197: Box No. 1 of Yuechengchun

Ye Lin had already decided how to use this item: hand it over to the state.

There was no other way. Although he could directly open a factory with this technology, it would be most beneficial to hand it over to the state, especially if it were to be used in national strategy and diplomacy.

Ye Lin liked money, but what he wanted most was for the country to be free from constraints.

Therefore, as soon as he returned, he immediately called Young Master Kang and Young Master Fang, wanting to arrange a meeting with the two big shots of Yue Province.

The two young masters were a bit reluctant about Ye Lin's request. We are brothers, yes, but the number one and number two of the Provincial Level are not people Young Master Ye can just meet whenever he wants.

However, after Ye Lin repeatedly assured them it was a good thing and that they would absolutely regret not coming, the two young masters reluctantly went to speak with their fathers. Fortunately, both fathers had a good impression of Ye Lin and agreed to meet.

Ye Lin set the meeting place at Yuecheng Spring. He rarely went to other places, and besides, he wanted to ask Young Master Long for help and didn't mind bringing him along.

After arranging the time, he called his maternal uncle, Wang Chao.

“Oh, my dear nephew, what’s up? Do you miss your uncle?” Wang Chao’s mischievous voice came from the phone.

“Miss your sister! Come out for dinner tonight, Yuecheng Spring.” Ye Lin had no proper words to say to this guy; they were too familiar, and being serious with him was unbearable.

“Haha, the sun must have risen from the west!” Wang Chao exclaimed exaggeratedly, “My dear nephew is inviting me to dinner!”

“Scram, just come. There’s something in it for you. Come early,” Ye Lin said irritably, then hung up the phone directly.

Ye Lin had arranged the meeting for 6 PM, and at 5:30 PM, Ye Lin took a taxi to Yuecheng Spring.

As soon as he got out of the car, he saw several people standing at the entrance, and Young Master Long was explaining with a troubled expression.

Seeing Ye Lin get out, Young Master Long looked as if he had seen a savior and quickly ran over, “Young Master Ye, you’re finally here!”

Ye Lin asked with a puzzled look, “What’s wrong? It’s not even time yet, is it?”

“Brother, please help, how about we change the private room for tonight?” Young Master Long pulled Ye Lin aside to discuss.

“What do you mean? Someone wants to snatch my private room?” Ye Lin’s face darkened.

Before Young Master Long could speak, a young man walked out from the group of people at the entrance and arrogantly said, “It’s not snatching, it’s asking you to give it up. You can eat in another private room tonight, and I’ll pay the cost.”

“Who are you? Whose zipper wasn’t closed properly that you popped out?” Ye Lin said coldly.

He would not indulge such an ignorant young man.

The young man’s face changed drastically upon hearing this, and he gritted his teeth and said, “You dare to insult me? Do you know who I am?”

“I don’t care who you are. The private room I booked first is mine. Go wherever you want,” Ye Lin said forcefully.

Young Master Long kept pulling Ye Lin aside, but Ye Lin directly shook him off.

“Alright, Long Xin, right? Come tell him who I am and see if he still dares to be so arrogant? Someone who came in a taxi still dares to compete with me for a private room,” the young man said angrily.

Long Xin? This was the first time Ye Lin knew Young Master Long’s name.

Young Master Long pulled Ye Lin and whispered in his ear, “Young Master Ye, this is Section Chief Wang, an subordinate of Director Li of the Provincial City Trade Group. Director Li has an important group of guests tonight and has booked to eat here.”

“Director Li likes to make a show, and he specifically requested the largest private room, Room 1. I told him it was already booked. Section Chief Wang absolutely refused, saying it must be reserved for Director Li, and insisted I switch it out. I’m helpless,” Young Master Long complained bitterly.

Ye Lin frowned; he understood Young Master Long’s predicament.

The Trade Group, though called a group, was actually a unit directly under the Provincial Level, managing commercial departments like theirs. Restaurants and hotels were all under their jurisdiction. The general manager of the group was a department-level cadre and their superior, so Young Master Long didn’t dare to offend him.

However, it was also Ye Lin’s fault for not telling Young Master Long who he was inviting today. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been in such a difficult position. A mere department-level cadre, how would he dare to contend with two big shots?

Seeing Ye Lin’s silence, Section Chief Wang said proudly, “Do you understand now? Hurry up and give up the private room, or it won’t look good for anyone.”

Young Master Long had also introduced earlier that the person who booked the hotel was from the Wang family. The Wang family mainly operated hotels, which was within the scope of their Trade Group’s management, so he wasn’t afraid at all.

Ye Lin glanced at Section Chief Wang. As the saying goes, it’s easier to see the King of Hell than to deal with a little devil. This guy really had the air of a little devil.

A little devil, huh? Then let him meet the real King of Hell.

Ye Lin stepped forward and said calmly, “Section Chief Wang, is that right?”

“Yes, what’s wrong?”

“Are you sure you want me to give it up?”

“So what if I’m making you give it up? Your Wang family’s Yuehao Hotel is also managed by our boss. Be sensible,” Section Chief Wang said disdainfully, “What, not convinced?”

“No, I’m just confirming again, are you absolutely insisting I give it up, regardless of who I’m inviting?” Ye Lin said with a mischievous smile.

Seeing Ye Lin’s cheeky look, Section Chief Wang felt as if he had been humiliated: “I don’t care who you’re inviting, just give it up.”

“Alright, don’t regret it.”

“If I regret it, I’m a grandson.”

Ye Lin smiled slightly, turned to Young Master Long, and said, “Young Master Long, get me another one.”

Young Master Long was immediately overjoyed, “Alright, Young Master Ye, you can take private room 5. The decor isn’t bad either.”

As soon as Section Chief Wang saw Ye Lin agree to switch, he immediately puffed up his chest like a victorious warrior, proudly raising his head, no longer bothering with him, and began to focus on the entrance, waiting for the leader to arrive.

Less than two minutes later, a commercial van drove in. Section Chief Wang darted out like a rabbit, leading the way, directing the car to stop, and then respectfully stood by the car door.

The car door opened, and a big, corpulent man in a suit walked out, radiating arrogance. Although his hair was sparse, it was slicked back and shiny.

At first glance, this person should be Director Li of the Trade Group.

Several people in casual clothes also got out of the car. From Ye Lin’s perspective, these should be a group of businessmen.

“Director Li, be careful, be careful.” Section Chief Wang fawned over his master like a lackey.

Although others found Section Chief Wang’s sycophantic behavior disgusting, Director Li found it very gratifying, especially in front of out-of-town business guests.

“Gentlemen, this is Yuecheng Spring in our Yue Province. The food is very distinctive, and the decor of private room 1 is especially grand,” Director Li introduced grandly.

“I’ve heard of Yuecheng Spring. They say private room 1 is not open to the public. Director Li is impressive.”

“Yes, Director Li really has influence in Yue Province.”

“We’re really getting an eye-opener following Director Li this time.”