Reborn in Hong Kong in 1982. In this year, the four major foreign trading houses were gradually declining. The top ten financial magnates and the four major families had already stepped onto the hi...
Two days later.
White Swan Hotel officially opened for business.
Almost all the people in Guang City, from the high-ranking officials to the common people, came together.
Xu Zhiyuan, the fatherly official, was worried about any accidents and even called in the public security and armed police.
On the one hand, it prevents people with ulterior motives from causing trouble, and on the other hand, it maintains the normal order of the hotel.
"Dear leaders, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: Good morning! Today is the official opening day of the White Swan Hotel. On behalf of all the staff of the White Swan Hotel, I would like to extend a warm welcome and sincere gratitude to all the leaders and guests who have taken time out of their busy schedules to attend the opening ceremony!"
Hu Peng, wearing a black suit, stood in the center of the stage.
Holding the microphone in one hand, he tangled the microphone cord with the other.
He smiled and gave an opening speech to the media reporters and people from all walks of life below.
As soon as the words fell, thunderous applause resounded through the sky, and when the sound gradually faded away, he continued:
"The White Swan Hotel project was officially launched in 1979. After more than three years of unremitting efforts, this garden-style building, covering an area of 42,000 square meters and a construction area of 45,000 square meters, was finally completed. It has a total of 28 floors and 1,000 rooms. In order not to damage the landscape of Shamian, we set the height of each floor at 2.75 meters..."
"The hotel combines Eastern and Western elements. While its exterior is completely modern, its interior is designed using traditional Chinese gardening techniques. It offers delicious Chinese and Western cuisine from various countries, and boasts a wide range of sports and entertainment options, including tennis courts, a swimming pool, a sauna, a gym, and more..."
The passionate introduction instantly made all the guests realize the high-end and upscale style of the White Swan Hotel, and also made them understand the difficulties and hardships during the construction process.
"Next, please invite Mr. Huo Yingdong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the White Swan Hotel, and Xu Zhiyuan, Secretary of the Guangzhou Municipal Party Committee, to come on stage and cut the ribbon."
As soon as these words were spoken, Huo Yingdong and Xu Zhiyuan, who were chatting in the VIP area below the stage, immediately stood up and walked towards the stage. They each made a few remarks, all hoping that the White Swan Hotel would get better and better, the country would become prosperous as soon as possible, and the people would be happier.
Then they each took a pair of large scissors and cut the red cloth. Next, they burned incense and prayed in front of the Guan Gong statue. At the same time, they each picked up a knife and fork and cut a large red suckling pig that had been placed there from head to tail.
These are customs that have been passed down in Hong Kong for a long time. No matter whether it is a small company or a large company, they all pay attention to the feng shui of the envelope. The ceremony of worshiping and burning incense at the opening ceremony is a way to express sincerity to all the gods, and they all hope that they will have good fortune and smooth sailing in the future.
Worshiping gods and burning incense is not just a ritual, but also a good wish. On a deeper level, it will make a company, or even an employee, have faith and awe.
Cutting the suckling pig for the opening of a business is a good omen. Why cut it from the beginning to the end? It represents the hope of making money from the beginning to the end, of continuous prosperity, good luck, thriving business, and good fortune...
After the opening ceremony, Shamian Island was filled with the sound of thousands of cannons. The brilliant fireworks shone in the sky above Guangzhou like a beautiful painting, as if telling people something, telling them that the wonderful life of the Chinese people would begin from now on.
Because today is the great day for the opening of the White Swan Hotel, Huo Yingdong was very generous and prepared many desserts and fruits in the lobby on the first floor. As long as the common people enter, they can get one for free.
It's not that there aren't some people who are greedy for small gains. After all, there are all kinds of birds in the forest. But under the watchful eyes of the armed police and public security, the vast majority of them are law-abiding and abide by the rules. The very few who remain have also been cleared out.
"Brother Xuan! Look, there are too many people here! If this crowded scene causes a stampede, the consequences will be disastrous!" Li Peizhen stood in the garden on the top floor of the White Swan Hotel, looking at the huge crowds below, feeling very incredible.
"Don't worry! There won't be any accidents. The hotel has made sufficient arrangements. The number of people entering the hotel at any one time is limited to 200, so there will be no crowding."
Mo Zhexuan held a glass of orange in his hand, and looked deeply at the crowd below with his deep eyes, his heart full of emotion. In the future, China will become the world's second largest economy, and even its national strength will be able to compete with the United States. There is a reason for this. Everything can follow order and be well organized, which is unimaginable in Western countries. I am afraid that they would have been in chaos long ago.
"Are you going to Beijing tomorrow?" Li Peizhen asked after taking a bite of dragon fruit.
"Yes!" Mo Zhexuan nodded. He had just chatted with Xu Zhiyuan for a few words. The other party told him that except for the supporting industries of China Gas Company, other investing countries had agreed and invited him to Beijing to discuss in detail.
"Then I'll go too, and then we can have a good time again." Li Peizhen said quickly with a look of joy on her face.
"Do you want to ask your father for his consent?" Mo Zhexuan smiled widely when he heard this. After all, with a beautiful woman by his side, he could naturally indulge in her affection and satisfy his needs. Of course, the two of them had not yet broken through the last level, but they had almost experienced all the things that men and women do.
"No problem, I just told him, he told me to protect myself, haha!" Li Peizhen smiled like a big white rabbit.
"Don't worry! I can protect you!" Mo Zhexuan smiled evilly, immediately hugged the other person in his arms, and kissed her cherry lips hard.
What the two did was naturally seen by some tycoons in the garden. They smiled at each other, and there was a hint of something else between them, a mixture of envy and fear...
"Young people are still the best! They are passionate and full of energy. The rest of us are getting old and useless." A trace of loneliness flashed in Bao Chuanwang's eyes. The most painful thing for him in his life was that he didn't have a son. Although he had four daughters, what was the use? In the end, they still didn't have the surname Bao.
"Brother Bao! I find that you have been a little sentimental recently! It seems like you have something on your mind. This is not like your style!" Li Jiacheng was a little puzzled. The two of them had become close partners since their friendship started at Hutchison Whampoa, and he had always targeted the other party.
"Looking at them just reminds me of my youth, and I'm filled with nostalgia." The boat charter king was filled with sadness for a moment. He looked up at the bright sunshine, his heart filled with loss, and he said secretly:
"Oh my God! Why are you doing this to me? I've never had a son in my life, and now I'm diagnosed with such a serious terminal illness at the age of sixty."