"Okay, I'll check it out."
Gao Qiqiang listened and thought it made a lot of sense. He nodded and said, "Aping, what about my Bai Jinhan and Wanshi Haoting? With these daily crackdowns on prostitution, I can hardly afford to support so many workers anymore."
"If all else fails, take a break and focus on the construction group. Try to get a construction team, and once we win the coastal highway project, I'll give you a bigger share."
"That's so embarrassing..."
Tang Ping didn't pay much attention to the fox that Zhao Yu had helped to promote, after all, he didn't rely on Wan Zi Qian Hong for a living.
But Gao Qiqiang is different.
He has no other businesses; Bai Jinhan and Wan Shi Hao Ting are his only sources of income. The better the business at the Grand Palace, the less money he earns.
In Bai Jinhan, Gao Qiqiang was sorting through the month's income, frowning as he said, "What's going on? Wanshi Haoting and Bai Jinhan together only made less than 500,000 in two months? Where's the money? What have you all been doing?"
The manager in charge lowered his head and said, "Mr. Gao took 800,000 yuan a few days ago, and Manager Tang also took 150,000 yuan, saying it was what you instructed. There are also some signed orders and outstanding debts, all from old clients. Also, Mr. Gao, business has been bad lately, and many of our hostesses have been poached by the Grand Palace."
The "Little General Manager Gao" the manager was referring to was Gao Qisheng.
Upon hearing that it was his younger brother who had withdrawn the money, Gao Qiqiang remained silent for a moment before saying, "Let him take it. That's how entertainment venues are; some people come, and some people leave. The Grand Palace has been very popular lately, but that doesn't mean it will always be so. Fortune changes, you know? Tell the girls under me that those who want to leave shouldn't hesitate, and those who want to stay will definitely be one of us in the future. I, Gao Qiqiang, will not mistreat them."
"Yes, Mr. Gao!"
With business slowing down and morale low, Gao Qiqiang's top priority now is to stabilize the team's morale and not let himself fall into disarray.
In addition, the two entertainment venues earned less than 500,000 yuan in two months.
It's not that I didn't make any money, it's just that the money disappeared.
Tang Xiaohu took 150,000 yuan, which was the work subsidy for the brothers some time ago, but Gao Qiqiang took 800,000 yuan in one go, which gave Gao Qiqiang a bad feeling.
After leaving Bai Jinhan, Gao Qiqiang went directly to the Qiangsheng Xiaolingtong store.
Since Bai Jinhan and Wanshi Haoting came into being, Gao Qiqiang has basically stopped managing the Xiaolingtong store and handed it all over to Gao Qisheng.
The store has now hired a few employees, but Gao Qisheng is acting as a hands-off manager.
Even in broad daylight, there was hardly any business in the shop.
Two shop assistants were leaning on the counter; one was sleeping, and the other was looking at downloaded ebooks on his phone.
Gao Qiqiang ignored them and went inside to the back warehouse, where Gao Qisheng was indeed there, taking inventory.
"Brother, what brings you here?" Gao Qisheng turned around and smiled slightly.
Gao Qiqiang said, "Xiao Sheng, put aside what you're doing and come here. Let's talk."
Gao Qisheng looked puzzled, put down the box, clapped his hands, and went into the office next door.
Gao Qiqiang didn't make tea; he just sat there with an air of nonchalance, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty.
Gao Qisheng asked in confusion, "What's wrong, brother? Is Bai Jinhan's business not doing well lately? Don't get upset, let me get you a glass of water."
The office door was closed. Gao Qiqiang waved his hand and said, "No need. Come on, Xiao Sheng, sit down."
"What's going on, bro? Why are you being so mysterious? Haha, I'm getting a little used to it."
Gao Qisheng suddenly felt a little guilty, but he still pretended to be calm and walked up to Gao Qiqiang.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, Gao Qiqiang stood up, grabbed Gao Qisheng by the collar, glared at him fiercely, and demanded, "Tell me honestly, what have you been doing lately?"
Gao Qisheng looked completely innocent and said, "I've been busy at the shop the whole time, and occasionally I'll go to Bai Jinhan's place to help out or hang around for you. Brother, what's wrong with you?"
"The finance department told me you took 800,000 yuan from the account. What did you do with that money?" Gao Qi pressed.
Gao Qisheng suddenly laughed and said, "Brother, is this what you're talking about? Sigh, really, you should have said so earlier. Do you remember my classmate, Xiao Cao? He said he had a project and asked me to lend him some money to tide him over. I thought our funds were just sitting there anyway, so lending them to him would be a favor, right? 800,000 isn't much, and he promised to pay it back in a month."
"Xiao Cao? You really lent him that money?"
"Brother, would I lie to you? He introduced me to the mobile phone business. He has a lot of connections. If you don't believe me, just give him a call and ask."
As Gao Qisheng spoke, he actually pulled out a PHS (Personal Handyphone System) phone from his pocket.
Seeing Gao Qisheng's confident demeanor, Gao Qiqiang's expression softened somewhat. He straightened Gao Qisheng's collar and said, "If it's about lending money, that's fine. But Xiao Sheng, I'm warning you, never touch anything dangerous, it can kill you. Understand?"
Gao Qisheng smiled and said, "Brother, I know what you're talking about. Don't worry, I'm not that stupid, I won't touch it. Besides, I don't have the connections or the guts."
"Alright, if business is bad, you can leave work early tonight. I'll buy some groceries and cook for you."
"That's great, brother. I haven't had your cooking in so long."
Gao Qiqiang was taken aback for a moment, feeling a little guilty, and said, "I've been too busy lately. I'll try to make time to cook one meal a week from now on."
"Yeah, brother, you should get some rest too."
Gao Qisheng nodded and saw Gao Qiqiang off all the way out of the mobile phone store.
After he left, Gao Qisheng turned around, stared at the two shop assistants, and said with a gloomy face, "How are you two running the shop? You didn't even know my brother was here? Hurry up and get it ready!"
After venting his anger, Gao Qiqiang quickly returned to the warehouse, pulled out his phone, dialed an unfamiliar number, and ordered, "Distribute that batch of goods as soon as possible. Once you get the money, send it to me immediately. Okay, okay. What are you afraid of the police? They only deal with prostitution, not this kind of thing. The only thing you need to watch out for is the plainclothes narcotics officers. Don't worry!"
Life became much more peaceful for a few days.
After the fox in the Grand Palace took power, it seems that apart from internal reorganization, he did not make any major moves.
Bai Jinhan did not target Gao Qiqiang, nor did he make a move against Wan Ziqianhong.
This is completely different from the Ma Shuai Group; they don't engage in the underworld's fighting and killing spree, where you raid my territory and I raid yours.
The entire Jinghai area has become much calmer, and the public security situation is no longer as chaotic.
Everyone is busy making money, as if they're preparing for something.
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