Ling Zhenfei paused slightly and said, "Is this place easy to find?"

Ma Long replied, "Just come, it's very easy to find. Hurry up, it's important."

After hanging up, Ling Zhenfei was startled and thought that Ma Long's urgency meant something serious was up. He immediately hailed a cab and headed to the so-called South Gate Tea House.

This tea house is called South Gate, located where the old South Gate of the Capital City used to be. It's certainly a nice place now.

Although he hadn't gone inside yet, just a glance at the interior decoration showed it was very unique.

What's a tasteful decoration? It's placing something that's useless but beautiful in a spot where you think something should be placed, that's called taste.

The taste at this South Gate Restaurant is quite nice, ancient-style. Walking in, all the waitresses were around twenty, all wearing uniform Hanfu, which was truly beautiful.

Ling Zhenfei always thought that traditional Hanfu on girls could bring out their most beautiful side, and it turned out to be true now.

Upon entering, a young girl in Hanfu came up to guide him, clearly knowing who Ling Zhenfei was.

Ling Zhenfei was taken directly to a rather special room. After knocking, a young girl also in Hanfu opened the door.

Ling Zhenfei walked in. The space was very large, truly ancient style, with no trace of being artificially aged. Perhaps it was an actual ancient building.

After rounding a screen, Ling Zhenfei saw Ma Long, along with Chen Qian.

The two were sitting opposite each other, sipping tea.

Upon seeing Ling Zhenfei enter, both quickly stood up and welcomed him in.

After Ling Zhenfei sat down, he asked Ma Long, "What's the matter that you called me over for, and it seemed urgent."

Ma Long first poured Ling Zhenfei a cup of tea, then glanced around.

By this time, the room was empty except for them, and the young girl in Hanfu had already left, leaving just the three of them.

Ma Long said, "Two things, we'll talk slowly."

Chen Qian added, "The first thing I know about is the investment in Moergawa, everything is now fast-tracked. Our company is set up and ready to enter Moergawa any time now."

Ling Zhenfei said, "That's good news, why keep it so mysterious?"

Ma Long said, "The Moergawa matter is indeed good news, but there's another matter that's slightly less optimistic."

Ling Zhenfei asked, "What is it?" Not only was Ling Zhenfei curious, but even Chen Qian didn't know about it.

Ma Long said, "It's about the Xi Shan Restaurant, which is not good news for it."

Ling Zhenfei was a bit anxious, "What exactly is it?"

Ma Long replied, "Everyone knows your Xi Shan Restaurant opens tomorrow. With its current popularity in the Capital City, you will definitely take away some people's business."

Ling Zhenfei stated, "We earn our living with skills, what's wrong with that?"

Ma Long said, "You're right, but it doesn't matter, you've indeed stepped on some people's toes, and they definitely won't let Xi Shan Restaurant succeed so easily."

Ling Zhenfei's face darkened, "What do they intend to do?"

Ma Long said, "They want to talk to you tonight."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Talk about what? I'm opening tomorrow, what is there to talk about now?"

Ma Long replied, "I don't know exactly what they'll talk about either."

Ling Zhenfei said, "There are many who want to mess with my restaurant. Xi Shan Restaurant hasn't had a smooth journey. Since they want to play, I'll play along, I'm not afraid of anyone."

Ma Long said, "You might not know how strong these people are. They can use connections at will, and Xi Shan Restaurant might have to close."

Ling Zhenfei knew there were a lot of issues in the Capital City's official scene, but didn't expect them to surface as soon as he arrived.

"When soldiers come, we send generals; when water comes, we use earth to cover, nothing to say, we take it step by step."

Ma Long said, "This will only lead to mutual destruction, which I find undesirable."

Ling Zhenfei replied, "Mutual destruction is certain, I won't surrender without a fight."

At this point, Chen Qian laughed and said, "Since we're prepared for a fight to the finish, why not go and enjoy a free meal tonight?"

Ling Zhenfei and Ma Long both looked at Chen Qian, not understanding what he meant.

Chen Qian said, "Go have a meal tonight, listen to what they have to say, see who shows up.

What if they just want to chat and get to know each other? Besides, even if it's going to be a battle, we need to know our opponent.

If you don't know your opponent, and they keep making moves from the shadows later, that would be bad."

Ling Zhenfei nodded in agreement, and Ma Long smiled, "Your mind is flexible, well then, I'll inform them and have them all come tonight."

Ma Long stood up and went outside to make a call.

Chen Qian said to Ling Zhenfei, "How's your injury? Looks like you've recovered well."

Ling Zhenfei replied, "At least it's not visible on the surface."

Chen Qian laughed, "What kind of magic power does that woman have to heal you so quickly?"

Chen Qian didn't know that after he left, Ling Zhenfei had moved to another place.

Ling Zhenfei said, "You don't need to worry about that, as long as it's effective."

Chen Qian chuckled, "You're impressive, but let's not talk about that. Tonight, speak less and listen more; if we can negotiate, we'll negotiate, if not, consider it a free meal."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I know that much, though opening a branch in the Capital City should not warrant such opposition."

Chen Qian said, "It shows that our Xi Shan Restaurant has really grown. As they say, 'The leading bird gets shot first,' it shows Xi Shan Restaurant is now a cut above the rest."

Just then, Ma Long returned and nodded toward them, "It's settled, we'll go over shortly."

The sky had indeed darkened by now, it was time for dinner.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Then let's head over."

As he spoke and stood up to leave, Ma Long grabbed him and said, "Where are you going? We've only had a few sips of this premium Pu'er tea, do you know how much it costs? You're wasteful."

Ling Zhenfei had no choice but to sit down and have tea with Ma Long.

You have to admit, when Ma Long talks business, he's meticulous, but concerning other expenses, he doesn't care at all.

Every time Ling Zhenfei saw Ma Long, it seemed he was drinking tea, and always the good stuff, living a different quality of life indeed.

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