Ou Xiaolong spoke with a bitter expression, "My wife has only given me two daughters. If we had a son, perhaps my father-in-law wouldn't be so guarded against me.

"For years, my father-in-law's siblings and his nephews have used this to drive a wedge between us.

"They tell my father-in-law that once I gain full control, I'll swallow the company, find another woman to have sons with, and the company will eventually be renamed Ou."

Yi Anguo was left somewhat speechless. This was a classic melodrama, enough to be made into a TV series.

"If your father-in-law doesn't trust you, he could hand the company over to his daughter to manage," Yi Anguo said.

"Besides, from what I can tell, Brother Ou, your daughters can't be that young, right? If your father-in-law doesn't trust your wife, he could still let your daughters take charge. They may be girls, but they're still his own granddaughters! No matter how you look at it, aren't they a better choice than his nephews and nieces?"

"I don't know what on earth my father-in-law is thinking, or how his siblings and their children are managing to twist things in front of him," Ou Xiaolong said, shaking his head helplessly.

"Right now, our company has a cash flow problem. The most urgent task is to solve it. If we don't handle this quickly, my father-in-law will start doubting my ability to run the company, even without his relatives stirring the pot.

"That's why I've come to you this time. I really need your help, and I hope you won't refuse."

Yi Anguo nodded. "It's not that I don't want to help; you know my situation. First, tell me the specifics on your end."

"To be honest, I find you quite easy to get along with. You're not like Ren Xingsheng, who always puts on such superior airs. He wouldn't dare act that way around people doing better than him or on his level, but he shows nothing but disdain for those who are less successful.

"Brother Zhuo was the one who brought me to a few gatherings with you all. Every time Ren Xingsheng spoke to me, he was sarcastic and condescending.

"Frankly, I don't need anything from him. What gives him the right to act like that in front of me?

"So what if he's richer than me? So what if he has a higher social status? It's not like I'm begging him for anything, am I?

"I usually just tolerate it and don't stoop to his level. After all, when we get together, it's to have a good time and relax. If I started a fight with him, it would just ruin the mood for everyone, and that wouldn't be good, right?

"But today was different! I don't care how he treats me. But when he's rude to someone I brought, to my brother, that's a direct insult to me—a slap in the face in public. How could I tolerate that?"

Yi Anguo couldn't help but rant a little, taking the chance to explain to Ou Xiaolong that the earlier confrontation wasn't directed at him personally. He had a good impression of Ou Xiaolong; one more friend was always better than one more enemy. It was best to resolve any conflicts that could be resolved by focusing on the issue, not the person.

"I have no idea what got into Ren Xingsheng today. He showed no gentlemanly demeanor at all. Had I known, I never would have invited him," Ou Xiaolong said, looking embarrassed.

Yi Anguo nodded. "I know it wasn't your intention, so let's put it behind us. Let's get back to business. Tell me about your situation. What's your plan?"

"Which residential community is it? Where is it located? How large is it? And how many apartments are you prepared for me to take over? What kind of discount can you offer?"

"Alright! Brother Yi, you're a straightforward man! I'll get right to it.

"Our company's development is called Qianhai Fashion Garden, and it mainly consists of small residential units.

"The focus is on units under ninety square meters. The three-bedroom apartments are typically 89 square meters, while the one-bedroom apartments with a living room are between 35 and 40 square meters. We also have some single-room units without a separate living room, which are 30 square meters, but all of them come with a free balcony.

"The two-bedroom, one-living-room units are between 53 and 63 square meters. They're a comfortable size—not too small, but not too large either.

"The entire complex has 4,388 units. We've already sold 1,856, leaving just over 2,500 available.

"The current average price is around 4,700 yuan per square meter. If you're willing to take them, I have the authority to give them to you for 3,800 yuan per square meter. That's roughly a 20% discount."

"Properties in Qianhai? That area is a bit too remote, isn't it?" Yi Anguo said, his brow furrowing slightly.

"It seems remote for now, but it won't be once it's developed," Ou Xiaolong said with a nod.

"It's just like Houhai was. It developed gradually, and now the property prices have shot up, haven't they?

"Right now, it's a value basin, with prices similar to those outside the city limits. It's the best time to invest. In the future, property prices in Qianhai could very well catch up to Houhai's, and the profits would be huge."

"Although what you're saying sounds reasonable, Brother Ou, times change. Let's focus on the present situation. No one can guarantee how things will develop in the future."

Of course, Yi Anguo knew exactly how Qianhai would develop. With the establishment of the Qianhai New Area, it was destined to become an investment hotspot. As for the property prices, he remembered this complex's name distinctly. It was an early development with an opening price of just over 3,000 yuan per square meter. Initially, its remote location made it difficult to sell, with prices comparable to those outside the main city zone. But as time went on and Qianhai developed, the surrounding infrastructure improved significantly. It eventually even gained the halo of being in a prestigious school district, which sent prices soaring to over one hundred thousand yuan per square meter. However, that price of over 3,000 yuan was the pre-completion sale price back in 2003. Now, with the buildings completed and residents moving in, and with 2005 just around the corner, the price had naturally risen quite a bit. A selling price of 4,700 yuan per square meter was perfectly normal. Still, this was business. You had to haggle for the lowest possible price to maximize your profits.

"I haven't visited the site yet, but even so, I'm afraid that price is still a bit high," Yi Anguo said after a moment's thought.

"Also, are these apartments bare shells or fully furnished? Do they come with furniture and appliances? That's also crucial.

"You probably know I hate hassles, so I only buy properties that are fully furnished and ready for move-in. If they're bare shells, then I'm afraid I really can't help you."

Ou Xiaolong nodded. "All the unsold units in the complex are fully furnished with furniture and appliances, ready for immediate move-in. So, the price of 3,800 yuan per square meter really is the lowest I can go.

"Since we're brothers, friends, I definitely wouldn't quote you a high price. If they were bare shells, you wouldn't even have to ask; I'd offer you a much lower price."

Yi Anguo considered this but didn't rush to counteroffer. Instead, he said, "I still haven't seen the site. I'll have to visit first before making a decision."

"Of course, you'll need to see the properties in person before we can continue our discussion. Today was just for laying out the general situation," Ou Xiaolong said with a smile.

"But the New Year is approaching, so we need to act fast. How about we go to the complex tomorrow morning to check out the environment and the specifics of the apartments?"

"That works. The sooner I see it, the sooner I can decide. I'll help if I can, but if I can't, then there's nothing I can do. At least I won't have wasted your time, and you can start looking for other solutions," Yi Anguo agreed.

"However, you'll have to handle the bank matters yourself. You developers definitely know more about that stuff than I do. I'll just be responsible for signing the documents."

Ou Xiaolong nodded and then asked, "That's no problem. But are you planning to finance the entire amount through a bank loan or make a down payment of twenty to thirty percent yourself?"

"Let's worry about that after we've agreed on a final price, the number of units, and the total value. It's a bit premature to discuss that now, don't you think?" Yi Anguo said with a laugh.

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