Chapter 416 - 240: Chen Xiao’s "Incognito Visit" (Part 3)

Chapter 416: Chapter 240: Chen Xiao’s "Incognito Visit" (Part 3)

"President Lu, we are determined to get a spot in Luocheng Junxiao Square. What are the requirements? We’d appreciate any guidance you could offer."

"Also, President Lu, we do have a store in the Jiangzhou Junxiao Square Second Store. It’s our first on the Han River, and its performance has been excellent. That should be a plus for us, shouldn’t it?"

"Junxiao Square Second Store..." Lu Guangming sneered, repeating the name.

"The predecessor of Junxiao Square Second Store was Tianlong Square, while the other malls were all originally Wansheng Squares!"

"In the future, who do you think will dominate this system? The Wansheng System, or the Tianlong System?"

Wansheng System? Tianlong System?

Zhang Hua was stunned for a moment. He didn’t notice that the handsome, charismatic man sitting diagonally across from him had also raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, a faint, almost imperceptible glint of killing intent in his eyes.

’Zhang Hua never imagined things were so complicated. Factions had already formed within Junxiao Square?’

"Besides, let me tell you, the chairman of Junxiao Business Management, President Xu Jun, is a veteran of Wansheng. Who do you think he supports? The Wansheng System or the Tianlong System?"

"Although President Jun is now powerful and holds a high position, he still needs people under him to help him secure his throne, doesn’t he?"

"So, President Zhang! The Junxiao Square Second Store can only speak for itself. Their way of doing things won’t necessarily fly here with us in the Wansheng System!"

This was all Lu Guangming’s own speculation, but it was an effective way to intimidate Zhang Hua. After all, such theories were believable—wasn’t this how it always played out on TV?

All the advantages Zhang Hua thought he had were completely dismissed by Lu Guangming, leaving him feeling a bit dejected.

At this point, Lu Guangming said, "President Zhang, you’re a straightforward guy. As for my character, Lu Guangming’s, you can ask around—I value brotherhood above all else. I’ll definitely help you with this."

The sudden reversal from him made Zhang Hua’s head spin.

’One minute he’s saying I don’t qualify, the next he’s saying it’s very difficult, and now he’s saying he’ll definitely help me. What is he playing at?’

"President Zhang, what are your hobbies?"

Zhang Hua didn’t expect the sudden change of topic and replied instinctively, "Playing basketball, running!"

Lu Guangming said, "Oh, that’s great! Not like us, spending every damn day cooped up in Business KTVs. It’s ruining our health!"

’Spending every day at Business KTVs? The clients must be footing the bill for that, right?’

Zhang Hua felt he was being given a hint, so he said, "It’s mainly that I’m a terrible singer. But if I get the chance, I’d love to invite you out, President Lu. I’d enjoy listening to your tenor voice, haha!"

Lu Guangming laughed. "Who goes there to sing?"

Zhang Hua understood and let out a few dry laughs along with him, while cursing internally: ’He looks so damn proper, but he’s completely rotten inside!’

But out loud, he had to flatter him, "A man as handsome as you, President Lu, must drive all the young ladies wild!"

This piqued Lu Guangming’s interest, and he began his one-man show.

"Damn, a few days ago a client invited me to a Business KTV. This one hostess was dead set on leaving with me. I said no, and she started crying. In the end, just so she wouldn’t be sad, I took her to the restroom for 20 minutes!"

He even made a point of emphasizing the "20 minutes." ’Who the fuck knows how much of that was foreplay and how much was the main event!’ Zhang Hua thought.

’Besides, you think it was really your charm? The client definitely paid for it. If the hostess couldn’t seal the deal with you, she wouldn’t get her money!’

But he still had to say flatteringly, "You’re amazing, President Lu. I’ve never had anything like that happen to me. They all run the other way!"

Lu Guangming laughed. "Damn it, they’re the ones taking advantage of me! When have I ever been lacking for women?"

Zhang Hua didn’t reply to that. ’When will you be lacking? Wait until you leave this Junxiao Square platform, and then see if anyone gives you the time of day!’

Anyway, if it weren’t for the potential partnership, Zhang Hua wouldn’t have wasted a single breath on a guy like Lu Guangming.

Lu Guangming continued his bragging.

"A few days ago, some brand organized a gathering. They had a few female colleagues there. We were drinking together, and if I hadn’t controlled myself, those women would have dragged me off to a hotel!"

Zhang Hua listened and smiled, but his smile was a little stiff.

’Anyone can bullshit. It’s not like anyone’s here to call him on it!’

"Last night, some stupid fuck from a brand invited me to dinner. He wanted to secure a spot and ended up giving me a red envelope with 20,000 yuan. I threw it right back in his face!"

’I didn’t expect Lu Guangming to have some principles after all, to know that some money can’t be taken!’ Zhang Hua thought.

Then he heard him continue, "What a fucking idiot, right? For such a good location, he thought 20,000 would be enough? What fucking fantasy world is he living in?"

Zhang Hua’s heart tightened. ’Holy shit, he’s giving me a hint!’

’It seems like Lu Guangming is just rambling, but he’s actually dropping hints for me!’

’Invite him to a Business KTV, then figure out the price for a spot. He didn’t name a price, but he said he almost threw 20,000 yuan back in that brand rep’s face!’

’At this rate, 50,000 probably wouldn’t even cut it.’ He lowered his head and took a sip of coffee. ’Are these people all so corrupt?’

"President Lu, I honestly don’t know the going rate. How much is the entrance fee to get a space these days?"

Junxiao Square didn’t have an entrance fee. The "entrance fee" he was referring to was, in fact, a bribe.

Lu Guangming smiled mysteriously. "That depends on what kind of location you want, and under what conditions."

Zhang Hua said in a low voice, "Something like the Bambury location?"

Lu Guangming said, "You’ve got a sharp eye. That really is a prime location. Let me tell you, that brand makes a profit of several hundred thousand a year. With that in mind, what do you think would be an appropriate gesture?"

’Zhang Hua really didn’t know what would be appropriate. Sure, they make several hundred thousand, but they also invested over a million. Shouldn’t they be expected to make a profit?’

’I can’t just give you all the money we make!’

Lu Guangming continued, "And that several hundred thousand is just the profit on their books. What about the profits from the franchise fees they’re collecting by using this one store as a model?"

"Just think about how high the returns are for that brand from this one location!"