"How can you make red bean and mung bean dishes taste so good?"
He can understand if other fillings taste good, but they are expensive after all.
But how can such ordinary ingredients make it smell so delicious?
Sheng Yueqing smiled, "This is our family's exclusive recipe, I'm sorry I can't tell you."
Bai Fuyu knew it was a unique formula, and he was very eager to try it.
"Mr. Sheng, actually, the main reason I came to Shanghai this time is to have a chat with you."
"I've always thought your food is delicious, so I'd like to collaborate with you to improve my family's royal pastries."
Although his family had the gimmick of being royal chefs, that was a long time ago, and he couldn't possibly remember the recipes.
Moreover, his ancestor was actually just a minor assistant; he certainly didn't know the real formula.
I simply followed the chef's recipe and made my own proportions.
So, while they may look like imperial pastries, the quality of the pastries is quite different.
I came here this time to learn from Sheng Yueqing.
Ideally, I should sell him the formula.
Sheng Yueqing wanted to hear his proposed cooperation plan.
"You want me to teach you how to improve the recipe?"
Bai Fuyu neither said yes nor no.
"Can you help me improve the recipe?"
If her improved recipe is delicious, giving her some money wouldn't be out of the question.
Sheng Yueqing knew perfectly well what was going on, and smiled, "It's not necessarily true, after all, your family's desserts are quite different from mine."
Bai Fuyu's family makes pastries using traditional recipes, but their recipes combine Chinese and Western elements.
The two taste very different.
Bai Fuyu felt that she must be very capable, after all, he had tasted all of Sheng Yueqing's pastry products.
It's really delicious.
Back then, he was very proud that his pastry-making skills were among the best in Beijing.
But ever since I ate at someone else's house, I've realized that his cooking skills are just so-so.
In recent years, Western-style confectionery has become very popular in Kyoto and is selling extremely well, almost overshadowing them.
He panicked this time too.
If there's no market, the store will have to close.
The factory might not be able to continue operating at that point.
Therefore, it is essential to bring the formula back this time.
"Mr. Sheng, I originally wanted to buy the formula from you."
“I’ve come with sincerity. Name your price, as long as I can afford it.”
"Or you may not want to sell your recipe, but if you can help me improve my recipe, I can pay you."
Sheng Yueqing started to make her plans.
How will this fee be calculated? Will it be settled in one lump sum?
Bai Fuyu nodded, "Yes."
"As long as you help me improve it, I'll buy out this recipe for you in one go. You can't make these kinds of desserts at home anymore, otherwise you'll be plagiarizing."
He was also afraid that Sheng Yueqing would improve the product and then sell it herself, which would make him lose money.
Therefore, a contract is still necessary.
Sheng Yueqing nodded. "Signing a contract is certainly a good thing. But it shouldn't be a one-time buyout."
"I can help you improve the formula, or I can choose not to sell the improved product."
"All I ask is that you give me a small portion of the profit from every order you sell in the future. Consider it my recipe royalties!"
How much does a one-time buyout cost?
She wants a permanent business.
"And you won't lose out either. I don't take much each time. If your business goes bankrupt, I won't get any money and will actually lose out."
"If my formula is very popular with customers, you will make money, and you will make money continuously."
"Furthermore, this improved product can have our collaboration logo added."
It's like two brands collaborating; with the Sheng family's reputation, it'll sell even better.
After all the calculations, "actually, Boss Bai earns more than me."
After hearing this, Bai Fuyu also felt that he had gained more.
After all, a one-time buyout would definitely cost a lot.
Moreover, Shengjia brand pastries and snacks are very famous.
Even people in Kyoto know this brand.
Every year during the Spring Festival and other holidays, many wealthy people specially order New Year's gifts from Sheng Yueqing's company to give to others.
With Sheng Yueqing's partner brand involved, sales are indeed better.
Bai Fuyu couldn't resist the temptation and agreed.
The two immediately went to draft a contract.
The first rule is that you only get a cut if the research and development is successful.
Sheng Yueqing smiled and said, "Then you have to pay for my research and development."
"After all, I'm not working for you for free."
Commission is commission.
Research and development expenses are research and development expenses.
This includes material costs and labor costs; all of these must be included.
When Bai Fuyu saw the number, he was surprised to find it was so high.
I immediately regretted it.
"That's too much."
It would be better to just buy it outright.
He said, "How could a businessman do good deeds for free?"
Sheng Yueqing looks so harmless, but she's actually quite good at calculating.
Such a large sum of R&D funds, and it's even stipulated that the product won't be refunded if the R&D is unsuccessful.
If it doesn't work, all his money will be wasted.
Only then did Sheng Yueqing smile like a cunning fox.
"Boss Bai, haven't you heard the saying? Before you can succeed, you have to fail countless times."
"Those who dream of making a fortune without spending a penny are dreaming."
You can have anything in your dreams.
"If you can't bear to part with this R&D cost, we can cancel the collaboration. I don't need the money anyway."
Bai Fuyu glared.
"You don't need this money?"
That's a lie.
If I weren't short of money, I could have squeezed such a large sum out of him.
"Has the Sheng family run into some trouble?"
I need this money urgently.
Sheng Yueqing shook her head and smiled helplessly, "No, not at all."
Bai Fuyu clearly didn't believe it.
Sheng Yueqing wasn't in a hurry and told him to take his time to think it over.
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