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Therefore, Lin Zuhui's money is still easy to earn. If Xu's mother hadn't played tricks, Lin Zuhui would not have played tricks.

Chapter 7 and Six [Ambition for Energy]

Wednesday, April 7.

On Hong Kong Island, the "International Finance Center Phase II Building" of the "IFC" in Central is full of joy, and the "topping ceremony" is being held.

Up to now, only two hotel buildings have not been topped out in the fourth phase of the IFC project.

There are a total of five buildings in the IFC, and the situations are as follows:

IFC Shopping Center, which officially opened in 1998, has gathered more than 200 international brand merchants, with a property of more than 80 square feet. It is the place with the largest number of people in Xiangjiang Central.

The first phase of IFC Building is 38 floors high, plus 4 basement floors, with a property area of ​​over 80 square feet. It is a pure office building.It is mainly leased by financial institutions. There are 4 trading floors for lease by large financial institutions. There are 18 elevators in total, which are divided into 4 service areas. It is estimated that about 5000 people work here every day.The main tenants of One International Finance Center include the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Mandatory Provident Fund Scheme Authority, etc. It was put into use in early 2000, and the current occupancy rate is as high as 99%.

The second phase of IFC Building is 88 stories high, with 6 floors underground and a sightseeing tower on top. The total height is 515 meters, the floor height is 418 meters, and the property area exceeds 180 million square feet.It is expected to be put into use in 2002.

The remaining two properties are 'Four Seasons Hotel' and 'Sijihui (Hotel Service Apartment)', which will also be capped this year and are expected to open at the end of 2003.

At the ceremony, there were either high-ranking officials or wealthy businessmen and celebrities.

"Fourth Uncle, are you sure you don't want to move Henderson to the second phase of IFC Building and be our neighbor?" Lin Zuhui said to Li Zhaoji with a smile.

At this time, he didn't feel ashamed at all for losing his fourth uncle's daughter-in-law. After all, there were so many women, Li Jiacheng just had to find them again.

If he still likes Xu Ziqi, it doesn't matter, Lin Zuhui has played, on the contrary, he should have a higher status. Among the girlfriends he dumped before, which one was not snatched by the rich and famous.

Who hasn't had a past yet?

The higher the status of the person, the more he cares about the other party himself. Only those at the bottom of the society will care too much, because they may also be one of the tens of millions of bachelors, or become a receiver.

Take a closer look at the rich. They want to find an 18-year-old virgin. They may not be able to win, but others prefer similar levels. For example, Luo Kangruiying married Zhu Lingling, who had a crush on him for decades, and Liu Luanxiong's female lawyer, Zheng Jiachun Still worthy of attention.

In the same way, Lin Zuhui also has this aspect - Guan Jiahui, Lin Zixia, but Lin Zuhui has never had a knot in his heart, and he has never even thought of it.

Li Zhaoji shook his head with a smile, and said, "The first phase of the IFC Building is pretty good!"

The second phase of the International Finance Building is a sweet pastry. After all, it can be called the tallest building in the world (not counting the sightseeing tower), but there is no doubt that it is the tallest building in Xiangjiang.

Based on this meaning, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has thought about it, and this year Renjuan proposed to buy a total of 14 floors of the property and test the lease situation of the 88 floors.

Any move is indeed a bit inflated, and because of his character, I believe he will be in constant trouble in the future.

Of course, Lin Zuhui directly refused the request for any move.New Times Group's rental properties would not be considered for sale. As for the lease of the 88th floor, there is no need to say that, it must be his office.

In the end, Ren Zhao could only lease the lower floors 71 to 79 as his office and the offices of the Monetary Authority and related departments.

The 80th to 88th floors are the headquarters of the New Era Group, which is something that almost everyone thinks of.

Yizhao likes luxury, which is his nature, otherwise he would not have leased the next 9 floors of office building at one time.

"Lin Sheng, congratulations!" Ren Renzhao stepped forward to greet him.

Lin Zuhui said with a smile: "Mr. Ren is polite, thank the Financial Management Bureau for supporting the IFC. Our two families will be neighbors in the future."

Someone laughed and joked: "Both of you are trillion clubs, it's amazing to add it all up!"

There is nothing wrong with this statement. Although the market value of New Times Group is now in the early 8000 billion, its net assets have already exceeded one trillion Hong Kong dollars.The foreign exchange managed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority is actually more than 1100 billion US dollars, but it is equivalent to the "central bank" of Hong Kong, and it is not wrong to barely enter the trillion club.

Ren Zuo said modestly: "The HKMA's money belongs to the citizens of Xiangjiang, and we just manage it on their behalf. New Times Group is the real trillion-dollar club."

"Haha, New Era Group is also owned by hundreds of thousands of shareholders!"

Although Lin Zuhui is very humble, the people around him undoubtedly dare not take it seriously.

All Xiangjiang people know that Lin Zuhui's wealth is the sum of the top ten in Xiangjiang Rich List (excluding himself), which is much more. This undoubtedly shows one thing, the sum of everyone is not enough for Lin Zuhui to beat him up.

For example, although the market value of the company managed by Li Chaoren is nearly 5000 billion, Hutchison Whampoa and HK Electric will not be included in his wealth, because it is owned by all shareholders of Cheung Kong.Li Chaoren's shareholding in Cheung Kong is only 38%, and Cheung Kong is only more than 1500 billion at present, so Li Chaoren's net worth is only more than 600 billion.

The three Sun Hung Kai brothers were robbed of many projects by Lin Zuhui. Although the shares in Sun Hung Kai are relatively high, the market value of Sun Hung Kai is only more than 1200 billion, and the net worth of the three brothers is only about 600 billion.

In fact, Lin Zuhui's high net worth mainly comes from the overseas assets and huge business of his subsidiaries, which is unmatched by everyone.Otherwise, the little Xiangjiang will support the richest man in the world.

……

Back to the company.

Lin Zuhui was sitting in his office. He looked at the stocks on the computer and found that the Hang Seng Index had fallen to the 14000 mark.

He resolutely logged into Wang Lingyin's stock account, and then emptied all the stocks in it, about tens of millions.

This account was used by Lin Zuhui to play, not to make money, but just a thought in his previous life.

After the financial crisis, the Xiangjiang stock market once broke through 19000 points, and the highest point was 19500 points (before the Internet bubble crisis, that is, 2000.3), but unfortunately it did not break through 20000 points.

Afterwards, it was dragged down by the Internet bubble, the economic downturn in Europe and the United States, and the sluggishness of Heung Kong Real Estate. It has now fallen to the 14000-point mark.

According to this situation, it may fall to around 11000 points by the end of September (influenced by the September 911 incident), so Lin Zuhui sold the stock without hesitation.

Recently, the Hang Seng Index has fallen every day because of the drag of Hong Kong property stocks.

Lin Zuhui leaned on the chair, thinking about things. Although there are blessings from the cultural and technological industries, and the example of the New Era Group, the Xiangjiang economy will still be stuck in the past few years, and the GDP should be hovering at 2000 billion US dollars (previous life less than 1700 billion).

However, after all, the cultural industry still has great potential. Games, software, the Internet, and technology have just begun to take off, and shipping has not yet exploded... So once the SAS passes, Xiangjiang's economy will usher in a big explosion.

Unknowingly, Lin Zuhui took on the identity of the chief housekeeper.

"dong dong"

"Come in"

Yuan Tianfan and Morris walked into his office hand in hand, Lin Zuhui motioned for them to sit down, and he got up too.

"The two of you are called this time because I hope that you will form a team to investigate the business and prospects of aircraft leasing, and then report to me."

As the president of Times Shipping, Morris already had some understanding of this industry, so he asked, "Is the boss planning to carry out cargo or lease passenger planes?"

Lin Zuhui said: "Freight cargo may be difficult. Consider aircraft leasing first. It is best to start with acquisition and purchase aircraft at the same time."

The New Era Group has a cash flow of more than 1600 billion in its account, and there have been almost no new major projects in the past six months, in order to buy the bottom after the 911/[-] incident.

Aircraft leasing, shipping companies, hotels, shopping malls, and office buildings are still the highlight of bargain hunting. If there are other good projects, they will naturally not miss them.

Yuan Tianfan said: "Haste makes waste. Aircraft leasing first. If there is a chance, maybe you can buy a freight company!"

Lin Zuhui nodded and said, "It doesn't have to be a sole proprietorship. If the world wants to open up good industries in other countries, a joint venture is undoubtedly the best start."

Generally speaking, when an experienced team acquires a company, if it is difficult to acquire a company (involving political and other factors), they can consider buying shares first for cooperation, and when the public opinion is not so strong, they can increase their holdings and finally complete the holding .

Mainland enterprises often behave aggressively at the beginning, so there are very few successful cases of overseas acquisitions, and some local public opinion is often affected.

For example, the previous case of acquiring Unocal, the ninth largest oil company in the United States, is a lesson for the past. Of course, the background of CNOOC (state capital) as the acquirer is also a major flaw.

Thinking of this, Lin Zuhui suddenly felt that New Times Group could try to enter the oil field.

Oil is currently only $26 per barrel. After the September 911 incident, oil will plummet. The important thing is that in the future, oil will generally run above $60. Before Lehman, it was as high as $90 per barrel, and it will recover soon after Lehman .

Yes, it's time to invest in the energy sector!

Remember first, after understanding the situation, formally form the acquisition team.

For such an important acquisition case, the team and timing are very important. It is also necessary to hire an American lobbying team to convince those congressmen. After all, if those congressmen wantonly stir up public opinion in the media, the acquisition case will be shot down soon.

Timing is also very important. When CNOOC purchased oil in the previous life, the oil was already around 60 US dollars, and it was also during the summer vacation; but when Americans travel by car, they are naturally very worried about the safety and price of oil in the United States, so the public does not support it.

And if the price of oil is plummeting, the American people feel that oil is so cheap, so naturally they don't care too much.

……

"Brother Hui, are you lying to me?" Xu Ziqi said pitifully.

At this time, the two came to the Furama Hotel suite, and it was Xu Ziqi who took the initiative to invite Lin Zuhui.Originally, the relationship between the two was good, and I returned the last good thing to this man, but I didn't expect to learn from my parents that she was abandoned.

She was not reconciled, so she quietly asked Lin Zuhui to make it clear in person.

Lin Zuhui was sitting on the sofa, not feeling Xu Ziqi's mood swings. He hated Xu's mother, and Xu Ziqi listened to her mother too much, so he was also a little unhappy with Xu Ziqi.

Therefore, exposure and explosions happened naturally.

"What did I lie to you for? The matter between the two of us did not get the approval of your parents. On the contrary, they are still plotting against me, and you listen to them so much, so it's good to break up early."

Xu Ziqi wanted to ask a question - did Lin Zuhui do it on purpose when the two were suddenly exposed, but he was worried that Lin Zuhui would be angry, so he didn't dare to raise it.She still likes Lin Zuhui very much in her bones, but first, her parents have always taught her, and second, Lin Zuhui refused to give a formal arrangement.

"Didn't you say let nature take its course?" Xu Ziqi looked at Lin Zuhui and said reluctantly.

"Your parents have asked me to blame you, so how can you let it be. Miss Ziqi, since I became a listed company, few people have dared to play tricks on me. Your mother is the only one. I didn't find them. Trouble, it's already for your sake." Lin Zuhui said.

In fact, it's not that they didn't have trouble with Xu's father and Xu's mother, and they used some small tricks!

Xu Ziqi panicked immediately, then approached Lin Zuhui, and threw himself into Lin Zuhui's arms.

"Brother Hui, I'm sorry, I actually like you very much, and I never thought of betraying you."

"Silly girl, there is no betrayal. If you meet someone better, I'm happy for you. I'm not such a heartless person."

Lin Zuhui reassured that it is one thing to do it and one thing to say it.

He overestimated the little girl's IQ, Xu Ziqi was so moved at this moment, and then leaned forward to ask for a kiss.

Soon, the two rolled together again.

The two hugged each other for a while, and after Xu Ziqi regained his strength, he left the hotel.

Lin Zuhui couldn't help sighing, this woman is pretty good, but her mother not only calculated her own purse, but also wanted to calculate Lin Zuhui's bottom line.

Come on, now he might get it for nothing in the future.Judging from Xu Ziqi's situation just now, she was a little fascinated.

……

Xu family.

Xu's mother looked at her daughter who came back and said, "Have you gone to find Lin Zuhui?"

If it was before, Xu Ziqi, as a good girl, would naturally not lie.

At this time, she already had her own thoughts, so she said dismissively: "I wouldn't go to her. If it wasn't for my mother, I would have looked down on such a romantic person like him."

Xu's mother suddenly felt happy, and said quickly: "Daughter, don't blame mother, I didn't know that he was such a romantic and rich man, but I didn't expect to spend a few days with you in a year. But don't worry, I will not do this kind of thing again in the future. The real estate company will not be yours in the future, and you and I will buy a property worth [-] million Hong Kong dollars."

Xu Ziqi was not stupid, and asked: "The real estate company is in trouble? You have such high leverage, and now you don't have Lin Zuhui's support!"

Mama Xu smiled and said: "We have a solution, the big deal is to sell some properties, but the houses in Xiangjiang will skyrocket sooner or later, and your net worth will be at least 5 million Hong Kong dollars in the future. So, you can study hard with peace of mind. If you can get acquainted with rich and expensive Young master, then you can try to get in touch."

"Know it!"

Mother Xu is very satisfied that her daughter is so obedient!

In fact, Xu's mother didn't know that a "catastrophe was imminent". She might not be able to bear the impact of the 911 incident and the SAS incident.In addition, she would also be worried that Lin Zuhui would deliberately set the trap, so it is very possible that the property will be greatly damaged.

Chapter 7 and Seven [Girls' Generation]

On the evening of Friday, outside the "Variety Show Video Building" of the ATV Center, many fans and reporters came to the designated area to support and film.

At this time, two nanny cars drove in and stopped, leaving a group of young girls.

I saw them wearing Hong Kong-style costumes, they looked very pure and beautiful, making people seem to have returned to the girlhood.

"Which combination is this, why haven't I heard of it?"

"I don't know much about it. This is YG Entertainment's new 'Girls' Generation'. There are a total of nine members. The news was released as early as a year ago. Some members even acted alone."

"Wow, nine members, now there are more and more idol groups!"

"It's good to have more, there are lead singers, sub-lead singers, dancers, and looks, what a good match!"

While the fans were discussing, nine girls came to the front of the crowd and lined up.

I saw a captain in the middle shouting: "One, two, three!"

Next, the nine team members said in unison: "Hello everyone, we are 'Girls' Generation', now it is Girls' Generation, it will be Girls' Generation in the future, and it will always be Girls' Generation!" The tone was full of morale encouragement, and finally bowed to thank you for your support.

"Wow, love, love, they are so cute and pure!"

"I declare that from now on, I am a Girls' Generation fan!"

"Forever Girls' Generation fan"

Seeing the commotion in the crowd, a group of girls were immediately encouraged, and then they walked towards the video building together.

On the way, everyone talked about their feelings one after another. The average age of them was only seventeen or eighteen years old, and they were really young girls; but they all had three years of experience as trainees at the shortest, and they could be regarded as senior trainees.

That night, Girls' Generation's debut stage was called "The World Reunited". The reason why it was similar to the previous life was purely Lin Zuhui's prank.He didn't copy Korean songs, after all, he doesn't understand Korean, but he directly asked YG president to compose music and lyrics according to this name.

The fans in the audience were going crazy for the nine members, Girls' Generation who wore pure and fashionable white miniskirts, black and white striped socks and canvas shoes.