It's only a matter of ti. With these unique skills, my future will definitely be more brilliant than President Bai's!
As Liu Ergou was lost in his dreams of the future, President Bai had already finished his call and arranged for the helicopter. All that was left to do was wait.
However, while they were waiting, President Bai suddenly spoke up. "Ahem, President Lu, there's sothing I'd like to discuss with you, if you're interested."
Lu Shuangyue was sowhat surprised. For President Bai to take the initiative to discuss business with her was a rare event indeed. In the business world, President Bai was known for being serious and ticulous. When she had first negotiated an order with him, it had taken a herculean effort to win him over. Moreover, she'd heard from others that in his decade-plus career, it had always been others begging him for a partnership; he had never once been the one to initiate.
And now, he was actively proposing a discussion with . Truly a rare occasion!
Thinking this, Lu Shuangyue nodded. "President Bai, you're too kind. Please, feel free to speak your mind. I'll just say this beforehand: I'll do my best to accomplish anything within my power, but please don't ask the impossible of ."
President Bai laughed heartily. "Don't be nervous, President Lu. It's like this: I'd like to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with you. You would supply with a batch of high-quality dicinal herbs at regular intervals, just like the ones from today. Of course, it would be fine if the quality is slightly lower at tis. As for the price, I will definitely pay the highest market rate. What do you think, President Lu?"
Astonishnt was written all over Lu Shuangyue's face. To put it bluntly, President Bai's offer was a golden opportunity handed to her on a silver platter. The man before her was a famous tycoon in the city, an incredibly wealthy whale. While collaborating with him might not elevate Baozhi Hall to the next level, it would certainly make it prosperous, providing the capital for future expansion.
However, this was a decision Lu Shuangyue couldn't make on her own. Strictly speaking, the mountain behind the village belonged to Fengzhu Village; her harvesting herbs there was rely a stopgap asure. A true long-term partnership would require the approval of the Fengzhu Village residents. But then again… it couldn't be left entirely up to them.
After a mont's thought, Lu Shuangyue spoke. "President Bai, I can't make this decision by myself. I'd like to discuss it with my… er, my friend first, and then I'll give you an answer. Is that alright?"
President Bai nodded, naturally having no objection.
Lu Shuangyue then pulled Liu Ergou outside to discuss the matter in a low voice. "Er Gou, you heard all that. What do you think?"
Without a mont's hesitation, Liu Ergou replied, "Just agree to it! That back mountain is huge. You can pick as many herbs as you want. It's not like I can use them all myself!"
Hearing this, Lu Shuangyue shook her head and refused, leaving Liu Ergou a bit confused. She then explained her reasoning in detail. "Er Gou, listen to . While there are a lot of herbs in the mountains, they will eventually run out. When that day cos, the partnership ends. We need to maximize our returns! So, my idea is for you to cultivate the herbs right here in the village. That way, we can maximize profits, ensure a long-term partnership, and not deplete the natural resources. What do you think of that?"
Lu Shuangyue's words were a revelation for Liu Ergou. Her idea seed highly feasible. There was just one issue… the matter of actually cultivating the herbs.
Seeing Liu Ergou lost in thought, Lu Shuangyue knew what was worrying him. "I know what you're worried about," she added. "I can help you with the cultivation. Let's go back in and see what kind of herbs President Bai wants. If they aren't exceptionally rare, I'll help you!"
At this, sothing seed to click in Liu Ergou's mind. His eyes lit up, and he nodded, agreeing to Lu Shuangyue's plan.
The two returned to the room, spoke briefly with President Bai, and accepted his offer. A contract was signed right on the spot.
Looking at the contract, Liu Ergou saw that the first delivery of herbs wasn't due for a full year. That ant he had plenty of ti. My plan can be fully realized! Fresh chapters posted on NoveI~Fire
The pair chatted with President Bai for a while longer until the helicopter he had called for finally arrived. After a flurry of activity, the herbs were loaded and flown away. President Bai departed with them, leaving Fengzhu Village behind.
The mont President Bai left, Lu Shuangyue seed to lose all her strength, slumping into Liu Ergou's arms.
This gave him quite a fright. "Shuang Yue, what's wrong?"
Looking at the worried Liu Ergou, Lu Shuangyue reached up and playfully pinched his cheek. With a smile, she said, "It's nothing. I just suddenly relaxed, so I'm a bit weak!"
Hearing this, Liu Ergou breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought sothing was seriously wrong.
After resting in his arms for a mont, Lu Shuangyue got up and began to handle the cleanup, which she finished in less than an hour.
Afterward, Lu Shuangyue drove her car up to Liu Ergou and patted the passenger seat. "Get in, Er Gou! You were a huge help today. I have to reward you properly! Co on! I'm taking you to the county town!"
Hearing this, Liu Ergou's eyebrows shot up in surprise. The county town?
While he was still dazed, Lu Shuangyue patted the passenger seat again. "That's right, the county town! Stop standing there daydreaming and get in!"
Urged on by Lu Shuangyue, Liu Ergou stopped dawdling and slid into the passenger seat. A mont later, he heard the car's engine roar to life. Before he could even process what she said, the car shot forward, accelerating rapidly. The sudden force pressing him back into his seat made Liu Ergou tense up, afraid to move.
Seeing his tense expression, Lu Shuangyue couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Hahaha, don't be scared, Er Gou! No need to be so nervous! I'm just driving a little fast! Let's go!"
As Lu Shuangyue finished speaking, the already fast car sped up even more. Liu Ergou could clearly see the speedoter needle climbing past ninety kiloters per hour. The sight made him break out in a cold sweat.
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