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Chapter 1330: Chapter 1185: It’s Going to be Released! (Please Subscribe!)
Like Jiao Han,
there were other bidding companies.
They didn’t expect
this move; even the people from the National Tourism Bureau had only seen the material three days ago. As for who took the footage and who did the assessment, they weren’t too clear.
In any case,
it was dispatched from higher-ups.
Use it.
...
Sanya.
Inside the Seaview Villa,
Tang Kai was delighted, browsing through the land information on the computer.
Honestly, there were quite a few parcels of land, and it was dizzying to look at them all. As a core member of the Myanmar Asia Chamber of Commerce, he didn’t have to obtain any so-called permits or accounts.
They sent them directly to him.
After looking for a while,
Tang Kai looked up, pointing at the computer, "Tangtang, what do you think about this island?"
To discuss it further,
Tang Kai called Tang Qing over.
When Tang Qing saw it,
it was a considerable island, high on all sides with a low middle, but most importantly, there was a massive ’inner ocean’ in the center, accessed by a nearly one hundred meter wide channel that led to the ocean.
The inner ocean had beaches on three sides.
And rocks on one side.
The water was crystal clear.
The jungle lush green.
Very beautiful.
In all the project evaluations,
it scored very high.
The starting bid was twenty-five billion Asia Dollars. If developed, it could house villa clusters and accommodate tourists; the beach could be used for swimming, and the rocks transformed into a wharf for docking yachts.
Moreover, it was less than thirty nautical miles from the coastline.
Since it was far from shipping lanes,
it maintained excellent water quality; anyone who saw it would definitely be captivated. According to what he knew, there were three such islands, the other two being further from the coastline and not part of this auction.
"It looks pretty good," Tang Qing complimented.
A look of fondness shone in Tang Kai’s eyes.
"It’s just a pity; with so many people competing, we might not get it. We only have one chance per parcel, and I only set a maximum of forty billion Asia Dollars, so we might miss out."
Upon hearing this,
Tang Qing smiled.
"Uncle, in this auction, allocation matters more than the highest bid. If you don’t try, how will you know? You have a guaranteed share. If you bid on this and another coastal land, they might consider satisfying all your requests."
Tang Qing inadvertently revealed an unwritten rule.
In theory,
with a guarantee,
you’ll get at least one project.
If you only bid on this one,
the chances of obtaining it could even be one hundred percent, of course, assuming the bid exceeds the starting price. This unwritten rule is something clever people could guess, but no one would gamble on it.
For others, it’s a gamble.
But for your uncle,
it’s a sure bet.
Wanting something,
was just a matter of Tang Qing’s word.
Hearing this, Tang Kai’s eyes brightened, "That’s exactly right. If I bid a little less, my chances of winning the bid might increase. But what if someone bids much higher than me, could it be adjusted?"
This concern
was not unfounded.
"No worries, if you want this place, bid thirty billion. It’ll definitely be yours. Don’t forget, I’m here too; I can help with this little favor," Tang Qing said with a smile.
"Really?"
"Of course."
Seeing the confident smile on Tang Qing’s face,
Tang Kai was utterly convinced.
"Alright, I’ll choose this island then. Later, I’ll pick another spot in the coastal area to spend my quota," Tang Kai decided, planning to support Tang Qing’s decisions and only choose two areas.
Before long,
Tang Kai picked a large piece of land nearest to this island along the coast, finally completing his bid submission, all without any professional help. It was just about selecting two plots; what need was there for professionals?
"Tangtang, the rest is up to you."
"Rest assured."
...
The next day.
When the time came,
each bidding company filled in their respective amounts according to the provided form. This time, many companies felt a bit frenzied as it was the largest bid they had ever placed.
Since all plots were open for bidding,
some companies calculated that
their total bidding amount exceeded three hundred billion Asia Dollars.
Following a principle of caution, almost every company bid on all parcels, though the final expenditure wouldn’t exceed their set limits. But it still made for a heart-stopping sight.
And the bid opening was fast.
That very afternoon at exactly five o’clock,
at four-fifty,
all bidders gathered in front of their computers, constantly refreshing the backend data. When the time came, suddenly, a new option appeared, and in the office, Jiao Han urged, "Open it quickly."
The assistant hurriedly clicked the option.
Suddenly,
a table appeared.
Inside,
were the plots she had won.
Seven in total.
Totaling four point nine billion US dollars.
Ten million less than her five billion dollar limit.
"Phew~~"
Jiao Han was thrilled, the table included three inland resort villa projects, three coastal lands, and one substantially sized island. It was a bit beyond her expectations.
Gaining it was a profit.
She liked this efficiency.
It also said,
she could start processing the development procedures the next day, begin formulating development plans, as the National Tourism Bureau led this project. Procedures for Delin Province would also be centralized here.
Quite user-friendly.
"President Jiao, look, the official website has published the total bid amount for this development plan."
Suddenly,
an employee shouted.
Jiao Han hurried over.
Seeing the number,
she was a bit stunned.
This,
was going to be big!
The website highlighted a number.
--- Two thousand six hundred seventy-one point two billion Asia Dollars.
...
This number
was not small.
Equivalent to several hundred billion US dollars, it made many eyes turn red, but only for a moment. What else could they do? Rob it? Even the major departments could only watch because these funds were earmarked.
Tourism development
needed many supporting facilities.
Highways.
Railways.
Airports.
Electricity.
Communications.
...
All these required money.
And all were government-funded.
So, while it seemed like a lot, when spread among the various projects, it was barely profitable; Delin Province and some coastal provinces had snagged a bargain.
Their economies,
previously half-dead,
were suddenly revived.
They.
Were experiencing for the first time that selling land could be so profitable. Unfortunately, they didn’t control the distribution of these funds and no one dared complain, because most of the money would still flow back to the provinces.
Added with subsequent construction,
and the extensive taxation that followed.
They were already satisfied.
Once the houses were built.
Sold.
Operated.
Consumed.
All these were money, and after submitting sixty-five percent in taxes, the local governments would retain thirty-five percent, a sum previously unimaginable.
