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Xia Wenxue also sat down, "Mr. Qian, I've come this time to discuss our previous collaboration. I'm not sure why you've suddenly canceled it?"

Ren Feng sat on the side, not really understanding the business, and there was no need for him to get involved as long as Xia Wenxue didn't suffer a loss.

Qian Li's face was full of smiles, "Mr. Xia, because the price quoted by your company is too low."

"Mr. Qian, isn't it not low?" Xia Wenxue furrowed her elegant brows, "The price I offered is basically 10% higher than the market price."

"Mr. Xia, it's not easy for me to grow these medicinal herbs," Qian Li still smiled cheerfully, but there was no concession in his words, "You don't understand, but I can't let those herb farmers lose money. The market is rising recently, so I have to follow suit."

Xia Wenxue was somewhat frustrated, but couldn't show it. The other party was talking nonsense; since when do capitalists care about the herb farmers? Most of the profits are swallowed by themselves, aren't they?

Moreover, the market price hasn't fluctuated at all, so the other party is just making things up.

Unwilling to expose Qian Li's lie, Xia Wenxue frowned and said, "Then how much does Mr. Qian intend to increase?"

Qian Li extended a finger, "At the very least, I want to raise it by 10%."

"Mr. Qian, are you doing business?"

Xia Wenxue said with a cold face, "I think you're robbing me instead."

"Hey, Mr. Xia, don't put it so harshly. In business, it's all about mutual consent. If you're not willing, you don't have to buy from me." Qian Li smiled merrily, "However, as all the herbal merchants in the province have ties with me, if Mr. Xia is unwilling, you'll have to buy from another province."

This precisely hit Xia Wenxue's sore spot.

If purchasing from another province, considering transportation costs, it wouldn't be much cheaper. Plus, the time and personnel spent selecting the herbs might even be more.

There were medicinal herbs supplied for the company's research on cosmetics and perfumes, and also those for the studio's formula research. Without these herbs, the company would fall into operational crisis, and the secrets she needed to solve would remain unsolved.

Qian Li's actions were tantamount to a ruthless exploitation.

"Mr. Qian, I've already been buying the herbs at 10% above market price in the previous contract. Raising it another 10%, my whole company will collapse."

"Mr. Xia, that seems to be none of my business, right?" Qian Li said with a smile.

Ren Feng squinted his eyes; he also realized that Qian Li was doing this intentionally!

Xia Wenxue was in a dilemma as time ticked by. The conference room seemed to quiet down, just then, Qian Li spoke with a smile, "Mr. Xia, actually, there's a way to resolve this matter."

"Is Mr. Qian willing to lower the price?" Xia Wenxue looked at Qian Li.

"I can lower the price, but..."

Qian Li suddenly stood up, smiling as he walked towards Xia Wenxue.

"But, of course, it depends on Mr. Xia's willingness."

Ren Feng's eyes squinted, a cold smile flashed across his face.

Xia Wenxue also sensed something ominous, "Mr. Qian, can you clarify?"

"It's simple," Qian Li twirled the Buddhist Beads in his hand, "Have a meal with me, and I'll reduce the price."

Xia Wenxue furrowed her brows slightly, her face seemed to be in thought.

"I didn't expect Mr. Qian to be so understanding, alright, we accept these terms." Sitting beside, Ren Feng suddenly spoke up.

"Oh?" Qian Li's face lit up with joy, "Are you serious?"

"Of course I'm serious," Ren Feng said with a smile, "What I say is what Mr. Xia wants to say, but Mr. Qian, why don't we sign the contract first?"

Ren Feng nudged Xia Wenxue with his foot. Although Xia Wenxue didn't understand Ren Feng's actions, she knew he wouldn't harm her.

"No rush, I want to have a good chat with Mr. Xia first."

Qian Li smiled and sat next to Xia Wenxue, but to his surprise, Ren Feng sat down in between them.

"Mr. Qian, I really have a deep admiration for you from the first moment."

Ren Feng said to Qian Li with a smile, blocking his view of Xia Wenxue as he moved his head.

Qian Li looked to the left, Ren Feng moved his head left, Qian Li looked to the right, Ren Feng moved right.

"Mr. Qian, what are you looking at?" Ren Feng said with a smile.

Qian Li was slightly irritated inside; this secretary didn't know when to show gratitude?

"I want to talk to Mr. Xia, can you step aside?"

"Talk to Mr. Xia?" Ren Feng blinked, "Mr. Qian, our Mr. Xia, she has this strange sickness, if in close contact and watching someone's face, she would vomit, hope you understand."

What the hell, you couldn't even shake hands before, and now you can't talk closely either?

"Mr. Xia, isn't that lacking in sincerity?" Qian Li was quite displeased.

"Hey, Mr. Qian, Mr. Xia truly has this strange sickness, isn't that so, Mr. Xia?" Ren Feng spoke up.

Xia Wenxue felt slightly helpless but cooperatively coughed, "Yes, I can't get too close to others now."

"Mr. Qian, see, I didn't lie to you." Ren Feng said with a smile.

Qian Li coldly said, "Then it's best not to sign this contract."

"Hey, Mr. Qian, don't be angry. The contract can still be signed. As long as it's signed, Mr. Xia's illness might even get better."

Ren Feng said with a smile, totally unfazed by telling white lies.

"And what about this dinner?"

"No problem, as long as the contract is signed, not only will we have dinner with you, but we can also accompany you around Wansha City all day." Ren Feng said with a smile.

Qian Li was delighted but soon felt skeptical, "Does Mr. Xia mean..."

Xia Wenxue spoke up, "What he means is what I mean."

"Okay," Qian Li laughed heartily, "Mr. Xia truly is straightforward, fine, I'll sign the contract now."

Soon, someone brought over the contract. Qian Li flamboyantly signed his name, then Xia Wenxue did too. Each took a copy, and it now had legal effect.

"So, I wonder if Mr. Xia can stay for dinner with me afterward?"

Qian Li looked at Xia Wenxue with lustful eyes.

"Hey, Mr. Qian, our Mr. Xia, she's a very busy person with tons of company matters to attend to. She needs to rush back, so she probably doesn't have the time."

Ren Feng said with a smile.

"So, are you trying to break your promise?" Qian Li's face instantly turned gloomy.

"Mr. Qian, we're not breaking any promises, dinner will still be with you." Ren Feng looked at him surprisingly.

"But didn't you say Mr. Xia needed to rush back?"

Qian Li frowned, feeling confused about Ren Feng's words.

"Oh, Mr. Qian, maybe you misunderstood my meaning," Ren Feng said with a smile, "What I meant was, I'll stay for dinner with you, see, doesn't that satisfy both sides?"

Qian Li was stunned, bewildered at first, but then full of anger as he pointed at Ren Feng, "Are you messing with me?"

"Mr. Qian, don't say that, I'm not fooling you. I only said to stay for dinner, never said Mr. Xia would accompany you. Did you misunderstand?"

Ren Feng chuckled, "Besides, my meaning is the same as Mr. Xia's. If I stay with you, it's like Mr. Xia staying with you. You can just treat me as Mr. Xia."