Courtyard House: My Time Travel is a Bit Too Strong

Company employees took turns posing as buyers, listing properties with one hand and taking them on the other, while most of the properties remained on their own accounts, yet they managed to create the illusion of a complete collapse of the Hong Kong property market.

The already volatile property market is experiencing an even more severe downturn.

Even if ordinary people hold a U.S. green card, they still can't afford the real money required for immigration.

With housing and land prices plummeting, Yaoyang Real Estate Company and Yaoyang Construction Company seized the opportunity to buy up land and buildings at rock-bottom prices.

Two o'clock in the afternoon, in a private room on the second floor of Jingyi Tea House.

Long Yunchuan, the current head of Nanxing, lowered his hands and composed himself, asking in a low voice, "Mr. Zhong, aren't you leaving?"

His father, Long Fei, passed away a few years ago.

"How could I, a true descendant of the Yellow Emperor, willingly cross the ocean to become a subservient guest?" Lin Quan's lips curled slightly, his tone revealing a chill.

"Mr. Zhong, do you really think the Yanhuang people are as stable as Mount Tai?" Long Yunchuan asked tentatively.

"If I didn't have this confidence, I wouldn't have crossed the sea to venture to the other side ten years ago," Lin Quan chuckled.

"Once the Americans leave, will the other side turn around and deal with us?" Long Yunchuan lowered his voice.

"Which of the deals you Nanxing are making these days isn't a legitimate business transaction with everything in black and white? What do you think?" Lin Quan raised his eyes, a half-smile on his face.

When Long Fei was alive, Nanxing never got involved in such shady businesses as flour smuggling or iron smuggling.

In the early years, when the world was in chaos, it was not unusual to receive a small amount of "tea money at the dock."

As the days went by, the few remaining wharves and airports in Hong Kong were successively acquired by the Yaoyang Group.

Many wealthy people on the island packed their belongings, while those in the United States also quietly packed their things.

Prices across all industries are shrinking daily, like the receding tide.

The airport, which was previously withheld from sale, is now being actively sought out by intermediaries to find buyers.

Can't get a US green card? Canada, Austria, and Singapore—vast lands with sparse populations and generous welfare systems—are open to you as long as you have the money.

Every day, Hong Kong families, dragging suitcases and holding their children's hands, board the ferry and leave the shore.

Some wealthy businessmen would complete the formalities for their wives and children, but then remain where they were, squinting and watching to see how things would turn out.

At Lin Quan's behest, newspapers and television stations took turns broadcasting news about overseas immigration.

The several famous commentators we hired at great expense kept saying things like "Hong Kong's future is uncertain" and "we dare not entrust it to anyone."

Over time, those who had originally clung to Westernized manners and constantly talked about "America First" finally couldn't hold back anymore.

……

"Mr. Henry, I've made up my mind—I'm leaving Hong Kong."

"Damn it! All the training fees, resources, and connections we've poured into you, do you think they're just empty promises?"

"Mr. Henry, I'm so sorry. I'm also reluctant to leave, but I dare not gamble on this move."

At present, the hard power of the Yanhuang Kingdom, even if it is not yet as strong as that of the Star Kingdom, the number one power on Earth, is already very close.

Several years ago, China's comprehensive national strength had already quietly surpassed that of the United States.

Many people in Hong Kong are worried: once the Americans withdraw, will the old grievances they have accumulated over the years be brought up and settled?

They made a fortune on the island, and even if they went far away, they could still live a carefree and wealthy life.

What do Americans think? They don't care—at worst, they'll just bypass the US and settle elsewhere.

Can't get a green card? Residence permits from Canada, Austria, and Singapore will be approved as long as you have enough money.

Humans are naturally inclined to follow the crowd. Originally hesitant, seeing acquaintances setting off one after another, one's heart gradually begins to waver, and one's feet start to slip.

Hong Kong property prices are shockingly high, making it difficult for even the poor to afford a home even if they empty the savings of six generations. Meanwhile, there are very few buyers willing to take the plunge, while properties listed for sale are in high demand, causing prices to plummet again and again.

Americans were eager to get rid of their properties, and before leaving, they launched a massive sell-off, with large tracts of land being sold off at rock-bottom prices.

With its abundant capital, Yaoyang Group seized the opportunity to snap up properties at rock-bottom prices—houses, buildings, and plots of land, acquiring them all.

In just six months, most of the buildings and land in Xiangjiang have quietly changed hands and come under the ownership of Yiu Sun Group.

"Airports, ports, docks—all are under my control, Yaoyang. Those second-class citizens want to return? No way!"

Time flies, and more than a dozen months have passed in the blink of an eye.

As Lin Quan watched the ships carrying Americans departing the port in dejection, a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"In just over two years, the Portuguese in Macau will be packing their bags and leaving."

"Nothing much to do? How about taking a stroll around Macau?"

After a moment's thought, he boarded a boat and headed south.

Gambling can destroy people invisibly, and he set his sights on the lifeline of the gambling industry in Macau.

Upon entering the largest casino in Macau, Lin Quan cashed out a million chips.

Spiritual power, subtle and penetrating, penetrates the card game, secretly controlling the outcome—

In less than an hour, the account balance had jumped to over 100 million.

Despite the casino's top players taking to the court one after another, Lin Quan remained as steady as a rock, winning continuously.

"Sir, please have mercy."

"The casino doors are wide open; how can they stop customers from placing bets?"

"Sir, just a reminder, this is Macau."

Do you recognize me?

"No matter what kind of deity you are, you are all standing on the territory of Macau."

"Either keep gambling, or I'll make sure you can't even open the door."

"Really want to overturn the table in Macau? First, weigh your own strength."

Lin Quan took out his phone and dialed a number.

In the blink of an eye, three hundred elite personnel from Yaoyang Security Company burst through the door, their steps precise and their eyes sharp.

"Two paths—continue the betting, or shut down immediately." Lin Quan's tone was resolute, leaving no room for negotiation.

"You really have that many chips?" the manager of the Pujiang Casino asked, squinting his eyes.

……

Two hours later, a high-stakes gamble that would shake the entire island officially began.

The cross-sea bridge connecting Macau Island was rebuilt by Yaoyang Group;

Rice, flour, cooking oil, and fresh daily necessities transported to Macau are centrally managed by Yaoyang Group.

The island's water, electricity, and gas supply has long been taken over by Yaoyang Group.

The casinos were powerless to resist and had no choice but to sit down at the gambling tables.

The outcome was no surprise—all the licensed casinos in Macau changed hands overnight and came under Lin Quan's ownership.

After winning the bet, Lin Quan paid part of the amount as agreed:

He paid one million for a venue valued at ten million.

He only offered ten million for a venue that was priced at one hundred million.

"Real-name registration is mandatory. What if the books can't hold up? We can simply suspend operations for rectification."

After a seven-day closure, the casino reopened, and the first checkpoint upon entry was ID verification, facial recognition, and online registration in the background.

Portugal's national power has declined, and most of the Portuguese residents on the island of Australia turn a blind eye to it.

The old gangs on the island are no match for Yaoyang Security.

Yaoyang Group continues to expand, deploying high-definition surveillance cameras along streets, intersections, and rooftops;

Who dares to cause trouble during the chaos? We'll immediately cut off their water, electricity, gas, internet, and communications.

After several rounds of confrontation, the gang fell silent, the wealthy businessman bowed his head, and no one dared to touch the tiger's whiskers anymore.

With the countdown to the handover approaching, many wealthy Australians have quietly begun their immigration plans.

In less than six months, Yaoyang Group has acquired more than 70% of the land and core properties in Macau.

Back at Xiangjiang Shanshuiwan, Linquan stands atop the mountain, gazing into the distance.