The Birth of Shanghai's First Conglomerate

Chapter 187 The Turmoil in Shanghai
My great-grandfather is already eighty years old.

But there's clearly nothing seriously wrong with his body yet; he'll definitely live for a few more years.

Perhaps he was too heartbroken over his children, which is why he thought of leaving half of his money to the caregiver who looked after him.

The nanny is from out of town; it's impossible to say she has no feelings for anyone.

When Chen Pingsheng came over, he only managed to bring the matter down to a slightly more reasonable level.

Don't be fooled by the fact that my great-grandfather said he would give half to the nanny; once he died, his children took him to court.

The nanny should be dismissed if necessary.

His suggestion was to give one million, which his children would also accept.

The remaining money will be used to buy a big house. The old house has been demolished. My great-grandfather really dares to give half of the money to the nanny.

There probably won't be anyone left to care for you in your old age and see you off in your final days.

I don't know when it started, but even such close family relationships have become so cold.

It seems that everyone can become reckless and do anything for money.

Chen Pingsheng only proposed a compromise that everyone else could accept.

After all, the money for the nanny has increased from 15 million to 1 million, so if they're still not satisfied...

It was enough to make Great-Grandpa so angry he almost died on the spot.

Who knows what kind of trouble it will cause then?

My great-grandfather was actually quite insightful; he was already in his seventies or eighties, so what was there that he couldn't understand?

The reason for this is simply that his children hurt him too deeply.

You should know that his wife passed away early, and he raised all these people by himself.

Anyone who has been a parent knows just how difficult it is to raise a child.

As a result, after he got old...

No one visits him regularly, and he is always cared for by a caregiver when he is sick.

In a fit of anger, he decided not to give the money to his eldest daughter, Liu Xiu'ai, and Liu Fen's younger brother, Liu Aihua.

Now all the money is in the new house. If they want to make a fuss, they'll have to wait until the old man is about to die.

Chen Pingsheng has managed to resolve a minor problem.

There will definitely be more disputes later; if we don't fight for it now, we'll fight for the house later.

That's not his business; there are just too many injustices in this world.

If a college student can be traumatized for life by helping an old lady cross the street, then anything is possible.

Chen An'an comes from a wealthy family, so if she does good deeds, Chen Pingsheng won't stop her.

People these days are truly unpredictable.

It's almost mid-July, and the temperature is exceptionally hot.

He was carrying his bag, preparing to go to Shanghai to attend the national investment promotion conference for Bobo Milk Tea.

Accompanying him were Chen An'an, the little girl Chen Qi, and five or six bodyguards.

Although the world is now at peace, necessary security measures are still essential.

The three of them took a plane to Hongqiao Airport, accompanied by blue skies and white clouds all the way.

When they arrived, they were surrounded by towering skyscrapers.

This is very different from Beijing, where buildings are generally not very tall.

Shanghai is different; everything here is about maintaining a certain style.

Anyone who isn't from Shanghai is considered an outsider here.

A city that exudes an overwhelming sense of superiority.

Yang Qian, Chu Qiuyan, and Zhao Feifei are all here.

As soon as the three of them landed, an Alphard came to pick them up.

The person who arrived was naturally Yang Qian, who looked dashing and heroic in her professional attire.

After being divorced for a year or two, I came to Beijing and truly began to live my own life.

Now she has married her childhood sweetheart Chang Fu, and is just waiting for the Bobo Milk Tea to be successfully launched.

Then she would be almost completely financially independent.

"boss."

My former classmates now call me "boss."

Of the three, Chen An'an's outfit was the most extravagant.

A song that breaks my heart, where in the world can I find a kindred spirit?

She was carrying a guzheng that was taller than her on her back, and an erhu in her hand.

Chen Pingsheng suspected that she wanted to start a business in Shanghai and become a boss. If that were the case, he would definitely run as far away as possible.

As for the younger sister Chen Qi, she brought herself along to shop.

The three of them got into the car.

The Alphard may not be the top-tier MVP, but it is the best-selling minivan.

The two middle seats were taken by him and his younger sister, so Chen An'an had to sit in the back.

"Boss, I've booked a hotel for you for a week, near the Bund."

"Let's go to the hotel first, put our things down, and then we'll talk."

Yang Qian stayed in Shanghai for a while. Anyone with money would probably like to come to Shanghai.

Having no money means you get a different treatment.

Yang Qian booked him a hotel overlooking half of the Bund, costing around 15 yuan per night.

I booked seven days, which cost about one million.

Chen An'an didn't feel anything; this kind of hotel was far inferior to her own big courtyard house.

The only difference is that it's on a higher floor, so you can see farther.

She found this rather unusual.

Previously, my family always lived in a detached villa, and the courtyard house was also the kind with very low ceilings.

I'll be coming to Shanghai frequently in the future, so I might consider buying a house here.

Houses no longer have much of an investment value; they're just bought to live in.

He simply couldn't believe it. The price per square meter in top-tier cities had already risen to 100,000 yuan. If it rose any higher, it would be out of control.

The main issue is that the income of ordinary people is severely mismatched.

Yang Qian called Chu Qiuyan and the others over.

Chu Qiuyan is now very famous online; she is both a campus beauty and an entrepreneurial goddess.

He founded such a large milk tea company before even graduating from university, making him an inspirational role model for a generation of college students.

Her reputation actually adds a lot to Bobo Milk Tea's business.

Many college students especially love drinking their boba milk tea because of this.

A room that costs 150,000 a night must be quite large.

It's about 300-400 square meters, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a beautiful view of the Bund, but it's only at night that it's truly stunning.

After Yang Qian finished checking in, her family gave Chen Pingsheng an access card.

Since Chen Pingsheng was going to visit Shanghai frequently, it was impossible for him not to have a car.

Yang Qian bought one in advance and parked it downstairs in the hotel; it was a Rolls-Royce Ghost worth over five million yuan.

This is his first owned car in Shanghai.

You can collect the money for the car from the finance department.

After she went downstairs, Chen An'an immediately jumped out and said, "Dad, where in the world can you find a kindred spirit? This is a great place to make money!"

"If you want to go, go by yourself. I won't stop you."

Big-Pee Kid is also a genius, ever since he watched a Stephen Chow movie at home.

She's even changed her catchphrase.

Moreover, he actually spent hundreds of thousands of yuan to have a large, pure 18k gold bowl made for himself.

In her own words, it's perfectly normal for you to throw one or two yuan at me if I use a porcelain bowl.

If I used a large bowl made of 18K pure gold, you would all throw in at least ten or twenty yuan.

Chen Pingsheng was speechless. This little brat was quite knowledgeable about investing.

If she continues to pretend to be blind, I certainly won't remind her that the bowl has been stolen.

The father and daughter stood in front of the hotel's floor-to-ceiling windows, quietly gazing at the beautiful Bund view of Shanghai.

When it was time for dinner, we ordered a king crab to be delivered to the suite, and also an Australian lobster.

Chen An'an ate half and wasted the other half.

She thought it tasted great and wanted to eat it again tomorrow.

Night fell.

The bustling metropolis, bathed in the glow of streetlights.

People came and went along the Bund, and Chen An'an, carrying her big golden bowl, really went out to start her own business and become a boss.

Several bodyguards followed behind her. Chen Pingsheng had originally intended to just look around from upstairs.

After thinking about it, he went down anyway. He actually quite liked the big kid's shamelessness.

She begged him several times before he finally refused to fool around with her.

But thinking about it carefully, aren't each of her silly and mischievous phases just signs of her growing up?
When she stops being so mischievous, that's probably when she'll have grown up.

And this mischievous age is precisely childhood.

The wind blowing along the Bund carries an air of extravagance.

The housing prices in this area are so high that even a single square meter can drive ordinary people to despair.

The air also carried a unique perfume scent, a distinctive touch of sophistication characteristic of this city.

When wealthy people from Guangdong come here, they are called beggars.

Flip-flops and a tank top.

Even wealthy people from the capital are inconspicuous here.

The exquisite nature of Shanghai is something only those who live in the city truly understand.

Chen An'an deliberately chose a spot with many people outside the hotel.

She took out her large golden bowl and then laid out her guzheng. She leisurely put on large sunglasses and squatted by the roadside playing the erhu, "Reflecting the Moon."

Is this little girl begging?

"It seems so. She doesn't look pitiful to me."

"Does someone have to be missing an arm or a leg to be considered pitiful?"

Passersby have seen everything, but they've never seen anyone begging with a large golden bowl.

No one has considered pure gold yet.

The people along the Bund looked like they were at a fashion show, all dressed up impeccably.

Chen Pingsheng, standing to the side, noticed that she wasn't shy at all; she was sure to grow up to be a successful businesswoman.

He stood next to her and, for the first time, asked her with curiosity and seriousness, "Chen An'an, what's the point of you doing this?"

"Of course it's about making money, Dad. I've already told you I want to be self-reliant."

Fine, then you'd better start relying on yourself.

Chen Pingsheng stood silently next to her, his hands in his pockets, seemingly unconcerned.

His solitary figure on the cold river only added to Chen An'an's pitiful appearance.

When Chu Qiuyan and Zhao Feifei arrived, they were completely stunned.

What are you doing?

The big boss's daughter?
Are they begging there?

No, it should be called a talent show, with a big golden bowl displayed as a side attraction.

Slowly, a little money did accumulate in the bowl, but the city management officers arrived incredibly quickly. Chen An'an moved her stall to the hotel entrance.

The people inside tried to kick her out, but the bodyguards immediately stepped in.

Those who stay in the presidential suite are just having fun.

Do you really think they have no money at home and have to beg?

Chen Pingsheng told Chu Qiuyan and the others to go inside the hotel and sit for a while, while he stayed with Da Piwa.

Sometimes I really don't understand what she's thinking.

An eight-year-old kid, as long as he doesn't bully others and has the right values, can do whatever he wants.

She didn't pack up until nine o'clock. The people here are quite generous; she made several hundred yuan in just one hour.

lol.

She turned around and went inside with her hands behind her back; naturally, someone helped her pack her things.

Chu Qiuyan and her group came to discuss the national investment promotion conference in mid-July.

The publicity lasted for a long time, and it generated a lot of buzz online.

At least a thousand people will attend, and Yang Mi will also be present in person.

Even the big boss himself came over.

It's clear that the group cares a lot about this matter.

Chen Pingsheng listened for a while, but didn't learn much about the specifics.

A franchise fee of 100,000.

As long as it can help people make money, naturally many people will be willing to join.

Especially since "The Legend of Hua Qian Gu" hasn't even finished airing yet, the exclusive "The Legend of Hua Qian Gu" co-branded milk tea from Bobo Milk Tea has become incredibly popular.

I'm not worried at all that this franchise conference won't go well.

Tong Zhelan went to Hong Kong to find a new securities company to discuss the backdoor listing plan for Bobo Milk Tea.

It really comes down to discussing price.

It was also to let the person in charge there come and see their investment and franchise conference.

Speaking of which, Chu Qiuyan hasn't graduated yet, and neither has Zhao Feifei, who is with her.

The four best friends in their dorm opened a bubble tea shop together off-campus.

They're all in Shanghai now, and they've all come here.

Originally, we were on the same path, but no one expected that in just over half a year, the gap between us would be as wide as a chasm.

Back then, Han Jia and Xu Qin each received 100 million yuan to withdraw from Bobo Milk Tea.

At the time, I thought I had gotten a huge advantage.

But now.

Zhao Feifei, who owns only 3% of Bobo Milk Tea, can easily achieve financial freedom in the blink of an eye.

The gap between them is huge.

The river cruises along the Bund looked quite nice, so Chen Pingsheng went with them to take a ride, enjoying the evening breeze along the river and taking in the sights of this metropolis.

"Dad, I love Shanghai so much."

Chen An'an stood at the bow of the ship. She genuinely loved Shanghai, a city far more low-key and reserved than Beijing.

Everything here seems to be driven by money.

"If you like it, come and stay here often."

Chen Pingsheng patted her little head; he knew he could only dote on his own daughter.

Chen An'an's eyes lit up. "Dad, I want to buy a big house in this area."

"If you want to buy, then buy. The housing prices here aren't high."

The young people on the boat were almost speechless by his words. What did he mean by saying that the housing prices here are not high?

It's already over 100,000 per square meter!
It's not something a young girl can just buy whenever she wants.

Are you kidding me?
Little did people know that when Chen Pingsheng said it wasn't high, he was actually comparing it to his own courtyard house.

Compared to the 500,000 yuan per square meter for unfinished apartments over there, is 100,000 yuan too high?
Just sprinkle some water, okay?

His wife liked the Meishu Jindao residential complex in Tianjin, and she bought it without hesitation.

His daughter likes the Bund, but it's not the same as buying things there.

He didn't even have the idea of ​​going with her.

Just ask his aunt to go. Anyway, his aunt doesn't have any problems. When she comes to Shanghai, she just goes shopping with bags and bags of stuff.

"Uncle, I do know which houses around here are better."

Chu Qiuyan isn't as socially anxious as before; a career really does help one grow.

I feel much more confident now.

"There's nothing wrong with the house. Her aunt can take her to see it tomorrow."

Chen Pingsheng said, "I won't be staying here for too long. I'll be heading back to Beijing soon after your investment promotion conference is over. Yang Mi should be arriving the day after tomorrow."

"It would be great if she came. I was really worried that so many people wouldn't be able to keep things under control."

Chen Pingsheng smiled but said nothing. Chu Qiuyan was, after all, a college student.

Perhaps after a few more years of training, he will be able to truly stand on his own.

It's already good enough as it is now.

The true splendor of Shanghai is something only those who have experienced it can truly understand.

Even a random pair of shoes in the streets and alleys of Nanjing costs several thousand yuan.

the next day.

After hearing that a soup dumpling shop here was particularly delicious, they specially drove the Ghost that Yang Qian had brought over to try it.

The food in Shanghai is completely different from that in Beijing.

The area north of Beijing is closer to the south, so the food tends to be light and sweet.

Anyway, he doesn't really like to eat it, but the big kid can eat anywhere.

As long as it tastes good, that's fine.

He hadn't originally planned to go house hunting with her; Tong Zhelan hadn't returned yet, and he didn't have many places to go.

So I took her on this trip.

Yesterday, Chu Qiuyan introduced the famous Tomson Riviera.

Tomson Riviera was the first high-end real estate project in China to break the 100,000 yuan per square meter mark.

It went on sale in 05 and caused a great sensation throughout the country at the time.

Countless people say it's crazy, but the real estate industry is going crazy for it.

It barely sold any units in those first few years, and it wasn't until after 2008 that it was offered at a 50% discount.

Not many were sold either.

Twelve years later, real estate in these first-tier cities also skyrocketed.

High-end real estate with prices exceeding 100,000 yuan per square meter is everywhere.

Tomson Riviera is located right on the Bund, offering a great view. Although the building is a bit old, it doesn't look dated at all.

With her hands behind her back, Chen An'an looked disappointed. This was the house that required proof of 100 million yuan in assets to even be seen?
It's nowhere near as comfortable as her family's courtyard house.

In other words, living high up allows you to see far.

Her own room alone cost tens of millions of dollars to build an aquarium, allowing her to experience the charm of the ocean up close even without the lights on.

All you can see here is the river view.

"Dad, this house is expensive and ugly, I don't like it."

It's hard to guess what the little girl is thinking; the salesperson who brought her on the tour was completely dumbfounded.

Some people say the houses here aren't nice. Do you live in a palace?
If it weren't for the fact that they arrived in a Rolls-Royce, accompanied by five or six bodyguards, I would have had to verify their credentials before even looking at them.

"You don't come here often, so buying such a big one is actually quite pointless."

Chen Pingsheng said, "Let me tell you, a house isn't just about size; it's about having a homey atmosphere."

He paused for a moment, then said, "How about this? There are some manors in Shanghai that are big enough to play football in the yard. Dad will go with you to buy one of those, and then we'll go to the Bund and buy a smaller one. What do you think?"

"Can this still happen?"

Chen An'an's eyes lit up. "Dad, I want to be able to play soccer at home."

"That's fine."

Chen Pingsheng took her away. That's how it is at Yipin; truly wealthy people don't even look at it.

Having seen plenty of nice houses with plenty of money, I'm not easily swayed by a beautiful view of the Bund.

Chen Pingsheng took her to buy a small 180-square-meter house near the Bund for less than 30 million yuan.

It costs 15 yuan per square meter, and the decoration is exquisite and very cozy.

It has three bedrooms, two living rooms, and a large balcony facing the Bund. After he bought it, he called someone over to tidy it up.

Next time I come to Shanghai, I'll stay in this house.

not bad.

Chen Pingsheng then took the big kid to see the most luxurious mansions in Shanghai.

The yard is so big you could easily play football there; it covers about five acres and the interior decoration cost over 100 million yuan.

It is only 17 kilometers away from the Bund.

Listed at 5.8 million yuan, a genuine king-of-the-hill villa.

Chen An'an really liked the price.

Unfortunately, he couldn't handle it all at once.

I left without buying anything.

Big-Fatty didn't say anything; the family already had enough houses.

If someone were to buy a house that big, it would probably be for the nanny to live in.

A family can only stay together a few times a year.

There's absolutely no need for that. I like it, but I still didn't buy it.

Having a 180-square-meter fully furnished apartment on the Bund is already quite nice.

When she's a little older, or when he has a little more money, if she still wants it, then we can buy it again.

These top-tier villas are difficult to sell even after being listed for several years.

The main reason is that wealthy people all live in luxury homes.

Those who don't have the money simply can't afford to buy, once the house loses its investment value.

Rich people aren't stupid either.

Few would be willing to spend too much money on this.

Making any kind of investment or simply depositing money in a bank to earn interest would be much better than this.

He's considering selling all his extra houses in Beijing by the end of this year or next year.

It would be good to use that money to invest in another Teng Hui Department Store.

Earning tens of millions steadily every year.

However, he also discovered something when he came to Shanghai: the transfer fees for super large storefronts in good locations are extremely high.

The rent is higher than in Beijing.

A 10 million investment for a single store like Shuiyunjian is probably not enough.

It's just that housing prices have risen too fast in the last two years.

He estimated that the investment for a single Shuiyunjian store in Shanghai would be at least between 1500 million and 2000 million yuan.

With housing prices doubling, investments will also double.

Fortunately, his wife bought a lot of houses in the past, and their prices have all increased in value.

This just offsets the doubling of investment caused by the inflation of housing prices.

(End of this chapter)