I won 90 million, all I want to do is lie down and relax!

"Of course I'm serious!"

Lu Zhaoyang put his phone away and said with a smile, "If you still don't believe me, Brother Xiang, how about I transfer some money over right now as a deposit?"

"No, no!"

Li Jianxiang quickly shook his head and waved his hands repeatedly.

"It's not that I don't trust you, Zhaoyang, it's just... this is too unexpected, I'm a little... too surprised."

Li Jianxiang's biggest dream is to be able to reopen the restaurant.

He had met so many people and repeatedly encountered setbacks, but he never expected that a young man he had only known for a few days would give him such a big surprise at his barbecue stall.

This surprise came so suddenly.

"Brother, before you came back, you were working in the sex industry, right? I didn't expect it to be so lucrative. Why didn't you continue? Why did you decide to come back?"

Li Jianxiang took a deep breath, lit another cigarette, and then asked with a smile.

"Brother Xiang, I'm just lucky and I've saved up some money. I'm working overtime all the time and it's really tough. Besides, my parents are back in our hometown and they're always thinking about me, so I thought I'd come back as soon as possible to do something I like. It just so happens that I ran into you, so it's fate." Lu Zhaoyang said with a smile.

As night deepened, fewer and fewer pedestrians appeared on the streets.

Li Jianxiang calmed himself down, smoked most of the cigarette in his hand in a few puffs, and silently considered his words.

"Zhaoyang, to be honest, I'm extremely grateful that you trust me and are willing to invest this money. I can't guarantee a huge profit, but I'm confident that my skills have never been lacking..."

Li Jianxiang looked at Lu Zhaoyang seriously, with more caution and composure. His tone was still sincere as he said, "Since you really have this idea, there are some things I must make clear to you in advance. When doing business together, we need to be upfront about the unpleasant things so that we can get along for a long time. Otherwise, I'm afraid we won't even be able to remain friends."

Lu Zhaoyang nodded, his expression calm: "Brother Xiang is right, that's what I think too. Feel free to say anything you want to say."

"You have money, so you should be taking on the biggest risk. But if we really cooperate, I have one requirement: I have to be responsible for all the day-to-day operations of the store, including the kitchen and staff..."

Li Jianxiang let out a long breath. Seeing that Lu Zhaoyang's expression hadn't changed much, he quickly explained, "Zhaoyang, you've never worked in the catering industry before. There are so many intricacies involved, such as kitchen management, staff arrangements, menu selection, ingredient waste, and the daily operational details. If I don't take control, I really won't feel at ease..."

Lu Zhaoyang's expression remained unchanged.

Li Jianxiang didn't show it, but he was still a little nervous inside.

Over the past period, he has had many contacts who discussed cooperation, but they all got stuck at this point.

He has run a shop and lost money before.

This was the bottom line he was confident he could pull off, not to mention that Lu Zhaoyang was a complete novice.

"But don't worry, apart from management, all accounts are completely transparent. You can check and supervise the daily revenue, expenses, food procurement costs, staff salaries, and any other accounts anytime, anywhere. I, Li Jianxiang, will only earn what I should earn and will never take a penny that I shouldn't. I'll discuss all the major investments and renovations in the store with you."

After finishing his speech in one breath, Li Jianxiang looked at Lu Zhaoyang with a hint of trepidation.

Lu Zhaoyang had anticipated all of this, and it was exactly what he wanted, so naturally he had no objections.

He laughed and shrugged, "Brother Xiang, that's exactly what I've been waiting to hear! Let me also state my position: I invested money simply because I believe in your skills and trust you as a person. As the saying goes, professionals should do professional things. As for management, even if you asked me to manage it, I wouldn't be able to do it!"

"I'd love to be a simple investor, so I'll do as you say. You'll have the final say on the store's operation and management. I trust you, Brother Xiang. But if I'm really not optimistic about the overall direction, you have to let me have a say. Of course, I'll just offer my opinion; the final decision is still yours."

Li Jianxiang was stunned upon hearing this.

After these days of contact, he figured that since Lu Zhaoyang was willing to pay, there was a high probability that he could persuade him.

But I never expected it to go this smoothly.

This is complete and absolute trust in him.

In an instant, Li Jianxiang felt a weight lifted from his heart, and an indescribable sense of gratitude welled up in his heart for the young man who was more than ten years younger than him.

This young man seems to still be carefree and making a ruckus.

Lu Zhaoyang is sitting here, discussing an investment of nearly a million.

"Zhaoyang, don't worry, I've taken your words to heart. I've never cheated anyone in my life, and I would never take advantage of your sincerity. I'm determined to get this shop up and running no matter what."

After that, the two finally talked about another unavoidable issue.

Li Jianxiang carefully considered his words again: "Zhaoyang, since you're investing the entire capital, let me first share my thoughts on the shareholding. I only have the skills and management expertise. My idea is for us to agree on a 60/40 split: you invest 60%, and I'll take 40% based on my skills and management. What do you think?"

"Brother Xiang, June 4th is fine, but..."

When Li Jianxiang heard the word "however," his heart tightened.

In fact, his request was not excessive.

However, he worried that Lu Zhaoyang didn't understand the catering industry and might instead think he was greedy.

But then he heard Lu Zhaoyang laugh and say, "I think it's better if you're sixth, and I'm fourth, Brother Xiang."

"No, no, no!"

Li Jianxiang was shocked by Lu Zhaoyang's words, and his face changed. He waved his hands repeatedly, "Absolutely not. You paid for everything. I can't take such a big advantage. You get 60%, I get 40%. But... since Zhaoyang brought this up, I'll say one more thing. When the future restaurant is on the right track and making stable profits, I hope to buy back a portion of it. That way, my share will increase, which will fulfill a wish of mine."

Lu Zhaoyang laughed nonchalantly, "How about this, Brother Xiang, let's each compromise. I'll take 49%, and you take 51%."

Li Jianxiang looked agitated and tried to stand up.

Lu Zhaoyang pressed down on his thigh and said, "Brother Xiang, let me finish."

"First of all, I don't like to meddle in other people's business, so even if you gave me the management rights, I wouldn't be able to manage them."

"Secondly, controlling stake means nothing to me; it's just a number. It's only when you hold the stake that I truly feel a sense of belonging, and everyone will dedicate themselves fully to this store. Ultimately, I'm also doing this for myself. Only when there's a profit do these numbers have any real meaning, right?"

"So, as I said, initially you get 51% and I get 49%, and I promise you that once the restaurant is on track, I will give you at least another 9% of the shares, and I will become a full-time investor."

Lu Zhaoyang finished speaking.

A night breeze blew by, and the two fell into a moment of silence.

After a while, Li Jianxiang went away and came back with a bottle of beer and two glasses, filling them to the brim.

Then, he raised his glass: "Zhaoyang, I won't say anything else. This glass is for you."

Lu Zhaoyang also raised his glass, and the two clinked glasses.