I'm in the county town, and you say I'm a big shot?

Chapter 200 The Olive Branch Extended by the Other Party

The next morning, Fang Qingye came to help at his grandfather's nursery as usual. He didn't receive a call from Shi Jingsheng, but he did receive a call from Song Dahai.

Song Dahai cut to the chase: "Ye Zi, I heard last night that you were having hot pot with Bai Ou at He Run Dong Xiang Hot Pot Restaurant, and that kid Shi Yong went over to cause you trouble?"

Fang Qingye was surprised to hear this. "Huh? How did it reach your ears so quickly?"

“A friend of mine was also eating hot pot in the lobby when he saw me. He called me today to tell me about it. Did that guy drink a few cups of horse piss and then forget who he is?”

"Actually, it wasn't anything serious. I just asked a few questions." Fang Qingye then briefly recounted what had happened yesterday.

"Hehe, he's smart to be sensible! He won't dare to cause trouble for you now, you're worth tens of millions." Song Dahai said on the phone.

"Okay, okay. Don't joke around."

"Hey, Ye Zi, want to join us?" Song Dahai suddenly said.

Fang Qingye understood what he meant.

Song Dahai and several sons of wealthy people in the county formed a small team. They all drove luxury cars, ate at high-end restaurants, and often drove to Jinghai city for fun. Among them was Shi Yong, who is now inviting Fang Qingye to join them.

He naturally refused outright: "What would I do there? I can't drink, I'm too timid to drive fast, would I just be a laughingstock?"

Song Dahai laughed heartily on the phone: "I knew you were going to refuse. Fine, actually I rarely hang out with them anymore."

Song Dahai was right. After starting work, especially after being promoted to squad leader, he became much more restrained and only contacted those rich kids occasionally.

Fang Qingye didn't advise him to completely leave that small circle, but simply said, "Yes, especially don't race! It's just asking for trouble."

"Okay, I'm done chatting, I'm busy at work," Song Dahai said on the other end of the phone.

"I quit my job. Look how carefree I am now," Fang Qingye laughed.

"Resign? I don't have your abilities. Let's work for a few more years, bye."

"Bye-Bye."

Fang Qingye hung up the phone and saw Bai Ou riding her little Kun bicycle in from outside the nursery. She stopped in front of Fang Qingye.

"Whose call was that? Was someone trying to get you to go fishing?" the girl asked.

"No, it's Song Dahai's. A friend of his saw Shi Yong coming over to cause trouble for us, so he told him and called to ask about the situation."

Fang Qingye then told Bai Ou about the contents of the phone call.

The girl's eyes crinkled into crescent moons as she listened: "Ye Zi, why didn't you go when they invited you? Look at those people driving luxury cars or riding big motorcycles through the streets, each with a pretty girl on the back—how cool is that!"

"I'll take you with me?"

"I don't care whether I go or not."

"Then I won't go either."

As the two were chatting and laughing, Fang Qingye's phone rang again. This time it was an unfamiliar number, but Fang Qingye answered it anyway.

"Which one?"

"Hello, Mr. Fang, I am Shi Jingsheng from Linyuan Group."

Shi Jingsheng?!

Fang Qingye was surprised. He didn't understand why Shi Jingsheng would call him at this time.
Seeing his surprised expression, Bai Ou quickly asked in a low voice, "Who called?"

"Shi Jingsheng".

Fang Qingye said, "I'm on speakerphone."

"Mr. Shi, hello."

"Hello, Mr. Fang, aren't you running a tree nursery? My company needs a lot of landscaping trees for the road greening in the new urban area. Are you interested? Let's chat."

"Sure." Fang Qingye readily agreed, "When?"

"I heard you like fishing. I have a friend who owns a fishpond in Lingqing Village, near the county seat. How about we fish and chat?"

"Okay, what time?" "Two o'clock, I'll go over after I eat."

"it is good!"

After hanging up Shi Jingsheng's call, Bai Ou said softly, "I heard my dad say that the roadside trees in the new district of the county are mainly osmanthus and crape myrtle, but there are no such trees in the nursery at all."

"I know, our nursery is full of flowers and indoor bonsai plants like dragon blood trees and money trees; we don't have any roadside ornamental trees," Fang Qingye said with a smile.

"Even if the nursery had the seedlings, it wouldn't be up to him, a big boss, to personally call and inquire about it. Are his company's employees just sitting around doing nothing?"

"You mean Shi Jingsheng had another reason for contacting you?" Bai Ou said.

"That's my guess. Of course, fishing is also quite fun."

"Ha! Yezi, you're only interested in being invited fishing!" Bai Ou laughed.

"Hehe, are you going or not?" Fang Qingye asked.

"I'm not going. I'm helping Grandpa prune the trees today," Bai Ou said.

"Alright, let's get started now. I'll assist you." Fang Qingye rolled up her sleeves.

After working until noon and having lunch, Fang Qingye drove straight to Lingqing Village.

The fishpond that Shi Jingsheng mentioned is actually a farm that integrates planting vegetables and fruits, raising poultry, breeding aquatic products, fishing, leisure, and dining. Fang Qingye had heard of it, but had never been there.

When he drove in today, he saw several cars already parked in a parking lot next to the farm, including a Mercedes that looked like Shi Jingsheng's.

Fang Qingye took out fishing gear from the trunk and walked excitedly toward the fishpond, where he indeed saw Shi Jingsheng fishing alone.

He was dressed very plainly, with a square face and sharp features.

Seeing him approach, Shi Jingsheng greeted him with a smile: "President Fang, come on, this is a great spot for fishing."

Fang Qingye did as he was told, setting down a stool nearby and starting to lay out the line. At that moment, a man in his forties walked over.

“Mr. Zhang, this is perfect.” Shi Jingsheng waved to the man and said, “Let me introduce you. This is Fang Qingye, the general manager of Tuofang Technology.”

"Hello, Mr. Fang." Boss Zhang quickly shook hands with Fang Qingye: "Welcome to come and visit often."

“Then you’ll have to give Mr. Fang a discount,” Shi Jingsheng said.

"How about fishing is free today, and half price next time?" Mr. Zhang said with a smile.

"Thank you, Boss Zhang," Fang Qing said with a smile.

After chatting with Fang Qingye for a few minutes, Boss Zhang said to Shi Jingsheng, "Mr. Shi, what would you like to eat tonight? I'll let the chef know in advance, as we'll be quite busy today."

"Mr. Fang, what would you like to eat? Braised fish?" Shi Jingsheng asked Fang Qingye.

"I'm tired of eating fish. We've been having fish every night for the past few nights. How about braised chicken?"

"Okay, then let's make braised chicken!"

After Mr. Zhang left, the two began fishing.

Fang Qingye threw down the fishing hook and got down to business: "President Shi, what kind of trees does your company need for its road greening project?"

"It's mainly osmanthus and crape myrtle, as required by the county," Shi Jingsheng replied.

"I'm really sorry, we don't have any in our nursery. We mainly grow indoor ornamental plants such as dragon blood trees and money trees, as well as some flowers," Fang Qingye said honestly.

“No? That’s a real shame. Mr. Fang, you said the nursery grows indoor ornamental plants, do you rent them out?” Shi Jingsheng asked.

"Yes, we mainly do leasing business."

“Alright, I’ll entrust my company’s indoor plant and flower rental to your nursery, how about that?” Shi Jingsheng said.

"Thank you, Mr. Shi," Fang Qingye said with a smile.

He naturally accepted the olive branch extended to him.

(End of this chapter)