"Tanger is the city with the largest number of European immigrants, accounting for about a quarter of the population. It is also the first stop for many Europeans to enter the Philippines."
Pan Jun introduced casually.
Yang Shuo sighed: "I originally wanted to buy a piece of land and build a large manor like my uncle's house, but now it seems there is no chance."
"How about trying your luck in the suburbs? There should be plenty of land in the suburbs. You can buy a piece of land as big as my uncle's house for two to three billion."
"If you don't consider the suburbs, safety will not be guaranteed."
Yang Shuo shook his head.
There was no way he was joking with the lives of a family.
This is the Philippines, and security is far inferior to that in China.
"What about other cities? Tangier is a special case. Land in other cities is not very tight. Some small cities even give away free housing land in order to attract people."
"Lao Pan, why should I go to other cities?"
Yang Shuo smiled bitterly.
Pan Jun scratched his head: "Would you consider taking the exam on the other side of the strait?"
"You mean Siban?"
"Yes, the land price in Spain is also very cheap. Some ancient castles can be acquired for only a few hundred thousand. Moreover, the two places are very close, with a strait separating them, making it easier to travel between them."
"How is the security in Spain?"
Yang Shuo was a little cautious.
For him who has been engaged in foreign trade all year round, he still yearns for Europe. Those ancient castles full of historical charm are especially suitable for vacation.
"Spain is generally relatively stable. It is blocked by the Pyrenees Mountains to the north and has close contacts with us in the south. It can barely support its economy and should not collapse in a short time."
"Forget it, if it doesn't collapse now, it doesn't mean it won't collapse in the future. Europa is one, and it's hard for Spain to be alone. I always feel that something will happen sooner or later."
Yang Shuo finally resisted the temptation.
Pan Jun didn't try to persuade him any more. He just said casually that, in general, Spanish people were generally conservative and there weren't that many messy social movements in the country. He and his colleagues were unanimously optimistic about this.
On the contrary, France and Germany, which have the most developed economies, are the most prone to problems due to undercurrents within their borders, and are also the two countries they are most concerned about.
Just chatting all the way, ten minutes later, the car repair shop finally arrived.
After getting off the car, Yang Shuo suddenly pointed at a large construction site next to the maintenance shop and said curiously:
"Old Pan, what are you doing over there?"
"It was originally the base of our navy, but now it has been sold to a real estate development company. They are planning to build a super community here."
"Super community? Isn't it popular here to have detached houses?"
"There are no conditions now. There has been a wave of immigrants in Europe recently. The housing market in Tangier is in short supply, so we can only choose this high-density residential area.
However, this kind of community is not without merit. At least it is closed. As long as you spend more money on the property, the public security environment will definitely be better than outside."
Pan Jun explained.
"When will the community open for sale? I want to buy one as a temporary residence."
"You're late. As far as I know, all the houses have been sold."
"What? So fast?"
Yang Shuo was shocked.
This construction site is estimated to be more than 2,000 acres in size and can accommodate at least 50,000 households. Moreover, the foundation work has just begun, and it has all been pre-sold.
"This is an immigration wave. Do you think it's a joke?"
"Why don't they go to other cities?"
"Other cities are not friendly to Europeans. Our place is managed by the military region. There is not so much discrimination. Europeans are more willing to settle here."
The reasons for this are complex.
Pan Jun simply gave a reason.
Yang Shuo's eyes lit up: "Are all those who can immigrate here rich?"
"What do you think? The housing price in the community in front of us is as high as 70,000 to 80,000 yuan per square meter. Most people can't afford it. Most ordinary people will choose to go to South Africa."
"Hey, isn't my repair shop going to issue it?"
"It will definitely make money. The number of cars in this community alone is at least several thousand. With such a big market, it is difficult not to make money."
Pan Jun said with envy.
If his father-in-law wasn't old and wanted to avoid suspicion, he would definitely have left such a good opportunity to his own family.
My father-in-law has saved a lot of money in the past few years.
Although 400 million is difficult, you can still get a loan from a bank. With the repair shop's earning power, you can pay it off in a few years, and then you will make pure profits.
Yang Shuo immediately said gratefully: "Old Pan, I really want to thank you this time. Without your help, such a good opportunity would never have been available to me."
"Which one of us is following which one?"
Pan Jun said politely.
Thanks to his brother-in-law's relationship, their family is much closer than ordinary relatives, and they are almost becoming a family. He cherishes this fate very much.
Next, the two came to the gate of the car repair shop. The repair shop had a very common name, "Changsheng Auto Repair Shop."
There is also a line of small words below the door:
Military quality.
Pan Jun took out his mobile phone and made a call, and soon the person in charge of the maintenance shop appeared. He was actually a disabled person with one arm missing.
"Colonel Pan, I've finally been waiting for you."
Pan Jun greeted the other party, then pointed at Yang Shuo and introduced: "Old Li, let me introduce to you. This is the new boss of your maintenance shop: Yang Shuo, you two, please get to know each other!"
"Director Li, hello!"
"Mr. Yang, please come in quickly. Our brothers have been waiting for you for a long time. If you don't arrive, our hearts will not be at ease."
"Too serious..."
Director Li waved his hand: "I'm not joking. To tell you the truth, the real estate company next door has been eyeing our maintenance factory. We are really afraid that the superiors will not hold back and sell the factory."
"No, don't worry. Mr. Yang has signed a contract with the military region. The maintenance factory will not close, and you don't have to worry about work problems."
Pan Jun quickly comforted him.
Speaking of which, their base is not short of money. Over the years, they have made a lot of extra money from the Europas, and the military even has the spare capacity to help their squadron purchase more than a dozen new warships.
"It's great. We have all become accustomed to life here. If we have a choice, no one would want to leave Tangier."
Director Li looked very excited.
Pan Jun couldn't help but joked: "Be modest. Once you sell your house, you will all become millionaires. Where can you go?"
"The house is for living in. If we sell the house, where will we live next? Besides, the children at home are older and they will also need a wedding room when they get married. I also want to demolish the old house and build a small courtyard!"
"Move to South Africa, housing prices are cheaper there."
"I'm old and don't want to bother anymore. Tangier is very good. It has the best university, the best hospital, and the largest planting base in the Philippines. How can the South Philippines compare?"
Yang Shuo couldn't help but interjected: "South Africa is not that bad, right? If the development here is good, I would like to open a branch factory in South Africa?"
"Mr. Yang, you don't know something. The biggest shortcoming of South Philippines is the lack of people. Young people cannot stay here, and it will be difficult to develop in just a few decades.
The most important thing is that their side is the rear area and is not as popular as ours. We are backed by Europa and have many opportunities to make money. Young people like to run to our side.
To put it bluntly, it is easier to get a wife here than in South Africa. A disabled person like me, Lao Li, can marry a college student from Europe. Now my eldest son is in junior high school."
Director Li nagged.
"Director Li, you came to the Philippines quite early, right?"
Yang Shuo was a little surprised.
“I came here in 2025, and the Philippines was in chaos at that time. I lost my arm at that time, and I have been repairing cars in a repair shop since I retired.
Later, after being introduced by my comrades, I met my current wife, and then we successfully got married and had children. I am now the father of four children, and my life is considered complete."
Director Li replied.
"I'm sorry, I didn't expect you, Director Li, to have such a past. It's all because of you that you risked your lives to make the Philippines what it is today."