Chapter 187 The 187th Day of Not Running Away...

Chapter 187 The 187th Day of Not Running Away...

Zhao Henghe sneered and smashed the cup on the ground.

With a sharp crack, the sound startled Young Master Lin.

Young Master Lin glanced at Zhao Henghe with trepidation and comforted him, "Young Master Zhao, don't be angry. I think Chen Bo is still ungrateful. Once Wang Xun has a go at him, he'll know what's what."

This land bidding will be conducted in the form of an auction, with the auctions taking place over two days.

Hua Lingfeng whispered to Chen Bozheng, "They're heartless. They're definitely trying to drive up land prices and make more money."

Wang Jianquan scolded, "Xiao Hua, what are you saying? The land was sold for a high price, but it's still the government that got the money."

Hua Lingfeng rolled his eyes at Wang Jianquan and sat down in the passenger seat with a annoyed look: "Brother-in-law, can you be a little more clear-headed? We're real estate developers, it would be abnormal if we didn't think about buying land at low prices. Besides, if land prices are high, our housing prices will also have to rise, and ordinary people will have to pay more money."

Hua Lingfeng's words stunned Wang Jianquan.

Wang Jianquan really hadn't thought about it carefully.

He scratched his head. "That's true."

Currently, almost all real estate development companies assume that land costs at least 1,000 yuan per square meter. If that's the case, then the housing price would have to be 1,900 yuan per square meter to be worthwhile.

Even if we earn less, it'll still be around 1,700 or 1,800 yuan per square meter.

It's fair to say that it's not something ordinary people can afford.

“We’ll buy 8,000 square meters of land this time and develop it slowly.” Chen Bo said as he slowly drove the car into the parking lot. “We don’t need to rush to sell the houses this time. We can learn from foreign countries and develop it in several phases, like Phase 1 and Phase 2. That way, even if the bank doesn’t lend us money, our cash flow will be manageable.”

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Chen Bozheng paid more money this time and became a major shareholder of the company.

Actually, he was thinking of finding more people to cooperate with. One thing he learned from Wen Chan and her investment company was that there is strength in numbers.

While collaborating with others inevitably involves splitting profits and earning less, there are advantages, namely, the ability to leverage the network and capabilities of your partners.

When I worked with Liang Wenxuan before, Liang Wenxuan used to be in the business of selling and buying houses. He sold quite a few houses just by using his connections.

Not to mention, Liang Wenxuan could also help take care of some connections with snakes, insects, and rats.

Now that the cooperation is over, Liang Wenxuan will still help out a bit, but he has his own things to do. Besides, favors are something you use less and less of, and you have to use them at crucial moments. After he left, Chen Bozheng never asked him for anything.

"Mr. Chen, what a coincidence."

As Chen Bo was pondering this, he saw Wang Xun.

Wang Xun, accompanied by a group of people dressed in sharp suits and looking like high-level elites, walked over with a smile and shook hands with Chen Bozheng.

"Mr. Wang, it's unfortunate that we're auctioning land today. I knew I'd run into you."

Chen Bo smiled slightly and gripped the other person's hand tightly.

Lin Zhiyong told him that the person who spread the news that he was involved with drug dealers was Wang Xun.

Wang Xun noticed his strength and exerted his own without making a sound.

The two men held hands tightly, the veins on the backs of their hands bulging.

"Mr. Chen, which of the plots of land auctioned today is your company interested in?"

"What, you want to find out our trade secrets?" Chen Bo asked with a smile.

Wang Xun chuckled, "What kind of trade secret is this? I'm not afraid to tell you, we have plenty of money on hand, and we want to acquire those plots of land."

Hua Lingfeng crossed his arms and couldn't help but sneer, "President Wang, I was wondering why the sandstorm was so strong today. Turns out you were the one blowing it up. You're going to buy all those plots of land. What, is your family that rich?"

"You were absolutely right. I have everything, except money."

Wang Xun said with a smile.

He looked at Chen Bozheng, let go of his hand, took a step back and pulled his hand back. At first, he couldn't pull it back and even staggered. Only then did Chen Bozheng completely let go of his hand and shrugged at Wang Xun, "Then I'll wait and see."

Wang Xun stared at Chen Bozheng, gave a cold smile, and turned to leave.

Wang Jianquan and Hua Lingfeng walked over, their expressions serious.

Hua Lingfeng said to Chen Bozheng, "This kid might actually keep his word."

Wang Jianquan frowned: "Their company has acquired several plots of land, and they haven't even finished building them yet. Where did they get so much money?"

Wang Quanjian didn't understand.

He genuinely didn't understand. Usually, after acquiring land, one has to build and sell the houses to get the money before they can continue developing new projects.

It's not good to have multiple plots of land in hand, but if you have land but aren't in a hurry to develop it, and instead hoard it, like someone who's eating what's in their bowl while eyeing what's in the pot, and still coveting what belongs to others, isn't that a bit too unseemly?

Chen Bo lowered his eyes, pondered for a moment, and said, "Our plan may need some changes."

Wang Jianquan and Hua Lingfeng both looked at him with suspicion.

Many companies attended this auction.

Besides Wang Xun and Chen Bozheng's companies, there are several other local Beijing companies, such as Xingke and Quansheng Development Company. Although these companies are not as powerful as foreign companies or Hong Kong and Taiwanese companies, they have their own advantages. They were originally state-owned enterprises, and the companies were established through the reform of state-owned enterprises, so they have extensive connections.

Since Chen Bozheng and his group were newcomers, they first greeted the company bosses and exchanged business cards.

Although they are competitors, it's hard to say whether they might cooperate someday.

Xingke's general manager, Hou Haisheng, was in his prime, over forty years old, with a robust physique and a buzz cut; one could tell at a glance that he was a former soldier.

Hou Haisheng shook Chen Bozheng's hand with a big smile, "Mr. Chen, it's an honor to meet you."

"Mr. Hou is just joking with me. You've never even heard of me before?"

Chen Bozheng exchanged pleasantries.

Hou Haisheng said, "Of course, you are very famous in Beijing. I didn't expect that Hu Cheng's real estate project could be revitalized under your management. I heard it sold very well."

This incident caused quite a stir back then, even making the news, and became widely known.

Chen Bozheng laughed and said, "I dare not. There are still half of the houses that haven't been sold yet. I'm ashamed."

"It wasn't easy. Last year's situation wasn't good. Not to mention you, even the Asian Games Village wasn't easy to sell." Hou Haisheng was clearly an expert and knew the market well.

Chen Bozheng got along well with him, so he let Wang Jianquan and the others go and chat with other people. Although they were all in the same industry, being in the same industry does not necessarily mean being enemies.

"Mr. Wang, take a look at Chen Bozheng, he's really interesting."

The secretary lit a cigarette for Wang Xun and gestured with his chin toward Chen Bozheng.

Wang Xun glanced at it and sneered, "He can only be so high-spirited now."

Wang Xun harbored some dissatisfaction.

Their company is much larger and more famous than Chen Bozheng's, and they advertise in the newspapers every day.

The CEOs of Xingke and Quansheng, however, didn't talk to him but instead went to Chen Bozheng. These people are clearly blind to talent, and they'll regret it later.

More than half an hour passed.

When the auction staff came in from outside, Chen Bo felt somewhat relieved when he saw that the person in charge was Section Chief Cai.

Section Chief Cai is someone you can trust to some extent.

The auction room fell silent as soon as the staff entered.

The staff pulled up the display board, took the documents, and went behind the desk.

Wang Xun was sitting right next to Chen Bozheng.

He leaned closer to Chen Bozheng, a cigarette dangling from his lips, and held the bidding documents in his hand. "Mr. Chen, are you interested in the third plot, the one that's over 7,000 square meters?"

Chen Bo glanced at him but didn't say anything.

Wang Xun chuckled and said, "I know you're eyeing that piece of land that's over 8,000 square meters. What a coincidence, we're going to have to fight over it today."