Lin Xiao Tian glanced at the WeChat message, which was from Xue Zi Yan.
"Xiao Tian, I've thought it over. I'll transfer forty percent of the restaurant's shares to you. What do you think?"
Lin Xiao Tian pondered.
Forty percent of the shares was acceptable.
After all, considering the potential of Jin Yuan Grand Hotel, one hundred million for forty percent of the shares was indeed worth it.
Of course, if Lin Xiao Tian wished, he could add more conditions, even exceeding fifty percent.
But Lin Xiao Tian did not want to do that.
Doing so would give him control of Jin Yuan, but it would also mean losing Xue Zi Yan as a friend.
Part of the reason Lin Xiao Tian was investing in Jin Yuan this time was to help Xue Zi Yan, as it was her help that had allowed him to get through the most difficult times.
Furthermore, Lin Xiao Tian had another consideration.
He personally disliked having complete control of a company. While it brought a sense of accomplishment, the price of failure was also very high.
Moreover, controlling a company required him to invest resources and manpower to operate it, which would undoubtedly increase his workload.
Instead of that, why not be the second largest shareholder and let the largest shareholder work for him?
He would only need to ensure his shares were not diluted.
Lin Xiao Tian had discussed this with Wei Long, who agreed enthusiastically.
"Alright! Forty percent it is. I'll transfer the money to you. Send me your account number." Lin Xiao Tian replied readily.
Seeing Lin Xiao Tian's reply, Xue Zi Yan was stunned for a few seconds.
So fast?
No bargaining at all?
With mixed feelings, Xue Zi Yan sent the company's account number to Lin Xiao Tian.
Lin Xiao Tian did not delay, proceeding to transfer the money via mobile banking.
"Your account has exceeded the daily transfer limit. To continue the transfer, please visit our branch..."
Lin Xiao Tian was taken aback.
He had only transferred a million, and it had already hit the limit?
Facing this situation, Lin Xiao Tian felt helpless, but Xue Zi Yan urgently needed the money, and one million was clearly not enough.
Lin Xiao Tian thought for a moment and decided he should go to the city.
After all, with Liang Xu and the others in the village, he did not need to worry about Qin Yu Xiang's safety.
With that in mind, Lin Xiao Tian prepared to leave.
Before departing, Lin Xiao Tian specifically reminded Qin Yu Xiang to be careful and also asked Liang Xu to look after her. After making all the arrangements, Lin Xiao Tian left the village.
A few hours later, at a bank in Jiang City.
After a journey involving a bus and a taxi, Lin Xiao Tian finally arrived at the branch where he had opened his account.
Lin Xiao Tian took a general number and began to queue.
"Hello sir, what can I help you with today?" a young woman in a black uniform approached him.
She was the lobby manager of the branch, and her name tag read Mao Min.
"I need to make a transfer."
"Do you have our mobile banking activated? You can also transfer money through our mobile banking, and you won't have to queue," Mao Min said with a smile.
"My mobile banking isn't working," Lin Xiao Tian replied.
"How about this? You can come with me to the smart teller machine. You can also make transfers here, and there's no queue."
Lin Xiao Tian did not hesitate and followed Mao Min. After all, there were five or six people ahead of him, and several gold card holders had appeared earlier. He didn't know how long he would have to wait.
Soon, they arrived next to the smart teller machine.
"Sir, please place your ID card here..." Mao Min began to instruct Lin Xiao Tian on how to use the machine.
At that moment, a rude voice came from nearby.
"Hey, I need to withdraw five hundred thousand. The woman at the counter told me to find you. Can you arrange it?"
Lin Xiao Tian glanced at the speaker. It was a young man in his thirties, wearing a pink suit, with a belly as round as a ball.
"Sir, I see you've already taken a number. Please wait for it to be called," Mao Min said politely.
"What? Say that again?" the young man raised his voice.
"Sir, please calm down. I meant you can wait for your turn in the queue..."
"Damn it! I have millions of deposits in your bank, and you want me to queue? Do you know your branch manager sends me gifts during holidays? Are you new? Go call your branch manager." The young man's face instantly darkened.
"Our branch manager is out on business, sir. Could you please wait a moment? Your turn will be soon," Mao Min said fearfully.
Banks were terrified of offending major clients. She was new and still in her internship. If this man complained to the manager, her job would be in jeopardy.
"Soon? How soon? Do you know I've been waiting for almost an hour? No, I need to withdraw it now. Do you have any way to help?"
"Um... Sir, do you have a gold card? It can help you skip the queue," Mao Min ventured.
The man claimed to have millions in deposits, so perhaps he had a gold card?
"Damn it! What do you mean? Are you looking down on me because I don't have a gold card? Does your bank only hire uncouth employees like you? What's your employee number? I'm going to report you."
The young man then started making a call.
"Sir, please calm down, I didn't mean anything by it."
"Heh! I don't care what you meant, I'm reporting you today."
"I'm sorry, sir, it's my fault." Mao Min said, feeling wronged.
Seeing Mao Min's subservient attitude, the young man became somewhat smug.
"Heh, it would have been better if you'd acted like this earlier."
"Arrange it for me now. I want to withdraw money first."
"This... Sir, according to regulations, I don't have the authority... Perhaps you could discuss with the customer ahead of you?"
"Fine! It seems you're unrepentant."
The young man said this and was about to make another call.
Lin Xiao Tian had observed the young man's actions.
This man was clearly looking for trouble.
He was afraid to argue with other customers, so he thought bank employees were easy to bully, only daring to pick on the weak.
Lin Xiao Tian detested such people the most!
"My number is ahead of yours. How about I give you mine?" Lin Xiao Tian said to the young man.
The young man had claimed to have waited for an hour, but in reality, he had arrived later than Lin Xiao Tian and had only waited for less than five minutes.
Seeing Lin Xiao Tian's act of chivalry, Mao Min beside him felt a surge of gratitude.
When the young man saw someone else interfering, he immediately became more subdued. He dared not lash out at others, as he knew they wouldn't be afraid of him.
"Heh, thank you." The young man said, happily taking the number from Lin Xiao Tian, and then swaggered away.
After the young man left, Lin Xiao Tian continued to operate the teller machine.
"Thank you!" Mao Min said to Lin Xiao Tian.
If Lin Xiao Tian hadn't stepped in just now, this person might have really reported her.
Banks had extremely strict assessments for complaints. Once reported, regardless of fault, money would be deducted. As an intern, if she were to be complained about, she would definitely not be able to keep her job. Lin Xiao Tian's action had undoubtedly helped her immensely.
"It's nothing." Lin Xiao Tian smiled slightly.
Looking at Lin Xiao Tian's polite demeanor, Mao Min couldn't help but look at him a few more times.
She had to admit, Lin Xiao Tian was handsome, and he had been polite throughout. Especially when he smiled, he was incredibly charming.
For a moment, Mao Min felt a flutter in her heart.
Just as Mao Min was lost in her thoughts, the annoying voice of the young man echoed from behind again.
"Hey! You there, come here for a second!"