Tao Liangchen

Chapter 636 Open-Air Market

"Good son, your dad has arranged everything for you. I've scheduled a meeting with that Longdan Biao at my company at 4:30 this afternoon. This little matter isn't too difficult for you, right?"

The one speaking was Su's father.

He continued through the phone, saying:

"I'm in Guangzhou today with a friend, inspecting land. Or, we could postpone the meeting for a couple of days, and I'll step in on your behalf. I believe people in the underworld would give me some face. As for the old Casino King, I've already informed him. Your favors are worth a lot now, son. Avoid bothering others if you can, it's not worth it for such a small matter."

"Yeah, I wasn't planning on asking the old Casino King to settle it anyway. Baoya Jun is my good brother, after all. We can always make a big deal into a small one, and a small one into nothing. We can always negotiate a result."

Su Yehao was well aware that favors were the hardest debts to repay.

Last year, his father's benefactor came looking for help, and it cost him over ten million Hong Kong dollars to resolve.

At that moment, the Four Seas International yacht had already docked at the pier.

Baoya Jun looked nervous. It seemed he really cared about his fiancée. From every perspective, that girl was quite good, and besides having a good personality, she could let this guy avoid struggling for another decade.

If you ask why only a decade, that's naturally because Su Yehao was willing to help him. Whether it was Hong Hao Tourism or financing Country Garden, Baoya Jun had a share in it.

However, the money invested was provided by Baoya Jun's family.

He had many siblings, and even if he made money in the future, it wouldn't necessarily all belong to him.

However, Baoya Jun's fiancée was different. Once they were truly married, the assets would belong to the two of them.

Su Yehao had met Baoya Jun's family. Although they weren't extremely wealthy, they were forthright and valued loyalty, so they probably wouldn't do anything terrible like "taking advantage of a widow."

When the time came, he'd help plan how to manage their finances. He imagined Baoya Jun's married life would be prosperous and fulfilling, at least more comfortable than it was now.

After chatting with his father for a few words, Su Yehao hung up the phone and looked at his watch, saying:

"I've scheduled a meeting with that Longdan Biao at my dad's company at 4:30. There are still more than two hours. Want to go to Taipa Island with me first? I gave Jiang Yu a piece of land, and we're going to build an open-air night market there. This business is much easier than building a shopping mall; once it's leveled, we can rent it out directly. By the way, why does he have such a strange nickname, Longdan Biao (literally, "Dragon Gall Bladder Biao")? Shouldn't it be Xiongxin Baozi Dan (Bear Heart Leopard Gall Bladder)?"

With Su Yehao backing him, Baoya Jun immediately had a backbone. Although he was still quite nervous, he wasn't as panicked.

Hearing this, Baoya Jun explained: "Longdan Biao's real name seems to be Cai Bolong. His family runs a martial arts gym in Thailand. He came to Casino, 1997 more than ten years ago to develop. Because he's very good at fighting, his nickname became Longdan Biao. Since my fiancée's father went in, he's brought in a lot of big clients from Southeast Asia and made the gambling hall quite successful."

Su Yehao suddenly understood. There were many Southeast Asians in Hong Kong and Casino, 1997, but it was very difficult to make a name for yourself.

He didn't care about the fighting, anyway, he didn't plan to fight anyone. Su Yehao just smiled and said:

"Since he has something to worry about, that's easy to handle. It seems my dad was right to contact the Casino King. Are you going to inspect the site with me now, or are you going home to tell your dad and them? It might be a little difficult to get away with not spending a dime. If you give out a few million, both sides can take a step back."

"...How much do you think I should give out, Hao Ge?" Baoya Jun asked.

Touching his chin, Su Yehao calmly said, "The bottom line is around ten million. If it's a big deal, I'll find a way to earn it back for your girlfriend later. Who told your father-in-law not to distinguish his own money from the gang's money in the past, leaving behind such ambiguous trouble? Isn't he just asking for it?"

"Okay, I'll let you decide. If spending ten million can solve the problem, I think it's quite worth it. The main thing is that my grandfather stepped in before, but the other side didn't follow the rules. Now that you're taking action, Hao Ge, it's different."

After Baoya Jun finished speaking, he decided to go home and talk to his father first.

There was still plenty of time.

Su Yehao took a car directly to Taipa Island.

At the beginning of this year, he took advantage of the name of developing the Hong Kong tourism industry to stimulate the economy and employment, and applied for a low-priced commercial land on the east side of Da-dang Mountain on Taipa Island.

Referring to the model of Southeast Asian night markets, he planned to build a magnificent golden pagoda as a landmark, surrounded by snack, stall, and amusement park businesses, covering an area of more than 40,000 square meters, with a total investment of only about 300 million Hong Kong dollars.

The guests received by Hong Hao Tourism did reflect that in addition to casinos and shopping malls, it was hard to find too many interesting places in Casino, 1997. There were neither the charming night views of Victoria Harbour nor the same discounts as in Hong Kong.

Going out to travel, tourists who are really going for gambling are ultimately only a minority, which leads to insufficient attractiveness of Casino, 1997 to tourists.

Su Yehao's proposal to invest in an open-air night market was quickly approved, and the land acquisition was half-sold and half-given away.

He casually handed over the management rights of the night market to Jiang Yu, planning to ask Master Jiang to help manage it, and whatever money was earned would belong to Jiang Yu.

The land had just begun to be leveled, so there was nothing to see for the time being. He found a designer to chat for a while, and the golden pagoda on the drawings was dazzling.

It is expected that 300 stalls will be planned in the future, and the remaining space will be a small amusement park, arranging entertainment activities such as merry-go-rounds, ring toss, and balloon shooting.

The designer suggested increasing investment and building a Ferris wheel or a small roller coaster, etc., but Su Yehao decisively refused.

Because next to the yacht terminal of Kai Tak Digital Port, an Asia's largest Ferris wheel has already been designed, which will be matched with shopping malls and hotels at that time.

As for the open-air market, investing in a Ferris wheel would probably not even recover the cost.

Tourists generally choose to travel in Casino, 1997 and Hong Kong at the same time, so there is no need to invest repeatedly. Each has its own characteristics to attract their attention.

After four o'clock in the afternoon.

Su Yehao was sitting on his father's office chair, and the middle-aged man named Longdan Biao appeared in front of him alone, without any intention of bringing people to show his strength.

Different from what he had imagined, Longdan Biao was all smiles at this moment, telling him:

"Little Baoya, it turns out everyone knows each other. I blame you for not saying so earlier, you actually asked Prince Hao to come forward for you. Isn't this like a flood washing away the Dragon King Temple? The old Casino King called me this afternoon, I have to give him this face, all the previous things are written off, and everyone will be friends in the future, no problem, Young Master Su?"

Facing Su Yehao.

Even though Longdan Biao was famous for being bold, he was drumming in his heart at the moment.

Anyone who's out in the world knows the principle of not easily provoking big tycoons, maybe the other party will just say hello and they won't be able to move forward in the future.

In addition to the old Casino King's special inquiry, Longdan Biao had already decided to make peace before coming over.

In this regard, it can only be said that Baoya Jun is hugging a thick enough thigh, successfully suppressing him. The two sides are not on the same level at all, and a little bit of property disputes is not as important as long-term financial opportunities.

Su Yehao thought it would take some talking, but he didn't expect the other party to be so easy to talk to.

Sure enough, not many people who can make a name for themselves are stupid.

He smiled and said: "Brother Long, right? My brother also has some shortcomings in what he did. He prepared ten million, you can take it and divide it up. Let's pretend the previous conflict never happened, and when I have time, I'll take my friends to your gambling hall to support you."

As soon as Su Yehao finished speaking, Baoya Jun carried a bag of money and placed it in front of Longdan Biao.

It's foolish not to take money when it's offered, and Longdan Biao didn't decline. After a few polite words, he cleared up the misunderstanding, picked up the money and left.

Baoya Jun looked out the door and breathed a sigh of relief:

"Hao Ge is still amazing, you actually settled it so easily. It's good to give the money, so you don't owe anyone a favor, it would be very troublesome to get involved with this kind of person."

Su Yehao spread his hands and said:

"This is because the old Casino King has a big face. His business has nothing to do with mine, so he took the money and left happily. Although he can't do anything to me if I forcibly don't give it, Casino, 1997 is too small, and we'll run into each other sooner or later. It's hard to guarantee that one day something will happen, and he'll be desperate and set his sights on your wife again, so just consider it spending money to buy peace. Don't worry about a little money, I will set up a fund company next, you wait for my news, and try to help you earn some milk powder money for your children."

"Well, my dad said he's inviting you to dinner tonight, Hao Ge, do you have time?"

"...No need to bother, I have an appointment with a friend."