Chapter 602: 598. Beginning the Division (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Votes)

Emboldened by the alcohol, Yin Long said everything he wanted to say and achieved a good result, making the atmosphere feel increasingly relaxed.

If Zhang Ran had truly taken all the shares at that time, Yin Long would not have had any objections; he would even have been quite happy.

Because he understood Zhang Ran's character—he would not treat them unfairly.

However, this result could also be considered quite good.

The seemingly leisurely time did not actually last long; as Zhang Ran began to eat his lunch, his mobile phone rang incessantly.

Xin Youmin and the others were calling him without a moment's pause; the time to divide the fruits of victory had arrived, and they could not wait a single moment longer.

These people had even started rushing toward Hong Kong; there was no help for it, for although they had received some notifications from Zhang Ran, they had not expected the matter to end so quickly.

Looking at the overall result, they could be considered to have won a great victory, but the matters to follow would not be easy, and would perhaps be even more complex.

"Come with me; it's a good chance to get acquainted, and you will need to balance the various relationships between them when the time comes," Zhang Ran said to Yin Long.

Yin Long nodded and said, "I understand."

Immediately, the group arrived in Hong Kong again, and by eight o'clock in the evening, Xin Youmin and his group had all arrived, not one missing.

"Mr. Zhang, I admire you, I truly do!"

"Zhang Ran, I really didn't expect you to resolve the battle so quickly."

Everyone spoke up one after another, filled with nothing but flattery, yet these were also their true thoughts.

The speed was simply too fast, far, far faster than they had anticipated.

It resulted in them failing to react at the very first moment they received the news.

Zhang Ran said modestly, "It is also thanks to everyone's all-out assistance; otherwise, I would not have been so smooth."

"This must be Mr. Qiu Qianyang, right? This is our first time meeting; please take care of us in the future." Everyone also saw Qiu Qianyang.

This time, Qiu Qianyang appeared to have no merit, but in reality, his contribution was immense; his final decision had thoroughly ruined Mu Jinyuan's schemes.

Without these funds from Qiu Qianyang, Zhang Ran's subsequent plans would not have been implemented so smoothly; otherwise, it would not have been that simple.

"Greetings, gentlemen. I am no longer called Qiu Qianyang; my name is Yin Long," Yin Long said with a smile.

"Yin Long?" Xin Youmin and the others were somewhat puzzled.

Zhang Ran explained, "Xiao Long used to be with me. Later, after I encountered that incident, he ran over here to develop on his own. I didn't expect him to develop so well."

Once these words were spoken, Xin Youmin and the others were stunned. This was Zhang Ran's original team?

They really hadn't thought much about it before, merely assuming that Zhang Ran and Qiu Qianyang—no, the current Yin Long—had reached some kind of agreement.

But looking at it now, that was completely not the case; Qiu Qianyang had actually been Zhang Ran's person all along.

Just how many more nails had Zhang Ran buried?

"So that's how it is; no wonder," Xin Youmin sighed.

After a brief introduction, everyone began to return to the main topic.

"Mr. Zhang, since the matter is already over, what should we do next?" Someone immediately began to speak.

Zhang Ran smiled and said, "There is actually no need to rush this. Now is not the time; let's wait until Mu Jinyuan clears out the other shareholders first."

"Mr. Zhang, it is already not too late, and what is Mu Jinyuan's current situation exactly?"

"Him? You can rest assured about that. Of course, if he chooses to pull any tricks in private, I will not stand by and watch," Zhang Ran said.

Although he said it that way, the others did not want to wait any longer.

Finally, Zhang Ran said, "Fine, then I will lay my cards on the table for everyone now, so that you can all think it over carefully after you go back."

The group instantly perked up.

"The previous promises remain valid, but the matter of the South Africa Development Bank cannot be decided right now; it needs to be done step by step. Currently, we are mainly discussing Galaxy Capital. Does everyone have a problem with that?" Zhang Ran said.

Xin Youmin and the others nodded one after another, saying, "Of course, no problem."

"And since everyone contributed effort this time, I will not treat you unfairly. I will not short you on the shares that should be ceded, but there is one point I must clarify with you."

"Please speak." The group perked up; they had reached the main point.

"Regardless of the outcome this time, the price at which you purchase the shares will not be calculated based on the prices at which those shareholders sold them, but according to the current market price," Zhang Ran said calmly.

Xin Youmin frowned immediately and said, "Mr. Zhang, that isn't quite right, is it? We also contributed effort; why should it be calculated according to the market price?"

"That's right, this is clearly unreasonable."

Listening to their objections, Zhang Ran did not get angry at all and smiled faintly: "I have naturally seen everyone's contributions, and I will not give you less than what I promised.

The shares I promised will certainly not be fewer, but the price will definitely not be that price. Much of this involves shares that Mu Jinyuan ceded to win these people over, and these originally belonged to me.

Now that I have also contributed the most effort, you surely don't expect to suck my blood to replenish yourselves, do you?"

"The price they ceded them at is the compensation for my side; otherwise, I wouldn't have let them leave so easily."

Hearing Zhang Ran's reasoning, Xin Youmin and the others were still unwilling; they did not want to spend more money.

Of course, this was only Zhang Ran's proposal, and they did not expect to reach an agreement all at once. When they were at war, everyone worked together, appearing as if they were in a state of peace.

But when victory arrived, and they faced the distribution of benefits, no one could remain calm.

Everyone understood this point.

Therefore, what followed was a battle of wits and tongues, but in the end, a single sentence from Zhang Ran temporarily halted the bickering.

"I can guarantee that I will not pull any tricks regarding the shares; in other words, what you see is all the shares there are," Zhang Ran said indifferently.

Xin Youmin was taken aback, "What do you mean by that?"

"Brother Xin, there is no need to play dumb with me; I have been quite straightforward," Zhang Ran said with a smile that was not quite a smile.

"Or are you really thinking I don't know what you have been investigating lately? I will tell you clearly: if I really wanted to, you would absolutely not be able to find out about ten percent of what is hidden—at the very least, not right now," Zhang Ran said with a smile.

Once these words were spoken, everyone fell silent. They had actually been investigating the true situation of Galaxy Capital for a long time. One had to know that for a large capital group like Galaxy Capital, its internal structure was very complex; without a true insider, it would be very difficult for them to investigate it clearly.

"Is what Mr. Zhang says true?"

"Absolutely true!"

"Then, can we discuss the price again?"