After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 606 Treasure Land
With Zhou Haoran's intervention, Hu Xiaochen generously forgave Lin Guiyan.

In addition, she had already received forgiveness from Qiao Suiqing and Tang Shiyi.

The unpleasant things that happened are over and done with.

Lin Guiyan was still kneeling on the ground, but she let out a long sigh of relief.

It felt like the mountain that had been weighing on my heart had finally been lifted.

"Get up."

Zhou Haoran helped her up and then asked if she knew anyone she could trust.

"trust……"

Lin Guiyan opened her mouth, but hesitated to speak.

"I'm short-handed."

Zhou Haoran lacked connections at his workplace and was generally inconsistent in his work, paying little attention to tasks and having limited social connections. Consequently, he had few capable subordinates. He couldn't very well go to the lifestyle channel's sales department and give those rough-around-the-edges salespeople a second chance, could he?
Fortunately, he had twice tried to kill.

He killed Zhan Yushan once and crippled Yi Changping once.

It's ridiculous to say that.

These two had been battling it out on the lifestyle channel for years, but in the end, they were both defeated by a salesman.

After taking down these two, we can naturally take over their forces.

Zhan Yushan's forces were mainly scattered among his right-hand men, Meng Xuemin and Gao Huayu, and had been largely taken over. However, there had been no movement from Yi Changping's side for some time.

If there was one, it would be Lin Guiyan, who humbly begged for help.

Lin Guiyan is not divorced, but she and Yi Changping have separated.

She is more than ten years younger than Yi Changping.

I've long lost my drive.

"There is no trust involved, only self-interest."

Having gone through so much, Lin Guiyan has seen through the nature of humanity.

Many people whom Yi Changping trusted initially distanced themselves after his downfall, prioritizing their own safety. Relationships built on mutual benefit will ultimately crumble because of that same mutual benefit.

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "Interests are interests, and trust is trust. I'm about to set up an overseas exchange office and I'm short of someone to manage it. Can you recommend someone?"

International exchange?

Lin Guiyan opened her eyes wide.

Zhou Haoran said, "In the short term, I'm responsible for liaising with the Hong Kong government on TV dramas and promoting cooperation. Dong Lan is currently handling this; she has too many things to do, and we can't rely on her alone."

“TV series…” Lin Guiyan immediately thought of someone, “Are you familiar with Gao Bin?”

"Gao Bin?"

"Yes, the director of the film and television center of the urban channel."

"He!"

Zhou Haoran remembered.

This Gao Bin seems to have indeed been a member of Yi Changping's faction back then.

Looking back, Zhou Haoran was a junior salesman. He danced with Editor-in-Chief Lin in a dance hall and witnessed some of their small group's gatherings. At that time, Gao Bin warned Zhou Haoran to be careful, lest he get pecked in the eye by a goose.

The message was actually a warning to the young man not to let lust get the better of him and make a move on Lin Guiyan.

Such a woman is thorny; most people shouldn't mess with her!

At the time, Zhou Haoran didn't believe it. When he was dancing with Lin Guiyan in the dark, he immediately started touching her, exploring every nook and cranny of her body.

Zhou Haoran still remembers.

The reason Gao Bin offered this friendly reminder was because of Meng Xuemin.

At that time, he was a salesperson whom Meng Xuemin was focusing on developing.

Coincidentally, Gao Bin and Meng Xuemin were good friends, which is why he offered some advice. Now that I think about it, it feels very strange. It's possible that Gao Bin was a "spy," someone Zhan Yushan planted on Yi Changping's side.

Regardless, we can be considered to have some connection.

"Hmm, Gao Bin is a good candidate! Let him be the deputy director of the Overseas Exchange Office, and I will be the director of the office. He will be in charge of the daily operations."

Zhou Haoran has no one else to use; if he's to be used, it's because he's being given important responsibilities.

"Should I go and talk to him?"

Lin Guiyan was somewhat flattered. If she went to inform them, then the favor would be hers.

“Okay, go ahead.” Zhou Haoran no longer needed to keep a low profile like before. He asked, “Do you know any pretty women over there? Like you, with a feminine charm, big breasts, a slim waist, and a nice butt. You also have to be pretty. If you’re capable, you can introduce me to some.”

“Yes.” Lin Guiyan naturally understood what he meant. “I have many friends at work, many of whom are good-looking and have great figures.”

Zhou Haoran said, "I want women from respectable families. Don't bring women with messy private lives to my area."

"I know."

Lin Guiyan had long witnessed his lecherous side. Back when he was just a junior apprentice, he dared to touch her inappropriately while dancing, showing extraordinary audacity.

"Okay, take your time with the selection process, there's no rush."

Zhou Haoran has now revealed his true colors.

“Okay…” Lin Guiyan bit her lip, “I guarantee it’s no worse than Dong Lan’s.”

"come over."

Zhou Haoran beckoned.

Lin Guiyan got up from the sofa, walked around the desk, and came to his side.

"skirt."

Zhou Haoran issued a command.

Lin Guiyan understood and pulled her skirt up to her waist.

Zhou Haoran pulled down her black panties and made her spin around, admiring her private parts for a while before nodding with satisfaction. "Not bad. When I have time sometime, I'll take some private photos of you. I'll keep them for my collection."

Lin Guiyan naturally understood his meaning, and bit her lip without making a sound.

"Hmm?" Zhou Haoran glanced at her. "If you don't want to, then forget it."

"willing."

Lin Guiyan quickly responded, somewhat nervously. "Okay, go arrange the work." Zhou Haoran was still studying the trademark website's financing plan, which was something he needed to do during his upcoming business trip to the United States. As Lin Guiyan reached the door, he suddenly spoke up, "Editor-in-Chief Lin, wait a moment."

"Zhou Tai, is there anything else?"

Lin Guiyan stood at the door, cautiously asking for permission.

Zhou Haoran warned, "I have one condition for playing with women: they have to be obedient. If they have any ulterior motives, I won't touch them even if they're given to me for free."

“Zhou Tai, I don’t have those thoughts anymore.” After what happened with “Family Matters” and the subsequent series of changes, Lin Guiyan was already disheartened. “Now I just want to work under you.”

"Well, let's go."

……

The unfinished building project was operated very quickly.

Many housing projects were just one step away from completion when their funding dried up and they couldn't continue. Zhou Haoran took over, provided ample funding, and within a month, the projects were completed.

Then you can buy a house immediately upon delivery.

Now, the first unfinished housing project jointly developed by the four parties has been completed and is now open for full-scale sales.

The harbor's property market has fully recovered.

Now that the real estate market has recovered, we need to quickly make up for the fiscal deficit caused by the economic crisis in the past period, so as to fully restore the normal operation of the port administration.

The strategy is simple: sell land.

This is critical.

The port has only recently resumed construction, and there is still a lot of prime land undeveloped. Once the land is put up for sale, many core prime locations will be available, such as along the river.

Sea view rooms near the harbor aren't worth much; they're too remote.

The most valuable properties are those with river views near the Huangpu River.

It is located near the Bund to the west and Lujiazui to the east.

Both banks of the river are treasure lands!
These are all plots of land for developing top-tier luxury residences.

These days, mainland China's financial strength isn't enough; even state-owned real estate developers can't afford such prime locations. Therefore, these core locations in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen have all been bought up by Hong Kong and Taiwanese real estate developers.

As a result, many years later, the mainland developed.

Those Hong Kong and Taiwanese real estate developers who entered the market in the 1990s didn't have to do anything; the prime locations they acquired early on were enough for them to live comfortably for the rest of their lives.

This is not possible!

Zhou Haoran wants to participate in the bidding.

There are only a handful of prime locations.

Every piece sold is one less available.

In a few years, when mainland real estate developers have money, all the prime locations will be sold out, so they will have to develop secondary prime locations.

“Sir, there aren’t many prime locations. None of the prime locations currently for sale are as good as a controversial one. I think this is our opportunity.”

Li Changxing himself was very ambitious; otherwise, he would not have left Zhongbo Bookstore to found Zhongbo Real Estate. He was excited when he heard that the great man was determined to develop top-tier luxury residences.

"A controversial gem?"

Nowadays, Zhou Haoran usually invites others to discuss business at the Red Mansion Teahouse.

Li Changxing took a local map, unfolded it, and slammed it down on the map. "Here it is!"

"What a treasure trove!"

Zhou Haoran's eyes lit up when he saw the location of the plot of land.

Then, they were surprised.

Something seems off about the location of this prime piece of land.

Isn't this the Tomson Riviera of later generations?

Li Changxing said, "This piece of land was actually auctioned off back in 95. Such a small piece of land was auctioned off for nearly 6000 million US dollars."

"Who took the photo?"

Zhou Haoran had basically guessed it.

Li Changxing said, "The real estate developer from Taiwan, Tomson Group."

"really!"

Zhou Haoran had the same answer in mind. After all, Tomson Riviera was so popular in later generations that people all over the country knew where it was, and it had almost become an unmissable attraction for sightseeing on the Huangpu River cruise.

"you know?"

Li Changxing was somewhat surprised.

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "Didn't Tomson Group develop a series of golf villas in Pudong? I just happened to buy one."

"Yes, it's the Tomson Group, they're very powerful."

Li Changxing looked on with awe.

Is this land disputed?

Zhou Haoran secretly hoped that if he had the chance to snatch this land from Tomson Group, he would not allow it to be lost.

In subsequent real estate developments, many of the top luxury residences in the harbor were touted as river-view properties.

In reality, it's all just hype.

It's all fake river scenery.

Either the river view is far away, or it's obstructed, or it's just a glimpse into a corner of the river view; it's all about "crashing" it.

There are only three buildings in the entire harbor that offer truly unobstructed river views.

Tomson Riviera Buildings A and D, and the adjacent COFCO Harbour View Building 1.

Even from the second floor, all three buildings offer unobstructed views of the river.

Tomson Riviera occupies two out of three locations.

This shows just how wonderful this place is.

"Yes, Tomson Riviera has run into a dispute with the harbor authorities, and they might have to take back the land..."

Li Changxing didn't want to miss such a good opportunity.

(End of this chapter)