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Chapter 1097 Arrogant?
"Ma Fu, come pick us up and take us to Challiworth Manor."

After answering the call from the old housekeeper, Chu Yunfeng thought for a moment, and then called Ma Fu.

In order not to disturb the world of Chu Yunfeng and Mu Qing, Ma Fu lived in another place not far away, and he seemed very excited after receiving the call.

"Aha, that old man finally couldn't sit still anymore, haha, don't worry, I'll be here right away!"

The excitement was really great. In less than 5 minutes, Ma Fu appeared and urged Chu Yunfeng and Mu Qing to get in the car.

At first, Chu Yunfeng planned to go directly, but after thinking about it now, he asked Ma Fu to wait for a while, then went to the suitcase and took out another piece of orange peel, and carefully put it into the sealed bag. .

It's just a small piece, which is about the same amount as the one I used at the manor last time. It's about the size of a thumb cap, so take it with you first, what if you need it?

After getting in the car, he heard Ma Fu, who was driving in front, humming a tune and shaking his head constantly. Chu Yunfeng was a little confused: "What are you so excited about?"

Ma Fu chuckled and said: "Of course I'm happy to see this old guy being defeated. Boss, you don't know that this guy is usually very arrogant.

I have never received any invitations sent out in the past, and the chef I recommended did not show any respect at all. This time I want to show my face properly. "

Chu Yunfeng and Mu Qing burst into laughter instantly. Ma Fu must have been holding back his emotions for a long time. It was a rare opportunity for him. It seemed that he was still a bit petty.

After walking for a while, Chu Yunfeng received a call from Sims. Chu Yunfeng did not refuse the answer this time and immediately responded: "Well, okay, no problem!"

After answering the phone, Chu Yunfeng's cheerful smile gradually turned cold, and then he fell into thinking.

"What's wrong?" Mu Qing asked curiously when she saw Chu Yunfeng snickering.

"Sims is waiting for us at the gate of the manor. It seems that this time it won't go smoothly!"

Chu Yunfeng shook his head slightly, then smiled self-deprecatingly, and then continued: "The old butler showed a very urgent attitude before, but after a while he was not too anxious.

At first I thought this was just a psychological tactic and didn't really care, but at this moment Sims obviously didn't have the same nervous tone as before.

It can even be felt that he is feeling more confident now, so things must have changed somewhere, but we don't know.

But go check it out first and just play it by ear. "

Things have changed?

Ma Fu became anxious at first, and immediately guessed: "Did they buy top-quality Guangdong Chenpi, so they feel confident?"

Mu Qing immediately denied it: "Impossible. Top-quality Cantonese tangerine peel is definitely not so easy to buy, and even if they want to buy it, it is impossible to buy it."

Seeing Mu Qing's tone of voice was so certain, Ma Fu didn't know what was going on, so he didn't care much and said, "That's not necessarily true. That old guy is already rich. If he spends a lot of money, he will definitely buy it." It’s still okay.”

Hmm~?

Ma Fu's words reminded Chu Yunfeng that if the other party really had obtained the channel information, this would explain why the other party's attitude suddenly changed.

After all, by comparing the century-old tangerine peel that I have used before with what is available on the market, I can basically make an accurate judgment.

Then after a little inquiry, it was easy to grasp the channel information with the financial support of the Duke.

When he thought of this possibility, Chu Yunfeng immediately laughed, which made Ma Fu even more puzzled, but Mu Qing also quickly reacted.

The two looked at each other, and then immediately laughed. They both saw the trace of teasing in the other's eyes, which made Ma Fu even more confused.

"Boss, can you please stop playing riddles and tell me what you have to say?"

If he hadn't been holding the steering wheel, Ma Fu would have raised his hands to object, but the objection was ineffective. Chu Yunfeng smiled happily: "Drive well, you will know later!"

Well, seeing that Chu Yunfeng didn't tell him, Ma Fu could only continue to drive helplessly, but he had already decided in his heart that he must take a good look at how miserable these people were.

After stepping on the accelerator, Mafu also slightly accelerated the speed of the car. Twenty minutes later, he met Sims at the gate of the manor.

Just as Chu Yunfeng thought, Sims was the only one at the door, and the old housekeeper did not come out. This further confirmed his previous guess that the other party believed that he had a chance to win.

And the contact on my side is nothing more than nothing, just as a backup?
After thinking about it, Chu Yunfeng was not angry. After all, his current rhythm was to make him die, so he couldn't stop him, right?
After Sims nodded, he drove the car and led the way, shuttling through the manor under the moonlight.

However, the manor seems to have a different feeling at night. The dim lights around it create a very warm atmosphere. The lights in the key buildings are relatively bright, so it does not feel depressing and gloomy.

Soon they arrived at the entrance of the castle, and the old housekeeper appeared. After saluting Chu Yunfeng and Mu Qing, he led everyone into the castle.

However, when he saw Ma Fu, the old housekeeper showed a sharp look, which clearly revealed who was helping Chu Yunfeng in London.

If you make it easy for yourself before, the blame will definitely fall on Ma Fu in the end.

However, Ma Fu acted very indifferent to the dissatisfaction conveyed by the old butler. He actually showed an innocent expression, and then spread his hands, which almost made the old butler angry to death.

As he walked up the steps to the door, Sims approached him. Chu Yunfeng first expressed his apology: "Mr. Sims, I'm really sorry. I have been playing outside during this period and I didn't want to be disturbed, so I kept my phone on." None.

Please don't mind if I didn't receive your call. The main reason is that the scenery here is so beautiful that it makes people forget to leave. Bringing a mobile phone will definitely affect your mood. "

Facing Chu Yunfeng's "greetings", Sims felt "helpless" and a little frustrated that he had made an all-night phone call, but he didn't show it on his face.

"I understand, I understand. It's rare for Mr. Chu to take a break. This is what he should do. By the way, the commission was transferred before. Have you received it?"

"Copy that, thank you Mr. Sims. I'm a little embarrassed for giving you such a high commission!"

Chu Yunfeng was telling the truth. Sims directly paid 50 euros this time. This price is indeed very high.

The price for a Michelin three-star chef like El Raffarin is estimated to be around 5 euros. If the invitation is urgent, 10 euros is also possible.

In order to express his gratitude to Chu Yunfeng, Sims paid a very high premium, which made Chu Yunfeng very satisfied. It was a time when money was short of money, so naturally the more the better.

Sims nodded with a smile, he did the most beautiful thing, but what he regrets the most is that he didn't "escape" back to Asia in the first place.

I originally thought that the Duke would let me go to the castle to meet him and praise him for his ability in doing things, but this idea made me miserable.

Now it seems that not only is there no praise, but it is even possible that he will be dismissed from get out of class directly.

So I was very curious about the negotiation between Chu Yunfeng and the Duke. I also wanted to know Chu Yunfeng's specific needs at this time, but before I could speak, I noticed something was wrong as soon as I entered the door.

Before calling Chu Yunfeng, the old housekeeper had already told him that he had invited Chu Yunfeng to come to the castle for discussion, and told him not to be too anxious.

This aroused my doubts, whether the old housekeeper's progress had made a breakthrough, but this idea was confirmed by myself immediately after entering the door!

Because he only said one sentence: "Mr. Chu, please come this way!"

Then he walked directly towards the sofa in the hall. This signal was quite obvious.

Logically speaking, if it was out of respect for Chu Yunfeng, the guests should be led to the living room, and the Duke should also show up.

But the current situation is that the Duke not only did not show up, but also did not even go to the living room. His attitude was obviously very perfunctory.

This means that the old housekeeper must have some back-up plan if he wants to put pressure on Chu Yunfeng, which means that Chu Yunfeng's previous plan must have failed.

But this result is a good thing for myself, at least I can be freed, but!
There seems to be something wrong with Chu Yunfeng's expression, he looks confident, and he faintly felt that when he looked at the old housekeeper, there was a hint of mockery in his eyes?
Could it be that I am dazzled?
After sitting down on the sofa in the side hall, the old housekeeper didn't seem to be in a hurry at all. He smiled to himself and asked, "What would you like to drink? Black tea or coffee? Or anything else?"

In negotiations, whoever is in a hurry will suffer the consequences, so there is nothing wrong with the old housekeeper's attitude, but Sims knows that this is just another kind of temptation.

Chu Yunfeng behaved very calmly, and even asked Ma Fu and Mu Qing, before leisurely reporting the demand for a cup of black tea and two cups of coffee to the old housekeeper.

Seeing Chu Yunfeng's "decided" look on his face, the old housekeeper snickered inwardly, so before tea was served, he said apologetically: "Your Excellency, the Duke still has some important matters to deal with. So I apologize for not being able to meet you."

If you don't see it, you will see it. It doesn't matter to Chu Yunfeng. Now he will see if he can test out his previous guess. If it is correct, then don't blame yourself for being too harsh.

If you don't kill him with a knife, you will definitely be sorry for the favor Boss Wu got, so he waved his hand and said: "It's okay, I just don't know what's the reason for the old butler's late-night invitation?"

The old housekeeper didn't expect Chu Yunfeng to speak so directly, but he was very happy in his heart. This made him mistakenly think that Chu Yunfeng was getting anxious and thought that the thing in his hand was unique.

Then I will let him know that all whims will eventually lead to nothing.

So immediately the old housekeeper smiled slightly and said: "It's like this, when I came to the manor to cook, do you still have the tangerine peel?

We can purchase the Guangdong Chenpi from Mr. Chu at a high price. Even if it is a century-old top quality product, as long as the price is right, we will definitely satisfy Mr. Chu. "

The old housekeeper observed Chu Yunfeng's expression as he spoke, especially when he pointed out the word "hundred years".

I thought Chu Yunfeng would show a surprised look, and even a little flustered, but Chu Yunfeng suddenly showed a hint of excitement on his face, which made the old housekeeper confused.

Isn't this plot right?

Did you miss anything?

Chu Yunfeng was indeed very excited. He naturally knew the opponent's plan in his heart, and he instantly understood the opponent's trump card without having to test it himself.

The other party's "Oolong" is really interesting, so when he was excited, he immediately replied: "Yes, I still have a little bit in my hand, but the amount is not too much.

Of course, I don't intend to sell this thing directly. Mr. Sims has asked me about it before, so the old housekeeper must know my needs.

As a Chinese, I have a deep attachment to Chinese antiques. I heard that the Duke has a genuine Ming Dynasty Xuande furnace in his collection. I can use it in exchange for the Guangdong Chenpi in my hand! "

silence!

After Chu Yunfeng finished speaking, the old housekeeper fell silent, but kept staring at Chu Yunfeng. After about ten seconds, he suddenly laughed.

"Mr. Chu, in terms of value, the value of the orange peel in your hand seems to be very different from that of this antique. Let's not talk about whether the Duke has this collection. Even if he does, it will not be exchanged.

However, I can suggest using money to buy the things Mr. Chu has. Of course, the price can be a premium. After Mr. Chu gets the money, he can naturally buy the antiques he likes. "

Sure enough, just as Chu Yunfeng had guessed, it was impossible to win easily. This was already the second confrontation, and the other party had made it clear that they would not exchange. Exchange money, no problem!

There was no point in continuing the conversation. At this moment, a servant brought the refreshments, but Chu Yunfeng obviously didn't want to be conceited anymore.

So under the surprised look in the old butler's eyes, Chu Yunfeng stood up directly: "Since the negotiation can't be concluded, let's forget it and we'll go back first."

This was equivalent to a direct fall out, leaving no room for maneuver. The old housekeeper was surprised and then thought it didn't matter.

So there was no need to keep up the demeanor anymore, just shake hands, and directly reply: "Then I'm sorry, Mr. Chu is so sorry for making this trip.

However, the conditions just now remain unchanged. Mr. Chu will contact me when he figures it out. Please go slowly! "

So the old housekeeper didn't see off the guests himself, but asked his servants to take them out.

However, Chu Yunfeng stopped at this time, turned around and said: "Uh~! That's it. If you invite me again next time, in addition to a Xuande furnace, I have to add another condition."

what?
The old housekeeper's mouth opened wide, completely confused by Chu Yunfeng's hysterical words. If he hadn't seen how serious Mu Qing was when translating, he almost thought he had heard wrong.

Not only was the old butler shocked, even Sims was dumbfounded. Seeing that Chu Yunfeng was obviously at a disadvantage, the old butler obviously had some evidence, otherwise he wouldn't have spoken so toughly.

But where is your confidence?

When Chu Yunfeng walked out of the castle gate with his head held high, the old housekeeper's face was so gloomy that he almost wanted to curse.

Isn't this guy too self-righteous?
You are simply an arrogant man. I will let you know later how high the sky is and how thick the earth is. Do you really think that what you have in your hand is your only one?
(End of this chapter)