Chapter 525: Mortgage (1)
Xu Dong glanced at the electronic map on the tablet and found that Qiao Yanxue really didn't talk nonsense, which made Xu Dong frown suddenly, could it be that Qiao Chusheng really could fly?
Otherwise, how can we explain the time difference of nearly 40 minutes in between!
Xu Dong was puzzled, and thought of countless possibilities in his head, but none of them felt that he could explain them.
What's the problem?
"What the hell is going on among you?" At this time, Old Man Qiao asked again.
Xu Dong collected his thoughts for a moment and said lightly: "That's the case, we were just attacked by a group of people, but among the people who attacked us, I found that there was a person who was very similar to Uncle Qiao, maybe this is an illusion, right?" ”
Qiao Yanxue suddenly frowned, and said angrily: "Why didn't I see it, you suspect my father, I sue you, it can't be my father......"
Xu Dong smiled bitterly, shook his head and said, "I said it, it may be an illusion......
He turned his head to Old Man Qiao, who had already pulled down his face, and said, "Grandpa Qiao, can you tell me about the content of the conversation you just had with Uncle Qiao?" ”
Old Man Qiao had a dark face and asked in a deep voice, "You just found the attack?" Do you know who did it? ”
I looked at Xu Dong's face before, until Xu Dong was suspicious of Qiao Chu's vivid hand, but now Xu Dong said it himself, maybe he was wrong, which made Old Man Qiao breathe a sigh of relief, but at the same time, Old Man Qiao became angry again, yes, the power of the Qiao family is declining, but dare to blatantly attack the guests of the Qiao family, and let it be possible that it is the son-in-law of the Qiao family in the future, this matter, as long as you know who did it, Old Man Qiao will definitely not give up!
Xu Dong and Qiao Yanxue shook their heads together, not knowing.
Qiao Yanxue really didn't know, Xu Dong knew, but there was no evidence, so he could only say "I don't know".
"Hmph, those who took advantage of the Qiao family's dragon to fall into the shallows and the phoenix to fall into the grass, one day I will make them look good!" Old Man Qiao said indignantly.
After a while, Old Man Qiao sighed again and said: "There are only two things I talked about with the newborn, the first is that at present, our funds are becoming more and more embarrassing, and the shipping business here is unsustainable. The second thing is that we talked about what you will do with Yanxue girl in the future...... However, he was vehemently opposed...... Alas, fruitless......"
On these two things, Old Man Qiao, father and son talked for more than three hours, but they couldn't come up with a result.
Xu Dong thought for a while and asked, "Grandpa Qiao, what kind of position is this shipping business for your Qiao family?" ”
Old Man Qiao sighed and said: "This shipping business, I have worked hard with one foot and one hand, and it is also the largest source of funds for our Qiao family, for now, the shipping business is still a very profitable business, if you want to give up, until the last moment, I don't want to give up anyway." ”
"Hmm......" Xu Dong nodded, and asked again: "If you want to support the business here, how much capital turnover is needed?" ”
Old Man Qiao took a breath: "At its peak, just our business could reach tens of millions of dollars every month, but now...... Alas, now, if it is only maintained, it will have to be at least more than one billion dollars, and if it wants to reach the previous scale, it must be more than five billion......"
Old Man Qiao is talking about US dollars, Xu Dong understands this, but Xu Dong originally wanted to help Old Man Qiao with the existing funds in his hands, but it seems that it is far from the same.
All the cash in my hand, if calculated into dollars, I am afraid that even a fraction is not enough.
Xu Dong thought for a while, and then asked, "Is there a place here where you can mortgage jewelry and antiques, and at the same time you can take out a large amount of cash?" ”
Qiao Yanxue looked at Xu Dong in some surprise, and came over with Xu Dong, but she didn't see Xu Dong with a jewelry and antique, could it be that Xu Dong wanted to explore and hunt for treasures in this land again.
There are indeed many valuable treasures in this land, but it is not easy to find those treasures, besides, this shipping business, whether to abandon or stay, it is estimated that the hammer will fall within a few days, even if you can find a batch of treasures to save the emergency, it is far from quenching the thirst.
"It's just a mortgage, there are such places, but those people are vampires, besides, even if there are one or two pieces of antique jewelry, I'm afraid it won't help." Old Man Qiao shook his head and said helplessly.
"Okay, since there is such a place, and Grandpa Qiao, you are not willing to give up this business, we can give it a try, but it is better to keep this matter secret." Xu Dong said with confidence.
The previous time, in the Tianshen Castle, I secretly took several boxes of property by myself and put them in the Qiankun bag, and then sorted it out, I originally wanted to find a bank to store it, but I never had the opportunity to do it, and now, the Qiao family has difficulties in funds, and it is not just the best use of things.
However, Xu Dong also thought about it, just mortgaged, and when he earned enough money, he would redeem it all.
Although I don't know what Xu Dong is going to do, Xu Dong is often always unexpected, for this point, whether Xu Dong really just gives it a try or not, Old Man Qiao is still more in favor.
Besides, if others knew that the Qiao family relied on selling jewelry and antiques to maintain their business, it would definitely be a big blow to the Qiao family's reputation, so Xu Dong said that he wanted to be confidential, and Old Man Qiao agreed.
"There's a place in Florida where I used to go and buy some toys, so I'm familiar with the owner, and if you can find a few pieces of jewelry, I can take you to try them." Old Man Qiao still sighed and said.
In any case, I couldn't have imagined that the dignified Qiao family, by now, would actually fall to the point of relying on a hairy child to help, if this matter spreads, I am afraid it will really make others laugh off their big teeth.
"Okay, let's go over and have a look."
This matter should be sooner rather than later, and now, while it is dark, many things can be handled a little easier.
Old Man Qiao nodded, and immediately instructed his subordinates to prepare the car, where to go, and what to do, and Old Man Qiao naturally didn't say anything.
After discussing properly, Xu Dong went back to his room and took a look at the fat man and Evdiro, both of whom were still asleep, and David also dutifully guarded the two of them, which made Xu Dong very relieved.
However, Qiao Yanxue asked Old Man Qiao for a bodyguard to come over, and guarded the fat man and Evdiro with David, no matter what, the fat man is Xu Dong's best brother, and Avdiro is also a friend, and he can't let the two of them go wrong anymore.
The arrangements were made, Qiao Yanxue, Old Man Qiao, and Xu Dong left the hotel.
On the road, Qiao Yanxue was driving, and Xu Dong and Old Man Qiao sat one after the other.
There was nothing to say all the way, and after forty minutes, the three of them arrived at the place that Old Man Qiao said.
When Xu Dong saw it, he couldn't help but laugh, this place should also be a "pawnshop"! However, unlike his own pawnshop, this pawnshop occupies a very large area, with a fence separating the road outside, and inside the fence is a hill of scrap cars and all kinds of scrap items.
Supposedly, this is a pawnshop, this is simply a garbage recycling station.
However, Mr. Joe explained that the owner here, Akari, is in the business of scrap items, but in fact, he is the largest buyer of jewelry and antiques in Florida.
For this point, Xu Dong can understand that everything in the world is the same, doing jewelry and antiques, after all, there are many things that are not visible, and you have to find a little cover, besides, doing it with other businesses is also an income.
Old Man Qiao took Xu Dong and Qiao Yanxue, who were familiar with each other, and quickly found the person they were looking for.
This is a white old man, and he is really familiar with Mr. Qiao, as soon as they met, he said "Harrow", and gave him a hug, thinking that in the past, Mr. Qiao took care of a lot of his business.
After a few words of greeting, Old Man Qiao introduced Xu Dong to the old man.
The old man was very enthusiastic, and said "Hello", and then said with a smile: "Schmidt Paul, just call me Paul." ”
"Xu Dong ......" Xu Dong also politely returned the salute.
After a few words of greeting with Xu Dong, Paul praised Qiao Yanxue for her beauty, and then asked with a smile: "Qiao, you have something to do before you go to the Three Treasures Palace, tell me, what do you fancy to me, I promise to give you the best price, who made us old friends, right?" ”
Old Man Qiao pointed at Xu Dong and said, "Paul, it's really not me looking for you today, it's this Mr. Xu who wants to talk to you." ”
"Oh......" Paul was a little surprised, and it could be seen that Old Man Qiao had some respect for Xu Dong, but this Xu Dong's age was less than twenty years old, and with what Paul knew about Old Man Qiao, this was a unique thing.
Xu Dong smiled and nodded, and said directly: "I came to talk to Mr. Paul about a business, and I need a sum of money now, so I want to mortgage a batch of jewelry and antiques here." ”
When Xu Dong said this, Paul was even more surprised, in Paul's impression, the minimum person who talks about money and jewelry and antiques should be over forty years old, but he didn't expect Xu Dong to be such a hairy child, he would say such a thing as soon as he opened his mouth.
After a long while, Paul stared at Xu Dong: "You mean, the money, jewelry, antiques, a batch, and the mortgage are here with me?" ”
Xu Dong could understand Paul's surprise, smiled, reached into his clothes with one hand, casually grabbed something brought out of the castle of the gods, and handed it to Paul.
He is too young, and almost no one believes him when he speaks a lot of times, and when he is like this, Xu Dong can only speak with facts.
Just like now, if Xu Dong wants to explain it clearly to Paul, I am afraid it will take a lot of effort, but it is better to take something out directly, so that Paul realizes that he is not joking.
Paul is naturally an expert, as soon as he saw the things in Xu Dong's hand, he immediately restrained the smile on his face, and said to Xu Dong and Old Man Qiao: "Follow me ......"