"It should be around US$780 billion. This is all my guess. There are no detailed GDP statistics in the mainland."
Zhang Zhonghua shook his head and said that before the reform and opening up, the mainland's GDP data was difficult to calculate and inaccurate, so it was difficult to have detailed data.
"It was really hard to pay off Mao Xiong's debt in the past few years." Father Lou said with a wry smile.
"But luckily it's over, it's just..."
Zhang Zhonghua also smiled helplessly. This debt is really uncomfortable. It took you so many years to pay it off.
"Dad, Ah Hua, what's going on with Mao Xiong's debt?"
Lou Xiao'e asked curiously. She has not worked in recent years, so she knows less about it. In addition, they are returning agricultural products and mines. She has never been out of Sijiu City, so she has not been exposed to it.
Zhang Zhonghua explained the whole story of Sino-Soviet relations in detail, and explained the reasons for the hardship of life and the shortage of materials in those years. It was really not easy in China these years. Agricultural products, meat, ore, etc. were used to repay debts, and the prices were very low.
, causing some shortage of supply in the country.
The only source of foreign exchange in the country is the Canton Fair, which mainly sells some agricultural products, handicrafts and low-end machinery and equipment. However, the little foreign exchange source from the Canton Fair is really a drop in the bucket.
"Oh, I don't know when I can go back!"
Lou Zhenhua looked at the north and shook his head with a bitter smile.
"Uncle Lou, let's talk about this kind of thing later. The current situation in the mainland is not optimistic, and we are now in British territory."
Mr. Huo is the most respectable patriotic businessman. He spared no effort to help China and finally enjoyed a state funeral. This is an example.
After you have completed the accumulation of original capital, in addition to completing the real-name system, you must also work hard to enter the field of science and technology. Once it is reformed, you will go back to develop in a big way and help the mainland develop science and technology.
There are also many patriotic tycoons in Southeast Asia, such as Zhuang Shiping of Nanyang Commercial Bank, Hu Yinxiang of Hehe Industrial, Macau gambling king Stanley Ho, Macau king Ho Xian, patriotic overseas Chinese Tan Kah Kee, etc., and of course the sixth uncle of Shaw Brothers. These are all forces that can be united
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"Okay, the fireworks are about to start. These things are not something we can consider now."
Lou's mother spoke up to interrupt everyone's sadness.
"Mom, it's so beautiful, look over there..." Lou Xiao'e immediately pointed to the fireworks in the sky and said.
Following Lou Xiao'e's voice, everyone looked in the direction of her finger.
Fireworks bloomed in the sky, and the colorful fireworks illuminated the beautiful Victoria Harbor.
Countless fireworks bloom in the sky, like a peacock in full bloom, like a goddess scattering flowers, like a bunch of colorful flower umbrellas, reflecting beautiful patterns on the sea. Or like a hundred flowers blooming in full bloom.
Flower petals, countless fireworks use their petals to bring the atmosphere of Victoria Harbor to a climax.
As the fireworks bloomed in the sky, the citizens on both sides of the Taiwan Strait who came to watch also shouted excitedly. Everyone became restless, and the police officers of the police station were all ready.
"It's really spectacular, the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are so lively."
Lou Xiao'e said excitedly that although she had seen this scene once last year, she was still very excited to see it again.
Zhang Zhonghua looked at the fireworks in the sky and sighed deeply. The fireworks tonight are particularly beautiful. It is the arrival of a new year. I hope everything will go well next year.
As the countdown ends, it marks the end of 1967, the arrival of 1968, and the beginning of a new journey.
Earth-shattering shouts from Hong Kong residents came from both sides of Victoria Harbor, and countless citizens who came to watch the fireworks show also began to congratulate each other.
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Early the next morning, which is the first day of the Lunar New Year.
These days, there are no entertainment activities in either Hong Kong Island or the Mainland.
The TV stations we are familiar with in Hong Kong, such as TVB, have not yet been established. The movies shown in the cinema are all movies that Zhang Zhonghua has no interest in as soon as he sees the name. Entertainment is expensive and lacking. No wonder pornography, gambling and drugs are prevalent in Hong Kong Island in this era. Not all of them are idle.
If you have nothing to do, I will only use pornography, gambling, and drugs to stimulate the numb nerves of the people of Hong Kong Island.
In the Mainland, there are no entertainment activities. As soon as it gets dark, they are idle at home. The couple can do nothing except talk about life and ideals.
No wonder the population has exploded in recent years and everyone is idle!
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Zhang Zhonghua left his residence on his bicycle and walked along Repulse Bay Road, Wong Nai Chung Gap Road, and Stubbs Road all the way to Victoria Peak. He planned to take advantage of the free day to go to the top of the mountain and take some photos of Central in the 1960s.
and Victoria Harbor as a souvenir, and then meet those brothers who have not yet "recognized" each other.
Victoria Peak is located in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong Island. It generally refers to the "top of Victoria Peak" and is therefore referred to as the Peak by Hong Kong people. With an altitude of 554 meters, it is the highest peak on Hong Kong Island.
In the early days of the opening of the port, due to inconvenient transportation, people had to rely on sedan chairs to go up and down the mountain. Therefore, there were not many people living on the top of the mountain at that time. There were only about 40 households in the 1880s.
Later, due to the beautiful scenery, cool temperature and wide view on the top of the mountain, it gradually attracted a large number of more foreigners to live there, mainly old British people.
In order to meet the traffic demand, the Peak Tramway was opened to traffic in 1888. Later, in 1904, the Governor's Office of Hong Kong Island banned Chinese from living on the Peak. This ban was not abolished until 1947.
Victoria Peak has beautiful scenery and is the most exclusive residential area on Hong Kong Island. The Governor and high-level government officials of Hong Kong Island all live in Victoria Peak. Of course, there is also the richest man after the opening of Hong Kong Island - Ho Tung, the super rich man of Hong Kong Island, who founded
The Ho Kai-tung family was the most prominent family in British Hong Kong Island.
Zhang Zhonghua walked to the observation deck on the top of the mountain, overlooking the scenery of Hong Kong Island and Victoria Harbour. Whenever night falls, standing on Victoria Peak and looking around, under the reflection of thousands of lights, Hong Kong Island and Kowloon seem to be embedded in Victoria Harbour.
The two pearls complement each other. The Central area is full of high-rise buildings, which is extremely spectacular.
When will I be able to stand on the top of the mountain and overlook Hong Kong Island like a king? Looking at the beautiful Hong Kong Island, Zhang Zhonghua's heart is full of longing.
Last night, Zhang Zhonghua made an appointment with the Lou family to go to the Lou family to offer incense today, so Zhang Zhonghua went directly to the Lou family after returning from the top of the mountain.
After Zhang Zhonghua arrived at Lou's house, he had a meal of dumplings with the Lou family, which is customary.
Um.
Northern customs.
Zhang Zhonghua only learned about it after watching TV in his previous life. In the south, dumplings are not eaten on the morning of New Year's Day.
Crosstalk Queen Yu Aunt said that once he posted on Weibo asking which family would not eat dumplings during the Chinese New Year. As a result, netizens in the south replied, "We don't eat dumplings."
Zhang Zhonghua also curiously checked online what people eat on New Year's Day in various places. He didn't know if he didn't check, but he was shocked when he checked.
All places are unified. It's okay in the north, most areas are similar, but it's different in the south. It's different in every place.
In places like Sichuan, Shanghai, Yangzhou and other places, glutinous rice dumplings are eaten on the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, which means reunion and happiness, everything goes as they wish, and they hope for a perfect new year.
In some areas of Hunan, Hainan, Ningbo and other places, the first meal of the New Year is to eat rice cake, which means "it gets better every year."
People in Hubei eat chicken soup as their first meal on the first day of the Lunar New Year, which symbolizes "peace and peace". Students at home eat chicken wings, which means "spread your wings and fly high"; those who are working at home eat chicken feet, which means "catching up in the new year."
fiscal".
In southern Fujian and Fuzhou, people eat noodles for breakfast on the first day of the Lunar New Year, which means "every year will last forever"; while in Zhangzhou, people eat ginger, preserved eggs and sausages, which means "the days are getting more prosperous".
In some areas of Guangdong, the first meal of the Spring Festival is "Wannian Liang". "Wannian Liang" means rice that is taken out for several days in advance on New Year's Eve and served on eucalyptus. This rice is used to cook rice on the first day of the new year, and it must be enough for the whole family.
Three days of meals means "no worries about eating and drinking".
Wait, wait, etc., to name a few.
After eating the dumplings, Zhang Zhonghua and the Lou family went out with a stack of red envelopes. It is necessary to give out red envelopes when going out during the Chinese New Year. You don't just give them out to people you see, but you still have to give them out when you see someone you know or know.
"Let's set off together. Don't go to Yongjia, you two. There are too many people there, and Xiaoli is almost due."
Father Lou said with a smile.
"Well, then we won't go. Just keep an eye on Xiaobao."
Lou Yongjia looked at his pregnant daughter-in-law, and then at his son who was eager to try. He knew that he couldn't go with him, and it was not possible to keep his son at home with him.
So he had no choice but to accept his fate and told him to take good care of his son.
"Brother, sister-in-law, I will bring you delicious food when I come back."
Lou Xiao'e took Lou Xiaobao's hand and said.
Everyone took cars and headed towards Central. Here, people were going to the temple to offer incense on the first day of the Lunar New Year in order to pray for good luck in the new year.
It is impossible to put incense on the head pillar. It is estimated that many people were queuing up last night. Hong Kong Island attaches great importance to Feng Shui, and business people attach even greater importance to Feng Shui, so Feng Shui is very developed in Hong Kong Island.
There is Wong Tai Sin Temple, also known as Sik Sik Yuen, on Hong Kong Island. It was built in 1921. It is said that "all requests are answered". The temple mainly worships Huang Chuping, a famous Taoist deity in southern China during the Eastern Jin Dynasty. There are also gods from Confucianism and Buddhism such as
Confucius, Guanyin, etc., so the integration of the three religions is a major feature of Wong Tai Sin Temple in Hong Kong.
It is one of the famous scenic spots in Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, and one of the most famous temples in Hong Kong Island. It is famous and well-known by everyone, and it is popular. Every year on the first day of the Lunar New Year, citizens compete to be the first to burn the incense sticks.
According to legend, Wong Tai Sin, also known as Red Pine Fairy, is widely known for his practice of medicine to help the world. It is said that Wong Tai Sin enshrined in the temple is able to respond to all requests, and his signatures are very effective.
Of course, the Chinese people in Southeast Asia believe most in Mazu. The incense is even more prosperous on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month. Some sailors who go to sea also go to the Mazu temple to pray for peace.
It was almost ten o'clock when Zhang Zhonghua and the Lou family arrived at the Star Ferry Pier in Central. Zhang Zhonghua felt desperate when he saw the people queuing up to wait for the boat to cross the shore. It was so inconvenient.
Construction of the undersea tunnel from the main island to the peninsula would not begin until 1969, and it would not open to traffic until 1972. There were still four years left. Thinking about it makes people despair.
I queued for half an hour and waited for more than ten minutes before getting on the bus. There was traffic jam all the way and it was already 11:30 when I arrived at Wong Tai Sin Temple.
The people who come here to offer incense are just like in previous lives during the Spring Festival and during the holidays, the backs of their heads were covered with blackness everywhere except people.
For safety, Zhang Zhonghua also held Lou Xiaobao up to his neck, otherwise he would be really afraid of being squeezed out by him.
Following the crowds of people, they lined up to enter, bought flowers and water as tributes, entered the Wong Tai Sin Temple, offered incense, kowtowed and prayed, and then walked out of the temple. As for asking for lottery tickets, Zhang Zhonghua, who was looking at the crowd, lost interest in an instant.
We ate some snacks at the temple fair and walked around with Lou Xiaobao on his back for more than an hour with the Lou family, then left the vicinity of Wong Tai Sin Temple and returned to Causeway Bay. By the time we got home, it was already past four o'clock in the afternoon, and everyone was exhausted from waiting.
After this experience, Zhang Zhonghua decided not to join in the fun again. It was so uncomfortable.
It reminded Zhang Zhonghua of his first year in college when he went home for the winter vacation. Because he had no experience, he didn’t buy a plane ticket and had to sit on a hard seat all the way back to Xuzhou from Chongqing. He was ready to die.
After returning to Lou's house to rest for a while, Lou Xiao'e, Liu Xiaoli and Lou's mother took Lou Zhenhua and beat him to death in mahjong.
Lou Xiaobao sat on the sofa and read comic books.
Brothers Zhang Zhonghua and Lou Yongjia were rushed to the kitchen to start preparing for the evening meal.
In the evening, six and a half people sat at a European-style dining table and had a reunion dinner.
"Ahua, when will the Taikoo store open?" Lou's father asked.
"It's coming soon. It will be renovated in a few days and it will be officially open for business when the smell is gone."
"Well, what are your next plans?"
Father Lou nodded and then said.
"After Taikoo Shing stabilizes, we will start to expand. Places such as Yau Tsim Mong in Kowloon are making plans to open CFC restaurants all over Hong Kong this year, and next year we will enter Bangkok and Footpot countries, and at the same time set foot in Southeast Asia."
When Lou Zhenhua asked about his plans, Zhang Zhonghua did not hesitate to tell him his plans for next year or even the year after.
"The area near the Ocean Terminal in Kowloon is pretty good. Have you ever thought about opening a store there?"
Lou Zhenhua thought for a moment and said to Zhang Zhonghua.
Zhang Zhonghua rolled his eyes in his heart, of course I thought about it.
Who doesn’t know Ocean Terminal? It is the largest shopping mall in West Kowloon District of Hong Kong Island. It is also one of the large shopping malls on Hong Kong Island. It is a property of the Wharf Group.
Especially decades later, it has become one of the must-visit shopping attractions for tourists visiting Hong Kong. Hundreds of thousands of people enter the mall every weekend, and on weekdays, 50,000 to 60,000 people work in this office building.
"If you want to open stores all over Hong Kong Island, then you also need to build a central kitchen on the Kowloon Peninsula.
If it is transported from the main island to Kowloon, it would be too troublesome for trucks to take the ferry there every day."
"Let's take the ferry first and find a factory here on Hong Kong Island. Then the central kitchen will be moved there and the formula can be kept confidential and safer."
Zhang Zhonghua also said helplessly.
Brother Lak is about to run away, and there is going to be a problem with the order of Hong Kong Island. It's okay here on the main island, but Kowloon, especially Yau Tsim Mong, is extremely chaotic. It's better to transport trucks back and forth by ferry. It's more troublesome*
It doesn’t matter if we cross the river, it’s only two kilometers in total anyway, so it’s just a matter of buying an extra truck. The recipe for catering is the most important. If the recipe is leaked, the competitiveness will be greatly reduced.”
Lou’s father also agreed with Zhang Zhonghua’s idea.
"Oh, Hong Kong Island is too chaotic. Large associations can easily have thousands or even tens of thousands of people, and the Hong Kong Island Government doesn't take good care of them."
Lou's mother said worriedly about Hong Kong Island.
"The Hong Kong Island government cannot control it even if it wants to. The population of Hong Kong Island has skyrocketed in recent years, and the infrastructure cannot keep up. Many children cannot go to public schools, and private schools cannot afford them, so they can only join clubs.
A large part of the tax revenue here has to be handed over to the British government, and the Hong Kong Island government has no money if it wants to strengthen infrastructure construction."
