Meng Zhao gave an awkward laugh, "I didn't expect that Boss Lu, as a businessman, would be so trustworthy, willing to pay the difference of fifteen coins per pound of starch for a year."
Lu Yuanshi chuckled, seemingly oblivious to Meng Zhao's sarcastic tone. After all, how many businessmen are truly trustworthy? But seeing that Meng Zhao was still young, he went on to offer another reason.
"Madam Meng, you may not know this, but the rice, flour, cooking oil, and many seasonings in my restaurant are all sourced from the Xiao family's grain store. As for starch, the amount used is actually not that large. If you were me, would you offend such a long-term partner over the price of a single seasoning?"
These words left Meng Zhao speechless.
Seeing that Meng Zhao's smile was a little stiff, Boss Lu continued, "However, I am still very happy to make friends with Madam Meng. I can order 300 catties of starch from you right now. My contract with the Xiao family will expire in a year. At that time, we can sit down and have a good chat."
Upon hearing this, Meng Zhao realized that her trip to Yongsheng Restaurant had been in vain, but she couldn't let the immediate gains and losses affect her mood. So she quickly adjusted her mindset, and the smile on her face returned.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Lu. Your words are more valuable than ten years of study. It is my great honor to cooperate with you. Here's what we'll do: I'll leave you my address. Whenever you're interested, just send someone to find me, and I'll personally deliver the goods to you."
Lu Yuanshi laughed twice, "Good, Madam Meng is straightforward. I, Lu Yuanshi, will be your friend." After saying that, he called the accountant over, explained the matter to him, and told Meng Zhao to just deliver the goods later.
When Meng Zhao came out of Yongsheng Restaurant, the smile on her face vanished instantly. Shen Yun knew that the deal had fallen through and didn't dare to bother her.
Meng Zhao was furious. Yongsheng Restaurant was her primary target, and she had high hopes for it. Who knew she would run into such a big obstacle right from the start? She hadn't come here just to sell three hundred catties of starch.
No time to be sad, Meng Zhao quickly started planning which restaurant to go to next.
After finishing his conversation with Meng Zhao, Lu Yuanshi turned and went to another cubicle. As soon as he entered, he heard someone standing by the window giving instructions to his subordinates.
"Xiao Wu, go and see which restaurants Boss Meng visited, and also see how many kilograms of starch she brought with her this time."
A hint of hesitation flashed across Chen Xiaowu's face, but it disappeared in an instant. He bowed and said, "Yes." After saying that, he quietly left the room.
Seeing this, Lu Yuanshi took a few steps forward and came to the window. Through the window, he could still see the back of the person he had just been talking to. He said with a hint of teasing, "Brother Xiao, such behavior is not the act of a gentleman."
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