Film and Television: Bao Zong has finance in his left hand and entertainment in his right.

Liu Xiaobao is now going to meet with President Xu.

(P.S.: The plot of these two chapters is a bit redundant; they mainly serve to clarify the male protagonist's personality and lay the groundwork for the later plot involving him acquiring women!)

Chapter 4: Who exactly is Party A and who is Party B?

6:59.

After meeting with General Manager Xu, Liu Xiaobao drove to the Honglu Hotel right on time.

As soon as Liu Xiaobao's car arrived, Jing Xiu, the owner of the cigarette and paper shop who had eyes everywhere, spotted it and exclaimed in surprise.

"Hey, Mr. Bao's here!"

Jingxiu's shout immediately drew the attention of the people watching the commotion next to the tobacco and paper shop.

These people, who had been observing Zhizhen Garden, now all turned their attention to Liu Xiaobao, who was getting off the car.

Passerby A: "It really is Boss Bao! But why did Boss Bao go to Red Heron?"

Passerby B: "Didn't Zhizhen Garden send an invitation to Boss Bao?"

Passerby C: "Impossible. With Mr. Bao's reputation on Huanghe Road, the proprietress of Zhizhen Garden would definitely send him an invitation if she wasn't stupid."

Passerby Ding: "That's right. I think it's because President Bao didn't want to give Zhizhen Garden any face, so he intentionally didn't go."

Jingxiu: "Without Boss Bao, the opening of Zhizhen Garden will be much less impressive."

Liu Xiaobao was unaware of the conversation about him at the tobacco and paper shop. After handing his car keys to the doorman at the Honglu Hotel, he was led into the hotel by a hostess.

As soon as he entered, Ruth, the lobby manager of Red Heron, immediately greeted him: "Mr. Bao, how many of you are here today?"

“Four people, but there should only be three of us eating. You can arrange the dishes for me!” Liu Xiaobao replied as he walked into the private room.

"Okay, Mr. Bao, what about drinks? What kind of drinks are we having today?" Ruth asked, personally pouring Liu Xiaobao a cup of tea.

"The usual, Moutai!"

"Understood, Mr. Bao, please have a seat. I'll place the order for you right away."

Ruth left the private room, leaving Liu Xiaobao alone inside.

Liu Xiaobao carried his teacup to the window and looked through the glass at Zhizhen Garden across the street.

Just as Liu Xiaobao had seen in the TV series, Zhizhen Garden was bustling with activity on its opening day, with a constant stream of guests coming and going.

Looking up, under the neon lights of the signboard, Liu Xiaobao saw a woman standing at the window on the second floor of Zhizhen Garden.

Upon closer inspection, Liu Xiaobao realized that the woman was beautiful and even a little alluring; she was none other than Li Li, the proprietress of Zhizhen Garden.

At this moment, Li Li was also watching Liu Xiaobao from afar on Honglu's side.

The two were separated by a road, their eyes meeting, but neither could make out the other's expression.

Just then, Wang Mingzhu walked into the private room and said to Liu Xiaobao with an anxious expression.

"Mr. Bao, why are you still standing here? Mr. Fan is already over there. Hurry up and come with me to Zhizhen Garden!"

Liu Xiaobao withdrew his gaze, turned to Wang Mingzhu, and smiled.

"Why should I go? I remember you arranged for me to meet him at Honglu at 7 pm tonight, so it shouldn't be me going to see him, but him coming to see me!"

After saying that, Liu Xiaobao sat down and poured Wang Mingzhu a cup of tea.

Wang Mingzhu didn't reach for the teacup. Instead, she stomped her foot in exasperation and said, "Then you can wait here by yourself. I'm leaving!"

Liu Xiaobao smiled and shook his head: "I've already ordered the food. Have you had dinner?"

“You, Mr. Bao, are too proud to go. If you don’t want to go yourself, I’ll go find Mr. Fan for you!”

Liu Xiaobao sneered, "Since you want to go, then go tell him I'll only wait here for ten minutes, and let him think things through!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Mingzhu retorted angrily, "I really don't know who's the client and who's the contractor? How dare you, a contractor, act so high and mighty with the client!"

After saying that, Wang Mingzhu turned around and walked out again.

Through the window, Liu Xiaobao saw Wang Mingzhu enter Zhizhen Garden.

Seeing this, Liu Xiaobao couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle, muttering to himself.

"If it weren't for 'Boss Bao's' help before, how could she have gained a foothold on the 27th with her impatient nature and low intelligence!"

Eight minutes later, Wang Mingzhu hurriedly walked out of Zhizhen Garden again.

There was another person beside her, but it wasn't President Fan; it was Tao Tao, and there were eight or nine men following behind them.

Having watched the first four episodes, Liu Xiaobao knew that those men were Wei's henchmen, who had come to embarrass him, "Boss Bao."

Liu Xiaobao did not leave the private room. The dishes he ordered had already been served. He calmly picked up some food and put it in his mouth while pouring himself a glass of Moutai.

Soon, Wang Mingzhu, Tao Tao, and the men entered the private room.

Upon seeing Liu Xiaobao, one of the men in the floral shirt pushed Tao Tao aside and said to Liu Xiaobao.

"Hello Mr. Bao, this is Xiao Liu from Yangpu. Mr. Fan and I specially reserved a seat for you at Zhizhenyuan across the street, and we even poured you some old wine. But they said you weren't coming. Since you weren't coming, we were just joking. We joked that if you, Mr. Bao, didn't come, we would give Mr. Fan's goods to them."

Liu Xiaobao didn't get up, still sitting there drinking and eating. But then he glanced at Xiao Liuzi and sneered, "A joke? Is this a joke you made, or is it about President Fan himself?"

Xiao Liuzi then pulled Tao Tao aside and replied to Liu Xiaobao, "I was the one making the joke, but your fishmonger brother said he can speak for you. He said you're not coming, and you don't want the goods anymore!"

Tao Tao wanted to explain to Liu Xiaobao, but Liu Xiaobao spoke first.

Liu Xiaobao smiled slightly at Xiao Liuzi and said, "Tao Tao is my brother, so his opinion is my opinion. Just go back and tell President Fan what he said!"

Xiao Liu was stunned. He had originally wanted to take this opportunity to offend Liu Xiaobao, but he didn't expect Liu Xiaobao to give up a business deal so easily. He was a little unsure of what to do next.

Liu Xiaobao ignored Xiao Liuzi and greeted Tao Tao and Wang Mingzhu.

"The time I agreed with Mr. Fan has passed, so we won't discuss the business anymore. Tao Tao, Ms. Wang, the dishes are all served. Let's eat, and then go home to sleep!"

Chapter 5: Will the price drop another dollar? (Please add to your favorites and give flowers)

Hearing Liu Xiaobao say this, Wang Mingzhu and Tao Tao stopped paying attention to Xiao Liuzi and the others, and sat down to eat as instructed.

After hearing that Liu Xiaobao had given up on Boss Fan's order, Xiao Liuzi didn't linger any longer. He shouted and led the few people around him back to Zhizhen Garden.

Thus, a minor conflict that was supposed to happen in the original series was avoided.

When only Liu Xiaobao, Wang Mingzhu, and Tao Tao remained in the private room, Tao Tao raised her glass to Liu Xiaobao and said, "Thank you, Xiaobao. Not only did you not blame me for being nosy and ruining your plans, but you also stood up for me."

Liu Xiaobao raised his glass and clinked it against Tao Tao's, laughing, "We're brothers!"

Liu Xiaobao's words were few, but Tao Tao was very pleased with them.

After drinking a cup of wine with Liu Xiaobao, Tao Tao's previous unease and apology disappeared instantly, and she began to greedily eat the food and drinks.

Tao Tao was relieved, but Wang Mingzhu was not. She asked Liu Xiaobao with a displeased look, "Is President Fan really not going to do this order?"

Liu Xiaobao smiled confidently: "Just relax and eat. Don't worry, this deal is on you, the order will still be credited to you!"

"That's more like it!" Wang Mingzhu muttered before lowering her head to eat.

Liu Xiaobao said he would only wait for President Fan for ten minutes, but the three of them actually ate for about half an hour, yet President Fan still did not come to find Liu Xiaobao.

So after Liu Xiaobao and the other two finished their meal, they went home.

Three days later, in the evening.

Room 72, Peace Hotel.

Uncle hung up the phone and turned to Liu Xiaobao.

"Ms. Wang called and said she went to see Mr. Fan yesterday, and Mr. Fan wants you to add one yuan to the original wholesale price for each item!"

Liu Xiaobao sneered: "He needs to be taught a lesson. He really thinks that just because someone flatters him a bit, he's a big shot. He even wants to hold out for a higher price and put me at a disadvantage. Uncle, you should call Miss Wang and tell her that not only will I not raise the price, but I'll also lower it by two yuan from the original wholesale price!"

The old man nodded, and with a rare smile, commented, "Kid, you've really got some skills now, but that CEO Fan definitely needs to be taught a lesson."

Liu Xiaobao picked up his coat and walked towards the door, saying to his uncle, "Uncle, I have an appointment to have dinner at Honglu Restaurant, so I'm leaving now."

Looking at the doorway where Liu Xiaobao's figure had disappeared, Uncle was somewhat lost in thought, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

Six o'clock in the afternoon.

Liu Xiaobao returned to Honglu, to the same private room and the same spot. For the second time, he caught a glimpse of Li Li, the proprietress of Zhizhenyuan across the street.

Liu Xiaobao smiled slightly at Li Li, then turned and sat down, drinking his tea by himself.

A moment later, Wang Mingzhu hurriedly walked into the private room and immediately began to chatter.

"President Fan and President Wei are having a lively chat at Zhizhen Garden, they're practically hugging each other. And you're still sitting here, Bao? It's infuriating! Can't you pay a little more attention to your own business?"

Liu Xiaobao laughed and said, "Miss Wang, calm down. You're being too eager. You've already put yourself at a disadvantage before the business has even started. President Fan thinks you absolutely have to have his business, which is why he's putting on airs and trying to raise the price."

Wang Mingzhu retorted angrily, "Me, anxious? Who am I anxious for? The business belongs to you, Mr. Bao, and the bulk of the profits ultimately go into your pocket. I'm just reporting a small portion of the performance. Forget it, I'm not going to bother with you anymore!"

Wang Mingzhu said this, but she didn't really ignore it. Instead, she went towards Zhizhen Garden again.

Just then, Ruth, the lobby manager of Red Heron, came in to announce, "Mr. Bao, your guest has arrived!"

As soon as Ruth finished speaking, a man walked in; it was Mr. Xu, the general manager of Hulian Department Store.

Liu Xiaobao stood up to greet him and shook hands with President Xu: "President Xu, you're here. Let's have some tea first. The other friend is from out of town and may arrive a little later."

Mr. Xu laughed and said, "It's alright, I'll have a few cups of tea with Mr. Bao first, and wait for your friend!"