Chen Jie had always wanted to partner with Luo Yang in other businesses.
Actually, she was interested in Luo Yang's resources.
If she did other businesses with Luo Yang, it would be easier to get beauty stream from him.
That is to say, even if someone wanted to muscle in on beauty stream's business, it would be difficult.
Chen Jie knew that many people wanted to be distributors for beauty stream.
Only because Chen Jie was Luo Yang's elder sister in the industry, Luo Yang had not handed over her benefits to others.
If they partnered in another business, their relationship would become even more solid.
Seeing Luo Yang dozing off with his eyes closed, Chen Jie smiled and said, "Niu Zai, let's open a bar in the county town."
Opening an entertainment venue, if not truly powerful in both legitimate and underworld aspects, could easily lead to trouble.
In the county town, Luo Yang's connections were not strong enough.
He had wanted to open a bar for a long time but lacked confidence.
Now that he heard Chen Jie's proposal, he was somewhat tempted.
"Why suddenly think of opening a bar?" Luo Yang asked as he waved away the smoke in front of him.
But Chen Jie stubbornly kept blowing smoke his way.
Secondhand smoke is bad for health, and Luo Yang couldn't say much, so he could only offer a wry smile.
"Didn't you meet some capable people? It's easier to get things done with backing. Bars are very profitable," Chen Jie reminded him.
He thought Chen Jie had enough connections to open a bar; turns out she still depended on Luo Yang.
Lately, he indeed had met capable people, but others might not be willing to help with everything.
Besides, constantly bothering someone for favors wasn't good either.
Luo Yang didn't want to explain the complex reasons.
After thinking it over, he nodded.
"How much money will it take?" Luo Yang inquired.
"A few hundred thousand should do. Let's partner up," Chen Jie flicked her cigarette ash, "Let's start with a small one to see how it goes. Once we have the experience, we can open a bigger one."
"Let me think about it," Luo Yang said.
He wanted to ask around first to see if opening a bar could land some protection.
If there were no issues, then starting a bar for fun was also fine.
"Niu Zai, to be honest with you, opening the bar is just exploring the waters. If it works out, let's open a KTV next. Then we can set up an entertainment city, and that's when business will get big," Chen Jie laughed.
When it comes to business acumen, Chen Jie was quite competent.
Lately, Luo Yang had been busy investigating Hong Zhong's affairs, not having much time to tend to business.
If someone partnered up, not having to manage the business himself would also be nice.
"Sister Chen, opening a bar is fine. You know I don't have time to manage it, so you'll need to take care of the management," Luo Yang said.
She passed the cigarette over to him, and Luo Yang reluctantly took a puff.
"That's easy, you just put up the money, and if problems arise, you find someone to fix them. I'll handle the rest. How's that?" Chen Jie cunningly smiled.
This way of dividing responsibilities clearly meant Luo Yang would handle the major issues while Chen Jie would manage minor matters.
Although major issues wouldn't arise every day, Luo Yang nodded and said, "Let me think about it. It should be feasible."
He thought about Tang Guihua possibly wanting shares and decided he needed to discuss it with her.
Otherwise, Tang Guihua would nag again for not being informed.
"Niu Zai, if we are to open, we should do it soon. What else is there to think about? Find a good location, finish the decor, and we can open. The sooner we open, the sooner we earn money," Chen Jie said.
"Sister Chen, what if Sister Guihua also wants a share? What do we do then?" Luo Yang asked.
It was better to ask now, so he could straightforwardly answer Tang Guihua once he returned.
Knowing Tang Guihua, if she found out about the bar, she was very likely to want in.
Chen Jie paused, then laughed, "Niu Zai, I'm partnering with you. Why should she meddle?"
This matter could not be settled at the moment.
Suddenly seeing Chen Jie frown, Luo Yang curiously asked:
"Sister Chen, what's wrong?"