Qin Fen nodded as well. "That's right, Brother Cheng. If you don't take a share, we won't feel right taking this money."
Wang Congcong also said in a deep voice, "Brother Cheng, you're treating us like outsiders. We're brothers; we share the wealth and the hardships. If you don't take a share, none of us will take the dividends. In my opinion, you should take thirty percent, and we'll split the rest equally..."
After Wang Congcong finished speaking, the other two immediately chimed in, "Exactly!! Agreed."
Jiang Cheng looked at the three of them, stayed silent for a few seconds, and then spoke slowly, "Thirty is too much. I'll take 20%. The four of you will split the remaining 80% according to the previous proportions."
Wang Congcong immediately said, "No way, Brother Cheng, you have to take at least 30%!"
Qin Fen also chimed in, "Right, Brother Cheng. You take the lion's share; we're just happy to have the leftovers."
Jiang Cheng waved his hand, his tone leaving no room for doubt. "We'll do as I say. My Father takes the bulk of the mineral rights, I take the cut for information and plans, and the four of you take the cut for execution and resources. This is the fairest and most sustainable way. Let's settle on that."
Seeing Jiang Cheng's resolute stance, the three of them looked at each other.
Wang Zheng sighed, his eyes full of admiration. "Brother Cheng, I could never match your breadth of vision in my entire life."
Qin Fen also smiled and said, "Since Brother Cheng has decided, we'll go with that. With Brother Cheng leading the way, are we ever going to worry about making money?"
Wang Congcong laughed. "Exactly, we'll be living the high life with Brother Cheng! Although Brother Cheng is familiar with Chengdu, you know the situation with my uncle there. Whether it's the social circles, the venues, or the people, it's all just a word from me. So this time, I'll handle the arrangements. Food, drinks, and entertainment are all on me..."
Wang Zheng immediately got excited. "Sounds good! I haven't been back to Chengdu for a good time in ages. I heard the clubbing scene there is pretty good too..."
"Of course," Wang Sicong raised an eyebrow, smiling in a way that was both playful and natural. "Once we arrive, I'll organize the parties, open the bottles, and call the people. You guys just enjoy yourselves with Brother Cheng."
Qin Fen flicked his cigarette ash and said casually, "Chengdu is indeed more relaxing than Beijing."
Jiang Cheng leaned back on the sofa, looking at the three of them with a slight smile.
"Indeed."
This distribution wasn't just about money; it was about winning hearts.
As long as everyone was united, the road ahead would only get wider.
Otherwise, if you always try to keep everything for yourself, your path will only narrow.
There are no eternal friends, only eternal interests.
Moreover, the "dividends" they spoke of would be astronomical figures to anyone else.
But in his eyes, it was just a drop in the bucket.
Even with the most generous distribution, each of them would only get tens of millions to just over a hundred million a year at most.
The reason he was willing to give up this portion of the profit wasn't out of generosity, but because he was looking further ahead.
To him, this money was just numbers, but for Wang Congcong, Qin Fen, and Wang Zheng, it was the leverage they needed to establish themselves in their families and break free from constraints.
Using this "small change" to gain a few loyal brothers...
And to help them gain a voice in their respective families was a deal well worth it.
What's more, the real lion's share—the mineral rights and long-term earnings—was firmly in his father's hands.
That was the true gold mine, the foundation of the Jiang Family for decades to come.
Just then, Jiang Cheng's screen lit up as a message popped up.
It was from Chloe, with a few photos attached.
The Girl had sent him several photos of herself at the Forbidden City, dressed in a Qing Dynasty princess outfit.
Chloe: "Do I look good?"
In the photos, Chloe was wearing a silk qipao and a "dalachi" headdress, smiling brightly in front of the red walls and golden tiles.
Looking at them, Jiang Cheng's eyelids couldn't help but twitch.
Blonde hair and blue eyes, with flawlessly exquisite features, yet this outfit on her felt like a finely crafted exotic artifact placed in the wrong display case.
The style was correct and the colors were magnificent, but it lacked that innate sense of subtlety and elegance.
It lacked the hazy allure of a beauty in an ancient painting, whose "every glance invites speculation."
Her high bridge of the nose and deep facial contours were also at odds with the soft, graceful lines emphasized by Chinese clothing.
An old saying flashed through Jiang Cheng's mind: "Each place has its own way of nurturing its people."
The Girl's charm was definitely top-tier—her 94 points weren't for show—and the blonde-haired, blue-eyed look paired with the ornate Qing palace dress created a peculiar sense of fusion.
But how should he put it... it was like pairing whiskey with a plate of peanuts. It wasn't impossible, it just felt a bit off.
Jiang Cheng tapped on the screen and replied: "You look good, but I think you look even better when you're 'natural and unadorned'."
This phrase was difficult for Chloe, who wasn't proficient in Chinese, to understand.
Chloe: "What do you mean? I don't understand."
Jiang Cheng: "You look good when you're not wearing anything..."
Chloe: "Hate you!"
Jiang Cheng: "Are you at the Forbidden City right now?"
Chloe: "No, I'm at the airport. I'm going back to Chengdu to see you. I've missed you so much lately..."
Jiang Cheng was a bit surprised to hear this. "Which airport are you at?"
Chloe: "Kyoto Airport..."
Jiang Cheng: "Take a photo for me. I'll come find you right now..."
Chloe: "???"
Soon, Chloe sent over a few photos.
Looking at the first two photos, Jiang Cheng couldn't help but widen his eyes slightly before zooming in.
Although she used a hand instead of a bra...
But after zooming in, he could still see a sliver of pink skin between her fingers.
All he could say was, Girl, it's a good thing your boyfriend isn't Teacher Chen, or else you'd definitely become famous if these photos were posted online.
The first two photos showed the 'tips' very well.
The next two photos were more normal, but the poses made Jiang Cheng suspect the Girl was hinting at something.
So was that 'doggy style' experience card used on the wrong person before... Jiang Cheng: "I asked you to send a photo of your location at the airport, not selfies.."
Chloe:... Chloe: "Oh..."