Chapter 2038: How About Buying an Island?

The most interesting thing about life is that it always makes us think we have everything under control, and then at a critical moment, it slaps us hard across the face.

Instant clarity!

In his previous life, Zhao Fusheng had experienced too many such things.

So now, he is very cautious and cherishes his current life.

Under these circumstances, talking about ideals with Zhao Fusheng is useless; his ideal is simply a wife, children, and a warm bed.

In a sense, Zhao Fusheng has already achieved financial freedom, so he is truly considering the good life after retirement.

After exchanging a few words with Zheng Yao, Zhao Fusheng left the group headquarters.

His destination was, naturally, Future Investment.

Since he had already told Wu Sijie and Liang Jingyu to prepare to help Lee Kun-hee and the others, he naturally had to inform Dong Chenxi to get ready as well.

Future Investment was the real key.

Dong Chenxi was also a bit surprised to see Zhao Fusheng.

"Why are you here? Shouldn't you be at home with the kids?" Dong Chenxi asked Zhao Fusheng in surprise.

"I want to discuss something with you."

Zhao Fusheng smiled and explained his plan to Dong Chenxi, finally saying, "First, let's wait and see. When Liang Jingyu and the others send word, we'll make our move."

"No problem."

Dong Chenxi naturally had no objections.

It was an investment company after all; whether it was angel investment or venture capital depended on the thoughts of the company's decision-makers.

Although Dong Chenxi had previously opposed Future Investment getting involved in this matter, now that Zhao Fusheng had secretly reached an agreement with Lee Kun-hee and Lee Meng-hee, she naturally wouldn't oppose it.

To get a share of the pie and make a little money.

It wasn't a bad thing in itself.

"By the way, any news from Alibaba?"

Zhao Fusheng asked Dong Chenxi casually.

"No, Alibaba has been developing steadily since its IPO." Dong Chenxi shook her head. "Speaking of JD.com, did you know that Huang Guangyu has been arrested?"

"So soon?"

Zhao Fusheng was somewhat surprised.

"So you did know!"

Hearing Zhao Fusheng's words, Dong Chenxi blurted out.

She had been puzzled before why Zhao Fusheng firmly supported JD.com. Now it seemed that Zhao Fusheng had clearly received some information in advance and made that choice.

"I don't know."

Zhao Fusheng smiled but shook his head, not admitting it.

Dong Chenxi rolled her eyes helplessly, too lazy to complain about this guy.

He always liked to keep people in suspense!

But she also knew that this time, Zhao Fusheng had clearly won his bet again.

"JD.com is now fully encroaching on Gome's market. What should we do?" Dong Chenxi asked Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng laughed: "What should we do? We do nothing."

"Do nothing?"

Hearing his answer, Dong Chenxi was clearly taken aback and asked in confusion, "Don't press the advantage?"

"That's something for Liu Qiangdong to consider, not us."

Zhao Fusheng waved his hand and said to Dong Chenxi, "We are just investors. How the company operates is up to them; we don't interfere."

"Okay."

Seeing that Zhao Fusheng was serious, Dong Chenxi nodded and dropped the matter.

She also knew Zhao Fusheng's character; since he had told her so solemnly, he must have already made a decision, so she didn't need to keep focusing on it.

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Leaving Future Investment, Zhao Fusheng didn't go anywhere else but returned home.

It was getting late, and he now preferred to spend time with his family.

Zhao Fusheng hadn't mentioned retirement to Dong Chenxi or Zheng Yao.

After all, several companies under him had yet to go public; everything was still too early.

Liu Yiming dropped Zhao Fusheng off at home and left with the bodyguards. Zhao Fusheng entered alone.

The house was quite lively now.

Just think: Zhao Xue and his younger brother Zhao Feng, two little kids, plus Fan Beibei, a half-grown child, along with Zhao's parents and Li Yuan—a big family, very lively.

"How was it? Did everything go smoothly in Korea?"

After dinner, Fan Baobao and Zhao's mother took the children upstairs. Zhao's father and Zhao Fusheng sat on the sofa watching the news. Zhao's father casually asked his son.

"Not bad."

Zhao Fusheng thought for a moment and said to his father, "Dad, what do you think about me buying an island?"

"Huh?"

Zhao's father was instantly stunned.

An island?

What did that mean?

Seeing his father's expression, Zhao Fusheng smiled and said, "I mean, buying an island in Europe for our family to move there. Is that okay?"

"That could work."

Zhao's father thought for a moment and said to Zhao Fusheng, "Anyway, we're just taking care of the kids here. Beibei is older now. If, as you said, we send her abroad for middle school, buying an island is feasible. But wouldn't that cost a lot?"

"I'll have someone look into it."

Seeing that his father didn't object, Zhao Fusheng said with a smile.

"Alright."

Zhao's father nodded. "You should also spend time with Baobao and the kids. Money can never be fully earned."

Zhao Fusheng smiled and nodded, fully agreeing with his father's words.

He called Liu Yiming and asked him to look into the matter.

The next day, Liu Yiming brought the materials to Zhao Fusheng.

Upon closer inspection, Zhao Fusheng realized he had oversimplified things.

It turned out that buying an island abroad wasn't that easy.

"The prices are reasonable. The cheapest is just under six thousand dollars, and the most expensive doesn't exceed fifteen million dollars." Liu Yiming said to Zhao Fusheng, holding the materials.

"Where exactly are they?"

Zhao Fusheng asked him.

"It depends on the specifics. An island for about six thousand dollars is roughly fifteen hundred square meters, located in a Canadian inland lake. There's also a twenty-thousand-dollar island with just a small house on it."

Liu Yiming explained.

Zhao Fusheng laughed: "Forget those."

With a large family, a small island wouldn't be enough.

"I think a suitable island for you should be large enough and ideally have various facilities like a swimming pool, yacht, and dock."

Liu Yiming said to Zhao Fusheng.

The boss was a true super-rich man; buying an island to enjoy life was perfectly normal.

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "Help me pick one."

"Okay."

Liu Yiming turned and left.

Zhao Fusheng looked at the materials in his hand, silent for a long time.

The islands available for sale worldwide are mainly privately owned, and some are state-owned. All islands involved in transactions have ownership and use certificates from their respective countries.

Island prices are determined entirely by market mechanisms, unrelated to the country's wealth. Companies and buyers and sellers set prices according to market rules.

The process of buying an island is not complicated. First, find an island brokerage company, make a reservation online, and fill out a form specifying the size, price, region, and special requirements.

Then, the company sends materials on two or three reference islands to the consumer's address for selection.

Next, the guest is invited to visit the islands and make a decision.

Finally, both parties sign a contract. The seller pays the commission, and the buyer pays the island price. Additionally, the buyer registers the island in the island's location with the company's assistance.

However, buying an island is just the beginning of the cost. The construction of facilities such as food supply and tourist accommodation on the private island is a larger expense.

If the island is undeveloped, it may cost several hundred thousand dollars to build waste disposal, water supply, and power generation systems. Building a deep-water dock or a private airport is also a significant expense.

Thus, buying an island is cheap, but maintaining it is difficult.

As for the island owner's obligations, it depends on the laws of the host country.

Island buyers generally obtain citizenship of the host country and enjoy its legal protection and benefits. The island can be used for private purposes or commercial activities like tourism, but must comply with local laws.

Additionally, here's a note on island leasing: The options for leasing are wide, with various islands offering different facilities. Those who like camping can rent a primitive island for as little as tens to hundreds of dollars a day. Those who want group activities can rent a well-equipped tourist island for a few thousand dollars a week. For ordinary people, this is a practical option.

Of course, this was irrelevant to Zhao Fusheng.

Since he intended to buy an island, he naturally didn't care about spending money.

Money, after all, is meant to be spent.