Chapter 796: Clinging to the Patron, Afraid He’ll Run Off

Gu Shuo took his seat, and Ye Qianning sat down as well.

"Waiter, you can bring out the food now!" Li Zhuang called out toward the door, then sat down cheerfully to Gu Shuo’s right.

The Loulan representative, Huang Lihua, sat to Ye Qianning’s left.

Sitting opposite them was an extremely handsome man in a light blue robe. However, he exuded an air of coldness, and his stern, expressionless face made him seem unapproachable.

This was Shui Xingqi, the representative of the Shuiyuan Clan. He only lifted his gaze when he saw Ye Qianning arrive.

"Dad, this is Miss Huang Lihua, the representative from Loulan. This is Mr. Hu Han, the representative from Beijiang. And this is the young master of the Shuiyuan Clan, Shui Xingqi," Ye Qianning made the introductions.

Upon hearing this, Huang Lihua and Li Zhuang both looked at the man across from them. ’No wonder he’s so unapproachable. So he’s the young master of the Shuiyuan Clan.’

"I am Gu Shuo," he said, cupping his hands.

"You’re too kind, Boss Gu. Everyone knows of your great reputation in the business world."

"That’s right. We can rest assured if we’re cooperating with Boss Gu." Li Zhuang had known of Boss Gu’s reputation for years; it was a rare honor to be sitting at the same table with the man himself.

"Thank you all for your trust in me. Since everyone has come to Dayu City for Elder Chen’s birthday celebration, it means you approve of what my daughter brought to your clans." In the carriage, Gu Shuo had already gotten a brief understanding of the three clans’ backgrounds.

"Of course! Boss Gu, as long as you confirm the purchase, our Barbarian Clan can sign the contract immediately." Li Zhuang didn’t hesitate in the slightest. You could say he was just waiting for the deposit and the contract.

"Clan Leader Li, there’s no need to be in such a hurry," Gu Shuo said with a smile.

"But I am in a hurry, very much so! Boss Gu, do you think we can finalize things today?" Li Zhuang was extremely anxious.

’The stuff that nobody wants, that covers our mountains and fields, is suddenly being bought up. The money from this deal would be several times more than what the Barbarian Clan makes in an entire year selling furs.’

’A deal this good...’

’If he didn’t lock down this patron and the man got away, they’d have nowhere to turn to cry.’

"Yes, that should be possible. However, there are a few things to clarify before we sign the contract."

"What is it? Please, Boss Gu, speak freely." This deal to purchase their wild fruits was something the entire Barbarian Clan was counting on.

He hadn’t been able to eat or sleep properly the entire journey here. He wouldn’t be able to rest easy until the contract was signed.

Gu Shuo nodded and looked at Huang Lihua. "Miss Huang, do you have anything to say?"

"Boss Gu, we are all aware of your reputation, and Loulan is assured in this cooperation. However, you must also know that we of Loulan never join chambers of commerce," Huang Lihua stated.

"You can rest assured on that point, Miss Huang. I, Gu Shuo, do not join them either." From the very beginning, Gu Shuo had looked down on the Four Countries Chamber of Commerce.

"Is that true?" Huang Lihua sounded skeptical.

"If not for a ten-year contract I signed with Nanyuan long ago, I would never have set foot in the Four Countries Chamber of Commerce. I’m sure you are all aware of Nanyuan’s current stance. Once that contract expires, my business will no longer have any ties to the Chamber. From that point on, like Loulan, I will only engage in direct partnerships, not join any chamber of commerce." There was not the slightest hint of a jest in his words.

Huang Lihua thought for a moment, then slammed her hand on the table. "Alright. Loulan will trust you, Boss Gu."

"A business built on integrity is one that will last." Gu Shuo then turned to Ye Qianning. "Qian Ning, let them look over the contract."

Ye Qianning took out the drafted contract. "This is the draft my father had prepared. Please, everyone, take a look. If the terms are acceptable, we can sign tomorrow. If you’re undecided, you can wait for a response from your respective clans. And if you think any conditions should be added, please don’t hesitate to bring them up."