In Hong Kong and Wan Chai, at twelve o'clock at midnight, the New Year's bell rang amidst the shouts of the crowd.
1975 passed and 1976 came!
Chu Huan and Cao Yunshang stood in the crowd, while Qin Peng and others were scattered around to protect them secretly.
"Happy New Year!"
Cao Yunshang hugged Chu Huan's waist and raised his neck with a happy smile on his face.
"Happy New Year!"
Chu Huan leaned over and tapped Cao Yunshang's lips, then said with a smile.
"Let's go, my sister-in-law and Qingqing are still waiting for us to go home for dinner!" Cao Yunshang said happily, holding Chu Huan's hand.
Chu Huan followed Cao Yunshang through the crowd to find their car.
After the Qingzhou Yingni acquisition war ended, Xiangjiang's business community entered a stable period. Although there were several acquisitions during this period, compared to Qingzhou Yingni, they were not too important and not that sensational.
Chu Huan, on the other hand, adheres to the principle of keeping a low profile. In November and December, he basically did not appear in the media. At the same time, the various companies under his name did not make any big moves, which naturally led to Chu Huan's popularity.
It has dropped quite a bit.
Chu Huan drove, Cao Yunshang sat in the passenger seat, and Qin Peng and others protected him from the front and back. The group arrived at the Chu family's ancestral home in Repulse Bay.
Chu Huan had already given this place to his sister-in-law Chu Duanqing. Although many people valued the so-called ancestral home very much, for Chu Huan, they didn't care about it at all. And compared to him, his sister-in-law valued the so-called ancestral home very much.
The feelings here are even deeper.
The two of them had dinner at Cao Yunshang's house in the evening, and now they are going to Chu Duanqing's residence for supper.
"Brother, sister-in-law!"
After 11-year-old Zhong Xiaoqing saw Chu Huan and Cao Yunshang, she immediately ran over happily, hugged Cao Yunshang's slim waist, coquettishly, and asked for gifts!
Cao Yunshang took the gift that had been prepared by Qin Peng and handed it to Zhong Xiaoqing. When Zhong Xiaoqing saw that it was a giant stuffed toy that was taller than her, she immediately happily took it from Cao Yunshang's hand.
, happily said: "Thank you, sister-in-law!"
Chu Huan also showed a happy smile and said: "Qingqing, brother has also prepared a gift for you, I will give it to you now!"
Hearing the gift prepared by Chu Huan, the smile on Zhong Xiaoqing's face suddenly disappeared. She looked at Chu Huan warily and said, "Brother, let's not be so polite between brothers and sisters. Really, there is a gift from my sister-in-law."
I am very satisfied!”
Chu Huan shook his head and said: "How is that possible? These gifts represent my brother's deep brother-sister love for you!"
"Can I not let go of this brother-sister relationship?" Zhong Xiaoqing started to back away holding a stuffed toy that was bigger than herself, with a strong look of wariness in her eyes!
"Of course not, my brother loves you so much, I must prepare a gift for you!"
As he spoke, Chu Huan took the gift he had prepared for Zhong Xiaoqing from Qin Peng's hands, "Dangdang, the latest collection of extracurricular exercises, do you like it?"
Zhong Xiaoqing looked at Chu Huan blankly, and finally couldn't help but said: "You are really my brother!"
"That's necessary!" Chu Huanzhi said proudly.
Cao Yunshang saw Chu Huan teasing Zhong Xiaoqing here, and took the exercise book from Chu Huan's hand angrily, and then said to Zhong Xiaoqing who was about to cry: "Don't listen to your brother, the gift he prepared for you is the latest set of
Disney animation video, but it’s all in English, no dubbing!”
Only then did Zhong Xiaoqing show a truly happy smile and said: "It's okay, I understand!"
Zhong Xiaoqing received a proper elite education and could chat with others not only in English, but also in French.
"Sister-in-law, is the food ready? I'm hungry!"
Chu Huan rubbed Zhong Xiaoqing's head, walked into the living room, and shouted loudly.
Chu Duanqing walked out of the restaurant with a smile on his face and said: "Okay, I'm just waiting for you two!"
Chu Huan, Cao Yunshang, and Zhong Xiaoqing came to the restaurant, which was already filled with food.
A few people sat down and prepared to have supper.
Chu Duanqing did not move his chopsticks, but smiled and asked Chu Huan: "It's 76 years now, and there are only three months left before you get married. How are the preparations?"
The wedding of Chu Huan and Cao Yunshang can be said to have attracted the attention of the whole city. Naturally, it cannot start a month in advance like ordinary people's weddings. Their wedding has already begun preparations.
Chu Huan said: "This matter has been handed over to Xu Yi and Wu Shuhan. Once the New Year holiday is over, they will be busy with this matter."
"After all, they are two little girls. They are not married yet. Can they understand these things?"
Chu Duanqing preached with some worry.
Cao Yunshang said from the side: "Sister-in-law, don't worry. My mommy is following this matter. There won't be any problems. Originally, I wanted to ask my sister-in-law to help you more, but Brother Huan said that you are at work.
Things are busy enough as it is, so don’t let us disturb you!”
Chu Duanqing is indeed very busy now. He is not only responsible for the finance of Zhulu Real Estate, but also part of the financial affairs of Jiaku. Now Chu Duanqing also has his own position in Jiaku, deputy manager of the financial department!
"Nothing is as important as the wedding of the two of you!" Chu Duanqing glared at Chu Huan and said, "It's easy for you. You even become the boss of such a thing!"
Chu Huan chuckled and said: "I have no experience in this kind of thing. If I wait until the next time, I will definitely have experience!"
This sentence attracted the condemnation of the three women present, and Chu Huan could only beg for mercy again and again in the end.
"By the way, Ah Huan, have you found your mommy's side?"
In this world, Chu Huan’s nominal mother, Chen Shufen, is not from Xiangjiang, but came to Xiangjiang with Chu Huan’s grandfather in 1949. I heard from Chen Shufen that she still has her mother and two younger sisters in her hometown.
A younger brother.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Originally, Chu Huan’s grandfather wanted to bring his eldest daughter to Xiangjiang first, and after he had established a foothold, he would bring the rest of his family to Xiangjiang.
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As a result, Chu Huan's father fell ill as soon as he arrived in Xiangjiang, and died within two years of persisting. Later, Chen Shufen met Chu Tianzhong, and the two fell in love, got married, and had children. During this time, Chen Shufen also hired people to go to her hometown to find her mother.
All traces of his sister and brother were lost, and there was no news.
Now that Chu Huan is getting married, Chu Duanqing also reminded Chu Huan about this.
Chu Huan shook his head and said: "No, no one lives at the address that my mother left before. Even if I inquired, no one knew the whereabouts of grandma and the others."
Chu Huan indeed arranged for Lin Feng to find someone in his hometown to investigate the matter, but he did not find him.
"But for such a big thing as your marriage, Qingqing and I are the only two people in the family!" Chu Duanqing looked at Chu Huan hesitantly and said, "Ah Huan, how about we..."
"Sister-in-law, is your chef lazy? The heat of this steamed grouper is obviously wrong!" Chu Huan interrupted Chu Duanqing.
Chu Duanqing also understood what Chu Huan meant, but he still did not forgive those people.
"Ah Huan, actually things have been going on for so long. Now that you are successful and famous, why bother worrying about those things in the past anymore?"
If it were in the past, Chu Duanqing would not have said anything after Chu Huan expressed his attitude. But now that Chu Huan's marriage is such a big event, she would still be worried if Chu Huan still refused to let those from the Chu family attend.
Chu Huan's reputation will be damaged.
Chu Huan put down his chopsticks, looked at Chu Duanqing helplessly and said: "Sister-in-law, I understand what you mean, but regarding this matter, my previous attitude was like this, my current attitude is like this, and my attitude will be the same in the future.
Such.
When I was kicked out of the Chu family, they didn't care about family ties. Besides, if I hadn't achieved some success now, I would be like many others, working a nine-to-five, precarious job. My sister-in-law
You may also be thinking about doing something to support your family with Qingqing.
Do you think they will think of us?
So I can’t do things like repaying evil with kindness. Now that I don’t let the company specifically target them, it’s already enough to give them face, so sister-in-law, let’s not talk about these things in the future!”
After hearing what Chu Huan said, Chu Duanqing understood Chu Huan's determination, and after thinking for a while, he didn't say anything except sighing.
Chu Huan picked up the bowls and chopsticks again and continued eating.
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The ancestral home of the Chu family is not very far from where Chu Huan lives now, so Chu Huan and Cao Yunshang did not take a car, but walked back, firstly to take a walk after dinner, and secondly to have a romantic time.
Cao Yunshang held Chu Huan's arm and said softly: "My sister-in-law is also thinking about you."
Chu Huan nodded and said: "I know, I don't mean to blame my sister-in-law, I just have a headache thinking about those people."
Cao Yunshang smiled and said: "Then don't think about it, let me tell you something happy!"
Chu Huanxiao asked: "What happy thing?"
Cao Yunshang said proudly: "I have decided that after our wedding is over, I will officially go to France to discuss the acquisition of Printemps Department Store!"
Chu Huan and Cao Yunshang had previously discussed Cao Yunshang's future business plans.
Although Cao Yunshang now owns four companies in Xiangjiang: Yunshang Boutique, Fengwu Securities, Anjia Decoration, and Gonghe Construction, among which Gonghe Construction is still a listed company.
But after discussion between the two, Cao Yunshang decided to focus his future business on luxury goods.
The acquisition of Spring Department Store is Cao Yunshang’s first step into the world’s luxury goods battlefield!
Chu Huan had no opinion on this, but still reminded: "Although the luxury goods industry has not yet been formally formed, and it is now a chaotic period of fighting for each other, in the final analysis, it belongs to the Europeans' private battlefield, and I want to compete with them there.
You will still encounter some difficulties when trying to grab business!"
Cao Yunshang nodded and said: "I'm mentally prepared for this, but if I want to acquire Printemps Department Store, I will definitely have to stay in France for a while. Don't miss me too much then!"
Chu Huan chuckled and said: "Don't worry, it won't be clear which of us wants to be who by then, but then you don't have to think about doing everything yourself. Gui Lao's business is still the responsibility of Gui Lao himself.
Okay, after you complete the acquisition, I will help you transfer a group of people from Jiaku, firstly, to balance the rights of the ghost management over there, and secondly, it will also allow you to get out early and stay for a month or two.
That’s it, you really want to stay there for a long time!”
When Cao Yunshang heard what Chu Huan said, he smiled, hugged Chu Huan's arm and said seriously: "I can't bear to leave you for such a long time!"
The two chatted and returned to the villa in Repulse Bay.
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In the following days, Chu Huan was engaged in various social activities.
"Ah Huan, what do you think of the future development of the original site of the North American Tobacco Company that our three companies jointly purchased?"
On this day, Chu Huan, Guo Bingxiang, and Zheng Jiachun sat together, and Zheng Jiachun also asked Chu Huan.
Just last November, Zheng Yutong's New World, Guo Desheng's Sun Hung Kai and Chu Huan's Zhulu cooperated to sell the original site of North American Tobacco Company in Wan Chai.
However, this matter is mainly operated by Zheng Yutong's New World, and the competition is only a shareholding participation.
Facing Zheng Jiachun's inquiry, Chu Huan smiled nonchalantly and said: "This should be something you New World is worried about. We Zhulu have no objections to this land, but we don't know if Sun Hung Kai has any objections!"
Guo Bingxiang shouted directly: "No, we at Sun Hung Kai don't have any opinions. We at Sun Hung Kai are the same as Zhulu in this matter. The important thing is to participate!"
Zheng Jiachun smiled and said: "If you two have no objection, then our New World will build two buildings there to collect rent in the future!"
Chu Huan and Guo Bingxiang looked at each other and smiled, saying: "Whatever!"
These two buildings were actually the later Elizabeth Building and Locke Building!
As Cao Wenjin told Chu Huan before, in fact, among the older generation in Xiangjiang, many businesses are led by one company, and then jointly develop with several other companies.
A business model like Chu Huan's is actually very rare.
Guo Bingxiang told Chu Huan with some gloating: "You must not be having a very good time at TVB during this period, right?"
Chu Huan looked at Guo Bingxiang with interest and asked, "Why does Brother Guo say this?"
"Last September, He Zuozhi founded Jiayi TV, the third TV station in Xiangjiang. It used to be two monks carrying water to drink, but now it's three monks grabbing water to drink. Aren't you worried at all?"
In September last year, He Zuozhi applied for a TV station license and officially announced that he would establish a third TV station in Hong Kong. Because of He Zuozhi's status, this matter became a big news at the time.
After hearing this, Chu Huan smiled and said: "The He family and the Li family have been fighting for so many years, and now they are starting again. What do I have to worry about? Besides, I am not optimistic about the founding of Jiayi TV!"
The He Dong family and the Li Xishen family are the two earliest wealthy families in Hong Kong. Although they are married, they are also fighting overt and covert affairs!
Zheng Jiachun reminded Chu Huan: "Ah Huan, I think you can't take this matter lightly. He Zuozhi owns a commercial radio station, and his brother with a different father and mother also owns the Industrial and Commercial Daily. If we join forces, they will be a family."
Media group!"
Chu Huan took a sip of the whiskey in his glass and said calmly: "Do you believe this kind of thing when you say it?"
No one knows what the wealthy families in Xiangjiang are like better than them, especially the situation of the He family. After hearing what Chu Huan said, Guo Bingxiang and Zheng Jiachun just smiled after thinking about it.
Chu Huan continued: "If a media group is so easy to do, it will not be a media group. Moreover, He Zuozhi has learned a lot from his father's stingy character. Although Li Weng and Shao Liushu are also famous for being stingy, but
When they founded TVB and Shaw Brothers, they were quite generous.
Now TVB is the only one in Hong Kong, and even Li TV is no match. Do you think a newly founded TV station can give them both a headache?"
Guo Bingxiang looked at Chu Huan curiously and asked: "People outside say that Ah Huan is very independent in business, but in terms of Li & Fung Group and TVB, you really only control the controlling rights of them and do not participate in the real management. How can you
Do you really trust these two companies so much?”
Chu Huan smiled and said: "Skills have specializations. Since they can make this business bigger, it shows their ability. If this is the case, why should I interfere? Professional matters are dealt with
I think it's good to leave it to professionals.
As for being independent or not, others don’t know, but don’t you know?”
Guo Bingxiang and Zheng Jiachun looked at each other and smiled, and then said in unison: "This is hard to say."
Chu Huan looked at the two laughing people and shook his head helplessly.
"Stop talking about me, what is Uncle Zheng thinking? Are you really planning to invest in SJM?" Chu Huan asked Zheng Jiachun.
In 1975, Xiangjiang was in great turmoil due to the auction of land in East Tsim Sha Tsui, the acquisition war of Qingzhou Yingni, and the construction of Zhulu Commercial Center. At the same time, the business community in Haojiang was also turbulent.
The most exciting one is naturally the fight between He Hongshen and the gambling king Ye Han for the boss of Haojiang's spinach industry. Ye Han teamed up with He Hongshen, Ye Deli, and Huo Shahuang to form the Haojiang Tourism and Entertainment Company to compete with Haojiang Taixing for the top spot.
Jiang's spinach industry license, and finally overcame various difficulties and finally obtained the only spinach industry license in Haojiang.
Ye Han originally thought that he was the founder and should become the boss of Haojiang Tourism and Entertainment Company.
However, He Hongshen and Ye Deli are brothers-in-law, and they are old friends with Huo Tsar. As a result, He Hongshen got the support of the other two people and took the top spot in the Haojiang Tourism and Entertainment Company.
Ye Deli's thoughts were on his team and women, while Huo Tsar's focus was on Xiangjiang and his sports career, so in Haojiang, it was Ye Han and He Hongshen who competed.
Last year, after many battles, Ye Han realized that he was no match for He Hongshen in the company, so he chose to retire in desperation. However, he still wanted to let his son join the company's board of directors, but was rejected by He Hongshen.
Ye Han had the idea to sell his shares in Haojiang Tourism and Entertainment Company at that time, and Zheng Yutong was the best buyer.
A saying that Zheng Yutong often talks about is: Small gambling can make you happy!
Zheng Jiachun shook his head and said: "My father has not made a decision yet, but considering the relationship with He Weng, I estimate that he will not acquire Ye Han's shares in Haojiang Tourism and Entertainment Company in the short term."
The relationship between Zheng Yutong and He Hongshen is quite good. He Hongshen's mansion in Xiangjiang is right next to Zheng Yutong's mansion. The two are also old friends.
However, Ye Han finally sold his shares in Haojiang Tourism and Entertainment Company to Zheng Yutong, but that was after the 1980s.
"By the way, how was it when Uncle Zheng and Li Zhaoji returned to their hometown in Shunde last year?"
Chu Huan asked Zheng Jiachun again.
In December last year, Zheng Yutong and Li Zhaoji secretly returned to their hometown in Shunde to worship their ancestors!
"According to my dad, the situation in my hometown is still not easy to say, and I don't know when it will return to normal!"
Zheng Jiachun obviously didn't want to mention this matter. After finishing talking, he asked Chu Huan.
"Stop talking about us all the time. How about you, you are getting married in more than three months. How do you feel about it?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Yes, among us, Ah Huan, you are the youngest, but I don't want you to be the first to get married. Please tell me what it feels like?"
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Guo Bingxiang also asked curiously.
Chu Huan glanced at the two of them and said: "What's there to say? It'll be a matter of course. How about you two? One has a fiancée but has never gotten the consent of his family, and the other doesn't even dare to marry him if he has a girlfriend.
Let me tell you!"
Guo Bingxiang and Zheng Jiachun looked at each other, and Guo Bingxiang was the first to say: "The one who said he didn't agree, didn't you see that when the foundation stone of Zhulu Commercial Center was laid last year, Aying and I went there together?"
After finishing speaking, Guo Bingxiang did not forget to dig a hole for Zheng Jiachun: "If you want to say this kind of thing, you still have to talk about pure officials. That is really cowardly!"
When Zheng Jiachun heard that even Guo Bingxiang was talking about herself, she immediately retorted: "I haven't met true love yet!"
"Ouch!"
Chu Huan and Guo Bingxiang gave Zheng Jiachun an international gesture together!
Marriage from a wealthy family is the most common thing, and the same is true for Zheng Jiachun. However, Zheng Jiachun's marriage to a wealthy family is relatively low-key. It is even rumored that he and his future wife live their own lives, but they maintain their married life on the surface.
After separating from the two of them, Chu Huan took the time to go to the company. Wu Shuhan was in the company, but Xu Yi was not.
"Where's Xu Yi?"
Chu Huan asked Wu Shuhan.
Wu Shuhan said: "The reconstruction of the Chinese Bank has been completed. Manager Xu went to the Chinese Bank for inspection. Now each company is renovating its own floors to ensure that each company can move in smoothly after the Lunar New Year!"
The reconstruction project of the Chinese Bank has also been completed. According to Chu Huan's request, it has become the tallest and most advanced commercial building in Xiangjiang. After the building is completed, the companies under Chu Huan's name will move their headquarters here...
...Black and White Media is the exception!
The Jiahu Building will be used as a rental property.
Company relocation will be a very important matter for the companies under Chu Huan's name, and bringing all the companies together will facilitate Chu Huan's centralized management.
"By the way, boss, Li Sheng from Henderson Land called earlier and wanted to ask when you are free. He wants to meet with you!"
Wu Shuhan reported to Chu Huanhui.
Chu Huan knew what Li Zhaoji wanted to say without having to meet him. At the end of last year, Li Zhaoji's Henderson Land acquired Wing Tai Construction, a listed company in Hong Kong, which was regarded as a backdoor listing. However, Li Zhaoji's ambition was obviously more than that. He eventually
The idea is still to list Henderson Land separately.
As the third largest shareholder of Henderson Land Development, Chu Huan may even become the second largest shareholder in the future. Li Zhaoji will definitely discuss this matter with Chu Huan.
Chu Huan thought for a while and said: "Let's go on the 7th. The holiday will be officially over at that time. Arrange for me to meet Li Sheng then!"
Wu Shuhan nodded and said: "Okay, I will notify Li Sheng soon!"
Chu Huan saw Wu Shuhan's serious look and said with a smile: "Don't stress yourself too much. There is nothing going on in the company now. If I don't come, you don't have to come over!"
Wu Shuhan hurriedly said: "It doesn't matter, I don't have anything to do at home anyway."
During the New Year holiday, most of the company's employees were on holiday, but as Chu Huan's full-time secretaries, Xu Yi and Wu Shuhan did not have this kind of treatment. The two of them took a real rest during the two days of New Year's Day, and then resumed their duties.
Already working.
Not only do they have to deal with some things that the company did not handle last year, but they also have to prepare for the company's development this year. In addition, the two of them also have to be responsible for some matters at Chu Huan's wedding.
"The boss, Mr. An from Nanlian Industrial also called and invited you to attend the annual meeting of the Heung Kong Industrial Federation on the 20th of this month!"
Mr. An, An Zijie, is one of the founders of Nanlian Industrial. At the end of last year, he became the chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Bureau and the chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Industries.
Chu Huan asked: "Didn't Mr. An step down as chairman of the Federation of Industry last year?"
Wu Shuhan replied: "That's true, but maybe it's because you were the boss that Mr. An contacted last year, so this year it's still Mr. An, right?"
Chu Huan felt that it was not that simple. The Hong Kong Federation of Industries was already similar to some official organizations. In such an organization, the divisions between factions were still very obvious.
However, Chu Huan thought about it and didn't pay much attention to it. He even resigned from the position of president of the Toy General Chamber of Commerce last year because he didn't want to get too involved in this matter.
In the past, he needed such an identity to increase his influence, but now Chu Huan no longer needs it.
"Also, the secretary of Mr. Luo Pishi, the Colonial Secretary, called and said that you, boss, must also attend the first meeting of the new year of the Administrative Bureau!"
At the end of last year, Chu Huan was officially appointed by Hong Kong Governor MacLehose and became an unofficial member of the Hong Kong Administrative Council!
"I understand, remind me when the time comes!" Chu Huan nodded slightly.
After reporting on work matters, Wu Shuhan continued to preach to Chu Huan.
"Boss, you and Ms. Cao's wedding company have contacted Mr. Fang of Black and White Media. Fangxiang Entertainment, a subsidiary of Black and White Media, is fully responsible for the venue arrangements at that time. Do you have any opinions?"
Direction Entertainment, a newly established company under Black and White Media, is mainly responsible for various concerts and activities of the company's stars.
Chu Huan said: "Just discuss this matter with Aunt Zhou Meiqi. I don't have any objections here!"
The wedding between Chu Huan and Cao Yunshang, just like the previous engagement banquet, has been given full responsibility to Cao Yunshang's mother Zhou Meiqi.