Luckily, Liu Zixuan and the others didn't bother with the little incident just now.

After all, there are too many people like Liang Bingchuan. If you worry about each one, you'd be exhausted.

Liu Zixuan chuckled, "Let me tell you about our situation."

"No need, I asked someone to check just now when I went downstairs." Zhu Yi chuckled, "Despite Liang Bingchuan's antics, any cooperation request with us is recorded. I've already investigated and drafted two contracts for you to review."

This efficiency really surprised Liu Zixuan and Jiang Yiyi.

They both picked up the contracts on the table and started to read them.

Liu Zixuan glanced at them for a while and suddenly stopped, "You're only taking a ten percent cost fee? That's not quite right."

"Doctor Liu just saved my life, how could I charge you? If I weren't worried about you refusing, I'd waive it altogether," Zhu Yi replied.

"Zhu, you're really straightforward, but honestly, Liang Bingchuan wasn't wrong. Mine is just a small studio, and Liu Zixuan's is merely a village workshop," Jiang Yiyi said candidly.

Zhu Yi waved his hand, "That's not important. What matters is something you mentioned."

"What was that?" Jiang Yiyi and Liu Zixuan asked in unison.

"In the case you presented, there was a phrase about creating your own brand, making something unique in the world. That's enough for us to collaborate."

Zhu Yi smiled broadly, "Moreover, Doctor Liu's medical skill is impressive. Using National Doctor techniques for health and beauty, I'm absolutely confident it'll be effective, and Jiang appears anything but ordinary."

Liu Zixuan chuckled, "I'm afraid it's not that simple."

"Of course."

Zhu Yi nodded, "To be honest, fifteen years ago when I just retired from the army, I lived by scavenging."

"At that time, young and reckless, I didn't want to work for anyone. Seeing an old man scavenging and earning hundreds a day, I thought why not. I started from scavenging, moved to coal trading, then real estate, and finally to the integrated online-offline Xuanhe International. My start was even less promising than yours, so I love collaborating with people like you."

"I didn't know Zhu had such experiences."

Liu Zixuan and Jiang Yiyi were somewhat wistful.

"Everyone starts poor, but it's about striving. Strive well, and there's a fifty percent chance to become rich. If not, you stay poor. So, why not strive hard?" Zhu Yi spread his hands.

This motivational boost, Liu Zixuan found very inspiring.

He smiled and gave Zhu Yi a thumbs up, "Dealing with people like you is very pleasant."

"Hahaha, Doctor Liu, you flatter me."

"Did Zhu serve in the military before?" Jiang Yiyi asked.

"Yes, and I was a special forces soldier," Zhu Yi's face showed a trace of nostalgic skepticism as he smiled, "But alas, I didn't make it to the final step, so I retired."

"If you hadn't retired, how would you be where you are now!"

Liu Zixuan spread his hands, "Are you friends with Little Kun?"

"We're kind of buddies. I met him in the Celestial Capital when he was still..." At this point, Zhu Yi paused and smiled, "Doctor Liu, do you know those stories?"

"I know a little," Liu Zixuan replied with a smile. Zhu Yi probably didn't want to disclose Wang Kun's real identity, hence his hesitation.

Zhu Yi nodded, "Since we're all on the same side, I'll be straightforward. I'm very close with him, we even shared life-and-death experiences in the Celestial Capital!"

"Got it." Liu Zixuan nodded.

"It's getting late, let's go eat. Wang Kun will join us soon," Zhu Yi checked the time and said.

"No problem."

With that, Liu Zixuan and Jiang Yiyi left Xuanhe International with Zhu Yi.

They took a ride to an extremely luxurious restaurant.

Clearly, Zhu Yi came here often, as the staff treated him with utmost respect.

Upon entering the private room together, Zhu Yi made a call to Wang Kun.

"Doctor Liu, order whatever you like. It's my treat today," Zhu Yi said.

Liu Zixuan handed the menu to Jiang Yiyi, "Ladies first."

"Finally, a hearty meal," Jiang Yiyi, who had grown tired of gourmet food, was nauseated from daily knife-cut noodles these days, ironically missing her previous fine dining.

She started ordering without hesitation.

After a while, Wang Kun arrived.

As always, being the last to arrive, he toasted with three glasses voluntarily.

Putting down his glass, Wang Kun chuckled, "How'd your talk go?"

"It's settled, collaborating with Brother Zhu," Liu Zixuan chuckled.

"And what about the Qingxiu Village matter?" Wang Kun asked.

"Lingxiu Village?" Liu Zixuan paused, wondering what Zhu Yi had to do with Lingxiu Village.

Zhu Yi laughed, "I was waiting for you to discuss this together."

Wang Kun nodded, poured everyone another drink, and said, "Brother Xuan, here's the thing. Didn't I say before that we'd partially fund building houses in the village? After thinking about it, the official funds are limited. Conveniently, Brother Zhu is involved in real estate, so I mentioned it to him."

"He felt it's indeed great, had heard of it before, and thought of investing together. But don't worry, it's not a commercial investment but a personal one."

Listening to Wang Kun, Liu Zixuan turned to Zhu Yi and smiled, "That's even better. I was just fretting over attracting investment."

"There's another matter."

Zhu Yi paused and said, "I heard Lingxiu Village's mountains have many good resources, woods, and a hidden small reservoir. Kun'Er said there are lots of herbs too."

"I'm thinking about setting up a leisure tourism resort there and developing a few herb fields. Coincidentally, Doctor Liu is a National Doctor, I hope you can help."

"That's a great thing. Establishing a tourism resort could also benefit the village. Honestly, I've been considering herb fields for a long time. If planned, I wouldn't need to go into the mountains myself in the future."

Liu Zixuan felt wistful, having been in Lingxiu Village for quite a while, yet knowing less than Zhu Yi. He didn't even know about the reservoir.

On hearing Liu Zixuan's agreement, Zhu Yi immediately brightened up, "That's fantastic! Come, I toast to you!"

"Let's all participate," Liu Zixuan picked up his glass, and everyone took a sip.

A delightful dinner made everyone quite content.

Not only did they establish collaboration, but everyone achieved their own needs. This wasn't just a win-win, but multiple wins!

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