Chapter 154: Jingkun

"No problem! The machine is five thousand per unit, the disc is one hundred per piece, that works, right?"

This price was something Chen Mo had already planned.

The market price for a small home‑use karaoke machine is eight thousand per set, but the factory price is only three thousand.

Even adding the Yamada Group's twenty percent profit brings it to only three thousand six hundred per set; selling at five thousand per set, Chen Mo still makes a profit.

As for laser discs, Chen Mo earns even more.

A blank disc sells for only forty‑five in the market; once Chen Mo's own factory can produce them, the cost will be even lower.

As long as they're burned once, the added cost is negligible; selling at one hundred per disc doubles the profit.

"Then thanks, and feel free to ask anytime you need me in the future."

That saved another few hundred thousand at once, and Han Bin was very pleased.

"But Brother Bin, don't tell anyone I gave you a discount! Otherwise they'll know and cause trouble for me.

I'll issue you a regular invoice later!"

"Huh? Sure, don't worry, I promise to keep my mouth shut and tell no one. But what if Thirteen Sister asks?"

"Don't worry, Brother Bin, I know you wouldn't fool my sister. Thirteen Sister is my Big Boss, I'll definitely give her a discount too; you can tell her, just don't let outsiders know!"

"Alright then, thanks, Ah Mo. I'll have someone send the money to you later."

After ending the call with Han Bin, Chen Mo gradually received calls from the other big shots, each ordering some machines according to the situation in their own territories.

Some ordered dozens, others only a dozen or so.

After all, not everyone is as rich as Han Bin.

Whether or not these big shots begged Chen Mo for money or haggled, Chen Mo still gave them another discount.

All at the same price as Han Bin's.

Only Chen Mo told each of them that the discount was exclusive to them and asked them to keep it secret.

The big shots, of course, had no objections, cheerfully agreed, and quietly made a fortune.

In the end, only Jingkun hadn't called to order machines.

Chen Mo thought, Jingkun is the Great Prosperity Dragon Head, a major client; how could he not order? He quickly took out his phone and called Jingkun.

"Who is it? Which loser is calling me now!"

When the line connected, Jingkun's angry shout came through, leaving Chen Mo a bit stunned.

"Brother Kun, it's me, Ah Mo. Whoever made you unhappy, tell me, I'll deal with them for you!"

"Ah Mo, it's fine, I was just a bit irritated by a useless subordinate, sorry. Is there something you called about?"

Hearing it was Chen Mo, Jingkun's tone softened considerably.

"My matter isn't important; if you're busy, Brother Kun, I can wait, no rush."

Jingkun waved his hand, shooing the row of kneeling henchmen before him, "I'm all set here, just tell me what's up."

When the footsteps on Jingkun's side stopped and his tone settled, Chen Mo said, "Brother Kun, many big shots have ordered karaoke machines from me today; why don't you get a few?"

"Well…." Jingkun hesitated, "Ah Mo, you know, the venues in my territory are all Big Water Pipe's, I'm just a spectator, I have no say. Actually I planned to open a KTV like yours, but the timing's off and I don't have that much cash on hand!"

"No way, Brother Kun, you're short of money? Buying machines doesn't require clean money; dirty money works the same."

Chen Mo thought Jingkun's excuse was a bit nonsense.

"I won't hide it from you; last night, some loser leaked info, and my men were surrounded by police while receiving goods. Not only did we lose over thirty million in merchandise, but many were arrested. I still need money to restock, and my cash flow is really tight!"

Hearing that, Chen Mo raised an eyebrow on his end of the line.

No wonder Jingkun was so angry earlier; apparently another batch was seized by police!

Thirty million isn't a small sum; Jingkun would have taken a long time to earn it, and this would sour anyone's mood.

Doing the math, Jingkun's been pretty miserable these past months.

First, Ba Bi owed him twenty million for goods and died without paying; then Chen Mo coaxed him into investing thirty‑five million, and on top of that the two police seizures amounted to nearly fifty million in goods.

Jingkun's net worth must be low now; otherwise he wouldn't be reluctant even to open a KTV.

"Alright, Ah Mo, I'll talk to some of the Big Water Pipe on my side in the next few days, get them to come to your venues and have some fun; if they're interested, let them take it, what do you think?"

"Sure, thanks, Brother Kun." Chen Mo replied politely, then whispered on the phone, "But Brother Kun, don't forget you're the Triad Society's Dragon Head; shouldn't the society's bars also get some karaoke installed?"

"Huh?" Jingkun was startled; he seemed to have forgotten about this.

"Alright, then thanks, Brother Kun." Chen Mo politely thanked, then immediately whispered over the phone, "But Brother Kun, you must not forget, you are the Dragon Head of the Triad Society; shouldn't those bars of the Triad Society also get some karaoke equipment installed?"

"Ah Mo, the society's business has always been handled by someone, so it's not easy for me to intervene."

Jingkun was hesitant.

Although he's now the society's Dragon Head, the society's business has always been overseen by Chen Yao, the white‑paper fan, and the venues are in the hands of various big bottom owners; it's not easy for him to step in.

He only became Dragon Head a few months ago, his foundation not as solid as Jiang Tiansheng's; many now outwardly obey but secretly resist him, and he's afraid that meddling would provoke opposition from subordinates.

"Brother Kun, you're overthinking. Installing a few karaoke units in the society's bars and nightclubs will attract customers. We're doing this for the society's business, after all."

Moreover, you can use this chance to see if those people are truly on the same page; if anyone disobeys, you can take the opportunity to deal with them!

Chen Mo's words sparked something in Jingkun, and he began to consider the possibility.

Seeing Jingkun silent, Chen Mo continued, "Brother Kun, the society's business is the society's; whether it's good or bad doesn't really affect you.

"The laser disc business, however, is ours. If the society orders more machines, they'll need more discs, and our laser disc factory's business will improve."

After a pause, Jingkun was finally persuaded by Chen Mo.

Chen Mo saw Jingkun not speaking, continued to say, "Brother Kun, the Triad Society's business is the Triad Society's; whether it's good or not isn't really related to you."

"Alright then, I'll later find Chen Yao, have him report the number of the society's bars and nightclubs, and then I'll give you a total."

After a moment of silence, Jingkun was finally persuaded by Chen Mo.

"Right, you're correct."

"How about this: I'll go find Chen Yao later, have him report the Triad Society's number of bars and nightclubs, and then I'll give you a total."

Chen Mo happily said: "Thank you, Brother Jingkun! I believe the Triad Society will surely get better and better under Brother Jingkun's leadership."

Chen Mo rarely flattered Jingkun.

With Jingkun taking action, the total number of bars and nightclubs of Great Prosperity combined—how could we not install a few hundred machines?

Selling to the Triad Society, Chen Mo had no intention of giving any discounts.

Since it's public money, of course we should spend as much as we can.

Each piece of equipment sells for an extra two thousand, and with the laser discs, just this deal alone, Chen Mo makes an extra over a million!