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Chapter 228: Would He Really Let Go?
Chapter 228: Would He Really Let Go?
Zhang Lin was genuinely surprised when he received this game notification. It was an incredibly fortuitous coincidence that the market had refreshed just at this moment. Not only did it refresh, but it also produced another 500-pound piece of golden-threaded nanmu wood, at the same price as before. It seemed to align perfectly with what his senior brothers had been hoping for.
These senior brothers weren't just expecting it, were they? Could the game system be rewarding them? Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?
"Little Brother, what's wrong?" Old Zhu noticed the change in Zhang Lin's expression and asked.
Zhang Lin quickly fabricated a story: "I just remembered something. A friend of mine has another piece of golden-threaded nanmu wood, also with a gilded water ripple pattern. I didn't need it before, so I didn't ask him to hold onto it."
He couldn't tell them that the game system had just refreshed it; he needed to provide a believable excuse to keep them from suspecting.
Hearing his words, Old Zhu and the others looked incredulous.
Finding one piece of such a rare material was already unbelievable, and now this little junior brother was saying there was another one? Could this material have become as common as dirt? It was clearly impossible.
But then again, given the unique channels Little Brother had, which even allowed him to purchase rare tea, it wasn't strange that he might have access to other valuable items.
"Little Brother, you may not need this, but we do," Old Zhu said quickly.
"Right, we need it. Little Brother, please ask your friend for us," Old Gu added, his face showing a hint of urgency.
The others also looked anxious. They didn't pry into Little Brother's sources, knowing that every cat has its own path and every mouse its own hole. Trying to intrude might cause unnecessary trouble. They were well aware that their own businesses had special channels that they guarded jealously, and they would not tolerate any interference.
Hearing the senior brothers' words, Zhang Lin didn't immediately agree. Instead, he feigned difficulty: "Senior Brothers, I can only try to ask. It's been some time, so I don't know if he has already sold the golden-threaded nanmu."
Old Zhu nodded immediately. "We're counting on you, Little Brother."
Zhang Lin nodded and turned to Liu Xian. "Liu Xian, please take care of these Senior Brothers while I try to find out about the golden-threaded nanmu."
Liu Xian's face lit up. They knew that this was an opportunity Zhang Lin was giving them to connect with these important figures. They didn't pry into Zhang Lin's sources; it wasn't their business, and they didn't need to know.
So, Liu Xian quickly assured him, "Mr. Zhang, rest assured, we'll take good care of these gentlemen."
Zhang Lin was indeed creating an opportunity for Liu Xian and the others. If possible, he hoped this would lead to some investment in Youcheng, which would be a great boost for the city.
After giving his instructions, he walked out of the office, pretending to make a call and moving to a quieter spot. Old Zhu and the others didn't suspect a thing.
Zhang Lin checked the market for the golden-threaded nanmu but didn't purchase it immediately. For one, he didn't have the money, and for another, he needed to maintain the pretense of making a call. He waited outside for about an hour before returning to the office.
He could see that Liu Xian and the senior brothers were having a pleasant conversation, a good sign. As soon as he entered, Old Zhu and the others looked at him eagerly.
"Little Brother, how did it go?"
“Yeah, is the item still available?”
Zhang Lin saw their eager expressions and smiled. "Senior Brothers, the Golden Thread Nanmu is still available. However, to have it delivered, we need to pay a 100 million yuan deposit to the seller."
He had to play the part convincingly!
Old Zhu and the others didn't hesitate for a moment and immediately started discussing among themselves.
After a brief moment, Old Zhu said, "Little Junior Brother, the deposit is on us. We'll transfer the money to your account right away."
The group immediately took out their phones and started making the transfer.
It didn't take long for Zhang Lin's account to receive the bank transfer. Not only the 100 million yuan deposit, but also the 300 million yuan purchase price!
In private transactions like this, there was no need to pay taxes, so he didn't have to worry about a large tax bill, which was a relief.
Zhang Lin then pretended to make a call, and after about ten minutes, he returned to the office. Under the expectant gazes of Old Zhu and the others, he said, "The seller has agreed. Once the money is transferred, they will deliver the Golden Thread Nanmu, but it will take about ten days."
Zhang Lin wanted his senior brother to stay at the farm for a few more days. First, to make the act more convincing, and second, because Liu Xian seemed to be having a good time discussing the matter, he wanted to give them more time to negotiate.
He didn't believe that if these seniors stayed at the farm, Liu Xian wouldn't find a way to get them to invest.
"That's fine, as long as the item can be delivered, we can wait!" Old Gu quickly said.
Old Zhu and the others also nodded in agreement. They knew that transporting such valuable items was a hassle, and security measures were always stringent.
Ten days to deliver it was already very good.
Next, Zhang Lin continued to chat and serve tea to the seniors, giving Liu Xian and the others more opportunities to continue their discussions.
It was evident that they really enjoyed the tea, as they had already drained two pots before they could no longer drink more.
However, no matter how much they enjoyed it, there was only so much of the tea left, and he couldn't spare any more for the seniors.
After finishing the tea, Old Zhu and the others eagerly contacted the transport company.
Now that the Golden Thread Nanmu belonged to them, they weren't as relaxed as Zhang Lin about leaving it out in the open.
They needed to get it safely back to their company's warehouse to feel at ease.
They also planned to find a wood expert as soon as possible to help them craft furniture or art pieces from it.
By the time the sun set, Zhang Lin had already arranged for the kitchen to prepare a dinner to entertain the senior brothers.
The kitchen's special properties made the food incredibly delicious, and the seniors couldn't stop praising it, their faces filled with amazement.
"Little Junior Brother, your farm's chef is truly a master of cooking."
"Yes, the food is absolutely delicious."
"..."
They had tasted many exquisite dishes before, but they never expected a farm's home-cooked meal to be this delicious.
And it was so affordable.
They realized that those fancy dishes might not be as tasty, yet they cost much more.
This was another pleasant surprise.
But thinking about all the amazing things Little Junior Brother had done, it didn't seem so strange anymore.
Finding two pieces of Golden Thread Nanmu and even getting such rare tea, it made sense that he could hire an incredibly skilled chef.
That night, Old Zhu and the others slept in the campsite. The quality of sleep they experienced would be unforgettable, and they would become completely captivated by the farm, perhaps even reluctant to leave.
(End of Chapter)
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