Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1279 The Third Auction

With other people handling all the big and small matters at the company, Xiaowei and his team were only responsible for negotiating with the government.

Three days later, the details were finally settled, the provincial government gave its approval, and both parties signed a formal investment contract.

The project was approved, the boundary was drawn, and the permits were obtained all within a day. The preparations in Sanya couldn't have been more thorough.

Xiao Wei contacted the Eastern Guangdong Military Region through the Fengtian Military Region, and then met with relevant leaders of the Hainan Garrison Command to discuss the project. Of course, this was only to confirm the intention; the specific details would have to be handled by Regiment Commander Hou.

The main construction was definitely undertaken by Commander Hou's side; the Hainan Garrison Command was merely the construction unit.

June 22nd. Summer Solstice.

Xiaowei, Chen Hui, and Mile went to Haikou to participate in the public auction of unfinished buildings in the city.

The two of them went back to Kyoto twice for classes, almost becoming frequent flyers. Although it cost them a lot of money, they were exhausted both physically and mentally, so they decided to stay in Kyoto after the auction and never go out again. There wasn't anything else here that required their personal attention.

Wu Guolin and his group have already returned to Kyoto to raise funds and set up the tourism company. These matters are no longer relevant to Xiaowei and his group.

Although the auction was nominally organized by the Hong Kong city government, relevant provincial leaders were present, demonstrating the importance attached to this third auction. The province is now determined to resolve the issue of unfinished buildings and projects with all its might.

This was also pressure from the central government. In order to alleviate the impact of the real estate collapse and resolve the huge consequences and mess, the state established four major financial institutions and completely separated the unfinished assets in Hainan from the four major banks.

In Hainan, Hainan Bank and related institutions were also established specifically for this purpose. This is a tough battle.

"Hainan has been a province for seven years. Through the efforts of two leadership teams, we have achieved some remarkable results, but we have also encountered many setbacks. It has been a bumpy road. However, we still have confidence and goals."

Difficulties are always temporary, and nothing is ever smooth sailing. With the support of the central government, the efforts of local governments, the cooperation of the many executives and elites present, and Hainan's unique resources and geographical conditions, development is foreseeable.

Currently, the province is actively cooperating with the central government to adjust and construct various projects related to transportation, communication, shipping, infrastructure, and supporting services in Hainan. It is expected that Hainan will experience a significant leap forward in the near future.

There is no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Luck only favors those who are always prepared and have a far-sighted vision.

A temporary situation doesn't mean anything. Whether it's a natural disaster or a man-made one, things always pass. How you perceive and what attitude you have when facing a problem—whether you actively participate or sit idly by and wait—will determine your future gains.

No one can control the future, but we can seize the present.

The saying "no pain, no gain" holds true everywhere. If you are willing to commit today and fight alongside us, you will have a glorious future and rich rewards tomorrow.

For us, this is a battle amidst adversity; for everyone here, it is an investment in anticipation of the future.

We are confident that we will win this battle under the leadership of the Party. We hope that everyone can see the situation clearly, trust the government, and work with us to create a bright future.

Hainan's development cannot be separated from everyone's efforts, and Hainan can also offer everyone an opportunity for rapid growth. A win-win situation is the only way forward, and this applies universally.

Stock trading emphasizes bottom-fishing, construction emphasizes low investment, and development relies on foresight; opportunities must be seized.

I'll say it again: if you stand by me through today's difficulties, I dare to promise you a bright tomorrow. Please consider this carefully, everyone present.

Thanks."

Du An'an's father was the first to go on stage and gave a passionate impromptu speech. He then bowed slightly to the audience, handing the stage over to the HK side, and strode down to sit in the first row.

Chen Hui said to Xiao Wei, "This is An'an's dad. What do you think? Pretty good, huh?"

Xiao Wei looked at the stage and said softly, "He's a thoughtful person. However, I feel that the biggest problem here right now isn't that. There's never a shortage of investors; as long as there's an opportunity and a market, investors will naturally be attracted."

I think the biggest problem here right now is the officials at all levels in the powerful departments below. They are taking bribes and demanding favors. No matter how many people and how much money they bring in, it's all for nothing. Nobody is stupid. If the money comes in and then goes down the drain, who will throw it in?

Who wouldn't be happy to invest money in land, pay taxes, hire workers, and receive a normal return? But if someone is unfairly exploited along the way, who wouldn't object? Why? China is so big; there are plenty of other places to make money.

Chen Hui said, "This kind of phenomenon exists everywhere; it's unavoidable. It's the same where I'm from. It's just a matter of degree. Power and money, power and money—that's how it's been passed down from generation to generation; it's ingrained in our bones. Besides, why should we be afraid of that?"

Xiao Wei shook his head: "There are so many rich people now. There are people or companies everywhere that can invest tens or hundreds of millions. There are so many opportunities now, you can make money anywhere. Why would I want to come out here and suffer when I have an easy place to go?"

Chen Hui asked, "You regretted coming here?"

Xiao Wei said, "Yes, it's quite different from what I imagined. In Liaodong, there's no other way, that's our roots. Jibei and Longjiang are also markets we have to develop and occupy. But it's different here, it's not like we have to be here."

Chen Hui said, "We're already here, what's the point of saying all this?"

Xiao Wei said, "After this auction, we'll slowly develop the company here, focusing on these two projects. We'll see what the rest are like for now. As for the Sanya International Aviation Plaza, we'll see what the provincial government says. If it's suitable, we'll take it; if not, we'll just leave it at that and concentrate on developing the resort. We'll talk about the rest later."

Chen Hui nodded and said, "Let's focus on securing things in Kyoto. There's no rush here. By the way, I'll have Lao Liang take a look around Shenzhen. I feel we should establish a presence there. Development is rapid there."

"...That concludes the auction details for today. Now, the auction for this suspended construction project will begin." After the Haikou official finished speaking, the auction commenced, and Xiaowei and Chen Hui fell silent and looked up at the stage.

The first target of the day is being projected onto the screen.

The auctioneer was a licensed auctioneer brought in from Hong Kong by the government. He spoke fluent Mandarin and introduced the project details, including the land area, location, original use, invested capital, debt and creditor relationships, construction status, bid amount, and the rights and responsibilities of the bidder.

(End of this chapter)