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"This matter is not as simple as you think; several of them are very capable."
Tang with gold teeth couldn't help but remind him, his words revealing a hint of worry.
However, He Yuzhu waved his hand dismissively and said with a smile:
"Don't worry, he's very capable too. Don't be so timid and afraid of trouble."
Jin Ya Tang sighed helplessly, knowing that it would be a waste of breath to continue. Since the other party simply wouldn't listen to his advice, he was too lazy to waste any more words.
A complex emotion welled up inside me; I hoped they were just bragging and wouldn't actually cause any trouble.
He secretly prayed that if they really met with misfortune, it would be best if they were killed by someone with a knife, which would save him a lot of trouble.
After all, in this cutthroat world, no one knows what tomorrow will bring...
The scene just now was like a sudden change of the weather. Just a moment ago, they were fighting fiercely, as if they would not stop until they killed each other. But in the blink of an eye, those originally hostile faces had all turned into the same group of people.
After some discussion, Du Guang led them all away in a grand procession, leaving only He Yuzhu and Du Weixiang, the two guests in the teahouse.
The teahouse owner was filled with trepidation, feeling as if he were being drawn up and down by fifteen buckets of water. He had been looking forward to the arrival of a group of chivalrous heroes, but he never expected that they were just like him, and even more powerful and skilled in fighting.
He walked forward with a broad smile, saying repeatedly:
"My lord, I've come to apologize. I'm truly sorry for my previous offenses. I hope you'll be magnanimous and not hold it against us insignificant people."
There's no way around it. These gangsters are all ruthless and cruel. One second they can be all smiles and call you brother, and the next they can turn on you without warning. They'll go in with a white knife and come out with a red one. It's really impossible to guard against them.
Seeing this, He Yuzhu dared not let him continue and quickly interrupted him, saying with a serious expression:
"You're too kind. I'm no hero, and I don't need your apologies. My name is He Yuzhu, and I'm just an honest businessman who doesn't want to get involved in these troubles. Please sit down and let's talk."
As he spoke, he invited the boss to a seat, while he watched quietly from the side, a barely perceptible hint of wariness flashing in his eyes.
Mr. He nodded slightly, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes, and slowly said:
“Mr. Huang, you don’t need to worry so much. In this day and age, every industry is difficult. It’s already quite remarkable that you’ve managed to keep this teahouse running for so long. Those exorbitant taxes and levies are indeed causing a lot of suffering for many merchants. Fortunately, I’m here, and I will make sure you don’t suffer from these unnecessary troubles anymore.”
Mr. Huang looked at He Yuzhu gratefully, tears welling in his eyes, and said:
"Mr. He, your words are truly like a breath of fresh air. My teahouse has been open for so many years and has weathered countless storms, but I have never encountered someone as righteous and helpful as you. If it can really be as you say, and we are no longer charged fees by the gang, that would be wonderful."
He Yuzhu waved his hand and said with a smile, "Mr. Huang, there's no need to be so polite. We're all business people, and it's only right that we support each other. Please don't worry, and if you encounter any difficulties in the future, just come to me."
Boss Huang nodded repeatedly, his goodwill towards He Yuzhu growing even stronger. He remarked:
"Sigh, these days, it's so rare to find someone who truly helps others. My teahouse may not be in the best location, but it's the culmination of my life's work. If it can continue operating smoothly, it will be a relief for me."
He Yuzhu pondered for a moment and said:
"Mr. Huang, don't worry. Since you have feelings for this teahouse, why not keep it for now? Maybe one day your luck will come and the business will flourish. Moreover, with your business acumen, with a little management, you will surely be able to restore its former glory."
After hearing He Yuzhu's words, a glimmer of hope ignited in Boss Huang's heart.
He said gratefully, "Thank you for your encouragement, Mr. He. I will think it over carefully. If that day ever comes, I will never forget your kindness."
He Yuzhu patted Boss Huang on the shoulder and said earnestly:
"No need to thank me. We're all in the same boat. We can only get through this together by helping each other. You can focus on running the teahouse and leave the rest to me."
Boss Huang nodded, a determined look in his eyes. He knew that with He Yuzhu's support, his future might change.
"Thank you so much, Mr. He, for your generous help. You've really done me a great favor." Manager Huang thanked him repeatedly with a face full of gratitude, as if he had received a great blessing.
He Yuzhu nodded slightly, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes, and then asked:
"Mr. Huang, you said there's a 'For Sale' sign on the shop next door. You'd better put in a lot of effort to help me get in touch with them."
Just now, when I passed by, I immediately noticed the eye-catching "For Rent" sign in the neighboring yard. Standing at the door, I casually glanced over, and lo and behold, I could see the newspaper office not far away in its entirety.
So He Yuzhu started thinking about renting the neighboring courtyard. That way, he could sell the supplies in his space and find a place to settle down, killing two birds with one stone.
Upon hearing this, Manager Huang's face showed a hint of doubt, and he tentatively asked:
"You...you want to buy it?"
He Yuzhu nodded heavily and said earnestly:
"That's right. Actually, I'm just an honest businessman who wants to open a trading company here. I'm just afraid of being harassed by those shady people, so I thought I'd talk to them first."
Manager Huang muttered to himself, not quite agreeing with this statement, and secretly wondered if the other party intended to have connections in both the legitimate and criminal worlds.
But then he thought, if he could build a good relationship with this powerful boss, that would be the best thing ever. At the very least, his business would be stable and worry-free in the future, and no one would bother him for no reason.
Chapter 426: Submission
“This is a piece of cake! That boss and I are best buddies. I’ll call him right now and tell him to come over right away.”
As he spoke, Mr. Huang stood up, strode over to the counter, picked up his phone, and quickly dialed a number.
After finishing the phone call, Mr. Huang returned to his seat and chatted with everyone.
About ten minutes later, a middle-aged man in a suit and gold-rimmed glasses rushed over.
Mr. Huang hurried forward and warmly introduced the items to everyone:
"Come, come, let me introduce you. This is Boss Shi."
Then, he turned his gaze to He Yuzhu and said:
"Mr. Shi, this is Mr. He Yuzhu. He's quite interested in your shop and would like to have a chat with you."
Mr. Shi smiled, extended his hand, shook hands with He Yuzhu, and said:
"Hello, Mr. He! I heard from Lao Huang that you're interested in taking over my shop, is that right?"
He Yuzhu replied with a smile, "That's right, Mr. Shi, we do have that intention. But before making a decision, let's go and take a look at the house in person."
Mr. Shi nodded and readily replied:
"Alright, no problem! Mr. He, please come with me." After saying that, he turned and walked towards the next room.
Upon arriving at the entrance, Boss Shi took out his key and opened the door. The storefront was quite spacious, spanning three rooms.
Upon entering, you'll see that the house is spacious and bright, but there's no yard behind it.
The house also has a back door, which leads directly to the second floor.
The group went up the stairs to the second floor and found that it was originally a warehouse. The floor above that was a bedroom, which was decorated in a warm and comfortable style.
After carefully inspecting each room, He Yuzhu showed a very satisfied expression.
The real estate industry is currently experiencing a boom, but it is still in the early stages of development, so housing prices are relatively low.
Whether judging from future market trends or the current situation, purchasing property at this time is undoubtedly an extremely wise and worthwhile transaction decision.
This house is self-built and has a valid property ownership certificate.
Although there are certain time limits for land use, it is practically equivalent to having permanent property rights.
"This house is indeed quite nice. How much money would it take to buy it?" He Yuzhu asked.
“Thirty-five thousand Hong Kong dollars,” Mr. Shi replied crisply.
Upon hearing this price, He Yuzhu couldn't help but frown slightly:
"Wow, that's a really high price!"
"It's really not expensive. House prices have been rising recently. The reason I'm planning to sell this house is because I want to invest and buy a larger shop. Otherwise, I wouldn't be willing to sell it," Mr. Shi quickly explained.
He Yuzhu, on the other hand, is a seasoned veteran who has been navigating the business world for many years. His tongue has long been honed to the point of being eloquent and persuasive.
He calmly engaged in a heated price negotiation with Boss Shi...
The original price of 35,000 was successfully reduced to 33,500 after some bargaining.
However, He Yuzhu was not satisfied with this. He secretly planned to continue to negotiate the price and lower it further.
However, no matter how hard he tried to persuade him, Boss Shi was as determined as if he had swallowed a weight, sticking to the price and refusing to lower it by even a penny.
Just as the two sides were deadlocked, Boss Huang suddenly reached out and grabbed Boss Shi's sleeve, pulling him out of the room.
After the two stopped, Boss Huang lowered his voice and cautiously said to Boss Shi:
"I just heard some news, and you might not believe it! I heard that He Yuzhu's men actually took care of Golden Tooth Tang!"
Upon hearing this, Boss Shi's eyes widened in astonishment, and he asked incredulously:
"What did you say? His men took care of Gold Tooth Tang? How is that possible?"
Mr. Huang nodded quickly and replied, "How could I dare to lie to you about something like this! You can verify what I said by just asking around. It happened less than an hour before you arrived."
Upon hearing this, Boss Shi couldn't help but gasp and mutter to himself:
"He looks so honest and kind, he doesn't seem like the kind of person who would do something like this at all..."
Boss Huang then warned with a serious expression, "Listen to his accent, he's obviously from the North! As the saying goes, only a fierce dragon dares to cross the river. We need to be careful and not anger him, or we might be in big trouble!"
Actually, the price is indeed a bit inflated. The reason is simple: the shrewd Mr. Shi immediately noticed that He Yuzhu spoke with a distinct northern accent, even though he spoke standard Mandarin.
So, Mr. Shi started to have a plan in mind. He figured that since the other party was from out of town and didn't know much about local housing prices, why not take the opportunity to raise the price and make a killing!
However, to his utter surprise, the seemingly ordinary He Yuzhu was no ordinary person at all; he was practically a powerful dragon crossing the river!
If He Yuzhu were to find out in the future that he had bought this house at such a high price and then come back to settle accounts with him, the consequences would be unimaginable!
If things go wrong, you might end up losing everything and suffering a terrible fate!