5. The community on the cemetery.

Zhou Song pondered and said: "A promissory note? Well, there's no need for that, is there?"

Zhou Song: "Do you know that I developed a community in Gwangju?"

Feng Junzi: "I do not understand archaeology, but I have studied tomb raiding. Two years ago, when I returned home to pay respects to my ancestors, I specifically investigated several looted ancient tombs. I can handle this small issue of yours."

Not everyone is superstitious; nowadays, many newlyweds are most troubled by the issue of buying a house. If the prices in your community are lower than those nearby, statistically, there will certainly be some who do not mind, especially young people who are willing to buy your house. "Feng Junzi provided a positive analysis to Zhou Song.

Zhou Song sighed and said: "According to the agreement, the civil engineering of Shilin Community cannot be later than that of my Hanlin Community; only then will Zhao Dongshan agree to handle the land transfer procedures. The funding is also quite tight for both communities to start construction simultaneously. On the other hand, I have also been too clever for my own good."

Zhou Song: "In fact, there are many possibilities. It is possible that Zhao Dongshan was already aware of the issues with this land and intentionally used it for an exchange with me; it is also possible that Zhao Dongshan only discovered the problems after purchasing the land and set a trap for me; of course, there is also the possibility that the other party was completely unaware, but this possibility seems very small now, as I have noticed signs that the land has been superficially tidied up. However, it is too late to discuss anything now; regardless of the situation, I have already fallen into the trap."

The phone call was made by Zhou Song. After Feng Junzi answered, Zhou Song immediately exclaimed, "Feng Junzi, I am in trouble!"

Feng Junzi: "I am not superstitious, but I have learned a bit about traditional geomancy. You know I am someone who enjoys metaphysics."

Feng Junzi: "Zhou Song, do not be anxious, take your time to speak."

Zhou Song said: "You don't need to remind me; I have already prepared the check"

Zhou Song said with a bitter smile: "What you said is indeed correct, but the reduction in housing prices is too minimal to be effective. If the prices drop too much, it would be no different from forcing me into bankruptcy. You also understand the composition of real estate profits. The total building area of this community is 180,000 square meters. A decrease of 100 yuan per square meter translates to a loss of 18 million yuan. Do you understand this concept?"

Upon hearing this situation, Feng Junzi felt a headache coming on and then asked, "Why was it not developed simultaneously back then?"

Zhou Song: "Indeed, that is the case; the result fell into the other party's trap"

As soon as Zhou Song mentioned the two words "costs," Feng Junzi suddenly recalled what happened with Qin Xiaoya yesterday and quickly said: "I can help you run an errand, but no matter what happens, you must first resolve Xiaoya's issue. Otherwise, if you really go bankrupt, who will I find to help Xiaoya? I am leaving tomorrow, so you need to handle this matter today"

Zhou Song's real estate project in Gwangju is developed in collaboration with a partner named Zhao Dongshan. It is said that Zhao Dongshan is a highly influential and resourceful individual in the local area. The term "resourceful" refers to his ability to acquire land at very favorable prices, and he is collaborating with Zhou Song using this land.

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Is the situation of cancellations serious

Zhou Song looked up at Feng Junzi with a hint of reluctance and said, "That household is Qin Xiaoya. She mentioned that she is interested in expanding her business to the south in the future, and I reserved this apartment for her."

The Wind Gentleman smiled bitterly, having heard of developers absconding with funds. He had always looked down upon such behavior, but he never expected that Zhou Song might also fall to this point. It seems that every family has its own difficulties to contend with. However, he could not advise Zhou Song to take such a path and could only speak in a firm tone: "This is a last resort; only consider it if there are truly no other options. You are someone who has weathered storms; if you wish to live your later years with dignity, you must find a way to deal with everything before you."

Zhou Song felt that Feng Junzi's words seemed to make some sense. He looked up and asked Feng Junzi: "What you said makes sense; owing 100 million and owing 300 million are no different. At this level, money and books are just numbers. However, in this situation, will the bank still continue to lend me money?"

Wind Junzi: "Is it possible that it is not a trap, but rather a coincidence?"

Feng Junzi: "This is the priority of the matter. Future sales can only be considered in the future. You should focus on the banking work now, ensuring that the funds are secure, so that this project can continue to operate."

Gentleman of the Wind: "Even biological brothers settle accounts clearly, let alone—sigh! You can be the good person, and I will be the bad one. I will draft a loan agreement for Xiaoya to sign, and then I will bring it to you."

Gentleman of the Wind: "What about the second option?"

Feng Junzi: "Yes, what is it? Is there a problem in the community?"

Zhou Song grasped the hand of the Wind Gentleman and said eagerly, "Then may I ask you for a favor?"

Feng Junzi did not know how to comfort Zhou Song, and said: "You see, not all the people of Guangzhou are superstitious; there is still one household that has not withdrawn"

This is a typical collaboration where land is exchanged for housing. Zhou Song's disadvantage is that he has just entered the southern market and lacks an advantage in acquiring land. This can be considered a mutually beneficial cooperation that compensates for each other's strengths and weaknesses. In name, the two communities are collaborating on development, with all necessary permits and procedures handled by Zhao Dongshan. In reality, they operate independently, each responsible for the promotion and sales of their respective communities.

The gentleman of the wind can only smile wryly, for just yesterday, at almost the same time and under the same circumstances, he received a completely identical phone call, except that the caller this time was Zhou Song

The Wind Gentleman furrowed his brow and said: "What you said is incorrect. Everyone will eventually die, whether sooner or later; dying early is certainly not as good as dying late, at least you appear to be fine for now. If you truly go bankrupt, does it make a difference whether you owe 100 million or 300 million? In your situation, there are no other options; you can only grit your teeth and push through, waiting for a turning point to emerge during this year."

Zhou Song: "The two residential communities were designed by the same design firm, and the planning is essentially the same as the drawings and specifications. I would like to first observe the market feedback after the launch over there, so that we can make some appropriate modifications. More importantly, I believe that the surrounding real estate prices will rise, and by the end of next year, they are likely to reach a new level. Therefore, we intentionally delayed the launch time, and only now have we begun construction, with plans to complete it in the second half of next year"

Zhou Song: "Let me put it this way, originally the sales situation for this community was expected to be very good, even before the opening, 77 units had already been reserved, but now 76 units are set to be canceled"

After listening to the introduction of the Zhou Song, Feng Junzi tentatively asked: "We have just begun digging the foundation, and the project has not yet entered a major investment phase. Is it still possible to terminate the cooperation now?"

Zhou Song seems to have been persuaded by Feng Junzi, and then said: "I can still manage the bank's affairs, but there is a dilemma at hand. Whether out of morality or hidden virtue, I absolutely cannot build a house on the dead. However, I currently do not know where the dead are buried. I cannot possibly excavate the entire community's land deeply; the cost is simply too high, and besides, I do not even know how deep I would need to dig"

Feng Junzi: "That Zhao Dongshan must have known about your intentions all along, right?"

Zhou Song's speech was much more concise than Qin Xiaoya's: "Not a single word is wrong, a huge problem has arisen. While digging the foundation, we unearthed corpses, not just one skeleton, and it seems there are quite a few more below. Damn it! This land used to be a graveyard!"

The Wind Gentleman pondered for a moment and decided to persuade the person thoroughly, speaking in a relaxed tone: "This is easy to handle. Every burial site has traceable characteristics; the soil color and layer distribution in areas with graves will exhibit distinct features. If you find someone knowledgeable, they will recognize it at a glance. You don't need to turn the entire neighborhood upside down"

The Wind Gentleman replied irritably: "No!"

Feng Junzi: "What clever trick are you trying to play this time?"

Zhou Song felt somewhat relieved and then said to Feng Junzi: "Could you possibly go tomorrow? If necessary, you may invite another expert to accompany you; I will cover the expenses, so you need not be polite with me regarding the library."

The Wind Gentleman seems to be comforting Zhou Song, then says: "Perhaps the situation is not as bad as you imagine. Just pretend you haven't unearthed any corpses and continue building your community as usual. Adapting to change by maintaining the status quo is also a strategy."

Zhou Song: "It's no different from bankruptcy. The land leveling and design planning for these two plots, along with the construction of Zhao Dongshan's Shilin community, have already cost me at least 200 million. Now, all I have left is this piece of graveyard land, and I have no idea how much it is worth. To be honest, my total personal assets amount to only a few tens of millions. Real estate relies on rolling development; once the capital chain breaks, I can only wait to die. Dying later is no better than dying sooner."

Zhou Song did not discuss this matter with Feng Junzi at the company, but instead reserved a private room in a quiet tea house. He briefly recounted the events that had transpired:

Just as Feng Junzi was about to leave, Zhou Song suddenly asked, "Feng Junzi, have you ever robbed a tomb?"

Feng Junzi smiled wryly to himself, knowing what Zhou Song was asking him to do. Since the situation was of his own making, he might as well take the initiative and said: "I can help you go to Guangzhou to take a look at that piece of land. You should expedite the banking matters to avoid any issues."

Zhou Song looked at Feng Junzi with a gaze full of wonder, as if he had discovered a glimmer of hope, and quickly asked him: "So, do you also know how to read feng shui?"

Feng Junzi sighed inwardly; he had been speculating about the extent of Zhou Song's feelings for Qin Xiaoya. It now seemed that their relationship was likely more than that of ordinary friends. If Qin Xiaoya had accepted Zhou Song's proposal, it would indicate her readiness to accept him as a person. However, he did not wish to discuss this matter with Zhou Song

Feng Junzi is a night owl, preferring to wake up late and sleep late. Therefore, although he is a securities analyst, he rarely sees the stock market open. His main working hours are around the closing time. The next morning, Feng Junzi is still fast asleep when his phone suddenly rings, the sound urgent and insistent.

The Wind Gentleman does not seem as pessimistic as the Zhou Song: hetushu.com. "If you quit now, how great would the loss be?"

Zhou Song said with a frown: "You don't know that most people in the south believe in feng shui, especially in the real estate sector. They are more superstitious than you might think. Now the news has spread, and the originally booked clients are all requesting to cancel their reservations."

Zhou Song observed that the gentleman remained silent, and then continued, "This community was originally expected to have an average selling price of 4,200 per ping. If it drops below 4,000, I will have almost no profit. In fact, I initially anticipated that by the end of next year, the price would reach 4,500 without any issues. Now, even according to your idea, selling for over 3,000 would be considered good. After all, this is a significant investment for every family; who wouldn't have reservations about it? If that's the case, I might as well take advantage of the fact that construction hasn't started yet and withdraw early, as this would minimize my losses." After all, this is a significant investment for every family; who wouldn't have reservations about it? If that's the case, I might as well take advantage of the fact that construction hasn't started yet and withdraw early, as this would minimize my losses.

Zhou Song shook his head: "There is no time left, my Hanlin Community has just begun construction, but the other party's Shilin Community has already been completed. I have already given everything to Zhao Dongshan, and the usage rights certificate for this cemetery has now officially been transferred to my name"

The method of cooperation is quite simple. Zhao Dongshan has two plots of land, which are of similar size, located in the southern and northern parts of Guangzhou, both of which are new development areas under urban planning. Therefore, many people are optimistic about the appreciation potential of these two locations. The agreement between Zhao Dongshan and Zhou Song is as follows: Zhao Dongshan provides the land, while Zhou Song is responsible for demolition compensation, land leveling, and construction. Two residential communities will be built on the respective plots of land: the one in the south is called Shilin Community, which is Zhao Dongshan's project, and the one in the north is called Hanlin Community, which is Zhou Song's project. The agreement between Zhao Dongshan and Zhou Song is as follows: Zhao Dongshan provides the land, while Zhou Song is responsible for demolition compensation, land leveling, and construction. Two residential communities will be built on the respective plots of land: the one in the south is called Shilin Community, which is Zhao Dongshan's project, and the one in the north is called Hanlin Community, which is Zhou Song's project.

Zhou Song: "This is indeed one of the choices"

Zhou Song: "I will pack my belongings, take the money, and leave, seeking a place to start anew for the second half of my life"

Zhou Song seemed taken aback and asked Feng Junzi, "You understand archaeology, why have I never heard you mention it?"

Feng Junzi: "Since that's the case, I will help you run this errand once more. I will take the money to Xiaoya now. Do you need a receipt?"