Free Web NovelChapter 36: Chapter 24: Buying a Restaurant, Finding an Assistant
Name your price!!!
’What kind of outrageous statement did I just hear!’
The key thing was, the person who said it was a young woman in her early twenties. The whole thing sounded completely unreliable.
Seeing the shock and scrutiny in the manager’s eyes, Jiang Li said calmly, "Just relay my words to your boss."
They say you can’t judge a book by its cover.
Besides, looking at Jiang Li dressed head-to-toe in Chanel with a brand-new handbag beside her, she didn’t look like someone short on cash.
After a few seconds of thought, he nodded and said, "One moment." He turned to call his boss.
Two minutes later, the manager gestured for her to follow. "This way, miss."
Jiang Li stood up and followed the manager.
They entered a private elevator and soon arrived at a luxurious office.
The manager invited Jiang Li to have a seat. "Please, sit. The boss will be here shortly."
He poured Jiang Li a glass of warm water and placed it on the coffee table. "If you don’t mind my asking, are you the young lady of some prominent family?"
Jiang Li shook her head. "No, I’m just an ordinary person with a little bit of money."
’With the money in her account, she could easily become the richest person in the world.’
The manager’s lip twitched. ’An ordinary person with a little bit of money? Is she humblebragging?’
If she were truly an ordinary person, how could she have the audacity to say "name your price"?
The restaurant’s current revenue was several hundred million a day.
Trying to buy it without some serious resources was nothing but a fool’s dream.
The two of them made small talk, and a few minutes later, the office door was pushed open from the outside.
A man in his forties, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, walked in.
The manager called out respectfully, "Mr. Zhou."
Zhou Jianguo nodded, looked at Jiang Li, and asked with a skeptical expression, "You’re the one who wants to buy the restaurant?"
Jiang Li’s expression was serene. "That’s right, it’s me."
’As expected of the boss. His presence is on a different level.’
Zhou Jianguo’s eyebrows furrowed into a knot. "Do you have that kind of money?"
It wasn’t that he looked down on Jiang Li. But considering the restaurant’s financial performance—it made several million a day—it wasn’t something you could buy for a paltry sum.
Jiang Li maintained her smile. "It’s not that I’m bragging, but forget one restaurant, even ten would be no problem."
If it were the old her, she would never have dared to even dream of this.
But now? She had the System and a bank balance longer than a lifeline. That was the source of her confidence.
Zhou Jianguo couldn’t help but take a deep breath. This young woman was certainly full of herself.
He waved at the manager, signaling for him to leave first.
After all, when discussing the price, there naturally couldn’t be a third party present.
The manager kept looking back as he left. "Mr. Zhou, if you need anything, just call for me. I’ll be right outside the door."
Once the manager had left, Zhou Jianguo finally sat down. "As you can see, my business here isn’t bad. There’s no reason for me to sell this restaurant."
Jiang Li’s lips curved into a smile, but there was no warmth in her eyes. "The business certainly isn’t bad, but the daily net profit shouldn’t be more than five million, right?"
Zhou Jianguo’s heart skipped a beat. He had no idea how Jiang Li could have guessed so accurately.
His casual demeanor vanished, replaced by a sharp gaze fixed on Jiang Li.
He narrowed his eyes. "Young lady, you shouldn’t make such wild claims."
Jiang Li explained, "I don’t mean anything by it. I already had the manager relay my message: if you’re willing to sell, you can name your price."
Zhou Jianguo took out his phone. "In that case, how about this price?" He turned the phone screen toward Jiang Li so she could see it clearly.
Jiang Li counted seriously, then nodded. "Okay, no problem."
Zhou Jianguo looked completely stunned. "Wait, you’re okay with this? Do you know how much money that is?"
Jiang Li waved her hand dismissively. "It’s just 90 million Jing. It’s not like I can’t afford it."
’Just’!!!
Zhou Jianguo was suddenly very grateful that he was in good health and had no heart problems. Otherwise, he’d be reaching for his heart medication.
This was just too audacious.
He took another deep breath. "Fine. Since you agree, let’s sign the contract right now."
He got up, walked to his desk, and did a few things on his computer. A moment later, two freshly printed acquisition contracts emerged from the printer.
Zhou Jianguo didn’t actually believe Jiang Li had the means. But since she was already here, he figured he might as well see the show.
He never expected that after Jiang Li confirmed there were no issues with the contract, signed her name, and even pressed her thumbprint, he would have to stifle a scream.
Seeing Zhou Jianguo frozen and unresponsive, Jiang Li finally prompted him, "Mr. Zhou. Sign and add your thumbprint."
’I still have to go home and eat. Time is of the essence.’
