a house cannot bypass this boss. What does he have?
I really am nothing, so why resist the olive branch?
"This all requires Uncle Shen's support."
After finishing speaking, Cao Zhihua took out a certificate of equity in Shuifang Ladies Club, handed it to Shen Bi, and said:
"Uncle Shen, the construction of my high-end club has begun. I hired a designer from Gallic Chicken to design it. The shape of the club looks like a blooming bauhinia. I plan to build it into a landmark building on Hong Kong Island. This I didn’t prepare any good gifts to thank you for asking for your help this time. This is a certificate of equity in the club, please be sure to accept it.”
Shen Bi turned out to be proof, looked at it and said:
"Zhihua, your plan is very big."
Cao Zhihua chuckled and said: "Uncle Shen, my habit of dealing with others is that I like to make money when everyone makes it. After all, it is better to have fun alone than to have fun together."
Shen Bi nodded, patted Cao Zhihua's arm and said:
"The environment here is really comfortable. It's suitable for regular exercise. You can consider getting a membership card when you leave later. I will be your introducer."
When Cao Zhihua heard Shen Bi's words, he knew that his certificate of nomination was effective. Shen Bi had accepted him into their circle.
Although he is a peripheral member, he has been in Hong Kong Island for so long and is organized. He is not a person who has just a little money but can be manipulated at will.
"Okay, Uncle Shen, thank you for your support. If it weren't for your help time and time again, it would not be so easy for our family to establish a foothold in Hong Kong Island."
Shen Bi smiled and said with rare humility:
"Don't underestimate your father-in-law. Even if you don't have me, your family is not someone you can step on just by anyone. How can a wealthy businessman who has been in the capital for hundreds of years not have a few brushes?"
Hong Kong Island is now also a transit point for Asian intelligence in the hands of the Western camp, especially domestic intelligence.
So it's normal for white-skinned people like Shen Bi to know Lou Bancheng. After all, from a businessman's point of view, Lou Bancheng's name is resounding throughout the streets and alleys in Sijiu City. It's impossible for these white-skinned people not to know Lou Bancheng. The details of the city were accepted so quickly before.
Rich people are recognized as the world's elite in Western society. Even white-skinned people recognize their elite status. However, they still kill pigs when they should. There is no difference. It's just that white-skinned people have more experience in killing pigs and are more secretive.
Cao Zhihua actually doesn't care about these, because of the special nature of Hong Kong Island, and once he completes the layout of food, clothing, housing and transportation, he will cough and Hong Kong Island will tremble, and naturally they will not be afraid of white-skinned pigs. After all, they don't want Hong Kong to The island is in chaos, giving the country an opportunity to intervene.
With Shen Bi's energy, it is actually a small matter to make appointments for inspections with some manufacturers through foreign companies.
Even if Cao Zhihua goes to find it himself, it won't be a big problem. After all, Europe is a market economy, and no one has trouble with money.
But since I need to go to HSBC to transfer the money anyway, I might as well go to Shen Bi and ask him to help arrange it and get it done in one step.
After meeting Shen Bi, several days passed.
Looking at the steady development of Zhihua Real Estate, the company has acquired more than 2200 tenement buildings and rented out 2000 tenement buildings. Each month, the rental returns have steadily brought HK$400 million in cash to the company. Flow, Cao Zhihua feels that his life has no pressure. Just watching so many tenement buildings collecting rent, he will not have any pressure even if he lives a life of drunkenness and wealth.
But for men, ambitions are cultivated little by little. After getting some, they will naturally want more. He took out his pocket watch and looked at the time. Cao Zhihua walked out of the office.
Cao Zhihua took Lou En off the train, and the man sitting in the car said to Lou En:
"Lou En, go to the Peninsula Hotel."
"Okay, sir."
"Lou En, the famine in the country is getting more and more serious now. I asked you to send the letters and money to Zhang Guohua, Xu Zhijun and the others?"
"Master, the letter and money have been sent, but now you need a ticket to buy anything in China. You can't buy anything just by sending money, right? And if someone finds out that the letter was sent from Hong Kong Island, will you be arrested as an enemy agent? .”
Cao Zhihua shook his head and said:
"These eight people are veterans who I have supported in China for several years.
This time I sent them money for their travel expenses, hoping they would come and help me.
In the past, if they brought their entire family over, it would be difficult for me to arrange it.
Now our own apartment building is about to reach its ceiling, and now our property is getting bigger and bigger, and we need a group of trustworthy people to protect my family and property. "
Lou En was enlightened and said:
"So that's it. I asked you, Master, why haven't you hired security guards? It turns out you were waiting for them."
Cao Zhihua smiled and nodded and said:
"The security guard is not someone you can trust. You cannot choose casually. My life and fortune are at stake, so I cannot be too cautious."
"Yes, sir."
"Are you preparing to board the cross-sea ferry?"
"Yes, sir."
Cao Zhihua nodded and closed his eyes to rest and recuperate.
After arriving at the Peninsula Hotel, Cao Zhihua took a look at this lady from the Far East who was famous at home and abroad. It is now the best hotel in Asia and is indeed luxurious. No wonder it has become a place where the most influential and exiled nobles of this era live and die.
The price of the room is also very impressive, HK98 per night, which is 10 days' wages for an ordinary worker.
Arriving at the lobby cafe of the Peninsula Hotel, Cao Zhihua chose a booth with a view by the floor-to-ceiling windows, ordered a cup of coffee, and looked at the beautiful scenery of the busy Victoria Bay outside the floor-to-ceiling windows. He took a rest, sipped coffee, and waited for others.
Not long after, Cao Zhihua saw Shen Bi and a white man of about the same age walking in. Cao Zhihua stood up and said hello with a smile:
"Uncle Shen, here."
Shen Bi looked at Cao Zhihua with a smile and said to Bai Pi beside him:
"Qi Dezun, this is the Cao I told you, the son-in-law of Lou Bancheng in Sijiu City, and now a real estate tycoon in Hong Kong Island."
After speaking, Shen Bi waved to Cao Zhihua and said:
"Zhihua, this is about Mr. Qi Dezun from Hutchison Mathematics. Mr. Qi Dezun happens to have connections with the machine you need to buy this time, so he specially invited you to have a chat."
"Thank you Uncle Shen for taking care of me. Hello Mr. Qi Dezun, I am Cao Zhihua from Zhihua Real Estate. I am very happy to meet you."
After the two of them sat down, Cao Zhihua called the waiter and ordered two cups of Eagle-style black tea and various Western desserts for them.
As the intermediary, Shen Bi first spoke:
“Zhihua is currently mainly engaged in real estate business, and it has now reached the forefront of Hong Kong Island’s real estate industry.
Now I want to broaden my business lines, diversify my development, and enter the clothing industry, so I need to purchase a batch of production machines.
But you definitely can’t just buy it casually. You need to visit the factory first and confirm the performance before placing an order. So I found me, hoping to make an appointment with the manufacturer for inspection in advance. "
After Shen Bi briefly explained the ins and outs, he took a sip of tea and continued:
"Qi Dezun's Hutchison Co., Ltd. happens to be engaged in global trade and has resources in this area, so today I will be the owner to help match them up."
In fact, Cao Zhihua knew that the matter was settled when he saw Qi Dezun. After all, it was Shen Bi who sold Hutchison Matheson to Superman in the future. Therefore, based on the relationship between Shen Bi and Qi Dezun, Cao Zhihua was not worried at all about Qi Dezun. Give Shen Bi face.
After Shen Bi finished speaking, Qi Dezun asked:
"Mr. Cao mainly wants to buy machines that take care of things?"
Cao Zhihua thought for a while and replied:
"Stocking making machines, spinning machines, and industrial sewing machines."
After Qi Dezun thought for a while, he said:
“Nowadays, the most advanced production machines in the clothing industry in the world are basically made by West German manufacturers.
For example, the most advanced machine in the world for making stockings and ready-made garments is the double-needle raschel warp knitting machine, which is produced by Karl Mayer in West Germany.
As for spinning machines, ring spinning machines are basically used internationally nowadays, and the best ring spinning machines are also produced by Suessen in West Germany.
As for industrial sewing machines, West Germany's PFAFF can provide a variety of the most advanced multi-functional sewing machines, embroidery machines and overlock sewing machines. "
After hearing Qi Dezun's introduction, Cao Zhihua said in surprise:
"Oh, this is great. Could you please Mr. Qi Dezun to make reservations for these factories for me? My purchase can be completely done through Hutchison Matheson."
When Qi Dezun heard Cao Zhihua's statement, he said calmly:
"Mr. Cao, there is no problem at all. We at Hutchison Matheson can arrange the entire trip for you and ensure that you buy a machine that you are satisfied with. How many machines do you need to buy this time?"
Cao Zhihua smiled implicitly and said:
"I have just started to get involved in this industry. At the beginning, I will definitely focus on stability, train skilled workers first, and produce qualified products. So this time I plan to buy a production line first, start this industry first, and wait for the need to expand production. When the time comes, we will slowly add production lines.”
Qi Dezun is indeed an old fox. He did not change his attitude because Cao Zhihua's purchase volume was small. Instead, he enthusiastically guaranteed that Cao Zhihua would buy a production line that he liked.
After the matter was discussed, the three of them started chatting all over the place, talking about the conflict between Cao Zhihua and Hang Lung Group.
Cao Zhihua said a little helplessly:
“This conflict is actually a simple market competition. We at Zhihua Real Estate mainly focus on acquiring tenement buildings and uniformly leasing them.
As a result, Hang Lung Group probably thought that I was young and easy to bully, so it raised prices with us at every turn, which put our tenement building acquisition in trouble, so we started fighting.
Unexpectedly, Hang Lung Group's strength was obviously not as strong as their fighting spirit. We fought back a little, but they were defeated. "
Qi Dezun looked at Cao Zhihua in surprise, and then at Shen Bi. Apparently he had underestimated Cao Zhihua.
Shen Bi smiled calmly and said:
"Zhihua is the son-in-law of Lou Bancheng of Sijiu City. He is not someone he can offend just by crossing the river."
Qi Dezun shook his head with a wry smile. Although Hutchison has done a lot of business in recent years by taking advantage of the convenience of Hong Kong Island and his white-skinned status, Hutchison's debt ratio is very high, otherwise it would not be easily eliminated later. Superman acquired.
After Cao Zhihua and Shen Bi separated, they took a car back to the company.
When passing by Tsim Sha Tsui, I suddenly saw a group of people like Ergouzi, sweating profusely, going door to door to pay their respects.
"Lou En, stop here."
Lou En heard Cao Zhihua's instructions and immediately stopped the car by the side of the road.
Cao Zhihua got out of the car and walked towards Er Gouzi. Er Gouzi had been arguing with a middle-aged uncle and did not see Cao Zhihua coming.
"Shen Hua"
Er Gouzi thought he was confused. Why did he hear his elder brother's voice? He turned around and found Cao Zhihua right behind him. He was very surprised and said:
"Dr. Cao, why are you here?"
Cao Zhihua looked at Er Gouzi distressedly and said:
"I was just talking about something at the Peninsula Hotel and was about to go back. I happened to see you on the road. Are your group here?"
"Yes, our team is now responsible for the property repossession in Yau Tsim Mong. Manager Liang takes us to this area every day."
Cao Zhihua nodded and said:
"Call everyone together. Since we have met, I will treat you to afternoon tea later."
"Okay, Director Cao, I'll inform you right away."
Liang Zhansheng has been coming to the company since the company opened. He usually has few opportunities to meet the chairman. Now he has the opportunity to meet the chairman. He is very excited. When he knows that the chairman is going to treat everyone to afternoon tea, he takes everyone with him quickly. He sprinted towards Cao Zhihua.
Not long after, Cao Zhihua saw Liang Zhansheng running here with a group of people and looked at the group with a smile.
"Hello, Chairman."
"I've met the chairman. Hello, chairman."
"Hello, Director Cao."
Cao Zhihua looked at everyone's breathless greetings and said in a friendly manner:
"I was just talking about something here, and I happened to meet Shen Hua here to take over the building. I saw you running outside in the hot weather to complete the company's acquisition task. Thank you for your hard work."
When Liang Zhansheng heard Cao Zhihua praising people like himself, he was very excited and said:
"Chairman, it's not hard, this is our job."
"Yes, Chairman, this is our company. We are all very grateful to the Chairman for providing us with such a good job. Now our family's conditions have been greatly improved."
"Yes, Director Cao, we don't have to work hard."
Cao Zhihua pressed his hands down to signal everyone to calm down and said:
"Manager Liang, you are familiar with this place. Find a better teahouse and I'll treat everyone to afternoon tea."
Liang Zhansheng heard Cao Zhihua's instructions and replied respectfully:
"Chairman, among the teahouses nearby, the Yuntian Teahouse in Yau Ma Tei is better."
Cao Zhihua nodded and said,
"Then go to Yuntian Teahouse. The nine of you will take two cars there. The fare will be reimbursed by the company when the time comes. Find a larger box."
Liang Zhansheng said happily:
"No problem, Chairman, you go there first, we will be there soon."
"Okay, see you later."
After Liang Zhansheng watched Cao Zhihua get into the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, he excitedly waved his fist and said:
"Everyone, hurry up. Let's take two cars to Yuntian Teahouse. Don't keep the chairman waiting."
Liang Zhansheng is now extremely loyal to the company. Ever since he joined Zhihua Real Estate,
Liang Zhanshengguang's basic salary is HK$1000 per month, plus the team's commission and his own bonus for repurchasing the property. The highest salary he received in one month was more than HK$7000 per month.
In the 10 months since I joined the company, I have earned an average income of more than HK$4000 per month. This income is that of the top migrant workers in the entire Hong Kong Island. Those white-collar workers in Central are really weak compared to Liang Zhansheng. exploded.
Last month, Liang Zhansheng bought a tenement house in Causeway Bay with his salary from Zhihua Real Estate and his family lived a good life.
Now Liang Zhansheng is very grateful to Cao Zhihua and Zhihua Real Estate. No one can say anything bad about the company, as if he was not the one who let the employees get angry with the company in the first place.
Cao Zhihua was sitting in the largest private room of Yuntian Hotel and discovered that this teahouse actually had Guangdong herbal tea, so he ordered a herbal tea that the waiter put in rock sugar to taste to see if it was different from the Wong Lo Kat in his previous life.
After all the members of Liang Zhansheng's group arrived, Cao Zhihua said:
"I'm treating you all to afternoon tea today. You can feel free to order your favorite tea and desserts. I don't know your hobbies, so I didn't order anything for you."
After Cao Zhihua finished speaking, he saw that everyone was very reserved, gave Er Gouzi a look, and then said:
"Why are you so reserved? Today is the reward for me, the boss, to meet everyone for their hard work. Come on, come on. Shen Hua, you come first."
Er Gouzi was not afraid of his elder brother and said directly with a smile:
"Come on, come on, the chairman is treating you today. I'm here to serve you and help you order something. Manager Liang, you come first. What tea do you want to drink? What snacks do you want to order?"
Liang Zhansheng glanced at Cao Zhihua and said:
"I'll drink black tea and order egg waffles and barbecued pork buns."
Ergouzi repeated while staring at the waiter taking the order.
After a while, after Cao Zhihua saw everyone ordering something, he asked everyone to sit down and asked:
"Manager Liang, you lead a team on the streets every day, so you should be very sensitive to the market. Can you tell us what the reputation of our rental house is in the market?"
When Liang Zhansheng saw Cao Zhihua calling his name to answer the question, he was very happy and replied:
"Our rental houses at Zhihua Real Estate have a very good reputation in the entire Hong Kong market. Our houses are large, newly decorated, ready to move in, and cheap. Everyone says that our rental houses are of high quality and low price. Once you rent them, you will make money. It really is." We rented a one-star home.”
Cao Zhihua nodded and asked:
"What's the reaction from the shop owner below our tenement building?"
"The response from the shop owners is generally very good. Our tenement buildings are full of people, all of whom are bringing their families. The shop owners below all say that business is better than before."
Cao Zhihua was very happy when he heard that the market responded well and continued to ask:
"Is there a big difference between the time you take over tenement buildings outside now and before?"
Liang Zhansheng said:
“In the past, many people wanted to sell tenement buildings in exchange for funds, and they all wanted to buy an elevator room, which is relatively easy to close.
Nowadays, many tenement house owners see that our rental properties at Zhihua Real Estate are so popular, and they are hesitant to sell their tenement houses. They need our colleagues in the marketing department to increase their persuasion efforts.
But it's okay. The main reason is that the company took decisive action and prevented Hang Lung Group from disrupting the market. It acted as a deterrent and prevented many small companies from targeting us, so we could carry out our work easily. "
Cao Zhihua nodded and said:
"These social gang members haven't given you any trouble, have they?"
Liang Zhansheng said:
"That's not true. We all go to alleys to repossess buildings. They look for merchants to collect fees. We can't come together."
Cao Zhihua smiled with satisfaction and asked everyone:
"Do you have any problems that the company needs to solve, or any suggestions for improvements to the company?"
Liang Zhansheng replied gratefully:
"Chairman, we all come from poor families. The company provides such a good platform so that everyone can make money to support their families. Everyone is grateful to the company and you, Chairman."
"Yes, Chairman, since I came to the company, our family's life has been getting better and better. I am really grateful to the company and you."
"Yes, Chairman, it's no exaggeration to say that you are my reborn parents."
"Chairman, our whole family is very grateful to you. Before, our family of 8 were squeezed into a single room of 10 square meters, and it was difficult to even turn around. When the company's first batch of rented houses came out, I took my whole family to live in the company's house. Renting a house, my life is getting better and better now, I will work hard in the company, be the best employee of the company, and strive to buy a house by myself next year."
Cao Zhihua watched his employees rush to thank him, and his heart blossomed with joy. He happily had afternoon tea with everyone, and returned to the company to prepare for his trip to Europe.
(End of this chapter)
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