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Lei Guoliang nodded, but his mind was on those four hundred units. If they were all simply renovated and rented out, even if each unit only cost 300 yuan, that would amount to 12 yuan in rent per month, and nearly 150 million yuan per year.

Although it may not seem like much to his current assets, in a county town, it represents a very stable and substantial cash flow.

More importantly, the holding cost is extremely low, with no loans required and huge potential for future appreciation.

"However..." Lei lowered his voice and leaned closer: "Guoliang, if you really want to buy it, you'd better hurry."

I heard that just these past few days, a businessman from out of town has been inquiring about houses in that area, and seems to have a big appetite for them. I don't want the one you like to be snatched up by someone else.

Lei Guoliang's heart skipped a beat; he knew this might be a rumor spread by the developer, or perhaps a coincidence. But he remained outwardly calm: "Oh? A boss from out of town? Where are you from?"

"I don't know, I heard they're from the south, and seem quite wealthy." Lei Zhengchang shook his head. "Anyway, you'd better hurry. Need me to use my connections to see if I can get a lower price?"

"No need, the price has been agreed upon." Lei Guoliang waved his hand. "The formalities will be completed in the next couple of days. Thank you, it's normal."

"Hey! Don't be so polite with me!" Lei Zhengchang poured him another glass of wine: "By the way, how many days are you staying this time? You'll definitely be back for the New Year, right?"

"Bring your aunt along... Oh, you're not married yet. How about bringing your girlfriend back to meet us?"

"Let's see after the New Year, it's uncertain," Lei Guoliang said vaguely. He hadn't figured out how to tell his family back home about Ji Fanyin's existence, and the situation with Su Wanqing and Shen Mo was even more complicated.

"That's true, you guys are busy in big cities and towns." Lei Zhengchang expressed his understanding, then sighed, "It's better for you guys to be out there making your way in the world. You have a wider perspective and earn more money. Unlike me, stuck in this small place, I can see the end from the beginning."

"Each has its own advantages. You have a stable job, a wife and kids, and a warm home—many people envy that." Lei Guoliang clinked glasses with him.

In his previous life, a few years later, Lei Zhengchang actually quit his current job and went to Shenzhen to work hard.

However, my second nephew is a very shrewd person and does quite well outside. He first went to his brother's factory, but after a short time, he switched jobs to an environmental engineering company.

Later, he switched jobs to a company that deals with industrial wastewater and precious metal recycling, and became a manager. He received more than 20 yuan in bonuses at the end of the first year.

The meal lasted for more than two hours. When it came time to pay the bill, Lei Zhengchang insisted on paying. Lei Guoliang didn't insist.

Stepping out of the restaurant, a gust of cold wind dissipated the effects of the alcohol.

"You really aren't going to stay at home? If my mom knew you came to Yunzhou and stayed in a hotel instead of going home, she'd scold me," Lei Zhengchang said again.

"Really, no need. The hotel is more convenient. I still have some things to take care of. Please give my regards to your mother." Lei Guoliang patted his shoulder. "Once my house is settled, I'll invite your family over for a visit."

"Alright! It's a deal!" Lei Zhengchang didn't press the issue any further. "So, what are your plans for tomorrow? Would you like me to show you around?"

"No need, you go ahead with your work. I'll probably head back after I finish the paperwork; there's a lot going on in Shenzhen."

"Alright, busy man. I'll head back now. Call me anytime if you need anything!"

Watching Lei Zhengchang ride his motorcycle and disappear into the night, Lei Guoliang walked back to the hotel alone.

This encounter with his nephew allowed him to feel the long-lost warmth of his hometown, a warmth that, though somewhat distant, still remained.

The next day, Lei Guoliang returned to his old house in the village alone. The bus traveled along the road he remembered, and the scenery outside the window was both familiar and strange.

Most young people go out to work, so there are hardly any young people on the bus.

The old house was more dilapidated than he remembered. Most of the mud-brick walls had collapsed due to rain and snow erosion, and the roof tiles were sparse, revealing the dark rafters.

The yard was overgrown with weeds, making it almost impossible to walk. With my parents gone, the house lost its soul and decayed so rapidly.

He stood before the ruins, silently surveying the old house that held his childhood memories. All the events of his past life, the voices and smiles of his parents, the hardships and resentments of his youth, surged in like a tide, only to recede quickly.

He didn't linger; he went to the hill behind the village to pay respects at his parents' graves. The graves were overgrown with weeds, and the tombstones were cold and lifeless.

He cleared away the weeds around him, placed simple offerings, and bowed three times.

There were not many words to say. The secret of the reborn could not be told. This was the only way to comfort the spirits of his parents in heaven and to put his mind at ease.

Before leaving the village, he visited his second brother's house. His brother and sister-in-law were polite but distant towards him, inviting him to stay for dinner, but the atmosphere at the table was tense.

His second sister-in-law subtly probed him about what kind of wealth he had made outside, her words laced with calculation. Lei Guoliang gave her a perfunctory reply, left some money and gifts for his two nephews and niece, and then took his leave.

The brotherly bond had already faded during the dispute over the three thousand yuan with their father. He didn't insist, nor did he care.

In contrast, lunch at my eldest sister's house was much warmer. My eldest sister is honest and simple; she just kept nagging me to take care of my health and to settle down soon.

My brother-in-law, being kind and honest, kept putting food on his plate. His nieces were all grown up; some were working away from home, others were studying.

Over the next few days, Lei Guoliang devoted himself entirely to the transfer procedures for 400 properties on the Jinjiang Bund.

Even if it was a package deal involving the transfer of ownership of four hundred properties, it would still be a major event in the county town in 2003.

Developer Mr. Liu used all his connections to expedite the process. Lei Guoliang spent his days going in and out of the Housing Management Bureau and the Tax Bureau, dealing with all sorts of people and signing mountains of documents.

The process was cumbersome, but surprisingly smooth. With such substantial financial resources, many things can be handled on a case-by-case basis in a small county.

After receiving the money, Boss Liu solved his immediate problem and became even more respectful and attentive to Lei Guoliang.

Lei Zhengchang helped out a few times and firmly believed Lei Guoliang's claim that he bought an entire apartment at once. He even helped contact a local renovation team, saying that they could start construction after the New Year and rent it out after a simple renovation.

"Guoliang, you have great taste! This location, this house, it's absolutely worth it!" Lei Zhengchang patted his chest and assured him, "Leave the renting to me. I work at the tobacco bureau, I know a lot of people, I'll ask around for you, it'll definitely be rented out quickly!"

Lei Guoliang thanked him with a smile, but he had other plans in mind. Four hundred houses, even with simple renovations, would be a considerable investment, and managing them separately would be troublesome.

He doesn't plan to make any major moves for now; he'll leave it for a couple of years until property prices pick up and the pedestrian street becomes more popular before making any further plans.

At that time, whether it was sold or uniformly renovated and rented out, it wouldn't have been bad.

As for his second nephew, Lei Zhengchang, he's too shrewd. If he knew that I bought 400 houses in one go and entrusted them to him for management, he would inevitably become greedy. It would be difficult to satisfy him, and it would also easily damage the relationship between uncle and nephew.

Perhaps we could bring in a reliable person from Shenzhen or Shanghai to set up a small local property management company for unified management.

But he didn't say these things to Lei Zhengchang. Some gaps will become more and more obvious over time. It's enough to maintain the superficial relationship between uncle and nephew; the deeper business strategies don't need to be discussed further.

A week later, most of the key procedures were completed, and all that remained was for the final batch of property ownership certificates to be produced and issued. Lei Guoliang didn't intend to wait idly in the county town.

He left a message for Boss Liu and relevant personnel from the Housing Management Bureau, saying that someone would be assigned to handle the follow-up matters, and then prepared to return to Shenzhen.

The night before his departure, his eldest sister and her family came to visit him at the hotel in the county town. They brought bags and bags of local specialties, such as cured meat, pickled vegetables, and sweet potato noodles. They were all homemade and not worth much money, but they were a token of their goodwill.

His older sister kept nagging him to come back for the New Year so they could have a lively celebration in their new house in the county town. Lei Guoliang gave a vague reply, knowing in his heart that he would most likely spend the New Year in Shenzhen, or perhaps visit another city.

My hometown is, after all, a distant place I can never return to.

The next day, he boarded a bus back to the provincial capital, and then transferred to a plane to return to Shenzhen. As the plane soared into the sky, the landscape of his hometown gradually blurred below.

He closed his eyes to rest, but his mind was racing. Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Mingzhou, plus the 400 properties in his hometown... his asset portfolio was beginning to take shape.

But this also means management difficulties. Can the four regional lords hold their ground? Will Anjia Tianxia's expansion plan proceed smoothly?