Zhou Jian'an found someone in Shenzhen who knew about real estate and asked him to help make connections and introduce the local situation.
Nowadays, many businessmen from other places have flocked to Shenzhen. There are quite a few local introducers like this. They are all very professional and do the work of finding out information. They can find out whatever information Zhou Jian'an wants.
This person explained it to Zhou Jian'an in detail, and fearing that Zhou Jian'an might not understand, he even introduced several major local real estate developers.
"What's the name of the biggest one you mentioned earlier?"
The other party saw that he was a Hong Kong businessman, and that he spoke with a slight Hong Kong accent, but not very obviously. They figured he must be from the mainland, who had fled to Hong Kong and made his fortune there.
"It's called Huachu Future. The boss seems to be a wealthy young man surnamed Qin. This young man often appears at major auctions and bids for land without hesitation. At the beginning of this year alone, he auctioned off several plots of land."
Zhou Jian'an frowned. He had a lot of money, but a piece of land in Pengcheng cost millions or tens of millions of yuan. At most, he could only afford a few pieces of land. Where did these big real estate companies get the money?
The mainland has only been open for a few days, and in just a few short years, they have accumulated so much money. They are really amazing!
"Is Huachu Future a local company?" Zhou Jian'an asked again.
"No, Mr. Zhou, I heard that the boss is from Beijing, but the registered office is in Shenzhen. He also used to have a Far East Group, which was also quite good, but he has been keeping a low profile recently."
What projects is Huachu Future currently working on?
The other party gave a brief introduction and then said, "I've heard that recently many real estate developers, after completing their projects in Shenzhen, are heading to Nanhai to seek their fortune. Mr. Zhou, you're a Hong Kong businessman, so you probably don't know, but after Nanhai became a special economic zone, it sparked a gold rush in the mainland. Hundreds of thousands of young people flocked south to Nanhai, hoping to develop it. Now, land prices in Nanhai are rising, and the development momentum is very strong. Mr. Zhou, since you've done well in Shenzhen, why not try your luck in Nanhai? Who knows, you might just make a name for yourself there."
Zhou Jian'an also heard about the South China Sea incident.
People in the port city love making money, and the factory workers talk about these kinds of news every day. Zhou Jian'an naturally paid attention to them as well.
He was a college student. Although he started out by committing fraud, he was still capable and quick-witted. He knew that the South China Sea was an opportunity, but he didn't dare to go there rashly. He wanted to come to Shenzhen first to see if his activities on the mainland would attract attention.
If his Hong Kong businessman identity hadn't been exposed and the mainland hadn't been able to find out that his original name was Zhou Jian'an, Zhou Jian'an planned to expand his business.
Zhou Jian'an's arrival sparked a transformation in Pengcheng's real estate industry. Originally, Pengcheng only had two large real estate companies, Huachu Future and Far East. The two companies could negotiate to acquire land. Even though Chu Yu was at odds with Cheng Yuandong and Meng Hongrong, if Chu Yu acquired this land, it meant that no other land would be auctioned off.
Cheng Yuandong would take the land she didn't want, and the two families would cooperate to maintain a unique balance in Shenzhen.
Zhou Jian'an's arrival disrupted this balance.
If Hua Chu offers a high price in the future, Zhou Jian'an will offer an even higher price, regardless of the meager profit.
"This Weicheng Group, which appeared out of nowhere, is acting like a madman, snatching two of our plots of land!" Qin Weidong cursed angrily.
Chu Yu was taken aback. Jiang Yu hadn't called her recently, but she had a feeling that this so-called Weicheng Group was Zhou Jian'an's company.
"Have you investigated this company's background?" Chu Yu asked.
"I've checked. The other party is a businessman from Hong Kong. He hasn't been in Pengcheng for long. He's low-key, but unfortunately, he's very high-profile in his actions. The procedures for these two plots of land are almost complete. If nothing unexpected happens, they will start developing the real estate next."
Chu Yu frowned. She felt that Zhou Jian'an's real intention was not to seize the land, but to test whether he would attract attention in mainland China using his Hong Kong identity.
If he could acquire two plots of land and complete the necessary procedures, it demonstrates that the systems in Hong Kong and the mainland are not connected, and Zhou Jian'an's identity is beyond doubt.
That evening, Jiang Yu called Chu Yu and told him about the auction in Pengcheng.
“I’ve been traveling around with Zhou Jian’an lately, so it’s been hard to find a chance to make a phone call,” Jiang Yu explained.
"I know, I believe you, Jiang Yu."
Chu Yu remained silent for a moment, then asked Zhou Jian'an about his next plans.
Jiang Yu frowned and said, "He acquired two plots of land in Pengcheng, but no one came knocking on his door. He's become complacent now and plans to try his luck in the South China Sea Special Economic Zone after these two residential areas in Pengcheng are built. Miss Zhou, I'm not familiar with the South China Sea area."
Chu Yu smiled and reassured her, "It's alright, I have connections in the South China Sea. After you get there, I'll send someone to make contact with you."
Jiang Yu never expected that she had a business in the South China Sea. Chu Yu was so young, and looked like she had just graduated from university. Such a young and beautiful girl was quite wealthy. On the other hand, Jiang Yu was about the same age as Chu Yu, but she was tricked into becoming a prostitute in Hong Kong.
If it weren't for Chu Yu rescuing her from dire straits, Jiang Yu would still be stuck in the mire.
Even if she's old and doesn't want to do it anymore, and wants to leave the profession, she can still make money for Sister Hua, and she has a good figure and looks, so Sister Hua might not be willing to let her go.
Jiang Yu was genuinely envious. "Miss Zhou, you're so young and already have such a promising future. I wish I had your abilities."
Chu Yu smiled and said, "It's not difficult at all. After it's done, if you're willing, I can teach you how to do business."
Jiang Yu's eyes widened, thinking Chu Yu was just making empty promises. "Someone like me... how could you possibly accept me as your apprentice? Aren't you afraid of losing face?"
Chu Yu didn't think too much about it. She just felt that the past was the past. It was hard to say whose fault it was. Maybe it was fate playing tricks on them, maybe it was their family of origin, maybe it was Jiang Yu's limited education. If anyone was at fault, it was the man's fault.
If men didn't cause trouble and were all honest and law-abiding, would they let women suffer like this?
Chu Yu didn't think Jiang Yu was completely innocent, but she felt that everything should be viewed dialectically. If Jiang Yu was truly willing to do good, learn how to do business, and be an honest person, Chu Yu was willing to lend a hand and help her out.
Sometimes, all you need in life is a few people who can lend a helping hand.
As for whether Jiang Yu can seize the opportunity after Chu Yu pulls her back, put her clothes back on, and earn the respect of others and herself, that depends on Jiang Yu's own abilities.
Jiang Yu was deeply moved. Chu Yu not only gave her money but also gave her hope. Jiang Yu didn't care about being anyone's wife. Someone like her had long since stopped trusting men. If she could, Jiang Yu would even like to live her whole life on her own.
After she reformed, she didn't want to touch men anymore. Sleeping with men reminded her of her days as a prostitute. Serving Zhou Jian'an was not what she wanted, nor was becoming Zhou Jian'an's wife. What she truly wanted was respect.
Jiang Yu hopes to build her own career, just like the strong-willed girls of Hong Kong, so that she can live a good life without marrying a man.
"Ms. Zhou, thank you."
"You're welcome," Chu Yu said.
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