Chapter 172: Guiding Real Estate

In fact, Liu Zeguang's attitude towards Liu Rui is not hard to understand. Currently, in everyone's eyes, the real estate industry is viewed as the most profitable industry. One can easily set up a shell company, engage in a bit of land deal maneuvering, and most people will make a fortune.
At this time, advising someone to give up on acquiring land appears to be cutting off their financial source. It's no wonder Liu Rui's dad scolded him fiercely; after all, not everyone has the foresight of Li Ran.
Li Ran wanted to persuade him again, but didn't know how to start. After all, he had already reminded Liu Rui; if Liu Rui didn't believe his father, there was nothing Li Ran could do.
Given the scale of Fuitong Group, the adjustment of policies will definitely have an impact on the group. As for how significant that impact will be, it depends on how much land Fuitong Group can acquire this year. If all cash flow is used to acquire land, once the national policy is announced, it could lead to serious consequences.
When Li Ran was lost in thought, Liu Rui carefully examined him. From what Liu Rui knew about him, Li Ran was not the type to act without purpose.
Moreover, the series of operations from LeXiang Company demonstrated how advanced its operational methods were, which indirectly confirmed that Li Ran, who could steer the overall direction of LeXiang, should be a person of great wisdom.
The saying "the hotter it gets, the more likely it is to die" is not without reason. Liu Rui has had a slight concern about the booming real estate industry and whether the government will step in to regulate it.
In contrast, the company owned by Li Ran, while not as booming as the real estate sector, is definitely considered an emerging industry. Additionally, Liu Rui is enviously aware of the high profits within the delivery industry.
Although the real estate industry has larger profits, the return period is much longer and there are various risks involved. On the other hand, delivery is completely different; LeXiangSong makes a profit on every single order, and with LeXiang's monopoly status in Changji Province, it's quite easy for the finance team to analyze and see what the current profit margins approximately look like.
Liurui smiled and said, "Actually, the old man's judgment does have its reasons. After all, he has seen all kinds of storms throughout his life, which is why he has achieved what he has today. I don't believe for a moment that he lacks business acumen."
Li Ran also agreed with Liu Rui's statement, saying that if Liu Zeguang didn't have business acumen, he wouldn't be able to grow the company so large.
“But I don't know why, I just feel that your perspective is correct. Could it be because I find you pleasant to look at?”
Liú Ruì then said, "What do you think about the current real estate industry?"
Lí Rán glanced at him, hesitated for a moment, but after some thought, confidently replied, "Real estate is definitely a lucrative industry now; anyone who enters the market can make a substantial profit."
Liu Rui frowned and quickly said, "Then what did you mean by those words you said to me earlier?"
"Everyone entering the market can make a profit, land prices are driven up, local GDP increases, and businessmen also benefit. But in the end, who pays for all of this?" Li Ran glanced at him and replied.
"Then just adjust the housing prices, what's there to hesitate about?"
"Housing prices can't keep rising endlessly, and the real estate market can't stay chaotic like this forever. The real estate industry has already gone through periods of skyrocketing prices and market bubbles. Who can say for sure what the government's policies will be? Moreover, the real estate industry involves too many complex factors."
“Do you have some insider information? You sound so confident, could it be that you've heard some rumors?” Liu Rui asked suspiciously.
“There's no insider information or rumors, just some of my own thoughts, which I've already shared with you. Whether you believe it or not is up to you.”
Liú Ruì stared at Lì Rán for a long time, trying to read something from his face, but ended up disappointed, as Lì Rán showed no expression, revealing nothing unusual.
“You've been at the Changji branch for a while now, how is the research on that piece of land behind the city government going?”
Hearing him take the initiative to ask, Liu Rui's eyes flashed with brilliance as he said, "You actually remember! It’s already in progress. Zheng Wenlong is quite reliable in this matter, so there’s a good chance of success. When the time comes, I plan to establish the headquarters in Changji Province and show the old man that I’m no less capable than the elder brother."
“地皮的价格大概有多少？”
“那块地面积大概在三万三千平方米，估计价格应该在四千两百万左右。”刘睿仔细想了一下说道。
Li Ran thought for a moment, then looked up at Liu Rui and said, "I remember this piece of land; it's not far from the Financial Tower. My suggestion to you is not to invest in building a headquarters. For you, this only means spending money for peace of mind, and your dad will just say a few words to you. You should do something significant to impress him."
“How to do it, what can be done, what you're saying is so vague that I can't understand it at all. If you're not going to cover the headquarters, what do you want me to do? The residential area is not enough, and there aren't many good alternatives either.”
```html"Holding onto it and waiting for the right opportunity to sell, I believe it's not a problem to make a fortune of ten million as long as the timing is right."
Liú Ruì shook his head and said, "The more you talk, the more absurd it sounds. Now you're talking about fortune-telling again. Tell me, how can you guarantee that you'll make ten million when you sell?"```
Li Ran took a sip of alcohol and smiled slightly, as if to say, "Believe it or not, it's up to you."
“I just can't take you seriously like this. Those who know you think you're wise beyond your years, and those who don't might as well think you're a monk in seclusion, putting on an air of being untainted by the mundane world. Why can't you just say what you want to say straightforwardly?”
Can it be said? Obviously not, this piece of land indeed has a great appreciation potential, and in Li Ran's eyes, it can be classified as a type of premium land.
The land is not far from the city government, and if he remembers correctly, the planned subway Line 1 will pass through here, which is also why Li Ran is confident that the land will definitely increase in value.
But he can't say anything now, only reminding Liu Rui, leaving him to make his own choice. However, this feeling is quite fun.
Liu Rui looked at his expression, knowing he couldn't get anything out of him, so he downed the rest of the drink in one gulp and gritted his teeth, saying, "I’m taking the bet, I’ll trust you this time. I want to see if what you said is true; losing a million isn't a problem for me."
“Boss Liu is quite generous,” Li Ran said with a smile.
Liu Rui put down his wine glass and left the bar in a huff, unsure if he was mad at himself or at Li Ran.
Li Ran watched his back with a sly grin; a wager worth 40 million, it seemed Liu Rui was quite daring, but he wouldn’t be at a loss—he would know that soon enough.
After teasing Liu Rui for a while and having him accompany her for some drinks, Li Ran's anxiety about the company's talent shortage eased up a bit. She prepared to go home and sleep, deciding that any issues could wait until morning. No matter how tough the days get, they will pass one day at a time.
Li Ran sat in the back seat, and then Zhao Qianjun started the car to drive out. Suddenly, a BMW darted out, and Zhao Qianjun's face changed dramatically. There was no time to dodge, and he felt the entire car jolt violently. The impact was so forceful that the airbag in the driver's seat deployed.
He immediately turned back to check on Li Ran's condition, and at that moment, Li Ran was feeling dizzy, with a headache from the bump.
Zhao Qianjun didn't even care about crashing his BMW and hurried to the back seat to ask, "Li Zong, are you okay?"
Li Ran gently waved his hand and touched his head, where a large bump had already formed. When Li Ran touched it, he grimaced in pain.
Zhao Qianjun looked at Li Ran, confirming he was fine, before shifting his gaze to the BMW that caused the accident.
A man staggered out of a BMW, clearly having had quite a bit to drink.
He shouted at Zhao Qianjun, "Do you even know how to drive? Do you know how much this BMW is worth? If you damage it, can you afford to pay for it?"
Clearly, the owner of the BMW was at fault, yet he turned the tables and blamed Zhao Qianjun for the entire situation.
Zhao Qianjun, feeling exasperated, said, “I just started moving, and you drove into me. It has nothing to do with us; it’s your responsibility. Why are you playing the victim?”
At this moment, Li Ran also staggered out of the car, the large bump on his head still throbbing. He didn't want to waste too much time talking to the BMW driver and directly said, "How are we going to handle this? The airbags have already deployed, and the repair costs are definitely going to be substantial."
```htmlThe BMW owner said with disdain, "I knew you guys were just trying to extort some money from me. No problem, it's just money; I have plenty."
Encountering such a person, Li Ran really didn't want to waste any more words with him. Clearly, he was at fault, yet he acted as if Li Ran was the one trying to extort him; it was truly unreasonable.```