619: 512, a bowl of noodles for the price of two?
619: 512, a bowl of noodles for the price of two?
Lan Peizhi didn’t affirm or deny, silently walking towards the restaurant ahead.
Rather than calling it a restaurant, it was more fitting to describe it as a high-end club; however, such settings were not new to Jiang Chen, who was quite familiar with them.
Guided by a polite waiter, the two of them arrived at an empty table on the second floor next to the railing.
Jiang Chen wasn’t in a hurry to look at the nu, instead, he looked with interest at the floor below.
The hall on the first floor had a runway similar to a bar, stretching across the entire hall.
A person dressed as an eunuch was serving dishes, bowing low with a bent waist, and with the rhythm of the accompanying music, took step by step, very rhythmically, followed by a group of won dressed in ancient court gowns, their clothes fluttering gracefully.
This thod of serving was indeed full of ceremonial sense.
No wonder so many people were desperately climbing their way up.
Where else in the world of ordinary mortals could one witness such a glittering spectacle?
That’s why.
People with dreams must strive, for only by climbing up can you truly see the fairies.
“Ah, the Epang Palace, truly lives up to its na.”
Jiang Chen exclaid.
Indeed.
This place, unsure whether to be described as a restaurant or a club, was called “Epang Palace.”
The mont Jiang Chen saw the na, he wondered what kind of place would have such grandeur to dare to use such a na.
Upon entering, it did not disappoint.
“This appeals to your taste?”
Jiang Chen turned his head subconsciously, his astonished gaze falling on the woman opposite, his lips moved in a bitter smile, “Miss Lan, you misunderstand.
That ti I went to Qingyuan, it really was my first ti, I’m not that kind of person.”
“Order food.”
Lan Peizhi simply said.
Jiang Chen hesitated but eventually picked up the nu.
He was long past the age of innocent youth and remained indifferent to the dizzying numbers next to the dishes on the nu.
This was indeed a rare opportunity to splash out cash.
“It’s my first ti here, and I’m not sure what to eat.”
Well said, and so he ordered a round of the most expensive dishes.
Being expensive was okay.
But wasting is shaful.
Four dishes for two people, plus so desserts, seed about right.
Without inquiring about Lan Peizhi’s preferences in a very manly manner, Jiang Chen finished ordering and handed the nu back to the waiter.
“You two, please take your ti.”
Truth be told, Jiang Chen could now empathetically understand the extravagant lifestyle of the rich that he couldn’t comprehend before.
He used to think when watching the news, why were they so ostentatious.
But it was his own shortsightedness.
The total cost of the few dishes he had just ordered was unclear to him, but roughly speaking, it should amount to the monthly inco of a white-collar worker in a major city.
Yet, he didn’t feel a pinch and even thought it was a bargain.
“Miss Lan, it shouldn’t be your first ti here, should it?”
He tried to strike up a conversation with her.
“This establishnt belongs to .”
Lan Peizhi bluntly revealed.
Jiang Chen was instantly at a loss for words and then badly wanted to exclaim that he would pay for the evening’s entire expenses.
But reason still restrained him from the impulse.
Even if he were to cover the entire evening’s expenses, it probably wouldn’t amount to “how much money”; showing off like this might be a killer move for the average woman, but it might backfire with Lan Peizhi.
Jiang Chen was keenly aware that the mission’s goodwill could indeed decrease.
It had happened once before in Las Vegas.
Although that ti turned out alright in the end with Vera’s help, Jiang Chen took it as a warning and didn’t want to repeat the sa mistake.
“Miss Lan is truly impressive, with businesses everywhere.
If there’s another good project, feel free to introduce to it; perhaps there’s an opportunity for cooperation,” Jiang Chen said “sincerely.”
“Do you want this establishnt?
I can sell it to you,” Lan Peizhi suddenly said, catching Jiang Chen off guard.
He instinctively looked around.
Bustling with activity.
Business was booming.
Judging by the crowd, the business was certainly not bad.
Why would soone want to sell such a steady profit-making establishnt?
“Miss Lan is joking, right?”
Lan Peizhi didn’t respond.
Jiang Chen’s expression beca slightly serious.
“Are you truly planning to sell this place?”
“One and a half billion US dollars,” Lan Peizhi said simply.
Jiang Chen didn’t think it was too much to ask.
You must know what this place is.
In a small third- or fourth-tier city, buying a storefront could cost several million alone.
The land on which this establishnt sits was already of great value.
“One and a half billion isn’t just for the transfer of ownership, is it?” Jiang Chen joked.
“Including the land.
You just need to send soone to take over, and there’s no need to manage it too closely.
This store’s business model is already mature, and as long as there are no reckless mistakes, you can reap the benefits.
Even if you decide to sell it later, you shouldn’t incur a loss,” Lan Peizhi explained.
Jiang Chen believed these words,
but he always understood one principle.
Pies don’t fall from the sky.
There’s no such thing as a free lunch in the world.
Why would soone suddenly want to sell a well-managed store to ?
Just because of that 60 goodwill?
Jiang Chen keenly felt sothing was amiss.
“Pardon for asking, but if the business is booming, why does Miss Lan want to sell it?”
“This question has nothing to do with the business deal.”
“Then how about Miss Lan packages Shenyuan and sells it to as well?
Na a price.”
Jiang Chen said half-jokingly, half seriously.
Lan Peizhi fell silent.
As expected, there was sothing fishy.
When it ca to selling Shenyuan, she stopped responding.
In a normal business negotiation, Jiang Chen would definitely find a way to get a clear answer to his questions, but now he was dealing with Lan Peizhi.
Buying “Afang Palace” ant that he could write off 1.5 billion!
You should know.
This mission had a 1:1 cashback!
“If Miss Lan really wants to sell this store, I think we can talk in detail.”
Jiang Chen put on a serious deanor.
Lan Peizhi’s gaze flickered, seemingly surprised that he was genuinely interested.
It wasn’t easy to offload such a large store.
“If you’re really interested, we can discuss the price…”
“No rush.”
Jiang Chen smiled, “Let’s talk over dinner.”
This evening al was indeed very worthwhile.
Just like that, 1.5 billion was spent.
Of course.
It was just a verbal agreent for now, the contract signing and such could wait until his return to East Sea.
Wouldn’t that give him a legitimate reason to get closer to her?
Moreover.
Now that they were business partners, wasn’t the distance between them even closer?
Although the goodwill did not increase, Jiang Chen was quite satisfied and in high spirits.
He wasn’t naive enough to think that buying a store would make Lan Peizhi’s fondness for him skyrocket.
“Once the contract is ready, I will sign it and have soone bring it to you.”
“Such a big deal shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Miss Lan, I think we should sign it in person.”
As they descended the stairs, Lan Peizhi seed to tease, “I don’t think this transaction is a big deal for you.”
Jiang Chen gave an awkward smile.
Indeed.
He had asked Lan Peizhi for help before, and his starting price was ten billion US dollars.
Moreover, despite beating around the bush, they had not engaged in a tug-of-war over the price.
Lan Peizhi felt puzzled.
She always conducted business briskly, but this ti she t soone even more direct than herself.
She was indeed a bit perplexed by this young man.
But that didn’t stop her from gradually finding him more agreeable.
Both host and guest enjoyed a pleasant ti.
“Which hotel are you staying at?”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows, feeling secretly pleased.
“I’m staying at a hotel.”
“I’ll take you back first.”
Look at that.
The effects are beginning to show.
This Blood Guanyin wasn’t truly untouchable by karma after all.
Jiang Chen didn’t stand on ceremony, nodded in agreent, and did not attempt to take advantage of the situation with any romantic gestures under the moonlight.
Too much is as bad as not enough.
One must be content.
The progress made so far was already pleasing.
“Thank you for the trouble, Miss Lan.”
The two descended the stairs and were about to leave when they suddenly heard a commotion.
It seed that a guest was arguing with a staff mber.
Jiang Chen did not enjoy watching disputes, but this was Lan Peizhi’s store.
If all went well, it would even beco his in the future.
Lan Peizhi also stopped.
“I clearly only ate one bowl.
Why are you charging for two?”
The sounds of the argunt drifted faintly over.
Many people were drawn to the commotion.
Jiang Chen was greatly surprised.
In a place obviously out of reach for ordinary folks, soone was actually haggling over the price of a bowl of noodles?
Unbelievable and utterly absurd.
“What do you an charge just for one bowl?
One bowl is one bowl, two are two bowls.
Why should one bowl of noodles cost the price of two?
If you overcharge for one bowl at each table, how much extra would you make in one day?
Call your boss over!”
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