CHAPTER 1588: CHAPTER 1588: WAITING FOR THE GOOD NEWS FROM SISTER LIN

"Since it’s settled, then let’s wish each other a happy collaboration!" Hou Zicheng heartily accepted.

What integrity? What loyalty? He didn’t show any of it at all, all I saw was the deception between businessmen and friendships measured by money.

"That’s fine. Since we’re collaborating, should we also sign an agreement?" Lin Qiushu, to guard against any betrayal from Hou Zicheng mid-way, brought out an agreement.

If he backtracks later on, at least they’ll have something to hold over him.

Since he doesn’t want to lose Guan Qing as a friend, then this agreement will serve the right purpose to keep Hou Zicheng in check.

"I say, little sister..."

"Lin Qiushu, you can call me by my full name, or you can call me Boss Lin."

"Let’s stick with little sister Lin, I like that nickname."

"Suit yourself."

"Little sister Lin, don’t you trust me?" Hou Zicheng asked as he signed the document.

"Of course I trust you. I’m just adding an extra layer of insurance for our cooperation, right?" Lin Qiushu said with a sly smile.

"You’re impressive," Hou Zicheng gave her a thumbs-up, "I’ve always been weak against beautiful women! But now, shouldn’t we discuss how to swallow up Nanguofeng?"

"Of course. Didn’t I say so? Undermining them from below! I will lay the groundwork first, and when the time is right, you’ll withdraw your investment in Guan Qing. Then, if Guan Qing can come up with the money, we’ll share the profits! If we get back a shop, we’ll split it fifty-fifty, how about that?"

"Okay! How should we divide it?"

"Sixty-forty! I take sixty, you take forty!"

"Isn’t that a bit too little for me?" Hou Zicheng asked greedily, "What about fifty-fifty?"

"Boss Hou, you want so much for just sitting back and enjoying the profits? Do you have no shame?" Lin Qiushu joked, "I think Boss Hou must be joking with me, right?"

"Ha ha! Alright, let’s go with sixty-forty." Hou Zicheng agreed, "But the money I’ve invested, I don’t think it’s enough to take down a Nanguofeng restaurant!"

"Not now, but it will be in the future! Just wait! Guan Qing will soon be unable to come up with the money and will have to pay her debts!" Lin Qiushu said confidently.

"Great! Then I’ll just wait for the good news from little sister Lin."

"Rest assured! It will definitely be good news!"

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After leaving Hou Zicheng’s company, Lin Qiushu took a deep breath: "Finally dealt with that guy. Now it’s all on us."

"Mm." An Hao nodded, looking at Lin Qiushu gratefully, "Thank you for your efforts with this! Without your help, An Ping and I wouldn’t stand a chance."

"Don’t be so courteous. Do we need to say so much between us?" Lin Qiushu smiled, "I’m happy as long as I can help you! By the way, is the money still enough? Do you need me to allocate more to you?"

An Hao quickly waved her hand: "No need, no need. It’s enough already! I’m worried that if we invest too much, we won’t be able to get it back."

"Don’t worry. You can rest assured, it will definitely return." Lin Qiushu has been immersed in the business world since childhood, she had confidence in her judgment.

"Good. Then let’s continue," An Hao said.

She and An Ping would buy vegetables from farmers in other regions and continue the wholesale business. All these efforts were not just to make money but to keep Guan Qing from selling her produce, ensuring it would rot in her hands.