At the end of January, Lin Zhichao led people to a piece of land on Castle Peak Road in Tsuen Wan.
This piece of land is located at the foot of Furong Mountain, sandwiched between Castle Peak Road and the Kowloon-Canton Railway. It covers an area of 120,000 square feet, equivalent to an area the size of two football fields (20 acres).
For this purpose, Cheung Kong Holdings spent a total of 450,000 Hong Kong dollars, all the expenses added up.
"Boss, if you want to invest in land in Tsuen Wan, you can buy the land in the east and west together. The total area is about three to four hundred thousand square feet!" Hu Zhaoxu pointed to the east and west sides and said.
Lin Zhichao looked both ways, nodded and said: "That's a very good suggestion! In this case, let's wait until Yangtze River Industrial makes enough money, and then look for opportunities to buy the surrounding land. I think all the land here can open a large-scale Factory is a good choice."
What he didn't know was that the land he purchased was the land of the Huaxia Dyeing Factory owned by the Cha Jimin family in his previous life. Now that the land has been seized by Lin Zhichao, it seems that the beloved son-in-law of the national entrepreneur Liu Guojun may have to find another land. .
Hu Zhaoxu said: "What about Cheung Kong Real Estate investing in the land in Tsuen Wan?"
Lin Zhichao immediately said: "Let's not look for it now! There are too many enclosures and the impact will be bad. What's more, I have more profitable projects, so there is no need to focus on the land in Tsuen Wan."
Since we already have such a big goal, there is no need to continue to enclosure.
"OK"
Lin Zhichao calculated that by the end of this year (1948), Changjiang Industrial would have the funds to continue purchasing land; by then, it would consider acquiring the surrounding land as well.
In this way, he already owns about 400,000 square feet of land in Tsuen Wan.
All this land will be used to build factories. After all, in addition to investing in zipper factories, he also plans to build toy factories, plastic factories, etc. Seventy or eighty acres of land is just right.
In the future, when factories are relocated, these lands will be good residential land and large housing estates can be built.
Next, Lin Zhichao directed Huang Changhong, the "engineering department" of Yangtze River Real Estate, and Wang Liang, the newly promoted deputy general manager and production department manager of Yangtze River Holdings.
"This 120,000 square feet of industrial land is divided into three phases. We will take out about 30,000 square feet of land and quickly build a first-floor factory. It should be put into use in the second half of the year, right?"
Huang Changhong immediately said: "No problem! It is not difficult to build a one-story factory building. Five months is enough."
Lin Zhichao nodded and continued: "And here, I want to build two industrial buildings in phases. Can they be built five stories high?"
Huang Changhong was stunned, and then said: "I'm afraid it's not possible! The technology and approval are very difficult. The tallest factory in Hong Kong is probably the Taikoo Sugar Factory in Quarry Bay, which is only three stories high."
Lin Zhichao was not surprised, he also had a certain understanding.
But he also knew that the highest factories in Hong Kong in the late 1950s had even reached 12 to 16 floors.
After thinking for a while, Lin Zhichao said: "Then let it go for a while and decide later depending on the situation. First build me a one-story factory building with 30,000 square feet."
Currently, Cheung Kong's two factories are only 5,000 square feet.
If he could build a 30,000-square-foot one-story factory building in a short time, it would be enough for a long time. Moreover, he would also go to Singapore to invest in building a factory.
Huang Changhong nodded and said: "No problem, we will design and build it right away!"
Lin Zhichao said to Wang Liang again: "Manager Wang, you should also join the design team. After all, you are familiar with the needs of zipper production."
As Li Gaofu was worried about the Yangtze River Trading Company, Lin Zhichao simply promoted Wang Liangye to deputy general manager. Wang Liang was a talented man who had worked as a supervisor in a foreign factory and was proficient in English.
"Okay, I will do my best," Wang Liang said.
He joined Cheung Kong Holdings not long ago, but he can feel that his boss is a fast-paced boss who delegates power to do things, but in fact pays attention to everything.
For example, the boss entrusts the production task to him, but the boss actually knows the entire production well and is more proficient in the technical field than himself.
Lin Zhichao finally breathed a sigh of relief as the factory land issue was resolved. Cheung Kong will definitely have more than three machines in the future, and may add new machines in the second half of the year to quickly seize the Asian zipper market. If you can make money, you must not miss it.
Tang Zhongyuan, Song Qiaoling and his wife brought a daughter and a son to visit Tang Bingyuan at his residence.
Tang Zhongyuan and Tang Bingyuan are cousins and share the same grandfather, Tang Hongpei.
The industrial strength of the Tang family is no less than that of another prominent Wuxi family, the Rong family; the Tang family's "Qingfeng Textile Factory" had become one of the seven major textile enterprises in Wuxi before the Sino-Japanese War. The Tang family also
Other industrial factories.
In fact, Tang Zhongyuan is not the real owner of the textile factory, but is only a small shareholder and manager of the family industry. Tang Bingyuan is the 'power holder' of the family industry.
As a result, Tang Zhongyuan's status in the Tang family is not very high, because from his father's generation, he has become Tang Bingyuan's father's foil.
Therefore, after Tang Zhongyuan came to Hong Kong, he said that starting a business was just "talking the talk". He not only wanted to return to the mainland, but also lacked strength.
However, after Lin Zhichao's persuasion, he still plucked up the courage to prepare a factory in Tsuen Wan, mainly because he had a ready sales channel. His weakness was external promotion and market opening, and his best skills were factory management and process technology.
"Brother Zhong, I didn't expect that after you came to Hong Kong, you became a lot more courageous and dared to open a factory on your own. I also asked you to come and help me again!" Tang Bingyao said.
There was a bit of surprise in his tone. You must know that this cousin doesn't have much strength, nor does he have much courage.
At this time, Tang Zhongyuan was full of confidence. With the help of Lin Zhichao, his future son-in-law, as long as his textile factory was opened, it was possible to obtain a large number of orders from Yangtze River Industries. Of course, the premise was that the quality was acceptable, but after all, he had been doing textiles for many years.
, these are not problems.
"Brother Bing has been in Hong Kong for a while, haven't you made up your mind yet?" Tang Zhongyuan asked easily.
At this time, Tang Bingyuan's wife Wen Jinmei interjected: "There is no magic in Hong Kong, but the conditions in all aspects are insufficient. Although your cousin is in Hong Kong now, he is observing the situation in the mainland, and of course he is also inspecting the environment in Hong Kong. Zhong Yuan, you used to
If you don't lead the textile industry, why are you so eager to open a textile factory when you arrive in Hong Kong? What if you lose money? Why don't you think about Qiao Ling and the others at all?"
There is a lot of mystery in Wen Jinmei's words.
Tang Bingyuan is the leading figure in Wuxi Textile, while Tang Zhongyuan has always been a supervisor in the factory. Unexpectedly, he came to Hong Kong to take the lead, which made Wen Jinmei a little unhappy.
Therefore, in her words, she first described her husband as "steady" and then classified Tang Zhongyuan's behavior as "rash".
When Tang Zhongyuan and his wife heard Wen Jinmei's words, they did not dare to show their "warm anger", but could only listen.
The reason is very simple. Tang Bingyuan is equivalent to the "powerful line of the Tang family", and Wen Jinmei has a profound background. She is the eldest daughter of Wen Bingzhong, the deputy foreign minister of the Republic of China; and Wen Bingzhong is the uncle of the Song sisters. When they went to school in the United States, they were still
Wen Bingzhong accompanied us.
So now, Tang Zhongyuan is more like a senior manager in front of Tang Bingyuan.
"The factory is small and has found sales channels, so I plan to start a business," Tang Zhongyuan said.
His factory covers an area of more than 30,000 square feet, with a total investment of about 400,000 Hong Kong dollars, which already accounts for almost half of his assets. To be honest, if it weren't for Lin Zhichao's instigation, Tang Zhongyuan would not have dared to invest so much.
Tang Bingyuan smiled and said: "Okay! Now that we have taken action, we must work hard."
Now that things have come to this, he has to take care of his family ties.
Tang Zhongyuan nodded, feeling relieved and vaguely excited. He hoped to break away from his cousin and make his own way.
"By the way, Brother Bing, sister-in-law, there will be a dinner party held at the Liuguo Hotel on Caiyun's 19th birthday this weekend. I wonder if you are free to come?"
Before Tang Bingyuan spoke, Wen Jinmei immediately said: "You guys are serious, it's not your 18th birthday, so why are you making such a fuss. When we come to Hong Kong, everything needs funds, so we should keep everything simple."
His educational tone was almost the same as his attitude in Shanghai.
Tang Caiyun was standing aside, her face suddenly turned red and she dared not speak in anger.
At this time, Song Qiaoling was heartbroken for her daughter but also wanted to show off, so she immediately said: "Caiyun is the one who insists on holding the event. We can't persuade her, so we can only listen to it and just have a meal together."
Wen Jinmei didn't seem to care about Tang Caiyun's partner, with a look of 'contempt' on her face.
It’s just a Six Nations Hotel, so what if it’s the most luxurious Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong?
The big hotels in Shanghai are not bad either, but naturally she won't think it's anything special.
On the contrary, Tang Bingyuan asked with concern: "Hey, this girl Caiyun has a partner. Which talent in the Magic City is she from?"
My niece is in good condition, and if she has a good marriage, it will be of some help to the entire family.
Tang Zhongyuan said: "I'm from Guangdong Province, and I met him in Hong Kong. He has no background and made some money from scratch."
Song Qiaoling was hesitant to speak. She felt that her son-in-law was very powerful, but her husband did not tell her at all.
At this time, Wen Jinmei became interested and said: "What's the matter with you? It's fine if you don't find someone from Jiangnan. Why did you find someone from Guangdong with no background? This girl Caiyun is pretty good-looking, and she's
Born into a distinguished Tang family."
Song Qiaoling finally couldn't help it anymore and immediately said: "Although Lin Zhichao is from Guangdong Province, he can also speak Wu dialect and is very talented in language. What's more, although he is not from a noble family, he is also a well-known businessman in Hong Kong. Even the governor gives him a thumbs up.
, participate in the commencement of its real estate projects.”
I can't help but bury Wen Jinmei in my heart, you are just a 'refugee' taking refuge now, what's so big about it!
Tang Bingyuan immediately paid attention and said, "Lin Zhichao? Is that the boss of Yangtze River Real Estate Company?"
Song Qiaoling was proud at this time, because judging from Tang Bingyuan's appearance, her future son-in-law was also very famous.
Tang Zhongyuan also said proudly at this time: "It's him, but the two of them have just met each other not long ago, and they are still in the stage of observation and understanding."
Wen Jinmei obviously knew about Lin Zhichao and couldn't help but ask: "I heard that Lin Zhichao opened a real estate company and made millions of Hong Kong dollars in just one year."
This small amount of money may not be considered much, but others are already deeply rooted in Xiangjiang and are local snakes, so they can enjoy themselves very much.
Song Qiaoling couldn't help but show off again: "He also opened a zipper factory, using European and American automatic zipper machines to produce. I heard he can earn 1 million a year!"
Wen Jinmei was dumbfounded for a moment. A businessman of this strength is still the number one figure in Shanghai, let alone a young man who made his fortune from scratch.
Even Tang Bingyuan couldn't help but be moved. He earned 2 million Hong Kong dollars a year. Even if he opened a factory now, he wouldn't dare to say this. After all, Hong Kong is not a magic city.
"Okay, we must be there on the weekend to meet this business wizard." Tang Bingyuan said immediately.
If you come to Hong Kong and get to know one more person, you can’t go wrong.
What's more, after all the words have been said, if you don't go, you will directly offend people.
It seems that his cousin has found a "backer", no wonder he is one step ahead of himself in opening the factory.