According to what Wan Hui said, his eight million would turn into over twenty-four million, and that was a conservative estimate; it could potentially be even higher.
This was because they had purchased houses in the best locations in the delta, which commanded higher prices than other properties.
Wan Hui sighed, "It's a shame I didn't have more money. I only managed to buy eight units. If I had known this area would be demolished, I would have borrowed a few more million."
"Brother Wan, one must learn to be content, or life will be very tiring. Think about the people who sold us their properties. They not only missed out on a good opportunity but also gave away a chance to make money. They must be regretting it immensely right now."
Hearing Liu Yifeng's words, Wan Hui felt much better. "You're right. Compared to them, this is like winning the lottery, like pie falling from the sky. I'm not ungrateful. Once the demolition compensation comes through, I'll properly thank you."
Liu Yifeng had heard this from more than one person. He immediately replied, "Brother Wan, there's no need to be so polite. In fact, among us, I'm the one who made the most money. Just keep the money for yourself, don't spend it unnecessarily!"
"That won't do. One thing is one thing. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have this demolition compensation. We'll leave it at that. I have to go to the hotel now, so I won't chat with you. Come for dinner another day, and I'll have a good drink with you!"
"Alright, Brother Wan, you be busy!" Liu Yifeng hung up the phone.
Not long after their call, Du Ziheng's phone rang, followed by Su Wanru's. Both were about the demolition of houses in the delta.
At noon, they were eating in the restaurant downstairs. Lu Fei was looking at his phone.
He scrolled past a news article, and the headline immediately caught his attention: "Demolition of Delta Properties Set to Begin. Land bidding has commenced, with plans to develop the Delta area into the city's largest CBD within five years."
"Yifeng, look, the demolition of the delta properties is already in the news. This is for real. You kid, get ready to stuff money into sacks!" Lu Fei excitedly handed his phone to Liu Yifeng.
Liu Yifeng took Lu Fei's phone and read. The speed of these developments was truly astonishing! The demolition notice was issued so quickly after the inspection. This confirmed that the demolition of properties in the delta was an urgent matter!
Curiously, he clicked on the comments section. Everyone expressed their envy. Many residents of the delta also commented, mentioning that someone had bought dozens of properties there not long ago. And now, demolition notices were being issued. They wondered if those buyers had known something in advance.
This led to heated arguments among commenters, with some even suggesting reporting the buyers for insider trading. They claimed these buyers had exploited ordinary citizens by knowing the inside information.
However, Liu Yifeng was not worried about their outcry. The decision was made by the authorities on the spur of the moment. Besides, he didn't know any officials, so an investigation would likely yield nothing.
After the midday news broke, official demolition notices were plastered on the streets of the delta that afternoon. Residents of the delta stood before the notices, their faces beaming with excitement. They had waited for this day for a long time, and it had finally arrived. Not only could they move out legitimately, but they would also receive substantial demolition compensation and a new home.
At that moment, waves of demolition office staff arrived. They shouted through loudspeakers that those who cooperated with the demolition first would receive additional compensation. The residents, who had been eagerly awaiting this day, rushed forward to express their willingness to cooperate.
The demolition process was remarkably straightforward and efficient. Those who received the demolition notice just needed to present their property deeds, sign and stamp on the spot, and collect their money. This scene was remarkably similar to when Liu Yifeng and his companions had come to buy properties. The only difference was that then they were spending money to buy houses, and now they were spending money to demolish them.
As the residents flocked forward, the staff immediately got busy. Witnessing this frenzy, the residents who had sold their homes for two thousand yuan per square meter were filled with regret. They pounded their chests and wailed, demanding their houses back. Some even wished they could beat Liu Yifeng and his group then and there. This was their once-in-a-lifetime chance to turn their fortunes around. Yet, these capitalists, having known the inside story, heartlessly exploited them. Their actions were worse than beasts.
They were foolish, too. When they heard people wanted to buy their houses, they thought these buyers were simply rich and looking for a place to spend their money. They believed they had found some unsuspecting fools and eagerly sold their properties. For a mere two thousand yuan per square meter, they sold their homes cheaply, congratulating themselves on what they thought was a great deal. Little did they know they were the ones being fleeced.
When they sold their houses, they were delighted to have finally offloaded these "hot potatoes." They even held banquets to celebrate finding someone to take over their unwanted properties. Now, this turn of events was a complete humiliation. Their friends and relatives must be laughing at their foolishness for letting such a golden opportunity slip away. No one could accept this. The demolition compensation was so high – they sold at two thousand yuan per square meter, and now it was eight to nine thousand yuan per square meter. Such a huge disparity made them feel like jumping off a building.
Some people started protesting, calling Liu Yifeng and his group "bloodsucking red capitalists" who had embezzled their assets. They demanded their houses back and called for an investigation into the matter. How could such a coincidence occur? They bought the houses just eight or two months ago, and now they were being demolished. It was obvious that someone in power had been bribed to leak the information to these few individuals. Or perhaps Liu Yifeng and those in power were in cahoots. They demanded a thorough investigation and the return of their properties.
Everyone sided with those who had sold their homes, holding banners and demanding justice from the government. Despite the commotion, Liu Yifeng was unfazed because the claims were baseless. However, to prevent the residents from regretting their decision after the demolition and trying to reclaim their properties, he had specifically included a clause in the contracts. It stated that after the sale of a property, the seller could not reclaim it for any reason. Now, seeing the demolition and feeling dissatisfied, they wanted to get their houses back through such means – it was wishful thinking. Did they really think Liu Yifeng was easy to bully? It was not that they had suffered a loss that made them right.