Starting from a thatched cottage, the farmer embarked on the road to wealth through imperial examina

Just as Zhong Yunfeng raised his head and drank it all in one gulp, no one noticed the surprise hidden in the expression of the follower standing next to Liang's father.

After Liang's father finished eating a piece of watermelon and exchanged a few simple greetings with Ye Changyan and the others, the attendant beside Liang's father reminded him that there were important things to do later.

Ye Changyan and his companions then sent Liang's father to the gate of Yunfeng Tower, said goodbye to him respectfully, and watched the Liang family's carriage disappear at the intersection on the street corner.

Zhong Yunfeng had something to discuss with Ye Changyan, so he invited Ye Changyan and Liang Jingcheng to have a drink in the private room on the second floor.

A few people came to the private room, and soon the waiter brought some more dishes to go with the wine, and also brought two pots of fresh bamboo wine.

Zhong Yunfeng picked up the wine glass, toasted Ye Changyan and Liang Jingcheng, then picked up a piece of food with chopsticks, looked at Ye Changyan and spoke.

"Yunfenglou's business is booming right now. The kimchi series of dishes have been very well received since they were launched. Currently, the kimchi of Shengjing Yunfenglou is mainly transported here by the Zhong family's caravan. The transportation cost is inevitably too high. In addition, the long-distance transportation, the loss along the way, and various uncertainties that may occur along the way may all lead to shortages to varying degrees. Currently, floods have broken out in Xuyang Prefecture and Linzhou, and the caravan that was supposed to arrive in the past two days has not yet been heard from."

When Ye Changyan and Liang Jingcheng heard what Zhong Yunfeng said, their expressions became serious.

"I plan to buy a piece of land near the outskirts of Beijing and build a kimchi processing workshop to supply Yunfeng Building in Shengjing. What do you think?"

Hearing Zhong Yunfeng's question, Ye Changyan nodded thoughtfully, and then spoke.

"From an economic perspective, this is indeed a good idea. It is also the only way to expand Shengjing Yunfeng Building and even open branches in the surrounding provinces of Shengjing. This is the only way to expand."

When Zhong Yunfeng heard that Ye Changyan had the idea of opening a branch of Yunfenglou in the provincial capitals surrounding Shengjing, he felt an irrepressible excitement and excitement in his heart. He stared at Ye Changyan with bright eyes, looking forward to his next words.

"But Shengjing and Yuzhou have a huge difference in climate. Shengjing's winter is long and cold, and winter comes early. Therefore, the vegetables that can be used to make kimchi in Shengjing are far less abundant than those in Yuzhou, and the supply time is relatively limited. In addition, Shengjing and its surrounding prefectures are currently suffering from floods due to the continuous rainfall, which will inevitably lead to the delay of summer planting. If you start building a processing workshop now, you may face a situation where there is no vegetable supply after the processing workshop is built."

Liang Jingcheng and Zhong Yunfeng nodded in agreement after hearing Ye Changyan's analysis. Zhong Yunfeng, who had just been excited, now asked Ye Changyan anxiously.

"Then in your opinion, how should this be arranged?"

Seeing Zhong Yunfeng's anxious look, Ye Changyan showed a sly smile. However, Ye Changyan did not beat around the bush with Zhong Yunfeng, but spoke directly.

"After half a year of operation, the Yunfeng Restaurant in Shengjing City has initially gained some fame. We can consider opening one or two branches in the surrounding provinces."

Ye Changyan's words instantly cheered up Zhong Yunfeng, who was originally a little anxious.

"The reason why Yunfeng Tower in Shengjing City has achieved its current fame in just half a year is closely related to the help of Xiao Jingxing and his wife, as well as General Xiao's reputation."

Liang Jingcheng and Zhong Yunfeng both nodded in agreement.

"So I plan to continue cooperating with the Xiao family. So Yunfeng, you can go find Xiao Jingxing and his wife and have a good chat about the idea of opening branches in the surrounding states to see if they are interested in continuing the cooperation. If they are interested, you can listen to their opinions carefully and select one or two places in the surrounding states to prepare for the opening of branches."

Ye Changyan picked up the wine glass on the table and raised his hand towards Liang Jingcheng and Zhong Yunfeng. The three of them raised their glasses and drank it all. Then Ye Changyan continued to speak.

"You are unfamiliar with the place, and it is not easy to buy a piece of land near the outskirts of Beijing. So I think that when you and Xiao Jingxing and his wife have decided where to open the title, you can also ask them if they have a suitable farm near the Bible. On the one hand, you can build a processing workshop on the farm, and at the same time, you can build a greenhouse on the farm to grow vegetables for making kimchi. In this way, there will be a constant supply of vegetables all year round."

When Zhong Yunfeng heard this, his eyes lit up and his face was filled with uncontrollable joy, but then he heard Ye Changyan continue to speak.

"But I have a request. Jingcheng, the teacher and I will own 70% of the shares of the greenhouse and kimchi processing workshop. Moreover, the greenhouse and kimchi processing workshop must be managed by people I arrange."

Liang Jingcheng, who was standing by, did not expect that Ye Changyan would actually speak up for himself and his husband to fight for the interests of the greenhouse and processing workshop. He felt a warm feeling in his heart for a moment, but he remained calm on his face.

Zhong Yunfeng had no objection to Ye Changyan's request, but if the land for building the greenhouse and processing workshop was really to be borne by Xiao Jingxing and his wife, then this matter would have to be communicated with Xiao Jingxing and his wife first before being confirmed.

"I have no objection to your request, but I have to communicate with Xiao Jingxing and his wife before I can give you a definite answer."

"Then you and Xiao Jingxing and his wife should reply to me in time after you confirm it. I plan to ask Li Rongxu and my eldest cousin to come and help. Li Rongxu is smart and capable. My eldest cousin works with my aunt in managing the kimchi processing workshop and is very familiar with it. When there are no other trustworthy people, with the help of the couple, the secrets of the greenhouse and the processing workshop will not be leaked as much as possible, and you will be less worried at that time."

Ye Changyan's thoughts were very detailed and comprehensive, and Zhong Yunfeng nodded in agreement.

When we came out of Yunfeng Tower, it was almost midnight.

Liang Jingcheng was holding a lantern and Ye Changyan was holding an umbrella as they walked from Yunfeng Tower towards the Imperial College. As it was late at night, many shops around the street had turned off their lights and closed their doors. In addition, the rain was falling continuously, and the surrounding night seemed pitch black.

With the help of the dim light of the lantern, Liang Jingcheng saw a puddle of water under his feet, and Ye Changyan was about to step on it. He quickly reached out and grabbed Ye Changyan's hand.

"Be careful, there's a puddle."

Ye Changyan was suddenly grabbed by Liang Jingcheng's warm and delicate hand, and immediately stopped his foot that was about to step forward.