Year: I had a good time when I was young

Chapter 414: Different choices lead to different life experiences

At the banquet, Chu Qianqian suddenly lost interest when he boasted in front of him with seven or eight company bosses whom future generations had never heard of.

At a glance, you can tell that these people are following the same routine as those scammers who deceived investors in later generations.

And since I have never heard of their company, it means that these people's companies have either closed down or have not developed.

In Chu Xiangqian's eyes, there is basically no need to invest in this kind of company.

I was about to say hello to a few Standard Chartered shareholders and leave, but thinking about it, tonight’s party was basically just for myself.

I can only calm down and continue chatting with people every sentence.

In the end, I simply walked to the corner and became an audience on the periphery of a small circle of seven or eight people who were obviously not welcomed by the mainstream.

Not to mention, as he listened, Chu Qianqian discovered that although these people looked like small bosses, they had a lot of money-making ideas.

When he first came to Hong Kong Island, he might have taken the initiative to talk to them, or even form a partnership.

As the gushing young man in front of me said, he specializes in buying unfinished buildings, renovating old buildings, or demolishing old buildings and building new ones.

Isn't it the most common house repurchase routine used by Uncle Li Si, the top rich man in Hong Kong Island in his previous life, before he was developed.

The unfinished building only needs [-]% of the purchase price, or even a lower purchase price. After spending money to complete the building, it can be decorated with a little more decent, and it will be a single apartment building.

Rented to single white-collar workers.

After one year, the net profit can be as little as 15% or as much as 30%.

When renovating old buildings or building new ones, the location must be good, otherwise it will be difficult to rent at a high price.

Or sell off-the-plan properties to return funds in advance.

But as long as you find an old building in a good location and find the owner, you can demolish the old building and build an 8- or 10-story high-rise building.

Although the profits are not huge, the returns are very stable.And the funds required are relatively less than buying land and building a building.

If Chu Xiangqian simply trades in the old building for a new one, demolishing all the three-story buildings and turning them into 3- or 10-story buildings, he can make a profit of 12 to [-]% if he sells them for less.

Moreover, the sales of buildings at this time, except for those high-rise buildings, are basically sold one by one.

It’s much less hassle than having to negotiate with dozens of property owners in a future building.

Chu Qianqian looked at the man in front of him. He looked to be about 30 years old and at most 165cm tall. He faced a young man who looked somewhat loyal.

I can't help being interested.

His goal is to become the largest landowner in Hong Kong Island, but he has never had a helper who is familiar with real estate.

When I asked out of curiosity, I found out that the other two brothers were named Ye Xiaoqin and Ye Xiaoli.

The first money I made when I came to Hong Kong Island was the money I had saved for several years. I bought a 4-story unfinished building. I hired a few workers and my two brothers to complete it in three months.

Sold it again and made a profit of HK$2.

This was the door to a new world that opened for the two of them. In the next three years, they stared at unfinished buildings and old buildings.

As of now, he is considered to be worth over one million, and is considered a wealthy man.

But after all, they are just making hard money, and their careers and wealth are still in the accumulation stage. For example, Uncle Li did not really become prosperous until he was 50 years old.

And in addition to ability, it was also because the British were in danger and could no longer suppress the Chinese businessmen, which gave the Chinese businessmen a chance to rise.

After careful calculation, it seems that one of Li Gongtan and Li Sishu in their previous lives established a company in 57, and the other formed a real estate company in partnership with others in 58.

After more than 20 years of business, the net worth has only exceeded 10 billion.

Of course, the 80 billion people in the 10s were already extremely rich, but compared to the 90s and after the new millennium, they are still incomparable.

This shows how difficult it is for Chinese businessmen to rise in this era.

The more Chu Xiangqian looked at the two brothers Ye Xiaoqin and Ye Xiaoli, the more familiar they seemed.

I frowned and thought for a while before I finally remembered who these two people were.

When I was very young, I watched a Hong Kong TV series called Genesis with my grandparents in my hometown.

There were two brothers, Ye Xiaoqin and Ye Xiaoli, inside.

After careful identification, although the two of them were decades younger, their bodies and cheeks were much thinner, they did not look alike.

But when you carefully identify them, you can still see their outlines decades later from their faces.

If I remember correctly, after the brothers became prosperous, they had different business philosophies.

Ye Xiaoli, who was the younger brother, designed to drive his eldest brother out of the company. Ye Xiaoqin lost his shares and was plotted by his younger brother. He was so frustrated that he simply stopped doing business and lived honestly with his wife.

Although not rich, the advantage is stability and having children.

As soon as Ye Xiaoli was freed from the shackles, his business grew bigger and bigger, and eventually he became one of the richest men in Hong Kong Island.

And this kid seems to have 4 sons, so he is considered a big winner in life.

However, it is inevitable that the sons will scheming and even frame each other, which is a vivid interpretation of the drama of a wealthy family without family ties.

But for Chu Xiangqian, both brothers are worth investing in.

Ye Xiaoqin is kind and prudent in his behavior. This kind of person is perfect for being a conservative manager.

Ye Xiaoli is ambitious and unscrupulous in doing things. If he is allowed to charge into battle, the profit will not be small.

After the group of people dispersed, Chu Xiangqian found the two of them with a smile, "Mr. Ye, do you want to chat again when you have time?"

Ye Xiaoqin and Ye Xiaoli were stunned for a moment, and then they recognized Chu Xiangqian.

After all, this party was attended by all Standard Chartered customers and celebrities. With a net worth of over one million, the brothers were considered wealthy.

But after all, we are engaged in the business of buying and selling old buildings, and the demand for funds is not as small as usual.

Seeing Chu Xiangqian, the new director of Standard Chartered, taking the initiative to approach them, the brothers couldn't help showing expressions of excitement on their faces.

"It seems I don't need to introduce myself?"

Ye Xiaoqin and Ye Xiaoli nodded quickly, "Sheng Chu, it's nice to meet you."

Chu Qianqian also said a few polite words, and then said clearly, "I have funds in hand, and after listening to your words just now, I am a little interested in the business of renovating old buildings into new ones.

I just don’t know, are you interested in taking me to play? "

Ye Xiaoqin and Ye Xiaoli looked at each other, but they didn't expect Chu Xiangqian to speak so straightforwardly.

Ye Xiaoqin was still a little hesitant. After all, if he brought a giant crocodile in, he would be swallowed by him if he was not careful.

Ye Xiaoli's ideas are completely different from his elder brother. In recent years, he has been fed up with the lack of money, so he can only give up on some projects that are obviously worthy of investment.

And Ye Xiaoli thought very clearly that even if the company would be swallowed up by Chu Xiangqian in the future, that would be in the future.

Besides, if Chu Xiangqian wanted to take away the company, he would never do it openly.

The company has grown, and by selling the shares to Chu Xiangqian, he can also get a large amount of funds.

The worst case scenario is to start a business again. At that time, with a lot of money in hand, it would be easier to develop than it is now.

Moreover, there are many old buildings on Hong Kong Island. A building that looks good ten years ago will be a real old building ten years later.

The business of renovating old buildings will never lack market and opportunities in a city like Hong Kong Island.

To put it bluntly, Ye Xiaoli was very confident in his abilities. It was no wonder that he developed better after driving his eldest brother out of the company.

It can be seen that as long as one can succeed, even if he has reaped the dividends of the times, his personal ability is unquestionable.

"Brother", Ye Xiaoli immediately became anxious when his elder brother didn't speak.

Ye Xiaoqin naturally understood what his brother meant. He also wanted to grow the company. After all, no one wanted to make more money.After thinking for a few seconds, he smiled and said to Chu Qianqian, "Chu Sheng, it is our brother's destiny to have your support. I just don't know how you want to cooperate?"

This time, Chu Qianqian was surprised, but thinking about it, it was right, the brothers did not fall out now.

Ye Xiaoqin had never experienced the betrayal of his own brother and was disheartened. When the opportunity was presented to him, he was a fool to refuse it.

"I will invest money to invest in your company, and I want 30% of the shares. Then I will entrust you to help me buy a house."

Damn it, this is equivalent to eating both ends.

First eat the company's dividends, and then take the company's shares.

Then he used their brothers' abilities and experience in this industry to let them work for him.

Ye Xiaoqin thought about it, feeling a little unwilling.But Ye Xiaoli saw it more clearly.

As long as we grasp one key point and cooperate with someone of Chu Xiangqian's strength, we will definitely make more than the two brothers fighting alone.

Even with financial support, more than 20 to [-] people come to Hong Kong Island every year at this time.

With so many people pouring in, there is never a shortage of buyers for houses in a bull market environment.

He dared to buy several buildings directly, and at the same time demolished and built high-rise buildings.

After a year or two, when the building is built, it is normal for the assets to double or triple.

Even if you work for Chu Xiangqian at the beginning, it is better than finding a suitable old building and having to worry about who to sell it to after buying it.

The return of funds is also faster.

The more money rolls in the market, the more you earn.

Of course, the risks are also greater.

At worst, if you find a suitable building, you can ask Chu Qianqian if he wants it.

If he wants it, as long as the price is right, he can sell it and earn a commission.

If he doesn't want it, then he can keep it and tear it down and rebuild it.

Moreover, Chu Xiangqian held 3% of the shares and had to pay for it.

Although the earnings are still [-]% less, it also means that the company has more funds and stronger strength.

What was unaffordable before can now be bought.

It used to take one or two years to get back the capital, but now maybe the funds can be circulated around in March or May.

Just think about it and you’ll know how to choose.

"Chu Sheng, we brothers agreed."

Ye Xiaoqin's expression changed after hearing this. If Chu Xiangqian hadn't been right in front of him, the two brothers would definitely have had a fight.

Chu Xiangqian now finally understood that there was a reason why Ye Xiaoqin couldn't deal with his younger brother.

Moreover, he only experienced one failure and became disheartened. This kind of person does not seem to be suitable for business.

In the business world, loyalty and benevolence are the most meaningless qualities.

Speaking of credibility does not mean that you have no means, nor does it mean that you have to follow the rules.

After the brothers returned home, they inevitably had a big fight.

It doesn't matter what you say. What matters is that Ye Xiaoli forced Ye Xiaoqin to either cooperate with Chu Xiangqiang or withdraw his shares and cooperate with Chu Xiangqiang to build a new company.

This trick is called retreating to advance, and is specially used to deal with honest people.

Ye Xiaoqin's character of attaching great importance to family ties was determined. Otherwise, if Ye Xiaoqin agreed, it would be equivalent to driving Ye Xiaoli out of the company easily.

But asking him to buy Ye Xiaoli's shares meant giving all the money he had earned over the years to Ye Xiaoli.

Ye Xiaoqin, who had just gotten married, was really hesitant.

The two were silent for a while. Ye Xiaoli said, "I want to quit but you won't let me go. You can't make up your mind to cooperate with Chu Sheng."

Then simply sell the shares to me. If you fail, you can rely on your elder brother for a living in the future.

While Ye Xiaoqin showed an incredible expression, he was being controlled by Ye Xiaoli.

After just ten minutes of thinking, Ye Xiaoqin actually had the idea of ​​quitting.

It can be seen that this person is a person who is content with being rich.

He can't achieve great things, but he is very suitable to be a manager.

The next day, Chu Xiangqian met Ye Xiaoli with an expectant expression in the newspaper office.

After seeing the assets held by this company called Mingda, Chu Xiangqian's eyes lit up.

A small building with 7 floors and an area of ​​147 square meters at the intersection of Lan Kwai Fong alley.

A 190-square-meter, 5-story rental building is built on a triangular open space at the junction of Hennessy Road and Jardine Street.

This building is only a 7-8 minute walk from the future Causeway Bay MTR station.

Although these two places are not considered prosperous now, the business prospects of these two small buildings are worthy of Chu Xiangqian's efforts to win over Ye Xiaoli.

"Can these two buildings be sold for 40?"

Ye Xiaoli swallowed. His brothers bought the two buildings for HK$11 and HK$9 respectively the year before last. They spent another HK$7 to renovate the rental buildings.

It can be rented for almost 3 yuan a year.

I made more than 4 nights of rent, and the investment cost was only 27.It means there is still 23 that has not been earned back.

Now he sold it to Chu Xiangqian and made a profit of 17.

Secretly, it is more comfortable to follow the big boss. After people take a fancy to it, they will buy it at a high price.

Busy nod.

When Chu Xiangqian saw this, he didn't care how much Ye Xiaoli earned. Anyway, he wouldn't earn as much as his future self.

After letting Lawyer Huang draw up the contract and buy two small buildings, Chu Xiangqian asked Ye Xiaoli to estimate the price of Mingda at 50, without wasting much time.

Although the two small buildings owned by the company have been bought by himself, Chu Xiangqian thought it was a good deal to buy Ye Xiaoli for 50 yuan to find someone.

Write two checks.

A piece of 55 yuan, of which 40 yuan was used to buy two buildings and 15 yuan was invested in Mingda Company, giving him a 30% share.

The other one was 100 million, and he handed it to Ye Xiaoli and said, "Help me buy the building next to this small building in Lan Kwai Fong as much as possible. I will give you a 10% commission."

And every time you buy a building, decoration, renovation, and even future expansion and heightening projects will be done for you. "

Ye Xiaoli's face was overjoyed, "Don't worry, boss, I guarantee that within half a year, I will help you buy all the 6 adjacent buildings to the north, left, and west of this small building in Lan Kwai Fong."

Chu Qianqian smiled and nodded. After contacting Li Dongchao from Hang Seng, he learned that the big families on Hong Kong Island at this time had already controlled dozens or hundreds of properties on Hong Kong Island.

If you think about the property in your hands, part-time job is nothing compared to the big deal.

It can be seen that he still needs to continue to work hard to become the largest landowner on Hong Kong Island in the future.

When Ye Xiaoli walked out of the newspaper office with two cash checks totaling 155 million, he suddenly felt that his life was different.

If he really helps Chu Qianqian complete the construction of six small buildings in Lan Kwai Fong within half a year, his company will not be short of projects in the next one or two years.

(End of this chapter)