My 1999

Yangcheng Tianhe Central Business District.

A huge construction site rises from the ground at the northwest corner of Shipai Bridge and Tianhe East Road.

Four groups of towering tower cranes are moving various building materials, including cement mortar and steel bars, into the sky almost non-stop.

Construction workers wearing blue work clothes and hard hats are like diligent worker ants shuttled among the layers of scaffolding and building floors.

A busy scene.

Xu Liang wore a red safety helmet and, led by Lu Jue, walked around the chaotic and orderly construction site and walked inside.

"When can it be capped?" Xu Liang asked.

"The roof will be capped in July next year, the interior and exterior decoration can be completed in mid-2005, and it will be almost ready for operation in August or September." Lu Jue said.

Xu Liangliang estimated that the entire project would take nearly three years.

However, this is already considered fast.

Yangcheng Taihua City [Taikoo Hui] consists of a 5-story, 150,000-square-meter large shopping mall; a 40-story Grade A office building; a 28-story Grade A office building; a 28-story building with 286 rooms and a total of 65,000 It consists of a five-star Goodwood Garden Hotel and serviced residences covering an area of ​​60,000 square meters; and a cultural center covering an area of ​​60,000 square meters.

It covers an area of ​​138,000 square meters and has a total construction area of ​​456,000 square meters.

It is currently the largest commercial complex under planning and construction in Yangcheng.

It is larger than the original Taikoo Hui in history.

Such a large building complex would not have been completed in three years if Xu Liang did not have enough money.

"The construction speed has accelerated, and supervision cannot be relaxed, especially regarding quality issues. There cannot be any mistakes." Xu Liang emphasized.

"Don't worry, I will personally monitor all the projects and there will definitely be no problems."

Lu Jue assured.

Xu Liang nodded, "Is Yangcheng Taihua Center [Midtown Plaza] fully completed?"

"Yes. At present, the investment promotion work has begun. Huaxia Petrochemical is the most sincere. As expected, they will lease 80,000 square meters in Building A of Taihua Center."

"It's done well. ...Are these two projects here in Yangcheng?"

"yes."

"Are there any other promising plots of land?"

"All the good land in the core urban area of ​​Yangcheng has been occupied by others. Currently, there are still good opportunities in Haizhu and Baiyun District, especially Baiyun District. I heard that the Yangcheng government will auction the Yuncheng West Road plot next year. The area is not small, and the location advantage is also good."

Lu Jue said that he brought over a map and pointed it to Xu Liang.

The entire plot is adjacent to the Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area, which has a good location advantage.

"Is there a subway?"

"It is planned that Metro Line 2 will be extended there."

Xu Liang nodded. Convenient transportation can support a prosperous commercial complex.

"Take it down when you get the chance."

Next year, Taihua City will almost be topped out. The project is halfway through, and there will be opportunities to develop new projects.

"yes."

Lu Jue felt relieved.

After walking around the construction site, Xu Liang got into the car.

"How many projects under Taihua have been completed now?"

"Except for the unfinished building project in the Magic City that was won this year, the other seven unfinished building projects have been completed, and the investment recruitment work has also gone smoothly. They will almost open before the end of the year."

Xu Liang nodded and was about to continue.

The cell phone rang.

I picked it up and quickly pressed the answer button.

"Mr. Xu, the Xu Manor in Silicon Valley was attacked by unknown persons last night. The other party tried to set fire to it, but they retreated after being blocked by us."

On the phone, Zhang Hongwei said respectfully.

Xu Liang looked solemn, and he understood that this was Larry Ellison's action.

"Is anyone hurt?"

"A brother was injured in the thigh, but it was only a minor injury."

"He will be rewarded with fifty thousand dollars and all medical expenses will be reimbursed."

"clear."

Looking at the big boss who was deep in thought, Lu Jue wisely did not disturb him.

Soon Xu Liang's cell phone rang again.

The content is similar, but this time it was the Xu family estate in the suburbs of London that was attacked.

"Lao Lu, I have something else to do, so I won't go to the Taihua Center."

"OK."

The two soon separated. Xu Liang returned to Qiao Yuhui's villa and made phone calls one after another.

Properties in Singapore, Japan and South Korea were not affected.

And his fixed assets abroad only include these five.

Of the two aircraft, the earliest one, the Golden Eagle, was given to Hanhua, and was used by Jiang Xiaoyang most of the time. It is currently parked in China, and Ellison does not have that much ability to influence China.

The Boeing BBJ business jet ‘Kunpeng’ I bought later was originally parked at Xiangjiang International Airport, but was later transferred to Yangcheng Airport for safety reasons.

Also safe enough.

"Jingle Bell……."

The phone rang again.

As soon as Xu Liang picked up, Jiang Xiaoyang's concerned voice came over.

"Xu Liang, your estates in the United States and Britain were attacked? Is it Ellison?"

"How did you know so quickly?"

"It's been all over the American media. How do you think I know?"

Xu Liang understood.

After a few back and forths with Ellison's dog fight, he basically knew what was going on. Of course, the media would not let go of it, and had already focused on his estate in the United States.

Just wait for Ellison to take action and make big news.

Now that the wish has come true, isn’t it about to be repaid?

"How is it? Is there any loss?"

"No. Ellison is not a fool. If I am prepared in advance, he cannot attack by force. If someone dies, it will be difficult for him to deal with it.

So I tried it out, and when I saw that nothing could be done, I left. "

He and Ellison are both rich men with tens of billions of dollars, and there is no way they can just live a good life and fight to the death for the sake of grudges.

Jiang Xiaoyang breathed a sigh of relief, "Ellison is a madman, you must be careful. If it doesn't work, just sell the real estate in the United States."

Feeling the other party's worry and concern, Xu Liang was moved and comforted with a smile.

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, his phone vibrated.

After looking at the caller ID, Xu Liang said quickly: "Xiaoyang, let's stop talking here. I want to take a call."

"good."

Xu Liang hung up and went back.

"Bill, if I'm not mistaken, it should be night in Seattle now, right?"

Old Gates smiled and said, "Xu, did I interrupt your work?"

"That's not true. I'm just a little weird. In the past, you never called me at this time."

"I don't want to either, but if someone finds me, give me a call."

Xu Liangliang was moved, "Oh, who can help you?"

"Mr. Powell."

Xu Liang couldn't remember who this person was. After all, he was not an American.

Sensing his doubts, Gates Sr. continued: "Mr. Colin Powell, the current Secretary of State of the United States."

Xu Liang suddenly realized.

This is a big guy, no wonder he can invite old Gates.

"I don't remember knowing this Mr. Powell."

"It doesn't matter. We'll get to know each other after we meet and greet each other."