N-A-A Chapter 48 Does he want to die?
Chapter 48 Does he want to die?
"How's business lately?"
"The profit margins at milk tea shops are quite good; like I said, they're much more profitable than selling raw milk powder. A few cents' worth of raw powder mixed with water can be sold for several dollars—a hundredfold profit..."
"If customers want something a bit more upscale, it only costs a few cents to produce, but sells for over ten dollars. The profit margin is still quite substantial," Jimmy said with a smile in his office.
This was the first time he had ever seen a milk tea business with the potential to go public; it was truly an eye-opener.
Especially now that only twenty chain stores have been opened, if we open two hundred chain stores and reduce various costs and manpower, the profits can double again.
By then, they won't even be talking about going public anymore; they'll be aiming for the top 500 companies in the world.
Wei Chen glanced at the ledger and was in a very good mood; the milk tea business had indeed exceeded his expectations.
It's more profitable than robbing.
"Now that we've seized the initiative and taken the lead in the market, we should expand rapidly. Otherwise, once others realize what's happening and start making counterfeits, our market share will be significantly reduced," Jimmy said. He was quite shrewd when it came to business.
"Don't worry, I'm already planning to open fifty branches in places like Yau Tsim Mong and Wan Chai," Wei Chen said dismissively.
"Once we've established a foothold, we'll launch a major offensive, promote our brand, and let the whole of Hong Kong Island know about it. How can those counterfeiters compete with us then?"
"That's right." Jimmy agreed wholeheartedly; he hadn't expected Wei Chen to have thought of something like this.
It can fight and it eats brains...
He's truly a man of both literary and martial talents!
"However, our pirated DVDs have been affected. People in Tsim Sha Tsui have started competing with us for business, and recently they even vandalized two of my venues," Jimmy added.
Who is it?
"You know him too, his name is Prince. He's the war god Gan Zitai from Hung Hing. He has two henchmen who are in this line of work," Jimmy explained.
However, he didn't care too much.
After all, milk tea shops are so popular these days, making over six million a month. No matter how much pirates earn, it's not as much as a milk tea shop.
"The Crown Prince of War? Damn! Does he want to die?" Wan Chen raised an eyebrow, his fierce aura spreading outwards.
"Let A-Wu investigate this prince's background first, and then see if he knows what's good for him."
"OK."
Wei Chen pondered for a moment. Originally, he wanted to get rid of the Crown Prince, but after thinking about it carefully, he realized that Liang Kun had dealings with him and also cooperated with Lin Huai Le.
If they were to take direct action, neither side would be in a good position.
Then I'll talk to Liang Kun first and see what he has to say.
If the negotiations fail...
At worst, I'll just take out the Crown Prince and Liang Kun together, then frame Lin Huai Le, instigate a major war, and then I can take over as the leader.
You can get all four, five, six, seven, eight, and nine in one go.
Wei Chen, however, hoped that the negotiations would not reach an agreement.
After all, Tsim Sha Tsui is much more prosperous and affluent than Tsim Sha Tsui East. It has more than 30 streets, and this world is much larger than the previous one. The profit of a single street can be several million dollars a month, and many people are eager to get in.
This includes Wo Luen Shing.
Even setting aside any potential leader position, just taking over the two streets in Tsim Sha Tsui from Prince's company would bring Wei Chen an extra ten million dollars in monthly income.
It's easy to imagine the value of Tsim Sha Tsui.
"Oh right, where's He Min?" Wei Chen slapped his forehead, realizing he had almost forgotten about her.
"Who's calling me?" Suddenly, the sound of flushing water came from the toilet. He Min shook the water off her hands and came out.
"As long as you're here, that's fine," Wei Chen said. "From now on, you'll be in charge of the accounts and store expansion."
"Okay." He Min nodded. She had overheard some of their conversation.
"Hello, who is it?" Just then, the phone rang, and Wei Chen picked it up and went out to answer it.
"Brother Chen, it's me," Ai Lian's voice came through.
"How so?"
"Jiang Sheng runs fast. He slipped out of the window like an eel and disappeared in the blink of an eye. My men chased him for two blocks but couldn't catch him," Ai Lian explained, her voice trembling slightly, clearly terrified of Wei Chen.
"Then use this incident to your advantage, make a big deal out of it, and negotiate with Yaowen yourself." Wei Chen didn't think much of it. Although Jiang Sheng was a puppet, he had been the leader for so many years and must have some ability.
It took Min Ge five cars to make a hamburger.
"No problem, I understand." Ailian breathed a sigh of relief; she was genuinely afraid of being blamed by Wei Chen.
"After this is settled, spread the word that we've formed an alliance to expand and strengthen our business in Yau Ma Tei, creating new glories together," Wei Chen added.
"Your Hengji is a second-rate gang, and you want to form an alliance with our top-tier gang? I'm sure those old guys in Hengji would be very happy."
"Okay, Brother Chen, I'll listen to you."
"Mm." Wei Chen responded softly, "They've been cleaning and waiting for me these past few days. I'll come over when I have time."
"Okay, okay..."
Now, Ai Lian has become an essential tool for Wei Chen to broaden his horizons.
Every time he opens it, Wei Chen's perspective is elevated, which is much more satisfying than any cheat code.
No restrictions, simple and straightforward.
Do whatever you want to have fun.
The next day, Wei Chen slept soundly before getting up, feeling incredibly refreshed.
I glanced at the time; it was already 2 p.m.
This is the lifestyle of a gangster.
Who gets up early, even a decent person?
After a quick bite to eat, he made a phone call to meet Leung Kwan in Mong Kok.
"Brother Kun, it's been a while, and you've actually become a top leader! Impressive!"
"Liang Chen, it's only been a few days, and you've become the person in charge too? You're quite the big shot!" Liang Kun said with a smile as soon as he saw Wei Chen.
"Why do you have so much free time to come see me today? Have you decided to be with me?"
"I know you and Lian Sheng New Leader very well. I'll give him a call, and he'll definitely agree."
"Come on. Young Master Le said he'll fully support me in my bid for the next leader. I want to follow you. Will I even be the leader next time?" Wei Chen said with a grin.
He certainly didn't believe what Lin Huai Le said, but it was still a good reason to refuse.
Is he really going to be with Liang Kun?
Jiang Tiansheng is still alive. If we let the tiger return to the mountain, Liang Kun might die tomorrow.
"Then why did you come to see me?"
"It's a very simple matter." Wei Chen briefly explained the situation, and then said, "There's no problem with everyone doing business, but your people have disrupted my business. If you don't give me an answer, that's not fair, is it?"
You know, Brother Kun, I respect you a lot, otherwise I would have already gone to Tsim Sha Tsui to settle things with Prince Edward.
"I will discuss this matter with the Crown Prince," Liang Kun said after a moment's thought. "He's not a big fan of money; it's probably his subordinates who are causing trouble. I'll handle it."
"Okay, I'll give you face."
In the afternoon, Wei Chen was watching TV with He Min at home when he received a message from Hung Hing.
The prince went directly to apologize to Jimmy and even beat up his two henchmen until they were black and blue, giving them both face and respect.
Wei Chen then reluctantly let him go.
This incident appears to be a case of subordinates acting recklessly; otherwise, given the Crown Prince's stubborn nature, he wouldn't have personally come to apologize.
But who knows what he really thinks?
Perhaps they are wary of Wei Chen's strength and are deliberately showing weakness and temporarily compromising.
Wei Chen still felt he had to find an opportunity to get rid of the man, or at least drive the prince out of Tsim Sha Tsui.
It's ridiculous to think that a boss who doesn't want to make money is hogging the cash cow of Tsim Sha Tsui and running a boxing gym. He's both incredibly selfish and self-serving.
Just then, Ailian called again.
"I've talked to Yaowen, but he refuses."
"How so?"
"He seems to know something and insists that the person behind me must come out to talk before we can cooperate, otherwise there's no point in talking..." Ailian's tone was somewhat flustered.
"Brother Chen, does he know something?"
"Know nothing! He's bluffing you." Wei Chen scoffed.
"What do you mean?" Ailian suddenly paused, stunned.
"Fiery Ming just collapsed, and then Longtou went down to sell salted duck eggs. With so many things happening in a row, Hengzi Yaowen isn't a brainless idiot. He naturally guessed something, but he definitely doesn't know about your affairs," Wei Chen said casually.
Ailian then realized what was going on.
"However..."
"Since Heng Yaowen wants to talk to me, then I'll have a good chat with him," Wei Chen added.
"Let's find a quiet place to meet."
"it is good."
Ailian hung up the phone without thinking much about it, while Wei Chen thought that since Heng Ziyaowen was being tactless, then he didn't need to be tactful either.
Just find a quiet place and bury him.