Li Ziye rolled his eyes when he heard this description.

"Click."

Li Ziye took a pear from the fruit plate next to Hongzhu, took a bite, and said, "I am so tired from acting. I have such a hard life."

"How was the talk?" Hongzhu asked curiously, ignoring someone's complaints.

"The talks fell apart."

Li Ziye responded casually.

"Did the deal break down?"

Hong Zhu was surprised and said, "Can this be discussed?"

"I want to buy it with money, but if the brother and sister don't agree, they'll be dead." Li Ziye said matter-of-factly.

"..."

Hongzhu looked speechless and said, "It's not like you don't know what people want. If you buy it with money, it's a big deal if they agree."

"I did it on purpose."

Li Ziye said while eating pears.

"What's the conspiracy?" Hongzhu said suspiciously.

"Have you ever heard of visiting the thatched cottage three times?" Li Ziye said.

"I've heard of it."

Hongzhu nodded and said, "You talked about it when I was a kid."

"Same reason."

Li Ziye smiled and said, "I have to go a few more times to show my sincerity. If the negotiation is successful the first time I go, it will seem too fake and will make people suspicious."

"So many eyes." Hongzhu commented.

"They are all old foxes with good intentions. Sister Hongzhu, I need your help in this matter." Li Ziye said.

"I?"

Hongzhu asked doubtfully, "What can I do?"

"Treat others in their own way..."

Li Ziye leaned into the ear of the woman next to him and whispered the plan.
Chapter completed!