CHAPTER 30: CHAPTER 30: VICE PRESIDENT LIU’S SWAGGER

Yaxiang Building is considered a high-end restaurant in this area.

Qi Yun had hosted clients here before; the price was outrageously expensive, and they even charged a 10% service fee.

The taxi stopped by the roadside, and he could see Brother Peng waiting at the restaurant entrance from afar.

Qi Yun walked over and offered a cigarette, "Haven’t they arrived yet?"

Brother Peng took the cigarette, lit it up, and frowned, "We agreed on eight o’clock, but I got a message earlier saying they’ll be a bit late."

Qi Yun sighed, there was no choice; this is how it is when you need something from someone.

Snowflakes drifted from the sky as the two waited silently in the cold wind.

After waiting for more than half an hour, the person still hadn’t arrived, and a hint of anxiety appeared on Brother Peng’s face.

But in this scenario, it’s impossible to just call them; if they wanted the order, they had to wait patiently.

It was the coldest time in Jiang Province, with temperatures below minus ten degrees outside, making them rub their hands and stomp their feet frequently.

After another harsh wait of half an hour, a BMW 5 Series finally appeared in sight.

Vice President Liu’s obese body struggled to get out of the back seat, and Qi Yun quickly went forward to greet him.

"Sorry, the road was a bit congested."

Brother Peng bowed with a grin, raising his hand to shield Vice President Liu’s head, "It’s nothing, we just got here too. You must be tired from the journey, Mr. Liu."

"Exactly." Qi Yun followed suit with a smile, "Mr. Liu, with this cold and frozen weather, it’s surely not easy to travel, your presence is an honor to us. Please, let’s get inside and warm up." Saying this, Qi Yun gestured for him to enter.

The three stepped into Yaxiang Building, where it was warm as spring inside.

The hostess beamed a warm smile as they entered and guided them to the reserved private room.

Inside the private room, Brother Peng and Qi Yun hurried to seat Vice President Liu.

Brother Peng carefully hung Vice President Liu’s coat and then smiled, "Mr. Liu, are you satisfied with the environment here? If not, we can switch to another place."

Qi Yun quickly poured Vice President Liu a cup of hot tea and handed it over, "Mr. Liu, please have a sip of hot tea to warm up."

Vice President Liu accepted the tea cup, took a light sip, and said blandly, "This will do, let’s make do."

Upon hearing this, Brother Peng immediately waved at the waiter to serve the dishes.

A variety of dishes with exceptional color, aroma, and taste were placed on the table, and the Boston lobster alone was as long as a forearm.

Looking at the table full of delicacies, Brother Peng’s face was full of smiles, "Mr. Liu, these are all signature dishes of the restaurant, please try them and see if they suit your taste."

As he spoke, he picked up the public chopsticks and carefully placed a piece of lobster meat on Vice President Liu’s plate.

Vice President Liu glanced at the lobster meat on his plate, nodded slightly, and took a bite with his chopsticks, "Hmm, the taste is pretty good."

His demeanor was as grand as that of the old empress dowager.

Seeing that the other party was fairly satisfied, Brother Peng quickly opened the two bottles of Feitian Moutai on the table and poured it for him.

Vice President Liu lifted his glass, sniffed it at the tip of his nose, and nodded with satisfaction.

He then took a small sip and smacked his lips, "Hmm, nice. You’ve been thoughtful."

"As long as Mr. Liu is pleased. We wanted to make sure to treat you well today, let you eat happily and drink satisfactorily."

After a round of wine and meat, Vice President Liu’s face showed a flush, and he picked up a napkin to wipe his pudgy mouth, letting out a burp.

Brother Peng and Qi Yun exchanged a glance, sensing it was about the right time.

Thus, Brother Peng waved his hand, signaling the waiter to leave first.

Once only the three of them were left in the private room, Brother Peng took a manila envelope out of his bag and placed it in front of Vice President Liu, a pleasing smile on his face.

"Mr. Liu, this is a small token, not worth much. I hope you can consider working with Xingxin Clothing Factory."

When Brother Peng drew his hand back, it was slightly trembling, considering the manila envelope contained eighty thousand yuan.

Adding today’s expenses, all the money Qi Yun had transferred to him in the past few days was spent.

Vice President Liu glanced at the thickness of the envelope with a glimmer of greed in his eyes, but quickly regained composure.

He didn’t immediately reach out for it but leaned back in his chair, crossing his hands over his belly, and said with a fake smile, "No rush on this matter, I didn’t drink to my heart’s content just now, shall we go somewhere else for another round?"

Upon hearing this, Brother Peng was a bit unsure of the other party’s attitude, but he quickly replied with a smile, "Sure! No problem, I’ll arrange it right away."

He spoke as he stepped out of the private room to call and book a high-end business KTV, taking a deep breath to appear more composed before returning to the room.

"Mr. Liu, I’ve booked a place already, the environment there is very good, shall we move over there now?"

Vice President Liu nodded with a smile upon hearing this.

As he stood up, he unobtrusively picked up the manila envelope and slipped it into his bag.

Brother Peng noticed this and quickly led the way, smiling broadly, "Mr. Liu, watch your step."

Qi Yun also stood up quickly, following behind Brother Peng and Vice President Liu.

The three walked out of Yaxiang Building, and Vice President Liu headed straight to his BMW 5 Series and got into the car.

Brother Peng and Qi Yun hailed a taxi by the roadside, closely trailing behind Vice President Liu’s car.

Inside the car, Brother Peng held the bill from earlier, letting out a long sigh.

The meal alone cost sixteen thousand, and it would certainly require more spending later on.

But the only thing to be grateful for was that although the other party hadn’t made any promises, at least they accepted the money.

If they could secure the order, everything would be fine, at least the factory could continue operating, and the workers could receive their wages.

Qi Yun patted his shoulder in comfort, "The difficulties will eventually pass; shall I lend you ten thousand yuan first?"

Upon hearing this, Brother Peng shook his head, "You got me such a big order, and I’ll borrow money from you, what would I become?"

"Wait, where did you get ten thousand yuan from?"

Qi Yun smiled and explained, "Wasn’t I selling lobsters a few days ago? I borrowed some capital from others, and made a small profit this time."

"We’re brothers; we don’t need to be so calculative. When I was down and out, didn’t you also sell your belongings to lend me money?"

Brother Peng waved it off, "My wife borrowed some money from her family; we can manage for now. If I really can’t, I’ll ask you."

"Alright." Qi Yun nodded without saying much more.

Before long, the car stopped in front of ’Gorgeous Fragrance and Charm.’

A female marketing manager, striding in high heels and wearing a black silk uniform, quickly came up to greet them; though her skin was red from the cold, she still maintained a warm smile on her face.

"Welcome, esteemed guests, to Gorgeous Fragrance and Charm; the private room is ready. Please follow me."

She slightly bowed, gesturing for them to enter, and then led the way.

Vice President Liu swaggered forward, belly out, with Brother Peng and Qi Yun closely following.

The interior was lit with dazzling lights, and the beat of the music could be faintly heard.

The female marketing manager led them to a luxurious suite; opening the door revealed an extravagantly decorated room.

A large crystal chandelier emitted a soft glow, and the wide coffee table was already set with exquisite fruit plates and snacks.

"Esteemed guests, this is our finest room. I hope you’ll be satisfied. The drinks will be brought in shortly; if there’s anything else you need, just let me know," the female marketing manager said with a smile.

"Alright, call the people in," Vice President Liu waved his hand, casually plopping himself in the middle of the sofa.