Faced with Lin Shuyi's ridicule, Lu Yiming turned serious and said seriously: "To be precise, my assets should only be one-third-fifty of Li Chaoren's. His current assets add up to about ten thousand taels."

About 100 billion, of which the net assets are more than 700 billion. And this figure will increase next year."

Lin Shuyi was surprised: "I'm just talking casually, you actually give me data? You know exactly how much money he has, and you still say you don't know him well?"

Lu Yiming emphasized again with a dark face: "We are really unfamiliar!"

Lin Shuyi asked again: "Then you said that this data will increase next year. Why do you say that? What else do you know?"

Lu Yiming did not hide anything, and spoke out the information he knew: "In 1994, Li Chaoren sold Hutchison Whampoa and launched his second attempt in the telecommunications industry - the acquisition of the French communications company Orange.

In the five years since the Li family's acquisition, Orange's user base has expanded from 3 million to 35 million."

"With a more than tenfold increase in users, the company has become the third largest mobile operator in the UK."

The domestic communications industry is a government-run monopoly, and private capital has no chance to intervene. Therefore, Lin Shuyi did not know how profitable this business was, and immediately asked: "We are ranked third, isn't that great?

"

Lu Yiming looked to the side, then lowered his voice: "I heard that Britain's Vodafone Group and Germany's Mannesmann Group are very interested in the 'orange' in Li Chaoren's hands, so they plan to spend money to acquire it.

"

These two companies happen to be the number one and number two in the British telecommunications market. They are never enemies. Whoever can eat the third-ranked 'orange' will succeed in reaching the top.

Lin Shuyi took a breath and looked shocked: "If the two families are arguing with each other, wouldn't the price skyrocket?"

Lu Yiming calculated it and nodded: "Not much, probably around 100 billion. If you operate it well, you can easily earn 150 billion."

In fact, Li Chaoren has made a total of almost 170 billion Hong Kong dollars by virtue of his "escape selling" operation of orange. He claims to never make a last copper penny, but he is always able to maximize his business and drain out his opponents' money.

pocket.

When it comes to doing business, Li Chaoren is truly gifted and unparalleled.

Today's Hong Kong has just experienced the 1997 Asian financial crisis. As the center of the whirlpool, the stock and property markets in Hong Kong have plummeted. The wealthy Hong Kong people who started their careers in real estate and stocks have all suffered a huge blow, and the lives of ordinary people are also very difficult.

However, at this time when almost everyone in Hong Kong was tightening their belts and struggling to survive, Li Chaoren led the entire Li family to go against the trend and began to deploy diversified investments a few years ago. Not only did he successfully avoid the financial crisis,

The impact was even greater than that of the old rivals, the Li Zhaoji family, and they reached the top in one fell swoop.

This shows how sophisticated his business vision and skills are.

Lin Shuyi felt that Lu Yiming might know Li Chaoren better than everyone present.

After realizing this, Lin Shuyi felt even more curious: "Since you know everything, how dare you say you want to surpass Li Chaoren?"

Lu Yiming's eyes were longing: "We still have to have dreams, what if they come true?"

Lin Shuyi gave him a big eye roll, then recalled what Lu Yiming had just said, and immediately asked in a low voice: "Will Orange's stock price skyrocket next year?"

Lu Yiming nodded to her lightly: "Yes, so I have already started it. Didn't I tell you before?"

Lin Shuyi pursed her lips, her silver teeth almost shattered, and glared at Lu Yiming angrily: "No!"

Lu Yiming blinked: "Oh, then you know now."

Lin Shuyi couldn't wait to take off her high heels and give Lu Yiming's two big ass pockets.

This guy is so annoying!

At the scene, the lights suddenly dimmed, and Lu Yiming leaned back on his chair with a leisurely expression: "The auction has begun."

The auction process was really lackluster. Originally, there were not so many accidents in this world.

Li Chaoren has already made it known that he is bound to win the No. 1 plot.

The people present today are far inferior to Li Chaoren in terms of financial resources and influence. Naturally, no one can compete with them. However, there are a few real estate companies from the north who do not want to come in vain and raised their placards symbolically.

The price was raised, but in the end plot No. 1 unexpectedly fell into the hands of Li Chaoren.

Lot 1 covers an area of ​​almost 300,000 square meters, with a starting price of 800 million and a final transaction price of 1.17 billion.

This price made Lu Yiming couldn't help complaining: "The premium is only more than 20%. This land king is not very good. Can't he be more generous when he raises the sign to bid? He actually adds a few million every time.

It’s simply embarrassing. If I hadn’t been interested, I would have added him at least 100 million each time.”

After hearing this, Lin Shuyi couldn't help but complain: "You guy, you don't know how expensive firewood and rice are when you're not a householder. Why don't you treat your money as cash? The land price has been raised too high, and it's not good for anyone."

In fact, real estate developers are not fools. Businessmen naturally like to keep costs as low as possible. Who is willing to spend more on something that can cost less?

Therefore, in this period of bidding, everyone actually maintains a certain degree of tacit understanding. If you take it this time, it will be my turn next time. Everyone can make money, so there is no need to hurt the harmony.

Lu Yiming glanced at Lin Shuyi, then smiled and said: "In the future, the land put up for auction by the government will be less and less, and the starting price will be higher and higher. It will be difficult to have a good day like today when everyone maintains a tacit understanding with each other."

More."

Lin Shuyi was startled, and she became confused and confused: "Huh? Is the government going to kill all of us real estate developers?"

For real estate companies, land is the foundation of everything. Without land, the real estate company will not be able to pull off even if it has a thousand tricks. By then, let alone making money, it will be difficult to survive.

Seeing Lin Shuyi's ugly face, Lu Yiming shrugged and spread his hands: "Why not? Land is a scarce resource. You are smart, are the officials stupid? Wait a few years, in order to grab a piece of land, you guys

People who are involved in real estate are afraid that their brains will be out of their minds. Do you still want to say hello to you, me, and everyone? I'm just dreaming."

This is the trend of the development of the times. Real estate developers seem to be powerful, but in fact, facing the makers of the rules of the game, the so-called rich people are just fat pigs waiting to be slaughtered.

Although Lin Shuyi was reluctant to believe Lu Yiming's words, she instinctively felt that things would inevitably develop in this direction.

Before Lin Shuyi could answer, Lu Yiming continued: "So, you should seriously consider the suggestions I gave you before. The sooner you get off the field, the sooner you can seize the opportunity."

Lin Shuyi frowned slightly, and began to worry about gains and losses: "Do you still think I should deploy high-tech industries?"

Lu Yiming nodded to her seriously, and his tone was even more determined: "Yes, real estate relies too much on relationships and policies. However, officials have tenure, and policies will change. Only the advancement of science and technology can

It is the eternal theme of human civilization. Only by embracing technology can you embrace the future. As a businessman, there is no need to put all your eggs in the same basket when investing."

Originally, Lin Shuyi wanted to wait a few years before talking, but according to Lu Yiming, the sooner you invest in high-tech industries, the better. After all, some things may not work out if you wait.

"Okay, I'll discuss it with my dad when I get back."

With things in her mind, Lin Shuyi was a little absent-minded when the No. 2 plot was auctioned.

She had previously thought about taking over a large piece of land here in Nanwan and then showing off her talents. However, at this moment, she had lost her original pride and ambition. She was chewing on what Lu Yiming had said over and over in her heart, thinking about Jingwan.

In which direction should the group move forward?

There is no doubt that the real estate industry is still booming. If Jingwan Group now shifts its business focus to the technology industry, it means giving up many businesses that can make money while lying down and stepping out of its comfort zone.

This is a very difficult thing for a company as big as Jingwan Group.

The key is that the decline of the real estate industry is just what Lu Yiming said. What if Lu Yiming is lying?

Even if he is not lying, what if the prediction is wrong?

At that time, who will make up for the losses of Jingwan Group?

In recent months, Lu Yiming has indeed made several correct bets, but as long as he is still human, he cannot always make mistakes.

What's more, the previous few times were just a small amount of money for Jingwan Group. Even if they all lost money, the company would not be hurt. However, if Jingwan Group carries out investment transformation according to Lu Yiming's wishes, once a mistake is made,

That will lead to falling into an abyss of eternal destruction.

Although Lin Shuyi was not in the mood to hold up the sign, with Lu Yiming at his side, Li Chaoren did not compete with Lin Shuyi. In the end, Jingwan Group still won the No. 2 plot without any danger.

Originally, the official news released was for two plots of land, but due to the operation of the Wu family, the officials came up with plot No. 3. Although the area of ​​plot No. 3 is the smallest among the three plots, its geographical location is the largest.

Superior.

Therefore, when the news about Lot 3 was released, many people were eager to try it.

Plot No. 1 was acquired by Li Chaoren without any doubt.

Lot 2 was taken over by Jingwan Group after many battles.

Everyone who has found nothing so far can only focus on plot No. 3.

This resulted in the bidding for Lot 3 being very fierce.

Li Kai was very dissatisfied with his failure to win the No. 2 plot, so he raised the price very aggressively and increased the price by a large margin, which immediately drove many people away.

However, there are also many people who are unwilling to get nothing and grit their teeth and fight with Li Kai.

They feel that the Cheung Kong Group has just spent one billion to buy the No. 1 plot, so it is impossible to spend a large amount of money to buy the No. 3 plot, right?

You know, although the area of ​​Lot 2 is slightly smaller than that of Lot 1, Changshi Group only asked for 700 million before stopping. It was finally won by Jingwan Group for 800 million, with a premium of 25%.

, it can be seen that both parties still maintain their rationality and have a tacit understanding.

Precisely because most people think this way, they all think they will have a chance, and they fight for it more enthusiastically.

In the blink of an eye, the price of Lot 3, which had a starting price of 350 million, has soared to 500 million, a premium of more than one-third.

Many of these are due to Li Kai, who was secretly supported by Li Chaoren. He raised the cards with the most momentum and fought fiercely. He was a big spender.

However, he was not just doing it for the sake of face, he was mainly optimistic about the development of Xia State, especially the cities along the southeastern coast, which had unlimited potential.

For example, as the capital city of Guangdong Province, Baiyun's economic development momentum is extremely rapid and has a strong tendency to catch up with Xiangjiang.

The land in South Bay will become more and more valuable in the future driven by the economy. It can be said that if you buy it now, you will make money. Even if you don't do anything, if you leave it there, it will be more than enough to beat inflation.

But if Li Kai is happy, according to the law of conservation of happiness, someone must be unhappy.

Seeing that there were fewer and fewer people holding placards, Wu Changsheng in the crowd became more and more anxious, his eyes frequently looking in a certain direction, his eyes fixed on a figure behind him.
To be continued...