Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 161: Changing Houses, with a View of Victoria Harbour

Chapter 161: Changing Houses and Seeing Victoria Harbor
Hu Jiangshan said this not to threaten Bill Gates and ask him to sell Tenglong Island at a low price, but just to make him face the reality.

Zhou Ling must be very clear that it is very difficult to sell Tenglong Island.

Not many people watched it, and even fewer were actually interested.

Just as Hu Jiangshan said, the conditions on this island are indeed too poor and it seems to have no development value.

Of course, Gass is a big shot, and as one of the top richest people in the world, he wouldn't care too much whether it's 1000 million or 3000 million US dollars.

For the world's top billionaires, this amount of money is just a drop in the bucket and is not worth mentioning. The money they earn just by lying down every day may be several times more.

However, it is very troublesome to hold assets like islands. First of all, you have to pay taxes, and you may also need to deal with various security inspections in the country where the assets are located.

In Hong Kong Island, Gass has no special privileges and cannot avoid taxes.

So it is impossible for someone as smart as Bill Gates to hold an island for a long time without using it much.

Moreover, Hu Jiangshan did not say that he had to buy Tenglong Island for 1000 million US dollars. This was just a negotiation strategy.

This is like buying an island, not buying cabbage at the market.

There is also a process of bargaining and mutual game between the two parties.

Hu Jiangshan said: "That's it, I'll wait for your news."

Zhou Ling looked hesitant and said, "Then please wait a moment, Mr. Hu."

"Ok?"

"I'm going to call our boss."

Hu Jiangshan was stunned and looked at the sunlight outside: "Now? It should still be early morning on the other side of the ocean, right?"

Zhou Ling smiled and said, "Our boss is not on the other side of the ocean now. He is on vacation in Southeast Asia."

Hu Jiangshan understood.

The life of the top rich people is so boring and uninteresting that they can't be found anywhere on the blue planet.

Play here for a while, play there for a few days, stay in a good place for a month or so, and then move to another place to stay. The main purpose is to have fun.

Especially Bill Gates, now that he has nothing to do and does not work for any company, he can enjoy life even more.

“Okay, then please contact Mr. Gass and ask him what he thinks.

Zhou Ling took out her cell phone, walked aside and made a call.

Hu Jiangshan was leisurely drinking coffee and looking at the street scene outside.

Whether or not he can buy Tenglong Island actually doesn’t matter much, Hu Jiangshan takes a Buddhist attitude.

It would be better if I could buy it. If I really can't reach an agreement with Bill Gates, it doesn't matter. I can think of other ways.

I could hear that Zhou Ling had obviously answered the phone and was communicating in British.

After a while, Zhou Ling came back.

Hu Jiangshan looked at Zhou Ling, waiting for her to speak.

Zhou Ling said, "Mr. Hu, our boss wants 2000 million U.S. dollars. It can't be any lower. If it's any lower, he won't sell it and will use it as a racetrack for his granddaughter."

My goodness, rich people’s lives are so capricious.

It is too extravagant to use such a big island as a racecourse.

But Hu Jiangshan could also understand that 1000 million US dollars was indeed too little and Bill Gates would definitely not sell it.

2000 million...

Hu Jiangshan thought about it for a while and said, "Okay, deal."

Zhou Ling was stunned. She obviously didn't expect Hu Jiangshan to make a decision so quickly.

"Mr. Hu, do you really agree?"

"I agree. Since Mr. Gass has made such a big concession, I will not ask for more. 2000 million, then 2000 million!"

Zhou Ling was smiling happily, feeling that he was extremely lucky today!

It's really not easy to meet such a happy buyer.

"Okay, Mr. Hu, then we can draft an agreement. I will give you the formal transfer agreement in two days. If there is no problem, we can sign it and then we can hand it over."

Hu Jiangshan nodded and agreed.

The two quickly signed the agreement.

There is actually not much to say about the content of the agreement. It is just an agreement for the transfer of the right to use the offshore islands.

Although the entries are simple, it can be seen that Zhou Ling is very professional.

No wonder Zhou Ling could become Bill Gates’ agent.

Zhou Ling added, "By the way, Mr. Hu, Mr. Gass might meet with you then, is that okay?"

Hu Jiangshan smiled slightly: "Of course there is no problem, it is not normal for the buyer and seller to meet in person!"

"Well, let's have a pleasant cooperation."

Hu Jiangshan and Zhou Ling shook hands.

The two chatted for a few minutes and then Zhou Ling left.

Hu Jiangshan looked at the draft contract in his hand again and had to raise money again.

2000 million American dollars is now equivalent to nearly million Hong Kong dollars, which is not a small amount of money.

Just then, Hu Jiangshan's cell phone rang.

【Caller ID: Wang Chengdong】

Hu Jiangshan quickly answered the phone.

"Hey, Brother Hu, are you busy?"

"Is it okay, Mr. Wang? Are you going to urge the order again?"

Wang Chengdong laughed out loud: "Hey! Isn't it normal to urge the order? Brother Hu, you don't know that we are so busy here, we are exhausted."

"Boss Wang, why do I feel like you are in Versailles?"

"What is Versailles?"

"…Nothing. I mean, you've been flooded with orders for the P30, right?"

"That's true, but this is not a good thing. The orders are growing too fast and piling up. The delivery time is also delayed again and again. Customer dissatisfaction is getting higher and higher. Brother Hu, to be honest, the company's customer service has become a high-risk job. People are scolded and cry every day."

Hu Jiangshan laughed: "I saw it online, it was full of resentment!"

Wang Chengdong changed the subject: "So, Brother Hu, when will the next batch of goods be delivered?"

Hu Jiangshan had expected Wang Chengdong to ask this question, and said, "Boss Wang, the day after tomorrow. The day after tomorrow we should be able to collect 700,000 chips and send them out at once."

When Wang Chengdong heard this, he was obviously very excited.

"Seven hundred thousand, great! Brother Hu, your efficiency is good. Thank you very much. It relieves us of a lot of pressure."

Hu Jiangshan said, "By the way, Mr. Wang, I need a favor from you."

"What's the matter? Who are we talking to? Tell me now. As long as I can do it, I will definitely do it for you!"

"Mr. Wang, can you pay for the goods first? I need the money urgently."

"Oh, I thought you were talking about something. Don't worry, I'll ask the finance department to transfer the money to you in a moment."

Hu Jiangshan thanked him.

Wang Chengdong asked: "By the way, Brother Hu, I heard that you are going to negotiate with Huaxin Technology?"

Hu Jiangshan was stunned: "Boss Wang, you have heard about this too, it spreads very quickly!"

"Hey! After all, we are all in the same circle. We also have cooperation with Huaxin International. If there is any big news, we will definitely know about it."

Hu Jiangshan said: "We are indeed preparing for talks, but it is hard to say whether we can achieve cooperation."

Wang Chengdong smiled and said, "As long as you have what they need, there is no way we can't reach a cooperation." Hu Jiangshan smiled and didn't care much about it.

To be honest, Hu Jiangshan had no intention of making any money from selling photoresist and other chemicals to Huaxin International. He basically just wanted to help.

Of course, Huaxin International will definitely not treat Hu Jiangshan unfairly.

Hu Jiangshan chatted with Wang Chengdong about some random things, then said goodbye and hung up the phone.

Hu Jiangshan finished a cup of coffee leisurely and was about to leave his phone when a notification sounded.

Hu Jiangshan's heart moved and he quickly looked at the screen.

Sure enough, I received a text message.

【Hong Kong Island Bank: Dear customer, your personal account has received a remittance of HK$4.3 million. Please check it carefully. If you have any questions, please call your private customer service. Thank you for your trust in our bank. 】

Wang Chengdong’s efficiency was amazing. Not long after he hung up the phone, the payment came.

Maybe they didn't even go through the company's procedures, it was just a special approval.

And this is all the payment for the goods during this period, so it’s a huge sum of money.

With more than 400 million yuan in cash, Hu Jiangshan immediately felt at ease.

After paying nearly 200 million yuan for the purchase of the island, there was still a lot of money left.

Of course, there is still a lot to do after buying Tenglong Island. Various facilities on the island, such as fresh water treatment, power stations, and networks all need to be built.

The pier also needs to be renovated and the road needs to be repaired.

The most important thing is the semiconductor production line.

All these things cost money, so Hu Jiangshan's financial situation cannot be said to be good. It can only be said to be okay. If the expenses are a little higher, he will have to tighten his belt.

Fortunately, Hu Jiangshan's expenses are relatively low. For example, the costs of electricity, water, and even quartz sand can be greatly saved, otherwise Hu Jiangshan really would not be able to hold on.

Semiconductor manufacturing is indeed a money-burning business. It is a super heavy asset investment and not something that ordinary people can do.

Of course, it is indeed very easy to make money in the later stage.

At this time, the cell phone rang again.

The person who called this time was not Wang Chengdong, but Yuan Caihua, Hu Jiangshan’s mother.

Of course I can't ignore my mother's call.

Yuan Caihua's very energetic voice came from the other end. Obviously, there was nothing bad about her calling.

"Hey, Ashan, are you in Hong Kong Island now?"

"Yes, I came back from the Triple Crown the day before yesterday."

"You kid, you didn't even come back to visit us. I'm worried about your safety."

Hu Jiangshan didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "What's unsafe about going to Sanguan? I didn't bother to go there when I came back. I was exhausted from the long journey."

"Oh, you're so young, why are you so tired? When you went out to have fun before, you didn't come home for several days, and you didn't look that tired!"

Hu Jiangshan showed an embarrassed expression. What a ridiculous thing to say.

Although what Hu Jiangshan did at that time were not what the current Hu Jiangshan does, the memories and feelings are still there, which makes me feel a little uncomfortable.

Yuan Caihua added: "But, Ah Shan, you are really amazing this time. Your father and grandfather are very happy, especially your grandfather. He praises you for your ability and talent whenever he sees someone. He can't stop talking."

Needless to say, it was Hu Jiangshan's outstanding performance during the Triple Crown Business Forum that amazed both Hu Wenxin and Hu Yingxiang.

Needless to say, Hu Wenxin had no expectations for his son.

Hu Yingxiang thinks that he should exercise.

Unexpectedly, Hu Jiangshan not only did not just make a cameo appearance, but also played a significant role, which was truly a pleasant surprise.

This also means that Hu Yingxiang's lineage finally has an outstanding successor, how can the old man not be happy!

However, Yuan Caihua obviously didn't call to tell Hu Jiangshan about this.

"Ashan, I have discussed with your father and decided to buy you a new house."

Hu Jiangshan heard this and asked, "Okay, where is the house?"

"It's in Tsim Sha Tsui, very close to Victoria Harbour. You don't know, that house is really good, with convenient transportation, quiet in a busy city, and a nice view."

I have to say, it sounds really good.

Moreover, it is very close to the Baisha Bay Yacht Club Pier, which makes it convenient for Hu Jiangshan to commute to and from the island.

Yuan Caihua asked again: "Ashan, do you have time now? I can take you to see the house. If you think it's okay, I will arrange for someone to move for you right away."

"Okay, now we have time."

A moment later, Hu Jiangshan drove to Tsim Sha Tsui. As soon as he got out of the car, he saw his mother Yuan Caihua waving her hand towards him.

When Yuan Caihua saw Hu Jiangshan, she was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling.

"Ashan, let me see, oh my, you have become more handsome again, so handsome!"

This is too exaggerated. Even Hu Jiangshan feels uncomfortable.

That’s normal. In a mother’s eyes, how can there be a son who is not handsome?
What's more, Hu Jiangshan already had a good appearance, and now he had a special temperament, so he naturally became a handsome guy.

Hu Jiangshan asked: "Mom, where is the house?"

"That's it."

As she spoke, Yuan Caihua pointed across the street.

Hu Jiangshan took a look and saw that it was an apartment building called Victoria Harbour.

You can tell from the name that it is something special; it is a famous high-end luxury apartment in Hong Kong Island.

It is said that every house has a beautiful view of Victoria Harbour.

Hu Jiangshan was a little surprised and asked, "Mom, do we have a house here too?"

Yuan Caihua smiled slightly: "Of course, there is more than one set!"

Hu Jiangshan thought about it and it made sense. The Hu family was a wealthy family in Hong Kong Island after all, so it was possible for them to own a house anywhere.

To be honest, the location here is really great.

There are shopping malls, various restaurants, parks in the surrounding area, not to mention the world-famous Victoria Harbour. It is the most core area of Hong Kong Island.

Yuan Caihua didn't say anything and pulled Hu Jiangshan towards the apartment.

"Ashan, I've chosen the best house for you. Let's go take a look."

Building 6 of Victoria Harbourview is 32 stories high, which is just the right height, not the top floor.

You should know that the location of Building No. 6 can be said to be the best in Victoria Harbour, and of course it is also the most expensive.

When Yuan Caihua opened the door, Hu Jiangshan's eyes lit up.

Such a spacious apartment living room is very rare in Hong Kong Island.

Yuan Caihua smiled and said, "Ashan, this house is 2,000 square feet, should it be enough for you to live in?"

Hu Jiangshan nodded quickly: "That's enough, that's really enough."

A 2,000-square-foot house is equivalent to 180 square meters in the mainland.

You have to know that the houses in Hong Kong Island are not considered to have common areas, so this house can be considered a luxury home.

Hu Jiangshan walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and saw Victoria Harbour at a glance.

Wow, this place is so beautiful at night.