Chapter 94

Yang Yijun and Zhu Ling came to find Zhang Tianyuan, but their purposes were different.

Yang Yijun wanted to talk to Zhang Tianyuan privately about the matter of forging antiques. His generosity at the auction was not a momentary impulse; he wanted this business. If the deal didn't go through, he might do something unpleasant.

However, Zhang Tianyuan did not refuse. They left the tea room and talked privately outside. Zhang Tianyuan smiled and said, "Mr. Yang, this is not an easy matter. You know, my main business is dealing in antique jade. This time in Nandu, I have some special matters to handle. After returning to Shangpu, I will be very busy and won't have much time for this kind of thing."

"No problem, no problem. As long as you can produce one piece a month, that's fine. I can buy each piece for 500,000 yuan. That way, you will have more than 5 million yuan a year. It's not a bad deal," Yang Yijun said with a smile.

"One piece a month is impossible. How about one piece every six months? If Mr. Yang is still unsatisfied, I can only refuse," Zhang Tianyuan thought, "Even if I forge, I can't give everything to you. One piece a month, if I give it all to you, what if I need it for something else?"

Moreover, do you think 5 million yuan a year is a lot to me? It might have been in the past, but now I wouldn't do hard labor for just 5 million yuan. Two pieces a year, I can consider it.

He didn't refuse outright mainly because he also wanted to make some money from forging, and Yang Yijun's black market was just right. Additionally, he didn't want to completely offend Yang Yijun, as he might need him someday.

"Alright, two pieces a year, but they must be top-quality. Ordinary ones don't count," Yang Yijun said.

"Don't worry about that. Everything I produce is top-quality! Also, 500,000 yuan per piece is not enough. The minimum is 1 million yuan. Below that, no deal," Zhang Tianyuan added.

"Brother, you're being a bit too harsh, aren't you? The two pieces at the auction only fetched a little over 1 million yuan," Yang Yijun said, a bit unwillingly.

"Hey, Mr. Yang, let's be honest. At the auction, those were openly declared forgeries. Don't think I don't know what you'll do with my pieces. You're not that foolish; you won't sell them as forgeries," Zhang Tianyuan said with a cold smile.

Building a relationship is one thing, but being too nice can make people think you're easy to bully. Being strong in this matter will help maintain a strong position in future collaborations. If you show weakness once, you'll have to keep showing weakness.

Yang Yijun was still thinking when Zhang Tianyuan said, "I'm considering working with you because of your connections. If you're not interested, I can work with Mother Boss. She's also very interested in my forgeries and might get a higher price abroad."

Hearing this, Yang Yijun's expression changed. He gritted his teeth and said, "Alright, let's do it this way. We'll keep in touch. Brother Zhang, remember what you said today."

"Don't worry, I won't forget," Zhang Tianyuan said with a smile.

After seeing off Yang Yijun and Yang Zhao, Zhang Tianyuan apologized to Zhu Ling and then discussed her matters.

It turned out that Zhu Ling's company in Nandu was planning a large-scale acquisition of antiques. She had been looking for merchants in Shangpu to collaborate and expand the market there.

Not only antiques, but also souvenirs and other items with ethnic characteristics needed someone to open up the market in Shangpu.

She originally asked Zhao Shenluo for help, and Zhao Shenluo introduced Zhang Tianyuan.

In Zhao Shenluo's words, Zhang Tianyuan and Xu Gang were highly praised, with dozens of shops in Shangpu specializing in antiques and souvenirs. Working with them would be trouble-free.

In reality, Zhang Tianyuan and Xu Gang only had two shops, but that didn't matter. With money, they could open more. Zhang Tianyuan now knew many people in Shangpu. With money, connections, and Zhao Shenluo's support, this could definitely be done.

After discussing some details, Zhu Ling's granddaughter drafted an agreement, and with Zhao Shenluo as the guarantor, both parties reached a practical cooperation agreement.

This wouldn't have been so easy. Zhu Ling had planned to send her people to investigate in Shangpu, but with Zhao Shenluo as the guarantor, it was different. Even if she didn't trust Zhang Tianyuan and Xu Gang, she had to give Zhao Shenluo face. The agreement was signed very smoothly. Zhao Shenluo would temporarily send people to manage the Nandu side until Zhang Tianyuan found suitable candidates.

After Zhu Ling left, Zhang Tianyuan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said to Zhao Shenluo, "Brother, although I signed the agreement, I'm really not confident. Business in Shangpu is tough. It's a big international city, but competition is fierce. I'm afraid there might be problems."

"Are you complaining to me? If you don't have the skills, why did you take on this task? Actually, you're quite confident, aren't you? Just pretending!" Zhao Shenluo laughed.

"Hehe, I am confident, but I need your help. My funds are limited, and I can't spread out so much. Not to mention the lack of manpower, even renting shops requires money," Zhang Tianyuan laughed.

"Don't worry, I've already thought about this. Although I don't have any business in Shangpu, I have many friends. You can seek their help when you get there. I'll call them. As for the money, don't worry. You can take as much as you need from me. Consider it a loan," Zhao Shenluo said generously.

"That won't do, Brother. How about this: consider it an investment. You take 50% of the company, and Xu Gang and I take 50%. What do you think?" Zhang Tianyuan thought and said. He didn't want to owe Zhao Shenluo too much. If Zhao Shenluo invested, it would ease his psychological burden.

"50% is too much. 20% is enough. The rest you and Xu Gang can divide. To be honest, I don't lack money; what I lack are friends like you. Helping you is my honor. I want to enjoy life now. After coming back from the brink of death, I can't keep dealing with money all day," Zhao Shenluo said frankly and directly.

"Alright, if you say so, I'll do it. If I need anything, just let me know, and I'll be there! Also, I need your help to follow up with Zhu Ling's family. We'll post job ads in Shangpu and find the right people," Zhang Tianyuan didn't refuse. If he did, it would mean he didn't consider Zhao Shenluo a brother.

"Sure, no problem. I'll have Liang De follow up. Be careful on your way back. Come to Nandu often to see me. Danfeng really misses you," Zhao Shenluo smiled.

"Hmph, I don't miss you at all," Zhao Danfeng made a face at Zhang Tianyuan and ran out of the tea room.

PS: As usual, an extra chapter on Monday. Thanks for your support!

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