Free Web NovelChapter 609: Chapter 252: You Guys Can Show Off All You Want, I’ll Make My Money
"Several million, if you don’t give a discount, that’s just unreasonable."
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Zhang Le Kang really didn’t dare to say anything, if he gave a discount, what if Yang Chen didn’t agree? He’d make a big mistake.
If he didn’t give a discount, it seemed a bit awkward to talk about it, and he might even offend these philanthropists. There were quite a few business owners among them.
Zhang Le Kang instinctively glanced at Yang Chen.
Yang Chen noticed his dilemma and said, "The reputations of the Lotte Supermarket Group and the Ning Family are well known. Giving them a discount would be insulting to Lotte Supermarket and the Jinling Ning Family. Charging full price is the only way to reflect the prestige and uniqueness of these two families. The three of us will pay for our own meals, 60,000 per person, then deduct the 180,000 for the three of us. They will pay the full remaining amount."
After saying this, Yang Chen stood up and left with Cheng Junjun and Zhang Ruixin.
Zhang Le Kang quickly said, "Ladies and gentlemen, you heard him, it’s full price. My apologies, but I’m just an employee and have to follow orders."
Zhang Letian: "Brother, are you kidding me? It’s understandable to follow the boss’s orders, but why listen to him?"
Ning Shaolong: "Exactly! What he says, you can just ignore like it’s nonsense. We all want you to give a discount. If you don’t, it could ruin Qiao Jiangnan’s reputation."
Zhang Letian: "Right! We’re like brothers, and you end up not giving me any discount. That’s a slap in the face. What will everyone think of me?"
Zhang Le Kang: "But that gentleman just now is our Qiao Jiangnan’s major shareholder, Mr. Yang Chen! He said you have to pay the full amount. If I give you even a penny off, I’d be disobeying his orders. Can I still manage the store then?"
"What!" The crowd exclaimed.
Zhang Letian: "A..."
Ning Shaolong: "...Shareholder?"
Zhang Le Kang: "That’s right! Mr. Yang is very low-key. If it weren’t for seeing me in a difficult position over the discount, he probably wouldn’t have revealed his identity."
Zhang Letian and Ning Shaolong were stunned, their eyes wide open, feeling like something was stuck in their chests, heavy and uncomfortable.
Yang Chen is a major shareholder of Qiao Jiangnan. Watching them one-up each other while ordering dishes, he must have been enjoying himself.
Zhang Letian: "Damn, I feel like I’ve been played. Brother, are you sure he’s Qiao Jiangnan’s major shareholder? He’s a rideshare driver!"
Zhang Le Kang: "The photo sent by the headquarters CEO, look, could it be wrong? Maybe Mr. Yang just likes this lifestyle, focusing on investment while leaving management to professional managers. He leisurely drives a rideshare every day."
Everyone gathered to take a look and, indeed, it was Yang Chen.
The other guests started discussing.
"It really is him."
"Wow, this is the ultimate expression of hiding one’s talents."
"He enjoyed his meal and casually made money, impressive!"
"Haha, these two tried to outdo each other and ended up being outsmarted by a boss playing the fool."
"You put on airs, I’ll make the money. Earned several days’ worth of cash flow in one day, even neighboring restaurants are envious."
"Honestly, I’m really envious of his lifestyle. He gets people to make money for him, drives around enjoying the scenery and food, and can randomly do charity. What a top-notch way of living."
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Zhang Letian and Ning Shaolong now felt none of the satisfaction from showing off earlier, as they felt foolish for being toyed with.
The key is that Yang Chen didn’t do anything or interfere with their ordering, just didn’t give them a discount. Blaming him would be unreasonable.
But Zhang Letian and Ning Shaolong both fancied the beautiful Cheng Junjun, and they wanted to spend less money and gain more fame, so they blamed Yang Chen, thinking he could have revealed his identity to save them from spending this unnecessary money.
Zhang Le Kang: "Brothers, Young Master Ning, please don’t make it difficult for me, an employee. Let’s settle the bill. I’ll give you a receipt, who knows, you might win a prize."
What a joke!
The guests couldn’t help but laugh.
Eaters must pay their bills. They had to be accountable for their words, and Zhang Letian and Ning Shaolong had no choice but to obediently settle the bill.
The two exchanged a glance, understanding each other, and went to plot in Ning Shaolong’s car.
Zhang Letian: "Damn, isn’t he treating us like fools? I can’t swallow this! This is Su City, my territory, how can I be outmaneuvered?"
Ning Shaolong: "Damn, if it wasn’t for you trying to cheat me, would I have spent so much?"
Zhang Letian: "Haha... Well, you were showing off in front of me too. I just wanted a little revenge. Anyway, let’s not argue. The key is we were all outsmarted by that bastard, and we have to get back at him. To be honest, I was also interested in the girl next to him, Miss Cheng, and so were you. Let’s put our rivalry aside and focus on getting rid of that kid first. Qiao Jiangnan’s base is in Hai City, even a strong dragon won’t crush a local snake. Let’s make a move. Do you want to join forces with me?"
Ning Shaolong: "Of course we’ll join forces against him! Damn, I can’t swallow this either. What’s the plan?"
Zhang Letian: "Tonight there’s an appreciation banquet at the orphanage. After dinner, we’ll invite everyone to Upper Member for karaoke. My friend manages the place and can teach that kid a lesson or conveniently not protect him. It’s just a matter of asking."
Ning Shaolong: "Alright! I’ll call someone now. You tell your friend who manages the place to find an excuse to be late tonight, embarrass that kid in front of Miss Cheng. Once we’re done having fun, your friend can come over, and we’ll let him go."
Zhang Letian: "Haha... It’s a deal!"
