Chapter 612 (2/2)
Seeing that he was done, Tang Xiu slowly said, “What if the sales are not up to expectation?”
“The sales not going according to expectation? Are you joking?” Long Zhengyu couldn’t help laughing. “Just after the New City’s construction commenced, we got calls from many wealthy people from all over the country and even some financial companies. They just wanted a guarantee that the New City we are developing can be built according to the blueprint. As long as we achieve that, they will purchase the properties without hesitation. Many large enterprises, including many representatives and people-in-charge from world brands of luxury jewelry in China have contacted us, hoping that they can get a good and strategic location to set up their stores. Now, listen to me. They don’t want to rent, they want to buy the property!”
Tang Xiu indeed had confidence in the blueprint he designed. He had anticipated that once this New City was established, it would definitely become the only time immemorial landmark in the world. When that time came, the economic development of Star City would probably speed up like a launching rocket.
“I don’t care about the operational management, construction, nor sales. What I need to see is the profits and benefits from it. I believe that Kang Xia can do a good job in this aspect. Anyways, let’s discuss about the Nine Dragons Island now,” said Tang Xiu with a serious expression.
“The reconstruction project in Nine Dragons Island is progressing much faster than expected,” said Long Zhengyu. “Since we employed a two-pronged approach with air and marine transport, in addition to the day and night work shift rotation of the construction team, the reconstruction is continuing nonstop. You will see that the Nine Dragons Island has greatly changed now. I originally thought that having the project finished by September next year was improbable, but now it seems that we can completely finish it by August. To be honest with you, I really don’t get why you are so anxious to rebuild Nine Dragons Island. This degree of reconstruction is nothing but burning money.”
Tang Xiu still didn’t want to disclose the truth to Long Zhengyu. After all, Nine Dragons Island was too important, and he didn’t want any slight mishaps occurring before the reconstruction completely finished. With that thought in mind, he made up a reason and slowly elaborated, “You should know that I’m a member of the Tang Family. Back when the Tangs and the Yaos were struggling in the back, we were at the point of losing all decorum with blades on each other’s throats. Nine Dragons Island is exactly the place I personally chose as a way out for the Tang Family in cas that we lost to the Yaos, so that we would still have a place to survive.
“But I didn’t expect that the Yao Family would launch their strike so early, thus making my Tang Family use a few schemes before we obtained that unexpected victory. However, since the project in Nine Dragons Island has commenced and a colossal amount of funds has been invested already, we might as well finish it. Besides, it can still be used as a route of retreat for the Tang Family.”
Realization dawned on Long Zhengyu as he sighed, “The patriarch of the Tang Family is really great. To think that he actually thought of this matter… Nine Dragons Island is indeed a great place. Setting it up as an escape route can’t be a more correct and suitable choice.”
“Anyways, the funds have been handed over to you, therefore I’m asking on their behalf,” said Tang Xiu with a smile. “I will be relying on you to build my Tang Family’s future domain.”
Family Domain?
“Didn’t the Tang Family already won?” Asked Long Zhengyu with a puzzled expression. “Why do you still need to set up a domain for your family there?”
“A storm may arise from a clear sky and something unexpected may happen at any time, while calamities and blessings can come to a man either in the morning or evening,” said Tang Xiu lightly. “Who can clearly predict what kind of situation will occur in the country, to begin with? Furthermore, there is no one who can claim constant victory in this world. One can win once and for a while, but it’s impossible to be always on the winning side. In the case that the Tang Family encounters a crisis in the future, Nine Dragons Islands will become the family domain. If the Tangs ever fail, there’s no reason that it’s not necessary.”
“Senior Tang truly deserves my admiration,” praised Long Zhengyu while raising his thumb.
Tang Xiu couldn’t help but be stumped inwardly. It was all excuses he made up. Nine Dragons Island would become his basecamp, a stronghold which was what he always planned to have, and Tang Guosheng had no relationship to it whatsoever. However, since Long Zhengyu misunderstood it, he might as well let him swallow it.
Ding dong…
The door’s bell sounded.
Tang Xiu and Long Zhengyu exchanged looks and the former immediately asked, “Did you invite someone else tonight?”
“Nope.” Long Zhengyu shook his head.
Tang Xiu nodded before getting up and walking to the door. After opening it, he saw a well-dressed middle-aged man and remembered that the man seemed to be a Vice Manager of the Long’s Dining Hall.
“Hello, Mr. Tang. I’m a General Manager of the Long’s Dining Hall, Chang Hao. I’m afraid that something came up, so I need to delay your meeting for a while,” said the middle-aged man with a smile.
Tang Xiu nodded slightly and gestured him to enter the room before asking, “What happened?”
“Umm, I have to tell you something. I don’t know why, but the news that you came to dine at our Long’s Dining Hall has spread out, so now there are a lot of reporters and journalists outside the restaurant. They mentioned your name and requested to have an interview with you. As for how you look at this matter…”
“They want to interview me?” Asked Tang Xiu, confused. “What exactly do they want to interview me for?”
“Uh?” Chang Hao was astounded. “Did you forget that you just participated in a live broadcast today? It seems that not only it sent off a huge wave on the Internet community, it has also caused a huge sensation in all aspects of society.”