Xiao Yi gathered key personnel from the base to discuss the request. In the base's conference room, a long table was packed with people. Xiao Yi sat at the head of the table, his expression serious and focused. Flanking him were the base's agricultural experts, resource management manager, security director, and several respected elders. Xiao Yi cleared his throat and spoke first, "As you all know, we've gathered here today to discuss another base's request to purchase our mutant vegetable seeds. This is no simple decision; it concerns the future of our base." The agricultural expert pushed his glasses up and said worriedly, "Chief, if we sell the seeds, we might gain some profit in the short term, but in the long run, it could affect our agricultural production and quality. After all, these seeds represent the product of a long period of cultivation and improvement." The head of resource management followed suit, "Furthermore, we also need to consider whether the resources the other base can offer in exchange are truly valuable to us. If they're merely temporarily useful while compromising our core resources, the cost will outweigh the gain." The security director frowned and said, "I'm concerned that if we sell the seeds, the other base's strength will increase, posing a threat to us. In this uncertain world, we cannot afford to be careless." An elder slowly spoke, "But from a humanitarian perspective, if we don't help them, their base could face an existential crisis. We can't completely ignore the lives of other survivors." The discussion was lively, with everyone chiming in. Some advocated refusing the sale to protect the base's interests; others believed a deal could be conducted under certain conditions, benefiting both others and themselves. Still others suggested a small-scale pilot program to observe the results before making a final decision. The atmosphere in the meeting room was tense and heated, as everyone diligently considered, weighing the pros and cons, and trying to find the most suitable solution for the base.
"Selling seeds can exchange for resources, but it might also allow other bases to rise in agriculture, posing a threat to us," someone said worriedly. The speaker was a middle-aged man sitting at one side of the conference table, his brow furrowed, his eyes filled with anxiety. His hands folded on the table, his fingers tapping unconsciously. "Our base has always enjoyed an advantage in agriculture thanks to these mutant vegetable seeds. If we sell them to other bases, they'll likely develop rapidly." He paused, swallowed, and continued, "Think about it, everyone. With seeds, hard work, and the right conditions, they might soon catch up to or even surpass our agricultural standards. Then, our position in the resource trade would be impacted." His voice rose slightly, a hint of urgency. "Furthermore, intensified competition could lead to various contradictions and conflicts. In the struggle for limited markets and resources, no one can guarantee that unpleasant things won't happen. We can't just focus on the resources we can exchange for and ignore the potential threats." He sighed deeply, leaning back in his chair, his expression growing increasingly worried. The conference room fell silent for a moment, as everyone else was thinking about the possibilities and potential risks brought about by his words.
"But this is also an opportunity to establish friendly cooperation." Others offered a different view. A young woman straightened her body, her gaze fixed on the group. Her voice was clear and powerful: "We can't just focus on potential competition and threats. If we agree to sell seeds, we could potentially establish a long-term, friendly, and cooperative relationship with the other base." She gently brushed her hair away from her ear and continued: "In this challenging world, having a friend is always better than having an enemy. Through this cooperation, we can exchange experiences and share resources, achieving mutual benefit and a win-win situation. Perhaps one day in the future, they will lend a hand when we encounter difficulties." Her eyes gleamed with anticipation: "Furthermore, with a friendly relationship established, we can expand cooperation in even more areas, such as joint defense and technological exchange. This will be extremely beneficial to the long-term development of our base." She clasped her hands together, her tone sincere and passionate: "We can't reject opportunities for cooperation because of fear of competition. Only by taking this courageous step can we open up broader space for development." The people in the conference room listened to her speech, some nodding in agreement, while others frowned, lost in thought.
After carefully weighing the terms, Xiao Yi decided to negotiate with the unfamiliar base. In a spacious, bright room, two long negotiation tables faced each other. Xiao Yi, leading the core members of the base, sat on one side, his expression serious and resolute. Across from him sat the envoys from the unfamiliar base, equally focused, their eyes revealing the seriousness with which they viewed this negotiation. Xiao Yi was the first to break the silence, his voice steady and forceful: "Everyone, we are willing to consider cooperation with you, but it must be based on fairness and mutual benefit." The leader of the unfamiliar base nodded and responded, "Leader Xiao Yi, we are very grateful for your willingness to sit down and discuss this. We come here with complete sincerity." Xiao Yi continued, "First, we need to carefully discuss the quantity of mutant vegetable seeds to be sold. These are a vital resource for our base and cannot be provided indefinitely." The agricultural experts from the unfamiliar base hurriedly said, "We understand your concerns, but we do have a significant demand for seeds, and we hope you can meet this demand as much as possible." Xiao Yi frowned slightly: "This will depend on the resources you can provide in exchange." A heated discussion ensued regarding the types and quantities of the exchanged resources. Xiao Yi proposed that he needed a certain amount of high-quality fertilizers, advanced irrigation equipment and scarce medicines. The strange base said that they could provide some energy resources, new defense technologies and some handicrafts. The two sides also argued over the price and delivery method. Xiao Yi insisted on receiving a portion of the resources as a deposit first to ensure the security of the transaction. The strange base hoped to pay in installments to reduce the pressure of a one-time payment. The atmosphere at the negotiation table was sometimes tense and sometimes relaxed. Xiao Yi sometimes whispered with the members around him, and sometimes expressed his position firmly. The envoys of the strange base also kept discussing countermeasures, trying to find a balance acceptable to both parties. Time passed by minute by minute, the sun outside the window gradually set, and the negotiations continued. The room was filled with a tense and expectant atmosphere.
Cooperation was finally reached. After a long and tense negotiation, the atmosphere in the room finally began to ease. Xiao Yi and the leader of the unfamiliar base stood up at the same time, with a relieved smile on their faces.
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