Chapter 45 Chapter 45 Cooperation
Gou Qiu frowned: "Discuss cooperation?"
Restaurants like Wangyue Tower have never bothered with Chunming Pavilion, let alone any cooperation.
The shopkeeper of Wangyue Tower nodded and said, "Yes, please take me to Zuoqiu Yu and I will discuss it with her. I believe that you Chunming Pavilion would not be unwilling to make money."
This sentence shows that those big restaurants are still as arrogant as ever. But the question is, if they are so arrogant, why do they want to seek cooperation from the courtiers of Chunming Pavilion?
Gou Qiu pondered for a while and asked, "May I ask why Wangyue Tower came to Zuo Qiuyu for cooperation?"
The shopkeeper of Wangyue Tower squinted at Gou Qiu and said, "Why? As the manager of Chunming Pavilion, shouldn't you know the reason best? Sang from your pavilion has cooperated with a small food shop that is not up to standard, so naturally, Wangyue Tower has to cooperate with the best courtiers from your Chunming Pavilion."
"Sang cooperates with the snack shop? How is that possible?"
The shopkeeper of Wangyue Tower sneered: "Why, Sang collected the money without telling you, right? The snack shop is now called 'Sang's Snack Shop', and you still dare to say that there is no cooperation."
Gou Qiu immediately figured out the whole story. Regardless of whether Sang Ling had cooperated with the snack shop, this snack shop must have brought crisis to Wangyue Tower, so the owner of Wangyue Tower was eager to find Zuo Qiuyu for cooperation.
Moreover, the owner of Wangyue Tower believed that Zuoqiu Yu would be more appealing than Sang Ling.
Since the owner of Wangyue Tower came to ask for cooperation, Gou Qiu, as the manager, naturally had no reason to refuse. She brought the owner to the backstage of Zuoqiu Yuchunming Pavilion.
When she saw Zuo Qiuyu, she was still as cold and aloof as usual, and there was no sign that she was the one who planned the framing of Sang Ling at the Jiaotai Banquet the day before.
Gou Qiu was unable to face her at the moment, so he simply explained the purpose of the Wangyue Tower owner's visit and left.
After knowing the purpose of the shopkeeper of Wangyue Tower, Zuoqiu Yu left him outside the interlude for a long time before asking the servants to invite him in. The moment he saw Zuo Qiuyu after entering the room, the impatience on the face of the shopkeeper of Wangyue Tower, who had been waiting for a long time, was suppressed. His heart was filled with surprise and he immediately felt that this matter would definitely succeed.
Just now, Sang walked fast and he didn't see his true appearance clearly, but looking at Zuo Qiuyu's appearance now, he was sure that Sang could not compare with him.
He saluted and said respectfully, "I am the shopkeeper of Wangyue Tower, and I have come to discuss cooperation with you."
Zuo Qiuyu's face didn't look very good when she heard about cooperation. She covered her mouth and nose as she couldn't stand the smell of food on the owner of Wangyue Tower.
She frowned, thinking that Wangyue Tower was a large restaurant, and if they cooperated, it would definitely help her surpass Sang Ling, so she suppressed her dissatisfaction.
She helped the shopkeeper of Wangyue Tower up and said, "Shopkeeper, you don't have to be so polite. I just don't know how to cooperate with you."
The shopkeeper of Wangyue Tower rolled his eyes and did not mention the cooperation matters first. Instead, he said, "Did you know that Sang is cooperating with a snack shop?"
Zuo Qiuyu looked puzzled.
"After that Sang cooperated with the snack shop, the snack shop's business became very prosperous. Even our restaurant's business was taken away by them."
Zuo Qiuyu covered her lips and said, "Snack shop?"
Although she didn't say anything, her contemptuous attitude was obvious at a glance.
The shopkeeper of Wangyue Tower smiled and said, "That's right. That's why I came to you to cooperate with you and trample that snack shop under my feet! People should cooperate with restaurants of the same kind."
Zuo Qiuyu raised her eyes to look at him, "What do you want to say?"
"Only a man like you is worthy of cooperating with our Wangyue Tower. Sang can only cooperate with a snack shop like this, which is not worthy of being on the stage."
Zuo Qiuyu finally looked at him seriously, her expression slightly happier. She asked, "How sincere are you?"
The shopkeeper of Wangyue Tower smiled even more and held up a finger: "One million spirit stones."
Zuo Qiuyu's expression did not change much. One million spirit stones were indeed a lot, but he still had some gap to surpass Sang Ling.
"One million spirit stones, plus 19% of the restaurant's revenue this month, our Moon Watching Tower's 10% revenue is not a small amount..."
Zuo Qiuyu's eyes narrowed slightly. For a restaurant of the size of Wangyue Tower, that one percent would be enough for her to surpass Sang Ling.
"make a deal."
The owner of Wangyue Tower left, and the news of Zuoqiuyu's cooperation with the big restaurant quickly spread throughout Chunming Pavilion. At the same time, news also came out that Sang was cooperating with a small snack shop that was not up to standard.
After a while, the news was no longer spread within the cabinet, but had spread outside.
Zuo Qiuyu was able to rank in the top 100 of the wish list, and she had quite a few followers. Originally, Zuo Qiuyu was suppressed by Sang Ling, which had made them unhappy for a long time. When this news came out, they found an outlet to vent their anger, and they frantically belittled Sang Ling for their own satisfaction.
What they were disparaging was that Zuoqiu Yu was noble and only cooperated with big restaurants, while Sang Ling was short-sighted and had only spirit stones on his mind, so he actually cooperated with a snack shop.
One is Zuo Qiuyu who has been famous for a long time, and the other is Sang Ling who is emerging. This subtle comparison still caused widespread discussion.
Sang Ling only found out about the news the next day. Gou Qiu didn't dare come to tell her, for fear that she would be so angry that it would affect her mood.
However, Zuo Qiuyu used this incident to severely disparage Sang Ling, and the matter became more and more serious. Gou Qiu could no longer hide it.
When Gou Qiu found Sang Ling, it was stormy outside and she was drinking tea in the attic.
"You seem to be in a good mood. You can't stand the criticism from outside anymore."
Sang Ling leisurely handed a cup of tea to Gou Qiu, "What can I belittle?"
"Everyone says that you are vulgar and short-sighted, and you actually cooperated with a shabby snack shop. But Zuo Qiuyu is different. First of all, he cooperated with a big restaurant like Wangyue Tower."
Sang Ling raised her eyebrows: "I will cooperate with the snack shop? When?"
Gou Qiu knew immediately that this was another new rumor. "Zuo Qiuyu spread the news that the snack shop still has the jade token you left behind. The snack shop's sign is called 'Sang's Snack Shop'. Even if you really didn't cooperate, you can't get away with it."
This is Zuo Qiu’s words again.
Sang Ling raised her eyes, "Really? It seems like she really wants me to cooperate with the snack shop."
Sang Ling also had memories of this snack bar. It was the snack bar where she took Shengsheng on the first day she arrived in Chao City. The owner of the snack bar persuaded her kindly that day, and she left a jade token at that time, but she didn't think it would be of much use.
Now it seems that it is still useful.
Gou Qiu looked a little anxious, "What are your plans if you do this first?"
Sang Ling took a sip of tea and said, "I will do as she wishes."
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Wangyue Tower was very quick to invite Zuoqiu Yu to have dinner at Wangyue Tower just one day after finalizing the cooperation. They even set up a stage in front of Wangyue Tower and waited for Zuoqiu Yu to finish his meal so that they could play two songs on the stage.
The platform that was quickly built was naturally a bit crude. Zuo Qiuyu frowned when she saw it. Originally, she disdained to climb a round platform of the size of the Jiaotai Banquet, but now she had to climb such an unrefined platform for a few spirit stones.
But the cooperation has been finalized, and now she has to go.
If it weren't for Sang Ling, why would she show up in public!
Zuo Qiuyu walked into the private room prepared for her in Wangyue Tower with a look of surprise on her face. Wangyue Tower was quite sincere in this regard, and almost the most expensive dishes in the building were brought to her table.
While she was having dinner, Wangyue Tower had already released the news, specifically mentioning that Zuo Qiuyu would perform at Wangyue Tower.
The performances of the most popular courtesan and the top 100 court ladies on the wish list can be watched for free, so the appeal cannot be small. By the time Zuo Qiuyu came out after finishing her meal, the stage in front of Wangyue Tower had been surrounded by people in three layers.
The shopkeeper of Wangyue Tower was so happy that his face almost broke. He praised: "As expected of Zuo Qiuyu, with such charisma, Na Sang is probably far behind."
Zuo Qiuyu smiled softly, "That's really too much praise."
One side is happy while the other side is sad. The owner of the snack bar next to Wangyue Tower frowned tightly, feeling very depressed when looking at the hustle and bustle over there.
Of course he knew that Wangyue Tower sought cooperation with Zuoqiu Yu just to deal with his inconspicuous snack bar.
He couldn't help but be afraid. It was said that Zuo Qiuyu was also very famous, and had been famous much longer than Sang.
Besides, his snack bar only relies on Sang Nari's kindness, while Zuoqiuyu and Wangyuelou are cooperating with real money.
Starting today, some people have been saying that Sang has never been to his snack bar to eat spiritual food, and that he is just taking advantage of Sang's reputation.
There is no need to think about it, it must be the work of Wangyue Tower.
However, this news has just come out and the impact on their store has not been that great yet, but it is only a matter of time.
Besides, Wangyue Tower now has a stage and invited the courtesan Zuoqiu Yu to perform on stage to attract customers. What should he do with his snack bar?
The snack shop owner looked worried and didn't know what to do for a moment.
His wife patted him. The snack bar was still full of diners and there was a long line outside. The most important thing at the moment was to take good care of the diners. There was no point in thinking too much.
The snack bar owner cheered himself up and greeted the customers with a smile again.
Sir, please come in——"
"Please wait a moment. There will be room for you soon."
…
The most important thing is to retain current diners.
"Zheng——"
The sound of a piano was heard from the Moon-Watching Tower, followed by surprise cheers.
Zuo Qiuyu began to perform. The sound of the piano was melodious and flowing with affection and smile. Her strength was already superb, and today in order to surpass Sang Ling, she put in extra effort.
The diners lining up outside the snack bar have already started to stand on tiptoe to watch from a distance and are talking about the food.
"That must be Zuo Qiuyu, right? Is she really cooperating with Wangyue Tower?"
"Why don't we go and take a look? Have you heard that someone said Sang never came here to eat?"
"Don't we still have the jade token? However, it's rare to see Zuo Qiuyu perform normally. Let's go and take a look first."
"Wait for me, it would be a waste if you don't take a look."
…
In just a moment, the long queue outside dispersed and all gathered in front of the Moon-Watching Tower.
The diners in the restaurant also pricked up their ears to listen to the noise. The sound of the piano was indeed beautiful, but it was not clear from a distance. Soon, most of the diners in the restaurant had left.
The snack shop owner was holding the freshly baked spiritual food, his hands were shaking so much that he could hardly hold it.
It's the same again. As long as their restaurant is better, Wangyue Tower will have countless tricks to deal with him.
Isn’t it just his store? Isn’t it enough for him to give it to you?
The shopkeeper of Wangyue Tower looked at the deserted snack shop, then at the densely packed monks in front of Wangyue Tower, and felt very proud.
Asking Zuoqiuyu to cooperate with him was really the best move he made. What's the use of Sang? As soon as Zuoqiuyu played the piano, all the diners next door were attracted.
It is still the people of the court who have been famous for a long time, the centripetal force is the strongest.
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