"Da Chuan, don't joke around. We're already doing well. We can't trouble you any more."
Zhou Rui's dark face showed anxiety as he waved his hands repeatedly, saying that his sister was now in high school in Pengcheng, and the money for his brothers' college education was not a problem. He also had a car and could drive home whenever he wanted. Compared to his parents' life in a cave dwelling in Shaanxi, it was like heaven and earth.
Zhuang Rui didn't speak immediately. He lowered his head and thought for a moment before saying, "How about this, Brother Zhou? I probably won't have much time to come here in the future. After Da Chuan gets married, he probably won't have much time either. You'll have to put in more effort for this mastiff farm. I'll transfer 19% of the shares to you."
Zhuang Rui's words startled Liu Chuan. Zhuang Rui himself only had 30% of the shares. If he gave Zhou Rui another 19%, he would have very few shares left.
In the initial shareholding distribution of the mastiff farm, Liu Chuan held 40%, Zhuang Rui held 30%, Renqing Cuomu held 25%, and Zhou Rui held 5%. If Zhuang Rui were to transfer 19% to Zhou Rui, Zhou Rui would immediately become the third largest shareholder of the mastiff farm.
You have to understand, the Tibetan Mastiff kennel is not what it used to be. Not to mention these fixed assets, other very powerful Tibetan Mastiff kennels also want to invest in Liu Chuan's kennel and take some shares. That long-distance running coach who didn't do his job even offered five million for a 20% stake, but Liu Chuan rejected them all.
Zhuang Rui giving up 19% is equivalent to giving Zhou Rui five million, a sum Liu Chuan couldn't afford.
"Wood, I was just kidding. How about we each give five percent to Brother Zhou?"
Liu Chuan thought Zhuang Rui was angry because he had provoked him, but judging from Zhuang Rui's expression, he didn't seem angry.
"Brother Zhou, don't speak yet, let me finish speaking before you decide."
Seeing that Zhou Rui was about to speak, Zhuang Rui waved his hand and continued, "Brother Zhou, Da Chuan will be going out to meet clients in the future, so he probably won't be here much. If you have more shares, it will be more legitimate for you to manage it. However, these shares aren't just given to you for free. I put up three million in cash to get 30% of the shares. Now I'm transferring 19% to you. You'll have to put up two million to buy them. How about that?"
"Zhuang Rui, stop joking with Brother Zhou. Even if those 19% of the shares were worth more than two million, I still couldn't afford it."
Zhou Rui gave a bitter smile. In the past six months, he had earned about 100,000 yuan from various sources, but he had spent most of it on moving his family from Shaanxi, his younger siblings' schooling, and the transfer of Liu Chuan's house. He couldn't possibly come up with two million yuan; two hundred yuan would be more like it.
"Brother Zhou, this money isn't for you to pay right now. It's two years. Give me this two million in two years. How about it? Are you confident?"
"Zhuang Rui, are you telling the truth?"
Zhou Rui was confident, of course. He knew that in a few months, the female mastiffs would be able to get pregnant. He and Liu Chuan often estimated that they could make at least ten million in profit next year.
"Hehe, of course it's true. You can hand over your work here, and then we'll go to the city to complete the formalities. Oh, and you need to send me the IOU for the two million."
In fact, Zhuang Rui initially set up this mastiff kennel largely to help Liu Chuan. Now that he has a jade mine in Xinjiang, a business that lays golden eggs, he really doesn't want to be distracted by the mastiff kennel. If he wasn't afraid that Liu Chuan would disagree, he wouldn't even want to keep this eleven percent of the shares.
"Brother Zhou, go and give the instructions. We'll go to the city later and do as Mu Tou said."
Liu Chuan was a straightforward person, so when he saw that Zhuang Rui was determined to do so, he let him have his way. Anyway, he wouldn't suffer any loss, and he could keep Zhou Rui tightly tied to the mastiff kennel.
After Zhou Rui left, Zhuang Rui said to Liu Chuan, "Da Chuan, I'll take the eleven percent of the shares. I really won't have time to manage things here anymore."
"Come on, you can keep it. As long as our combined shares exceed fifty percent, that's fine."
It turns out that Liu Chuan also saw through Zhuang Rui's intentions. The reason he kept 11% was to gain control of the company.
Seeing that Liu Chuan disagreed, Zhuang Rui didn't force him and said, "I'm going to Beijing tomorrow. Why don't you come with me? There are a few people who might want to buy Tibetan Mastiffs, but I'm not in charge of the sales."
Chapter 287 The Grand Mansion (Part 1)
To allow those interested in buying Tibetan Mastiffs to more directly experience the strength of Pengcheng Mastiff Garden, Zhuang Rui specifically asked Liu Chuan to bring Black Lion along. Actually, bringing the Golden Lion King would have been more convincing, but without the Lion King's presence at the Mastiff Garden, Zhou Rui probably wouldn't have been able to maintain order.
Zhuang Rui and Liu Chuan each drove a car, departing from Pengcheng in the morning and arriving in Beijing around 9 p.m. the next day. Having informed Ouyang Jun in advance, Zhuang Rui drove directly to the club. The security guards at the entrance had already been notified, and both cars drove in smoothly.
After exiting the parking lot, the white lion and the black lion immediately attracted the attention of the men in black suits at the entrance. The white lion, in particular, with its fluffy fur and large size, looked just like a small lion. It walked with its head held high, like a king inspecting his territory.
"Wood, how did you manage to get here? This place is pretty high-class."
Looking at the surroundings and the security guards in black suits, Liu Chuan knew this must be a private club. It was much better than any he had been to before, especially the luxury cars in the parking lot, each worth millions, which further highlighted the club's extraordinary nature.
"It's a friend's club; I'll try to get you a membership card sometime..."
Zhuang Rui didn't say much; he didn't want to make his relationship with the Ouyang family public knowledge.
"Wow, that's amazing! Holy crap, they even have a cigar lounge?"
As we walked from the parking lot, we heard Liu Chuan praising the place all the way. Zhuang Rui wasn't very familiar with the area either. He had no idea that buildings one, two, and three were purely used for socializing or hosting private parties. In addition, there were restaurants, swimming pools, golf courses, horse farms, bars, and a newly built cigar lounge, which could basically satisfy anyone's hobbies and needs.
"Da Chuan, you can't act like a hooligan here."
Zhuang Rui chuckled and gave him a friendly reminder.
"Damn, I've been around in the underworld for years, do you need to tell me how many years I've been in this business?"
Liu Chuan gave Zhuang Rui a disdainful look.
Zhuang Rui was quite confident in Liu Chuan. In terms of morality and interpersonal skills, Liu Chuan was far superior to him, regardless of wealth or poverty. Otherwise, how could he have made friends with someone like Song Jun?
"Xiao Rui, is this your Tibetan Mastiff? Goodness, keep him away from me."
Ouyang Jun was waiting at the entrance of Building No. 1. When he saw Zhuang Rui coming, he went to greet him from afar, but before he got close, he saw the majestic white lion and quickly took a few steps back.
"It's alright, white lions don't usually bite."
"No, it's better to stay away from me."
The size of the white lion made Ouyang Jun feel a little scared.
"Hey bro, that snow mastiff that people were talking about the other day, worth over 40 million, could it be yours?"
People often bring valuable Tibetan mastiffs to the club. Ouyang Jun is quite discerning. Looking at the white lion's snow-white fur, he immediately thought of the rumor from a few months ago.
"It's this one. A boss from Shanxi offered me a price, but I didn't sell it. White Lion, come back..."
Zhuang Rui called Bai Shi behind him, then said to Ouyang Jun, "Fourth Brother, let me introduce you. This is my childhood friend, Liu Chuan. You can get him a membership card here later."
Zhuang Rui's temperament is similar to Song Jun's. Once he gets along with you, he never beats around the bush. Of course, if you ask him for a favor, he will definitely do his best. He has a good impression of his cousin Ouyang Jun, so he asked for a credit card right away.
"Alright, this is the first time you've asked Fourth Brother for help, how could I not give you face? Liu Chuan, right? Bring me your ID card later."
Ouyang Jun didn't show much enthusiasm towards Liu Chuan. He was only doing this out of respect for his cousin; otherwise, he wouldn't know who Liu Chuan was.
"Thank you, Fourth Brother..."
Liu Chuan smiled and nodded to Ouyang Jun. He knew that the man in front of him was someone important, and he also knew that this was how these young masters behaved. He didn't feel neglected, but he was a little curious about how Zhuang Rui knew this person.
"You haven't had dinner yet, have you? I've had it prepared. Go eat first. Brother Song and the others are waiting for you in Building 1."
Ouyang Jun didn't take Zhuang Rui into Building No. 1, but instead walked to a building next door. Once inside, Zhuang Rui discovered that it was actually a restaurant.
"Fourth Brother, didn't Yue Jing say there were no restaurants when he came last time?"
Zhuang Rui was a little puzzled. Last time he came with Yue Jing, they only ate some fruits and vegetables. Then Ouyang Jun treated them to dinner, which was also in Building No. 1. Why not in this restaurant?
"Yue Xiaoliu? That kid came here to pick up women. You actually expected him to bring you here?"
Ouyang Jun curled his lips. There weren't many people eating in the restaurant, so he didn't go to a private room and sat down directly in the main hall. Although it was called the main hall, there were only three or four tables. It seemed that the restaurant had prepared everything in advance. As soon as they sat down, cold dishes and cooked dishes were served together.
Zhuang Rui was speechless. He remembered that Yue Jing was also quite hungry when he came here last time. It seemed that he would rather have a beautiful woman than his stomach.
Zhuang Rui and Liu Chuan weren't exactly pampered either, so their meals were simple and casual. After quickly eating two bowls of rice, they barely touched the dishes before following Ouyang Jun back to Building No. 1, where a group of people were still waiting. It turned out that Song Jun had already announced that several people had brought Tibetan mastiffs today to compare them.
"Wow, what a huge thing!"
This woman's voice easily arouses men's fantasies.
Shh, goodness, this is terrible.
"Yun Lao Er, your Tibetan Mastiff isn't up to par."
"Where did this huge thing come from? It looks like a lion!"
As soon as the door was pushed open, more than twenty pairs of eyes in the hall focused on the white lion next to Zhuang Rui. Instantly, a gasp filled the entire room. After the initial shock, everyone started discussing among themselves.
In this hall, besides Liu Chuan's black lion, there were three other Tibetan mastiffs. When Song Jun's golden lion saw the white lion and its brother, it immediately went over and rubbed its big head against the white lion's neck to show affection. However, the white lion still ignored it and followed closely behind Zhuang Rui.
As for the other two Tibetan mastiffs, their performance was not so good. When the white lion first came in, the two of them were a bit defiant and bared their teeth at the white lion. However, the white lion glared at them and let out a low growl, which scared the two Tibetan mastiffs, which were not of purebred origin, so they tucked their tails between their legs and hid behind their master, which drew a burst of laughter.
"Zhuang Rui, Liu Chuan, come here, let me introduce you to some friends..."
Song Jun's voice came from the crowd. He was the one who had just mocked Yun Lao Er. Zhuang Rui bringing Bai Shi today had given him a lot of face.
"Brother Song, Zhuang Rui will be down in a bit. I have some things to discuss with him..."
Ouyang Jun pulled Zhuang Rui along, gesturing for him to come with him to the second floor.
"Go on, come down quickly, everyone. See? Now you believe me, right? This is just a puppy. When it grows up, it will be about the same size as that snow mastiff."
Behind him came the boasting of the Song army, and several people nearby began chatting with Liu Chuan. It was true that this place had high barriers to entry and status mattered, but if you had ability, you would be welcomed. ...
Zhuang Rui and Ouyang Jun entered a well-soundproofed room. The white lion lay at Zhuang Rui's feet, making Ouyang Jun extremely envious. Bringing this big guy into the venue would definitely steal the spotlight from all the female celebrities.
"Fourth Brother, have you talked to Uncle about that? I've convinced Mom; she can come to Beijing anytime as long as Grandpa agrees..."
After sitting down, Zhuang Rui got straight to the point and asked.
"Grandpa hasn't been feeling well lately, he's basically bedridden. My dad was afraid that my aunt's visit would upset him, so he didn't dare mention it. But Grandma was so happy to hear that my aunt was coming, she talked about it for ages yesterday..."
Ouyang Jun went back to the old man's place yesterday. Although he hasn't mentioned this to Ouyang Gang yet, Zhuang Rui's maternal grandmother already knows about it.
Upon hearing this, Zhuang Rui lowered his head and pondered for a moment before speaking, "Fourth Brother, could you arrange for me to meet my maternal grandparents? If they're willing to accept me as their grandson, it would mean they've forgiven my mother. Otherwise, my mother wouldn't need to come to Beijing..."
Zhuang Rui's words were just an excuse. When he saw his mother's sad face, he made up his mind to make sure that his mother and parents could meet. He wanted to see his maternal grandparents so that he could use his spiritual energy to help the two elderly people get better, as a way of fulfilling his filial duty to his mother.
"No problem at all. Grandma was overjoyed when she found out you were coming yesterday. How about we go together tomorrow night? Sigh, if it weren't for you, I really wouldn't dare to see Grandpa. Although he can't hit people with his cane anymore, his glare is still quite intimidating..."
Ouyang Jun grew up with his grandfather and was often scolded by the old man, which left him with a psychological scar. This was one of the reasons why he was unwilling to enter officialdom. Being an official meant having to keep a straight face all day, which was too tiring.
"Okay, I'll go buy some gifts tomorrow during the day. What kind of things do Grandpa and Grandma like?"
"Don't buy anything. The old man likes guns. Do you think you can even get one?"
What Ouyang Jun said is true. The old man is sick, and there are quite a few people visiting him. He shouldn't lack anything.
"Well... wait a minute, I need to take this call."
Just as Zhuang Rui was about to speak, the phone rang. It was Miao Feifei who had arrived. Of course, she also brought her Beijing dog license. Although Beijing does not allow large dogs, it depends on the person.
"Tell her to come up."
Ouyang Jun said from the side, "The important business is over. We don't need to worry about others hearing what we're about to say."
"Here you are, this is the courtyard house you're looking for. I've brought all the photos. Take a look first. If you have time tomorrow, I'll take you to a few more places."
While Miao Feifei was coming up, Ouyang Jun took out a file folder and tossed it to Zhuang Rui. In 2004, although courtyard houses were in high demand, they could still be found if Ouyang Jun asked for one.
Chapter 288 The Grand Mansion (Part 2)
"You found a place so quickly?"
This matter was only discussed on the phone yesterday. It was actually completed today. Zhuang Rui clearly hadn't realized the power these privileged sons of officials in Beijing wielded. Somewhat astonished, he took the document bag, opened it, and began to look through it.