Half Mountain?

The three of them were stunned upon hearing this.

Half Mountain was not unfamiliar to the people of Jiangzhou.

But Half Mountain was just a small, low hill located on the outskirts of Jiangzhou.

The government had attempted to develop Half Mountain several times in the past, but nothing ever came of it.

However, some morning exercisers and night runners had turned Half Mountain into a sanctuary.

After all, despite its modest height, the air quality there was remarkably good.

Unlike other hills, Half Mountain wasn't densely forested.

It was rather bare, covered with low wild grass all year round.

This made it a popular spot for picnics on weekends and holidays.

Yet, this hill—considered insignificant by the Jiangzhou government—was where Ye Chen aimed to launch his real estate ventures?

That was hard to understand!

"Ye, are you planning to turn Half Mountain into a residential area?" Zhang Jingshan asked in shock.

"Sounds unreliable, doesn't it?" Ye Chen smiled faintly.

"Can this really work?" Zhang Jingshan couldn't help but twitch his lips.

"High-rise apartments wouldn't work, but what about a villa district?" Ye Chen replied. "With proper utilization, Half Mountain's area could accommodate at least fifty to eighty villas, if not more. The hill overlooks Jiangzhou, detached from the bustling city but close enough to enjoy the view. Combined with its excellent air quality and moderate height, if we create a unique villa district with top-tier amenities, it could become a new symbol of luxury for Jiangzhou—a prestigious landmark!"

Ye Chen spoke calmly, highlighting the location, environment, and accessibility.

"As long as the design is innovative and the lifestyle amenities are top-notch, I believe it will sell without issue. The key lies in crafting a design that convinces wealthy buyers it's worth the price. And I am absolutely confident I can make them crave these villas."

Ye Chen wasn't just making empty promises.

This was the future he remembered from his previous life!

In his past life, Half Mountain was developed six years later.

At the time, the entire Jiangzhou—and even the country—viewed the project with skepticism. Jokes and memes about the development circulated widely.

But once the villa district was completed, those who had mocked the project were stunned. Even ordinary citizens were left speechless.

Beyond architecture, Half Mountain's villa district revolutionized design concepts. Renowned designers from around the world came to study it.

Upon launch, villas started at 500 million yuan each, with the most expensive reaching 800 million. Despite the prices, wealthy buyers swarmed in.

Even foreign businessmen sought to buy villas at Half Mountain.

The futuristic design, privacy, safety, and amenities placed it in a league of its own.

Within three months of the launch, all villas were sold out.

It redefined the concept of luxury housing and reshaped the perception of wealth.

Though this frenzy occurred a decade later in his previous life, Ye Chen knew the economic conditions then were worse than now.

In fact, the world was experiencing a severe economic downturn.

These next few years were regarded as the best economic period of the upcoming decade.

Even in that downturn, the villas sold out in three months.

In the current favorable environment, Ye Chen had no doubt wealthy buyers would flock to purchase them.

Moreover, in his previous life, competitors eventually emerged.

But Ye Chen had not only witnessed their rise—he had surpassed them multiple times.

This time, the Half Mountain villa district he would create would surpass his past life's version.

Because this time, it was he—the reborn Ye Chen—who would build it!

But Zhang Jingshan and the others knew nothing about Ye Chen's rebirth, nor his past experiences.

They were simply astonished by his confidence.

Even with blind trust in Ye Chen, they were shaken.

"Ye, based on what you're saying, wouldn't this project require at least 10 to 20 billion yuan?" Zhang Jingshan swallowed hard.

"If that's the case, to turn a profit, the villas would have to be sold at astronomical prices!" Li Changfeng added, dazed.

"Prices?" Ye Chen chuckled. "Each villa will start at no less than 500 million yuan. Making 10 to 20 billion in profit? Not difficult at all!"

Hearing this, Zhang Jingshan and the others twitched violently.

"500 million yuan per villa?"

China wasn't short of wealthy people, but not everyone was as extravagant as Zhao Qian.

"Ye... this..." Zhang Jingshan stammered.

"If you feel it's risky, you can step back," Ye Chen said with a smile.

"Come on, Ye! What kind of talk is that? Step back? Me?" Zhang Jingshan protested. "I've said before, even if you wanted to sell air in bags, I'd follow you without hesitation. This isn't just business—it's an honor to be part of this project! I'm not worried about risks; I'm just afraid I can't keep up with your pace!"

"Don't worry about the money yet. We'll figure it out once we shape the project," Ye Chen replied.

"Ye, considering Half Mountain's unique nature, can we even secure the development rights?" Li Changfeng asked thoughtfully.

That was the key issue.

Without development rights, everything else was pointless.

Half Mountain wasn't just an ordinary plot of land. Would the government release it?

"Don't worry. If the government doesn't plan to develop it officially, they'll likely auction it for external development soon. Letting it sit idle forever isn't practical, right?" Ye Chen smiled.

Hearing this, Zhang Jingshan immediately recalled Ye Chen's earlier conversation with Yan Huaili about boosting Jiangzhou's economy.

Could Half Mountain's development be part of that plan?