Chapter 1702: Pleasant Cooperation

It’s crucial to know that the Hongyu Group has already reached a bottleneck in domestic development. Because of their inability to advance domestically, they have turned to overseas markets.

However, if Xu Group is willing to offer resources, they will have a continuous flow of customers domestically.

Compared to so many customers, 15% of the profit seems trivial.

Bear in mind, as long as you have customers, there’s no fear of losing money.

Zhang Hongyu is an exceedingly shrewd businessman, naturally aware of the pros and cons involved.

Xu Ke’s purpose in doing this is entirely to gain experience for himself.

The old saying goes, “Look out for oneself, or you’re doomed.”

Although Xu Group isn’t currently involved in the precious metals sector, it doesn’t mean they won’t be in the future.

Xu Ke is laying the foundation for the future, given that the precious metals industry can be quite lucrative.

Xu Ke thinks it’s much more profitable than the industries he’s currently involved in.

Zhang Hongyu has already come to terms with this and has decided to accept Xu Ke’s proposal.

After all, this transaction is all gain for him, with no downsides. Once they weather this crisis and latch onto Xu Group, their company will undoubtedly soar.

“President Xu, I agree to this partnership. If you can help our company get through this difficulty, whether it’s 15% or 20%, I’m willing.”

“Hey, don’t put it that way. Even among brothers, accounts should be settled clearly. Since I mentioned 15%, it stays at 15%. Given this, let’s sign the contract immediately.”

After all, spoken words hold no weight; Xu Ke still prefers contractual assurance.

Zhang Hongyu instantly told his secretary to draft the contract.

Soon after, the secretary returned with the contract.

Zhang Hongyu handed the contract to Xu Ke, who gave it a cursory glance.

The stipulations are exactly as previously discussed, and in some areas, Zhang Hongyu has made considerable concessions.

“I appreciate such forthright individuals like President Zhang; let’s sign the contract now.” With this, Xu Ke signed his name.

The deal was completed effortlessly. For Xu Ke, it was easier than having a meal.

Once the contract was signed, they officially established a partnership.

Xu Ke just learned that Zhang Hongyu’s company temporarily needs four hundred million in funding.

To Xu Ke, this is just a small matter.

“President Zhang, please wait a moment; I’ll arrange the funds for you now.”

In less than five minutes, five hundred million was transferred to Hongyu Group’s account.

Seeing the text message on his phone, Zhang Hongyu was overjoyed.

Bear in mind, an hour earlier, he was worried about funding. But now, Xu Ke had offered a lifeline.

“President Xu, truly, you are our company’s savior. With these funds, our company will surely overcome this hurdle.”

Xu Ke nodded lightly, knowing he is the true winner in this deal.

This five hundred million is merely a temporary loan to Zhang Hongyu, which he must repay with interest.

Moreover, in all future transactions, Xu Ke will retain 15% of the profits.

All Xu Ke has to do is provide clients to Hongyu Group.

This task is child’s play for Xu Ke, since their company holds abundant client resources which can be shared with Hongyu Group.

It seems like a win-win situation, but Xu Ke is already profiting immensely from it.

The Hongyu Group’s issue was finally settled, and Xu Ke intended to visit the next company, but Zhang Hongyu insisted on treating him to a meal.

Xu Ke considered this, realizing that since they will be collaborating long-term, refusing a meal would be unfriendly.

So, under Zhang Hongyu’s heartfelt invitation, Xu Ke accompanied him to a renowned nearby restaurant.

Truthfully, Xu Ke doesn’t care much about meals. Especially in business settings, he finds them even less interesting.

Once they were at the restaurant, Xu Ke mostly remained silent. Virtually the entire conversation was led by Zhang Hongyu.

As the meal was nearing its end, a few people suddenly entered their private room.

Having unexpected company, Xu Ke furrowed his brow.

It’s their private room; entering without permission is quite rude.

Noticing the intruders, Zhang Hongyu recognized the chairman of Xingxing Group, Zhang Rui.

Zhang Rui had brought his subordinates here for a meal and unexpectedly encountered Zhang Hongyu.

To Zhang Rui, Zhang Hongyu is merely a defeated rival; he came precisely to humiliate him.

“Oh, oh, oh, isn’t this President Zhang of Hongyu Group? You still have the leisure to dine here? You must be aware of your company’s situation. I advise you to be honest and abandon your current business. I might spare you. Otherwise, when your fund chain breaks and reaches the courts, it’ll be a difficult situation to handle.”

Facing Zhang Rui’s aggressive words, Zhang Hongyu’s expression turned very unpleasant.

He desperately wanted to scold Zhang Rui but held back in Xu Ke’s presence.

“Zhang Rui, don’t be too arrogant. Stealing our business wasn’t enough; now you’re here to mock me. You’d better not give me an opportunity, or I will make you wish you were dead.”

Listening to Zhang Hongyu, Zhang Rui looked at him as if he was clueless.

“You must have got it wrong. Your company is in a dead end, not mine. I’ll see how long you can hold out. Let’s see if your mouth is as tough when that time comes.”

Suddenly, Zhang Rui shifted his gaze to Xu Ke, sitting nearby.

Zhang Rui found Xu Ke somewhat familiar but couldn’t remember momentarily.

“Oh, oh, oh! Isn’t President Zhang going to introduce this young man? You’re dining here, surely with plans involving this young fellow.”

Xu Ke’s impression of Zhang Rui worsened; he had no liking for such a person.

Now hearing Zhang Rui speak about him, Xu Ke couldn’t hold back on the spot.

He abruptly stood up and kicked Zhang Rui in the abdomen, sending him flying.

This happened too suddenly; not just Zhang Rui but everyone was shocked.

As Zhang Rui struggled to get up, he grimly stared at Xu Ke.

“You punk, seems like you have a death wish. You should investigate who I am; causing trouble on my turf, and today you won’t leave alive.”

Facing Zhang Rui’s threats, Xu Ke wasn’t bothered at all.

To him, Zhang Rui was like a jumping clown, not capable of causing any disturbance.