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Chapter 78 Such a Treat

Ye Cheng has always been interested in Gray Building. If Secretary Wei really has a connection with Gray Building, that would be something Ye Cheng would be happy to see.

He is highly skilled and daring, not afraid of powerful forces causing trouble, but afraid of no one causing him any trouble.

Once Gray Tower gets involved, he will have the opportunity to investigate Gray Tower and see if he can find out what he wants to know.

Ye Cheng said, "Don't worry, Secretary Wei's style of doing things is not like that of Gray Tower."

District Chief Xu also said that the people who retaliated against him didn't seem to act like the people from Gray Building.

Shen Qingrou reminded him, "That was just his guess, and now it's just your guess too."

We don't know anything about the Gray Building, and who knows what kind of people live there.

If you want to do legitimate business, I won't object. Even if you have to go against your conscience and personal relationships to do business, I won't care.

But could you please not mess with Gray Building?

He is truly terrifying; we cannot afford to offend him.

Ye Cheng didn't want Shen Qingrou to worry too much, so he could only pretend to agree: "Okay, I won't provoke Gray Tower."

So, what are some good suggestions on how to deal with Mayor Yin?

Ye Cheng changed the subject.

Shen Qingrou said, "The way he looked at me was wrong; he seemed like a real lecher."

He's just a town mayor; all he wants is to gain some benefits from the project.

Let's test his appetite first.

If it's within his means, promise him some benefits.

This is a society based on interpersonal relationships; it's all about mutual benefit.

But if they ask for an exorbitant amount, then don't blame us for being impolite; we'll teach them a lesson.

Anyway, District Chief Xu just gave you confidence.

Ye Cheng had a plan in mind.

Soon they drove to Qingyuan Mountain, and accompanied by Yin Shushan, they took a stroll and looked around.

It was almost noon, so Ye Cheng invited Yin Shushan directly, saying, "Mayor Yin, you've worked hard. Let's have lunch together."

Yin Shushan readily agreed, "Sure, I'll do my best as a host today and invite you two to try our local specialties."

Ye Cheng said, "Today, we should host a banquet for Mayor Yin. Let's go to the city for a meal and talk about starting the project."

Yin Shushan refused, saying, "Why go so far? I'm not bragging, but the food in the city restaurants isn't as delicious as the food in the restaurants in our town."

"I'm sure neither of you has ever tried this before. Let's take this opportunity to let you both have a good taste."

Since he had already said that, Ye Cheng couldn't refuse any longer, so he could only say, "Alright, I'll accept your offer and come sit in Mayor Yin's territory today."

But it's a deal, I'll pay.

Yin Shushan chuckled and said, "We'll see when the time comes."

After a brief visit to Qingyuan Mountain, Ye Cheng and Shen Qingrou followed Yin Shushan to Biaozi Restaurant in town.

Looking at the restaurant, which exuded a strong rural atmosphere, Ye Cheng smiled and said, "It really is quite unique."

This restaurant is not small; it has two floors.

The first floor is mainly for dine-in, with very few private rooms.

There are many private rooms on the second floor, but only a few tables for dining in the dine-in area are placed in the corner.

The environment certainly can't compare to restaurants in the city center, but it's not too bad either.

Yin Shushan led Ye Cheng and Shen Qingrou to a private room on the second floor.

As soon as I sat down, a pretty waitress came over with a menu and greeted me politely, "Mayor Yin, you're here! What would you like to eat today?"

Yin Shushan gestured to the waiter to hand the menu to Ye Cheng.

With the intention of paying the bill, Ye Cheng opened the menu and took a look.

You wouldn't believe it until you opened it; the cheapest vegetarian dish was 88 yuan, and meat dishes were easily 188 yuan.

Ye Cheng said, "I suppose Mayor Yin is a frequent visitor here. I won't look around; please order a few of our signature dishes."

Mayor Yin did not refuse and said directly to the waiter, "Give me one of your 'Great Harvest' dishes, and another fish."

The waiter replied, "What else would you like to drink?"

Yin Shushan said, "It's still working hours, so I won't drink today."

Ye Cheng said, "No feast is complete without wine. This is our first meal together, so what's wrong with having a little wine?"

Yin Shushan seemed to be quite principled: "No, no, no, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

He then instructed the waiter, "Bring us three bottles of our local specialty water."

Tell the kitchen to prepare something delicious.

Ye Cheng did some mental calculations: a big harvest costs 588 yuan, a fish costs 688 yuan, and he wondered what the three bottles of special water were all about.

This is probably a shady business.

Or perhaps they have two menus, and when they encounter a sucker they can rip off, they show them an outrageously expensive menu.

Ye Cheng and Shen Qingrou exchanged a glance, and Shen Qingrou gestured for Ye Cheng to do as Yin Shushan asked.

Ye Cheng couldn't retaliate, so he could only let it be.

Before long, a plate of ordinary steamed sea fish was served.

Immediately afterwards, two waiters carried in a large tray.

The grid tray held various vegetables and dipping sauces, as well as pork head meat, pork heart, pork liver, and pork lungs.

I don't understand why this dish is called "Great Harvest".

Finally, a waitress dressed in palace attire brought over three bottles of unlabeled water on a tray.

Yin Shushan then divided the water among himself and said, "There is a spring in the backyard of the restaurant, and the water in this bottle comes from there."

Clear, sweet, and with a lingering aftertaste.

As he spoke, he raised his bottle and invited, "Come on, let's have a drink. Now we're all acquainted."

Ye Cheng and Shen Qingrou unscrewed the bottle caps and responded, "We hope to become friends with Mayor Yin."

Yin Shushan affirmed, "We can definitely be friends!"

Ye Cheng took a sip of water and thought, "Hey, it really does taste good; it's indeed sweet and refreshing."

At Yin Shushan's suggestion, Ye Cheng tasted the fish and vegetables.

These two dishes were rather ordinary and didn't quite live up to their price.

Unable to keep it to herself, Shen Qingrou asked, "Mayor Yin, why is this fish so expensive?"

Yin Shushan calmly replied, "We have many mountains here, and we're far from the sea. If you want to eat seafood, you have to pay a certain price."

Moreover, the available land resources are limited.

Growing vegetables is difficult, and transporting them to restaurants naturally increases their price.

Shen Qingrou thought to herself, "Your answer is a bit too perfunctory. Don't restaurants in the city need to transport vegetables?"

Black is black!

If you want to take some money from us, just say so.

"Beating around the bush is not what a real man does."

Shen Qingrou had already guessed Yin Shushan's intentions. He was responsible for introducing the guests, and then the waiter would show them an exorbitantly priced menu.

He can get a commission from this as long as there is revenue generated.

This is considered legitimate income, and it's safer than embezzlement.

"Is the taste alright?" Yin Shushan asked shamelessly after taking a few bites.

Shen Qingrou really wanted to spit on him. Didn't he have any idea how it tasted?!

Ye Cheng replied, "Yeah, it's alright."

Seeing that Ye Cheng and Shen Qingrou didn't expose him, he knew that this commission was secure.

Shen Qingrou had little appetite and could only keep him company.

After the fish was half eaten, a sudden commotion of footsteps came from outside the private room.

A sleazy-looking young man, with a wallet tucked under his arm, led a group of thugs down the second-floor corridor.