Upon hearing this, Ning Zhiheng's brows furrowed instantly, and a murderous intent flashed within him. Demanding half the money outright—was this business? This was blatant robbery!
Seeing Ning Zhiheng's eyes suddenly turn sharp and fierce, Yue Sheng knew he was about to get angry. He chuckled softly, "Zhiheng, calm down! You're taking up your new post in Shanghai, and I've naturally prepared some small gifts for you. I certainly won't let you suffer any loss!"
I don't have much cash on hand, but I've accumulated quite a few properties in Shanghai over the years, mostly in the French Concession and some in the International Settlement. Zhiheng, would you be interested in these properties?
Real estate? Real estate in the French Concession and the International Settlement? Ning Zhiheng was immediately unsettled. These past few days, he and Ji Hongyi had been preparing for the infiltration of their special agent unit.
With so many agents undercover, they certainly can't be gathered together, as that would make it difficult to conceal their whereabouts. Moreover, espionage operations always require multiple burrows, so simply having a place to live isn't enough. They also need to be equipped with many supporting facilities, such as safe houses for easy operations, secret warehouses for storing weapons and ammunition, and so on. All of these combined would require a considerable amount of real estate.
At the time, the director was worried that Ning Zhiheng had too many subordinates and would be unable to manage them all, so this was one of the considerations.
These days, this work has not been going well. People who own houses are not selling them and are waiting for prices to rise. In addition, the concessions are full of Shanghai refugees, so he has no way to start. Even if he has money, he can't buy a house, which is giving Ning Zhiheng a lot of headaches.
Why is Yue Sheng now trying to transfer the property he acquired over the years to me?
Ning Zhiheng's mind raced, and after a moment he decided to ask directly. He asked, "Mr. Yue, since you are short of cash, you can just sell the property. Property prices in the concession are currently high, so there is no problem in selling it and you can cash out immediately!"
Seeing that Ning Zhiheng did not immediately agree, Yue Sheng knew that this young man was cautious and had some concerns, so he made things clearer.
He sighed softly and said slowly, "Zhiheng, you are a wise man, so I will be frank with you. This time I have given my life for the country, but the war has come to this point, and the defeat is irreversible. It is a foregone conclusion that the Japanese will occupy Shanghai. They are arrogant and have even occupied most of the International Settlement. It is not impossible for them to take advantage of their great victory to invade the French Concession."
Yu Nong advised me to settle in Hong Kong to avoid the Japanese. I thought about it and realized that if I stayed in Shanghai, the Japanese would not let me go unless I became their lackey.
So I've decided that as soon as this war ends, I'll secretly move to Hong Kong to settle down; the foundation here is beyond saving.
But my identity is too conspicuous. Many people are watching my every move. As soon as I start selling the property, the Japanese will target me, and other senior members of the Green Gang will also be eyeing my position. If trouble arises, it will be difficult to extricate myself.”
So that's how it is. Ning Zhiheng finally understood. Yue Sheng wanted to wait until the war was over and the blockade was opened so he could secretly escape to Hong Kong to avoid trouble. However, settling down in Hong Kong required a large sum of money, and he was currently short of funds and struggling to make ends meet. He didn't dare to deal with his properties in a big way, lest it attract attention. That's why he thought of secretly transferring the property to Ning Zhiheng, and at the same time, using this to exchange for a share of the goods in the Pudong warehouse.
Ning Zhiheng's spirits lifted, and he quickly calculated in his mind, "This is a good thing!" Now Ning Zhiheng has money but lacks a house, while Yue Sheng has a house but lacks money. The two can complement each other and achieve a win-win situation.
Furthermore, how can cooperating with You Laoliu compare to cooperating with Yue Sheng, the big boss of the Green Gang? You Laoliu is currently unable to control the situation, attracting the covetous eyes and prying eyes of countless hungry wolves. If this continues, Ning Zhiheng is also in danger of being exposed.
But cooperating with Yue Sheng is different. With him at the forefront handling the supplies, no one dares to cause trouble. Everyone will think it's Yue Sheng's business, and who will notice Ning Zhiheng's hidden presence behind the scenes?
In this way, he could not only solve his urgent need for real estate, but also hide his whereabouts more safely, and at the same time do Yue Sheng and the director behind him a favor. This was in line with Ning Zhiheng's interests and needs, and it was a win-win situation!
Thinking of this, Ning Zhiheng felt refreshed, and a friendly smile naturally appeared on his face. He said with a smile, "Mr. Yue is indeed thoughtful and magnanimous. I am far behind him. Everything will be handled as you say."
Then he thought for a moment and said in a low voice, "Mr. Yue, since we need to keep things under wraps, it's best not to sell those conspicuous properties under your name for the time being. It's also inconvenient for me to take them over. Let's keep things discreet. If you still have financial difficulties, then everything is negotiable. I can raise more money and I will definitely not let you suffer any losses."
"Good! Zhiheng is indeed efficient!" Yue Sheng clapped his hands together and praised Ning Station Chief repeatedly, saying that Ning was indeed meticulous in his work.
Yue Sheng owns many well-known businesses, such as shipping companies and department stores. These large businesses are too conspicuous, and any move he makes is easily noticed.
Ning Zhiheng also valued a low profile and security, so he wouldn't take over those large properties. After much discussion, Ning Zhiheng only selected some properties that he thought were suitable, especially those in the International Settlement.
Yue Sheng was well-known in the French Concession, but kept a low profile in the International Settlement. Almost no one knew about the property he had purchased. Ning Zhiheng was extremely satisfied with this. The two of them carefully negotiated and finally reached a consensus, completing the transaction.
In the following days, both sides worked intensively to complete various transactions. After Yue Sheng took over, the transportation and handling of materials became completely different. With his involvement, they could operate more freely, and all the delivered materials were readily available. Merchants flocked to buy them, and the materials were continuously poured into the French Concession, where they were quickly processed and sold. The profits generated greatly satisfied both Ning Zhiheng and Yue Sheng.
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