Dwarf hippos are gentle animals that like to be close to people.

Perhaps because they had only been separated from their parents for a few days and were cooped up in a cage, they started following Nangong Tian around after soaking in the water.

Linda Yun hadn't given an exact reply yet, and assistant Zhuang Wei was still responsible for handling Su Yehao's trivial matters.

After receiving instructions, she contacted experts at the Hong Kong City Zoo and learned that ordinary vegetables and fruits were fine.

She also bought large basins, rubber gloves, and soft brushes. Then Nangong Tian began to scrub the two little guys, even giving them names: "Big Fatty" and "Little Fatty."

Su Yehao decided on a whim to raise dwarf hippos.

This was a nightmare for the security guards at home, because the two little guys not only loved going to the artificial pond where the koi were raised, but also wreaked havoc on the outdoor swimming pool that was regularly drained and refilled.

When Su Yehao saw them defecating in the pond, he gradually realized the seriousness of the matter... The two little guys were pooping so much, and the pond was a bit small, almost suffocating the fish, which floated to the surface to gasp for air.

The originally crystal-clear pond water instantly turned murky.

He was a little worried, so he got the number and personally contacted the zoo expert, only to learn that hippos have a famous nickname—mobile fertilizer machine!

Dwarf hippos are small and don't eat as much as their relatives, but their excretions are still not to be underestimated.

That's how it is with pets.

Before raising them, you often only think about the good aspects, thinking they're cute, obedient, and well-behaved, but when you actually raise them, it's a different story.

Su Yehao first considered expanding the size of the artificial pond and digging a separate pond for them, with regular water changes.

After walking around the yard, he felt that the scenery was too harmonious, and rashly changing it might spoil the aesthetic appeal.

So he went to the attic and stood on the terrace, gazing into the distance.

What a coincidence.

Seeing the open space next door, he suddenly remembered the couple he had met at the club, who had sold him the land for the Lujiazui office building at a low price: Pei Xinyao and her husband.

Pei Xinyao and her husband not only held land in Lujiazui, but initially hoped to sell a residential plot on Big Wave Bay Road to the Su family for more than HK$200 million. The plan was to build seven villas, with a total area of about 52 mu.

If they changed the plan to build a super high-rise apartment, the value could be multiplied several times, but Hong Kong is particularly strict in terms of land planning. Otherwise, Young Master Li would not have tried every means to take land on the west side of Hong Kong Island in the name of the Cyberport.

These plots of land are currently being sold as a whole, but it is also possible to split them up.

Su Yehao's house is big enough for him, but at this moment he feels that the yard can be expanded a bit, such as adding a tennis court, a private botanical garden, and a dreamy garden.

Appetites are never satisfied.

He knew that spending more than HK$200 million to buy a piece of land just to expand the size of the yard was a bit too extravagant. He should be trying to save money to win the Cyberport project, or directly go to the vicinity of Tianhe in Guangzhou to build another cultural and tourism city.

However, once the idea of impulse spending was born, it began to spread uncontrollably.

For example, digging a pool to raise dolphins, sea turtles, etc., or building a greenhouse to grow cacti and other plants. In addition, he could build a horse farm and learn to play horse racing like others.

It just so happened that Hong Kong's land prices were falling steadily. Su Yehao didn't wait for himself to calm down before calling Pei Xinyao to ask if she still wanted to sell the land.

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Pei Xinyao and her husband returned to Singapore and would not be able to return to Hong Kong City until the evening at the earliest to discuss the transaction in person.

Upon hearing the news, Nangong Tian was speechless, her forehead covered with black lines. She said in surprise, "So... you're planning to spend so much money to buy a piece of land next door because the little hippos are pooping? More than HK$200 million is enough to buy a mansion. You can't spend money like that even if you have it."

Su Yehao disagreed and argued:

"Land prices have fallen, and expanding my yard won't reduce their value. It's like an investment. I haven't thought about how to plan it yet. Didn't you say that the garden of that something manor was very beautiful? After buying the land, I can imitate it. If I dig a large artificial lake, it would be nice to take a walk after dinner. As for the money, I'll always earn more in the future, so I don't seem to need to worry about it."

Nangong Tian thought for a while and reminded him, "The Butchart Gardens in Canada in the magazine?"

After being tempted for a few seconds, reason prevailed over impulse, and she said with a wry smile, "I really admire you. You always have a new idea every day. If you really buy such a large piece of land to use as a yard, you'll be cursed to death, right?"

"No, they'll curse me while envying me."

Su Yehao spread his hands and sighed, "It's impulse spending. How can it be impulse spending without impulse? I've been weighing the gains and losses all the time, and my desire to spend has been suppressed for too long. It's rare to find something I want to spend money on and enjoy."

"...You said the same thing before you bought the private jet."

Nangong Tian was surprised for a moment, but after thinking about it again, she felt that it was not a big deal.

Just like what Su Yehao said, even if it is built into a yard, it will not change its value. When they want to build a house in the future, they can still apply for construction, and it is also feasible to transfer it to others.

She always found it difficult to maintain her own opinions when facing Su Yehao.

In a few words.

The two of them began to discuss how to plan and design if they really bought this piece of land.

From an investment perspective, you need to consider returns, the market, risk costs, etc., but buying land to expand the size of the yard doesn't require you to think too much. You just need to make it comfortable and beautiful for enjoyment.

When he calmed down, Su Yehao had a new idea.

He told the little girl, "If I really do this, I should be able to make a big splash. Counting the value of my house itself, it's probably no problem to win the title of the most luxurious house in Hong Kong. It will be good for me then. Maybe I'll be cursed miserably, but the rewards will be even more amazing."

"Rewards? Where?"

"In the internet company and venture capital company I created. Think about it, as long as the news spreads to the mainland, how many people will know me because of this? They will notice the software I invested in. Popularity is often equal to wealth, just like celebrities. It will be easier to talk about cooperation with others. There are advantages to being low-key, and there are advantages to being high-key. The reason why the products I develop are lukewarm may be because I'm too low-key and lack exposure."

Su Yehao's words sounded like he was making excuses for impulse spending, but Nangong Tian thought they made a lot of sense after pondering them.

She frowned slightly and thought a lot in her head. Finally, she spoke seriously:

"That's right, other businessmen are scrambling to get on the news, but you've turned down all the interviews. You said before that user growth was slower than expected, and the problem may lie in popularity. The company lacks a star entrepreneur. The richest man, Old Li's family, is often cursed as a bloodsucker, but his business is still taking off, because everyone knows he's rich, and everyone wants to cooperate with him..."