Chapter 236 - 237: Discussing Cooperation

Chapter 236: Chapter 237: Discussing Cooperation

Miss Qi found it a bit strange, but she followed Li Yang inside anyway.

After they went inside, Li Yang pulled the door to and sat down. He then asked his first question. "I’m just curious. I heard you say that Quan’an Company approached you first. Why didn’t the deal go through? Of course, it’s just a question out of curiosity. You don’t have to answer, but if you do, I’ll have a better sense of the situation."

Miss Qi glanced at him. "There’s nothing I can’t say. It was simply that they had... other ideas about me."

Li Yang understood. ’A woman as beautiful as Miss Qi could easily make an ordinary man lose his self-control.’

"In that case, if you try to negotiate with them again, I’m afraid they’ll have even more leverage over you."

Of course, Miss Qi understood that. But with things as they were, she was completely out of options.

If there were any other solution, she wouldn’t have had to go begging them.

"President Qi, you’ve heard of the Grand Golden Pavilion Hotel, right? And the Grand Dynasty Hotel? You probably even know of Hidden Dragon Manor, right?" Li Yang asked three consecutive questions.

Miss Qi was taken aback for a moment, then nodded. "Of course, I know them... All three of those places are famous for their food. I’ve been to all of them, specifically to try their dishes."

"What would you say if their supplier were to do business with you?" Li Yang asked.

Miss Qi froze for a second before letting out a soft chuckle. "That’s impossible. I’ve already asked around with people at those hotels. Their supply can’t keep up with demand; they can only supply the hotels themselves. There’s no way they could partner with my supermarket."

"That was before..." Li Yang shook his head. "Their supply situation has improved. Supplying your supermarket... well, even if they can’t provide everything, supplying some of your inventory should be no problem at all."

Miss Qi stared at Li Yang in astonishment. "Are you serious? Wait, how would you know that?"

"Allow me to formally introduce myself," Li Yang said with a serious expression. "My name is Li Yang, from Bishui Village in Gaodi Town. And I’m the supplier for the three establishments I just mentioned."

"What!" Miss Qi was utterly stunned. She shot to her feet, sizing Li Yang up.

’Impossible!’

Li Yang was dressed far too simply. So simply, in fact, that he looked like a farmer.

There was nothing wrong with his clothes, but a single glance told her they were just exceptionally, unbelievably plain.

’A major business owner like that dresses like this?’

"If you don’t believe me, you can call Han Qiuyue, the manager at the Grand Golden Pavilion Hotel, or you can call Manager Ma at the Grand Dynasty Hotel. Just let me take the call," Li Yang said calmly.

Inwardly, however, he was grumbling. ’What’s with her reaction? Has she never seen someone dressed like this before? I think my clothes are perfectly normal.’

As Miss Qi watched him, a dazzling smile suddenly bloomed on her face.

She was already gorgeous, but with a smile like that, it felt as if even the flowers would seem dull in comparison.

"Hello. My name is Qi Nanyan."

Li Yang knew she was mostly convinced, so he got straight to the point. "President Qi, I won’t beat around the bush. To be frank, I’ve leased half the land in my village to expand production. Of course, it will still take some time, but I can guarantee that supplying your supermarket with at least some products won’t be an issue. My requirements are simple, too. I’ll supply your supermarket, and your supermarket will supply our village. Oh, and you’ll need to give us a good price."

"That’s it?" Qi Nanyan asked, finding it hard to believe.

"Yeah..." Li Yang was a little baffled. ’Did I ask for too little? Is that why she finds it so hard to believe?’ "My whole purpose in coming here was to find a supplier for our village. You see, our village only has one tiny corner store, and it barely stocks anything. People are starting to move into the village now, so I need to set up a proper store for them. In this heat, we at least need to sell some popsicles, right?"

Qi Nanyan suddenly burst out laughing. ’I never would have thought... A problem I’d agonized over, thinking it would be incredibly difficult to solve, was just settled in such a simple negotiation.’

If she really secured his supply, making a comeback would be a piece of cake.

And it wasn’t just about making a comeback—her future expansion plans would also become much simpler.

"Mr. Li, in that case, let’s consider it settled. By the way, I’ll need to go and see your village for myself. I hope you don’t have any objections," Qi Nanyan said.

"Of course not! Let’s go, let’s go! We can head back and take a look right now," Li Yang urged. "Besides, our village could use your guidance on how to open a supermarket."

"Let’s go!"

Without another moment’s delay, two cars, one following the other, were soon heading toward the village.

Once they arrived in the village, Li Yang first took her to see his cultivation area, then the mushroom house, and then the vegetable plots he had leased earlier, which were already full of produce. Finally, he took her to Wushi Ridge and Wangniu Valley, explaining his vision for the areas.

Finally, they returned to the vegetable patch, where he picked a tomato for her.

The moment she took a bite, the incredible texture and flavor washed over her. Qi Nanyan knew then that she had no more questions.

"Alright. You’ll be our supplier," Qi Nanyan said. "Let’s sign the contract right now."