Cao Yi was lying there comfortably with his eyes squinted, his mind wandering, and he was about to fall asleep. Suddenly he heard a knock on the door, and then the voice of Hongxiu came.

"Young Master, Shen Yan actually knew that the Young Master was in the restaurant today, and now he is downstairs asking to see the Young Master. Young Master, do you want to see him?"

Cao Yi yawned and said feebly: "Bring him up here and see what he wants to say when he comes to me."

"Yes, Young Master." Then the sound of Hongxiu walking away with lotus steps was heard.

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"Brother Cao, I haven't seen you for a long time, it feels like three autumns!" Shen Yan looked familiar as soon as he walked in, and greeted Cao Yi with a smile. It seemed that he had set up a trap for Cao Yi at the Jinling Poetry Conference. Nothing embarrassing has ever happened to him.

Cao Yi was still half-lying on the couch. He pointed to the Grand Master's chair diagonally opposite and motioned for Shen Yan to sit down wherever he wanted. He showed no intention of getting up to greet him. He said to Hongxiu who had not yet left, "Hongxiu, please give me a seat." Mr. Shen, please serve some nice tea!" Hongxiu bowed her head and turned to go downstairs.

"Mr. Shen, how did you know that I was in Zuixian Tower today? I just came back from outside today, and you were already here less than an hour after I arrived. It seems like your information is quite sharp."

"Where is it? Brother Cao is joking. I was forced to do it because I had no other choice. I came to see Brother Cao before. Unfortunately, Brother Cao was not here all the time. I had to ask my servants to guard the door of Zuixian Tower every day, waiting. When I saw you, Brother Cao, I asked them to notify me immediately, so I'm here now!" Shen Yan said with a friendly expression and a smile.

"Oh? Mr. Shen actually cares about me, Mr. Cao, and sends someone to wait here every day for me. This makes Mr. Cao so flattered. Why does Mr. Shen want to see me? We might as well talk openly!" At this time, there happened to be someone. The waiter came in with tea and fruits. Cao Yi sat up straight, motioned for Shen Yan to drink tea, and then asked calmly.

"Well, Brother Cao is indeed a cheerful person, so I will tell you directly. Brother Cao, you also know that our Shen family was willing to admit defeat and lost the Qingfeng Tower to you, Brother Cao, but after all, Qingfeng Tower is our Cao A symbol of family, so after the original Qingfeng Tower was lost to Brother Cao, our Shen family rebuilt a more luxurious new Qingfeng Tower on the bank of the Qinhuai River." Shen Yan took a sip of tea and then looked at Cao Yi Said slowly.

"Really? Then Cao will congratulate Brother Shen. I wish Brother Shen's newly opened Qingfeng Building a prosperous business and revive the glory of Jiangning's No. 1 restaurant!" Cao Yi said with a sincere blessing to Shen Yan. He cupped his hands and said.

"Uh..." Shen Yan raised his head, as if he was thinking about how to word it, paused, and then said: "Brother Cao, I came here today to ask if there is any opportunity for Qingfeng Tower to cooperate with Zuixian Tower. Brother Cao, how about you sell Taibaizui and Qinglian wine in Qingfeng Restaurant, just like other restaurants?" After Shen Yan said the topic, he looked at Cao Yi aggressively, waiting for Cao Yi's reply.

"Well, Mr. Shen, since everyone is a restaurant owner in Jiangning City, you should be able to find out easily. Restaurants such as Huafeng Tower, Mingyue Tower, and Qingyunxuan all signed contracts with me. I agreed. After giving me 30% of the net profit, I sold Taibaizui and Qinglian wine to them at a low price of 60% of the retail price, and also taught them how to cook." Cao Yi looked at Shen with his head raised. Yan, said in a calm tone.

"Well, Brother Cao, this little brother naturally knows and investigated, but...it's just that they are just small restaurants, and the profits of each restaurant are relatively small. They rely entirely on Brother Cao's Taibai Zui and Qinglian Wine to attract people. Customers are coming." Shen Yan said some flattering words, grinned at Cao Yi, and then said.

"But our Qingfeng Restaurant is different. We have the title of Jiangning's No. 1 Restaurant. Now we have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to build the new Qingfeng Restaurant. The original customers and popularity, as well as the follow-up The net profit will be more than ten times or even dozens of times that of those small restaurants."

Shen Yan smiled sarcastically, "So Brother Cao, please understand that it is impossible for us to give away 30% of the profits. Brother Cao, do you think there are any other ways? As long as the cost is not too high, our Shen family will definitely be satisfied with Brother Shen's proposal. requirements.”

"Oh, Mr. Shen asked Mr. Cao to be considerate of you and your Shen family. We can't get 30% of the profit. I also asked Mr. Shen to be considerate of Cao. There are hundreds of people in Zuixian Tower and Winery, with hundreds of mouths. But they are all waiting for Mr. Cao to pay the monthly payment. If Brother Cao can sign a contract to sell Taibaizui and Qinglian wine in your Qingfeng restaurant without giving him 30% of the profit, then it will be like signing a contract with other restaurants. The 30% profit contract has been broken. What if other restaurants refuse and come to ask for explanations, then Brother Shen, what do you think we should do?" Cao Yi also explained the situation. In fact, according to what he said, Cao Yi only said two words to Shen Yan in the entire paragraph, and that was "dreaming"!

"So, Brother Cao really doesn't want the beauty of adulthood?" Shen Yan's face darkened, his tone became colder, and he asked slightly angrily.

"Master Shen wants to see me grow up, but have you ever thought about whether you are a gentleman or not?" Cao Yi also said tit for tat.

"Brother Cao, it seems that you don't want to cooperate with our Shen family anymore, then you have to think clearly!" Shen Yan said fiercely: "I came here to beg Brother Cao today, just because I didn't want to break my skin. Have you ever thought , In addition to arranging people to watch near Zuixian Tower, I can also arrange for people to watch over at Taibai Villa." Shen Yan was already a naked threat.

With a "bang", Cao Yi slapped the short bed next to him with his hand: "Shen Yan, you can try it. If you do something stupid, don't blame me for not reminding you. Don't blame yourself for Some wrong judgments have brought an unbearable blow to myself and your Shen family!"

"Huh! Brother Cao, you don't need to worry about this. I, the Shen family, are the richest man in Jiangning. I am the official and imperial merchant of the Great Yan Dynasty. Is there any blow that we can't handle or bear? I'll ask you last. Once again, Brother Cao, you will share 10% of the profits from Qingfeng Tower. Are you willing to sell Qinglian Wine and Taibai Zui in our Qingfeng Tower?" Shen Yan's eyes were cold and stern, cold. He asked Cao Yi coldly.

"Mr. Shen, since you are not cooperating with the city, I don't want to say anything more. Anyway, I don't have to worry about selling my Taibaizui and Qinglian wine. I even have to transport them to the capital for sale. I am now The output is just enough to meet Jiang Ning's demand, so if it weren't for the sake of Mr. Shen, you and the Shen family, and if your Qingfeng Tower is willing to give up 30% of the profits, I would be willing to sign a contract with you. If it were someone else , Talk to me now. If you don’t have 30% profit, you won’t even be able to get in. That’s it. I hope Mr. Shen will think carefully and never do anything that will make your Shen family regret it!” Cao Yi specially said. The emphasis is placed on the word regret.

"Okay! Since Brother Cao, you don't have to drink wine as a penalty for toasting, then you have to take good care of your Taibaizui and Qinglian wine, and be sure not to have any accidents! Farewell!" Shen Yan gritted his teeth and said something. Then he went downstairs angrily and left.
Chapter completed!