Governor Murray MacLehose would never have imagined that Lin Huowang had seized the opportunity and, at this moment, took the lead in bringing forward the "Home Ownership Scheme" which was originally proposed by Governor MacLehose himself.
It has even been further improved and upgraded, combining the existing cooperation of the Land Group and public opinion to greatly expand the scope of the "Home Ownership Program" as well as the basic configuration and quantity.
Lin Huowang's actions also have considerable meaning and planning.
If history had been allowed to unfold, Governor Murray MacLehose would have greatly improved the image of the British Hong Kong government and won over the lower classes with this "Home Ownership for the People" scheme.
But fundamentally, the half-finished "Home Ownership Scheme" launched by the British Hong Kong government did not really improve people's livelihood.
The number of houses, which is strictly controlled, is far behind the population growth of Hong Kong Island. In fact, these plans have apparently greatly alleviated the contradiction of high housing prices in Hong Kong Island.
On the other hand, it also greatly cooperates with the ambitions and plans of these unscrupulous Chinese real estate tycoons, led by Li Ka-shing, to push up housing prices in Hong Kong Island.
Lin Huowang's move today was, on the one hand, to take the initiative and snatch the opportunity to please the people and establish his image from MacLehose.
On the other hand, we also sincerely want to fundamentally reverse the situation in which Hong Kong Island, the Pearl of the Orient, falls into the abyss of an unhealthy economic development structure dominated by the "real estate economy" in the next few decades.
“I have heard the voice of the people!”
MacLehose raised his voice in fluent Cantonese, trying to drown out some of the noise. He turned to the camera and forced a cautious and worried look, saying:
"Improving the living environment and allowing citizens to live with dignity has always been one of the most important policy goals for me and the Hong Kong government!"
He held up the document and said, "The shocking evidence that Xiaolinsheng brought today makes me feel extremely urgent!
The cooperative concept of "home ownership for all" he proposed is full of social responsibility!
This is also what our Hong Kong government has been trying to do for the people of Hong Kong Island in recent years.
Next, the Hong Kong government will immediately conduct an in-depth and comprehensive study of the Home Ownership Scheme with the utmost seriousness!
He paused here and looked at Lin Huowang: "Mr. Xiaolin, your actions and enthusiasm have deeply touched my heart.
Moreover, your "Home Ownership for All" plan coincides with the livelihood projects currently being planned by the Hong Kong government.
Please move to the Governor's Mansion, and let's sit down and discuss this...grand and urgent plan in detail, okay?"
Hong Kong Governor Murray MacLehose knew that he had to respond publicly, distorting the definition into a "cooperation concept" of "social responsibility" to eliminate the confrontation between the two sides and retreat to the line of defense of "research" and "internal negotiations."
The stern expression on Lin Huowang's face, pleading for the people, faded slightly. With a hint of humility towards a superior, he said, "Thank you, Sir, for your consideration. This is exactly what I expected."
He nodded and his assistant Gao Qiaohao quickly handed over a thick folder with the "Jiaxing Group" logo printed on it.
Under the gaze of countless cameras and the entire Hong Kong, Lin Huowang presented the document to the Governor Murray MacLehose with both hands: "Sir, this is the main points of the preliminary cooperation plan and the land plot proposal.
Hongkong Land will sincerely assist the Hong Kong government in resolving this long-standing problem affecting people's livelihoods."
The weight of this document package far exceeded MacLehose's expectations - the photographic information was only a prelude, and the specific plan revealed its overall layout, successfully forcing him, the Governor of Hong Kong, into his preset negotiation track.
“Sincerity” here is equivalent to “using public opinion to control the Governor of Hong Kong.”
However, fundamentally, it also fits in with the interests and ideas of Hong Kong Governor Murray MacLehose himself.
You could say...
Lin Huowang's tactic of "eating from a weak opponent" was really brilliant and a real conspiracy, forcing MacLehose to respect his ideas and sincerely thank him for his actions.
MacLehose took the document and felt its heaviness between his fingers.
He felt quite emotional in his heart. As the Governor of Hong Kong for so many years, he had considered the thoughts and feelings of the people of Hong Kong Island, but he had not considered them as thoroughly as Kobayashi Tianwang, who had been in Hong Kong for less than half a year?
Regardless of what plans and purposes were behind Kobayashi Tenwang's "Home Ownership for All", MacLehose was now happy to see the "Hong Kong Land Group" led by Kobayashi Tenwang take the lead in breaking the monopoly and inflated housing market in Hong Kong Island by real estate developers.
For the Hong Kong government, it may lose most of its "land finance" and "tax" benefits in the short term.
However, it has infinite benefits for MacLehose's own political achievements, the Hong Kong government's external image when facing the issue of return, and many other political and livelihood factors.
"Well, Mr. Xiaolin is very thoughtful and well-prepared. It seems that he has been worried about the current state of Hong Kong Island's livelihood for a long time, just like me."
Only then did MacLehose regain his Governor's composure and said, "Please!"
After making a guiding gesture, MacLehose and his wife Teresa Teresa turned and walked towards the heavy black door that symbolized colonial authority.
Lin Huowang also followed closely behind with a humble smile and steady steps.
The three figures walked into the door in full view of everyone, symbolizing that today's "good show" had temporarily come to an end.
Immediately afterwards, the riot police at the scene stepped forward, blocking all outside gazes and questions.
The TVB live broadcast switched back, and host Zhou Huiting's voice was excited but a little bewildered: "Dear audience friends!
The expected 'business tycoons bowing their heads and petitioning' did not occur. Instead, such a shocking reversal occurred within ten minutes!
Mr. Kobayashi publicly accused the Hong Kong government of serious dereliction of duty on housing issues and launched the "Home Ownership for All" plan in a high-profile manner!
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