Chapter 9, Reform

Su Xin shook his head: "What I am referring to is not a renovation, but rather a reorganization of the services at Kuaihuolin."

Li Huai, with no trace of expression, maintained his deadpan face, as if he had not heard Su Xin's words

Upon hearing Su Xin's words, all the bosses silently thought to themselves: Finally, we are about to get to the main point

If the example money were to disappear, the sixty or seventy people under Su Xin would disperse within three days

Having played until the end, feeling weary and fatigued, with the inn behind me, there is no rush to return home; I shall simply stay within the Happy Forest.

Standing behind Su Xin, Ji Gang wore his usual smile, seemingly lost in thought.

Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to say this: I do not collect your shares for free; rather, I have a way to double your monthly profits.

The greeting from the henchman outside the door immediately interrupted the various bosses' daydreaming.

Due to the geographical distance, under the circumstances where both parties have the same scale and decoration, customers are indeed unlikely to choose a farther option when a closer one is available. In light of this, why is it that everyone is not considering reform?

If it is merely for decoration, then it is simply throwing money into it, and one cannot even recoup the principal

Such a slight advantage cannot possibly attract a large number of customers; by then, we may not even be able to recoup the cost of the decoration

However, after speaking, he felt somewhat regretful, as the other party was, after all, a small leader of the Flying Eagle Gang, overseeing the Pleasure Forest

The simplest solution is to have a few henchmen stand at the entrance of his gambling house, chasing away anyone who approaches. Within three days, his gambling house will be forced to close its doors for good

However, only a few clients with considerable generosity would do so

If there is no money for expenses, then what will he and his subordinates eat and drink?

The situations on both sides are quite similar, and everyone naturally chooses a place closer to home, rather than enduring a bumpy half-hour carriage ride to Chang Le Fang here

His gambling house rakes in gold daily, but he was previously heavily fleeced by Liu Sandao, and this time it remains to be seen how much he will be plundered by Su Xin

It is precisely for this reason that everyone established gambling houses, brothels, and similar establishments in the marginal area of Chang Le Fang, catering to the entertainment of the children of the powerful, wealthy merchants, and other affluent individuals. Even the name "Chang Le Fang" originated from this context

Because his Shunde gambling house earned the most money, the amount of money taken out naturally exceeded that of other merchants

Such a big appetite; calling him a lion with a wide mouth would be an understatement

Liu Sandao has endured for so many years, and as soon as he ascended to a position of power, he became arrogant and self-satisfied, displaying an exceedingly presumptuous attitude

The many business owners present also nodded in agreement, as they all came from that era and naturally understood what was going on

After the capital of the Zhou Dynasty was relocated, some astute individuals had already purchased land and constructed buildings in Changdefang and other markets close to the center. By the time they realized what was happening, there was no land left, not even for building a latrine.

His gambling house in Shunde earns a fortune daily, but it was recently plundered quite severely by Liu Sandao

Among the many business owners present, none have been in the market for so many years without being astute. As soon as Su Xin made a slight suggestion, they understood immediately

Boss Liu let out a bitter smile and explained: "It is still the chaos caused by the relocation of the capital. When our Changning Prefecture was the capital, the central areas such as Changdefang and several other markets were all located within the imperial city, which required maintaining face. Gambling houses and brothels were completely prohibited.

The esteemed bosses have pondered for a moment and are all somewhat intrigued

Boss Huang sarcastically remarked, "Oh, so Su is capable of this? I, Huang, have navigated the business world for decades, yet I wouldn't dare to say such a thing"

What the guest wants can be accomplished in the shortest possible time

No one expected that Su Xin's appetite would be so great, as he directly asked for a 10% stake.

The many bosses present exchanged glances, feeling somewhat unfamiliar with this term

"Master Su, you are not joking, are you?" Boss Liu forced a smile.

It can be said that their success is due to Chang Le Fang, and their failure is also due to Chang Le Fang

The Flying Eagle Gang does not provide monthly allowances to its members; the money these members possess is earned by following their respective leaders, who are responsible for distributing it to them

The net profit of these establishments, especially the casinos and brothels, can exceed 12,000 yuan during the best months.

In fact, Su Xin's approach is not new; many large casinos abroad operated this way in previous generations. In simple terms, it can be summarized in four words: customer first

Huang Bingcheng, standing beside Su Xin, quickly handed a cup of tea to Su Xin's hand

And when one is tired of gambling, the food and drinks at this restaurant are always at your service, available upon request.

Meanwhile, Huang Bingcheng, who was guarding the door, was secretly anxious

Reform? What should be reformed?

Although it is not possible to take direct action against him, it is still quite simple to subtly disgust him, even to the extent of making it difficult for his business to continue in the lively forest

Although Boss Liu runs a brothel, he possesses a handsome appearance, exuding an air of elegance and integrity

The bosses exchanged a discreet glance at Boss Huang, and this Su Laoda seems quite decent, not as ruthless as you described, at least much better than the previous Liu Sandao

Behind him were Ji Gang and the cold-faced Li Huai, who were sent by Master Hu San to support Su Xin

Upon hearing Su Xin's words, everyone curled their lips, clearly expressing their disbelief

The result was just submitted for the customary fee, and the Flying Eagle Gang has taken over the Pleasure Forest

"Boss Liu, Boss Huang, you both arrived quite early today. Have you inquired about what kind of person this Su is?" someone asked the two bosses sitting in the front row.

Su Xin took his seat at the main position, wearing a beaming smile, and greeted everyone with a slight bow, exuding an air of amiability

Su Xin shook his head: "I am not joking. I do not intend to collect the usual fees in the future, but I am preparing to adopt a different method of collection"

If Su Xin does this, the impact on him will be the greatest

After Liu Sandao, that greedy fellow, had plundered for a while, they were already feeling the pinch. Now, with the arrival of Su Xin, it is likely that they will suffer another significant loss.

At the beginning of this month, Happy Forest originally belonged to the Qingzhu Gang, and they had already made a payment once.

"Hehe, Master Su is too polite. In the future, we will still rely on you, Master Su, to safeguard us," responded Boss Liu of Zuiyue Tower with a hearty laugh.

Su Xin ignored him and instead looked at Boss Liu, asking: "Boss Liu, I have heard that your Zuiyue Building was once the largest and most luxurious brothel in Changning Prefecture. I wonder why it is now not as good as several brothels in the center of Changning Prefecture?"

However, what we are currently doing is still not sufficient, as we have not provided our clients with the most convenient service experience

Winning will earn rewards for the young ladies, while losing will lead them to gently encourage and help restore one's fighting spirit

Later, it was changed to Liu Sandao, which then became fifty taels.

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire audience was instantly stunned

Although he is in middle age, at first glance, he seems more like a Confucian scholar teaching in a school than a brothel owner engaged in the flesh trade

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but exchange glances; this new leader seemed to be quite a formidable character as well

As for that Huang boss, he is short and stout; although he appears to be a wealthy man, his face is marked by a deep expression of bitterness and resentment

Kuaihuolin is indeed a long street, taking a quarter of an hour to walk from one end to the other. For young ladies traveling far, the price can double.

Boss Liu chuckled and said, "Old Su really knows how to joke."

Previously, Su Xin did not reveal any hint to him; if he had known that Su Xin was doing this, he would certainly have tried to stop it

Boss Huang sarcastically remarked: "I say, Old Su, the rules of your Flying Eagle Gang are indeed strange. The fee that was just set at the beginning of the month is now to be changed?"

Calculating this way, a 10% stake amounts to 1,000 taels, which is equivalent to the fact that the standard price has increased by several dozen times compared to before; this is simply akin to using a knife to cut their flesh

"Master Su, please clarify what method you are referring to." Boss Liu wisely continued.

However, they are not worried that Su Xin would take action against them, as their status is quite different from that of the fat Wang who runs the pharmacy

Esteemed guests, a sum of money for a renovation should still be within reach, and the items from the original store can be moved to the new location. I believe this amount is something you can afford.

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It is merely changing the soup without changing the medicine, so why bother with such useless talk? Do you think that by changing the approach, you will appear unique?

In our lively forest, there are numerous gambling houses, brothels, restaurants, and inns, which, to put it plainly, are solely established to provide guests with four types of services: food, drink, entertainment, and leisure

However, if the plan of Su Xin is added, it is quite likely to turn the situation around

Therefore, he is particularly sensitive to the two characters "money" and cannot help but start to mock.

Upon hearing Su Xin's words, the various bosses could not help but think to themselves, are we being bullied by others? As long as your Flying Eagle Gang does not bully us, we would be grateful to heaven and earth

Now Su Xin has arrived. Although this Su Laoda appears young and amiable, his appetite is likely not small either

Boss Huang scoffed: "The scale of our stores is already among the largest in Changning Prefecture. Even if we invest more funds in decoration, it would only improve slightly.

In fact, there were guests who did this in the past, first going to the brothel to find a group of girls and then heading to the gambling house for entertainment

When guests gamble at the casino, having a lady by their side will surely make them place their bets more boldly

Standing behind Su Xin, Ji Gang also wore a look of shock, seemingly having underestimated Su Xin to some extent

The popularity of Boss Huang's Shunde gambling house is not only due to its large scale but also because it is located right next to Zuiyue Building

In response to the inquiries of the crowd, Boss Liu smiled without speaking, while Boss Huang spoke harshly, saying: "Who knows what kind of person he is? In any case, he is not a good person. I heard that he just severely injured the owner of Wang's Pharmacy."

Boss Liu cautiously inquired, "Then, since this is the case, will some of our stores need to relocate and find a new place?"

Boss Huang let out a cold snort: "Old Su, as the saying goes, 'a greedy heart can swallow an elephant.' I, Old Huang, have been in this Changning Prefecture for so many years, and I have never heard of such a rule! Even the strongest among the three gangs and four associations, the San Ying Hui, has never taken our shares!"

He is now quite impressed by this boss, whose business acumen is so sharp that if he were to engage in commerce, he might very well outmaneuver all the bosses present.

For those engaged in this line of business, it is quite normal to pay a monthly fee to the gang, but have you ever seen someone pay three times in a month

Su Xin stood up and said, "It is very simple, what I want is a 10% stake in each of your businesses, with a monthly dividend."

As Su Xin's words fell, the many bosses present were momentarily taken aback, and then they all slapped their thighs in unison, realizing how they had not thought of this idea before

Su Xin pressed down on his hand, signaling everyone to remain calm and patient

In fact, they also thought about what Su Xin was gathering them for today, which ultimately boiled down to one word: money

Fortunately, Su Xin did not hold it against him; he merely cast a faint glance in his direction and continued, "Rules are established by people. If Liu Sandao can set them, why can't I, Su Xin? From now on, I hereby declare that all contributions from everyone will be waived!"

Esteemed bosses, I am Su Xin, newly in charge of the Pleasure Forest, and I kindly ask for your continued support and guidance.

However, even if it feels awkward, they can only endure it. Su Xin is no longer just the small leader of the Happy Forest; he is also the adopted son of Master Hu San.

If it were not for the nostalgic customers who often come to visit, it is likely that Chang Le Fang would not even be able to retain the last remaining lively establishment.

Their family is prominent and influential, with hundreds of people relying on them for their livelihood, making them notable figures in Changning Prefecture

As the saying goes, "A new emperor brings new ministers." When the Qingzhu Gang managed the Happy Forest, the fee was thirty taels per month.

At this point, Su Xin suddenly changed the subject and said: "Speaking of example money, I actually have something I would like to discuss with everyone today"

However, after His Majesty's relocation of the capital, the Changning Prefecture became less particular, and places such as Changdefang gradually saw the emergence of several sizable gambling houses and brothels

Upon hearing Su Xin's words, everyone understood immediately, while also feeling a degree of disdain towards Su Xin

If the Flying Eagle Gang dares to kill or maim them at will, the consequences will be too severe, and the authorities will not sit idly by.

Su Xin nodded and said: "It should be like this, however, the land in the Happy Forest has all been pre-planned, and they are all approximately the same size. If we exchange them, no one will suffer a loss; the only difference in your shops is the decoration."

It is indeed quite uncomfortable for them to refer to such a young person, who is not yet twenty, as the boss, given that Su Xin is still very young.

Secondly, there is Boss Huang, who runs a casino; his Shunde gambling house ranks among the top five in the entire Changning Prefecture

Su Xin sat down, rhythmically tapping his fingers on the table, and said: "Boss Liu spoke in great detail; the decline of Changlefang fundamentally boils down to two words: region.

As soon as Su Xin uttered these words, everyone was instantly taken aback

Half an hour later, the owners of the major casinos, brothels, restaurants, and inns in the Happy Forest gathered in the hall of the Drunken Moon Pavilion, greeting each other with cupped hands, all wearing expressions of distress.

Among these merchants, the wealthiest is Boss Liu, who runs a brothel, and the Zuiyue Building is his property

Old Master Su has arrived

As the young and handsome Su Xin walked into the hall, the various bosses felt somewhat awkward

Boss Liu is being modest. As the saying goes, "To take someone's money is to help them avert disaster." Having received your fees, how could our Flying Eagle Gang allow anyone to bully you?

Therefore, my idea is to dismantle all the establishments within the Happy Forest and reorganize them, so that each gambling house is surrounded by a brothel, a tavern, and an inn.