Among the ten options, the public bath, teaching, party square, and fishing ground are all funded by the town government, and all the income generated belongs to the town government. The horse farm, private manor, and fishing boats are organized by the town government, which collects a publicity fee of about 10%, while the rest of the income belongs to the original owners.
There are only three projects in which Jiang Hai is involved, and these are also the three largest. The first is the beach villa.
Moses Adams has already negotiated this. Jiang Hai will cover the construction costs, while the town government will provide manpower and approval. Once the house is built, both the land and the house will belong to Jiang Hai, but they can only be used for commercial purposes. Of course, Jiang Hai can also live in it.
Jiang Hai does not seek management rights, but he will receive 58.2% of the annual dividends, while the town government will receive 31.7%. An additional 10.1% of the income will be evenly distributed to all registered residents in the town. This is referred to as "rain and dew," though that term seems a bit inappropriate in this context.
Jiang Hai funded the expansion of the gun shop and shooting range, but the gun shop will remain under the town government's ownership. The guns and ammunition are all purchased and supplied by the government, and the same goes for the qualifications and licenses. Jiang Hai is not involved in the management, but he receives 30% of the annual dividends.
Jiang Hai fully funded the construction of the souvenir street, which consists of 37 shops, 11 of which belong to Jiang Hai. These 11 shops are his properties, and he can rent or sell them as he sees fit.
Of course, if the scenic spot fails, these 11 properties may become worthless.
Jiang Hai is satisfied with the terms of these negotiations, even though he is only involved in three of the ten projects. For Jiang Hai, this is a good deal. He has plenty of cash on hand, but holding onto large sums of cash not only lowers his status but also attracts envy from others. Now, his money is invested and tied up in real estate, which is a good thing.
According to Moses Adams, the total investment Jiang Hai needs to make in these three projects is more than 200 million dollars.
The shooting range is the least expensive, requiring just over 20 million for expansion and soundproofing.
The villa complex is the most costly, with an investment of over 170 million dollars. Jiang Hai plans to build 20 villas in the first phase.
Fortunately, it's in the United States. If this were in China, building 20 villas would cost over 1 billion yuan, which would be seen as a joke.
Especially for beachside villas, which are not small. The villas Jiang Hai has designed have two entrances—one facing the road and the other facing the sea. Each villa includes an external garage and is a two-and-a-half-story structure. Covering an area of 600 square meters, the total usable space is around 1,000 square meters. The first floor is intended for parties.
Jiang Hai never intended to rent these beach villas to ordinary people. They are specifically for local tycoons. At $2,000 per night, the price is fair, but for ordinary people, it is unaffordable.
As for the souvenir street, it is expected to cost at least 50 million dollars, which accounts for nearly half of Jiang Hai's cash reserves.
But Jiang Hai isn't concerned because he knows he will recover the money in due time.
Moses Adams has performed quite well during the negotiations, and Jiang Hai will likely pay him a commission of several million, or even tens of millions, which explains the slight excitement in his voice.
After discussing the recent developments, Jiang Hai asked the question that was on his mind.
"Where does a rich man go to play in New York at night?"
Moses Adams immediately understood what Jiang Hai meant and deliberately provided an address.
According to Moses, there was a bar, though he didn't specify what kind. Jiang Hai suspected that, while he wasn't fond of violent places like nightclubs, he wouldn't object if he was going out for fun. For some reason, he felt a little excited about the idea.
After jotting down the address, Jiang Hai ended the call and drove back to the hotel.
Once there, Jiang Hai ate dinner and then relaxed in the presidential suite until nightfall. Since he had arrived with Ai Xiaoxi and Feng Yunchen, it would have been awkward to book multiple rooms. Thus, they only reserved one presidential suite and took two sets of photos during their stay, as such opportunities were rare.
As time passed, it grew late. Following Moses Adams' advice, Jiang Hai left the room as the moon rose above the willows.
Driving his own vehicle, Jiang Hai followed the navigation to the location, blending into the nighttime traffic outside.
New York isn't one large city, but rather a collection of islands. Unlike some cities in China or Hong Kong, New York consists of three main islands: Manhattan, Staten Island, and Long Island.
Manhattan is considered the heart of New York and is often described as the center of the world. Adjacent to Manhattan is the Bronx, with Queens and Brooklyn further down. Staten Island is an isolated island.
Although Boston was once dominated by the Gray Gang, it's now changed. However, New York is still largely controlled by the Gray Gang. In tourist-heavy areas like Manhattan, the streets are safe, thanks to a strong police presence. But outside of Manhattan, places like the Bronx and parts of Queens are more chaotic, and Brooklyn is predominantly home to Black residents.
Jiang Hai wasn't interested in those areas. As a wealthy man who wasn't very adventurous, he sought safe places to have fun.
The place he was heading to was not far from his hotel. While New York is not as compact as Boston, it's still relatively small compared to other global cities, where dilapidated buildings are often juxtaposed with new developments.
A prime example of this is Fifth Avenue. Despite being one of New York's most famous streets, it's a small, rundown road. If not for the luxury shops on both sides, one might not recognize it for its prestigious name.
Jiang Hai's destination was in Manhattan, but in a quieter alley. Despite being an alley, police cars frequently patrolled, though they never stopped. The vehicles parked along the street were all high-end, and it was clear that no cars under $300,000 were welcome. Ordinary cars like Mercedes-Benz or BMW could park, but it was better to park further away to avoid embarrassment. If a car from Japan drove in, it would likely face some disdain.
Jiang Hai's vehicle, though not the best, was still a high-class car. He parked it where Moses Adams had indicated and walked towards a closed store.
The store was called Midnight Wild, and there was no music outside.
Following Moses Adams' instructions, Jiang Hai approached the large iron gate and knocked a few times.
A small iron window opened, revealing a black man's eyes inside, who glanced at Jiang Hai.
"Farvin sent me here," Jiang Hai said, handing over a $100 bill as a tip.
Farvin was Moses Adams' pseudonym in this setting. Lawyers like him often handle major cases, and entertaining clients in such places was part of the job.
Recognizing the name and seeing the tip, the man smiled and immediately opened the door to invite Jiang Hai in. As the door swung open, the sound of music greeted him.
However, what surprised Jiang Hai was that although the music was electronic, it wasn't loud or aggressive. The rhythm was fast, but the atmosphere wasn't as violent as he had expected. It seemed Moses Adams had chosen the place with Jiang Hai's preferences in mind.
Passing through a short hallway, Jiang Hai entered a dimly lit hall. The first thing that caught his eye was a large catwalk in the center, with smaller stages on either side. On each stage, a woman swayed, gradually undressing in response to the amount of money tossed by the audience.
As Jiang Hai entered, the first performance seemed almost halfway through, and the entire stage was illuminated in white.