Chapter 13000
Chapter 13000
This is a large-scale merchant guild that can be ranked among the top in the open area of the Divine Realm. For Lin Yi, it is just the right solution to his current urgent problem.
However, Mo Beibei shook her head: "Let's not rush to eat. It's a rare opportunity to come to Tianjun. Let's wander around first."
Manager Wu, standing behind her, hesitated before giving Zhang Baiyu an apologetic smile: "This is the eldest daughter of our Mo Clan Chamber of Commerce. It's her first time doing business outside, so it's understandable that she's a bit curious. Please bear with her."
Mo Beibei frowned: "Why are you telling them all this?"
Seeing this, Zhang Baiyu smiled and said, "Alright, then I'll volunteer to be your tour guide and show you around."
Mo Beibei smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you."
Zhang Baiyu immediately accompanied Mo Beibei on a tour of all the well-known attractions in the vicinity.
As a contemporary strategist, he was well-versed in various cultural allusions and explained them in a simple and interesting way, which even the locals who accompanied him listened to with great interest.
However, Mo Beibei kept shaking her head as she walked down the aisle.
When a wealthy heiress from a big city comes to a remote, impoverished area, she exudes an undisguised sense of superiority, and whatever she says, she does so with a condescending attitude.
"These scenic spots in your Tianjun are unique, but they always have a bit of a small-town feel to them, and they are far inferior to those in our area."
Mo Beibei turned to Manager Wu and said, "Don't you think so?"
Manager Wu could only manage a wry smile.
He naturally understood why his young mistress was saying those things.
Before even starting to discuss business, belittle the other party to demoralize them, thus gaining a stronger position in the subsequent negotiations.
For business people like them, this is considered a basic skill.
However, this approach is never a panacea; it may work for some people, but it will only have the opposite effect for others.
Moreover, judging from the patriarch's words, his special trip to Tianjun this time was not simply for doing business, but also involved in social interactions.
Starting with such petty tricks might backfire and cause big problems.
If the head of the family hadn't had something come up, he would have come to make the purchase himself. But Mo Beibei volunteered, and the head of the family couldn't refuse her, so he had to give in to her wishes.
However, if things continue to develop in this way, the situation will likely become increasingly awkward.
Manager Wu had no choice but to bite the bullet and smooth things over, saying, "Big things have their grandeur, and small things have their charm; it's hard to say which is better or worse."
"Furthermore, Tianjun is not a small place, and it still has a magnificent and imposing atmosphere to me."
Mo Beibei glared at him with displeasure.
Zhang Baiyu interrupted at the right moment, saying, "You two must be tired after walking around for so long."
"My master has specially invited Miss Gan Niannian, the newly crowned God of Cookery in Tianjun, to prepare a welcome feast for you two. I hope it will suit your tastes."
Before Mo Beibei could speak, Manager Wu quickly replied, "That's wonderful! I've long heard of the Heavenly County Food God, and today, thanks to Young Master Lin Yi, I'll finally be able to enjoy a delicious meal."
Seeing his expression, Mo Beibei became even more dissatisfied.
However, after Manager Wu repeatedly gave him meaningful glances, he managed not to lash out on the spot.
The group entered the banquet hall of the New Heavenly Palace, where Lin Yi was already waiting, and Gan Niannian accompanied them.
After a brief introduction and pleasantries, both parties took their seats.
Mo Beibei glanced at the dishes on the table and shook her head: "Young Master Lin, although Tianjun is not a big place, you are still the lord of a region. You should pay attention to some etiquette."
"If you don't have any professionals here, I can introduce you to a few."
Manager Wu stood to the side, looking embarrassed.
Mo Beibei then smiled wryly: "I'm sorry, I'm a straightforward person, and I can't keep things to myself. I hope Young Master Lin will forgive me."
Lin Yi and Gan Niannian exchanged a glance, smiled, and said, "Miss Mo is straightforward. Please feel free to point out any shortcomings. I am all ears."
Gan Niannian, standing to the side, asked somewhat nervously, "Is there something wrong with the dishes I made?"
As a newly crowned God of Cookery, her culinary skills have long been recognized by the entire Tianjun County, but in front of such a big shot from the Divine Realm Open Zone, she inevitably lacks confidence.
Most importantly, this was her first time hosting such a formal banquet at Lin Yi's request, and she had absolutely no experience with it, so she was afraid of holding Lin Yi back.
Mo Beibei shook her head and said, "Putting aside the specifics of how well it's done, the overall combination of dishes is seriously flawed."
"For such a formal welcoming banquet, there are extremely strict rules regarding the meat dishes, vegetarian dishes, soups, and various side dishes."
"Even the slightest mistake will greatly diminish the overall experience."
Gan Niannian felt increasingly ashamed as she listened, and cautiously asked, "Could you tell me exactly where I went wrong? I'll definitely correct it."
"What went wrong?"
Mo Beibei chuckled and shook her head: "Not a single point is correct. If I were to point out everything, I could go on for a whole day."
The atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
Manager Wu quickly forced a smile and tried to smooth things over, saying, "This is a private banquet, so there's no need for so many formalities. The combination of dishes is secondary; the key is whether they taste good."
"The dishes that Miss Gan made are so delicious and beautifully presented that even an old man like me drools just looking at them. I'm really in for a treat today."
While trying to smooth things over, he desperately tried to wink at Mo Beibei.
Mo Beibei rolled her eyes without making a sound.
Manager Wu is the old manager of their Mo Clan Chamber of Commerce. Three generations of his family have been loyal subordinates of his. In fact, his influence is no less than that of this newcomer.
Besides, this was an assistant personally appointed to her by her father.
Although she's called an assistant, she's really just half a teacher.
However, Manager Wu is usually very perceptive and rarely refrains from disrespecting her; today is a rare exception.
"Please."
Lin Yi broke the awkward silence by gesturing for them to proceed.
Mo Beibei didn't stand on ceremony and immediately picked up a slice of meat and put it in her mouth. She had just chewed it and was about to make a condescending comment when her chopsticks suddenly stopped in mid-air.
The aroma of meat hit my scalp, giving my brain a jolt.
As the eldest daughter of the Mo Clan Chamber of Commerce, even the most high-end delicacies in the Divine Realm Open Zone were just everyday meals to her, nothing special.
Arriving in a small place like Tianjun, she didn't expect to be able to eat anything good.
Even the finest delicacies in Tianjun are simply not up to par with her.
But in that instant, Mo Beibei was completely stunned.
It was just a simple slice of home-style meat, but the moment she tasted it, it was like opening up a whole new world for her.
She never imagined that such delicious food existed in the world!
In comparison, the exorbitantly priced delicacies she had previously eaten were utterly tasteless and not worth mentioning. (End of Chapter)
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