Passing the noisy drinkers, I followed the horse friends to the private room on the third floor. There is no need to go into detail about the luxurious decoration, but Wu Lao Er nailed it to Pei Ji who was sitting alone at the table at a glance.

No matter how noisy the outside world was, he sat there so quietly, scanning the crowd downstairs, like a god high above.

This is not an easy person to deal with, Wu Lao Er can see it at a glance. Just sitting there quietly, but it gives people a unique feeling - this guy has a lot to achieve in the future.

Seeing that the other party's gaze turned around, Wu Lao Er spoke first: "Third Brother Pei is good, the younger brother is busy all day long, and I finally see your respectful face." ”

Pei Ji looked at the young master of the Ning family who was holding his fist opposite, he was really a child of a big family, except that his speech was not so sophisticated, his etiquette and expression were impeccable.

"Brother Ning Xian, please hurry, it's my brother's no, I actually let Brother Xian wait for two days, I was really busy and couldn't get away." Bae Ki has a gentle smile on his face, and he definitely doesn't look down on people when he is with Ma You.

Wu Lao Er saw that the other party was together and no longer had the feeling of being a person, and he once again admired in his heart, this body is completely different from the previous and the next, and the fire is not shallow.

"Where did the third brother speak, he was always accompanied by the shopkeeper, and the younger brother felt the kindness of the third brother. It is said that the younger brother is still ignorant, so he insisted that the third brother put down what he was doing to receive the younger brother, and he would definitely punish the third brother for drinking to make amends to the third brother! ”

Pei Ji laughed and said, "Brother Xian, Brother Hanqi, isn't it? After a while, you and my brother will be drunk and rest! ”

But all those who have a net worth, self-cultivation, background, and background are very particular about eating, what hot towels are applied to wipe their faces, and ginseng tea gargling is essential. And this kind of dinner, reception banquet and the like, are all eight cold dishes, aperitifs, stomach-warming drinks, and then the main dishes.

As plates of delicacies from the mountains and seas and rare delicacies came up, Wu Lao Er and Pei Ji also raised their glasses frequently. It stands to reason that a person with the status of Ma You is not qualified to accompany the table. But since Pei Ji didn't say that he would let Ma You leave, Wu Lao Er couldn't mention it, but he further knew in his heart that Pei Ji attached great importance to Ma You.

Pei Ji is a temperate person, and Ning Zhong, who Wu Lao Er pretended to be, must also show moderation, otherwise he is really not worthy of coming out to see the world.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, the atmosphere at the dinner table continues to be high and trendy. When the wine was drunk at a certain moment, Wu Lao Er left the table at the invitation of Pei Ji and sat down at the round table on the other side, and Ma You came over to make tea himself. This is about to start talking, Wu Lao Er understands, and at the same time he is also very nervous. On the one hand, he has to show that he is eager to talk about business, on the other hand, for his real task, he can't let the business be completed too quickly, at least it has to be delayed for four or five days, so that Duan Tianbao and others can find out the living habits and travel paths of the prefect Pei Ye, and also outline the back road for himself and others to retreat.

Blowing the tea leaves, Pei Ji was the first to speak: "I already know the meaning of Brother Xian's coming, the six carts of medicinal materials will be counted tomorrow, and then you can settle the payment." It's just that the snow hasn't stopped for the past few days, and I'm afraid that the virtuous brother will have to stay for a few days before he can set off. ”

Wu Lao Er pretended to be embarrassed and said: "If it's just such a trivial matter, you don't have to trouble the third brother." The younger brother still has a reluctant invitation here. ”

"What is the matter with Brother Xian, although you and my brother have never met before, but today we can see that Brother Xian is a straightforward man and a good friend worthy of Pei's sincerity."

Wu Lao Er secretly said in his heart: "Whoever believes in you is a fool, I'm afraid that Young Master Ning is almost like a real fool in your eyes at this time." ”

With a grateful look on his face, "The third brother can just call the younger brother by his name, and a virtuous brother looks angry." ”

Pei Ji disagreed: "Since you and I are sincere friends, how can you call your brother by his name." I think I'd better call you brother, to be close. ”

Wu Lao Er nodded and said, "Brother, just call it brother!" That brother has something to say. Seeing Pei Ji nodding seriously, Wu Lao Er sorted out the prepared draft in his heart, and said: "It's such a third brother, this is the first time for the younger brother to come out to run business, and he used to be in the capital Hutianhudi." The family originally didn't plan to let the younger brother come, but firstly, I always heard about the deeds of Third Brother Pei, and I longed for it, and secondly, I also wanted to prove myself to my father and mother, not only the son-in-law who only knew how to eat, drink and have fun. Since there is the third brother's Zhuyu in front, the younger brother also wants to follow suit. Therefore, I insisted on begging my grandfather to intercede, so that you and my brothers got together today. ”

Pei Ji glanced at Ma You secretly, and then said to Wu Lao Er: "Brother praises falsely, how can the foolish brother's little thing not be worth talking about all day long." But since the brother has the heart to cheer up, what can the foolish brother do, just say it! ”

No one will take this kind of thing seriously, not the one who says it himself, and even less the one who listens to it. But Wu Lao Er still showed excitement and said: "It's good to have the third brother's words!" Before coming out, my father said that the Pei family was the first-class family in the Black Jade Country, and if my Ning family could make friends with one or two, it would be inexhaustible for a lifetime. Therefore, in addition to the crude drugs of the six carts, the younger brother also wants to form an alliance with the third brother on behalf of the Ning family, and if there are good things in the future, take the younger brother with him, and the two of us will make a fortune together! ”

That's talking in a dream. Pei Ji didn't know if Ning Zhong in front of him was pretending to be crazy and stupid or if he was so stupid. When it comes to two companies joining forces to do business, this kind of thing is not just an alliance. What strength and family background do the two sides of the alliance have, and each other has some points in their hearts. And now that the Ning family wants to form an alliance, they must tell some of the strength that outsiders don't know, and let the Pei family see that there is really a possibility of cooperation and mutual benefit. Otherwise, just this little thing that everyone knows, isn't it obvious to let the Pei family carry your Ning family.

Unless the Ning family secretly has some great ways, they can cause Pei Ji's cooperation. And this way, in the final analysis, depends on whether it is useful to the Pei family, or to Pei Ji, otherwise it will be in vain.

Pei Ji glanced at Ma You, and Ma You nodded clearly and said to Wu Lao Er: "Young Master Ning's idea is a good idea, but the little one doesn't understand it at all. In Wu Laoer's puzzled gaze, Ma You said solemnly: "Of course, the alliance between the two families is not good, but I don't know if the alliance that Young Master Ning said is the alliance of the Pei and Ning families or the brotherly alliance between our host and Young Master Ning and you?" ”

Wu Lao Er lowered his head and pondered for a moment before he spoke: "I don't know how the alliance between the two families is, and what is the alliance of brothers?" ”

"When two families form an alliance, they must each have the conditions and strength to benefit both families, otherwise this alliance will be meaningless, and it is better to honestly do business according to the rules. If it's a brotherly alliance between the two of you, it's the two of you that have to do something to make both of you go one step further in your respective families. As far as the little one knows, although Young Master Ning is a relative at home, he is not a long house, if the old lady is an immortal in the future, I don't know how much power Young Master Ning can have? ”

After Ma You finished speaking, he stared at 'Ning Zhongze' without blinking, and saw that his face was blue for a while and white for a while, and he hesitated for a long time before he spoke: "Who can know what will happen in the future now, but my father is more favored by his grandfather and grandmother, sitting in the capital, and in charge of the business of the Quartet, is this considered strength?" ”

Ma You hurriedly nodded and said, "Of course, forget it, but it is the strength of the alliance between the two families." Did Young Master Ning plan to form an alliance in this way? ”

'Ning Zhongze' couldn't help but think in his heart, if it was an alliance between the two families, although he could get the favor of the elders, it would not be of substantial benefit. After a year and a half, if you haven't shown superhuman talent in business, your future achievements will be nothing more than that. But if he can form a deep friendship with Pei Ji and become an ally, he will have a great say in the business of Pei Ning's two families in the future, and he will gradually have an irreplaceable role in the eyes of his elders.

In fact, Wu Lao Er is not only pretending, but also thinking about the pros and cons. If he can assassinate Pei Ye and then retreat safely, Pei Ji's line will also be of great use. When he returns to Daye City, write a letter to Pei Ji, believing that with this guy's ingenuity, he won't take his deception too seriously. Even if you take it to heart, it doesn't matter. I heard that this guy is also a very undesirable figure at home, which does not match the temperament he shows, since he wants to climb up, he has to use his own place. If you work together in pairs, you may have some amazing effect.

Thinking of this, Wu Lao Er pondered and said: "Ten new restaurants have been opened in the Great Cause City of our country, each with luxurious decoration and outstanding dishes, which is very popular with dignitaries. In particular, a series of medicinal foods have been launched, which are high in price and delicious, and the number of daily servings is limited, and other restaurants want to imitate but cannot. Even in the capital, there are many wealthy people who go there, just to be able to taste the so-called medicinal food, so they often spend a lot of money without even blinking their eyes. ”

Wu Lao Er looked up and saw that Pei Ji and Ma You were both listening carefully, took a sip of tea to moisten his throat and continued: "In the future, Sihai Restaurant will definitely be opened in other places, and the dosage of crude medicine will be more." My father and the shopkeeper of Sihai Restaurant have a good relationship, and in the future, the medicinal materials from the north will go south, and they will not worry about the market. I don't know this, is it the strength of the little brother? ”

In fact, when Wu Lao Er said that other families couldn't make medicinal food, Pei Ji and Ma You's minds began to spin. How much medicine can be used in the medicinal diet is secondary, and presumably no matter who the restaurant is, it will not use too top-notch medicinal materials. What makes Pei and Ma two friends excited is the Four Seas Restaurant itself, if the other party really starts the signboard and can keep the formula intact, it will only be a matter of time before it becomes bigger. And the Pei family also has a lot of restaurants in the Black Jade Country, and this part of the business is also the most profitable, and the person in charge of the restaurant business has the right to speak in the Pei family, which is naturally not comparable to Pei Ji. If you can take over the business of the restaurant with the help of Sihai Restaurant, Pei Ji will be at home at that time......

The two glanced at each other again, but Ma You still spoke, "Young Master Ning, being a restaurant really has nothing to do with our crude medicine." Even if they get a medicinal diet, they must not use too good medicine, this Young Master Ning should be able to understand, right? ”

Wu Lao Er nodded but didn't speak, seeing this, Ma You continued: "No matter how good the restaurant business is, it can't use many medicinal materials, so this 'strength' of Young Master Ning is not very useful to us. ”

After Ma You finished speaking, he saw 'Ning Zhongze' take a deep breath, looked at Pei Ji and said slowly: "Actually, there is another point, there is the support of Zhao Wangfu behind the Four Seas Restaurant, otherwise it would not be able to dominate until now." And Zhao Wangfu is in charge of all the medicinal material business in Daye City, so the younger brother and the steward of Zhao Wangfu can also talk a little. The war between your two countries is endless, and there is a great demand for medicinal materials. The medicinal materials on the front line of your country are Pei Sange's responsibility, and the medicinal materials of my ** team are supplied by Zhao Wangfu. If we work together, the third brother should know how much benefit it will be. ”

Pei Ji and Ma You were taken aback when they heard this, now it doesn't matter what it is, as long as it is sent to the army, there is no reason not to make money. Don't think that the two countries can't do business if they are at war, whether it is the Spring and Autumn Period, or the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period, even if Qin Shi Huang swept away, the battlefield is bleeding, and it will not delay the trade between countries. Especially some big families, big businessmen, and even businessmen who dare to sell their feelings. As long as there is money to be made, there is nothing that those who dare to do it. Now it's the same way, regardless of whether there is a war or not, the so-called cross-border trade is normal, and the imperial courts of various countries actually don't care about this, they still rely on collecting heavy taxes from merchants to support the army, so no one thinks that merchants are wrong to do this, and even encourage merchants to do more business with other countries.

Since the Ning family can get along with Zhao Wangfu, it is also possible to get through the army. If that's the case, it's not about the restaurant, but just the medicinal herbs can be talked about. However, it can't be too eager, the Pei family has this qualification.

Pei Ji said with a smile: "I didn't expect my brother to have this way, it would be great if you and my brother joined forces." However, this matter has to be considered in the long run, and it must not be rushed. ”

Wu Lao Er hurriedly said: "What did the third brother say, isn't this enough?" The younger brother is bent on joining hands with the third brother to create a career. Now that the younger brother has played all the hole cards, how can the third brother say that he still has to think about it in the long run? If this matter drags on for a long time, there is no possibility that there will be changes. ”

Looking at Wu Lao'er's anxious appearance, Pei Ji smiled and said: "Brother, don't worry, you and I have a sincere relationship, how can you not receive your brother's kindness." And the alliance is too important, so I have to go back and think about it for my brother. But brother can rest assured, no matter what the outcome, the brotherly relationship between you and me will last forever. In the future, no matter what difficulties the brother has, the elder brother will not stand idly by! ”

Anyone can say good things, and it doesn't cost a copper coin, for Pei Ji, fooling this kind of shopping mall rookie is no more difficult than eating. If there is really something difficult for 'Ning Zhongze' to ask him in the future, if it is beneficial, he will not mind reaching out, if it is not beneficial, then there will be countless excuses waiting for him!

Seeing what 'Ning Zhongze' was going to say, Pei Ji interrupted him and said: "I heard that my brother is very talented, and it happened to be snowing heavily today, so I think my brother can write a good article, thinking that you and I will add a good story to today's love." ”

Ning Zhongze held back for half the weather, and saw that Pei Ji had no room for wavering, so he said angrily: "The little brother is in a messy mood and can't write an article." ”

Seeing this, Pei Ji smiled and said: "Yes, it's midnight, my brother is tired, go back and rest early, and tomorrow Brother Fool will have a good chat with you." ”

'Ning Zhongze' nodded negatively, and then clenched his fists and said goodbye. Pei Ji and the others sent him to the stairs and waved goodbye.

Looking at the back of 'Ning Zhongze' going downstairs, Pei Ji and Ma You glanced at each other, and said at the same time in their hearts: "Small, it's too tender, I won't kill you!" ”

Wu Lao Er, who was halfway downstairs, glanced back at the two of them, and said disdainfully: "It's a little bit, if you want to fool Lao Tzu, you have to learn from Uncle Benshan for a few years!" ”