Ling Zhenfei laughed, "If it were me, I would of course choose a vegetable that is high quality and delicious, even if it's a bit more expensive."

Sun Wen said with a laugh, "But your prices are too high. If I use your vegetables, I would go broke. So, Boss Ling, you should head back. Although the vegetables from Xishan Manor are good, they are really not quite suitable for us here."

"Right, Boss Ling, just leave. We don't need your development here."

"Exactly, with such high prices, it's practically a robbery. You better leave."

Zhu Jiaming and Cui Qingmu said, smiling from the side.

After they finished speaking, Ling Zhenfei turned to Sun Wen and said, "Manager Sun, I have a soft spot for Green Apple. I used to love eating your restaurant's chicken feet during college, but I never expected that the once glorious Green Apple would become like this."

"Look at the clothes your staff are wearing, not even neat, and you expect someone to clean up? Do you know why Green Apple has declined? It's because your thinking is too outdated, too proud, and you lack ambition."

Hearing Ling Zhenfei speak, Sun Wen looked slightly uncomfortable, but Zhu Jiaming and Cui Qingmu were unhappy. The two of them stood up from their table in protest.

"What are you saying, kid? Does Green Apple Restaurant need your pointers?"

"I think this kid is asking for a beating. Does he still want to walk out of here on his own two feet?"

Of course, Ling Zhenfei wasn't afraid of their threats. His eyes were fixed on Sun Wen, curious about her reaction.

Sun Wen was clearly much more formidable than Zhu Jiaming and Cui Qingmu. After she made the two of them sit down, she said, "Ling Zhenfei, if you have something to say, then say it. I'm listening."

Ling Zhenfei thought, since she had already declined, he might as well be frank about Green Apple Restaurant.

"Alright, since you want to listen, I'll speak. Recall how bustling Green Apple Restaurant used to be. Just take the one next to our school. When was there a night we wouldn't eat until eleven or twelve? The restaurant was indeed good back then."

"The decor was upscale, and the prices weren't that steep. But as more chain restaurants opened, we noticed a decline in the quality of the dishes, yet the prices kept rising. However, out of habit, we still liked dining at Green Apple."

"But these past few years, Green Apple has been a huge disappointment. Its vision has been too limited, shortsighted, which allowed other restaurants to take the top spot. I bet now it wouldn't even rank in the top ten chains."

As Ling Zhenfei spoke, he saw that Sun Wen, Zhu Jiaming, and Cui Qingmu were all listening intently, knowing well that his words left them speechless.

"Now I ask you, do you consider yourselves a high-end restaurant or a low-end one? Isn't it extremely uncomfortable being stuck in between?"

Ling Zhenfei's words left Sun Wen somewhat embarrassed, yet she couldn't deny that he was speaking the truth.

"You're right, it's indeed the truth. There are management issues with Green Apple, and there is a problem with unclear positioning. It wants to be high-end but can't reach it, and it can't humble itself to appeal to the masses. I've just taken over and am planning to address this issue," Sun Wen said softly.

Ling Zhenfei was slightly surprised, realizing that Sun Wen had just taken over Green Apple and she was aware of the issues at hand, which made things easier.

"If you want to return to the high-end market, then collaborate with us at Xi Shan Manor. However, if you wish to target the poor, then I'm sorry, I must say I've come in vain. Xi Shan Manor will not work with you either."

"We do want to continue on the high-end path, but it's already too late. The impression of Green Apple has already been set."

Ling Zhenfei shook his head, "You're wrong, it's not too late at all, it all depends on whether you dare to do it. If you dare, you will succeed."

Sun Wen looked at Zhu Jiaming and Cui Qingmu, saying, "Alright, since you have said as much, I'll be honest; I really do want to cooperate with you, but isn't your price a bit too expensive?"

Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment and said, "Don't frown upon the cost of the products, our vegetables are different and they're worth the price."

Sun Wen hesitated a bit and then said, "Okay, I've made my decision, then. I'll cooperate with you."

Just as Ling Zhenfei was about to celebrate his victory, suddenly he heard a voice from outside the door, "I'm sorry, I disagree with this matter."

Ling Zhenfei was startled, unsure who was speaking. At that moment, he saw the conference room door open, and two elderly men walked in.

These two old men, with eyebrows and hair already white, leaned on their canes yet appeared spirited; one could tell at first glance they were no ordinary men.

Ling Zhenfei felt frustrated, as Sun Wen had already agreed. Who could have imagined these two old men would come to stir up trouble, unexpectedly interrupting the business deal, and he didn't even know who these seniors were.

"Xiao Wen, aren't you being a bit hasty in making a decision? You've settled the matter so casually without even consulting Jiaming or Qingmu standing by your side. Is that right?"

One of the old men looked fiercely menacing, lashing out at Sun Wen as soon as he began speaking, making it unclear what kind of authority he had.

Upon seeing the elderly man, Sun Wen's expression became somewhat unsightly, as if she were faced with someone she greatly feared.

"Uncle Zhu, you're here. I was in the middle of negotiating a deal," Sun Wen said hesitantly, scarcely daring to meet the old man's eyes as she talked.

This person was Zhu Guanglong, Zhu Jiaming's father. This old man had always been cautious, considering every possible angle thoroughly before making a decision.

The initial success of Green Apple Restaurant had been associated with Zhu Guanglong's prudence, but it was also due to his caution that the development of Green Apple Restaurant had almost come to a standstill later on.

The other old man was named Cui Zhenshan, Cui Qingmu's father. He was known for his easygoing nature, but he was fairly impartial. He supported anything that was right.

At that moment, Zhu Guanglong looked displeasedly at Sun Wen and said, "Xiao Wen, I'm not criticizing you, but even though the management rights of the restaurant have been handed over to you, it doesn't mean we don't care about you. What if you make a mistake?"

After hearing this, Sun Wen's expression turned even more unsightly. She had something to say but found it difficult to speak up, holding back her words.

"Uncle Zhu, I think what Boss Ling said is quite right. Our Green Apple does need a change," Sun Wen finally managed to say after several hesitations.

"Right my ass, what does such a greenhorn understand? Green Apple Restaurant has been around for so many years; we don't need someone like him to be waving his hands around," Zhu Guanglong said angrily, looking straight at Ling Zhenfei.

Ling Zhenfei was stunned by his words. This Zhu Guanglong was indeed disagreeable. Green Apple Restaurant had attempted several times to change, only to be blocked by Zhu Guanglong with the excuse that the plans were not mature enough.

It could be said that the development of Green Apple Restaurant was both Zhu Guanglong's success and his failure; without Zhu Guanglong, Green Apple couldn't have grown in its early stages, but because of him, it began to decline later on.

Although Ling Zhenfei was somewhat displeased, he remained silent, wanting to hear what else Zhu Guanglong had to say.

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