"Pfft!"
The conversation between the two immediately drew snickers from the guests and Peony nearby.
Qin Qing realized the problem with her words and quickly shook her head.
"No...no! It really is you? What brings you here? No, that's great, you've finally arrived! I just happened to need to talk to you! This is perfect, no problem at all, haha!"
Seeing her smiling happily, Qian Baiwan finally realized something was wrong. This didn't seem like she missed him at all.
Shortly after, when Qin Qing made his suggestion, Qian Baiwan finally stopped smiling...
Oh... I was looking for him just to get him to share his business, not because I missed her at all!
I'm unhappy!!
Qin Qing quickly noticed Qian Baiwan's displeasure and smiled.
"We're friends, isn't it normal for me to think about you? Don't hold a grudge, it'll make you grow old!"
Qian Bai still seemed unwilling to speak, which made Qin Qing feel somewhat awkward...
"Actually, I was originally thinking of cooperating with Manyuelou. After all, their dishes are not bad, but their rice is really just so-so, and the color is not pure enough. I'm not bragging, but the quality of my rice is definitely much better than that. Unfortunately, I can't meet the owner. Even with a super VIP card, it's not enough. Sigh~ I can only look for some ordinary inns. And then your Qianqiu Rice Shop snatched it away. I'm completely out of options!"
After listening to her long explanation, Qian Baiwan finally realized that what she saw yesterday was not a hallucination; she had actually gone to the Full Moon Pavilion!
Then he looked at Qin Qing strangely.
"You have a super VIP card for Manyuelou? Really? I heard that thing is priceless, and only two people in the entire capital have it!"
Qin Qing knew he would ask this question as soon as he heard it, so he gave a casual answer.
"Oh... I attended a banquet, and this was a prize."
Hearing her make it sound so easy, millions of people would think VIP cards were as common as cabbages, readily available everywhere! Lost in thought, his expression gradually darkened.
Although he wasn't unwilling to accept the VIP card ending up in Qin Qing's hands, he would definitely give her a new one if she wanted it. But it would be different if it was won in a competition!
You should know that their Full Moon Pavilion's Super VIP Card is no ordinary item. It is made of pure gold and is extremely valuable. It is a symbol of status and prestige, and even the royal family would find it extremely difficult to obtain. To use it as a competition prize is simply an insult!
Seeing his pale face, Qin Qing wondered if she had said something wrong and asked in confusion.
"What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"
Qianbaiwan snapped out of his daze and looked at her.
"It's nothing! But you'd better not tell anyone that you possess this thing, lest it attract unwanted attention and cause trouble."
Qin Qing could only manage a wry smile.
"It's more than just trouble... I almost lost my life! Forget it, there's no point in talking to you. Let's talk about my rice shop supplier instead."
Seeing this, Qian Baiwan could only nod, but he kept the matter in mind. It concerned the reputation and prestige of their Manyuelou, and Qin Qing had said that he had almost lost his life. How could he not care!
"How about this! I'll put in a good word for you with the cooperation with Manyuelou. The manager will give me that much face! But I still need to see what's so special about your rice. Although we're friends, reputation and business are two different things!"
As he spoke, his face was full of arrogance, but Qin Qing showed no contempt and quickly told Shaoyao to bring out some white rice.
When Qian Bai casually glanced over, he was immediately surprised. The grains of rice in front of him were round and plump, with a bright and clear color, and they were pure white. Even without being steamed, he could smell the aroma of rice wafting towards him...
"Is this rice? What variety is it? I've never seen it before."
Seeing this, Qin Qing couldn't help but feel a little proud.
"Of course, it's the rice unique to my Qin's Rice Shop, called Northeast Long Grain Fragrant Rice. It's even more fragrant when steamed, soft and delicious, and it's definitely not comparable to ordinary rice!"
Seeing her like this, Qianbai didn't say much. With his businessman's intuition, he keenly sensed the commercial value in this and said something.
"This deal is negotiable! However, I need to take some back for the owner of Manyuelou to try. If the taste is good, we can sign a contract tomorrow. But how much do you have? Too little won't do!"
Qin Qing was overjoyed to see this, but still remained rational.
"I can supply thirty bags a month, but the quantity is still limited. However, supplying only Full Moon Pavilion should not be a problem, right?"
Although I had saved quite a bit before, it shouldn't be a problem to save less.
Upon hearing this, Qianbaiwan probably pondered it for a moment.
"Alright, I'll discuss it with you tomorrow. I'll take this small half-bag with me for now!"
After saying that, he quickly left the rice shop, and Qin Qing finally felt relieved. She hadn't expected such a pleasant surprise today.
The next day, as expected, Qianbaiwan sent someone to pick her up. After entering Manyuelou again, she finally met the legendary manager who was rarely seen!
A middle-aged man, with a kind face but a shrewd glint in his eyes, looked as clever as a fox.
But the person was surprisingly easy to talk to, and the contract was signed very successfully, which Qin Qing found unbelievable...
The joy and happiness in her heart quickly overshadowed her doubts. After thanking the shopkeeper, she prepared to turn and leave...
Qian Baiwan said he had something to discuss with the shopkeeper and wouldn't see her off. Qin Qing didn't think much of it, but then she heard something as she turned the corner and went downstairs.
There was no way around it! Those damnably sharp ears of hers!
Then the voice of that kind-faced middle-aged man rang out!
"Master, if we hide our identities like this, won't Madam Qin be angry if it gets discovered later?"
A single sentence nearly caused Qin Qing to stumble and fall down the stairs, but Zhong Yong quickly helped her up. (Yes, it was Zhong Yong who greeted her this time as well.)
She waved her hand, suppressing her shock, but continued to listen.
All I heard was a thousand and a million smiles.
"Don't worry, Uncle Wu... that silly woman won't know about this. From now on, you'll appear as the manager of Full Moon Pavilion, haha! I'm really looking forward to it..."
As for what he was expecting, he didn't say! Qin Qing suddenly felt a little depressed...
What's the point of hiding this? Is it really that interesting? Fine, considering he has a contract with her, she'll just play along.
After she left Manyuelou, she casually put the contract into her spatial storage and went back to find someone to deliver rice to Manyuelou.
The first batch of money arrived right after! A whole box full!!
Hmm... Rice at four taels of silver a pound, just thinking about it is exciting! That idiot Qianbaiwan definitely didn't investigate what price she sold it for before.
hey-hey…
Another month passed quickly, and the potato harvest season finally arrived. Qin Qing went to the fields early in the morning, where many soldiers were also waiting.
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