Zhang Yaoyao looked helplessly at the two people crowded at the door, and thought about it. She and Lu Sinian still had a milk tea business. After all, they were partners. If things got too awkward, it would be difficult to resolve in the future.
What's more, Ma Kaixuan had experienced the failure of the last promotion and came to her again. She also wanted to hear what sincerity the other party could show to cooperate with her.
As the saying goes, there are no eternal friends in this world, only eternal interests.
As a social animal nurtured by the economic market of the 21st century, Zhang Yaoyao naturally understands the principle of eternal benefits.
If Ma Kaixuan can give her enough benefits, Zhang Yaoyao would not mind cooperating with him again. After all, in business, you can cooperate with anyone as long as you can make more money.
However, her cooperation with Ma Kaixuan can no longer be like that with Du Wen and Nian Fujiang, where she acts as their purchasing agent. Instead, they will work together to do other things.
As a person, once you choose to go into business, you must have enough ambition and greed. As long as you take the right path and don't take any crooked ways, who would complain about having too much money?
Thinking of this, Zhang Yaoyao finally took a step back and opened the door.
"Okay, then you two come in first!"
Hearing this, the expressions on Lu Sinian and Ma Kaixuan's faces obviously relaxed, and they walked inside. Ma Kaixuan followed behind Lu Sinian and saw that the other party took him through the shop as if he was familiar with the place and directly to the backyard.
When Zhang Yaoyao closed the door, she saw the two grown men who had just entered the house were already sitting in the backyard. She couldn't help but sigh and said silently in her heart, I haven't even had my meal yet, it seems I have to have another snack.
Du Wen and Nian Fujiang, who were sitting in the small courtyard, did not expect that the person knocking on the door would come in directly, and they did not expect that the two men who came in would be his old rival Ma Kaixuan and another man with a cold temperament. Du Wen and Nian Fujiang also knew these two men. They were Lu Sinian, the grandson of Mr. Wang, the business giant in City A.
Four people came into the small courtyard at once. Du Wen and Nian Fujiang, who were sitting at the dining table, felt uncomfortable staying there, so they stood up and greeted them politely.
"Hey, why are you here? What a coincidence!"
Although they and Ma Kaixuan are business competitors, when they meet at Zhang Yaoyao's place, there is no scene of rivals meeting and jealousy. It's just that the atmosphere is a bit awkward, and people inexplicably feel unhappy that the peaceful days have been broken.
As for Lu Sinian, he has no competitive relationship with them, nor is he a business rival, but he is Ma Kaixuan's friend, and privately, they cannot be too warm to him.
Lu Sinian and Ma Kaixuan stood at the entrance of the yard, looking at the two people in the yard with serious eyes. While feeling surprised, they greeted each other calmly.
"I didn't expect that Zhang Yaoyao's little shop is really full of hidden talents. Even Mr. Du and Mr. Nian would stay here."
Ma Kaixuan, who was standing beside them, looked at Du Wen and Nian Fujiang. He seemed to understand what was going on and subconsciously agreed.
"Yes, I didn't expect to see President Nian and President Du in Zhang Yaoyao's shop. What a coincidence!"
When Zhang Yaoyao came in, she heard the four people inside greeting each other. When she walked into the yard, she saw four big men looking at each other, staring at each other, as if they were sizing each other up and exploring the atmosphere. The atmosphere suddenly froze to freezing point, feeling both embarrassed and helpless.
I had no choice but to step forward and break the awkwardness at the moment.
"Hey, well... since we all know each other, it's better to meet by chance than to meet in person. Since it's dinner time, let's all sit down and get ready to eat. I'll go to the kitchen to add a few dishes."
Originally, the food she cooked was enough for four people to feast on, but now there are two more people, two grown men. Although the food on the table looks rich, it is obviously not enough for five people to eat together.
Making a few side dishes? That would take even more time.
After hearing what Zhang Yaoyao said, Du Wen and Lin Fujiang recovered from their embarrassment and agreed.
"Okay, then we'll sit outside and wait. Thank you for your help."
Their luck was so bad that the delicious food that was about to be eaten flew away. However, due to the current situation, it was not suitable to say anything else. Moreover, they were at Zhang Yaoyao's house, so the two of them could only sit by and wait like a bewildered guest.
On the other hand, Lu Sinian had a frank and natural look on his face. He glanced sideways at Zhang Yaoyao with a deep expression and spoke casually.
"Let me help you!"
Zhang Yaoyao had to prepare the meal again, and having someone to help her would always be more efficient.
Zhang Yaoyao didn't expect Lu Sinian to offer to help her. After hesitating for a moment, she didn't refuse and walked towards the kitchen, talking as she walked.
"Okay, thank you for your help!"
Right now, she still had to go to the kitchen to check the ingredients and see if there was anything that could be quickly prepared and served on the table. With Lu Sinian's help, the efficiency and speed would not be too slow.
It's a waste of labor to eat for free.
Lu Sinian followed Zhang Yaoyao's footsteps and left, leaving Ma Kaixuan standing there, looking at Nian's receding back and asking hesitantly.
"Do you want me to help too?"
Lu Sinian did not stop walking towards the kitchen, but just said two words lightly.
"Need not!"
After receiving the reply, Ma Kaixuan's eyes flashed with a trace of loneliness. He turned to look at his two competitors, only to see that their eyes were all looking at Zi Guang. The loneliness in Ma Kaixuan's heart immediately disappeared without a trace.
With his back straight, Ma Kaixuan walked towards the two of them with powerful steps and sat down opposite Du Wen and Nian Fujiang. He stared at the two opposite of him without wanting to be outdone, his aura ready to explode. He looked like a fighting cock about to go to the battlefield, full of fighting spirit, afraid that his momentum would be surpassed by others.
Du Wen and Nian Fujiang silently withdrew their gazes, not wanting to see Ma Kaixuan's cross-eyed look anymore. They had finally managed to eat the delicious food made by Zhang Yaoyao, and they didn't want to suffer from indigestion.
Just like that, the three grown men sitting in the yard fell into silence, each sorting out their own thoughts.
In the kitchen, Zhang Yaoyao took a look at the remaining ingredients, including beef, small melon, potatoes, small tomatoes, and even cabbage. On the chopping board not far away, there was a fish marinated and ready to be eaten tomorrow. She already had a plan in mind and said to Lu Sinian who followed her into the kitchen.
"Lu Sinian, wash the cucumber, potatoes, tomatoes, and cabbage, and cut them into slices. Leave the tomatoes alone. I'll cut up the beef and marinate it. There's also a fish here, and it'll take a long time to cook. We'll just put these things on the stove and grill them."
This not only saves time, but also allows you to eat and grill at the same time, so everyone won’t be hungry. You can also have a time-saving and labor-saving self-service barbecue.
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