Chapter 555 The Bonds of ssmates


    "So if it''s not two hundred million, how much is it?" Maya inquired.


    "As far as I know, the total investment for the Golden Hill tourist town project is less than fifty billion.


    Based on the current profit margin in the industry, the gross profit is at most ten percent. So, the


    most we’re looking at is five billion in gross profit. In terms of profit, it’s at most two or three


    billion.


    For a profit of two or three billion, you’re looking to just take one billion away. Even if I were to


    get this tourist town project with your help, it would still be busy work for no gain. It''s a clear case of


    me doing all the work while you make the money,” Wyatt almost spoke the truth. Of course, being a


    businessman, he naturally skewed the conversation to his own advantage.


    Net profit of two or three billion would be if the tourist town was built with real materials, strictly


    adhering to the standard construction protocols. But someone in real estate like him would never


    fullyply with national standards. Any chance to cut corners would be taken without hesitation.


    All construction projects are not about how long they canst; it’s about whether they can pass


    inspection. Once it passes inspection, everything else is inconsequential.


    After all, as long as it passes inspection, the moneyes in. Whatever happens afterward—


    whether there’re leaks, cracks, or other issues—it doesn’t matter.


    As long as the buildings don’t copse or cause any significant incidents, all issues can be


    considered minor. Minor problems that can be solved with a little bit of money!


    Maya knew precisely whether she was exaggerating or bluffing. Wyatt, that wily old fox, wasn’t as


    easy to fool as one might think.


    Maya didn’t react hastily. Instead, she decided to y along, smiling mischievously at Wyatt.


    "What do you mean by that, Wyatt? I didn’t catch your drift! Are you saying you''re not interested in


    the Golden Hill tourist town project? If that''s the case, no problem. I just won’t take your billion and


    won’t bet with the country boy anymore."


    Although Wyatt knew she was just trying to get the upper hand by feigning disinterest, he


    desperately needed to secure the tourist town project. If hended it, his Harmony Group could


    continue to secure loans from the banks and keep operating.


    After all, coborating with The Perkins Organization would tremendously boost Harmony Group’s


    reputation.


    Furthermore, as for the tourist town project itself, if he used substandard materials in the actual


    construction, he could still reap a profit of twenty billion. The profit margin in construction lies in


    the cost difference between materials used. As long as the spread is high enough, the profit can be


    substantial!


    Even if he charged high prices, he could use the lowest quality materials and the worst construction


    processes.


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    "Wait, don’t do that, Maya! I was just being honest with you! I’ll be running at a loss if I take on the


    tourist town project, but if you can help me get it, I’ll give you a billion!


    Even if it means a loss, even if it feels like busy work, I don''t care! I’d consider it paying tribute to


    our old friendship! Let''s celebrate the first sessful step of our coboration as old ssmates! It''s


    a beautiful beginning—the start of us making big money together."