novelraw Chapter 82 : I Want Three Tenths Equity in the Internet Cafe
Chapter 82 : I Want Three Tenths Equity in the Internet Cafe
Chapter 82: I Want Three Tenths Equity in the Internet Cafe
Chen Fan stared at the guy in front of him, seeing someone so arrogant for the first time.
"Big talk from Boss Zhang."
"So in other words, to open an internet cafe on this street, you have to get your approval first?"
Zhang Xiaojun smiled smugly.
"You're absolutely right."
"On this street, I don't care what other business you do, but if you want to open an internet cafe, you need my approval first."
"Don't think I'm singling you out, it's the same for other internet cafes."
"If you don't believe me, you can go ask the bosses of the other few internet cafes."
"They have to give me a cut when operating here."
Chen Fan stared at him and asked, "I'm very curious why they would obey you like that."
Zhang Xiaojun snapped his fingers.
"Hey, you've finally gotten to the heart of the matter."
"They didn't want to cooperate at first, but I only need to say one thing, and their internet cafes can't operate normally."
"Kid, I'm already being very kind to you."
"Seeing you're a talented guy, I've decided to give you a chance."
"The trash dumping before was just a warning."
Chen Fan couldn't help but ask, "Then I really want to know what conditions Boss Zhang needs for my internet cafe to operate normally."
Zhang Xiaojun sneered.
"Simple."
"I won't make it difficult for you. I just want three tenths equity in your Starry Sky Internet Cafe."
"As long as you agree, I guarantee your internet cafe can operate normally from now on, and no one will dare cause trouble."
As he said this, Zhang Xiaojun took the initiative to pour Chen Fan a cup of tea.
"Think it over carefully, these terms aren't hard on you."
"I've been observing, your Starry Sky Internet Cafe has been making quite a profit lately."
"Not only have you taken customers from my internet cafe, you've also affected the business of other internet cafes."
"You think I'm the only one holding a grudge against you? The others just haven't taken action yet."
Zhang Xiaojun stated emphatically.
"As long as you give me three tenths equity, I'll help smooth things over with the other internet cafe bosses. We can all get rich together in the future."
Chen Fan stared at him without speaking.
Only now did he understand this guy's real intentions.
He had to admit.
The guy in front of him was even greedier than he had imagined.
Three tenths equity, the audacity to even say it.
Did he really think Chen Fan was some timid, easily bullied businessman?
Chen Fan glanced at the steaming cup of tea in front of him and said indifferently,
"Sorry. I'm afraid I cannot accept your conditions."
With that, Chen Fan stood up.
"It seems we cannot reach an agreement, so I'll take my leave now."
"Stay put!"
Zhang Xiaojun's voice suddenly turned cold.
"Kid, you better think this through carefully."
"If you walk out that door, you'll never have a chance to take it back."
"I see you're talented, that's why I'm giving you this cooperation opportunity."
"If you don't treasure it, then don't blame me if you can't make a single cent in the future."
Chen Fan turned to look at Zhang Xiaojun and said indifferently,
"It seems Boss Zhang doesn't understand me very well."
"I'm the kind of person who can talk about anything, but my backbone is unbending and I won't bow down."
"I'd rather shut down the internet cafe and leave this industry entirely than beg for mercy from an enemy."
"As for your methods, go ahead and give it your best shot, I'll take it all on..."
With that, Chen Fan turned and walked out of the office.
Leaving Zhang Xiaojun sitting there alone, his face darkening with rage.
"Good, good, the young really have spirit."
"You'll regret this."
"I'll be waiting for the moment you kneel before me begging for forgiveness..."
...
Chen Fan had no intention of compromising.
After leaving Huiteng Internet Cafe, he returned to Starry Sky Internet Cafe and found Luo Wenjie playing games.
In the office, after Chen Fan explained the situation, Luo Wenjie immediately stood up angrily.
"He really said that?"
"Hey! Is he some gangster talking so arrogantly?"
"I was against you going to negotiate with him in the first place."
"Now look, you just got angry for nothing."
Seeing Chen Fan's displeased expression, Luo Wenjie changed the subject.
"So what are you planning to do now?"
"Is there any possibility of reconciliation?"
Chen Fan glanced at him.
"Are you willing to just give him three tenths equity for free?"
Luo Wenjie licked his lips, "I'd rather fight him to the death than give that bastard my money for no reason."
Chen Fan said indifferently, "These types of people are ruthless, no telling what they might do next."
"In the next few days, I'll have the employees be on guard, and you'd better not come to the internet cafe for a while to avoid getting involved."
Hearing this, Luo Wenjie objected.
"What's that supposed to mean? You think I'm afraid to die?"
"Since I agreed to help you watch the internet cafe, this matter concerns me too."
"Don't worry. I'll keep an eye on this place for you these next few days."
"If they come to cause trouble, then we'll go cause trouble for them too. After all, Huiteng Internet Cafe is right on this street."
"If they get serious, even if we can't beat them, we can still call the police, right?"
Chen Fan looked at Luo Wenjie and after thinking it over, advised him.
"These next couple days, get someone to re-check all the surveillance equipment in the shop."
"If they make any moves, remember to keep the evidence."
Luo Wenjie nodded.
"Got it. But you should watch out too when you're alone."
Chen Fan nodded.
"I know what I'm doing."
Seeing Chen Fan didn't seem too anxious, Luo Wenjie couldn't help but ask.
"Do you have a plan already?"
Chen Fan pondered and said, "I want to meet with the bosses of the other internet cafes on this street."
"So can you pass them a message for me, saying I want to treat them to a meal."
Luo Wenjie's eyes lit up.
"To unite them against Zhang Xiaojun?"
"That's not a bad idea."
"Alright, I'll make the arrangements."
Luo Wenjie worked efficiently, passing the message along that same day.
The next evening, in a private room of a hotel near the school.
Chen Fan and Luo Wenjie arrived early to welcome the bosses from the other internet cafes.
There were eight internet cafes total on this street, excluding Chen Fan's Starry Sky and Zhang Xiaojun's Huiteng.
Six were left.
Tonight, the bosses from all six cafes came.
Seeing everyone had arrived, Luo Wenjie spoke up first.
"Let me introduce you all, this is Chen Fan, the boss of Starry Sky Internet Cafe."
Although they had guessed, the six bosses still looked surprised when the information was confirmed.
Chen Fan was just too young.
Chen Fan stood up.
"Thank you all for giving me, Chen Fan, this face and coming to this meal. I really appreciate it."
At this point, a man in his fifties directly spoke up from the other side.
"No need for the courtesies."
"We don't know what Boss Chen's intention was in calling us here."
Chen Fan glanced at him and based on the information, confirmed this was the boss of Lanjisu Internet Cafe.
Chen Fan smiled.
"There are two main reasons I invited you all here today."
"First is to apologize."
"I heard that after Starry Sky Internet Cafe opened, it impacted your businesses to a certain extent, so I decided to make it up to you."
Hearing this, the six bosses' expressions all became rather strange.
They didn't understand what exactly this kid was getting at.
Chen Fan raised his glass and drank it all down.
Then he refilled his glass with the bottle.
"As for the second matter, I want to make a deal with you all, I don't know if you're interested?"
The six of them looked at each other, until finally the Lanjisu boss spoke up.
"What kind of deal?"