Chapter 157: Preparing for the Auction
Pierre, of course, would not have known how close his innocent joke was to the truth. Xiao Ping, of course, would not be foolish enough to admit that the Frenchman was right, and he just reminded the other party without hearing Pierre's words: "The quality of this batch of truffles is better than the last one, and you must not forget to remind the customers when you inform them." ”
"Better than last time?" Pierre's voice was even more exaggerated: "My God, you are going to be the best truffle supplier in the world!"
Xiao Ping said as a matter of course: "Since you want to do it, you must do your best." ”
Pierre agreed with Xiao Ping's statement, he quickly remembered something, and hurriedly reminded Xiao Ping: "Don't forget to tell Ramsey about the truffle auction, didn't he say last time that he would arrange an interview for you? If you can get the interview and the news of the truffle auction in the magazine at the same time, it will have a greater impact, and it depends on whether he will arrange it for you like this." ”
Feeling that the Frenchman's proposal was really good, Xiao Ping chatted with him for a few words, then hung up the phone and told Ramsey about the preparation for the auction of truffles. As Pierre believed, Ramsey immediately decided to publish Chaupin's interview with the report of the truffle auction in the same issue. Ramsey asked Xiao Ping to tell him the exact date of the auction as soon as possible, so that he could arrange for a reporter to come and interview Xiao Ping.
Of course, Xiao Ping agreed. In order to thank Ramsey for such a help, Xiao Ping offered to keep ten kilograms of black and white truffles and sell them to him at the reserve price of the auction. Ramsey happily accepted Xiao Ping's kindness, but made it clear that it was even so. Don't expect him to say good things about Xiao Ping and his farm in the magazine. According to Ramsey. The reason why his food magazine has such an influence today is because of its impartial and objective attitude, and Ramsey certainly does not destroy the Great Wall.
Xiao Ping has an indifferent attitude towards this. Anyway, the quality of the farm's products is obvious to all, as long as the food magazine can report objectively, there is no fear that the farm will not catch fire.
Although the specific matters of the auction are still handled by Pierre, there are still many things that need Xiao Ping's decision. So after deciding to hold an auction of truffles, Xiao Ping immediately got busy.
After all, after the first truffle auction, Xiao Ping was already famous. As soon as the news of the truffle auction came out, many famous Western restaurants in East China did not want to miss the opportunity to buy the best truffles. Even two Western restaurants as far away as Hong Kong contacted Pierre to ask to participate in the auction.
Both restaurants are three-Michelin-starred restaurants. It represents the highest honor in the Western food industry. The truffle auction can get their attention, which also makes Pierre feel deeply honored, and he has worked harder to run the auction. After more than a week of preparation, the specific time and place of the auction were finally decided.
Xiao Ping after getting the exact news. Ramsey was first informed, and then Maj was called. Xiao Ping promised Ma Jie before, saying that he would definitely be invited to participate in the auction. Now that Ma Jie is a big customer of the farm, Xiao Ping will of course personally invite him. At the same time, Xiao Ping also told Ma Jie that he would leave some truffles and sell them to him at the reserve price. Ma Jie was naturally very happy about this, and praised Xiao Ping on the phone as a friend.
Just as Xiao Ping was busy preparing for the auction, he received a call from Wang Fang. It turns out that the urban village has officially begun to be demolished, and Liu Jianguo and his wife have moved to a new house, this time inviting Xiao Ping to their new home as a guest.
In Xiao Ping's mind, Wang Fang and his wife are almost like their relatives. Of course, he would not refuse Wang Fang's invitation. Although he has been very busy recently, Xiao Ping still accepted Wang Fang's invitation without hesitation, saying that he would visit her new home on the weekend. Wang Fang also invited Li Wanqing, so Xiao Ping agreed with her and went to Aunt Wang's house for dinner on the weekend.
On the weekend, Xiao Ping took the gifts prepared for Wang Fang and his wife, and drove a new pickup truck to pick up Li Wanqing first. Ye Dexiang's modified car does have taste, don't look at the pickup truck is not amazing, but the driving experience and comfort are indeed very satisfying.
Seeing Xiao Ping driving to pick him up, Li Wanqing was also a little surprised. She doesn't know much about cars, though. I just thought that Xiao Ping was driving an ordinary pickup truck. Thinking that Xiao Ping runs a farm, he must usually deliver goods to customers, and it is normal to buy a small truck, so Li Wanqing got into the car without even asking.
If Ye Dexiang knew Li Wanqing's opinion on this pickup, he would definitely burst into tears. It cost millions - or dollar-modified pickups. In her eyes, she only has to transport vegetables, which is really depressing.
Having a car is convenient. The two quickly followed the address to find Wang Fang's new home on the outskirts of the city. Seeing that Xiao Ping was coming with Li Wanqing, Wang Fang looked very happy, and admired while looking at the two of them: "Tsk...... What a natural pair!"
Li Wanqing's face turned red when Wang Fang said it, and she hurriedly fled into the kitchen to help her. Xiao Ping happily chatted with Liu Jianguo, and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner after Wang Fang's cooking skills were showcased.
Xiao Ping hadn't eaten with Liu Jianguo and his wife for a long time, and this meal was naturally enjoyable, which also made him feel the sincere care of these two couples for him again.
After dinner, Xiao Ping didn't sit long before getting up to say goodbye. Zhilu said that he wanted to send Li Wanqing home, and he had to rush back to the farm by himself, but Wang Fang and his wife did not stay. Xiao Ping drove Li Wanqing to her residence, and couldn't help but ask before she got out of the car: "You were sullen all the way, what happened?"
"It's a company's business. Li Wanqing replied honestly: "Because of the cooperation with Huihai, I was appointed as the company's representative in Hong Kong, and I often have to go on business trips to Hong Kong in the future, and I can't stay in Suzhou City for a few days a month." ”
Xiao Ping said strangely: "I heard that Hong Kong is very good, it is a shopping paradise." That's a good thing, why are you upset?"
Li Wanqing plucked up the courage and whispered, "But...... That will give me fewer chances to meet you!"
Xiao Ping realized that Li Wanqing was unhappy about her, and couldn't help but be moved to hug her shoulders and say, "It's okay, we can call, text, chat online, and keep in touch." And you always have to go back to Suzhou City, and when the time comes, I will drive you to the farm to play, and we can still meet." ”
Maybe it's because the separation is imminent, Li Wanqing is no longer as reserved as before, and obediently leaned on Xiao Ping's shoulder and said: "You're right, my mood is much better when I hear you say this!"
Looking at Li Wanqing's pretty face close at hand, Xiao Ping involuntarily lowered his head. However, Li Wanqing was still shy, and without waiting for Xiao Ping's mouth to touch her lips, she hurriedly pushed the car door and said, "It's not early, I'm going back." ”
Seeing Li Wanqing walking briskly back to his residence, Xiao Ping couldn't help but smile bitterly: "The revolution has not yet succeeded, comrades still need to work hard!" (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. )