"But if you want to demolish and rebuild residential buildings like Shek Kip Mei, this is a huge project. Not only do no big companies dare to undertake it, but even the Hong Kong government cannot afford it." Liu Qingyun continued, "To put it bluntly, there is only one reason.
, that is, Shek Kip Mei is a slum area and is unprofitable! It is not profitable for those real estate developers to develop it because the people here cannot afford to buy new houses! This is also the reason why the Hong Kong government cannot afford it. There are too many people.
They are all poor people, so even if a new house costs HK$500 per square foot, it is still a big sum for them!"
Shi Zhijian nodded again. Indeed, Hong Kong's real estate is booming now. Many large real estate companies like to take land to build houses and develop villas and high-end buildings. Few people take the initiative to develop these slums. The reason is very simple. If the location is not good, it cannot be sold.
The price increase, and the other issue is the resettlement of people in slums. These people are poor, and you won’t make much money if you demolish and rebuild them.
As for the Hong Kong government, they really want to demolish and rebuild this place, but the problem is that there are many more important things to do, such as developing education, building universities, digging tunnels, developing roads, and building financial institutions to establish Hong Kong's status as a financial center.
Buildings etc.
These projects all require money, and they are also meritorious projects that can beautify the British governance of Hong Kong. Compared with rebuilding Shek Kip Mei, they are more significant and have more benefits.
"So you understand, Councilor Shek, although I am the Director of the Planning Bureau of Shek Kip Mei District, I am powerless! To put it bluntly, it is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice!" Liu Qingyun gave up and poured out all the words in his belly.
Come out, "If there is no financial allocation from the higher authorities, let alone rebuilding Shek Kip Mei, even if we build one more toilet, it will be difficult to reach the sky!"
After listening to Liu Qingyun's complaint and looking at the hopeful eyes of the poor people in Shek Kip Mei around him, Shi Zhijian touched his chin and began to think.
Compared with the reconstruction of Shek Kip Mei, the demolition and reconstruction of Kowloon Walled City is very profitable. The reason is that Kowloon Walled City is a three-person area. In the reconstruction process, Shi Zhijian has the final say. He can build a science and technology center in the Walled City, or he can
Build hotels, bars, nightclubs, dance halls, cinemas, department stores and other profitable enterprises.
Shek Kip Mei is different. It belongs to the government planning area. Even if you spend money to rebuild, everything has to be listened to by the superiors. Even if you want to build an extra small supermarket, you won't be able to do it! Even the superiors will give you everything in order to make money.
Being a stumbling block can be described as a real thankless effort.
Therefore, if Shek Kip Mei wants to demolish and rebuild, the most important thing is not the money, but the stumbling blocks above must be cleared first!
Thinking of this, Shi Zhijian already had an idea. He smiled and said to Liu Qingyun and others: "I have received everything you reported! It is imperative to rebuild Shek Kip Mei, but there are still some difficulties to be solved in the current situation. As the Hong Kong Legislative Council
Congressman, I will propose a discussion on this. As for you, you need to write a planning charter first so that I can submit it to the Hong Kong Governor..."
Immediately afterwards, Shi Zhijian explained in detail what needs to be paid attention to in these regulations.
Liu Qingyun and others did not expect that Shi Zhijian would be so concerned about this matter, and they were surprised and happy in their hearts.
The people in Shek Kip Mei nearby were even more happy. They were used to living in poverty here, and they never thought that one day this place would be demolished and rebuilt. By then, there would be new water and electricity, and even separate bathrooms and toilets - I thought.
When I think about it, it was a magical day!
Immediately, the people couldn't care less and started to applaud Shi Zhijian enthusiastically.
The poor have nothing to offer except this fierce applause.
Shi Zhijian pressed his hands, and it took a long time for the applause to fall.
"Okay, come on, please take out my red envelope first! Everyone has a share!" Shi Zhijian waved his hand proudly.
Immediately Chen Huimin and Dasha came out and took red envelopes and distributed them to the people in Shek Kip Mei one by one.
"Thank you Mr. Shi!"
"Thank you Mr. Shi!"
Those people were overjoyed when they received the red envelope. Some secretly opened it and saw that it was five hundred Hong Kong dollars, equivalent to a month's salary for poor people like them. They immediately shouted: "Thank you, Mr. Shi!"
The surrounding politicians couldn't help but be stunned when they saw this. There were at least 6,000 people in Shek Kip Mei, and each person cost 300,000 for 500! What a big deal!
Seeing how happy everyone was, Shi Zhijian said with a smile: "It's time for me to go over and give you New Year greetings!" With a smile, Shi Zhijian led everyone towards the building.
Along the way, Shi Zhijian kept saying hello to the neighbors: "Brother Liu, are you okay?" and then handed over red envelopes.
"Of course, I'm so happy to see you!" Brother Liu held Shi Zhijian's hand excitedly, his lips trembling.
"Wow, Uncle Prawn, you are still so strong!"
"Thanks to your good words, we have had a good few years, especially since you helped us build a water tower so that everyone can have clean water!" Uncle Prawn pulled Shi Zhijian and smiled from ear to ear.
"Sister Qinglin, is this your... grandson?"
"Yes, we just had a baby last year!" Mrs. Qinglin was also very excited. If she hadn't been holding her grandson in her arms, she would have shook hands with Shi Zhijian.
Along the way, Shi Zhijian could call out everyone's name accurately every time he met, which made everyone extremely happy. They felt that Shi Zhijian had not forgotten his roots, especially since Shi Zhijian had a special status and could still remember them, which made them even more excited.
Some even wiped away tears with excitement.
"Hey, Smelly Yuming, why are you back this year?" Shi Zhijian was visiting everyone when he suddenly saw a familiar figure.
Xiu Yuming can be said to be Shi Zhijian's "old friend" in Shek Kip Mei. He was the one who was most at odds with Shi Zhijian in Shek Kip Mei back then. But it was he who met Shi Zhijian after Shi Zhijian became prosperous and was invited by Shi Zhijian to work at Shinhwa Company.
, first worked as a cleaner, responsible for mopping floors and cleaning toilets, and then gradually became the person in charge of the cleaning department.
In addition, Stinky Yuming’s wife is Hui Yinghong’s mother. When Hui Yinghong’s family was killed, Hui Yinghong’s mother had to set up a stall in front of the theater to sell cigarettes. Even so, she was often bullied by gangsters and the family did not have enough to eat.
, in the end it was Shou Yuming who saved them, married Hui Yinghong’s mother, and was responsible for supporting their family. It was also at that time that Shou Yuming changed his ways and became a truly responsible and responsible man.
In order to prevent Hui Yinghong and others from being wronged, Shou Yuming even gave up the opportunity to have another child with his wife, and always treated Hui Yinghong and her brother Hui Tianci as his biological children.
Now sixteen years old, Hui Yinghong and her brother Hui Tianci have already shown their acting talent. Relying on Shi Zhijian's connections, they joined Golden Harvest Film Company and made a splash.
Logically speaking, Shou Yuming is living a good life now and should not appear in Shek Kip Mei again.
Xiu Yuming was surprised and happy to see Shi Zhijian. He quickly pulled the woman next to him and said, "Come here quickly, our benefactor is here too!"
The Shou Yuming family has always regarded Shi Zhijian as their benefactor. Shi Zhijian not only gave him a job opportunity, but also rented a tenement building to them at a low price. It can be said that he was extremely kind to them.
The woman also recognized Shi Zhijian and was extremely excited: "It turns out to be the young master! Why are you here too? You are a noble person..."
The woman was excited for a long time, and then said: "A Ming and I bought some things and came to visit his relatives and friends. I didn't expect to meet you here. I'm so happy!"
When Shi Zhijian heard this, he also saw the gifts in the hands of Xiu Yuming and the woman, as well as a lot of rice, flour, grains and oil on the ground. He couldn't help but nodded. This Xiu Yuming also knew how to be a man and never forget his roots. When his life got better, he didn't forget his previous poverty.
My neighbor actually came over to pay New Year greetings just like me.
"I see, we have a good relationship, let's go together!" Shi Zhijian smiled.
Xiu Yuming was so excited that he never expected to accompany Shi Zhijian to pay New Year greetings to everyone.
The politicians who accompanied Shi Zhijian next to him were all regretful at this moment. If they had known that they would have given gifts to these poor people, maybe Councilor Shi would have a better impression of him!
…
By the time Shi Zhijian finished paying New Year greetings to everyone in Shek Kip Mei, it was almost noon.
Those politicians wanted to invite Shi Zhijian to dinner, saying that Shi Zhijian had worked hard for Shek Kip Mei. They had nothing to do but use simple meals to express their gratitude to Shi Zhijian.
Shi Zhijian knew that these were just words for the occasion, and of course he would not take them seriously, but he could not refute these people's face, so he accepted everyone's invitations with great dignity.
Among them, Liu Qingyun, director of the Planning Bureau, said that he knew that a new restaurant had opened nearby. The owner of the restaurant had the same surname as himself and Liu. The food was very unique, so he might as well go and taste it.
Shi Zhijian didn't think too much, and he was immediately greeted by people and came to this "Drunken Immortal Tower".
Looking up, the restaurant is quite special and antique, and the waiters in the waiting room are also very uniquely dressed. They are all wearing ancient costumes, as if they were people from ancient times.
"The owner of this restaurant used to be a pirate," Liu Qingyun introduced. "I heard that he helped run ships for a large company. Now that the times are peaceful and prosperous, those large shipping companies don't need so many people, so they have started laying off employees..."
As he spoke, Shi Zhijian was led to the VIP room on the second floor.
Everyone in the restaurant knew that Shi Zhijian was a big shot when they saw how he was being admired by the stars, and hurriedly called the boss to come out and entertain him personally.
Shi Zhijian had just sat down in the private room, and before the other attendants had even sat down, he heard a voice saying: "I heard that there are distinguished guests coming. I, Liu Laoqi, have nothing to entertain me. This is the Pu'er tea that my friend gave me. Today, I have the right to
Let’s borrow flowers to offer to Buddha!”
As he was talking, a man with blond hair and green eyes, dressed like a golden lion, appeared at the door holding a tea tray.
One of the people accompanying Shi Zhijian immediately yelled: "Who are you? Dare to disturb Congressman Shi?"
The golden-haired lion king laughed: "My name is Liu Qi, also known as Guilao Qi! I am the owner of this restaurant!"
"Uh, are you...Seventh Brother?" Shi Zhijian, who had just sat down and was talking to the people around him, looked at the person who came.
The man also looked at Shi Zhijian, "Hey, are you...A Jian?!"
Shi Zhijian couldn't sit still anymore, stood up and said with a smile: "Of course it's me! If not me, could it be someone else?!"
