"Director Chu, I'm afraid it won't be that easy for Zhulu Real Estate to win the first prize this time!"
After coming out of Mrs. Guo's funeral, Chu Huan and Yan Chengkun found a teahouse and sat down, chatting casually.
The content of their chat was naturally about the bidding for property development rights for the subway stations Central and Admiralty stations, which have recently become popular.
Yan Chengkun told Chu Huan at the beginning that it would not be easy for Zhulu Real Estate to win this bidding.
Chu Huan did not argue with Yan Chengkun on this matter, because he knew that Yan Chengkun was right.
"In the past, Zhulu Real Estate relied on Chairman Chu to easily obtain the projects he wanted with the support of massive cash, including the previous Huaye City and Zhulu Commercial Center. But this time it is obvious that although cash is important, it is not
The only one!"
Yan Chengkun then explained his views to Chu Huan.
Although Zhulu Real Estate has now become the largest real estate company in Xiangjiang, in fact, many people still have a lot of criticisms about the rise of Zhulu Real Estate.
The most important one is what Yan Chengkun said before.
Zhulu Real Estate was able to succeed because of Chu Huan’s cash support.
The predecessor of Zhulu Real Estate was the merger of Huhua Real Estate and Hang Lung Real Estate under the name of Jiahu Textile.
Huhua Real Estate was founded by Jiahu Textile. After Chu Huan took back Jiahu Textile, he used money to clear the way and through cooperation with the Hong Kong government, acquired the land that is now Huaye City and started the development of Huaye City.
Hang Lung Real Estate was acquired by Chu Huan from Chen Zengxi and his sons, and the subsequent development of Hang Lung Real Estate was actually based on the foundation laid by Chen Zengxi and his sons for Hang Lung Real Estate.
Nowadays, the most important project of Zhulu Real Estate, Zhulu Commercial Center, can be said to have been won after Chu Huan maximized his banknote ability.
It is precisely because of these things that even though Zhulu Real Estate is now the largest real estate company in Hong Kong, it is still considered that its status is based on Chu Huan's money-making ability, rather than their true ability.
Let’s take a look at how these real estate companies in Xiangjiang have developed. There are many real estate companies in Xiangjiang. In fact, there are two ways to develop. They can either go public to raise funds. Representatives of this category are mainly Sun Hung Kai, or they can rely on banks.
Support, the representative of this category is New World.
In this development process, each of their companies has experienced various difficulties, and they have different problems to solve for their own company's projects.
"The Evil God"
But all these problems seem to have never happened to Zhulu Real Estate. Chu Huan has given this company financial support that others are envious of. With the financial support, the projects developed by the company can be well-known.
It also allows consumers in Xiangjiang to recognize the houses of Zhulu Real Estate.
but
Many people still believe that Zhulu Real Estate would not have been able to develop to its current level without the support of abundant funds at that time.
This time, regarding the bidding for the property development rights above Central and Admiralty MTR stations, although money also has a heavy weight, it is no longer the only one.
When money is no longer the only need, in everyone's eyes, Zhulu Real Estate has actually lost its biggest advantage!
Moreover, as everyone knows, the relationship between Chu Huan and the Hong Kong government
Chu Huan smiled bitterly and said, "Weng Yan, why don't you just say that my relationship with the Hong Kong government has always been difficult."
When Yan Chengkun saw Chu Huan's wry smile, he felt a little gloating in his heart. It was rare to see Chu Huan's frustrated expression in Xiangjiang!
"Director Chu, I can't let you take all the good things in the world. Besides, now Zhulu Real Estate has a big business. Whether there is this project or not will not have any impact on Zhulu Real Estate. I think it's better to just let it happen!"
Faced with Yan Chengkun's comfort, Chu Huan no longer smiled bitterly, but laughed softly and said, "Weng Yan, Zhulu Real Estate has a big business and has developed bit by bit. You can't give up the opportunity to make money just because of this. Besides, those who are participating in the bidding now
Isn’t the real estate company a big business? Land, isn’t it? Or Swire, isn’t it?”
Yan Chengkun said nonchalantly, "The key issue is his relationship with the Hong Kong government. It is not something you, Chairman Chu, can compare to. He is his own son!"
Chu Huan smiled and said, "I will punish my own son even if he is dishonest!"
Seeing that Chu Huan was so confident, Yan Chengkun glanced at Chu Huan suspiciously and asked curiously, "Director Chu, is there anything you can do? Or have you negotiated some terms with the Hong Kong government?"
Chu Huan waved his hands and said, "I would like to have a good talk with them, but they won't give us the opportunity to compete for real estate at all!"
Yan Chengkun laughed out loud and stopped worrying about this matter. Although Chu Huan and the Yan family are now in a cooperative relationship, Yan Chengkun did not intend to say anything about this matter. After all, anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is between Chu Huan and Hong Kong.
A struggle between governments.
Outsiders only need to watch the excitement.
After the two chatted for a while, Yan Chengkun left in advance, and Chu Huan sat alone in the teahouse, meditating silently.
Chu Huan actually understood very well that Yan Chengkun's analysis was actually very reasonable and represented the thinking of most people today. It would not be easy for Zhulu Real Estate to win in this competition.
The probability is actually very low.
But there are some things that you always have to try. As Chu Huan just said, if you don't even try, doesn't it mean that you have to give in when you encounter this kind of thing in the future?
After walking out of the teahouse, Qin Peng asked Chu Huan, "Chairman, where are we going?"
Chu Huan did not get on the bus, but said casually, "Let's go, Shu Han's appointment with the subway company is still a few hours away."
Qin Peng nodded.
Others drove slowly behind Chu Huan, and Qin Peng and another bodyguard followed Chu Huan.
At this time, the streets of Xiangjiang were full of vitality. Tight shirts and bell-bottom pants, which were fashionable clothes that would only become popular in the 1980s in my hometown, could be seen everywhere on the streets of Xiangjiang.
"Director Chu?"
While Chu Huan was wandering around, a tall ghost old man walked across from Chu Huan. After seeing Chu Huan, he was confused for a moment, and then asked with some uncertainty.
Chu Huan's reputation in Xiangjiang naturally needs no further elaboration, but it is unrealistic to say that everyone in Xiangjiang knows Chu Huan and knows what Chu Huan looks like.
Xiangjiang is a place where all kinds of news come out one after another. Chu Huan has kept a low profile for more than a year, so there are not many people who can quickly recognize Chu Huan on the street, but now he was recognized by a ghost old man.
Chu Huan saw that Gui Lao looked like a hippie, and felt that he looked slightly familiar, but for a while he couldn't remember where he had seen him before.
"Who are you?"
Gui Lao quickly introduced himself and said, "Hello, Director Chu, we don't know each other. I just saw your photo in the newspaper. By the way, my name is Allen, but now I have a Xiangjiang name Sheng Zhiwen."
Chu Huan knew why he looked familiar to this man. It turned out that he was the person who would be known as the father of Lan Kwai Fong in later generations.
Sheng Zhiwen, this is a German, but he has already come to Xiangjiang in 1969, and he should still be running his own restaurant business now, but what makes him famous in Xiangjiang is that this man single-handedly built the nightclub in Xiangjiang
Holy Land Lan Kwai Fong.
Later, because of his own business, he gave up his dual citizenship of North America and Canada and chose Chinese citizenship.
"Hello, what's the matter?"
Chu Huan thought of this man's life experience and smiled while preaching.
Sheng Zhiwen was slightly stunned. He seemed to have nothing to do. He just saw Chu Huan, a legendary figure in Xiangjiang, when he passed by. So he couldn't help but say hello, but he didn't expect that the other party actually responded to him.
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"No, it's okay. I just saw Director Chu and wanted to say hello."
Sheng Zhiwen preached a little awkwardly.
After hearing this, Chu Huan smiled easily and said, "So that's it. Now we have said hello. If there is nothing else, I will leave first."
Although he had not expected to meet Chu Huan before and had just said that there was nothing wrong with him, when Sheng Zhiwen saw that Chu Huan was so talkative, he naturally did not want to miss this opportunity.
The title of the God of Wealth in Xiangjiang, apart from the Financial Secretary in Xiangjiang, is Chu Huan!
Definitely can't miss this opportunity.
"Well, Director Chu, can I have a chat with you?"
For a moment, Sheng Zhiwen didn't expect to talk to Chu Huan, but he knew that he must not miss this opportunity.
Chu Huan was also bored. It would be nice to have someone to talk to next to him. He smiled and said, "Okay, then you can come with me!"
Seeing that Chu Huan did not refuse, Sheng Zhiwen became even more happy.
"Director Chu, I, I heard that your Zhulu Real Estate is currently competing for the right to develop properties above Central Station and Admiralty Station?"
Sheng Zhiwen would later become the father of Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong, with a net worth of tens of billions. Naturally, he was also a very quick thinker, and he immediately thought of a common topic with Chu Huan.
Chu Huan asked Qin Peng to buy two bottles of Coke at the Yunhai convenience store on the roadside, handed one to Sheng Zhiwen, and then smiled and said, "What? You signed up too?"
Sheng Zhiwen smiled awkwardly and said, "Director Chu, please stop teasing me. I am just a restaurant businessman. How can I have the capital to bid for such a project?"
After finishing speaking, Sheng Zhiwen thought for a moment and said cautiously, "However, I looked at the bidding companies in the newspaper, and I feel that Mr. Chu, your chances of winning the real estate competition are not very good!"
Chu Huan's expression remained unchanged and he chuckled, "Really? Why do you have such an idea?"
Sheng Zhiwen pondered for a moment and said, "Zhulu Real Estate's strength is definitely sufficient, but this bidding is not only about financial advantages, but also other abilities, especially the situation with the Hong Kong government. As for Chu
Dong’s relationship with the Hong Kong government”
At the end, Sheng Zhiwen smiled awkwardly.
Even people like Sheng Zhiwen feel that Zhulu Real Estate has a slim chance of winning this bidding. It seems that the whole of Xiangjiang now thinks so.
"Then what can you do?" Chu Huan asked nonchalantly.
Sheng Zhiwen smiled awkwardly. What could he do in this situation? He just wanted to find something that Chu Huan cared about and have more contact with Chu Huan.
But looking at Chu Huan's relaxed smile, Sheng Zhiwen also knew that this unexpected opportunity had come to him. If he couldn't grasp it this time, he might not have the opportunity to continue to contact Chu Huan in the future.
After thinking for a while, Sheng Zhiwen tentatively said, "Now all the real estate companies in Hong Kong have set their sights on the Hong Kong government, but in fact the subject of this bidding is the MTR Corporation. If Director Chu can negotiate with the MTR Corporation,
While getting in touch, I think that even if the Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong government has any ideas, they must refer to the opinions of the MTR Corporation."
Chu Huan glanced at Sheng Zhiwen without leaving any trace. He was indeed a well-known scholar. What Sheng Zhiwen was talking about now was exactly what he was doing.
As for other real estate companies, they may not have seen this. Some may be fans of the authorities, and some may not need it. Just like companies like Land, if there is no cheat like Chu Huan, they only need to appease Xia Dingji.
You can easily get tender documents for property development rights at Central Station and Admiralty Station.
Seeing that Chu Huan didn't respond, Sheng Zhiwen was a little unsure of Chu Huan's intentions, but he didn't dare to ask too much whether his guess was correct.
Chu Huan changed the subject at this time and asked with a smile, "What are you doing in Xiangjiang now?"
Sheng Zhiwen quickly replied, "I have opened several Western restaurants in Xiangjiang. I also did some garment business before, but now the garment business in Xiangjiang"
At the end, Sheng Zhiwen became a little embarrassed again.
And Chu Huan also knew what he was embarrassed about. Nowadays, Xiangjiang's ready-made clothing has basically been monopolized by Fo, Crocodile, and several clothing brands endorsed by Lin Boxin. It is difficult for other Xiangjiang ready-made clothing brands to achieve success in Xiangjiang.
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Sheng Zhiwen smiled and said, "That's it, that's why I can open several stores in a row, but now"
Having said this, Sheng Zhiwen carefully observed Chu Huan first, and when he saw that Chu Huan's expression showed no change, he continued, "However, I am now thinking about whether I can expand my business."
"Tell me and listen!" Chu Huan said noncommittally.
Sheng Zhiwen immediately said happily, "It's like this. I have met many people from other countries in Xiangjiang, and many of them complained to me. After work every day, they want to find a quiet place to sit.
, drank beer and chatted, but couldn’t find a place like this, so I was thinking that if there could be a place like this in Xiangjiang, the business would definitely be good!”
In today's Hong Kong, Lan Kwai Fong has not yet appeared. The father of Lan Kwai Fong is still in the restaurant business, so naturally there is no Lan Kwai Fong.
As for what Sheng Zhiwen said, it is actually a kind of quiet bar. It is not the kind of bar that is common in the market in Xiangjiang today. Most of the bars in Xiangjiang nowadays are bars founded by associations in Xiangjiang. The environment in them can be imagined.
As we know, most of them serve the community members in Xiangjiang.
In such an environment, Gui Lao who lives and works in Xiangjiang will naturally not go there.
After hearing this, Chu Huan nodded slightly and said, "It's a good idea. According to what you just said about your situation, it shouldn't be difficult to build such a place in Xiangjiang."
Sheng Zhiwen smiled slightly and said, "If it is just a bar, it will definitely not be a problem, but if you want to do this kind of business, the biggest worry is that after opening, there will be countless followers in the surrounding area.
If everyone's style is consistent, it would be easier to talk about it, but if it is the current bar model in Xiangjiang, then the environment will be chaotic and the work will be in vain.
The most important thing is that if you do this kind of thing in Xiangjiang now, you will more or less have to deal with the community, so I am still a little worried."
It is not easy to do any business. Big business has its own troubles, and small business has its own troubles.
A business like Lan Kwai Fong would have easily attracted the attention of the community in Hong Kong. Now Sheng Zhiwen is not without money, but more importantly, he lacks the conditions that would allow him to start this business with peace of mind.
Of course, although he is not short of small money, he is short of big money. From his answer just now, Chu Huan can tell that this man has a lot of thoughts. What he likes is not just a bar, but a place with such an atmosphere.
Environment, the formation of an environment is not as simple as a bar.
"I'm very interested in your suggestion, but I can't do it today. I have other things to do. If you have time, come to the company and discuss your ideas with me in detail!"
Seeing Chu Huan's intention, Qin Peng took out a Chu Huan's business card from his pocket and handed it to Sheng Zhiwen.
Sheng Zhiwen took Chu Huan's business card with both hands, and his eyes showed joy. He was able to meet Chu Huan by chance today, and told Chu Huan his thoughts. Chu Huan did not object, but showed some interesting thoughts.
I just burned incense when I went out today.
"Thank you, Mr. Huan, thank you, Mr. Huan. After this incident is over, I will visit Mr. Huan, and I will also bring my plan with me!"
The excited Sheng Zhiwen changed his name to Chu Huan!
Chu Huan also smiled after hearing this, didn't say anything else, got in the car and left.
Sheng Zhiwen stood on the side of the road, carefully put Chu Huan's business card into his jacket pocket, then patted it gently, and finally left proudly.
The next day, the bidding announcement for the property development rights above Central and Admiralty Stations of the Xiangjiang MTR Station was published in major newspapers in Xiangjiang.
People who have been paying attention to this incident have bought newspapers to see the details.
"Chu Huan is still so generous. Did you see that their company's price tag is the highest, a full 3.1 billion Hong Kong dollars!"
After discovering the involvement of Changshi, Chu Huan asked He Bingguang to increase the quotation by 10 million. After all, in another time and space, Changshi had won these two projects for HK$300 million.
"No, look, this Changshi is quite impressive. It actually offered 300 million Hong Kong dollars, which is only 10 million less than Zhulu Real Estate. It is the second highest price among all other real estate companies."
Sure enough, Li Jiacheng, who is long-term, still chose the quotation from another time and space, 300 million Hong Kong dollars.
"But it's useless. For these two projects this time, you can't win the bid only if you have money. There are other factors. You see, Real Estate is only 30 million less than Zhulu Real Estate and 2,000 less than Changshi Real Estate.
It’s only RMB 10,000, I think this time the Land Land bid should be the winning one!”
"I think so. Although the scale of Zhulu Real Estate has exceeded that of Land, with Yihe's influence in Hong Kong and Chu Huan's complicated relationship with the Hong Kong government, Chu Huan is afraid that he will fail this time!
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"There is nothing we can do about this. Land has been in Hong Kong for many years. The relationship is complicated and it is a British-funded consortium. The Hong Kong government will definitely take care of it!"
Chu Huan was sitting in the office of the Chinese Bank, reading the contents of the newspaper, and asked He Bingguang opposite him, "When will the MTR Corporation give out the exact news?"
Ho Ping-kwong said, "Three days later, the MTR Corporation will announce the company that won the bid in three days!"
Chu Huan pondered for a moment and said, "So, we only have three days left?"
"That's it." He Bingguang nodded first, and then said, "But Chairman, we have received news from Jiaku before. In the past two days, many people have been contacting the board members and management of the MTR Corporation.
layer!"
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Chu Huan was not surprised by this. What he could think of, others could naturally think of. The only difference was that he thought of it earlier, and the conditions he proposed were more in line with the interests of the MTR Corporation.
"They contacted theirs, we contacted ours, and now all the cards have actually been on the table. Now it's up to us to see who has the more tempting cards!"
Chu Huan warned He Bingguang.
Chu Huan has already opened a way for Zhulu Real Estate and helped them get on the line. What is left to do depends on whether people like He Bingguang are worthy of the so much labor he gives them every year.
He Bingguang nodded seriously and said, "Chairman, please rest assured that this time we will definitely make those people look at our Zhulu Real Estate with admiration."
Nowadays, because the discussion on the development rights of properties above the Central and Admiralty MTR stations is very popular, He Bingguang and others naturally heard about it.
He Bingguang and others also held their breath when they heard that everyone turned a blind eye to their efforts and attributed Zhulu Real Estate's success entirely to the support of Chu Huan's massive funds to achieve its current status.
Chu Huan smiled and said, "Then I'm relieved. You have to know that everyone who saw me in the past two days told me that it is very difficult for Zhulu Real Estate to win this project this time. Now I just want to see what you can do."
You can’t argue with me anymore!”
He Bingguang looked serious, understanding that this time it was no longer a simple competition for a project, but a competition for Chu Huan and Zhulu Real Estate to clear their name.
That night, Chu Huan appeared at the Wuyue Club in Xiangjiang.
The people who made an appointment with Chu Huan today were Guo Bingxiang and Zheng Jiachun.
"Ah Huan, you are really generous. You actually made 50 million more than our two companies!" Guo Bingxiang said with a smile after seeing Chu Huan.
Sun Hung Kai and New World also participated in this bidding, but the bids of the two companies were not very high, only 2.6 billion Hong Kong dollars!
After Chu Huan sat down, he teased the two of them and said, "Tell you two, don't expect to know any business secrets from me. Do you know that we are competitors now?"
Zheng Jiachun said nonchalantly, "Now that the public notice has been reported, what else is there to keep secret? Looking at the situation this time, we are just studying with the prince, and it is very likely that the land will fall on us in the end."
Neither company is 100% serious about this tender. After all, both companies have their own things to do.
Sun Hung Kai started building their Sun Hung Kai Center this year, while New World is developing their New World Center. For them, being able to get this project is the icing on the cake. It doesn't matter if they can't get it. There is no shortage of projects on hand.
Chu Huan smiled and said to Zheng Jiachun, "Tell Uncle Zheng that after this matter is over, I will go and congratulate him!"
Zheng Yutong has been very popular recently. In an exclusive interview with Hong Kong's "Antarctica" magazine, Zheng Yutong revealed that the largest diamond importer in Hong Kong is Zheng Yutong. Last year, Hong Kong purchased a total of 800 million Hong Kong dollars in diamonds, of which Zheng Yutong's
Chow Tai Fook owns 30 of them and is now the well-deserved diamond king in Hong Kong.
As for Xiangjiang’s previous ‘Diamond King’ Liao Guichang, he can only be compared to him.
Zheng Jiachun smiled and said, "Okay, it just so happens that my dad has been talking about you recently, saying that he hasn't played cards with you for a long time!"
Shark Dantong likes to play cards, and the whole of Xiangjiang knows that. Chu Huan has also played with him several times. As for the so-called club that will be passed down from later generations, it has not yet seen its prototype.
"Then it's settled!"
Seeing Chu Huan's relaxed look, Guo Bingxiang asked curiously, "Ah Huan, why are you not anxious at all about the property development rights for the Central and Admiralty subway stations?"
Chu Huan sat back on the sofa and said relaxedly, "I have answered this question many times during this period. I really don't want to mention it again, but I will tell you because you two have a good relationship with me.
Bar."
Neither Guo Bingxiang nor Zheng Jiachun cared about Chu Huan's attitude. Although they, like everyone else in Xiangjiang, now believe that it is not easy for Zhulu Real Estate to get this project, Chu Huan is best at creating miracles.
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They also wanted to see what Chu Huan was thinking.
"It's very simple. In fact, the reason why everyone thinks that Zhulu Real Estate has little hope in this matter is because of my personal relationship with the Hong Kong government. I will not explain this, but our company has now done everything we can to
Everything has been done. As for the outcome, we can only do our best and let fate dictate.
I can't tie up all the people in the Hong Kong government and make them agree to our company winning the bid, right?"
Chu Huan did not tell the true situation of his company, not because he did not believe Guo Bingxiang and Zheng Jiachun, but simply because his current behavior was commercial behavior.
Guo Bingxiang and Zheng Jiachun looked at each other and knew that Chu Huan had not told the real situation, but they also understood the key, so they stopped asking!
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