Siheyuan (courtyard house): My name is Shazhu!

The relocation of Kowloon Walled City took 22 days. On the 23rd day, after confirming that there was no one left, the demolition began immediately.

The explosives were provided by the military, and they didn't plan to stay in the walled city for another day; if anyone went in, it would need to be cleared again.

Dongda Group has its own construction company, though it's smaller in scale. It can still gradually clear out the old city walled city. 90% of the companies in the port city are building buildings and constructing the new airport.

They are one of the few companies that have become idle. They used to build a new wharf for Hutchison Whampoa, which is now being used for other purposes.

When Zhou Songyu and his entourage arrived in their hometown, they were warmly welcomed. The war was over, and the list of people who needed pensions had been compiled. To make things easier, the military advanced the money first.

Without any hesitation, Zhou Songyu transferred the full amount of the required compensation to the military account. He did not check the accounts, nor did he hesitate; whatever amount he was asked for was what he was asked for.

The fact that everyone in the military is nodding in approval is a sign of unconditional trust and respect for them.

The subsequent discussions with the Ministry of Education regarding the school's establishment went very smoothly; there was no exaggeration or falsification.

1,130 primary schools, 370 secondary schools, and 7 universities, with a total investment of approximately 1.7 billion US dollars.

"No problem, we'll invest 1.7 billion US dollars, and you'll be responsible for construction and recruiting teachers and professors. Don't skimp on the school's facilities."

Our company simply hopes to attract more and more talented people here who can contribute to the development of this place in the future. If the budget isn't enough, just let us know, and we'll increase it.

"Ms. Zhou, are there any conditions for your company to develop education in this way? We will agree to anything that is not important."

"No conditions? If you can have the Dongda Group's name on it, that's fine too. Developing talent is the most important thing."

Zhou Songyu's attitude greatly improved the Ministry of Education's favorability; adding a company name was a small matter and not difficult to handle.

Once so many schools are built, they will cultivate a large number of useful talents.

Zhou Songyu ended the meeting with ease and wanted to spend a few days in Yanjing to see what He Yuzhu's hometown was like.

After only two days of sightseeing, someone asked him to discuss a matter. She was He Yuzhu's legal wife, and we all believed that she wielded considerable power.

"Mr. Wei means that General Manager Zhao's problem has been basically resolved. The problem we are facing now is that once our group makes a large-scale investment, this place may not be able to withstand it."

We need to extend the investment period to give you some buffer time. I don't know much about this, but that's fine. You can choose some investable projects first, and we'll invest in them separately.

Five or ten years isn't important in terms of time; the most important thing is to get this place built well. Just let us know when you've chosen your investment projects.

"Thank you, Ms. Zhou. Please give my regards to Mr. He. Let's communicate about anything and make this place even better."

We won't disturb Ms. Zhou any longer. Please stay and enjoy your time here for a few more days. There are many famous historical sites in Yanjing, and Ms. Zhou is welcome to visit often.

A week later, Zhou Songyu returned to the port city. He Yuzhu and his team already knew that their hometown's current economic foundation was indeed insufficient to fully expand the construction of these companies.

It's not even the largest manufacturing plant forty years from now. They don't even have enough cement. They need to build cement plants and other supporting factories, otherwise they won't even have factory buildings or roads.

These are minor matters that Zhao Youcai can handle. He's just a little impatient and hopes they can become stronger quickly.

Xiao Xu Yingzi and his underlings were still focused on the bear, who was now at his strongest.

He Yuzhu decided to slow the bear down a bit, and give it a couple of stabs while he was away with some supplies.

After spending half a month at Xiong Ge's house, I returned to Gangcheng and started to continue my carefree lifestyle, as there was nothing major going on at the company.

Halfway through his fun, Martha and Lily arrived, so he had to go and keep the two women company first.

"You've done quite a bit of business in the last two years, expanding significantly into our country, especially in the semiconductor and canned goods industries."

Half of the canned goods in our supermarkets and department stores in Europe are from your Dongda Group brand, and they taste great.

"You really have a way with things, managing to get Malaysians to produce canned pork for your company. You're really something else!"

He Yuzhu understood what Martha meant and said with a smile, "Their population has changed a lot. You said that those people are less than 13% and are still decreasing."

Most of the people there are ours; producing canned pork is no big deal for them. What brings them here this time?

"It's nothing, I'm just bored and don't want to stay in China any longer. The Iron Woman is quite vocal in her opposition, and some friends I've met have been talking about her."

Lily and I were out wandering around when we noticed your company's products are becoming increasingly numerous in Europe. I wonder how many factories you've built in Hong Kong and Malaysia?

"There aren't enough factories yet. I will build some more factories in Malaysia and my hometown. Just building one ship requires thousands of supporting factories."

I don't want to build an aircraft carrier. The thousands of factories that manufacture computers and mobile phones are already struggling to survive, and we've been preparing for years. We can't afford to play that game.

"Is it really necessary for a conglomerate to want to build an aircraft carrier? A mobile phone and computer industrial chain is enough."

Has your hometown allowed foreign companies to enter? What kind of business is better to do there?

"Manufacturing exports. Domestic consumption capacity isn't strong enough, so don't count on it for now. Just buy up the shares of your country's privatized public utilities."

"You mean it's too early to go now? Or should we consider our public works projects? That would be fine too, considering you mentioned having an arms company in Malaysia."

I'll introduce you to a job, would you like to take it? It's for one of my younger brothers, he's struggling because he doesn't have a source of goods. See if you're interested.

"Let your underling handle the regular weapons business. It's too small a business, so let's be friends."

I'm interested in buying and selling large-scale weapons. In addition to aircraft carriers, we'll have bombers, early warning aircraft, and fighter jets next year. The factory has already started production.

Especially missiles—I'd sell them for five thousand to ten thousand, as long as they pay enough!

"Is your military factory that impressive? It's only been two or three years since I last checked, and you already have bombers and fighter jets. How's the quality?"

"Our parameters are compared to those of the F-15, F-16, and B-2 stealth bombers."

Our tanks and artillery are far superior to theirs; they are no match for us in war. The Malaysians are only weak because they have too few people; otherwise, they wouldn't be afraid of the Little Eagles or the Big Bear in a fight.

"You're just bragging. Come with us for a walk; staying home all the time is boring."

"If I'm really bored, I'll buy a tricycle, wear a skirt, and ride it."

Why?

"Not wearing a skirt while riding a tricycle—those long legs aren't just for show; they need to learn how to grab attention."

"What you said makes a lot of sense. Why don't you just wear shorts and pedal a tricycle?"

"Great! Your Mandarin is getting better and better, you've made great progress, and you even know what 'big pants' means now."

"Isn't it all because of you? You never teach me anything good. I bought some gold this time, I think I'll make a lot of money again? But I don't know which stocks to buy. Can you give me some advice?"

"High-end luxury companies, whether it's your Europa or Little Eagle, don't just run them; you buy shares and wait for dividends. They're similar to high-tech companies like Texas Electric."

"Texas Electric is doing well, I've made quite a bit of money. But there have been people sabotaging it for the past two years, so I haven't made much profit. I sold my shares and invested in the mining stocks you mentioned, and they're doing alright."

De Beers was completely wiped out, and many people are now dividing up the mines they owned. There were plenty of diamond mines, but you don't care. I'll buy a gold mine instead.

"Gold prices are rising; having a gold mine is a good thing!"

I like gold!