Chapter 13 - Partnership with the Lady (1/2)

Zhang Jun was thinking about working with Lin Xian for some time, and he just made up his mind. He knew that jade business had some inside news and trades behind the scenes. An outsider couldn’t possibly understand how it worked.

Although he had X-ray vision, he needed a network to take care of jade stone supply and sales channels. He knew nothing of those.

Zhang Jun said, “Lin Xian, we need to talk. Is there a quiet place for a few words?”

Lin Xian smiled, “Of course. Follow me.”

Lin Xian was sharp enough to notice that Zhang Jun had things to tell her, and she was curious because Zhang Jun’s story had been legendary the last few days.

They met two days ago and already Zhang Jun had made 10 million yuan. He won 2 million with Zhuang Wen’s 200 thousand, then he won 3 million yuan’s worth of stones from the Gamble Stone Festival after he won his bet against Xu Bo. Furthermore, he picked out 2 excellent jade stones worth more than 10 million yuan!

Making 10 million in two days –only the most successful businesspeople could do it. But he did it as a recent college graduate!

To Lin Xian, Zhang Jun was already a legend. She felt a mysterious power emitting from this younger alumnus of hers.

There was a two-story building behind the warehouse for people to rest. In the lobby, there were only two people -Lin Xian and Zhang Jun. When they sat down, Lin Xian asked him, “What’s on your mind?”

Zhang Jun picked his words carefully. “Senior Lin, we just met a few days ago, but I think we’re friends already. Alumni aside, I’m personally very glad to get to know you better.”

Lin Xian laughed. “Zhang Jun, cut the crap. What do you want?”

Zhang Jun said, “I have an idea. Lin Xian, would you like to work with me?”

“Work with you?” Lin Xian’s eyes opened wide in astonishment.

“Yes. Jade business only.” Zhang Jun nodded.

Lin Xian measured Zhang Jun’s face, as if she’s expecting something to happen. Zhang Jun looked back in anticipation and excitement.”

She looked away and sighed. “What’s your plan?” she asked.

Zhang Jun sat up. “You and I, let’s start a jade store in Donghai. We can start from there and slowly open up more branches.”

Lin Xian chuckled shortly before she resumed a serious look. “Silly, do you think opening stores is that easy? Let me ask you this: how much investment do you need to open a store in Donghai? How many people are you going to hire? What kind of market research do you need? And most importantly, where are you getting the stones?

“Other concerns aside, jade supply itself is a big problem. In China, the Lin family is one of the leading retail dealers in jade business, but even we have problems obtaining high-quality jade.”

Zhang Jun wasn’t intimidated, however. “Jade supply is not a problem. We can buy them straight from Myanmar. As for the investment, a dozen million should suffice?”