Back to 2008: I Helped My Dad Become the Richest Man

Chapter 88 The Blueprint for the South City New District

Luo Xiyuan did not immediately tell her family the news that she had acquired 300 acres of land in the Chengnan New District.

She knew that her parents lacked a real understanding of the concepts of "300 acres" and "industrial base," and that talking about it too much would only increase their anxiety.

The next morning, Luo Xiyuan, along with Xu Yang and Zhao Peng, drove directly to the Chengnan New District for an on-site inspection.

The Chengnan New Area is still a somewhat desolate suburb.

Vast farmlands and several abandoned factories are interspersed together, and the roads are just simple two-lane asphalt roads.

A gust of wind blew by, stirring up the yellow dust from the roadside.

Xu Yang wrapped his trench coat tighter around himself, looking at the wasteland before him with a slight frown.

"Mr. Luo, isn't this place a bit too remote?" Xu Yang hesitated. "There aren't even any decent facilities. I'm worried that the programmers might have a problem if we move the Shanghai team here."

Zhao Peng chimed in, "Yeah, you can't even order takeout here. Our core technical staff are all used to big cities, this is such a huge contrast."

Luo Xiyuan stood on a high ground, her gaze sweeping across the barren fields and looking into the distance.

In her memory, within three years at most, modern office buildings would spring up here.

The subway line will run through the entire new district, and large commercial complexes and high-end residential areas will fill the area.

This place will become the most dynamic economic engine of the provincial capital.

"But it's only temporary." Luo Xiyuan turned around and looked at the two of them. "What you see is wasteland, what I see is a blank sheet of paper."

She drew a large circle in the air with her hand.

"I plan to build more than just office buildings on this 300-acre site. I want to build staff dormitories, a canteen, a gym, and even an internal kindergarten. I want to create a completely enclosed and self-sufficient technology park here."

"We'll build the supporting facilities you're worried about ourselves. I want those programmers coming from Shanghai to live in more spacious houses and enjoy better benefits than they do in Shanghai. Once they're in Roche's company, they won't have to worry about any trivial matters in life, except for coding and innovation."

Xu Yang and Zhao Peng were dumbfounded.

This all-encompassing industrial park model was extremely rare in China in 2009.

This requires not only enormous financial support, but also extremely strong management capabilities.

"Mr. Luo, how much money will we have to invest in this?" Xu Yang swallowed hard.

"The initial infrastructure budget is one hundred million." Luo Xiyuan's tone was as flat as if she were talking about one hundred dollars.

One billion!

Xu Yang felt his legs were a little weak.

Happy Farm is indeed making money now, but a cash flow of 100 million yuan is almost draining most of the company's profits.

"You don't need to worry about the money. Happy Farm's current revenue is enough to support the initial rolling development. In addition, with the province's tax exemption policy and low-interest loans, the funding chain won't break." Luo Xiyuan walked back. "Xu Yang, after you return to Shanghai, immediately start the relocation mobilization work. Those who are willing to come will have their salaries increased by 20% and will be allocated housing in the park. Those who are unwilling to come will be compensated according to labor law, and we'll part ways amicably."

"Zhao Peng, you'll be in charge of liaising with the architectural design institute. The park design I need must be cutting-edge. Especially the computer room and server center—earthquake resistance, fireproofing, and backup power—all must meet the national Class A standards."

The two followed behind Luo Xiyuan, nodding repeatedly.

They now have no doubts about the young boss's decisions and are left with only absolute obedience.

After inspecting the site, Luo Xiyuan told Xu Yang and the others to return to Shanghai to prepare.

She herself stayed in the provincial capital and began to handle the tedious land handover and company registration procedures.

During this time, she made a phone call to Luo Wen.

"Ah Wen, how much cash do you have available in the family account right now?" Luo Xiyuan asked.

"The surplus from the farm, food factory, fertilizer factory, and pork shop is about 2.3 million. The profit share from Happy Farm last month hasn't been transferred yet." Luo Wen answered fluently on the other end of the phone, flipping through the ledger.

"Withdraw all 2.3 million and transfer it to the head office's corporate account. Also, go to the credit union in town and find Director Zhang. Use those 57 houses in the county town as collateral to get another 10 million in loans," Luo Xiyuan instructed.

Luo Wen paused for two seconds on the other end of the phone.

"Sis, what are you doing? A loan of ten million? Mom and Dad will go crazy if they find out." Luo Wen lowered his voice.

"I acquired 300 acres of land in the provincial capital to build an industrial park. A lot of capital is needed to get it started in the early stages," Luo Xiyuan told her brother without hiding it from him.

A gasp came from the other end of the phone.

"Three hundred acres—sister, isn't this a bit too big of a leap?" Although Luo Wen was precocious, he was still taken aback by the scale of the project.

"Time waits for no one. Baidu and Tencent are moving faster and faster. We must deepen our own competitive advantage before they achieve an absolute monopoly." Luo Xiyuan's tone was resolute. "Keep the loan a secret from Mom and Dad for now. Once the paperwork is done and things are irreversible, I'll explain to them."

"Okay, I understand. I'll go see Director Zhang tomorrow." Luo Wen didn't waste any more words. He knew that once his sister made up her mind, nothing could change it.

After hanging up the phone, Luo Xiyuan rubbed her temples. After working non-stop for several days, she also felt a bit tired.

But she couldn't stop.

The construction of her business empire has begun, and she must remain vigilant at all times to ensure that not a single brick is laid crookedly.

A few days later, Luo Family Village.

A rich aroma of meat wafted from Sun Dahai's food workshop.

This is a new recipe for dried sausage that he developed over half a month. He replaced rose liqueur with plum wine and adjusted the drying time and temperature.

Sun Dahai sliced ​​the steamed dried sausages into thin slices and arranged them neatly on a plate.

Li Minxia and Luo Xinde stood to the side, looking at the bright red sausage, and couldn't help but swallow.

"Master Sun, this color looks even better than before," Li Minxia praised.

Sun Dahai used a toothpick to pick up a piece and handed it to Luo Xinde: "Director Luo, have a taste."

Luo Xinde took it, put it in his mouth, and chewed it carefully.

Upon first bite, a subtle plum aroma mingles with the rich flavor of the meat.

The lean meat is firm and chewy, while the fat is not greasy at all.

Most importantly, this dried sausage doesn't have the slightly sweet aftertaste of rose syrup, making it more refreshing to eat.

"Absolutely amazing! Master Sun, this tastes incredible!" Luo Xinde gave a thumbs up. "It's even better than the one we sold before!"

Sun Dahai revealed a smug smile, but he still maintained the meticulousness of an old craftsman: "It tastes good, but whether it can fetch a good price depends on the city's reaction."

Li Minxia immediately said, "I'll have someone pack a few portions and send them to the Golden Bay Hotel. Let Chef Li evaluate them."

That afternoon, several batches of the new recipe dried sausages were delivered to the kitchen of the Golden Bay Hotel.

Executive Chef Li Dashao was busy directing his team in preparing the ingredients. He didn't pay much attention to the samples sent by the Luo family at first.

"Sausages again? The rose syrup one last time was good, but it gets boring after a while." Li Dashao muttered as he wiped his hands.

But he still picked up a piece and tasted it.

After chewing a few times, Li Dashao stopped.

He closed his eyes, carefully sensing the wonderful chemical reaction produced by the fermentation of plum wine and pork in his mouth.

Suddenly opening his eyes, Li Dashao turned to his apprentice beside him and shouted, "Go, call Manager Wang here! Now!"

The apprentice was startled and quickly ran to call for help.

A moment later, Wang Defa rushed into the kitchen: "Chef Li, what's wrong? What happened?"

Li Dashao pointed at the dried sausages on the plate, his eyes shining: "Manager Wang, our hotel absolutely must secure this exclusive! The flavor is absolutely amazing as an appetizer. I guarantee that once it's launched, it will definitely become our hotel's signature cold dish!"

Wang Defa took a piece, tasted it, and his eyes lit up.

He immediately took out his phone and dialed Luo Xiyuan's number.

"Mr. Luo, your Chef Sun is simply amazing! We'll buy all of the new dried sausages from Jinhaiwan!"

"Name your price!" Wang Defa said excitedly on the phone.

Luo Xiyuan, who was far away in the provincial capital, smiled slightly when she received the phone call.

"Manager Wang, the production of these dried sausages is limited, so it's impossible for us to buy them all. However, considering our relationship, I can allocate half of the production capacity to you. As for the price—"

Luo Xiyuan paused for a moment and then gave a number.

"One hundred yuan per jin (500g)."

Wang Defa gasped on the other end of the phone.

Sausages costing 100 yuan per kilogram are absolutely astronomical.

But he gritted his teeth and agreed immediately: "Fine! One hundred it is! As long as the products are good, I'm not afraid of not being able to sell them!"

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After hanging up the phone, Luo Xiyuan looked out the window.

Although the profits from physical industries cannot compare to those from the internet, it is the foundation upon which the Luo family makes its living.

With these high-quality industries as a foundation, she can charge forward without any worries.

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