Chapter 403 "Ten Thousand Souls Banner"
Chapter 403 "Ten Thousand Souls Banner"
After the visit, before leaving.
Xiao Ma Ge remembered something and asked curiously:
"There seems to be news recently that the problem of land hoarding will be strictly investigated, and I even heard that a number of foreign real estate developers will be cleared out. Mr. Fan, you are putting it on hold. Is that really okay?"
Fan Wumian was pulling out the dogtail grass on the roadside, holding it in his palm and feeling the special touch, and replied carelessly:
"It's OK. I've heard about the document 'Opinions on Regulating Foreign Investment Access and Management in the Real Estate Market'. As long as we operate normally, it's fine. The main thing is to prevent foreign investment from causing trouble."
"I have already found a qualified professional company to survey my land. It was formed by the siltation of the seashore and land reclamation. Some places were tidal flats two years ago. The entire urban complex project is so heavy that it must settle naturally for a few years, and then I can transport earth and gravel to level the land. Only then can I dare to start construction. Otherwise, if the foundation sinks, wouldn't it be irresponsible to the homebuyers?"
"After all, it's no problem to prepare for four or five years. Others have no reason to delay. My situation is special, so I can speak with confidence."
Fan Wumian had known about this matter as early as when he was preparing to acquire the land.
Brother Xiao Ma suddenly realized what was going on and immediately said with a smile:
"That's true. Many places in Houhai were formed by land reclamation. My father came here to investigate before, and I played at the beach, but I'm not familiar with the nearby terrain. As long as there is a reasonable excuse, there will be no problem. But is this reclaimed tidal flat suitable for building skyscrapers?"
From what he said, it was obvious that he was somewhat interested in the proposal of jointly building the Chunsun Building.
Fan Wumian explained:
"If the soil is not stable enough, we can just drive the foundation piles deeper and make them thicker. Compared with these expenses, delaying the development cycle for a few years is the key. If the housing prices in Shenzhen can rise to 10,000 yuan in ten years, I can double my profit by reselling my project."
If it was really just double, Fan Wumian would not bother to spend time on this project, and would feel it was a waste of time to even look at it for a second longer.
But in front of Xiao Ma Ge, he didn't talk nonsense, so as not to be regarded as a young man who was not doing things properly.
If the housing prices nearby rose from 5,000 to 6,000 yuan per square meter to tens of thousands of yuan per square meter, Xiao Ma Ge subconsciously thought it was very likely, and then nodded and said:
"With an average increase of 8%, the business can double in about 9 years. If the loan interest rate is low enough, this business is quite good, after all, the investment scale is so large. With 20 billion yuan, earning about 4% every year, it is a profit difference of to million yuan."
Fan Wumian smiled but said nothing after hearing this, and continued:
"Real estate doesn't have much of a future, the Internet is where the real lucrative profits come from. I just think we can't put all our eggs in one basket, so I'll leave a way out here, just like saving money, so that we won't starve to death in the future."
Ordinary people are only concerned about getting rich quickly, but rich people have many more issues to consider.
After hearing what Fan Wumian said, Xiao Ma Ge laughed and said:
"I have put almost all my eggs in Penguin Group. Last year, I sold off some of my shares to improve my living conditions, not because I had no confidence in the company's future as the outside world speculated. I am confident that you have enough to rely on Penguin shares. It would be best if this treasure chest never comes in handy."
Fan Wumian smiled and said:
"That would be great, but who in Hong Kong doesn't like to collect rent? A super skyscraper is the best business card for companies and businessmen. Superman Li's office is on the top floor of Cheung Kong Center. Countless big bosses are under his feet. I will also build an office on the roof in the future."
For some reason, the first thing Xiao Ma Ge thought of was whether he would be struck by lightning if he placed his office on the top floor of a skyscraper.
Then I felt that the feeling of owning an entire skyscraper and collecting rent seemed indescribable. It directly concretized wealth and represented power and wealth.
Others have not yet become rich, and they only think about making money. Once they have a certain amount of wealth, other ambitions will arise.
Like this moment.
Xiao Ma Ge was thinking speechlessly, the top floor was occupied by Fan Wumian, so once the two parties jointly built the Penguin Headquarters Building, wouldn't it be inferior to him no matter which building they chose?
then.
He said to Fan Wumian:
"In fact, I have some ideas about the design of the Penguin Headquarters Building. I want to build a more unique building. It should be about 120 meters high, with about floors. The exterior should be designed in the shape of a penguin. Over the years, I estimate that I can save hundreds of millions of advertising fees, and try to let everyone who comes to Shenzhen see it."
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Smacking his lips, Fan Wumian reminded:
"This shape is not easy to design. It's easy to fail if you're not careful. It's better not to pursue a penguin-like look. A slightly more modern look would be more suitable. Penguin Group has only more than 2,000 people now. If the usable area is too small, it may have to be expanded again after the headquarters is completed."
Brother Ma waved his hand and said:
"It doesn't matter, let's build the whole penguin family, maybe it can be rated as a tourist attraction."
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That evening.
Fan Wumian encountered some troubles again.
Feng Ying'er came to him with a laptop and told him, "Another media outlet is targeting you. Take a look."
"???"
At first I thought it was because I was caught by a paparazzi when I went to meet those trainees.
After reading the news, Fan Wumian realized that this time it was not that simple.
A local newspaper used the title "Precious national treasure ends up in Tokyo National Museum, should Fan Wumian be held responsible?" to describe in detail how the Qianlong shroud, which had long been sold, was sold by Fan Wumian to a wealthy Thai-Chinese businessman, and then recently borrowed by the Tokyo National Museum for exhibition. It then extended the topic of domestic cultural relics frequently appearing in international auctions and repeatedly being banned, and bluntly stated that the loss of this national treasure-level Qianlong brocade Dharani Sutra overseas was caused by Fan Wumian alone.
The special exhibition hall of the Di'anmen Museum in Yanjing is about to open for business, just waiting to take advantage of the summer tourist peak season. The sudden emergence of this incident will obviously have a negative impact on Fan Wumian's image.
After reading it line by line, Fan Wumian sneered:
"This writing is really sophisticated and well done. It's obvious that a lot of effort has been put into it. I even found out that in February, the shroud was rented to a gangster in Taiwan. I entrusted the item to the auction house and the transaction was conducted through formal channels. Even if the buyer used it as a carpet or rag, can the blame be put on me?"
Feng Ying'er deliberately wore a tight yoga suit, revealing a small part of her waist.
Yesterday it was Fan Wumian who took the initiative and aroused her greed, and now it was her turn to take the initiative.
Sitting next to Fan Wumian, with her legs resting on his thighs, Feng Ying'er said:
"They are just trying to put the blame on you. As long as you respond publicly, the heat will rise immediately, and the newspaper will not lose out no matter what. I have long discovered that being a celebrity is quite disadvantageous when facing the media. Isn't there any good way to deal with them?"
Fan Wumian was thinking about a public countermeasure and replied casually:
"Yes, look at the mainstream media in the United States. They are all controlled by the big sharks. Even if it is a big thing, they will hide it."
Pointing at the laptop screen, Feng Ying'er asked him again, "What are you going to do? Just bear it and wait for the storm to pass?"
"Other minor matters can be dealt with, but this kind of thing is best dealt with through public relations."
It’s not the first day I become a star.
365 days a year, every day there is a bunch of media and black fans trying to discredit him or take advantage of his popularity. You get used to it and it doesn't matter anymore.
It’s just that the angle of this article is a bit tricky. The heat has already started to rise, and there may be a group of competitors who are also releasing new movies in the summer vacation, hiding behind and stabbing him in the back, trying to pull Fan Wumian down from the altar and stop him from making money.
Suddenly, he had an inspiration. Fan Wumian snapped his fingers, took out his cell phone, looked through his contacts, and finally chose Huang Bo.
He called Huang Bo, but no one answered after waiting for more than half a minute.
Just as he was about to call Xiao Yang, Huang Bo called back and said politely:
"I'm sorry! I'm so sorry! Mr. Fan, do you want to talk to me about something? I was busy on a variety show just now and had to stop filming at the last minute."
The EQ is really high.
In just a few words, he not only explained why he didn't answer the call, but also praised the boss Fan Wumian highly.
No time for politeness.
Fan Wumian replied, "I really have something to do here, and I would like to ask Brother Bo for a favor."
"Well, if you have anything to say, just tell me directly. Why are you being polite to me? Even if I have to go through fire and water, I promise I won't even blink an eye."
".It's not that serious. I just want you to search online and forward a negative news about me. Say less nonsense in the caption and remember to write 'I have covered so many people, it is almost like a banner of ten thousand souls. It would be unlucky to take it back.'"
"Oh, Mr. Fan, I've made a note of it, but what are the three specific words on this something-something-banner?"
Although he didn't know exactly why, Huang Bo just felt that since it was the boss's order, it must be something serious.
"I'll send it to your phone later. Forget it, I'll just write it out. Find a piece of negative news that's hot, about the loss of Emperor Qianlong's shroud overseas, and forward it with the caption to direct people's attention. If you don't know how to do it, ask your assistant or agent. We can deal with it after we finish filming the variety show. There's no rush for now."
Fan Wumian was afraid that Huang Bo was too old to keep up with the trend of the times.
Although Huang Bo is only 31 years old, his living environment when he was young was completely different. There were not so many Internet cafes on the streets in the 90s.
Huang Bo, who was still confused, agreed repeatedly and soon received a text message. It was not until after finishing the filming of the variety show that he rushed back to the hotel and sat in front of the computer to study it carefully.
There is a lot of discussion about the loss of Emperor Qianlong's shroud overseas.
After reading the relevant news, a certain netizen felt a little uncomfortable, and then accidentally saw the post forwarded by Huang Bo, which read
——“This thing was indeed a good thing before, but after it was bought by a Thai buyer and rented out to make money from the deceased, it gradually became a bad thing.
It has covered so many people, it's almost become a banner of ten thousand souls. I guess when Emperor Qianlong finds out, he will be so angry that he won't be able to hold down the coffin lid."
The phrase "Banner of Ten Thousand Souls" plus "so angry that the coffin lid cannot be held down" inexplicably tickled the funny bone of netizens, who immediately typed a series of "Hahahaha" and shared it in the class group.
Huang Bo currently has over 87 fans. Word of mouth spread from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred. Soon, netizens forgot the main point and were only busy joining in the fun and reading the jokes.
It was indeed a treasure before, but because of the phrase “Ten Thousand Souls Banner”, the treasure became a joke.
Whether it is collected by foreigners is not so important.
(End of this chapter)