Chapter 167: Being courteous for nothing

On a weekend afternoon, the sun outside was quite scorching.

Such weather made Luo Qinghan change into a dress and put on a sun-protective jacket on the outside.

Lin Yi's outfit is simple and clean.

The two drove to the agreed coffee shop. After getting out of the car, Lin Yi couldn't help but ask, "Do you like to meet in a coffee shop?"

Luo Qinghan smiled awkwardly, feeling a little embarrassed. She met Lin Yi in the coffee shop.

"Actually, I like it here because the coffee shop is quieter. But I don't know why Ye Zichen chose to be here. Aren't you guys going to talk about business?"

Luo Qinghan used to like hanging out in coffee shops because she needed coffee to refresh herself or numb her tense expression.

If it was a business discussion, she thought the conference room would be more suitable.

This cafe is the largest in Sioux City and has a second floor.

"Are you Mr. Lin and Miss Luo?"

The waiter came up and asked.

Lin Yi and the others nodded.

"Master Ye is waiting for you two upstairs."

"Ok."

The two walked up to the second floor one after the other. It was even quieter there, with almost no sound.

The tapping sound of Luo Qinghan's small leather shoes on the floor could also be heard clearly.

Lin Yi glanced around and found that there was no one else except Lin Ye and the blond man.

This should be Ye Zichen. He is younger than I thought. He should have booked the second floor.

Ye Zichen has a handsome appearance and three-dimensional facial features, which is in line with the aesthetic taste of the Xia people. If he appeared in school, he would definitely charm thousands of girls and cause a lot of screams and sensation.

The two of them walked over slowly. Ye Zichen, who was originally talking to Lin Ye, noticed them and immediately stood up and walked towards them enthusiastically.

Lin Yi also immediately stretched out his hands and shook hands with the other party with a smile on his face.

"Ye Zichen, just call me by my name. Nice to meet you."

"Lin Yi."

Just by saying hello, one can tell that Ye Zichen is indeed very shrewd. No matter what the reason is, as a boss worth tens of billions, he really showed enough face by lowering his status and coming to greet him in person.

Lin Yi naturally saw through it, and he had to express his stance since the other party did this. He stretched out his hands to shake hands with him and also lowered his posture.

Although Lin Yi is not a veteran in the business world, he understands all of this.

Both parties made a good first impression on each other.

Except when greeting Luo Qinghan, Ye Zichen's gaze did not linger on the other person for too long.

After sitting down, the two men first exchanged a few polite words, praising each other for their youth and potential.

This is how conversations between businessmen go.

"Lin Yi, I heard that you seem to be working on some project, but you lack a partner, and the funds are not very turnover. Is this true?"

Lin Yi was slightly stunned: How did he know?
There is absolutely no way that Lin Ye said this. Lin Yi knew that his father would not say it on his behalf. This would only have the opposite effect and make him appear incompetent.

This Ye Zichen actually investigated even this?

But Lin Yi did not sense any ill will from the other party, and instead showed goodwill to him repeatedly.

However, Lin Yi knew that there was no free lunch in this world, and no one would offer kindness for no reason.

But he couldn't understand what Ye Zichen wanted from him. The few dollars he had might be a lot for ordinary people, but to Ye Zichen it was probably too much.

To pursue his wife? To be a thief?

Lin Yi felt that this possibility was even greater, so he had to be on guard against it.

But that's not very likely. He has been paying attention to Ye Zichen the whole time, and the other party's gaze did not linger on Luo Qinghan for long.

The conversation and cooperation went smoothly, and there were almost no disputes. It cannot be said that both parties had their own ulterior motives, but they also had their own wishes. Lin Yi planned to be on guard against this person in more ways.

"We will discuss the details and the contract later."

Ye Zichen stood up and said, "It's getting late. I'm sorry to have delayed Uncle Lin and you for the whole afternoon."

"No, that's not the case."

After leaving the cafe, Ye Zichen was picked up by the driver who was already waiting outside.

"Hiss~ It turns out that big bosses always have professional drivers when they travel."

Lin Yi couldn't help but complain.

"You go back first, I'll talk to Dad for a while."

Lin Yi said to Luo Qinghan.

"Oh."

After hearing this, Luo Qinghan drove back by himself.

Lin Yi went to drive Lin Ye's car. After closing the door, Lin Yi asked, "Dad, do you feel anything strange?"

Lin Yi couldn't tell whether it was because he was young or because he had not experienced enough the world. Lin Ye was in his early fifties and should be able to see more.

"You also see that he's been too nice to you?"

"Yes! This is too much. He took almost all the risks and gave me a certain degree of autonomy. The subsequent profits are also split 50-50."

Lin Yi felt that this condition was either because he drank too much and was still sleepy, or because Ye Zichen was crazy.

"Dad, what do you think he wants from me? I'm just a loser with a little money who knows how to take advantage of loopholes to make money."

"..."

Lin Ye was stunned for a moment: "This is the first time I've seen someone scold himself like this."

"That's not the point. Why do you think this guy did this? No one with a bit of sense would do business this way, let alone him."

Lin Yi has thought about every valuable part of his body, but he just can't come up with a reasonable explanation.

"I can't explain this. He's not from here, and he won't rely on my connections. When you sign the contract, read it carefully, word by word, to prevent him from playing word games and backstabbing you."

Lin Ye could only think that this might be a trap set by Ye Zichen, but he actually felt that the possibility was not high.

He originally came here to invest and make money, and he could have invested in projects held by other large companies.

Ye Zichen and Lin Yi had never met before and had no hatred between them.

It is impossible that it is because of Luo Qinghan. A successful man will never be so carried away by pursuing a woman. He is not a child.

"What if there is still no problem with the contract?"

Lin Yi continued to ask.

"That should be because he wants something from you, but I really can't tell you what it is."

Lin Ye frowned, his intuition told him that it would be better for Lin Yi not to get involved in this muddy water, but Lin Yi's current situation was indeed not optimistic. The results on his hands were both valuable and a hot potato.

He even suspected that Ye Zichen's actions today were made after he knew about Lin Yi's predicament.

"You should be more careful. He is not from China, so I can't help you find out his background. If I find out anything, I will tell you."

"Row."

"Did you open a bar?"

"Yes, what's wrong?"

“Are there any real wines?”

"That's for sure."

"I go there and drink some wine. The coffee makes my mouth feel uncomfortable."

(End of this chapter)