Xin Tai Entertainment City.
In the second-floor office, Bai Zheng summoned Yang Jian, Afeng, Anan, and Junjun to his small conference room to discuss the share distribution of the upcoming casino.
"Xiao Yang, in a few days, our casino will officially open. Before we started operating this casino, the shares were actually already allocated: twenty percent goes to Hong Kong City, ten percent to the two leaders, and I hold seventy percent. After you all arrived, I discussed with Yang Fan, and through an exchange, I will give you twenty percent of my shares."
After a brief inquiry about Phoenix Street, Bai Zheng shifted the topic to the casino.
Yang Jian was a bit confused. "Brother Zheng, what do you mean by exchange?"
"Exchange means I plan to invest five million in Yang Fan's venture, but instead of transferring the funds, we'll use twenty percent of the shares in this casino as an exchange. How this twenty percent of shares will be distributed, you and Yang Fan can decide yourselves."
As expected, there was no free lunch. Yang Jian was not surprised by Bai Zheng's arrangement. Such a large casino would generate terrifying profits. Yang Fan was merely his fellow disciple, and they hadn't seen each other for many years. Without any benefit exchange, it was impossible for him to share such a large piece of the pie. As for himself, he was just Yang Fan's representative. If not for this relationship with Yang Fan, he wouldn't have paid attention to him, a fugitive on the run.
"Brother Zheng, did Brother Fan agree to this exchange plan?"
"He agreed. Please wait a moment, I've already established a video link with him."
Bai Zheng pressed the call button on the conference table. A beautiful female secretary walked in, opened the computer, and initiated the video call. Soon, Yang Fan appeared on the computer screen, and the secretary tactfully exited the conference room.
"Brother Fan."
"Master."
Yang Jian, Afeng, and the others greeted him excitedly. Although they had spoken frequently before, they had never seen him in person.
"Xiao Yang, Afeng, Anan, Junjun, it's finally good to see you all today. High technology is indeed great."
"Junior Brother, I've already informed Xiao Yang and the others about the exchange plan. You guys can discuss the equity distribution further?" Bai Zheng greeted with a smile.
Yang Fan nodded. "Xiao Yang, Senior Brother's exchange plan has been discussed with me, and I think this plan is feasible. Senior Brother has invested a lot in this casino, not only in renovation and equipment but also in operating it himself. I had originally planned to help you invest five million. Now, his exchange plan eliminates the need for investment from both sides. I'll give him twenty percent of the shares, but it's foreseeable that the profit from his casino is far higher than mine. This can be considered Senior Brother taking care of us. As for the equity distribution between us, I've also considered it. I'll take five percent, Xiao Yang will take ten percent, and Afeng, Anan, and Junjun, the three of you will split the remaining five percent equally."
Yang Jian immediately objected. "No, Brother Fan, this distribution is not acceptable. You should take the lion's share of the casino's shares. You take ten percent, and Afeng and I will split the remaining ten percent equally."
"Xiao Yang, don't argue. You saved my life, and later you took in Afeng and the other two, risking great danger to heal them. I've never found a way to help you. If I gave you money directly, you wouldn't accept it. Senior Brother has given me this opportunity. My five percent is enough to offset Senior Brother's twenty percent profit here because my business is not doing well at the moment. This is a war-torn region, and economic development is far behind the rapid growth in the mainland. Senior Brother's investment here is just to keep a fallback option, so don't feel like I'm losing out."
"Still not right. How about I also take five percent, and the rest is split equally among Afeng and the others?"
Afeng, however, disagreed. "Brother Jian, I agree with Master's plan. Not to mention that you saved us, from Han City to Dongjiang, you've always led us to make money. Everyone has their role, and everyone has their responsibilities. When Master is not around, you are our backbone. You should take the larger share."
"Yes, we also agree with Master's opinion." Anan and Junjun also expressed their agreement.
Yang Fan also said, "Xiao Yang, this matter is settled. Senior Brother will distribute dividends according to this equity ratio."
Bai Zheng nodded. "I think this distribution is good too. Xiao Yang is very loyal. He's willing to share the profits from Phoenix Street equally with his brothers. No one else would do that. He deserves to take more here. Also, for the equity agreement, we need someone to sign it. Who do you think is suitable?"
Yang Fan immediately replied, "Senior Brother, they all have criminal records and are being pursued by the police. I'll sign it."
"That's fine. After I sort things out here, I'll come to your place to sign both agreements and also to explore what other businesses can be done."
"We'll talk about it when you get here. Although it's unstable here, there are also many opportunities. Investing and setting up an industry here would be a very wise choice. Xiao Yang, you should come and see when you have time."
Yang Jian nodded. "Okay, Brother Fan. As soon as my case takes a turn, I'll come to see you immediately."
"Alright then, the casino matters are entrusted to you. Work well with Senior Brother. This is a rare opportunity, seize it well. Goodbye."
After Yang Fan finished speaking, he ended the video call.
Such a big matter was settled in a few words. Yang Jian felt he needed to have a private chat with Yang Fan later.
"Xiao Yang, the equity matters are settled. Do you have any other opinions or suggestions regarding the casino?" Since the other shareholders could not show their faces, and they were merely providing capital and protection without participating in the casino's operations, Bai Zheng could only discuss with Yang Jian, the major shareholder.
"Brother Zheng, I heard from Afeng that the operating model of casinos here is completely different from the mainland, so I don't have any suggestions for now. However, I'd like to talk about security."
"Yes, there are some differences, but not too significant. It's just the gameplay. With dice games, one or two hundred people can bet at the same table simultaneously, while Baccarat can only be played at separate small tables. But the management model should be similar. Feel free to share any thoughts you have."
"I'm only talking about security. The current target customers for the casino are Hong Kong and Taiwan businessmen and foreign investors. Plainclothes officers won't be able to blend in easily, and security is controllable. However, over time, mainland gamblers will definitely participate. With such a large casino, it will definitely attract the attention of the police, who will send plainclothes officers in. I'm not confident I can identify all of them. Does Brother Zheng have any solutions?" Yang Jian was thinking ahead and stating the potential problems upfront, otherwise, he couldn't bear the consequences if something went wrong.
Bai Zheng laughed heartily. "Xiao Yang, you can put your mind at ease. My thirty percent shares weren't given away for nothing. To put it arrogantly, any plainclothes officer who dares to go undercover, I can make him leave here horizontally after he comes in vertically."