46: Chapter 46 Transactions

"What VIP? Just prepare a private room for me. I'm treating someone to dinner later."

"Also, get me a set of your restaurant's waiter uniform. I'll be working for you for half a day today, buddy."

Chen Shaoping didn't stand on ceremony with Han Minde, giving orders as if to his own employees.

Han Minde walked up, pushing Chen Shaoping towards the office.

It was called an office, but it looked more like a tea room. It was quite small, and besides a computer, nothing else really fit the office description.

After brewing a good cup of tea for Chen Shaoping, he shamelessly asked, "Brother Ping, which celebrity is going to be in trouble this time? Give me a hint first."

Chen Shaoping had been going all out recently, first Chen Ting, Li Lulu, and Wang Hao, then Bingbing and Li Shuangjiang.

Han Minde couldn't resist wanting to know in advance whose turn it was to be "in trouble" today.

"You're a grown man, why are you so gossipy? You'll know soon enough."

"If you don't tell me, I won't prepare anything for you. You figure it out yourself."

"If you don't prepare it for me, I'll... I'll..."

Chen Shaoping couldn't think of a way to deal with Han Minde for a moment. This guy was a confirmed bachelor now.

He had no worries about food or clothing, wasn't short on money, and didn't even have a girlfriend, so there was no way to manipulate him.

Seeing Chen Shaoping's frustrated expression, Han Minde looked smug.

"How about it? Are you going to tell me?"

"Alright, I'll tell you, but you need to act natural, don't scare them away."

"Don't you trust me to handle things, Brother?" Han Minde thumped his chest in assurance.

"Cai Kangkang, Xu Wen..."

"Who? I don't recognize either of them."

"They're not big stars, so it's normal you don't know them. Is the private room ready? They'll be here soon."

Han Minde suspected Chen Shaoping was lying, but it didn't seem like it. He racked his brain but still couldn't remember who these two were.

"Go to Room 888."

Chen Shaoping stopped talking nonsense. After downing the good tea Han Minde had brewed, he exited the tea room and headed towards the private room.

From behind him came Han Minde's wail, "Da Ping, is that how you drink tea? Like a cow drinking water."

"My Da Hong Pao!"

Chen Shaoping immediately felt much better, his earlier vexation completely gone.

Sitting in the private room, Chen Shaoping checked his phone. It was almost the agreed-upon time.

He hadn't ordered yet. He'd wait for them to arrive and see what they liked to eat before ordering.

Perhaps if the discussion went well, he could even save this meal.

Since there was still some time, Chen Shaoping took out his phone and started watching videos of fishing bait preparation.

He felt inferior in both technique and 'speed,' and could only silently learn from these bold female fishing enthusiasts.

Just as he was getting into it, a waiter led someone in.

"Mr. Chen, I've brought the person you're waiting for."

"Okay, thank you."

After the waiter left, the two men froze, because both were wearing masks, very tightly secured.

Only their eyes were left exposed, darting about.

The only difference was that Xu Wen wore glasses and had a lot of white hair.

"You are Mr. Xu Wen, right?"

"Yes, that's me. You are Mr. Chen, right?"

"Yes, yes, please sit."

Chen Shaoping and Xu Wen took their seats, and Chen Shaoping proactively poured a cup of tea and handed it over.

"Thank you!" After Xu Wen said thank you, he continued, "Mr. Chen, I don't know how you knew I had these things. But it doesn't matter, as long as you can afford the price, the items are yours."

Xu Wen seemed a bit eager, getting straight to the point.

Chen Shaoping placed the menu in front of him and slowly said, "Mr. Xu, no rush. Let's order first. It's not too late to talk after we've eaten."

Xu Wen first showed a trace of nostalgia, then his expression dimmed again. "Hot pot, I used to love eating it. I've eaten it all over Chengdu and Shancheng. Now I don't dare to eat it, and I can't."

"Stomach cancer. That's also why I'm in a hurry to sell these things. I have no other choice."

"You might wear a mask to prevent me from remembering your face, but I wear a mask because the doctor requires it."

Chen Shaoping gave a dry laugh, neither denying nor admitting. "Alright then, how much do you want to sell them for?"

Xu Wen held up two fingers, making a '2' gesture.

"20,000?"

"Mr. Chen, you're joking. If it were only 20,000, I wouldn't have made this trip," Xu Wen said.

Actually, Xu Wen had no idea how much these things were worth. He only made a gesture to gauge Chen Shaoping's bottom line, so he could then raise the price.

"200,000." Xu Wen made an outrageous demand.

Chen Shaoping smiled, took out a cigarette and was about to light it, then remembered Xu Wen was ill and put it away.

"Mr. Xu Wen, 200,000 is impossible. I can give you a maximum of 88,800, and I want the original documents."

Xu Wen thought for a moment, then replied, "Original documents are fine, but I want 168,000."

"88,800. I won't add a single cent. If Mr. Xu doesn't agree, you can leave directly. I still have to eat here; I've been craving their beef rolls for a long time."

Chen Shaoping said casually, not to drive down the price. He just meant it.

After speaking, he scanned the QR code to order his meal, no longer urging, leaving Xu Wen to weigh his options.

"Alright, Mr. Chen. But it must be cash on delivery." Xu Wen agreed without much thought; he was worried Chen Shaoping would back out if he dragged it out.

"That's for sure."

After Chen Shaoping reviewed the information, he immediately paid the money.

One could only say that this Xu Wen was truly talented; the information was complete and interconnected.

Even the transfer record from when Lin Xin asked Xu Wen to fabricate the documents was still there, for the amount of 15,000 yuan.

After receiving the money, Xu Wen repeatedly expressed his thanks and turned to leave.

Although the smell in the restaurant was very good, it was a torment for his current physical condition; he could smell but not eat.

"Mr. Xu, wait!"

Xu Wen stopped, turned to look at Chen Shaoping, his right hand tightly clutching the phone in his pocket.

"I believe you still have scanned copies and photocopies of these documents. You must not spread them indiscriminately."

"Lin Xin's colleagues, competitors, etc., although they very much want these things, they are not as easily convinced as I am."

"Moreover, you no longer have the originals, which might bring trouble upon yourself."

Chen Shaoping warned him. He didn't know if Xu Wen had already approached these people, but he could only help this much.

After leaving, Xu Wen slowly pondered Chen Shaoping's words, and the dim light in his eyes gradually brightened.

"Trouble? I'm almost dead, what trouble is there to fear?"

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Chen Shaoping ate a large meal by himself, ordering beef rolls and tripe without restraint.

He also ordered a brain flower; he'd been overthinking lately and needed to replenish.

It was only 8 o'clock after eating, and he still had to wait half an hour.

He had arranged to meet Xu Wen at the Four Seasons Spicy Hot Pot Restaurant precisely to facilitate the next event.

Chen Shaoping found Han Minde. "Three Virtues, where's the uniform? Hurry and give it to me, I'm changing."

Han Minde said impatiently, "I must owe you something."

Then he tossed a set of clothes to Chen Shaoping.

Chen Shaoping took them and went to the restroom to change.

As soon as he finished changing and reached the doorway, he ran into two gentlemen.

One wore a pink suit with a blue tie, had fair skin, a buzz cut, and looked full of energy.

The other appeared slightly older, wearing a hat and athletic wear.

Chen Shaoping's eyes lit up, and he quickly greeted them with a smile, "Gentlemen, please come in."