Chapter 132: You don't have a brother?

Li Jiaci glanced at those middlemen walking away, then said to Wang Zong: "Fixed price, 600 yuan per piece of timber, no bargaining accepted!"

Wang Zong's face darkened, secretly thinking: I've already given you this much face, damn it, out of all these people I'm the only one still negotiating with you, and you're still putting on airs with me!

But after thinking, Wang Zong still didn't dare to openly turn against Li Jiaci.

In all of Pingzhou, only Li Jiaci's timber is of the best quality.

If it weren't for Zheng Degui suddenly stirring things up, using low prices to disturb the timber market, those middlemen who had long cooperated with Li Jiaci and the furniture factories would never have terminated their contracts.

Wang Zong gave a fawning laugh and said: "Li Lao Ban, we're all old acquaintances, there's no need to be so rigid, right?"

"I said, no bargaining!"

Li Jiaci's attitude remained the same.

After being snubbed twice, Wang Zong couldn't help but clench his fists.

"Take a good look, now I'm the only one at your door!"

"You've offended me, who would still be willing to buy your overpriced timber?"

"It's just a matter of being 50 yuan cheaper, right?"

"As long as you nod now, I'll sign the contract with you right away!"

"Let's just stay as we were before!"

Wang Zong finished saying that.

Liu Jiang suddenly ran up to Li Jiaci, panting, and said: "Brother, Hong Ge is looking for you!"

"Got it!"

"Then Wang Zong, I'll go get busy first!"

Li Jiaci smiled at Wang Zong.

"No, I'm asking you, will you agree or not?"

"Li Lao Ban, Li…"

"Damn your mother!"

This has already happened three times.

Wang Zong couldn't take it anymore and kicked the door hard.

The driver poked his head out again and asked: "Boss, are we still going to Nian Yong Mu Cai Chang?"

"Go, why not!"

"Damn it, Li Jiaci, I've given you face!"

"Depart!"

Wang Zong got into the car, angry.

However.

When he arrived at Nian Yong Mu Cai Chang, he was instantly stunned by the sight before him.

Nian Yong Mu Cai Chang had been looted, leaving only an empty shell.

Everyone searched the factory inside and out, not finding even a single hair.

Let alone Zheng Degui.

He seemed to have vanished from the world.

"What... what's going on?"

"Did Zheng Degui dump the mess and run away?"

"There isn't even a single piece of timber left in the factory, damn it!"

"Holy shit, look at the words on that wall!"

"Debts must be repaid, that's natural and right!"

"Zheng Degui ran away because he owed people money and couldn't pay it back!"

"From now on there will be no cheap timber!"

"Ah..."

……

The crowd complained at the entrance.

Wang Zong also went inside and took a look; the factory that was once so prosperous is now so desolate.

The cold wind whistled.

Someone couldn't bear it any longer and said: "Why don't we go find Li Lao Ban?"

"No way, his timber sells for 600 yuan per piece!"

"But that's always been the price!"

"You also said that's the original price; we have profit but we're not taking it—aren't we stupid?"

"Could it be that without Li Jiaci in Pingzhou, the timber market can't function?"

"Exactly, let's ask other places!"

Just as that crowd dispersed in a rush.

Wang Zong stopped again.

Other places?

Hehe.

Other places' timber basically ranges from 500 to 600 yuan per piece.

Although some are cheaper than Shiqiang Mucai Chang's, their quality is far nowhere near half of theirs.

"No wonder…"

That guy is so arrogant toward me!

Turns out he already knew we'd come and end up with a nose full of dust!

Wang Zong let out a cold laugh.

He got back into the car, lit a cigarette and puffed away for a while, then told the driver: "Go to the deceased strong timber factory, right, remember to stop at the roadside shop, I'll go buy a few bottles of good liquor and a few packs of Hua Zi!"

Boss, what are you doing this for?

He really gave that kid face!

The driver glanced at the rearview mirror and asked, puzzled.

If we don't bow our heads today, there will truly be no chance left by tomorrow!

Wang Zong exhaled a puff of smoke.

Hearing that, the driver didn't dare delay, hurriedly driving to the shop.

By afternoon.

Wang Zong appeared at the entrance of Shiqiang Mucai Chang.

He held a new contract in his hand, smiling with ridicule.

Meanwhile, the driver carried the heavy liquor and cigarettes in both hands, grinning foolishly at the guard.

Brother, Wang Zong is here!

Liu Jiang entered the office and said to Li Jiaci:

Only saw Li Jiaci leisurely reading the newspaper, he calmly said: "Let him in."

Okay.

Not long after.

Wang Zong then appeared before Li Jiaci's eyes.

Compared to his previous arrogance, Wang Zong was now so humble he almost wagged his tail at him.

After the driver put down the things,

Wang Zong held the contract and said: "Li Lao Ban, after thinking it over, I realize I unilaterally terminated the contract, and my actions made you unhappy. If you're willing to cooperate again, I'd already be satisfied—I'll listen to you on the price!"

Li Jiaci pointed to the tea table, indicating he should put the contract down.

His eyes never left the newspaper from start to finish.

Wang Zong placed the contract down with a flattering smile.

Then he took out a thick envelope from his pocket.

This is my compensation; please accept it, Li Lao Ban!

Li Jiaci raised a hand and said coldly: "No need, take it back!"

Wang Zong's outstretched hand froze, then he embarrassedly retracted it.

So Li Lao Ban, you've agreed to continue cooperating with me?

Li Jiaci gave a low chuckle, then folded the newspaper and glanced at him.

Wang Zong, same as usual, come pick up the goods every morning at ten!

With that, Wang Zong let out a long sigh of relief.

He smiled and walked over, taking Li Jiaci's hand and saying: "On my way here, I was worried Li Lao Ban would still be angry with me and refuse!"

You're too kind; I'm very willing to cooperate with smart people—only then can we achieve a win‑win!

Yes, I think the same!

Then shall we sign the contract now?

Sign, sign it right away!

……

The next morning.

A noisy sound appeared outside the factory gate.

Zhang Chuqiang yawned, pulled on his cotton jacket, and complained to Zhao Chen behind him: "These guys yesterday complained our prices were high, but after looking around they found our cost‑performance is still the best, and they came back crawling!"

Mainly because Nian Yong Mu Cai Chang went bankrupt, dealing them a huge blow!

Zhao Chen, holding his wash‑up items, followed behind and said.

Outside, a crowd of middle‑men saw the two and immediately made way for a car fleet to pass.

It was as if nothing had happened yesterday at all.

Wang Yingna was also awakened by the outside noise.

She wrapped herself in a blanket and stepped out of the dormitory, her lips trembling from the cold, yet she couldn't stop laughing.

My brother Jiaci is just awesome!

Keep it down.

Li Jiaci suddenly appeared behind her.

Hearing that, Wang Yingna wrapped her blanket and stepped forward, her big eyes staring at him as she asked: "How come, I just praised you a bit and you got shy?"

Not at all!

Li Jiaci swept the snow in front of the gate and said lightly: "My little six is still sleeping—don't wake him!"

Wang Yingna pursed her lips.

Tch, all you care about is your few brothers; when will you also care about me?

What's the matter with you not having a brother?