C914 An Astronomical Ransom(2)
C914 An Astronomical Ransom(2)
"Yes!" Hu CangMang gritted his teeth and nodded in agreement. He knew that if he did not vomit some blood, Fann Binn would not let Hu Yunsheng go at all. However, there was no other way. Hu Yunsheng was his biological grandson. What about the next heir of the Hu family? It was obviously impossible to not rescue him.
Of course, Fann Binn knew very well that the Hu family must rescue Hu Yunsheng, but he could not directly turn against the Hu family and kill him now. Since that was the case, he might as well fight for some benefits.
"I heard that the Lu family used to run a pastry business in the Beihai City. Was it the boss of the century old pastry business? Later on, due to the low profit margin of the pastries, the price of the raw materials increased tremendously. On the verge of bankruptcy, it was Yun Sheng from Shanghai who started the transition. He invested in the restaurant, futures, and stocks, and only then did he make a huge profit. Then, he grew stronger. Is that so? " Fann Binn had a preliminary understanding of the Hu family. At least on the surface, this was how the Hu family started from.
"You can say that. I agree." Hu CangMang said with relief, "If it wasn't for my grandson, Hu Yunsheng, the Huhai Hall might have been bankrupt a long time ago. The Lu family would have been reduced to a poor family. Therefore, people can't be ungrateful. My grandson... No matter how much money I spend, I have to guarantee it."
"Oh, so that really is the case" Fann Binn nodded and said, "How about this, doesn't Hu Yunsheng like to do those big businesses? The pastry business doesn't seem to be very important to him. What about me? I have a girlfriend who is working in the food and beverage business. I think if the Shanghai Sea Hall can give it to her... I will definitely make her like a fish in water when it comes to food and beverages."
"What did you say?" Hu CangMang widened his eyes and looked at Fann Binn in disbelief. He suddenly stood up from his chair with his walking stick and snorted angrily. “ You want me to exchange the Shanghai Sea Hall for Hu Yunsheng? Fann Binn, you have done too much! The Shanghai Sea Hall had a hundred years of heritage, and that was the root of the family's life. How can it become the signboard of others?!"
"Don't get too excited, Old Master. Think about it. Among all the assets of the family... How much does the Shanghai Sea Hall only occupy now? In fact, in your eyes, the Shanghai Sea Hall is just a useless and worthless asset. It is just a pity that it is abandoned when food is tasteless. Do you think it's worth it? It's already very impressive to earn a few million a year. Do you think it's worth it? Not necessarily when the materials are raised, but if the money is not earned, there will be a lot of losses. What's the point of the Shanghai Sea Hall in the hands of the Lu family?" Fann Binn smiled and said, "Why don't you sell me a favor and give it to me? I will package it well. If you invest well, it will definitely bring the Shanghai Sea Hall a new lease of life. What I'm interested in is the distribution network of pastries in the Jiangnan area of the Shanghai Sea Hall. What do you think?"
"There's no need to say anymore! Even if the Lu family goes bankrupt, the Shanghai Sea Hall will definitely not sell it to others!" Hu CangMang sneered and said, "Mr. Fann, you should just say how much money you want. I can satisfy your request."
" Oh? That's good. I heard that the Lu family is quite rich. Lu Yunsheng is so good at making money. I think it's not too much to ask for ten billion, right?" Fann Binn curled his lips and said, "Since you are not willing to sell the Hu Hai Hall, then I have no interest in the other properties of the Hu family. If you're willing to pay ten billion to redeem him, then without a doubt, you can immediately take Huyun Sheng away."
"Ten billion? You really know how to ask for an exorbitant price..." Even someone as good-tempered as Hu Cangxiao was angered by Fann Binn. He let out an angry snort and sneered, "Fann Binn, you really shouldn't go too far! If you really cause a scene where no one can stop you, my Hu family can play with you till the end! At that time, if you don't want to do this, then... It's best that we get together and separate. Don't even think about peeling off my skin!"
" You won't be willing to do this, and you won't be willing to do so either. What do you want me to do? " Fann Binn shrugged his shoulders and said impatiently, "Old Master Hu, I see that you have reduced your request since you are an elder. Otherwise, with Hu Yunsheng's life, 20 billion is more than enough to buy him! I advise you that since you are not willing to spend money, so what if you give me the business of Shanghai Hall's pastries? It won't cause you a huge loss, and this old business won't make much money either."
"Furthermore, the Shanghai Sea Hall will only get worse and worse in your hands. But if you give it to me, Fann Binn... I guarantee that this business will become more and more popular! Do you know Yuan Zu? Why can this brand walk the high-end path of pastries, but not the Shanghai Sea Hall? At the end of the day, there is a problem with the operating model and management! "
" Hmph, it's easy for you to say. If the business is as simple as you say, who doesn't earn money? Who would lose money? " Cang Mang retorted with a look of disdain," I don't believe that a young man like you would have such capability. Promote the prosperity of the Shanghai Sea Hall? That's not something that can be done with words! "
" If you don't believe me, we can take a gamble. How about it? " Fann Binn sneered and said, "You transfer the Shanghai Sea Hall to me. Within three months, if I can't double my performance, I will return it unconditionally."
Hu CangMang looked at Fann Binn, who seemed to be confident, and said in surprise, "What did you say? If that's the case... Then, I can consider it."
Fann Tao, who was beside him, had a bad feeling and said in a low voice, "Old Man Hu, don't bet with him. This kid doesn't want too much."
"I'm not afraid." After thinking for a while, Hu Cang Mang sneered and said, "Okay, as long as you don't use the money in your hands to interfere with the business of the Shanghai Sea Hall. I dare to make this bet with you! Kid... You're just like Lu Yunsheng, you don't know the immensity of heaven and earth! My family has been in the pastry business for a hundred years. Don't tell me you can't compare to a newbie like you? I really don't believe that!"
" Alright! Since that's the case, then this bet will be decided just like that! " Fann Binn said proudly, "I'll immediately get someone to write the contract and bring it over. After we sign it, my subordinates will send Hu Yunsheng over to you."
Hu CangMang nodded in agreement. However, at this moment, when he faced Fann Binn's incomparably firm expression, he seemed to have a trace of panic in his heart. Could it be that this kid who just entered the pastry business was really a business genius?
Hu Yunsheng was finally sent away. He had stayed in the secret prison of Dragon Phoenix Society for nearly ten days. The torture he suffered was indescribable. Fann Binn had visited him once. He was so hungry that his skin and bones had turned pale. He didn't even have the strength to stand. His entire body was covered in bloody wounds. Fortunately, his handsome face hadn't been disfigured. Otherwise, it would be even more worthless.
The person who sent Yun Sheng back to Shanghai was the bald man. He heard that the old man in charge of the Hu family saw the miserable look of Yun Sheng, who had been sent back to his bed, drinking ginseng soup and eating Cloud Gua Dumplings with all his might. He was so scared that he almost fainted. It could be seen how cruel the pain that Yun Sheng suffered this time was.
In fact, Fann Binn never wanted to shake hands with the Hu family. Since there was already a conflict of interest, since they had already become enemies, it was impossible for them to become friends. He was afraid that Hu Yunsheng's hatred for him had already seeped into his bones, but Fann Binn absolutely didn't want him to live. However, it was too obvious that he had been captured by him. If he really died... The Hu family's spearhead would directly point at him. After he was released, he would die a horrible death. That had nothing to do with Fann Binn anymore. Who asked him to have so many enemies?
Just like his poor friend, Jiang Haoqiang, his legs had been broken. No matter how furious his father was, what was the point of finding the murderer? Without evidence, you would not be able to testify against the murderer. Sometimes, the threats in the dark were more terrifying than real weapons. Scary.
The Shanghai Sea Hall had officially become Fann Binn's property. In fact, the reason Fann Binn wanted the Hall of Shanghai was not because he felt that the pastry industry had a bright future, but because he was trying to fool others. In the eyes of the Beihai City's big boss, the pastries were just child's play. It was purely for fun. What Fann Binn really wanted was the branch network of the Shanghai Sea Hall in Jiangnan. With the network, a very strict and underground station could be built. It was the most ideal place to hide their strength and secretly search for things.
Furthermore, the real business that the Lu family used was the Shanghai Sea Hall. As long as they swallowed the Shanghai Sea Hall, the Shanghai family would have no real economy. It would be much easier for a Huhai who only knew how to work in the virtual industry of stock and futures to get rid of him.
On the first day after Huhai Tang took over, Fann Binn had repackaged and designed the pastries of Huhai Tang. He wanted to make the desserts more beautiful and exquisite than before. Of course, the price naturally increased. He also hired Longhui Media to advertise for free on television to increase the intensity of the advertising. It also formed a tour bus. He took the initiative to peddle and sell goods. Most importantly, the brothers of Dragon Phoenix Society had become frequent customers of the Shanghai Sea Hall. There were at least a few thousand people from the Dragon Phoenix Society in Beihai City. If they were all here to buy the goods... Do you want to get rich? That would be difficult!
Of course, these were only small methods. The real big method was to modify the pastry shop. The big one would be directly renovated, while the small one would expand the shop and renovate it. The real purpose of the renovation was to allow Xu Ling and Aunt Li's Luo Ma restaurant to become one with the pastry shop of the Shanghai Sea Hall! This way, the customers would not only be able to eat the best dishes, but also be able to buy the best desserts. In the first and second rounds, the Shanghai Sea Hall's status in the hearts of the people began to rise gradually. At least from the looks of it, the business was getting more and more popular day by day.
Everything seemed to be developing in a good direction, and it was also the time for school to begin. When the new semester arrived, Fann Binn went to school with many ordinary university students. He went to the class to report. This year was the second semester of the first year, and the start of the semester also meant the true beginning of spring.
In February, the spring was shining brightly, except for the withered trees that had grown new green. As the weather became slightly warmer, the clothes on the girls in the university also gradually decreased. The bloated down jacket in the winter was quickly abandoned by many fashionable and beautiful female students, and they changed into all kinds of beautiful and delicate spring clothes. So they also formed the most beautiful scenery in the campus.
A few days after the start of school, in the afternoon, unknowingly, it was time for the last lesson. At this time, standing on the podium, a beautiful teacher dressed in black professional attire, Yang Li, smiled at everyone. " Everyone, calm down. In this short period of time before the class ends, I want to tell you something. This matter is considered a volunteer action, but as your teacher, I think it's very meaningful. Thus, I suggest that if your parents do not object, your classmates... You should all enthusiastically participate and bring glory to our Chemical Department."
When Teacher Yang Li's words came out, it immediately caused a wave of whispers in the classroom. Guo Zijing, who was beside Fann Binn, lowered his head and asked him, "Fann Binn, do you know what the beautiful teacher is talking about? Also... have you noticed these few days? It seemed that Teacher Yang Li was not in a good mood. She always frowned and forced a smile. Do you know why? "