Guo Xuyang knew that Pi Xiaoqian was telling the truth.
From the moment he first saw him at Jieyang, he knew that Pi Xiaoqian always chose the stones that others had already opened to buy. Although the cost was high, there was still profit to be made.
Later, when he met him in Kyoto, of the stones taken from the safe in the shop, less than half of them contained jade, and the quality was not very good.
These memories flashed before his eyes as if they happened yesterday.
If he hadn't followed him, Fatty wouldn't know where he would be buying rough stones now.
Along the way, he had met friends like Wu Youzhi, Pi Xiaoqian, and Lü Liang. It felt truly magical to think about it.
If he were still just a small salesman, without his special ability, could he sit and drink and chat with these people?
He was momentarily dazed, feeling a sense of enlightenment, and felt closer to that barrier.
Could it be that Yu'er was telling the truth, and he hadn't fully awakened yet?
"What are you thinking about? Let's drink," Pi Xiaoqian nudged him, startling him awake.
"Ah? I zoned out. How are we drinking?"
"Everyone's already drinking. We're just waiting for you. Are you too drunk? Otherwise, should we find a place to have tea?"
"Who are you kidding? I can't get drunk? That's an international joke."
Guo Xuyang said this as he picked up his wine glass and downed it in one go.
"Amazing. Incredible. If everyone drank like you do now, this hotel would eventually be forced to close because of you."
"Get lost, you scoundrel. You never say anything good. You're hoping this hotel closes?"
"If this hotel closes, where will we go to drink?"
Guo Xuyang cursed with a laugh.
"Good brother, through what channel did you get your domestic liquor? How about sending me a few cases?"
"What's going on? Drinking doesn't cost you money, so why are you eyeing the liquor in my shop?"
"Don't mention it. Last time I was eating with friends in Kyoto and ordered a case of domestic liquor.
I was sprayed in the face, accused of bringing fake liquor to people.
I was so embarrassed I didn't know where to put my old face."
"Is there a difference?" Guo Xuyang was very curious. He knew that this domestic liquor was no different from the loose Erguotou bought by ordinary people for Pi Xiaoqian.
He was now wealthy; not to mention one case of domestic liquor, even ten or eight cases were affordable for him.
"I went back to the shop to look, but they refused to admit it.
If I sued the shop owner over these few bottles of liquor, it would be a bit unseemly. I can't ruin someone's livelihood over this, can I?
So, I just had to swallow my pride and suffer in silence."
"What does your friend do? How could he tell the difference?"
"How to put it? If you drink this liquor often and suddenly it tastes off, you can tell.
Your liquor just tastes better than the case I bought."
"Perhaps it's liquor from a different year. That doesn't mean the boss sold fake liquor, does it?"
"That liquor is similar to loose Erguotou. I suspect they refilled their bottles with loose Erguotou."
"When did you start drinking that loose Erguotou?"
"Don't underestimate loose Erguotou. As long as it's genuine, it can rival domestic liquor.
However, Erguotou is Erguotou. Even if it's poured into a bottle of domestic liquor, it won't become domestic liquor."
"Then you can't blame others. It just means your judgment was flawed, and you bought 'domestic liquor' that wasn't domestic liquor," Guo Xuyang laughed heartily.
He was right. Erguotou was also a genuine domestic liquor, but this domestic liquor was still several levels below the famous domestic liquor brands.
"Send me five cases, and I'll keep them to entertain friends when I get back," Pi Xiaoqian ignored Guo Xuyang's teasing.
"I didn't ask about the channel for this liquor. These were channels left by President Cheng.
If you want to know, you can go find Manager Liu He after dinner.
As for wanting five cases of domestic liquor, I can promise to give them to you.
But I'm afraid others might have objections. How about you let Manager Wu have a few pieces of your jade?"
"That can be arranged," Wu Youzhi quickly said when he heard Guo Xuyang.
"What can be arranged? Go away. Why are you involved everywhere?"
"Fatty, you're making it difficult for me.
Didn't I find seven pieces for you? Just give Manager Wu three pieces. They're all from the same source anyway.
Moreover, I can make a decision to send you an extra case of domestic liquor."
"Yang Zi, you don't know how well Manager Wu's shop is doing?
He already has quite a few good things, yet he still wants to take mine. I just don't like him being like this."
"If you hadn't been showing off, would Manager Wu have known that I helped you select the materials? This is all because of your business."
"Fine. It's my fault for being too talkative. How about this? I'll give up two pieces at most. What do you think?"
Pi Xiaoqian looked at Guo Xuyang and said.
"Fine. Two pieces it is. It's a loss that leads to a gain.
I agree. But I'll also need a few cases of domestic liquor," Wu Youzhi quickly added.
"I saw that. You can't stand others having things. Two cases. They're free for you.
Anything more needs to be paid for at market price to the shop," Guo Xuyang said to Wu Youzhi.
"Okay. Two cases are enough. I don't have too many friends in Kyoto, and even fewer worth treating with good liquor," Wu Youzhi readily agreed.
"Then do I qualify?" Pi Xiaoqian asked.
"You? I'll treat you to loose Erguotou at most," Wu Youzhi glanced at Pi Xiaoqian and said.
"Pfft..." Guo Xuyang spat out the water he was drinking.
"I say, Fatty, your popularity is a bit too poor, isn't it?"
"Alas, can't help it. You know, competitors are enemies," Pi Xiaoqian spread his hands.
"It's all your fault for choosing to open your shop in Panjiayuan back then."
"Why are you blaming me? If I hadn't opened my shop in Panjiayuan, would your business be so good?
Don't think I don't know how low your prices are.
The jade you took from me was sold at a good price and quality, and your reputation in Panjiayuan is really strong.
Manager Wu sells strictly according to the prices set back then."
"I'm just trying to save some money for a wife.
Look at how old I am and still not married. Can you bear to see your brother remain a bachelor?"
Pi Xiaoqian put on a sob story.
"Save it. Wang Yu, who is by your side, has a good impression of you. You can't let down that young lady's deep affection."
"Of course. I'll bring her to join you all for our wedding ceremony in Bali during the May Day holiday."
"Speaking of which, will you let their parents attend?" Guo Xuyang asked the other three.
"For such a major event as a wedding, wouldn't it be inappropriate not to have both sets of parents present?" Lü Liang said.
"Lü Liang is right. I think so too," Pi Xiaoqian said.
"But my situation is a bit special.
If the bride's parents come, what if they don't agree?"
Guo Xuyang scratched his scalp and said.
"Your situation is special. You can ask your girlfriends.
If their parents don't object, bring them. If the parents disagree, then don't let them come," Pi Xiaoqian said.
"That's one way to do it. Marriage is really troublesome."