In 1949, Hong Kong's population surged, leading to a sharp increase in demand for Chinese-language education, which put heavy pressure on Hong Kong's higher education system.
During this difficult period, many scholars and educators from the south flocked to Hong Kong. Despite the scarcity of resources, they established numerous "refugee schools" that offered post-secondary courses to help both immigrants and local youth continue their studies.
These educators, undeterred by hardship and toil, were solely dedicated to contributing their efforts to Hong Kong's education. They used their knowledge and wisdom to ignite the flame of hope for Hong Kong's youth.
During this period, higher education in Hong Kong faced enormous challenges. The three constituent colleges of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (New Asia College, Chung Chi College, and United College) were conceived during this time.
The founders of these three colleges were a group of like-minded scholars and educators. They deeply understood the importance of education and therefore decided to jointly establish a Chinese university to provide better educational opportunities for young people in Hong Kong.
In the early days, they faced various difficulties such as funding, venue, and equipment. However, they did not give up, but instead traveled around to raise funds, find venues, and purchase equipment, finally establishing the Chinese University in 1963.
Throughout the development of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), these three member colleges have consistently played a vital role. They have not only provided CUHK with excellent faculty and students, but also offered many valuable experiences and suggestions for its development.
Song Jingwei was hired as an economics professor in the business school, while Zhang Lihua was hired as an English professor in the humanities school. Seeing that his parents could work normally again, Song Ziqing was also happy.
The couple knew very well that their successful job application was largely due to the investment Song Ziqing and his wife made in building the school last year.
Lin Chengyu also became one of the board members of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Although he was the least prestigious board member, his parents-in-law applied for the job, and everyone gave him face. In addition, the Song couple's academic qualifications and teaching experience were very much in line with the recruitment requirements of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, so it was reasonable for them to be hired.
Thanks to Lin Chengyu's investment, the Song couple were on the same starting line as many other people with connections, which allowed them to successfully apply for their desired positions under fair competition.
They knew that all of this was inseparable from the support and help of Song Ziqing and his wife.
Recalling when the Song couple first came to Hong Kong last year, they had not yet established themselves in their studies or careers, but they resolutely invested in the Chinese University of Hong Kong in the name of Song Ziqing.
They did this for two reasons: first, to maintain a better relationship with the university so as to facilitate the supply of talent to the Song Lin Group through education; and second, to prepare for the Song couple to settle in Hong Kong.
After learning what had happened, Song Ziqing was even more delighted with Lin Chengyu, and her feelings for him grew stronger. She subconsciously developed a sense of attachment to him, and she felt that as long as Lin Chengyu was around, the whole world would become a better place.
Their marriage was too hasty, so the Song couple consulted a fortune teller and planned to find a better date to hold a wedding for their daughter and son-in-law.
The timing was suggested by Lin Chengyu, choosing the latter half of 1963, after the villa on the hillside was completed, to hold the wedding.
After moving to the new house and holding the wedding, the family will finally be considered settled in Hong Kong.
Whether it's the villas in Central or Repulse Bay, they're all secondhand villas. There's always a sense of distance between them. Perhaps they'd only feel a sense of belonging if they lived in the villas they built themselves on the hillside.
Song Ziqing knew that Lin Chengyu was a very traditional person and had always longed to give her a real home, a home that they designed and built entirely by themselves.
They bought a large plot of land in the Mid-Levels, which was the same grove of trees where the two of them first came to Hong Kong. They felt that it was their lucky place in Hong Kong.
This place holds their past and future; it is where their love began and where their hearts find solace.
Lin Chengyu even found a well-known architect, a famous Chinese-American architect in both the UK and the US. The two discussed many ideas and provided a lot of advice, designing a modern villa with a swimming pool, garden, gym, cinema, vegetable garden, fruit garden, and the like.
This villa not only offers comfortable living facilities but also boasts beautiful natural scenery, allowing them to find peace and tranquility amidst their busy lives.
Song Ziqing knew that Lin Chengyu had devoted a lot of effort and energy to this family. He not only achieved great success in his career, but also tried his best to take care of her feelings and needs in life.
He is a very responsible and loving man, as well as a man of great taste and style.
Song Ziqing felt very lucky to have met such an outstanding man and to be able to build a happy family with him.
The two looked forward to the completion of their home together and imagined their future life together.
They knew that this home was not just a place to live, but also a haven for their souls and a testament to their love.
They believe that this home will bring them more happiness and joy, and will also make their love stronger and longer-lasting.
This time, Lin Chengyu's investment came at just the right time.
Thanks to his investment, the Chinese University of Hong Kong was able to acquire a large plot of land in Sha Tin ahead of schedule, laying a solid foundation for the school's future development.
For Lin Chengyu, this is not just an investment, but also a selfless dedication to education. He deeply understands the importance of education and is therefore willing to contribute his efforts to the development of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Having acquired the land, the next step was the intensive construction project. Due to the sheer scale of the project, it was impossible for a single real estate company to undertake it, so Songlin Real Estate was fortunate enough to take on a portion of the work.
For Songlin Real Estate, this was both a trust and a responsibility. They deeply understood the significance of building the university, and therefore dared not slack off in the slightest, devoting themselves fully to the project.
Lin Chengyu was very pleased that Song Ziqing had become one of the shareholders of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Although he is only a minor shareholder, this means that Song Ziqing's status and position in Hong Kong will be greatly enhanced.
He believes that Song Ziqing will make greater contributions to the development of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and at the same time bring more opportunities to his own career.
For Lin Chengyu, this investment will not be the only one for Hong Kong's education cause. He will continue to invest in various schools every year, not only universities, but also primary and secondary schools.
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