Less than half an hour after Brother Qin's call, everyone arrived!
Zheng Chengdao!
Bai Xiaoguang!
Chen Jinyu!
Yao Dong!
These were Qin Chuan's current four top generals. If his elder brothers were included, that would be six!
Li Ya was also present. This was the first time Qin Chuan had gathered all his elites for a meeting, and everyone felt his seriousness and solemnity this time.
His parents and eldest sister-in-law had been arranged by Qin Chuan to go to the supermarket. It was currently under renovation, and his father, a carpenter, would likely be more interested.
Besides, that would be the future domain for the elderly couple.
"Everyone!"
In the lounge on the second floor of the flagship store, Qin Chuan sat on the sofa.
Despite being the youngest, his presence was the strongest, exuding a composure and calmness that belied his age.
Seated on either side were Li Ya, Qin Yang, Qin Gang, Yao Dong, Zheng Chengdao, Bai Xiaoguang, and Chen Jinyu.
These were all of Qin Chuan's current elites!
"I believe everyone has already heard or knows about the Guo family's situation!"
"I won't waste words and will get straight to the point!"
Qin Chuan's voice was unhurried, yet remarkably firm and powerful.
"I want the businesses under the Guo family!"
Boom!!
As Qin Chuan finished his last sentence, many faces changed, though some remained calm, as if they had expected it.
Qin Chuan noticed everyone's reactions and continued, "Of course, the businesses I'm referring to do not include the Guo family's illegal activities!"
"Things like loan sharking, illegal casinos, keeping mistresses, or even human trafficking – we will absolutely not touch such businesses! We are legitimate businessmen, and we only do legitimate business!"
"The businesses I'm talking about are the clothing factory and the hotel under the Guo family. I want both of them!"
After Qin Chuan's explanation, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"I've called everyone here today to discuss these two areas and see what good ideas you all have."
"Speak freely and tell me how we can take over these two businesses as quickly as possible!"
In the spacious lounge, everyone looked at each other in an eerie silence.
"Speak up, are you all mute?"
Qin Chuan took a sip of tea, frowning.
"Boss, aren't you looking for the wrong people..."
Finally, Zheng Chengdao spoke first, looking at Qin Chuan with a wry smile. "You know what our capabilities are!"
"Among everyone here, Xiaoguang, Yao Dong, and I are the least capable of doing business. If you ask me to fight or stake out someone, that's fine, but coming up with ideas for doing business... it's not very reliable!"
"That's right, Boss! You're making things difficult for us!"
Bai Xiaoguang and Yao Dong also chimed in with complaints.
"We brothers would rather pick a fight than get involved in these business matters!"
Qin Chuan, who had been smiling slightly, turned grim and cursed, "You bunch of cowards! Do you want to live in the shadows forever?"
"What era are we in now? Fighting and killing is long outdated, and I'm sure you all know this, otherwise, you wouldn't have left the jianghu so early!"
"Since you know fighting has no future, you should find another path for yourselves. I've worked hard to get you this opportunity, and you're not cherishing it!"
Hearing Qin Chuan's reprimand, Zheng Chengdao, Bai Xiaoguang, and Yao Dong's faces flickered with mixed emotions, eventually settling into awkward smiles.
"We're just not cut out for business!"
"Doing business is too taxing on the brain. The schemes and betrayals in the business world are even more terrifying than real combat!"
Bai Xiaoguang and Yao Dong plastered smiles on their faces.
"Just look at the Guo family's downfall this time. You, Boss, didn't even confront Guo Guang head-on; you just found a small handle, and then everyone in the Guo family, including their relatives, all fell!"
"Isn't that far more terrifying than a direct fight?"
Qin Chuan was rendered speechless and finally retorted with a grim face, "That's all because the Guo family's hands weren't clean. If they were, how could someone have found a handle?"
"Xiaochuan!"
Just as Qin Chuan was arguing with Zheng Chengdao and the other two, Li Ya suddenly spoke, shaking her head at him.
"Since Brother Dao and the others are not ready to get involved in business matters for now, let's not force them!"
"How about this: we discuss among ourselves first, and Brother Dao and the others can just listen for now. There's always time for them later!"
Qin Chuan understood Li Ya's meaning. She was telling him that haste makes waste and that everything needs a process.
Qin Chuan, having calmed down, also realized he had been too impatient. However, he genuinely didn't want to see Zheng Chengdao and the other two living on the edge of legal boundaries their entire lives, one wrong move and they'd be arrested.
In this day and age, fighting alone wasn't enough; brains were paramount.
"Alright then, Jinyu, Big Brother, Second Brother, the three of you, come closer. Let's discuss how to take over the Guo family's clothing factory and hotel businesses!"
Qin Chuan said, then cast an exasperated glance at Zheng Chengdao and the other two. "The three of you listen in, consider it a lesson!"
Zheng Chengdao, Yao Dong, and Bai Xiaoguang quickly nodded like chicks, wearing awkward smiles.
Among the other three, while Chen Jinyu was relatively calm, Qin Yang and Qin Gang were also visibly nervous. It seemed they had never experienced such a serious meeting before.
Furthermore, they were completely clueless when it came to business.
"Then I'll start!"
Li Ya spoke first, "Regarding the Guo family's two businesses, I'm not worried about the clothing factory, as only we and the Guo family were doing clothing in the entire Yongnan County."
"Now that the Guo family has fallen, even if others wanted to step in, it would be very difficult. Unless they're complete rookies, anyone even slightly shrewd wouldn't dare to do it rashly!"
"After all, a casual investment would be hundreds of thousands of yuan!"
Qin Chuan nodded, "Then that leaves only the hotel business!"
"Xiaochuan, can I ask a question?"
Second Brother Qin spoke.
"Go ahead and ask! You can ask anything! Today is all about everyone speaking freely!"
Qin Chuan gestured for him to proceed.
"It's like this!"
Qin Gang cleared his throat, forcing himself to calm down, and then said.
"I have a question. We're building buildings, opening flagship stores, and now even opening supermarkets. We already have enough businesses, and our manpower has always been tight! Why do we still need to get into the hotel business?"
"From what I understand, the hotel business in our county is just so-so! There are only so many people, and the prospects are limited. It won't make much money!"
"The Guo family's biggest source of income from their hotel was actually from the prostitution services provided by the women. Since we're not doing that, this hotel probably won't make much money!"
After Qin Gang finished speaking, he noticed Qin Chuan and Li Ya staring at him with surprised looks. The strange gaze made his recently calmed heart start to panic.
"Uh... did I say something wrong?"