Sun Chengen raised his eyebrows.
"I won't sell the formula; let's cooperate and split the profits 50/50!"
Sun Chengen smiled, revealing the maturity of someone from a business family, exuding a unique charm.
“I’ll provide the shop and manpower, and I’ll bear the risks. You’ll only provide the recipe. If I’m not mistaken, you won’t invest a single penny. I’ll be responsible for the workshop and raw materials. A 50/50 split, don’t you think that’s too much?”
Ruan Meng smiled and said, "When it comes to business, there's always a process of discussion. I call this 'technology-based equity investment.' If you don't believe me, just look at how many people are willing to invest with you."
"Can they get this done with you?"
"Furthermore, take the seafood hotpot business from last time as an example. Is it that I can provide the funds, or that we have a prestigious reputation?"
"Even in the poorest village on the South Island, Young Master Sun, you should have heard that many restaurants and eateries have imitated it since then. But have any of them surpassed the taste of He Family Restaurant?"
"Even after we published our methods, they still couldn't replicate it! What does this show? Technology is the primary productive force!"
Xiao Kai and A Yuan looked puzzled. Xiao Kai glanced at Sun Chengen's expression and asked in a low voice:
"Miss Meng, what exactly is productivity?"
Ruan Meng explained, "It means the ability to generate output value and produce goods, including quantity and quality."
"This means that technological strength creates more value than capital."
Xiao Kai thought about it and agreed wholeheartedly, giving Ruan Meng a thumbs up with admiration.
Ah Yuan thought back on it and realized it made sense.
Sun Chengen seemed to be deep in thought, his attitude revealing a hint of interest.
There's no room for rebuttal, which means there's still room for discussion!
Ruan Meng changed the subject, "But I've been thinking about it. It's normal for you to have concerns since this is my first time working with Young Master Sun. Look at me, Manager Yu, and the young master of the He family..."
Ruan Meng looked at Xiao Kai, "It's your time to shine!"
Xiao Kai, in a humble manner, introduced the following to Sun Chengen:
"At first, it was a few young masters and their wives who brought the wild boars they had caught to the shop, and the shopkeeper and his men gave them a fair price."
"Later, Ms. Ruan made seafood in a broth and wanted to seek cooperation. Perhaps she remembered that when we were buying wild boar meat, she didn't make things difficult or try to drive down the price. She was very kind and approached us first."
"Later, whenever Miss Ruan tried out a new dish, she would send it directly to us. If we didn't accept it, Miss Ruan might then look for someone else."
"But Miss Ruan is truly amazing. Every time she cooks seafood, both our head chef and Manager Yu praise her for it!"
"The last seafood dipping sauce business was just the beginning. Now, we regularly introduce new dishes, and we're starting to attract many more new customers than ever before!"
Xiao Kai is, after all, a member of the He Family Restaurant. If he were to speak exaggeratedly for Ruan Meng based solely on their personal relationship, Sun Chengen, for the sake of his business, or even for the sake of his cousin, would not tolerate Xiao Kai's behavior.
After listening, Ruan Meng also felt that Xiao Kai was reliable, and that he was very steady in his words and deeds.
Sun Chengen remained silent, because Ruan Meng was the one who was anxious.
Although it's not that you can only cooperate with him, through these two days of observation, Ruan Meng found that this person is someone you can get along with!
He is principled and tactful in his actions, and possesses broad knowledge. Putting aside his arrogant and sharp-tongued side—a flaw common to many young masters from prominent families—he is considerate of his servants, especially given his connection to the He family's restaurant...
They are much better than people who know nothing about them.
Although this business can be done anytime.
But by relying on beachcombing, the villagers can only slightly improve their lives. The men still work at sea and in the mines. Without able-bodied men in the village, if a conflict occurs again, the likes of Wanjia Village will still bully others.
This is almost predictable.
Therefore, wise people plan ahead.
Making some concessions is no big deal.
Ruan Meng proposed, "I'll take four, you take six. But there's a condition..."
Sun Chengen gestured for him to continue.
"I don't care about what's outside the island, but what's inside the island? We need raw materials, and Young Master can't possibly transport them from outside the island, can he?"
High cost.
"No matter where you build your pickle and condiment workshop, the planting area must be located in Fengjia Village."
Sun Chengen chuckled silently.
Ruan Meng seemed to be seen through by him, and touched her nose, "We need your financial support for planting, land reclamation, and other things."
Ruan Meng seemed to hear Sun Chengen laugh again.
Is there anything else?
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