A foreign city, dear you

Cao Xueqian also knew Ye Lian's temperament, and would tease her from time to time, so that the needle hole in her gas bag could open wider and she could vent her anger faster.

It was gloomy outside that day, and the family did not go out to play because they were afraid of rain.

About three o'clock in the afternoon.

Cao Xueqian went to practice violin with Lanshan.

Ye Lian was flipping through a copy of "Reader" on the sofa.

Ye Lian likes to read "Reader" and basically buys every issue. I already have a thick stack at home.

As she was flipping through the magazine, Ye Lian's cell phone suddenly rang.

What is displayed is "Mr. China Merchants Zhuang."

Ye Lian didn't dare to neglect and quickly answered the call.

"Hello, Mr. Zhuang." Ye Lian tried her best to be polite.

"Is it Miss Ye?" Mr. Zhuang's slow voice came across from him.

"Yes, it's me." Ye Lian nodded, although the other party couldn't see it.

"Aren't you going to ask me to discuss the contract? I just have some time tonight." Mr. Zhuang's tone was still unhurried.

"Then, then..." Ye Lian tried to figure out Mr. Zhuang's intentions and thought of countermeasures, and asked tentatively: "Then shall I treat you to dinner tonight?"

"If Miss Ye wants to be so polite, then I'd rather be respectful than obey your orders." Mr. Zhuang was very cheerful and spoke nicely.

"Shall Mr. Zhuang tell you a time and place?" Ye Lian wanted to make it convenient for Mr. Zhuang.

"Then let's go to Mingfeng Hotel, at half past six in the evening." Mr. Zhuang seemed to say it without thinking.

"Where is Mingfeng Hotel?" Ye Lian asked.

"Do you know about the Lijing Hotel on the national highway in Xiangyang Town? It's right next to that hotel. You'll know when you get there and ask."

"Okay, I'll see you then."

After hanging up the phone, Ye Lian fell into deep thought.

Ever since a cake kiosk popped up out of the ground to grab business, the business of Ye Lian Bakery has not been very good.

Later, Ye Lian also thought of some ways to promote promotions, such as ordering two pounds of cake and getting one pound free and a mini cake; all breads are 20% off...

In fact, they are all shopping for prices to attract some customers.

Later, when the bills for September and October came out, it was actually pretty good. I didn’t lose money, and I could still make a little pocket money.

So Ye Lian looked away.

The business is bad, so be it. Anyway, it has provided job opportunities for four people. That cake booth can't always be there to steal my business, right?

The contract between Ye Lian's bakery and Youjia Shopping Center is for one year.

Ye Lian originally thought that she could renew the contract with Youjia Mall when the contract expired. Unexpectedly, not long ago, the owner of Youjia Mall told Ye Lian that someone had already signed the contract for the next year in advance.

Let me go, there are still people trying to grab food from such a useless thing?

Why did you sign the contract so early without saying a word?

You won't let me know?

Under the same conditions, wouldn’t the original bakery have priority?

Before Ye Lian could question, the boss had already walked away.

The boss's attitude is very clear: I am just informing you that there is no room for negotiation.

This operation of the boss was something Ye Lian never expected, and she fell into a passive position.

Although this bakery is worthless, it is not a feeling to have it robbed in the plains.

Ye Lian wonders why the owner of Youjia Mall did this? Do you think she didn't do a good job? Or is it for another reason?

I heard from the deli proprietress that a relative of the boss came over and signed the bakery contract.

Ye Lian could not verify whether the truth was as the landlady said. Even if it is verified, it is meaningless.

But in this way, Ye Lian faced a problem.

She must find the next shopping mall to accept her bakery before March next year, otherwise her bakery will face death.

And finding the next shopping mall is not so easy.

Mature shopping malls have their own bakeries, and those bakeries are better than Ye Lian's. Ye Lian is not qualified to sign in.

The new shopping mall is better. Various counter positions are vacant and need to attract investment, but there will also be many people competing.

To be honest, after doing business for more than half a year, Ye Lian found that she was not very interested in doing business, was not good at it, and could not make as much money as Han Yumo did.

But she didn't want the bakery to disappear in her hands.

After all, the presence of the bakery also meant that she had a job to do; moreover, there were four employees waiting for her to be paid. She would feel very uncomfortable if those four employees were to lose their jobs and find new jobs at once; in addition, The equipment in the bakery above cannot be thrown away. It cost money and the cost has not been recovered yet.

Therefore, due to the above reasons, Ye Lian also joined the competition and sought opportunities to sign contracts with new shopping malls.

Although the time was not urgent, Ye Lian felt restless if she couldn't find her next home. Moreover, new shopping malls are not always available. It is possible that there will be no such store after passing this village.

No, last week Ye Lian saw that a newly opened shopping mall was recruiting investment, so she mustered up the courage to go to the investment promotion office of that mall.

Yes, every other line is like a mountain.

Especially for Ye Lian, who is introverted and not good at words, inadvertently getting involved in the business world is indeed a test. Every step forward requires courage.

The investment manager, whose surname was Zhuang, sat behind the investment desk and looked at Ye Lian with a condescending look. He asked Ye Lian if she had any experience in running a bakery, how big the existing bakery was, and so on.

Ye Lian still seemed a little cautious, and a little unsure about such a small bakery.

After chatting for a while, Manager Zhuang asked a young girl to register Ye Lian's basic information. Then he handed Ye Lian a business card and told Ye Lian that she could contact him at any time if she had any questions.

After coming out of the investment office, Ye Lian actually had no idea at all.

The investment manager looked a little arrogant, but actually he was quite polite later on. She didn't know if the manager of the village would give her a chance to enter.

This new shopping mall is much larger than the Youjia shopping mall, but Ye Lian is not very sure about the location.

But Ye Lian didn't have any other shopping malls to choose from, so she thought it would be good if she could sign in.

Ye Lian later called Manager Zhuang twice, wanting to know what Manager Zhuang said, and said that if Manager Zhuang could give her a chance, she would definitely thank him.

The first time the manager said it might be difficult because there were several bakery owners negotiating with him.

The second time, the manager sounded very kind and said, Miss Ye, don't worry, if the conditions are similar, I will definitely give you priority.

Ye Lian didn't know whether it was true or not, but she said politely, "Thank you so much, Manager Zhuang. I'll treat you to dinner after it's done."

The manager of the village laughed and said, "Easy to say, easy to say."

Ye Lian felt that there was some hope in the contract, so she waited for news from the manager.

Now, Manager Nazhuang called.

After Ye Lian answered the phone, she was a little confused about what Manager Zhuang meant.

He only talked about the contract, not that he agreed to give her the bakery.

But, what else is there to talk about?

Aren't those signing conditions drawn up long ago?

If both parties accept it, they will sign. If they do not, they will not sign. Is there any room for flexibility?

Although Ye Lian was doubtful, she felt that this was an opportunity given to her and she should seize it.

Mingfeng Hotel? Ye Lian is not very clear.

But luckily it's not the Lijing Hotel, otherwise I wouldn't be able to afford it.

Alas, this business hasn’t even been done yet, so I have to spend money on a meal.

But there is no way, I can’t bear to let the child trap the wolf. I don't want to give him money to treat him to dinner. If he is a careless person and is dissatisfied with me, the contract will definitely be ruined.

If you can settle the contract matters over a meal, it will take away a lot of worries and be considered worthwhile.

Half past six, Mingfeng Hotel.

Ye Lian made a special note of the time and place in her mind, thinking that she would not be able to eat at home at night and would treat Mr. Zhuang to dinner.

Ye Lian rarely goes out to eat, let alone invites a man to eat, and it doesn't necessarily have to be a man.

Ye Lian felt a little guilty and a little scared.

It is more difficult for women to do something than for men. In addition to facing the same risks as men, they also have to face risks from men.

To Ye Lian, Mr. Zhuang is a stranger. Ye Lian doesn't know him well and feels unsure.

At this time, Ye Lian hoped that Cao Xueqian could accompany her.

Although she was still angry with Cao Xueqian, the first thing Ye Lian thought of when something happened was Cao Xueqian.

But how to talk to him?

I have been lukewarm towards him all day.