Chapter 894: Negotiations in the Cabin

Geng Ping asked for a cigarette and lit it.

I had Ding Li get him a set of clothes to change into.

Since he agreed to discuss cooperation, that makes him a friend,

we must treat him well.

I also had Xiao Wang prepare a few dishes and a bottle of wine, placing them in the cabin.

I said to Geng Ping,

"Mr. Geng, don't just smoke; let's eat and chat inside the cabin."

"Thank you, Mr. Zhao. Alright, I'll go right away," Geng Ping replied.

It's so nice when everyone talks calmly like this.

Unlike earlier, when Geng Ping, as if on gunpowder, came up and insulted me,

trying to smash me with money.

I sat in the cabin and poured Geng Ping a glass of wine.

Geng Ping also sat down,

"Mr. Geng, before drinking, tell me where Zhou Jie is hidden."

"How about this, Mr. Zhao? I'll arrange for people to send Zhou Jie and Jack to the hotel where Tian Shi stays," Geng Ping asked softly.

"Of course," I said.

"Then fine, could Mr. Zhao lend me his phone for a moment?" Geng Ping said.

"Ding Li, hand the phone to Mr. Geng for a moment," I told Ding Li.

Ding Li took a phone and gave it to Geng Ping.

Geng Ping quickly dialed the number and spoke in Cantonese.

After Geng Ping finished speaking, he passed the phone back to Ding Li,

then said to me, "Mr. Zhao, everything's arranged; they're sending Zhou Jie and the others to Tian Shi right now."

"Approximately how long will it take?" I asked.

"Probably about twenty minutes," Geng Ping replied.

"Alright, then we'll wait twenty minutes," I said, pulling out a cigarette and handing it to Geng Ping.

Geng Ping calmly took it.

The twenty minutes passed quickly.

I glanced at the phone,

then dialed Tian Shi's number.

Tian Shi answered promptly,

"Jianqiang, where are you, what are you busy with, why did you think of calling me today."

I laughed, "Tian Shi, guess what I'm doing."

"Can't guess that," Tian Shi said.

"I'm drinking with Mr. Geng Ping at Shanghu," I said with a laugh.

"What, why did Old Geng run off to Shanghu?" Tian Shi asked.

"That? Find time to ask Mr. Geng. By the way, have you seen Zhou Jie and that Jack?" I asked.

"Just delivered; Zhu Sheng and Xiao Long are asking Zhou Jie."

"I still don't understand how Old Geng could be willing to hand Zhou Jie over," Tian Shi asked confusedly over the phone.

"You should also ask Mr. Geng about this; you just need to see Zhou Jie. Tian Shi, hurry and get Zhou Jie to hand over the money, otherwise there will be many troubles," I said over the phone.

"Don't worry, Jianqiang, we'll handle it tomorrow. Zhou Jie just indicated he wants to survive, wants to give us the money.

And he also wants to come back.

This time his shock was severe," Tian Shi said.

"Tian Shi, then I won't say much more.

Finish your business and return from Xianggang as soon as possible. Say a few words to Mr. Geng," I said, handing the phone to Geng Ping.

Geng Ping took the phone,

"Lao Tian, I concede. Come get me."

"I won't meddle in Zhou Jie's matter any longer. Just let me off the hook."

"Old Geng, what's really going on? Why did you run to Shanghu?" Tian Shi asked over the phone.

"Sigh, Lao Tian, I won't say anything else; you're the clever one. One move ahead. I give up," Geng Ping said into the phone.

"Old Geng, what's really happening? I haven't returned from Xianggang.

What do you mean by that?" Tian Shi pretended not to understand and asked.

"Lao Tian, forget it, I hope you can come get me now. Just get me out of Zaocheng.

By the way, about the Jiaonan County Zoo matter, please give me a break. Sigh!" Geng Ping sighed.

Tian Shi wanted to say something, I took the phone back from Geng Ping,

and said to Tian Shi, "Tian Shi, I hope you quickly get the money on Zhou Jie.

Geng and I are waiting for you back in Zaocheng.

Some matters can wait until you return."

"Alright, Jianqiang, I'll head back as soon as possible.

Make sure to take good care of Mr. Geng. He's been my longtime old friend," Tian Shi said before hanging up.

I set the phone down and lifted my wine glass.

Mr. Geng, there was some disrespect just now; please forgive us.

"Mr. Zhao is being polite." Geng Ping also raised his wine cup.

I clinked cups with him and drank it all in one go.

I then said: "Mr. Geng, regarding Zhou Jie's matter this time, we need to clarify between us; you have also contributed."

The money on Zhou Jie, wanting half of it is impossible,

we need to renegotiate between us.

"Mr. Zhao, if I take nothing from this matter, the people in our Group Company will be busy inside and out with no income at all."

I also can't save face.

Furthermore, those few foreign banks.

I am also familiar with them.

You all want to get the money as quickly as possible.

"I can also help out." Geng Ping looked at me and said.

Isn't it good for everyone to help each other and get rich together?

Mr. Geng, you and Tian Shi are old friends.

I also hang around with Tian Shi.

As for the matters here, I don't want to explain further; you guys can talk among yourselves.

As long as Tian Shi gets the money, he will surely pick you up promptly.

Mr. Geng also doesn't want to stay here too long, right? He wants to return to Xianggang as soon as possible.

As for the fee,

"how is it generally calculated in Xianggang?" I asked Geng Ping.

"For such matters, we have helped and put in effort both before and after,"

"reasonably, we could charge a 10% service fee." Geng Ping said, then poured himself a cup of wine.

A 10% service fee would be nearly two hundred million, which is damn high.

I chuckled,

"Mr. Geng, this fee is a bit high."

At our settlement, it's usually just 5%.

"Mr. Geng, with us here, why not follow our rules?"

"5% is also a hundred million."

Upon hearing me say that,

Geng Ping let out a long sigh,

he downed the wine, saying nothing.

I stared straight at Geng Ping; on my turf, you still won't readily agree.

Really damn annoying.

After a moment, Geng Ping then said,

"Forget it, let's do as Mr. Zhao said; that also counts as making friends with Mr. Zhao."

"Okay, Mr. Geng, friends are life's wealth; the more friends, the smoother the road."

"Come, let's drink a cup to our becoming friends." I then poured another cup.

We clinked cups again.

We both finished our drinks.

"Mr. Geng, the bank matter is up to you."

"The faster Tian Shi gets the money, the sooner you can leave Zaocheng." I took a bite of food.

"Mr. Geng, try this fish; it's not bad, a genuine carp from Shanghu." I pointed at the dish and said.

Geng Ping could only take a symbolic bite.

Then he put down his chopsticks,

"Mr. Zhao, there's also one more thing: your investment in Jiaonan County's zoo—has it been settled now?"

"Mr. Geng, one thing at a time,"

I am a legitimate businessman, talking business.

In business, nobody gets up early without profit.

Regarding the zoo matter, I have invested seriously.

This project is excellent; our team also conducted a detailed investigation,

and Jiaonan County also lacks a decent zoo,

as long as it's developed well, it will surely make money.

We are not only investing in the zoo, but also in an amusement park,

only then can we make big money; isn't it said that women's and children's money is the easiest to earn?

I think that's also correct; the company's board has already agreed to increase investment in Jiaonan County.

Add an amusement park on the east side of the zoo.