With Zhou Shijiang managing the real estate projects and Liu Xinyuan overseeing the shops, Li Haochen, the big boss, could relax and wait for the money to roll in.
As for the shops, Li Haochen had no intention of selling them. Wasn't it good to be a landlord for life? Once Yuan City developed, the rent would surely increase severalfold, making it very easy to earn millions per month.
Li Haochen was currently packing his bags. He had been in Yuan City for nearly two weeks and it was time to go back. If he didn't return soon, the conch shop would be unable to cope. Gu Xiaonian had called several times, sounding desperate. The Butterfly Bay area was probably overcrowded with fish and needed to be processed. That was a lot of money.
Besides these, there were also coconut seedling and aquaculture net cage constructions. The bamboo poles for farming mussels also needed to be prepared and installed. He had called back to the village a while ago, asking his uncle to start preparing them. There were a total of 50,000 poles. He was going to expand the mussel farming scale. Currently, mussels were a hot seller at the conch shop, with many barbecue and seafood restaurants vying to place orders. However, production was limited. As long as production could keep up, it would be a profitable project.
"So many things to do."
Amidst his exclamations, there was more anticipation for the future. Ten billion was just the beginning. Li Haochen's sights were set on the pinnacle of the pyramid. Companies like Kong's and Rothschilds were his targets.
After packing his luggage and checking out, Li Haochen went to take a look at Yin Jiangshan. Quite a few construction workers were already busy inside. Seeing Zhou Shijiang directing them, he had no intention of disturbing him and didn't dare to. He was being driven crazy by him, being pestered for money every day.
Alas, it wasn't that Li Haochen didn't want to pay. It was just that his pockets were as empty as a plucked chicken. After the mortgage, the remaining sixty million-plus had all been given to him. By his estimation, it would only last for a month. The subsequent funds would require at least twenty billion.
Good heavens, twenty billion! The thought of it made Li Haochen's head spin. His pockets were cleaner than the hair on his legs. He could only pin his hopes on Ling Hanfeng getting back to him quickly.
Fearing that Zhou Shijiang would see him, Li Haochen quickly got into the car and shouted, "Uncle Wei, let's go back."
It is worth mentioning that Wei Dayong had missed out on purchasing shops last week. Seeing the prices steadily rising, he was envious and regretful. Unfortunately, there was no magic pill for regret in the world.
Although he missed the opportunity with the shops, he had still mustered the courage to ask Li Haochen if he could purchase some second-hand old houses.
The answer was, of course, affirmative. If he had the money, Li Haochen would have swept up all those old houses long ago. However, he certainly wouldn't let such a good opportunity slip through his fingers.
As it turned out, Liu Zijun and Chen He had also joined in sharing the pie of Yuan City.
Especially Liu Zijun. Li Haochen had only mentioned it, and she actually brought two hundred million to invest, causing property prices here to rise a little more.
She was now a bona fide rich woman. It was so easy to earn money from men. If not for the limited quantity of the raw material, she would probably be on the Forbes list within a year.
It was past five in the afternoon when they finally returned to Binhai. However, Li Haochen did not go home. He only asked Wei Dayong to drop him off at the Binhai Hotel.
"Uncle Wei, thank you for your trouble during this time."
"Not at all. It's I who should thank you. This trip is equivalent to three or four months of my work. Thank you!"
Wei Dayong was naturally happy. Li Haochen had paid him fifteen thousand for the fourteen days, and also covered his food and accommodation. Fifteen thousand! He had bought this car for just over fifty thousand. He was eager for Li Haochen to make such a trip again. Moreover, he had also bought two second-hand houses following Li Haochen's advice, and in just a few days, the houses had appreciated by two or three percent. This deal was incredibly profitable.
After a few words with Wei Dayong, he walked into the hotel. There were no customers at the moment. The hotel was undergoing renovations to change its style. However, the five-star elegance had not changed much. Once it reopened, it would surely make customers linger. For a few hundred yuan for a late-night snack, one could enjoy a five-star environment. Who would go to outdoor food stalls? The same applied to accommodation, making it an excellent choice for tourists.
He arrived at Murong Yanran's office. She was still engrossed in her work, her head bowed over documents, completely unaware of Li Haochen's entry.
"It's time to get off work!"
"Ah... You scared me! You didn't say anything when you came back."
Li Haochen's sudden voice startled Murong Yanran, who then became delighted. They hadn't seen each other for two weeks, and she had missed him dearly.
"I came back earlier, so I thought I'd come and see you. Are you done?"
"Almost. Don't you need to keep an eye on your Yuan City?"
"No, I found two capable assistants. I just need to check on them occasionally. Oh, by the way, I'm thinking of not selling those shops, just keeping them to collect rent later, okay?"
Murong Yanran's expression changed slightly, but she quickly composed herself. She was feeling a bit worried. The interest on the one billion mortgage loan was quite substantial, as much as five to six million per month, which was manageable. However, she had to repay the principal after a year. If the invested shops were not sold, how would she manage the money?
"You decide."
Murong Yanran sighed inwardly and then cast the worry aside. It seemed she had made a decision.
"Alright, let's go home."
"Why don't we go out to eat today? And maybe go shopping and watch a movie?"
"Okay!"
Murong Yanran was overjoyed. They were both so busy that they rarely had time for regular couple activities like shopping or watching movies. As soon as Li Haochen suggested it, she agreed, as happy as a little girl.
Seeing Murong Yanran so happy, Li Haochen felt a pang of guilt. He hadn't spent enough time with her recently, always focused on the ten-billion goal, neglecting her feelings.
"I really need to spend more time with you."
The two arrived at Binhai Plaza, hand in hand, just like any ordinary couple, strolling around and looking at things. When they were thirsty, they shared a cup of milk tea, and when they were tired, they found a place to sit.
Of course, they couldn't miss the opportunity to have a meal and soup at Liu Zijun's place. However, she wasn't there. Liu Zijun was currently busy expanding her business. It seemed her ambitions were great, with fifty to sixty branches already open, which was truly impressive.
The more branches she opened, the happier Li Haochen became, as Murong Yanran had a share in it. Moreover, the consumption of cured meats, sausages, and dried vegetables increased, allowing his uncle's family to earn more money.
It is worth mentioning that under the leadership of his uncle, the ten villages in their township had reached cooperation with his food factory. Now, every household raised chickens, and fresh country eggs were continuously transported to them every day. Li Haochen would be envious if he knew how much money they were making.
They had also become a good example of prosperity in the local area. Not only the town but also the city had highly praised them. They had truly brought honor to themselves.