After a while, Audrey Hepburn came outside and rushed towards Lin Zhichao and Willis.
"Lin, I didn't expect to meet you again!" Hepburn said anxiously.
I have a bit of expectation, but I am also worried that I will be misunderstood as a girl who likes money.
Lin Zhichao responded generously: "I came specifically to see your performance. Miss Audrey, would you like to have a drink with us?"
Hepburn didn't even think about it and said: "Of course"
Later, Lin Zhichao introduced Willis to her, and the three of them prepared to leave the scene in a car.
As they were leaving, a tall white man came to the three of them, looked at Willis and Lin Zhichao, and then asked Audrey Hepburn: "Audrey, who are they?"
Lin Zhichao knew at the first sight of this scene that this man liked Audrey Hepburn, but it was unknown whether the two developed a relationship.
Next, Hepburn said: "Marcel, they are my friends!"
Marcel ignored the two men and said to Hepburn: "It's too late. You shouldn't go out with two grown men at this time."
Hepburn suddenly felt that he was being controlled and was very disgusted, so he said: "They just sent me home, they are my friends, goodbye!" After saying that, he got straight into the car, as if he was angry.
Marcel was about to continue to pester, but Willis blocked him and said unceremoniously: "Sir, I advise you not to cause trouble, otherwise you will lose this job."
Marcel stopped immediately, remembering Willis's interaction with the group leader backstage, and immediately did not dare to provoke him. He was a Frenchman, but he could not afford to offend this British native.
Lin Zhishenshan would not take the initiative to cause trouble. He stood aside and said nothing, which made Marcel think that Hepburn was dating Willis, so he could only leave angrily.
Just like that, two men and one woman drove to a bar.
Lin Zhichao and Hepburn were sitting in a booth, but Willis was already hunting for beauty.
"Lin, are you coming to London this time to buy a boat again?" Hepburn blinked her big eyes and asked curiously.
"Yes, I have purchased two more 10,000-ton cargo ships this time. My shipping career is developing very smoothly. I will often come to London to buy ships in the future, so I will often make appointments with you. I think you can't refuse me as a friend!"
The words reveal very important information, that is, I am rich, which is just like a man's "handsome appearance", it is also an advantage and strength.
As expected, Hepburn was attracted by Lin Zhichao's shipping career, and immediately started chatting and asked about some things about shipping.
"Are you going to follow the boat yourself? What is it like in the middle of the sea?"
"I will not follow a ship myself, unless I can build a new ship of 10,000 tons, I will experience it once. As for the middle of the sea, I heard from sailors that it is a feeling that 'human beings are quite small in front of nature'
.When encountering strong winds and waves, they can only pray for successful completion of the mission."
Hepburn was immediately frightened and opened her mouth wide, looking very cute.
"How scary!" Then she quickly returned to normal.
Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "You shouldn't be afraid of the sea. Rich people in Europe and the United States have become popular with yachts. Everyone can go out to sea on yachts, enjoy the scenery of the sea and sky, fish, swim, etc., and integrate with nature.
.”
Hepburn immediately asked with envy: "Do you have a yacht?"
Lin Zhichao smiled and shook his head and said: "Not yet, but that's not a problem for me."
Hepburn was very relaxed at this time and was dating Lin Zhichao. At this time, she said: "Your English is very good, you feel a bit like a London native."
Lin Zhichao said: "It's not bad. I've been to London more often, and my accent has gradually become more like a local's."
At this time, Audrey Hepburn said with a smile: "I can also speak French, Italian, Dutch, and Spanish!" After saying that, she was as proud as a proud princess.
Then she was dumbfounded. Lin Zhichao said in French: "Would you like to travel with me to London these days? I hope you will be my guide?"
"This is French, please speak slower!" Audrey Hepburn said in embarrassment.
Lin Zhichao slowed down, and Audrey Hepburn finally understood.
There are all kinds of people in Hong Kong. Lin Zhichao learned French from a missionary. Of course, he only believed in religion briefly, and it was all just for the sake of language. The important thing is that Lin Zhichao has a very high talent for language, and his learning ability is super fast.
Get rid of the missionaries soon.
Of course, these languages of his are only limited to the level of communication. In fact, Hepburn only has shallow language skills.
"Of course, I happen to have some free time!" Audrey Hepburn said in French.
Then, Lin Zhichao said in Italian: "Well, I have a question. Is that man just pursuing you?"
Audrey Hepburn was already crazy because she knew it was Italian, but this man deliberately spoke too fast, how disgusting!
"Slow down so I can understand!"
After Lin Zhichao repeated it.
"Okay, I just have a good impression!"
"What about us?"
"Ah I don't know you very well yet!"
"Just in time, we can get to know each other in the next few days."
Under Lin Zhichao's shamelessness, Hepburn quickly lost ground.
Then she curiously asked what languages Lin Zhichao knew.
Hepburn immediately spoke in Dutch as if he had caught Lin Zhichao.
"Hehe, you don't know Dutch or Spanish!" Lin Zhi said like a super-realistic repeater.
Hepburn was dumbfounded again and said: "You can actually repeat my language right away? Or can you?"
Lin Zhichao knew that this was a bit too much, so he immediately said: "No, it's just a random study!"
Hepburn was not stupid, Lin Zhichao was being modest, and he immediately felt a little frustrated.
Looking at the men and women on the dance floor, Hepburn felt like she wanted to win the game, so she said at the right time: "As a gentleman, why don't you ask me to dance? Could it be that you don't know how to dance?" After saying that, he looked like a gentleman.
He looked at Lin Zhichao with a naughty expression.
In Hepburn's view, even if Lin Zhichao couldn't dance, she would definitely invite him, which would make the man feel that he was omnipotent. The hateful man actually showed off German, French, Japanese, Italian and other languages in front of her.
.
And the language talent that Hepburn thought he had was taken away by this man.
"I just don't know Miss Audrey, are you afraid of being embarrassed?" Lin Zhichao said deliberately, but he had already extended his gentleman's hand as a letter of invitation.
Audrey Hepburn suddenly felt that she had finally regained a victory and said: "Everyone has a beginner's time, as long as you follow my instructions." Then, he stretched out a pair of jade hands and placed them on Lin Zhichao's palm.
The two walked onto the stage holding hands.
At this time, Willis has succeeded in his search for beauty and is dancing on the stage.
Along with the music, Hepburn quickly said angrily: "Liar!"
It turned out that in order to cope with the social interaction of Hong Kong's upper class, Lin Zhichao had long ago learned ballroom dancing. Later, he occasionally attended parties, and even at home, he would occasionally play a song with Tang Caiyun.
In this era, if you want to be romantic and dominate the world of ladies, you must have two brushes.
"Did I say I can't dance? Miss Hepburn, think about it carefully!"
When Audrey Hepburn thought about it, this was really the case, and she could only admit defeat.
"Hepburn, you are so beautiful!" Lin Zhichao quickly launched into love words.
Audrey Hepburn blushed and whispered: "Lin, do you like me?"
Lin Zhichao said calmly: "Yes! Could it be that Miss Hepburn didn't give me this opportunity because I am Asian!"
Hepburn immediately said: "No! I wouldn't do that!"
"Okay, then let's officially date."
"Ah, isn't it developing too fast? Besides, you are far away in Asia and it is rare to come to London."
"You are also pursuing your own career. You can put your feelings first and talk about practical issues later!"
He wanted to cheat, even if it was just for one night, he felt it was worth it.
Soon, Hepburn nodded under Lin Zhichao's hot eyes.
"Then let's learn more about it first!"
Lin Zhichao said in his heart that he could not know more, otherwise he would be exposed.
Therefore, he needs to buy a boat and pick up girls at the same time within a week, preferably in one fell swoop.
Tang Caiyun and Tang Caiying said that Lin Zhichao's eyes were very seductive, so he used his eyes to communicate with Hepburn many times while dancing.
And Hepburn was already like a deer. She thought Lin Zhichao was very good. He was a rich man who owned four 10,000-ton cargo ships. He also understood art, knew how to take care of people, and was very talented in languages.
That night, the two kissed goodbye with a French kiss downstairs at Audrey Hepburn's house.
that's all.
Lin Zhichao was dating Audrey Hepburn while buying a boat in London.
This day.
Lin Zhichao took Audrey Hepburn to the first-floor apartment. When he walked in, the furniture was fully furnished and had been cleaned. It was in the bustling center of London, with convenient transportation, and the middle- and upper-middle class people living nearby.
This apartment was rented by Willis. Anyway, Willis made 20,000 pounds from Lin Zhichao this time, so he naturally wanted to make full use of this interpersonal relationship.
"This is where you live in London?" Hepburn's heart was like a deer racing around. She had fallen into despair these days.
She asked knowingly because she knew that Lin Zhichao was staying in a hotel.
"The house I rented for you and your mother is really unsafe there."
"No, no, I won't bring my mother to live here."
Hepburn resisted with joy, and finally moved in. First of all, she couldn't hide it from her mother.
When Lin Zhichao saw this, he felt that he could go further. Although Hepburn was an Englishman, he was still a poor man.
So in recent days, he has gained hearts.
Sure enough, under his strong attack, Hepburn quickly lost her armor.
With a painful sound, everything was a foregone conclusion.
afterwards.
"Audrey, I support your dream, but I don't want you to have to work so hard. So, shall I take care of you and your mother from now on?"
Hepburn pinched Lin Zhichao's chest, and then said: "But we are too far apart. We are far apart when we are together. I am afraid that this is just a dream!"
Of course Lin Zhichao knew about this problem. He originally had the idea of being happy in time. With Audrey Hepburn's future growth, she would definitely not be willing to be a concubine, even if Lin Zhichao already owned a huge fleet and became a wealthy man.
Therefore, how many bites can be eaten? Men should be more relaxed and unrestrained in their emotions. It is meaningless to worry too much.
However, he still reassured: "Wait a few more years, and you will find that we are not far apart. Now, shouldn't we all focus on our careers! In this way, I promise you to come to London to see as much as possible
you!"
When I come to London every two or three months, I should inspect the market.
Under his sweet words, the two soon began to enjoy a short love.
The next few days.
Lin Zhichao and Hepburn both like to play in bed, and their relationship has skyrocketed.
After staying in London for eight full days, Lin Zhichao reluctantly left. During this period, he had conquered Hepburn.
It was already early June when I returned to Hong Kong.
This trip to London lasted half a month. Fortunately, his company was on the right track and everything was developing in an orderly manner. Moreover, during this period, Lin Zhichao learned about the company's developments through overseas phone calls.
Worldwide shipping.
In the general manager's office, more than a dozen managers were crowded into a small space for a meeting.
"This time, I purchased a 15,000-ton Victory and an 8,600-ton cargo ship. So you must be prepared to receive it. Are there any problems with the Global Maritime Academy?"
Everyone was immediately surprised. What an amazing move the boss made!
Moreover, the ships that ship around the world are all large ships, which is simply unbelievable. You know, take Xu Aizhou's fleet as an example, most of them are small ships of several thousand tons, and there are even a large number of ships of several hundred tons.
Generally speaking, ships of more than 3,000 tons are called large ships. In this era.
For example, Zhao Congyan's "Guo Xing" was a 3,500-ton ocean liner. With that ship, Zhao Congyan made a lot of wealth in the Shanghai stock market. Even when he came to Hong Kong, he came with majesty.
For another example, Dong Shipwang originally had three "Victory type (non-Victory ships)" in his hands, each with a load capacity of 7,500 tons. Together with the ships of other shipowners (managed on behalf of others), they can be called the new generation of ships in the mainland.
king.
Of course, today's Dong Ship King only has one Victory cargo ship left in his hands. The other two have been detained by the Yankees (the loans have not been repaid). The ships of other shipowners are also missing. They may be deliberately hidden for fear of being captured by the Yankees.
against.
Generally speaking, Lin Zhichao has become a major emerging shipowner in Hong Kong with four 10,000-ton cargo ships.
Feng Yongfa quickly said: "There is absolutely no problem with the quality of seafarers. These seafarers themselves are working on ships. Now they have undergone systematic training and are more professional. The quality is not inferior to that of European and American seafarers."
Global Shipping Lines carefully selects important positions such as captain, first mate, second mate, and engineer officer. The first step is to arrange family members together, which is called company welfare.
Of course, it is impossible for these people to run away on a global shipping ship. First of all, large sea ships must dock at deep-water ports. As long as they dock at the port, Lin Zhichao can use the relationship with the Hong Kong government to detain the ship and arrest people. Secondly, the cargo ship
The origin is unknown and no one bought it.
Therefore, after World War II, we have entered the era of civilization, and there are connections between countries.
Lin Zhichao said: "Okay, immediately arrange for the captain, first mate, second mate, engineer officer and other important positions to fly to the UK. Someone will receive you there."
Feng Yongfa nodded and said, "Well, I'll organize it right away."
The two ships purchased this time were still under warranty in London, then painted and marked with the Global Shipping logo, so it would take a while to complete the process.
What's more, when he bought the Victory Ship, the ship was still performing tasks at sea.
You may not be able to see the boat when buying a boat, but the seller will provide detailed information as a reference for lawyers. If there are any problems, you will naturally bear legal responsibility. When buying a boat, you must hire a lawyer, because under the Commonwealth, lawyers
It is omnipotent.
Business manager Gao Qiqiang asked: "The boss plans to open a fixed line?"
Lin Zhichao asked: "What do you think?"
Gao Qiqiang immediately said: "Recently, there have been more orders from Japan. Our previous two ships have fixed routes, and now the business has increased to 70% to 80%, which is very fast. I think the Victory Ship can open another fixed route, that 8,600-ton cargo ship
, you can consider the cargo collection mode and random sailing.”
By the end of 1949, Japan had actually gotten out of its predicament and its economy had developed. At the same time, because the United States was very disappointed with Taiwan (it was implicated in the confiscation of Dong Chuanwang's ship in February), it had also decided to support Japan.
Since the beginning of this year, Japan's economy has actually been growing rapidly.
As for the Peninsula Campaign, it was growing like clockwork.
Other management also expressed their opinions, saying that the addition of two ships is very promising.
Only Lin Zhichao finally said: 'I plan to go to Japan to seek cooperation for these two ships and carry out a short-term lease of half a year. If no one is willing to rent them, we will consider the operation method you mentioned.'
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone was confused.
Gao Qiqiang said: "Although it is a short-term rental for half a year, the price is only 70~80%. And when the time comes, if we run it again, we will have to start from scratch."
Lin Zhichao insisted: "There is a certain reason for me to do this! After half a year, it is more likely to sign a long-term lease of 1 to 2 years. For us, this kind of lease is easier to get a letter of credit from the bank. I want to
Make full use of bank loans to increase my fleet. As for the rent, which is only 70 to 80%, it is better than nothing."
Everyone was surprised, because no ship owner could get a loan from a bank, especially for a second-hand ship. If an accident happened, the bank would be worried about not being able to reimburse the ship.
But what the boss said makes sense. If it is a two-year lease, the bank must be less worried. After all, the monthly rent is enough to repay the loan, and there is still a lot left over.
Gao Qiqiang was the first to understand the boss's idea and said: "If we can really get a letter of credit from the bank, we can use the loan early next year to buy another ship. By adopting the method of long-term lease and fixed route, we can quickly develop ship owners."
"That's right! With our own funds, our development is too slow. If we can get the support of HSBC, we can double the number of shipowners next year. It won't be a problem. With the support of the Americans, the Japanese economy will definitely be able to spread its influence.
Brilliance, so they will also be our best customers right now.”
He doesn't mind giving training to his subordinates, which is conducive to everyone's growth.