Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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In the Wan Chai area, buildings are typically around four stories high, with the ground floor usually used as shops and the upper floors planned for residential use.

However, even in Wan Chai, high-rise buildings with four or more floors are not common.

In contrast, North Point has relatively few four-story houses; most are simple dwellings with only one or two stories. This makes the process of acquiring properties much easier.

"How much would it cost to build a 12-story industrial building like this?" He Yuzhu asked with a face full of curiosity.

After a moment's thought, the person opposite replied:

"For a relatively small area like yours, around 90 should be enough. However, if you're willing to spend 150 million, I guarantee I can build you an industrial building with a single-story area of ​​1 square feet!"

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu's eyes lit up, and he then asked:

"What if I provide the land?"

The man smiled and said, "If that's the case, then a 100-square-foot building would only cost 1 million."

He Yuzhu's heart skipped a beat, and he secretly began to calculate:

The goods I have on hand have already sold for tens of millions!

If we wait until all of this batch of goods is sold out, the funds available to build industrial buildings will be more than enough to build more than twenty!

In this way, the income from rent alone each year can be quite considerable!

Seeing Ho Yu-chu's keen interest, Lee Ka-shing was naturally delighted.

After all, although his business model of renting out properties and not selling them was relatively stable, he didn't actually earn that much money every day.

They had initially thought they were just encountering a large tenant, but it turned out the tenant was a very wealthy man with the means to build a brand new industrial building. Thus, the two began a lively and enthusiastic discussion.

Time flew by, and before they knew it, the clock had struck 3 p.m. However, they still couldn't reach an agreement on many details, and the discussion seemed far from over...

"I'm so sorry, Mr. He. I had arranged to have afternoon tea with two good friends."

Li Ka-shing looked apologetically at Mr. Ho in front of him.

Upon hearing this, Mr. He quickly waved his hand and said:

"Oh dear, I'm so sorry to have taken up so much of your precious time."

In fact, Li Ka-shing initially allocated himself a full half hour to discuss this collaboration.

According to the initial plan, if it were just a simple matter like renting an apartment, then this amount of time would be more than enough.

However, to his surprise, as the conversation deepened, the two sides not only discussed the issue of renting a building, but also went on to discuss a series of more complex and important matters, such as commissioning the construction of a new industrial building.

At this moment, their conversation was only halfway through, but it seemed rather inappropriate to drive He Yuzhu away so ruthlessly.

Firstly, it would seem too disrespectful to He Yuzhu; secondly, Li Jiacheng was also secretly worried that this deal might encounter unexpected twists and turns due to his rash actions.

Just then, an idea suddenly flashed through Li Jiacheng's mind, and he enthusiastically suggested:

"In that case, Mr. He, how about we go for afternoon tea together? This would be a good opportunity for me to formally introduce you to my two longtime friends. What do you think?"

After hesitating for a moment, He Yuzhu replied, "Wouldn't that be too much of a disturbance to your private gathering?"

Li Jiacheng laughed heartily and reassured him, "Haha, how could that be? Mr. He, you're overthinking it!"

Seeing that Li Jiacheng's attitude was so sincere and firm, He Yuzhu stopped refusing and replied with a smile, "Alright then, since Mr. Li has said so, I will respectfully accept."

So, Li Ka-shing quickly stood up and gestured for him to proceed, saying:

"Mr. He, please come downstairs with me." After saying this, the two of them walked out of the room together. After arriving downstairs, they got into the car one after the other, and the car sped off towards the West Ring Road.

On the way, Li Jiacheng enthusiastically introduced the two friends he was about to meet to He Yuzhu in detail.

One of them is Mr. Liao Baoshan, an outstanding banker from the Chaoshan region. He successfully opened a bank called Liao Chuangxing in Sai Wan and enjoys a high reputation in the local financial community.

The other was the renowned and widely known Mr. Fok Ying-tung! The three were originally scheduled to discuss an important business matter together that afternoon.

He Yuzhu was genuinely surprised to hear that he would be meeting these two business tycoons. He never expected that he would have the honor of meeting Mr. Huo, this legendary figure, so soon.

In the bustling city of Hong Kong, if one were to ask who He Yuzhu admired most, it would undoubtedly be the Huo family.

The Huo family can be considered the most patriotic model among many Hong Kong businessmen. As early as the eve of the founding of the People's Republic of China, they spared no effort to support the cause of liberation in China.

Despite the vicissitudes of decades, his patriotic heart has remained steadfast and unwavering.

Before long, the vehicle arrived smoothly in front of a quaint teahouse located in Sai Wan.

After parking the car, the three of them entered the teahouse together. The staff inside were clearly quite familiar with Li Jiacheng, and after greeting him with smiles, they led the two into an elegant private room.

Du Weifang remained outside the door for the time being and did not follow them inside.

When He Yuzhu entered the private room, he saw Liao Baoshan and Huo Yingdong already seated, chatting happily.

Upon suddenly seeing a strange young man appear, the two men couldn't help but show surprise. Seeing this, Li Jiacheng quickly smiled and said:

"Let me introduce you two. This is Mr. He Yuzhu."

After exchanging polite greetings, they took their seats. Once the waiter had brought out the delicate pastries and steaming tea, Liao Baoshan spoke first, asking, "May I ask what kind of business Mr. He is in?"

He Yuzhu, sitting opposite him, smiled and replied:

"I mainly run a machinery-related business. I recently rented a factory from Mr. Li and am planning to open my own machinery factory."

At this moment, Huo Yingdong, who had been listening quietly, suddenly interjected, saying with some surprise:

"Judging from your accent, Mr. He, you must be from the North, right? It sounds like you're from the Beijing area!"

It turns out that since arriving in Hong Kong, He Yuzhu has been working hard to learn Cantonese, but because he is still at a relatively low level, he still retains a strong Beijing accent when he speaks.

Because Huo Yingdong frequently interacted with people from the north, he was very sensitive to this unique accent and could immediately and accurately identify that it came from the direction of Beijing.

Upon hearing Huo Yingdong's question, He Yuzhu nodded slightly in agreement.

Seeing this, Huo Yingdong, who had initially been quite polite, suddenly became enthusiastic, patting his chest heartily and saying:

"In that case, if Mr. He needs any help in the future, please feel free to come to me!"

Over the next period of time, the three engaged in a lively conversation about their respective experiences, industry trends, and market prospects.

It wasn't until quite a while later that Liao Baoshan finally seized the opportunity and subtly steered the conversation toward He Yuzhu's financial problems.

He first casually asked, "Mr. He, I wonder which bank you usually keep your funds in?"

Faced with this somewhat abrupt question, Huo Yingdong smiled slightly and, understanding perfectly, smoothed things over for He Yuzhu, and also took the opportunity to say a few good words for Liao Baoshan.

After all, he is not only a well-known business tycoon, but also one of the directors of Liao Chuang Hing Bank. It would be natural for him to try to secure business for his bank.

In the bustling, vibrant, and opportunity-filled city of Hong Kong, the financial industry presents a prosperous scene.

This area is home not only to numerous powerful foreign banks, but also to many prominent Chinese banks.

Among these Chinese banks, Hang Seng Bank is the largest, shining like a bright pearl in the sky of Hong Kong's financial world.

In comparison, Liao Baoshan's Liao Chuangxing Bank was slightly inferior and could only be ranked in the second tier.

However, even so, Liao Chuangxing Bank still achieved remarkable results at this time.

According to statistics, the bank's total deposits have exceeded 100 million yuan, of which about 80% have been lent out to support various business activities and projects.

He Yuzhu has always hoped to establish closer ties with these financial institutions.

He particularly focused on influential local banks, such as Liu Chong Hing Bank.

After all, most of the money he receives is in cash. Simply keeping this cash in a corner of his home is neither safe nor can it generate any interest income.

Therefore, after careful consideration, He Yuzhu finally decided to agree to open a special account at Liao Chuangxing Bank and deposit some of his cash into it.

This not only ensures the safety of funds but also allows you to enjoy corresponding interest returns.

If you need to apply for a loan in the future, you may be able to negotiate more favorable interest rates thanks to your good working relationship with the bank.

After successfully resolving the savings issue, the conversation naturally shifted to the currently popular real estate sector.

As time went by, the overall economic situation gradually recovered, and all industries sprang up like mushrooms after rain, ushering in a golden period of rapid development.

Against this backdrop, even the renowned Fok Ying-tung, like Lee Ka-shing, seized the opportunity to establish his own real estate company and began actively investing in the vast blue ocean of the real estate industry.

Despite the booming market, He Yuzhu remained relatively low-key and did not mention much about his recent plans to build an industrial building.

Chapter 443: Gangstering

Despite his deep admiration for Fok Ying-tung, Ho Yu-chu had to admit that this business tycoon had failed to win the favor of those in power in the bustling city of Hong Kong.

More importantly, at this moment, the discussions between Ho Yu-chu and Lee Ka-shing regarding the construction of the building have already progressed to the middle. Changing partners at the last minute would undoubtedly cause a lot of trouble.

After all, there are still many areas where the two sides need to cooperate in the future. Therefore, He Yuzhu appeared calm and did not rush to make any changes.

As the afternoon sun gradually slanted westward, the warm and pleasant afternoon tea time quietly came to an end, and the four of them walked out of the tea room filled with the aroma of tea and laughter.

As they parted, Huo Yingdong held He Yuzhu's hand tightly, then patted it twice, while giving him a meaningful look.

This action surprised He Yuzhu, who couldn't help but ponder to himself:

Could it be that Huo Yingdong mistakenly believes that I came to contact him with some ulterior motive?

After saying goodbye, He Yuzhu hurriedly embarked on his journey home.

However, not long after, he discovered that Huo Yingdong's car was driving alongside his own.

The car window slowly rolled down, and that familiar smiling face suddenly came into view.

Immediately afterwards, Huo Yingdong's car accelerated forward, like a guiding arrow, leading He Yuzhu onto the winding Taipingshan Mountain Road.