Stunning Dragon Wife
Chapter 507 - 506: Being Young is Great

Chapter 507: Chapter 506: Being Young is Great

"Hehe, Brother Zhang, let’s not beat around the bush anymore. Just give it to me straight, can you cure my illness or not?"

At this moment, Tang Guoming’s expression became much more serious; he was clearly ready to lay his cards on the table with Zhang Xiaoshan.

In any negotiation, equal leverage is necessary.

Zhang Xiaoshan didn’t beat around the bush either.

"I can, as long as this matter can be resolved smoothly, within a month, I can make you as strong as a man in his twenties or thirties."

Upon hearing this, Tang Guoming’s eyes immediately lit up.

He was rubbing his hands ceaselessly, obviously extremely excited.

"Good, with your word I can rest assured. I will do my best to help you with your matter, but that property isn’t owned by just one person, I have to give an explanation to those above and below me. It’s definitely unrealistic to put it on credit; let’s talk about your price?"

"Then, twenty million?"

Zhang Xiaoshan tentatively suggested.

"Hehe."

Tang Guoming laughed.

"Brother, in times like these, you shouldn’t hide your intentions. Isn’t that piece of land worth twenty million just on its own?"

"Forty-five million, I can help make it happen."

The forty-five million was essentially consistent with the price Zhang Xiaoshan had quoted to Jiang Man.

But if it was forty-five million, why would he need to help Tang Guoming?

That would be nonsensical, right?

It would be foolish not to take advantage when the opportunity arises.

Zhang Xiaoshan showed a troubled expression.

"Ah, Mr. Tang, I understand your dilemma, but by taking over this mess, in reality, I’m also helping the county share its worries. The equipment and factory buildings are very old and almost useless, the external debts are predominantly bad debts, whether they can be collected is another question. The only thing of real value is the land itself, and the most important thing is the worker’s resettlement issue. You want to go bankrupt and auction off the property, but will the more than four hundred workers agree to it?"

"It would be awkward for you if they kicked up a fuss, right?"

"Just the compensation and resettlement for these workers alone would be enough to cause headaches for the county."

"Handing it over to me is the wisest choice. I’ll take over the medicine factory and also all the workers. Hui Nong Medicine Factory has been losing money for years; it’s like solving a huge problem for the county."

"The county should show some appreciation, right?"

Zhang Xiaoshan’s argument was clear and reasonable.

Tang Guoming couldn’t help but start thinking.

Auctioning might fetch fifty million, but the problem of the workers’ resettlement would still remain unresolved. That’s more than four hundred families. Pushed to desperation, they would definitely cause a big scene.

Right now, he was at a critical point of his career’s advancement, with rumors already suggesting a possible promotion.

A misstep here could become a stain on his record.

"Forty million then," Tang Guoming stated a figure.

"No, that’s too high. Thirty million, that’s my bottom line."

"Thirty million, Brother, that really won’t work. The authorities are now very strict with these assets, and if the sale is visibly below market value, the auditors will come down to investigate, and that would cause trouble for both of us," Tang Guoming said with a troubled look.

Zhang Xiaoshan activated Heavenly Dragon’s Eye.

He did not detect that Tang Guoming was lying.

"Thirty-five million then," Zhang Xiaoshan proposed.

"Thirty-eight million, Brother, please don’t push me too hard," Tang Guoming said with a distressed look.

"Thirty-eight million?"

This was already much better than what he had anticipated.

But he still felt a bit discontented.

"How about this," Zhang Xiaoshan paused briefly, then addressed Tang Guoming.

"We can proceed with the price you mentioned, thirty-eight million, but I want to add a condition: I need a three-year tax subsidy."

"For three years after my new medicine plant opens, the county must waive our taxes and, wherever possible, give me the green light on some issues."

"Waiving taxes for three years?" Tang Guoming pondered for a moment.

"Okay, the county already has investment attraction projects. Big enterprises can have their taxes reduced. If you’re really able to support four hundred families, the tax can be waived."

There was another reason he didn’t mention.

And that was his disbelief that Hui Nong Pharmaceutical Factory could be turned around. Since there wasn’t much money to begin with, taxing or not didn’t matter much.

"Alright, then it’s settled: thirty-eight million, with a three-year tax waiver."

Zhang Xiaoshan sealed the deal.

"Fine, Brother Zhang, you young people really have guts. Actually, I didn’t really want you to take over this hot potato, but since you’re willing, I will ensure the relevant departments take good care of you in the future because you are running a benevolent enterprise for the welfare of the workers."

"Good, I’m pleased to cooperate with you."

Zhang Xiaoshan was a bit excited as he shook hands with Tang Guoming.

A three-year tax waiver could amount to much more than saving a few million.

Zhang Xiaoshan was confident that, provided his pharmaceutical company ran smoothly, the money saved from taxation would be astronomical.

"So, Brother Zhang, about my illness?"

"Hehe."

"Mr. Tang, rest assured, I always keep my promises. Your condition requires some special medicinal ingredients; I need to go back and prepare. I’ll get in touch with you in a few days."

"Oh, sure, sure."

Tang Guoming was well aware that Zhang Xiaoshan was playing it safe.

However, he wasn’t the least bit worried because as long as Hui Nong Pharmaceutical Factory was still in Wanshan County, Zhang Xiaoshan wouldn’t dare renege on his word; Tang had plenty of ways to handle it.

"Then I’ll be going."

Zhang Xiaoshan bade farewell to Tang Guoming.

Zhao Qiumei was still waiting outside.

"Dean Zhao, see you next time."

Zhang Xiaoshan waved goodbye to Zhao Hongmei, who was leaning against the wall in the hallway, and left.

Watching Zhang Xiaoshan’s tall figure and handsome face disappear, Zhao Qiumei’s cheeks were flushed red.

"Young men are just great."

When Zhang Xiaoshan got in his car, Sun Youyou who was sitting in the passenger seat immediately leaned in and hugged his arm, resting her head on his shoulder.

"Little Shan, where have you been with that woman for so long?"

Sun Youyou’s warm breath brushed Zhang Xiaoshan’s ear, sending a tingle through his body.

"Youyou, you—you should move over a bit."

He gently pushed Sun Youyou away.

Sun Youyou discontentedly replied,

"You do everything you shouldn’t with other women, but you treat me so distantly. Do you dislike me that much?"

"What did I do?"

Zhang Xiaoshan asked in confusion.

"Then what’s this?"

Suddenly, Sun Youyou pulled out a used tissue from behind her back, carrying a strong fishy smell.

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