A century-old wealthy family that rose from Shanghai

Upon learning that the Spanish Church on Nathan Road had a new bishop, Lin Hongying immediately took action.

“Mr. Cai, you are someone the priest trusts. If the priest is interested in selling the church hotel on Nathan Road, please give me a call. I'm willing to give you a 3% commission after it's done!”

Lin Hongying had already found out that Cai Yongxi was the priest's most trusted parishioner, and that Cai Yongxi was also a small businessman.

Upon hearing this, Cai Yongxi asked curiously, "Lin Sheng, how did you know that the priest would be interested in selling the church hotel?"

Lin Hongying smiled and said, "I'm not too sure! But I think that the church running a small hotel is consistent with the missionary spirit. So if the church is interested in selling the small hotel on Nathan Road, our company is willing to buy it."

Cai Yongxi suddenly realized that Lin Hongying was backed by Cheung Kong Holdings, which was known as "Chinese Estates Holdings" in Hong Kong and was a real estate behemoth.

"Okay, if that's really the case, I'll definitely let you know!"

With a 3% commission and the fact that they are all fellow believers, I'm happy to help them whenever the opportunity arises.

On his way out, Lin Hongying was also surprised by something. His boss had only entrusted him to keep an eye on the church for a month, and unexpectedly, the new bishop had just arrived in Hong Kong.

This is truly divine intervention!

The church-owned hotel on Nathan Road, despite its name, actually occupies a large area, approximately 9 square feet. However, the church only occupied a portion of the land to build the hotel.

The vacant space can be used to build two new wings and create a very nice hotel.

9万平方尺的地皮，尖沙咀的地皮差不多在200~400港币每平方尺，这个地盘价值高达1800万港币~2000万左右。

But Lin Hongying understood that if the church was in a hurry to sell, the price could be reduced by at least half.

What an opportunity!
Just one week later, the newly arrived Spanish bishop, dissatisfied with his subordinates' involvement in the hotel business, which was contrary to missionary spirit, ordered the hotel to be sold in a short period of time.

Subsequently, the priest asked a fellow church member, Cai Yongxi, to find a buyer.

Although Cai Yongxi was a Christian, he naturally prioritized maximizing his own interests. Lin Hongying had already promised him a 3% commission, so he wouldn't be so generous if he introduced him to other wealthy businessmen he knew.

On the other hand, Cheung Kong Holdings is a strong company and would be quick to provide the funds, which aligns with the priest's idea of ​​a rapid sale.

When Yan Kuan and Lin Hongying came to negotiate, the priest only asked for HK$900 million, which was less than half the market price.

The contract was signed on the spot, and a check from Ping An Bank was handed over.

The entire transaction process was extremely fast!

"Mr. Cai, here is your commission, please take it! Our Cheung Kong Group really got a bargain in this deal, thanks to your help!"

Cai Yongxi laughed and said, "You two are too kind! The priest wants a quick sale, so who can I introduce? The most important thing is to reach a deal quickly, that's the best thing."

Everyone is very satisfied!

Afterwards, Cai Yongxi asked curiously, "Gentlemen, for such a large transaction, your company didn't require Mr. Chen's signature?"

Yan Kuan laughed and said, "He won't sign off on any transaction below 2000 million!"

Of course, that's true, but where to buy the property was ultimately something the boss had instructed them to do. It's just that the boss trusted the management team regarding the cost price.

Cai Yongxi exclaimed in surprise, "Mr. Chen truly lives up to his reputation as a leader among Chinese businessmen; he has great business acumen!"

According to the latest data, 3 people in Hong Kong work for the Chan family, accounting for nearly 1.5% of Hong Kong's total population; and there are many more who work indirectly for the Chan family!
After the Spring Festival.

On this day, Chen Guangliang, along with Yan Kuan, Lin Hongying, and Du Zhijie and Gao Zhichao from the Shangri-La Hotel, arrived at a small church hotel on Nathan Road.

This very plot of land was sold to Chen Qingsong in 1981 for 28.8 billion yuan, making it quite famous.

Cheung Kong Holdings acquired the property for only HK$900 million, representing a 300-fold increase in value.

"My idea for this site is to open a four-star hotel. The hotel can be renovated, and the first floor can be converted into a 'Longevity Palace' for performances of traditional dramas and acrobatics. Once the hotel is operational, we can also build two high-rise hotels on the side to increase the number of rooms and make it a hotel with many rooms and a four-star price."

There's already a five-star hotel; there's no need to pursue that level. Besides, this site can be converted into a commercial complex in the 1980s—after all, it's a full 90,000 square feet!

Du Zhijie, General Manager of Shangri-La Hotel, immediately inquired, "Even if we can't use the Shangri-La Hotel brand, since this brand is known for its high-end nature, we could establish a subsidiary brand."

Chen Guangliang nodded and said, "Since it aims to be a Chinese-style hotel in Hong Kong, I don't think the name needs to be fancy. It should be easy to pronounce in Cantonese. I think we should call it Miramar Hotel!"

In its previous life, there was the 'Miracle Hotel' and the 'Furama Hotel (Central Five-Star)', both of which had great business and reputation.

"Boss is a good name!"

Everyone gave it a thumbs up!

Gao Zhichao, the board advisor of Shangri-La Hotel and former general manager, smiled and said, "Shangri-La Hotel, the name has amazed countless people with its stunning name, and the Hong Kong industry has also applauded it. Although Miramar Hotel is not as stunning as Shangri-La Hotel, it is still a rare good name that gives people a sense of familiarity."

Another board advisor, Li Xinli, also said: "The name Shangri-La Hotel, whether in Chinese or English, is easy to pronounce and remember after just one listen. The name Miramar Hotel is more Chinese and closer to local tastes."

After these veterans retired, Chen Guangliang did not leave them idle; they served as consultants and received a salary. Moreover, Chen Guangliang's companies all had pension systems, so everyone was indeed living quite well.

While taking care of its long-serving employees, the Chen Group also actively recruits young, external management.

Take the Shangri-La Hotel as an example. Chen Guangliang also invited American hotel management talents to join the team, adopting a combination of Chinese and Western approaches. On the other hand, Chen Guangliang himself has a lot of experience in the future development of hotels.

On this day, Chen Guangliang came to Vitasoy Company.

This is a stand-alone factory located in North Point, covering an area of ​​approximately 10 square feet.

Chen Guangliang's companies own a lot of land in Hong Kong. When these companies relocate in the future, they will leave behind a large amount of land that can be developed into properties.

In North Point alone, there are Phoenix Film Studios, which is over 20 square feet in Yuen Ming Shan, Song City (formerly Yue Yuan), which is 18.8 square feet, and Vitasoy's factory in North Point.

The vast land reserves have made the Chen family's real estate business virtually invincible.

"Mr. Chen"

Vitasoy General Manager Chen Zhixing and his management team were already waiting.

Since the boss rarely makes an inspection, everyone felt that Vitasoy might be receiving more attention and that there would be new developments.

Vitasoy is a subsidiary of Cheung Kong Holdings, but it produces more than just Vitasoy; it also manufactures White Rabbit candy, juice products, biscuits, and other products, making it a food and beverage group.

"First, show me around the production workshop and the administration department."

“Okay, please.” Chen Zhixing was a top student who had returned from studying in the United States, but he had climbed his way up step by step. He had a keen sense for advanced production technologies, so Vitasoy continued to develop under his leadership.

Compared to the wildly popular Guanshengyuan brand back then, Vitasoy has achieved steady growth over the past thirty years.

Today, Vitasoy remains a shining star, while Guanshengyuan is now history. Its founder, Xian Guansheng, jumped from the Guanshengyuan building in Shanghai in 1952.
In the workshop, Chen Zhixing introduced to Chen Guangliang: "Boss, last year we added malt extract to Vitasoy, and our total sales reached 1500 million bottles. We also sold 110 million cans of bottled soy milk powder, which were exported to Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and other markets."

Over the past thirty years, Vitasoy has used high-temperature sterilization from the very beginning, and now its technology is world-class.

"Has the location for the new factory been finalized?"

This factory is a two- or three-story building, so it's time to phase it out!

"Yes, we've bought a plot of land in Kwun Tong from Ping An Bank, and we plan to build a 12-story industrial building. We expect to be able to move in by the end of the 1950s!"

Chen Guangliang nodded. Ping An Bank owns a large amount of factory and warehouse land, which has now become a target for its sister companies to "hunt for the rich." Of course, it still owns a lot of factory land in Kwun Tong, Hung Hom, and North Point, and plans to build industrial buildings for long-term rental.

"Let's go, let's go to the meeting!"

Before long, the conference room was filled with more than twenty management and technical executives.

"Next, Vitasoy needs to expand its product categories. The first product, I call 'instant noodles' or 'doll noodles.' We invented the buckwheat noodles in 205 BC, during the reign of Emperor Gaozu of the Western Han Dynasty. When Han Xin led an army of 100,000 men in Heyang on the banks of the Yellow River, preparing to attack Wei Bao, the King of Wei in Hedong, he invented a method to solve the problem of military rations. This involved mixing buckwheat flour and wheat flour into a paste, cooking it into a large pancake that was 80% cooked, and then cutting it into wide strips. This type of pancake was convenient to carry and could be eaten simply by adding water and cooking it."

Of course, my idea is to create a noodle product that can be quickly cooked by soaking in hot water, using deep-fried dough cakes. The noodles in the fried dough cakes are individual strands. Additionally, instant noodles come with a seasoning packet. Our first instant noodle product could be a chicken broth instant noodle.
我对这款方便面有五个要求：1.味道不仅好吃而且吃不厌；2.可成为厨房常备品且易保存；3.简便，不需要烹饪；4.价格便宜；5.安全卫生。”

Everyone was astonished. The owner's description made it seem as if the product was already on the market; they had a very clear direction. What the dough should look like, then deep-frying it, adding a seasoning packet, and flavoring it with chicken broth.
Chen Zhixing immediately said, "We can develop it and register the patent within six months. After all, this product has given us a clear direction."

Chen Guangliang laughed and said, "Developing the product isn't difficult, but the mechanized production of instant noodles, which requires production lines, is the most difficult part. Of course, we can order from Japan and seek cooperation opportunities."

"Um"

Next, Chen Guangliang said, "The second product is a refreshing and invigorating beverage. It's a functional beverage that can help office workers who work late into the night and truck drivers who are no longer fatigued. As for the ingredients, we need long-term experiments and adjustments, but I think caffeine and vitamins are definitely necessary. Will artificially synthesized taurine be effective? In short, we need a dedicated R&D team."

Chen Zhixing immediately replied, "Okay. We'll assemble this R&D team as soon as possible!"

"Let's call it Red Bull! But this Red Bull product involves food safety, so we can't rush it and we must do it well."

"clear"

After finalizing the two products, Chen Guangliang listened to the management's work report and offered some suggestions.

In a villa in the suburbs of Tokyo.

"Master, how did I do today?"

"You've improved! Si Yezi, you're becoming more and more charming!"

"Really?"

"certainly"

Si Yezi possesses the beauty and temperament of a traditional Japanese woman, which is why Chen Guangliang began to cultivate this relationship after he took her as his own.

A short while later, the two finished their baths. Si Yezi changed back into her brightly colored kimono, leaned against Chen Guangliang, and slowly walked down the stairs.

The nanny was with the couple's two-year-old son, Lin Wenying. When she saw the couple come down, she blushed.

Lin Wenying went up to Chen Guangliang for a hug, and she didn't feel unfamiliar with this father, even though they didn't see each other often throughout the year.

"Dad, as soon as you arrived in Japan, you and Mom went upstairs, and I couldn't find you!"

"Little one! Daddy and Mommy are going upstairs to have a little brother for you!"

"Great"

Si Yezi blushed, but she was secretly delighted.

She boarded this man's superyacht that year and spent more than a week with him. She was worried that she would be dumped, but she never wavered in her love and admiration.

Soon, she was summoned again, and she served the man diligently, finally earning a place in his court.

While eating.

Si Yezi accompanied Chen Guangliang to the side, while Lin Wenying was carried away by the nanny.

"Si Yezi, haven't I really given you anything these past few years?"

Si Yezi said tenderly, "Mr. Chen, being able to stay by your side is already my blessing. I don't want anything else."

Chen Guangliang enjoyed this. He patted Si Yezi's hand and said, "You don't want it, but our child does. So, I've decided to support you in setting up an investment company that specializes in investing in Japanese real estate and securities. Japan's economy has developed rapidly in recent years and has great potential, making it an ideal place to invest. I'll give you $300 million first, and then teach you how to invest in real estate and securities. You take good care of me and our child, and I won't let you and your child down in the future."

Wealth was already within his grasp.

Take investing in Japan as an example. He only needs to buy land and properties in Tokyo and invest in the equity of brands such as Sony, Toyota, Sharp, and Panasonic to make huge wealth. He doesn't need to put in any effort at all.

Because of its large size, many of its investments only require simple 'value investing' and do not need to be too complicated.

But as time went on, Chen Guangliang began to feel that no matter how much money he made, what difference would it make if he left a lot of wealth to his first, second, and third wives?

If one of his sons inherits or possesses 5000 billion in wealth in the future, that's already extremely high; what can he do with any more wealth?

Rather than that, it would be better to cast a wide net and distribute the wealth evenly.

Upon hearing this, Si Yezi immediately stood up, knelt down in front of Chen Guangliang, and leaned against his thigh, tears of emotion streaming down her face.

"Mr. Chen, I will definitely bear your children and raise them to adulthood. You will always be the master of this home, Si Yezi!"

Chen Guangliang cupped her face in his hand and said, "I believe in you, just as you believe in me! However, it's a bit of a pity that since I'm already 47 years old this year, and the children of my first and second wives have already started working, it's not convenient for me to marry you as my fourth wife. But in my heart, you are already my fourth wife, so you'll have to make do with it. I can't give you a formal title; I can only make you my mistress!"

Enjoying the caresses, Si Yezi said affectionately, "I'll do whatever Mr. Chen says."

Chen Guangliang held Si Yezi in his arms, and the two of them spent some time together before finally finishing their meal.

He then handed her an investment document and told her to complete the process accordingly. Three million US dollars wasn't a lot; Chen Guangliang had earned countless three million dollars in Japan.

Of course, this is only the first installment. He will provide another 500 million yuan after Si Yezi gives birth to her second child. (End of Chapter)