Chapter 005
Chen Lixue's expertise lies in economics, and he has conducted sufficient research in the real estate industry. His upbringing in a modest family environment has enabled him to speak confidently in front of figures like Qian Wanli, without any sense of intimidation.
The CEO of a real estate company, with a luxury imported Mercedes worth over one million, is certainly not an ordinary person in the business metropolis of the 2000s
Chen Li knew that he currently had no leverage to persuade Qian Wanli, but he would not allow Qian Wanli to easily connect with Zhang Haoran through him; otherwise, he would be of little value.
The reason for the sales stagnation at Yinxing Huayuan is not due to poor construction of the buildings; the primary issue lies in the location. It is situated on a piece of vacant land wedged between urban villages, surrounded by a complex environment and lacking sufficient supporting living facilities, which does not attract many potential homebuyers.
In fact, the houses in Yinxing Huayuan are not unsellable; they simply need to be repackaged, repositioned, and new marketing strategies employed. Even if they cannot be sold at a high price, I believe it should not be a problem to sell them all.
Chen Li almost spat out a mouthful of water. Seeing Qian Wanli's cheerful and plump face suddenly turn long, he smiled and explained: "I studied economics with Zhou Bin at Zhongda University. Recently, while writing a paper on the development of the real estate industry, I gathered some information and learned about the situation at the Ginkgo Flower Garden developed by Mr. Qian's company. It is truly a coincidence to meet Mr. Qian today. The current sales situation of the Ginkgo Flower Garden is not very good, but it is surrounded by numerous universities, which gives it great potential for future development. Mr. Qian's decision to build the project there shows his unique insight."
Seeing that Chen Li and Zhao Yang were both aware of Ginkgo Flower Garden, Qian Wanli felt somewhat pleased and nodded with a smile
The first phase of the Ginkgo Flower Garden has constructed twenty residential buildings, which can be considered a significant investment. Qian Wanli also hopes to take advantage of the construction of the university town to make a substantial profit. However, while several universities' new campuses are being built one after another, the urban transformation of the surrounding area, as well as the planning and development of supporting living, commercial, and high-tech entrepreneurial park areas in the university town, have come to a standstill
Rather than let Qian Wanli feed him, he would rather place the bowl of porridge on the ground and lick it up with his butt raised
Qian Wanli changed his posture, lifting his body that was deeply sunk into the sofa, to chat with Chen Li
"Hehe, I am just someone who builds and sells houses," Qian Wanli said with a smile. Although Jinyuan International was in a difficult predicament, the dead camel is still bigger than a horse, and Qian Wanli had his own pride and composure.
I have known Brother Haoran for quite a few years, but since he transferred to work in another province in recent years, our contact has decreased. Chen Li still wanted to know what exactly Qian Wanli's background was, so he spoke vaguely about his relationship with Zhang Haoran, but still managed to engage in conversation with Qian Wanli, asking, "What does Mr. Qian do? Have you known Brother Haoran for a long time as well?"
At this moment, Zhou Bin also realized that he had misspoken, scratched his head, and awkwardly laughed it off.
Zhao Yang, with keen eyes and quick hands, took the bowl of porridge from Qian Wanli and set it aside first
This prominent figure, in the business city, should play a role akin to that of a local power broker. Why is there such an urgent desire to establish a connection with Zhang Haoran, who has just been transferred to work in the business city?
At this time, the State Council officially unveiled the reform of the welfare housing allocation system and vigorously promoted the development of the commercial housing market in 1998. Qian Wanli seized the opportunity, utilizing his years of business accumulation to purchase a large plot of land in the central area of the new campus construction of several universities.
The Ginkgo Flower Garden near Zhongda that you mentioned to me a few days ago, is it the property project of Jinyuan International? Zhao Yang, who was handing water to Chen Li, recalled that Chen Li had mentioned Jinyuan International to him before and interjected.
Mr. Qian's imported Mercedes is indeed a rare sight in the business city; I might have even heard of Mr. Qian's company.
He, Zhou Bin, and Chen Li have shared a brotherly bond for several years, and there is no sense of estrangement in their actions. Furthermore, Qian Wanli is not an ordinary person; if it comes to serving water or feeding, it should rightly be their brothers, who share such a close relationship, that take on that responsibility.
"Little brother, are you both from Qingquan like Secretary Zhang?" Qian Wanli sat down beside the bed, eagerly chatting, ultimately wanting to probe into the relationship between Chen Li and Zhang Haoran. Although Chen Li and Zhang Haoran were chatting animatedly in the car just now, he did not hear much useful information.
Chen Li smiled and declined, saying: "Mr. Qian, you are too polite. I have two good brothers taking care of me. If you keep Brother Wang here, it will just be the four of us playing Dou Di Zhu, and we won't be able to rest properly"
Due to sluggish sales and the inability to recover funds to repay bank debts, Jinyuan International, which is in a predicament, can only lower the prices of the Ginkgo Flower Garden. However, such a marketing strategy instills a psychological suggestion of continuous devaluation in the region to potential customers, which is not conducive to improving sales
Opportunities are indeed profound, yet not so complicated. If Chen Lixin thinks he can resolve others' crises, then that is his opportunity. If Qian Wanli considers him an insignificant character, why should he stay here and force a smile?
Chen Li's attitude is very clear; Qian Wanli, if you want to connect with Zhang Haoran, you must personally make a few more trips here. Do not think that sending a driver will allow you to grasp Zhang Haoran's movements
To quote my grandfather, this is what Chen Li owes the Shen family. Someone from the Shen family must step forward to bring honor to the ancestors, and among the younger generation, he is the only qualified candidate. Therefore, over the past two years, Chen Li has been quietly making some preparations.
Qian Wanli listened casually. When the driver brought Zhang Haoran back, he stood up and said: "I still have some matters to attend to, so let Xiao Wang stay behind to take care of you..."
Qian Wanli, with his corpulent figure, was running back and forth without rest. Chen Li also tried his best to say some comforting words. Seeing Qian Wanli's expression soften a bit, he continued to complain about Zhou Bin, saying: "Although the development around Yinxing Huayuan is currently somewhat lagging, once the living facilities gradually improve and the municipal government further develops the surrounding areas, people rushing to buy houses will be fighting to get in. If you don't understand, don't speak carelessly!"
Although Chen Li was living calmly and composedly at this time, his grandfather only offered him two choices for his future: either to engage in business or to enter politics. Just like when he was admitted to Zhongyuan University, his grandfather only provided him with two options for his major: either to study International Politics or to study Economics, with no other alternatives.
Mr. Qian is too polite, I am not hungry at all! Regardless of what intentions this fat man has towards Zhang Haoran, whether he is merely trying to get closer to Zhang Haoran by borrowing from him, Chen Li will not accept Qian Wanli's offer of food: firstly, he is not in a position to adopt such a posture, and secondly, having a middle-aged fat man with slicked-back hair come over to feed him would be as awkward as it gets.
He is putting effort into Chen Li, still hoping to connect with Zhang Haoran through Chen Li
No matter how comforting Chen Li's words may be, they cannot resolve the real issues at hand. However, Qian Wanli is unaware of Chen Li's standing in Zhang Haoran's mind, and at this moment, he can only adopt a try-and-see attitude, stating pragmatically: "The Ginkgo Flower Garden has been on the market for nearly six months, and the sales situation is not very optimistic"
"Is that the property you mentioned that can't be sold and the company is about to go bankrupt?" At this moment, Zhou Bin, who had been sitting beside and texting on his phone, suddenly snapped back to attention and interjected.
Although Chen Li spoke eloquently, Qian Wanli did not take it to heart. He thought to himself that while the words of this young man had some merit, they were merely theoretical discussions. Selling the house entirely was not an easy task at all.
Chen Li has indeed conducted thorough research on the situation of the Ginkgo Flower Garden
Little brother, today I was quite alarmed by this matter. You young people are indeed spirited. After all this fuss, you must be hungry. Since your hands and feet are not convenient, please do not mind my clumsiness... Qian Wanli entered the hospital room holding a bowl of health porridge. Chen Li, with his hands bandaged, found it difficult to move, so he wanted to personally feed Chen Li.
The expansion of higher education institutions began in 1997, and several universities in the commercial city also joined the wave of expansion in recent years. Consequently, the school facilities in the old city area became strained, prompting the provincial and municipal governments to initiate the concentrated construction of new campuses in the eastern suburbs of the commercial city.
Jinyuan International can only be considered a small enterprise in the business city! Qian Wanli could tell that Chen Li had an extraordinary demeanor; even though he was not a direct relative of Zhang Haoran, his background was certainly not simple. He smiled with great poise and said.
Chen Li is studying economics at Zhongyuan University, and more importantly, he has grown up in a complex family environment, which has given him a maturity in understanding society that far exceeds that of his peers. Although he has only had a brief interaction with Qian Wanli, the information he has been able to observe is already quite substantial. It is not difficult to imagine that Qian Wanli, who should have played the role of a local power broker, has likely encountered some difficulties, possibly due to the collapse or unreliability of his previous support, which has led him to urgently seek to establish connections with the nouveau riche Zhang Haoran and Luo Rongmin, who is behind Zhang Haoran.
This has also resulted in very poor sales during the opening of the first phase of Yinxing Garden. However, the funds for Jinyuan International have already been invested, and the housing payments cannot be recovered. Bank loans are about to mature, and there is an imminent risk of collapse.
At this moment, Qian Wanli was eager to establish a connection with Zhang Haoran, while Chen Li speculated that it was more likely due to issues with the backing behind him.