Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1136 Times Change

Brother Long turned his head and looked at Manager Han.

Manager Han said, "We'll transfer this store tomorrow. Go tell them that things are bad right now, the competition is too fierce, and we're closing down."

Brother Long said, "Is it possible? That place is really too remote."

Manager Han asked, "How much can we take in?"

Brother Long said, "10% of 300,000, let's discuss it ourselves. We'll also add another 5% management shares."

Manager Han said, "Sell the house I have tomorrow, and I'll go home and try to borrow some more money. You can withdraw all your savings and make up 1.2 million yuan to go over there."

Brother Long asked, "Really? Over there?"

Manager Han's face twitched: "How can you, a grown man, be so taciturn?"

Brother Long said, "Then what do we do here? If we just say we're quitting, won't we offend everyone?"

Manager Han said, "So what if I offended you? I won't contribute a single penny, I won't get involved in anything, and I'll just take 40% for free. What more can I ask for after all these years? This is a perfect opportunity to get rid of you. This is a real investment, understand? You own 45% of this 3 million yuan venue, clear as day."

Brother Long said, "That's true, this place is definitely high-class inside and out, we can't compare. It's just that the location is a bit out of the way. How about I talk to Xiao Wei and we go somewhere else?"

Manager Han sized up Brother Long a few times: "You think you can do it? You think you're better than everyone else? You're just narrow-minded. Alright, don't think about these things. Tomorrow, find someone to transfer the property, pick out the technicians and waitresses, take the capable ones, that's all. I'm going to sell the house tomorrow."

Brother Long glanced at Manager Han, nodded, thought for a moment, and said somewhat awkwardly, "So, you're really quitting? What about over there?"

Manager Han said, "Let's be honest, business is bad and we don't want to continue. What else do you want to say? Do we need anyone else's approval for our own business? If he wants money, we'll pay him; we won't shortchange him a penny. If we can't continue, why should we keep going? He can't possibly convict us of something, can he?"

Brother Long rubbed his hands together and said, "It's not as simple as you think. If we find out later, it'll be a problem if we go somewhere else to work."

Brother Long said, "Even if a business is big, it's still just a business. After all, they are officials."

Manager Han said, "That depends on the size of the business. And do you really think Xiaowei has no connections in government? How could he have done something this big without connections? You're stupid."

Brother Long thought for a moment and said, "I'd better ask around. I'm still a little unsure. What if, and I mean just what if, you're implicated too?"

Manager Han glared at Brother Long: "I'm not afraid, so why are you? You're just a complete idiot."

Brother Long lowered his head and remained silent. Manager Han sighed with some disappointment: "Listen to me, things aren't that simple with Xiao Wei."

Brother Long nodded, thought for a moment, and took out his mobile phone: "I'll call them over there, don't say a word." He dialed the number.

The phone call was a bit delayed; it was common for it to take three to five minutes to get through. The two of them sat there staring at the phone without saying a word, feeling a little nervous.

"Feed?" came a lazy voice, mixed with messy music.

Brother Long picked up the phone and put it to his ear: "Hello, Brother Liu, this is Xiao Long."

Brother Liu said, "Oh. Something wrong? I haven't heard of any operations lately."

Brother Long said, "No, there's something I need to tell you, Brother Liu."

Brother Liu said, "What's up? Go ahead." Then it went quiet on the other end.

Brother Long swallowed hard and said, "Brother Liu, here's the thing. More and more bathhouses are opening up now. Our place used to be okay, but now it's lagging behind. The place isn't very big, and the facilities and space inside are outdated. Plus, the prices can't go up anymore. Package deals are now over fifty yuan."

I did the math, and at this rate, it might not be long before we're bankrupt. So we discussed it and decided to sell the shop while we can still manage, and when business is still good at the end of the year. Brother Liu, you've been a great help to me these past few years, so I wanted to let you know.”

Brother Liu said, "Don't want to work here anymore?... Have you found another job?"

Brother Long said, "No, we're planning to release the news in the next few days."

Brother Liu thought for a moment and said, "I know business is tough, and I'm trying to figure things out. I'm even planning to talk to the tax authorities and ask them to reduce your tax burden next year. I worry about your shop all day long, you know, and I know about all the connections, right?"

Why don't you hold on a little longer? I'll try to find a bigger place for you after the New Year, okay? The New Year is almost here, so prepare thirty or forty of them, and I'll use my connections."

Brother Long frowned, glanced at Manager Han, took a breath and said, "I probably won't be able to come up with the money before the New Year. I won't hide it from you, Brother Liu, the boss of our brother company is planning to open a large bathhouse and asked me to invest. I have to scrape together money from all over the place, and I'm even prepared to sell my house, but it might not be enough."

Brother Liu paused for a moment: "Where do you drive it?"

Brother Long said, "It's also in Heping District, I heard it's in the Sanhao Street area, but I haven't been there yet."

Brother Liu asked, "The boss of the brother company? When did you meet him? How did he ask you to invest?"

Brother Long said, "I've known him for several years. He used to work at the Jixian Police Station, that's when we met. Maybe he felt I was alright, I didn't expect this. Today is his wedding, and he booked a venue at my place. He just told me about investing in his business."

You know, once someone asks, it's hard to refuse. Brother Liu, you understand.

Brother Liu said, "Yes, he's getting married today. Little Long, you're in luck! From now on, I'll have to call you Brother Long too. Go ahead, if you don't have enough money, come to me, I'll help you scrape together some. And if there's a chance in the future, introduce me to someone, okay?"

Brother Long said, "Brother Liu, you're joking. You don't need me to introduce you."

Brother Liu said, "To tell you the truth, they're even more powerful than you think. Even my father has to wait for someone to be available before he can meet them. You're about to soar to great heights. I know that place you mentioned. My brother's company acquired over 3,000 acres of land by the river, and I heard they're going to build several residential areas there. Those will all be for rich people."

You don't need to find someone to exchange it; I'll arrange for someone to come and pick you up. We'll settle for whatever price is due. We've known each other for so many years, right? If I ever did anything wrong in the past, please don't hold it against me, Brother Long. Times have changed. That's settled then. I'll have someone come find you tomorrow, okay?"

Brother Long said, "Okay, okay, absolutely no problem. Thank you so much, Brother Liu. I appreciate your understanding."

Brother Liu said, "Okay, that's settled then. I'm hanging up." He then ended the call.

(End of this chapter)