Huayu: From the Era of Ringtones to Becoming a Legend

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The leader paused, scanned the room, and waited for the discussion to subside before continuing:

"After our urgent discussion and comprehensive consideration, we have decided to adopt Mr. Lu Jiuge's plan and go all out to create Hong Kong's second Central!"

The moment this decision was made, a gasp rippled through the hall, and everyone turned to look at Lu Jiuge.

The top leader continued to explain the core details:

"However, in terms of implementation, the plan will not be operated solely by Qianxing Capital. Instead, it must be coordinated by Xiangjiangfu and jointly promoted by major business enterprises."

"Over the next decade, Xiangjiang Mansion will dedicate all its resources to the development of the planned area."

"Furthermore, we have unanimously decided to name this area the Kai Tak Development Area!"

"Given that Qianxing Capital and Zheng's Enterprise have jointly pledged to invest over three trillion yuan in this area within ten years, Xiangjiangfu expresses its strong approval and support for this."

We will subsequently use the original Kai Tak Airport site as the absolute core, and gradually expand development outwards in a ring shape to fully implement the construction of the Kai Tak Development Zone!

After the announcement, the scene became uncontrollable, and the discussion grew louder and louder.

Looking at the bustling crowd, the leader suppressed the urge to continue the investment promotion presentation, knowing that only by waiting for public opinion to fully ferment could the maximum benefits be achieved.

After discussing with the leaders sitting to his left and right, he directly announced the end of the planning meeting.

After the Hong Kong government leaders left, Lu Jiuge stood up:

"Grandpa, Uncle Zheng, let's go too. Next, we need to plan the layout and construction of our plot."

Zheng Wutong and Zheng Dongrong nodded, stood up, and the three of them walked out of the venue together.

As soon as I stepped out of the conference hall, a voice came from behind me.

"Uncle Tong, President Lu, please wait."

Lu Jiuge and Zheng Wutong turned around and saw Li, the richest man in China, walking quickly toward them with his assistant, his face bearing his usual friendly smile.

A barely perceptible glint of understanding flashed in Zheng Wutong's eyes, but his face remained impassive as he smiled and spoke:

"Mr. Li, is something the matter?"

Li, the richest man, stepped forward, his gaze lingering on Lu Jiuge for a moment before turning to Zheng Wutong, his tone polite:

"It's nothing urgent, it's just that I haven't chatted with Uncle Tong in a long time, and I'd like to find a quiet place to sit down and talk, what do you think?"

Zheng Wutong did not agree immediately, but subconsciously turned to look at Lu Jiuge beside her, leaving the decision to him.

Li was somewhat surprised by Zheng Wutong's reaction.

He had always thought that Lu Jiuge was developing under the Zheng family's powerful backing, but now it seemed that the situation was quite the opposite.

Lu Jiuge looked at Li, the richest man, and lowered her stance:

"Mr. Li, you are a highly respected figure. It is my honor to have the opportunity to learn from you in person!"

Seeing him nod, Zheng Wutong finally agreed:

"Alright then, Mr. Li, you choose the place!"

Li, the richest man, beamed with joy, glanced at his assistant, and stepped aside to lead the way.

"Uncle Tong, please. Let's go in my car."

The group got into Li's extended Rolls-Royce and headed to the private restaurant, where they entered a pre-booked private room.

As soon as he sat down, Li, the richest man in China, didn't beat around the bush. He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and got straight to the point.

"Uncle Tong, President Lu, we're both in the business world, so I won't beat around the bush."

"Everyone has seen the results of today's planning meeting. The Kai Tak Development Area will be the prime location in Hong Kong in the future."

You already hold half of the prime land, which you certainly can't use up. I'd like to take fifty acres.

Lu Jiuge and Zheng Wutong exchanged a glance, but neither of them spoke.

Seeing this, Li, the richest man, continued to speak, stating his conditions:

"I won't take advantage of you either. I'll just trade at five times the original price you paid for the land."

"This price is absolutely fair in Hong Kong these days; you're guaranteed to make a profit."

Five times the land price does sound quite high; most people would probably agree on the spot.

But as soon as Li, the richest man, finished speaking, Lu Jiuge firmly shook her head:

"Mr. Li, even five times the price won't buy this land from me."

Upon hearing this, Li's face instantly darkened:

"Mr. Lu, five times the land price is already far beyond the market rate. You don't really think that land prices in the Kai Tak Development Area can really rise to the level of Central, do you?"

"That was an inevitable outcome!"

Lu Jiuge answered crisply, and seeing that Zheng Wutong hadn't said a word, Li the Richest Man's tone became less polite:

"Mr. Lu is so young, how could he be more ruthless than this old man?"

"So tell me, what price per unit area would you want for this Kai Tak Airport land?"

Lu Jiuge looked directly at Li, the richest man, her tone leaving no room for argument:

"I'll only consider buying if the price is thirty times what I originally paid; if it's even a penny less, it's out of the question."

"Thirty times?"

Li, the richest man, stared at Lu Jiuge:

"Mr. Lu, this is a bit too disrespectful."

After speaking, he stood up and looked at Zheng Wutong:

"Uncle Tong, it seems we're destined not to have a good talk today. I'll be going now!"

After saying that, Li, the richest man, did not linger and turned to leave the private room.

Silence returned to the private room, and Zheng Dongrong couldn't help but voice his concerns.

"Xiao Lu, although Li the Richest Man was very firm just now, five times the land price is indeed a high price right now. You directly refused and even asked for thirty times the price. Isn't that too aggressive?"

"If we offend the Li family, we won't be able to sell the land for even twenty times the original price, let alone thirty."

Zheng Wutong nodded as well:

"Ah Rong is telling the truth. It's true that prime real estate is valuable, but Li the Richest Man is known for holding grudges. You've offended him, so you'd better watch your step in the future!"

Lu Jiuge picked up her teacup and took a sip, showing no concern whatsoever.

"Grandpa, Uncle Zheng, don't worry. Since I dared to ask for this price, I'm absolutely confident that even if it's twenty times higher, someone will be willing to buy it."

"What are your plans? Don't keep us in suspense, tell us."

Zheng Dongrong pressed for an answer.

Lu Jiuge put down her teacup and revealed her plan:

"It's very simple. If you want the land to be worth this price, you need to create hype first and let everyone know how scarce this land is."

"I plan to contact a mainland real estate company and publicly announce that I will acquire a prime plot of land at forty times the land price."

"Forty times?"

Zheng Dongrong was stunned, then suddenly realized what he meant and slapped his thigh:

"I get it! You're trying to create hype by using a 40-fold increase in the transaction price to drive up the market value of the entire Qide plot, a kind of scarcity marketing tactic?"

"That's right, that's exactly the point."

Lu Jiuge nodded:

"Once the first high-priced transaction occurs on the market, subsequent buyers will not think that the price of 30 times is outrageous. Instead, they will worry that the land will be bought by someone else."

"After all, the total land area in the entire Kai Tak Development Zone is limited, and core plots are even scarcer."

"Given Hong Kong's status, not only real estate companies from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, but also those across Asia and even the world will be paying attention. At that point, we won't be the ones panicking!"

Zheng Wutong looked at Lu Jiuge with eyes full of approval, nodding repeatedly:

"Excellent tactic, proactive at every step, both raising land prices and seizing the initiative, very good!"

Zheng Dongrong thought for a moment, then pressed on with the question:

"So, do you have a suitable candidate in mind? Whoever you cast in this play must be a reliable person. If the news leaks out, we'll lose everything."

Lu Jiuge didn't keep them in suspense and gave the answer directly:

"I've already chosen my target; I'll ask Wang Lin of Dawan Group to strategize with me."

"I chatted with him briefly in Kyoto before. He's a reliable person and an entrepreneur worth getting to know better!"