A century-old wealthy family that rose from Shanghai

Chapter 43 Big Boss

The next day, Chen Guangliang came to Gu Zhuxuan's mansion again to discuss the protection fee.

Everyone had so much fun last night, and Gu Zhuxuan couldn't possibly talk about protection money in front of his friends, so he made an appointment to meet today to talk.

Sitting on the sofa, Chen Guangliang took the initiative to say: "Mr. Gu, regarding this lottery, it's not that I'm breaking the rules, but our Changjiang Car Dealership has only been in business for more than three months, right? We haven't even been weaned yet."

What I mean is, how can you have the nerve to collect the wool? Can't you wait until the sheep grows a little bigger before plucking it?

Gu Zhuxuan smiled and said, "I know your situation. I don't have to draw your number. But I need you, Guangliang, to do something for me!"

Chen Guangliang humbly declined, "Mr. Gu has so many people working under him, I'm sure he wouldn't need one more. Besides, I'm so young, I can't possibly convince everyone."

Gu Zhuxuan waved his hand and said, "Although I have many subordinates, they are all rough men. There are only a few who can really stand on their own. And after hearing what you and everyone else were talking about last night, I am also interested in investing in real estate. Why don't you take care of this business for me, Guangliang? As long as we make money, not only will you not have to pay the commission, I will also give you a share."

Do you believe this?

Chen Guangliang deliberately hesitated, then said, "Mr. Gu, I'm a young man with a successful career. Working for others is not my intention. But since you want to invest in real estate, we can discuss it occasionally. Besides, real estate is nothing more than buying properties to collect rent and buying land to wait for appreciation. To be honest, I don't understand anything else."

Seeing that Chen Guangliang was unwilling to work for him, Gu Zhuxuan still maintained his composure and said, "In that case, you can be a consultant for my real estate company. I will definitely give you a share of the profits."

This sounds nice, but if you really lose money, a gangster like Gu Zhuxuan will probably turn against you.

Chen Guangliang could only say: "In that case, I agree to Mr. Gu's request."

Gu Zhuxuan said happily, "If Guangliang has the capital, we might as well set up a joint venture. That way, you can manage it, and you won't be working for others, but for yourself."

Only a fool would try to get the skin of a tiger in such a situation.

Chen Guangliang laughed and said, "It's embarrassing to take out that little money I have."

Gu Zhuxuan said proudly: "I am just making a small move, just planning to spend tens of thousands of dollars to test the waters."

Chen Guangliang pretended to be surprised and asked, "So many?"

Wouldn't that make this gangster more money?

For a moment, Chen Guangliang felt a little regretful for coming here with such brazen words yesterday.

The more money these gangsters made, the more unhappy Chen Guangliang felt.

Gu Zhuxuan crossed his legs and said, "What's the big deal? I believe in capable people the most, so I don't have many. Guangliang, you can come over often. I'll introduce you to some friends. In Shanghaitan, connections are the most important thing."

"Yes, thank you Mr. Gu for the promotion!"

Finally, Chen Guangliang was invited to stay for lunch by Gu Zhuxuan. It seemed that Gu Zhuxuan also wanted to accept Chen Guangliang as his disciple.

But Chen Guangliang would not get on the pirate ship so easily. His style is to please both sides.

Although he was a real estate investment consultant for Gu Zhuxuan, it was just an empty title after all.

During the meal, Gu Zhuxuan also wanted to hear Chen Guangliang's specific suggestions on real estate investment.

Chen Guangliang wasn't being honest either. He deliberately said, "Investing in real estate and collecting rent is, of course, ideal. After all, Shanghai has a population of several million, but it seems there are less than 100,000 housing units. Rents will only go up."

Gu Zhuxuan said hesitantly: "Those tenants held large-scale protests this year. I'm worried that the government will control rents." It seems that this kind of people are not easy to fool.

Chen Guangliang also knew this. Rents would definitely be controlled by the government. Although the control was limited, the landlord could still ask for a high transfer fee to make a fortune.

For example, when Lu Xun came to Shanghai in 1930, he was asked to pay a transfer fee of 500 oceans for the house he rented. He could only pay first and complained that the rent in Shanghai was expensive.

"That's possible. As for land speculation, it should be a good idea too. As long as something like this is popular, the price will definitely go up, and the results will be seen quickly."

"Well, speculating in land is profitable, so come and drink!"

After Chen Guangliang left the Gu mansion, Sun Yingjie then came to the boss's house.

"Boss, have you agreed on the commission for the Changjiang Motors?"

"Well, I decided not to smoke."

Sun Yingjie was surprised and said, "You won't smoke anymore?"

The six-month grace period is understandable. After all, Changjiang Car Dealership has just started to develop, and even if it is a pig, it needs to be fattened before being slaughtered.

But obviously, that’s not what the boss meant!

Gu Zhuxuan sighed, "Chen Guangliang is a talented person. He understands economics and has a set of analytical skills. I just need such a person."

Sun Yingjie was a little skeptical. He had checked Chen Guangliang's background. He had started out on the road at the age of thirteen and had only studied in a private school for a few years. How could he understand those things?

However, he did not pursue the matter further, but said: "In this case, the boss should win him over and let him work for you!"

Gu Zhuxuan laughed and said, "He's a young man who wants to make his own way and start a new career. Why would he work for me? It's just my own will! What a shame!"

Although Sun Yingjie is only an industry manager under Gu Zhuxuan, he also controls the most important industry and is also quite intelligent, which earns him the deep trust of Gu Zhuxuan.

Gu's rickshaw company owns thousands of licensed rickshaws, which are worth more than 300,000 yuan. Of course, the actual value will be even higher. More importantly, Gu's rickshaw company supports many of Gu Zhuxuan's fellow villagers and disciples.

"Boss, actually, it's probably not that difficult to recruit Chen Guangliang as your subordinate!"

Gu Zhuxuan immediately became interested and asked, "What do you mean?"

Sun Yingjie said cunningly:

"After all, Chen Guangliang's rickshaw dealership is just a small one, with no more than 125 vehicles. But Chen Guangliang's actions are very flamboyant. He allows his subordinates to invest in rickshaws, which makes the drivers of other rickshaw dealerships uneasy, and naturally offends the owners of other rickshaw dealerships."

"Before, the other car dealerships thought Wang's was fighting him, so they naturally didn't take action. Now that Wang's is in trouble, I believe the other dealerships won't let him go. If we continue to secretly instigate them, I believe Chen Guangliang will be surrounded by enemies, and he will definitely come to you for help!"

The more Gu Zhuxuan listened, the brighter his eyes became. He really liked talented young people like Chen Guangliang.

"Well, you handle this matter, but don't reveal yourself, otherwise people will hate me. Even if they submit to me, I'm afraid they won't be willing to do so."

"Don't worry, boss. I will never expose myself."

He is just fanning the flames, not personally involved, so how can he be exposed?

(End of this chapter)