Building! Renovation!
Now that both the building and the land were in her hands, with a bit of time left before the New Year, Xu Duo planned to finalize the related matters as quickly as possible to save time. The land in the urban village, with a red book land certificate, was relatively easy to renovate, but the vacant lot posed a more complicated challenge. It required approval and reporting, and while there was no strict rule against building higher than six floors, any attempt to bypass regulations could lead to troublesome issues in the future. If deemed illegal, the project could end up with no compensation.
Xu Duo began looking for construction companies. She needed to renovate the old building, renovate the six shops on the street, add floors, and construct a new six-story building on the vacant land. This was no small task.
When the construction company representatives heard her plans, their attitudes became extremely enthusiastic. After some negotiations, they settled on a price of 6 million yuan. The company promised to handle all the paperwork and approvals and said they would prepare before the New Year, starting work immediately after the holiday.
"Money makes the world go round!" Xu Duo couldn't help but marvel. Although 6 million wasn't a small amount, she didn't have high demands for the renovations, as the building would mainly serve as a warehouse, and the interior could be hollowed out for easier work. "Three months... The shops outside are a bit of a hassle since they've already been rented out. The earliest contract expires in a month, and the latest is still three months away." The contracts had been signed by the previous owner, an old man who was planning to enjoy his retirement in Hong Kong. Xu Duo had to find a way to resolve the situation. Unless she could convince the tenants to move out early, the renovation work couldn't proceed.
Driving her top-end new Volkswagen Phaeton, Xu Duo visited the shops one by one for negotiations. After some back and forth, she managed to get them to agree to vacate the premises a month earlier in exchange for waiving the rent for this month and the next. Finally, that issue was resolved.
Only one matter remained.
The next day!
In a large public warehouse.
"Yé, let them check the machines!" Xu Duo had arrived early and had already refurbished the three machines she rented in the warehouse. "There's no power here, so they can't test them, but they should be fine."
"They promised a refund if there's a major issue within a month, as long as it's not caused by human error," Xu Duo said confidently, assured by the renovation system.
"Hahaha..." Luo Ye was delighted, feeling much more at ease. "With a guarantee like that, there's no doubt. No need for inspection, just haul them away. I'll call someone to come pick them up." Luo Ye, being a man of action, immediately picked up his phone.
"About half an hour, plus loading, it won't take more than an hour!" Luo Ye finished his call in just two minutes.
"I don't have anything urgent right now!" Xu Duo smiled. Once the machines were hauled away, it meant she'd earned another 7.2 million yuan, which naturally made her happy. "No rush!"
"Xu, you've really helped me out!" Luo Ye said sincerely, suddenly recalling something. "I promised to treat you to a meal, but it looks like it won't happen tonight. The machines need to be installed and tested, and it'll probably take three days. After that, I'll treat you. You must agree!"
"Yé, I'm afraid I can't," Xu Duo replied. Although she didn't mind deepening her relationship with Luo Ye over a meal, she didn't want to change her plans so easily. "I'll be off to my hometown for the New Year, either tomorrow or the day after at the latest."
"Alright..." Luo Ye was a bit disappointed but understood. "Well, we'll talk about the meal after the New Year. I'll treat you, just to make up for it!"
"Maybe after the New Year, I'll be busy with business again, and I'll need more machinery. I might have to bother you for help once more!" Luo Ye was already laying the groundwork for future collaborations.
"Of course, anytime!" Xu Duo was eager for more business. After all, making 7.2 million in just a short while was faster than robbing a bank. More business meant more money, and the amount she earned was certainly not small.
"Hahaha... but next time, if you have something good, don't forget to take your commission. Earning money these days isn't easy," Luo Ye chuckled, knowing the difficulties of starting from the bottom. Then, his attention was drawn elsewhere. "Hey, I just noticed your car. I thought it was a low-end Passat at first, but I was mistaken."
"Hehe..." Xu Duo had a bit of vanity. It was quite interesting to be underestimated and then gradually recognized. "It's second-hand, second-hand. A big boss bought it but didn't like it, so they sold it to me. I thought it looked good, so I bought it."
"Ah, I see... It's the new model, right? Just released. The boss bought it but didn't drive it much before selling it. Really..." Luo Ye marveled. "A luxury car worth over a million!"
"Over a million, but to a big boss, maybe it's nothing," Xu Duo remarked lightly.
"True!" Luo Ye agreed.
After some pleasantries, they finished the handover and parted ways.
Xu Duo, in a good mood, drove her low-key luxury car on the road back home.
"Bang!"
A muffled sound shattered her good mood, and what followed only made her situation even worse...
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