Today's sixty-plus tables of banquet meals consumed nearly five hundred jin of vegetables from them. The reason they chose to book banquets at their hotel was precisely for their new specialty vegetables. Thus, Liu Yifeng's vegetables brought significant business to their hotel.
At this moment, he wished he could worship Liu Yifeng like a Bodhisattva.
Moreover, he had heard that Jing Tian Grand Hotel's business had been very sluggish these past few days. Their customers were all being attracted by their hotel's specialty vegetables. Therefore, what he feared most now was that the owner of Jing Tian Grand Hotel would find Liu Yifeng and also purchase his vegetables. If that happened, their hotel would lose its competitive edge.
Xin Cheng must not be treated carelessly.
"It's alright, I guessed that CEO Wan would be busy. Are you busy now, and is it convenient to talk?" Liu Yifeng asked.
Wan Hui immediately replied, "Not busy, I'm almost done with everything. What is it? Just say it directly. What's between us!"
Seeing CEO Wan speaking so frankly, Liu Yifeng didn't hold back. He stated directly, "I need your help with something!"
"Tell me, I'll help if I can." Wan Hui found a quiet spot.
Beside him, Liu Chunsheng pricked up his ears, wanting to know if the other party would agree to help. Only Tong Tong was burying his head in food, looking like he was truly starving.
"It's like this, my cousin works for a listed company that sells machine tools. He wants to cooperate with your boss. Doesn't your boss have a carving company? He would definitely need cutting machines. Their company sells metal cutting machines. I just don't know if your boss is interested in cooperating. I'd like you to ask for me."
After hearing Liu Yifeng's words, Wan Hui immediately said, "I'm not too clear about this. I'm usually only in charge of hotel matters. But don't worry, I'll definitely ask for you. If he doesn't have stable clients, I'll recommend your cousin to him."
"Then I thank you. Call me when you have news. To be honest, my cousin is quite anxious. Originally, the owner of Jing Tian Grand Hotel had an intention to cooperate with him, but the condition was that I must sell vegetables to him, and only to him, before they would agree to sign a contract with my cousin."
Hearing this, Wan Hui's heart almost leaped out of his chest.
"The other party said they could acquire them at double the price you're paying me. When they first contacted me, I refused. Later, they might have found out about the relationship between my cousin and me, so they tried to use the contract to threaten me into agreeing. But you know me, I value credibility above all else. I had promised you that I would supply your hotel with vegetables long-term, so I didn't agree to my cousin's request. However, my cousin just took office as a general manager at a branch company, but he hasn't achieved any performance. If he can't finalize a contract by the end of the month, he will be demoted. That's why I thought of your boss, who might need products from his company, and that's why I called you. But don't misunderstand, I'm not trying to threaten you. I just hope CEO Wan can speak to him on my behalf. If it doesn't work out, it's fine. After all, your boss has been in this business for a long time and must have long-term cooperative clients. We can't just barge in, can we?"
Wan Hui hadn't expected that Zhou Libo from Jing Tian Grand Hotel had already approached Liu Yifeng. What surprised him even more was that Liu Yifeng could refuse such an enticing offer – acquiring his vegetables at double the price – simply because he had promised to supply his hotel long-term. Many people would have readily agreed and then blacklisted him. But Liu Yifeng didn't do that. Such integrity truly made him look at him with new eyes.
Initially, he had thought of just mentioning it to his boss, and if it didn't work out, so be it. But now, he had changed his mind. Even if his boss had no intention of cooperating, he would use his "Tang Monk" tenacity to make him agree.
"Brother Liu, solely based on your integrity, I will help you. I'll talk to my boss later."
"Then I'll trouble you, CEO Wan. I'll thank you properly when it's done," Liu Yifeng said.
"Look at you, do we need to be so polite between us! Besides, if anyone should be thanking, it's me thanking you. Without you, the hotel's business wouldn't be this booming. And you refused double the price to fulfill your promise to me. For that alone, I should thank you properly."
After a brief chat, Wan Hui hung up and went to find his boss.
"What did he say?" Liu Chunsheng asked eagerly, looking at Yifeng, who had just finished the call.
"CEO Wan agreed to help me, but it still depends on his boss's decision. However, with his endorsement, the possibility of success is greater."
"That's good. But even if it doesn't work out, don't blame them. After all, they did try their best," Liu Chunsheng said.
Liu Yifeng nodded, "I know. I still hope it works out!"
"Daddy, I'm full!" Tong Tong's voice chimed in.
Looking at the empty bowl, Liu Yifeng smiled gently, "Tong Tong, you're amazing. Go play after you're done eating. Don't draw anymore."
"I've finished drawing everything. Daddy, remember to mail it for me!"
"Okay, I'll mail it for you this afternoon!" Liu Yifeng replied with a nod.
Only then did Tong Tong get down from the table and eagerly go to play with the toys his uncle had given him. Da Bai, upon seeing his young master, followed him around like a little shadow. Liu Yifeng went to wash the dishes. Just as Liu Chunsheng was about to take a nap, several teenagers walked in. They were all hired by Liu Chunsheng to pick peanuts. They had already picked two baskets in the morning. The money would be calculated after they finished picking in the evening. Seeing the children, Liu Chunsheng told them to find a shady spot to pick. After a brief instruction, he went back to his room to sleep.
Meanwhile, Liu Chasheng asked his son, who was driving, "Do you think Yifeng can pull this off?"
"I don't know, but it's better than having no hope at all." Liu Kaichen was also feeling uncertain. However, since they were asking for a favor, they couldn't be too pushy.
"I don't know what he's thinking. Why didn't he just agree to your client's request? He could have earned double the money. What's he insisting on this commitment and principle for? If you ask me, he's just stubborn." Liu Chasheng didn't understand.
"Dad, you can't say that. Yifeng is actually right. My perspective is too narrow, my vision too short-sighted. I have a premonition that he will achieve great things in the future." Liu Kaichen's gaze was firm.
"You're not worse than this kid either. You graduated from 918 and are a senior executive at a listed company. Your starting point is much higher than his." Liu Chasheng still thought his son was the best. However, Kaichen's next words left him speechless.