Chapter Fifteen: The Lion Opens His Mouth

  "This point, Li Mou did not suspect, but the ratio of investment between Wei Gongzi and Hongyuan Business Firm was three-tenths, which was already a sky-high price!" Li Yan knew the pros and cons of the situation, his face looked somewhat solemn.

  Wei Hong took a sip of tea: "If that day really comes, I'm afraid there will be as many people who want to invite me to open my mouth as there are hairs on a cow. At that time, can the mighty Hongyuan business in Hangzhou rival the giants of the world? Moreover, Mr. has another question wrong!"

  Li Yan thought that Wei Hong was indeed not simple, very clear about his own advantages and capital, but he himself didn't know where he had gone wrong. After a moment's thought, he couldn't figure it out, so he clasped his fists in respect and asked: "Li Mou is dull-witted, please enlighten me, Master Wei!"

  "Wei said with a mysterious smile: 'What I meant by three seven division is that I take up 70% and the Hongyuan business firm takes 30%!'"

  Li Yan's mouth was agape with surprise, although he knew Wei Hong was not simple-minded, but he didn't expect Wei Hong to speak so boldly. However, Li Yan genuinely admired Wei Hong's talent and glanced sideways at Li Xiehe, who remained calm as ever, without any unusual expression. Familiar with Li Xiehe's demeanor, Li Yan was shocked in his heart: Could it be that the master has given up on Wei Hong? Immediately, he came to Wei Hong's defense: "Young Master Wei, wanting to bite off more than you can chew isn't a good thing!"

  Wei Hong smiled and glanced at Li Yan, then lowered his head to look at Li Xie who was sitting opposite him without speaking: "If there is no ambition, where does the motivation for progress come from? Mr. Li, don't you think so?" Wei Hong said as he continued sipping his tea.

  Wei Hong did not take the opportunity to step down, which made Li Yan both anxious and embarrassed. His gaze wandered between Wei Hong and Li Xiehe, but he couldn't find Beiniang anywhere, who was still innocently waiting with a silly expression, without causing any trouble for her husband. The scene fell into silence again, but the atmosphere had become much more complicated.

  A brief silence was broken by Li Xiehe's laughter: "Haha……just as Wei Gongzi said!" The fact that Li Xiehe could become the richest man in Hangzhou City showed that he had a deep understanding of business, and being a miser was not his style. If you want to make big deals, you can't be afraid to spend money!

  For the immature and naive Wan Niang, there wasn't much emotion, only knowing that her husband had the upper hand. However, Li Yan, who was familiar with business procedures, was once again blinded by the dazzling golden dog eyes of the master, who surprisingly accepted this 30-70 profit-sharing model!

  Although Wei Hong knew that Li Xiehe was not an ordinary person, he did not expect Li Xiehe to agree so readily. He hastily stood up and bowed with his fists: "Wei certain concedes defeat! Mr. Li's momentum is more than 70%!"

  Li Xiehe also stood up and grasped Wei Hong's hands: "What... Wei Gongzi joining the Hongyuan business is like adding wings to a tiger! Is it worth just three tenths?"

  Li Yan finally understood the situation, and in a brief conversation, the proportion of division between Hongyuan Business Firm and Wei Gongzi was settled. However, the process that led to this outcome was largely unknown: "Boss, what's going on here?"

  Li Xiehe held Wei Hong's hand and smiled warmly at Li Yan beside him: "Old buddy, our Hongyuan Business Firm is about to make a name for itself throughout the land!"

  Li Yan was bewildered: "This..."

  Li Xie and Li He couldn't help but chuckle: "You're still confused about the 37th division, aren't you?"

  Li Yan didn't say a word, smiled slightly awkwardly, and bowed with his fists clenched.

  Li Xie let go of Wei Hong's hand and explained to Li Yan: "If I don't agree to this, it would be like setting an astronomical price, and the deal wouldn't work out. If I do agree to this, as you think, the Hongyuan business will be like a cow plowing the fields - we'll put in the effort, but eat grass! Everything that's harvested will belong to someone else!"

  Li Yan thought for a moment and said: "But Dongjia just..."

  "Not bad, I've agreed. Business is all about being flexible and adaptable. If I hadn't agreed, as Wei Gongzi said, the day we cooperate with others would be the day when our prosperous business, which relies on cloth sales as its main income, would come to an end. So should we choose to make a small profit but sell more, or sit back and wait for death?" Li Xiehe's far-sightedness made Wei Hong look at him with admiration!

  Upon hearing this, Li Yan wiped away the cold sweat from his forehead and nodded slightly.

  Li Xiehe turned his head to look at Wei Hong: "But Mr. Wei's purpose is not here, business cooperation, the most important thing is that partners must be reliable. In addition to a keen sense of business smell, there is also a long-term business vision!"

  Li Yan looked at Li Xie and then at Wei Hong: "Is the master saying that the 37% share proposed by Master Wei is actually a test for the master?"

  Li Xie nodded with his eyes fixed on Wei Hong: "Young Master Wei, is it true or not?"

  Although Li Xie had revealed the mystery, Wei Hong didn't show any embarrassment and said calmly: "You can see the pros and cons so clearly in such a short time, Mr. Li is indeed brilliant!"

  Wei Hong nodded in agreement, and Li Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Isn't the young master Wei afraid that our master won't agree?"

  Before Wei Hong could speak, Li Xiehe said, "Old buddy, if I don't agree, there won't even be a chance for cooperation."

  Wei Hong smiled as usual, glanced at Li Xiehe and made a bow: "Boss Li saw the potential value of the sewing machine and has a long-term business vision. Does Wei have a reason to push the god of wealth away?"

  Li Yan lowered his head and thought for a moment. He had always felt that by following Li Xie, he had learned a lot of business skills, and in Hangzhou City, there were probably few people who could compare with him. But today, after meeting Wei Hong, who was so young yet so cunning and experienced, Li Yan's eyes were opened wide: "Young master is truly talented, I, Li, am convinced!"

  Wei Hong nodded magnanimously and returned the courtesy with a clasped fist: "You're too kind, sir!" After speaking, he turned his head to look at Li Xiehe: "Still Deju Lou?"

  "The dishes are complete and the flavors are excellent!" Li Xiehe responded without hesitation.

  Wei Hong put the one thousand two silver coins on the table into his pocket, with money in hand, he felt more confident and loudly shouted: "I'm treating!"

  What's left of Li Xiehe's demeanor as Hangzhou's richest man, with a heart full of joy? He has the bold and generous manner of a Jianghu knight-errant: "Obedience is better than respect!"

  Wei Hong smiled lightly and nodded: "Mr. Li is being polite, what about at midnight?"

  It's settled then! Li Xie was overjoyed: "Alright, I won't return until I'm drunk!"