Chapter 662: Pioneer of Real Estate

Yang Qihang's joking tone made Wang Lin feel much more at ease.

"Old chairman, you are worth learning from for a lifetime."

"Director Yang, you surpass your mentor even more."

"The Yang Group, under your hand, doubled in just a few years."

"I admire you immensely."

Wang Lin's skill at flattering is by no means low.

He has no choice; he's afraid Yang Qihang would completely reject his plan.

Yang Qihang feels a bit embarrassed by the praise.

Flip through it?

That was still the backhanded move arranged by his old father.

In recent years, he has merely clarified the Yang enterprises thoroughly.

There are too many subsidiaries, several thousand of them.

They are dense and countless, making Yang Qihang almost vomit.

After sorting out these companies, he finally understood how deep the Yang's control over Gangdao was.

One could say that a person's birth, aging, illness, and death are all inseparable from the Yang.

If the Yang Family doesn't want someone to survive on Gangdao, then you certainly won't be able to get by there.

The Yang have such influence, yet they've never acted that way; instead they keep these matters shrouded in secrecy and repeatedly warn their family not to be arrogant.

This authority cannot be moved; when it is, it's a matter of life and death.

Using it routinely would only tarnish the Yang's image, and the post‑97 generation would also face fierce suppression.

For the Yang to continue existing, first they must stand in the right camp, then keep their tails in check and not act recklessly.

"Uncle Wang, stop feeding me that mind‑numbing soup."

"Come sit quickly; let's discuss your plans."

Yang Qihang is very interested and wants to hear Wang Lin's thoughts.

At the crucial moment, Wang Lin stops flattering.

He sits opposite Yang Qihang, and the two circle the building model, beginning their discussion.

"My plans and ideas stem from the current housing on Gangdao."

"Our living conditions are so poor, like pigeon cages."

"A family lives cramped and narrow, with no joy in life."

"Ten years ago, old Director Yang and I discussed this matter."

"He said: Today's housing, if you put a nice spin on it, it's a home; if you speak bluntly, it's a cage, a coffin."

"People living inside eat poorly, dress poorly, live poorly, are muddled, and life is worse than death."

"It shouldn't be like this."

"Domestic Long-term Rental projects build abundant public spaces for residents to entertain, relax, chat, gossip…"

"But Gangdao's houses are like cold cells, with no neighborly closeness above or below."

"He said: Housing should have more functions, making people physically and mentally happy, combining education with entertainment…"

"He said a lot, seeming both hopeful and hopeless."

"At that time I thought we should make a change, create different housing."

"Even if it is full of risk."

"These years, I've been testing various feasibilities in our new project."

"Only now have we completed the planning and design."

"Star Building is designed specifically for celebrities, emphasizing privacy while being comfortable…"

"We surveyed many people's needs at Eternal Splendor and solved a great many pain points for them."

"It can be said to be tailor‑made for them."

"Other design schemes are basically the essence of our ten‑plus years of design."

"Previously, those fragmented houses that incorporated these designs, even with prices two or three times others, still achieved good results."

"(Don't think it's excessive: increase green space, build a primary school, gym, recreation room within the community, raise luxury level… all these can greatly boost price… top luxury homes basically do the same.)"

"That's why we have the current design."

He wants to tell Yang Qihang that this wasn't a rash idea; it's all based on our scientific surveys and experiments, step by step.

Yang Qihang wasn't originally here to assign blame.

So he doesn't take Wang Lin's words too seriously.

"Uncle Wang, I know these, I understand why you act this way."

"And, in principle, I don't oppose you doing so."

"You've been with our Yang Family for so many years; this kind of sentiment can't be bought with any amount of money."

"I came today to talk with you, Uncle."

"Look, housing prices keep rising, and the trend is accelerating."

"But now Yingjiang's stance is lethal for Gangdao."

"According to our research, in a few years it could be the era of the post‑97 generation."

"Look at 1973, the big market crash; 1981, another crash; 1987 to now, markets worldwide have crashed a bunch; in a few years…"

"Think about it, think about it…"

"Let's see what fate awaits the little daily life…"

"That real estate collapsed, shattered..."

"So I'm worried..."

Wang Lin instantly understood: have him control the risk, don't meddle with the main artery.

Not making money is okay, but losing money is unacceptable.

Wang Lin's heart darkened instantly; as a result, his plan had to be overhauled.

He might have to abandon half of the projects.

He is unwilling, but there's no way around it; it was his negligence—if development proceeds blindly, it could cause massive loss to the Imperial City.

If that's really the case, his reputation would be ruined.

"Director Yang, I understand. After I return, I will immediately cut back the plan."

"Aim to complete everything within five years."

Seeing Wang Lin's dejected gaze, Yang Qihang interrupted his speculation.

"Uncle Wang, I didn't say to cut the projects."

"I meant to say increase investment, push the projects forward with full force."

"If the construction companies are insufficient, recruit people from the mainland, form a construction team."

"We will strive to realize the plan as soon as possible."

"For this, I plan to raise 500 hundred million from the Imperial City."

"Increase capital and expand shares."

Haha, just asking you whether Yingjiang will join or not.

Having money means being willful.

He wants to take the chance to test Yingjiang's attitude.

Wang Lin widened his eyes.

Damn, little Director Yang must have gone crazy.

If it can't be sold...

I'm moved, almost moved to death.

Having met a wise lord, I can only devote my life to the country.

"Director Yang..."

Wang Lin's face was covered in tears...

So moved.

For his ideal, Director Yang gave too much.

Yang Qihang showed a kind and friendly smile.

"Uncle Wang, there's no need for this."

"Your dream is also the Yang Family's dream."

"Father often says, you shouldn't earn money just to earn money; you should make money more meaningful."

"What we're doing now is something meaningful."

"I heard the mainland has already started learning Gangdao's real estate practices."

"We should set a good example, not be like others who only see money."

"Father and I don't want to see real estate become a plundering tool."

"After all, the Yinglian people do real estate solely to loot Gangdao, caring nothing about our future."

"We ourselves cannot not care about ourselves; we must not let those ruthless, cut-off tactics flow into the mainland."

"Otherwise future generations would curse us to death."