After three consecutive days of effort in the Laura Jewelers, the rough stones purchased by the Bidegla have finally been cut into gemstones. This batch of rough stones, as Bidegla said, is without any waste and all of them are high-value jadeite. The estimated value of the jadeite cut from the rough stones purchased for about one billion is now at least three to four billion. And this is only the valuation of the rough stones. If these jadeites are processed into jade jewelry, the value is likely to increase further.
This time, thanks to Bidegla, the Laura Jewelers made a huge profit. "Bidegla, this time you are the biggest contributor to our jewelry store, so I have decided to give you a bonus of one billion. Will you find it insufficient?" Jennie Laura said with a smile on her face.
The Laura Jewelry store's annual turnover is estimated to be around one billion, with a net profit of about three to four billion after deducting costs. This time, in just a few days, Bidegla helped the Laura Jewelry store earn almost a year's worth of output, so Jennie Laura had every reason to be happy.
As for giving Bidegla a bonus of one billion, it was her own decision, and also what Bidegla deserved. As long as Bidegla is around, the future value will far exceed the present.
Therefore, Jennie Laura also hopes to use this money to keep Bidegla by her side. "As long as Jennie makes the decision herself," Bidegla said with no surprise when he heard that Jennie Laura wanted to give him one billion, because with his increasing knowledge, one billion seems to be not much.
And he also believes that his wealth in the future will far exceed this. "By the way, Jennie, are you preparing to open another store?" Bidegla suddenly asked.
"Yes, although the annual income of our Laura Jewelry store is considerable, compared to large enterprises like Hualian Jewelry, we are still far behind. So, I am planning to open another branch," Jennie Laura said slowly.
Opening a branch has been decided long ago and has already Mordhadi as the store manager, so naturally it must be executed.
After pondering for a moment, Bidegla also knew that opening another branch is feasible, but only opening one will not make much money. But his goal is just that. In this Zhu Hai City, Hualian Jewelry is the biggest player, and La only has this one store here. It is unlikely to make more money with two small stores.
"Jennie, what do you think about this? We can open another branch, but the scale of this branch must be at least five times the current one. If we want to do it, we must do it on a large scale," Bidegla said, his eyes shining.
Bidegla's words gave Jennie Laura a strong shock. She has had this idea before, but making Laura Jewelers bigger is extremely difficult. The jewelry store is a business entrusted to her by the family, and it also symbolizes a test for her, so she can hardly use the family's power and must rely on herself.
In the past, her idea was simply to gradually increase the annual income of the jewelry store, and making it the biggest was something she dared not even think about.
"Bidegla, your idea is good, but to become the biggest, Hualian Jewelry will not allow it. Isn't it a bit risky?" Jennie Laura said with some concern.
"Don't worry, Hualian Jewelry will eventually make way for us. If they try to stop us, I will make them go bankrupt!" Bidegla's voice became cold as he said this.
Cyril Hanni has already dealt with him twice, and although he may not trouble himself for the time being with Stuart Buzer's help, Bidegla cannot let go of the previous enmity.
"Revenge is the driving force behind Bidegla's existence. He has decided to take action in the jewelry business and intends to remove all obstacles in his path. With his ability to foresee, he can ensure that the jewelry business remains profitable, but the same cannot be said for Hualian Jewelry.
"Jennie, rest assured. Leave the matter of dealing with Hualian Jewelry to me. You only need to focus on running the business and selling this batch of jade as capital. We can start the store this way," Bidegla said.
However, he quickly thought of something else and asked, "Jennie, can you sell this jade?"
"You don't need to worry about selling the raw materials. My family can purchase them. How about this: you invest the one billion I promised you, and I will invest another billion. We can become partners in opening this store," Jennie asked Bidegla.
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"That is my intention," Bidegla said with a slight smile.
If he truly wanted to expand the jewelry business, it was impossible for Bidegla not to have a share. Even if Jennie didn't mention it, he would have brought it up himself.
"Opening the store must be put on hold for a while. It's not easy to find a good location in Zhuhai City, and finding one at a reasonable price is even more difficult," Jennie said with a wry smile.
Upon hearing this, Bidegla smiled and said, "We met Ned Duda last time. With his status, it shouldn't be too difficult to find a good storefront, right?"
"Yes," Jennie's eyes lit up at the thought of having someone with such a strong background as Ned Duda helping them.
That day, Jennie and Bidegla made an appointment with Ned Duda.
In the Tianyu Hotel, Ned Duda's gaze swept over Bidegla and Jennie before a meaningful smile appeared on his face. "I wonder what you two busy people want from me today?"
"Duda, let's not beat around the bush. Today, the two of us have a favor to ask," Bidegla said, feeling a little helpless under Ned Duda's gaze.
"Speak your mind. I may not be able to help with serious matters like murder, but I believe I have the ability to assist with everything else," Ned Duda said, taking a sip of coffee and reclining comfortably in his chair.
"Well, we are planning to open a new branch that is estimated to be five times the size of the current Laura Jewelry. So, regarding the storefront, we were wondering if you could give us some advice?" Bidegla said, almost representing Jennie.
"Just this issue?" Ned Duda widened his eyes, looking at Bidegla and Jennie in disbelief.
"Yes, just this matter," Bidegla nodded.
"In that case, rest assured. I will keep an eye out for you. I estimate that within ten days, I will be able to give you a response."
"But if you do this, won't it provoke Hualian Jewelry? Have you already decided to take action against them?" Ned Duda's face showed an interested expression, as if he was eager to see chaos in the world.
"I haven't thought that far ahead, but if they give me trouble, I will naturally retaliate," Bidegla said with a cold smile. "If Laura Jewelry doesn't do anything, that's fine. But if they really want to fight, we'll make sure to become the biggest in Zhuhai City, and even establish a chain of stores in the future. Anyone who stands in our way will be our enemy!"
Bidegla's words made Ned Duda's body tremble slightly. But soon, he burst into laughter and said, "Alright, since you are so domineering, I will give you an answer tomorrow. But I dare to ask you, are you adequately prepared financially to open the store? If not, I can lend you some money."
"Duda, there's no need to worry. We have two billion in funds prepared, and even if it's not enough, I believe it won't be a big problem," Jennie Laura hurriedly spoke at this moment.
"Heh, that's not what I meant. Since you two are joining hands to open a shop, I wonder if I can shamelessly buy a stake as well?" Ned Duda gave his sister a reproachful glance, somewhat embarrassed as he spoke.
"If Duda has that intention, I am very welcoming of it," Bidegla said indifferently.
Two billion in operating funds is indeed sufficient, of course. However, if Ned Duda is willing to buy a stake, that would naturally be even better. After all, with him as a shareholder, anyone who wants to mess with Laura Jewelry in the future will have to think twice.
"Well, I'll just temporarily buy a stake of thirty million, and as for how much stake to give me, you guys can decide," Ned Duda shrugged indifferently.
"It's a good thing that Duda wants to buy a stake, and of course, we won't take advantage of you in terms of shares. We can just take them in proportion," Jennie Laura said with a smile on her face.
She was very clear about Ned Duda's character, so if he became a shareholder, the road for Laura Jewelry in the future would be much smoother.
It's not just in this area of the Bamboo Sea City, at least, his words carry a lot of weight. Anyone would give him face.
"Ha ha, since you're looking for a storefront, I'll head back first. I won't disturb you two anymore," Ned Duda laughed and walked out of the private room.
"Duda, what are you talking about?" Hearing his words, Jennie Laura's face turned as red as fire, instantly reddening her neck, even leaving Bidegla dumbfounded.
Outside, Ned Duda's laughter gradually faded away.
"Jennie, let's go back as well," Ned Duda's words made Jennie Laura blush, and although Bidegla wasn't as embarrassed as to turn red, he was also a little awkward at the moment.
"Okay," Jennie Laura nodded, her voice even smaller than a mosquito's.
It was already late, and they didn't go back to the jewelry store, but drove straight back to Bamboo City No. 1.
On the way, Bidegla called his brother and said that it would take some time for the branch to open, asking him to wait for a while.
Mordhadi didn't doubt Bidegla's words and agreed.
After all, he had survived for so long, it didn't matter if he waited a little longer.
When they returned home, it was already past nine o'clock in the evening. Shina Macai, the crazy woman, hadn't come back, leaving the room empty, which made Bidegla secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
That crazy woman was really terrifying, and Bidegla was a little afraid of her. If he were accidentally killed by her, that would be a real loss.
It can be said that this crazy woman has left quite a shadow on him.
Jennie Laura went to take a shower first, while Bidegla boredly turned on the TV.
The TV was showing a melodramatic Korean drama, which immediately lost Bidegla's interest. Only women would be interested in this kind of TV show, he wasn't interested at all.
He casually changed the channel, but the screen inside caught his attention. It was clearly a scene after a gunfight, and the journalist inside was reporting on how the criminal police force of Bamboo Sea City successfully raided a drug trafficking gang's hideout, killing several people.
After that, the screen turned, and Bidegla saw a scene that he didn't expect, because he actually saw Shina Macai, the crazy woman.