Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

With a beaming smile, Liu Zhiyong led the group through the factory gate, saying, "Please, please come in."

We have been eagerly anticipating Mr. Henry and your team's arrival.

Following their steps, the group entered the factory.

The workshop was a bit crowded, and the factory building looked a bit old. Apart from the newly purchased equipment, there wasn't much to see.

These buildings are all single-story structures, built using simple, basic construction methods.

Perhaps to enhance his image, Liu Zhiyong also built a three-story building next to the factory.

The first and second floors were used as offices for management, while the third floor was reserved for him, with a separate office and living quarters.

In addition, there is a row of simple dormitories, with a total building area of ​​approximately 5,000 square meters.

If calculated based on Hong Kong property prices, this property would be worth approximately five million yuan.

Despite the rather rudimentary conditions, Henry was still quite satisfied with the factory.

For him, the age of the factory itself is not important; what matters are the skilled technicians with years of experience.

As long as these workers can ensure product quality and production efficiency, everything else can be improved through investment.

As for the factory's remote location, he didn't see it as a problem at all!

The surrounding land is mostly undeveloped and appears desolate, but this also indicates its huge development potential!

Once he buys the surrounding land, this picture is his to paint.

After a conversation, Henry learned that the portly boss surnamed Liu was forty years old and originally worked in the catering industry. However, seeing the booming arcade business, he switched to arcade OEM manufacturing.

However, it's unclear whether he's the one who beats arcade games, or whether arcade games beat him.

In any case, not long after he joined the arcade industry, the arcade assembly industry officially began to decline.

His business was severely impacted by piracy;

In addition, the recent deterioration of the security situation in Hong Kong has led to a sharp decline in the restaurant's revenue, which has made him even more disheartened. He finally decided to sell all his assets in Hong Kong and immigrate to Canada with his family.

Mr. Liu enthusiastically introduced, "Mr. Henry, although my factory looks rather old, the equipment was all recently purchased."

Our workers are also very experienced, with an average of five or six years of experience, and can quickly start production after taking over.

besides……"

Wiping the saliva off his face, Henry interrupted his introduction: "Boss Liu, you should also know that in the current market, the value of second-hand arcade machine manufacturing equipment is generally not high, and most parts need to be purchased from outside for assembly."

Factories capable of independently producing core components are extremely rare in Hong Kong and even the surrounding areas.

If you are genuinely interested in selling, could you please provide a more realistic price quote?

Upon hearing this, Boss Liu quickly wiped his mouth, and his expression became serious.

He knew the real action was about to begin: "Mr. Getty, I'd like to ask you beforehand, what are your plans after you take over the factory?"

Is it a plan to continue making arcade machines, or what?

If we continue manufacturing arcade machines, I'd like to know what your plans are for the resettlement of existing workers?

"Oh?"

Instead of immediately giving a quote, Mr. Liu first asked Henry about the arrangements for the workers, which surprised Henry.

Henry had originally thought of Boss Liu as nothing more than a shrewd and somewhat vulgar local boss.

Now it seems he is quite concerned about the workers' future?

Henry smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Liu, please rest assured on that point. As long as the workers are willing to continue working for me and their skills meet the requirements of their positions, I will ensure that they can all stay."

Unless there is serious misconduct, I will not easily dismiss any worker.

Upon hearing Henry's answer, Boss Liu's eyes lit up immediately.

"Mr. Getty is such a straightforward man!"

"Since that's the case, I'll just be frank—seven and a half million, cash on delivery, factory transfer on the other."

Henry pondered for a moment, keenly sensing a glint of shrewdness in the other's eyes: "Six million six hundred and sixty thousand, that's the highest price I can offer. Please consider it."

After saying that, he led Fred straight toward the factory gate, looking completely unconcerned.

"Mr. Getty, wait, wait."

Seeing this, Boss Liu dared not argue about the price any longer and quickly chased after him, saying, "The price is negotiable! Negotiable!"

"I, Old Liu, am just hoping for good luck today, so I'm selling this factory to you."

"Great, that's awesome!"

After finalizing the price, the Getty family's legal team entered the small conference room in the factory building.

Liu Zhiyong took out a series of documents he had prepared in advance from his bag, including the factory's ownership certificate, equipment list, and employee list.

With the lawyer present, both parties carefully reviewed the contract terms and had a final discussion on some details.

"Mr. Liu, do you know who owns the land surrounding our factory?"

Liu Zhiyong had already packed up his personal belongings at the factory.

He smiled slightly upon hearing Henry's question, clearly prepared for it: "Mr. Getty, most of the surrounding land belongs to Ms. Lu Yanqun."

"Lu Yanqun?"

Upon hearing the name, Henry turned to Fred Sassoon, who immediately replied, "She is the eldest daughter-in-law of the Lee Hysan family, one of the four major Chinese families in Hong Kong."

"Oh, it's her!"

Henry suddenly realized that the name did indeed sound familiar.

Reminded by Fred Sassoon, he recalled the detailed information about the distribution of power in Hong Kong that his family's think tank had provided before he came to Hong Kong.

Although the other person wasn't specifically mentioned, Henry remembered the name because her husband was Li Xiaohe.

In later generations, when people talk about the four major families of Hong Kong, they usually think of real estate tycoons such as Li Huangtai, Guo Desheng, Li Zaoji, and Zheng Yutong.

However, what many are unaware of is that besides these "newly rich" families, there are also some long-established "old money" families.

Although these families have gradually retreated into the background, their influence is still ubiquitous.

Take the Lee Hysan family for example. They, along with the Chow Wing-tai family, the Ho Tung family, and the Lee Pui-choi family, were known as the first generation of the four major families in Hong Kong.

The family made their fortune in the opium trade in the early 20th century and subsequently expanded their business empire in Hong Kong.

In 1924, Lee Hysan spent HK$385 million to purchase a large tract of land in western Causeway Bay from a Scottish businessman, including Lee Garden Hill, Percival Street, Lee Garden Road, Enping Road and Sunning Road, which is now the famous Lee Garden area in Hong Kong.

This decision laid a solid foundation for the family's subsequent development, gradually making the Lee Hysan family the veritable king of Causeway Bay.