The rise of Hong Kong's wealthy families

January 11, 1978

He Jiahao took Chen Yulian to Deep Water Bay and planned to buy a villa as a residence.

Hong Kong has been so chaotic recently, with the influx of a large number of refugees making people panic. He Jiahao can only find a safer place to live.

"He Sheng, this is a townhouse area in the middle of the mountain. The six villas in front are all empty. We can go in and have a look." The attentive introducer of the agent Liang Zuhui led He Jiahao and his party into the villas for sale.

There are about six rows of townhouses in the entire villa area. Each row has six two-story villas, and the area of ​​each villa is about 4,500 square feet.

In fact, there is nothing to see. The villas for sale are clean water houses without decoration, and the layout of all villas is the same. You can know the layout of other villas by looking at one.

The first floor of the villa is about 2,000 square feet and is divided into a kitchen, a living room, two servant rooms and a utility room.

The second floor has an area of ​​1,500 square feet, divided into three bedrooms and a study room. There is also a 500-square-foot balcony outside the study room.

In addition, there is a yard of about 1,000 square feet at the front and back of each villa. The front yard can be used to build a garage or something like that, and the backyard can be planted with flowers and plants.

"So beautiful, so big!" Chen Yulian looked around. Although it has not been decorated yet, it is big enough and has a good visual sense.

In fact, He Jiahao doesn't like this kind of villa. The villa is too close to the villa, there is not much privacy at all, and it is not big enough. He prefers a single-family villa with tens of thousands of square feet.

Unfortunately, we are currently short of funds, living in Causeway Bay is quite chaotic, and safety is completely unsatisfied.

"It's quite beautiful. If you like it, we will buy it and try to move in before the Chinese New Year." He Jiahao turned to the agent Liang Zuhui and asked, "What are the prices of these villas?"

"He Sheng, these villas are all priced at the same price, 2 million, and you will be responsible for the decoration yourself. We can also provide decoration services." Liang Zuhui answered respectfully.

The commission for a villa is probably more than 40,000 yuan. In an era when the annual salary of white-collar workers in Central was only 20,000 to 30,000 yuan, this amount was already very considerable.

"What's the price of a single-family villa?" He Jiahao thought for a while, but still wanted to see the single-family villa and try to get it in one go.

Hearing this, Liang Zuhui's eyes shone, and he smiled more flatteringly and said, "The price ranges from 2.5 million to 8 million. We can go down and have a look."

Chen Yulian was shocked in her heart, but her frugality since childhood made her a little panicked. She hugged He Jiahao's arm and said, "Let's buy this villa. The single-family villa should be similar to this one. There is no need to waste that money."

He Jiahao patted her little hand and said softly, "Go and have a look first. You don't have to buy it. What if you like the next one more later? Don't worry, I have money."

The two parties drove to the single-family villa area at the foot of the mountain.

Single-family villas occupy a larger area, several times the size of townhouses just now.

About fifty meters away from the gate is a three-story European-style building. There is a swimming pool on the right side, with an area of ​​about 1,000 square feet. On the other side is a garage building that can park five or six nanny cars.

In addition, through the small building, looking into the distance, it turned out to be a beach, which seemed to be fenced off and belonged to a private beach.

Overall, the layout of the entire villa is very good and the area is large enough, which makes He Jiahao have the urge to live there.

"Liang Sheng, how big is the area here? What's the price?" He Jiahao looked at the beach in the distance and asked with a look of enjoyment.

Liang Zuhui quickly took out the folder, lowered his head to read through it, and said, "That's it, He Sheng! This villa covers an area of ​​nearly 20,000 square feet. The beach directly opposite the mountain is 10,000 square feet. It is an accessory of the villa. It’s a private beach, and the price is 5 million. If He Sheng wants to buy it, I can go back and apply to see if I can get a 15% discount.”

Seeing Chen Yulian's excited look, He Jiahao knew that she liked it here very much. However, Chen Yulian caught a glimpse of He Jiahao looking at her and pretended to be lack of interest.

"Yulian, if you like this place, we will buy it." He Jiahao asked Chen Yulian.

Liang Zuhui, who was standing next to him, looked at Chen Yulian eagerly and wanted to say "I like this place" for Chen Yulian. If he sold it, he could get a commission of 100,000 yuan and buy a 500-square-foot apartment elsewhere. house.

"I don't like it very much. I still think the villa just now is better." Chen Yulian responded to He Jiahao against her will. It was too expensive. It cost five million. She would never make this amount of money in her life.

"." Liang Zuhui felt frustrated, and the 100,000 he received flew away.

He Jiahao had long seen what Chen Yulian was thinking and said with a smile, "Money is not a problem, villas are also a way to invest in property. In a few years, I am afraid it will cost tens of millions to buy here. If you don't buy it now, you will have to spend twice as much by then." Money, what do you think?”

"Yes, Miss Chen! If it weren't for the poor economic environment, I'm afraid it wouldn't be this price." Liang Zuhui quickly added to the fire.

Chen Yulian thought for a long time and said, "Just buy it. It's not my money."

He Jiahao laughed, sometimes Chen Yulian is quite cute, not like Zhong Chuchu's quirky spirit, I like it, but I have to keep the price down, "Liang Sheng, since it's already 85% off, I just wiped off the change, 4 million. If it’s this amount, we can sign the contract today.”

In fact, in another three years, by 1981, such villas will become scarce, and the price will soar to 10 million.

Of course He Jiahao knew that this trend was rising, so he spent 5 million at this time.

"Okay, He Sheng, please wait a moment, I will ask." Liang Zuhui licked his lips, bent towards He Jiahao, and then walked towards the villa.

The single-family villas are all finely decorated and equipped with all appliances, including wired telephones.

"Liang Sheng, take care of yourself." He Jiahao nodded, then walked to Chen Yulian and admired the sea view in the distance. It was really beautiful. "It's been too chaotic recently. You have to be careful. If necessary, you can move here. .”

Chen Yulian has been living in Tiu Keng Leng, Tseung Kwan O, which is similar to a refugee camp. However, she is surrounded by familiar villagers, so her safety can be guaranteed. However, she is now working at Luotu Clothing, and she may become a target of others, although the possibility is very low. , He Jiahao didn't want to see anything happen to Chen Yulian.

"No, I'd better live in Tiu Keng Ling and come over to stay with you occasionally." Chen Yulian smiled sweetly.

Liang Zuhui quickly ran out and smiled happily at He Jiahao, "He Sheng, the company has agreed, but I just hope you can pay it off in one go."

"Okay, no problem." He Jiahao glanced at Chen Yulian, "Then let's go back and sign the contract."

So everyone drove away from Deep Water Bay.

After signing and waiting for the intermediary company to confirm the authenticity of the check, He Jiahao took Chen Yulian and left.

He Jiahao understands very well that 5 million in this era is about the same as 100 million in later generations. He is young, so no one doubts it.

Of course, the agency was very polite and asked He Jiahao to wait for a while.