Ling Zhenfei laughed after listening and said, "Let me give you two collaboration options: the first one is that we give you an annual profit of two million, the second one is I offer you thirty percent of the restaurant's shares."

Si Mayang was momentarily stunned after hearing this. He didn't expect Ling Zhenfei to be so generous, actually doubling his initial offer.

Although Si Mayang seems to be quite carefree, anyone with such a large business is no easy target. He glanced at Ling Zhenfei and said, "You sure seem very confident."

Ling Zhenfei smiled and said, "Of course, if you search the Xi Shan Restaurant online, you'll probably feel confident as well."

Si Mayang thought for a moment and said, "In that case, I choose the shares."

Ling Zhenfei chuckled and said, "Congratulations on making a very wise decision."

Si Mayang still felt a bit hesitant inside. He looked at Ling Zhenfei and said, "I really do need to understand it a bit more."

Just then, an assistant handed over a tablet, likely containing information about Xi Shan Restaurant and Xishan Manor.

Si Mayang took a careful look and nodded in satisfaction, "Not bad, indeed very good. Seems like I've made a very smart choice tonight."

Ling Zhenfei laughed, "Exactly, so I must congratulate you. If this were in Binyang, even if someone wanted to collaborate, I might not agree."

Si Mayang raised his glass and said, "Then here's to a pleasant collaboration."

The two of them finished their drinks, sealing the agreement verbally.

Si Mayang said, "Alright, then tomorrow, let's go see the property."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Alright, then let's meet tomorrow."

After arranging everything, Ling Zhenfei was quite pleased. He really didn't expect to settle the matter under pressure with Si Mayang that he couldn't with Ma Long.

After the discussion, Ling Zhenfei and Si Mayang had no interest in dining further and parted ways, having decided to see the property tomorrow.

Ling Zhenfei felt quite happy, walking on the nighttime streets with Li Ru.

"I really didn't expect such a tough issue to be solved so easily, treating Si Mayang earlier turned out to be the right move."

Li Ru said, "I never imagined your business would develop so quickly. We initially invested in you, now maybe you need to invest in us."

Ling Zhenfei laughed and said, "You guys are the original shareholders, so as long as Xishan Manor makes money, you'll earn money."

Li Ru laughed and said, "You know, we chose to invest initially because of Chu He's influence. Chu He really encouraged us, and after seeing it, we felt it was truly remarkable."

But you know what? Even though Xishan Manor's vegetables are great, when we approached financial groups and venture capital, they didn't even want to look at agricultural projects."

Ling Zhenfei laughed again and said, "If they knew how fast Xishan Manor has developed now, who knows what they would think."

"I bet they regret it now." Li Ru clung to Ling Zhenfei's arm like a girl holding onto her boyfriend.

Fortunately, the streets weren't crowded at this time, so there was no worry about being spotted.

Li Ru remained cautious, quickly letting go of Ling Zhenfei's arm when she saw someone in the distance, and only grabbed it again after they passed, worried about being seen.

A pair of young lovers walked toward them. Li Ru wanted to pull her arm away, but Ling Zhenfei caught it.

Li Ru looked at Ling Zhenfei, surprised, and said, "What are you doing? Aren't you afraid of being seen?"

Ling Zhenfei laughed and whispered in Li Ru's ear, "So what if they see us? Isn't romance natural?"

Li Ru's expression was slightly surprised, "But with my age and your status, I'm not worthy of you."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Sister, you're too modest. Didn't you notice Si Mayang couldn't take his eyes off you? Shows sister is quite charming."

By that time, the couple had reached close to Ling Zhenfei, and neither he nor Li Ru spoke as the couple walked past without noticing anything unusual.

Who would notice a big star on the streets late at night?

Seeing they weren't spotted, Li Ru relaxed, holding Ling Zhenfei's hand like a little girl.

"Sister isn't afraid of being seen now?" Ling Zhenfei teased.

Li Ru laughed, "I'm not afraid; if found, the most that would happen is I'd marry you."

Ling Zhenfei laughed, "Can I live up to sister's standards?"

Li Ru's eyes rolled twice and laughed, "Barely."

Amid laughter, the two walked stopping occasionally and soon reached Li Ru's neighborhood.

"It's amazing we got to my door without driving or taking a taxi," Li Ru marveled.

"Does sister want me to come in?" Ling Zhenfei asked teasingly.

Li Ru's expression said everything, but her words were, "No way, you cheeky guy, I know what you're thinking."

Ling Zhenfei laughed, "Well, sister, tell me what I'm thinking."

Li Ru seemed suddenly to realize something and blushed.

"You rascal, you must be thinking naughty thoughts, but I won't let you succeed."

Ling Zhenfei pretended to be pitiful, "Then I'm doomed. If sister doesn't let me in, I'll be wandering the streets tonight."

Li Ru laughed, "I don't care, wandering the streets would be best for you."

"Sister is so heartless, guess I'll really be off to wander the streets." Ling Zhenfei pretended to leave but was grabbed by the arm.

As he turned, Ling Zhenfei saw Li Ru gazing at him tenderly. "You little sweetheart, how could sister let you leave?"

"Sister doesn't want me to go?" Ling Zhenfei asked softly.

Li Ru pulled Ling Zhenfei inside, saying, "Sister has missed you terribly. Now that you're here, how can I let you go."

Ling Zhenfei was gently led inside by Li Ru.

The next morning, Ling Zhenfei was cultivating within Heaven-Dropping Essence Marrow.

Ling Zhenfei glanced over and saw Li Ru secretly watching him, a smile on her lips like a girl in love.

Ling Zhenfei softly asked, "Watching what? Good to see?"

Li Ru was startled, "You're awake, teasing me now, are you?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "I'm not teasing sister, just curious what she's doing."

Li Ru said, "Why do I only feel like a woman when I'm with you?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "Sister isn't just a woman; she's a very attractive woman, irresistible to anyone."

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