Ningxi remained silent.
How could she not understand Jiang Xinxin's thoughts?
This is clearly a sign that they're eyeing Longxuan Pavilion's business.
Longxuan Pavilion has been developing in the Guannei area for many years, quietly making a fortune, and the Ning family has never made a fuss about it outside.
I didn't expect to be targeted!
Jiang Xinxin, being a woman, would never dare to so rashly bring up this matter to me.
The shadow of the four major families must be behind this.
Come to think of it, in the past, with the Huang family suppressing them, the four major families could only hide their ambitions. Now that the Huang family has been defeated, the four families' strength in the interior has grown even stronger, and their ambitions have become obvious.
As expected, seeing that he didn't speak, Jiang Xinxin continued, "Miss Ning, I'm doing this for your own good. In this era, no one can exist alone. Only by integrating all resources can we grow and thrive!"
"You've seen what happened to the Huang family. I don't need to elaborate on the strength of the four major families, and I'm sure you can guess that they have an even greater force behind them to bring down the Huang family! As long as we cooperate, Longxuan Pavilion's business will take off once again!"
"But if it's the other way around... in business, you're either a friend or an enemy! You wouldn't want to encounter such a powerful opponent, would you?" Jiang Xinxin said with a mocking expression.
Ning Xi's eyebrows furrowed instantly.
Good grief, so they're starting to threaten us now?
Using both carrot and stick, coercion and inducement?
The Ning family doesn't buy into that!
Although Ning Xi was furious, she was very good at maintaining her composure and never showed her emotions. She simply smiled and said, "Miss Jiang may not know this, but the antique business is very complicated, and it has become increasingly difficult in recent years. The profits of our Longxuan Pavilion are not as high as you imagine! It's just a small business!"
"Furthermore, this industry is a mixed bag, with many different schools and rules. Our Ning family belongs to the Northern Vein Bright Eyes School. According to the rules, we will not cooperate with outsiders unless the sect leader agrees. Otherwise, we would be breaking the rules. With just one word from the sect leader, our Dragon Pavilion business will be over!" Ning Xi said with a bright look in her eyes.
She wasn't lying; the leader of the Mingmu Sect has that right! This is a rule established a hundred years ago. Without this rule, the Northern Pulse would have long been lying, the market would be in chaos, and no one would be able to make money in this pot!
At the same time, if one violates the seal, one will be jointly suppressed by other factions!
"The 'bright-eyed' faction?" Jiang Xinxin's beautiful eyes trembled. She had never imagined that there were so many different opinions in the antique business.
However, she knew that the antique business was quite profitable, and she had wanted to invest in it for a long time, but she just didn't know where to start.
She thought for a moment and then said, "How about this, I'll cooperate with Miss Ning in my personal capacity, what do you think?"
Ningxi frowned. "Are you planning to open an antique shop?"
Jiang Xinxin nodded. "To be honest, I got a lot of treasures from the Huang family. If we open a shop, we can not only sell them at a good price, but also legally avoid taxes. The things I have are worth at least two or three billion yuan. We can totally treat it as a project!"
Ningxi's beautiful eyes flickered slightly.
She had always thought this woman was just a pretty face, nothing more than a bit cunning. She never expected her to have such a business acumen. She's definitely got something special.
Seeing that she was interested, Jiang Xinxin continued, "Everything is difficult at the beginning, and I am a novice. If this shop is to get started, I will naturally need Miss Ning's help. With the century-old reputation of Longxuan Pavilion, it shouldn't be too difficult for you to help me attract some business, right?"
Ning Xi nodded. "Opening another shop wouldn't be out of the question, but my Longxuan Pavilion has strict rules. If you want to cooperate, everything must be done according to my rules! Also, I must take 70% of the profits!"
70%?
Jiang Xinxin looked stunned and said with some displeasure, "Miss Ning is being too greedy! I'll rent the shop, I'll raise the funds, I'll provide the money, you provide the labor, shouldn't I be the one to take the lion's share?"
Ning Xi shook her head, pointed out the window and said, "There are a total of 118 shops on this antique street, but my Longxuan Pavilion accounts for 90% of the market share. You should know why!"
"The name 'Longxuan Pavilion' itself is priceless! Wherever the Ning family goes, we feast while others can only drink soup! Do you think it's too much for Miss Jiang to say all this?" Ning Xi said with an arrogant expression.
Jiang Xinxin was taken aback, but did not refute it.
She had already investigated the antique street beforehand, and it was indeed true; the other party had not been exaggerating.
She smiled and said, "How about this, let's go back to what we were talking about and make a bet! If I win, it's 70% for me and 30% for you; if I lose, I'll give you the lion's share!"
Ning Xi thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay! However, Miss Jiang, it's really unlikely that 'The Landscape Painting' will fetch 200 million in the current market. Don't blame me if you lose!"
Jiang Xinxin's lips curled slightly. "Don't worry! Just wait and see!"
Knock knock!
Just then, there was a sudden, urgent knocking on the door.
The head steward, Wu Guang, suddenly burst in.
"Miss, something terrible has happened!" Wu Guang exclaimed in a panic.
Ning Xi raised an eyebrow. "What's the matter that's causing such a rush?"
"yes……"
"Don't speak yet. Let me ask you, has the auction for 'Landscape Painting' been completed? What was the final price?"
Wu Guang was taken aback, and said stiffly, "The transaction price is not low, it's two billion!"
"What??"
Upon hearing this, Ningxi and Jiang Xinxin were both stunned.
Ningxi even thought she had misheard and quickly asked, "Say it again, what was the transaction price?"
Wu Guang said with a wry smile, "Miss, you heard right, the transaction price was indeed two billion. However, that buyer refused to pay, injured our people, and even stole our 'Landscape Map'!"
"What??"
Ning Xi stood up abruptly, a murderous glint appearing on her pretty face. "Where did this guy come from, daring to cause trouble in my Dragon Pavilion!"
Jiang Xinxin immediately became anxious and hurriedly said, "Miss Ning, the most valuable item among my treasures is the Jiangshan Map. You absolutely cannot let this person get away!"
"Don't worry, Miss Jiang! Since our Longxuan Pavilion is in charge of the auction, we are naturally responsible for the safety of the auctioned items! I can assure you that this thief will not be able to leave our Longxuan Pavilion!"
Ning Xi snorted and immediately grabbed the landline to make a call, "Notify the Twelve Mute Slaves to rush to the main hall! Make sure they capture this thief!"
Jiang Xinxin's eyes flickered!
The Twelve Mute Slaves are said to be the strongest fighting force in the Ning family!
Moreover, they only obey the orders of the family head and Ningxi!
It seems Ningxi is serious this time!
As soon as Ning Xi finished making the call, a group of women with a chilling aura and sharp eyes suddenly emerged from a secluded pavilion in Longxuan Pavilion. They carried specially made short sticks and quickly headed towards the main hall with small, quick steps!
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