Forcing Me to Be a Godly Tycoon, Right?

Zhang Jingdong saw she took the bait and immediately said, "After dinner yesterday, I took my parents around the county town, and found surprisingly that there isn’t even a shopping mall here."

"After going home, I thought about it seriously and felt that opening a mall in our county should be a good business."

"But once it’s done, I definitely can’t manage it myself, so I considered partnering with you."

The reason Zhang Jingdong suggested investing money for her to open a branch and also invest in a shopping mall is because in his previous life, Zhang Lihua first invested in opening branches in the county and neighboring counties, then opened the county’s first shopping mall next to the government square, and both businesses did quite well in the end.

Earlier, Zhang Lihua was a bit moved when she heard Zhang Jingdong wanted to invest in a branch, but now she’s startled hearing he wants to partner in opening a mall in the county!

Because she had also noticed this business opportunity and had been trying hard to make it happen.

Her biggest challenge was lacking funds.

She never imagined that today Zhang Jingdong would suddenly appear, giving her an unexpected surprise in terms of emotions, and now another surprise in terms of business.

At the moment, she didn’t know what to say.

Zhang Jingdong saw this and said, "I don’t care, whether you want to help me or not, you have to help me. I really can’t find anyone else suitable for this task!"

"But I absolutely won’t let you help for nothing. I’ll cover all the costs, you don’t need to spend a penny, you just need to manage the project’s establishment and future management, and I’ll give you 40% of the shares, how does that sound?"

Zhang Lihua saw Zhang Jingdong was serious about doing this, hesitated, and then said, "I can help you, and I think the project’s prospects are good too. How about this, I’ll invest 30%, and be responsible for the establishment and future management, and I want 40% of the shares."

Zhang Jingdong waved his hand directly, "No way, I already appreciate you helping me, how could I let you spend money?"

Zhang Lihua got serious, "If you don’t let me invest money, then I don’t want your shares."

"You..." Zhang Jingdong sighed, "Then how about this, you invest 10%, is that acceptable?"

"No way... I don’t want to take advantage of you. I’ve already owed you such a big favor, if I take advantage of you with this project, I can’t interact equally with you in the future."

Zhang Jingdong thought to himself, you’ve taken advantage of me, let me take some advantage of you in return.

But he said, "How about 15%, no more than that, otherwise it becomes me owing you a favor!"

"You helping me with this thing already pays back the favor you owe me. If you invest so much, I can’t interact equally with you in the future!"

Zhang Lihua saw Zhang Jingdong’s firm expression and hesitated, then slowly nodded, "...Alright."

Zhang Jingdong was delighted when she agreed, "Great, you’re truly loyal, no wonder I’ve liked you for so many years."

"Alright, since you’ve agreed to partner with me, let’s not delay and go to research the mall’s location now."

"...Okay."

Zhang Jingdong stood up decisively, "Let’s go!"

Then the two left the restaurant.

Zhang Jingdong took out his car keys and unlocked his Land Rover.

Zhang Lihua saw this, and confirmed his capability again, then she took out her car keys and unlocked her BMW, getting in.

Seeing this, Zhang Jingdong suddenly locked his car and quickly came to the red BMW, opening the door and sitting in the passenger seat.

Zhang Lihua was clearly caught off guard and flustered, "You... what are you doing?"

Zhang Jingdong, being a master of improvisation, immediately came up with an excuse: "Oh... I just remembered, I drank last night, so I’ll ride with you."

Although his acting was perfect, Zhang Lihua, not being a naive young girl, especially since Zhang Jingdong had openly stated he was pursuing her earlier, naturally knew he was fibbing.

So she glanced at the time and said, "It’s past 10 now, typically you can drive 10 hours after drinking."

Zhang Jingdong, unflinching, replied, "That’s in the case of minimal drinking, but if it’s drunkenness, you can drive at least 24 hours later, otherwise there’s still a risk of being caught for drunk driving."

"And I was drunk last night, though drunk driving isn’t commonly checked nowadays, driving in my condition isn’t safe, right?"

"Besides, back then when I chased your car for so many days, my biggest dream was to ride in your car once, won’t you fulfill that dream of mine?"

After hearing the first two sentences, she secretly agreed, but after the last sentence, her heart softened.

Feeling somewhat sheepish, she nodded, "...Okay."

Zhang Jingdong, seeing her agreement, swiftly fastened his seatbelt, "Alright, let’s go!"

Zhang Lihua, realizing she might have fallen for his trick, felt a bit deceived.

But having already agreed, it was not suitable to backtrack, so she started the car, executed a deft maneuver, and swiftly disappeared from sight.

As the red BMW hit the road, the gossip fire among Lihua Restaurant’s employees ignited instantaneously!