The notification tone from Ding Lu's phone was loud, and in that moment, everyone heard it.
A bad feeling suddenly arose in his heart, and his expression became somewhat unnatural. "Probably just another spam message!"
But as soon as the words left his mouth, his eyes widened as he stared at the string of zeros on his phone screen.
"Your savings account ending in 8067 has received a transfer of 100,000,000 yuan. Current balance: 100,054,250 yuan. [Jiuzhou Bank]"
He counted three times before confirming it was a one followed by eight zeros. In other words, in less than two minutes, Yang Chen had really transferred 100 million to him.
There were many people in Jiangzhou who had 100 million, but a transfer of such a large amount in such a short time was basically impossible without prior arrangement.
Unless the funds in the account far exceeded 100 million—then not only would a 100 million transfer be possible, but even 100 million in cash could probably be arranged.
Even Wang Qiang addressed Yang Chen as "sir." Could it be that this young man was truly someone important?
Just then, a young woman in a fitted business suit walked into the lobby.
Under everyone's gaze, she went straight to Yang Chen, handed him a document with both hands, and said respectfully, "Mr. Yang, these are the transfer procedures for Yellow River Bathhouse. As long as you and Boss Ding sign, it will take effect immediately."
Yang Chen had already sent a text message to arrange for the preparation of the transfer procedures when he decided to buy Yellow River Bathhouse.
Hearing the woman's words, Ding Lu was stunned. He was only the nominal boss; Yellow River Bathhouse had nothing to do with him. How could he have the authority to sell it?
"Boss Ding, you should have received the money, right? These are the transfer documents. Take a look, and if there are no issues, sign them."
Yang Chen looked at Ding Lu coldly.
Only then did everyone realize that the text message Ding Lu had received was indeed a notification for a 100 million transfer. In an instant, everyone's eyes toward Yang Chen changed.
Qin Xi and Qin Yi were already aware of Yang Chen's identity, so they weren't particularly surprised that he could transfer 100 million immediately.
But Qin DaYong didn't know!
Yang Chen's words struck him like a thunderclap.
Just to let him take a bath, Yang Chen was spending 100 million to buy Yellow River Bathhouse?
Ding Lu finally felt fear, his face turning extremely ugly. He hurriedly said, "Mr. Yang, I'm sorry, I was just joking with you earlier. I'm not selling Yellow River Bathhouse."
"Joking? I wasn't joking with you!"
Yang Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, a dangerous glint flashing in them. "The money has already been transferred. Do you think you can just decide not to sell?"
"I'll transfer the money back to you right now!"
Ding Lu said through gritted teeth, immediately taking out his phone to make the transfer.
Yang Chen gave Ding Lu a cold glance, then took the transfer documents, quickly signed his name, and said to Ding Lu, "I've already signed. Now it's your turn!"
"I said I'm not selling, and that's final! Are you trying to force a sale?"
Ding Lu roared angrily. If the Wei family found out he had done something so stupid, they would surely kill him.
Although he was just a puppet set up by the Wei family, for confidentiality, the procedures for Yellow River Bathhouse were all under Ding Lu's name. If he signed, Yellow River Bathhouse would really be transferred.
"Boss Ding, I think it would be more appropriate to handle this matter in the office."
Yang Chen suddenly spoke, giving a look. Wang Qiang immediately understood and, with a command, two bodyguards flanked Ding Lu and lifted him up.
"Wang Qiang, what are you doing?" Ding Lu exclaimed in terror.
Wang Qiang grinned. "Boss Ding, let's talk in the office!"
"Let me go! Let me go!"
Ding Lu, being carried away by the two bodyguards, shouted and struggled.
"Everyone, from today onward, I am the boss of Yellow River Bathhouse. Everyone here today will receive a complimentary annual membership. I hope you will all continue to support us in the future! I just hope you won't spread any rumors outside."
Yang Chen scanned the crowd and announced loudly.
"We definitely won't say anything. Yellow River Bathhouse was transferred to you through proper procedures. Thank you for the free membership, boss! Haha!"
The customers present cheered in agreement.
Given the force Yang Chen had displayed, even without his reminder, no one would dare say anything.
The women at the front desk were terrified. Their boss had been forcibly taken to the office, and they could easily guess the outcome.
"What the hell are you all standing around for? Didn't you hear the boss's orders? Hurry up and process the memberships for the customers!"
Seeing the women at the front desk frozen in place, the lobby manager roared angrily.
"Boss, is there anything else you need?"
After yelling at the front desk staff, the lobby manager turned to Yang Chen with a sycophantic attitude, asking cautiously.
Yang Chen glanced at him indifferently. "From today onward, you're fired. Get out!"
*Thud!*
Upon hearing this, the lobby manager immediately knelt down. "Boss, I was blind earlier. Please give me another chance. I am, after all, the lobby manager here and have plenty of management experience. I beg you, don't fire me!"
Working as a manager here, while the salary wasn't much, offered many under-the-table benefits. How could he bear to leave such a good job?
"You, come here!"
Yang Chen suddenly pointed at a burly security guard.
The security guard hurried over. "Boss, what are your orders?"
"From today onward, you are the lobby manager here. Now, get this dog out of here!" Yang Chen said calmly.
One moment, the burly security guard was worried about how Yang Chen would deal with him; the next, he was appointed as the lobby manager of Yellow River Bathhouse. It felt like a pie falling from the sky.
He was so excited he could barely speak. "Yes, yes, boss! I'll get him out right now!"
"You've been fired. What are you still doing here?"
The burly security guard shouted with authority. "Get him out of here!"
Several security guards stepped forward, pushing and kicking the former lobby manager out.
Yang Chen then turned his gaze to the front desk woman who had insulted Qin DaYong. "What are you still doing here?"
The newly appointed lobby manager glared angrily. The woman trembled, on the verge of tears, and quickly said, "I'm leaving now!"
As she spoke, she hurried away.
Just then, Wang Qiang walked over with the transfer documents. "Mr. Yang, Boss Ding was very cooperative. He signed everything."
"Yes, Mr. Yang, I was very cooperative. I signed everything!"
Ding Lu quickly added, a completely different person from before.
Yang Chen was somewhat surprised. He didn't know what methods Wang Qiang had used to make Ding Lu sign willingly.
"Since you've signed, get out now!" Wang Qiang shouted.
"I'm leaving right now!"
Ding Lu, as if granted a pardon, hurried away.
At that moment, Yang Chen's phone rang. He answered, and soon a surprised voice came from the other end. "Chairman, the account that just transferred 100 million has transferred another 100 million back."
Yang Chen was also taken aback. He glanced at Wang Qiang and said, "Okay, I understand."
"Was that your doing?"
After hanging up, Yang Chen looked at Wang Qiang and asked.
"This bathhouse is very important to the Wei family. Only Ding Lu knows the inside story of the entire Yellow River Bathhouse. For the time being, the Wei family won't know what happened here."
Wang Qiang grinned and explained, "I took the liberty of giving Ding Lu 5 million to leave Jiangzhou forever."
Yang Chen suddenly understood and patted Wang Qiang on the shoulder. "Well done!"