Only after being reborn did I realize how fascinating the world of the rich is.

After chasing Cao Jinpeng away, Li Xiaofeng stopped arguing with Lü Zhendong and quickly sat down to ask, "Fourth brother, what happened? Why did your father go to jail? Is there any way to help him?"

We're all brothers, so if you need any help, just let us know. We'll do everything we can to help!

Lu Zhendong, who was standing nearby, quickly added, "Yes, what the third brother said is right. What exactly happened to your family?"

Cheng Zhiyuan sighed and said helplessly, "It's an old matter that was brought up by someone. There's nothing my dad can do. We can only ask the lawyer to help try to get a reduced sentence!"

"What's the purpose of this man surnamed Cao's visit today? From what he's saying, it seems he wants to buy your family's property!"

Cheng Zhiyuan nodded and said, "Yes!"

Lu Zhendong asked, somewhat puzzled, "Why? Why should they be able to buy whenever they want? If he offers a low price, why don't you just refuse to sell to him?"

Cheng Zhiyuan shook his head and said, "You don't understand the ways of this. If you don't cultivate good relationships with all parties involved and have no one to protect you, you won't be able to keep the nightclub going."

But my dad was the one who arranged all the connections, and now that he's in jail, it's going to be very difficult to continue the business.

Furthermore, our family isn't the only shareholder in these nightclubs; there are many other shareholders as well. If the business fails, it won't just be a matter of money; we'll also offend those shareholders.

Although those shareholders don't usually participate in the operations, they have connections in both the legitimate and underworld circles. If we lose money, they definitely won't let us off the hook. We'd better sell our shares as soon as possible!

Li Xiaofeng asked curiously, "Then why don't you sell your shares to those shareholders?"

Cheng Zhiyuan sighed and said helplessly, "All these nightclubs combined cost a lot of money. Those people can't come up with that much money, and even if they could, they can't run them."

"Then why did the Cao family dare to take over?"

"First, the Cao family has a lot of cash on hand because they can't get the land, so they have the strength to buy my family's shares."

The second Cao family is backed by the Wei family. Wei Guoliang has extensive connections and can control these nightclubs. Moreover, the Wei family will acquire a portion of the shares.

Third, the Wei family already owns shares in these nightclubs of ours, and I estimate that after this purchase of our shares, the Wei family will become the major shareholder of these nightclubs.

Li Xiaofeng smiled and said, "Zhiyuan, you're so stubborn. Since you can't sell them all at once, why don't you sell them piecemeal? You can set a reasonable price for each nightclub based on its assets, revenue, and profit."

Additionally, you can allow shareholders to consolidate their dispersed equity. For example, if a shareholder owns 10% of the shares in each of the five nightclubs, then he will own 50% of the shares in one nightclub.

In this way, the shareholder only needs to put up half the money again to fully own the nightclub.

Of course, this is just an example; the actual process could be much more complex. You can discuss it with the shareholders gradually.

"But most of the shareholders don't really know how to run a nightclub!"

"They don't understand business, but your Cheng family does. When the time comes, your Cheng family can go all the way and teach them how to operate. You can even take some shares from them and help them operate. Your Cheng family will definitely make a profit!"

Cheng Zhiyuan frowned slightly, and asked with some confusion, "But they didn't participate in the management before, which saved them a lot of trouble and effort. Why do they want to manage it themselves now?"

"The past is the past, and the present is the present. Before, with your father around, the business could stay stable, but now that the business can't stay stable, those people certainly don't want to suffer too much loss."

You went door-to-door explaining to them, calling them "uncle" and "elder brother," and you even presented them with this solution for splitting the business.

I think your dad has been working with them for so many years, even if the deal falls through, they'll still be on good terms with you, so they probably won't make things too difficult for you.

In fact, anyone with a bit of ability wants to take control of the situation. Besides, if they take control, they are responsible for any losses or gains they make.

Your Cheng family no longer needs to live in constant fear, don't you think?

"What if the Wei family interferes?"

Li Xiaofeng sneered and said, "Since the Wei family is also a shareholder, they will definitely try to stir things up. This requires you, Cheng Zhiyuan, not only to have the courage to burn your bridges, but also to remain calm!"

"What do you mean by that?"

"The Wei family's plan is actually to have your Cheng family sell off their shares at a low price, and then have the Wei family manage the business, or have the Cao family take the lead while the Wei family provides support behind the scenes."

For the shareholders, this is an acceptable solution, at least temporarily maintaining the status quo. Therefore, those shareholders will definitely put pressure on you together.

Cheng Zhiyuan said somewhat dejectedly, "They are indeed putting pressure on our Cheng family now. Otherwise, Cao Jinpeng wouldn't be so arrogant and wouldn't take our Cheng family seriously at all."

Li Xiaofeng smiled and said confidently, "But have you considered the mindset of those shareholders?"

What is their mentality?

"If the Cheng family, who are major shareholders in these nightclubs, are forced to sell their shares at a low price one day, will the smaller shareholders also be forced to sell their shares at a low price one day?"

Your proposal, which gives these minority shareholders absolute control over one or more nightclubs, actually better protects their interests.

Cheng Zhiyuan's eyes lit up after hearing Li Xiaofeng's analysis.

"First of all, your Cheng family must hold on and never sell your shares at a low price, otherwise it will be a lose-lose situation and everyone will lose money together."

This is a unified society governed by the rule of law, not an ancient feudal dynasty or a chaotic era of division. It is impossible for us to openly and directly do anything outrageous to your Cheng family.

Even if those shareholders wanted to retaliate against your Cheng family, that would be a matter for the future, especially now that your father is in trouble. They're trying to avoid you, not the other way around.

Hearing this, Cheng Zhiyuan nodded, while Li Xiaofeng smiled and continued, "Once your Cheng family has made their determination clear, you should take the opportunity to present your proposal. That will be their only option."

There may be those who disagree, but there will inevitably be some who agree with this plan. Human nature is selfish, and your plan is actually better at protecting their interests.

Once someone agrees to this plan, your Cheng family must disregard everything and immediately begin implementation.

There's a saying that goes, "A thousand-mile dike can be destroyed by an ant hole," and "When a wall falls, everyone pushes it down; when a tree falls, the monkeys scatter." What's more, it was your Cheng family who took the initiative to push it down!

By then, more and more people will agree to your plan. In the end, the will of the people and the trend of the times will be irreversible, and the Wei and Cao families will be unable to stop it even if they want to!