However, they did not expect that Kobayashi Tianwang, who had nothing to do with them, could actually bring them such a glimmer of hope.
The staff area in the Central office building where people have just finished working overtime.
On the copier in the tea room, there was a special edition of the South China Morning Post.
"Is this true? Is the government taking the lead?"
"Xiao Lin has great skills!"
Several white-collar workers in suits gathered around, holding coffee cups and watching and talking.
"Finally, there's some movement. The rent for the building has been increasing every year..."
"I don't know whether it's good or bad!"
Some people poured cold water on the idea, picking up the Sing Tao Daily special edition and pointing to the analysis, "Look, Sing Tao said that with the huge increase in supply, housing prices will definitely be under pressure in the short term, and the small units we've worked so hard to afford are likely to depreciate.
This young Mr. Lin has such a grand plan, who knows if he has other motives? He owns a lot of land in his possession. He's buying the "Home Ownership Scheme" land at low prices with one hand, and selling luxury homes at high prices with the other, making money on both ends? I don't think it's that simple.
Upon hearing this, several people nodded in agreement. Their excitement immediately cooled down, and they began to worry that the "asset" they had worked so hard to save to buy a house would shrink.
At the newsstand on the corner of Causeway Bay, Uncle Chen, who sells fish balls, had just finished packing up his stall and wiped his hands as he took the special edition of Oriental Daily News handed to him by the news vendor.
"Hey! Is Kobayashi Tenwang really that powerful? He's even got Mai Du under control?" He smacked his lips at the exaggerated words in the special edition. "'Winner takes all'? ...Young people have a conscience? Hey!"
He shook his head and smiled at his regular customer, Lao Zhang, "I've been reading newspapers for decades. Which of these tycoons isn't extremely calculating in their business dealings? Doing charity? Doing good deeds? Helping us? We ordinary people shouldn't even dream of that!
He has the ability to get Mai Du to agree, so he must have made a lot of money behind the scenes! We? Let's wait and see! We can talk about it after we have a house to pay for it! The money in our hands is the real money! "
Old Zhang nodded and said with deep conviction, "Yeah! How could such a big pie fall from the sky? It's probably just another gimmick, fooling ordinary people like us! In the end, it's all for nothing. I still believe that relying on myself and working hard to earn money to pay for the mortgage is the safest way!"
Taxi Radio Broadcast:
"Breaking News! The Governor's Office has announced its acceptance of Mr. Kobayashi's 'Home Ownership Plan' from Hong Kong Land Development! The detailed implementation plan will be announced in the coming months!"
Driver Lao Li was listening to the radio, his brows frowned at first, and then relaxed.
"Tsk! This young man is amazing! Even though he's rich, he still remembers his brothers who have nothing to live on. Well done! He deserves his success!"
But... well, for those of us in the middle class, I wonder if we'll even get a turn."
This news also spread to the mansions and headquarters offices of the major Chinese families in Hong Kong Island at the fastest speed.
The Bao family, the shipping magnate, in the study room on Taiping Mountain.
Pao Yue-Kong put down the special edition briefings of various newspapers presented by his secretary and tapped the table lightly.
After a long pause, he turned to his son-in-law, Wu Guangzheng, who stood solemnly, and said in a serious voice, "Guangzheng, did you see that? Xiaolin Tianwang's 'home ownership' strategy has brought him both fame and fortune. It's a foregone conclusion. He's a contemporary hero."
The restrictions previously imposed on the Fok family for cooperating with Hong Kong Land must be lifted immediately! Furthermore, priority loading and unloading rights at the port and preferential storage fees must be restored immediately, and even further concessions can be made as appropriate. "Quick!"
Wu Guangzheng frowned upon hearing this, and with a hint of hesitation, he said, "Dad, we just tightened our access to Hong Kong Land's warehouses and shipping services yesterday, following Mr. Huo's suggestion. Today, Xiaolin Tianwang just took advantage of the situation to suppress the Huo family's intention to cause trouble. If we turn around... wouldn't it be too hasty? I'm afraid Mr. Huo might lose face..."
Pao Yue-kong waved his hand and said, "That's all right. Mr. Huo is a sensible man. This is the general trend and it cannot be reversed. With Murray MacLehose's personal endorsement, it has become the official will."
We're taking the initiative to show goodwill to Kobayashi Tenmo right now, not because we're playing along, but because we understand the current situation. Do you think Li Ka-shing and Guo Desheng will be slow to act? By tomorrow at the latest, all those petty attempts to follow the trend will be completely eradicated!
Xiaolin Tianwang is a man who can be said to be calm if he doesn't move, but can be as powerful as thunder and lightning if he does. He only sent someone to deliver a lawyer's letter of termination today, leaving room for us to express our position. Go ahead."
Wu Guangzheng was also shocked when he heard this. His father-in-law valued Xiao Lin Tianwang so much?
He immediately bowed and replied, "Yes! I'll do it right away!"
When he turned around and left, his evaluation of Kobayashi Tenwang had reached an unprecedented level.
On this side, Guo Desheng happened to be a guest at Cheng Yutong's residence.
Several special editions were pushed in front of Guo Desheng and Cheng Yutong.
"Ha! I didn't expect him to actually do it!"
Guo Desheng took off his gold-rimmed glasses, rubbed his brow, and said in a slightly complicated tone, "This young man is quite courageous and shrewd! Even Murray MacLehose dared to negotiate terms and still managed to get them done!"
"It's more than just a deal," Cheng Yu-tung continued, pointing to the key words "government-enterprise cooperation" in the South China Morning Post. "They're simply using public opinion to control the Governor!
Once his plan is approved, if he makes any moves within the land, will the Huo family dare to oppose him in the board meeting? No one can bear the accusation of "hindering people's livelihood"! Brilliant! Really brilliant!
Guo Desheng sighed again, "Yes. That's the best part. He's not only gaining fame and fortune, but he's also trying to 'kidnap' all of us real estate developers onto this boat."
From now on, if there are any setbacks in the Home Ownership Scheme or a supply shortage, the pressure will fall entirely on the government and the industry, while Xiaolin takes the initiative. "You say he's doing charity? I'm the first to disbelieve it! Brilliant! Such a calculated plan!"
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