Chapter 25: A Hotel Crisis? The System Successfully Integrated!

Han Xinyi frowned slightly, though she merely remarked, "Mr. Du, please don't mind my secretary; he has a rather blunt temperament."

Du Yu did not bother to pay much attention to the man, choosing instead to get straight to the point with Han Xinyi.

"Ms. Han, I understand you are here to inspect the quality of my shop’s offerings. I can guarantee that the fish in our store are of the highest quality, and you are welcome to pick whatever you like. Furthermore, we carry saltwater fish that you won't find anywhere else."

Han Xinyi’s eyes brightened; this was exactly what she wanted to hear. Her previous supplier was a fish shop owned by one of Third Master Zhao’s subordinates. While the quality was passable, it was frequently mixed with inferior goods, which left her feeling helpless. Hearing about a new fish shop in the city center that had been earning a good reputation over the past few days, she had rushed over to see for herself.

"Come, Ms. Han, let me show you around." Du Yu gave Ma Yue a reassuring look.

"These are small yellow croakers, these are mantis shrimp, and these are..." Du Yu introduced each item to Han Xinyi. "In this tank, we keep some of the rarer species..."

"Mr. Du, is this a leopard coral grouper? My goodness, and is this a large yellow croaker?" Han Xinyi’s exclamation cut him off. A faint smile touched the corner of Du Yu’s mouth.

Finally, Du Yu led Han Xinyi and her party to a small tank. "Ms. Han, these are giant croaker and tuna."

Du Yu spoke with such composure, as if he were introducing the most common crucian carp. Han Xinyi recognized them, of course. She stood frozen in place, her pupils slightly constricted. Even she, typically a woman of great poise, felt unsteady on her feet. This young man was truly unfathomable.

"Mr. Du, are you certain you caught these fish yourself, rather than importing them?" Her voice trembled slightly.

"Of course! Besides, I don't have the capital for imports right now," Du Yu laughed.

"Very well. Mr. Du, I have seen the saltwater fish here, and the quality is truly impeccable—I cannot find a single fault. Therefore, I am prepared to sign a medium-to-long-term contract with you immediately. Of course, maintaining this quality is the top priority; we can sit down and discuss the specific details right now."

Du Yu was taken aback by Ms. Han’s efficiency, but upon reflection, he understood. Only a person of such decisiveness could manage a hotel of this caliber.

"That sounds good, Ms. Han. Please discuss the details with Ma Yue; I will simply be present to assist."

Han Xinyi nodded to herself again. Such professionalism in a man of twenty was truly astonishing!

After more than an hour of negotiation, Han Xinyi signed a contract on the spot in Du Yu’s shop. The agreement stipulated that in the first shipment, Du Yu would deliver 50 kilograms of saltwater fish and 10 kilograms of rare species to the City Grand Hotel. The pricing had already been settled with Ma Yue.

"Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation, Ms. Han!" Du Yu smiled and shook her hand.

"Haha, let's do this—I'm not much older than you, and 'Ms. Han' sounds a bit formal. You can just call me Sister Han from now on." Ma Yue looked on, thoughtful.

"Haha, alright then! See you tomorrow, Sister Han!" Du Yu accepted with a chuckle. Tomorrow was the scheduled date for the first delivery.

Back in the car, Han Xinyi’s secretary seemed to have something on his mind, which did not escape her notice. "Secretary Wang, is there something you wish to say?"

"Ms. Han, I’m just wondering... will this bring retaliation from Third Master Zhao?" Secretary Wang asked after careful deliberation.

"Humph. Who I choose to do business with is my freedom. That man's fish were always short on weight, and his son’s insults whenever he visited were intolerable. I have my own reasons," Han Xinyi replied coldly.

Back at the shop, Du Yu was discussing the next day’s plans with Ma Yue. After a moment of thought, he decided that he and Ma Yue would go, while Wang Xiaowei stayed behind. Wang Xiaowei was left speechless, thinking that his boss really didn't need to go through such elaborate hoops. Ignoring Wang Xiaowei’s mischievous look, Du Yu and Ma Yue finalized their plans and drove home.

The next morning, Du Yu woke up early. Upon checking the system, he discovered that the progress had reached 89%; he estimated that the fusion would be complete by the morning! At the shop, he deftly loaded the goods into the back of the van, had Ma Yue take the passenger seat, and drove toward the hotel.

"Bang!"

"This is outrageous! My business with Han Xinyi was going perfectly fine until this Du Yu showed up? He dares to steal my business? Er Qiangzi!"

"Yes, Young Master?"

"Take a dozen brothers and follow me to the City Grand Hotel! Third Master told me not to touch him yet, to wait and deal with him alongside the village chief, but this brat has already bullied his way onto my turf!" The young man, who was known as the 'Young Master,' roared while slamming the table.

"Don't worry, Young Master. The boys and I will make sure to teach this blind fool a lesson!"

Before long, Du Yu and Ma Yue arrived at the City Grand Hotel, where Han Xinyi and her team were waiting. Du Yu stepped out and greeted her: "Sister Han! The goods have arrived!"

"Good, thank you for your trouble. Leave them there; I’ll have my staff move them!"

"Let's see who dares to touch them!"

A dozen men flooded into the hotel from the street, led by the man known as the 'Young Master.'

"Zhao Qiang? What are you doing here? Our business relationship is over! Please do not interfere with my operations anymore!" This Zhao Qiang was the son of Third Master Zhao.

"Heh, Han Xinyi, this punk stole my business, so I'm here to teach him a lesson." Zhao Qiang pointed at Du Yu. "Brat, hand over that fish and I might spare you this once."

Du Yu smiled slightly. "Zhao Qiang, is it? Are you trying to rob me? I have a formal contract with Ms. Han, and both parties have reached an agreement. What right do you have to interfere?" Du Yu’s words were firm and logical.

The dozen men slowly surrounded them. Seeing the situation turn sour, Ma Yue reached for his phone.

"I’d like to see who dares to make a call!" Zhao Qiang’s men pulled out clubs and pointed them at the group. Han Xinyi and Ma Yue instinctively moved closer to Du Yu, their faces turning pale. Du Yu frowned; this situation seemed troublesome.

"Ding! The Lucky Value Mall and Leveling System fusion progress: 100%!"

"Skill points are now unlocked."

The system’s notification chimed, sounding like music to his ears.