The group went from the main room into the adjacent dining room, which contained only a dining table and a few chairs.
Although it's called a restaurant, it's actually quite simple.
After everyone was seated, they waited for the food to be served, and no one spoke.
In an ordinary household, who would neglect their guests and create such an awkward atmosphere?
However, these people are not ordinary people, and this place is not an ordinary household either.
Xu Xiangyang glanced at Old Wei next to him. The old man looked calm and collected, and seemed quite happy.
He glanced at the Zhang brothers again. Both brothers were expressionless, and you couldn't tell anything from their appearances.
He noticed that I was watching and even smiled and nodded.
A bunch of cunning old foxes!
The food was served quickly, and Xu Xiangyang looked at the dishes on the table.
Goodness, we can't even get cornbread outside, this is too much!
Braised fish, pork ribs stewed with green beans, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, radish and beef meatball soup, and a cold dish of pig's ears and cucumber.
Tsk tsk tsk.
This kind of food is so expensive that even an average person couldn't afford it, let alone an average person.
However, everyone present had eaten delicacies before, so they weren't surprised at all by the food.
Old Wei stood up and filled all the wine glasses.
"Everyone has given me so much face today, so you must eat and drink well!" he said with a smile, then sat down and looked at the people in front of him.
Others naturally wouldn't immediately break off relations, but the Zhang brothers thought the same way as Xu Xiangyang.
This old man was probably trying to make people feel embarrassed, but who doesn't have a thick skin when they're out in the world?
Those who are too thin-skinned are starving!
No one spoke at the dinner table; everyone ate and drank as usual.
After a satisfying meal, it was already past 7 p.m.
Everyone sat in chairs, with some tea prepared nearby.
The eldest brother of the Zhang family spoke up: "Old Wei, let's say everything that needs to be said today. After all, we're all quite busy, and it's really rare for us to get together."
He wore a smile, but there was no smile in his eyes; instead, there was more calculation than anything else.
Xu Xiangyang looked at the people in front of him, then sat there listening and watching their performance.
Old Wei nodded with a smile, "Yes, we don't get together often, so it's not easy for us to have a meal together this time."
"Here's the thing, Mr. Kong was arrested a while ago, and now his territory is vacant. I think it should be divided up. Although there aren't many people there, it's better than nothing!"
Nonsense!
Xu Xiangyang cursed inwardly, thinking that Kong Deyu's place was not as good as the city center, but it was still better than the western district!
This person is lying through their teeth!
It seems they want to belittle the place so they can shamelessly ask for more territory.
The two Zhang brothers standing to the side didn't say anything, but they could clearly see what Old Wei was thinking.
Sure enough, what Old Wei said next made them all laugh.
“I think that place is so-so. How about this, I’ll split that territory with the Zhang brothers, and Mr. Xu will get the other half of the West District.”
Old Wei said with a chuckle, his face showing a look of having suffered a loss.
This is not a bad deal for the Zhang brothers at all; after all, getting half of it is already pretty good.
Xu Xiangyang sneered, saying that, logically speaking, half of the West District was already quite good.
But Old Wei's unauthorized decision made him very unhappy.
Moreover, the North District is not like the West District, which is like a slum. The purchasing power there is quite good, and there are more people.
On the surface, it seems like Old Wei was at a disadvantage, as the one-for-one exchange was meaningless, but in reality, all three of them benefited.
To say that the Zhang brothers are considered as one party is actually quite a disadvantage, but they are originally a family, so what is there to be at a disadvantage about?
In the end, only Xu Xiangyang suffered a loss.
He took a deep breath and said slowly, "Mr. Wei, have you made a decision?"
Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Old Wei's eyes, and he replied with a smile, "Not at all, I was just asking what Mr. Xu meant."
That's what they say, but hasn't he already made his decision?
Xu Xiangyang's lips curled up in a half-smile as he said, "Are you asking me that?"
The decision is so obvious, why ask any more questions?
All three of them could tell he was unhappy, but when it came to interests, who was willing to make concessions?
The Zhang brothers remained silent, after all, it was Old Wei who had started this whole thing.
Even if Xu Xiangyang was unhappy, he couldn't find them to talk to.
Old Wei's expression changed, and he looked somewhat displeased. His previous mask of pretense had completely shattered.
His face was grim as he said, "Mr. Xu, we're all in this together. You took the fattest piece of meat in the city center, and now you won't even let us have a little soup?"
To be honest, he was very unwilling to let Xu Xiangyang take over the city center district.
But even if you're unwilling, it's still a transaction of interests!
But this time is different. If we don't try to fight for it, will the North District also fall into Xu Xiangyang's hands?
Xu Xiangyang chuckled upon hearing his words, "Old Wei, it seems you still haven't grasped the situation?"
The mention of "Old Wei" caused the old man's expression to change drastically; his already pale face turned completely black.
The Zhang brothers call him Brother Wei, but Xu Xiangyang calls him Old Wei Head.
Xu Xiangyang saw that he looked unfriendly, but he wasn't afraid of him at all. What was this smelly old man with a neck buried in the ground pretending for?
Calling him Master Wei is an honor, but calling him Old Wei is also perfectly acceptable.
The Zhang brothers were stunned for a moment, not expecting Xu Xiangyang to break off relations so quickly.
Immediately, the eldest brother of the Zhang family stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "Mr. Xu, Brother Wei, please talk things out. We're here today to talk, not to fight."
After he finished speaking, he glanced at Xu Xiangyang.
Actually, he also felt that Xu Xiangyang had gone a bit too far. People in the business world all care about their reputation. Being shameless doesn't mean being ungrateful.
You can curse someone in your heart or behind their back, but you can't say bad things to their face, right?
Moreover, in his view, Xu Xiangyang was a junior, and no matter how capable he was, without social experience he would be doomed sooner or later.
Xu Xiangyang sneered and replied, "Mr. Zhang, do you think you want to talk to me? Does anyone talk about cooperation by stating the outcome right away?"
In short, the eldest brother of the Zhang family was speechless.
Indeed, they wanted to bully Xu Xiangyang.
Moreover, they also know that they do need Xu Xiangyang to supply the goods now, but if they don't sell, won't Xu Xiangyang's goods also be stuck in his hands?
So, what they wanted to do this time was to negotiate terms.
Seeing that Old Wei was about to get angry, Zhang's eldest brother immediately stopped him.
Turning to Xu Xiangyang, he said, "Mr. Xu, you know it's not easy for us to make a living. Everyone has their struggles. You always bring so much stuff with you; someone has to sell it, right?"
"Having a larger territory won't be without your benefits. Aren't we all just selling goods anyway? Without us, who will sell your goods? Don't you agree?"
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