Chapter 219: A Calculated Trap

The government was reluctant to sell the land to the Li Corporation, discontented with the meager offer they proposed.

Initially, it was anticipated that at least eight real estate companies would bid for the plot.

The more competitors in the race, the higher the land price would naturally soar.

Unfortunately, two of the Li Corporation's strongest competitors encountered severe setbacks within a month.

One suffered a financial crisis, struggling even to survive, let alone acquiring new property.

The other was mired in internal conflicts, split into two opposing factions.

Though the final sale price exceeded the bidding price by over a hundred million, this fell far short of the usual two to three hundred million margin seen in similar cases.

In essence, the Li Corporation managed to secure an exceptional bargain.

The higher-ups, however, were not pleased with the paltry revenue from such a premium plot.