Magistrate Deng, Ruan Qian, and others looked toward Sun Chengen.
Sun Chengen, unblinking and unconcerned, gestured for Ruan Meng to continue.
Ruan Meng continued, "In addition, I need a team of skilled craftsmen. Brother Feng Xi is good at bamboo weaving, but I have inquired and found that there are no good carpenters or blacksmiths in the village."
"At that time, there will be many tools that need to be made. If I go to the city to find craftsmen, they may not be able to meet my needs. I will have to wait for the production schedule."
Don't want to wait for the craftsmen? Just summon them to your side and use them for your own purposes?
Sun Chengen was amused and turned his face away to hide the upward curve of his lips.
But when he remembered one of the titles, his smile gradually faded.
Brother Feng Xi? What kind of brother is Feng Xi to her?
Doesn't she have enough brothers?
Her older brother is the same; he doesn't do anything about it either!
Ruan Meng was talking so enthusiastically that she didn't notice that the expressions of the people next to her had changed.
Ruan Qian noticed this and glanced at Sun Chengen, who then returned to normal.
Ruan Meng asked Magistrate Deng, "Sir, do I need a qualification certificate issued by the county government to open a workshop or work as a blacksmith?"
Magistrate Deng nodded, and Feng Da, familiar with the situation, explained:
"Qualified blacksmiths need to register at the county government office and be issued qualification certificates. The amount of iron used in and out of the warehouse each day also needs to be registered."
Ruan Meng readily agreed, "That's easy!"
She looked at Sun Chengen and chuckled, "This is handled by the person who provides the service; we'll coordinate with the adults."
Sun Chengen had a forced smile, but he knew how to boss people around!
Ruan Meng continued, "Before the village collective is established, the operating model will be discussed with the villagers in a unified manner, and the villagers who agree to participate will sign and affix their fingerprints."
Ruan Meng is not worried about the villagers' willingness to participate.
Don't want to participate? Look at Wanjiacun Village, they're all scrambling to get in!
"Once we've finalized the details with Young Master Sun, we can sign a document in the name of the village collective, outlining our respective rights and responsibilities. Could you please act as our mediator at that time?"
Ordinary officials would certainly be unwilling to get involved in these matters, but these transactions, no matter how you look at them, all benefit the people of Fengjia Village, while the risks lie entirely with Sun Chengen...
In order to improve the lives of the villagers, the county magistrate was not entirely unwilling to take responsibility.
Magistrate Deng readily agreed, "If Young Master Sun trusts me and is willing to let me act as the middleman, I am naturally willing!"
Facing the county magistrate, Sun Chengen's expression softened slightly, and he nodded.
He agreed to the collaboration, but many details still need to be confirmed.
Ruan Meng elaborated further, stating, "The document states that Young Master Sun will provide raw materials for planting and raising cubs, seek skilled craftsmen and planting/breeding talents, and provide financial support..."
"The Fengjia Village collective provides land for planting and animal husbandry, labor, and production techniques, etc..."
"Once the seasonings, pickles, etc. are produced, both parties will assess a price, sell them, and split the profits."
"Or, at that time, both parties will agree on a unified price, and Young Master Sun will agree to purchase it. As for what price Young Master Sun will sell it to others, the village collective will not interfere."
Sun Chengen felt that this was the first time in his life he had been so patient, waiting for the "abacus" beads to drip onto his face, one drop at a time, until the very last one.
After Ruan Meng finished speaking, and waiting for his reaction, Sun Chengen said:
"Is there anything else? Have you finished calculating the abacus?"
Ruan Meng chuckled, seemingly without feeling ashamed.
Business is all about tug-of-war. If you reveal your hand from the start, you're just asking to suffer losses.
Ruan Meng asked politely, "Does Young Master Sun have any opinions?"
Sun Chengen sneered, "I wouldn't dare! I just have a question..."
Ruan Meng and the others listened attentively.
Sun Chengen asked seriously, "According to you, the Feng family villagers are responsible for providing the land, seafood, recipe, and labor, without having to pay a single copper coin..."
"You just sit back and count your money. Whether the finished products sell or not, whether you make a profit or a loss, you don't bear any risk. The responsibility and upfront investment are all mine..."
"Miss Ruan, Miss Ruan, do you think this is fair?"
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