Chapter 197: Flinging Three Million, Stuns the Entire First Construction!

Outside Jianguo Gate, on the construction site, Lu Qingyuan was inspecting the project quality.

Seeing his two younger brothers rush over in a hurry, he felt a bit strange.

"Elder brother, I have something to discuss with you," Lu Qingshan recounted the situation he had just learned.

"You mean buying the entire Fuqiang Hutong?" Lu Qingyuan widened his eyes after listening, "Qingshan, are you crazy? How much would that cost!"

"Money isn't the issue," Lu Qingshan said seriously, "Elder brother, here's my plan. I want to buy Fuqiang Hutong's No. 1 courtyard and No. 23 courtyard, plus the area outside Jianguo Gate."

Lu Qingyuan nearly choked on his own saliva, "What did you say? Buy it all?"

"Elder brother, I'm not joking." Lu Qingshan stepped in front of his brother, looking him straight in the eyes, "Think about it: Fuqiang Hutong is right next to Wangfujing; a courtyard now may be only tens of thousands, but what about ten years later? Twenty years later?"

Lu Qingyuan was completely stunned. As a construction professional, he knew the value of those locations, but the notion of over three billion was truly shocking.

"Also, elder brother, I'm not just after Fuqiang Hutong." Lu Qingshan continued, "Our current No. 23 courtyard is too cramped; I want to acquire the whole Wangfu courtyard, give each family member an independent siheyuan, and restore the old small garden."

"How… how much would that cost?" Lu Qingyuan swallowed.

"Probably three to four hundred thousand," Lu Qingshan said lightly, as if he were talking about three or four hundred yuan.

Lu Qingyuan was at a loss for words. He earned only a few dozen yuan a month, so three to four hundred thousand was an astronomical figure to him.

"Elder brother, I need your help." Lu Qingshan patted his brother's shoulder, "You have connections at First Construction; can you contact their person in charge? I want to contract this project to First Construction."

"You… you really want to do this?" Lu Qingyuan still couldn't believe it.

"Of course. And this is just the beginning." Lu Qingshan's eyes flashed with a depth only a reborn person possesses, "Elder brother, trust me, the value of these places in ten years will be dozens or even hundreds of times the current price. If we don't buy now, waiting for the rise will be too late."

Lu Qingjun added from beside, "Elder brother, rest assured. Second brother on Hong Kong Island can command the winds and rains, earning tens of billions a day. This investment is as easy for him as buying a baked pancake."

Lu Qingyuan took a deep breath, trying to digest the information. After a while, he nodded, "Alright, I'll help you make the contact. But Qingshan, are you sure such a huge investment carries no risk?"

"Elder brother, the safest investment in the world is buying land." Lu Qingshan said confidently, "Especially the golden spots in Capital City. China has many people and little land; land will only become more valuable."

That afternoon, through Lu Qingyuan's recommendation, Lu Qingshan met Manager Zhang in First Construction's office.

He was a shrewd man in his early forties; as soon as he heard Lu Qingyuan introduce Lu Qingshan's intention to fully acquire the Fuqiang Hutong development project, he perked up immediately.

"Mr. Lu, your insight is truly unique!" Manager Zhang rubbed his hands, excitement flashing in his eyes, "The Fuqiang Hutong area is indeed a treasure. Just a wall away is Wangfujing; its future appreciation potential is huge!"

"Specifically, how much investment is needed?" Lu Qingshan asked directly.

Manager Zhang counted on his fingers quickly, "The No. 1 courtyard has three buildings, the No. 23 courtyard's siheyuan cluster, plus infrastructure upgrades, interior finishing, and title transfer fees. Conservatively, it requires 2.8 million. If you want premium finishing, it may rise to 3.5 million."

3.5 million!

Lu Qingyuan, listening beside, felt his heart race; this was money he could never earn in his whole life!

"No problem," Lu Qingshan nodded without hesitation, "We'll go with the premium finishing standard I requested. When do we start?"

Manager Zhang nearly jumped out of his chair, "Are you… are you sure? 3.5 million, paid in full at once?"

"Absolutely sure. We'll finalize the contract quickly; I'll pay one‑third before construction starts, and settle the rest in one payment after acceptance."

Lu Qingshan stood up and extended his hand to shake Manager Zhang's.

Manager Zhang's both hands trembled as he shook Lu Qingshan's.

After so many years in real estate, it was his first time meeting such a straightforward client.

"Mr. Lu, you truly are our God of Wealth!" Manager Zhang exclaimed, "We'll fully cooperate on the paperwork and aim to start next month. Expected completion and delivery within half a year!"

Having settled the Fuqiang Hutong matter, Lu Qingshan's ambition was far from over.

He recalled his earlier experiences on Hong Kong Island—the skyscrapers, the bustling commercial districts—and a bold idea surged in his mind.

Leaving First Construction's office, he said to Lu Qingjun, "Qingjun, let's make another trip to the Capital City Planning Bureau."

"Going to the Planning Bureau again?" Lu Qingjun asked, a bit puzzled, "What else are we buying?"

"Xiu Shui Market," Lu Qingshan said, excitement from a past‑life memory flashing in his eyes, "and the building next to it."

Lu Qingjun was completely stunned, "Second brother, you're serious? You can't be thinking of buying the entire Capital City, can you?"

"We can't afford the whole Capital City, but I must secure several key golden spots," Lu Qingshan said seriously, "Qingjun, remember this: the safest way to invest in China is to buy land. Especially core areas of first‑tier cities, they're always scarce resources."

Returning to the Planning Bureau, faced with Lu Qingshan's request to purchase Xiu Shui Market, Bureau Chief Wang was clearly taken off guard.

"Comrade Lu, Xiu Shui Market is currently lease‑based; converting it to a sale involves multiple departments and a rather complex procedure…"

"Complex procedures are fine; I can wait," Lu Qingshan said patiently, "The price is negotiable. I have only one request: I want to obtain the title."

Bureau Chief Wang silently clicked his tongue, "Comrade Lu, his appetite is indeed huge!"

"Alright, I'll report to my superiors first, and you should also coordinate with the Land Administration Bureau to see the specific policies."

"No problem," Lu Qingshan nodded, "Thank you for your trouble."

Leaving the Planning Bureau, the sunset had already set. Lu Qingjun couldn't help but exclaim, "Second brother, you spent 3.5 million this afternoon and still want to buy Xiu Shui Market. That's an incredibly reckless spend!"

"It's not spending, it's investing," Lu Qingshan said, watching the distant sunset, his heart full of anticipation for tomorrow, "And this is just the beginning. After meeting Old Chen tomorrow, there may be even bigger opportunities."

"By the way, meeting Old Chen tomorrow—are you nervous?" Lu Qingjun asked.

Lu Qingshan was silent for a moment, then said honestly, "Saying I'm not nervous would be a lie. But this is also an opportunity—a chance for us to truly join the nation's great construction tide."

Night fell, and the three brothers set out for home. Lu Qingshan felt both anxious and excited; tomorrow would be the greatest challenge he faced after rebirth, and perhaps his biggest opportunity.

The pieces he set today might become the crucial foundation for his development on the mainland.

A reborn person's advantage isn't just foreknowledge; it's also the courage to act decisively when others hesitate.

This time, he will leave his own mark in this great era.