Zhang Xiaolong actually took the initiative to bring up the boat gambling matter. Lu Lun was startled for a moment, and then smiled happily. He came to City A this time to win over Zhang Xiaolong. As long as the cooperative relationship can be confirmed, it will be easier to talk when they meet in the future.
Lu Lun and Chen Si have a good relationship, but as a businessman, he must engage in multi-faceted investments and cannot put his eggs in one basket. Lu Lun understands very well.
"Boss Zhang." Lu Lun smiled brightly, and the trace of drunkenness he had just had faded away.
Zhang Xiaolong corrected him: "Mr. Lu, you're too polite. Just call me Xiaolong."
"Xiaolong." Lu Lun was secretly happy. It seemed that Zhang Xiaolong also wanted to get closer to him. We had enough nonsense at the wine table just now. Lu Lun went straight to the topic and said: "Recently, there has been a problem in my gambling boat business.
It’s a bit difficult and I want to find a partner to invest in the company. After much deliberation, you are the most suitable person.”
Zhang Xiaolong knew in his heart that they must be the four gambling boats that Chen Si had invested in.
Not long ago, Chen Si's subordinate Yue Jingqiu was instigated by the urban triads and actually robbed a batch of goods from the Yi Gang. This caused extreme tension between the two parties. The Yi Gang sent out a group of ships and surrounded Chen Si's four gambling boats everywhere.
It bumped up and down several times, scaring the punters so much that they dared not get on the boat.
Chen Si's gambling boat mainly travels between Northeast China, South Korea and Japan, and occasionally goes to Shanghai, but he will never go to the south of Shanghai, because the gambling business south of Shanghai is run by Liu Xiaodong.
Liu Xiaodong occupies the Guangdong area, and his gambling boat travels around Macau and Hong Kong, making much more money than Chen Si's gambling boat.
Chen Si's four gambling boats are currently out of business, with no income at all and millions of dollars spent every day. It has completely turned into a loss-making business.
Even if Lu Lun had money, he couldn't waste it like this. Besides, as a businessman, he was not willing to do a losing business.
Before finding Zhang Xiaolong, Lu Lun's first consideration was the Yi Gang, but the Yi Gang decided to ask Chen Si to withdraw his shares, which was impossible.
Lu Lun's second consideration was Liu Xiaodong, but he rejected it immediately. Liu Xiaodong was too ruthless and a bit shady. If he cooperated with Liu Xiaodong, he might be swallowed whole.
The third person Lu Lun considered was Huang Meng. He was in the same group as Liu Xiaodong, and he wasn't too dark, but he was also insane, so let it go.
The last thing Lu Lun considered was Zhang Xiaolong. It was not that he looked down on Zhang Xiaolong, but because the power of Longtang was not big enough.
As for those overseas gangs, Lu Lun would not consider them at all. Nowadays, the customers faced by casinos around China are domestic high-rollers. Even Las Vegas has begun to make arrangements for Chinese customers.
Chinese people are very fond of gambling and are willing to take risks as long as they have some spare money.
For boat gambling, you can only cooperate with gangsters, and they have to be gangsters on the seaside. Lu Lun can only come to Zhang Xiaolong.
Both of them had their own plans in mind. Zhang Xiaolong made a request and said: "Mr. Lu, please come here. Let's find a place to talk slowly."
Zhang Xiaolong invited Lu Lun to a footbath room. The decoration here was very luxurious, specially designed to satisfy the psychology of the nouveau riche. The waiters were all the most beautiful girls in the world, and their craftsmanship was quite good.
The two of them put on their bathrobes and lay down on the comfortable lounge chairs. Immediately, a lady came in with a footbath and placed it at their feet.
Zhang Xiaolong took a look and saw that it was the Feiyan Hede sisters. The two of them helped capture Shuangyi and got a million bonus. Now it is Mama Sang from Jiashui World, who is also a fan of Wang Xiaofei. They arranged for the two of them to come in. It should be
Wang Xiaofei’s idea.
Lu Lun looked at the two women, and there was no change in their expressions. Although Feiyan Hede was beautiful, she lacked a noble temperament and was not Lu Lun's cup of tea.
"Xiaolong, they..."
Lu Lun meant to let them go out. Some business matters should not be allowed to be heard by outsiders.
Zhang Xiaolong smiled and said: "People here are very strict with their mouths, Mr. Lu, don't worry."
After saying that, Zhang Xiaolong put his feet into the footbath. The water temperature was just right. It felt comfortable. He De's little hand gently caressed Zhang Xiaolong's feet and asked softly and coquettishly: "Boss, is the water temperature still suitable?"
Zhang Xiaolong nodded and said, "Yes, it's just right."
Lu Lun also put his feet into the footbath and felt a sense of relief. Feiyan held it gently, and waves of relief surged up. Adding a hint of drunkenness, Lu Lun felt a little drowsy.
Zhang Xiaolong secretly took out a pocket headset and put it on, and asked softly: "That's the ship that Boss Lu wants to share with me!"
"Red Coral." Lu Lun said his name in a daze, and after finishing speaking, he didn't feel much. He opened his eyes suddenly.
Feiyan asked in a sweet voice: "Boss, is the water temperature too hot?"
"Just right, just right." Lu Lun looked at the surrounding environment, and then looked at Zhang Xiaolong meaningfully, the vigilance in his heart had been raised to the highest point.
I was a little drunk just now, but when I suddenly relaxed, I was almost tricked by Zhang Xiaolong. Look at how reckless this kid is, how can he be so thoughtful!
He is worthy of being a disciple of Zhang Tiansheng, not an ordinary person!
Lu Lun did not point it out, but continued: "The Red Coral mainly travels between Tianjin, Dalian and Taipei. The business has not been very good recently. I would like to add a stop in City A. Xiaolong, are you interested in buying a share?"
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Zhang Xiaolong did not answer immediately. He admired Lu Lun a little. This arrangement was designed by Wang Xiaofei and Zhao Xiaoxiao. It was specifically used to deceive others. This soft knife is much more powerful than forcing a confession. Anyone who is arranged will be successful.
Lu Lun was the one who reacted the fastest. He just said the name of a gambling boat and he woke up.
At this time, Zhao Xiaoxiao in another room had already found out the information about the Red Coral. The Red Coral was a large gambling ship that could accommodate a thousand guests, and the package service staff could accommodate three to four thousand people.
All facilities are five-star, and it was originally a good business with an annual profit of over 100 million.
Now, due to the conflict between the Lei Ren Gang and the Yi Gang, they can only dock at the port in Taipei and dare not leave the port. Gambling ships that cannot sail to the high seas are equivalent to a pile of broken iron and are currently in a state of loss.
"Lü Lun holds 51% of the shares in this gambling boat, and Chen Si holds 30%." Zhao Xiaoxiao told Mike the most important piece of information, and what Zhang Xiaolong wanted to know most.
Does Red Coral Chen Si hold shares and how much?
"Mr. Lu, you also know the problem between me and Chen Si. Chen Si should hold 30% of the shares of this red coral account. It seems inappropriate for me to intervene."
Zhang Xiaolong looked embarrassed. It wasn't that he didn't want to cooperate, but he wanted more rights.
Lu Lun was secretly shocked. Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiaolong knew that Chen Si held 30% of the shares in the ship just after he said the name of the Red Coral. He thought Zhang Xiaolong had investigated it before.
Lu Lun Xiaoxiao said: "You don't have to worry about this. Mr. Chen has withdrawn part of his shares and now only holds 12% of the shares. I can give you 10% of the shares."
"It's not a matter of quantity." Zhang Xiaolong muttered, looking very embarrassed.
"It would not be good if Mr. Chen completely withdraws his shares." Lu Lun also said in a difficult tone.
Zhang Xiaolong does not want to squeeze Chen Si out. He can cooperate with Lu Lun, and he can also cooperate with Chen Si, but business is business. If there is a chance to kill Chen Si, Zhang Xiaolong will never show mercy.
The current goal is to win over Lu Lun and surpass Chen Si in the gambling boat's shareholding. Even if it exceeds 1%, it will create a gap between Chen Si and Lu Lun.
"Xiaolong, you have to tell me how many shares you want to hold." Lu Lun also sincerely wanted to win over Zhang Xiaolong.
"24%, I have to be better than Chen Si no matter what." Zhang Xiaolong showed his competitive spirit.
Lu Lun cursed in his heart, "Are you a bit too much? It's like a lion talking loudly."
"If Mr. Lu feels it is inappropriate, we can discuss it. I am very sincere."
Zhang Xiaolong didn't say anything. He made the offer just to talk to Lu Lun. No matter how Lu Lun lowered the price, it would not be lower than Chen Si's shareholding. How could he repay the price by saying 11%.
Lu Lun really didn't want to drop it too low. As long as he could win over Zhang Xiaolong, 24% was not much, but considering Chen Si's mood, he was also in a difficult position.
Lu Lun raised his foot and stepped on Feiyan's chest. Feiyan not only did not resist, but also pushed her forward. There was mist in her eyes, and she said charmingly: "Boss, you are still annoying."
Hede looked at Zhang Xiaolong eagerly, hoping to step on the cup.
Lu Lun did not agree immediately, but said: "24% is no problem, but I have a condition."
"Mr. Lu, please tell me." Zhang Xiaolong knew that Lu Lun was not short of money. As for what Lu Lun wanted, he thought Lu Lun would not make too many demands.
"The request is very simple. I hope to ensure the safety of the gambling ship under my name at sea."
Lu Lun's request seemed simple, but he couldn't agree to it easily. 24% of the shares in a gambling boat would guarantee the safety of his family. What a good thing it was.
Zhang Xiaolong shook his head and said: "I can only guarantee the safety of the Red Coral, but I can't guarantee the rest."
Zhang Xiaolong is very aware of his weight. He may be able to influence the Yi Gang, but Chen Si's gambling boat is one of the ways the Yi Gang threatens Chen Si. Protecting a Black Pearl is already the limit.
"Xiaolong, do you want to own 24% of all gambling boats?" There was a hint of anger in Lu Lun's voice. He didn't think Zhang Xiaolong's request was excessive. Showing anger was just a negotiation technique.
Zhang Xiaolong closed his eyes, found a comfortable position, and pretended not to see Lu Lun.
This is another piece of information that Zhao Xiaoxiao found and said softly: "The four gambling boats under Lu Lun's name are all jointly owned by Chen Si. The cost of maintaining the four gambling boats every day is more than 1.6 million, and there is also a labor force of 400,000.
The cost is about two million a day, and Lu Lun is taking the money now.