28: Chapter 28: Professional Shop Closers and Professional Debtors! A Powerful Assist!

Chapter 28: Professional Store Closers and Professional Debt-Bearers! Gao Qiang's Assist!

Over the past few days, word had spread about his attempts to sell his gym.

When he invited people out for dinner, his friends either made excuses or declared upfront that they wouldn't discuss the gym.

However, a friend did introduce him to a Professional Store Closer!

That Professional Store Closer claimed he could help solve the gym's problems.

He could help him walk away from the gym situation calmly, with his capital intact.

And without facing legal repercussions!

All he needed to do was register a company and place the gym under its banner.

The Professional Store Closer could then use legal means to change the company's legal representative to someone else!

Then, through various maneuvers, they would make the company insolvent.

When the time came, they would empty out all the gym equipment in the middle of the night and simply close the store.

After closing, they would post a notice telling customers the gym was closing due to management issues, and if they wanted a refund, they could call a certain number for centralized processing...

A refund was impossible; at most, the trail would end with the legal representative!

And the legal representative used by the Professional Store Closer would certainly have no ability to repay.

After all, there were also Professional Debt-Bearers!

At that point, Xu Tianqi could make a perfect exit!

However, Professional Store Closers charged a fee, and it wasn't a small amount.

Otherwise, why would they bother helping?

But this was definitely not what Xu Tianqi wanted!

He had also consulted a lawyer friend, who told him that while such an operation was possible, it still carried a certain amount of legal risk.

Furthermore, he didn't even know who all the people were who had bought Qiangli Fitness memberships and private training sessions!

They might not choose to go through legal channels!

Unless he left Rongcheng and went far away once he got the money!

But was that possible?

He had other businesses in Rongcheng!

At this moment, he stopped driving and pulled over to the side of the road, scrolling through the wechat messages sent by Gao Qiang while waiting for him to call back.

Not long after, Gao Qiang indeed returned Xu Tianqi's call.

"What did they say over there?"

"Spark's store manager, Xu Zhiping, said their boss is only interested in Jijian!"

Xu Tianqi frowned. "Why? What's so good about that crappy shop?"

He knew about Jijian; before he opened his own gym, he had more or less inspected it.

"It seems to be because Jijian is profitable, while we are still losing money!"

"How does Xu Zhiping know we're losing money?"

"I told him before."

"You!"

Xu Tianqi felt a tightness in his chest and had an urge to smash his phone!

"Boss, you know that I used to consult Xu Zhiping on gym management issues, and any insider could definitely guess Qiangli's situation. It wouldn't have mattered whether I said it or not!"

"Is there really no other way?"

"Boss, I think we still have a chance!"

Xu Tianqi hurriedly asked, "How so?"

"Since Spark's boss is interested in Jijian, then we still have a chance. Our Qiangli has a luxurious renovation, equipment that's ninety percent new, and a good location. Except for having a bit more debt, where do we fall short of Jijian?"

"True!"

Xu Tianqi agreed with what Gao Qiang said.

"And I feel that Xu Zhiping's opinion doesn't necessarily represent his boss's. Their boss is very generous and isn't short on money at all. Plus, he likes the fitness industry. If you really want Spark to take over, Boss, you still have to talk to Spark's boss directly!"

"I heard that Jijian's owner, Gu Jianjun, personally visited Spark and convinced the boss before Spark's boss personally went to inspect Jijian!"

Xu Tianqi asked, "You mean, I should go and talk to him personally?"

"Yes, that's how you show sincerity!" Gao Qiang persuaded. "Rich second-generation types value face the most. If you make him happy, he might just give you an offer directly. The cost of one of his cars might be more expensive than our gym!"

"Makes sense!"

Xu Tianqi had seen the screenshots Gao Qiang sent and knew Su Yang's family was very wealthy—far wealthier than himself!

"Boss, if you really want to sell, I suggest you go and talk as soon as possible. It's best to sell before Jijian does. If you're not in a hurry, you can wait a bit longer!"

"Why?"

Xu Tianqi asked in confusion.

"Because there's no guarantee that after Spark's boss buys Jijian, he'll still be interested in our Qiangli!" Gao Qiang analyzed. "What if Spark buys Jijian and stops there? I know Xu Zhiping; he's conservative and cautious. Spark is still in a loss-making phase after significantly raising employee salaries. He definitely won't want his boss to buy gyms recklessly, and their boss trusts Xu Zhiping quite a bit!"

Xu Tianqi: "Then should I go now?"

Gao Qiang: "It depends on your thoughts, Boss!"

Xu Tianqi asked again, "You seem to really want to see Spark buy Qiangli."

Gao Qiang smiled slightly awkwardly. "Spark is famously wealthy and generous!"

Xu Tianqi didn't suspect anything and said directly, "Then keep an eye on the messages in your group. If Spark buys Jijian, give me a call!"

"Okay, Boss!"

"That's it!"

Hanging up the phone, Xu Tianqi decisively started his car and headed for Spark!

He also felt that what Gao Qiang said made sense; once they bought Jijian, they might not be interested in Qiangli for a while!

Since he had already decided to sell the gym, he had to be fast.

After all, the gym was "losing money" every month now!

Meanwhile, Su Yang was visiting Jijian Fitness and found that the facts were just as Xu Zhiping had described.

Most of Jijian's fitness equipment was quite old, but professional staff had been maintaining it.

Due to stable operations, the turnover rate of Jijian's fitness coaches was much lower than that of ordinary commercial gyms.

These fitness coaches were on the older side, but their professional abilities were quite good.

Their overall level was even higher than Spark's!

Jijian didn't sell many private training sessions; it relied entirely on a group of loyal, die-hard users earned through five years of diligent management.

The price Gu Jianjun offered was also quite reasonable: one hundred and fifty thousand yuan to transfer the gym to Su Yang, with the condition that Su Yang take over the old customers.

After a bit of calculation, Su Yang decided to take it!

After buying it, he would indeed lose money for a few months.

But as long as he managed it properly step-by-step, the gym's annual profit could earn back that hundred and fifty thousand.

If the salary rebates from the gold finger system were included, it would only take a little over a month.

Besides, Gu Jianjun personally coming to find him showed some sincerity!

Of course, another reason was that if Su Yang hesitated for even a short while, one of Jijian's old customers would buy it.

It was only one hundred and fifty thousand; there were plenty of wealthy people in Rongcheng.

In Gu Jianjun's small office, Su Yang said while sipping tea:

"President Gu, Jijian looks pretty good to me, and the price of one hundred and fifty thousand is reasonable. I'm willing to buy it!"

Gu Jianjun said happily, "Then many thanks, President Su!"

Su Yang's tone shifted. "However, I have one small request!"

"What request?"

"For the time being, don't spread the word that we've reached an agreement. Just say we're still talking!"

Gu Jianjun was stunned for a moment, then smiled. "No problem!"

He didn't know what Su Yang wanted to do.

But he was certainly willing to give Su Yang this face!

"But President Su, could you look after those old fellows in the gym?" After saying this, Gu Jianjun felt a bit embarrassed. "This request might be a bit presumptuous, but their professional abilities are definitely top-notch, and they can handle the grind!"

"As long as their professional skills are solid, they don't violate the gym's rules, and they work hard, I won't easily fire any employee." Su Yang looked at Zhou Shunian beside Gu Jianjun and said, "Store Manager Xu also told me that Store Manager Zhou is very capable and works responsibly. I will also let him continue as store manager!"

Gu Jianjun said with great joy, "Then many thanks, President Su!"

"You're welcome!"

Beside them, hearing Su Yang praise him, Zhou Shunian gave Xu Zhiping a grateful look!

The boss had given him so much face in front of his old friend!

This made Xu Zhiping feel like he had drunk an ice-cold Coke in the middle of summer—it was incredibly refreshing, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up!

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