I want to be a giant of Hong Kong Island

Chapter 615 [Three beauty pageants! 】

After staying in the UK for a month, Wu Guangyao returned to Hong Kong Island;

The things that should be explained to Keira are basically explained clearly;
I believe that with Kaila's means, it will only do better than Wu Guangyao expected!
The new group of automobile companies is called Lufeng Motor Company (not a car brand), and initiated the first quotation for Rolls-Royce;
Expected result!
got rejected!

But the reason for rejection was that the quotation of 2 million US dollars was too low. Obviously, it was only a question of quotation;
Moreover, the real start of privatization in the UK is next year (1980);
The first quotation is itself a trial!
In August, the Office of the Governor of Hong Kong.

Wu Guangyao sat on MacLehose's sofa, drinking tea leisurely.

MacLehose was also sipping coffee in an orderly manner. Both of them seemed to regard the governor's office as a place for leisure!
"Your Excellency Governor, this is the eighth year you have come to Hong Kong Island. Over the years, you have made great contributions to the development of Hong Kong Island. I believe that the people of Hong Kong Island will always remember the credit! Although your term of office is still three years , but I believe you will be the most outstanding and popular governor of Hong Kong in history." Wu Guangyao said.

The words are very sincere, despite the indecent title of "Colonial Governor" aside, MacLehose has indeed done a lot of things that are beneficial to the development of Hong Kong Island.

Ordinary citizens don't like to talk about too big political issues, they only comment on what the ruler has done for the ruling land!
After hearing this, MacLehose's face turned ruddy, and he felt a little proud in his heart because he was praised by Wu Guangyao!
"Mr. Wu has won the award! Mr. Wu has also made great contributions to Hong Kong Island. If the citizens are allowed to elect the governor, I am afraid they will vote for you without hesitation!" MacLehose responded.

I don't know if this sentence is intentional or unintentional;
The words clearly reveal the meaning behind the words!
However, with Wu Guangyao's status today, it doesn't matter to talk about a small Hong Kong governor, even a head of state!

"It's a pity that I have no intention of going into politics! Just like Mr. MacLehose, if you want, I am willing to hire you as a company consultant with a high salary after you retire!"

Wu Guangyao's words lightly put aside the implication of MacLehose's words, making MacLehose immediately feel that the person in front of him has a vision that no one in the world can control!
It turns out that anyone who is familiar with Wu Guangyao knows that before the opening of the mainland, he was a businessman who had nothing to do with the mainland;
"Unfortunately, I also don't think I'm a businessman, so I don't want to cause trouble for Mr. Wu!" MacLehose was not at all moved, although he didn't need to guess that if he really went to Wu Guangyao's company, his annual salary would be at least Several million Hong Kong dollars or more.

However, the salary of the governor of Hong Kong Island is very high, as high as 80 million Hong Kong dollars to 500 million Hong Kong dollars in the 1000s;
In the 90s, the salary and subsidies of the Governor of Hong Kong were as high as about 2000 million Hong Kong dollars, which was much higher than the salary of the Prime Minister of the UK!

After all, there is no need to pay wages from the British finances, so there is no need to feel bad!
"It's my extravagant hope! With Mr. MacLehose's qualifications, after returning to London after retirement, he will definitely be awarded the title of 'Nobility for Life' by the Queen, and it is very possible to enter the House of Lords by then!"

"I would like to borrow your good words! By the way, Mr. Wu has invested heavily in the mainland. Are you not worried that the mainland will affect Tianshuiwei Industrial Park in the future?" MacLehose said.

This sentence is obviously also a test. The governor always keeps his word and always wants to inquire about the relationship between Wu Guangyao and the mainland!

Obviously, the British side must require MacLehose to be vigilant about every move of the mainland at all times, and prepare intelligence for future negotiations!
MacLehose went to Beijing in the first half of this year (1979), mainly to discuss the issue of the handover of Hong Kong's sovereignty;

You don't need to think about it, but the British side wants to continue to dream of a colony, but the mainland definitely refuses it.

"I'm not worried at all. Although the mainland is opening up, it will take more than ten years to develop; by then, the Tianshuiwei Industrial Park will have transformed again and become a high-tech industrial park! Besides, the Tianshuiwei Industrial Park covers too small an area. Sooner or later it will reach saturation, and then it can be transferred to the mainland!
MacLehose said with a smile: "The UK also welcomes Mr. Wu's investment!"

Wu Guangyao stretched out a palm and said, "I plan to invest this amount in the UK, because I'm afraid the British government doesn't have enough projects for me!"

MacLehose said: "For 5 million US dollars, it is easy to find projects! Prime Minister Thatcher will open up investment in many fields when he comes to power."

Wu Guangyao shook his head with a smile and said, "It's 50 billion dollars!"

MacLehose opened his mouth wide, and said in disbelief, "50 billion US dollars? Mr. Wu really knows how to invest so much?"

Wu Guangyao said generously: "As long as there is a project, 50 billion US dollars is definitely not a problem. Of course, the money flowed to the UK through certain channels. Governor MacLehose may know something about it."

Wu Guangyao tried it out to see if these people had checked his old background!

Unexpectedly, MacLehose said generously: "I have heard about Mr. Wu and Ms. Keira. It seems that the rumors are true!"

It's rumored that P, if these people didn't intend to investigate, how would they know!

However, Wu Guangyao had already regarded himself as a pride in being able to handle seven women at the same time!
In the previous life, there were still many rich Hong Kong people with several wives, but there was absolutely no Wu Guangyao who could conquer Chinese and foreign beauties;

No, it seems that the old and original spouse in Macau is a foreigner;
But in terms of quantity, Lao He is no match for flattering horses!

After chatting for a while, Wu Guangyao finally remembered that he came to the Hong Kong government for a very important matter;
So, Wu Guangyao said: "Mr. MacLehose, with Hong Kong's economy rising sharply, Hong Kong's Kai Tak Airport will be very busy. Through data investigation and analysis, my team came to a conclusion: in the 80s, Hong Kong's aviation industry There will be a complete outbreak. It is estimated that there will be as many as 350 to 400 planes landing and landing at Kai Tak Airport every day. There are close to 7 planes landing and landing every hour."

Yes, Wu Guangyao intends to advance the construction of Hong Kong's new airport (Chek Lap Kok New Airport)!

By comparing with the data of the previous life, the overall economy of Hong Kong Island has increased by more than 25% in the same period because of the appearance of Wu Guangyao:

Historically, in 1979, the monthly salary of manufacturing workers was 1500 Hong Kong dollars; in this life, the monthly salary of manufacturing workers on Hong Kong Island has reached 2000 Hong Kong dollars.

Originally, in 1979, the import and export trade was 1600 billion Hong Kong dollars; in this world, the import and export trade of Hong Kong Island is expected to exceed 2000 billion Hong Kong dollars this year.

Hong Kong is the stronghold of the Wu family. Wu Guangyao didn't want the airport problem to affect the overseas impression of Hong Kong in the 90s!
Hearing this, MacLehose pondered for a moment before saying: "Mr. Wu, you are not the first to put forward this opinion, but you are the most convincing! But have you ever thought that once the new airport plan is passed, you will be affected by it?" Some losses!"

Wu Guangyao laughed, and MacLehose who laughed felt a little ashamed!
Why is MacLehose ashamed, because in the past two years, some people have proposed to build a new airport at Chek Lap Kok;
There is an episode in the middle, that is, Swire Pacific is opposed;

Of course, Swire Pacific may not be able to sway the opinion of the Hong Kong government, but the Hong Kong government does believe that the new airport is not imminent, so naturally this plan has not been taken seriously.

Then again, why does Swire Pacific oppose it?
The reason is simple, Swire Pacific has many interests in Kai Tak Airport, and they are worried that once the new airport is built, these interests will no longer exist.

British businessmen consider their own gains and losses instead of Hong Kong's development, which makes MacLehose a little ashamed!
"Your Excellency, I have a different opinion from some people. If it is beneficial to the development of Hong Kong, what are some petty profits? The new airport is related to the development of Hong Kong as a whole. I think we should think about it seriously. After all, Hong Kong China's economy is developing too fast, we have to take one step and think three steps."

Air freight station, machine repair company, aviation catering company, and ground handling company are high-quality assets in the eyes of Swire Pacific;

These high-quality assets can bring a lot of profits to Taikoo Matheson every year, and they certainly refuse to give up!

In Wu Guangyao's eyes, these companies are not worth mentioning at all, even the giant air transport station!

Taking a step back, if the new airport invites new tenders for these businesses, Hong Kong Island Airlines will be more beneficial than Swire Pacific!

At this time, MacLehose also fully agrees with Wu Guangyao's statement in his heart, and he is willing to make his own contribution to things that are beneficial to the development and future of Hong Kong Island!

"The location and funding of the airport, does Mr. Wu have any ideas?"

"Chek Lap Kok is undoubtedly the best choice for the new airport. It is far away from the urban area and will not affect the lives of residents; it is also less populated, which is conducive to land acquisition. As for the funding, in addition to the government's finances, it is more open to public bidding , I believe that many capitals will be interested in the development rights near the airport!"

MacLehose finally began to pay attention to Wu Guangyao's proposal, and also agreed that Wu Guangyao would discuss the construction of the new airport at the whole society as soon as possible!
After leaving the Governor's Mansion, Wu Guangyao came to the Oriental Building, intending to personally publish a speech about the new airport in the newspaper.

At this time, Wu Guangyao didn't care about the original history, the mainland has joined the discussion of the new airport;

Regardless of any factors, Goh Kuan Yew has made up his mind that the construction of the new airport must be started in the early 80s!

No way, Wu Guangyao's base camp is in Hong Kong, so it is impossible to entrust his fate to others;
Once Kai Tak Airport is overwhelmed, it will affect many industries under Wu Guangyao!
Because of Wu Guangyao's analysis and appeal, the issue of the new airport has aroused heated discussions in Hong Kong!

After hearing Wu Guangyao's remarks, Shi York of Swire Pacific immediately became nervous;

Very simple, if the new airport is built, then this cake will be shared by more people;
As for the original cake, it can be said that only Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Island Airlines will share it.

Also, the mainland has become more and more open, so Swire Pacific may be at a disadvantage in terms of the distribution of benefits from the new airport in the future!

"The Chinese are getting worse and worse, and the British companies are at a disadvantage!" Shiyock couldn't help but sigh.

In recent years, many British-funded companies have begun to be acquired by Chinese-funded companies, which is in stark contrast to the 60s and [-]s!

In September 1979, the people of Hong Kong Island can be said to feast their eyes;
Because TVB, Jiayi TV, and Li's TV are all running beauty pageants:

TVB is still holding the "Miss Hong Kong" competition, Jiayi TV is holding the "Miss Asia" competition, and Li's TV station is delighted to see Lie Xinxi, and brings out a signature dish-Miss Beach Pageant!

The three beauty pageants had mixed reviews, and the most unlucky one was Li's TV station, which was slapped with harsh words by the media;
It turned out that some young and beautiful women were embarrassed to sign up for the beach beauty pageant because their clothes were too revealing;
The final result is that the overall beauty of Miss Beach is not as good as the other two.

It is conceivable that Li TV will never hold a beauty pageant next year;
Those media people are so vitriolic, they don't swear at others!

As for the beauty contest between Jiayi TV and TVB, the outcome is not announced yet, but Jiayi has increased the ratings a lot by virtue of this shareholder style!
At this time, the beauty pageant on Hong Kong Island has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and is extremely attractive!

It turns out that many beauties know that in addition to the huge prize money in beauty pageants;

What's more: one can enter the show business circle and become a star, or one can increase one's popularity through beauty pageants and marry a wealthy young lady!
Beauty is a commodity, which has been fully confirmed in the Hong Kong beauty pageant!

In October, Wu Guangyao decided to merge Wharf Group and Cheung Kong Real Estate, and then split into two companies after the merger - Wharf Group and Wharf Real Estate.

Wharf Group is mainly responsible for Hong Kong's real estate development and logistics business (including Star Ferry, Hong Kong Tramways), as well as future investment and development of properties and hotel management in the Mainland.

Wharf Real Estate is responsible for investment properties in Hong Kong, and holds more than 20 Grade A office buildings such as Harbor City, Times Square (under preparation), Plaza Hollywood (under preparation), Universal Tower, Cheung Kong Building, and Lane Crawford Tower!

In this way, after merging and splitting, all the properties owned by the Wu family will be concentrated in Wharf Real Estate, which is convenient for rent collection and management!
To put it simply, the rental property belongs to Wharf Real Estate, and the property development and investment business belongs to Wharf Group.

Wharf Real Estate will never be listed, because once listed, the market value will be absolutely lower than its own assets;
If Wu Guangyao is allowed to estimate now, the absolute market value of Wharf Real Estate will be above 500 billion Hong Kong dollars;
But if it is really listed, the market value may be less than 200 billion Hong Kong dollars!
The important thing is that the market value of the entire Hong Kong stock market is only about 1000 billion Hong Kong dollars, how can it accommodate this behemoth!

Now Cheung Kong's market value has reached 90 billion Hong Kong dollars, accounting for 9% of Hong Kong's total market value!
This is also the reason why Wu Guangyao is determined not to list other companies. These companies have huge assets and are not short of money;
If it goes on the market, wouldn't it be a wedding dress for others!

(End of this chapter)