Chapter 170: Trading Auto Repair Shop
After a simple breakfast, the Dongwu sisters were chatting and laughing while washing dishes and cleaning, while Zhang Ailun took the time to take a look at today's daily intelligence.
[Daily Intelligence: Darren's old Pick's Auto Repair Shop is officially on sale for $66000. Includes repair tools, shop, and one year of property tax exemption.]
Darren is planning to sell his auto repair shop? Zhang Ailun immediately decided to talk to him.
[Daily Intelligence: A streetwalker in Weiner was misdiagnosed with AIDS by a black-hearted hospital, so she decided to take revenge on society by offering free services to passers-by. She has taken revenge on 469 passers-by in a row, and you may be interested in this.]
Zhang Ailun:?
This is not revenge on society, it is clearly giving back to society! This is the female donor on the streets of the West Coast!
However, the chief leader was not interested in this. She was misdiagnosed by a black-hearted hospital, but what if she really got infected during the donation process?
[Daily Intelligence: At 3:42 am last night, three theft teams on the Cajun Bridge stole three luxury cars from the wealthy area. The Silver Fox gang hid a silver-gray Maserati worth $8 in the underground garage on the second floor. The Big B gang parked a Chevrolet Camaro worth $5 in the 564 warehouse on Tianlong Avenue. The Eagle gang parked a Corvette worth $6 in the car modification shop in the seventh district. Details: These vehicles are temporarily unclaimed. The owners are serving their sentences in prison and are expected to be released in half a month at the earliest. ]
[Daily Intelligence: A zero-dollar purchase mission took place in a private jewelry store in the 10th district. The criminals fled to the suburbs and hid jewelry worth $ in a cow shed on a country ranch. They plan to sell the jewelry in two weeks when the storm subsides. Details: The planner of this case is a professional theft black boots team - long press and click to learn about personal information. ]
Wow, what a talent!
Zhang Ailun immediately searched the Internet and found that this case had just happened in the past two days.
The Black Boots Team is also a well-known theft gang, known for the black boots they all wear during robberies. The team leader was sentenced to 80 years in prison, and currently the second-in-command is responsible for planning operations. Their resumes and quotation information can also be seen in the Los Angeles 58 Black Market app.
1996年2月策划参与洗劫华人区周大福珠宝店，三月后被逮捕三人判刑12年。2006年8月参与零元购造成警员意外死亡，半个月后全员被通缉逮捕判刑，老大被判刑80年。2018年新的黑靴子团队策划参与摩根大通银行金库纵火案行动失败。被逮捕入狱判刑。
The second-in-command was released from prison a few days ago and teamed up with an anonymous team to rob a jewelry store. His whereabouts are currently unknown.
The average member quote starts at $50000, and action dividends account for at least 40%.
JPMorgan Chase Bank? Isn't this the site of the unfinished building yesterday? It seems they did it.
The reason why there is no news now may be because the police have not found any clues to issue a public wanted notice?
The jewelry store claimed that it had lost $160 million worth of Golden House jewelry and had posted a search request on the market, but no one is willing to take up the task and offer a reward.
No, wait a moment.
The criminals only stole $10 of your goods, and you say you lost $160 million? How is that reasonable?
Who can bear this? Tell me how much you have embezzled on a daily basis!
Black Boots teaming up with anonymous members? How can this be considered robbery? This is just settling accounts!
Otherwise, it might not have been on the Los Angeles Morning Post's hot news search, and the police officers did not have much reaction and did not actively participate in the arrest mission.
There is a problem! This team has probably been cleaned up from the inside, and the people have been replaced, and all of them are py transactions.
Zhang Ailun thought hard for a long time, said hello to the sisters, left the apartment building, and drove to Lao Pick's Auto Repair Shop.
When I got here, I saw that the store had been renovated. There was no car inside, and there was a sign outside saying "For Sale".
Zhang Ailun walked into the store and saw Darren cleaning, so he greeted him.
"Sir, are you here to repair your car? I'm sorry, we don't do business here anymore. We are preparing to sell this auto repair shop." Darren said with some regret when he saw the old customer coming.
"I came here to talk to you about the store transaction. I saw the sales page of your auto repair shop on the Internet, and I am interested in buying your auto repair shop." Zhang Ailun said with a smile.
"Are you sure?" Darren became interested. He didn't expect someone to come and ask for the price so soon.
"Yes, I have always wanted to run an auto repair shop or a modification shop, but this auto repair shop is doing well, why do you want to sell it?" Zhang Ailun asked knowingly.
"Because my father passed away, without him, I think it would be difficult for me to run this auto repair shop well. Business has not been good recently, so I want to move to another place to live."
Darren said regretfully. "If you want to take over this store, you only need to pay me $66000. Don't worry, this store has all the qualifications, and I just paid the property tax a while ago. Now you can get the biggest discount. And my employees haven't found jobs yet. If you are interested, you can call them back to continue working for you."
"Can I see your list of revenue items?" Although he already wanted to take over this auto repair shop, Zhang Ailun still wanted to learn more about it.
"of course can."
Darren took out the recent revenue items, and Zhang Allen took a look and found that basically he didn't make much money. The monthly turnover was more than 150,000 US dollars, but the net profit was very low. After paying the water and electricity bills, business taxes, and employee wages, the net profit was only more than 10,000 after tax.
This income is not low for a legitimate auto repair shop, and the qualifications are also that of a middle-class family, but it is still a long way to go to become rich.
But it doesn't matter. He had never intended to run this auto repair shop into a formal car repair and maintenance shop. The second-hand car modification business is where he can really make money.
The main reason why Darren doesn't make money is that he is too formal, law-abiding, and doesn't engage in street-level activities.
Last time I helped the leader maintain his RV, I only charged him a few hundred dollars. It would be a miracle if you could make any money from this. He is definitely a conscientious businessman.
But having a conscience doesn’t make money. Look at those modification shops run by the black guys next door. They sell all kinds of illegal parts, and we don’t know where they get the goods from. They basically don’t consider the customers and just save whenever they can. Isn’t the money saved the boss’s pure profit?
"I think the price you offer is very suitable. If it is convenient, we can sign the contract right now." Zhang Ailun readily agreed to take over the auto repair shop. "Don't worry about the employees. I have some experts who have worked in the repair profession. Some of them used to specialize in repairing tanks and military vehicles. They can do this job."
"Are you sure you don't want to find out more?" Darren asked incredulously.
It was also the first time I met such a straightforward buyer. He just came to take a look at the environment and revenue flow and decided to buy the store.
"I suggest you take a look at the overall structure of the auto repair shop with me first. After all, $60,000 is not a small amount of money!" Darren was conscientious and took the initiative to offer to take Zhang Ailun to visit the auto repair shop.
"Ok." Zhang Ailun did not refuse his request and followed Darren to visit the interior decoration.
There is a front yard, a back yard, and an office on the second floor, which has a computer and murals of luxury cars on the walls.
The room is fully equipped with various maintenance tools and equipment, and those tools alone are worth thousands of dollars. To be honest, it is a real bargain to be able to buy the repair shop at this price.
It is very difficult to find leaks in life, and you have to rely on intelligence to exploit loopholes!
The store's geographical location is also relatively good, it is neither too far nor too far away, it is in a moderate area with heavy traffic.
After touring the overall environment, Zhang Ailun did not change his mind. "Let's draft a transfer contract now. The price is $66000!"
"Well, since you're so straightforward, it would be really long-winded for me to say anything more."
Darren readily agreed and used the office printer to produce a paper contract that had been prepared long ago. Zhang Allen downloaded the electronic contract on his mobile phone and sent it to Dave for his reference.
Dave responded quickly: "No problem, it's just an ordinary transfer contract, it also comes with property taxes and tools, and it can even be paid in installments. Are you sure you want to spend so much money to buy a car repair shop? Are you going to use it to enter the car repair industry? Zhang Ailun: Of course, it can bring me more profits.
After confirming that there were no problems with the contract, Zhang Ailun signed his name directly and transferred US$66000 directly to Darren.
Darren was very happy when he received the transfer reminder. He shook hands with Zhang Ailun and said, "I really don't know how to thank you. I was just worried about how to sell this store. I didn't expect you to help me solve such a big problem. With this money, I can go to other places to fulfill my dream. I hope your business will be prosperous!"
"Good luck to you, buddy." Zhang Ailun smiled and saw Darren off.
You are really thinking too much. With this price, this location and a good reputation, you can buy it with your eyes closed for less than $8.
Zhang Ailun sent messages to the Beggar Gang disciples, asking if anyone among them had worked in the repair industry so that he could recruit the best ones. He soon discovered that several Beggar Gang Clean Clothes Sect disciples had learned repairs and had worked in repair shops and modification shops before. They were all veterans who had been in the industry for more than five years.
My Beggars' Sect disciples are truly filled with talented people!
Zhang Ailun immediately asked those technical talents to work in shifts here. The hourly wages were paid according to normal employees, and they would not be treated unfairly.
Those with abilities will stand out, while those without abilities will be trained at the grassroots level first. When the leader's business grows bigger in the future, there will always be a place where you can be of use.
Soon, the Beggars' Sect disciples reported to the store. Except for an elderly disciple from the Dirty Clothes Sect who looked to be in his fifties, the rest were all healthy-looking people in their early thirties.
He never went to high school and started working in a car repair shop when he was a teenager. He was eventually fired for financial reasons.
Zhang Ailun asked a disciple from the Dirty Clothes Sect to be the technical director. Since he was not very agile and could not do sheet metal work, he could only make suggestions. The other disciples of the Beggars' Sect were responsible for maintenance and modification work.
After finishing his work, Zhang Ailun took a rest in the auto repair shop. Not long after, he received two transfer reminders.
I took a look and saw a cash remittance of $8600 and a project income of $15500.
Sig and Dominic also sent him reminder messages.
Xige: The goods have been delivered. The other party has paid the balance, you should have received it, right?
Zhang Ailun: I have received it. Thank you for your hard work. You have done a good job. Come back soon. I have other things for you to do today.
Sig: What's up?
Zhang Ailun: Of course it is a project that can make money!
Sig: OK.
The chief leader didn't say much, and Xige didn't ask any more questions. He immediately drove back.
Zhang Ailun clicked on the message Dominic sent him again.
Dominic: The customer bought the complete set of Eagle Gold Coins and paid a total of $16000. The platform reasonably deducted the service fee, which should be $500.
Zhang Ailun: I have already received the money, and it would be better to accept cash next time.
Either they make money by running the platform, or they make a lot of money by doing nothing but collecting service fees from merchants.
Zhang Ailun counted his cash assets and spent $66000 today, leaving him with $15.
Considering that there was still US$50,000 of foreign debt that had not been recovered, Zhang Ailun immediately urged the other party.
Zhang Ailun: Where's my money? You haven't sold those things yet?
Tommy: Don't worry! I'm working on that batch of goods. I've made $15000 now. How about I transfer the money to you first?
Zhang Ailun: Two days, I'll give you two more days! If you don't transfer all the money on time, I'll come over and cash you out! Transfer the $15000 to my card now!
Tommy: OK! I'll transfer it to you now! You don't have to be so fierce. I'm not a debtor who won't pay back my money. I'm a business with integrity! If you need my service, I'll be there at your service! Whether it's shooting a movie, traffic marketing, or packaging services, I'm professional!
Zhang Ailun: I have two friends who are doing regular live streaming. They used to be physical therapists and models. Do you have any way to make them famous?
Tommy: I can't do it properly.
Zhang Ailun: …
Damn you, you can only play around with the rules, right?
Tommy: Since they are models and physical therapists, it means they are very confident about their bodies and looks, so why don't they continue to do it? I understand! You are the one who supports those two beauties, right? OK! I can actually give it a try, but you need to pay me a marketing fee. I will ask my friends at the radio station to help you broadcast during prime time at night, and participate in an online entertainment program or something.
Allen Zhang: What do you mean by radio stations and entertainment programs?
Tommy: Of course, it is a show that is second only to paid shows. I am in the business of porn stars. Do you think I can get them to appear on regular talk shows? In fact, being black and red is also red, and the fans of stars who are famous in this area are very sticky! You have to be able to make jokes to become famous.
Tommy: You should know Monica Bellucci, right? She also slept with many producers and directors, and became famous by stripping naked on the big screen. This is the way it works in the Hollywood circle! You need someone to support you. Do you think fans watch their acting skills? It's not their figure and appearance.
Zhang Ailun: Of course I know that, but can’t I become popular without skirting the line?
Tommy: If you don't play by the rules, you can only be racist and sexist, or you can just be ugly, and you have to occupy a hot plate. What's the point of having talent if you can't make money? It's better to play by the rules, simple and direct, beautiful and bright. The fans are not that complicated, they are just pure lust.
Zhang Ailun: It's really troublesome. These days, making money in the entertainment industry is harder than eating shit.
Tommy: They may have eaten it. Ordinary people don’t have the means to eat it.
Zhang Ailun: ...transfer the money over quickly.
Tommy: ok!
Soon, Zhang Ailun received a transfer of $15000 from the other party.
The asset change was $17.
The chief leader also reminded him that he still had 35000 US dollars left, which had to be paid off within two days, otherwise he would be cleaned out!
Then I sent a message to the Dongwu sisters and asked for their opinions.
The two had no questions about the proposal. They came here to make money. As long as the project could make money, what was wrong with doing something a little bit borderline?
Now in order to survive they have to perform their talents in front of the chief leader. Most people don't have the connections to become famous.
The two were very grateful for the help of the leader and invited him to stay at their home tonight.
Things are not going well today. The leader had his energy drained by two little goblins last night!
Zhang Ailun also chose to respect their decision and sent Tommy's contact information to the sisters. Of course, they had to pay for the marketing expenses themselves.
The chief leader only provides connections and platforms.
Zhang Ailun: You'd better behave yourself. Don't bully them, or I'll break your legs.
Tommy: ...ok.
I have such a miserable life.
(End of this chapter)
