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"Master Lin, it's like this. I used some connections to ask around at the police station."

"Zhang Dawei's case is a done deal; his assets will soon be liquidated. The lease agreement for that hot pot restaurant has also been automatically voided due to his serious breach of contract and illegal operation."

"In about a week, the seals will be removed, and the shop can be rented out again."

Landlord Wang took a half step closer and lowered his voice:

"Master Lin, look at the business of your 'Lin Family Shop' now! It's so booming that traffic on Golden Street is almost paralyzed. Your tiny storefront of just over a hundred square meters is even blocked by a transformer box. It's truly an insult to your unparalleled skills!"

"You saw my shop before; it's two floors, over 300 square meters! And that bastard Zhang Dawei just did a top-notch luxury renovation, even the ventilation and kitchen equipment are state-of-the-art!"

"If you take over now, you'll be getting a super bargain! You'll save time and money on renovations, and you can open for business right away!"

Landlord Wang patted his chest and solemnly guaranteed:

"Master Lin, as soon as you nod, I'll hand over the keys with both hands as soon as the seal is broken!"

"As for the rent... don't worry! I, Lao Wang, will definitely give you the most honest and friendly price! I won't charge a penny for the transfer fee, and the annual rent... I'll give you a 20% discount! No, a 30% discount! As long as you can take it over, consider it a favor to me, Lao Wang, how about that?"

Landlord Wang stared longingly at Lin Fan, his heart pounding.

These past few days, he had actually been secretly observing the activities of "Lin's Shop".

Every time I see that long queue that starts at dawn and winds its way to the street corner, I see those usually high-and-mighty business tycoons waiting patiently under the sun like ordinary diners.

Seeing how this shop, which is only a little over 100 square meters, can rake in money like a money-printing machine every day, Wang, the landlord, was filled with insane jealousy and also felt a deep sense of lingering fear.

Lin Fan's skills and methods are simply terrifying!

It's only been open for a few days? And it's already drawn all the popularity of the entire Golden Street into this one doorway!

Since "Lin's Shop" opened, the surrounding restaurants, which used to be doing quite well, have experienced a precipitous drop in customer traffic.

Especially during the few hours Lin Fan was open for business, the diners on the entire street seemed to be bewitched by the aroma, while the other restaurants were empty, not a soul in sight, and the owners could only sit at the door slapping their thighs and sighing.

He had already figured it out: if Lin Fan really opened up the market and made it open all day with no limit on the number of customers, then all the other restaurants on this Golden Street would probably be wiped out and forced to close down within half a month.

At that time, all the shops under his name that he was renting out would be vacant, and Wang Jianguo would be left with nothing but the northwest wind.

So when Zhang Dawei's "Dawei Hotpot" was shut down, this three-story, over 300-square-meter "Golden Street Shop King" returned to his hands.

The first thought that popped into Wang's mind was to quickly hand over the building to Lin Fan!

Firstly, because of Zhang Dawei's matter, the shop has been labeled as "illegal," and it is impossible for any legitimate businessperson to take it over in the short term. It will just be stuck in their hands, losing high bank interest every day.

Secondly, Lin Fan is now limiting the supply every day, and the people queuing outside are complaining bitterly.

As long as Lin Fan takes over this large store and expands the dining space, the customer traffic will definitely increase several times over.

Lin Fan made money, and Wang Jianguo could also take the opportunity to build a relationship with this boss who knew all sorts of important people, making it a sure-fire way to profit.

"Master Lin, you see, although your little shop is uniquely charming, it's still quite small. Customers have to stand in line outside every day, exposed to the wind and sun—it really affects their experience!"

Seeing that Lin Fan remained silent, the landlord assumed he was weighing the pros and cons, so he quickly took another half step forward, his tone almost pleading:

"If you take over my building, just open up both sides! Make the first floor a lobby, and convert the second and third floors into private rooms, specifically for entertaining VIPs like Mr. Ye and Chairman Chen! This business will definitely become the number one in the entire Jiangcheng!"

Faced with Wang's earnest persuasion and crazy discounts, Lin Fan just looked at him quietly, without the slightest hint of being moved.

But deep down, his brain began to work at lightning speed.

No transfer fee. 300 square meter store. 30% off rent.

This location, this price—it would be snapped up almost anywhere in the country.

This is indeed a large, solid piece of fat.

More importantly, Lin Fan really needs a larger store right now.

Moreover, what Boss Wang said was not without reason.

Recently, Lin's Shop has become very famous, accumulating a large number of loyal fans and diners worth tens or even hundreds of millions of yuan.

The things he sells are not cheap: roast duck for 1888, boiled cabbage for 1888, and scrambled eggs with tomatoes for 288.

Although these big bosses are willing to lower themselves to eat by squatting on the roadside or squeeze into this small hall with only a dozen tables to eat, they are willing to go to great lengths to eat this ultimate delicacy and health benefits.

In a short period of time, this is called being down-to-earth and creating a sense of contrast.

However, over time, this dining experience becomes a major flaw.

Diners pay the price of a five-star hotel private room, yet they don't even have a private bathroom or a quiet room to discuss business.

No matter how hard Su Xiaoxiao tries to maintain the service, she can't provide a dining experience that matches the high prices of the dishes.

This is wasting the goodwill of the guests.

Moreover, with the upgrade of the farm space, the prices of the ingredients he will launch in the future will definitely climb to five figures or even higher.

How could Jiangcheng's richest man sit in the hall, eating a life-saving medicinal meal costing tens of thousands of yuan, back to back with others?

This is completely contrary to the business logic of high-end catering.

He needs a flagship store that is spacious enough to clearly define VIP rooms, lounge areas, and general customer areas.

The three-story building next door, which is 300 square meters, could be expanded to nearly 500 square meters if connected to the current shop.

There was enough space for him to redesign the layout.

Store expansion is only a matter of time.

But Lin Fan would never show this urgent need on his face.

Landlord Wang is the kind of person who is only interested in profit and always changes his mind depending on the wind.

Once Lin Fan shows interest in the shop, Landlord Wang's "30% off rent, no transfer fee" offer will immediately become leverage to raise the price.

The only way to deal with this kind of person is to be even more ruthless and cold-blooded than him.

Lin Fan looked at Wang the landlord with indifferent eyes, a hint of undisguised sarcasm curling at the corner of his mouth.

"Are you done talking?"

Landlord Wang swallowed hard, feeling uneasy.

"I've...I'm done. Master Lin, what do you think? These conditions are absolutely unbeatable in the entire Golden Street!"