Lin Chen asked, "Esteemed seniors, do you think I set the price too high, and no one will buy it?"
Zhang Qingyuan immediately shook his head, "No. A million a table isn't cheap, but for the truly wealthy, it's not a big deal."
"But Master Lin, you are a top-tier calligraphy master. A single work of yours could sell for several million, even tens of millions."
"You don't need to do this."
An old man beside Zhang Qingyuan also said, "Yes, Master Lin. Just writing a few pieces of calligraphy is enough to last you a lifetime."
Jiang Xuesong pondered, "Master Lin, you're doing this mainly to gain powerful connections, right?"
"Actually, we can also help you."
Lin Chen raised his teacup and drank it all in one go, "Thank you all for your kindness. I wouldn't dare to trouble you with such mundane matters."
"Everyone is welcome to discuss calligraphy anytime."
Jiang Xuesong looked helpless. "Master Lin, you'd rather ask others for help than us."
Lin Chen smiled slightly. "Old Jiang, there should be some wealthy people who like fine cuisine. When they ask me for help, I won't feel any burden asking them for help in the future."
"And by doing this, I can obtain all kinds of top-notch global ingredients, which will allow me to continue improving my cooking skills."
Jiang Xuesong nodded slightly.
He sighed, "Your cooking skills are already so superb. I can't imagine how much better they'll get."
"Master Lin, let us know when you open a restaurant. I know a few wealthy friends, and I can help you promote it."
Zhang Qingyuan and the others also offered to help.
With their status, they knew quite a few wealthy people.
Lin Chen said, "Thank you, everyone. I'm not doing this primarily to make money. If you promote it, just tell the people who genuinely love food."
Jiang Xuesong and the others nodded.
"Master Lin, I don't think anyone dislikes top-tier cuisine. People with anorexia will probably be able to eat it with great pleasure," someone said with a laugh.
Another person's eyes lit up. "Master Lin, I know someone whose assets are worth billions. His daughter has anorexia, and he should be extremely interested."
"When will you open?"
Lin Chen replied, "I haven't found a location yet. It will probably be a month or so before I open."
"What you're describing is indeed my target customer."
He cooks for people who pay.
Normally, it's a transactional relationship.
Eating a meal and never returning doesn't help build connections.
Lin Chen's target customers fall into three categories: the first is those who, or whose family and friends, suffer from anorexia.
The second are those who love food and are incredibly wealthy. People who wouldn't bat an eye at spending a million on a meal.
The third are those with top-tier business needs. The kind who could close a deal with a profit of at least a hundred million.
Only if others have a need for him can he build effective connections.
Just knowing someone isn't enough.
"Master Lin, will it be possible to get leftovers to go?"
Zhang Qingyuan asked.
Lin Chen looked at Zhang Qingyuan. "Sure. It's great to take leftovers home to avoid waste."
Zhang Qingyuan chuckled. "Then I'll come support you in the future. I can take what I don't finish home and put it in the fridge. If you make more dishes that can be frozen, I can eat them for a long time."
The others' eyes lit up.
A million per meal, some of them couldn't quite afford that.
But spending a million to eat twenty meals at home? That wasn't a problem, they weren't poor.
Doing this also allowed them to get closer to Lin Chen.
Lin Chen said helplessly, "Old Zhang, don't join in on the fun. Just come to my place if you want to eat."
Zhang Qingyuan replied, "Don't worry, Master Lin. If I come, I'll definitely bring a customer with me."
"Master Lin, I'll come and support you then."
Jiang Xuesong said with a smile. The others also chimed in. Lin Xiaoxi asked worriedly, "Daddy, are you going to work? Aren't you and Mommy going to want me anymore?"
Lin Chen quickly comforted her, "How could Daddy and Mommy not want you, Xixi? You're our little treasure. Are you saying that Mommy and I won't take you with us?" "Mmhmm."
Lin Xiaoxi pouted and nodded.
Lin Chen said, "Grandpa and Grandma will be back soon, and Mommy will have more time. Daddy and Mommy will have plenty of time to spend with you."
"And Daddy doing this means you'll get to eat lots of delicious food, too."
Customers bringing ingredients wouldn't just bring enough for a single dish.
Lin Xiaoxi would be able to eat to her heart's content.
"Daddy, I don't want to be separated from you."
Lin Xiaoxi's eyes flickered with unshed tears.
Lin Chen wiped her mouth and kissed Lin Xiaoxi, saying, "Don't worry, Daddy will definitely not be separated from you."
"Daddy, let's pinky promise."
"Alright, pinky promise."
Lin Chen smiled.
Over half an hour passed, and Lin Chen and the others finished eating. Jiang Xuesong and the others were all a bit stuffed.
As they got older, they didn't usually eat much, but they didn't have much resistance to top-notch cuisine.
"Master Lin, are you selling these four Ink Treasures? Can I buy one from you for three million?"
Someone in the crowd, having returned to the study, asked.
"Master Lin, I'd also like to buy one for three million."
"Me too."
The others quickly chimed in.
They were all quite wealthy and could afford three million.
Lin Chen smiled and said, "Everyone, there's no need to buy them. I'll write one for each of you and give them to you."
Jiang Xuesong immediately waved his hand, saying, "Master Lin, we appreciate your kindness, but that won't do."
"If you give them to us, will you give them to everyone else? You might cause yourself trouble that way."
"And if you give your works away for free, the rest of us will only be good for firewood."
The others nodded in agreement.
Lin Chen said, "Old Jiang, if you put it that way, I can't give them away for free. If outsiders want to buy them, I'll have to be a bit reserved, and the price can't be too low."
Jiang Xuesong laughed, "That's best."
"With your skill, you should hold yourself back a bit."
Lin Chen chuckled, "Alright, if outsiders want to buy them, the minimum price is five million, and if there are more words, the minimum is ten million. You can have them for three million each."
"Just these four."
"Decide amongst yourselves."
He didn't write anymore. Scarcity made things valuable, and flooding the market with his work would indeed have a significant impact on others.
Soon, Jiang Xuesong and the others started arguing.
There were only four pieces of calligraphy, but seven people wanted to buy them.
After a while, they finally reached a decision.
Each piece sold for three million, easily bringing in twelve million.
Of course, the money wouldn't be credited so quickly.
"Master Lin, thank you for your generous hospitality. We'll be taking our leave now."
Jiang Xuesong and the others departed, satisfied.
"Honey, the neighbors have invited us to dinner tonight," Xu Mengyao said to Lin Chen.
Lin Chen asked, "Is it Yuan Yuan's family and the others?"
Xu Mengyao nodded. "We used to get together every so often."
Lin Chen smiled slightly. "I'm fine with that. Where are we meeting, and are there any things I should be aware of?"
Xu Mengyao glanced at Lin Xiaoxi.
Lin Xiaoxi was a little distance away at the moment.
"They might know the rumors about our company."
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