Ma Long asked Chen Qian, "President Chen, with your vast knowledge, do you know what Emperor's Meat is?"

Chen Qian first picked a piece of meat from the plate, dipped it in some sauce, and then put it into his mouth. After finishing it, he said:

"This Emperor's Meat is actually a part of the bluefin tuna. The meat is incredibly delicious, it melts in your mouth. Estimated from a several hundred-pound tuna, you can only get a plate of Emperor's Meat like this. The owner really is generous."

Those who knew nodded and smiled, those ignorant suddenly understood, and quickly grabbed a piece to taste.

The atmosphere finally returned to normal levels. It can only be said that the owner came in at just the right moment, using such a method to dissolve the awkwardness. It's uncertain whether it was intentional or not.

At this point, Tan Wangdong said, "Are you sure all the vegetables, fish, and poultry from your restaurant will be auctioned?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "Except for fruits, everything else will be auctioned, but the rules are set by us. How the auction is conducted, and the starting price, all of it is determined by us."

Tan Wangdong glanced around at the others, clearly communicating with eye contact. Ling Zhenfei surely understood that they would agree.

Originally, what they suggested was unreasonable, so Ling Zhenfei could have directly vetoed it.

But negotiation is about bargaining; they offer one dollar, you offer ten, they raise to two, you lower to nine point five, and in the end, both sides feel satisfied, and the deal is made.

Ling Zhenfei originally didn't have to give anything, but now with an auction opportunity, he gave them some face in exchange for the peace and success of his restaurant.

At this moment, Tan Wangdong said, "Okay, we agree. What's the time and place?"

Just as Ling Zhenfei was about to speak, Chen Qian said, "How about the evening after tomorrow, so we don't have to wait too long."

This timing was exactly what Ling Zhenfei wanted to say, and since their restaurant opens tomorrow, avoiding that day is good. Even if anything happens during the auction, it won't affect the opening.

Tan Wangdong and the others nodded and said, "Okay, then the evening after tomorrow. Where will it take place?"

At this point, Ma Long said, "Then let's have it at our International Plaza Auction House. I'll host it."

Since Ma Long and the others were very familiar with each other, they all nodded in agreement when Ma Long suggested this.

"Good, then it's settled. We'll hold the auction the evening after tomorrow at the International Auction House."

"Alright, see you then."

At last, the matter was cleared up. After eating a bit more, the banquet quickly ended, and everyone parted ways.

Originally, Tan Wangdong and the others came with a purpose, so once their purpose was achieved, of course, they left immediately.

After everyone else had left, Ling Zhenfei and the others found another place to sit down.

Ma Long asked, "What's with this auction stunt? What's your angle?"

Chen Qian said, "Firstly, this approach gives them face, allowing our restaurant to open smoothly. Secondly, Xi Shan Restaurant's vegetables need good development."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Although the vegetable output from Xishan Manor is indeed low, even with low output, we need more people to know about it. This auction approach is good publicity for Xishan Manor."

Ma Long chuckled, "You guys are really cunning, unbelievably so."

Ling Zhenfei said, "We have no choice."

However, Ma Long suddenly thought of something and said, "But since it involves an auction, there are many tricks in there. If you're not familiar with them, they might play you to the ground."

Ma Long, having a family with an auction house, was very knowledgeable about these matters.

"Please, Brother Ma, offer us some guidance."

Ling Zhenfei and Chen Qian didn't have much experience with such tricky affairs.

Ma Long said, "It's actually very simple. How do you know they won't team up to mess with you?"

Ling Zhenfei was taken aback and asked, "How would they do that?"

This point really left Ling Zhenfei puzzled.

Ma Long said, "It's very simple. You see they've already left, who knows if they're discussing strategies elsewhere."

Ling Zhenfei was startled and asked, "What might they do?"

Ma Long said, "As the saying goes, 'Where there are policies from above, there are countermeasures from below.' Can't they team up, for example, by only letting Tan Wangdong bid, so that the auction ends at the base price?"

Ling Zhenfei and Chen Qian exchanged a glance. If that's the case, it would be terrifying, but they didn't have a solution.

If all the goods were sold at the base price and ended up with one person, it would deviate too much from their plan.

Ling Zhenfei asked, "So what should we do?"

Ma Long said, "Actually, it's very simple. Just find someone to drive up the price online."

Ling Zhenfei said, "But who should we find? All those people are with Tan Wangdong."

Ma Long said, "That's something you need to think through thoroughly."

Chen Qian said, "This shouldn't be too hard, even if those people are with Tan Wangdong, we can still find others. With so many restaurant owners in the capital city, surely it's not just their few restaurants that want Xi Shan Restaurant's vegetables."

Ling Zhenfei laughed, "Exactly, since it's an auction, let's find a few more restaurants."

Chen Qian said, "As soon as we spread the word, many restaurants will surely attend."

Ma Long said, "Then it's quite simple. I'll call the boss over and discuss it with Lu Pin."

After finishing, Ma Long went to find Lu Pin, and soon Lu Pin returned with Ma Long.

On the way, Ma Long must have explained the situation to Lu Pin. After coming in, Lu Pin said, "This is a good thing. The vegetables from Xi Shan Restaurant have already gained quite a reputation."

Ling Zhenfei asked, "Brother Lv, are you interested in participating?"

Lu Pin said, "Although I run a Western restaurant focused on seafood, seafood also needs vegetables as accompaniments. So, we're very interested in Xishan Manor's vegetables."

Ling Zhenfei said, "That's great, let's make a deal. For anything else, feel free to bid on whatever you want, but there are two things you must secure for me.

These two items are extremely important; no matter the cost, you must get them. If you really want them, we can privately discuss the price."

Lu Pin curiously asked, "Brother Ling seems to hold these two items in high regard. They must be quite extraordinary and crucial for your restaurant."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Exactly, these two items are the Ziling Fruit and fish. Bid whatever you please, just ensure it's higher than other competitors.

I don't want these two items falling into others' hands; it would be a significant threat to me."

Lu Pin chuckled and said, "Alright, then it's settled."

Ling Zhenfei said, "And please help me spread the news, so more restaurateurs can know about this. I don't want the auction to be so straightforward."

Lu Pin said, "Don't worry, the auction house might not even hold the crowd."

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