A look of satisfaction flashed in the manor lord's eyes.
He smiled and said, "I've heard that 'La Xian Guo' has a unique spiciness, fragrant but not dry, spicy but not dry, it's a rare delicacy. And I've long admired some of the special ingredients in your secret recipe. It's a great honor to be able to taste it today."
Li Xi was delighted. It seemed that this customer had a very high opinion of "Spicy Immortal Hot Pot," and she couldn't help but feel a little proud.
However, she also knew that she couldn't let these emotions show too much, after all, she was a businesswoman.
So she kept smiling and said, "You flatter us. We just try our best to do every little thing well so that our guests can taste the best flavor. If you have any other suggestions or requests for our dishes, please feel free to let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs."
"It is indeed a rare comfort to be with someone as sincere as you. I have come here today specifically to discuss something with you." The manor lord paused briefly and coughed lightly to show his seriousness.
He cleared his throat and continued, "I would like to cooperate with you to open a branch of 'La Xian Guo' in Mu City."
Huh? Someone wants to join us so soon?
Li Xi was overjoyed inside, but maintained a calm demeanor on the surface, replying, "This matter is of great importance, and I need to discuss it with my other partners. Would you be willing to move to our meeting room so that we can discuss the cooperation in more detail?"
Looking at Li Xi, the manor lord's eyes flashed with joy. "Of course I'm willing. Please lead the way, sir."
The third-floor reception room, located next to the conference room, is specifically for entertaining distinguished guests, such as the owner of Yinxian Manor in front of us.
"Sweetie, go prepare some tea and snacks," Li Xi instructed, then asked Xiao Ge to invite Chairman Wang and the others to the reception room.
“Yes,” Xiao Ge replied expressionlessly.
He had been following Li Xi for some time and had long been accustomed to this lifestyle.
Enjoying delicious food and wine every day, and receiving rewards from time to time, this kind of life is comfortable and carefree. I haven't had this kind of experience in a long time.
However, Xiao Ge's face showed no emotion whatsoever; he remained as calm and composed as ever.
"Please have a seat, sir. Our shop is humble, please excuse our lack of refinement," Li Xi said with a smile. She then poured a cup of tea for the manor lord and placed it in front of him.
"Your restaurant is very elegantly decorated; it's the first time I've ever seen such a unique place."
The owner picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and a satisfied expression appeared on his face. "This tea is truly fragrant. It has a sweet aftertaste and a long finish. Excellent tea, excellent tea."
Li Xi was delighted to hear the manor lord's praise, but she maintained a humble smile on her face. "Manor lord, you flatter me. My shop only uses ordinary tea leaves, and the brewing method is just slightly different."
"Ordinary tea? I don't think so. The taste and aroma of this tea are absolutely incomparable to ordinary tea. The tea here is probably even better than some of the big teahouses in the capital." The manor owner shook his head, his tone full of admiration.
How could she tell the difference? Anyway, she didn't think there was any difference. Maybe she drank too much lemon tea in her past life, so she didn't know much about green tea.
This green tea was a congratulatory gift from the Duchess on the opening day. It was said to be a tribute tea bestowed by the Emperor. Shen Xu said it was pre-rain Longjing tea.
Afterwards, Shen Xu explained to them in detail the tea-making process, including picking and processing.
Although she was completely confused, she still learned how to prepare this precious pre-rain Longjing tea under Shen Xu's guidance.
“Your knowledge is truly admirable. In comparison, I am just a crude person with very little understanding of tea culture.” Li Xi’s face flushed slightly.
She clearly realized her lack of knowledge about tea culture, and it seems she needs to study this subject more deeply.
“Master, there’s no need to belittle yourself. I simply have some knowledge of these things in my family,” the manor lord comforted him.
As they were talking, Chairman Wang and his group arrived at the reception room.
"Please forgive me, sir, some matters have caused a delay." Chairman Wang immediately apologized to the estate owner.
"I apologize for disturbing you." The manor lord was usually a humble and polite person, but he was also selective about who he treated.
After exchanging pleasantries with the owner, Chairman Wang immediately steered the conversation to the main topic.
"Since you are willing to cooperate with me, I will not hide anything. My name is Feng Monian, the owner of Yinxian Manor. Due to some special reasons, I am not able to show my true face."
The silver mask worn by the manor lord was clearly custom-made, revealing only his exquisite facial features.
When Li Xi first saw him wearing a mask, she assumed he had something to hide, so she didn't ask any further questions.
She and her companions were all worldly-wise and highly adaptable, and none of them experienced significant emotional fluctuations.
"Please don't take it to heart, Master. It's already a great honor that you've condescended to discuss this with us," Li Xi said truthfully.
Chairman Wang and Shen Xu were shocked to hear this. The owner of Yinxian Manor had personally come to them to discuss cooperation? They had heard that he rarely showed himself. They never expected him to come and discuss cooperation with them.
This is incredibly joyous news! Chairman Wang and Shen Xu exchanged a glance, their faces beaming with delight. They knew that cooperating with a behemoth like Yinxian Manor was a tremendous stroke of good fortune for them.
The Hidden Sage Manor holds a pivotal position in Jingyuan, and the fact that its owner personally came is undoubtedly a great recognition and high regard for them.
"It is truly an honor for us to have the Master himself come," Chairman Wang said first, his face beaming with smiles.
Shen Xu echoed, "Yes, this truly shows that Yinxian Manor thinks highly of us humble families." Both of them understood what cooperation with Yinxian Manor meant.
This will not only bring them huge benefits, but also enhance their influence in Jingyuan. Therefore, they are full of expectations and anticipation for this cooperation.
Li Xi, Meng Zhelan, and Ling'er couldn't understand why the two men's eyes were shining so brightly. Was it really that exciting? They hadn't even collaborated yet. However, they still smiled broadly.
The owner continued, "Just now, I mentioned to Mr. Li that I wanted to open a 'Spicy Hot Pot' branch in Mu City. We can discuss the pricing in more detail. I have high hopes for your hot pot restaurant. Mu City is only half an hour away from the capital, with a superior geographical location and thriving commerce."
President Wang was indeed very excited; she desperately wanted to rush forward, shake hands with the other party, and sign the contract immediately. However, as a lady, she knew that her behavior must be proper and she could not show excessive enthusiasm.
“What the manor lord says is absolutely right; this is indeed an excellent business opportunity,” Li Xi continued.
The group talked in the reception room for about an hour, and finally reached a fairly good conclusion.
So Li Xi said, "It's getting late. I wonder if the Master has already arranged accommodation? If you don't mind, we happen to have a spare courtyard in our manor where you can stay for the night."
She was merely making a polite suggestion, after all, the person who owns the villa must be extremely wealthy.
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