Chapter 895: Geng Ping Buys the Zoo

After I finished speaking, Geng Ping's face twisted into a very ugly expression,

"Mr. Zhao, what do you mean?"

"Why are you still wanting to invest in the zoo?"

"Mr. Geng, don't you understand? The zoo business is the zoo's business,

Zhou Jie's matters are Zhou Jie's matters,

these are two separate matters.

What we were discussing earlier was Zhou Jie's matter.

If you likewise help Tian Shi obtain the money, we will agree to let you go.

"The deal is already done," I said expressionlessly.

"Mr. Zhao, what you're doing is immoral; this is kidnapping, a violation. I'm going to call the police. I will..." Geng Ping said angrily.

I let out a 'bang' and smashed the wine glass,

"Go ahead and report it. Ding Li gave him a phone; let him report now and see whether the police are faster,

or whether we are faster at killing."

Ding Li placed the phone in front of Geng Ping again,

"Mr. Geng, what police report? You tell me. I'll dial for you."

Geng Ping glanced at me, then at Ding Li,

and quickly waved his hand, saying,

"My earlier words were a slip; Mr. Zhao, don't take them seriously.

Brother Ding, take the phone back,

Let's continue our conversation. Mr. Zhao, you're right—each matter stays separate."

That's correct,

logic can't be denied.

You have to make me angry, really,

"Ding Li, bring another wine glass," I said to Ding Li.

Ding Li quickly fetched another glass for me,

I poured a drink for myself,

"Mr. Geng, perhaps you don't understand me; when you have time, ask Tian Shi what kind of person Zhao Jianqiang is. Either I don't act, or if I act I do so thoroughly."

I have many affairs on my shoulders,

Whether I eliminate one person or many, it makes no difference to me.

In this eight‑hundred‑li Shanghu, killing a person is easy, just like the open sea beyond.

"Am I right, Mr. Geng?"

"Yes, Mr. Zhao, you are absolutely right.

Mainly because I don't understand this place, nor do I understand you,

now that it's said, it's clear.

Come, let's drink.

We are friends; I'll toast you first," Geng Ping said, raising his glass.

I drank the wine.

After finishing the drink, Geng Ping smiled and asked, "Mr. Zhao, regarding what we just said about Jiaonan Dongwuyuan,

let's discuss this matter,

I want to buy this zoo.

Can we negotiate between us?"

I also smiled and said,

"Mr. Geng, we are all merchants, all businessmen. Since we are businessmen,

then we can talk,

as long as the price is right,

there's nothing that can't be sold."

"Indeed, in a market society, everything can be priced openly.

Mr. Zhao, since the zoo can be sold,

then name a price.

Let's see if I can accept it," Geng Ping said, still smiling.

"One hundred million. No bargaining," I said outright.

"What, one hundred million?" Geng Ping shouted immediately.

I pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and took a drag,

"Yes, that's the price. I'm only talking with you because I respect Mr. Geng's face. Otherwise I wouldn't negotiate with anyone.

Know that once we invest, we can see profit that year."

"Fifty million, how about it, Mr. Zhao?" Geng Ping asked tentatively.

"One hundred million. No bargaining," I repeated.

"I worked for two days, only to find it was a waste," Geng Ping said in Cantonese.

I didn't understand what Geng Ping had said,

my eyes instantly flashed with ferocity,

Geng Ping, please speak in human language, not some bird talk.

Alright, alright, I agree.

Mr. Zhao really is a master at doing business, Geng Ping immediately changed his tone.

I sneered, "Compared to Geng Ping, I'm still far behind."

"Mr. Zhao, a pleasant cooperation. I'm willing to put up one hundred million to buy the Jiaonan Dongwuyuan your company invested in," Geng Ping extended his hand at this moment.

"Alright, Geng Ping, a pleasant cooperation," I also extended my hand.

Our two hands clasped together,

"Mr. Zhao, could the payment of one hundred million wait until Zhou Jie's service fee is credited, after which we will pay you?" Geng Ping asked.

"You see, Geng Ping, as I just said, one code returns to one code,

you agreed,

the matter of the zoo is the matter of the zoo.

This investment, you are willing to buy, I am willing to sell.

Everyone is talking so happily,

why are you pulling the two matters together again?

"That way we can't negotiate," I released my hand at that moment.

"Alright, alright, Mr. Zhao, I understand. Tomorrow I will arrange for our company's finance to communicate with your company. The deal is done between us," Geng Ping said helplessly.

"Fine, Ding Li, give Geng Ping Li Jia's phone number, let their finance handle the communication and resolution. We'll not get involved in these minor matters," I said to Ding Li.

Ding Li immediately nodded, "Okay, Zhao Ge, I'll arrange it right away."

"Geng Ping, I hope you have no other ideas.

I still say the same thing: in business we speak business; we are all merchants,

I like making money,

but if you have other thoughts,

that affect my business, then I'm sorry. I think life is many times more important than money.

Of course, Geng Ping, you can try.

"Look at what kind of person Zhao Jianqiang is," I said coldly to Geng Ping.

"Mr. Zhao, as you say, we are all merchants,

since we've shaken hands,

then we must follow through, rest assured,

I still know this point,

all this is for seeking wealth, and we must not let everything collapse.

"Besides, these are just small money," Geng Ping said with a deliberate smile.

I also smiled.

I poured a glass of wine for Geng Ping,

I filled my own cup as well,

"Geng Ping, I truly trust you.

I hope you can keep your word.

I won't say anything else about the rest.

Bottoms up. Everything is in the wine."

"Bottoms up, pleasant cooperation, Mr. Zhao truly is a very straightforward person.

I really like it; if Mr. Zhao goes to Xianggang for fun,

be sure to tell me,

I will give Mr. Zhao a proper reception," Geng Ping said, then drank his wine.

I also drank up,

I set down the wine cup,

"These past few days I've been unfair to Geng Ping, so stay here. Ding Li, stay with Geng Ping. If Geng Ping suffers any mishap, I won't forgive you," I said again to Ding Li.

"Don't worry, Zhao Ge, I will stay by Geng Ping's side at all times. I will definitely take good care of him," Ding Li said.

"Geng Ping, it's getting late, we all have business tomorrow.

I'll go ahead first. This place is safe, you can rest assured," I said, then stood up.

"Mr. Zhao, thank you. Rest assured, I'll have tomorrow's matters arranged," Geng Ping stood up to see me off.

I smiled, saying nothing more,

I called and had Xiao Wu send a boat over to pick me up.

In that boat only Ding Li, Geng Ping, and the boat captain remained.

Upon arriving at Xiao Wu's boat,

Xiao Wu asked me, "Zhao Jianqiang, who did you rope in this time, which big boss, I hear a southern accent."

"He's truly a southern Xianggang big boss. This guy is the leader of a gang over in Xianggang. Xiao Wu, I'm really worried their gang members might come to kill," I deliberately frightened Xiao Wu.

"Ah, what era is this, still the triad era?

Hmph, I'm truly a tiger lying in wait,

still afraid of their bird gang.

I'm actually thinking of going to Xianggang now,

I want to take them on one‑on‑one. Honestly, I, Xiao Wu, have climbed mountains and crossed rivers; what kind of person haven't I met."

"You think I'm scared?" Xiao Wu said loudly in front of me.

I laughed hahaha: "Alright, Xiao Wu, the wind on the lake is strong,"

If that's the case, say less, that's fine, we won't chat anymore, I'm tired, going to sleep."