Chapter 577 - Chapter 577: Chapter 564: A Losing Business Deal (1/2)

Chapter 577: Chapter 564: A Losing Business Deal

With Zhong Yingcai’s personality, which pushes him to always be ahead in his dealings, he should have already had everything prepared, there shouldn’t be any delays.

“Manager Zhong, did you encounter any trouble?” Zhuang Qingning asked.

“Not really trouble. A site that I had already prepared was almost ready. Yesterday, Manager Cao came to tell me that his good friend, Manager Li, had a larger place available. I went to take a look, and indeed, it was much bigger and better, so I’m planning to rent it out and move everything over there. However, it will take an additional two days to prepare the site.”

Zhong Yingcai said, “But rest assured, Manager Zhuang, that everything will be sorted out within these two days.”

“Are you saying that the place you plan to rent belongs to Manager Li?” Zhuang Qingning asked with a frown.

“That’s right. This Manager Li apparently also owns a bookstore in the county town,” Zhong Yingcai pointed out to the side. “There, not far from here.”

Zhuang Qingning and Zhuang Yutian exchanged looks before Zhuang Qingning asked, “So, how much is Manager Li charging you in rent?”

“It’s a five-year lease, and the annual rent is twenty taels,” Zhong Yingcai said. “Actually, I was initially interested in buying the place, but the other party did not want to sell. I thought I would rent it first and discuss buying it later.”

“I previously negotiated with Manager Li for a price of twenty-five taels per year,” Zhuang Yutian said.

At this point, even Zhong Yingcai was surprised. After having a thorough conversation with Zhuang Yutian, he understood the entire situation.

It was abundantly clear that Cao Jiande had intentionally interfered, paid off the others, and disrupted Zhuang Yutian’s business.

“This Cao Jiande needs to be taught a lesson, he’s too shameless!” Zhuang Yutian seethed.

“If we want to teach him a lesson, it’s actually quite simple.” Zhong Yingcai narrowed his eyes. “My stuff hasn’t been moved in yet as I’ve just finished making arrangements. If Manager Zhuang hasn’t found a suitable place yet, why not let him use this one?”

“The rent at my place would be cheaper, so you can pay me instead. Since Manager Cao is willing to pay from his pocket, let him do so.”

Zhong Yingcai enjoyed doing business, but he believed in making money honestly and in dignified ways. There were many things that he despised and would not stoop to doing.

What Cao Jiande was doing was something that Zhong Yingcai truly disapproved of.

Zhuang Yutian immediately understood Zhong Yingcai’s intentions.

At this moment, Cao Jiande only imagined that after spending money, he could create problems for Zhuang Yutian. However, if he found out that he had spent money only to give Zhuang Yutian a benefit, he would definitely regret it later and live in constant frustration, thereby turning the tables on himself.

“Many thanks to Manager Zhong,” Zhuang Yutian said gratefully.

“Manager Zhuang, there’s no need to be so formal. Since we’re all doing business with Miss Zhuang, we should help each other,” Zhong Yingcai smiled. “I’ll arrange for people to tidy up the site with Manager Zhuang and prepare it for your use.”

“Once everything’s in place, the soap workshop won’t need to be moved around anymore. Miss Zhuang and I can go check it out. If there are no issues, we can start teaching people how to make soap.”

“Mm-hmm.” Zhuang Qingning nodded in agreement.

Having settled the matter, the three of them got busy with their own plans.