Seeing Xu An's astonished and bewildered expression, Zhao Cheng understood the situation.
He wasn't afraid of Xu An's strong reaction; he was afraid of Xu An's lack of reaction!
In fact, he felt that he understood Xu An quite well. Not only was he greedy for money and lustful, but most importantly, he always wanted to prove to his father how outstanding he was.
Anyone with a modicum of sense would know what a great opportunity Zhao Cheng's offer was.
"Young Prime Minister, did I hear that right? You want to recruit me into this amazing opportunity??"
The fact that Xu An was able to ask this question shows that he has thought it through.
Zhao Cheng explained, "Of course it's not free. You have to accept the share money you're owed and the responsibilities you're obligated to fulfill!"
"What I mean is, why did you think of me?"
"There are two reasons," Zhao Cheng said frankly. "First, this manor used to be yours. If I run the clubhouse well, you'll probably feel uncomfortable. It's not worth it for us to create a rift over something like this!"
"Secondly, when Wang Yufeng tried to kill me at Heaven on Earth that night, you stood by my side. When Li Guanyu lunged at me with a knife, you also stopped him from acting rashly. I, Zhao Cheng, am clear about my debts and grudges. I owe you a favor that time, and I'll repay it with the opportunity to invest in the club!"
"Of course, if you think it's not worth it, then just pretend I didn't say anything. I still owe you this favor!"
"Do you think I'm stupid? Of course I want to join!!" Xu An laughed loudly, "If our club can be established, what's Heaven on Earth compared to this?!"
Zhao Cheng shook his head and said, "You can't say that. Whether it's entertainment projects or operating models, Heaven on Earth and our club are two completely different things. You can't make a horizontal comparison."
"Speaking so conservatively, this is not like the young prime minister at all!"
Xu An said nonchalantly, "I dare to guarantee that once our business is up and running, we'll make the owner of that Heaven on Earth eat shit!"
Zhao Cheng felt a chill in his heart and asked, "Why does the young marquis hold such a grudge against that shopkeeper?"
"Who the hell puts a man dancing on the dance floor?!" Xu An roared in fury.
Zhao Cheng wiped his sweat, thinking that it was still because of this matter.
After all, that's where they lost the manor.
Xu An added, "I almost died there the night Wang Yufeng treated me to dinner. I consulted a fortune teller, and it turns out that Heaven on Earth is unlucky for me. If I get the chance, I'll definitely kill that bastard's boss, or break his legs and throw him out of Yanchuan, so he won't come back to harass me!"
Zhao Cheng feigned ignorance and said, "I heard that Madam Zheng has connections in the martial arts world..."
"Mrs. Zheng is not the boss!" Xu An waved his hand and said with certainty, "The real boss is someone else, and I'm almost there!"
Zhao Cheng narrowed his eyes, and the thought flashed through his mind that he should just give up on the negotiations and take the initiative to bury Xu An on the spot.
After weighing the pros and cons, we decided to give up.
Xu An is crucial for the club to continue operating smoothly.
Outsiders are unaware that Zhao Cheng is the mastermind behind all of Zhao Cheng's other businesses, whether it's brothels, bookstores, merchants, or even the upcoming Chen Feier edition of the 'picture book'.
But the club business couldn't be kept secret, because it was located within the Yasu Manor.
Zhao Cheng didn't intend to keep it a secret forever. After all, if a completely new small business owner were to run a membership system, it would definitely fail miserably.
But Zhao Cheng still didn't want to push himself to the front lines. Even if people knew he was the behind-the-scenes boss, it was better than him constantly showing his face in public.
Therefore, his plan was to present Xu An as the big boss to the outside world, while he was just a small shareholder who contributed some local resources.
Moreover, everyone knows that Zhao Cheng won this land from Xu An, so it makes perfect sense that Xu An wanted a piece of land to do business and the two of them would partner up.
Furthermore, there was a message from Yang Taozhi from the Western Capital. Since Yan Chuan City had not yet issued an official announcement, Zhao Cheng, judging from Xu An's appearance, thought that even he himself probably didn't know.
Marquis Qingdong, Xu Shouli, was promoted to Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue in Xidu, thus establishing himself in the court.
According to Yang Taozhi, Xu Shouli spoke up for Zhao Huan in the case of Zhao Huan being framed, which not only earned him the emperor's genuine appreciation but also the support of "certain forces".
Since the establishment of two capitals and two six ministries in the Jingguo Kingdom, the position of Vice Minister of the Six Ministries has no longer been divided into left and right, and there is only one in each department.
For example, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue in the Eastern Capital was only responsible for the livelihood and other related duties of the people in Yanchuan City, while the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue in the Western Capital was responsible for the whole country, and could also manage Yanchuan if he wanted to.
Yasukuni does not have a Ministry of Commerce; many things related to merchants are managed by the Ministry of Revenue.
Whether Xu Shouli's promotion was important to Xu An, Zhao Cheng didn't know.
All he knew was that it was very important for him to cling to Xu Shouli's coattails!
It has nothing to do with thickness, the key is that the point is just right!
Young Master, we are truly brothers made in heaven!
While Zhao Cheng was thinking about these things, Xu An was also weighing the pros and cons in his mind. The more he thought about it, the more excited he became, and the more he felt that he had made a huge profit.
With Zhao Cheng's current reputation and his flamboyant style, he can attract at least 80% of the young masters in Yanchuan City!
The remaining 20%, bring them over even if you have to tie them up!
One thousand taels of silver per person, one hundred people would be one hundred thousand taels, and one thousand people would be one million taels!
Ten thousand people...
Xu An wasn't afraid to think further, but a question suddenly occurred to him, and he hurriedly asked, "You said that paying one thousand taels makes you a lifetime member. That price is expensive, but doesn't that mean each person can only get money from him once?"
"How could that be!" Zhao Cheng explained, "I only said that paying this fee makes you a lifetime member, but you still have to pay the annual membership fee! The membership is only valid if you pay it once a year!"
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