12dz Chapter 183 Going back on one's word
Chapter 183 Going back on one's word
After noticing Liang Ming's expression, Jiang Meizhuang swallowed back the words that were on the tip of her tongue.
“Mr. Chen, since you’ve asked, I’ll be frank. We want to buy your three-story building to open a teahouse.”
Liang Ming looked at Jiang Meizhuang and said frankly.
"Open a teahouse?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan's face showed a hint of surprise.
Immediately, he began to think about it seriously.
Xiangmanlou Restaurant used to be considered a decent private restaurant in Taoyuan County.
But ever since Liang Ming invested, Xiangmanlou Restaurant has developed rapidly, like a missile.
It has not only become the number one private restaurant in Taoyuan County, but now it has opened several branches.
I wonder how many people are envious of Jiang Meizhuang's restaurant business.
Now that he heard that Jiang Meizhuang and Liang Ming were going to open a teahouse again, Chen Yuan's mind started to wander.
"Mr. Liang, I'm not selling this building!"
Chen Yuan immediately spoke up.
Upon hearing Chen Yuan's words, Jiang Meizhuang's expression changed slightly, and she said angrily, "Chen Yuan, how can you go back on your word?"
“You just said that as long as we tell you what we want to do with the building, you will sell it to us.”
"Did I say that?" Chen Yuan said seriously.
“You…” Jiang Meizhuang opened her mouth, then paused, stunned.
Chen Yuan doesn't seem to have actually said anything like that.
Immediately, she also became somewhat annoyed.
I should have kept quiet about their purpose in buying the building to Chen Yuan.
Now the other party has changed their mind.
Liang Ming, however, remained calm and said indifferently:
"Mr. Chen, I believe you are not the kind of person who likes to go back on your word. We are all business people, so let's be frank and speak openly."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan gave Liang Ming a thumbs up and said, "Brother Liang, you really understand me."
"Then I won't waste my words."
“I’m not selling my three-story building, but I can invest in your teahouse as an asset.”
Upon hearing Chen Yuan's words, Jiang Meizhuang was immediately stunned: "Assets as equity?"
"Simply put, I'll provide the venue, you provide the personnel, and Brother Liang will provide the technical skills," Chen Yuan said.
Upon hearing Chen Yuan's words, Jiang Meizhuang finally understood what he meant.
"No, our Xiangmanlou Teahouse does not require capital investment."
Jiang Meizhuang immediately objected.
She and Liang Ming were doing well as partners; they had no shortage of funds or technology, so there was no need for third-party intervention.
"I only want 2% of the shares, and you each get 4%. Is that alright?"
Seeing that Jiang Meizhuang was unwilling, Chen Yuan discussed it with her:
“My three-story building is worth at least tens of thousands of yuan. I’m using it to invest in a newly established teahouse. You won’t lose out.”
“No!” Jiang Meizhuang shook her head and said.
Although Liang Ming did not speak, he clearly disagreed.
"Jiang Meizhuang, Brother Liang, I sincerely want to partner with you!"
Chen Yuan looked sincerely at Liang Ming and Jiang Meizhuang and said.
"Name your terms. What do I want in exchange for opening a teahouse with you?"
Before Jiang Meizhuang could refuse, Liang Ming spoke first:
"Mr. Chen, if you really want to partner with us to open a teahouse, it's not impossible."
"You want a 2% stake in our Xiangmanlou chain teahouse with just a three-story building? You're underestimating the future of Xiangmanlou teahouse."
Upon hearing Liang Ming speak, Jiang Meizhuang obediently swallowed back the words that were about to come out.
"A chain teahouse?"
Chen Yuan's eyes lit up when he heard Liang Ming's words.
He wasn't afraid that Liang Ming lacked ambition; he was afraid that Liang Ming's ambition wasn't big enough.
Only with great ambition can a business grow big.
Just because Liang Ming opened the teahouse with the intention of opening a chain brand, Chen Yuan was determined to invest.
"Mr. Liang, tell me, how can I become a shareholder of Xiangmanlou Teahouse?"
Chen Yuan asked.
Liang Ming thought for a moment and then said without wasting any words, "If you want to use that three-story building opposite Donghu Park as an investment, I can give you a 2% share."
"However, this 2% stake is not a stake in the Xiangmanlou teahouse chain brand, but only a 3% stake in the first teahouse."
"Of course, once Xiangmanlou Teahouse has built up its reputation, you will have priority when you want to franchise and open a new branch."
After hearing Liang Ming's words, Chen Yuan's lips twitched slightly, and he said:
“Brother Liang, my three-story lakeside building is worth at least tens of thousands of yuan. With that money, I can rent a place and open my own teahouse with money left over.”
"Isn't it too little that you're only giving me 2% of the shares in a teahouse?"
Although he wanted to invest, he didn't want to sell his building too cheaply.
"A 2% stake is quite a lot."
Liang Ming chuckled and asked Chen Yuan in return:
"Mr. Chen, do you know how much revenue one of our Xiangmanlou Catering Company's branch restaurants makes per day?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan's face also showed a hint of curiosity, and he asked, "How much?"
Although everyone knows that Xiangmanlou Restaurant is doing well, no one really knows how much it makes in a day.
“Sister Meizhuang, why don’t you talk to him?” Liang Ming turned to Jiang Meizhuang and said.
Jiang Meizhuang smiled and held up three fingers at Chen Yuan: "This number!"
Upon seeing Jiang Meizhuang extend her three slender, white fingers, Chen Yuan's face showed a hint of surprise.
As the first private restaurant in Taoyuan County, Xiangmanlou Restaurant charges more than ten yuan for a decent meal.
For a more upscale option, a table costs 20 or 30 yuan, which is a reasonable price.
This is just the food; the cost of drinks hasn't been included yet. A bottle of Moutai costs ten or twenty yuan.
If it's a business banquet, the cost of such a meal can be quite substantial.
Even so, Chen Yuan was still quite surprised when he learned that a branch of Xiangmanlou Restaurant had a daily turnover of more than 3000 yuan.
"Mr. Chen, take our Xiangmanlou restaurant as an example. Half a month's revenue is enough to buy your building!"
Seeing Chen Yuan's surprised expression, Liang Ming continued:
Even disregarding costs, based on a month's profit, buying your building wouldn't be a problem.
"Tell me, in this kind of situation, if you contribute a building as equity and we give you a 2% stake in a teahouse, do you still feel like you're losing out?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan quickly shook his head and said, "I didn't lose out, I didn't lose out, I actually gained."
At this moment, Liang Ming continued, "Moreover, Mr. Chen, I heard that your building wasn't originally your property!"
"The two bosses who built this building both ran into some trouble."
Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Chen Yuan's expression changed slightly, and he quickly waved his hand, saying:
"Mr. Liang, stop talking."
"20% stake it is, let's settle on that amicably."
"We'll sign the contract today."
After seeing Chen Yuan nod in agreement, Liang Ming and Jiang Meizhuang exchanged a glance and smiled.
We've secured the space for Xiangmanlou Teahouse!