Chapter 286 - Chapter 286: Chapter 286: Game of Wits_l (1/2)

Chapter 286: Chapter 286: Game of Wits_l

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“Indeed, you didn’t make a deal with me, but you brought me a pot of white liquor,” Fan Chengxu said.

“I just heard from Shopkeeper Shen that boss Fan has sold the liquor for me. I’m really grateful. I wonder how much commission Boss Fan wants?” Wei Ruo said.

“Brother Heyou, that’s not fair,” said Fan Chengxu, tugging at the corner of his mouth.

In all his years of conducting business, he had never encountered a “opponent” like Xu Heyou.

Wei Ruo chuckled, “Boss Fan, why would you say that? How am I being unfair?”

“You left that liquor here for me to sell, but you didn’t tell me how much to sell it for. It’s clear that your purpose isn’t just to sell this pot of liquor,” said Fan Chengxu with conviction.

When Fan Chengxu visited the Zuixian Residence that day, and was given the liquor by a waiter, he had sensed something was wrong.

If it was only this pot of liquor, Xu Heyou wouldn’t have specially brought it to the wine shop for him to help sell.

If Xu Heyou wanted him to help sell it, he must be thinking of the long game.

Even though he had multiple collaborations with Xu Heyou, he always carefully weighed up any ploys from Xu Heyou.

He had tasted the first cup of the pot of liquor himself, for he wanted to see what kind of liquor Xu Heyou wanted him to sell.

Initially, he had scoffed at Xu Heyou’s tactic of using his Zuixian Residence for self-promotion and had no intentions to help sell his liquor.

But after tasting it, Fan Chengxu changed his mind.

Not only did he want to sell this liquor, but he also wanted to do his best to help Xu Heyou sell it, employ every possible means to help him sell.

Wei Ruo gave a slight smile, his eyes bright and clear, “What do you think of my liquor, boss Fan?”

“Your liquor is naturally good, and many people in Taizhou Prefecture have taken a liking to it recently, including the young master of the Lu family from the Capital City and the young master of the Xu family from Tongzhi Prefecture.”

“That’s good news. You’ve gone to a lot of effort, boss Fan,” said Wei Ruo.

Having talked so much, Wei Ruo did not reveal his aims of having Fan Chengxu help sell that pot of liquor.

It was the first time in his years of business dealing that Fan Chengxu was put in such a passive position.

He had status and background, as well as intellect and connections, hence in these years doing business in Taizhou Prefecture, he was almost always on top, with everyone wanting to collaborate with him.

This gave Fan Chengxu a sense of helplessness and frustration, but at the same time, it provided him with the thrill and exhilaration of finding a worthy opponent.

Ultimately, Fan Chengxu could not resist spelling it out, “Brother Heyou, we are well acquainted with each other, so stop playing coy with me. Where did this liquor come from? And how much more do you have?”

“It’s brewed at my own brewery. There will be as much as you want in the future,” Wei Ruo said, no longer playing coy with Fan Chengxu.

“Is that so?” Fan Chengxu’s eyes lit up.

In the time they had been collaborating, Wei Ruo had certainly surprised him with some of his products, but this time was the only instance when Fan Chengxu had noticeably lost his composure.

However, it was just for a moment, as Fan Chengxu quickly regained his composure, swaying his folding fan in hand, giving off an elusive vibe.

“Boss Fan, you’ve probably guessed about it already, haven’t you?” Wei Ruo said.