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Li Ru said, "Don't be so confident. First, I may not sign a contract with you; maybe it's just a verbal agreement. Even if a contract is signed, I can find loopholes in it and cut off your vegetables."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Then I'll draft the contract myself; there absolutely won't be any loopholes."

Li Ru said, "Even if your contract has no loopholes, it would take at least two to three months to go to court, during which your Xi Shan Restaurant would surely close."

Ling Zhenfei was shocked, wondering if Cao Qinglin threatened him like this, whether his newly opened Xi Shan Restaurant would have to shut down then.

Li Ru saw Ling Zhenfei hesitating and laughed, saying, "You can certainly cooperate with Cao Qinglin, but using his venue and relying on him for vegetable transportation are two very fatal points."

Ling Zhenfei also began to ponder, surprised and realizing he might be too young and inexperienced; he thought of that restaurant in Modu, which also faced various issues.

Ling Zhenfei knew he was still lacking in experience, having been too careless, not realizing that people are not all the same—some are wolves in sheep's clothing.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Sister, you're experienced, according to you, what should I do to remedy this?"

Li Ru thought for a moment and said, "Like you said, you should first make the contract difficult, with penalties the other party can't bear, and make them understand that without you, this restaurant can't continue.

Also, you need to constantly guard against any tricks from the other side, best to have the restaurant entirely under your control."

Ling Zhenfei nodded and said, "Exactly, Cao Qinglin only needs to provide the property and handle vegetable transportation; everything else will be managed by my own people."

Li Ru said, "Even if you think you've planned everything well, it's not necessarily foolproof, but for now we can only hope for the best."

Ling Zhenfei said, "The restaurant's renovation costs at least ten million, if an accident happens shortly after opening, then my renovation expenses will definitely be wasted."

"There's no other way. What if Cao Qinglin doesn't plan on acting like that this time? We should think positively," Li Ru comforted Ling Zhenfei.

Ling Zhenfei said, "It's not that I'm unwilling to trust others, but as you know, there's a saying: 'a dog can't change its habit of eating poop.' Given Cao Qinglin's record, I dare not trust him."

Li Ru laughed and said, "I've thought of another way, absolutely sure to work."

Ling Zhenfei was taken aback and said, "Sister, if you have a good idea, just say it, don't keep it to yourself."

Li Ru smiled and said, "Actually, it's quite simple. You just need to win over Cao Xueyi, become Cao Qinglin's son-in-law, then Cao Qinglin shouldn't harm you, right?"

Ling Zhenfei was a bit stunned and said to Li Ru, "Sister, what kind of idea is that? It's a bad trick, but you've inspired me. Although I can't win over Cao Xueyi, I can arrange for her to work at the restaurant."

"Arranging for Cao Xueyi at your restaurant is indeed a method. I say let Cao Xueyi fully manage it. If Cao Qinglin makes any petty moves toward the restaurant, Cao Xueyi, his daughter, will be the first to deal with it."

Li Ru couldn't help but laugh after saying that, and Ling Zhenfei asked, "Sister, why are you laughing?"

Li Ru laughed and said, "I'm just imagining Cao Qinglin's expression when he finds out his daughter is the one negotiating with him."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I bet Cao Qinglin would feel even more troubled, wanting to swallow Xi Shan Restaurant, but facing his own daughter—that feeling is really something."

"But can you guarantee that Cao Xueyi won't side with her father when the time comes?"

Ling Zhenfei was stunned, then said, "That depends on my abilities."

The two smiled as they spoke, with Ling Zhenfei seeming to have decided: "Alright, since that's the case, I'll settle it this way. Tomorrow, I'll go convince Cao Xueyi to become the manager of my Xi Shan Restaurant in the Capital City."

The two discussed the specific contract details, finally giving Ling Zhenfei a sense of clarity.

They grew increasingly happier as they drank, ending with Li Ru's pretty cheeks flushed attractively.

The next morning, Ling Zhenfei woke up early, with many things to do; his time was still very tight, and there was much he needed to handle.

"Brother, will you come to see sister again?" Li Ru asked softly from the bed.

"Sister, what are you saying? Your place is my home in the Capital City, as long as I come here, I'll definitely visit you."

Ling Zhenfei left Li Ru's house heading toward the Cao Family, giving Cao Xueyi a call on the way.

Cao Xueyi sounded a bit excited hearing Ling Zhenfei's voice: "Brother Ling, you called me! I'm really glad."

Ling Zhenfei said, "You should call me uncle, shouldn't you?"

Cao Xueyi snorted and said, "Why? That's my freedom. I can call you whatever I like."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Do whatever you want then. Do you have time now?"

Cao Xueyi said, "Yes, I do. Are you asking me to watch a movie or eat and shop?"

"If you have time, we can do any of those," Ling Zhenfei said.

"Really? That's great! Where are you? I'll come right over," Cao Xueyi said excitedly.

Ling Zhenfei said, "I'm heading toward your house now. How about we meet at the small café outside your house?"

"Sure, sure, see you there!" After saying that, Cao Xueyi hung up the phone in excitement.

Ling Zhenfei felt quite surprised hearing Cao Xueyi's words, thinking about Li Ru's words—could this girl really like him already? They only met two days ago, it can't be.

Is it really like Li Ru said, that liking someone takes just a second?

But it doesn't make sense, Cao Xueyi is wealthy and beautiful, with suitors probably lining up to the Provincial City, how could she be won over in two days? It's simply unbelievable.

Ling Zhenfei first arrived at a small café outside the Cao Family home, walked in, and ordered a cup of coffee, then waited for Cao Xueyi.

Logically, the café is only a street away from Cao Xueyi's house, she should arrive soon, but Ling Zhenfei didn't see her.

Having no choice, Ling Zhenfei went online on his phone to check internet rumors. The official Weibo of Ling Zhenfei Fans Union had already clarified the situation on his behalf.

The online rumors had somewhat subsided, yet Cao Xueyi hadn't posted anything on her Weibo, seemingly forgetting what Ling Zhenfei said or simply not wanting to explain herself.

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