Zhao Huaian laughed as well. "Haha, I was just joking with you."
Long Si burst into hearty laughter. "You nearly scared me to death, Old Zhao. I never thought you were such a joker."
The two men sat down, and a waiter promptly poured them some wine.
After drinking two cups, Zhao Huaian got straight to the point. "I wonder what Fourth Master Long wanted my advice on when you invited me here today."
"Let me make this clear first. If this is still about Blissful Incense, then there's nothing to discuss."
Long Si chuckled. "Old Zhao, I don't understand. Why are you so resistant?"
"You should be able to see how popular my Blissful Incense is."
"Here in the Old City, my Blissful Incense is practically impossible to get. So many people come to my door with money in hand to buy it."
"What does that prove? It proves that my incense has a market."
"It refreshes the mind and clears the head, lets people have wonderful dreams, and helps them sleep until broad daylight. It works better than any sleeping pill."
"People these days live at a frantic pace. The influential and wealthy in particular all want a good night's sleep."
"Heh, as long as they light my Blissful Incense, they can sleep soundly and even have pleasant dreams."
"If we use your channels to sell it in the city, the price will probably shoot through the roof."
"I've already thought it through. We'll split it fifty-fifty. If you think that's not enough, I can take six and give you four."
"How about it? I'm being sincere enough, aren't I?"
Zhao Huaian said solemnly, "Even a blind man could see how sincere Fourth Master Long is."
"But Fourth Master Long, my Jade Stream Tower deals in legitimate business.