Chen Changyuan shook hands with Mr. Chen and exchanged a few words.
Then, the three of them sat down and began to discuss the specific details of the cooperation.
After some bargaining, the three parties reached a preliminary cooperation intention and decided to jointly invest to build a modern medicinal material processing plant near Chen Changyuan's medicinal material base.
Chen Changyuan carefully pondered the framework of cooperation. He knew very well that he held the trump card of golden thread grass in his hand, which gave him an absolute advantage in the negotiations.
He cleared his throat and said, "Everyone, win-win cooperation is naturally a good thing, but I have a condition."
Li Ming and Mr. Chen exchanged glances, and Li Ming asked, "Mr. Chen, please speak."
"I demand a 40% stake and full control over the medicinal material base."
Chen Changyuan's tone was firm and left no room for doubt.
Li Ming frowned. "40%? Mr. Chen, your appetite is too big, isn't it? We invested money and labor, and you only provided medicinal materials, and you want to take away so many shares. Isn't it unreasonable?"
Chen Changyuan smiled slightly and explained calmly, "Mr. Li, I'm sure you understand the scarcity and market value of golden thread grass better than I do. Furthermore, the unique cultivation techniques I master are unreplicable by other medicinal herb bases. This 40% stake isn't an exorbitant price; it's well worth the money."
Mr. Chen has been observing Chen Changyuan silently. He admires Chen Changyuan's confidence and foresight.
He said, "Engineer Li, Mr. Chen's request is not unreasonable. Golden Thread Grass is indeed a rare and precious medicinal herb. Mastering its cultivation technology is equivalent to mastering the initiative in the market. I think we can accept Mr. Chen's conditions."
Li Ming wanted to fight for it again, but was stopped by a look from Mr. Chen.
He knew that Mr. Chen always had a unique vision in the business world. Now that he said so, there was no point in insisting.
Just when the negotiations were about to reach an agreement, Zhang Qinghai hurried over.
He excitedly said to Chen Changyuan, "Changyuan, I have good news for you! The province is planning to build a large-scale Chinese medicinal material processing base and is currently investigating various locations. I think Qingshui Village has a good chance of being selected!"
Chen Changyuan was shocked. This was a bigger opportunity!
He immediately realized that the previous cooperation plan needed to be adjusted.
He pondered for a moment and said, "Everyone, I have a new idea. Instead of building a large-scale factory now, why not start with a small-scale trial production and then expand after the provincial project is implemented? This way, we can accumulate experience and adjust production direction according to market demand."
Li Ming, Mr. Chen and Zhang Mazi were all convinced by Chen Changyuan's analysis.
Finally, the four parties signed a preliminary cooperation agreement, agreeing to invest a portion of funds in advance to build a small medicinal material processing workshop, focusing on the cultivation and processing of golden thread grass.
When An Caicai heard the news, she was happy for Chen Changyuan and excited that she could be involved.
She took the initiative to find Chen Changyuan and offered to help him improve the management system of the medicinal materials base.
"In the long run, I think that although your medicinal material base is quite large, its management is still a bit rough. If you want to further expand the scale, you must establish a standardized management system."
An Caicai said seriously.
Chen Changyuan nodded: "Cai Cai, you are right. I am worried about this matter. Do you have any good suggestions?"
An Caicai took out a stack of documents from her bag and handed them to Chen Changyuan: "This is a management system I drafted based on the actual situation of your medicinal material base. Please see if there is anything that needs to be revised."
Chen Changyuan took the document and read it carefully.
An Caicai's management system is very detailed, with clear regulations from personnel allocation, job responsibilities to production processes and quality control.
"Cai Cai, you are so amazing!"
Chen Changyuan sincerely praised, "This system is even more perfect than I imagined. With it, my medicinal material base will be able to reach a higher level."
The two walked side by side on the ridge of the field, the afterglow of the setting sun shining on them, stretching their shadows out.
An Caicai accidentally touched Chen Changyuan's hand, and a feeling like an electric current instantly spread throughout her body.
She quickly retracted her hand, her cheeks flushing slightly.
Chen Changyuan also felt something strange, and his heartbeat involuntarily quickened.
He glanced at An Caicai secretly and found that she was also looking at him secretly.
Their eyes met, and there was a hint of ambiguity in the air.
The moment their eyes met, An Caicai's heart beat like a deer.
She turned her head away in panic, pretending to admire the wild flowers on the edge of the field.
Chen Changyuan was also a little embarrassed. He coughed lightly and broke the silence. "Cai Cai, thank you for what you have done for the medicinal material base. It really helped me a lot."
"Nothing, just a little help."
An Caicai lowered her head and her voice was as soft as a mosquito.
"A piece of cake? This can't be summed up with just 'a piece of cake'."
Chen Changyuan said seriously, "You put so much thought into helping me put together such a perfect management system. I will always remember this friendship."
An Caicai raised her head and met Chen Changyuan's sincere gaze. She mustered up the courage to say, "Changyuan, actually... I..."
"Long-term! Long-term! Great things!"
Old Yuantou ran over panting and interrupted An Caicai before she finished speaking.
Chen Changyuan hurried over and asked, "Uncle Yuan, what's the hurry?"
Old Yuantou grabbed Chen Changyuan's hand and said excitedly, "The provincial inspection results are out! Our Qingshui Village has been selected! They're going to build a Chinese medicinal material processing base!"
This news exploded in Chen Changyuan's ears like thunder.
He was stunned for a few seconds before reacting, "Really? Uncle Yuan, you didn't lie to me?"
"Why would I lie to you? Secretary Wang said this himself! He said that our village was chosen because we have a golden thread grass planting base and you are a skilled technician!"
Old Yuantou's face flushed with excitement.
Chen Changyuan was ecstatic, he knew what this meant.
This means that he will have a bigger platform and more room for development!
He hugged Old Yuan and said excitedly, "Thank you, Uncle Yuan! Thank you!"
An Caicai was also happy for Chen Changyuan. She walked up to him and said softly, "Congratulations, Changyuan."
Chen Changyuan looked at An Caicai, his eyes full of gratitude and tenderness.
He held her hand and said emotionally, "Cai Cai, thank you for always being by my side, supporting me, and encouraging me."
An Caicai's hand was held tightly by Chen Changyuan, and her heart began to tremble.
She felt Chen Changyuan's palm was broad and warm, as if it could bring her infinite sense of security.
The old man looked at the two men's clasped hands and smiled meaningfully. "Alright, alright, you young people can chat slowly. I'll go back and tell your mother the good news first!"
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