After my divorce, I started to have good luck
Chapter 1171 - 615: Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction (Part 2)
"Generous! Brother Feng, you're too generous!" Cai Zhixin immediately chimed in with flattery, "I've also heard about your film company, it's really profitable. That 'Mountain Order' made over a hundred million. With a 5% bonus, you must have to give her a few million just for this series, right? Usually, bosses and capitalists aren't so generous!"
Chen Feng shook his head, smiling, "Actually, I'm a bit reluctant too. I didn't expect the company to make so much money initially. If I had known, I probably wouldn't have promised to give her such a high share in the first year so easily. However, since I've made an agreement with her, I must keep my word. By the end of the year, whatever she's owed, she will get."
Tang Xinyi was filled with envy and couldn't help but say, "I've heard that the main credit for 'Mountain Order' goes to you as the boss. You bought it from that company, and you're the one who smoothed the connections for the show's approval. It seems like it has nothing to do with Lu Sijia, right?"
Chen Feng gave her a look and said impatiently, "If I thought like you, I should have found an excuse to fire her long ago. Being true to oneself is the most important thing. As for money, once your money reaches a certain level, or when you can easily earn it, there's no need to care so much about money. Otherwise, you'll become a slave to it, and you'll never be happy in life."
"Well said!" Tao Yaoyang clapped and praised, ignoring the somewhat displeased expression on Tang Xinyi's face.
Cai Zhixin, however, noticed and no longer flattered Chen Feng.
Luckily, at this time, there was a knock at the door, and a waiter came in, placing the dishes on the table.
After the waiter left, Tao Yaoyang invited everyone to start eating.
After eating for a few minutes, Tao Yaoyang began to talk about business, "Ah Feng, recently I have my eye on a piece of land over by Riverside, very close to the Riverside Sports Arena. If we can get it, developing a small business complex would be very promising. The surrounding facilities are complete with subways, buses, light rails, highways, and well-developed transport. Banks, supermarkets, schools, and hospitals are all nearby. Xin, Xinyi, and I have all decided to go for this land. Are you interested?"
Chen Feng was a bit dumbfounded after hearing this, thinking that this piece of land might be the one Sun Yanhong mentioned before, otherwise, it would be too coincidental, all saying it's close to the sports arena.
Chen Feng couldn't help but ask, "Is this land currently up for public auction, or is it being transferred from someone else?"
Tao Yaoyang smiled and said, "This land was originally acquired through illegal means and is about to be forcibly recovered by the authorities. Once it's recovered, I can naturally take it over. As for the price, I've roughly estimated it would cost about 300 million, with the Hengsen Fund I represent able to put up half, 150 million. Xin can put up 50 million, Xinyan 30 million, leaving a gap of 70 million, which can be yours if you're interested."
Cai Zhixin said, "Brother Feng, this land is quite the hot commodity. Those people originally acquired it through illegal means, spending just over 100 million two years ago, and now it requires at least 300 million. They were originally planning to pool resources to build a skyscraper, showing they were very optimistic about this land. Basically, as long as it's developed, it's a guaranteed profit."
Tang Xinyi also said, "This project is indeed very attractive. I've also inquired, and that area is the future cultural and commercial center. There's great room for appreciation."
Chen Feng then asked, "Who originally bought this piece of land?"
Cai Zhixin casually replied, "It was Ma Wenjiang leading a local group of speculators from our Xiu Zhou, a small group of local tycoons."
Well, Chen Feng didn't know or hear about Ma Wenjiang and continued to ask, "Is there anyone named Sun Yanhong among them?"
Cai Zhixin was stunned for a moment, then laughed, "Bro, you've heard of that notorious lady too? Haha, this woman is quite famous in our Xiu Zhou business circle. Although she's married, she and her husband do their own thing. She likes young guys and also likes strong men younger than her. Brother Feng, if she saw someone like you, she'd certainly be instantly drawn."
Cai Zhixin's words weren't unfounded. Wasn't Sun Yanhong indeed instantly attracted to him?
Chen Feng couldn't help but roll his eyes, finally confirming in his mind that they were indeed talking about Sun Yanhong's land.
This was truly... stranger than fiction.
Chen Feng was somewhat at a loss.
Oddly enough, they both wanted to pull him into this venture, seemingly indicating that he really had some kind of fate with this land.
After a while, Chen Feng finally spoke, "In that case, isn't it akin to snatching food from their mouths? Aren't you afraid of offending them?"
Cai Zhixin laughed, "Bro, you're overthinking it. We're not robbing them; they acquired that land through illegal means from the start, buying it at a low price because they had early planning information. It will certainly be forcibly recovered by the authorities.
We're just legally purchasing this land from the authorities. They can't blame us, and even if they do, we don't have to be afraid of them."
Seeing Cai Zhixin's confident face, and the calm looks of Tao Yaoyang and Tang Xinyi, Chen Feng was finally sure they were set on dealing with Sun Yanhong's group.
Chen Feng didn't want to get involved in such clear interest conflicts, even if it's guaranteed profit, not out of fear of offending people, but to avoid trouble.
However, in this setting, with them kindly inviting him in, it would be inappropriate to refuse right away.
In that regard, they are fundamentally different from Sun Yanhong.
Sun Yanhong was neither a friend nor clearly harbored ulterior motives. Meanwhile, these three friends clearly had no ulterior motives and genuinely wanted to include him in making money, with good intentions outweighing others.
So, Chen Feng said, "Let me think about it. I'm not familiar with the real estate sector, and requiring seven million all at once is a significant amount. I need to consider and check into it first."
Tao Yaoyang immediately nodded, "Alright, take your time to consider. This project is a sure-win. I guarantee that once you invest now, you can quickly get your money back after it's built."
"Hmm, I'll seriously consider it. Let's have a toast, everyone."
Chen Feng quickly changed the topic, eating and drinking with them.
Meanwhile, in a high-end VIP room at the Hidden Forest Club, the four people, Ma Wenjiang and Sun Yanhong among them, sat with serious expressions.
Except for Sun Yanhong, the other three men frowned, smoking in silence.
They had just learned that the people behind the attempt to seize their Riverside land were led by Tao Yaoyang.
This revelation left them somewhat at a loss, unable to come up with a good solution immediately.