Capítulo 14: Chapter 10: Giving Face, but Not Wanting Face_1
Editor: Atlas Studios
The bosses were pondering in silence when suddenly two mocking laughs broke through.
Everyone looked up and saw Boss Huang was the one who had spoken again.
"Boss Su, your idea is indeed good, but it is a bit impractical.
Businessmen chase profit at all costs. If we do as you suggest, we will, initially, attract quite a few customers.
But if the people over at Changde Square catch on and imitate our methods, the geographical advantages would quickly reveal themselves, and we'd still be outdone by them."
Everyone nodded in agreement. Boss Huang's concern was indeed valid; the people at Changde Square were fully capable of copying this scheme.
Su Xin put down his teacup and shook his head: "They wouldn't be able to imitate us. Changde Square has a fatal flaw: their plots of land are all of different sizes.
Our Changle Square was planned by the Official Residence, and our properties are identical, even down to the number of floors. But Changde Square?
That place was rebuilt from ruins after the Imperial Court relocated. It has small taverns and large three-tiered casinos.
There are all kinds of shops and even buildings from the prefectural government offices.
Because of this, they cannot implement the kind of swap like we can.
Even if they wanted to imitate us, at most only the more powerful and wealthy businesses could buy out the surrounding shops and adopt our model.
The value of land in a central market-like Changde Square is worth its weight in gold. How many businessmen could afford such an investment?
Everyone knows about the deep-rooted wealth in Changning Prefecture. The number of businesses with such considerable resources could be counted on one hand. If about 30% of Changde Square could successfully imitate us, that would be quite impressive.
But this 30% wouldn't meet the demands of the entire Changning Prefecture.
The remaining customers who would want to experience this kind of service would have to come to our Happy Forest!"
Everyone nodded after hearing this. Su Xin's plan was well-formulated, having considered all possible scenarios.
The only thing the merchants hesitated about was the sharing of the ten percent of their profits.
For these businessmen, paying the monthly regular money is like pulling teeth, let alone now having to give up ten percent of their equity.
After a long silence, Boss Huang finally spoke: "Boss Su, your idea is indeed good, but I'm just a small business at the Shunde Casino and I've been strapped for cash lately. I can't afford to contribute, so it's better not to stir things up."
Although Boss Huang looked down on Su Xin, he did approve of his plan.
However, approval didn't mean agreement.
Ten percent equity was too much, he didn't want to give it, and he couldn't give it!
If he gave it to Su Xin now, what if the Official Residence or Su Xin's adoptive father, Third Master Tiger, became greedy and wanted to take a piece of the equity?
In short, he could not allow this precedent to be set!
But disagreeing with Su Xin's terms did not mean he wouldn't implement Su Xin's plan.
First, he would stall for time, citing his current financial situation. After a while, he would still be able to collaborate with a few of the bosses and proceed according to Su Xin's methods.
By then, acquiring the equity in his hands would not be so easy for Su Xin.
The room was full of experienced businessman. As soon as Boss Huang finished speaking, they instantly understood his intentions.
But those with smaller businesses dared not openly oppose Su Xin.
However, their silence could be interpreted as rejection.
"Boss Huang, sometimes being too cunning isn't a good thing."
Su Xin sighed and slowly walked over to Boss Huang.
Watching Su Xin approach, Boss Huang felt a chill, causing him to shudder involuntarily.
However, he thought his status was different from the owners of small taverns, so he forced a smile: "Boss Su, what do you mean by that? I don't understand."
"Don't understand? Then let me explain it to you, slowly."
The Iron Sword hanging at Su Xin's waist was in his hand in an instant.
He roughly yanked Boss Huang's right hand onto the table. With a swift thrust, his laughable Iron Chip Sword pierced through Boss Huang's hand and table, sinking several inches below the surface, leaving nothing but the hilt exposed on the surface of Boss Huang's hand.
"Ahh!"
Boss Huang let out a piercing shriek. The splattered blood landed on a man sitting nearby, scaring him so much that he quickly retreated, knocking over his chair in the process.
Everyone in the room was taken aback. No one expected Su Xin to act so swiftly, giving no warning beforehand!
Ji Gang tensed, remaining silent. His smile faded, and a look of shock spread across his face.
Li Huai, on the other hand, kept his eyes on the Iron Chip Sword embedded under the table, his eyes swirling with an obscure meaning.
Being able to penetrate a man's hand and a thick redwood table as easily as slicing through tofu, such speed and strength were extraordinary.
"Boss Su, let's talk things over, no need for violence!" Boss Liu from Drunken Moon building quickly started placating, although he too was petrified.
Even though they knew refusing Su Xin's profit-sharing request would offend him, they didn't think he would resort to violence so quickly!
Their status was not comparable to mere herbal medicine shop owners like Fatty Wang; they were well-known large-scale businessmen in Changning Prefecture.
Every year, they paid thousands in taxes to the government. How could the authorities allow them to be bullied by gangs?
Capítulo 15: Chapter 10: Giving Face, but Not Wanting Face_2
Editor: Atlas Studios
If gangs can shield everything, then who will pay taxes to the official residence? Wouldn't it be better to just pay protection fees to the various gangs?
So for these big businessmen, the attitudes of the major gangs towards them are all good, as long as you play by the rules, they won't make things difficult for you.
People like Su Xin, who resort to violence at the slightest disagreement, they're utterly insane!
The moment the official residence becomes furious, the Flying Eagle Gang won't be able to withstand it, and he'll be the first one they sacrifice to appease the officials.
All of the bosses present weren't scared of Sha Feiying, the gang leader of Flying Eagle Gang, because he is a man who respects rules.
But now they are confronted with an unruly madman like Su Xin and they are helpless.
Looking at Boss Huang sweating profusely in pain on the table, Su Xin casually said: "You really think you can fool me, Su Xin? Stalling for time, using my plan, but not planning to share the profits with me, hmm?"
Boss Huang was already in so much pain that he couldn't speak. As a boss who has always lived a life of luxury, when has he ever suffered like this?
At this moment, Su Xin swiftly pulled out the Iron Chip Sword from his right hand, then stabbed it into his left hand which was pressed on the table in the same way!
Boss Huang let out another miserable howl. Everyone present felt a shiver down their spines. Boss Huang's hands are ruined.
Su Xin looked around, none of the bosses dared to meet his gaze.
"Actually, I am a person who respects the rules. I make the plans, you earn and enjoy the profits, all I ask for is a share. Is that too much to ask?
If you use my stuff but don't want to pay for it, then fine, I'll just have to take it myself."
Su Xin yanked out the Iron Sword and held onto Boss Huang's hair, plunging the sword into his mouth and stirring violently; a chunk of bloodied flesh was pulled out.
Leaning closer to Boss Huang, Su Xin whispered: "Has anyone ever told you that your mouth really stinks?"
But at this point, Boss Huang couldn't hear anything. The moment Su Xin cut off his tongue, he had already fainted from the pain.
"Now, does anyone agree with my plan?"
All the bosses present were nodding their heads frantically. Given the situation, how could they dare to disagree? Those who disagreed were already lying on the ground, disabled!
"Let's draw up the agreement then."
With a wave of his hand, Su Xin had Huang Bingcheng bring the ink, brush, and paper, and start drafting the agreement to transfer the shares.
Although none of the bosses present said anything and obediently wrote their surrender agreements, they were all sneering internally.
You, Su Xin, have gone too far today, we want to see how you'll clean up this mess!
With the bloodstained blade wiped on Boss Huang's clothes, Su Xin signaled to Huang Bingcheng: "Bring all the brothers in."
Although Su Xin only had less than seventy gang members under him, their entrance still made the hall seem a bit crowded.
The gang members shuddered at the sight of Boss Huang lying on the ground, his mouth full of fresh blood, looking as if he's already dead.
Their Boss is truly ruthless!
Looking at the gang below him, Su Xin said gravely: "Participating in the Jianghu, what we really want is to sell our lives for a good price.
I, Su Xin, am not a good man, nor am I expecting you to sacrifice for me without benefits. Now, I have an opportunity, but I don't know if you dare to take it."
Su Xin pointed to Boss Huang, who was lying on the ground: "Boss Huang from Shunde Casino has been ruined by me, as you all saw.
Now, whoever steps forward to confess to the official residence and claims that he's responsible, I will give him three hundred taels of silver, and from now on, I, Su Xin, will provide for his family!"
The gang members present started breathing heavily. Three hundred taels of silver was like an astronomical number to them.
Most of the gang members under Su Xin were not former members of Flying Eagle Gang, but mostly recruited locally from Changle Square.
These people come from slums, are aggressive and tough, but never have enough to eat and drink.
Now, with three hundred taels of silver laid out in front of them, it was impossible for them not to be tempted.
Seeing their interest, Su Xin added fuel to the fire: "Confessing doesn't necessarily mean death. I'll arrange for a litigation master to protect you outside and ensure that you will be released within three years.
Stay in jail for three years, and after you come out, there will always be a place for you under me, Su Xin!"
The bosses looked at Su Xin in shock. Can it really work out like this?
A gang member in his mid-twenties stepped forward and said forcefully: "I'll take the blame for this! Three hundred taels of silver is enough for my mother, my wife, and my son to live without worry for the rest of their lives."
This gang member bowed to Su Xin: "Boss Su, I'm selling my life to you, I only hope that the brothers will look after my wife so she won't cheat on me with the money I earn!"
The room erupted in laughter, but some of the gang members secretly regretted not stepping forward.
On a second thought, spending three years in jail for three hundred taels of silver was more than worth it!
They've been in jail for a few months before for petty theft and fighting, so what's the big deal with a slightly longer sentence? Why did they falter?
"Don't worry, I don't want your life. Once you confess, I will immediately arrange for a litigation master to protect you, and the silver will be sent to your home.
Everyone present can witness this, I, Su Xin, am true to my words. If I go back on my word, I wouldn't need to stick around in Changning Prefecture."
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