Just like all the rich folks, William White also enjoyed farming. Men are like this; they have strong desires to destroy and to build.
Nowadays, Lanai Island has some basic infrastructure. Although it doesn't have an airport, it's still quite suitable as a vacation spot.
"Fulton, we can start building the airport, and speed up the golf course as well."
"Sure, young master."
William White's trip to Hawaii this time was to finalize his luxurious villa.
To say it was a villa is a bit misleading. Who else has a villa the size of a small city, larger than Buckingham Palace?
There's no such thing as too extravagant. If you've got the cash, you can build a house as big as you want.
William White was putting a lot of effort into building his base. Hawaii is a great location, not far from Los Angeles, convenient for trips to Japan or Australia. Once an airport is in place, transportation will be easy.
He's growing increasingly dissatisfied with Los Angeles. Not only is the air bad, but there are also frequent water shortages and occasional wildfires, enough to drive a person crazy.
From a security standpoint, Lanai is perfect. It's his private island. He might not be able to do anything he wants, but it's pretty close.
The island isn't small, and there's plenty of usable space. With good development, it will surely become the most beautiful golf course, bar none.
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"Boss, William White is on vacation. We can't see him."
"At a time like this?" The old fellow spit out his coffee in surprise.
"Yes, Filson said the boss is too tired and has decided to take a break."
Morgan can't resist. Video games and toys are selling like hotcakes, and they want to finalize the IPO as soon as possible. Frankly, the timing isn't great, but they want to maximize profits and know what William White thinks.
William White naturally understood maximizing profits, but he had already planned to expand into Japan. Even if it means letting financial groups get some benefits, he doesn't mind.
He's already a maverick and can't keep doing this. It's time for him to spend a bit extravagantly.
"Boss, he seems to be gathering funds, maybe to build a villa."
"Mark, are you joking? What kind of villa needs him to gather funds?"
Mark looked perplexed too. "Boss, he's gone to Lanai this time, supposedly to confirm a location and build a high-standard airport, plus his outrageous golf course, all of which requires a lot of money."
Morgan's boss was conflicted. As per the current information, William White does seem like a spendthrift. This isn't just a villa; even an average palace wouldn't compare.
The most luxurious yacht, the most luxurious plane, and now the most luxurious palace; alright, he called it a villa.
William White doesn't just make money; he spends it at an astonishing rate. The funds raised from going public have probably been spent in advance.
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William White may not be in America, but his legend continues. Isn't the economy supposedly in a slump? Then why are his products selling like hotcakes with people queuing and limits on purchases?
Isn't it crazy?
Indeed it's absurd. That's why William White left. Lately, he's been swamped with visitors. If it were just beautiful women, it'd be bearable at most leading to some backaches. But those politicians are a pain, and he doesn't want to deal with them or offend them.
William White was sketching on Lanai Island, while a group of designers was extremely busy. They were annoyed at William. Does he want a villa or a city? Who is going to stay in these resorts?
Besides William White, no one knows what he's up to.
Even the world's most luxurious golf course was already a legend before it was built.
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"What? One million bucks for a membership card?"
"Yes, boss, and that's just the entry-level."
The old fellow's eyes turned into dollar signs. He was genuinely puzzled. Tens of thousands per card was astronomical, even for someone like him.
"Boss, I heard William White doesn't want to sell them. It's just that the Japanese are clamoring for it; a million is a special price."
"Is it that outrageous?"
"Once built, it will cost more than this for sure, and they don't plan to sell many."
"Is it really that nice?" the old fellow asked, sipping his drink.
"It's truly beautiful, and once the airport is built, transportation will be very easy."
"Alright, buy a couple under the company's name. I'd like to see for myself."
For the Japanese, connecting with Americans is crucial, and Lanai Island is a perfect spot. They could not only vacation here but also host Americans.
For such a prestigious place, how could it be cheap?
On this point, the Japanese are at a disadvantage. Their land is tiny, with no space for widespread golf courses. Even small practice ranges are overcrowded.
William White doesn't care much about his current clients. When the Japanese become more prosperous, he'll jack up the prices.
Better make money fast, fellows. My vacation spot relies on your support, so don't let me down.
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