Chapter 446

Sun Changqing had been encouraging Chen Yang to invest in real estate projects, but the Old City Renewal Project of East River One Bridge is the city's key project this year. He must consider it carefully.

"Chen Yang, the land-use rights for the East River One Bridge Old City Renewal Project are priced at three million per mu. If you want to take the whole project, just the land-use rights cost over sixty billion. With your current financial strength, can you do it?"

At this point, Chen Yang stopped pretending and said directly, "Mayor Sun, as long as the city opens a green channel for the inflow of funds of the Old Populace Financial Investment Company, I can first invest thirty billion, and the rest can be covered by bank loans."

Upon hearing that Chen Yang could come up with thirty billion, Sun Changqing was deeply shocked. The young man before him had only graduated from university a year ago; besides investing in multiple enterprises such as the Old Populace Agricultural Products Trading Company and the Meat Industry Company within the province, he had already invested over ten billion in Shenzhen.

Now he can actually come up with thirty billion to invest in real estate. This speed of making money is astonishing!

"Chen Yang, are you sure you're not fooling me? Can you really come up with thirty billion?"

Chen Yang nodded seriously and said, "Mayor Sun, as long as you support me in taking over this project, I guarantee I can raise thirty billion in funds from Hong Kong. Moreover, I have many financially strong friends in Xingcheng. Later, I can secure additional financing of several tens of billions from them—there will definitely be no problem."

Sun Changqing's heart stirred at once. A real estate developer able to produce thirty billion in one go—looking across the whole of Xingcheng, only Chen Yang fits that description.

Furthermore, selling the land for the East River One Bridge Old City Renewal Project would bring the government a one-time income of sixty billion. This money could greatly accelerate the progress of municipal construction projects in Xingcheng.

However, Sun Changqing still did not give Chen Yang a definite answer. "Chen Yang, go back and prepare the funds first. As for the project, I need to discuss it with Secretary Yu of the Municipal Party Committee. If Secretary Yu has no objections, I still have to report it to the province. Once the province approves, I will notify you."

Seeing that Sun Changqing agreed to support him in taking over the East River One Bridge Old City Renewal Project, Chen Yang left the Xingcheng municipal government satisfied.

At present, the real estate industry in Xingcheng is still in its early stages; many capable domestic real estate firms have not yet entered, so competitive pressure is relatively low.

Once the big companies move in, it will no longer be easy for Chen Yang to acquire land smoothly; otherwise, he could end up being set up in an auction like Zhang Jun.

Of course, Chen Yang is, after all, a Reborn Person. Besides those in absolute power and their second and third generations, there really aren't many who can entrap him.

After returning to Jiangmen Island, Chen Yang called Su Mingyue, told her about his plan to invest in the East River One Bridge Old City Renewal Project, and asked her to stay a while longer in Xingcheng.

"Chen Yang, you already have so much money—why are you still wearing yourself out?"

"We're still young; doing more meaningful things makes life worthwhile!"

"That's your idea, not mine. No matter how this project turns out, I still have to return to Shenzhen afterward."

"Fine, as soon as you secure this project, I'll immediately let you return to Shenzhen."

"Is it that simple? Won't you treat me?"

"The best hotels, the finest leisure and entertainment venues, the top-tier shopping centers in Xingcheng—you can go wherever you like. I'll cover the expenses."

"No need for all that trouble; just casually invite me to a meal and that'll be fine."

"That's way too lacking in sincerity!"

"It's fine; I think it's great."

"All right, then I'll treat you to a meal after I finish this project."

Chen Yang didn't really want to have a meal alone with Su Mingyue. Since she often hangs out with Liu Qingqing, if she picks up her habits and gets entangled in another problematic relationship, even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn't wash it clean.

Although Su Mingyue is not highly driven by fame and fortune, her work execution ability is still strong. Chen Yang does not want her to distance herself from him like Liu Qingqing.

Two days later, Chen Yang was summoned again by Liu Jianghua to the Provincial Government Office.

"Chen Yang, you little brat, you're not being honest! You cried poor in front of me, then in the blink of an eye you're posing as a big spender before Sun Changqing. Thirty billion—just how much hidden wealth do you have that I don't know about?"

From Liu Jianghua's words, Chen Yang understood that the Xingcheng municipal government had already approved his project's review, and the process had now moved to the provincial government. He smiled and explained, "Governor Liu, I truly am not crying poor before you. To support my hometown's construction, I have mortgaged everything I can from Hong Kong, which is how I managed to scrape together this amount."

Liu Jianghua let out a cold snort, now believing Chen Yang's words only to one-third. The land-use rights fee alone for the East River One Bridge Old City Renewal Project is sixty billion, and subsequent investment will only be greater.

If Chen Yang only had thirty billion, he would absolutely not dare to swallow such a huge project in one gulp.

"Chen Yang, the province has in principle agreed that the Old Populace Financial Investment Company will undertake this project. But you'd better not get carried away. If the project fails, I won't let you off the hook."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang was overjoyed. This meant he did not need to go through bidding to secure the Old City Renewal Project of East River One Bridge.

Governor Liu, rest assured, I will definitely see this project through. I will strive to make that place the best commercial and residential community in Xingcheng.

Liu Jianghua nodded in satisfaction. So far, Chen Yang has never disappointed him. That is also why he, against opposition, let Chen Yang take over the old city renovation project of Dongjiang No. 1 Bridge.

Chen Yang, the funding for this project is huge. If you later encounter insurmountable financial difficulties, be sure not to hide it from me. Whatever the province can do to support you, it will definitely do.

Thank you, Governor Liu! I will try to solve the problems myself and try not to cause trouble for you and Mayor Sun.

Seeing Chen Yang full of confidence, Liu Jianghua believed even more that this kid was not telling the truth.

But he was also curious. Is the US stock market really that easy to make money in? Chen Yang made tens of billions so easily……

After seeing Chen Yang off, Liu Jianghua summoned the director of the provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, Huo Yunyan, to his office.

Director Huo, do you think Chen Yang's overseas funds might pose a problem?

Governor Liu, don't worry. If Chen Yang's funds had any issues, the bank wouldn't approve them.

Moreover, his wife's family is in the political and legal system; they won't tolerate the slightest wrongdoing. Any illegal or disciplinary act, he wouldn't dare commit even if you gave him ten guts.

Liu Jianghua sighed, "This kid makes money too fast—so fast it's hard to imagine. If it's all from his own abilities, that's truly terrifying."

Huo Yunyan was put in position by Old Master Hu himself; she certainly doesn't want Chen Yang to run into trouble in Xingcheng.

Governor Liu, don't overthink it. How much money Chen Yang makes and how he makes it don't matter. What matters is that the funds he has in Hong Kong are all used to invest in Dongjiangsheng's construction.