Chapter 548: The Complex Chen Family
Based on Lin Mu's understanding of Chen Shiwei, he must still see Shen Yiyin as a fool to use, because what Shen Yiyin did last time was really damn stupid!
Of course, this is mainly because Shen Yiyin lacks social experience. Compared to an old hand like Chen Shiwei, Shen Yiyin behaves like a child! So this time, Chen Shiwei didn't bother looking for Elder Shen at all and went directly to Shen Yiyin. This guy Shen Yiyin is short-sighted and can only see a little money in front of him without any foresight!
Leasing the port of Zhujiang Island, the annual fee of a hundred million is indeed a lot for the Shen Family, but when used by Chen Shiwei, a hundred million is actually just a small amount. The economic benefits this port can generate for Chen Shiwei might be three to five times that!
"Boss Lin, I've already talked to my second brother Yi Yin, told him to negotiate with Chen Shiwei's people. The port can be leased to them, but they must prepay a year's rent. Once we get the money, it doesn't matter if we fall out later!" Shen Yijin said.
Lin Mu thought for a moment, exhaled some smoke, and said, "If we're going to play, why not play big? Cheating them out of a hundred million is too cheap for Chen Shiwei. So, have your second brother tell them, apart from prepaying a year's rent, to also demand an additional hundred million as deposit!"
Shen Yijin frowned, "Collect an extra hundred million deposit? Will Chen Shiwei agree?"
"Heh, don't worry. I've dealt with Chen Shiwei many times, and I understand his ambition well. He's earning even more, so even if we add an extra hundred million, he'll agree!" Lin Mu said confidently.
Shen Yijin nodded. Since Lin Mu said so, he didn't have any objections. "Alright, I'll inform Yi Yin when I get back!"
After the matter was settled, Lin Mu and Shen Yijin's group began to drink. Lin Mu was especially happy during this bout, and after feasting, Shen Yijin arranged a hotel for Lin Mu and the Fierce Beast Brothers, temporarily letting them stay there. After all, Chen Shiwei didn't know about his and Lin Mu's plan yet, and if he found out, this plan might not proceed!
Staying at a hotel, especially a five-star one, is certainly enjoyable, with excellent service of course! After arranging matters for Lin Mu, Shen Yijin took Blood Kill and Du Zhan to Shen Yiyin's mansion!
Since what happened last time with Lin Mu, Shen Yiyin has changed quite a bit, and his attitude toward Shen Yijin has significantly shifted as well,
After all, last time it was thanks to Shen Yijin stepping in that the matter was suppressed, and knowing Lin Mu's ruthlessness made him feel like he might wet himself from fright!
So even if Shen Yiyin couldn't completely change his nature, he's improved quite a lot. At least now he consults the Elder before handling specific matters!
If it were in the past, given Shen Yiyin's nature, he would have rushed to sign the contract as soon as a billion was on the table!
"Brother, you're here!" Shen Yiyin said, pouring a cup of tea for Shen Yijin.
Shen Yijin nodded and said, "Second Brother, I've already discussed this with Lin Mu. You need to immediately contact Chen Shiwei's people and tell them that we can lease the pier on Zhujiang Island to them, but there's a condition. They must prepay a hundred million in rent and also pay an additional hundred million as a deposit. Before signing the contract, we must get two hundred million from them!"
Shen Yiyin frowned, "Brother, making them prepay a year's rent is not difficult, but making them pay another hundred million as a deposit, will they agree?"
Actually, when Lin Mu proposed this, Shen Yijin also had doubts. Indeed, would Chen Shiwei agree? Shen Yijin knows that Chen Shiwei is not an easy character. If he has to fork out another hundred million, how could he just do that?
But since Lin Mu said there was no problem, Shen Yijin decided to follow Lin Mu's suggestion, as Lin Mu understands Chen Shiwei better!
"Rest assured, two hundred million is just a drizzle to Chen Shiwei. Just do as I say!" Shen Yijin said, exhaling smoke.
Shen Yiyin nodded, "Alright, I'll follow your arrangement, Brother!"
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The next day, Shen Yiyin used his contacts to reach out to the Xia Family Brothers responsible for the Chen family's side of the deal. Back when they moved against Lin Mu's transport ship, it was also the Xia Family Brothers who Chen Shiwei sent to Shen Yiyin. Being familiar, it made sense to let the Xia Family Brothers and Shen Yiyin negotiate this matter!
The elder of the Xia Family Brothers is called Xia Youjiang, and the second is Xia Youhai. Both are experts in their field, almost unrivaled in the Zhujiang River area; their strength is formidable and not to be underestimated!
Moreover, the Xia Family Brothers are not mere brawny types. For these two brothers, who have been active in the Zhujiang area for years, a sharp mind is far more important than physical prowess, so they have always conducted business with caution and care!
It is precisely because of their caution and care that Chen Shiwei trusted them with handling the port matters. Otherwise, if it were just two reckless brutes, such an important task could not be entrusted to them!
Xia Youjiang received a call from Shen Yiyin. Shen Yiyin's demands were something Xia Youjiang couldn't decide on his own, since Shen Yiyin also asked for an extra hundred million as a deposit!
If it was just the agreed hundred million in rent, Xia Youjiang could decide on his own, as that's a business rule, but the extra hundred million deposit required reporting to Chen Shiwei!
After hanging up, Xia Youjiang immediately called Chen Shiwei.
"Xia Youjiang, how's the matter going?" Chen Shiwei asked after picking up the phone.
The port on Zhujiang Island is crucial for the Chen family's development in Wancheng East City Port. Securing it involves expanding this small port in Wancheng East City, so Chen Shiwei is deeply concerned about this matter!
Moreover, the Elder of the Chen family's Hall Master has informed Chen Shiwei that the primary focus now is not on dealing with Lin Mu, but on developing East City's marine transport industry. Although Chen Shiwei harbors deep hatred for his Elder, he has no objection to this strategy from the Elder!
Speaking of Chen Shiwei's hatred for Elder Chen, it's a long story. This hate has existed since Chen Shiwei was a child! The beautiful woman frozen in the ice whom Lin Mu saw is Chen Shiwei's biological mother. Even after more than twenty years, this grudge has not diminished, but Chen Shiwei kept it hidden in his heart!
This has resulted in Chen Shiwei's ultimate restraint, however, he must avenge his mother's death! Until the right time comes, Chen Shiwei will not act rashly. Currently, it seems that Chen Shiwei's foundation is stable, but that's just on the surface. In the Chen Family, his foundation is still not firm. Although he has taken over most of the Elder's industries, his associates are all deeply loyal to the Elder, essentially only listening to his words, and many subordinates don't see Chen Shiwei, the Young Shopkeeper, as their real master!
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