I am doing well in the Siheyuan

Cheng Jianjun explained his strategy.

In his eyes, those wealthy people were nothing more than sheep to be slaughtered.

"How is this different from an auction? Besides, treating people to a meal still costs money, right?"

Xu Damao also understood this time.

He was unhappy that his limelight was stolen.

"Of course there is a difference. Auctions are about buying and selling, and banquets are about friendship. We can claim that this is a way to give back to our customers, thanking them for their support, while at the same time asking them to keep it a secret!"

"Keep it secret?"

Liu Haizhong repeated the sentence, still doubtful.

He has a lot of experience in confidentiality and knows that it is not easy to maintain absolute confidentiality.

“Does it really work?”

Xu Damao echoed.

Cheng Jianjun did not look directly at Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong. He did not need to explain too much to these two simple-minded people.

But Li Huaide nodded secretly in agreement.

As a wealthy man, he knows well the logic behind how rich people think.

For most wealthy people, antiques are a tool to demonstrate their strength and can also serve as a platform for communication.

If the auction were turned into a banquet, many wealthy people would be happy to attend, and even if the news spread, it would only be limited to relatively high-end social circles.

"Okay, then we will not arrange an auction for the Lantern Festival. We will hold a banquet instead. You will be in charge of this matter. Remember, the antiques traded at the banquet must be carefully selected!"

Li Huaide adopted Cheng Jianjun's suggestion.

"Boss Li, I still need to make a batch of antiques for trading, so I really don't have time to spare. I think this matter can be entrusted to Sister Qin!"

Cheng Jianjun took the opportunity to recommend Qin Jingru.

Following Li Huaide, he also understood that the other party needed someone who could get things done.

As long as you can get practical work done, it doesn't matter where you come from.

Compared with Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong, he obviously hopes that Qin Jingru will be reused.

Although Xu Damao was dissatisfied, he could do nothing about it.

After the meeting, Cheng Jianjun found Li Huaide again.

"Is there anything I didn't explain clearly just now?"

Li Huaide was curious and thought that Cheng Jianjun must have something important to discuss when he returned.

"Mr. Li, I thought of another big business that might be worth a try."

"Big business? Tell me in detail!"

Cheng Jianjun never speaks without reason. Li Huaide was quite interested in this, his eyes flickering like a hunter locking onto his prey.

Cheng Jianjun described the situation of Uncle Liu and Su Meng in detail, and revealed his own plan.

"Su Meng and her uncle want to use my channels to buy a batch of antiques from our auction house. Uncle Liu is from Hong Kong like you and has some assets. I think there is something to be done here."

"Oh? How much assets does this Mr. Liu have?"

After learning that Uncle Liu was also from Hong Kong, Li Huaide seemed to smell fresh prey.

"About 10 million."

Cheng Jianjun recalled a number that Su Meng had mentioned.

"Ten million is indeed a lot!"

Li Huaide whispered, and began to think about how to get the funds.

"Is it possible for us to bankrupt him?"

Li Huaide said this softly, and although the words were light, their meaning was extremely cruel.

Cheng Jianjun raised his eyebrows slightly.

He originally just wanted to make some extra money, but Li Huaide was planning to rip the other party off.

However, in response to Uncle Liu and Su Meng's conceited attitude, Cheng Jianjun now decided to make them pay a heavy price!

"Then we need to plan it more carefully!"

Cheng Jianjun quickly came up with a plan in his mind.

"tell me the story!"

At this moment, Li Huaide is like a wolf with sharp teeth bared, while Cheng Jianjun plays the role of a fox with great wisdom.

As night fell, Cheng Jianjun returned to the courtyard.

"Su Meng, the situation doesn't seem optimistic. I met with Mr. Li today and mentioned your uncle's matter to him, but it seems that Mr. Li is not very interested."

"Didn't you tell him that my uncle also came from Hong Kong?"

Su Meng frowned and asked.

"I said that Mr. Li said that since he has chosen to do business, he will treat it the same whether it is Hong Kong or New Taipei City.

However, I heard a piece of news today, maybe there is still a chance."

At this moment, Cheng Jianjun was like a patient fisherman, calmly throwing out the bait.

"what news?"

Su Meng's eagerness was evident in her words and she did not try to hide her urgency.

"Mr. Li plans to hold a banquet on the Lantern Festival and invite the wealthy people who participated in the last auction to attend. He is preparing to hold a small internal auction. There are also some items that will be on display at the next auction. He plans to give them as gifts to those wealthy people."

"We have never participated in the Foley auction and have not purchased any collections. Can we be invited to attend?" Su Meng looked doubtful.

How can they be considered to have an opportunity when they don't even have the qualifications to enter the internal auction?

"The key is not the auction itself, but the banquet. Mr. Li has decided to host the banquet at the famous 'Youjian Restaurant' in the city.

I understand that Jin Changsheng is run by your uncle. If you can win the right to host the banquet, then whether you have participated in the auction before will no longer be important."

Although Cheng Jianjun noticed the slight movement of the fishhook, his expression remained calm.

"Is there a restaurant?"

Su Meng's frown deepened.

In the early years, there had been frictions between "Youjian Restaurant" and Jin Changsheng. Now, it is unexpected that such a good thing would be taken by "Youjian Restaurant" first.

"Can you discuss this with Mr. Li? We at Jin Changsheng are willing to take over the hosting of this banquet!"

Su Meng made a prompt decision.

The fish has taken the bait!

When Cheng Jianjun heard Su Meng's words, a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

If you want to catch big fish, you have to be willing to put out bait. This is how business works. You can't be too concerned about the small profits in front of you.

During this time with Uncle Liu, Su Meng really learned some business tricks.

"Do you need to discuss this matter with your uncle first?"

"No need for that. I can make the decision about the restaurant now, and my uncle's idea is definitely the same as mine."

Su Meng said this firmly, and left impatiently.

Cheng Jianjun looked at Su Meng's receding back and shook his head slightly.

Li Huaide originally planned to meet with Uncle Liu immediately, but he intervened.

If they could meet easily, Uncle Liu would probably become suspicious.

The more difficult it is to meet each other, the more surprise will overwhelm their rationality at the moment of meeting.

After Su Meng left, Qin Jingru came out.

"I didn't expect things to go so smoothly. Does that mean the money from the banquet will flow into our pockets?"

Qin Jingru was previously worried about where to hold the banquet. The boss behind "Youjian Restaurant" was Lou Xiao'e, who had a friendship with Ye Ming and was unwilling to bring business to "Youjian Restaurant".

"That's right. Mr. Li and I have agreed to hold a banquet at Jinchangsheng and find a way to get Uncle Liu to attend the auction. When the time comes, I will tell Mr. Li that they have given a discount. This way, it will be perfect!"