The Princess of Northern Land

Chapter 263 - 263 263 Hatred After Humiliation (1)_1

?Chapter 263: Chapter 263 Hatred After Humiliation (1)_1 Chapter 263: Chapter 263 Hatred After Humiliation (1)_1 What shameless people. Lin Ziyin finally understood where Li Yanran and Madam You’s confidence came from; turns out the entire master of the Li Residence shares the same characteristics. Even though Li Jieyong hadn’t proposed a collaboration, his purpose for coming was undoubtedly for the silver in her pockets.

Earning silver is truly difficult. If she hadn’t found suitable partners from the very start, she probably wouldn’t have been able to compete against the Li Family today.

“I apologize, Masters Li. The significant business in our family has already been agreed upon with the Prince and the third young master. The smaller businesses don’t earn much silver. We have established these workshops merely to give villagers some extra money. Therefore, I am sorry, but I currently do not have any promising business to collaborate with the two Masters Li. I deeply appreciate your kindness towards me, but I can only accept the goodwill in spirit,” Lin Ziyin politely explained, not wanting to cause any offense.

“How can there not be any business?” Li Jiesong said unhappily. “As far as I know, your family’s bean products, soy sauce, and vegetable oil businesses can earn silver fairly quickly, and it seems you don’t have any business partners for those.”

Upon hearing this, Jieyong was so embarrassed he wished he could hide his head in his pants. What a disaster, his elder brother was acting like a pighead. It was true that the Lin Family’s businesses were profitable, but that’s exactly why they had earned lots of silver. If the business was doing well, why would they need a business partner?

His statement clearly had the suspicion of robbery. How foolish! Doesn’t he know how to phrase his words more tactfully?

“The business of soy sauce, vegetable oil and bean products is indeed going well, it seems you two have a deep understanding of our family business.” Lin Ziyin’s words made Li Jieyong blush all over again. Lin Ziyin was mocking the Li family for paying too much attention to their business and coming over with an ulterior motive.

Though it was indeed the case, being pointed out directly by the party involved was quite another thing. Li Jieyong was somewhat regretful about coming to Lin’s house today.

“Miss Lin has a way with business, and we don’t need to inquire to know. Everyone on the streets knows that Lin’s vegetable oil, soy sauce, and bean products are the best around. Even children know that, hahaha.” Thankfully, Li Jiesong cleverly avoided falling into the trap Lin Ziyin had set.

“You only know half of the story.” Lin Ziyin calmly explained, “Our collaboration with the Prince, the third young master, and Ding’an temple, is all predicated on the understanding that the soy sauce, vegetable oil and bean product business will not partner with anyone else. This is because we are in the food business, and these three items are the foundation for other businesses. Everyone knows that good business is the key to earning silver. But similarly, I am also well aware that prosperity comes with risks. To put it bluntly, our partnership with the Prince, the third master, and Ding’an Temple is just a means to seek powerful backing specifically for these three areas of our business.”

“Is Miss Lin implying that she looks down upon our Li Family?” Li Jiesong’s face revealed a furious look.

“How can Master Li say that?” Lin Ziyin expressed surprise. “This is our first meeting, how could there be a question of disdain? Moreover, in terms of heritage, the Li family’s social standing in Feng City is virtually matchless. Our Lin family is just a small rural household. How could I possibly look down on Master Li?”

“Since you are fully aware, then stop beating around the bush. And stop dropping names like the Prince, the third young master, and Ding’an Temple to intimidate me. I’ve never been one to be scared. As it stands, the Prince happens to be my cousin. Since I am older, even if he stood in front of me now, he would have to call me cousin. If the Prince has to do this, what standing do the insignificant Si family and Ding’an Temple have?” Li Jiesong threatened Lin Ziyin.

“Elder brother.” Li Jieyong, having heard his words, not only was not pleased, but was instead greatly alarmed.