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Xiao Ce did not intend to make money from this dim light.

This dim lighting is just for generating buzz at a loss.

Seeing Xiao Ce hesitate, everyone assumed that he had some objections.

So they all spoke up: "Actually, Mr. Ce, we're not trying to take advantage of you... Although we don't know what your Dark Light brand is for, we've looked at it and it seems you're aiming for a high-end market."

"To be honest, once we invest in you and you become a franchisee, your products will inherently exude an air of wealth and luxury..."

"That's right. Most businessmen wouldn't want us to join them... this is a gesture of friendship. Of course, if you don't agree, we can find another way..."

The heads of these families started talking, one after another.

After listening, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "My lords, you have misunderstood... I am willing, of course I am willing... Just as you all said, I would be more than happy to have a partner like you... I understand, you are helping me... I understand... I agree, thank you my lords... thank you my lords."

In fact, after learning about Wolong Manor, Xiao Ce had already changed his tactics...

At first, he wanted to make money, but he never expected that a group of people would go out of their way to give him money.

Now, he's no longer in it for the purpose of making money... he doesn't want to make money anymore...

So they joined anyway, since there was no money to be made from dividends.

They can also be tied together and their names can be used.

Hearing Xiao Ce's words and seeing how excited he was.

These people became excited: "Oh? Mr. Ce, you agree... We haven't even said how many shares we want... and you've already agreed..."

Xiao Ce was still acting, nodding with a smile: "My lords, you would only help me, how could you possibly harm me... I've been listening to everything you've said... As for how many shares you want, just name your price, and I won't haggle..."

These people were clearly surprised by Xiao Ce's attitude; they had assumed that Xiao Ce would at least discuss the price with them...

However, to everyone's surprise, Xiao Ce agreed very readily.

Not only were they very agreeable, but they were also allowed to open up any number of shares they wanted, and he would give them as many as they requested.

Although Xiao Ce's words were just a polite remark, they revealed his true attitude.

John Jonard laughed and said, "Alright, then we won't stand on ceremony... We'll take 20% of your shares."

Xiao Ce was cursing inwardly when he heard John Jonard say this; how could they even bring themselves to say such a thing?

For 20% of the shares, they offered a three-year lease and a naming right.

Why don't they just rob it...?

Xiao Ce managed to keep his expression under control, but Boudica's face was completely etched with anger.

John Jonard said, "Of course, this three-year lease is just an initial agreement... it can be extended later... and since we're family now, we won't charge you high rent..."

Xiao Ce smiled and said to John Jonard, "Alright! Since the agent and all the representatives have spoken, I naturally have no reason to refuse. Consider it making friends!"

"However, you may not be very familiar with my Darklight brand. I predict that our Darklight brand will reach a value of hundreds of billions, or even trillions of Sols in the future... So, you gentlemen have excellent foresight..."

After Xiao Ce said that, the representatives were clearly surprised.

"Trillion? You're not kidding, are you..."

"Yes, do you know what a trillion Sols represent? Mr. Ce, it's not that we're underestimating you... it's just that you're thinking too naively..."

After listening to their words, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "My lords, I'm not bragging or making empty promises. Just wait and see... I never speak boastfully or emptily..."

Although these people can be foolish at times, they can still pick up on the underlying meaning in what is said.

"Ce, if you put it that way, then our 20% stake is too much..."

Xiao Ce smiled again, then said, "This is indeed too much..."

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, these people immediately turned grim.

Xiao Ce continued, "What I'm saying is that for a single family, holding so many shares is indeed too much. But for so many families united, asking for these shares is far too little..."

As he spoke, Xiao Ce added, "Am I right? It's the five of you who want a total of twenty shares, right? Not just one company."

John Jonard laughed and said, "Of course it's the five of us. The main reason is that the value of this castle was contributed by all five of us. And if each of us wanted twenty percent, wouldn't that be outright robbery?"

The others smiled and agreed, just then there was a knock on the door.

Then the auction house staff came over and informed the people that the formalities were complete.

John Jonard then told Xiao Ce that they would go to the police station's notary office another day to have their 20% stake in the Darklight brand notarized.

Xiao Ce naturally agreed.

As they spoke, it seemed they were going to a party.

However, it was clear that there was no intention to bring Xiao Ce along.

After exchanging pleasantries, they bid farewell to Xiao Ce...

Xiao Ce sat in the carriage, while Boudica still wore an indignant expression: "Ce, how could you agree to their outright robbery? It's obvious they're trying to make up for their castle's deficit by taking 20% ​​of the shares from us... and they're trying to get something for nothing!"

Seeing Boudica's indignant expression, Xiao Ce laughed and said, "Don't worry, they're just following my capitalist tricks. They're like naive kids... Playing with me... I can easily crush them, can't I?"

"Initially, various investments and commitments are needed, and they won't get anything for the first three years. However, I'll paint a rosy picture for them, waiting for this 'Dark Light' brand to take off and become profitable. Three years? Do you think we'll still be here? By then, we'll have already stirred up a mess..."

"It may seem like they're taking advantage of us, but actually, I've got them figured out!"

Boudica's eyes widened after hearing Xiao Ce's words: "So, you genuinely want them to invest?"

Xiao Ce chuckled and said, "That's right. These people may be foolish, but they're not that stupid. If you really try to trick them or play games with them... it won't be that simple... What we're playing is sincerity. In the early stages, we need to make good use of them..."

"To be honest, I was worried and doubtful before that they wouldn't join us... Now, they've jumped on our ship very willingly. We couldn't have gotten such a good opportunity..."

Hearing Xiao Ce's words and seeing his confident expression, Boudica smiled and said, "Alright... Ce, if you've thought it through... I support you..."

Xiao Ce chuckled and said, "Don't worry, those people are very wary of dealing with their own people. Believe it or not, because I answered so readily just now, they'll definitely think I'm up to something... They'll think I'm rigging the initial funding and assets of the Dark Light brand..."

Boudica nodded: "That's right. When they find you've behaved yourself, they'll realize they've wronged you and will start to trust you..."

Xiao Ce smiled and nodded at Boudica: "Not bad! Boudica, you're smart! Trust is invaluable. When they trust me, that's when I'll reap the rewards..."

...

Xiao Ce had indeed guessed all of this, and he guessed it correctly!

After John Jonard and his group returned to Sunburg.

They started discussing it.

The two issues discussed were: first, they expressed doubt about Xiao Ce's offer of a large sum of money to buy the castle.

They felt that Xiao Ce wasn't the type to be fooled; he was willing to spend 30 billion Sols to buy the castle. Therefore, the castle must be worth 30 billion.

However, after discussing it, they still couldn't figure out where the value of this 30 billion lay...

Although they did not find it.

After discussing it, they decided that the castle must be kept in their own hands and not allowed to fall into the wrong hands.

Secondly, they must be wary of Xiao Ce tampering with that shady asset and making irregularities in the shareholding agreement.

Their initial idea was to offer twenty, but after some discussion, they compromised and offered ten.

As a result, Xiao Ce's quick agreement surprised them.

After discussing the matter, they followed Xiao Ce's suggestion and went to deliver gifts and thank-you notes to the people who had participated in the auction.

This not only demonstrated their good manners, but also showed that they were happy about it and did not become angry after being overcharged...

...

On the other side, Yin Pan'er and Xiao Yue wanted to dispose of the madman's body without anyone noticing.

This is indeed quite troublesome.

After all, the madman's corpse was too unusual, and if others saw it, it would definitely cause some unnecessary trouble.

They simply disassembled it for him to process.

So, after William Armiten and Sean Jolton finished their business at the auction house and went to find Yin Pan'er with the money...

Yin Pan'er and Xiao Yue are both digging holes.

So they had to wait for quite a while.

After finishing her work, Yin Pan'er changed her clothes before going to see them...

Looking at William Armiten and Sean Jolton grinning.

Yin Pan'er said to William Armiten, "Gentlemen, this time it should go smoothly, right?"

William Armiteng and Sean Jolton listened and laughed, then recounted the whole story.

Yin Pan'er nodded: "After you did this, did you ever consider that you've completely antagonized them...?"

William Armington smiled and said, "In the past, we would definitely have had some concerns. But now we want to cooperate with you, our agent... In fact, after we do this, our agent will have no more worries about cooperating with us."

Sion Jolton nodded in agreement, seething with resentment: "That's right, that imposter Boudica, relying on her connections with the East Asia Association, dares to talk back to me like that... Utterly despicable, utterly hateful..."

Yin Pan'er didn't pick up on that topic, but instead changed the subject: "What are you planning to do next?"

William Armington said, "Continue gathering evidence, and then, I heard they've bought the castle and are planning some kind of press conference. Of course, we'll be there to stir things up!"

After listening, Yin Pan'er nodded: "So, you want me to help you? Well, I'm afraid..."

William Armington said to Yin Pan'er, "Of course not...of course not...these are trivial matters, and it's not your place to help, sir! We don't know what the future holds...we just hope that, Acting Agent Yin, you could lend us a hand if we ever find ourselves in dire straits..."

Yin Pan'er smiled and said, "Of course... of course, it's only if you're acting within the bounds of reason and law. If you're acting neither reasonably nor legally... then there's nothing I can do to help..."

Hearing Yin Pan'er say that, the two of them smiled and nodded, "That's natural..."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Xiaoyue knocked on the door.

After seeing Xiaoyue, Yin Pan'er turned to William and Amityon and asked, "Gentlemen, is there anything else?"

The two men quickly produced a check: "This is a 22 billion sole bill for your loan, sir. Thank you for your support. Without you, we wouldn't have been able to inflict such a huge loss on them..."

Yin Pan'er took it and glanced at it: "It was just a small favor. By the way, they spent so much money. You said you wanted to take that castle back. Do you think you still have the confidence?"

William Armington wore a confident expression: "Of course... I'm definitely confident. We've already come up with both soft and hard strategies..."

Yin Pan'er nodded: "Okay, then you two go ahead and get busy. If you've been treated unfairly within reasonable limits, I will definitely step in to help you..."

After hearing what Yin Pan'er said, the two nodded excitedly: "Thank you, Agent Yin... thank you, Agent Yin."

When the two men saw that Yin Pan'er was no longer responding, they knew that she had essentially told them to leave.

He then bowed and took his leave, saying to Yin Pan'er, "Agent Yin, we'll take our leave now. Thank you again, Agent Yin."