Besides making significant concessions on price, Mr. Qian's courteous attitude was also vastly different from his previous humble yet assertive demeanor in ordinary business relationships.
If he still doesn't understand that Young Master Yan mediated this situation, then he is mentally challenged.
However, while he appreciated the rent payment, he ultimately couldn't turn a blind eye to this matter.
After hanging up with Mr. Qian, Cheng Ye immediately called Young Master Yan.
Knowing that everyone was busy and understood the situation, Cheng Ye didn't waste any words and went straight to thanking them as soon as the call connected.
"Young Master Yan, thank you for your help with Boss Qian!"
On the other end of the phone, Young Master Yan seemed completely unsurprised by receiving his call or even by what he said. A composed reply came through the receiver.
“Mr. Cheng, I’m not doing this for nothing. I also have a favor to ask of you.”
So, while they say they're helping him, they're actually digging a pit for him to fall into.
Indeed, this is what a shrewd businessman looks like.
"Young Master Yan, please speak!" Cheng Ye said with a touch of tragic resolve.
After all, the pie from the processing plant was already right in front of him, and it would be difficult for him to turn it away.
But he understood that there's no such thing as a free lunch.
And they also understand that this is an absolute truth between businessmen.
As expected, Young Master Yan on the other end of the phone came prepared, speaking at length without taking a breath. Of course, he only asked for one thing in particular.
Cheng Ye listened silently for nearly ten minutes with a solemn expression. When the other party finally stopped, Cheng Ye remained silent for several seconds before speaking.
"Young Master Yan, may I consider this matter?"
"Okay, I'll wait for your reply."
Zhu Qianying was kept in the dark about the conversation between the two about Yan Shao asking Cheng Ye for help.
However, that afternoon, Zhu Qianying, who had been granted permission by Cheng Ye to continue working from home, received a call from her boss, Cheng Ye.
“Shadow, I’m going to Beijing tomorrow. Could you please keep track of the progress with the renovation company over the next couple of days?”
Zhu Qianying was slightly surprised. "You've reached an agreement with Mr. Qian?"
This whole thing happened in just a few days; the speed is incredible.
"Yes, I visited his processing plant that day, and I drafted the contract then. Now, all the terms have been agreed upon, so let's sign the cooperation contract as soon as possible. Then, our products for the next season in China can be manufactured here directly, which will reduce a lot of costs."
Throughout the conversation, Cheng Ye made no mention of Yan Shao's contribution.
Because Cheng Ye was still holding his breath.
Although he didn't suffer any real loss, the resentment of being schemed against lingered in his throat, making him very unhappy.
But deep down, he knew very well that what Yan Shao had analyzed for him was all correct.
It was precisely because he understood this that his displeasure and unhappiness intensified. The shame and inferiority he felt when standing in front of others, feeling inferior to them, made him extremely uncomfortable.
However, his silence doesn't mean Zhu Qianying doesn't understand.
After dinner, Zhu Qianying and Yan Shao took the little guy for a walk in the garden.
As the weather gradually warmed up, the family of three changed into light casual clothes and strolled leisurely along the path.
"Young Master Yan, did you call that Mr. Qian from Beijing?"
After Zizai ran a little further away with Xingxing, Zhu Qianying started chatting with Yan Shao about work.
Yan Shao looked bewildered. "Boss Qian? Who?"
Then, without waiting for Zhu Qianying's reply, she shook her head and said, "I don't know her!"
Zhu Qianying would never believe him. She raised her hand and slapped him. "Alright, stop pretending! Your memory isn't suited for playing dumb."
Yan Shao has a photographic memory, which Zhu Qianying learned from many details of his daily life. And Zizai is obviously similar to his father, which is why his brain has so much space to keep thinking about other things all day long.
Yan Shao realized that pretending to be stupid in front of Zhu Qianying was useless, so he could only laugh, pat her bottom lightly, and honestly admit it.
"Yes, it was Qin Xiu who called."
Zhu Qianying rolled her eyes at him. Isn't that obvious? If Young Master Yan doesn't give the order, does he think Qin Xiu would call Mr. Qian himself?
He has neither that position nor that right.
"Really, I just made a phone call to remind him, I didn't say anything else, and I didn't do anything shady, really, I swear."
Even without him saying it, Zhu Qianying could guess what kind of reminder Yan Shao was referring to.
After confirming this, Zhu Qianying didn't ask any further questions. However, after a while, she suddenly turned her head and gave him a stern warning with a shrewish expression.
"You are not allowed to do anything dirty to Cheng Ye!"
Yan Shao raised his hand, feeling utterly wronged. "Zhu Qingtian, please be the judge! I really didn't do anything!"
If we examine the text closely, focusing on the nuances of wording, then Young Master Yan isn't exactly lying.
Indeed, he did nothing, because all he did was talk!
And the rest was all done by Qin Xiu!
The next day, Yan Shao received a call from Cheng Ye, whose tone was somewhat aggressive.
"Young Master Yan, I agree to what you said."
Clearly, he was in a very bad mood.
But Yan Shao only ever seeks to achieve his own goals, never considering whether the other party is happy or not.
"Okay, then it's settled. I'll have someone send some contracts over later, you can just sign them."
"I'm in Beijing now, and I won't be able to go back until tomorrow night." Cheng Ye on the other end of the phone was still very unhappy.
"It's okay, you can sign it when you get back, anytime is fine!"
Zhu Qianying was unaware of their furtive phone conversations, and at that moment, she was helping out at the restaurant when she encountered Luo Yifan for the second time.
"Uncle Luo, are you here on business again?"
While saying this aloud, Zhu Qianying secretly complained to herself that it had only been a few days since she last saw him, yet this Uncle Luo had been coming to do business far too frequently lately.
"Shadow, what a coincidence, you're here too!"
This time, Luo Yifan didn't need anyone to greet him. After greeting Zhu Qianying as soon as he entered, he went straight to a two-person table in the corner of the restaurant, pulled out a chair, and sat down.
He treated this place as if it were his own home, but Zhu Qianying couldn't ignore him like that, so she brought him a glass of water and went to greet him.
Before she could get closer and say anything, Luo Yifan raised his hand and waved to her.
"Shadow, I've heard that your cooking skills are also superb. Come on, help Uncle Luo see if this menu is reasonable?"
Zhu Qianying handed him the water and leaned closer to take a look. She saw a recipe book with colorful pictures spread out on the table.
So, he really did come to talk to his mom about work?
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