Chapter 134 An Unexpected Negotiation

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"Hey Miss Liu, what are you doing?" Xia Liu was very puzzled. This girl calling at this time couldn't mean there was a change with the trial, could it? "Nothing much, I just wanted to tell you to dress respectfully later." Liu Lanxin's lovely voice said. "Why is that?" "Because I've invited someone quite influential for the trial, so don't show up looking scruffy." Good grief! Xia Liu almost let loose a curse. That girl actually dared to call him scruffy! What did 'scruffy' mean? Just because he wasn't wearing a suit and leather shoes? "Alright, alright, any other requests?" Xia Liu held back, he remembered, and if she gave him the chance, he'd definitely teach her a lesson, for sure! "Be on time at twelve noon, watch how you speak, and try to leave a good impression on my end..." Liu Lanxin rattled off a whole list, and Xia Liu's mind had already wandered off. But this did sound a bit like a business collaboration. If it were successful and he could wield his 'big sword' once more, then it would indeed be worth it. "Alright, alright, I got it, I promise you'll be satisfied, Miss Liu. That good enough?" "That's enough, remember your promise, don't disappoint me!" With that, Liu Lanxin hung up the phone. Sitting in the car, Xia Liu looked himself over: a casual outfit and slippers. "Hmm, certainly not the get-up for a cooperation talk. Guess I'll buy a suit in Binlai City..." Muttering to himself, Xia Liu started the car and left Osmanthus Village. Before heading to Binlai City, Xia Liu switched cars at the Longteng Hotel. Since Liu Lanxin wanted him to be serious and formal, showing up in a Bentley should definitely raise the stakes. Once in Binlai City, Xia Liu picked a random brand-name suit shop. The clerks were welcoming when he entered, with none of the snobbishness; they enthusiastically showed him around. Xia Liu appreciated their attitude and directly asked for her opinion, decided to buy whatever looked good on him. A few minutes later, Xia Liu walked out of the shop with a business card in hand, given to him by the clerk with her phone number. Accustomed to such encounters, Xia Liu threw the card away as soon as he left the store. Now he was in a black suit with shiny, polished shoes. Some people just don't look good in suits. But Xia Liu was different; he was over six feet tall, well-built and sturdy, the suit fitting him perfectly. At first glance, he resembled a wealthy scion from a powerful family. On his way to the parking lot, he caught the attention of many women. Some even boldly approached him for his contact information. Like the business card earlier, Xia Liu graciously declined their kind offers. Finally, he headed to the Wanqing Grand Hotel in the Bentley, under numerous excited gazes. It was half past eleven, and Xia Liu confidently made his way to the agreed-upon private room. When he reached the door, he even saw a neatly dressed waitress standing outside: "Excuse me, is someone inside?" "Yes, there's a gentleman waiting for someone." It must be the person with influence Liu Lanxin had mentioned. Muttering to himself, Xia Liu pushed the door open and entered. In the moment the door opened, Xia Liu rapidly scanned the private room. The private room was empty; Liu Lanxin was nowhere to be seen, which was strange. Had he come to the wrong place? However, when he saw the man sitting and waiting, some of his confusion cleared up. Xia Liu noticed that the man had distinct features and wore black-rimmed glasses. Even from a distance, he could feel the energy emanating from him—the presence of a business magnate. What Xia Liu focused on most were the man's eyes; they were bright, just like Liu Lanxin's eyes. This man looked to be around forty-five, quite young, and he didn't look old at all. Mr. Liu Liguang regarded Xia Liu as he entered, sizing him up as well. The moment he caught sight of Xia Liu, a wave of envy rose in his heart. The man was so young, tall and handsome, and his attire was impeccable. Before coming here, Mr. Liu Liguang had already heard of him. It was said that Tianluo Pharmaceutical's recent success owed all to this youth. Beauty Mud had been his brainchild, and Mr. Liu Liguang had long wished to meet him. And, finally, the opportunity arose last night! "Hello, are you Mr. Xia Liu?" Mr. Liu Liguang snapped out of his thoughts and greeted him warmly. "Yes, who are you?" "I'm Liu Liguang, the person in charge of Tianluo Pharmaceutical. I'm very pleased to meet you." The person in charge of Tianluo Pharmaceutical… Xia Liu stepped forward to shake hands with Liu Liguang. It seemed that Liu Lanxin had spread word of the medicinal wine far and wide after returning home. Given that even the person in charge of Tianluo Pharmaceutical had come, this deal was virtually clinched. "Mr. Liu, you can just call me Xia Liu." "Alright, Xia Liu, then you must call me Uncle Liu." "Uncle Liu." After taking their seats, Xia Liu and Liu Liguang started making casual conversation. During their talk, Liu Liguang made no mention of the medicinal wine. Xia Liu naturally didn't bring it up himself, but he found it somewhat puzzling. In the midst of their casual conversation, Liu Liguang actually kept sneaking glances at him, and it wasn't just once or twice. Now that was really weird; Xia Liu even wondered if this man was really the person in charge of Tianluo Pharmaceutical. If you don't mention the medicinal wine, so be it, but perpetually sneaking peeks at me, you look like you are sizing up a son-in-law… Could it be that you really have a daughter? "Wait! Liu Liguang, daughter, Liu Lanxin..." Suddenly, Xia Liu remembered what Liu Lanxin had cautioned him about before he came. Could Liu Liguang really be Liu Lanxin's father? Now, that would be extremely awkward; how had that girl recounted the story of the medicinal wine to Liu Liguang? "Xia Liu, our sitting together today has a clear purpose: to test the medicinal wine's efficacy." "Yes, it was something I had agreed upon with Lan Xin." "I've heard about it. Did you happen to bring the medicinal wine today and already had a taste on-site?" Liu Liguang asked, his expression becoming serious. "Hmm? What is this guy implying? Is he afraid I slept with his daughter?" Muttering to himself for a moment, Xia Liu responded with a slight smile, "No, I just brought my ideas last time." "Haha, don't misunderstand, I was just curious," Liu Liguang said with a wave of his hand and a smile. "Haha, curiosity killed the cat. If I really had drunk the medicinal wine that day and couldn't control myself, and ended up sleeping with Liu Lanxin, you might have come at me with a knife today…" With that thought, Xia Liu took out a bottle containing the medicinal wine from his pocket. "Uncle Liu, this is the finished medicinal wine. Give it a try," said Xia Liu, passing the bottle straight to Liu Liguang without delay. Taking the bottle, Liu Liguang opened it and took a whiff below his nose. There was a faint herbal medicine scent, mixed with the aroma of alcohol. "How much of this should be taken each time?" Knowing the purpose of medicinal wine, Liu Liguang inquired directly. "Just a small sip each time. If you drink too much, it might interfere with tomorrow's work." Liu Liguang nodded, then brought the bottle to his lips. Had it been the first encounter, he definitely wouldn't have trusted Xia Liu. But after hearing that Xia Liu was the creator of Beauty Mud, and having made contact just now, any guard he had against Xia Liu was gone, and it seemed his daughter might even be interested in him. Taking all these into account, he definitely wanted to drink the medicinal wine and to do so readily. With that thought, Liu Liguang took a small drink. He found the taste to be pleasant and took another gulp. Seeing this, Xia Liu was somewhat baffled. Hadn't he told him to just take a small sip? After those two sips, within five minutes, he was going to be quite embarrassed. Additionally, Xia Liu was concerned that if Liu Liguang was indeed Liu Lanxin's father, then once the medicinal effect kicked in, would he actually have to take him for a sword fight?

Chapter 134 An Unexpected Negotiation

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