Chapter 652: Going Overseas Again
With the first invitation letter issued to external buyers by Shawei Island Ranch, the buyers who had maintained cooperative relations with Zhuang Haiyang before would naturally not refuse such an invitation, and once again took the opportunity to rush to Hebei Province, and then arrived at Shawei Island by boat.
Looking at this island ranch that is not too large but has beautiful scenery, many buyers find it hard to believe. A year ago, this island was an island where most of the land was desertified.
It's just that when they learned that Zhuang Haiyang had invested tens of millions of dollars in the treatment of island pollution alone, these buyers also admired Zhuang Haiyang's behavior. In their view, those who are willing to contribute to environmental protection are worthy of admiration.
As for the first batch of beef cattle to be sold, the breed is the same as the previous marine ranch. The first batch of beef slaughtered and sent for inspection is of a worse grade than that of the marine ranch. But each beef cow can still cut several top-quality steaks.
Even the invited buyers, after visiting the ranch, simply said: "Mr. Louie, how many beef cattle can you offer to participate in the auction this time? You should know that our customers have been waiting for a long time!"
"Ladies and gentlemen, I can understand your desire to get more share of the purchase, but the first batch of beef cattle on the ranch is indeed limited. It's just that the boss has an explanation, and this time I can give you two-thirds of the share.
In addition, as an old friend, the boss also asked me to tell you that in three months, you will be invited again. As I believe you all know, BOSS is in another city, and it also breeds another type of top-quality beef cattle that you have all purchased. ”
Two-thirds of the purchase share does not seem to be much, but these foreign buyers are still relieved. Originally, in their opinion, they were very happy to win half of the procurement share, not to mention that this time they had a two-thirds share?
The remaining one-third of the share, in addition to providing a few restaurants in China, will be allocated to its own restaurants. This high-end and delicious steak is still in short supply in domestic restaurants.
Just when some people were curious about why Zhuang Haiyang couldn't be seen at this auction, Louis also explained with a smile: "The boss can't receive you in person this time, because he happens to be on vacation during this time.
In addition, considering the current market demand for high-end steaks, BOSS still intends to purchase islands overseas and expand the scale of ranch farming. Recently, he was looking at islands that were worth investing in. ”
"So, you'll be able to offer more beef cattle in the future?"
"That's natural!"
For Zhuang Haiyang's keen investment in islands and ranches, most people who know Zhuang Haiyang know it. Although I don't understand, I don't want to contract a good plain pasture, but I choose an island. But come to think of it, this may also be to ensure the safety of farming.
Most of the islands are isolated overseas, and although there are many inconveniences in all aspects of supply, it can also reduce the pollution of pastures. The most important thing is that the cattle and sheep raised in the pastures of the island do not have to worry about any harm to them.
In fact, after returning from New Zealand, Zhuang Haiyang has entrusted a law firm with which he has dealt with him, asking them to help him find suitable islands to buy. And his requirements are relatively high.
The only advantage may be that Zhuang Haiyang is willing to pay a high price. For some economically underdeveloped countries, it is not a good choice to let go of an island to make a fortune.
Although after the sale of the island, the right to develop the island belongs to the purchaser. But in some countries, if someone builds such idle desert islands, they can also boost their own economies. This is also called a disguised way to attract investment!
And this time, although the island recommended by the law firm is a little far away from China, after reading the information sent by the law firm, Zhuang Haiyang also said directly: "This island is in good condition, I need to investigate it first." ”
Zhuang Haiyang, who happened to have time and planned to go out to have a look, immediately set off for overseas. For security reasons, he only brought a few personal bodyguards. If the family is concerned, they are naturally still placed on the farm and did not take them with them.
While Louis was receiving buyers from abroad, Zhuang Haiyang also arrived in Merina, Africa. It is a poor country located in the western part of the Asan Ocean, and this country also has a large number of islands.
Unfortunately, the country's economy is limited, and many islands are idle. Since the founding of the country, they have also sold many islands. And some of these islands with high development value, they naturally will not take it lightly.
The lawyer team entrusted by Zhuang Haiyang, after learning more about Zhuang Haiyang's needs for islands, quickly took a fancy to an island abandoned by Merina. In fact, the island was also inhabited in its early years.
But now, the island is completely deserted. The reason for this is that in the early years of Merina, the country of Merina developed a large amount of mineral resources on this island. As the ore was mined, the pollution caused by mining made the island uninhabitable.
In this case, even though the island is quite small, no one wants to buy it. At the end of the day, the wealthy who are willing to spend a lot of money on private islands tend to choose beautiful islands rather than islands with polluted groundwater.
But for Zhuang Haiyang, none of this seems to be a problem. Even on the Merina side, the price offered is not cheap. But after the lawyer team learned that Zhuang Haiyang was in China and also leased an island that was polluted by chemical industry in the early years, they had this trip.
Arriving in the capital of Merina, looking at the members of the lawyer group waiting outside the airport, Zhuang Haiyang also stepped forward enthusiastically and shook hands with these lawyers one by one. And these lawyers also hope that this visit can be fruitful.
After all, when it comes to such a large purchase transaction, once it can be closed, the law firm can also receive a significant commission. Of course, all the legal documents required to purchase the island will be taken care of by the lawyer team for Zhuang Haiyang.
And what Zhuang Haiyang really has to do is nothing more than pay the banknotes!
"Mr. Zhuang, it's been hard all the way, let's go to the hotel arranged for you to rest first!"
"Okay, I've been tired of you for a while. You don't think I'm too picky as an employer, do you?"
In fact, we have also been in contact with employers who are more picky than Mr. Zhuang. Serving our employers is one of our jobs. I only hope that this time we have selected the island, Zhuang will always be satisfied. ”
"Then I can't guarantee that! I'm sure you know that I have to be cautious when it comes to such a large investment. In addition to this, I also need to confirm how serious the pollution of the islands is. ”
"That's natural! Then let's go back to the hotel and talk in detail, how about it?"
After a brief chat, Zhuang Haiyang and his entourage quickly took several high-end cars and drove to the hotel that the law firm had booked for him. On the way to the hotel, Hong Wei and others who accompanied him also looked at the pedestrians outside the car.
Looking at the pedestrians outside the car, Hong Wei and the others were also very surprised: "Ocean, is this really Africa? Why do I think that the people here don't seem to be much different from us? Africans, aren't they all dark?"
"They're not white, okay? Let's just say that there are more yellow people in this country. But if you really have to think about it, their complexion is still darker than ours. Actually, that's not bad, it makes us fit in better, doesn't it?"
The area of the islands inspected this time reached nearly 100 square kilometers. It stands to reason that such an island should be inhabited by many aborigines. Unfortunately, the island's fresh water is heavily polluted due to mineral exploitation.
The indigenous people who lived on the islands in their early years also had to choose to relocate. Even because of the mining of the minerals on the island, the island is particularly inhospitable. At least in the opinion of the lawyers, such islands are not suitable for investment.
But Zhuang Haiyang's request to the lawyer group is to hope that they will choose a large uninhabited island, even if the environment is harsh. Most importantly, the island will allow for the construction of larger pastures and the corresponding living facilities.
After checking into the hotel, looking at this foreign-funded hotel and the guards with guns, Zhuang Haiyang was also very surprised: "Mr. Mi, is the security here very chaotic?
"Overall, the situation in the capital is relatively safe. But Zhuang should always know that many countries in Africa have been in chaos. Merina, on the other hand, is generally good. Guns are just a way to make guests feel safer.
In fact, this investment is also welcomed by Merina. In particular, we have also informed that the corresponding purchase funds will be paid directly after the agreement is reached. This money is important to the current government. ”
"So if there is a change of government in the future, will they recognize such an island purchase agreement?"
"I don't think this kind of worry exists. From what I have learned, Melina's current government, as well as the opposition, seem to be happy to broker the deal. After all, that's tens of millions of dollars in income!"
For a country with an annual domestic output value of only 10 billion US dollars, a single sale of islands may bring hundreds of millions of US dollars, how can the current government not pay attention to it? Moreover, Merina also lacks pillar industries.
Compared with other countries that focus on tourism development, Merina does not have many conditions for tourism development. Because of poverty, the political environment in the country is also relatively chaotic. Although civil wars are rare, law and order chaos is inevitable.
In such a situation, how dare investors and businessmen come here to invest?
Perhaps it is because of this situation that Merina is willing to sell some uninhabited islands for money, but still no one dares to come and invest. But for Zhuang Haiyang, these may be solved.
The reason is that once he confirms the purchase of this abandoned island, he is bound to organize his own island guard. The size of the convoy is also part of the agreement. After the establishment of the escort team, there should not be many people who dare to trouble him.
Secondly, after purchasing the island, Zhuang Haiyang will also invest a lot of money to build the island. In addition to the construction of living facilities, it is expected that buildings such as airports will also be built. In that case, buy your own private jet.
In the future, whether you fly from the air or directly from the sea, it will be relatively convenient. But before that, Zhuang Haiyang must also understand more clearly. If you have suffered a loss, you must learn some lessons!
After arriving at the hotel, several lawyers from the legal team also told Zhuang Haiyang in detail all the information they had collected. In this kind of matter, the lawyer did not dare to fool Zhuang Haiyang at will. Fraud will also affect their reputation!
After listening to the lawyers' stories, Zhuang Haiyang also said directly: "Thank you for your recommendation, these materials are very detailed." However, the specific situation needs to be considered after visiting the island. Secondly, I am still quite worried about the investment environment in the country. ”
Raising concerns and questions is also a quality that an investor should have. Listening to what Zhuang Haiyang said, Mr. Mi of the lawyer group also said directly: "Mr. Zhuang, your concerns are indeed necessary, but we have won the right to form an escort team for you." ”
"How big?"
"For now, we're going to get you a convoy of no less than five hundred people. If you're really interested in investing, you should be able to expand the number of people. In this regard, I believe they will still agree. ”
"Another thing, as far as I know, the waters around Merina also seem to be infested with pirates, is it true?"
This situation is still relatively common in African island countries. But it seems to me that it is because of the existence of these pirates that we can win the right to form a convoy for you. A little bigger, I'm sure they can understand it. ”
It has to be said that in order to promote this investment, these lawyers did consider many issues that Zhuang Haiyang might be concerned about. In fact, pirates are not pirates, Zhuang Haiyang really doesn't care. But now, it is still necessary for him to bring it up.
As a buyer, be a little more picky so that you can suppress the seller's price. The most important thing is to get more conditions. If you don't ask for more favorable conditions before the investment agreement is reached, you won't have a chance in the future!
As for the composition of the escort team, Zhuang Haiyang felt that selecting an escort team of about 200 people from the country would be enough to ensure the safety of the island. With some heavy weaponry, the island will become impregnable.
In fact, choosing to buy a private island in China, Zhuang Haiyang thought about forming a security force that truly belongs to him. With such a private island, it became a matter of course to form an armed convoy.
Focusing on the advantages and disadvantages, Zhuang Haiyang first confronted these lawyers and exchanged some opinions. After sending these lawyers away, Hong Wei and others also knew that the next thing would be to see what the results of the investigation would be.
As things stand, Merina would love to sell the island in exchange for much-needed money. Perhaps, in the eyes of outsiders, it would be foolish to spend a lot of money to buy such a deserted and polluted island.
But Hong Wei and others know that once Zhuang Haiyang buys this island, it is believed that it will not be long before the island will be revitalized. At that time, such an island with an area of nearly 100 square kilometers will also completely become Zhuang Haiyang's private property.
If it is really built, perhaps this island will also become Zhuang Haiyang's first overseas base. For them, perhaps a new round of expansion of the company will kick off again!