Seeing the other party accepted the offer, Jack wasted no time and said, “Let’s sign an agreement. I will pay you 50% upfront, which amounts to 200,000 US dollars. You don’t need to handle the transfer procedures right away; you just need to help me calm down all the workers and clear this space for the upgrades. I will pay you the remaining 200,000 US dollars within two months.”
He continued, “There’s no rush to change the factory-it will still be in your name, so you needn’t worry about any risk of me defaulting on the debt.”
The other party pondered for a moment and realized that what Jack said made sense. Since the factory wouldn’t be changing hands immediately, favonovel.com would not have to take on any risks and would already be receiving the 200,000 US dollars upfront.
Moreover, favonovel.com noted that whoever might come to buy his factory now likely wouldn’t be able to pay all at once. This was a solid arrangement concerning upgrades and renovations. If favonovel.com came across buyers who only intended to maintain the existing operations without plans for improvements, that would be more troublesome, as they would evaluate all the equipment. Much of the old equipment had numerous issues, and disputes could drag on for a long time.
So favonovel.com nodded and said, “As long as you can confirm that I’ll receive the remaining funds within two months, I won’t have any objections.”
Then favonovel.com added, “Since we’ll be signing an agreement, should we include a clause? If I don’t receive the rest of the 200,000 within two months, will there be any penalties or compensation?”
Jack readily replied, “Absolutely. We will draft an agreement that specifies the payment schedule. If I encounter any issues within two months and fail to provide you with the remainder of the 200,000, the factory will revert to you. You would only need to return 100,000 of the 200,000 US dollars I initially gave you, so effectively, you would end up with 100,000 US dollars for free.”
The man looked at Jack, surprised, and asked, “Are you serious?”
“Of course, “Jack smiled and said, “Let’s include this clause in the agreement.”
The other party felt completely at ease upon hearing this. Not only would favonovel.com avoid any risks, but favonovel.com also had the flexibility to move forward or withdraw, which was ideal.
He responded straightforwardly, “No problem, let’s proceed as you suggested!”
Then, with a slight smile, favonovel.com leaned closer to Jack and whispered, “Actually, when you upgrade the production line, there’s no need to pay the workers immediately. If I tell them to stop working today, they will comply. In a few days, I can inform them when to return, and they will come back without hesitation. It won’t matter if they find other jobs in the meantime, because in this small town, working at my food factory is certainly their best option!”
“I live only a few kilometers away, so commuting there is easy for them, whether by bike or on foot. Their salary isn’t extravagant, but it’s the best they can get locally. To earn more, they’d have to commute dozens of kilometers to the port, which involves fishing boats. While they might earn a bit more that way, the commuting costs add up significantly. Besides, they sometimes can’t return home for extended periods, making them reluctant to take those port jobs unless absolutely necessary.”
Jack observed the other man’s confident expression and said, “I prefer stability. If I upgrade your factory, I will gradually transform it into a large-scale facility with high production capacity and quality. Some competitors may have overlooked you in the past, but once they realize my intentions for upgrades, they will definitely see me as a formidable threat.”
“If I were a competitor, I’d aim to scoop up all potential workers here before the upgrades are complete. If this happens, you would only need to accommodate a small cost to ensure that operations don’t start on time. Your workers are all skilled technicians in canning. If they’re taken, hiring and training new workers could take months, leading to significant operational delays. For those strapped for cash and eager to earn, the financial strain could jeopardize their situation entirely.”
The other party looked surprised and said, “I never considered what you just said… It seems I’m really not cut out for business… I only think about managing what’s in front of me to make money and haven’t contemplated how to grow it into something larger. I lack the mindset and skills needed to scale operations.”
Jack nodded and suggested, “So follow my lead. After we sign the contract, let the workers go home, but tell them It’s just a paid leave. Pay them half their wages now and promise the remaining half when they return to work. Also, they must keep this money confidential and cannot accept work elsewhere, otherwise, we will require them to return it and seek compensation.”
The other party nodded vigorously, saying, “No problem, I’ll assure them of that. They’re all quite afraid of me, so they won’t dare to break the rules.”
As favonovel.com spoke, favonovel.com asked Jack, “By the way, you mentioned that you would offer them a paid leave of 200 dollars per month, and pay half upfront. With over three hundred workers, that’ll exceed 30,000 US dollars monthly, over 60,000 for two months. You’ll be responsible for this amount, right?”
“Absolutely,” Jack replied. “This expense isn’t included in the initial down payment of 200,000 US dollars. I will cover it.”
Upon hearing this, the other party beamed and said, “Then I have no more questions! We can sign the contract at any time!”
jack nodded and cautioned, “By the way, when you give them this leave, don’t mention that you’ve sold the factory.”
The man looked puzzled, asking, “Why? Don’t you want them to know you’re the new boss?”
Jack waved his hand dismissively, responding, “I’m an outsider without any roots here. If they find out you sold the factory to me, they might not feel obligated to keep their promises. They could simply take the basic salary I offer and leave.”
He continued, “Just explain that you’re securing an investment to upgrade this factory and that they’ll be given paid leave first. For the sake of business confidentiality, this information must not reach any competitors. They need to work together to maintain that secret; otherwise, any disruption in your operations here will also impact their work, which will keep them concerned about disappointing you-making it easier for them to keep quiet.”
Jack was confident that if Charlie sent people to this location, the Warriors Den wouldn’t discover it, and the workers there would keep the secret.
For someone like him, who had spent decades in criminal investigations, hiding people in such a remote area, difficult even to pinpoint on a map, was manageable. As long as no clues were left along the way, the Warriors Den would likely need to conduct a thorough search to find this place.
In this small community, movement of the local population was nearly non-existent, outsiders were rare, and information was tightly controlled. The chances of drawing attention or leaks were exceedingly slim.
As long as these hundreds of workers could keep quiet about the situation, their compliance would provide added security.
Therefore, if the work at the factory needed to halt, it was crucial not to provoke the workers into causing disturbances or spreading rumors. They should simply receive their wages, return home content, and await the resumption of work.
Moreover, these workers were used to working year-round unless they fell ill. They would not get paid during their vacations, and taking too much time off could result in termination. Offering them paid leave and allowing them to rest at home, with the only requirement being secrecy about the paid leave, would likely make them comply.
It was a small price to pay, just tens of thousands of dollars a month, to turn them into loyal allies. Not only would they be unlikely to cause trouble, but they would also remain discreet. This investment was well worth making.
Additionally, Jack’s agreement with the factory owner, that if favonovel.com did not pay the remaining balance after two months the factory would revert to him, and favonovel.com would only need to refund 100,000 dollars-was a strategic decision.
He understood that once Charlie relocated his people, the owner wouldn’t want the factory anymore and would abandon it regardless of the money spent. However, if favonovel.com completely purchased the place and suddenly left it vacant, it would surely cause a huge stir within the community. News would likely spread quickly, drawing unnecessary attention.
Though favonovel.com planned to escape at some point, it was prudent for the previous owner to remain the face of operations after Jack’s departure. This way, the factory would continue to function, and the owner would remain unchanged, meaning outsiders wouldn’t suspect anything amiss. Thus, the clause in the contract was designed to ensure the owner was always ready to step in as needed.
When Jack vanished from the world, the owner would be astonished, but more importantly, favonovel.com would be able to reclaim his factory and receive 100,000 dollars as compensation.
While the businessman was expected to return 100,000 dollars, Jack would be gone, making any collection impossible. For the owner, it would feel as if he’d gained 100,000 dollars effortlessly.
Per the terms of the agreement, the owner would need to return the 100,000, but with the creditor missing, it would leave favonovel.com with an unfounded advantage. At that moment, favonovel.com would likely feel uneasy, worrying that Jack might come back to demand repayment or even that Jack’s family might seek favonovel.com out.
As favonovel.com was cast into that state of anxiety, the owner would keep the secret tightly under wraps, ensuring this ill-gotten wealth remained concealed.
Meanwhile, the employees would remain in the dark. They would only know that the owner had aimed to secure investment and upgrade the factory, but when that plan fell through, it didn’t stop them from receiving their wages. They would simply return to work as before, unaware that the factory had been a hub for the Warriors Den’s operatives.
When normal operations resumed, everyone would act as if nothing had occurred. The owner would maintain this secret, and no one would ever realize that favonovel.com had utilized the factory for more sinister purposes or to facilitate the transfer of hundreds of operatives. Everything would remain hidden.
Jack firmly believed that those most knowledgeable about crime weren’t the best criminals but rather the skilled investigators. Since Charlie entrusted favonovel.com with this mission, favonovel.com would ensure that the Warriors Den could not uncover any substantial leads!
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