After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 563 The Battle of Beijing and Shanghai
Zhou Zhengqi completely ignored his subordinates' reminders.

"Real estate is the future!"

Jiang Tianzong spoke earnestly and patiently.

During this time, he had been advising Mr. Zhou to change his career path, saying he couldn't keep working in finance; the industry was too dangerous, and one wrong move could lead to utter ruin. Real estate was a much safer business.

However, Mr. Zhou was recently provoked by that great gentleman...

He was single-mindedly focused on challenging the Great Master.

Zhou Zhengqi chuckled and said, "Old Jiang, you don't understand. I know the housing reform meeting has been held and the relevant notices have been issued. But when we make decisions, we shouldn't listen to what they say, but rather observe what they do!"

Jiang Tianzong sighed, "Then it's too late!"

Zhou Zhengqi shook his head, disagreeing. "If the real estate market were truly as booming as it was a few years ago, those state-owned real estate developers would have already taken action; they had the advantage of proximity. But now? Putting aside everything else, take that kid Zhou Haoran, for example, who foolishly rushed in to take over... If there were really a way to save it, would it be his turn? The state-owned real estate developers would have already rushed in!"

Jiang Tianzong said, "It is precisely because they did not do it that they left an opportunity for private real estate developers."

Zhou Zhengqi disagreed, saying, "That's too risky. Don't think that real estate is easier than finance; they're the same!"

"But……"

Jiang Tianzong also wanted to advise him that he should transform his main business and stop thinking about speculation in the financial market.

Zhou Zhengqi waved his hand and said calmly, "Old Jiang, two tigers cannot share one mountain! This is strategy!"

"The market is so big..."

"Here's what we'll do: you keep an eye on the moves of those state-owned real estate developers. If they're actively acquiring land, or even taking over unfinished construction projects, then they're serious. We'll go in then; good things come to those who wait!"

"Ah."

Jiang Tianzong sighed inwardly.

This is what worries him the most.

If Mr. Zhou hadn't entered the real estate market at that time, it would have meant that he might have mobilized all the money in the company's accounts and sent it south to the Hong Kong government... That kind of dangerous financial market is not as easy as trading stocks in the A-share market.

It could be a one-way trip, a disaster from which there is no return!

The government's comprehensive promotion of housing commercialization is such an important signal!
Why can't people feel it?
Little did they know, Zhou Haoran had already come to this conclusion.

Policies have a crucial impact on the market.

This is actually a systemic advantage.

With a single order, everyone worked together with one heart.

Respond and execute at the fastest speed.

If it were like in Europe and America, some major orders would require repeated discussions in Congress and repeated confirmation at various stages... all of which would waste time and slow down the response speed.

Zhou Haoran held a meeting in his private tea room at the Red Mansion Teahouse.

The attendees included Guo Guanchang, Wei Qingfeng, Li Changxing, and Wang Xinhe.

The discussion is about this new resolution.

"The full-scale promotion of commercial housing will inevitably be a powerful boost to the domestic real estate market!" Zhou Haoran's concern wasn't about the effect being bad, but rather that the effect was too good. "How is it now? What's the market reaction?"

Li Changxing said with a smile, "So far, there's been no reaction."

"Oh?" Zhou Haoran was taken aback. "No response?"

Li Changxing said, "Yesterday, two new housing projects went on sale in the harbor. The prices did not increase due to policy changes and were in line with the general trend."

Wei Qingfeng said, "If the decision of the National Housing Reform Conference has a significant impact on the market, the first to be affected will inevitably be state-owned real estate developers. I also asked a few friends, and their answers were all 'I don't know,' 'I haven't heard of it,' and 'no arrangements have been made.'"

Guo Guanchang laughed and said, "It seems that this has no impact on our affairs."

Zhou Haoran's main concern is that after the new policy is introduced, many people will see the opportunity and rush to take over unfinished buildings to drive up prices... This will affect his market rescue plan.

"Old Li, what's the reaction from those small business owners?"

Zhou Haoran's arrangement was for Li Changxing to carry out the specific tasks.

“There’s been no reaction.” Li Changxing didn’t feel the policy’s impact on the market. “Things will remain the same. We’ll sign four contracts today to acquire four unfinished housing projects. The total transaction price is 35 million yuan. This price was agreed upon a week ago and hasn’t changed.”

"That's good."

Zhou Haoran nodded.

Wei Qingfeng said slowly, "There are still too few smart people who can see the market trends. So, if you want to do good business, you still have to follow the right person and follow Master Da closely."

Guo Guanchang said, "The reason why everyone's reaction is so slow is probably due to a lack of experience. The market's operating methods have only been around for a short time, and many people haven't recognized them yet. Especially in the academic field, many economists have adopted the operating experience of Western markets and advocate for minimal policy intervention in the market."

Zhou Haoran nodded and said, "In any case, we don't have much time left."

"Ah."

Mr. Wei strongly agrees, and must agree.

Zhou Haoran stated emphatically, "From a long-term perspective, commercial housing is an inevitable trend. This housing reform can be said to have completely abandoned the old system and transplanted the Hong Kong government's housing strategy entirely. This will at least usher in a golden age for the mainland real estate market for the next two or three decades. Both land prices and housing prices will see sustained growth."

Wei Qingfeng analyzed, "That's right. In times of chaos, harsh measures are necessary. The economic crisis is raging and has already had a significant impact on East Asia. South Korea has collapsed, and Japan is also in dire straits. To safeguard the domestic economy, we must implement drastic policies."

Zhou Haoran said, "Therefore, we must have a clear understanding. If this notice doesn't work, then there will definitely be a series of notices issued in the coming period until the market reacts. It's like a stimulant; if one shot doesn't work, then two shots will do, until the person is saved."

Guo Guanchang: "Then we need to speed things up!"

"Three weeks!"

Zhou Haoran held up three fingers.

Wei Qingfeng followed his train of thought and said, "Yes, we need to take over all the key unfinished buildings within three weeks."

"Time is a bit tight!" Li Changxing, who was in charge of the execution, felt that he was too busy to handle everything.

Zhou Haoran then issued the order, "Then let's all act together. Mr. Guo, Mr. Wei, Mr. Wang, you should also start taking action separately. The policy signals have arrived, and the market changes will come soon. Hurry up and complete our first phase plan—taking over 80-85 unfinished housing projects—within three weeks!"

……

The Chinese Jia-A League is currently very popular.

Especially teams like Shanghai Shenhua, Beijing Guoan, Shandong Taishan, and Dalian Wanda, which can be said to have a level of popularity comparable to that of European football markets. On weekends with matches, the scene is truly spectacular.

There is no entertainment topic that can generate more nationwide discussion than football.

"Everyone's Artistic Achievements" also got involved.

The monthly champion competition in June featured a fierce battle between Beijing and Shanghai.

The two contestants, one singing the Beijing Guoan team song and the other singing the Shanghai Shenhua team song, eventually entered the final round...

Then Sha Baoliang, who sang the Beijing Guoan team song, became the monthly champion and qualified directly for the annual finals.

This immediately linked football with the television program.

Not only did media outlets in Beijing and Shanghai actively and extensively report on the event, but many bustling football markets also actively reported on this interesting incident, sparking a strong nationwide discussion.

And the ratings have also been released.

In the June competition for the monthly champion, "Everyone's Art" achieved a national urban viewership rating of 32%!

It completely crushes "Happy Camp"!
It has become the undisputed number one in the country!

The "Everyone's Art" program team received a commendation from the entire Red Star TV station for this achievement, and three outstanding employees were selected: Chief Editor Dong Lan, Executive Director Wen Yongfeng, and Backstage Host Bai Panyang.

Each person was awarded 1000 yuan and presented with a "Model Worker" certificate.

"Haoran, thank you!"

Upon returning from receiving the award, Bai Panyang was the first to rush over to thank Zhou Haoran.

"Why thank me?"

Zhou Haoran smiled.

Bai Panyang bit her lip and said, "I know all of this. You arranged all three of these advanced positions."

"Oh?" Zhou Haoran was somewhat surprised. "How did you know?"

Bai Panyang said, "Because neither Hu Xiaochen nor Qiao Suiqing won an award."

"Sister Yang, you're really smart!"

Zhou Haoran couldn't help but glance at him sideways.

Bai Panyang pursed her lips and whispered, "I know your personality. You like to avoid suspicion. I can tell from the staffing issue. With your abilities, you could have gotten staff positions for Hu Xiaochen and Qiao Suiqing a long time ago, but neither of them got them. On the contrary, Editor-in-Chief Dong and Director Wen did."

Zhou Haoran asked, "Do you want a permanent position?"

"I……"

Bai Panyang blushed slightly.

Zhou Haoran chuckled and said, "What's the big deal? You're Sister Suiqing's best friend, so you're my good friend too. It's only right that I help you out."

"What about Sui Qing?"

Bai Panyang looked up at her.

Zhou Haoran said, "She didn't!"

Bai Panyang felt indignant. "Why? Suiqing is so capable at work, she should have a permanent position too. Just because she's your fiancée doesn't mean she has to keep avoiding you and never get a permanent position, right?"

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "It's not what you think."

"Since none of the young people have permanent positions, I can't hire them."

Bai Panyang lowered her eyelids.

She and Qiao Suiqing are both backstage hosts for "Everyone's Art Up," and they usually take turns. If one of them has a permanent position and the other doesn't, the difference in their treatment can easily create a rift between them.

Zhou Haoran chuckled and said, "You're overthinking it!"

Bai Panyang gently shook her head, having her own thoughts on the matter, and whispered, "Haoran, are you free today?"

"what happened?"

"I'd like to invite you to dinner as a way of thanking you."

"Oh?" Zhou Haoran immediately realized that his opportunity had come. "Sure, I'll come to your house tonight and try your cooking."

"Go to my place?" Bai Panyang was taken aback. She had originally planned to eat out. "Oh, that's fine too. Let's go to my place then. Let's invite Suiqing along."

Zhou Haoran said, "Don't call her!"

"Ok?"

Bai Panyang immediately became wary.

I wondered to myself, what's wrong with this person?

I'll go to my own house tonight...

This is a lone man and a lone woman.

Is he going to relapse into his old ways? Is he trying to force himself on me again?

(End of this chapter)