Chapter 9 is it!

This manor was originally sold to Phillips for 150 million US dollars, but now Phillips is preparing to sell it to Jiang Hai for 280 million. These guys are truly unscrupulous! Of course, Jiang Hai is unaware of this.

Hello, my name is Jiang Hai, you can call me Jiang. I shook hands with this middle-aged man; it was a strong hand, covered in calluses, suggesting that this man is quite skilled at his work

Hello, Mr. Jiang, I understand your intention, follow me! Knowing that Jiang Hai is of Chinese descent, the other party speaks English at a slower pace. However, although Jiang Hai has not had many opportunities to speak English before, he has passed the fourth level of English, which is a requirement in university.

However, at this price, he indeed has 330 million, to be precise, 332 million US dollars. The 2 million comes from selling other stones and those crystals. If he really buys here, spending 280 million, he will only have 50 million left. Spending money so extravagantly makes him a bit anxious.

He only knows that this area covers 11,200 acres, with a sea area of 720 square kilometers, bounded by his ranch. The coastal boundary of the ranch measures a total of 4.2 kilometers, forming a curved arc that runs along the coast, with a total distance equivalent to eight stations. However, compared to the extension into the sea, it is significantly less, as the range of his economic fishing grounds extends a total of 171 kilometers. According to standard calculations for sea surfaces, this translates to a full 92 nautical miles. Considering the current fast boats that can travel at a speed of 30 knots per hour, it would take three hours to reach the end. If one wishes to take a tour along the coast, covering the distance of eight stations, it would essentially require spending the entire day on the boat. This vast expanse of land, if Jiang Hai nods in agreement, would all belong to him.

According to the information provided, this estate encompasses a total of 11,200 acres of land, of which 9,200 acres are designated for grazing, and there is also an acre of forested land. The trees planted there are all over ten years old and belong to Jiang Hai. As long as Jiang Hai wishes, he can cut them down at any time. However, when a snowstorm or typhoon strikes and damages occur, he should not seek a place to lament, as the estate without tree cover will not be insured by any insurance company.

As for within the Eastern Metropolitan Area, Massachusetts is undoubtedly the first choice, especially in Boston

Finally, we come to the main focus here, which is the fishing industry. Before 2008, there was a fishing vessel here that weighed over one hundred tons, reportedly earning more than twenty million US dollars in a year. However, I am not certain of the exact amount, but it should be at least that much. It has been seven years since fishing has taken place here, and it is estimated that there are still considerable underwater resources. After passing through the woods, we arrived at the seaside. As soon as we reached the shore, the smell of the sea wafted into Jiang Hai's nostrils. Robbins also stopped here, stretching lazily against the sea breeze, and spoke to Jiang Hai. The sea breeze invigorated Jiang Hai somewhat.

Looking at the vast sea before him, Jiang Hai gently nodded his head. To be honest, he was quite satisfied with this place.

Under normal circumstances, it is not allowed to go on the road, but within the ranch, it is one of the best means of transportation

There are still 1,000 acres, which is a vast vineyard located just behind the residential area, planted with three varieties of grapes. However, it has long been unattended. The land alone is valued at 142.24 million US dollars, making it the largest estate in the vicinity. Originally, the owner of this estate was a major shareholder and director of Lehman Brothers Holdings, the fourth largest investment company in the world. At its peak, the company's market value reached 691 billion US dollars. Unfortunately, it was all an illusion. In the wake of the subprime mortgage crisis in 2008, the company's assets significantly diminished, ultimately leading to its bankruptcy.

Land prices vary significantly by region. For instance, in places like Texas and Montana, the cost of land is genuinely low, typically ranging from approximately 1,000 to 2,000 US dollars per acre. In New Mexico, the price can be even less than 1,000 US dollars per acre, with some eager sellers reducing the price to as low as 550 US dollars.

After half a month of intensive study, along with listening and watching more after arriving in the United States, apart from some rather peculiar slang, as long as the other party speaks a bit slowly, he should be able to understand.

Therefore, regarding this matter, although he is very satisfied, he has not nodded in agreement. He is also contemplating whether this is worthwhile.

Only this money is not effective, so he still knows a bit. Moreover, after learning that he would come to the United States, he also made a concentrated effort to learn some English during the half month he stayed in the capital. I don't know if it's because of the dragon pattern, but his mind has become much sharper than before

The situation of this major shareholder is also easy to imagine; stocks originally valued at over 10 billion US dollars have turned into worthless paper. In order to compensate for his debts, he has no choice but to sell off his fixed assets.

This is also the reason why Will Anthony is not in a hurry to translate for Jiang Hai

According to the information reviewed by Jiang Hai, in Winthrop County, Boston, the average price of land is 12,700 USD per acre. At the same price, one could purchase six acres of land in Montana, but here, it is only worth one acre

The land here is excellent, truly excellent. I am not sure about the results of growing grains, but the growth of vegetables and pastures is very good. There are three water sources nearby; in addition to the Atlantic Ocean that we can see, there is also Short Bay, and of course, there is no shortage of freshwater resources. There is a Lewis Lake nearby, which has abundant groundwater, so we have plenty of freshwater here. The previous owner had established four water channels here, which can completely solve the needs for domestic water and irrigation. Upon entering the estate, Robbins Garcia had already prepared three four-wheeled ATVs at the entrance; this vehicle is also known as an all-terrain vehicle.

Before 2008, the net profit from beef production alone here could reach 11 million US dollars, and that was without full capacity. If fully stocked, it would at least triple. The nearby winery can produce the finest red wine, and the wine here has even won awards in international competitions, with a bottle selling for dozens of dollars being completely unproblematic. The 1,000 acres of vineyard can produce hundreds of thousands of bottles each year, and after deducting the costs of labor and raw materials, it can still generate over 5 million dollars in profit. Soon, everyone rode from the pasture to the wine-growing area, where the wine racks had been established for many years. Unfortunately, there is currently nothing on them. Beyond the winery lies a forest. Logically speaking, these assets are what truly hold value.

However, this price is something that one wouldn't even consider in the East, as land in the East is inherently expensive, and there is no rationale to be found

Sir, although I know that there must be more than one person who has said this to you, I still want to express that this place is truly wonderful. The land of the pasture is excellent, and the water quality of the fishing grounds is also outstanding. The journey to Boston takes just over an hour, and it is separated from Long Island in New York by the sea. By land, it takes about three hours to reach the Big Apple. There is no pollution in the vicinity, and the air quality here ranks among the best in America. I believe you have been to Montana, where the air is good but carries the smell of cow dung; here, however, it is sweet. It seems that he could see the satisfaction in Jiang Hai's eyes, but Jiang Hai remained silent. Not only was Will Anthony finding it difficult to handle, but even Robbins Garcia was becoming somewhat anxious, and could not help but speak to Jiang Hai. However, Jiang Hai remained silent, and not only was Will Anthony finding it difficult to handle, but even Robbins Garcia was becoming somewhat anxious, and could not help but speak to Jiang Hai.

Uh... as Jiang Hai felt that 280 million was indeed too expensive and wanted to think it over, suddenly he felt a warmth in his chest. This sensation was not unfamiliar to him. He quietly glanced at his chest and nodded his head.

After all, in the domestic market, trees are sold by the square. However, it is evident that in the United States, there are specialized economic zones for selling trees. Such protected forests are not for sale, which is why Robin P. Garcia did not provide much introduction.

Jiang Hai used to have a driver's license, but he had hardly ever driven a car. This was also his first time riding. Fortunately, Robbins was considerate of Jiang Hai, and they didn't ride too much. The three of them rode on a small vehicle, continuously speeding across the vast grassland, while Robbins Garcia talked to Jiang Hai about the situation here.

Dear gentlemen, greetings. My name is Robbins Garcia, and I am currently managing this estate temporarily. Upon seeing Jiang Hai and Will Anthony get out of the car, the middle-aged man approached with a somewhat forced smile.

Alright. Upon hearing Robbins Garcia's words, Jiang Hai nodded in agreement, and then he and Will Anthony followed the middle-aged man into the estate. In Europe, the United States, Canada, and Australia, the unit for purchasing land is similar to that in the domestic context, which is also in acres, but it refers to acres in the imperial system. One acre is equivalent to six mu. Here, when purchasing land, the calculation is also based on acres.

Here, I want it!

In other ranches, the most troublesome matter during the season is the need to relocate, as the grass in one area has already been grazed down. They must leave behind seeds and move to another pasture. However, we do not need to worry about that here. This place can support up to 200,000 cattle, but the cost of raising that many would be too high. We only need to raise 50,000 cattle, which allows us to move freely between pastures without any concern for forage. Even during winter and the fattening period, we do not need to worry about hay at all. Seeing Jiang Hai's curious expression, Robbins continued to speak. It was evident that he had considerable knowledge about this pasture, and judging by his proud demeanor, he must have been quite familiar with this area before.