"She'll come later. Shangguan Jing responded. Then sit down with Cold Shock.

Nan Lingye nodded, sat down, looked at Leng Zhen, and said: This is Leng Shopkeeper, who has admired his name for a long time. ”

"Ling Gongzi, the first time we met, I didn't expect Ling Gongzi to be so young, and he still cares about the people, and admires and admires him. Leng Zhen said politely.

"The cold shopkeeper is too high-minded. ”

"Okay, you two don't compliment each other, if there's anything, just get straight to the point. Shangguan Jing on the side said angrily.

Hearing his words, Nan Lingye and Leng Zhen both chuckled.

"Brother Shangguan is right, then I'll say it directly. Nan Lingye said.

At this time, An Ran came over. Seeing An Ran coming over, Nan Lingye slightly hooked the corners of his mouth and said to An Ran: "Brother Lin, you are here, take a seat." ”

"I'm sorry guys, but there was a delay in some of the things that made everyone here wait for a long time. An Ran clenched his fists and said.

"It's okay, we've just arrived. Shangguan Jing looked at her and smiled.

Immediately afterwards, Leng Zhen spoke, "Now that everyone is here, let's talk about what is going on." ”

"Don't worry, it's better to let the subordinates serve the food first, let's talk while eating, how about it?" Nan Lingye proposed, and then let the subordinates serve the food first.

The four of them chatted while eating, Nan Lingye looked at Leng Zhen and said, "Shopkeeper Leng, I guess you know about the matter." This time, for the sake of the people in the west, I especially want to cooperate with the cold shopkeeper, official salt and commercial salt, to help the west survive the salt shortage. ”

"To be honest, I probably know the situation in the west. I can't bear to see the people suffer, and I am willing to cooperate with the official salt. It's just that I'm a businessman, and in business, people who win the name always have to eat, Ling Gongzi, you said yes?" Leng Zhen asked with a smile.

"I understand this, and I will never make it difficult for the cold shopkeeper, and if you should give the winning number, the court will naturally give it. Nan Lingye said generously.

"That's easy to say. Leng Zhen replied.

"Then I don't know what the conditions are for the cold shopkeeper, just say. "Nan Lingye, please Leng Zhen first.

"It's better for Ling Gongzi to say your thoughts first, I'll listen to it, if I think it's acceptable, then there's no need to say anything. When Leng Zhen said this, his eyes hurriedly glanced at An Ran, who was just a light and breezy appearance.

"My idea is actually very simple, the official salt and commercial salt cooperation to support the west, the imperial court is willing to invest in the purchase of the winning brand of salt, just hope that the cold shopkeeper here, can be sold at the lowest price, at least half of the market price, in addition, the imperial court will not let the winning brand suffer, in the next year, all the commercial transactions of the winning brand, the imperial court will be exempt from taxes. Let's achieve a win-win situation. Nan Lingye said what he thought.

Leng Zhen thought about it, and in contemplation, the eyebrows in the corners of his eyes glanced at An Ran, only to see her and Shangguan Jing nodding one after another, Leng Zhen knew that An Ran agreed with Nan Lingye's policy, so it would be much easier.

Just when Leng Zhen was about to speak, An Ran took the lead in speaking, "I wonder if I can interject a word?"

Lin Gongzi was polite, but it didn't hurt to say. Leng Zhen said very politely and politely.

Nan Lingye raised his eyebrows and waited for An Ran to continue.

"Since it is a matter of supporting the west, in my opinion, the winning brand should also make a contribution, why not sell it to the imperial court at 60% lower than the market price, and then donate money and materials to the western side in the name of the winning brand for disaster relief. But the imperial court must tell the world that this disaster relief is the cooperation between official salt and commercial salt, and the cooperation between the imperial court and Yingzihao, so wouldn't it be more win-win for both sides?"

An Ran's words, on the surface, are from a neutral position, so that the court and the company can achieve a win-win situation, but the greater purpose is to let the company establish an image among the people. The most bad thing about winning is money, the court took some money from buying salt from winning brands, An Ran didn't pay attention to it, what she wanted was greater security,

Sure enough, this is An Ran's person, and she really deserves to be the eldest lady of the An family.

Shangguan Jing knew An Ran's intentions, but he just smiled and didn't speak.

"Brother Lin's proposal, I think it's also feasible, I don't know what the cold shopkeeper thinks?" Nan Lingye agreed with An Ran's proposal.

Leng Zhen pretended to think about it at first, and after a while, he said, "I think it's feasible, if Ling Gongzi doesn't have any opinions, then why don't you just follow this method, how about it?"

"Okay, I'll tell King Ning immediately tomorrow, and I'll discuss the specific matters with Shopkeeper Leng when the time comes. Nan Lingye said.

"I wish us a happy cooperation. Leng Zhen raised his glass to salute Nan Ling Ye.

Nan Lingye also picked up his wine glass, and the two clinked glasses, which was considered to be a settled matter.

After dinner, the four of them continued to chat for a while, and then went back to their respective homes.

In order to avoid Nan Lingye being suspicious, Leng Zhen went back by himself, and An Ran and Shangguan Jing went together.

Walking on the road, Shangguan Jing looked at An Ran and said with a smile: "Ah Ran's abacus is very good, and my brother has to admire you." ”

An Ran smiled and replied lightly, "Is my brother making fun of Ah Ran?"

"How dare you? I really admire you. Shangguan Jing said sincerely.

"Does my brother think that Ah Ran is scheming and ruthless?" An Ran asked suddenly.

"Why did Ah Ran ask like that?" Shangguan Jing frowned slightly.

An Ran smiled self-deprecatingly, her eyelids narrowed slightly, and after a long time, she said slowly: "Sometimes, I myself feel that I am very scheming and harsh. ”

"In today's world, everyone must rely on their own abilities to survive, let alone you. Your identity is special, and in this place of Northern Chu, it is even more difficult, walking on thin ice, and my brother can understand you very well. Ah Ran, you don't have to think too complicated, surviving in troubled times, who is not here to protect themselves?" Shangguan Jing said.

Shangguan Jing's words made An Ran's eyes feel a little sour, she looked at him and smiled slightly, "Brother, your words made A Ran feel warm, thank you." ”

Shangguan Jing smiled slightly, patted her on the shoulder, and said, "Let's go, I'll send you back first, I'm afraid the cold shopkeeper is waiting for you." ”

An Ran returned to the other courtyard, and sure enough, Leng Zhen was already waiting for her.

"Miss, you're back. When Leng Zhen saw An Ran coming back, he stood up and greeted him.

"Uncle Leng, it's been hard tonight. An Ran said, and then sat down at the stone table in the courtyard, and also let Leng Zhen sit down.

"Miss, in the future, the heel of winning the brand in Beichu will be more secure. "Leng Zhen is very happy.

An Ran nodded, sighed secretly, thought for a while, and finally said, "Uncle Leng, I'll write a letter myself, and you can help me get someone to pass it on to my mother." ”