Facing the overflowing crowd, Liu Yunxi quickly thought of one thing.
A clever cook cannot make a meal without rice; Yunxi Manor currently had no eggs.
Taking a deep breath, Liu Yunxi said with a calm and composed expression, "Everyone, I am truly sorry, but the new eggs are currently in the promotion stage. Please wait a few days, and then I will surely let everyone enjoy a feast."
Upon hearing that they couldn't eat immediately, a wave of disappointed sighs rose from the crowd.
But there was no other way; good food was worth waiting for. The super egg, so highly praised by Old Man Qian, would surely not disappoint.
Liu Yunxi's words also brought a touch of disappointment to Old Man Qian's heart. The tenderness of the egg still lingered in his mouth, and he truly wanted another bite.
"Then you all should prepare well. When they are officially launched, don't forget to notify this Old Man."
"These few days, I will also promote Yunxi Manor well."
Old Man Qian's words made Liu Yunxi feel flattered.
"Then I'll trouble Old Man Qian. Please do visit our humble establishment then."
"No problem. Alright, I'm leaving now."
As Old Man Qian left, the crowd automatically made way for him.
Because of Liu Yunxi's words, everyone could only patiently wait for the new product to be released.
As people gradually left, the super egg of Yunxi Manor swept through Qing Shi Town like a gust of wind.
Coupled with Old Man Qian's promotion, Liu Yunxi had already anticipated the coming boom in a few days.
Now, there was only one problem…
Liu Yunxi looked at the grinning Chen Fan, her expression a little complex.
After a while, Liu Yunxi finally said, "Little brother, let's talk in private."
"Okay." Chen Fan didn't hesitate and followed Liu Yunxi into the office on the second floor.
Inside the second-floor office, tea smoke curled up from a zisha teapot. Liu Yunxi looked like she wanted to speak but hesitated.
The popularity of the eggs today made Liu Yunxi very conflicted.
Liu Yunxi didn't know Chen Fan's background. Even if he made an exorbitant demand now, she could only swallow her bitterness.
Seemingly seeing through Liu Yunxi's thoughts, Chen Fan said calmly, "Boss Liu, let's talk. How do you plan to acquire my eggs?"
Since the conversation had reached this point, Liu Yunxi could only brace herself and say, "Although I haven't tasted your eggs, I can tell from Old Man Qian's reaction that your product will surely cause a storm."
Liu Yunxi's evaluation made Chen Fan look at her with new respect.
Business is about making money, and usually, it involves lowering costs.
But now that Liu Yunxi said this, it was tantamount to affirming the value of his eggs, which meant the initiative for pricing fell to him.
Coupled with Liu Yunxi's promises outside, she didn't have many cards left now.
However, Chen Fan also chose not to take advantage of her predicament.
It was still the same saying: besides prioritizing profit in business, a better approach is sincere cooperation.
Looking at Liu Yunxi's slightly worried gaze, Chen Fan smiled and said:
"Firstly, Boss Liu will acquire my eggs at 10 times the market price. Or we can choose to cooperate, splitting all profits fifty-fifty."
Hearing Chen Fan's two proposals, Liu Yunxi's eyes lit up slightly.
A fried egg that could be so highly praised by Old Man Qian, even at ten times the market price, was worth it.
Compared to the first condition, Liu Yunxi was more inclined towards the second.
With the first condition, the other party could stop supplying at any time, but the second condition was equivalent to being tied to the same boat.
"Good brother, I choose the second one. From now on, let's work together and monopolize Qing Shi Town."
Being called 'good brother' by such a beautiful woman, especially when Liu Yunxi smiled, it was like moonlight falling, with a soul-capturing charm amidst the coolness.
Unconsciously, Chen Fan was slightly dazed.
Seeing Chen Fan's expression, Liu Yunxi was in an even better mood.
She leaned closer, a subtle fragrance wafting from her neckline, a faint aroma slowly spreading.
"What's wrong? Is little brother regretting it?"
The faint aroma entered his nose, and Chen Fan subconsciously avoided Liu Yunxi's gaze.
But he quickly reacted, and after a moment of speechlessness, Chen Fan said, "Alright, I wish us a happy cooperation."
"Hehehe!" Liu Yunxi laughed even more happily.
Being demoted by her family to Qing Shi Town to run a restaurant was a trap.
And Liu Yunxi hadn't expected such a pleasant surprise in the small Qing Shi Town.
"By the way, good brother, what's the output of your eggs, and how much stock do you have now?"
Liu Yunxi hadn't been carried away by joy yet.
Output was closely related to profit.
If these eggs could be supplied indefinitely, they would bring terrifying economic benefits.
Now, she was just waiting for Chen Fan to surprise her again.
"They're all here, 18 in total. Two were eaten just now, so there are 16 left."
Chen Fan continued, "There are also five old hens at home, laying ten eggs a day…"
Liu Yunxi felt increasingly uneasy as she listened and quickly interrupted Chen Fan's words.
"Wait! Are you saying, ten eggs a day?"
"Only that many?"
Facing Liu Yunxi's confusion, Chen Fan nodded calmly.
"In principle, yes."
Looking at the calm Chen Fan, Liu Yunxi felt like she was about to collapse.
Heaven one second, hell the next—this feeling was too damn exciting.
"I… I…" Liu Yunxi didn't know what to complain about anymore.
Ten eggs a day was simply a drop in the bucket for a restaurant.
Thinking of her promises to Old Man Qian and the crowd, Liu Yunxi felt her vision go black and almost fainted.
Looking at Liu Yunxi, the curve of Chen Fan's lips could no longer be suppressed.
After feeling secretly pleased, Chen Fan continued, "In principle, yes, but when it comes to eggs, I am the principle. If we reach a cooperation, you don't need to worry about the egg supply."
Looking at Chen Fan's grinning, even mischievous, appearance, Liu Yunxi suddenly understood.
"You're too naughty, teasing your elder sister."
Looking at Liu Yunxi, who had regained her smile, Chen Fan spread his hands and said, "Then I wish us a happy cooperation in advance."
"Good!"
After speaking, Liu Yunxi turned and opened a drawer.
Without hesitation, she pulled out a wad of cash from inside.
"Good brother, here's fifty thousand yuan. Take it to expand the chicken coop first. If it's not enough, tell me. I have no other demands, just that you can supply eggs in a week."
Looking at the fifty thousand yuan, Chen Fan's heart stirred.
At least Lin Ru's matter could be resolved.
As for expanding the chicken coop, that wasn't a big problem.
Kushui Village had nothing else but chickens in every household; he could totally act as a middleman.
Chen Fan didn't stand on ceremony, took the money, and said, "Then I'll respectfully accept."
"Boss Liu, goodbye."
Liu Yunxi looked at Chen Fan with a smile, "What boss or not boss? Just call me elder sister."
Chen Fan didn't think much of it and readily agreed.
"Sister Liu, I'll go back and prepare now."
Watching Chen Fan's departing figure, Liu Yunxi's gaze became increasingly profound.
A moment later, she dialed a number, her eyes flashing with a sharp glint as she instructed, "Listen well, promote Yunxi Manor's super egg at all costs!"