Chapter 158 Grand Project
Seeing this, Lin Zehao took off his coat and hurried forward, looking flattered, and said, "Mr. Bei, I am a junior and I don't deserve your call me Mr. Lin."
"If you don't mind, you can just call me Ah Hao."
. Pei is already in his sixties, and considering his achievements in the architectural design industry, it is not shameful for Lin Zehao to consider himself a junior.
"Maybe you'll be my boss soon. Ah Hao isn't suitable."
"If you don't mind, then I'll call you Zehao." Ieoh Ming Pei shook his head and said.
. Pei has lived in the United States for many years, so he does not attach much importance to the so-called seniority.
In his opinion, regardless of age, ability is the most important thing.
Lin Zehao, who is only 20 years old but has already joined the wealthy class, is undoubtedly one of the best.
"Row."
Lin Zehao nodded, and after a few pleasantries, he got down to business and said, "Mr. Bei, I have a 15-acre plot of land on the top of Taiping Mountain, and I want to build a modern family residence."
"In addition, I have a piece of land with an area of about 10,000 square meters at the intersection of Lam Hing Street and Wang Zhao Road in Kwun Tong. I want to build a comprehensive office center cluster."
"I also plan to build a comprehensive shopping mall near Tsim Sha Tsui. All these projects require your planning and design."
It is not easy to find a master of architectural design like . Pei, so Lin Zehao must make full use of him.
Just building a house always feels like a waste of resources.
“So many projects?”
Hearing this, . Pei was a little surprised. He thought that a mansion on the top of Victoria Peak was luxurious enough, but he didn't expect that Lin Zehao had so much land in his hands.
And judging by the nonchalant attitude, this is probably just the tip of the iceberg.
Thinking of this, even though . Pei is knowledgeable and experienced, he couldn't help but look at Lin Zehao with admiration.
He has achieved such success at the age of 20, and his future achievements are unimaginable!
After a pause, Pei thought for a moment and said slowly: "I don't have any work at the moment, so I can devote myself to you..."
"But from what you said, it seems that you plan to start them at the same time, which is a considerable investment."
"My company now has a total of 36 employees. I'm afraid they all need to get involved. I definitely can't handle it all by myself."
Since leaving Weber Knapp Architecture, . Pei has established his own architecture firm.
Lin Zehao's three projects are larger than each other, especially the comprehensive shopping mall, which is not an easy task to design and build.
Even for . Pei, it was a very challenging job.
"The buildings on the Peak and the office buildings in Kwun Tong started construction at the same time. This is the planning document for the integrated shopping mall in Tsim Sha Tsui. Take a look first."
"As for the salary, don't worry. I can pay you the highest price in the industry. If you are worried, I can pay you 50% in advance."
"As long as you can design something that satisfies me, there is absolutely no need to worry about Yinzhi."
Lin Zehao had a smile on his face and his words were full of strong confidence.
In this day and age, as long as you have land, you don't have to worry about not having money. Compared with those developers who borrow money from banks to buy land, and then go back to banks for loans after bidding for the land, Lin Zehao is definitely well-funded.
At least, he bought his land with real money.
For a real estate project of this scale, as long as it is well designed and constructed without cutting corners, there is no need to worry about it becoming obsolete in Hong Kong Island, where land is scarce. It will definitely be a long-term cash cow.
Moreover, compared with the comprehensive shopping mall that is about to be launched, the office building Zhongxi can only be regarded as a small trial.
Lin Zehao has been conceiving of the integrated shopping mall in Jianshanzui for a long time.
The reason why it is put on the agenda now is because I have finally waited for the right opportunity.
"You are indeed a heroic young man, quick-witted and outspoken!"
"I trust Zehao's character, so there's no need for an advance payment."
"I will definitely design a building that satisfies you and strive to make it a new landmark of Hong Kong Island!"
Having worked in the architectural design industry for many years, . Pei knows very well that once civil engineering projects start, it is like throwing a steady stream of money into the project, which is quite costly.
In addition, . Pei is such a big name that his fees are naturally high. He previously worked on mostly national projects, so ordinary wealthy people really can't afford to hire him.
Only a man with such courage and skill as Lin Zehao could launch so many projects at once.
With such an outstanding person, . Pei is naturally not afraid of the other party owing him money.
As he spoke, . Pei took the plan and began to read it.
The more he looked, the more shocked he became, and his eyes, which were originally narrowed, widened uncontrollably!
After reading it, . Pei pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose and put the plan back with trembling hands. Just as he was about to speak, he found that his throat was a little hoarse due to nervousness, so he quickly picked up the water cup beside him and drank it all in one gulp.
Pei put down his cup, but the shock in his heart had not faded. He took a deep breath, organized his words, and suppressed his shock. He said: "This project is really too big. It stretches from the Star Ferry Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui in the south to the reef at the end of the harbor in the north. It is close to Victoria Harbor and almost covers the entire plane. It is a truly large-scale building complex."
“写字楼部分占地440万平方尺，其他部分则占地600万平方尺，包括3间高级酒店、有500个房间的服务式住宅、一个私人会所及2000多个泊车位。
“It is a complex of four buildings, namely the Ocean Terminal, the Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel and the Ocean Centre.”
"Among them, Xiantao Pavilion, Pinlan Pavilion, Xiutang Pavilion, Guizhi Pavilion and Bantao Pavilion, as well as the Ocean Gallery shopping mall, need to be demolished to build a comprehensive building complex, including five Grade A office buildings, a large shopping mall, and serviced apartments."
. Pei finished speaking in one breath, his expression becoming more and more excited, and his tone becoming increasingly high-pitched.
A project of this scale is definitely a well-deserved big deal and a huge investment!
Even in the bustling Hong Kong Island, this has set an unprecedented precedent!
Before this, no businessman had ever thought of this and dared to put it into practice!
Unexpectedly, what countless business predecessors failed to accomplish was accomplished by Lin Zehao, who was only 20 years old!
Although it is just a piece of paper now, . Pei seems to be able to see through these fonts what the magnificent appearance of the plan will be when it is realized!
If before, . Pei came here more for making money, then now, he comes here more for spiritual pursuits!
As an architectural designer, it would be an absolute honor to be able to participate in a project that is destined to go down in history!
Thinking of this, . Pei could no longer control his excitement. He stood up solemnly, held Lin Zehao's hand tightly, and said word by word: "Mr. Lin, I want to thank you for giving me this opportunity."
"I have a feeling that this project will be the greatest masterpiece of my life!"
"Thank you for giving me such a broad platform to give full play to my abilities."
Having said that, . Pei ignored the surprised looks from others and bowed respectfully to Lin Zehao.
(End of this chapter)
