A group of people with the same dreams fought their way forward amid the tide of reform and opening up. With exceptional courage, a keen political instinct (thanks to his early experiences), and certain resources best left unmentioned, Song Zhigang quickly made a name for himself in South China's real estate scene. He eventually became the general manager of Hongyu Real Estate's Central China division, one of the country's major property companies, and a powerful figure in his own right.
As for Wu Jialiang? His starting point was as low as the dirt beneath his feet. At fourteen, he headed south with nine steamed buns and eleven yuan. He slept under bridges, hauled heavy loads, and sweated on construction sites. He also spent long shifts on factory assembly lines until his eyes were bloodshot. Tough as a weed, he seized every tiny opportunity. Starting out as a foreman's errand boy, he gradually built connections, learned the ropes, and saved up his first capital. Later, he assembled his own crew and took on subcontracting work, then founded his own small construction company, Jialiang Construction. He knew his education was limited, but he was willing to study hard and learn, and he understood the importance of human relationships. He took every step cautiously, as if walking on thin ice, knowing that in this jungle one wrong step could spell utter ruin. Today, Jialiang Construction has made a modest name for itself in Hanzhou. It has taken on several projects of varying sizes, built up steady cash flow and some assets, and finally escaped abject poverty, though it is still far from being able to rest easy. Song Zhigang was one of the "benefactors" he had painstakingly cultivated.
Now, let's enter the story and watch together as they retrace the paths that brought them here!
