thebusnovel Chapter 126 Meeting
Chapter 126 Meeting
As dawn broke, the docks of Hong Kong began to bustle with activity. Cargo ships sounded their long whistles, breaking the morning's tranquility, and the whole city seemed to come alive.
Lin Zhou was woken up precisely by his biological clock. He opened his eyes and the sunlight streaming into the bedroom fell on the open notebook on the bedside table.
The notebook was filled with densely written outlines of mainland investment and development that he had finalized late into the night.
From location analysis for real estate site selection to judgment of policy trends and contingency plans for cash flow, everything is meticulously detailed and practical.
He got up quietly, afraid of waking Su Wanqing beside him.
These days, Su Wanqing has to manage the daily affairs of Zhonghua Group and also come back to be with her child. She is so tired that there are faint blue shadows under her eyes.
Lin Zhou tucked the blanket around her, his gaze falling on her peaceful sleeping face, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curved into a smile—with her by his side, even the most complicated matters seemed to have a bit more confidence.
After washing up, Lin Zhou changed into a well-fitting dark gray suit, carefully put the investment outline into his briefcase, and then walked to the bedside, leaning down to whisper in Su Wanqing's ear, "Wake up, it's time to go to the company."
Su Wanqing opened her eyes groggily, her eyelashes fluttering. When she saw it was him, she rubbed her eyes and said in a sleepy voice, "What time is it? I thought I could doze off for another ten minutes."
"It's already 7:30," Lin Zhou reached out and tidied the stray hairs on her forehead. "The meeting is scheduled for 8:30. None of the old guys at Zhonghua are ever late."
Upon hearing this, Su Wanqing immediately became more alert, got out of bed, and quickly went to wash up and change her clothes.
In less than fifteen minutes, she was all dressed up, wearing a well-tailored beige suit that accentuated her slender figure, making her look both capable and gentle.
After a quick breakfast, the two were driven to the headquarters of Zhonghua Group.
As the car drove out of the villa area, the streets gradually became lively.
White-collar workers in suits hurry about their business, while street vendors and breakfast customers come and go, revealing the unique vitality of a Hong Kong morning.
The headquarters of Zhonghua Group is located in a 20-story office building in the industrial park. The building has an impressive glass curtain wall that shines brightly in the morning light.
As soon as the car came to a stop, the security guard standing at the door quickly came forward and respectfully opened the car door for the two of them: "Good morning, Mr. Lin, Manager Su."
Lin Zhou nodded slightly and led Su Wanqing into the lobby. The receptionist immediately stood up to greet them, her voice sweet and cheerful.
"President Lin, President Su, the meeting room is ready, and the heads of each subsidiary are already waiting upstairs."
"Okay," Lin Zhou replied, walking straight into the elevator without stopping.
The elevator slowly ascended. Su Wanqing turned her head to look at Lin Zhou beside her. Seeing his brows furrowed slightly, she said softly, "Is there something wrong? Tell me and we'll solve it together."
Lin Zhou turned to look at her, his tense lips softening slightly: "It's nothing. I just feel that this trip to the mainland is a rare opportunity, and I need to find a reliable person to go with."
As we were talking, the elevator dinged and arrived at the eighteenth floor.
The conference room door was ajar, and faint sounds of conversation could be heard from inside. Lin Zhou pushed the door open, and the noise stopped instantly as more than twenty pairs of eyes turned to him.
"President Lin!"
"President Lin is here!"
Everyone stood up and greeted him respectfully.
Lin Zhou walked to the main seat and sat down, while Su Wanqing sat next to him.
He raised his hand to urge everyone to sit down and said in a deep voice, "Please sit down. I called everyone here today to hear about the progress of each company during this period and to discuss the next steps."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone took their seats, and the atmosphere in the conference room immediately became serious.
The first to speak was the head of Zhonghua Mobile, a professional manager whom Lin Zhou had poached a few years ago. He was a middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses, and he was holding a thick stack of reports in his hands.
He cleared his throat and said, "President Lin, everyone, in the past three months, our handheld console sales have increased by another 10%!"
The main reason is that the new handheld game console is selling particularly well in the Southeast Asian market, especially in Singapore and Malaysia, where orders are already booked until next month.
In addition, we have reached a cooperation agreement with a game company in the United States and have imported three new games, which are expected to be launched next month…”
He spoke eloquently, his words filled with enthusiasm.
Lin Zhou listened attentively, nodding occasionally and interjecting a word or two, before emphasizing that they should try to lower the costs as much as possible.
Immediately afterward, Chen Jingzhi, the head of Zhonghua Newspaper, also stood up. He was an elderly journalist with gray hair, holding a newly printed copy of the newspaper.
"Mr. Lin, the circulation of our Zhonghua Daily is now firmly among the top three in Hong Kong!"
We recently launched a column called "Mainland Observation," which specifically reports on economic developments and policy changes in mainland China. The response from readers has been excellent, and many Hong Kong merchants specifically request to read this column...
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhou's eyes flashed with approval: "This column is well done. Don't worry about those foreigners causing trouble."
Next, we will increase investment and send more reporters to the mainland for on-site reporting. The content must be truthful and objective, so that the people of Hong Kong can better understand the changes on the mainland.
"Yes, Mr. Lin!" Chen Jingzhi quickly replied.
Following this, representatives from security, record, and real estate companies also spoke in turn. The security company recently secured security contracts with several large shopping malls, and its performance has been steadily increasing.
The record company has signed many singers and songwriters in recent years, and the sales of their new albums have broken records.
Even a previously lukewarm real estate company has acquired a plot of land in Hong Kong Island and the New Territories, and preliminary plans have already been developed.
After everyone finished reporting, the conference room fell silent. Lin Zhou tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his gaze sweeping over everyone, and said in a deep voice.
"I have seen your achievements, and they are commendable. However, we cannot focus solely on the Hong Kong and Southeast Asian markets."
Although most of our agents are in Western countries, despite our efforts over the years, we still haven't been able to gain a foothold there.
I know we've reached our limit, so investing in the mainland and relocating our production base is the only way for Zhonghua Group to reach new heights. The mainland is our biggest future base.
Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback, and then a look of understanding appeared on their faces.
During this period, Lin Zhou kept mentioning the mainland market, and they were already prepared.
"Alright, that concludes today's meeting! Meeting adjourned." Lin Zhou said, getting up and leaving the meeting room first. The others packed up their things and chatted for a while before gradually dispersing.
Lin Zhou returned to his office, pressed a button on the phone, and soon his secretary, Chen Man, knocked on the door and came in. Lin Zhou instructed, "Secretary Chen, go and call in the manager of Zhonghua Real Estate."
"Okay, Mr. Lin." Chen Man responded and left, quickly walking out of the conference room.
A short while later, a tall man in a black suit followed Chen Man in.
His name was Zhou Jianming, and he was in his early thirties with a calm demeanor.
Zhou Jianming originally worked at a well-known investment company in Hong Kong, where he had access to many high-quality real estate projects. Three years ago, he was recruited by Lin Zhou to be in charge of Zhonghua Real Estate's investment business.
In recent years, he has helped Zhonghua Real Estate acquire several prime plots of land in Hong Kong. He has a keen eye and shrewd methods, and is a capable assistant whom Lin Zhou relies heavily on.
"President Lin." Zhou Jianming walked to the conference table and bowed respectfully.
Lin Zhou nodded, took out the investment outline he had stayed up all night writing from his briefcase, and handed it to him: "Jianming, this is the mainland real estate investment outline I drafted last night. Take a look at it first."
Zhou Jianming quickly took it with both hands, looked down and examined it. The more he looked, the brighter his eyes became.
The outline not only clearly defines the investment direction, but also marks several key cities. It even provides a detailed analysis of land transfer policies, local population structure, and consumption levels, demonstrating precision and foresight in every aspect.
"President Lin, this..." Zhou Jianming looked up, his voice full of surprise, "It's too comprehensive!"
"With information from later generations available for reference, how could it not be complete?" Lin Zhou thought to himself.
Then he leaned back in his chair, his gaze deep, and said, "This outline is just a framework. You'll need to refine the specific details. For example, regarding site selection, I've narrowed it down to several key cities in Beijing and Guangdong Province, but you'll have to conduct on-site investigations to determine which locations are suitable for residential developments and which are suitable for commercial complexes."
Zhou Jianming nodded vigorously, clutching the outline tightly in his hand, his tone firm: "Don't worry, President Lin, I will definitely polish the details to perfection!"
"Also," Lin Zhou added, changing the subject, "after some time, you should personally go to Beijing. Once there, first communicate with the local leaders to understand their urban planning and investment policies, and see where is most suitable for the first phase of our Zhonghua Real Estate project."
Remember, when we invest in mainland China, it's not about making quick money; it's about long-term planning and achieving mutual benefit and win-win results with the local community. Understand?
"Understood!" Zhou Jianming replied in a deep voice.
With the investment outline in hand, Zhou Jianming eagerly returned to his office, preparing to finalize the details and head to the mainland as soon as possible.