Chapter 48: Secretary Liu Comes to Visit

  Although Takahashi Hideto strongly opposed Xiao Ping's request, he had no choice but to obey since someone else held the reins. In Xiao Ping's small room, Takahashi Hideto spoke in a low voice with a bitter face, "My name is Takahashi Hideto, I'm the department head of Kōsei Kaisha, and tonight I came to Mr. Xiao's Xianhu Farm to steal his prized koi fish..."

  "Cut!" Xiao Ping shut off the phone with a look of dissatisfaction, furrowing his brow. "Mr. Takahashi, speak louder, make your expressions more vivid, and hold your head higher! You're so listless and lacking in spirit, it's embarrassing for Konnichi Corporation. Let's do it again, remember!"

  "It's easy for you to say, but if you were the one caught stealing and had to record a confession video, would you be happy?" Takahashi Hideto glared at Xiao Ping with dissatisfaction, his grievances pent up inside.

  But for now, in someone else's hands, how dare Takashi Taka talk back? He could only force a smile and greet them: "Yes, yes, I'll definitely improve next time!"

  "Seriously, again!" Xiao Ping waved his hand and restarted the camera function.

  "My name is Takahashi Hideto..." Takahashi Hideto mustered up his spirit and once again confessed his crimes to Ai Kyōtan.

  More than ten minutes later, Xiao Ping got the video of Takahashi Hideto's confession as he wished. He put away his phone with satisfaction and patted Takahashi Hideto on the shoulder with a smile: "See, isn't this a win-win situation? Once Wang Hao sends the money, this matter will be settled!"

  Takahashi Hideto's heart was bitter beyond compare, but he still managed to squeeze out a smile and said: "Yes, yes, Wang Hao will be here soon, tonight's matter..."

  "What's tonight?" Xiao Ping looked at Takahashi Hideto in surprise: "I know Mr. Takahashi is a koi enthusiast, I invited you to the farm to appreciate the koi at night, what could be the matter?"

  Xiao Ping indeed kept his promise and didn't mention the stolen fish, and Takahashi Hideto secretly breathed a sigh of relief, forcing a smile: "Hehe, it's nothing! Let's continue to admire the fish."

  Two people stood by the pool, watching the koi swim leisurely under the moonlight. Xiao Ping suddenly asked Takahashi Hideto: "Mr. Takahashi, how much are these few koi worth?"

  Takahashi Hideto hesitated for a moment, thinking that he had something to hold over Xiao Ping's head, but in the end decided to tell the truth: "The highest price offered by Guoyuan was 2 million RMB."

  Although Xiao Ping was already very satisfied with this price, he still shook his head slowly and said: "Please tell the president of Guangyuan Society that these two pairs of goldfish must be sold for at least 5 million. Don't mention it if it's lower than this price!"

  "I'll tell him." Takashi Higashiyama muttered: "That video..."

  Xiao Ping patted his shoulder and said: "Don't worry, as long as my goldfish doesn't cause any trouble, this video will definitely not be spread."

  A few hours later, Takahashi Hideto and Wang Hao left the farm by car. The two men's actions tonight were a complete failure, losing 50,000 yuan was a minor issue, but the fact that the handle had fallen into Xiao Ping's hands was a big problem. However, neither of them had any good solution to this, and could only hope that Xiao Ping would keep his promise.

  For Xiao Ping, the trouble caused by Takahashi Hideto was just a minor episode. He soon put it behind him and focused all his energy on running his newly established farm.

  The vegetables grown on the farm have been harvested one after another, and in recent days, many vehicles have come to buy vegetables. Although Xiao Ping reduced the amount of vegetables that each hotel could buy after planting them in batches, many people couldn't help but complain. However, once they learned that the vegetables would be supplied continuously from then on, all complaints disappeared.

  Although the farm-produced jade vegetables are durable, after all, the freshest taste is the best. Since Xiao Ping can continuously supply fresh vegetables, it's better to buy a little less each time, which suits everyone's mind.

  Taking advantage of the customer's break in buying vegetables, Xiao Ping dialed a phone number. When the call connected, he smiled and said: "Is this Secretary Liu? I'm Xiao Ping, we met at Governor Zhang's residence, do you remember?"

  Liu Yunting certainly remembered the young man who had dinner with two provincial governors, and hurriedly smiled: "Oh, it's Mr. Xiao! Of course I remember! What can I do for you?"

  "It's like this, our farm's emerald vegetables have been harvested." Xiao Ping said: "I'd like to ask Secretary Liu, where do we send the vegetables and what procedures are needed?"

  Liu Yunting knew that this matter was personally arranged by Governor Wen, and it would not be possible to let Xiao Ping deliver the dishes. He immediately smiled and said: "Why bother Mr. Xiao with such a troublesome thing? I'll just arrange for a car to go over and pick them up!"

  Xiao Ping was polite for a few more sentences, and Liu Yunting insisted on picking up the goods himself. After agreeing on a rough meeting time, he hung up the phone. Liu Yunting had originally planned to let the provincial government cafeteria send a car to pick up the vegetables, but after thinking about it, he decided to go himself. Firstly, this was something that Governor Wen had personally instructed him to do in front of Governor Zhang, so Liu Yunting had to show sufficient importance; secondly, he could also take the opportunity to check on the situation at the farm, so as not to be caught off guard if any problems arose later; most importantly, it would allow him to build a good relationship with Xiao Ping. Liu Yunting could see that this young man was highly valued by both governors, and maintaining a good relationship with him would do no harm to himself.

  The next day at noon, Liu Yunting followed the cafeteria car to the farm and saw that the vegetable greenhouses were neat and tidy, fish jumping out of the water from time to time in the fish pond, and the fruit trees on the mountain were lush and green. Everything looked very formal, and he couldn't help but nod his head in secret. The fact that Xiao Ping could manage the farm so neatly showed that he was indeed a man who got things done.

  What surprised Liu Yunting even more was that there were many vehicles entering and leaving the farm, all of which were loaded with extremely fresh vegetables. From this point of view, Xiao Ping is not just relying on his relationship with the governor to get into the provincial government canteen, but indeed has some real strength.

  Xiao Ping did not expect Liu Yunting to come in person, and he was also somewhat surprised. Although he was just an ordinary citizen, he also knew that the deputy secretary-general of the provincial government was not a low-ranking official, and such a small matter as buying vegetables did not require him to appear in person.

  Although Xiao Ping had doubts in his heart, he still warmly welcomed Liu Yunting into the small building that hadn't been fully renovated yet, and chatted with him for a while. Liu Yunting also couldn't figure out what Xiao Ping's intentions were, as it was taboo in official circles to be too familiar with someone you didn't know well, so he focused all his conversation topics on the farm, which wouldn't make the atmosphere seem too cold or too presumptuous.

  Several hundred kilograms of vegetables were quickly loaded onto the car, and Xiao Ping also had a few live mandarin fish caught to give to Liu Yun-ting, saying it was for the two provincial governors to taste. Seeing that what Xiao Ping gave to the two provincial governors was such a "homey" gift, Liu Yun-ting was even more secretly surprised. The closer the relationship, the more casual the gifts can be given, and Xiao Ping actually only gave the provincial governor live fish from his own home, this relationship... is naturally thought-provoking.

  As the vegetables were loaded and the fish was taken away, Liu Yunting was about to settle the bill with Xiao Ping. Being able to provide vegetables for the provincial government canteen is the best advertisement, Xiao Ping only said that this is a small support for the work of the provincial government and refused to accept money. Seeing Xiao Ping's firm attitude, Liu Yunting did not force it either, and the two chatted casually for a few more sentences before Liu Yunting got in the car and left.

  "Boss, why didn't you take their money?" After the car drove away, Wang Dapao asked in confusion: "Over 300 catties of vegetables, over 10,000 yuan!"

  Xiao Ping laughed and said: "Old Wang, you don't understand this matter, anyway, just listen to me, it's definitely right!"

  Wang Dapao didn't quite understand, but Xiao Ping was the boss after all. He loved sending dishes to Wang Dapao, who couldn't do anything about it. With a heart full of doubts, he left.

  Liu Yunting had just left the farm for a short while when his mobile phone rang. He took a glance at the caller ID, immediately sat up straight and answered the call, greeting the other party respectfully: "Governor Wen, hello!"

  Liu Yunting was Wen Ziping's confidant, so he didn't need to beat around the bush and directly asked: "I heard you went to Xiao Ping's farm to pull vegetables?"

  "Yes." Unaware of the governor's intention behind this phone call, Liu Yunting replied cautiously: "I see that you attach great importance to this matter, so I thought I'd personally make a trip."

  "Good job, Little Liu. I'm still very satisfied with your work. That's all for now, I have a meeting to attend."

  "Wen Shenglong, see you later." Liu Yunting could tell that Wen Zhiping's mood was indeed very good. Hanging up the phone, Liu Yunting was secretly delighted, knowing that this trip had been a success. This further solidified Liu Yunting's determination to improve his relationship with Xiao Ping. Whoever could make Governor Wen attach such importance to them couldn't be offended in any case.