Li Haochen looked at Liu Xinyuan with surprise and then smiled, saying, "It's your fortune to have this intuition, but remember not to pass it on."
"Thank you, thank you, Boss Li."
Liu Xinyuan was incredibly excited. Although Li Haochen hadn't said it explicitly, this sentence had revealed everything. He had bet correctly. Even though he didn't know what major event would happen in Yuan City, it would definitely be something incredibly good.
"Uncle Wei, aren't you considering buying one? Hehe!"
Wei Dayong wasn't as sharp-witted as Liu Xinyuan, but he could guess a lot from their conversation. However, he was willing but unable, his wallet insufficient. What's the point of opportunity if you can't grasp it? Thinking too much only added to his mental burden.
"Boss Li, I'll pass. I don't dare to wear a hat that's too big for my head. I know my own limitations."
Seeing Wei Dayong's insistence, Li Haochen didn't try to persuade him further. He had given you the opportunity, and if you didn't seize it, there was nothing he could do.
Besides being a driver and guide, Liu Xinyuan was also very familiar with second-hand industry transactions and was good at negotiation. Therefore, Li Haochen later let him handle the dealings, leaving himself free.
However, letting go didn't mean abandoning supervision. He still needed to keep an eye on things. The power of money was unimaginable. After all, they had only known each other for a few days. Although Liu Xinyuan's performance was satisfactory, one couldn't be sure he wouldn't develop other intentions. Greed could move people's hearts; one had to guard against it.
Li Haochen's frantic sweeping for several days had already attracted the attention of some people with keen senses, especially those families in Yuan City who held substantial assets.
As a result, the patriarchs of the three major families in Yuan City gathered to discuss a slight shift in the market over the past few days, and Huang Shengtang was among them.
"Old He, this is your territory. Is there any movement from above?"
The "Old He" Huang Shengtang mentioned was He Boshan, the owner of Yuan City's Hexiang Real Estate. At this moment, his eyes flickered slightly, as if lost in thought.
"Old Huang, what I know, I believe you all know. Besides, if there were any moves from above, wouldn't we know?"
"It's truly unfathomable. If there weren't major moves from above, why would they invest such a huge amount in Yuan City? We've been rooted in Yuan City for decades; wouldn't we know its development prospects? Alas!"
"Old Long, you're always resourceful. Analyze it for us."
The shrewd man beside them, Long Mingtai, stroked his chin and pondered for a long time before shaking his head. "It's hard to say, but one thing is certain: they are genuinely pouring real money into it. If it were you, would you spend money like this without any benefit?"
Long Mingtai's words made Huang and He fall into deep thought. They had also considered this point but couldn't figure out the ultimate goal of the other party, which was very vexing.
"Then should we follow suit?"
"If you want to follow, you follow. I'm not joining this excitement. They've already bought commercial properties worth hundreds of millions. How much soup can be left for our three families to share?"
Rather than fighting for it and offending a powerful enemy, it was better to fulfill others' wishes and perhaps seize an immense opportunity. Long Mingtai didn't voice these thoughts. To him, he wished for their Huang and He families to be eliminated by that mysterious tycoon, leaving him as the sole dominant force in Yuan City.
"This old man can't stay up late anymore. I'm going back. You two continue."
After Long Mingtai left, He Boshan also departed not long after, leaving only Huang Shengtang alone in the club room, smoking silently.
"Damn it, two old foxes. It's only eight o'clock, and you say you can't stay up late?"
Huang Shengtang cursed a few times and paced back and forth, smoking. Soon, the floor was littered with cigarette butts. After a while, he hurriedly walked out.
On the other side, Li Haochen and his companions had just finished a day of busy sweeping. Although tired, the day's achievements were quite good. Under Li Haochen's financial offensive, most people couldn't resist.
He treated the two to a hearty late-night snack and then returned to the hotel to rest. The running around these past few days had been exhausting. After chatting with Murong Yanran for a while, he went to sleep.
The next day, Li Haochen and his group once again embarked on their grand sweeping journey.
"A Yuan, is today the last district?"
"Yes, Boss Li. Once the East District is finished, it will basically be over."
"Mm, you've worked hard too."
The car drove eastward along the Yuan River. Unexpectedly, the environment in the East District was quite good.
"Eh?"
The desolate scene before him made Li Haochen perplexed. "A Yuan, the environment here is quite good, and the transportation is also acceptable. Why is there a cluster of unfinished buildings?"
"You're talking about Yin Jiangshan. The environment is indeed good, but unfortunately, the owner's capital chain broke, and he incurred a lot of debt. Later, other bosses came and wanted to take over, but they only agreed to transfer it after taking over his debt of over five hundred million. Moreover, the subsequent development of the community requires a lot of funds, so no one was willing to take it over, and it became like this."
Upon hearing this, Li Haochen's heart leaped. This was a golden opportunity. This piece of land, by estimation, was at least two to three hundred mu. If he could take it over, even if he left it undeveloped, once the news about Yuan City broke, the value of this property would at least quadruple.
Seeing Li Haochen appear very interested, Liu Xinyuan asked, "Boss Li is interested?"
"Yes, but unfortunately, I have the will but not the strength. Over five hundred million is not a small sum, hehe!"
Indeed, they had already spent nearly eight hundred million in the past few days. This shortfall of over three hundred million couldn't be covered. Although it was a pity, there was nothing they could do.
"Actually... it's not that there's no way," Liu Xinyuan said, feeling a bit apprehensive, fearing Li Haochen might not like it.
"A Yuan, tell me."
Not only was Li Haochen not displeased, but he was also very interested. He really wanted to acquire this unfinished community, but the debt of five to six hundred million made him feel powerless. Now that there was a glimmer of hope, he naturally wouldn't miss it.
"Mortgage loan."
"You mean the commercial properties?"
Liu Xinyuan nodded slightly and said no more. As a subordinate, he should know his place and only hint at things, not talk too much.
Li Haochen immediately fell into thought. This was indeed the most convenient method, but it would also carry enormous risks. If the news from Ling Hanfeng were delayed by a few months, then Li Haochen would be in danger, and his painstakingly laid plans might all be in vain.
But danger often came with great opportunity. Taking over for five to six hundred million might bring in billions in returns. This temptation was indeed significant.
After a long period of contemplation, Li Haochen, who had been closing his eyes in thought, suddenly opened his eyes. He had made up his mind. Isn't life just a gamble? If he gambled correctly, his future would be bright. If he gambled wrong? No, he wouldn't gamble wrong, and he wouldn't allow himself to. He would definitely succeed.
"A Yuan, I hope you will help me."
"Okay!"