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Chapter 1580 - 756 Senior Brother Meng Boss Li Blueprints_2

Chapter 1580: Chapter 756 Senior Brother Meng Boss Li Blueprints_2

However, Yan Fei could sense that this Senior Brother Meng had a bit of a bureaucratic air. He was indeed somewhat different from Senior Brother Wang and his crowd. Yan Fei had no idea how Wang Jiuming and his people usually acted in their factory enterprises, but when the fellow apprentices met up, they only talked about their mentorship bonds and were open about work matters...

After dropping off Professor He, Yan Fei drove directly to Wanlong International Trade.

Wanlong International Trade was currently the tallest building in the Provincial City, and this was the first time it was hosting foreign guests. There was still a month before the reception, and when Yan Fei entered the lobby, he could see people already setting up the venue.

He made a phone call, and soon out came someone who looked like a wealthy boss—big head, thick neck, either a rich man or a cook. Dressed in a sharp suit and wearing a branded watch, it was clear he wasn’t a cook, which meant he had to be a moneyed boss.

Upon seeing Yan Fei, the white and chubby Boss Li was visibly stunned before hesitantly extending his hand: "You’re Boss Yan? Director Meng’s junior brother?"

"Yes, that’s me," Yan Fei extended his hand to shake hands with him. "You must be Boss Li, right? Hello, hello."

"Hello, hello, hello, sorry, you just look so young, I didn’t dare to recognize you at first," Boss Li said with a smile. "Come on, let’s talk in the office, the hall is being set up and it’s a bit messy."

As the two rode the elevator, Boss Li was already ingratiatingly complaining: "To tell you the truth, it’s my first time handling such a big event, and the pressure is huge! Boss Yan, you’re really coming to my rescue."

"Boss Li is too polite. It’s just that I heard about it and thought to ask Senior Brother Meng about it. It’s an honor to have the opportunity to meet a big boss like you."

"Let’s not stand on ceremony. I may be a boss, but really it’s nothing much. It might look impressive having such a building, but in reality, the bank is on my neck every day about debts. It’s your enterprise that’s really impressive; I’ve heard it’s the top cattle farm in our province, in partnership with the Hong Kong Guo family—a major enterprise..."

Despite saying there’s no need for politeness, they were very polite with each other. After praising one another for a while, they finally got to business in the office, by which time they were already addressing each other as old brothers.

Right off the bat, Boss Li said: "Younger Brother Yan, your beef also has a renowned reputation, so let’s get straight to the point! I’ll draft a purchase contract, not too large an amount, and for the price—you can fill that out as you wish. Also, during the trade fair, we can arrange an exhibition board or banner for your enterprise, certainly at a prime location, you can rest assured."

Yan Fei listened quietly, feeling that Boss Li was so straightforward probably not just because of Senior Brother Meng’s face.

Sure enough, Boss Li then said: "However, I’m afraid our chefs here might not be up to the task after purchasing the beef."

"So I’d like to ask for Younger Brother Yan’s help. I’ve heard that the steak restaurants in Provincial City have always been in cooperation with you. How well do you get along with their head chefs? Could you perhaps ask them to come and help out during those days? I won’t skimp on the payment, it’s just that I have never had dealings with them before and asking them out of the blue, I’m afraid they might not be willing."

Yan Fei pondered for a moment: "I do cooperate with them, but we don’t otherwise interact. Let me call and discuss it with them first. If it’s agreeable, then I will go talk to them in person. It’s just for a few days, so I don’t think there will be a big problem."

"I’d really appreciate that, Younger Brother Yan," Boss Li said with a grateful expression.

Yan Fei actually wanted to decline, but obviously, Provincial City wasn’t that big, and for those within intersecting industries, such news didn’t need to be inquired about. After all, even if it wasn’t their sector, if someone was intent on finding out, it couldn’t be hidden. Declining further would seem too disrespectful.

Besides, this is how business is done; nobody offers benefits for nothing.

Dealing with Will was going to be quite straightforward. Will’s restaurant had expanded quite a bit and was no longer solely dependent on him as the head chef. The apprentices he trained could fully handle the normal restaurant business, so when Yan Fei mentioned the matter, Will agreed right away—after so many years of acquaintance, and they were even partnering on selling rights now!

After hanging up the phone, Yan Fei smiled and said: "It’s settled. Will has been here for a long time and now occasionally values loyalty. I mentioned it and he agreed immediately. As for discussing the price, that would hurt our friendship. Just give him a red envelope when the time comes, it’s not a big deal."

There really wasn’t a need to talk about price. Although Boss Li was only offering a venue for hosting the foreign guests and might not have much power—probably just agreeing to Yan Fei’s conditions, like arranging for a banner or something—the actual benefit was definitely not slight. Boss Li would surely earn far more than a penny for every penny spent, not to mention the intangible benefit of enhanced fame. He definitely wouldn’t be stingy with the red envelope—perhaps even more generous than any negotiated price, or else wouldn’t Boss Li lose face?

On the contract, Yan Fei didn’t plan to take any advantage; he just set it at the regular price for supplying beef—since the quantity was so small, he originally intended to sponsor it directly.

With the matter settled, Boss Li still wanted to invite him for a meal, but Yan Fei declined: "I need to see Will, now that he’s given the green light over the phone, I have to confirm everything with him, to have him prepare in advance."

In reality, Yan Fei had no intention of visiting Will again; foreigners tend to be quite reliable, and since he had agreed, even if an accident prevented him from coming personally, he would certainly send one of his prized disciples in his stead.