After discussing work, Zhao Xiulian took Li Xiaoli home.
Since she can't understand it anyway, it's best not to bother them.
Shen Xiaoyan and Zhang Bin sat down and looked at Li Weidong in unison.
Li Weidong chuckled: "Even though we're talking about work, don't be so serious. The way you're all looking at me like that is putting a lot of pressure on me!"
There's always a feeling that it carries all the expectations of the two of them.
That is indeed the case.
Shen Xiaoyan rolled her eyes at him: "You were the one who started by getting all serious, making it sound like some kind of grand meeting."
"It's about our future, isn't it? It's the conference!"
Li Weidong smiled and then got to the point: "I've thought about it. Let's not make it too big at first. After all, you can't get fat in one bite."
"In the initial stage, the number of farmers to cooperate is set at 100, with 50 from Taohuayu and the remaining spots going to Zhang Bin. This way, we can also mitigate some of the risks."
Farmers are often said to be simple and honest, but behind this simplicity lies ignorance, and if someone incites them, problems can easily arise.
Each of the two villages will have 50 cooperative farming households, so that even if someone incites others on one side, there will still be a safety net on the other side.
Shen Xiaoyan and Zhang Bin nodded in unison.
Li Weidong added, "Xiaoyan will be in charge of negotiating the cooperation. Zhang Bin and I will not get involved. Just follow the rules and handle everything officially."
As for him and Zhang Bin, once they step forward, there will definitely be people trying to pull strings.
It would be difficult to refuse later, which would hurt feelings, so it's better to stay out of the loop, which is also more convenient.
Shen Xiaoyan readily agreed.
Next, we will discuss cooperation policies.
"Weidong, I've discussed with my classmate the thing you mentioned about helping to build the mushroom shed."
Zhang Bin said, "They will come to help when the time comes."
He's the expert when it comes to building sheds; even Li Weidong isn't as familiar with it as he is.
With one hundred cooperative households, he certainly couldn't handle it all by himself.
Li Weidong nodded, tapping the notebook in his hand, and said, "We can't help with building the mushroom shed for nothing."
"As the saying goes, a small favor is appreciated, but a large favor breeds resentment. If you really help for free, it might end up causing trouble. So it's better to charge from the beginning."
Shen Xiaoyan was somewhat surprised: "Charge? In addition to the cost of materials, there will be a labor fee as well? Will the farmers agree to that?"
People in the countryside make a living by farming. Their income throughout the year comes mainly from selling crops. Jobs are hard to find, and they are busy from the beginning to the end of the year. If they can save a few hundred yuan, they are considered to be living a good life.
Is it really feasible to charge for building mushroom sheds now?
Li Weidong said, "Where in the world is there such a good thing as reaping without sowing?"
In other words, you will cherish things more after you've put in the effort.
"To help build the mushroom shed, each household needs to pay 50 yuan, which includes the cost of materials."
Li Weidong explained, "I've calculated the cost of the greenhouse materials. It's about 15-20 yuan for materials for one greenhouse, and the rest is for labor."
"If a family doesn't have money, the company can provide proof and help them apply for agricultural loans from the credit village."
He also mentioned this point: credit societies provide agricultural loans with extremely low interest rates and fees, so the burden on ordinary people is not great.
"As for other things such as technical guidance and mushroom bags, they are all provided free of charge by the company, and a buyback agreement will be signed. Farmers don't need to worry about not being able to sell the mushrooms they grow."
Shen Xiaoyan and Zhang Bin nodded in agreement.
Zhang Bin, in particular, even took out paper and pen and started writing and drawing on the paper.
"No wonder you're a general manager, Wei Dong!"
Shen Xiaoyan laughed and said, "Every detail has been arranged so clearly. If it were me, I would be completely confused!"
Li Weidong shook his head: "Sister Xiaoyan, you're being too modest. If you're really going to exaggerate like that, how did you even get your restaurant up and running?"
The future richest woman is no joke!
Zhang Bin was engrossed in taking notes when he suddenly looked up and asked, "By the way, has the purchase price for the mushrooms been set?"
"It's settled."
Li Weidong nodded: "The average price is the same as last year, 40 cents per pound."
In an instant, the sound of gasping filled the air.
Shen Xiaoyan was somewhat incredulous: "Really the same price as last year? I thought you were just joking last time!"
She had discussed this issue with Li Weidong before, but she hadn't taken it to heart when he mentioned it.
After all, prices are so high now; if we go back to last year's prices, that won't work!
Zhang Bin's eyes widened: "Wei Dong, are you kidding me? You know what the price of mushrooms is outside right now, 40 cents a pound, that's way too low!"
The price has already risen to 80 cents or 1 yuan outside, and it looks like it's going to keep going up. Who can agree to this asking price of 40 cents?
Li Weidong, however, insisted on this price.
"Don't worry."
He said confidently, "Mushroom prices are rising now, but they won't keep rising forever. By the end of the year, when our first batch of mushrooms hit the market, prices will drop."
"No way?"
Shen Xiaoyan and Zhang Bin spoke in unison.
Li Weidong smiled and said, "Then let me ask you, why is the price of mushrooms rising all the way up?"
The two exchanged a glance, hesitated, and asked, "Because of a shortage?"
"That's right!"
Li Weidong nodded: "The root cause of the shortage is yellow mushroom disease. Mushrooms won't always get yellow mushroom disease. Production will return to normal, and once the shortage is over, can prices still rise?"
"Just wait and see. After this period, the price will return to normal. Just set the purchase price as I say. Don't worry too much. I know what I'm doing."
With these words, Shen Xiaoyan and Zhang Bin no longer had any doubts and nodded in agreement.
Li Weidong breathed a sigh of relief: "Alright, let's proceed with the initial plan in this way. Keep it up!"
Actually, there's an even more important reason why he's so certain.
That means the government will intervene to curb the skyrocketing vegetable prices by the end of the year, so there's nothing to worry about!
Shen Xiaoyan and Zhang Bin nodded in unison: "Go for it!"
Before the meeting adjourned, Li Weidong called the two back and emphasized the issue of the acquisition price.
"Remember this: this price must not change under any circumstances!"
He solemnly declared, "No matter what anyone says, the purchase price is only forty cents. It cannot be increased by even one cent, or we'll go bankrupt!"
The government is stepping in to curb vegetable prices. The sky-high prices will not only fall back, but may even be lower than 40 cents. If the prices are set too high, a year's work will be for nothing!
Seeing that he was speaking seriously, Shen Xiaoyan and Zhang Bin nodded in agreement.
"Don't worry, you've said it so many times, even if the King of Heaven himself came, the purchase price wouldn't change."
Shen Xiaoyan agreed.
Li Weidong finally breathed a sigh of relief.
With the future plans in place, it's time to get to work.
Li Weidong got up and went to the home of village chief Li Baotian.
"Uncle, good news!"
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