Chapter 264: This isn’t a wet market
Translator:Sparrow TranslationsEditor:Sparrow Translations
This b*tch is speaking with such a sh*tty tone.
Lin Fan glanced at her and didnt care about her. Then, she turned to Liu Guo Qiang. Director Liu, this is the best we can do. You can consider it. If not, you may move away.
The townsfolk started to add on.
Little Boss is already making a huge compromise. 30% is quite a lot.
Thats right. Little Boss already said it, 30% is our best. Furthermore, if Little Boss isnt at Cloud Street, the number of customers will definitely return to normal. When that happens, youd be depressed and helpless.
Director Liu, all of us live nearby. If you really chase Little Boss away, we will definitely not come here again. There are so many business districts in the vicinity and theyre so much better than Cloud Street. Without Little Boss, Cloud Street would be nothing.
Liu Guo Qiang was in a dilemma. Their words made sense. He had only managed to understand everything after he had made this trip here personally and saw these townsfolk. This was nothing like what he had imagined.
If a business district wasnt built on a good plot of land that was attractive enough to the tourists, it had to be built near a place of residence.
In the past, Cloud Street was definitely pretty popular. But after the development of a few other business districts and a mega business city, the number of customers declined rapidly until recent times. It became popular again after a difficult time and he definitely didnt want to let Cloud Street return to its past state.
30%.
Liu Guo Qiang knew that it was Master Lins greatest compromise. It all depended on him. He was thinking about it.
Zhu Xiu Qin stood beside them and she was furious. He actually ignored her?
*slam*
The documents were thrown at the table.
She spoke with a stern tone once again.
30% is impossible. Director Liu, think about it. Xin Yu Commercial Real Estate Company is a big company. If the other business districts behave like this too, we would be jobless in the future, Zhu Xiu Qin said.
You are? Lin Fan asked.
Zhu Xiu Qin looked at Lin Fan. So this was the famous Master Lin? She was extremely upset. How could this matter depend on his desire?
Director Zhu from Xin Yu Commercial Real Estate, Zhu Xiu Qin said, Let me tell you. The increment in rental fees for Cloud Street cant be compromised because of a single person. Director Liu wanted to keep all of you here and so he negotiated it to 80%. It is already our biggest compromise. As for the 30%, thats literally impossible.
The townsfolk were extremely upset.
Why are you so d*mn stubborn? 30% is already quite a lot of money. You guys cant be that greedy.
I finally understand why Cloud Street didnt do so well in the past. Its because of these stupid directors. How can they lead us back to our best? Id be happy if they didnt make us bankrupt.
Zhu Xiu Qin was furious when she heard it. How can you say such a thing? What do you mean by stupid directors?
The townsfolk were infuriated. Whats wrong? I spoke the truth. Look at the other business districts. Did they increase the rental fees like you did?
Zhu Xiu Qin sneered, Its our companys decision to increase the rental fees. They didnt do it just as they wished. You guys wouldnt understand it even if I told you. This increment of 80% is settled. If you agree to it, sign the papers. If not, please register for the refund of rental fees.
Xin Yu Commercial Real Estate doesnt cheat people or force anyone. We obviously wont compromise because of anyone. We wont return you a single cent less than what you deserve.
Everyone was extremely p*ssed off when Zhu Xiu Qin said that.
Youre such an unreasonable woman. If Little Boss and the rest of them leave, we will definitely not return to Cloud Street. It wont be popular anymore, a townsfolk said angrily.
Zhu Xiu Qin waved her hand. Regarding its popularity, none of you have any right to speak about it. Xin Yu Commercial Real Estate Company didnt do anything wrong. The increment in rental fees is reasonable. It doesnt matter if Cloud Street isnt popular. The main thing is that our company will definitely not compromise. We have our own procedures to follow.
Liu Guo Qiang frowned. Director Zhu, stop talking. Also, why did you bring the registration books? There isnt a conclusion to this whole situation yet. Please return to the office.
Zhu Xiu Qin waved her hand. Dont leave. All of you, stay here. We will settle this today.
The employees all looked at each other.What should we do?
Arent they just making things difficult for us?
Lin Fan looked at Liu Guo Qiang, Director Liu, just say what you want. Do you accede to our request? If not, we will sign the papers and leave within five days. We wont stay a day longer.
This Liu Guo Qiang was in a dilemma. Then, he said, Master Lin, why dont we go back and discuss it again? We will have another meeting.
Lin Fan nodded. Sure, thats good.
What could be discussed should be discussed and it shouldnt be forced. Nobody owed anyone a living and the best outcome would be a satisfactory one.
Then, Zhu Xiu Qin stopped him. Director Liu, we dont have to discuss it again. 80% is final.
Liu Guo Qiang frowned and he pulled her aside.
Director Zhu, this matter isnt as simple as you think it is. These people live around here and if Master Lin leaves, Cloud Street will definitely lose its popularity, Liu Guo Qiang said.
Zhu Xiu Qin chuckled, Youre being too anxious. Its just these townsfolk. You think he has such a great impact on Cloud Street? I already said 80% is the best we can do and you agreed to it back in our office. Thats the lowest we can go. If not, then its fine.
Liu Guo Qiang wanted to agree with her but things were not what he had expected.
Zhu Xiu Qin was considered his subordinate. If Zhu Xiu Qin was above him, then it would have been fine. He wouldve reprimanded her but Zhu Xiu Qin was a relative of the Vice-President of the company. She was feared by everyone in the company and nobody dared to infuriate her.
Those that offended her all ended up being sacked. They had no choice at all.
Lin Fan sat there and the surrounding shop owners came over. Little Boss, how did your discussion with them go?
I dont know, I think it wont end up well, Lin Fan said. If it was only Liu Guo Qiang, they might stand a chance against them but this woman was so forceful and that made things even more difficult.
Elder Liang said, No matter what, the worst that could happen is us leaving this place. That isnt a big deal.
After a while, the two of them returned.
Liu Guo Qiang said, Master Lin, 60%. Thats our best already.
After speaking to her for so long, he finally convinced Zhu Xiu Qin to make an exception. He didnt want Master Lin to leave Cloud Street at all and he managed to convince Zhu Xiu Qin for a 60% increase.
Lin Fan helplessly laughed, Director Liu, were not a wet market here.
Zhu Xiu Qin added, 60% is our lowest. If you agree to it, sign the papers. If not, just leave. However, I have to warn you about this. There are so many of you leaving and I can assure you that there isnt a business district with so many units available. At the same time, they wouldnt charge as low as Cloud Street.
Lin Fan wanted to reply but the phone rang.
It was a number that he couldnt recognize.
He picked the phone up.
Hi, is this Master Lin?
Yes, I am.
Hi, Master Lin. I am the person in charge of Tian Hong business district. We just built it and we urgently need shops here. I am a fan of your Weibo and I know you are looking for a business district. Therefore, I want to know if youre interested in our area.
Lin Fan chuckled upon hearing his words. Then, he switched on the loudspeaker mode to let everyone hear their conversation.
Thats interesting, Lin Fan said.
It looked like the problem that had been affecting them was finally resolved.