Chapter 445: Real Estate Investment Project at Dongjiang Bridge

"Chen Yang, does your company still have twenty billion in cash flow?" The next day after returning to Xingcheng, Chen Yang was summoned to Liu Jianghua's office.

Chen Yang saw him bring up money as soon as he spoke, guessed there was no good thing, and immediately said: "Governor Liu, the twenty billion is something I deliberately made up. The purpose was to help Shenfeng Group scare off those business rivals who oppose them."

Liu Jianghua had also been paying attention to the developments in Hong Kong these past two days; regarding Chen Yang's statement, he was full of doubts. "No twenty billion, but you must have ten billion, right? As far as I know, the money you spent just buying Shenfeng Group's stock already exceeds seven billion."

Chen Yang worried that Liu Jianghua would make him spend money investing in the province's bad assets, so he deliberately acted troubled and said: "Governor Liu, I owe Shenfeng Group a big favor. The situation in Hong Kong is still unstable now; even if I had ten billion, I couldn't move."

Liu Jianghua saw through Chen Yang's excuse, deliberately sighed and said: "I have a good project here with very promising commercial prospects, just lacking funds. I originally hoped you would invest some money, but now it seems hopeless."

Chen Yang's heart stirred, he cautiously asked: "Governor Liu, what project is it?"

Liu Jianghua waved his hand and said: "You're out of money, what's the point of telling you?"

Chen Yang knew Liu Jianghua was deliberately probing his strengths and weaknesses with words, so he said: "First tell me what the project is; if it's really good, I can contact a few capable friends to join in."

Seeing Chen Yang already interested, Liu Jianghua immediately said: "The province will begin preparing to vigorously develop the real estate industry in the second half of this year. Here in Xingcheng, they plan to build at least ten large modern commercial residential complexes. Are you interested in participating in the investment?"

Over the past year, Chen Yang has repeatedly been invited by several municipal-level leaders to invest in real estate, from Xingcheng to Qingshui City, then to Xinan City. Now Liu Jianghua, the future governor, also invites him to enter real estate. It's obvious that the real estate wave in Dongjiangsheng is unstoppable.

Since the wave has already risen, Chen Yang's task is to go with the flow. He asked Liu Jianghua: "Governor Liu, can I choose the location for development?"

Liu Jianghua said: "You can pick any location you like, but you must compete with other investors."

Chen Yang's interest immediately dissipated by half; he spoke somewhat dissatisfied: "Governor Liu, did you specially summon me just to let me join the frenzy of Xingcheng's real estate development boom?"

Liu Jianghua said unhappily: "I specially kept a profitable project for you because of your recent good performance. You, however, with only ten billion in funds, still want to pick the fat and leave the lean?"

Chen Yang laughed: "No money, I can take out a loan! All the big and small banks in Dongjiangsheng are eager for me to borrow from them. As long as I can choose the location, the money matter surely won't trouble you."

Liu Jianghua asked Chen Yang: "You little brat, where do you want to develop?"

Chen Yang said: "There are so many old residential areas near Dongjiang Bridge; if they can all be demolished, I guarantee I can build you a nationally renowned large commercial residential area."

Liu Jianghua gave Chen Yang an undisguised eye-roll. "You little brat, you're dreaming— that's the most sought-after spot in the city, with a bunch of well-known domestic big developers crowding to grab the project. How could they easily give you a back door?"

Chen Yang said with a grin: "Governor Liu, those big developers just scoop up the money and run. I'm a true native of Dongjiangsheng; even if I make money, it will eventually flow back to the province. So rather than letting others profit cheaply, it's better to let our own people profit."

Hearing this, Liu Jianghua felt Chen Yang's words also made sense. Whenever the province needed something, Chen Yang never hesitated. Now that there's an advantage, he's pushing others aside. This is too heartless.

"I have no problem on my end, but the Dongjiang Bridge project is huge; my say alone doesn't count!"

Seeing Liu Jianghua loosen up, Chen Yang immediately said: "As long as you agree, I'll go discuss it with Mayor Sun. This will definitely work!"

Liu Jianghua nodded: "As long as you can convince Mayor Sun, I'll also cast a vote for you on my side."

Chen Yang repeatedly thanked him.

Liu Jianghua curiously asked Chen Yang: "You little brat, do you really only have ten billion in cash flow?"

"Governor Liu, rest assured; once I secure this project, I will definitely hand you a satisfactory answer sheet." Chen Yang did not directly answer. Knowing Liu Jianghua, if he laid out all his assets, any future funding-needing project—good or bad—would drag him into investing.

Liu Jianghua still didn't believe Chen Yang's words, but he didn't say anything more.

After leaving the provincial government, Chen Yang drove straight to the Xingcheng city government.

Mayor Sun Changqing's secretary, who knew Chen Yang, upon hearing he was here to discuss a real estate development project, immediately went into the mayor's office to report to Sun Changqing.

Five minutes later, Chen Yang met Sun Changqing.

Sun Changqing sat in his office chair, looked at Chen Yang for a while, then curiously asked: "Chen Yang, you said you weren't interested in real estate, so why did you suddenly change your mind?"

Chen Yang helplessly said: "Governor Liu wants me to participate in Xingcheng's urban construction; I can't refuse him face."

Upon hearing this, Sun Changqing deliberately put on a stern face and said: "Governor Liu tells you to invest in real estate, you do; I tell you to invest in real estate, you make all kinds of excuses. It seems my face doesn't compare to Governor Liu's."

Chen Yang, while accompanying with a smile, explained: "Mayor Sun, it's not the same. You had me invest in a real estate project in Jiangmen Town. That place hasn't even been incorporated into Xingcheng's jurisdiction yet, the population is sparse, and it's fundamentally unsuitable for real estate development in the short term. Governor Liu had me invest in a city project; even if I don't make money, at least I won't lose money, right?"

Sun Changqing snorted coldly: "Since Governor Liu already gave you a project, why are you running over to me? Are you trying to show off?"

Chen Yang knew Sun Changqing wasn't really angry, smiling he said: "Mayor Sun, I want to solo take over the real estate project near Dongjiang Bridge. I heard it's highly sought after; Governor Liu alone can't decide. So I hope you can also support me."

Sun Changqing didn't expect Chen Yang's appetite to be so big; he actually set his sights on the Dongjiang Bridge project. "Chen Yang, I've heard you've been making waves in Hong Kong these past two days, throwing down twenty billion at a turn. How much capital are you preparing to invest in the Dongjiang Bridge area?"

Chen Yang said: "That depends on how much land you're willing to give me to open up and cultivate. If you can allocate several million square meters, I guarantee I'll give you a big surprise."

Sun Changqing slightly frowned: "The demolition and relocation plan for the Dongjiang Bridge area totals just over one million square meters. Are you planning to swallow it all yourself?"

Chen Yang nodded: "Mayor Sun, as long as I have your support, I guarantee I can deliver a perfect answer sheet."