Overbearing Immortal Doctor
Chapter 385: 385: Let the Client Cool Off

Chapter 385: Chapter 385: Let the Client Cool Off

It was mealtime, and the shop was bustling with customers. The waiters were so busy that no one had time to pay him any attention.

He could only shake his head helplessly yet secretly pleased, and walked upstairs by himself. As soon as he reached the second floor, he could make out the private room where Wen Qingsheng was.

Wu Xiaoyu pushed the door open and went in. Zhou Dong, who was in the middle of exchanging pleasantries with Wen Qingsheng, quickly came over and whispered, “Why did you come so quickly? You should have taken your time!”

Wen Qingsheng saw Zhou Dong coming forward and knew that this young man must be Wu Xiaoyu. Quickly, he got up, walked over, and extended his hand with a smile, “Truly young and capable… young and capable indeed!”

Wu Xiaoyu shook hands with him and reciprocated, “You’re young too! And your business is much bigger than mine!”

Wen Qingsheng smiled noncommittally and invited Wu Xiaoyu to take a seat. Wu Xiaoyu sat to Wen Qingsheng’s left.

“You’re such a busy man; how do you have time to come to our Longhe Town?” Wu Xiaoyu asked, pretending to be naive.

Wen Qingsheng had been doing business for over a decade and had encountered many businessmen and their tactics, so how could he not see that Wu Xiaoyu was deliberately leaving him out?

“Boss Wu, you’re joking. I came here specifically to find you!” Wen Qingsheng looked at Wu Xiaoyu and smiled sincerely.

Since he had already decided to compromise, he no longer put on any airs and hoped that Wu Xiaoyu would openly discuss his terms.

Wu Xiaoyu feigned surprise and said, “Oh? You specifically came to find me? Is it about the shiitake mushroom sauce?”

Wen Qingsheng chuckled, “Of course, your factory’s shiitake mushroom sauce is so delicious and popular!”

“Moreover, my sister and brother-in-law specially instructed me to patronize your business. Whether it’s for official or private reasons, I have to take this seriously!”

Seeing that he mentioned Zheng Xingyu, Wu Xiaoyu said no more and raised his glass with a smile, “Let’s not just talk, let’s drink… let’s drink…”

His evasive attitude made Wen Qingsheng a bit displeased. Although business inevitably involves some craftiness, he had already come twice, expressing his sincerity, and had also made compromises. Why was he still being snubbed?

Wen Qingsheng raised his glass, clinked it with Wu Xiaoyu’s, drank the wine, and said solemnly:

“Boss Wu, let’s not beat around the bush. You know I particularly want to sell your shiitake mushroom sauce in our supermarket.”

“You also need to expand your sales channels. Our supermarket is the largest in Sacred Land County, with six or seven branches!”

Seeing Wen Qingsheng speaking candidly, Wu Xiaoyu could no longer keep up his pretense and joked, “I think our cooperation is indeed a win-win situation!”

“But you supermarket people are really ruthless, exploiting us so badly. It scares me a bit!”

Wen Qingsheng sighed inwardly at his words. If they didn’t exploit the manufacturers, how would the supermarkets make a profit?

Store spaces cost money, employees cost money, even cleaning, security, and utilities—all cost money!

The supermarkets’ profits come from splitting proceeds with the manufacturers. Most of the time, supermarkets hold a superior position, with many manufacturers begging for better profit margins, which is only natural.

However, he was clearly at a disadvantage now. Wu Xiaoyu held the upper hand, and it was acceptable for him to take a smaller cut of the profits.

“Boss Wu, I’ve already visited you three times. You must give me a definite answer today. As for profit-sharing, we can negotiate!” Wen Qingsheng smiled.

Seeing him so eager, Wu Xiaoyu knew he could not rush to a decision. The reason for his urgency must be his fear of competitors gaining the upper hand.

Zhou Dong, seeing Wu Xiaoyu’s nonchalant demeanor and trying to lighten the mood, joked, “Mr. Wen, you’re mistaken. You’ve only come twice; it should be two visits, not three!”

“Boss Zhou, you’re really funny! I’m just using a metaphor… a metaphor! But I am even more sincere than Liu Bei!” Wen Qingsheng laughed.

Wu Xiaoyu only smiled faintly, picked up some food, and remained silent, making Wen Qingsheng feel a bit awkward and even frustrated.

Nevertheless, he was a multimillionaire, running the largest chain supermarket in Sacred Land County and two small factories.

This young kid, who just runs a shiitake mushroom sauce factory, thinks so highly of himself? Truly, success has made him arrogant!

Wen Qingsheng’s smile faded, and he picked up his glass to drink alone, making the room fall eerily silent.

“Mr. Wen, let me toast to you. Drinking alone is no fun!” Zhou Dong raised his glass, attempting to break the tension.

Wen Qingsheng gave him a wry smile and sarcastically said, “My wine is bitter. I wonder if your glass is filled with something sour or bitter?”

He was clearly expressing his dissatisfaction. There was no competition between manufacturers and retailers; instead, it was a win-win relationship.

Retailers use the manufacturers’ products to expand sales channels and capture the market, while manufacturers use the retailers’ channels to generate profit—the two are complementary.

Being a distinguished guest discussing cooperation, and being mocked as a bloodsucker was one thing, but receiving such a cold reception was infuriating.

Zhou Yong, noting his cold words, could only smile awkwardly and said, “Mr. Wen, you’re really joking. How could this wine be bitter?”

Seeing Wen Qingsheng’s dissatisfaction, Wu Xiaoyu, who had been watching quietly, became puzzled and looked at him blankly.

Considering Wen Qingsheng’s frequent visits to discuss cooperation, there must be a pressing reason for his eagerness to secure the sales rights to their shiitake mushroom sauce.

But why had his attitude suddenly changed? Had he gone too far, or was this some sort of act to unsettle him?

Having been in the business world for so long, Wen Qingsheng should have seen through his tactics, understanding that he wanted to take the initiative.

If he wasn’t ready to compromise, he wouldn’t be so eager to meet, so what was his plan?

As someone relatively inexperienced in business, Wu Xiaoyu felt a bit unsettled by Wen Qingsheng’s sudden impatience and anger.

“Mr. Wen, since you’re here to discuss cooperation and have emphasized your sincerity, why haven’t you laid your cards on the table?” Wu Xiaoyu said calmly, looking at Wen Qingsheng.

Seeing him finally speak up, Wen Qingsheng couldn’t help but feel a sense of secret pleasure. This kid just couldn’t hold back, could he?

Still wet behind the ears and trying to play hard to get? Didn’t he realize how many years I’ve been navigating the business world? Such tricks are obvious to me!

Feigning anger was a strategy. Without it, you wouldn’t bring up the cooperation again. In the end, you’re still too young!

Keeping his frown, Wen Qingsheng touched his nose and said blandly, “Alright, I’ll lay it out for you.”

“Our supermarket typically splits profits with manufacturers fifty-fifty, but given my sister, let’s make it fifty-fifty.”

Zhou Dong, who had been running a restaurant and didn’t know supermarket profit models, was shocked to hear Wen Qingsheng offer a fifty percent share, staring dumbfoundedly at Wu Xiaoyu.