After Director Sun’s speech, everyone at the scene was immediately divided into groups. There were more than fifty people in each group, and Zhang Hao and Kevin were assigned to the third group.
In addition, Zhang Hao was also elected as the leader of the group by Village Chief Fan. It was originally just for fun, and it probably wouldn't last long, so he didn't refuse.
Since it was the first night, in order to familiarize everyone with the process, Village Chief Fan took the lead and all personnel began a vigorous dragnet patrol.
Zhang Hao naturally followed Village Chief Fan.
"Uncle Fan, there shouldn't be a shortage of money in the village, right? Why don't we have a few patrol cars?"
"It's not necessary." Fan Tianyou shook his head, and then explained: "First of all, our village only has a few streets, which can be walked in half an hour; secondly, I heard that volcanic ash is very damaging to car engines, and it seems that some kind of filter needs to be installed.
Device, isn’t it ready yet?”
"How many households are there in our village?"
Zhang Hao took the opportunity to ask.
"There are more than 400 households, with about 3,000 people. If you include migrant workers, the permanent population is definitely more than 50,000. However, a lot of people left in the past period, and currently there are less than 5,000 people left in the village."
"Nine-tenths gone? So much?"
"Well, life is almost unbearable for everyone right now. If this had been left in the past, no matter how many houses there were, we would not have to worry about renting them. Now, if we can have two or three tenants, our business will be considered prosperous." Village Chief Fan couldn't help but
sighed.
"Village Chief, you have to think of a way. If this continues, we will really suffer from the northwest wind."
“I don’t know when it will end!”
"Our family's income last month was only 5,000 yuan, and we can hardly afford to pay the water and electricity bills."
In the team, several villagers echoed one after another.
Zhang Hao wanted to curse after hearing this.
Although he himself is also a rich man, he has experienced hard times after all. Isn’t it because he doesn’t make as much as before? Why can’t he survive?
Village Chief Fan waved his hand on the spot: "Stop arguing, what can I do? Forget about us, there are a large number of houses in the urban area that cannot be rented out."
Huicheng is one of the top three super metropolitan areas in the country, with almost half of the population from outside the city.
This wave of return and immigration has resulted in the loss of at least five million people, and the sequelae are very obvious.
"It's so annoying. If I had known earlier, it would be better to sell the house and take the money to go to the countryside or simply immigrate overseas than to live half-dead now."
Some people couldn't help but complain.
"Cough..." Zhang Hao coughed subconsciously.
"Mr. Zhang? You are the big boss and you are more knowledgeable than us. Can you give us some advice? We would all be very grateful."
Village Chief Fan’s move is simply treating a dead horse as a living horse.
"Boss Zhang, they say that distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors. You must help us?"
The villagers grasped at a life-saving straw.
Zhang Hao also wanted to show goodwill to the other party: "Everyone, listen to me, the current difficulties are only temporary. I believe that the situation will get better soon."
"Mr. Zhang, how do you say this?"
Village Chief Fan couldn't help but feel shocked.
"Haha, the reason is very simple. Everyone seems to have forgotten what is happening on the other side of the ocean."
"Volcanic eruption?"
Someone tried it.
"Yes and no." Zhang Hao smiled.
"Boss Zhang, please stop showing off."
Everyone is extremely anxious.
Zhang Hao nodded: "As far as I know, a large wave of refugees from across the ocean will soon land here. Aren't these ready-made tenants?"
"Refugee?"
"Actually, they are not considered refugees. Those who can escape from the North American continent in the first place are at least from middle-class and above families. Ordinary people cannot get a boat ticket at all."
Zhang Hao added casually.
In fact, he also has selfish motives.
Even though these "refugees" on the other side of the ocean are poor, they are full of abilities and qualities. They can easily find jobs, which is much more reliable than their neighbors to the south.
Their arrival is equivalent to occupying the position in advance, which is conducive to building a good community environment.
To be honest, he doesn't want his sons to live next to a smoky slum. It's not that he discriminates against slums, but that kind of place is really dangerous.
This was something he experienced personally in his dream.
Upon hearing this, Village Chief Fan immediately stopped and said hesitantly: "By the way, are people willing to come to our place? After all, there are plenty of houses in the city and the basic conditions are better. How can we compare?"
"We will definitely not be able to attract rich people. They may have bought a house long ago. We mainly attract people who are short of money. After all, a ferry ticket worth one million will probably empty out many people's money.
”
"No money? How about renting a house?"
Some people were unhappy on the spot.
They are doing business, not charity.
"Have you misunderstood?" Zhang Hao patiently advised: "You are worried that they will not be able to pay the rent because they have both hands and feet? As long as you give them a few months of grace and wait for them to recover, wouldn't it be equivalent to having a stable renter?"
Guest?"
Village Chief Fan suddenly realized: "Mr. Zhang is indeed a big business man. He thinks further than us. Those people who have benefited from us will definitely give up and stay."
"Can this work?" Some people still expressed doubts.
"Why not? Let me tell you, Mr. Zhang is not an ordinary person. He has done tens of billions of dollars in business. If we are just doing something like this, is it not a piece of cake?
Forget it, I think this method is very good. If you are willing, come to my house to sign up tomorrow morning, and we will discuss it together. If you are not willing, don’t force it."
Village Chief Fan stood up against all opinions.
Seeing this, Kevin wanted to try to make some suggestions:
"Uncle Fan, I think..."
Zhang Hao interrupted the other party on the spot: "What's your name, Uncle Fan? It's called Grandpa Fan. Don't confuse the seniority."
"Mr. Zhang, please tell grandpa to call me old. Let's discuss our own issues." Village Chief Fan waved his hand and then looked at Kevin: "Guodong, you grew up on the other side of the ocean. If you have anything to say, feel free to speak directly.
Say, Uncle Fan also wants to hear your opinion."
"OK, actually what I want to say is that the cultures on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are very different. Uncle Fan, if you really want to do this business, it is best to set up a company to centralize and manage all rental houses. You can refer to the apartment model. This way
It’s easier to attract tenants.”
"Apartment?"
"Yes, Westerners value privacy more and are more willing to deal with formal companies..."
An elder brother next to him immediately said: "We have become refugees, so we have to pay so much attention to it?"
"Shut up." Village Chief Fan glared at the other party, "Guodong also means well, and he is right. If we want to make big money, we must make changes. We had no choice before, but now we have the opportunity
In front of us, are we still going to go back to the old path?"
Zhang Hao was immediately impressed by Village Chief Fan.
This pattern is okay, old man!
"Village Chief, if we really follow the apartment-style approach, the house will definitely need to be renovated and equipped with furniture and appliances. This is not a small investment?"
"If you put in the effort, put in the effort. As the old saying goes, if you don't want to let go of your children, you won't be able to catch the wolf."
Village Chief Fan has made up his mind.
Their youngest son graduated from college this year. He originally started a good business, but he met...
Now that my younger son is idle at home, I might as well hand over the management of the apartment to the other party, which can be considered as a way of keeping the wealth from going to someone else and killing two birds with one stone.