209 What About Us? (2/2)

The case with transportation and cold chain was the more the better. If there was only one shipment every two weeks, then Fang Mo opening this drop-off point was just a favor for a friend. Even though it would not lose money, he would not gain either.

All that trouble to help Yao Zhixing out. Fang Mo was a nice person, but as a businessman, his first concern was naturally the business value. To help others until he lost money was impossible. Yao Zhixing nodded and added, ”Transportation of high-end ingredients doesn't have that big a market, but middle-grade stuff has quite a sizeable market. This is not that big a favor to ask, but it might offend the original team.”

Naturally, Ye Shuang knew that he was talking about Zhou Yue's family. Yao Zhixing would not have felt guilty about stealing other people's customers, but the problem was that he was stealing it on other people's behalf. When the news spread, people would see it differently and think that Yao Zhixing was a narrow-minded person. He was in the restaurant business, and they were in cold chain. The way outsiders would see it, they should just go separate ways—there was no need to steal anyone's business. At the very least, they had been partners for so many years, so that should count for something. To push things until this stage, no one would believe he was not taking this opportunity to take revenge.

”I suppose since he has asked, just make the introduction. After all, it's Brother Fang who'll be doing the negotiations. You just have to make the connection.” Ye Shuang thought about it and realized how awkward it would be.

The reason Fang Mo was doing this was because of Yao Zhixing, so how could he not help?

Help‽ In terms of reputation and action, it would have crossed a line. Even if he had a valid reason, other people might not approve of it. Thankfully, Yao Zhixing was the kind with a big heart. He was conflicted for a few minutes before tossing the conflict out of his mind. This was Yao Zhixing's attitude to anything troublesome. Things would right themselves in the end.

The two hopped back into their car to get to the restaurant booked by Fang Mo. When they arrived, Yao Zhixing did not feel like much, but Fang Mo looked rather awkward. Ye Shuang did not notice it at first, but when she sat down, she realized that awkwardness was because of her.

”Xiao Shuang is out with Mr. Yao today?” Fang Mo was ultimately the host, so he quickly arranged his expression to flash a smile.

Ye Shuang glanced at Yao Zhixing. Didn't you say he's treating 'us' to a meal‽

Yao Zhixing looked back at her. What do you mean? Don't communicate with your eyes please.

Ye Shuang's lips twitched. She gave up on Yao Zhixing and took on the battle herself, ”Brother Yao is out helping me purchase a new car today; I was with him when you called.”

Fang Mo smiled but did not say anything. However, when his gaze lowered, he scanned Fang Fei, who was sitting next to him silently. Fang Fei lowered her head to fold the napkin on her lap like this had nothing to do with her. However, Ye Shuang knew when she saw the expression on Fang Mo's face. This awkwardness was because Fang Fei and herself had appeared at the same time.

Why? Could it be because Fang Fei still had a crush on Brother Shuang and the appearance of the actual partner would cause awkwardness‽ While she opened the menu, Ye Shuang tried to figure it out.

The waitress left after taking their order. Fang Mo chatted for a while before going into the main topic. ”As I mentioned on the phone, I hear the city is planning to open a night market street around the eastern part of town. Other than food stalls, there will be markets, and I wish to get some internal information from Mr. Yao.”

”A night market street‽” Yao Zhixing was pouring himself a glass of warm water when he heard what Fang Mo had to say and was interested. ”I thought you were going to go after the existing markets' business, but that street will take at least another half a year to finish, and it is not a guaranteed success. Are you sure you want to wait that long?”

”It's not that good to steal other people's business. Even though this is common in business, I still prefer a peaceful co-existence.” Fang Mo smiled. Then the two men shared their information and started to discuss business.

Ye Shuang was rather bored. She knew a bit about this but was not interested in joining the conversation since it had nothing to do with her.

While waiting for the food to arrive, she listened to the men speak. Fang Fei, who had been silent, suddenly spoke. ”I'm going to the powder room, will Miss Ye be coming?”

Why do women have the habit of going to toilet together? Ye Shuang coughed and nodded. ”Sure.”

Yao Zhixing and Fang Mo's conversation was interrupted because they had to move to let the two ladies to go through. Fang Fei nodded silently at Ye Shuang and then walked ahead.

Ye Shuang frowned, thinking the atmosphere was rather weird.