Tao Liangchen
Chapter 543 Building Momentum, Stephen Chow's Movie
However, solely from the perspective of official revenue, generated benefits, and influence, undoubtedly, Su Yehao's plan was superior.
According to the Li family's proposal, they would only be responsible for constructing the Cyberport, leaving the subsequent mess to the authorities, whereas Deputy Dean Zheng Yongwen mentioned specific research institution investment projects, with an amount reaching as high as ten billion Hong Kong dollars.
Although the discussion mainly focused on the first phase of the project, which was the artificial reclamation area of the Kai Tak Airport, with a total runway length of over three kilometers, no one would overlook the fact that once the first phase was successfully completed, the land for the second phase project would also become more valuable.
Including the apron, terminal, arrival hall, and other idle land, the idea of generating 40 billion Hong Kong dollars for the government, driving a trillion-dollar output value, wasn't just hot air.
According to the evaluation results of Plan A (public-private partnership), the returns from choosing Plan A would be about 30% higher than Plan B.
Because after the office buildings and residential properties are developed, they can generate rental income and profits from selling houses, and the real estate itself also has the opportunity to appreciate in value, the disadvantage is that the return cycle is as long as five to ten years.
Since it completely overwhelmed the Li family's plan, Zheng Yongwen certainly wouldn't miss the opportunity to promote it in advance, leveraging the momentum to increase the success rate of the plan's approval.
The two-hour consultation meeting had just ended.
As soon as he and Zhuang Wei and others appeared, they were surrounded by dozens of reporters from twenty or thirty media outlets, holding cameras, microphones, and video recorders, making a chaotic mess, clamoring and asking about the results.
It was only an informal meeting and had not been announced to the public.
The reason so many reporters came was that Zhuang Wei had contacted the public relations department in advance, proactively releasing the meeting time and location, attracting them all at once.
The Li family's Cyberport development plan was met with mixed reviews, with more criticism than praise.
However, after Su Yehao's new plan was announced a few days ago, there was an outcry of support, feeling that instead of leaving the abandoned Kai Tak Airport idle, it would be better to redevelop it to make some money and promote balanced development in various districts, so that all the benefits wouldn't fall into the hands of Hong Kong Island.
People are very concerned about this large project, which is said to involve hundreds of billions in investment, and the media certainly doesn't want to miss the big news.
At this moment.
A young girl held a microphone and asked, "Mr. Zheng Yongwen, are you working for Su Yehao? What role are you playing this time?"
Zheng Yongwen raised his hand to signal silence, the wrinkles on his face almost laughing out. The last time he received so much attention... was the last time.
He just appears stable on the surface, but he actually likes to show off, seeking fame and power.
He loudly announced:
"I am very grateful to Young Master Su Yehao for valuing my ability so much, hiring me to come out of retirement, and jointly working with many real estate developers to create this Kai Tak Cyberport plan, which is very beneficial to all Hong Kong citizens!"
"Once our project is approved, it will not only drive the development of Hong Kong in the high-tech field, but also generate at least 40 billion Hong Kong dollars for everyone!"
"The funds earned by the government at that time can be used to subsidize enterprises affected by the financial crisis, build more low-rent housing, or subsidize the expenses of the new airport on Lantau Island, and provide everyone with a new choice for shopping and employment."
Another reporter then asked:
"So, what was the result of today's discussion? Has the plan been finalized?"
Zheng Yongwen looked regretful and said:
"Not yet, today was just to understand the situation, but we won't give up and will do our best to promote it. We will inject new vitality into Kowloon, Wong Tai Sin, Kwun Tong, and other areas, and strive to create a new calling card for Hong Kong's high-tech industry. We also welcome powerful developers and enterprises to cooperate with us and jointly pull Hong Kong out of the quagmire of the real estate bubble, and do what I never had the opportunity to do before."
After listening.
Zhuang Wei looked at him.
She always felt that Zheng Yongwen's last sentence was very selfish, as if he was trying to clear his own name.
However, having attracted so many reporters today, there's no need to worry about the next topic. If it forms a general trend, then there's no need to worry about the Li family seizing the initiative, after all, discerning people can see that Su Yehao's plan is indeed better.
After a full half-hour of interviews, radio programs had already begun to promote it, seizing the first-hand hot news.
Many developers and financial companies also quickly received the news, especially the account managers of various banks, who were as excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood, wanting to win this amazingly large business.
President Peng of the Bank of China was in a favorable position and directly called Su Yehao's private cell phone, telling him to ask for as much money as he wanted.
Some foreign banks were also trying to contact Su Yehao, but unfortunately, they hadn't cooperated before and couldn't contact him for a while.
The confused Su Yehao only found out after asking President Peng that Zheng Yongwen had held a press conference.
Zheng Yongwen was used to doing things on his own and wouldn't report everything to his nominal boss, after all, he was just helping out for free...
The news spread quickly.
As the specific details were announced, it caused more and more discussion.
If Old Li took action himself, he might have a chance of winning, but currently, the Li Second Young Master is gradually falling behind.
At the same time.
The rooftop of the Garden Hotel in Central.
Nangong Tian and Jiang Yu successfully invited Stephen Chow out for lunch through an intermediary.
Sitting face to face, the little girl proposed a budget of 60 million Hong Kong dollars, allowing him to film whatever he wanted. This included a ten million Hong Kong dollar salary, plus a five million Hong Kong dollar directing fee, all of which would belong to Stephen Chow.
Stephen Chow, still with black hair despite his age, was not as optimistic and cheerful as in the movies. Suddenly faced with such a generous investor, he was immediately stumped, unsure of what to film.
This was also Su Yehao's suggestion.
He planned to use the film to provide some opportunities for the male and female groups that were being prepared to play supporting roles, increase their exposure, and promote Tian Yu Entertainment Company.
The little girl originally wanted to contact Su Yehao to ask him if he had any good ideas, but she couldn't get through on the phone.
She then called Linda Yun and learned that he was on the phone with the chairman of Sun Hung Kai, discussing whether there was an opportunity to jointly develop the Kai Tak Airport site.
After a while.
Su Yehao returned her call, and the little girl smiled and said, "Your idol is sitting right across from me, and Jiang Yu is also here. Stephen Chow asked you what kind of subject matter you want to film. I've put it on speakerphone."
On the other end of the phone, Su Yehao said with a smile:
"You actually secretly met up, why didn't you wait for me to come back? Hello, Stephen Chow, if you really can't think of anything to film, then film a kung fu movie set in the early twentieth century, with Lion's Roar and Buddha's Palm. I happen to have a good idea..."