Hong Kong Film: Short mules have no future, I am in charge of Hong Kong

Chapter 300 There must be something fishy!
"Top-grade imperial green?" Su Hanze raised his eyebrows. "There must be old mines in places like this. Although it looks abandoned now, as long as the funds keep up, there is still a chance to mine it again."

"Do you think it's worth a try?" Ah Liu rubbed his hands excitedly, "As long as we control this mine, our status in the jade industry will definitely increase several times!"

Su Hanze did not answer immediately, but leaned back in his chair, tapping his fingers on the table. He was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke: "There must be a lot of people eyeing this mine. Since they are willing to sell their shares, they are looking for someone to take over, which may not be really beneficial."

"So you think... this mine might be a scam?" The smile on Liu's face froze for a moment.

"There is definitely a hole, it just depends on whether we can fill it." Su Hanze stood up and picked up the documents on the table. "Let's go and take a look. You can't just hear about the mine. You have to see it with your own eyes to know whether it's worth it."

"Boss, you're going there in person again?" Ah Liu's eyes widened. "Why don't you just ask someone to run this? Why do you have to..."

"Shut up." Su Hanze interrupted him, his tone unquestionable, "Who can do this for me? Stop talking nonsense and go book a flight."

Ah Liu sighed and could only do as he was told.

A few days later, Su Hanze and A Liu stood at the entrance of Baishuishan Mine.

Before my eyes was a desolate mountain area. The mine sign had long been rusted, the surrounding dirt roads were bumpy, and some abandoned excavation equipment was scattered on the ground, as if telling the story of its former glory and current desolation.

"This place is too shabby..." Ah Liu kicked the stones on the ground with a look of disgust, "Can jade be found here?"

"Don't be fooled by appearances." Su Hanze squinted his eyes and looked around. "This kind of shabby place is most likely to hide good things. The more shabby it looks, the more likely it is to have hidden treasures inside."

As soon as the two entered the mine, a man in a wrinkled suit came up to them with an awkward smile on his face: "Hey, Boss Su, I heard you were coming! Welcome, welcome! I'm the boss of the mine, my last name is Zhang, you can just call me Lao Zhang!"

Su Hanze glanced at him and found that although he was smiling, there was a hint of anxiety and vigilance in his eyes. He nodded: "Lao Zhang, tell me about the situation of this mine."

Lao Zhang rubbed his hands and began to introduce: "Boss Su, although our mine is closed now, it was very prosperous in the past few years! You know, the top-quality imperial green comes from here! Although there has not been much output in recent years, the veins are still there. As long as the funds keep up, we will definitely be able to dig out good things!"

"No output in recent years?" Su Hanze raised his eyebrows. "Then is your mine almost dry?"

"How can that be possible!" Lao Zhang waved his hands quickly, his tone revealing a bit of guilt, "We didn't dig out anything good because we didn't have enough funds and equipment. If you are willing to invest, I can guarantee that this mine will definitely make a profit within three years!"

Su Hanze nodded and continued to ask: "Has anyone come to see this mine recently?"

Lao Zhang was stunned for a moment, and the smile on his face became stiff: "This... I have seen it, but they all thought our price was too high, so we didn't reach an agreement."

"It seems that they don't think it's too expensive, but they just don't like it." Su Hanze said coldly, staring at him straight in the eyes, "Old Zhang, tell me the truth, how much ore is left in this mine?"

Old Zhang's forehead began to sweat, and his eyes glanced around: "Boss Su, what do you mean? Our mineral vein definitely has great potential! How about we go in and take a look?"

Su Hanze nodded: "That's exactly what I meant. Take me to the core mining area."

Lao Zhang wiped his sweat and nodded: "Okay, okay, then follow me."

The core area of ​​the mine is even more desolate than the periphery. Several abandoned excavators are rusted, and the bumpy mine tunnels are filled with a damp and moldy smell.

Su Hanze stood at the entrance of the mine, stared inside for a few seconds, and suddenly sneered: "Old Zhang, why do the traces of mining in this mine look like they were from five years ago?"

Lao Zhang's face suddenly changed, and he waved his hands quickly: "Boss Su, don't get me wrong! We stopped working because we were short of funds in recent years!"

"Is it because of insufficient funds, or do you know that there is nothing left to dig out?" Su Hanze looked at him coldly. "Old Zhang, don't take me for granted.

Fool. If you dare to play tricks again, I will turn around and leave today. "

Old Zhang was completely panicked, and the sweat on his forehead flowed down his temples. He hesitated for a long time before gritting his teeth and said, "Boss Su, I'll tell you the truth... This vein does have some problems, but it doesn't mean there is no hope! As long as the funds are in place and a new set of equipment is replaced, we will definitely be able to dig out good stuff!"

"Nonsense." Su Hanze glared at him. "How big of a problem is that?"

Lao Zhang swallowed and whispered, "There's a 50% chance that the vein is... dry."

"Fifty percent risk?" Su Hanze raised his eyebrows. "You dare to make an offer?"

Lao Zhang smiled and said, "Boss Su, there are risks, but the rewards are also high! Just think about it, if you dig out a piece of imperial green, you will be rich!"

Su Hanze smiled coldly: "But if it's not dug out, I'll just be taking over a mess."

He turned around, looked deep into the mine, and suddenly said, "Lao Zhang, let's talk about this. I want to control 70% of the shares, and you keep 30% of the shares and continue to be responsible for managing the mine. If the mine is not profitable within three years, you have to give me your shares as well."

Lao Zhang's face froze instantly, and he said with a twitching mouth: "Boss Su, this...this condition is too harsh, isn't it?"

"Harsh?" Su Hanze looked back at him, his eyes cold. "Do you know how much this mine is worth? I'm giving you a way to survive, don't be ungrateful."

Lao Zhang was stunned, his eyes showing a struggle. He knew that he had no other choice.

"Okay!" He gritted his teeth and nodded, "I'll do as you say!"

Su Hanze nodded with satisfaction: "Very good. Go back and sign the contract."

Although the mine was negotiated, Su Hanze knew that this was just the beginning. There would be more troubles waiting for him.

The night on Hong Kong Island is still brightly lit, and the surface of Victoria Harbour reflects the neon lights like a shining emerald.

Su Hanze sat in the car, looking at the mining contract in his hand, feeling a little uneasy. It seemed that he had the upper hand in this deal, but the expression on Lao Zhang's face always made him feel that something was wrong.

"Boss, do you think this mine is reliable?" Ah Liu couldn't help asking while driving, "This Lao Zhang looks like a sly guy, will he really cooperate with us honestly?" "It doesn't matter whether he is sly or not, as long as he can be used." Su Hanze closed the contract and said coldly, "However, the risks of this mine are indeed not small. I always feel that Lao Zhang is not telling us the truth."

"Then why are we investing so much money?" Ah Liu frowned. "This is not a small amount. If we really lose money, won't all the money we have earned in the past few years be wasted?"

"Investing money is to make more money." Su Hanze leaned back in his chair, his tone firm, "Besides, there is no business in this world that is 100% sure to make money. The greater the risk, the higher the return. But we have to keep a close eye on it and don't let Lao Zhang, the old fox, play tricks on us."

"Okay, since you make the decision, I'll just follow you." Ah Liu sighed, "But, Boss, things at the mine are really not that simple. Didn't you see just now that when we left, the workers at the mine didn't look like they had confidence in the future."

"The look in the workers' eyes?" Su Hanze raised his eyebrows. "Did they say anything?"

"They didn't say anything, but they looked weird." Ah Liu scratched his head, "Especially the lame old man who stared at us for a long time. There was something in his eyes... something hard to describe, as if he was looking at someone who was unlucky."

Su Hanze was silent for a while, and suddenly said: "I will go to the mine again tomorrow. I have to talk to these workers."

"Ah? You're still going?" Ah Liu was speechless. "Boss, we've already signed the contract. Shouldn't we go find a lawyer, transfer the money, and do the follow-up things tomorrow?"

"Do you think the mine is that simple?" Su Hanze sneered. "Old Zhang may not have told the truth about the condition of the mine. These workers may know more. Only by listening to their opinions can we really figure out whether this mine is worth it."

"Okay, you have the final say." Liu stepped on the accelerator helplessly and the car drove towards the city.

The next morning, Su Hanze brought Ah Liu to the Baishuishan Mine again. This time, the mine looked even more dilapidated, with several excavators parked on the side of the road, engine oil flowing all over the ground, mixed with the soil and emitting a pungent smell.

"This place is really poor." Ah Liu covered his nose and frowned, saying, "There's not even enough money to repair the machinery. How can this mine dig anything out?"

"Let's go and talk to that lame old worker." Su Hanze walked towards the mining area, scanning the surrounding environment with sharp eyes.

The lame old worker was smoking at the entrance of the mine. When he saw Su Hanze approaching, a trace of vigilance flashed in his eyes. He put out his cigarette, pretended not to see Su Hanze, and turned around to leave.

"Stop." Su Hanze shouted coldly.

The old worker paused, turned around, and forced an unnatural smile on his face: "Boss Su, you are here again? Didn't we settle the mine business yesterday?"

"It's a deal, but I still have something to ask you." Su Hanze walked up to him and looked him straight in the eye. "Is the mineral vein in this mine still valuable?"

The old worker's expression froze for a moment, and his eyes dodged: "You should ask Lao Zhang about this. I'm just a worker, how can I understand these things?"

"Stop talking nonsense." Su Hanze's tone sank. "How many years have you worked in this mine? How could you not know the situation? Tell me the truth, what is going on with the veins in this mine?"

The old worker hesitated for a while, and finally whispered, "Boss Su, since you have the controlling stake, I will tell you straight away. The mineral veins are indeed still there, but you also know that this kind of old mine... is much more difficult to mine than a new mine. You have to be mentally prepared, this place is not a cash cow."

"How difficult is it?" Su Hanze asked, "Be more specific."

"The ore layer is deep, the rock is hard, and the quality of the jade is unstable." The old worker sighed, "In the past few years, we could dig out some decent jade, but in the past two years, what we have dug out is basically not even scraps. No one knows whether we can make money if we continue digging like this."

"Sure enough." Su Hanze sneered, "Old Zhang is hiding the most important thing. Your equipment here also stopped working two years ago, right?"

The old worker nodded. "That's about right. The mine was already on the verge of collapse at that time. With today's equipment, it's hard to even repair it, let alone mine it."

Su Hanze was silent for a while, then suddenly asked, "Has anyone else come to the mine recently? Except us?"

The old worker hesitated for a moment and whispered, "Yes, but they are all here to see the situation, and no one is willing to take over. Boss Su, if you really want to run this mine, I advise you to be careful."

"Thanks for the reminder." Su Hanze nodded and turned to walk towards Ah Liu, "Let's go and take a look at the mine."

"Boss, you're really going in?" Ah Liu was shocked. "This mine doesn't look reliable. What if it collapses?"

"The more dangerous it is, the more likely you are to see the truth." Su Hanze said calmly, "Stop talking nonsense and follow me."

The mine was dark, with only a few mining lamps overhead emitting a faint light, and the wet water marks on the wall flashing coldly. Su Hanze held a flashlight and carefully observed the lines on the mine wall.

"Boss, this place is too shabby." Ah Liu covered his nose and said with disgust, "The walls are all covered with water and the ground is all covered with mud. Can we still mine here?"

"This water shows that the mineral veins are deep." Su Hanze touched the mine wall and frowned, "But the quality of the jade is really not good. These mineral layers don't look worth mining."

"Have we been tricked?" Ah Liu said anxiously, "This guy Lao Zhang is clearly trying to swindle us out of our money! We haven't paid yet, is it too late to withdraw now?"

"Retreat?" Su Hanze sneered. "If we retreat, won't all the time and energy we invested in the early stage be wasted? Since he dares to lie to me, I will make him spit out more things."

"Then what are you going to do?" Ah Liu looked confused.

"Go back first." Su Hanze turned and walked out of the mine with a cold look in his eyes. "I have to think about this carefully and let this old Zhang know what the price of deceiving me is."

After returning to the office in Hong Kong Island, Su Hanze sat in front of the window, holding the mine information in his hand, his eyes showing deep thought. He lit a cigarette, took a deep puff, and suddenly sneered.

"Ah Liu, check Lao Zhang's background for me." He turned to look at Ah Liu, "See if he has any other assets, especially that batch of top-grade imperial green jade, whether he has secretly transferred it a long time ago."

Ah Liu slapped his head and said, "That's right! He said the mine was going to go bankrupt, but how come he was living such a comfortable life? There must be something fishy going on!"

"After we find out, we'll talk to him again." Su Hanze flicked the ash from his cigarette and said in a cold tone, "If he dares to plot against me, I won't let him off easily."

(End of this chapter)