"Cultivated by Wu Tian?"
Hearing Chen Xuan say this, Tang Qi instinctively looked at Wu Tian, her eyes filled with shock.
Wu Tian smiled sheepishly and said, "It's not like I cultivated it all by myself. Chen Xuan also played a part."
Such words were tantamount to an admission, and Tang Qi scrutinized Wu Tian from head to toe.
She exclaimed in surprise, "Wu Tian, I never expected you to have this kind of skill!"
"Quick, fess up. How many more things about you are there that I don't know?"
Wu Tian chuckled, "Don't use that interrogating tone, as if I've been hiding things from you. But you never asked before!"
Tang Qi shot him a look, then straightened her expression and said seriously, "Alright, I've made up my mind. I'll be canceling my cooperation with the previous suppliers. From now on, I'll only be using the crucian carp from here!"
"Ah?" Tang Qi's words greatly surprised both Wu Tian and Chen Xuan.
Wu Tian looked at Tang Qi and said, "No, I know you value relationships, but you're not taking it this far, are you?"
"We haven't even applied for the marketing license yet, and you're already making this the sole supplier. Isn't that too hasty?"
Tang Qi's gaze immediately turned as if she were looking at an idiot.
What was wrong with this person?
If it were someone else with such news, they would have been ecstatic. Why was he still hesitant?
However, she quickly regained her composure and said in a deep voice, "Wu Tian, you've misunderstood. I'm not making this decision based on our friendship."
"The crucian carp here are indeed exceptionally good. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them top-grade."
"For such excellent crucian carp, even if we weren't acquainted, I would still strive to secure them. So, in the end, it's your quality that has impressed me!"
Wu Tian nodded and said, "So that's how it is. Then I'm relieved. I thought you just said that on a whim."
Tang Qi gave him another look and said, "What do you take me for? I'm the general manager of the company, how could I do something so thoughtless?"
Wu Tian chuckled, "My apologies, it's my fault. I didn't consider it thoroughly."
Sensing the atmosphere between them, Chen Xuan felt a pang of wistfulness.
This was not the atmosphere of ordinary friends, but of very, very close friends.
Moreover, she keenly sensed that Tang Qi genuinely liked Wu Tian.
Thinking of this, Chen Xuan couldn't help but feel a little dejected.
She also held a very high opinion of Wu Tian, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she liked him.
But now, her competitor was someone like Tang Qi. What hope did she have?
Wu Tian, oblivious to Chen Xuan's disappointment, smiled and said to her, "Chen Xuan, I've secured the opportunity for you. Now, it's up to you to seize it!"
Looking at Wu Tian's handsome and cheerful smile, Chen Xuan was taken aback. Then, it was as if a knot in her heart had been untied.
Why should she be so dejected? Tang Qi and Wu Tian weren't in that kind of relationship yet. That meant she still had a chance!
As long as she performed well in the future, perhaps Wu Tian would start paying attention to her!
Chen Xuan's heart suddenly brightened. Her face regained its enthusiasm, and she nodded, "Yes! I'll definitely work hard!"
"However..." she hesitated at this point.
"What is it?" Wu Tian asked. "Just say it directly, no need to be shy."
Chen Xuan shook her head, "I'm not being shy. I'm just thinking, Tang Ren Catering is so large-scale, our fish ponds might not be enough!"
Tang Qi smiled and said, "Don't worry about that. As long as you can consistently provide high-quality crucian carp, I'll be responsible for finding you breeding bases."
With the biggest problem solved, Chen Xuan immediately became happy.
She quickly said, "Thank you, General Manager Tang. Please rest assured, I will provide you with the most excellent products!"
But at this moment, Wu Tian's expression froze.
Because he realized something.
If new breeding bases were to be established, wouldn't that mean he would have to use spiritual energy to transform more fish ponds?
Good heavens! He probably wouldn't even have enough "Nutrilon" (a drink) to drink then!
The thought of being drained dry made Wu Tian feel a wave of weakness...
The business matter was settled. Afterward, Wu Tian went out to see Tang Qi off.
"You're just letting me leave like this?" Tang Qi said to Wu Tian before getting into her car.
Wu Tian was a bit perplexed by Tang Qi's words and asked, "Otherwise? Do you... have something else?"
Tang Qi put on a wistful expression. "You, I say you're not smart, yet you're so outstanding."
"But if I say you're outstanding, sometimes you're just like a blockhead."
She stepped closer to Wu Tian and gently placed her slender fingers on his forehead.
"Don't you understand my feelings?"
Faced with this sudden gentleness, Wu Tian couldn't help but freeze.
He instinctively turned his head away and asked somewhat awkwardly, "You... what do you mean?"
He wasn't actually dull-witted; he knew what Tang Qi meant in his heart.
But knowing it was one thing, he had no intention of getting a girlfriend for the time being, so he could only pretend not to understand.
Seeing his reaction, Tang Qi couldn't help but feel disappointed.
She took two steps back and said softly, "It's nothing. If you don't know, then forget it."
Seeing the hint of grievance in Tang Qi's eyes, Wu Tian suddenly felt a pang of sympathy.
To be honest, Tang Qi was wonderful, and not just ordinarily so.
Anyone who could be her boyfriend would surely be blessed by their past lives.
Now that such a good woman was smitten with him, yet he was hurting her feelings, it seemed rather unappreciative.
After all, Wu Tian was a kind-hearted person. He couldn't bear to see others sad, especially women, let alone beautiful women.
Wu Tian's heart stirred slightly, and just as he was about to offer some words of comfort.
But at this moment, Tang Qi suddenly smiled again.
Her eyes sparkled, and she said with a smile, "I think the reason you don't understand me is that we haven't interacted enough."
"It seems I need to find a way to spend more time with you."
Wu Tian paused slightly, then realized Tang Qi was trying to ease the awkwardness.
So he also smiled and said, "Sure, if you need anything, I'm available anytime."
"Oh really?" Tang Qi's eyes twinkled with a hint of light.
She said with a charming laugh, "Wu Tian, you said that. Then you'll spend some quality time with me tomorrow!"