Led by security personnel and surrounded by reporters with cameras, the crowd walked towards one of the new public housing buildings.
The corridor is clean and bright, and the elevator runs smoothly.
Uncle Chen excitedly used the heavy key to open the door of a unit on a certain floor.
The camera immediately turned to the interior.
A space of 500 square feet (about 46 square meters) is truly luxurious in the prime location of Central, Hong Kong Island, where every inch of land is valuable!
The apartment design is extremely sophisticated and practical.
Pushing open the door, there is a small square hall connected to a small open kitchen operation area, which is fully equipped with a stove and range hood.
There is a bright window on one side of the hall, providing good lighting.
A short corridor connects two separate bedrooms, which are not large but large enough to accommodate a bed and wardrobe in each.
What’s surprising is that there is also a small separate bathroom with a shower and toilet!
Although small, it has everything!
White walls, clean floor tiles, simple ceiling lamps. Although there is no luxurious decoration, it is neat, bright, and has clear functional divisions!
For Mr. Chen and his family, who have been living in subdivided flats, wooden houses and even rooftops for a long time, this is simply paradise!
The many shots that followed also greedily captured every corner, the practical kitchen counter, the independent bathroom, the separated bedroom...
Uncle Chen and his wife stroked the polished walls and the brand-new doors and windows, babbling incoherently with excitement, repeating over and over again, "Great! Great! Our own house! It even has a toilet and a kitchen!"
Their children ran excitedly between the two small rooms.
Countless people in front of the TV exclaimed: "Wow! Five hundred square feet? And with a separate kitchen and bathroom? And in Central? What a bargain!"
“Very practical design!”
“Looks neat!”
"Xiao Linsheng is really doing practical things!"
The citizens watching at the scene stretched their necks and talked about it, with envy and excitement mixed together:
"Wow! Is it really that big? And in such a beautiful location!"
"The layout is perfect! It has a living room, a bedroom, and a private bathroom! It's much better than the tenement building I live in!"
"Mr. Kobayashi really wasn't exaggerating! He actually did it!"
“I hope the next issue will be released soon so we can all have a chance to win!”
Beside the rostrum, celebrities from all walks of life watching the ceremony had different expressions.
Chinese tycoons such as Pao Yue-kong smiled approvingly and nodded frequently. They were deeply impressed by Kobayashi Tenmo's ability to make things happen with a wave of his hand and this political achievement project that brought him both fame and fortune. At the same time, they also had a hint of fear.
Representatives of British financial groups such as Jardine Matheson and Swire maintained polite smiles on their faces, but their eyes were complicated and difficult to understand. The shadow of the acquisition of Hong Kong Holdings was still there, and the huge energy and public support displayed by this young opponent made them feel unprecedented pressure.
At the edge of the crowd, Xinhua News Agency’s Hong Kong branch presidents Liang Weilin and Guo Linxian were also present.
Looking at the radiant Kobayashi Tianwang on the stage, chatting and laughing with the Governor, Liang Weilin couldn't help but whisper to Guo Linxian beside him: "Comrade Linxian, your son-in-law... is really amazing!
In a short period of time, he stirred up the situation in Hong Kong Island and now he has established such a reputation in one fell swoop!
From being questioned upon arriving as a Chinese businessman in Japan, to taking control of Hong Kong Land, and now leading such a massive public welfare project, overcoming obstacles and taking every step with care, his ability, skill, and commitment... I have to give him my all! You've truly found a great son-in-law who has made great contributions to both the country and the people!"
Guo Linxian listened to President Liang's sigh and looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar figure on the stage, and a complex and indescribable trance surged in her heart again.
son in law?
Kobayashi Tenbo?
Forest fire raging?
These three identities intertwined and collided in her mind.
She recalled the "farmer" whom she had completely despised when they first met in the Northeast, and then compared him with the young tycoon in front of her who could stand shoulder to shoulder with the Governor of Hong Kong and receive cheers from the people... This earth-shaking change was like a dream.
She had to admit that Liang Weilin was right. No matter who he was, this achievement was astonishing.
Half a month later, Kai Tak Airport.
A flight from the mainland skidded onto the runway.
The cabin door opened, Qian Shuzhen took a deep breath of the humid and unfamiliar air of Hong Kong Island, and set foot on this land that she had been dreaming about and was also nervous about.
She had a neat short haircut and wore a plain but neat rayon shirt and trousers, which made her stand out among the crowd.
The short intensive Cantonese training only allowed her to learn some daily expressions, but her eyes were full of anticipation and a hint of subtle nervousness.
"Comrade Qian Shuzhen? Welcome, welcome! Thank you for your hard work along the way!"
The person sent by Xinhua News Agency's Hong Kong branch to meet her at the airport was a young official named Liu. He enthusiastically helped her take her simple luggage and said, "The car is outside. Let's go back to the branch to report first."
The car drove into the bustling city, with rows of skyscrapers, endless streams of cars, colorful neon signs, and fashionable pedestrians...
All of this made Qian Shuzhen, who was stepping into capitalist society for the first time, overwhelmed and had a huge impact on her heart.
This is a completely different world from the Northeast and Beijing where she lived.
Arriving at the unassuming but strategically located office building of Xinhua News Agency's Hong Kong branch, Officer Liu took her through the simple registration procedures and then took her to the translation department to familiarize her with the environment.
"Reporter Qian, this is the Translation Department. Please take a seat here for a moment. Since your language skills are still not up to par, I've asked the person in charge here, Comrade Guo Linxian, to find someone to help you improve your English and Cantonese so that you can have more convenience in your future work and life."
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