Five days later.
In the largest Restaurant in Huazhong Base City.
Fifth-floor private room.
Shen Ping and the head of the Zheng Family had arranged to meet here for a meal. Even though it was just the two of them, there were numerous dishes on the table. More than ten well-dressed waiters stood by, specifically to serve them.
After two glasses of wine.
Zheng Guorui pointed at the dishes on the table and asked with a smile, "How is it, General Shen? Do you like the food? If not, I'll have them remake it."
This Restaurant was owned by the Zheng Family. Those who came and went were either rich or influential, and it generated considerable profits each year. The value of this single table of food exceeded ten million, something that ordinary martial artists couldn't afford. Even some of the top business owners in the base city didn't dare to dine here frequently.
Shen Ping sensed the other party's sincerity, so he went straight to the point, saying, "Mr. Zheng, I'm not picky, I can eat anything. I'm very honored to meet you today. If you have anything to say, Mr. Zheng, just say it. As long as I can do it, I guarantee I'll agree."
Seeing that Shen Ping spoke so frankly,
Zheng Guorui no longer beat around the bush and said directly, "It's like this. According to Manager Feng from the HR Alliance, Pingwei Materials Company can provide materials from two Lord-level Monsters every year, so I want to cooperate with Mr. Shen."
Shen Ping leaned forward, "How do you want to cooperate?"
Zheng Guorui pondered for a moment and said, "If Pingwei Materials Company can provide my Zheng Family with materials from one Intermediate Lord-level Monster every year, then the profits of this Restaurant will be shared with Mr. Shen at forty percent annually, plus half a percent of the Zheng Group's shares, and a villa."
"A villa in Lishui District."
Hearing this,
Shen Ping's eyes couldn't help but narrow slightly. Although he didn't know the exact annual profit of this Restaurant, it definitely exceeded five billion. Just this item alone would bring in two billion in revenue, plus the Zheng Group's shares, the total value far exceeded the materials from an Intermediate Lord-level Monster.
And there's also a villa in Lishui District.
Lishui District is the largest area in Huazhong Base City. The people who live there are not ordinary folks. A villa is almost equivalent to a small estate, and its value is not comparable to the warrior villas in Nanyuan Estate.
These conditions are indeed tempting.
However, there's no free lunch. Even if the Zheng Family is trying to win him over, considering he has an Intermediate War God backing him, they're offering too much.
Thinking of this.
Shen Ping picked up a piece of meat and chewed it, then said, "General Manager Zheng, my Pingwei Materials Company has only been developing for a few years. Being able to cooperate with the HR Alliance and the military is already the limit. I'm afraid I'm not fortunate enough to cooperate with the Zheng Family. Besides, a Lord-level Monster's materials, with the Zheng Group's financial resources and connections, shouldn't be difficult to acquire, right?"
Zheng Guorui shook his head and said, "General Manager Shen, you overestimate my Zheng Family. As a warrior, you should know how difficult it is to hunt a Lord-level Monster. Financially, my Zheng Family can indeed obtain them, but it's not easy to obtain them continuously."
"Nowadays, various countries around the world, including the base cities domestically, are fiercely competing in terms of materials. My Zheng Family does not have an Intermediate War God backing us."
The last sentence came with a hint of self-deprecation.
Shen Ping remained silent.
He knew that what Zheng Guorui said was true. Domestic financial groups were huge in the base cities, but they were somewhat lacking compared to the core families of underground alliances in Europe and elsewhere. Most of the War God-level experts they could recruit were only Beginner War Gods.
"Mr. Shen, to be honest, the Zheng Family wants these materials mainly to exchange for resources. What do you say? As long as Mr. Shen agrees, we can sign the contract now. From then on, our two companies will work together to make progress in Huazhong Base City!"
Zheng Guorui's eyes were fixed on Shen Ping.
Today's offer was made partly because he genuinely wanted to cooperate with Pingwei Materials Company, and partly to test the strength of the War God behind them. A War God who could reliably hunt Intermediate Lord-level Monsters was considered above average in the intermediate ranks.
If he could connect with this person, the Zheng Family's influence in the HR Alliance's mall would increase significantly.
Shen Ping didn't respond immediately. He slowly ate his food, taking more than ten minutes before raising his glass and saying, "Cheers, Mr. Zheng. I look forward to our cooperation."
The Zheng Family was a major financial power in the base city.
If Shen Ping wanted to develop, he couldn't avoid the Zheng Family. It was better to cooperate now rather than clash later.
Zheng Guorui laughed heartily, also raising his glass to clink with Shen Ping's. The atmosphere became much more convivial.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill.
Zheng Guorui smiled and said, "The Restaurant has special rest rooms. If President Shen wants to relax, I can arrange it for you. The massage therapists here have a unique technique."
Shen Ping immediately understood what Manager Zheng meant. He shook his head and declined, "I'm still not used to it in other places."
"Alright, then let's go sit for a while and have some tea to sober up."
"How about we let the company's legal department take a look at the contract first?"
"Okay."
The two of them walked out of the private room. Many people who had been guarding the door immediately followed. However, as soon as they took the elevator to the second floor, Shen Ping heard a familiar voice.
"I'm sorry, Chen Yu, I don't want to be in a relationship during my university years."
He looked in the direction of the voice.
It was actually his cousin, Su Yin.
He walked over directly. "Xiao Yin, what are you doing here?"
Su Yin turned her head, first startled, then said with delight, "Ah, cousin-in-law… classmates, a classmate is celebrating their birthday, so I came along."
Chen Yu, who was beside her, frowned. He was about to greet Su Yin's cousin-in-law when he saw a middle-aged man with a square face walking over, followed by many people. He quickly jogged forward and greeted, "Uncle Zheng."
Zheng Guorui smiled, "Xiao Yu, why are you at the Restaurant today?"
Chen Yu replied, "It's my birthday, celebrating with my classmates."
Zheng Guorui glanced at Su Yin and immediately guessed the situation. He then turned to Shen Ping and said, "Young people like to be lively for their birthdays, right? Mr. Shen, who is this?"
"My wife's cousin."
Shen Ping introduced.
Zheng Guorui said warmly, "Come here for any gatherings you have in the future."
As soon as he finished speaking.
Someone behind him notified the Restaurant manager to bring a card over.
After handling the small matter,
The two went to the restaurant to drink tea and rest. After sitting in the tea room for about half an hour, the company's legal counsel brought the contract. Both parties signed it, officially reaching a cooperation agreement.
Leaving the Restaurant,
Shen Ping saw Su Yin standing at the entrance and offered her a ride.
"Cousin...cousin-in-law, I didn't cause you any trouble, did I?"
Su Yin looked like a child who had done something wrong, lowering her head weakly.
Shen Ping looked in the rearview mirror and casually asked, "No, but that Chen... Chen Yu, right? Did he bother you later?"
Su Yin finally revealed a sweet smile. "He didn't bother me anymore. He was much more polite to me. Cousin-in-law, take me home. I'm not going back to school tonight."
Shen Ping nodded. He didn't ask about the specifics. It was probably just that Chen Yu wanted to confess his feelings during the birthday celebration. That kind of thing was normal in school, and as long as it wasn't forced, he wouldn't bother getting involved.
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