Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1280 Nine Departures and Eleven Returns

The first auction item is a resort project located in the middle section of Binhai Road, covering an area of ​​160 mu (approximately 17 hectares). All demolition has been completed, and 22 mu (approximately 1.8 hectares) of villa area has been built. The main structure of the project has been completed, and the landscaping and road construction covers nearly 30 mu (approximately 2 hectares). The item is valued at 35 million yuan.

Looking at the project brochure in his hand, Chen Hui said, "This seems like a serious project; otherwise, they wouldn't have gone into landscaping and roads. I just don't know why it collapsed. Oh, I see, it was a company project, and they ran out of funding. Interested?"

Xiao Wei was also looking at the instructions in his hand, then shook his head: "It's better to invest the money in Sanya than here. The beach there is more suitable."

After the auctioneer finished explaining the situation, he struck the gavel and announced the start of the bidding.

Chen Hui looked at the stage and whispered, "It would be awkward if no one responded."

Xiao Wei said, "No, for the first order, even if no one else comes, the government will arrange for someone to buy it."

The auctioneer called out a few times, and sure enough, someone raised their paddle. Xiao Wei and Chen Hui sat there quietly watching.

Two companies raised their paddles, but it's unclear what kind of company or organization they were. The auction organizers did not release any information about the participants.

After two rounds of "fierce" bidding, the first lot was sold for 37 million. The auctioneer didn't even mention the buyer's identity before striking the gavel and announcing, "Sold! Congratulations to guest number 06 for acquiring ownership of lot number one for 37 million."

The formalities will be completed after the auction. Now let's look at lot number two.

Xiao Wei saw Du An'an's father turn around and glance towards number 06, then nodded in that direction and whispered, "It's not a shill, he really bought it."

Chen Hui asked, "How did you know?"

Xiao Wei said, "Du An'an's father. He should know the family from number 06, and their status should be about the same."

Chen Hui looked over there: "That means the higher-ups have gotten involved. It must be some large unit buying it for their own use, like the one the Ministry of Metallurgy in Sanya Bay did."

Xiao Wei said, "It must be related to the situation here. It seems that the country is also paying attention to this place. It can't be just something to show off."

Chen Hui didn't understand and asked, "Why do you say that?"

Xiao Wei said, "For Lao Du to nod and give his approval, he must be at least a vice-ministerial level official, right? Do you really need someone of that rank to personally come to your family's sanatorium?"

Chen Hui suddenly realized.

The second lot was also sold, the third and fourth failed to sell, and the fifth was the villa project on Haidian Island that Xiaowei had his eye on. Originally, Xiaowei wanted to take over the three adjacent projects there as a package, but for some reason it turned into two projects being auctioned together.

Miler raised his paddle and bid an extra 500,000, bringing the total to 16.5 million for both projects. This price did surprise Xiaowei; the total expected value for the three projects was no less than 30 million.

Auctioning these stalled buildings takes a lot of time, as all the data and information need to be explained in detail. By the time the fifth lot was finished, it was noon. The organizers arranged lunch, and everyone went out to stretch their legs, use the restroom, and then have lunch.

The auctioneer announced that there would be a one-hour break after lunch before the auction would continue.

This is only the third or fourth unsuccessful bid; otherwise, we could probably have dinner right after all seven bids were completed.

Many of the people from the workplace who came were acquaintances, so they all gathered together to eat and chat. Xiao Wei and Chen Hui didn't know anyone, so they didn't feel comfortable going up to Lao Du. They found a place to fill their stomachs and then went outside to smoke and rest.

An hour later, the auction resumed, and Miler won the Huamei Building for 38.5 million, fulfilling his promise to Lao Du. The other building was won by a foreign company.

The auction concluded with two out of seven lots failing to sell and five being sold, considered a relatively successful event. The leaders in the front row visibly relaxed, their faces beaming with joy. This success suggests that the issue of unfinished buildings has seen a glimmer of hope for resolution.

Miler, representing Kaihang Company, signed the agreement documents. Next, all that's left is to wait for the government to complete the change procedures and obtain all the necessary permits. Once the funds are transferred to the government's designated account within the specified timeframe, both projects will be under Kaihang's ownership.

Back at their lodgings, Xiao Wei and the others held a short meeting to discuss the two projects.

Miler is under a lot of pressure. He owns 30% of the stake and needs to raise 83.7 million yuan. He says he's just a nobody, he can turn into a lapdog, but he can't conjure up money.

"Damn it, we were talking about tens of millions, but this has almost cost us 300 million. Do you want me dead? Anyway, I can't handle it. Once you've lured me in, don't expect me to get out. It's just a hundred or so pounds. You two figure it out."

Miler lay sprawled on the sofa, looking completely boneless.

Chen Hui glanced at Mi Le and said, "Look at you, so easily frightened by a few tens of millions? Why don't you think about how much you'll get in the future?"

Mi Le twitched her face and rubbed her hair: "What's the use of making grand promises? Where am I supposed to get 80 million to invest? I don't even know how I scraped together this 5 million."

Xiao Wei said, "Where did you get the money you invested in the municipal government? Do you think a living person can be killed by pissing?"

Miler thought for a moment and said, "They probably won't be there until next autumn. We've already tried almost every trick we can think of, so we definitely don't have any money right now. Why don't you two lend it to me? I'll even pay interest."

Chen Hui laughed and said, "Sure, I have some spare cash that I don't know what to do with. I'll lend you 100 million."

Miler extended his middle finger: "Why don't you just die? Get lost."

Xiao Wei said, "I'm planning to turn these two villa areas on Haidian Island into a seaside resort, for rent only, not for sale. What do you two think? Is that feasible?"

Mile asked, "How much does it cost to rent?"

Xiao Wei said, "Just run it like a hotel, except the rooms are villas. Set up a service center, offices, a restaurant, and a conference center with several meeting rooms of different sizes. Then decorate the villas like a hotel."

Those coming here can rent the whole place or just a room; it's suitable for families or individuals, and you can even cook your own meals. We could also bring companies and organizations here for their winter vacations and meetings. What do you think?

Miler thought for a moment and said, "I think it's a good idea. But we still need to add some water activities. I saw in the description that there's a beach there too. Let's work on it properly and bring back a few more boats. Although it doesn't have as many activities as Sanya, we can't just be wading in the water all the time. We still need some fun activities."

Xiao Wei nodded: "That's fine, take your time. We need to get this side built first anyway. Let's build the wall first and enclose our territory, including the beach."

Chen Hui said, "So, we should focus on building the villas first, and then postpone the construction of the apartment building?"

Xiao Wei said, "Let's take it slow, what's the rush? Let's get the land certificate sorted out first, and then start construction once we've confirmed everything is in order. What's the rush? Miler, are you sure you've handed the company over to Zhuang Shufang? Is she capable of handling it?"

Miler said, "It'll work, don't worry."

Xiao Wei said, "That works. Let's hire another vice president to assist her. I'll send someone to handle the finances when I get back. Clear this area of ​​the building first, then put up the company's logo. By the way, what's the name of this building?"

Chen Hui said, "Kaihang Building, that sounds nice."

Xiao Wei nodded and said, "The building's design drawings and construction drawings all need to be cleared out, and Dean Cheng should bring people over to thoroughly understand them. From now on, this building will be like our headquarters: the upper floors will be for our own use, the middle floors will be a hotel, and the lower floors will be for rent. It won't be sold. The specific plans will still be developed by Dean Cheng's team."

(End of this chapter)