Take Arada back to the past

Chapter 856, First Meeting with Elder Ren

How much money do you actually have?

Qu Ying stared at him for a long while before asking a question.

Yang Xiaole shrugged: "I really haven't kept track of the exact amount, but I can say it's enough for you. Just tell me when the funds will arrive, and you can set the time."

Upon hearing this, Qu Ying scrutinized him carefully.

After a long pause, he finally asked, "What did you send?"

Yang Xiaole was taken aback by the sudden change and laughed, "I guess you've had enough seafood at the city cafeteria these past few days and haven't been able to get authentic Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste), so I made you a bowl."

Qu Ying's level is definitely that of a private chef; whatever she wants to eat, the chef will make it for her.

But there are no chefs from Beijing here.

Hearing this, Qu Ying smiled and took out several lunch boxes.

A bowl of noodles without soup, a box of side dishes, and a bowl of soup.

"Add a little water! It's clumped together a bit."

Yang Xiaole went over to help, adding a little broth to dissolve the noodles, and then mixed the side dishes and sauce for him.

Qu Ying took it and took a bite: "Mmm, delicious! Why does this taste so much like Liubiju's 'Erba Sauce'?"

"Hehe, isn't 'two-eight sauce' just sesame paste and peanut butter mixed in a certain ratio? You can make it here too!"

Yang Xiaole smiled and gave a perfunctory reply.

Qu Ying smiled and nodded, "Mmm, delicious! I'll go home tonight! Work can't be finished in a minute."

"Hey, this is right!"

Yang Xiaole said with a smile.

For Qu Ying, who was parachuted in, it won't be easy for her to establish herself here in a short time.

After all, there aren't many people who are parachuted in.

Local gangs naturally stick together.

Fortunately, the province had just been established, and people were relatively harmonious at that time, making it relatively easy to carry out the work.

If it happens in a few more years, it will be a real problem.

While eating, Qu Ying suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, you've been here for so long, do you have any good plans?"

Yang Xiaole thought for a moment and smiled, "Well, I definitely have ideas, but it depends on the strength of your policy support. If the support is strong enough, we can discuss it."

Upon hearing this, Qu Ying pondered for a moment and asked, "What do you mean? Do you have any projects you're interested in?"

"It means exactly what it says! Judging from your efforts, as for projects, there are just too many to list, from small-scale tourist area development to large-scale shipyards or high-value-added projects. We have some ideas, but nothing is finalized yet."

After Yang Xiaole finished speaking, he laughed and said, "Don't think you can get rich overnight. There are too many restrictions on the development of Hainan Island."

Qu Ying was deep in thought.

Finally, he nodded slightly: "Yes! The special economic zone on Hainan Island was established much later than in other places. It is separated by the ocean, so transportation is inconvenient and the transportation costs are too high."

Yang Xiaole hummed in agreement.

"Yes! In fact, Hainan Island has a very solid foundation. Not to mention its land area, its most impressive feature is its coastline, which is about 1910 kilometers long."

Along this coastline lie many excellent places with deep and wide waters, many of which are naturally deep-water harbors capable of accommodating large ships. With a little renovation and improvement, they have enormous potential.

In terms of terrain, the landscape is mostly quite flat and easy to navigate. Although Wuzhi Mountain stands in the middle, most of the area consists of low hills and gentle plateaus, making it convenient for farming and construction.

The heavens really favor this place; it gets plenty of rain every year!
The rain pours down, the soil is fertile, and it's warm and humid all year round. Whatever you plant will grow; it's a natural giant vegetable garden and orchard.

In any case, there's definitely potential in agriculture.
Moreover, this area is indeed rich in various mineral resources, especially limestone, which is essential for building houses and roads, with proven reserves of over 50 billion tons. There is also quartz sand, with reserves exceeding 10 billion tons. These are all substantial assets.

The iron ore in Hainan Island is mainly high-grade rich iron ore, and the reserves are quite considerable.

Its location is unparalleled; it's the only tropical island province in our region. Winters are mild and the sea breeze in summer keeps it from getting too stuffy. Its climate is unique in the whole country.

With its sandy beaches, coconut palms, azure sea, and blue sky, it's a place that's incredibly relaxing and naturally suited for tourism and retirement.

However, there are also limitations.

Number of people.

The population of the island, which is only a few million people, is a very important factor. Our goal is to surpass the frog population in 20 years.

However, its population is significantly less than that of the other side, which has nearly 20 million.

We can't just look at the good side; we also need to discuss the drawbacks.

The first problem is the trouble caused by being "isolated overseas".

This narrow strait acts like an invisible wall, driving up logistics costs and lengthening the time required.

Think about it: factories on the island produce good products, then ship them out to sell, causing shipping costs to skyrocket. Potential investors who want to invest will hesitate when they see the transportation difficulties. Time is money; if efficiency is low, competitiveness naturally weakens.

Another issue is the international situation.

This place is quite unique; if there are any changes in the international situation, the number of tourists may decrease.

The development here carries a heavy burden, after all, Hainan Island also has another identity: it is a strategic location guarding the southern gateway of the motherland.

Another problem is that there are too few industries that can provide high wages and stable jobs, especially the kind of high-tech manufacturing that can drive the entire chain. These industries have never had a particularly strong foundation in Hainan.

The island's infrastructure, such as road networks, power grids, and communication networks, lags behind that of other special economic zones.

To achieve development, soft power such as talent reserves, technological accumulation, and industrial support cannot be accumulated overnight. There are few good universities and large research institutes, it is difficult to retain high-end talents, and there is also a shortage of skilled workers. Many companies want to invest, but when they see that the supporting facilities are not keeping up, they will have second thoughts.

……

Yang Xiaole was there analyzing things for Qu Ying.

"Hey, stop, stop, shut up!"

Qu Ying quickly stopped her, then said irritably, "I asked if you had any ideas, not for you to say discouraging things to me."

Seeing this, Yang Xiaole smiled and said, "Then tell me, am I right? The development of a place is not just an economic issue; it requires many comprehensive factors to create a positive cycle!"

Hearing his words, Qu Ying was speechless for a moment.

However, Yang Xiaole's analysis was so accurate, even more so than that of her, the leader.

I feel that Yang Xiaole's ability to control the overall situation is really strong, and his insight is ruthless.

"I know! This is solving the problem!"

Yang Xiaole chuckled upon hearing this: "Alright, don't look so gloomy. I can't help you with anything else, but I'll give you a hand with the money! I'll have someone from the company come here to find you. There are two projects for now. One is a large-scale tourist area, including a resort, amusement park, and a unique underwater world. The starting price is 100 million."

The second is the shipyard; the amount of investment will depend on the situation at that time.

As for investing in a hotel, we'll see how things go. We could build a landmark building in Sanya sometime.

There were actually too many projects, but he couldn't think of many that would suit this location at the moment.

TSMC was established last year, and he is also planning to find a suitable place to set one up.

Hong Kong Island is simply too small. It's useful enough for now, but it won't last long.

He also needs to make plans early.

It's worth noting that he has been quietly investing in the semiconductor industry over the years. Not to mention Intel and AM, he is already the second-largest shareholder, and he is also the third-largest shareholder of ASML, which was established a few years ago.

Of course, his factory on Hong Kong Island is also quite large, and it focuses on scientific research.

Once the time is right, it can erupt.

He wants to build a large factory and laboratory in mainland China as well.

As for the shipyard, it's naturally aimed at the Black Sea Shipyard.

He already owns an 88-square-meter shipyard in Lianyungang, but he won't put all his eggs in one basket.

It's only natural that it will flourish everywhere.

This isn't really a great place to invest, but since my wife is here, I have to do something for her.

Upon hearing this, Qu Ying asked, "Are you sure? Shipyards are capital-intensive businesses. How many floors did you say the landmark building has?"

As for the tourist area, the city already has this idea.

"Let's tentatively set the landmark at 52 stories!"

Upon hearing this, Qu Ying gasped.

"A landmark building with 52 floors?"

Yang Xiaole nodded slightly. Actually, building a 52-story landmark building is really not that easy.

Is it expensive?
It really costs a lot of money.

Including land purchase and construction costs, the estimated cost is no less than several billion yuan.

Billions of yuan in the 1980s—that's a terrifying number.

But he's lost interest in small-scale, casual activities.

Anyway, this place will develop in the future, even if it's slow, it will still be profitable, and it definitely won't lose money.

Qu Ying was speechless for a moment after hearing this.

"Okay, we'll talk about it later."

She went from disbelief at first, to shock and belief, and now to disbelief.

This guy's starting to sound a bit unreliable!
Yang Xiaole was speechless when she saw her expression. How could she not believe her man?

But he didn't say anything.

The two put aside their work and chatted there.

Yang Xiaole left after she had eaten.

……

Yang Xiaole watched the three-wheeled vehicle and hurried home.

You have to keep a low profile when you come here.

A bicycle would have been fine, but I'm used to driving, so I opted for a three-wheeled vehicle here.

When I got home, I habitually checked the telephone.

Mobile phones are not yet available on Hainan Island. After a telephone was installed at home, he always answers calls here.

The digital display shows missed calls.

He pressed the buttons a few times to make sure there was only one available before calling back.

"whats the matter?"

He naturally knew the number, as it belonged to the Haikou office.

"Hello, boss, Mr. Ren from Huawei Technology Company is here to see you! He says he has something important to discuss! Do you have time to meet with him?"

"Mr. Ren? What's your name?"

Yang Xiaole inquired and was surprised when he heard the specific name.

It turned out to be that person who was looking for him.

He had even been thinking about starting a chip company!

This old man was quite a prominent figure back in the day!

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Okay, you can make arrangements to drive them over. Make sure they are well received."

He didn't know why the other person was looking for him.

The strange thing is, who leaked his information to the other party?

He still maintained sufficient respect for Mr. Ren.

Back then, a private enterprise stirred up such a storm that the West used political power to impose a blockade—something no ordinary person could do.

Regardless of whether it was due to luck or the characteristics of the times.

Then they waited there.

Haikou is more than 200 kilometers away from Sanya.

Even after the island was encircled by a highway, it still took three hours to get there.

Qu Ying returned home in the evening, and Yang Xiaole ate dinner before the phone rang.

"I'm going out for a bit; I need to meet a client to discuss business!"

After finishing his meal, Yang Xiaole said something to Qu Ying.

Qu Ying didn't ask any further questions.

"Okay, go ahead! Will you be back tonight?"

Yang Xiaole's mind went blank: "What else can a man do if I don't come back!"

What is this woman thinking about all day long?!

Qu Ying smiled upon hearing this and said nothing more.

Seeing this, Yang Xiaole drove to a nearby hotel.

Housing is scarce in Haikou, but it's relatively better in Sanya.

It's not very far from here.

We arrived at our destination in no time.

A five-story hotel is not bad for this area.

Upon arriving at the room the other party had mentioned, Yang Xiaole gently knocked on the door.

A moment later, a middle-aged man in his forties appeared in front of him.

To be honest, if the people at the office hadn't told him his name, he really wouldn't have recognized him at first glance.

After all, in my previous life I only saw people in their seventies.

However, one can still see the smile between her brows.

"You are……"

When he saw him, Lao Ren hesitated for a moment. The other man was wearing a black suit, but it had faded a bit from washing.

But it was very clean and efficient.

"You are Mr. Ren, and I am the person you are looking for. My surname is Yang, Yang Hao!"

"Oh, hello, hello, Mr. Yang, it's not convenient to talk inside, how about... we find a teahouse to chat?"

The other person had guessed it, but didn't expect him to be so young, and quickly extended his hand to shake hands.

Yang Xiaole shook hands and then smiled, "No need, just a casual chat is fine."

"Oh, okay, please come in. It's a bit messy inside."

He led the way inside.

After he came in, the other party hurriedly offered him cigarettes: "Mr. Yang, please sit down! Have a smoke. Would you like something to drink? I brought some tea with me."

Yang Xiaole took the cigarette without being polite.

Sitting in a chair in the room.

"No need, I don't drink anything. Let's get down to business! Are you interested in becoming an agent for the program-controlled telephone exchange?"

Yang Xiaole probably guessed what was going on.

In his past life, the other person was a prominent figure, and there are countless stories about him.

The company was founded in 87.

He remembered it was 88, which is this year.

Mr. Ren became an agent for the sale of small program-controlled switches through an introduction from an acquaintance.

At that time, China did not have the capability to independently produce program-controlled switches and could only rely on imports.

Mr. Ren was given a rare opportunity to become an agent, but he was unable to afford the exorbitant supply costs.

In the end, he used all his persuasive skills to get the other party to grant him 2000 million yuan in credit, allowing him to take delivery of the goods first and pay later after they were sold.

It was through this collaboration that the other party accumulated their first pot of gold on their entrepreneurial journey. It was also this opportunity that enabled their company to begin its long-term cultivation in the telecommunications industry.

Throughout his life, the PBX systems on Hong Kong Island have basically been controlled by his own company.

The other party then switched to his company.

(End of this chapter)