Capítulo 12: Chapter 9 Reform_1
Editor: Atlas Studios
An hour later, all the bosses of the major casinos, brothels, restaurants, and inns in the Happy Forest gathered in the grand hall of the Drunken Moon building, exchanging polite greetings but wearing bitter expressions on their faces.
It's pretty normal for those in their line of work to pay tribute to the gang every month. But have you ever heard of anyone paying three times a month?
At the beginning of this month, Happy Forest was under the control of the Green Bamboo Gang, to whom they had already paid once.
But just as they finished paying, the Flying Eagle Gang took over the Happy Forest.
Having been exploited by the insatiable Liu Sandao, they were already hurting, and now with Su Xin stepping in, they'll probably have to bleed once again.
"Boss Liu, Boss Huang, you all came quite early today. Did you inquire about what kind of person this Boss Su is?" someone asks the two bosses sitting in the front row.
Among these businessmen, the richest are Boss Liu, who runs a brothel, and the very Drunken Moon building belongs to him.
Next is Boss Huang who runs a casino. His Shunde Casino is among the top five in the whole of Changning Prefecture.
Boss Liu may run a brothel, but he has a handsome appearance, refined and upright.
Although he is middle-aged, at first glance, he seems more like a Confucian scholar than a brothel owner.
As for Boss Huang, he is short and fat, and despite looking like a wealthy man, his face carries an expression of bitterness and resentment.
His casino makes a fortune daily. He was already ransacked severely by Liu Sandao, and now who knows how Su Xin is going to exploit him.
So, in response to the inquiry, Boss Liu keeps his silence with a smile, while Boss Huang retorts bitterly, "Who knows what kind of person he is? He's definitely no good. I heard he has just brutally beaten up the owner of Wang's Medicine Shop."
Hearing this, the others exchange glances. This new Boss doesn't seem to be a pleasant character either.
However, they are not worried about Su Xin hurting them. Their status is different from that of Fatty Wang, the medicine shop owner.
They have large businesses, with hundreds of people under them to feed. They are all well-known figures in Changning Prefecture.
If the Flying Eagle Gang dares to attack them openly, it would create a major scandal, something the authorities would not ignore.
"Boss Su has arrived!"
The announcement from a gang member outside the door abruptly interrupts the owners' chaotic thoughts.
Looking at the young and handsome Su Xin walking into the hall, all the bosses feel a bit awkward.
Seeing Su Xin being so young, it is difficult for them to call someone not yet twenty years old their Boss.
Even though it's awkward, they have no choice but to tolerate it. Su Xin is now not only in charge of Happy Forest but is also an adopted son of Third Master Tiger.
Ji Gang and the serious-faced Li Huai following him were sent by Tiger Third Master himself as support for Su Xin.
"Dear bosses, I am Su Xin, newly in charge of Happy Forest. I will need your care and support in the future."
Su Xin took his place at the head of the table, and, with a beaming face and a polite bow, greeted the audience.
The bosses, glancing at Boss Huang, whispered to each other, "This Su doesn't seem so bad. He's not as brutal as you described. At least he seems much better than Liu Sandao."
Liu Sandao, oppressed for many years, went wild the moment he assumed power.
"Su Boss, you are too polite. In the future, we need you to shield us against storms and waves," replied the boss of Drunken Moon with laughter.
"Boss Liu, you're too courteous. As the saying goes, 'take people's money, dispel disasters.' Having received the regular money from all of you, would we, the Flying Eagle Gang, ever let anyone bully you?"
Upon hearing Su Xin's words, the owners could not help but think to themselves, "Bully us? We should be thankful if you, the Flying Eagle Gang, refrain from bullying us."
Just as he was saying this, Su Xin suddenly changed the subject. "Speaking of regular money, there's actually something I wanted to discuss with you all today."
Hearing Su say this, all the owners thought to themselves, "Finally, he's getting to the point."
They had already guessed what Su Xin wanted to discuss with them today--it was all about money.
As the saying goes, 'new king, new rule.' When Happy Forest was managed by the Green Bamboo Gang, they had to provide thirty taels of silver as regular money each month.
Then Liu Sandao came along, and it became fifty taels.
Now that Su Xin is here, despite looking young and friendly, they feared he wouldn't ask for less.
Boss Huang said with a sarcastic tone, "I must say, the rules of your Flying Eagle Gang are quite bizarre. We've just settled on the regular money at the beginning of the month, and now you're changing it?"
His Shunde Casino is a money-spinner, and Liu Sandao had extorted quite a lot from him previously.
That's why he was very sensitive about the term "tribute money" and couldn't help but mock.
However, after saying this, he regretted it. After all, Su Xin is a boss of the Flying Eagle Gang, and he has control of the Happy Forest.
While it's clear they could not do anything to him, secretly making things difficult for him or even forcing him out of business in Happy Forest would be pretty easy.
The simplest way would be to have some gang members stand at the entrance of his casino, driving people away. In just three days, his casino would be forced to close down.
Fortunately, Su Xin did not take offense but simply glanced at him and continued, "Rules are made by people. If Liu Sandao can set rules, why can't I, Su Xin? I have now decided that everyone's regular payments will be completely waived!"
Capítulo 13: Chapter 9 Reform_2
Editor: Atlas Studios
As soon as Su Xin spoke these words, everyone was stunned.
Where would Su Xin and his men get their food and drinks if they weren't taking the regular money?
The Flying Eagle Gang doesn't provide monthly wages to their members. The members' money comes from following their respective bosses who are responsible for distributing it.
If they were to stop taking the regular money, the sixty or seventy people under Su Xin's command would dissipate within three days.
Boss Liu chuckled, "Boss Su, you have a good sense of humor."
Su Xin shook his head, "I'm not joking. I indeed plan to stop taking the regular money, but I intend to collect it in a different way."
Once Su Xin said this, the people understood, yet they felt a bit scornful of Su Xin.
It's just the same old tricks with a new cover, why bother talking about it? Do they think changing the methods makes them different?
"Boss Su, could you please explain your method?", Liu sagely responded.
Su Xin stood up and said, "It's simple. What I want is the one-tenth of the business shares, with a monthly dividend."
With these words, the room fell into a stunned silence.
Nobody expected that Su Xin's appetite would be so huge, asking for one-tenth of the business shares right off the bat.
This was an enormous demand, just saying he opened his mouth wide like a lion seemed an understatement!
Standing behind Su Xin, Ji Gang continued to wear his usual smile, as if thinking about something.
There was no reaction on Li Huai's face, with his deathly countenance, it seemed as if he hadn't heard Su Xin's words.
Huang Bingcheng, who was guarding the door, was secretly anxious.
Su Xin had not let on any information when he came, if Huang knew what Su Xin was about to do, he would definitely try to stop it.
"Boss Su, you're not joking, are you?" Boss Liu barely managed to squeeze out a smile.
For them, specifically casinos and brothels, the highest net profit per month can even exceed ten thousand taels.
By that calculation, one-tenth of the shares would be one thousand taels, that's tens of times the regular money. It's as if they're being robbed in broad daylight!
Boss Huang sneered, "Boss Su, there's a saying 'man's greed is like a snake trying to swallow an elephant'. I, Old Huang, have been in Changning Prefecture for many years and have never heard such a rule! Even the strongest, Three Heroes Association among all the gangs and associations, never took our shares!"
If Su Xin did this, it would have the biggest impact on him.
Because his Shunde Casino makes the most money, naturally, he would have to pay more than other businesses.
Su Xin gestured for everyone to calm down.
"Ladies and gentlemen, listen to me first. I'm not simply asking you for shares. I have a way to double your profits every month."
Upon hearing these words from Su Xin, everyone present smirked, clearly unimpressed.
Boss Huang replied sarcastically, "Oh, Boss Su has such skills? I, Huang, have been in the business for decades and I wouldn't dare to say such a thing."
Su Xin ignored him and turned to Boss Liu, asking, "Boss Liu, I heard that your Drunken Moon building used to be the largest and most luxurious brothel in Changning Prefecture, I wonder why it's now inferior to the brothels in the city center?"
Boss Liu sighed wryly and explained, "It's all because of the changing capital. Back when Changning Prefecture was the Capital City, the very central Changde Square and other marketplaces were part of the Imperial City, places where respectable people are conscious of their reputation, casinos and brothels were forbidden.
For that reason, everyone chose to open casinos, brothels, and other such establishments on the outskirts of Changle Square, catering to noble sons, wealthy merchants, and others. Even the name 'Changle Square' came from this.
However, once the Emperor moved the capital, Changning Prefecture lost its strict conventions and casinos, brothels began to surface in places like Changde Square.
Given the similarities between the two sides, people naturally preferred places closer to home, rather than sit in a carriage and jostle for an hour to come to Changle Square here.
If it weren't for our loyal and nostalgic customers who frequent, I'm afraid Changle Square wouldn't have been able to preserve the last of Happy Forest."
The many bosses present nodded their heads in agreement. They came from that era and naturally knew what he was talking about.
One could say they succeeded and failed because of Changle Square.
After the Great Zhou dynasty moved their capital, some savvy individuals had already begun to buy land and build in centrally located squares like Changde Square. By the time they realized what was happening, there wasn't even enough land left to build a hut.
Su Xin sat down and rhythmically tapped his finger on the table, saying, "Boss Liu has described it in detail, the decline of Changle Square essentially boils down to one issue: location.
Because it's far, if both businesses have the same scale and decoration, customers will rarely prefer the distant one. So, why don't we all consider reforming?
"Reform? With what exactly?"
Boss Huang sneers, "Our stores are now some of the biggest in Changning Prefecture, even if we put more money into renovation, it will only make it slightly better.
This little edge can hardly attract a large number of customers, and we may not even make back the money we invest in renovations!"
Su Xin shook his head, "I am not talking about renovation, but reforming Happy Forest through its services."
Services?
The many bosses present shared glances, unfamiliar with the term.
"The Happy Forest is full of casinos, brothels, restaurants, and inns. To put it simply, we provide four services: food, drink, entertainment, and lodging.
But we are not doing enough. We're not providing the most convenient services.
If a customer is gambling and there is a girl by his side, I believe they will be even more daring to bet.
If they win, they will tip the girls, if they lose, the girls will gently persuade them to regain their fighting spirits.
And after gambling, the dishes from the restaurant should be ready at any time, available on call.
When they get tired and weary at the end, there is an inn right behind them, and they don't have to rush home. They can just stay in Happy Forest."
"So my idea is to break up all the shops in Happy Forest and recombine them so that there is a brothel, a restaurant, and an inn around each casino.
Whatever the customer wants to do, they can achieve it in the shortest possible time."
When Su Xin finished speaking, all the bosses present were taken aback, then they all slapped their legs, why hadn't they thought of this idea!
Actually, some customers used to do this in the past, going to brothels to find girls before heading to the casinos.
However, only those customers who were extraordinarily generous could afford to do this.
After all, Happy Forest is a long street, and it takes a quarter of an hour to walk from one end to the other. If the girls had to travel far, the price would have to double.
The popularity of Boss Huang's Shunde Casino is not only due to its large scale, but also because it is adjacent to the Drunken Moon building.
In fact, Su Xin's trick is not new. Many big casinos abroad do the same thing, which can simply be summed up as 'customer first'.
Among the many bosses present, none are fools. They've been in the business field for years, and they understood as soon as Su Xin gave a slight hint.
Boss Liu cautiously asked, "If it's like this, won't some of our shops have to relocate, moving to a different location?"
Su Xin nodded, "Yes, it would need to be done that way, but the land in Happy Forest has already been pre-arranged, all going to be almost the same size. If swapped, none of you will lose. The only difference between your stores lies in the decorations.
You all have large businesses and should be able to afford the money for a new renovation. What's more, the things from your old stores can be moved to your new stores. I believe you can all manage the cost."
The bosses thought it over and began to feel swayed.
If it's merely decorations, it would only feel like throwing away money, hardly making ends meet.
But with Su Xin's plan, there is indeed a high probability of turning the tide.
Standing beside Su Xin, Huang Bingcheng hurriedly handed him a cup of tea.
He now highly respects his boss, whose business acumen is so sharp that if he were to venture into business, he might well outcompete all the businessmen present.
Standing behind Su Xin, Ji Gang also looked shocked. It seemed that he had underestimated Su Xin.
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