Chapter 66: Negotiations at the Restaurant (Part 1)

  Ye Jianwen led the two of them left and right, turning into a small alley in no time. If they hadn't known Ye Jianwen's identity, Daito You and Yamazaki almost thought that this guy who looked very suspicious was going to drag the two of them to a desolate place to rob and kill them.

  At last, the car stopped in front of a restaurant after turning left and right. The people on the car, including Otsu Tsurugi, finally breathed a sigh of relief. Good grief, if they had turned any more, they really would have jumped out of the car to escape.

  After the car stopped, Ye Jianwen smiled and asked the two to get off. Then he took the two into the store.

  This is a small shopfront. The staff inside are just like those in other state-run restaurants nowadays - lazy and reluctant to serve customers when they come in.

  "Hey, Ye Ge, how did you come?! Rare guest, rare guest......" And after they walked into the restaurant, a sharp-eyed employee immediately recognized Ye Jianwen and rushed to greet him.

  "Is the table ready?" But then Ye Jianwen smiled and chatted with the staff for a while, before saying: "Today I'm treating some distinguished guests, you little rascal, bring out a few of your signature dishes!"

  "Of course! You don't trust Lao Zhao's skills?! Hurry up and invite him over!" The person called Lao Zhao, with a bow of his head, yielded the way.

  "Your friend is already waiting for you in the private room, as soon as you sit down, the dishes will be served immediately! You're welcome……” Ye Jianwen scolded the staff with a smile and took Oshima Yuka and Yamazaki to the inner room.

  "This restaurant is ordinary, but it's hidden and the chef's skills are good. They also have a private room inside. Usually when our group wants to avoid being seen by the old men, we come here."

  Ye Jianwen's explanation made Yamazaki and Otsu understand immediately. Those old men, these two didn't even have the chance to receive a lesson. But their prime minister had received one before.

  None of them are frugal with their lamps, and their children need to gather. Naturally, they have to avoid the sight of these old men. Otherwise, they will definitely be scolded.

  "Knock, knock, knock..." Ye Jianwen led the two of them to a worn-out wooden door that didn't look very impressive and knocked on it, saying: "Old brother, I've brought the guests..."

  "Then come in..." Upon hearing this voice, Ye Jianwen smiled and opened the door, making a welcoming gesture to the two of them.

  Otsu Yui was initially puzzled, this voice is so familiar! Until he entered the door, he saw Liang Sanping and couldn't help but be shocked! His face changed on the spot.

  "Is it you?! You... how could you..." Otsu Yū couldn't have imagined that the person he was having dinner with would be none other than Ryō Sanpei, a completely unremarkable figure from back then!

  "It's me, Mr. Otsu. Sorry for deceiving you for so long..." Liang Sanping smiled reservedly and gestured for the two to sit down. He had already stood up when he welcomed them in.

  Otsu Yurushi was still a bit stunned, and indeed, it's hard for anyone to suddenly accept someone they thought was just a minor character but turned out to be the one who controls their fate.

  Otsu Yumemuku was stunned and sat down, while Yamazaki on the side had never seen Ryō Sanping before. He hadn't even heard of this person's name from the report. For a moment, he couldn't understand what Ryō Sanping's identity was.

  "Otsu, who is he?! Why are you so surprised?!" Yamazaki asked in Japanese to Otsu Yurushi, and it was only then that Otsu Yurushi came back to his senses at the president's question.

  "Director, this is Liang Sanping. His public identity is a technical officer at the Qiongdao Jianghai Farm, and he is also a disciple of the famous agricultural expert Professor Liu..."

  "Otsu!! Are you kidding me?! A student of an agricultural professor can decide on this bid?!" Yamazaki suddenly felt like he was being played.

  "What on earth is his status?!" Yamazaki looked at Liang Sanping's demeanor now, and he confirmed that this was absolutely not something an ordinary employee or a small local official could possess.

  "I really didn't know... President! I didn't even know that the person I was meeting today would be him..." Otsu Yuto was almost in tears...

  "My identity is not important. You two don't need to ask about it." However, Liang Sanping smiled slightly at the two of them and said in English, "You only need to know that I am the one who can decide whether your bid is successful or not."

  Yamasaki's face changed color upon hearing this. In Japanese, he asked Liang Sanping: "Do you understand Japanese?!"

  Li Sanping didn't answer him, but just smiled slightly. However, his eyes had already explained everything. It wasn't until then that Yamazaki began to take Li Sanping seriously.

  In today's China, someone who can understand two languages is definitely not a simple person. And such a person is still mixed with Ye Jianwen, and Ye Jianwen's attitude towards him is so respectful.

  It can be inferred that this person must have a strong foundation and profound connotation.

  "Mr. Yamazaki, don't listen to so many things. Knowing too much is not always a good thing." But Liang Sanping smiled and said: "We are now discussing cooperation, as for my identity and other things, it's not necessary to pay too much attention, the most important thing is to get the business done."

  Yamasaki nodded in agreement, indeed many times knowing too much would bring misfortune even faster. Since Liang Sanping didn't want him to know, it was better for him not to pry unnecessarily.

  What if this matter is really not simple, or I've blindly provoked the wrath of this unknown Liang Sanping. That would be extremely unprofitable.

  "So, what do we need to pay for? Please enlighten us!" However, Yamazaki suddenly became extremely respectful and said to Liang Sanping: "Our Wan Hong will go all out to complete it!"

  At this time, the knock on the door sounded again. Ye Jianwen frowned and opened the door to take in a thermos flask. Then he made several cups of tea and gave some instructions outside the door.

  Then he went up to the door and started making tea for everyone.

  "Mr. Yamazaki, to be honest, I'm very angry about what you've done this time." Liang Sanping saw the door closed and Ye Jianwen nodded before he spoke to Yamazaki and Otsu Yuka.

  "We originally cooperated very happily, and it's even possible that Wan Hong Corporation would become our sole agent. Unfortunately, you were too greedy..."

  In short, what Yamazaki and Otsu said made them break out in a cold sweat. Indeed, if they hadn't been too greedy, today's situation wouldn't have occurred at all.

  "One mustn't be too greedy. Many heroes have fallen because of this word 'greed'..." Liang Sanping said, looking at the two as he gently stirred his tea cup.

  "So this time if you don't give me an explanation, then our cooperation is hopeless......" Liang Sanping paused and said: "Originally, I didn't plan to see you this time either."

  "But Xiao Ye is a good friend of mine, he told me about this and I couldn't refuse him."

  "But let me make one thing clear. I've given Face to Xiao Ye, if your response can't satisfy me, then this cooperation still doesn't include you guys!"

  The two of them, upon hearing this, couldn't help but look at Ye Jianwen with gratitude. Whether it was genuine or not, at least Ye Jianwen didn't take their money and do nothing. He had brought them to Liang Sanping's presence after all.

  This is much better than their own previous aimless wandering around.

  "Tomita Shosha and Obata Corporation are my chosen companies, which have considerable strength. They can completely replace your position in the vegetable market. Moreover, they also have their own sales channels, which are not inferior to yours..."

  Li Sanping stopped talking here, but instead lightly picked up his own teacup, blew on the hot tea and started drinking. Li Sanping's meaning was very clear: if you are only showing sincerity but have not yet reached the level of cooperation between Fuchan Shangshe and Kobata Kabushiki Kaisha.

  So this time, you won't have a share in our cooperation either.

  "I can tell you clearly that this 300-acre plan is just a preliminary plan. In the future, our goal is to expand the planting area to half of Hainan Island. And the sales scope is not only Japan, but also includes the Soviet Union and Europe."

  But then Liang Sanping smiled and said: "The US vegetable market is also our target for development. However, for the time being, our goal is set in Asia and Europe."

  If Liang Sanping was still the technician that Otsu Yurushi knew, Otsu Yurushi would think this guy had gone crazy. But now when he couldn't figure out Liang Sanping's identity at all, Otsu Yurushi and Yamazaki suddenly felt that this man's words were extremely convincing!

  Because they have also done market research in the company, it is completely feasible to expand the market to the Soviet Union, which occupies more than half of the year's time in winter!

  With the advantage of navigation and the border with China and the Soviet Union, this is completely achievable. Fresh vegetables, green vegetables. I believe the new nobles of the Soviet Union will definitely like to put some on their own table.

  This is a complete symbol of identity and status! Even if you don't eat it, putting these on the table in winter is also a kind of status, isn't it?!

  "The distribution of profits, we can properly increase by ten percentage points. At the same time, for the down payment, we can pay one million US dollars in advance!" Yamazaki panted heavily and consulted with Otsu Yorinori in a low voice before turning to Liang Sanping and saying

  "As for the mechanical aspect, we will try our best to assist you in purchasing. However, we cannot guarantee that all the machinery you need can be purchased!"

  Liang Sanping thought for a moment and smiled: "Profit distribution, twenty percentage points. This cannot be low!"

  "Deposit is fine, but for mechanical procurement you need to pay first. Then deduct from our profit, of course I am not an unreasonable person. I allow you to take out a portion of the handling fee."

  Liang Sanping looked at the two of them and stated his own conditions. Then he gave a "you guys figure it out" expression.

  Yamasaki furrowed his brow, about to say something when he was pulled back by Otsu Yorozu. Yamasaki glanced at Otsu and then looked at Ye Jianwen again. Suddenly it dawned on him: earlier, Otsu had already said that.

  If the other party's offer is unsatisfactory, you can just walk away. But you can't haggle. Now, Yamazaki was in a dilemma...