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After hearing Zhong Dingyi's words, Ye Changyan looked indifferent. He picked up the teacup and took a sip.

Zhong Dingyi was unwilling to lose such a huge business opportunity, so he quickly thought about his possible response strategies.

If I use my own money to buy the Yunfeng Tower from the clan, it might leave a bad reputation in the clan as transferring clan property, which would be greatly detrimental to my prestige in the clan.

If he used the smuggling account to buy a restaurant in Yuzhou Prefecture and give it to his youngest son, it would inevitably lead to dissatisfaction from his wife and eldest son.

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Zhong Dingyi was constantly comparing the pros and cons of various plans in his mind, and for a moment he didn't know what to do.

Zhong Yunfeng, who was standing aside, was also reviewing the situation in his mind. Ye Changyan's previous words made him confused. Since Ye Changyan wanted to discuss business with his father, why did he tie himself to the Yunfeng Tower?

"May I ask, Brother Ye, what are the details of the transaction you mentioned?"

Zhong Yunfeng was puzzled and just asked openly.

Zhong Yunfeng's words were like a sharp knife, waking Zhong Dingyi, who was deeply lost in his thoughts.

Yes, if it was really as his father and he judged, he wanted to sell the wild delicacies in Zhong’s store.

What does that have to do with Yunfeng Tower? Why did he tie his youngest son together?

The question from the youngest son was like a wake-up call. Zhong Dingyi felt a little scared when he thought about it. Ye Changyan, this young boy, had actually tricked him into a trap with just a few words. He really underestimated this boy.

"Yes, nephew, I don't know why you want Yunfeng Tower to be a personal business for Yunfeng. Where does your confidence come from so that you don't have to worry about anything?"

Ye Changyan heard a hint of anger in Zhong Dingyi's tone, but spoke to him calmly.

"Uncle, Brother Yunfeng, don't worry. The answers you want are on the way."

After saying this, Ye Changyan showed a calm smile on his face, acting like a host. He gestured for Zhong Dingyi and Zhong Yunfeng to have some tea and wait with him for the answer that was on the way.

Then, the private room fell into silence for a long time. Just when the Zhong family father and son were getting impatient, a waiter knocked on the door, and after receiving a response, he pushed the door open and came in.

"Boss, the scholar's brother is downstairs, and he said he came to deliver something to the scholar."

The waiter naturally recognized Wulang. Last time Zhong Yunfeng personally entertained the two brothers, it was this waiter who served the dishes.

"welcome!"

Zhong Yunfeng gave instructions to the waiter, and soon the waiter led Wulang into the private room. Another waiter brought tea, and then he carefully closed the door of the private room and left.

"Uncle, this is my younger brother Changge. My confidence lies in this pottery jar that he brought with him."

When the Zhong family father and son saw the pottery jar in front of Wulang, they confirmed their guess that the business that Ye Changyan wanted to discuss with them was indeed this mountain delicacy.

But on second thought, something seems to be wrong. Since we are talking about wild delicacies, how much does it have to do with Yunfeng Tower? Do we have to sell these pickled vegetables in Yunfeng Tower?

That's not a bad idea. Considering the popularity of these pickles, it is a good idea. But the previous question cannot be explained by these pickles alone.

"Brother Ye, although this mountain delicacy has caused a great sensation and Yunfeng Tower is very welcoming, please forgive me for being frank. This mountain delicacy is more suitable for sale in a store."

Zhong Yunfeng looked at Ye Changyan with a sincere expression.

Zhong Dingyi stared at Ye Changyan, wanting to see how Ye Changyan would answer.

Although Wu Lang was young, he could tell that something was wrong with the atmosphere. He saw his brother smiling and raising his eyebrows at him.

The clever Goro immediately received his brother's signal, and then, like an innocent child, he said some childish words.

"You guys are just wishful thinking. These delicacies are not enough to give as gifts, so how can we have any extra to sell?"

After saying this, Wu Lang curled his lips.

After hearing Wu Lang's somewhat childish words, the Zhong family father and son stared at Ye Changyan in amazement.

"Uncle, Brother Yunfeng, my words are rude, please don't take them to heart."

Zhong Yunfeng also saw the two brothers flirting with each other, but he was more curious about what Wu Lang said before.

"I wonder if what your brother said before is true?"

"Because all those delicacies were given away as gifts, my brother didn't get to eat much, so he's still mad at me."

"Then what's in this jar? What kind of business do you want to discuss with my father and me, Brother Ye?"

It seems that they had really taken it for granted. Ye Changyan was not interested in the sale of these wild delicacies. Both Zhong's father and son were very curious about what was in Ye Changyan's jar.

"Brother Yunfeng, please ask someone to bring up a pot of boiling water, a few bowls and a small spoon."

Ye Changyan did not answer directly, but instead gave instructions to Zhong Yunfeng.

Soon, a waiter came into the private room carrying a pot of steaming water, four bowls and a small spoon. After putting everything away, he quickly left.

Both the Zhong family father and son stared at Ye Changyan, but Wulang spoke first.

"Brother, let me do it."

Ye Changyan nodded, and both the Zhong family father and son looked curious. What were these two brothers up to?

"Uncle and brother, today I will perform a magic trick for you."

Wu Lang looked serious and simply bowed to Zhong Dingyi and Zhong Yunfeng. He didn't care about the reaction of the Zhong father and son. He placed the four bowls in front of him in order, then picked up the kettle and poured half a bowl of hot water into each bowl.

"The name of this trick is to turn clear water into chicken soup. Uncle, brother, come and taste it."

As he spoke, Wu Lang brought two of the bowls to the Zhong father and son, while Ye Changyan watched calmly on the side.

The Zhong family father and son hesitated for a moment, but still picked up the bowl and took a sip.

“Isn’t this just plain water?”

"Yes, this is boiled water."

Zhong Yunfeng almost burst out laughing when he heard Wu Lang's answer.

Wu Lang placed his hands on the two bowls in front of him, twisted his thumb between his index and middle fingers a few times, stirred them with a small spoon, and then handed the two bowls to the father and son of the Zhong family.

"Uncle, brother, please come and taste it."

Zhong Dingyi felt like he was being teased by a three-year-old kid and did not take any action for a moment. He saw Zhong Yunfeng skeptically pick up the bowl that Wu Lang had just handed over, put it to his mouth, and took another sip.

The two brothers of the Ye family stared at Zhong Yunfeng, afraid of missing any exciting scene.

Zhong Yunfeng's face, which was originally full of doubt, gradually became more expressive. There was doubt, surprise, and more of a surprise.

He picked up the bowl again, put his nose close to it and sniffed it, confirming that the bowl contained the boiled water that the waiter had brought to him earlier. With a look of doubt on his face, Zhong Yunfeng tilted his head back, drank it all in one gulp, and heard him smacking his lips continuously.

Zhong Dingyi, who was standing by, also sensed something was wrong, and looked at his son with a questioning look.