Chapter 007: Wealth and Honor Have Always Been Sought in Danger

Director Xu smiled and said, "My financial situation is certainly better than yours, but there isn't much money available for purchasing land. However... I have friends in the bank and can also make connections within government departments. So, I will help you get in touch to secure a loan from the bank, and I will also take responsibility for liaising with the Bridge West District government. In short, I will handle the networking and funding, but as I am still the factory leader, I cannot take the lead on this matter; it will have to be you who takes charge."

Putting down the phone, Director Xu dialed another number: "Secretary Lu, it's Old Xu! Hahaha..."

He originally intended to leverage Director Xu's connections, provide information himself, and then follow along to run errands. Even if he only took a small cut, it would still amount to a considerable fortune. However, he never expected that Director Xu would propose such a method. To have himself as the nominal borrower? If the information is not accurate, how would he survive with such a massive debt?

Xu Haisheng smiled faintly upon seeing it. He was quite familiar with this kind of gaze. He had not only encountered this look in the eyes of many friends in the business world, but also, in his younger days, during the countless moments of hesitation and struggle, the gaze that emerged when he finally made a decision and pursued his ambitions must have been this very look—determined, resolute, ready to take risks for great fortune!

Director Xu approached with a beaming smile and said, "Xiao Zhang, I know you very well. If someone else were to say this to me, I would truly find it hard to believe. However, coming from you, it is absolutely reliable. I have decided to help you with this matter!"

Zhang Sheng felt a surge of joy in his heart, and Director Xu continued: "Opportunities, you see, are for those who can seize them; those who cannot are fools. If one can catch many but lets the big fish go to catch the small ones, then that person is mediocre. Since we are going to do it, we should aim for greatness."

Director Ji, I am Xu Haisheng, haha...

Risk, exorbitant profit, exorbitant profit, risk

After making a call, there was still no response. Xu Haisheng hung up the phone, furrowing his brows as he paced around the room for a few laps, then picked up the phone again. He initially did not want to directly call his friend at the Economic Commission, as their relationship was merely average, and he feared that he might alert the snake by stirring the grass. However, he now had no other sources of information.

Putting down the phone, Xu Haisheng could hardly contain his excitement and immediately took out another cigarette to put in his mouth. Director Zou's understanding of the situation was also limited, but he did manage to convey some information. The planning and project proposal report from the Economic Commission had indeed been submitted, but whether the municipal government would approve it and when it would be executed was beyond his control. This suggests that the information Zhang Sheng had was indeed accurate.

To achieve wealth, one must act before the government's final decision is made, which means making one's own judgment about the overall trend and determining whether to invest based on long-term goals. Once the judgment is accurate, after the government announces the development plan, one can sell to the government at a price that is at least several times higher.

However, there are risks involved. Whether the municipal government approves the project is a gamble, and if approved, when it will be executed is also uncertain. In today's world, as long as one has capital, there are numerous ways to make money. If a substantial amount of funds is tied up in this piece of land for an extended period, it could lead to significant losses. Moreover, the funds I can mobilize are already allocated for use, and investing in this area would require taking out a loan. Is the risk not too great for something so intangible?

Director Xu ... ... '', as soon as Zhang Sheng entered the room, he called out.

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Hello, is this the Economic and Information Commission? Please connect me to Director Zou... Hello, Xiao Zou, how are you? I am Xu Ge. Yes, yes, I have a matter to inquire about. I heard that the municipal government is planning a large project in the suburbs. Have you heard any news regarding this? What? You have heard about it? Quickly, tell me, tell me... Oh, oh... What? You have heard about it? Quickly, tell me, tell me... Oh, oh...

Zhang Sheng tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep well. He privately speculated that his grand plan might be in jeopardy. However, apart from Director Xu, he really couldn't think of anyone else capable of securing a large sum of money. The next day, while he was at home feeling troubled, his pager suddenly went off around ten o'clock. When he called back, it turned out to be Director Xu asking him to return to the factory to discuss investment opportunities. Zhang Sheng was overjoyed and, disregarding the sweltering heat, hopped on his bike and rushed to the office

Zhang Shengxi said: "Yes, that is exactly what I mean"

The government resells the usage rights to land developers, who then develop the property and ultimately transfer it to enterprises or individuals. In this process, the ownership of the land shifts from collective to state, and the usage rights undergo a complete transfer.

Zhang Sheng was taken aback and immediately understood the implication of his words. Although Zhang Sheng was not as experienced as he was, it did not mean he was naive. This meant that all the risks would be borne by himself and the books; if successful, Director Xu would take a share of the profits, but if it failed, he would bear the consequences alone

Director Feng, this is Xiao Xu, yes, yes, Xiao Xu from the Samsung Printing Factory. Hello, hello, yes... After some pleasantries, Xu Haisheng changed the subject and asked, "By the way, I heard that the municipal government is planning a relatively large development project in the suburbs. Have you heard any news about this? What? Never heard of it? Oh, it seems I heard someone mention it, just casually asking. It's nothing serious, just haven't been in touch for a while, so I called to check in on you. Alright, let's have a drink together another day." Never heard of it? Oh, it seems I heard someone mention it, just casually asking. It's nothing serious, just haven't been in touch for a while, so I called to check in on you. Alright, let's have a drink together another day.

That was a gaze that only a gambler would reveal

However, this also signifies that risks are unavoidable. By the time the city government approves this plan, the news may have already leaked to more well-informed individuals. Once the government establishes the project, the ownership of the land will be reclaimed, and the land bureau will measure and register it. At that point, if large-scale land purchases are made, it is likely that no one will have the courage to sell to him.

Director Xu let out a cold smile, returned to his seat, opened the business card album, and began making phone calls

During this conversion process, the price paid to farmers for land is very low, and after real estate development, when sold, the price can be ten times or even a hundred times that of the initial purchase, resulting in an astonishing profit margin. Even if one only enjoys the profits from the initial resale, which can be two to three times the investment, they also have friends in the real estate development sector, allowing them to fully participate in the later operations, which would lead to enormous profits.

I have always adhered to the rules, but what have I gained from it? Is this risk worth taking? After pondering for a long time, his hesitant gaze gradually became resolute, and a fiery light shone in his eyes

Different possibilities and outcomes clashed repeatedly in his mind. Director Xu suddenly stopped, a fierce killing intent flashing in his eyes: "Better to kill the wrong person than to let one go; this opportunity cannot be missed! However, the risk is indeed too great; I cannot take the lead. That kid Zhang Sheng... I initially thought of kicking him aside, but now I realize he could serve as a pawn in front of me"

However, to put it another way, apart from having prior knowledge of this information, he is unable to handle anything else. By doing this, Director Xu is essentially managing the entire process, while as a collaborator, Zhang Sheng must bear all the risks of failure. Although it is uncomfortable for him, what else can he contribute? To gain something, one must pay a price.