Chapter 764
The spring breeze of reform blew across China, and at securities trading departments, stockholders cheered for Yuyuan shares to break through 10,000 yuan.
On the construction site in Zhucheng, the roar of pile drivers continues day and night;
In colleges and universities, students are fiercely debating whether the market economy is "socialist" or "capitalist".
In this tide of the times, some people saw opportunities, some smelled danger, and more people just went with the flow.
Little Fatty stood in front of the construction site of the Shenzhen Land King Building, gazing up at the building that was about to become a new landmark. Su Miao's reminder from yesterday's phone call echoed in his ears:
"The bigger the bubble, the worse it will be when it bursts."
The spring breeze blew, bringing with it the unique humidity and restlessness of the South China Sea. Little Fatty knew that a new level had really appeared.
As one of the first 14 coastal open cities in the 1980s, Zhucheng was given the strategic positioning of "the southwest's sea outlet" after the southern tour. This policy dividend made it a hot spot for capital from all over the country and even overseas.
Since 1991, local governments have used land leasing as a core means of attracting investment. In 1992, 80 square kilometers of land were leased, which is several times the total amount in previous years.
After Wang Dachui had taken care of the capital in Yongcheng, he came to Zhucheng with his men in high spirits.
At this time, Zhucheng was like a red-hot iron pot, with people rushing on the streets speaking in all kinds of accents.
Local agents in slippers, northern bosses carrying faux leather bags, technicians carrying surveying instruments, and even tricycle drivers have a wooden sign in their carts that says "Land Transfer Agent." The jingling of tricycle bells mingles with the roar of pile drivers in the distance, day and night.
"Boss, the 'Fu Man Lou' is right in front." The driver, Xiao Li, swerved the steering wheel, and the Santana nimbly found a gap in front of a shop crowded with bicycles, almost hitting a roadside coconut stall.
Wang Dachui had already found a "matchmaker" and made an appointment to have morning tea this morning.
"Mr. Wang! This way!" Huang the intermediary waved enthusiastically to Wang Dachui and his group in the hotel lobby.
This man was selling seafood at the beach two months ago. Now he is wearing a flowered shirt and the gold watch on his wrist is so dazzling that it makes people unable to open their eyes.
Wang Dachui frowned, and Lao Zhang beside him said:
"Xiao Huang, why don't you book a private room? How can we discuss things here?"
"Brother Zhang, this is the perfect place for a good atmosphere. Look at how popular this place is. Half of the God of Wealth in Zhucheng are gathered here!
Look at the people at the next table. The one with the crew cut is a shipping boss from Zhan City. He just signed a contract for 20 acres of land yesterday. The one wearing sunglasses, I heard, came from the port city with US dollars in his pocket. He specializes in seaside plots of land.
Agent Huang was not in a hurry to discuss business. He ordered a table of morning tea and started eating with a few people.
There were more and more people in the restaurant, and Wang Dachui discovered that most of them were businessmen like him who wanted to invest in Zhucheng.
The tables were so close together that you could even hear conversations at the next table.
"Land sales at low prices started last year. I heard there's a policy to open up large tracts of land at once, allowing companies to purchase large tracts of land for development."
"I knew this, so I came here as soon as I got the news. At the end of last year, the land price was still a few thousand yuan per mu, but now it's over ten thousand."
"It's just as exciting as the Shanghai Stock Exchange! I lost money on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange before, and they said the Shanghai Stock Exchange was going to explode, so I didn't dare to go. Now I'm really slapping my thighs, it's doubled in a few months, and I can't even buy it if I want to.
So, I won’t miss this opportunity in Zhucheng again! "
If the first two sentences from the person at the next table made Wang Dachui's blood boil, then the second sentence was like a knife stabbing Wang Dachui in the heart.
It was the same experience after all. If it wasn't so abrupt, he would have wanted to run over and shake hands and hug his fellow sufferer.
After breakfast, Huang the agent took out a notebook and showed it to Wang Dachui, which was full of land information.
"Mr. Wang, two months ago, a boss bought this land from the government for 10,000 yuan per mu, and now it's being sold for 70,000 yuan! If you don't believe me, I'll take you to see it tomorrow after they sign the contract."
Wang Dachui thought about the funds he had on hand. His personal assets plus all the liquid funds in the company only amounted to 80,000 yuan. So, now he could only buy one mu of land? He had to act quickly, otherwise if the price continued to rise, he might not be able to afford even a single mu.
"Take me to see the land that can be bought immediately. It would be even better if I can buy it directly from the Land Bureau."
"Okay! Come with me, there's plenty to see!"
"What's the model now? Auction or something?"
“There are two main types. One is to take over from other bosses. This does not require high company qualifications, but you have to add a price based on the market.
Another option is to negotiate with the government for land transfer. Currently, most land acquired from the government doesn’t require public bidding; the price can be negotiated privately.”
Huang Jiejie led the way on a motorcycle, while Wang Dachui and his subordinates followed behind in cars.
The car was bumping along the dusty road, and Wang Dachui was leaning against the window to look out.
Large tracts of shrimp ponds were reduced to mud by bulldozers. A newly inserted wooden sign read "International Resort". Several workers in safety helmets were tying red silk with the words "Good luck in starting the work" on bamboo poles. In the distance, the frames of buildings stuck out from the seashore like skeletons.
Huang took him to visit several places, most of which were wasteland waiting to be developed, but there were also places where construction had already begun.
Huang Jiejie stood on the slope, pointing out the situation, his flowered shirt bulging in the wind:
"Look at this area! Two kilometers east, a freight terminal is under construction, and three kilometers west, a bus station is planned. This will be a transportation hub in the future! Just last month, this was a shrimp pond, and now, bulldozers are digging from morning till night."
They arrived at a wasteland again. The loess flew into their mouths, and Huang the Intermediary spat on the ground:
"This was last year's project. The owners, frustrated by the slow pace of profit, sold the land deeds and traded for new plots. Now, many people are trading 'blue line maps' (planning intention maps) for the fastest results. Sign an agreement this morning and sell it out in the afternoon for 20,000 yuan. Look at what's in my bag..."
He patted his bulging briefcase and said, "Five transfer agreements, all to be delivered today."
Wang Dachui was very surprised, not because of the way of playing, but because he didn't expect that he could resell small commodities more than 20 years ago, but now he could resell land, and it was legal.
"Are you all buying land now? Not building real estate or buying houses?" Old Zhang couldn't help but ask.
Huang Intermediary said as if it was nothing unusual:
"Brother, not everyone is like you, coming from a legitimate real estate company. Many are just speculative bosses with money. They come here, register a company, and start trading land.
They came here to invest, and they can't even build houses if you ask them to.
"But, Boss Wang, I think you're capable and have the ability to build a house! Housing prices are rising just as fast as land prices, so there's a lot of room for improvement!"
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