Back to the prime of life

Chapter 188 Humanity
The decision to sell Hailan Bay was somewhat sudden, at least for Zuo Shuya.

Lu Changge decided to call her first before finalizing the decision.

On the phone, Zuo Shuya's tone was full of disbelief as she repeatedly asked, "Are you really sure?"

"more or less."

"why?"

"From a business perspective, if someone offers a reasonable price for an asset, then of course the asset can be put on the market. None of us are fetishists, and even if we have some affection for our work, it's not enough to affect our rational judgment. Swimming pools are fun, but their potential is limited, while real estate is different."

There was silence on the other side of the phone for a while.

Then he said, "You will definitely become a very successful businessman in the future."

"Is this a compliment, or is it sarcastic?"

"Of course it's nice to hear, what are you taking it from? Well, how should I put it, I am indeed a little reluctant to part with it, but like you said, we're not fetishists. I just got used to something, and now it's gone."

Lu Changge explained, "You've misunderstood. Hailan Bay is just changing owners, it's not closing down. As long as I talk to Wang Hongcheng, you can continue operating it."

Zuo Shuya questioned, "Do you really think that way? That I should work for him?"

amount……

"No, of course you can choose not to do it."

"That's more like it. I've worked with you on two projects already. It's not easy to find a boss I can still bully. I don't want to switch."

The woman seemed rather smug.

Fortunately, she didn't strongly object. Although she was a little unhappy, she quickly hid it and turned around to support herself.

What a wonderful woman.

How's the lawsuit going?

"The trial will be held next week."

"Should I go? Didn't you ask for help? I have some influence too."

"No, I'll come to you when I can't handle it. I don't want you to experience this atmosphere."

Lu Changge felt an overwhelming tenderness. Women, at 20, have their own vitality, and at 30, they have their own charm.

Leaving that aside for now,

He discussed the matter with another shareholder, Ji Shi, who was even more indifferent, simply saying, "You handle it." Anyway, it was going to be sold to Wang Hongcheng, who was also an acquaintance of hers.

Okay, that makes things easier.

When asking Wang Hongcheng for money, Ji Shi and Zuo Shuya, the two minority shareholders, shouldn't use their shares to pay him; they should give him cash instead and something tangible.

The latter, in particular, has not yet made a single large sum of money, such as hundreds of thousands.

In this way, he could be considered to have given an explanation.

Leaving Ji Shi aside for now, as far as Zuo Shuya is concerned, this person has been working for her for more than half a year and has actually invested real money. At this point, of course, she should speak with a sufficient rate of return.

In fact, Hailan Bay itself has limited profitability; its real value lies in the reputation the brand has built in Jiangzhou.

Many people believe that these three words do indeed represent the mid-to-high-end market.

Therefore, when Hailan Bay is integrated with residential projects in the future, it can leverage its advantages, just like Lu Changge utilized Jiangzhou Foreign Language School in the past.

“You’ve chosen a good name. We might as well name our new project Hailan Bay Manor.” Wang Hongcheng and he walked down a street in Jiangzhou, already envisioning a bright future.

"Since I've sold it to you, that means I've sold you the whole thing, including the name and the brand. You can use it however you want."

There is no market reference price for this kind of brand value; we can only estimate a number, and then negotiate with each other. Once both parties agree on the price, it is settled.

Lu Changge was considering his own interests, as well as those of Zuo Shuya who held a 10% stake, so he ruthlessly ripped off Wang Hongcheng this time, asking for five million, which almost choked the old man to death.

In terms of profitability, five million is enough for this swimming pool to earn money for many years.

The problem is that Lu Changge knows he doesn't use it to make a profit, but to promote the high-end development of residential projects.

In the context of real estate projects, what is five million?
Not to mention, he also accepts non-cash payments, directly through share transfers. If Wang Hongcheng can handle Ji Shi's side, he can actually take over Hailan Bay for just a few hundred thousand yuan.

They invested seven or eight hundred thousand yuan in the initial investment alone!
"Let's choose this one."

Lu Changge pointed to the left side of the lake in front of him.

They were standing on a bridge above the ground, with an oval-shaped lake below. To the left of the lake was a wasteland, and further to the left were houses and some small factories.

It looks somewhat like a rural area.

Wang Hongcheng blinked. "Choose this place? What were you thinking?"

Lu Changge said, "The largest lake in Jiangzhou Development Zone and the lake with the best development conditions is Dangshan Lake. Don't be fooled by the fact that there's nothing there now; it will be a key area for government development in the future. The development zone has been shouting the slogan 'Looking south,' and this is the south."

"But you said yourself, there's nothing here."

"It's easier to develop when there's nothing there. If it's all factories, can you even dismantle them?"

"Did Director Xu tell you this?"

Lu Changge glanced at him and then nodded, "But don't ask, it's a very sensitive topic."

Wang Hongcheng immediately agreed, "No problem! I'm not stupid. Why would I ask someone this question? That would leave them unable to answer. Don't worry, I'm very smart."

Lu Changge pursed her lips, suppressing a laugh.

In reality, it wasn't what Xu Weiguo told him.

The real reason is that he knew this place would be the 'Dangshanhu Station' of Metro Line 2 in the future!

Although he has now dealt with Lumang and Pulsego, he always remembers that he came from the rail transit industry, and the most valuable place in his mind is the various subway stations in Jiangzhou!
Although whether a high-end residence is connected to a subway is not the core selling point, since he knows this, he focuses on having everything, because having something is better than not having it. Some real estate speculators and property speculators also target subway-adjacent properties.

Even without considering this, such a plot of land would appreciate in value just by being left there.

Pointing downwards, Lu Changge said, "Old Wang, since we both have the desire to do things well, let's be determined to make this first project a high-quality one. The financial crisis won't affect us. With a population of 1.3 to 1.4 billion, more than half of them haven't moved to the city yet, so the prospects are definitely good. Let's be bolder and have a longer-term vision, looking at it from a five-year perspective, and strive to make a splash with a high-quality project!"
Moreover, I have a bit of a loser mentality. To be honest, before I understood this industry, I also disliked real estate developers who kept raising prices. Now that I'm in this business myself, I have only one thought: I, Lu Changge, will not do anything to cheat people.

In reality, there are only so many wealthy people in a city. And when Chinese people buy houses, if they can afford it, the whole family will chip in. In the end, you'll find that there aren't actually that many high-net-worth individuals buying houses; it's mainly the group that takes out loans. And you absolutely can't cheat these people, because that's money accumulated over generations.

The truly wealthy don't care if they overpay; they have multiple properties. Our goal is to make those who struggled to buy a home feel they got their money's worth. Only then will I be satisfied with what we're doing.

He spoke at length, which made Wang Hongcheng look at him a few more times and say, "Wow, I didn't expect to hear you say such noble things today. You're extraordinary."

Lu Changge didn't blush. "This isn't about being noble; it's about basic humanity."

(End of this chapter)