bookrebus Chapter 763: Nightmares Every Night
Chapter 763: Nightmares Every Night
Inside the private room at the Grand Mercure, the atmosphere was tense, like the oppressive tension before a storm. Teng Zijing's gaze was as sharp as a torch, staring intently at Jia Sidao. He demanded, "I've brought the person to you as agreed. Where are the transfer documents you mentioned? Show them to me." Jia Sidao's smile froze instantly, replaced by a bitter expression. He pursed his lips, and hesitated as he tried to speak.
Seeing him like this, Teng Zijing became slightly angry for a moment, his eyes narrowed, and a fierce momentum was revealed in his eyes, like an angry lion, and he asked loudly: "What? You dare to play tricks on me? You'd better think about the consequences!" Jia Sidao's body trembled involuntarily after being yelled at, and he waved his hand to explain: "No, Master Jing, listen to me. You see, so many brothers have invested all their wealth in these shops. It's all my fault for being confused for a moment and wanting to show off. Now everyone is in a dilemma. Master Jing, please be magnanimous and let my brothers go. In the future, 70% of the profits of this business will belong to you, and we brothers on the third floor will get a share of the profits. After all, we all have families to support, and life is not easy." Jia Sidao said, his face full of pleading, and his eyes revealed a hint of pity and helplessness.
"Tsk!" Teng Zijing snorted disdainfully, mocking him. "When you first opened your mouth, why didn't you consider your brothers and their families? Besides, you lost to this little prince, not me. If you're willing to gamble, you have to admit defeat. Don't you understand this principle?"
Seeing that the situation was not good, Mu Xiaoji hurriedly spoke to smooth things over: "Wait a minute, Master Jing, Jiang Shuo is just a young boy, he really doesn't deserve the title of prince. As far as I know, Master Jing invested five million in the bet, and Jiang Shuo just joined in the fun. As for the prize, it naturally belongs to Master Jing." Mu Xiaoji was explaining on the surface, but in fact he cleverly kicked the offending ball back to Teng Zijing, and his words showed his sophistication.
Teng Zijing frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he turned his gaze to Jiang Shuo and asked, "Jiang Shuo, what do you think? If these shops really belong to you, what do you plan to do with them?" Jiang Shuo blinked his bright eyes, tilted his head and thought for a while, then said, "Brother, I think if these shops are managed well, they can help a lot of people. But I'm young and don't understand these business matters. But I think it would be great if I could use these shops to do something that would benefit everyone."
Teng Zijing was moved by Jiang Shuo's words. He felt that this child, though young, possessed a rare kindness and broad mind. He looked at Jia Sidao again and said, "Jia Sidao, since Jiang Shuo said so, I won't make things difficult for you. However, the transfer procedures still need to be completed, but I can give you a chance. If you can increase the profits of these shops by 20% within the next month and develop a reasonable long-term management plan, I can consider letting Jiang Shuo return the management rights of some shops to you. Of course, the profit sharing will need to be renegotiated."
After hearing this, Jia Sidao's eyes flashed with hope, and he nodded quickly, "Master Jing, don't worry, I will do my best."
At this moment, there was a knock on the door of the private room, and Wu Dequan walked in, followed by the waiter. After a while, exquisite dishes were served on the table. Wu Dequan said, "Mr. Jing, Mr. Mu, the dishes are all here." Teng Zijing glanced at the table full of delicacies and said, "Let's eat first and talk while we eat." Everyone took their seats and began to eat.
During the meal, the atmosphere gradually relaxed. Jiang Shuo looked at the delicious food on the table, his eyes shining, and he picked up his chopsticks and started eating happily. Teng Zijing looked at Jiang Shuo and couldn't help but smile. He said, "Jiang Shuo, eat slowly, no one is going to snatch it from you." Mu Xiaoji also smiled at Jiang Shuo, his eyes full of love.
Suddenly, a commotion erupted from the private room next door. Jiang Chengyu's voice rang out clearly, "Captain Xing, you've got to help me with this matter today. If that batch of goods gets detained, I'll suffer a heavy loss." Xing Zhongxing's voice deepened, "Boss Jiang, you're aware of the current situation. The higher-ups are conducting strict inspections. But don't worry, I'll do my best to find a solution."
Mu Xiaoji frowned slightly when he heard these words. He glanced at Teng Zijing and realized that he had heard them too. The two exchanged glances, each realizing that something serious might be going on. Teng Zijing whispered to Deng Zhouyi, "Go find out what Jiang Chengyu and Xing Zhongxing are up to." Deng Zhouyi nodded, stood up, and left the room.
After a while, Deng Zhouyi returned and whispered something in Teng Zijing's ear. Teng Zijing's expression changed slightly, and he said, "I didn't expect Jiang Chengyu to dare to engage in such illegal activities, colluding with customs officials to smuggle goods. If this gets out, I'm afraid it will cause quite a stir." Mu Xiaoji also looked solemn after hearing this, and said, "Master Jing, this matter must be handled with caution. If it is not handled properly, many people may be implicated."
Jiang Shuo listened to the adults' conversation. Although he didn't quite understand the specifics, he sensed the seriousness of the situation. He whispered, "Big Brother, what happened? Is it serious?" Teng Zijing patted Jiang Shuo's head and said, "It's okay, Jiang Shuo. Just focus on eating. We'll take care of the adults' affairs."
At this moment, Jia Sidao suddenly spoke up, "Master Jing, I know something about Jiang Chengyu. I've had some business dealings with him before, and I vaguely heard that he was involved in some shady business. I just didn't expect him to be so bold as to dare to smuggle." Teng Zijing looked at Jia Sidao and said, "If you know anything, tell me in detail. This is no small matter."
Jia Sidao pondered for a moment and said, "I heard he was colluding with an overseas power, bringing in goods through covert channels, and then selling them through his local network of connections. Furthermore, to gain access, he frequently gave gifts to officials. I also know he kept an account book recording all his illegal transactions and bribes over the years."
Upon hearing this, Teng Zijing was secretly delighted, thinking this might be a good opportunity to strike a blow against Jiang Chengyu. He said, "Jia Sidao, if you can help me find this account book, I can forgive this incident and even give you some benefits." Jia Sidao hesitated for a moment and said, "Master Jing, this is a big risk for me. But to help my brothers find a good way out, I'm willing to give it a try."
Teng Zijing patted Jia Sidao on the shoulder and said, "Okay, I believe you. Go and do it as soon as possible, and let me know if there is any news."
After dinner, the group discussed preliminary plans for business operations and the Jiang Chengyu incident. Teng Zijing decided to secretly investigate Jiang Chengyu's smuggling evidence while having Jia Sidao search for the account books. Mu Xiaoji pledged to use his connections to monitor the movements of Jiang Chengyu and Xing Zhongxing.
Although Jiang Shuo didn't quite understand the complicated business and power struggles of the adults, he knew that his older brother Teng Zijing was doing something very important. Looking at Teng Zijing's determined eyes, he secretly made up his mind to study hard and become a person who could help others like his older brother in the future.
Over the next few days, Teng Zijing and Mu Xiaoji each kept themselves busy. Teng Zijing arranged for his men to gather evidence of Jiang Chengyu's smuggling activities while closely monitoring Jia Sidao's progress. Mu Xiaoji, through his friends in the business and political circles, kept abreast of relevant developments. Jiang Shuo was also busy, studying business knowledge with his family's teacher, hoping to provide some assistance to Teng Zijing.
In order to find the account book, Jia Sidao asked around for information. Through some of his former business partners, he learned that Jiang Chengyu's account book might be hidden in a secret villa in the suburbs. So, Jia Sidao took a few confidants and sneaked into the villa under the cover of night.
The villa was heavily guarded, but Jia Sidao and his companions were well prepared. They evaded the patrolling security guards and successfully entered the villa. After a careful search, they finally found the account book in a secret compartment in the study. Jia Sidao looked at the account book in his hand, feeling both excited and nervous. He knew that this account book was the key to bringing down Jiang Chengyu.
Just as Jia Sidao and the others were about to leave, they suddenly heard a commotion outside. It turned out that the villa's security had noticed something unusual and was searching everywhere. Jia Sidao whispered, "Oh no! We've been discovered. Everyone, be careful! Find a way out." They cautiously moved toward the outside of the villa, only to find that the exit had been blocked by security.
A fierce fight ensued. Although Jia Sidao and his men fought hard, they were outnumbered and gradually lost the upper hand. Just when Jia Sidao thought his plan was doomed, he heard the sound of a car engine outside. It turned out to be Teng Zijing, who had learned that Jia Sidao might be in danger and arrived with Deng Zhouyi and others.
The addition of Teng Zijing and others instantly reversed the situation. Seeing the bad situation, the security guards fled in all directions. When Jia Sidao saw Teng Zijing, he excitedly said, "Master Jing, I got the account book." Teng Zijing took the account book, patted Jia Sidao on the shoulder, and said, "Well done, you have made a great contribution this time."
After obtaining the account books, Teng Zijing immediately contacted the relevant law enforcement agencies and submitted evidence of Jiang Chengyu's smuggling and bribery. Law enforcement agencies took the case seriously and swiftly took action, arresting Jiang Chengyu, Xing Zhongxing, and others. This news shocked both the business and political circles.
With Jiang Chengyu's downfall, Teng Zijing's prestige in the business community rose further. Jia Sidao, for his meritorious service, also earned Teng Zijing's recognition. Following his promise, Teng Zijing had Jiang Shuo return some of the shop's management rights to Jia Sidao and restructured the profit-sharing plan. Jia Sidao, deeply grateful to Teng Zijing, vowed to serve him faithfully.
Jiang Shuo watched the busy adults with admiration. Through this incident, he not only learned a great deal about business and society, but also understood that justice will ultimately triumph over evil. Teng Zijing was deeply pleased to see Jiang Shuo grow day by day. He decided to teach Jiang Shuo more in the future, to help him become a responsible and capable person.
After dealing with Jiang Chengyu's situation, Teng Zijing and Mu Xiaoji began to focus on the operation of the shops. They invited a professional business team to re-plan and reposition the shops on the commercial street. Jiang Shuo also actively participated in the process and put forward some novel ideas, which were recognized by everyone.
After a period of hard work, the business on the commercial street is getting better and better, and profits have increased significantly. Jiang Shuo looked at the bustling commercial street and felt a sense of accomplishment. He knew that all this was inseparable from the help and guidance of his big brother Teng Zijing.
During this process, Teng Zijing and Mu Xiaoji's relationship grew closer. They collaborated to tackle various business challenges together. Under their care and guidance, Jiang Shuo gradually grew into a sensible and capable young man.
As the days pass, the city's business landscape undergoes subtle shifts due to this incident. The stories of Teng Zijing, Mu Xiaoji, and Jiang Shuo continue, and their futures are filled with endless possibilities. In this business world filled with opportunities and challenges, they write their own brilliant chapters with wisdom, courage, and kindness.