NOVEL NEXT Chapter 107: Chapter 107: Going with the Flow
Today, I really did a bit too much.
But now that things have come to this point, I might as well go with the flow!
Thinking of this, Lin Yi shook his head repeatedly, even starting to feel a bit of sympathy for Yang Fan!
If Yang Fan knew that after such a long time spent selecting the shop and the hefty sum he poured into renovations, it would be forced into demolition, his expression would certainly be priceless! I'm afraid by then, he wouldn't even have the chance to regret it!
I wonder if the video that went viral at the school recently has been seen by his dad and brother?
If those two knew about the big fuss he caused at school, and then learned about the store he spent so long preparing and the huge amount of capital he invested not earning a single cent, he won't be able to hold his head high in the Yang Family anymore!
Hehe, I am actually quite eager to see just how miserably you'll lose.
You shouldn't have messed with Lin Yi. Otherwise, out of classmate camaraderie, I might have lent you a hand! But it's too late to say anything now!
Yang Fan hurriedly ran up to the landlord, Mr. Sun, and respectfully said, "Landlord Sun, you must have heard of our Kaiyue Catering Company's reputation! Our strength is also self-evident! Rather than trusting those insignificant minor roles in the industry, why not cooperate directly with us? I believe our cooperation would definitely be long-term, not the kind that leaves after a year or two.
Plus, if you agree, I can offer 200,000 a month for the rent! We can sign the contract in two hours!"
Han Xuewei's dad got upset upon hearing this, as their Han family's private kitchen had been handed down for generations! The reputation and flavor of the dishes were naturally beyond question! Since when had they become insignificant minor roles?
For a moment, Han Xuewei's dad was so angered that his face turned a bright red! Enjoy new chapters from m-v l'e|m,p-y r
This was when Lin Yi pulled his father-in-law aside and whispered in his ear, "Father-in-law, it's okay, it's not certain yet."
Han Xuewei's dad had no choice but to try to calm himself and turned his attention back to landlord Sun.
As for the landlord, a beaming smile spread across his face, for the outcome of this matter was already decided. As a businessman, who would refuse money?
Seeing the landlord's expression, Yang Fan knew that the deal was almost sealed.
"A fixed price of 200,000 a month for the rent! And it can start from this month!"
Upon hearing this, Mr. Sun eagerly agreed, "Great, great, let's do it at the price you said. I'll rent it exclusively to you! Let's sign the contract in a moment!"
At this point, the landlord couldn't contain his excitement, as if he feared the ready meal might fly away, he quickly agreed to the offer!
He knew very well in his heart that the price Yang Fan was offering was the highest, and seeing that half of this month had already passed, yet the tenant was willing to pay rent starting from the current month, it was a surefire profitable deal!
At this time, Yang Fan looked at Lin Yi and Han Xuewei's dad with a smug face, his expression filled with pride!
When Lin Yi saw his schadenfreude, he just smiled lightly without saying much, then turned his head to the landlord and said, "Mr. Sun, then congratulations on successfully leasing out the place. We will look elsewhere, farewell."
The landlords also expressed their apologies to them, "Sorry about this time, gentlemen. If there's an opportunity in the future, we can cooperate again."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi laughed and said, "That's how business is. They offered a higher price, so it's reasonable for you to lease to them."
Having said that, Lin Yi took his father-in-law and left.
However, his father-in-law was still preoccupied with the perfect location they just left and couldn't help but mutter, "Ah, it would be hard to find a better place than this. It would've been so good if we could've struck a deal! Absolutely a guaranteed profit!"
Lin Yi, of course, noticed his father-in-law's thoughts but kept silent and merely drove his father-in-law toward the Wenqu Building.
The time was not too late; they might even arrive half an hour early.
When Lin Yi parked the car at the entrance of Wenqu Building, he saw the property manager, Jiao Xingbiao, along with a few people, coming out to receive them!
There were three people waiting at the entrance, including the property manager at the very front, who clearly had an air of authority about him, followed by a man and a woman dressed like assistants. Each was more respectful than the last.
Jiao Xingbiao stepped forward and said, "Mr. Lin, hello! I am the property manager you spoke with over the phone; just call me Xiao Jiao."
Then, he turned to Han Xuewei's dad and inquired politely, "May I ask who this gentleman is?"
Lin Yi answered, "He's my father-in-law, Mr. Han."
After Jiao Xingbiao stopped, he immediately straightened up and said very respectfully, "Mr. Han, a pleasure to meet you!"
Lin Yi and his father-in-law might then have shaken hands with the three of them.
The two assistants also came forward to greet them.
Lin Yi then said, "Let's go up and take a look at the shop now, shall we?"
As soon as Lin Yi spoke, Jiao Xingbiao immediately made an inviting gesture, "Of course, right this way, please!"
He led the way in front, and the two assistants followed at the back.
As they were heading upstairs, Han Xuewei's dad whispered to his son-in-law, "Lin Yi, doesn't this atmosphere seem a bit off? These people are extremely respectful towards you, even though he is the manager of this building; he acted as if he were seeing a boss when he saw you?"
Lin Yi explained without changing his expression, "Well, one of the shareholders of this building is my friend's father, and I have a pretty good relationship with that friend, so naturally the manager treats me as if I were the young master. If the hospitality isn't good enough, he could lose his job!"
Even though Lin Yi's voice was quiet, it could be heard very clearly in the silent surroundings.
Especially the leading Jiao Xingbiao, who shivered upon hearing Lin Yi's words.
Whatever you say, there's no help for it, since you're the boss, right?
After hearing this, Han Xuewei's dad seemed to ponder for a moment, "That makes sense; seems about right."
It wasn't long before an empty large storefront came into view!
Jiao Xingbiao stood in front of the store then turned around and introduced earnestly, "This is the largest remaining shop we have here at the moment. The shop has a duplex structure, and if you include the external rooftop space, both floors together exceed one thousand square meters."
"This is the biggest building in the city center, so you don't have to worry about the traffic at all. Over two thousand people work in this building every day. May I ask what you gentlemen have planned?"
Han Xuewei's dad quickly explained, "I plan to open a private kitchen restaurant and wanted to find a place with a larger crowd. It seems this place is indeed quite suitable!"
Upon finishing, he turned to Lin Yi and quietly said, "Lin Yi, this location can definitely be ranked as the best in the city, and it's so spacious. The rent must be pretty high, right? Anyway, it must be at least two or three hundred thousand more than the rental fee of Bolan Garden, right?"