Ma Long was slightly stunned after listening, but then he imdiately smiled and said, "Of course, global delivery."
The Prince nodded and said, "Your service is really excellent, it would be kind of you to deliver it to our country, and I'll cover the expenses incurred."
Indeed, having lots of money changes the way one speaks.
After chatting with the Prince for a while to finalize everything, he wanted to invite Ling Zhenfei and the others over for dinner, but they declined.
The three of them left the Prince and went together to Lu Pin's Sea Breeze Restaurant, and as soon as Lu Pin saw them arrive, he greeted them warmly.
"I'm really sorry, I couldn't help you out; the price of those vegetables is beyond my budget, even a random one costs over ten million."
Ling Zhenfei smiled and said, "You've already helped us a lot, and we are truly touched."
Lu Pin said, "Tonight I've really had my eyes opened. Although I'm living quite well now, compared to a Middle Eastern Prince, I'm nothing."
Ma Long said, "Comparing oneself to others is pointless. We don't need to compare, just live well on our own terms."
Lu Pin said, "Find yourselves a seat first, tonight I'll cook sothing nice for you."
Ma Long said, "Just make a little, make sothing you're good at, and then leave the rest to our benefactor, Mr. Ling."
Lu Pin was surprised and turned to Ling Zhenfei, asking, "Brother Ling, can you cook as well?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "I only know a little bit."
Ma Long said, "Listen to them, he's a seriously recognized two-star Michelin chef, do you think he can't cook?"
Lu Pin was shocked and said, "Oh my, I was thinking of doing it myself, it seems I've embarrassed myself trying to show off in front of an expert. I'll step back and let Mr. Ling do it."
Ling Zhenfei said, "I specialize in Chinese cuisine, but this is Western food that I'm not really familiar with."
Chen Qian chid in, "Alright, old Ling, you don't need to say more, just make a little sothing."
Ling Zhenfei had no choice but to start himself. Although he wasn't very familiar with Western cuisine, cooking is a skill that, once mastered in one area, can be applied broadly, so it wasn't too difficult for him.
The ingredients were readily available, various seafood, most importantly lots of Bluefin Tuna and other types like salmon.
Ling Zhenfei's Di Tian Shen Sui also had plenty of vegetables, making it very simple to cook.
It didn't take long to prepare a series of dishes. Although Ling Zhenfei wasn't very adept at Western cuisine, the Emperor's at required little preparation to taste good, even eaten raw, so it was quite straightforward.
Ling Zhenfei even used Chinese thods to make several dishes, using vegetables to cook Bluefin Tuna, which so chefs might consider a waste.
But in Ling Zhenfei's hands, this Bluefin Tuna was not wasted at all, becoming a very delicious ingredient.
In no ti, the entire hall was filled with a fragrant aroma. The table they chose was right next to the kitchen, allowing them to see Ling Zhenfei cooking in person.
When Ling Zhenfei brought all the dishes to the table, Lu Pin gave him a thumbs up.
"I'm convinced, truly convinced. No wonder the Xi Shan Restaurant is so popular; with an owner this good at cooking, it would be strange if it wasn't popular."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Please, don't be polite, co and try it."
While eating, the individuals mainly discussed the evening's auction event.
Lu Pin said, "On my way back, soone told that tonight's events were livestread all over the internet, and people online were shocked."
Ma Long smiled and said, "Of course we knew. So of those people were planted by us to intentionally stream it."
Lu Pin was puzzled, asking, "Why would you do that?"
Chen Qian said, "It's very simple. Just think, if the usage rights of a single vegetable from Xishan Manor could be auctioned for ten million, imagine how delicious the vegetables from Xishan Manor must be.
Firstly, it's a great boost for Xishan Manor, then it promotes restaurants using Xishan Manor vegetables, and finally it provides a great justification for custors dining at Xi Shan Restaurant."
Ma Long said, "Yes, before, people thought paying over two thousand for a fish was too expensive, but think about it, when just the usage rights at the auction can sell for millions, does it still seem expensive?"
Lu Pin, listening, was amazed and said, "You guys are incredible, I'm impressed."
Ling Zhenfei said, "It's precisely because the Xi Shan Restaurant is so popular that people are willing to spend big on Xishan Manor's vegetables, and it's also because people spend big that dining at Xi Shan Restaurant feels worthwhile."
Lu Pin nodded, agreeing that what they said made a lot of sense.
"And then there's that foreign Prince tonight, he's incredibly wealthy, casually bidding seven hundred million, it scared ."
Bringing up the Prince again, Ling Zhenfei thought of Elin.
Although he suspected there was sothing between the Prince and Elin, Ling Zhenfei wasn't sure, so he decided to call and ask.
Finding an excuse, Ling Zhenfei went outside and called Elin.
There were two reasons for calling Elin, one was to ask about the Prince, and the other was because it was soon ti to treat Elin's father as they had previously arranged, so he needed to discuss it with her.
Even though it was late, Elin answered quickly, and her voice ca over the phone.
"Mr. Ling, it's quite late, is there sothing you need?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "I'm really sorry for calling at this hour, but there's sothing I need to discuss with you."
"What is it, Mr. Ling? Please, just say it," Elin's voice was very gentle.
Ling Zhenfei said, "As we discussed before, I'll be going to treat your father. I think the soonest I could co is tomorrow. Where are you now?"
Elin said, "I'm in Tangcheng right now, I will send you the address shortly."
Ling Zhenfei said, "There's one more thing I'd like to ask you. Today I t a Prince from your country, he says he knows you and asked if you had contacted ."
Elin was alard upon hearing this, "Did you tell him where I was?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "No, because I wasn't aware of your relationship, so I said no. If you want to contact him, I have his number."
Elin's voice cald down and she said, "I definitely don't want to contact him. If he asks about again, please say you haven't seen , I beg you, sir."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Alright, but he seed to know you very well. What's going on between you two?"
Elin said, "That Hahn is just a small-minded person, in Huaxia, they would say he's a wolf in sheep's clothing."
"You an a wolf in sheep's clothing?" Ling Zhenfei reminded her.
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