Su Yang was not surprised that this intermediary company had a local partner, because he had already asked Xiao Di to check it. Most of the intermediaries that buy and sell islands like this are not one company to connect customers on both sides. Their organizational structure
Similar to a travel agency: multi-party cooperation.
There are companies that organize teams, companies that provide full escorts, companies that provide local reception, and several companies work together to provide services for a tour group.
The same is true for this island intermediary company. They mainly deal with the domestic market. After recruiting suitable customers, they contact local intermediaries who buy and sell islands in various countries around the world and request information.
When a customer is interested, they will send a dedicated person to accompany them and fly to the local area to check it out. After confirming the purchase, all procedures will be completed.
This is a common method of cooperation all over the world.
Soon, under Xiao Fang's contact, their partner sent a seven-seater commercial vehicle. While opening the door for Su Yang, Xiao Fang explained, "Generally speaking, many customers who come to buy islands will bring a car with them."
There are very few evaluation teams like you with only one secretary."
Su Yang smiled and said, "I don't like too many people following me. Besides, when I buy an island, I just want to have fun. I buy it when I think it's good. There's no need for any evaluation."
While the two were talking, Janet took the lead in getting in the car and checking it out. After confirming that there was no problem, she nodded towards Su Yang.
Su Yang got into the car, followed closely by Janet, and finally Xiao Fang got in the car.
After closing the door, Xiao Fang exchanged a few words with the driver in English and then sat back in his seat.
The vehicle started, and he said to Su Yang, "The hotel we are staying in is near Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. There is a small pier there, and you can go out to sea directly. I have just contacted the cooperative company, and they have prepared ships.
It takes two hours to get there. Let’s go to the hotel to put down our things, tidy up, and then go see the island.”
Su Yang shook his head and said, "You can just go to the hotel and put your things there. We have already stayed in another hotel a few days ago, so we won't change."
Xiaofang nodded: These are the freedom of the customer.
Soon, the three of them arrived at the hotel. Xiao Fang went to put away his things, while Su Yang and Janet left the hotel and strolled on Waikiki Beach.
Going abroad for the first time, Su Yang felt that everything was very strange: the architectural style was completely different from that in China, the people who looked different from those in China, and those who wore clothes that were too cool, all opened Su Yang's eyes.
He was chatting with Janet, "Tsk, tsk, look what these people are wearing are really cool. Is this any different from wearing underwear?"
Janet,""
Hawaii is a holiday destination. It is October now, the end of the holidays, and there are a lot of people coming and going.
Maybe because people who come to Hawaii are swimming and playing in the water, men and women wear cool clothes. Men show off their muscles, and women show off their flesh.
Su Yang and Janet chatted about each other, "What do you think the difference is between swimsuits and underwear?"
Janet,""
Su Yang, "Isn't it just two pieces of cloth? Why are men and women wearing only such a small amount of cloth on the beach, but they are not shy? But in normal times, they are shy if they reveal even a little bit of underwear? What kind of psychology is this?"
Janet,""
Su Yang looked at Janet. Janet was not speechless, but had no desire to speak at all.
Su Yang spread his hands and said, "Okay, I brought a stuffed gourd myself."
After walking around the hotel with Janet for a while and walking on the beach, Xiaofang's WeChat voice call came over.
"Hello? Mr. Su. Where are you? I'm going to find you."
Su Yang looked at the place where he was: Well, the beach and boardwalk, there were no buildings with signs, he didn't even know where he was.
So he said, "I'm not far from the hotel. Let me go back now."
After a while, the two of them returned to the hotel, and Xiao Fang also packed up his things and waited downstairs.
Counting the time, it was almost time to set off.
Su Yang, Janet and Xiao Fang got in the car and went to the small pier on the seaside, where they saw a speedboat.
Xiao Fang said, "The island is not far from the coast. It takes about 40 minutes by boat. It may be faster by speedboat, about half an hour."
Xiaofang's information was quite reliable, and Su Yang logged into the island half an hour later.
The island looked bare and ugly in photos and videos. After landing on the island, Su Yang found that it was indeed ugly.
Apart from its azure waters, white-gold beaches, and unpolluted environment, this island has absolutely nothing to offer.
Led by a local agent, several people walked along the edge of the island. This island may not have many trees, and apart from some seabirds, there are no living creatures. However, maybe due to the climate, there are many mosquitoes here.
Su Yang browsed around along the coastline, then climbed to a small mountain peak, and found a hot spring emitting steam in the mountain.
Seeing the hot spring, Su Yang looked at Xiao Fang in surprise, "Is there a volcano underground on this island?"
Xiaofang took out the information, looked at it carefully, and then replied, "There should be no such thing. But after all, there has been no professional exploration here, so it's hard to say."
"In addition, Mr. Su, if you have concerns about volcanoes, it is best not to choose Hawaii. Because the Hawaiian Islands are a famous active volcanic area in the world. Many islands are even formed by lava flows.
"
Su Yang:
I see.
After walking around the island for two more times, Su Yang and his group returned to the beach and looked at the footage captured by the drone: those places were not convenient for climbing, so they used a drone to broadcast the live broadcast to Su Yang.
After reading everything, Su Yang had a clear understanding of the island's situation.
He felt that overall he was quite satisfied, and he didn't even pay much attention to the fact that the island was on a volcanic belt: it was not on a volcanic crater.
And he has a system, so what is he afraid of?
But just because he thinks this way doesn’t mean that others think so too. For example, the local white agent didn’t know how many people he showed to the island, and he had long since given up hope of selling the island: after all, the conditions were too bad.
In addition to its strategic location, there is no fresh water, no dock, no shelter, no plants or animals, and it is almost impossible to transform this small island into a habitable place.
Even building a resort island is very difficult and requires huge investments.
What's more, this island has other problems
After returning home, Su Yang told Xiao Fang that he was very interested in this island and planned to buy it, so that Xiao Fang could contact the seller.
As for how to purchase the island, Su Yang and Xiao Fang had already discussed it when they were planning to buy the island in China. They used the more common method of buying an island overseas: purchasing it through a leather bag company registered overseas.
Generally speaking, because the laws of each country are different, there are likely to be various restrictions on foreigners purchasing domestic islands. In addition, domestic controls on foreign exchange are relatively strict, and there are tax issues on the purchase and sale of islands between two countries.
, so the way of purchasing is often different depending on everyone’s situation.
For example, in Su Yang's situation, it is generally common to set up an overseas company, with the domestic company holding the controlling stake, and then using the domestic assets as collateral to borrow US dollars, and then invest in the overseas company, and the overseas company will purchase it directly.
As for the registration of overseas companies, foreign exchange loans from banks, and Xiaofang, all can be handled.
After everything was settled, Su Yang and Janet left the hotel and waited for the seller to arrive to start transaction negotiations.
In order to complete the bronze mission, Su Yang watched a lot of American TV series and movies before, so he spoke pure American English and there was no language communication barrier in Honolulu.
Strolling along the boardwalk on Waikiki Beach, they found a local shop and ordered some local specialties. Su Yang and Janet sat opposite each other.
After a while, the food was served, including "Lomi Lomi Salmon Salad", "Pochi", "Lao Lao Steamed Pork", "Fried Fish Steak" and so on.
These were all recommended by Xiaodi to Su Yang when searching for travel guides.
Su Yang first scooped a mouthful of romillo salmon salad with a spoon. It melted in your mouth and was delicious.
"Romi lomi" means massage in the local language. Su Yang felt that the meaning of the whole dish was: salad made of massaged salmon.
Well, that's probably what it means.
After taking a bite himself, Su Yang motioned for Janet to eat together, and then the meal officially started.
After taking a big gulp, Su Yang raised his head and found that Janet hadn't moved a single bite.
Janet is one of the [advanced life transition] monsters, and is no different from a human being. So she can definitely eat.
And she usually eats some things, such as sashimi, oysters, etc. Generally speaking, her taste is similar to her taste when she was a shark, all seafood.
This time in Hawaii, Su Yang also ordered seafood: such as pochi and fried fish steak, but why didn't Janet eat them?
Is there poison in the rice?
Su Yang stopped the knife and fork in his hand and asked Janet in confusion, "What's wrong with you? Why don't you eat?"
Janet's face was as dark as water and she said to Su Yang, "Lord, I have discovered many of my compatriots."
"Compatriot?" Su Yang was stunned for a moment, "Shark?"
Janet nodded, "Yes. A lot. I want to help them."
Su Yang put down his knife and fork, looked around, and found that no one was paying attention to him, so he asked, "How do you want to help?"
Janet shook her head, "I don't know either. I just feel like they are confused, wandering in the sea with no purpose or pursuit, like walking zombies."
Su Yang:
Isn’t this the case for all normal animals?
Eat and sleep, eat when you sleep, have sex when you are old, reproduce, and then grow old
How can this help?
Teach them painting and mathematics? Teach them not to eat small fish?
You won’t be eaten first, right?
While complaining, Su Yang continued to stuff food into his mouth.
After taking two bites, Su Yang suddenly stopped.
Because he found something wrong: he and Janet only went to that small island today. Where did Janet find his kind?
Thinking this, Su Yang turned to look at Janet, "Janet, where did you find your kind?"
The expression on Janet's face did not change at all, "Near our future base."
Sure enough, it’s near the island!
But this is wrong!
Why doesn’t the island’s information say there are many sharks nearby?
Thinking like this, Su Yang couldn't help but look at Janet and asked, "Is it much?"
Janet nodded, "I sensed seven or eight of them."
Seven or eight sharks?
Are they all near the island?
Su Yang was a little surprised.
Sharks are not social animals. Why are there so many sharks near the island?