Cheng Qingquan asked with unease, "Do you really have a way to solve the building materials problem?"
A cold glint flashed in Shen Dong's eyes as he said, "I not only want to solve the building materials problem, but also seize the entire Hong Kong Island market. Mr. Cheng, I want to play a big game."
Cheng Qingquan was taken aback and asked, "How big is it?"
Shen Dong said, “There are dozens of real estate companies of all sizes on Hong Kong Island, and almost every one of them has been oppressed by tycoons like Li Ka-shing and Li Zhaoshan. Not to mention anything else, the price of building materials alone is enough for them to make a fortune, while causing huge losses to small and medium-sized real estate companies. So I want to form a Hong Kong Island Real Estate Alliance, using cheap building materials to bring all real estate companies in. We can unite as one to resist real estate tycoons like Li Ka-shing.”
Cheng Qingquan was shocked and said, "Mr. Shen, by doing this you have completely offended super-rich people like Li Ka-shing and Li Zhaoshan."
Shen Dong sneered, "They offended me first. What? Is Elder Cheng scared?"
Cheng Qingquan glared at him and said, "If you, a young man in your twenties, aren't afraid, what do I, an old man about to enter my coffin, have to be afraid of? If you can really get cheaper building materials, maybe our Cheng family will re-enter the real estate industry."
Shen Dong said, "Just wait for my good news."
After leaving Tengfei Real Estate Company, Cheng Qingquan was still thinking about Shen Dong's plan.
He was well aware that once the plan was implemented, the entire Hong Kong Island real estate industry would be divided into two factions.
One faction is the real estate alliance led by Shen Dong, and the other faction consists of capital tycoons such as Li Ka-shing and Li Zhaoshan.
Regardless of whether the former can break the latter's monopoly, Shen Dong will become the most outstanding young talent in the history of Hong Kong Island, and his fame and influence in the business field will skyrocket.
Thinking about the impending major upheaval in the real estate industry, Cheng Qingquan felt his blood boil and as if he had become several years younger.
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It must be said that Raul is very capable.
In just two days, he completed the application for Tengfei Real Estate Company and obtained the exclusive distribution rights for inland building materials for a period of five years.
Shen Dong was overjoyed; buying an exclusive distribution right for ten million pounds was an absolute steal.
Looking at the certificates and documents directly issued by the Financial Department in his hand, Tang Peijun's excitement was palpable.
“Brother Dong, as long as we find sources of supply in the inland areas, we will have all the links in the real estate industry connected. From now on, no one can stop us from moving forward, not even Li Ka-shing.”
Shen Dong laughed and said, "I'll go to Pengcheng to see Chu Xinghua tomorrow. We've invested so much money in Pengcheng, he has to help me get this sorted out."
Tang Peijun said, "Pengcheng is undergoing a major construction project, using at least 100,000 tons of cement and sand every day. Without large cement plants and sand pits to supply the market, it definitely won't work."
Shen Dong said with a playful tone, "What do you think Li Ka-shing's expression would be if he knew we had the distribution rights for inland building materials?"
Tang Peijun chuckled and said, "I bet he'll be furious."
Shen Dong said, "Competitors are enemies. It's impossible for us to coexist peacefully with real estate tycoons like Li Ka-shing. Old Tang, I'm planning to do something big, to unite those real estate companies that have been bullied all along into a grand alliance. What do you think?"
Tang Peijun's expression changed drastically, and he said, "Are you going to start a war with those powerful families?"
Shen Dong laughed and said, "Don't be so naive. The war had already begun the moment we started from scratch and prepared to import cement and river sand from the inland."
Tang Peijun was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "You're right. Li Ka-shing and his gang make huge profits from building materials, while you've brought in cheaper building materials, which is like uprooting them. Unless we're willing to join them and raise our prices to the same level as theirs, they will definitely suppress us strongly."
Shen Dong said arrogantly, "These people are all selfish capitalists. I, Shen Dong, disdain to associate with them. Hehe, it is endlessly enjoyable to fight against heaven, endlessly enjoyable to fight against earth, and endlessly enjoyable to fight against man."
Tang Peijun asked, "Brother Dong, what if we lose?"
Shen Dong raised an eyebrow and asked, "From materials to land to design to construction to decoration, we've completed the entire supply chain. With ample funding, what can they do to us?"
Tang Peijun asked, "Brother Dong, do you know the Huo family?"
Shen Dong asked, "Are you referring to the Huo family, the one where Mr. Huo Yingdong is from?"
Tang Peijun nodded and said, "Back in the 1960s, Mr. Fok was the richest man in Hong Kong. Because he was a patriot and made many contributions to China, he was subjected to fierce suppression by the government. When he won a land auction, the government declared it invalid. After the building was completed, the government refused to provide electricity and water. In the end, Mr. Fok had no choice but to sell all the properties at a low price and withdraw from the real estate industry, which led to the rise of Li Ka-shing and Li Zhaoshan."
Upon hearing the name Huo Yingdong, Shen Dong's face showed admiration.
In the entire Hong Kong business community, if one had to find a businessman whom Shen Dong admires, it would definitely be Mr. Huo Yingdong.
It wasn't because of how much money he made, but because he used that money to greatly support the Xia Kingdom's war of resistance and development.
He is also the only Hong Kong businessman who can directly speak with the highest-ranking figures in the Xia Kingdom at any time.
It can be said that in front of Mr. Huo Yingdong, so-called super-rich people like Li Ka-shing and Li Zhaoshan have to step aside, even if they are richer than Mr. Huo Yingdong.
A few years ago, when Mr. Huo Yingdong fell ill, Xia Guo directly sent a private plane to pick him up and take him to Yandu for recuperation, which shocked the entire Hong Kong business community.
It was only then that everyone realized that the real tycoon of Hong Kong Island was actually the Huo family, who usually kept a low profile.
Shen Dong said, “Times have changed. The current Hong Kong Island government has a large number of officials who are inclined to go north, and the legal system is much more robust. Underhanded tactics like cutting off electricity and water were only used in the 1970s, when Hong Kong Island was dominated by the American faction. If they still use them today, I will immediately hire a lawyer to sue them. At worst, we can sell these properties in two or three years. Anyway, we have plenty of money and time, and it won't affect the company's future development.”
Tang Peijun laughed and said, "We can also invest in building houses inland. Brother Dong, do you know how much the housing prices are in Shenzhen now?"
Shen Dong rolled his eyes at him and said, "Stop keeping me in suspense and tell me already."
Tang Peijun said excitedly, "It's about 2,200 yuan per square meter. If we sell all the properties for 22 million yuan, our profit will reach 200%."
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