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A gentle breeze caressed my face along the way, bringing a touch of coolness.
Before long, he arrived at his destination—the dock office.
Not long after they sat down, Du Guanghe rushed in.
His face was all smiles, and his eyes revealed a hint of excitement and pride.
Du Guanghe first gave He Yuzhu a detailed report on the port's freight situation, including the recent volume of cargo transported, transport routes, and some problems encountered and their solutions.
Then, he changed the subject and brought up the acquisition of the land next to the primary school.
"Boss, great news! We've successfully bought the land next to the elementary school!" Du Guanghe said, unable to hide his excitement.
"Oh? So fast?" He Yuzhu looked up at him in surprise.
"Yes, there are only 10 households living on this land."
Moreover, that area is relatively remote, and the land value is not high.
"So as long as we promised to compensate each household with two houses, they readily agreed to sell them," Du Guanghe explained.
You should know that housing prices are not low these days. In the bustling North Point area, for example, a simple house can cost as much as 40,000 to 50,000.
Of course, the location is excellent, transportation is convenient, and supporting facilities are complete, so prices naturally rise accordingly.
In comparison, land prices in Tuen Mun are much cheaper, but even so, the total cost of buying 20 houses as compensation would probably be between HK$50 and HK$80.
However, acquiring a piece of land with development potential at such a cost is still a very worthwhile deal.
After Du Guanghe finished his report, he turned and left the office.
Immediately afterward, Alex Fong strode in.
It turned out that while Du Guanghe was negotiating with the residents, Fang Lishen had already led his team to conduct a comprehensive and detailed survey of the entire land.
At this moment, Fang Lishen gently placed the meticulously drawn land map in front of He Yuzhu and began to explain in detail the various data indicators of the land and related information such as the surrounding environment...
"Boss, look, these are the detailed dimensions of the entire plot of land. After precise measurement and planning by our professional team, based on this size, we can build a total of 9 houses! If each house is designed to be 11 stories high, then there will be a total of 792 units."
Then, he handed a carefully drawn diagram to his boss.
The map clearly marked the exact location of each building, and the nine buildings were arranged in a staggered manner, resembling a beautiful urban blueprint.
A closer look reveals that each building is shaped like a regular grid, with the central section cleverly designed as an elevator and public area.
Extending outwards from this central area are eight separate residential units.
It's worth noting that units facing the sun are relatively larger, designed to allow residents to fully enjoy the warm and bright natural light; while units located at the back, due to slightly less natural light, are correspondingly smaller.
In addition, the area of each unit ranges from approximately 450 to 800 square feet, but on average, each unit is about 600 square feet.
This design takes into account the different needs of residents while ensuring the rationality and aesthetics of the overall building layout.
At this moment, He Yuzhu, who had been carefully examining the blueprints, suddenly looked up and asked:
"Why can this plot of land only accommodate a maximum of 11 stories? Can't we add a few more stories?"
Upon hearing this question, Alex Fong, who was standing nearby, quickly explained:
“Boss, actually, on Hong Kong Island, many residential buildings are already over 20 stories high or even taller. But we’re in Tuen Mun, which is a rural area, and it’s quite different from the bustling Hong Kong Island. After considering all factors, building 11 stories is a pretty economical and reasonable choice for us right now.”
Fang Lishen said to the other person with a serious expression:
“You see, there’s a huge difference in cost between building an 11-story and a 20-story high-rise! Take Hong Kong Island for example, where the economy is developed and the population is dense, so it’s more cost-effective to build a 20-story high-rise. But we’re in Tuen Mun, which is a rural area with relatively low land prices, plus the local market is very limited. If we really added 24 stories, that would be a whopping 1728 residential units! Even if we did everything we could, it would be impossible to sell all those units in the short term.”
Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu's eyes widened in astonishment as he asked, "Wow, I never expected you to have such a thorough understanding of the market!"
Fang Lishen smiled slightly and replied modestly, "Hehe, I've just been in this industry for a long time and have accumulated some experience."
He Yuzhu nodded thoughtfully, indicating his agreement.
In fact, he had always had a plan in mind: to build a highway in Tuen Mun. But this idea remained just a thought for now, because there were still many pressing issues to be addressed.
After all, the road construction itself has not even been officially implemented yet, so it is indeed too early to talk about highway-related matters.
Moreover, from an economic perspective, it would be unwise to rush into a highway project at this time.
Once the highway is successfully opened in Tuen Mun, it will inevitably trigger a significant surge in local land values.
This clearly contradicts Ho Yu-chu's original intention to acquire more land in Tuen Mun at a low price.
Therefore, after careful consideration, he decided to temporarily suspend the highway construction plan and focus on completing the land acquisition first.
When he harbored the dream of owning a large amount of land, he began to plan and negotiate with the authorities about building a new highway.
After careful consideration, he nodded slightly and said:
"Yes, that's excellent! Let's build 11 floors here for now."
A close examination of the diagram reveals that it only depicts the general layout, while the detailed design still requires much consideration.
Immediately afterwards, He Yuzhu solemnly explained to Fang Lishen:
"We must equip it with the corresponding supporting facilities!"
Alex Fong listened attentively and meticulously recorded each of He Yuzhu's requests.
After all matters were discussed and agreed upon, Alex Fong respectfully bid farewell to He Yuzhu and turned to leave to prepare for the subsequent work arrangements.
After successfully resolving these issues, He Yuzhu first went to the warehouse to take inventory and organize the supplies stored there.
He then traveled by boat, braving the wind and waves, to reach his office in Sheung Wan.
Here, he handled various matters methodically, from document signing to personnel scheduling, everything seemed to be in good order.
After finishing his work at the Sheung Wan office, He Yuzhu rushed to the Kwun Tong Industrial Building.
Since taking over the building, he has always adhered to the principles of efficiency and pragmatism. Upon arriving at the site, he immediately issued instructions, requiring the workers to speed up the construction progress and ensure that the building could be completed layer by layer.
In this way, resources can be put into use one layer at a time, thereby maximizing resource utilization efficiency.
At this moment, Huang Zhirou walked to He Yuzhu's side with a smile and reported softly:
"The offices and residential areas on the top floor are ready for use, and even the 10th floor can basically be declared completed."
Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu's face lit up with joy, and he immediately decided to go up to the top floor with Huang Zhirou for a site visit.
Standing on the top floor and gazing into the distance, the view is expansive and the scenery is delightful, making one feel refreshed and relaxed.
After visiting the top floor, the two of them moved to the 10th floor.
The workers had already left the site, and every corner had been swept clean and spotless. The entire floor presented a brand-new and tidy appearance, as if it were waiting for its new owner to come and start a new chapter.
He Yuzhu said with a serious expression:
"The equipment at the Tuen Mun warehouse has been successfully delivered. I had already arranged for people to send it over, and we can start installation and testing immediately."
He knew that this work was of paramount importance, because once the debugging phase was completed, it could be quickly put into the trial production stage.
You should know that the Hongfa Industrial Building has a three-story workshop dedicated to the production of transistors!
Through long-term operation and training, a large number of skilled and excellent workers have been cultivated there.
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By simply transferring some experienced employees here to mentor and train apprentices, large-scale production can be officially launched in no time.
That afternoon, a fleet of large trucks loaded with goods slowly drove out of the Tuen Mun warehouse and crossed the ocean without stopping, heading straight for their destination.
The trucks eventually came to a smooth stop in front of the building, and then the workers worked together in an orderly manner to move all kinds of equipment to the 10th floor.
Immediately afterwards, everyone enthusiastically began the intense and orderly installation and debugging work.
He Yuzhu, as the person in charge, dared not slack off in the slightest. He stayed on site at all times, personally overseeing and strictly supervising the operation procedures of each worker.
Just as everyone was busy, suddenly, Huang Zhirou came running over in a panic, shouting loudly:
"Boss, something terrible has happened! There's an emergency!"
Hearing the call, He Yuzhu's heart tightened. He frowned, turned around, and quickly went to greet Huang Zhirou, anxiously asking:
"What exactly happened? Don't rush, explain it slowly."
Huang Zhirou was panting heavily, her face filled with terror. She hurriedly replied, "Boss, something terrible has happened! Your wife was almost kidnapped!"
"What?" Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu's eyes widened in disbelief, and he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
Having enough land in one's possession would undoubtedly make one more persuasive when negotiating with the authorities about building new roads. He nodded slightly and said:
"Hmm, that's excellent. Let's build 11 stories here for now."
Looking at the architectural schematic diagram in front of him, which only showed the general location, He Yuzhu knew that a lot of detailed and tedious design work would still be needed.
Immediately afterwards, He Yuzhu solemnly instructed Fang Lishen to ensure that the building had the corresponding and complete supporting facilities.
Fang Lishen listened attentively to every request made by He Yuzhu and carefully wrote them down one by one.
After all the key points had been recorded, Alex Fong bid farewell to Ho Yu-chu and left to begin carrying out these tasks.
After successfully resolving the key issues at hand, He Yuzhu first went to the warehouse to conduct a detailed inspection and understanding of the stored materials and related conditions.
He then took a boat to his office in Sheung Wan.
Here, he handled the mountain of tasks methodically, and after a period of busy work, he finally got all the work arranged properly.
After finishing his business at the Sheung Wan office, He Yuzhu rushed to the Kwun Tong Industrial Building without stopping.