The Big Landlord

Chapter 84.2 - Meeting

An Zi Ran sat down opposite of Boss Zhang and looked up. "Sit down and talk."

Boss Zhang hesitated for a bit but he still sat down. He bluntly picked up the jug of wine, poured a cup, and said straightforwardly, "If you have something to say, then just say it. I don't like to beat around the bush."

"In that case, I will speak candidly." An Zi Ran also did not want to beat around the bush with him. "I want to buy your Feng Hua Gambling House."

Translations by Vanilla Muse.

The hand holding the cup of wine froze in place. His expression turned weird. He looked the other person up and down. He could be sure that he had never seen this person before. How did he know about him? He didn't care to find out, but… "Not selling."

Boss Zhang thought about it, but still didn't want to, so he refused.

During this time, there were some people pressuring him to sell his gambling house, but he did not compromise. Those people were all from the same group, so he thought that An Zi Ran was also with them. After all, there weren't many people willing to go against Bao Hua Gambling House.

"Why?" An Zi Ran asked.

"Not selling is not selling. There is no why."

An Zi Ran said, "Because Feng Hua Gambling House is your brother's, so you don't want to sell it? Or do you think I am a go-between for Bao Hua Gambling House?"

Boss Zhang suddenly looked up at him flabbergasted. Those words… Could it be that he wasn't someone from Bao Hua Gambling House?

"You… who exactly are you?"

"Who I am is not important." An Zi Ran said, "The crucial point is that I have nothing to do with Bao Hua Gambling House. I just so happen to want to open a casino, and then I learned about you, so I want you to sell your gambling house. Presumably, you also know that Feng Hua Gambling House will fall in to the hands of Bao Hua Gambling House sooner or later."

Boss Zhang narrowed his eyes and said with slight sarcasm, "Why should I believe you?"

Who knew if this was a trap set by Bao Hua Gambling House? He already fell into their pit once. There would not be a second time!

An Zi Ran looked at him, "What if I said I would hire you as the manager?"

Boss Zhang's eyes widened.

He never thought he would get this kind of response!

An Zi Ran then said, "I have investigated you. Although some of your previous methods were not very bright, your ability to manage a casino is not bad. But if you really want me to make use of you, then you need to prove to me with your actions. How about it?"

Boss Zhang put down the cup of alcohol and slowly closed his eyes. Was this the so-called glimmer of hope at one's darkest hour? Did God hear his voice and send this opportunity before him?

He did not think that God would pity him, but if this person was for real, then this was probably the only chance for him to rise up again!

"Why would you look for me? Since you know about my situation, then you should also be aware of the grudges between Bao Hua Gambling House and me. There is no advantage to you purchasing Feng Hua Gambling House. You might even draw their negative attention and they will suppress you. The cons outweigh the pros. Even so, you still want to buy it?"

Boss Zhang didn't understand.

An Zi Ran said calmly, "You don't have to worry about this."

Boss Zhang hesitated for a moment. His voice was hoarse when he said, "Can you give me some time to consider?" He more or less believed the other party's words.

An Zi Ran said, "Yes, but I don't want to wait too long."

Boss Zhang nodded. Believing his words did not mean that he was completely convinced. He could not make the decision to sell right away.

After reaching an agreement, An Zi Ran left a contact method for Boss Zhang. Once he came to a decision, he could go to him at any time.

Boss Zhang did not intend to consider it for too long. Although An Zi was willing to give him time, others were definitely not willing. If he lost this opportunity, he did not know whether he would encounter such a good thing again.

An Ziran did not notice his thoughts, but he was also ninety-nine percent certain that Boss Zhang would agree, and he was not in a hurry. He paid the bill and left.

Boss Zhang watched An Zi Ran as he left. His expression was contemplative.

In his heart, there was a part of it that did not believe there could be such a good thing. It was like a pie falling from the sky.

He had always thought that he didn't have many good days left to live. His former enemies would definitely come knocking on his door once he fell down. He didn't know that this kind of turning point would happen.

"Perhaps… I can believe him after all."

After returning, Boss Zhang had people investigate An Zi Ran, especially around the situation with Bao Hua Gambling House, but he came up with nothing. It was as if the other party had come from thin air. Although he was still very confused, he was also a little relieved. As long as it was not someone from Bao Hua Gambling House, anyone would do.

Two days later, the second round of the talent selection came to an end.

There were about seventy or eighty candidates left. The number was not particularly large, because in the past there have been times when it was more than a hundred. But they weren't all received into the emperor's harem at once. A portion of them would become the emperor's concubines, and the rest might be decreed a marriage to other members of royalty.

On this day, An Zi Ran had yet to receive Boss Zhang's reply, but he received a group of women instead…