"Sixth brother, what are you doing?"
The Sixth Brother was stunned for a moment, looking a little confused: "Aren't you here to see me?"
"Yes, I came to see Sixth Brother to discuss business with him."
"Talking business with me? That's quite new. Why do you want to open a coffin shop too? But I heard that the country is starting to promote cremation, and it seems that our stuff won't be used anymore. Why aren't you keeping up with the times, a college student like you?"
"It seems that Sixth Brother is well-informed!"
"Otherwise, how can we do business?"
"Since Sixth Brother is so knowledgeable, I won't be polite. Actually, I've been holding this in my heart for a long time and have wanted to tell you, but I just haven't found the opportunity."
"If college students are willing to learn, why wouldn't I listen?"
Lin Jiaojiao really couldn't understand this Sixth Brother at this moment.
This is not a reckless man!
I don’t know if the following words can fool people.
Thinking of this, he calmed down a little and said, "Before I say anything, Sixth Brother has to promise one thing."
"That's a lot of requests!"
A hint of displeasure flashed across Sixth Brother's eyes, but he quickly suppressed it. He casually picked up the cigarette on the table, lit it, and took a deep puff: "Go ahead."
"Whatever I say is just a suggestion. You can't deduct it from me whether it works or not."
"What a joke! I'm an honest businessman and would never do anything like that. Besides, I know you a little bit and don't want to cause any trouble."
Lin Jiaojiao guessed that he must have known Ji Huaian, so she didn't ask any further questions and changed the subject directly: "I really am here to discuss business. Don't you have the courage to listen, Sixth Brother?"
"Of course I have to listen. After all, everyone knows that your business is the most prosperous among all the stall owners. If you are really willing to tell me such a business secret, I will definitely send people to guard your stalls 24 hours a day!"
"That's not necessary. Just don't make things difficult for yourself in the future."
Seeing that the person opposite her was serious, Lin Jiaojiao started to get to the point: "What is the principle of your protection fee collection?"
"What principles? Pfft! It's all about making money, of course."
"Sixth brother is quite frank."
"There's nothing to hide about this. You know your stalls aren't protected by the state, and I'm willing to step forward and let my brothers protect you, even if it's just a tiny profit each month. Isn't that okay? You have to understand that the city is huge, and besides me, there are other people who can embarrass you. But with my reputation, as long as I'm around, they won't dare show up."
Lin Jiaojiao still believed this.
"It sounds reasonable, but it's not legal."
Sixth Brother laughed, and his smoke-induced throat made him cough twice. "Are you kidding me? You said we're illegal? Yes, we are. What about you? You don't really think that I, Sixth Brother, am a gangster who knows nothing, do you?"
I'm not afraid of the gangster being stupid, I'm just afraid of the gangster understanding the law!
Lin Jiaojiao also laughed: "Of course not, but you also know that I have some connections and contacts. Although this business is indeed informal now, I believe that within half a year, I will have a formal contract. By then, what will you do?"
"You think I will believe it?"
Despite saying so, Sixth Brother's eyes became obviously serious and worried, fixed on Lin Jiaojiao. After a long moment, he said, "Are you sure?"
"One hundred percent sure, but I can't be sure of the exact time."
The two of them wasted their time like this.
Sixth Brother finished a whole cigarette, then he took a long breath and spoke, without the teasing tone just now: "Tell me, what advice do you want to give me?"
"I've heard that Sixth Brother is a righteous man with many followers. If that happens, everyone will have nothing to eat and social order will naturally be disrupted. We will be the first to suffer then, so I'm sincere."
"You just want to make money, so why don't you consider investing yourself?"
"Investment? I've seen this word in the newspaper, but I don't understand it."
"It means putting your own money into a certain store or stall, and then taking a percentage based on the size of the stall. This way, you can still draw lots from each stall, but you have to share the risk. If they make more, you will naturally make more, and if they make less, you will naturally make less. Of course, the principle of this matter is not to force you. You can negotiate with the stall owner. If they are willing, you can become a shareholder, but if they are not willing, you cannot."
"Oh! I understand the first part, but as for the second part, do you think we can still make money if that's the case?"
"How could there be none? You don't understand the current business world at all. Business has been booming over the past few years, and everyone's income has been increasing year by year, or even month by month. But with more and more people wanting to do this business, they'll have to expand or change their strategy. But either way, they'll need an injection of capital. If someone's willing to help, why not?"
"But after others invest money, he has to pay them back every month. How could he be willing to do that?"
"Why not? It's like selling sweet potatoes. I only have enough money to buy one and a half ovens. Even if I have some spare money, I can only buy one. I can't buy the other half. Then my business will be limited by the ovens, and I can only sell 80 a day. But if someone gives me money, I can buy another one and make 160. Even if it's the capital for moving in, I have to pay him some money every month and hire another employee. The cost is much better than the 80. And this is a long-term sound. The more he earns, the more funds he can hold in the future. It goes on and on. I am very happy!"
"Now that you put it that way, I understand. This is a good thing!"
"Sixth Brother, would you like to consider it?"
"It's not that I can't consider it, but those people may not understand your ideas."
"You mean the people who set up stalls?"
"I'm not bragging. Although I only went to junior high school, I still have some understanding of current affairs. But some of those people can't even read. Do you expect them to understand what you are saying?"
"Don't worry about this, Sixth Brother. As long as you agree, I will go and talk to them."
"Okay! If you really have the ability, I'll do the job."
Lin Jiaojiao was stunned for a moment, a little surprised that the person in front of her was so easy to talk to.
The Sixth Brother saw her concerns, smiled, took out a pen and paper and wrote a few words on it: "This should be fine, right?"
It turned out to be a signed letter of commitment.
Lin Jiaojiao was amused. "There's no need to take it so seriously. Since Sixth Brother is so straightforward, then it's settled. Give me three days and I'll go and persuade them."
"Then I'll wait for your news."
"Since we are all business partners in the future, there is one thing I hope Sixth Brother will be kind enough to help me with."
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