Through this Zhu Xian update event, Cao Weidong earned 2.3 million Hong Kong dollars!
Since these were rewarded by rich readers and fans, it was logical that they all went into Cao Weidong's own pocket.
Plus the dividends from the sales of the single volume of "Zhu Xian"...
It can be said that excluding Cao Weidong's investment in opening the China-Hong Kong Newspaper, his current disposable assets have reached a terrifying five million!
This does not include the countless materials and rare treasures in Cao Weidong's pocket.
In this day and age, this is a huge sum of money.
The port city at that time.
A meal of minced meat porridge from a food stall costs 2 cents.
Beef brisket rice, 1 and a half yuan.
And a sumptuous Christmas dinner that can be enjoyed by the whole family only costs 20 Hong Kong dollars.
The above is about food.
Travel.
Whether it is a bus ticket or a cruise ticket, the cost is generally between 5 cents and 10 Hong Kong dollars.
Only purchasing a private car costs slightly more.
For example, a Mercedes-Benz sedan costs about 160,000 Hong Kong dollars.
As for accommodation, it’s also incredibly cheap.
The rent is 70 yuan per month.
Property price: 8,500 yuan per unit.
This shows the strong purchasing power of the Hong Kong dollar.
Cao Weidong has been renting in Suite No. 1 of the Mandarin Hotel since he came to Gangcheng District.
Although someone delivers meals every day and the room is regularly taken care of, he has too many secrets and there is always a lot of inconvenience.
Therefore, Cao Weidong came up with the idea of purchasing real estate.
It's just that I have been busy writing "Zhu Xian" and "Piaomiao Journey" some time ago, so I didn't take it into consideration.
Now that "Zhu Xian" has finished and "Piao Miao Journey" is on the right track, Cao Weidong is thinking about buying real estate.
So he asked Ding Pinghou to help him find real estate.
Ding Pinghou smiled.
"Weidong, you really asked the right person. I heard that a boss invested in building several villas near Hennessy Road. It is very close to Hennessy Road and is convenient for shopping. They are existing houses and are selling hot."
"I think it's a perfect fit there."
Hennessy Road is one of the main roads in Hong Kong City. It connects Wan Chai in the west of Hong Kong Island and Causeway Bay in the east, and is a famous shopping paradise.
Cao Weidong's eyes lit up and he asked.
"How many square meters are these villas and how to sell them?"
Ding Pinghou said.
"Each unit is about 300 square meters. They are compact units, but the unit price is higher. The other party asked for 1,000 Hong Kong dollars, and a unit is about 300,000 Hong Kong dollars."
"Although the price is a bit expensive, the environment is really good and the quality of the house is also very good."
"It's a pity that the average house price on Gangcheng Road is between 600-800, so the boss has been selling it for several months, but there have been no sellers."
After hearing this, Cao Weidong looked at the leaflet, waved his hand and said.
"Okay, I like this house very much. Please order ten units for me."
"Okay, I'll make arrangements right now..."
Ding Pinghou responded and took two steps.
I suddenly came to my senses.
He looked at Cao Weidong in shock and asked nonchalantly.
"Weidong, how many sets did you say you wanted to buy? I didn't hear you clearly."
Cao Weidong said calmly.
"I said buy ten sets."
"Ten villas, let me just say, how could anyone buy ten villas in one go...ho ho ho..."
Ding Pinghou could no longer speak.
He looked at Cao Weidong in astonishment and confirmed repeatedly.
"Weidong, are you really sure you want to buy ten villas?"
Cao Weidong nodded.
He is calculating a small sum in his mind.
Ten villas are only 3 million.
Twenty or thirty years later, regardless of the scarcity value, the paper price of real estate alone will reach a minimum of about 180,000, which is at least a 180-fold increase!
This is not over yet.
Cao Weidong ordered again.
"In addition, you can help me pay attention to properties in prime locations and pavements in popular streets in the Central and Western District. As long as the price is right, you can help me decide on them."
Ding Pinghou was puzzled.
"Weidong, why did you buy so much real estate? It costs a lot of money to maintain it every year. It's really a waste."
Due to the Western world's own de-urbanization movement and concerns about the excessive population density of port cities, many are looking at airport cities.
Therefore, the housing prices in Hong Kong City are still in a very long and stable low period at this stage.
Buy up, not down.
This is a common cognition among people.
In addition, there are no real estate speculators and Chinese aunts in this era, and people generally have no awareness of real estate speculation.
Therefore, Ding Pinghou did not understand Cao Weidong's approach.
Cao Weidong explained a few more words for the sake of Ding Pinghou following him.
"I am very optimistic about real estate and plan to invest in real estate. I plan to live in one house myself and leave the rest to prepare for future appreciation."
"As for those shops, we can open a bookstore ourselves or rent them out. In short, it won't cost a lot of money."
"Compared to future gains, I think this is a pretty good investment."
Ding Pinghou nodded, but in his heart he still disapproved of Cao Weidong's purchase of multiple properties.
Cao Weidong sighed.
Everyone has his own destiny.
If Xu Aiguo were here and heard what he said, he would follow Cao Weidong and buy two houses in Hong Kong City, even if he sold the iron.
It can only be said that Ding Pinghou’s understanding of Cao Weidong is still too one-sided.
So much so that he missed an opportunity to achieve financial freedom.
A few years later, when Ding Pinghou was old, every time he thought of this incident, he would beat his chest and feel regretful.
Of course, these are all things for later.
Following Cao Weidong's instructions, Ding Pinghou quickly helped him choose the property and asked someone to go through the procedures.
It is worth mentioning that the development boss of the villa area was overjoyed when he heard that Cao Weidong had purchased ten villas at once. He also provided free parking spaces and gardens, and reduced the rent by tens of thousands.
So the two parties completed this real estate transaction in a friendly atmosphere.
.......
Lou Xiao'e looked at the thick property certificate with stars in her eyes.
"Oh my god, Weidong, are these our properties?"
Cao Weidong nodded.
"There are a total of fifteen residential units and three shopping mall shops. As for residential units, ten are located in Wan Chai District, near Hennessy Road, and the other five are in Central and Western District."
"By the way, one of them is not far from the newspaper office. It is a 200-square-meter flat. I plan to move there. It will be more convenient for work."
Lou Xiao'e held Lou Sidong, who was babbling in her arms, nodding her head.
She is a quite traditional woman.
If you marry a chicken, follow the chicken; if you marry a dog, follow the dog.
Anyway, wherever Cao Weidong is, she will follow him.
It's just that Lou Xiao'e was still a little distracted when she looked at these real estate certificates.
"Weidong, you are really amazing. Even if my father planned ahead and developed in Hong Kong City for several years, he would not be as rich as you."
"And you have only been in Hong Kong City for a few years, which is really a miracle."
As she spoke, Lou Xiao'e's expression suddenly dimmed.
When Cao Weidong saw this, he quickly asked: "What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
Lou Xiao'e shook her hand, "I just suddenly thought of my parents. I don't know how they are doing in Yuen Long or if they are in trouble."
"Well, I'll ask someone to go to Yuen Long to inquire about the situation. By the way, you can write a letter and I'll have someone take it over."
Cao Weidong said lightly.
This moment is the same as that moment.
When he first entered Hong Kong, he used the watches he stole to swindle. He also pretended to be a Feng Shui master, cured the old bamboo mat of Yuen Long's old school, and did Feng Shui for the telegraph tycoon.
Today, he holds millions of assets, is already a writer recognized by Mr. Jin, and runs a newspaper, and is considered an entrepreneur.
Therefore, he is now able to return to Yuen Long District to help his father-in-law.