Hong Kong film: As a boss, I use money to make decisions.

Chapter 80 What's it to me?

When we got to the fishpond, Gao Lao was rowing a wooden boat toward the pond.

Upon seeing Lin Xiaoru approach, he kicked the rubber bucket at his feet.

"Ah Xiao, knowing you were coming, I specially caught a fish in the net!"

Good luck! You caught a really good red crucian carp. I'll have Big Head go get some ginger to make fish soup. Have a couple of drinks with me at noon before you go back!

Once the boat docked, Gao Lao picked up the crucian carp from the bucket and tossed it to Da Tou, who was standing nearby.

Big Head took the live fish, knowing that Gao Lao had something to say to Lin Xiaoru, and left the area with great tact.

After seeing Big Head walk away, Tall Guy looked at Lin Xiaoru with a troubled expression.

"Ah Xiao, it's not that I'm refusing to pay the money, it's just that business is tough in Yuen Long these days —"

"Hey, I'd forgotten about money if you hadn't mentioned it. Never mind, I didn't come to you for money today!"

Lin Xiaoru sat down with Gao Lao by the fishpond, offered him a cigarette, and started a conversation.

"In the Ninth District, there aren't many like you who raise pigs and feed fish in the countryside."

Taking the cigarette from Lin Xiaoru, the tall man couldn't help but chuckle self-deprecatingly.

"What can we do? If it were more than ten years ago, we could have done some smuggling, lending money at exorbitant interest rates, and doing some land acquisition business here."

However, the New Territories is not what it used to be. Since the rise of concurrency, the Tung Sing Society and the Number Gang have become more and more prosperous.

Especially the Tung Sing gang, they're notorious local bullies in Yuen Long. In the past few years, they've been suppressing and beating me, and my territory has been getting smaller and smaller.

"If I can still raise pigs and feed fish with these young guys, then I've done a good job of offering incense at the beginning of the year!"

After a moment of reflection, the tall man lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and then looked at Lin Xiaoru.

"I heard you've been fighting with Hung Hing lately. What brings you here?"

When the tall man took the initiative to ask, Lin Xiaoru didn't bother to be vague.

He said directly, "Actually, I didn't ask you to come here for anything else."

There's a shrimp pond in Tin Shui Wai. If I remember correctly, that shrimp pond was managed by the neighbors in your Yuen Long area.

I'm very interested in these shrimp ponds. I'd like to ask you, Mr. Gao, to do me the honor of gathering these neighbors together; I want to buy the ponds!

The tall man was stunned for a moment.

"Ah Xiao, you're not kidding, are you? What's the point of collecting a few rotten ponds?"

"What's wrong? Is there some difficulty?"

"No, that's not it. We're just locals in Yuen Long. We live off the land and water. A few rotten ponds aren't some kind of family heirloom. If you ask for a reasonable price, they're happy to sell them."

However, I must remind you that there are still eight years until 1997, and it's hard to say what the situation will be like then.

If they want to buy the ponds, these neighbors won't be at a disadvantage; they'll definitely calculate it based on current land prices. Buying a few dilapidated ponds might only get you eight years of land rights—it's not worth it!

Lin Xiaoru smiled and nodded, but he knew in his heart that he would not use the land rights for eight years at all.

If we can acquire these shrimp ponds, we can resell them to Tin Shui Wai Development Company within a week at most.

He knew his place; compared to those truly wealthy people, he was nothing more than a speck of dust.

The development project covers several hundred hectares, and I don't want much. I just need to acquire a few shrimp ponds and earn a few tens of millions. This way, I won't force those real estate companies to turn against me, nor will I force them to change their development projects.

"Brother Gao, you don't need to worry about that. Just think of it as me having nothing better to do and wanting to raise shrimp in Yuen Long for fun."

If you're willing to help me with this, I'll contact those neighbors right now and tell them that I'll buy their fishponds at a price 20% higher than the market price.

At 3 PM, I will arrange for two minibuses to come over. Those who are willing to sign the contract, please bring your land title and come to my company to sign the contract together this afternoon!

Once the agreement is signed, all payments will be settled in cash in person. Also, please arrange a few tables at the Yi Dong Restaurant; I'll cover dinner!

As Lin Xiaoru spoke, she tapped the cigarette ash into the pond, looked at Gao Lao, and added.

"The more people who come, the better. If the pond yields a lot today, the money you borrowed from me will be considered your service fee, and we'll be even!"

The tall guy immediately perked up.

Are you serious?

Have I ever lied to you?

"Alright! Without further ado, I'll contact them right away!"

As the tall man spoke, he was about to get up with a cigarette in his mouth when he saw Lin Xiaoru scoff.

"Aren't you going to invite me for fish soup?"

"Next time! Next time you come, I'll treat you to abalone!"

As he spoke, Gao Lao had already sprinted towards the garage, afraid that Lin Xiaoru might suddenly change her mind and the debt that had just been settled would no longer count.

After leaving Yuen Long, Lam Siu-yu did not return to Tuo Tei.

He had Tai-bo drive towards Central, and on the way, he made a phone call to Cheng Wing-kwong.

As Cheng Rongguang was the biggest benefactor on her path to wealth, Lin Xiaoru didn't want to see him suffer in silence when she had some free time.

Knowing about the key development projects in Tin Shui Wai, even though he wasn't qualified to be at the table, he didn't mind reminding Cheng Rongguang.

After all, it's good to sell Cheng Rongguang. If Rongguang Real Estate has any new projects in the future, I might be able to get a share of the profits.

Because it was Cheng Rongguang's private number, the call was answered quickly.

"Hello, who is this?"

"Mr. Cheng, are you free today? Would you like to come over for a chat?"

"Ha, it's Mr. Lin. You're free, aren't you? I happen to be at the company right now."

"What's wrong? Is there some engineering problem you need me to solve?"

"I'm too embarrassed to bother you with engineering problems, Mr. Cheng. Well then, Mr. Cheng, it's not something that can be explained in a few words over the phone."

If it's convenient for you, I'll come over now, and we can talk more when we meet!

"Okay! I'm in the company office. Mr. Lin, just call me when you get downstairs, and I'll have someone come down to pick you up!"

At 2:10 p.m., Tai-bo drove himself to the Connaught Place in Central.

After parking her car in front of a new Grade A office building, Lin Xiaoru got out and gave Taibao some instructions.

"You don't need to come upstairs with me, Taibao. You take Xiangdong and the others for a walk around the neighborhood."

I'll call you if I need a ride later!

"good!"

After giving Taibao her instructions, Lin Xiaoru walked into the office building.

As soon as I entered the office building lobby, before I even had a chance to press the elevator button, I turned around and saw a familiar figure leaning against the elevator entrance.

Banana, dressed in a proper office lady outfit, stood by the elevator, exuding the air of a powerful career woman.

The moment she saw Lin Xiaoru, for some reason, she instinctively smiled.

"Stop looking, I'm here to pick you up!"

Banana swiped her elevator card and waved to Lin Xiaoru.

Lin Xiaoru walked over quickly, entered the elevator, and couldn't help but tease Banana as she looked at her.

"What, you're also working part-time in the concierge department at Rongguang Real Estate?"

"No way! The boss was giving Le'er a training session in the finance department. When I heard him say you were coming, I volunteered to come down and pick you up."

Banana pressed the button for the 19th floor elevator. As the elevator sped up, she became serious and asked Lin Xiaoru.

"Your dealings with the Hung Hing Society—have they been settled, right?"

Lin Xiaoru's lips twitched slightly; it seemed Banana really cared about this.

He simply put on a worried expression and spoke in a heavy tone.

"I couldn't settle things. Hung Hing has threatened to unite all twelve of their branches and kill me!"

"Huh? This—I—it's all my fault—"

Banana was startled, and the worry in her eyes was impossible to hide.

"It's not your fault. Who told me to be a born lecher? I can't stop thinking about you when I see you."

Forget about taking down those bastards, Big Boss B; if you like, I'll go and chop them down too!

"Don't talk nonsense! I—what am I supposed to do now?"

Seeing that the elevator was almost at the nineteenth floor, and seeing Banana's remorseful look, Lin Xiaoru immediately burst into laughter.

He reached out and smacked Banana's face.

"You silly girl, I'm kidding you. Big Brother B has already been taken care of."

"If I can't even handle this little problem, why would Mr. Cheng be willing to give me business?"

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As the elevator doors opened, Lin Xiaoru tugged at the hem of her shirt and strode out of the elevator.

Banana followed behind, stamping her feet and frowning, and quickly followed after them.

In a separate office in the finance department, Cheng Rongguang was patiently listening to Cheng Le'er present a report.

At this moment, he was more and more satisfied as he listened, and he was overjoyed that sending his daughter to study in the United States had not been in vain.

But after the joy subsided, a faint sadness lingered in my heart.

He had thought more than once that it would be great if Cheng Le'er were a son. The thought that his excellent daughter would end up with some unknown bastard made him grit his teeth in hatred.

Thump thump thump—

"Mr. Cheng, our guests have arrived!"

When the knocking sounded, Cheng Rongguang immediately straightened his posture and responded towards the door.

"Please come in!"

"Mr. Cheng, it's been a long time!"

After entering, Lin Xiaoru extended her right hand to Cheng Rongguang in a generous manner, and Cheng Rongguang immediately stood up to greet her.

"Mr. Lin, it's been a long time indeed!"

"Please sit down. I knew you had something important to tell me whenever you called, so I haven't dared to leave!"

As he spoke, Cheng Rongguang pointed to Cheng Le'er standing to the side.

"This is my daughter. I believe you have met her before, right?"

"Le'er, quickly go and pour the guest a cup of tea!"

"Okay, Dad!"

As Cheng Rongguang spoke, he winked at Lin Xiaoru, implying that with his daughter present, he shouldn't talk about his shameful deeds in front of Cheng Le'er.

Lin Xiaoru naturally understood and sat down on the sofa next to Cheng Rongguang. Without further ado, she started the conversation.

"Mr. Cheng, your time is precious, so I'll keep it short."

I went to Tin Shui Wai today and saw that you've fenced off a piece of land there, preparing to develop it, right?

Cheng Rongguang followed suit and became serious, without trying to hide anything.

"That's right, it's no secret in the industry that Tin Shui Wai is going to be developed."

"But the land administration hasn't released any information yet. Doing business is all about taking a gamble. I'll secure a plot of land first; if I win, it'll be a huge windfall!"

As he spoke, Cheng Rongguang adjusted his glasses and looked at Lin Xiaoru.

"Mr. Lin, it's not that we won't give you this project."

However, that requires digging mountains and filling gullies, which is something heavy industry can't handle.

If you're really interested in business over there, just wait until the buildings are built and developed!

Lin Xiaoru smiled and shook her head.

"Mr. Cheng, do you think I'm here to ask for business?"

Actually, I didn't mean anything by it, I just wanted to remind you that if the land administration's development focus is on the wetlands in northwestern Tin Shui Wai, then you're probably losing money by hoarding this land!

Cheng Rongguang was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter.

"Mr. Lin is joking. There's no reason to leave the outlying areas of Tin Shui Wai, closer to the city center, undeveloped, and instead develop that muddy wasteland first!"

"I mean, Cheng Sheng, have you thought about it? If the Land Administration Bureau's development project isn't there, it means you're hoarding land and won't get any subsidies from the Land Administration Bureau?"

Rongguang Real Estate spent more than 200 million yuan to hoard a piece of wasteland there. In the long run, it will not lose money no matter what. But has Cheng Sheng considered the size of Rongguang Real Estate?

You have a large amount of capital tied up in this land. What will happen to your cash flow if you have other projects in the future?

Do you have extra funds to support your new project development? Would missing out on development opportunities cause Rongguang Real Estate incalculable losses?

Cheng Rongguang, who had previously been dismissive, couldn't help but look at Lin Xiaoru in a new light after hearing these words.

However, I was merely surprised that a gangster like him actually knew how to consider the business planning and layout of a real estate company.

He didn't take Lin Xiaoru's words to heart.

The older generation of self-made businessmen are most superstitious about experience and stability. In his view, the development project in Tin Shui Wai will definitely be the wasteland he has stockpiled. There is no way that Lin Xiaoru's few words could change his plans.

Instead, Cheng Le'er, who came over with tea, echoed Lin Xiaoru's words and offered her own insights.

"Dad, I think Lin Sheng is right."

With so many real estate companies on Hong Kong Island, none of the real real estate giants have made a move, so there's no reason why we should win the bid so easily.

If the plan is announced and the development project is not located in our area, that land will remain abandoned for at least another three to five years.

The company's funds are stuck there, and we're afraid we can't afford the long-term losses!

As she spoke, Cheng Le'er handed a cup of tea to Lin Xiaoru and smiled gently.

"Mr. Lin, please have some tea."

Thank you!

Lin Xiaoru took the tea, but kept her eyes on Cheng Rongguang, hoping he could come up with some ideas.

Cheng Rongguang accepted the tea offered by Cheng Le'er but did not rush to express his opinion.

Only after taking a sip of tea did he smile and look at the two of them.

"Lin Sheng, Le'er, you young people have your own insights, which is truly remarkable."

However, I still intend to go with this bet. I admit you have a point. Now I can take advantage of the fact that the land administration plan has not yet been announced to cash out at a high price and recoup my funds.

But have you ever thought that once I leave, the land administration plan is indeed there, which means that Rongguang Real Estate will miss a once-in-a-decade opportunity!

How many decades does one have in a lifetime? With so many successful real estate companies already established, how can I lead Rongguang Real Estate to the top of the industry if I don't take a chance?

Cheng Rongguang cleared his throat as he spoke, then looked at his daughter.

"Le'er, do you think what Daddy said is right?"

After thinking it over for a moment, Cheng Le'er nodded.

"Dad is absolutely right!"

With a chuckle, Cheng Rongguang looked at Lin Xiaoru again.

"Lin Sheng, what do you think?"

"Professor Cheng's vision is truly remarkable; I have learned a great deal!"

Lin Xiaoru couldn't help but scoff. He had only come to talk to Cheng Rongguang about these things because Cheng Rongguang was his boss, and he was just giving him a reminder.

Whether Cheng Rongguang accepts his opinion or not is none of his business.

"Does Mr. Lin have anything else to say?"

"No, thank you for disturbing you, Mr. Cheng!"

Lin Xiaoru stood up, preparing to take her leave, but Cheng Rongguang quickly stopped her.

"I don't mean to kick you out, it's just that there are a few projects in Tsuen Wan that I'll need to trouble you and Lok-yee to coordinate."

You know, Big D is such a carefree guy. You're more meticulous than him, so I feel much more at ease having my daughter interact with you!

After some conversation, Lin Xiaoru finally left the office around 3 p.m.

After Lin Xiaoru left, Cheng Le'er immediately sat down next to Cheng Rongguang.

"Dad, this guy is so strange. He's clearly a gangster and hasn't had much schooling, but he speaks and acts with such a sophisticated air!"

Cheng Rongguang looked at his daughter kindly and immediately replied with a smile.

"Le'er, actually, Dad also likes to deal with this young man. He is organized and methodical, which makes things very easy for him."

Young people, after all, have limited experience of the world. Today, they come to me and talk big, but their understanding of issues is still somewhat superficial.

However, it's forgivable for young people to have these flaws; at least he still has the heart to help and think of sharing my burdens!

Cheng Le'er smiled and said, "Maintaining good relationships with clients and big spenders, isn't that just normal?"

"Then you're wrong. Most people who join gangs deserve to be used as chamber pots!"

If you give him a meal today, he'll call you "boss" all the time; but if you deprive him of food tomorrow, he'll be backing someone else to bite you!

Back on Zhihe Street, Lin Xiaoru rushed into the office above the fruit market and found that, under Gao Lao's call, a group of neighbors who wanted to sell their ponds had already filled the office.

Lin Xiaoru offered a high price, and the villagers gave Lin Xiaoru face, so the contract was signed very smoothly.

After a flurry of activity, around 5 p.m., Lin Xiaoru did a detailed calculation. Once the land administration's development plan was officially announced, he could conservatively earn around 30 million by reselling the shrimp ponds he had acquired!

As for the other shrimp ponds that couldn't be acquired, Lin Xiaoru didn't plan to waste her time on them anymore.

We can't treat the development companies in Tin Shui Wai like fools. Rich people are always shrewd. If we really push them too far, they won't be able to handle us at all.

After tidying up all the contracts and land deeds, Lin Xiaoru finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The value of intelligence was once again clearly demonstrated at this moment.

He didn't know how many points he would need for the next piece of information he urgently needed, but for now, he should focus on accumulating points as much as possible within his capabilities.

We can't let things turn out like this every time, rushing to spend all five million on the plane just to barely hold onto this fortune.

After finishing the land deed acquisition, Lin Xiaoru picked up the phone and dialed the plane.

This guy kept calling me all afternoon, but I was busy with important things and didn't answer.

Now that I have some free time, I'd like to hear what he has to say about his recent rise to fame.

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The phone was answered before it even rang twice.

"Airplane, didn't you hold a celebration banquet?"

Upon hearing that it was Lin Xiaoru calling, Fei Ji immediately became excited.

"Brother Xiao, I've already set out the drinks on Decheng Street. If you don't come, who will dare to touch the chopsticks?"

"Never mind, I have dinner plans tonight. So, is Decheng Street still safe?"

"Peace! Absolutely peaceful!"

Today I dismantled Boss B's bones. All those girls who used to work in Wang Bao's territory were brought back from Portland Street by me, one by one. Those pimps on Portland Street didn't dare to utter a sound.

Brother Xiao, I think you're right. To become a big shot, you first need to learn how to make money. I plan to get the horse ranch business up and running on Decheng Street first!

The plane finally got working properly, which saved Lin Xiaoru a lot of trouble.

"It's good that you know how to do business. By the way, how's it going with the tobacco and alcohol supply business in Jordan that I asked you to manage last time?"

"This... Brother Xiao, I..."

Seeing the plane scrambling and hesitant, Lin Xiaoru knew that this guy wasn't paying attention at all, but he was too lazy to say anything more.

"Alright, I can tell you don't take it seriously at all!"

However, I still want to remind you that you shouldn't miss out on any free business opportunity that can earn you even a penny.

"Bringing a groom to raise a foster daughter is fine, but you don't need to train her. Save your time. This business still needs to get going!"

"must!"

As soon as Lin Xiaoru hung up the phone, Feiji, who was having a banquet on Decheng Street, immediately stopped smiling.

All the young men at the table were looking at him, but Hua Liuyuan, who was sitting next to him, spoke first.

"Brother Airplane, is Brother Laugh coming?"

"I'm not coming! Brother Xiao has something to do."

By the way, I guess he was disgusted by your scarred face and didn't want to come eat with us!

The plane gave a sarcastic remark, then picked up its chopsticks, signaling to its confidants to begin their meal.

The henchmen, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately became happy. Hua Liuyuan smiled and also lit an agave.

He then poured wine for the plane while speaking.

"Today I went to Portland Street to ask for someone back, and I got into a little conflict with the sluts at Tung Sing."

He liked to make Linda his top star in the slutty talk show and wouldn't let her go.

I ignored him, took some men, and completely ransacked his place, bringing the guy back.

Upon hearing this, the plane sneered: "What nonsense! This Linda you're talking about, wasn't she with you before?"

"No! But she's a madam who works for me. She just happened to switch jobs to Tung Sing and that's how she took in this goddaughter."

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Upon hearing this, the plane slammed its hand on the table, startling Hua Liuyuan.

I'm afraid the plane will say it doesn't know the rules, and then it won't be able to eat a good meal.

The group of thugs who had just picked up their chopsticks looked at each other in bewilderment, fearing that the plane was about to start a fire.

Unexpectedly, the plane turned its head, looked at Hua Liuyuan, and smiled.

"Good for you! There's an old saying that when it comes to women, your own is not as good as someone else's, and what you get by seduction is not as good as what you steal. What you steal is the most satisfying!"

"I'm happy this time, let's have another drink!"

"Have another drink! Have another drink!"

The atmosphere became cheerful again, with the sounds of clinking glasses filling the air.

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