Madarame Hyakubei is a very talkative person, at least he is not clumsy in language.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to hold a housekeeper position.
But he who was leading the way was so nervous that he couldn't even say a complete sentence that was unnecessary.
In the end, I had no choice but to bow and apologize, while unconsciously speeding up my pace.
There was no way, although he knew very little about Ouyang, but during this banquet, the head of the family emphasized only one thing - he must not neglect Ouyang.
It didn't even explain the arrangements for the other two heads of the family. It seemed that as long as they were not disrespectful, it would be fine.
Therefore, he who simply believed that Ouyang was far more noble than the other two people began to "stammer".
The venue for the banquet is not small. On Ganjin Island, which is almost as big as an outlying island, the community has circled a large open space.
The most eye-catching thing here is the stage set up by the community.
There is a dancer dancing gracefully on the stage at this moment. I don’t know if it is a warm-up or a rehearsal.
Ouyang just glanced twice and then withdrew his gaze, no longer watching.
The beauty in the world requires a pair of eyes that are good at discovering it. Unfortunately, Ouyang is almost blind in this regard.
He couldn't see what was so interesting about that slow dance.
In the open space directly in front of the stage is a banquet venue covered with red carpets.
The slightly exaggerated red carpet made Ouyang confused for a moment whether it was Kamisato Ayato showing off her own strength or just being a show-off.
This made Ouyang, who had a different emotion for the color red, feel a little strange.
After passing through the banquet venue, bypassing the front of the stage, and arriving at the backstage entrance of the stage, the three of them stopped.
"Mr. Ouyang, I'm really sorry. I need you two to wait here. I have to go in and inform the head of the family."
Looking at Madarame Hyakubei who bowed and apologized all the way, Ouyang said speechlessly: "Well, you go ahead, we will wait here for a while."
"Thank you for your understanding, I'll go right away!" Madarame Hyakuhei bowed again, then raised the curtain and walked into the backstage.
Ouyang and Shen He were standing nearby waiting.
At this moment, the banquet is being prepared, and it can be seen that the entire community is busy.
In addition to them waiting near the backstage, Ouyang also noticed that there were many servants coming in and out of the backstage. Their hurried footsteps gave the currently deserted venue a different kind of warmth.
Looking around, here, Ouyang unexpectedly discovered that there was a building behind the backstage, which looked like a simple observation tower.
Because it was not high, Ouyang didn't notice it just now after it was blocked by the stage curtain.
Looking at the building, Ouyang asked Shen He beside him: "Shall we watch the fireworks there later?"
Shen He followed Ouyang's line of sight and saw that the top of the observation tower was a platform.
The platform is not small, and it is more than enough for two people to stand on.
"Well, yes, yes, but judging from the situation, it doesn't seem to be used to entertain guests. Is it really okay?"
There is a reason for Shen He to ask this, because this observation tower seems to be used for warning.
But now there is no one standing guard at all, and I don’t know if it’s because there was no time to build stairs or something else, but it doesn’t look like it’s in use now.
Ouyang thought for a while and said, "I really don't know the specific situation, but you can ask Ayato directly later."
With that said, Ouyang spread his hands and continued: "I don't want to have too much contact with the people here anyway, and you just want to watch the fireworks. Isn't that the right place?"
"Okay, it's up to you." Shen He nodded in agreement.
Kamisato Ayato did not keep Ouyang and Shen He waiting for long. Almost as soon as Ouyang and Shen He finished talking, the curtain at the entrance to the backstage was lifted again, and Ayato walked out.
"Mr. Ouyang, you are neglectful!"
Ayato Kamisato had a faint smile on his face, and expressed his apology as he approached.
"I didn't expect you two to come here so early. I couldn't greet you. I hope you don't mind."
Seeing the other party's polite look, Ouyang waved his hand and said directly: "Ayato, you know my straightforward character. I'm not used to you being so polite."
Then, Ouyang said: "I would like to ask, can you lend me that observatory when the fireworks show starts?"
"I'd like to borrow it to watch the fireworks show."
Kamisato Ayato looked in the direction of Ouyang's finger. After understanding Ouyang's intention, he smiled and said: "Of course."
"This observation tower was originally used for warning, but the final episode has been sown near me, so this observation tower has no necessary significance."
"If Mr. Ouyang wants to use it, feel free to use it. I just want to thank Mr. Ouyang for helping to take charge of the security. hhh"
Ayato got into the mood very quickly, and after making a small joke, he took advantage of the situation to resolve the slightest bit of embarrassment.
After a brief exchange of greetings, Ayato added: "It will take some time for the fireworks show, and it will also take some time for the banquet to start."
"We can go to the banquet venue first. Taking advantage of this time, I still need to confirm with Mr. Ouyang some details of the trade decided by the general."
Seeing that he still couldn't avoid the business, Ouyang nodded: "Okay."
The sky got really dark.
The entire venue was not dim under the lighting of torches.
Toma and Madarame Hyakubei acted as welcome officers and led the guests who started to attend the banquet into the venue.
All the participants looked surprisingly calm.
The fake smiles on their faces spontaneously reduced their greetings and noise after seeing Kamisato Ayato and Ouyang sitting in the main seat.
He looked at the two people with eyes that seemed to be envious and longing, and silently came to his place.
"Eh? Who is that person sitting next to the head of the Shenli family?"
"Who else could it be? It must be Mr. Ouyang, the Seven Stars of Liyue!"
"Hey, you are so young."
Some whispers in the periphery did not disturb the main position.
Shen He sat next to Ouyang. She had nothing to do and her eyes lit up when she saw peanuts on the table.
She unceremoniously brought a plate of peanuts directly in front of her, then brought another empty plate and began to peel the peanuts with concentration.
Ouyang and Ayato, who were not disturbed, discussed the details of the trade.
Ayato first said: "It's like this. Gantian Village has already responded to the general's order and has changed its planting crops. Therefore, in addition to the first batch of dye goods, the next batch of goods also needs
It will take a long time to recover slowly.”
"I'm not in a hurry. The first batch of goods you just mentioned is enough for my family to use for a long time. These should be your rice wife's stocks from previous years, right?" Ouyang said calmly.
After saying this, he spoke again, "Instead of talking about the goods, I think it is still necessary to determine the price."
"I hope to do long-term business, so I prefer to set a stable price that is not subject to market fluctuations."
Does this require all profits?
Kamisato Ayato's expression remained unchanged, and he still smiled and asked: "I wonder what Mr. Ouyang meant specifically?"
"That's right," Ouyang explained to Kamisato Ayato while using the system to start calculations. "A stable price can save a lot of trouble. Ayato, you should agree with this, right?"
Seeing Kamisato Ayato nod, Ouyang continued: "And you also know that when it comes to trade, what I always want is stability."
"You have been locked up in the country for many years. Without your dyes entering the market, everyone's demand for dyes has been increasing. And when our trade opens up, I can say straightforwardly that even if your family just sells it,
You can become rich directly by selling dyes."
"So, on the one hand, it is the stability of my demand, and on the other hand, it is the huge profit. After weighing it, I hope that the acquisition price can be higher, 20%."
"And I made this concession because I wanted to get a longer cooperation period and possibly resist the risk of dye price fluctuations."
After explaining, Ouyang finally concluded: "In this case, your wife will not suffer a loss, and my family will also have a long-term, stable supplier."
"What do you think?"
Mr. Ouyang, is this how you talk about business?
After listening to Ouyang's suggestion, Ayato not only understood that he had just misunderstood the other party, but also had a more detailed understanding of Ouyang's personality.
To be honest, he has never encountered such a business negotiation.
It is said to be a proposal, but it directly states the bottom line, and does not care about profits, but thinks about a win-win situation for both parties.
This is not at all like a businessman who spends every penny, but more like a charity person.
While it made Kamisato Ayato feel comfortable, she also felt a little unsure of what to do.
You know, under the order of the General, it is almost acquiescence for the dye business to cooperate with your family alone.
Not to mention that the national lockdown order is still in place now, even if the national lockdown order is lifted in the future, Ayato Kamisato, who has taken over this trade cooperation matter, will not change trade partners casually.
Ayato, who wanted to understand everything, still had that spring-like smile on her face.
He nodded directly: "Then thank you Mr. Ouyang for your generosity. I think your proposal is very good and I am willing to accept it."
"In this way, later on, I will compile a letter of intent based on the details currently being discussed, and we can sign it then?"
"Yes, yes." Ouyang also nodded, "It just so happens that my family's ship will pass Daozi in May. You can also send someone to discuss it in detail with my housekeeper then. He has always been in charge of the specific trade in the family.
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"Okay." Ayato agreed.
After happily chatting about the business, Ouyang was about to take a rest when he suddenly heard a burst of hearty laughter before he turned around.
"Hahaha, who am I? It turns out that the head of the Shenli family is entertaining Mr. Ouyang, so he doesn't have time to entertain us two old guys?"
Ayato, who was also about to leave the table, heard the news and stood up with a smile on his face and responded: "It turns out to be the head of the Kujo family and the head of the Hiiragi family. You two are here together?"
Listening to Ayato's words, Ouyang understood that the two old men walking towards the main table at this moment were Kujo Takayuki and Hiiragi Shinsuke.
Except for Hiiragi Shinsuke, this was the first time Ouyang saw Kujo Takayuki with his own eyes. He found that he didn't look old yet, he should be in his sixties.
The pinnacle of an upright political career.
Ouyang just glanced at it casually and stopped paying attention.
There was some wit in what he said just now, and Ouyang really found it boring.
He turned around and began to destroy the peanuts that Shen He had peeled.
He pretended not to see them at all and sat on the chair without moving.
Ouyang's appearance is naturally in the eyes of the three great leaders.
It can even be said that after Kujo Takayuki and Hiiragi Shinsuke entered the venue, almost everyone's eyes were fixed on the main seat, and even the quiet greetings stopped.
This is a big show!
How could you miss every detail!
Kujo Takayuki, who originally wanted to use his words to say something like "I think this is Mr. Ouyang," could only retract his words after seeing Ouyang's merciless disregard.
The face of Shinsuke Hiiragi next to him turned even darker.
He is very angry!
But it's useless to be angry. The situation is stronger than the person. If you lose, you lose. There is no reason to argue.
Shinsuke Hiiragi forced a smile out of his darkened face and said to Ayato Kamisato: "It seems that we came at the wrong time and disturbed the conversation between the head of the Kamisato family and Mr. Ouyang?"
"No." Kamisato Ayato explained without changing his expression, "You guys came just in time. I have just negotiated the dye trade in Gantian Village with Mr. Ouyang."
"Master Ouyang is extremely generous and is willing to give up some benefits to stabilize this trade."
Critical hit!
The smile on Hiiragi Shinsuke's face completely stiffened.
He suddenly felt a dull pain in his head again.
If Kujo Takayuki had just simply mocked Kamisato Ayato for not greeting him at the door of the venue, mocking him for not knowing etiquette, but Kamisato Ayato turned against him, pointing out that he was in cahoots with the Kujo family, these are some small tricks.
Feng's words.
What Ayato said to Shinsuke Hiiragi just now was almost murderous.
Shinsuke Hiiragi just followed Kujo Takayuki's words and wanted to confirm the fact that Kamisato Ayato did not welcome guests.
But in the end, TMD trade should have been something he decided to handle!!!
In particular, Kamisato Ayato also pointed out that Ouyang gave up part of the profits, which was all oil and water!!!
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and Shinsuke Hiiragi almost had a cerebral infarction.
He forced himself to calm down, but he couldn't calm down except that he felt the pain in his head starting to "surge" again.
Therefore, he no longer maintained the stiff fake smile on his face, and sat down with a dark face.
Like a doormat, his aggrieved look made Ouyang almost laugh out loud.
He picked up a peanut and put it in his mouth, chewing it, and asked Shen He in a low voice.
"I actually quite admire Kamisato Ayato now. If it were me in this situation, I might just act recklessly."
"I really can't learn this kind of speaking style that hides hidden meanings in words."
When Shen He heard this, he looked at him innocently.
Obviously, she was so focused on peeling peanuts that she didn't even pay attention to what anyone said in the scene.
After writing, it was another four thousand words. As a result, today it was another six thousand words.
