Chapter 200: Aunt

"9 a. m., how?"

Xu Yuexin asked.

"Alright, Li Mou is waiting here."

The old man said.

The next day, Xu Yuexin, at the agreed time, drove a Rolls‑Royce to Yongye Group headquarters and negotiated the office‑building purchase with Li Zhaoming.

The negotiation went smoothly because the price Xu Yuexin offered was impossible to refuse.

At the end, Xu Yuexin also secured from Li Zhaoming a ten‑year property‑fee waiver.

At 0.1 HKD per square meter per day, the building's daily property fee is 2,300 HKD, over a year more than 800,000 HKD.

Over ten years, that totals over 8,000,000 HKD.

When Xu Yuexin walked out of Yongye Group's building, he felt very pleased.

That building is located in the ever‑rising, ultra‑expensive Central.

In later years, office‑building rent here will reach 30,000 HKD per square meter per year, and that is the average.

And the office building Xu Yuexin bought, situated in Central's core, at double the rate—60,000 HKD per square meter per year—is not unreasonable, right? In other words, the 160,000,000 HKD spent today to purchase the building equals only three months' rent later.

And when calculating the profit of this deal, future Hong Kong Dollar to US Dollar exchange‑rate gains must also be included.

In short, this time it's truly a huge profit.

In the afternoon, Xu Yuexin and Li Zhaoming signed the property purchase contract under the notarizer's witness and video recording.

After finalizing the contract, Xu Yuexin contacted a professional property inspection team, then drove the Rolls‑Royce back to Taiping Shan.

There were still a series of receipt tasks to do, but there was no time today, so Xu Yuexin scheduled them for tomorrow.

At home, Xu Yuexin called Huaguang Crystal Element, telling them to prepare, as the company headquarters and R&D department will be moved to the new building he bought in Central.

Deputy General Li Xin, upon hearing his request, was a bit incredulous.

"Boss, actually we could keep the R&D department where it is; it wouldn't affect the work and would save costs."

"Li Xin, the cost isn't saved that way."

Xu Yuexin said slowly, "What is Central? It's where financial and legal elites work."

"We're moving the R&D headquarters to Central's best office building to tell the researchers they are also elites, and among all elites, the top tier."

"That greatly helps R&D work, understand?"

To motivate people, you must give both money and face.

Just like ancient imperial rewards to ministers, you must grant rank and corresponding ceremonial treatment.

Only then can you fully satisfy talent's self‑esteem, spark their pride, and make them work with all their effort.

Xu Yuexin decided: in the newly completed office building, allocate three floors for Chip R&D, and rent a fine apartment nearby for the company's researchers to cut their commute time and housing costs.

The reason for such heavy investment is that Xu Yuexin knows the 1980s and 1990s were the most fiercely competitive and rapidly changing era for the global Chip industry.

During those ten years, Chip process breakthroughs reached the fastest ever, and market expansion was unprecedented.

Whoever seized this wave of opportunity could dominate the Chip market for decades.

Conversely, missing this wave means waiting until 2022 or 2023 for a new chance.

On the phone, Li Xin responded after hearing Xu Yuexin's instructions.

"Alright, boss, I'll notify the staff tomorrow to prepare the move."

"I'll apply and then organize another round of recruitment for Chip R&D talent; may I?"

"Okay, tally how many people are needed and in which fields, make a spreadsheet and send it to me."

"Yes, boss."

After arranging everything, Xu Yuexin put down his phone and contemplated Huaguang Crystal Element's future development.

When his thoughts ended, he leaned back on the sofa, turned on the TV, and started a movie.

The TV was playing "Ghost vs Ghost," one of this year's hottest movies in Xiangjiang, featuring Lin Zhengying.

Uncle Ying now is still a green‑horn youngster, about six or seven years older than Xu Yuexin. Though he plays a supporting role, he already shows talent for acting and martial arts, which Xu Yuexin finds very enjoyable.

"Ding‑dong."

Just as Xu Yuexin reached an exciting part, the villa's doorbell rang.

Xu Yuexin rose from the sofa, walked to the video phone, and saw Cheng Li Yan standing at the garden gate.

Compared with her former confident, radiant self, Cheng Li Yan now looks a bit weary, her demeanor no longer as lofty.

Xu Yuexin pressed the button, opened the main door for Cheng Li Yan, and returned to the sofa.

Soon after, Cheng Li Yan knocked on the villa door outside; Xu Yuexin went forward and opened it for her.

He didn't leave a door for her because Xiangjiang's mosquitoes are too many this season.

After entering, Cheng Li Yan took off her genuine‑leather shoulder bag, tossed it onto the sofa, and collapsed weakly onto it.

"Went to look at office buildings again?"

Xu Yuexin sat down beside her and said.

"Hmm, ran around all day."

Cheng Li Yan said weakly, "Asked more than ten places."

"So, you still haven't found one you're satisfied with?"

"Hmm. Conditions are fine, price isn't. Price is fine, conditions aren't."

Cheng Li Yan sighed helplessly, "Never imagined Xiangjiang office‑building prices would rise this fast."

Xu Yuexin nodded slightly, his eyes showing a touch of sympathy and pity.

Cheng Li Yan really does have it hard.

"I bought the first office building you liked."

"You go to that office."

Xu Yuexin said softly, "Just pay me 10,000 yuan rent per year."

Cheng Li Yan's eyes flashed, yet she couldn't react.

That's the best office building in Central...

He just... bought it that quickly?

"What, the opportunity is limited; if you don't take it, I'll put it all up for lease."

Seeing Cheng Li Yan silent, Xu Yuexin gave a slight smile and said.

"Don't..."

Cheng Li Yan quickly said, "Thank you for helping me with such a big favor."

As she spoke, her voice was full of gratitude.

"Alright, tomorrow I'll go inspect the property; you come with me."

"If we find any issues with the office building, I can still contact the seller."

Xu Yuexin said gently, "I'll allocate the 26th floor to you; it's high up with a wide view, perfect for meeting clients."

"Hmm... I really can't thank you enough."

Cheng Li Yan, besides repeatedly thanking him, didn't know how else to express her gratitude to Xu Yuexin.

Since entering society, this is still the first time she has received such kindness from anyone.

"Hmm, I wish you smooth sailing ahead."

Xu Yuexin took Cheng Li Yan's delicate jade-like hand and said, "My company is also launching a new round of R&D; later, remember to prioritize handling my patent registration matters."

"Sigh, he's thinking..."

Cheng Li Yan had been immersed in gratitude toward Xu Yuexin, but after he took her hand her face flushed instantly, leaving her bewildered.

(End of chapter)