"Here are the keys to the warehouse, two in total. I'll keep one as a spare, and you take one. You can also get a few more made, just in case.
I'll be going to the United States the day after tomorrow.
I won't be back for about six months. If you need anything, you can call me, and I'll find someone to help you resolve it, though international calls can be a bit pricey." Zheng Chengye opened his drawer and handed the keys to Liu Yifeng.
Liu Yifeng took the keys and asked curiously, "Boss Zheng, are you going to the US for a vacation? Or...?"
"Not entirely for vacation. The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming up soon, and my son is studying abroad in the US. He can't come back, and my wife is with him, accompanying him.
So, I plan to go to the US to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with them. It'll be nice to have the whole family together, and we can stay for a while longer to have some fun!" Zheng Chengye said.
"Boss Zheng is truly a family man. And your son is so accomplished. Once he finishes his studies, you'll be all set to enjoy life!" Liu Yifeng praised.
Zheng Chengye's eyes lit up with joy upon hearing this. "Mr. Liu, you truly know how to speak. But what parent doesn't want their child to succeed?
However, it ultimately depends on the child themselves; it can't be forced. I just hope our family of three can be safe and healthy. That's all that matters!"
Liu Yifeng nodded in agreement. "Indeed, health is the top priority.
I have some things to attend to. If Boss Zheng has nothing else, I'll be taking my leave now."
"Alright, keep in touch by phone. Even though I'll be abroad, I can still receive your calls," Zheng Chengye nodded.
Leaving Zheng Chengye's office, Liu Yifeng returned to his car. Looking at the lease contract in his hand, he felt a sense of relief with one less thing to worry about.
Now, all he had to do was move the pomelos into the warehouse, then spray them with the nutrient solution and revitalizing powder. He was all set to make a fortune.
The warehouse he rented was quite large, so he couldn't just store pomelos. He would need to find ways to acquire other fruits at low prices from elsewhere.
Then, he could transform them into high-quality fruits and sell them at a high price to Su Wanru's company. He could just lie back and count the money.
However, he still had one more important matter to attend to: returning the money he had borrowed from Du Ziheng.
Moreover, now that he had a significant amount of surplus cash, he planned to acquire several more properties in the Delta region. After all, such opportunities were rare and wouldn't last forever!
A few days ago, Chen Xiufen, who had sold him his previous house, called him. She asked if he knew anyone looking to buy property and if he could help make introductions.
When people eagerly offer him opportunities, he naturally couldn't refuse. He planned to bring Du Ziheng along this time.
Having interacted with Du Ziheng for a while, he could tell that Du Ziheng was a man of loyalty and integrity.
If Du Ziheng had treated him well, he shouldn't treat Du Ziheng poorly either. Besides, he couldn't afford all those properties by himself. It was better to bring him along to make money together.
Thus, Liu Yifeng immediately dialed Du Ziheng's number.
It was already 12:30 PM. The vegetable market was no longer busy. Seeing Liu Yifeng's call, Du Ziheng put down what he was doing. "Brother Liu, what's the call about?"
"Brother Du, have you eaten? I'd like to treat you to a meal!"
"Not yet. But if anyone's treating, it should be me. How can I let you pay!" Du Ziheng said, a cigarette dangling from his lips, exuding a hint of a jianghu vibe.
Although he usually wore glasses and appeared refined, his personality was quite bold and straightforward. He disliked beating around the bush in his speech and actions.
This was also why he had connections with many wealthy individuals.
Because businessmen liked to deal with people like him.
Liu Yifeng smiled. "I can't let you treat every time. This one's on me, Brother Du, please don't refuse!"
"Alright then... fine. Where shall we eat? I'll get ready and head over!"
"The same place we ate last time. I also have something I want to discuss with you, Brother Du!"
"What is it, you're being so mysterious?" Du Ziheng's curiosity was piqued.
Liu Yifeng gave him a cryptic hint. "You'll know when you get here. In any case, it's good news!"
Upon hearing it was good news, Du Ziheng's mind immediately raced to the restaurant. "Okay, I'll go back and change into some clean clothes, and we'll meet there."
It was already 12:30 PM, perfect timing for lunch.
After hanging up, Liu Yifeng placed the lease contract in the glove compartment of his passenger seat and then drove to the restaurant.
He arrived a bit earlier than Du Ziheng, so he chose a table by the floor-to-ceiling window. The light was good there, and he could see the outside.
He took the menu from the waiter and, considering Du Ziheng's preferences, ordered a few dishes he knew he liked. He also ordered a pitcher of freshly squeezed juice.
They had both driven, so drinking alcohol was not advisable.
After waiting for about ten minutes, Du Ziheng finally appeared, looking a little disheveled.
"Brother Liu, I'm really sorry for making you wait." Du Ziheng said, out of breath, clearly having run after getting out of his car.
Liu Yifeng poured him a glass of juice to wet his throat. "We're not strangers. It's fine if you're a little late. Why push yourself so hard!"
"Well, as soon as I heard you had good news to share, I couldn't wait! What is this good news you mentioned, Brother Liu?" Du Ziheng asked eagerly after taking a sip of his drink.
"It's something that will make you rich!" Liu Yifeng raised an eyebrow, still keeping him in suspense.
Du Ziheng, already impatient, couldn't sit still any longer. "Brother Liu, stop beating around the bush and tell me quickly, what kind of profitable venture is it?"
"A while ago, I borrowed money from you, right? Actually, it was because all my money was tied up in real estate investments!"
"Real estate investments? You're into that too? I've heard it's quite complex, and you could lose everything!
Where are you investing in real estate? Is it reliable?" Du Ziheng's heart sank a little when he heard it was real estate investment.
He had thought Liu Yifeng was perhaps working on some side business in the countryside.
After all, he was an expert at farming, and everything he touched seemed to make money.
However, he was a bit puzzled why Liu Yifeng would suddenly venture into real estate instead of focusing on farming. Could he have been misled by someone?
Liu Yifeng could tell from Du Ziheng's expression that he didn't believe real estate could be profitable, but this was indeed a windfall.
"Brother Du, have you heard of the houses in the Delta region?"
"I'm a local, of course, I know about them.
I even have a relative living there. They called me a while back and said some young man, along with several others, were aggressively selling houses there, as if they were giving them away.
They even participated in selling houses but weren't chosen, and they lamented it for a long time!" Du Ziheng looked at the half-smiling Liu Yifeng and suddenly realized with shock, "Could that young man be you?"
Liu Yifeng readily admitted, "Yes, that person was me. You know the other few as well.
One is President Su from Bai Guo Yuan, another is Wan Hui, the general manager of Long Teng Hotel, and the last is my cousin."
Du Ziheng's hand trembled, nearly dropping his cup. "Why would you suddenly buy houses there? Do you have some insider information that there will be a demolition?
Otherwise, that run-down place, no matter how cheap, no one would buy it!" he asked in a low voice, afraid of being overheard by nearby customers.
"That area will indeed be redeveloped, but it wasn't because I heard some insider tip. It was my intuition that told me so."
Seeing Liu Yifeng confidently state this, Du Ziheng's mouth twitched. In his eyes, Liu Yifeng wasn't the type of person to act impulsively based on feelings!
Why would he go and buy houses in that area based on a mere hunch, and even drag so many people into it? He truly didn't know where such confidence came from!
"I know you probably don't believe me, Brother Du, and think I'm trying to trick you. But since I dare to ask you to invest in houses with me, I have the confidence to guarantee that your money won't be wasted.
I asked you here today for two reasons: first, to return the money I borrowed from you, and second, I'm planning to buy a few more properties, and I want you to have a share of the profit.
Of course, this is not something that can be forced. If you don't believe me, then don't buy. It's your prerogative!" Liu Yifeng said frankly.
Looking at Liu Yifeng's earnest expression, Du Ziheng hesitated.
To be honest, Liu Yifeng's reason for asking him to invest was a bit far-fetched.
But he also knew that Liu Yifeng wasn't an unreliable person. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been cooperating until now. At least so far, Liu Yifeng's character was the most trustworthy among all his business partners.
But now, asking him to buy houses in the Delta region based on a hunch was a bit too much of a gamble.