Chapter 138 Negotiation

  "Hehe, Dage, don't mention it." Luolin casually replied with a polite phrase before getting straight to the point, "I'm not sure... why did you ask me to call you, is there something you want to tell me?"

  "Xiao Luo brothers are quite straightforward. ...Then I'll get straight to the point and tell you two things, first of all, that female friend of yours who was also injured and unconscious, I've investigated her identity and she's a peripheral member of the Tiān Yǎn organization. Oh, maybe you don't know what kind of existence the Tiān Yǎn organization is, but I can explain it to you when we meet in person later. However, I guess you must have heard something about the Tiān Yǎn organization, otherwise how could you have had the guts to take on this mission that's entangled with the Tiān Yǎn organization?"

  Hu Yidao's words sounded extremely relaxed, as if he was announcing to Luolin that he knew a lot about this so-called Tiānyǎn organization, including Luolin's strength.

  What's going on? Are you trying to intimidate me with this?

  Lorraine's eyes narrowed into a thin slit, silent and waiting for Hu Yidao's next words.

  "Little Luo, I think you're assuming I'm going to give you a warning shot, right?... If that's the case, then you've misunderstood. As for the Tiānyǎn organization, I've known about its existence for a long time. The reason I was able to find out about your connection to the Tiānyǎn organization is because when I sent someone to clean up after you, they accidentally discovered the identities of those two dead men. So... I didn't have anyone dispose of the bodies, but simply cleaned up the evidence of your presence. When the relevant departments investigate this case, there will definitely be someone from above who orders them to stop.

  After a brief pause, Hu Yīdāo revealed his true intentions: "The reason I'm telling you all this is mainly to make my position clear. No matter what identity you have, whether you're a member of the Tiānyǎn organization or have personal grudges against it, I, Hu Yīdāo, can handle it. At least in Bóyáng City, no one dares to touch me, including the Tiānyǎn organization. I saved you simply because that's what I wanted to do, and I didn't have any other thoughts or motives. Even if I did have ulterior motives, I wouldn't act on them towards you. So... do you understand what I mean?"

  If Lorraine still didn't understand the meaning behind Hu Yidao's words after hearing this, then she would truly be a fool.

  It's simple, because of Hu Yidao's unconventional behavior, it seems quite abrupt, so with Luo Lin's personality, he would naturally think that he has some ulterior motive. However, Hu Yidao made his position clear, saying that he didn't have any other meaning, but simply wanted to help Luo Lin, just like he said, he admired him, whether it was because of Han Zhennan's words or because Hu Yidao really admired Luo Lin, in short, it had nothing to do with any conspiracy or trickery.

  Can't help but say, Hu Yidao is very capable and sincere in his dealings. He's straightforward and doesn't beat around the bush. This suits Lorin's temperament perfectly, and although his words were a bit too blunt, they struck a chord deep within Lorin's heart. After Hu Yidao's explanation, Lorin's wariness towards him dissipated unknowingly.

  This Hu Yikao is a remarkable person.

  "Thanks for your honesty, Dao Ge. I also apologize for my previous wariness," Luo Lin said seriously.

  "Sorry, it's not necessary. It's just human nature." After a slight pause, Hu Yidao smiled and said, "However... I want to get to know you. Putting aside other reasons, I actually have another layer of thought, which is the second thing I wanted to tell you today."

  Luo Lin raised an eyebrow: "Knife Brother, you speak."

  "Cooperation." Hu Yidao explained with a hint of a smile, "I want to cooperate with the Luo Group. I heard that the Luo Group has now fully entered the Beijing market, but due to insufficient foundation and a low starting point, it's having some difficulty in expanding its market share in Beijing?"

  What Hu Yidao said is no secret. Anyone in the business world would have some understanding of the current situation with the Luo Group.

  "What did Brother Knife mean by that..." Lorin seemed to have guessed something and asked.

  "I hope the Luo Group can enter Shuangyang City. With me, Hu Yidao, in charge here, we can definitely open up the market and make use of the resources. It's even possible that we'll do better than Zhengzhou City. After all, Shuangyang City is the provincial capital and a quasi-first-tier city. The leisure and entertainment industry is relatively developed here, making it an ideal place for the Luo Group to establish its second base. I think the Luo Group has considered entering Shuangyang City before, but maybe they didn't succeed because of difficulties in breaking into the market. But if we cooperate, this problem can be easily solved.

  With the operation of the Shuangyang City market, it's like having a second stronghold. Using the provincial capital as a springboard, we can directly target the Beijing market. Wouldn't that give us even more confidence?"

  Lorraine was moved by Hu Yidao's seemingly calm but actually generous words.

  His proposal is really good, using the provincial city as a springboard to make an effective transition, advancing forward and retreating backward, no matter what, it won't be a loss. At first, the Luo Group did have plans to enter Shouyang City, but unfortunately, at that time, there were no familiar people in Shouyang City, just like now, my uncle was transferred from Zhenzhou City to Shouyang City as an official, facing resistance from various local factions. In contrast, if an outside enterprise enters Shouyang City, it will certainly be excluded. Being an official is different, as long as there are superior officials who appreciate you, there is still room for maneuver and even rapid advancement. Doing business is different, any company or group, as long as there is no profit-sharing component inside, they all prioritize their own interests. When facing a strange city, it's hard to get a foothold even with greased shoes.

  As for the Yanjing side, the reason why the Luo Group was able to overcome all difficulties and successfully enter the market is mainly because of the efforts of his maternal grandfather who held a high position in the military region. Even so, the days after the Luo Group entered Beijing were still not easy, and now it's just starting to look up a bit. If you want to achieve remarkable results, it's still very difficult...

  The main reason for this is that the foundation of the Loshen Group is unstable. Those groups and enterprises that have successfully entered the Beijing market all have a second base, which is what business people call the "springboard tactic" in cross-provincial operations, a very simple and practical strategy.

  Unfortunately, the Luo Group had already drawn its bow and arrow at that time, and could not help but shoot. The leisure and entertainment industry developed too quickly, and the provincial capital was unable to keep up with it. It couldn't just sit back and wait for death, so it chose a lower-level strategy of directly entering Beijing from afar. Speaking of which, Luo Lin's old man, Su Jianrong, is indeed a character. At least after the Luo Group entered Beijing, it didn't quickly lose ground as many people had predicted, but instead stood firm, only not yet standing steadily for now.

  After a long silence, Luo Lin finally let out a soft sigh and replied truthfully: "Dage, I understand what you mean, it's just a pity... The Luo Group's resources are currently limited, especially with the implementation of the Beijing plan, which has taken up most of the group's reserve energy. Adding to that, the commercial street development project in Zhenzhou City, the Luo Group's internal resources that can be mobilized have basically reached an almost empty state. So, even if Baiyang City is willing to extend an olive branch now, I'm afraid we, the Luo Group, would still be unable to take it due to lack of strength."

  "Little Luo, you still don't fully understand what I mean." Hu Yidao suddenly smiled on the other end of the line, "I'm saying that for the Luo Group to enter Bailiang City, it can be fully entrusted to me, Hu Yidao. In other words, there's no need to mobilize too many human resources from the Luo Group. I only need a plan and a proposal from the Luo Group, of course, including authorization. With your professional team simulating operations, I can naturally instruct various business talents to execute. Can you understand now?"

  Lorraine furrowed her brow slightly.

  Nothing is needed from our Luo's group, you've got everything covered?

  Is there such a good thing? Lao Lin didn't believe that the famous Hu Yidao would be a selfless person like Lei Feng.

  After a moment's thought, Lorraine smiled slightly and said: "If I'm not mistaken... can I assume that you want to use the reputation and experience of the Luo Group to develop a comprehensive leisure and entertainment industry in Fu Yang City? Only, you've become the biggest loudmouth in Fu Yang City?"

  "It can't be said that I'm the one speaking." Hu Yidao saw Lorraine's sudden realization, so he straightforwardly stated his conditions and advantages. "At most, it could be said that I'm the only partner on the side of Baiyang City. With me, Hu Yidao, supporting you in Baiyang City, the issue of the Luo Group entering Baiyang City wouldn't be a problem. My conditions are simple: I'll provide people, effort, and resources, as long as the Luo Group provides its reputation and experience. As for the shares in Baiyang City, I don't want much, just 99.9%."

  Ninety-nine point nine percent??????——

  This is by no means a small sum for a group that monopolizes the entire pseudo-first-tier city's leisure and entertainment industry!!!

  This Hu Yidao is really taking advantage of the situation and opening his mouth wide like a lion.

  But on second thought, Lorraine actually felt that Hu Yidao's plan was worth a try. After all, the market in Balmy City had long been abandoned by the Luo Group. Thanks to Hu Yidao's proposal, it was equivalent to saying that the Luo Group could add another cross-city entry market plan without delaying the current projects. Moreover, once the Luo Group formed a leisure and entertainment industry market in Balmy City, it would be extremely beneficial for the development of the capital city.

  So, the conditions proposed by Hu Yidao, whether good or bad, although they seem a bit too much to swallow, at least represent a mutually beneficial deal.

  It's not that simple... Lorraine's brain is not so easy to fool, he won't agree so easily, he needs to carefully weigh the pros and cons, at least he wants to get as much detailed information about Hu Yidao as possible before making a decision.

  After all, know yourself and know others, then you can be at ease.