Although there are servants at home, Wu Wenying still controls the family's expenses. She has a certain level of education, which comes from the teachings of Lin Zhichao's father.

Naturally, the Lin family does not burn firewood, but uses gas. However, most households in Hong Kong burn firewood, so firewood is also an important material.

After hearing that the price of rice soared by 30%, Lin Zhichao said: "The war has spread to the south, and these supplies will naturally rise sharply. Mom, don't complain, as long as we keep it up, we will get through the difficulties. Later, I will give the workers in the factory a rise in price

When it comes to salary, I can only worry about my own family affairs."

Wu Wenying immediately said happily: "This is a good thing. My grandson will be born soon, so take it as a good deed."

Lin Zhichao was noncommittal. He did not raise wages for that reason, but understood that under such circumstances, raising wages was in line with the trend.

Not surprisingly, when prices rise so high, trade unions are bound to take the opportunity to organize strikes to seek benefits for workers and unite all those who can be united.

Of course, those who went on strike were all British-owned companies, such as trams, ferries, gas, telephones, milk, docks, etc. Who said they had a monopoly on these industries.

Strikes in Chinese private factories are still very difficult. If you don't do it, some people will do it, and they won't even talk to you.

In fact, starting from February this year, the Hong Kong government has increased subsidies for civil servants. At the same time, the Hong Kong government has also increased certain fees. From January to April, it has increased cigarette taxes, radio license fees, and excrement cleaning fees.

Stamp duty. In addition, telephone bills and haircut fees have also increased, making Shengdou residents feel overwhelmed.

Lin Zhichao decided to consider a salary increase because the added value of Yangtze River Industrial's products is high and can be appropriately increased. If he was one of those copycat factories, he would naturally consider a salary increase carefully and wait and see the situation before making any decisions.

Tang Caiyun expressed her own opinion at this time, saying: "A salary increase is a good thing, but we must take the situation into consideration. Cheung Kong Holdings has nearly 500 employees. If each person's salary is increased by 10 Hong Kong dollars, it will be 60,000 Hong Kong dollars a year. Generally speaking,

Our factory really can’t afford such a huge extra expense.”

She was instilled with the idea of ​​a 'capitalist' by Lin Zhichao, and she was no longer a woman who could talk on paper. What's more, Tang Caiyun also knew that Lin Zhichao was a good boss, and the wages of workers in Yangtze River Industry were not low, compared to the entire manufacturing industry.

Telephones, foreign affairs, seamen, trams, electric lights, gas, naval docks, Kowloon Dockyard, Taikoo Dockyard, coppersmithing, government and military medicine, postal service, motorcycles, milk, British Tobacco, etc., their workers' salary is only 80 Hong Kong dollars.

The salary of skilled workers at Cheung Kong Industries can reach 80 to 100 Hong Kong dollars. Of course, the salary of most workers is only 50 to 80 Hong Kong dollars, and food and accommodation are not included.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Of course I won't do this kind of thing. The maximum salary increase is HK$5. If this kind of thing is increased at one time, the appetite of the workers will become bigger and bigger."

You can show that you are a good boss, but you must not stand out and be out of touch with the masses. Cheung Kong Industrial's salary can be considered a high level in the manufacturing industry, but it must not be a leading level.

So in fact, the overall salary level of Cheung Kong Industrial is still not as good as those of British-owned factories, it can only be said to be about the same. If compared with other Chinese-owned factories, it is slightly better, with salaries ranging from 30 to 60 in factories.

After dinner.

Lin Zhichao came to his sister's room, intending to have a chat and get some psychological counseling.

"Xin'er, why haven't you and your brother talked less recently?" Lin Zhichao sat on a chair and said to Lin Xiner who was sitting on the edge of the bed.

Lin Xiner suddenly felt aggrieved and whispered: "I thought my brother had no time to care about me because he liked Sister Caiying."

Lin Zhichao suddenly realized that it was for this reason that Lin Xiner thought he regarded Tang Caiying as his sister and was a little jealous.

"Haha, I like you Sister Caiying!"

Lin Xiner immediately lowered her head, clutching her school uniform skirt in her hands, obviously feeling a little unhappy.

"However, my love is not for my sister, but for wanting her to be your second sister-in-law."

When Lin Xiner heard this, she suddenly raised her head and said happily: "Really?"

Lin Zhichao smiled and nodded and said, "What? Is there any problem?"

Lin Xiner showed a sweet smile and said: "Although it is a bit unexpected, it seems to be good, so that we can be together in the future."

"Why don't you girl get married and stay together from now on?"

"Brother! I don't want to get married. I will work for you from now on."

Lin Zhichao did not dwell on this topic, but said: "Sister Caiying, be my insider, and tell me if you find anything. Of course, now is not the time, and you sister Caiyun has not passed the test. So.

, keep it a secret for my brother!”

"Okay, brother!"

After chatting for a while, Lin Zhichao left Lin Xiner's boudoir. Now he is cultivating this sister as a confidant, chasing girls for him now, and working for him in the future.

Back in the bedroom, Tang Caiyun was lying on her side on the bed. Lin Zhichao stepped forward and stroked her belly, feeling the seven months of life.

"Husband, will something happen to Hong Kong? Since the end of last year, the Hong Kong government has added 6,000 new troops. There are more than 30,000 soldiers in Hong Kong! Also, in the annual budget announced by the Hong Kong government last month, a total of 1.8

Of the 100 million Hong Kong dollars, 26 million will be used to expand the military and police." Tang Caiyun said slightly worriedly.

The Lin family is super rich!

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Don't worry, Hong Kong is very stable, so just rest assured! What's more, I plan to buy a boat next month, and our family will be ready to leave at any time."

Tang Caiyun breathed a sigh of relief immediately!

However, her worries just reflect the worries of other people in Hong Kong, and this worry has not yet expanded. Once Guangdong is invaded, Hong Kong will really be frightened.

Lin Zhichao, who understands history, not only doesn't have to worry, he can even buy some assets at the bottom. This is his opportunity to distance himself from other rich people.
Chapter completed!