A layman in the courtyard

Chapter 173 Breaking Ground
Unless the remaining two phases of construction are put into use next year, the daily output of the industrial park will not be qualitatively improved in the short term.

Competition in the building materials wholesale industry on Hong Kong Island has become increasingly fierce. According to later generations, it is a volume.

Hong Kong Island’s building materials industry, because Hong Kong Island’s economy will have to take off starting this year,
Small bosses from all walks of life, because of the rules set by Inspector Hua and the lack of money on the hands of ordinary citizens on Hong Kong Island,

After working so hard every month in business, apart from supporting my family, I don’t have much money to save.

Therefore, the wealth of this era is basically concentrated in the hands of a few people. There is no so-called middle class at all.

Therefore, although real estate has solved the problem of tiered sales and home loans, it has lowered the purchasing threshold for people.
But there are only so many citizens with stable sources of income in the market, so although real estate is profitable now, its scale is not large.

In the past, businesses in the building materials industry on Hong Kong Island were basically Buddhist-style sales, waiting for customers to come to your door.

Where is it like now, the entire Hong Kong Island is due to the franchisees of the Zhihua Industrial Chain Alliance, local sales and circle marketing methods

While other building materials stores in the Hong Kong Island market were being defeated one after another, there was still business to support the store every month.

Now, due to the proactive attack of Zhihua franchise stores, door-to-door negotiation, one-stop shopping, door-to-door delivery, and one-stop decoration services,

As a result, there were almost no customers from other material stores. Other bosses in the building materials industry in Hong Kong were all complaining and communicating with each other.

It's a pity that all this is in vain. Although large amounts of money and wealthy people have not yet flowed into the real estate development in the Hong Kong Island market, the real estate industry is not yet prosperous.
However, the business model of the Industrial Chain Alliance has gradually monopolized the entire building materials business on Hong Kong Island through various marketing methods and activities, and can only support 26 companies.
It was very profitable, and it would be hard to overstate how much money it made every day.

The white-skinned senior executives of the Hong Kong government have 20% of the profits of the entire industry, and they have made a fortune in the past two months.

How could other building materials bosses be allowed to destroy the good social order of Hong Kong Island's freedom, democracy, free business, and good business environment?

Every boss in the building materials industry has been warned by the top management. The Hong Kong government has noticed that you people are engaging in collusion.

Who dares to disrupt the social order of Hong Kong Island and Hong Kong Island's excellent environment for free business? The Hong Kong government will definitely not sit idly by and wait for everyone with thunderbolt measures.

The current situation in the building materials industry in Hong Kong Island is like a big net for building materials bosses, covering everyone from which no one can escape.
The industrial chain has shopping experience advantages, price advantages, marketing method advantages, brand advantages, delivery advantages, and the support of major donors such as the Hong Kong government and the richest man in Hong Kong Island.

In the past two months, countless building materials business owners have closed their doors or switched to other businesses.

Although other businesses are also involved, the building materials industry is not as involved as the market itself is small. If not for the high profit margins of the products, everyone would have starved to death.

Now that prices and profits have been driven down by Zhihua Building Materials, there is no advantage in competition in all aspects. All we can do is sit back and wait for losses every day until we are exhausted.

If I switch to other businesses, I can still support my family and make money.

In more than two months, other stores in the building materials industry on Hong Kong Island have reduced their buildings by more than five floors.

It is only a matter of time before the remaining stores close or change industries.

Cao Zhihua accompanied the Hong Kong Governor, senior officials of the Hong Kong government, Lou Bancheng and others in high spirits, standing at the groundbreaking site of the world's tallest building.

Surrounded by Hong Kong's top dignitaries and wealthy people, a large group of reporters kept taking photos of everyone, and the flashes never stopped.

The tallest building in the world is a very good gimmick and is loved by audiences all over the world. This kind of news is very popular with the media. Once it is released, it can drive huge sales of newspapers.

So reporters gathered at the construction site, all hoping to get first-hand advice. It would be great if there could be an exclusive interview with the Governor of Hong Kong or the richest man?
After Cao Zhihua and the Hong Kong Governor shoveled a shovel of soil, the firecrackers prepared on the scene were lit by the staff, and the scene was deafening for a while.

After the groundbreaking ceremony, other guests and reporters sat in the venue arranged on site one after another to attend the press conference.
Cao Zhihua delivered a speech, and a group of senior Hong Kong government officials, Hong Kong governors, and members of parliament came to the stage to speak.

At the end, after Cao Zhihua sent away the senior officials of the Hong Kong government, he began to host the press conference.

"Hello, Mr. Cao, I am a reporter from Wenhui Po. Could you please introduce the situation of the tallest building in the world?"

Cao Zhihua didn't like reporters who interrupted like this, but the question happened to be what he wanted to answer, so he didn't make things look ugly and replied:
“Dear guests, gentlemen, ladies, and friends from the press, the current tallest building in the world is the Empire State Building, with a height of 381 meters and a total of 102 floors.

The tallest building in the world designed by Zhihua Group this time is composed of two skyscrapers with a twin tower structure, one 526 meters and one 508 meters.

One of them has 168 floors and the other has 162 floors, exceeding the Empire State Building by 145 meters. When completed, it will become the world's tallest building.

It will also be the most luxurious, advanced and extravagant global business center in the world in the future. "

When the New York Times reporter saw Cao Zhihua finish speaking, he immediately raised his hand, hoping to get a chance to ask questions.

After Cao Zhihua saw it, he picked him directly.

"Hello, Mr. Cao, I am a reporter from the New York Times in this beautiful country. You just said that the building that is now under construction will be 526 meters high. Forgive me, this is simply a miracle in the world.
I would like to ask Mr. Cao, how much did it cost you to build two skyscrapers of this height? "

Cao Zhihua thought for a while and said uncertainly:

"Because this is the first such tall building in the world, there is no precedent, so the construction cost budget may be a bit different.

However, the difference between our budget ratios should not exceed 2 million yuan, so our Zhihua Group is expected to invest 6-8 million yuan to build the two tallest buildings in the world. "

"Hello, Mr. Cao, I am a reporter from the London Post. The products of the Victoria's Secret company you founded in Hong Kong Island are sold all over the world and are hard to find in many countries. You have also earned a lot of money from this. A lot of wealth, will you use the money you earn to invest in the London market in the future?”

When Cao Zhihua saw the arrogant look of this white-skinned man from Great Eagle Country, he was instantly furious. However, Cao Zhihua knew that it was during a press conference and he could not speak carelessly.

So I turned my head and glanced at the host of the press conference. When the host saw Cao Zhihua's glance, he immediately understood and came over to help the boss. He took the talk bucket, stood next to Cao Zhihua, and said to the reporter of the London Post :
"Journalist, please pay attention to the order of the press conference and do not ask questions that have nothing to do with the tallest building, otherwise we will have to ask you to leave the venue."

Although the London Post reporter is a supporter of white supremacy, he is not stupid either.
We know that in a capitalist country, you can offend the president, prime minister, and congressmen, but you should not offend the rich. You also know what the consequences will be if you offend a world-class rich man.After hearing the host's warning, he immediately shut up and said no more.

Cao Zhihua glanced at the host with satisfaction. It seemed that the company's press and publicity department was quite good.

There will always be situations that are beyond your control at press conferences, but those who can quickly stabilize the situation and calm down the situation are talents.

Time passed very quickly, and the 2-hour press conference ended with questions one after another.

The cocktail reception for Zhihua Group's groundbreaking ceremony was held at the banquet hall of the newly opened Hilton Hotel in Central, Hong Kong Island.

After arriving at the Hilton Hotel, people kept coming over to say hello to Cao Zhihua, whether they recognized him or not.

They were all customers invited by the company. In order to maintain his public image, Cao Zhihua could only greet everyone one by one.

After an afternoon of cocktail parties, even with Cao Zhihua's body and energy, he felt exhausted.

After finally staying up until the reception, and making an appointment with Lou Bancheng to see the TV station office building that was about to be renovated the next day, Cao Zhihua immediately took the car home.

This kind of social interaction was simply too terrifying. People from all walks of life came one after another. They almost tried to escape several times, but Lou Bancheng persuaded them to go home.

However, it is really cool to be the protagonist in such a large social venue. These people are all dressed up like dogs, they talk very nicely, and they are good at observing people's emotions.
In addition to being a little tired, Cao Zhihua felt really comfortable when everyone was following him.

After returning home, Cao Zhihua rarely exercised with his women. He lay on the bed with his eyes closed and listened to the three women chattering about everyone at the banquet, and fell asleep unconsciously.

After all, Chen Xueru was old and knew how to care for others. When she saw Cao Zhihua asleep, she motioned to Lou Xiao'e and Shen Jing to lower their voices and said:

"Zhihua had a busy day today. He kept socializing at the cocktail party. Everyone squeezed in to talk to Zhihua. It was really hard.

Our voices were a little quieter, but I finally understood why the banquet was so fun and Zhihua didn’t like to participate. It was really scary. "

Lou Xiao'e nodded sympathetically and said:

"Yeah, let alone Zhihua, there are so many people around me that I'm so busy that I feel dizzy.
Later, I didn’t even know who was who, and just chatted with people mechanically. "

It was the first time for Shen Jing to attend such a high-level banquet. Although she was very tired, she was in good spirits. She even said excitedly:
"Eldest sister, second sister, don't you think this serious feeling right now is very good?
This group of ladies who were beyond my reach in the past are surrounding us and saying compliments to us one by one. It feels so good. "

Chen Xueru didn't understand Shen Jing a little and asked curiously:

"Jingjing, although there are a little more people at the banquet today, we have basically seen these ladies in the club.
What's so exciting about this? "

Shen Jing smiled and said:

"Second sister, although everyone treats us very well in the club, we are at work at that time and everyone gets along like friends.
Where can we be as beautiful as we are today? Apart from Zhihua, we are the center of everyone. Every move we make is respected, and we are envied and paid attention to by everyone. "

Lou Xiao'e has been pampered since childhood, and Chen Xueru has also been involved in business since childhood. Every move she makes when dealing with people is the center of conversation.
Unlike Shen Jing, who grew up in a poor family and has been serving people since she was an adult. In addition to following Cao Zhihua and being looked down upon when running a club,
But everyone knows that Shen Jing is just a concubine, so it is impossible for her to support Shen Jing even though she looks good on her face.

Cao Zhihua brought them to the banquet today, which is equivalent to Cao Zhihua publicly recognizing women like Shen Jing.

That's why so many people came to make friends with the three girls today, hoping to get through lady diplomacy.
Shen Jing has never been so prosperous in her life. The reason why she is so excited today is understandable.

After all, Lou Xiao'e was still young and didn't understand Shen Jing's feeling of being so proud. She thought Shen Jing was simply enjoying such a high-profile occasion, so she advised:
"Hey, Jingjing, don't take this kind of thing too seriously. If you attend more banquets, you will know how fake these people are.
It is just a normal operation to praise the high and suppress the low. If it is beneficial, it will gather, and if it is not beneficial, it will disperse. It is very realistic.

As long as our family maintains its current wealth and develops well, wherever we go in the future, people will rush to make friends with you, and we will have unlimited glory.

Once our family declines, you will find these people you get along with every day,
What kind of face would it be? "

Shen Jing has been exposed to the complex and dark sides of society since she was a child. Of course she understands these.
Just like when I offended someone before and couldn't go to Portland Street, I always treated him with all my heart. The sisters under my command were all rushing to break away from me.

Therefore, when getting along with people, a friend in need is a friend indeed, and it takes time to meet a loved one. Shen Jing still knows very well. She honestly held Lou Xiao'e's arm and said coquettishly:
"Sister, people know that from now on, we will focus on running our club and helping our family's business run well.

Make more connections that are useful to the master, and we will become celebrities in society, and we will not be envious of banquets and other occasions. "

Lou Xiao'e pinched Shen Jing's pretty face like a fairy and said dotingly:
"Well, Third Sister is the best behaved. We just have to live our lives well, everything else is just empty. Being too close to these ladies will only bring trouble to the family and not bring any help to the family. "

Chen Xueru and Shen Jing worked in the club every day, so they naturally understood this truth, so they said in unison:

"Sister, don't worry, we understand. We have gone through a lot of work in the club, and we understand the thoughts of these ladies very well.
Everyone has to pay a heavy price to gain enlightenment. Naturally, we will not be stupid and help others unconditionally. "

The ladies of Hong Kong Island are very good at gossiping. Since Du Xinru is off work, she often comes to the club to spend money in the evening.
Du Xinru, the platinum member who was previously mysterious in the club, is now basically figured out by the ladies in the club.

The personal secretary-general of the richest man, who can drive a convertible Rolls-Royce, and is a platinum card member who often comes to the club to spend money. If everyone doesn’t know that this is also the richest man’s woman, and lives such a luxurious life, then everyone is living in vain. .

However, as the secretary of the richest man, Du Xinru spends time with him every day, which is no worse than his wife who sleeps with him every day.

Naturally, no one came to find excitement with Du Xinru, and even Xia Meng and Zheng Peipei were affected. Words of being looked down upon in the club were heard less and less.

Du Xinru, who had been busy running around during the day, was tired after a long day. After the banquet, she came to the seaside promenade of the club. Breathing the sea breeze, she lay comfortably on the beach chair and relaxed and enjoyed delicious pastries and black tea with Xia Meng and Zheng Peipei. .

"Sister Xinru, what kind of person is Mr. Cao, the richest man?"

(End of this chapter)