bookcurios Chapter 302: Does it count as a chapter?
Chapter 302: Does it count as a chapter?
Chapter 302: Do You Keep Your Word?
My life went on as usual afterwards. I taught the kids in the morning and went to sweep the streets after dinner. It was really cool to ride this bike, and it was also very practical and could take me to many places.
Qiu Huoming took some time to look at the land that several real estate tycoons had acquired at the time.
The real estate market was in a slump at that time, and many plots of land were just fenced off and overgrown with weeds. The famous "Huangpu Garden" in later generations was still a deserted dock.
Qiu Huoming walked around the area before returning to the city.
Some real estate agencies near real estate projects had slow business. When Qiu Huoming went to inquire about the situation, he found that they were all very enthusiastic and it was obvious that the competition was fierce.
Qiu Huoming organized and archived the information he collected during these days.
Early in the morning on the third day, Qiu Huoming was stopped by Jin Chuopu while he was having breakfast.
"Don't leave today. The real estate friend I told you about before is free today. Let's go meet him later. Also, the money has arrived, so I'll transfer it to you at the same time."
Qiu Huoming was overjoyed, "Okay."
Jin Chaopu smiled bitterly and got into the car, "You old kid, can't you be more steady?"
Zhou Zhian poured a glass of wine for each of the three people. Jin Chuopu glanced at him, walked forward, took out a bottle of water from the freezer, and handed it to Qiu Huoming.
"knocking"
Qiu Huoming hung up his helmet and put away his keys. "I don't mind. I'm just playing with the old man."
"Forget it, I'm an old man. My friend will come to pick me up in a while. You go back and change your clothes first."
"Yeah." Qiu Huoming understood that people need clothes and horses need saddles.
As soon as he parked his car, Qiu Huoming arrived.
Qiu Huoming smiled and said, "Wait for me for a moment."
Zhou Zhian continued, "The plots of land I acquired have not yet started construction. As you can see from the market, several real estate developers have come to me and asked me to sell these plots of land at a low price."
Qiu Huoming glanced at him and said, "How about I take you on my bike?"
The driver was a middle-aged man with silver hair and a shaved beard, looking very impressive. He laughed and said, "I forgot about it after I left the house. Otherwise, he would have taken a taxi and followed my car..."
Zhou Zhian didn't say anything. He stepped on the accelerator and the car rushed out like an arrow.
Jin Chuopu looked at Qiu Huoming apologetically, "Huoming, this is the old guy's usual style. When I first met him, we almost got into a fight."
This man had no moral principles. Qiu Huoming quickly pulled down the panel of his helmet, gripped the handlebars tightly, stepped on the accelerator, and followed closely.
After a while, there was a knock on the door.
The sports car roared and sped away in a cloud of dust. Qiu Huo cursed inwardly, thinking that this shameless old man was clearly trying to make trouble for himself.
He smiled bitterly and said, "We have been brothers for many years. If others want to invest money, I will fully support them. But forget about your money. I have watched you climb up step by step, and I can't bear to cheat you."
Zhou Zhian then slowed down. "He doesn't look like a novice. Never mind. After all the commotion today, I feel much better..."
Jin Chuopu stepped forward quickly and said, "Zhou Zhian, didn't I say that I have a nephew going with me?"
Qiu Huoming got on his bike, put on his helmet and said with a smile: "I'll follow you..."
Qiu Huoming responded, pulled out a chair, left the living room and went downstairs.
Qiu Huoming opened the door.
Zhou Zhian didn't want to rent an office building, so he rented a hotel suite as his office all year round.
Zhou Zhian didn't make any sarcastic remarks this time. He took a sip of wine and lazily leaned back on the sofa. "Chuo Pu, I'll tell you the truth about the investment you told me last time."
He took a document from the coffee table and handed it to Jin Chaopu, "This is a survey I commissioned a third party to do."
After getting on the elevator, the room was on the second top floor.
He walked quickly to the carport and pushed the motorcycle out.
The view from the suite is wide.
Zhou Zhian smiled and patted Qiu Huoming on the shoulder, "Not bad, it's pretty fast."
Jin Chaopu slapped him and said, "I'm going to stab you. Let's go, let's go inside first."
Zhou Zhian raised his lips, "Wow, very cool, I'll drive slower then." He glanced at Jin Chaopu, "Come on, why are you still standing there?"
Ten minutes later, the car stopped in front of the hotel.
In the sports car, Jin Chaopu slapped him and said, "Drive slower, he is a novice."
Zhou Zhian was very familiar with the hotel staff and greeted them along the way.
There was a stylish silver Porsche parked downstairs. Qiu Huoming was stunned for a moment. The car was a two-seater sports car.
Jin Chuopu glanced at him and said, "Dress better. Wash the shirt you wore last time and put on your suit..."
Jin Chuopu opened the document and Qiu Huoming leaned over to look.
"Let's go, downstairs." Jin Chaopu also changed into a decent gray suit, and the two walked downstairs.
In the room, the suit had been ironed and was hanging on the hanger, still crisp. He changed his clothes, went into the bathroom, and combed his hair neatly.
Jin Chaopu smiled and said, "It seems that I need to learn how to drive. If I really can't do it, I'll hire a driver. Seeing you riding a motorcycle makes me want to do it too."
Zhou Zhian raised his eyebrows, "Oh wow, there is something fishy in your words."
Qiu Huoming looked at the text on the document, which was a research report on the real estate industry.
After analyzing the real estate prospects for this year and next year, the overall outlook is pessimistic. The final survey result is to recommend selling the property early and withdrawing as soon as possible.
After the British Prime Minister's visit to China, this pessimistic mood spread in the port city, and the sluggish real estate market has become well known.
Zhou Zhian took another sip of wine. "Last year's building has not been sold yet. I don't plan to develop the land this year. I have three options: 1. Sell the land at a low price; 2. Find a big boss to partner with; 3. Find someone to invest."
"If it's 1, I'll lose everything. If it's 2, I won't have a say in the new company and it will die soon. If it's 3, I'll just have to attract funding and survive."
Qiu Huoming looked at him. Although this man was hateful, what he said to Jin Chuopu was truly from the bottom of his heart.
Jin Chuopu's eyes turned to Qiu Huoming. He did not answer Zhou Zhian's question, but asked Qiu Huoming: "Huoming, what do you think?"
Zhou Zhian laughed, "Chuo Pu, you are alive again at this age, and you ask a child about such a big thing?"
Jin Chaopu snorted coldly, "If you want your company to continue to survive, listen to him."
Zhou Zhian also snorted coldly, "If he can revitalize my company, I will give him 10% of the shares!"
Qiu Huoming laughed, "Deal."
Zhou Zhian laughed angrily, "Everyone can brag. Okay, I'll listen. Go ahead."
Qiu Huoming leisurely opened the bottle cap and took a sip of water before pointing at the research report and saying, "Most of what is said here is correct."
Although Zhou Zhian's face was full of doubt, he was actually looking forward to it in his heart.
Hearing this, even this expectation disappeared immediately. He raised his hand to look at his watch and had no intention of listening anymore.
Qiu Huoming continued: "But his conclusion is wrong."
Zhou Zhian's body froze, and he looked up at Qiu Huoming.
"I'll give you a few words." Qiu Huoming was like a charlatan, "When others abandon me, I am lacking."
This time even Jin Chuopu became curious, "Huo Ming, what does this mean?"
Qiu Huoming looked at Zhou Zhian, who forced a smile, "I'll call you Huoming just like Chuo Pu. Come, tell your uncle in detail."
Zhou Zhian was simply desperate and was trying every possible means. He was definitely unwilling to humble himself. This empire he had fought for was the result of all his hard work.
If there is a chance of turning around, he will definitely seize it.
Qiu Huoming didn't keep the secret. He coughed and continued, "Putting these words aside for now, I'll analyze the real estate in Hong Kong City..."
"Hong Kong's real estate market also experienced a downturn in the 1950s, but it quickly became prosperous. There are several wealthy people in Hong Kong right now, and they all rose to prominence during that period. In the past few years, Hong Kong's manufacturing industry was well developed, and the economy took off, which also led to the rise of real estate. Uncle Zhou, you also became rich during that time, right?"
Zhou Zhian nodded, "Indeed, I made my first pot of gold during this period."
Qiu Huoming continued after hearing this: "So, most people took over large tracts of land at this time... However, with the British Prime Minister's visit to China, this situation was broken..."
"This is not an economic issue, this is a confidence issue."
After saying this, Qiu Huoming looked at Zhou Zhian.
Zhou Zhian chewed over the meaning of this sentence carefully. The more he thought about it, the more he felt it was correct. He stared at Qiu Huoming and asked, "Then how do we break the impasse?"
"Uncle Zhou, do you still mean to give me shares?"
Zhou Zhian gritted his teeth and said, "It's true, but 10% is too much. Nephew, let's discuss it again..."
Qiu Huoming smiled and said, "I won't take it for nothing. I'll invest..."
Zhou Zhian calculated and said, "I will give you 1% of the shares. I don't need your investment."
“What if I invest 300 million Hong Kong dollars?”
This amount of money is not too much, but it is not too little either.
Zhou Zhian frowned and calculated carefully. Originally, his assets were worth hundreds of millions, but now that the real estate market has shrunk, it is hard to say how much they are worth.
But one thing is clear: he is short of cash, the house has not been sold, and the land is just in his hands. If he does not start construction, the bank will not give him a loan. If he starts construction, he will suffer losses.
Zhou Zhian gritted his teeth and said, "In addition to giving you 1% of the shares, I will give you 300% of the 9 million, so you can get 10% of the shares."
"The condition is that the company can be revitalized."
Qiu Huoming nodded, "Okay, let's do as you say."
He picked up the pen on the table, took the document directly, and wrote the four words he had just said on the back.
"The panic in the market is spreading now, and many people will sell off their properties. Uncle Zhou, what you need to do is to raise funds and hold a large amount of cash in your hands. If you have built properties, you can sell them all if the profit is low, but the land..."
Qiu Huoming smiled and said, "Not only are you not selling it, you're also buying it at a low price..."
Jin Chuopu raised his eyebrows slightly, "Picking chestnuts out of the fire..."
"Everyone is probably panicking because..." Qiu Huoming pointed in the direction of the mainland, "They are worried about the unclear policies."
Zhou Zhian thought about it and nodded.
His mind was still thinking about what Qiu Huoming had just said, 'Not only are you not selling, you're also buying it at a low price...'
Qiu Huoming coughed and took another sip of water. "Just wait until next year. We will start building the building next year. After the building is built, we can get financing from the bank. This money will be a reassurance. We will restart the sales at the end of the year..."
Zhou Zhian asked in a low voice: "Do you have someone up there?"
Qiu Huoming didn't respond. He smiled and leaned back in his chair. "I have invested money too. This is all my capital at the moment. I won't let it go to waste."
"If you don't have the guts, my uncle and I will find someone else to invest..."
Zhou Zhian snorted coldly, "I don't have the courage. Back then..."
"Stop!" Jin Chaopu laughed, "Don't say that, you old-fashioned guy, just tell me whether you will do it or not. I have some money here, I will invest it in you."
When Zhou Zhian saw the two people in front of him who looked like they had won the game, he suddenly became speechless.
He took another sip of wine, closed his eyes, and carefully reviewed the current dish.
As a person involved in a difficult situation, he stepped out of the current dilemma and began to think about what Qiu Huoming had just said. He was right about almost every point.
The three methods I used before were only temporary solutions and not a fundamental solution. They were like boiling a frog in warm water. They would provide me with food and clothing, but I would definitely be eliminated from this industry.
If I follow Qiu Huoming's idea, there will be two outcomes for me: 1. Lose all my wealth and quit the real estate industry; 2. Become a top real estate developer in Hong Kong...
But at least, you can try.
He opened his eyes and his pupils lit up. A man like him who could reach his current position must be no rookie and certainly not lacking in adventurous spirit.
"You told me all the methods. It would be easy for me to leave you alone..." Zhou Zhian said to Qiu Huoming.
Qiu Huoming said calmly, "You won't."
Zhou Zhian suddenly laughed out loud: "What a young man! I have finally admitted my old age."
He stretched out his hand, and Qiu Huoming smiled and stretched out his hand as well.
In mid-air, the two hands were tightly clasped together.
"Give me your phone number later. I want to talk to you often. Come again tomorrow and I'll have my lawyer give you an agreement. The shares will be calculated from the day your investment arrives..."
Jin Chaopu coughed at the side and said, "What about me?"
Zhou Zhian glanced at him and said, "You...you go on."
Jin Chaopu was so angry that his eyebrows raised. Zhou Zhian quickly added, "Let's talk about it after the lawyer comes."
Next, several people told the details again. Zhou Zhian was in a good mood and invited them to have dinner at the hotel.
At the dinner table, he learned about Qiu Huoming's history of making a fortune, which immediately deepened Qiu Huoming's illusion that he had someone above him.
Qiu Huoming did not explain. The more mysterious something is, the more it can constrain others.
I have no foundation at all, and these businessmen are all experienced people. Since there is a misunderstanding, just let it go.
After Zhou Zhian finished his meal, he served another pot of tea. "Huo Ming, why are you going back to Yangcheng? Stay in Gangcheng. I'll find someone to help you settle down..."
Qiu Huoming took the initiative to step forward and fill the teacups in front of them. "I still have studies to complete, and I have to go to the Beautiful Country later..."
Even Jin Chaopu didn't know about this. He asked in surprise, "Why are you going abroad? You're not studying abroad."
Qiu Huoming explained the origin of the incident and picked out a few unimportant details.
Zhou Zhian looked at his new partner differently after hearing this. He slapped Jin Chaopu on the shoulder and said, "Heroes have always been young. You and I are indeed old."
Jin Chuopu glared at him and said, "I'm not old, don't drag me into this..."