Chapter 71 I Want This Plot of Land

"Alright, Brother Fan, we'll do whatever you say."

Lin Qianfan smiled slightly. "Rest assured, this trip won't be a waste of your time."

After the meeting, Lin Qianfan returned to his dormitory.

Sitting at his desk, he turned on his computer. On the screen was a document regarding land planning in Fog City.

In his past life, he had spent a considerable amount of time in Fog City and was intimately familiar with its various neighborhoods.

In particular, there was a plot of land currently in Fog City that was exceptionally well-located, yet its price had not yet been inflated.

If he could secure this land, it would undoubtedly become a highly lucrative project in the future.

Looking at the parcel information marked on the document, a plan already formed in his mind.

However, purchasing land required a substantial amount of capital, so he needed to get sufficient funds ready first.

The next day, Lin Qianfan went to the bank.

He tallied up his recent earnings, and the numbers in his account brought a brief sigh of relief.

The combined revenue from WeChat, official accounts, milk tea shops, and game agency operations was already enough for him to carry out this land acquisition.

After leaving the bank, he headed to a law firm.

Purchasing land involved a considerable number of legal issues, and he needed to plan ahead to avoid future trouble.

The lawyers at the firm were very professional. After listening to his requirements, they immediately provided him with a detailed legal advisory report.

Lin Qianfan put away the report, feeling even more confident about his upcoming plan.

Back at school, he made phone calls to several real estate agencies.

"Hello, I'd like to inquire about the latest status of Plot XX in Fog City."

The agent on the other end of the line quickly replied, "That plot is still currently listed, and the price is around XXX ten-thousand."

Lin Qianfan nodded. "Alright, please help me schedule a meeting with the seller as soon as possible. I'd like to discuss it in person."

Hanging up the phone, he organized the information provided by the agency and looked up some related materials.

He had set his sights on the location of this land in his past life. Although the current price was slightly higher than it had been a few years ago, it was still well within his budget.

"I need to hurry," he thought to himself.

A few days later, he received a call from the agent.

"Mr. Lin, the seller has agreed to a meeting. It's scheduled for next Wednesday at Hotel XX in Fog City."

"Alright, I'll be there on time." Hanging up, he immediately booked a flight to Fog City.

Meanwhile, he began preparing the materials needed for the meeting, including proof of funds and the land acquisition proposal.

The day before the vacation, Lin Qianfan gathered his roommates together.

"After the break, you all head abroad to study first. I'll handle the land matter here."

Yongpan nodded. "No problem, Brother Fan, don't you worry. We will definitely bring what we learn back with us."

"By the way, what are your plans for the holiday?" Dawei asked curiously.

Lin Qianfan smiled. "I have some personal matters to take care of, you don't need to worry about me."

Though curious, the others didn't press further.

They knew Lin Qianfan always handled things with good judgment.

On the day the holiday began, Lin Qianfan saw his roommates off at the airport.

Watching their figures disappear through the security checkpoint, he turned and set off toward his own objective.

Lin Qianfan boarded an afternoon flight bound for Fog City. Pulling the land planning documents out of his briefcase, he reviewed the details of the acquisition plan to anticipate any potential questions.

The sky over Fog City was tinged with a pale blue, and the air carried the crisp freshness of early summer after the rain.

Emerging from the airport, he hailed a cab and headed straight to the real estate agency.

The agency employees had clearly been waiting for a long time. The middle-aged man eagerly rushed forward the moment he saw Lin Qianfan, inviting him into the conference room.

"Mr. Lin, you truly are a man of great vision," the agent said with a smile while pouring tea.

"Although this plot doesn't get much attention right now, let me tell you, it's a hidden gem! Buying it now is an absolute bargain!"

Lin Qianfan closed the folder and spoke in a calm tone, "If it's such a great deal, why has it been listed for so long without any buyers?"

The agent's expression froze for a moment before he forced a smile. "Well, you know how developers are—they're always extremely picky."

"This plot indeed isn't as hotly contested as those in the city center, but at the end of the day, they simply lack appreciation."

"Mr. Lin, you're different. You have a sharp eye and recognize that the market is currently in a trough!"

Lin Qianfan glanced at the map in the document, already feeling confident.

On the surface, the land appeared remote, but he knew full well that over the next few years, as the city expanded toward the suburbs, this area would transform into a burgeoning commercial center.

In his past life, by the time people realized the value of this land, the price had already quintupled.

At this thought, he looked at the agent. "Help me contact the seller and arrange a meeting as soon as possible."

The agent's eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly. "Right away, Mr. Lin! I'll contact the seller immediately and strive to set up an in-person meeting ASAP!"

The next day, Lin Qianfan arrived promptly at the meeting location arranged by the agency.

The seller was a middle-aged man in his fifties, dressed casually with a hint of exhaustion on his face.

"Mr. Lin, the agent tells me you're interested in this plot of land?" The seller looked up at him, a trace of probing in his voice.

"Yes." Lin Qianfan nodded, placing the file bag on the table. "I am interested in this land."

The seller was slightly taken aback, seemingly surprised that anyone was still willing to take this land off his hands.

He glanced at Lin Qianfan and quickly said, "You're quite young, but you have a good eye. This land has immense potential."

"What is the current listing price?" Lin Qianfan asked.

The seller flipped through his notes. "The current listing price is 500,000, but I am open to a small amount of negotiation."

In this era, 500,000 was no small sum; clearly, he was afraid the buyer would find it too expensive and walk away.

The seller fell silent for a moment, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.

"500,000 paid in full upfront?"

"450,000," Lin Qianfan said calmly.

"Though your listing price is 500,000, the market interest in this plot is actually quite low. 450,000 is already a very fair price for you."

The seller looked at him, then at the documents on the table, and finally nodded. "Alright, young man, it's yours."

A few days later, the land transfer procedures were successfully completed.

Lin Qianfan stood on the vacant plot of land, high-rise buildings of Fog City visible in the distance, undeveloped ground beneath his feet.

Pulling out his phone, he found Yongpan on WeChat and sent a message.

"The land is secured. How are things going with your studies over there?"

At the headquarters of an overseas tech company, Yongpan, Dawei, and Xiaoyang were sitting in a spacious conference room.

"What you are seeing now is our company's core algorithm system, which supports all of our current user data analysis and ad delivery," the presenter said in fluent English, as the screen displayed a series of complex codes and statistical charts.

Yongpan watched with rapt attention, unable to help murmuring, "This stuff is way more advanced than our system."

Dawei stared blankly at the screen. "This is the power of technology. Compared to them, we feel like elementary schoolers reading college textbooks."

Xiaoyang asked with a frown, "Are these data analysis models updated in real-time?"