"I would be very grateful if Mr. Hu could offer his insights.
After much deliberation, Ouyang Jierui decided to turn back. He picked up the wine glass on the table and drank it all in one gulp, as a way of showing his attitude and apologizing to Hu Yuan.
"It's actually very simple. Just exchange all these useless fruit trees for money and then invest them in other businesses of the Ouyang family. They will naturally become treasures."
Hu Yuan expressed his thoughts, but saying so undoubtedly dealt another blow to Ouyang Jierui.
Because this method is simple, anyone can think of it; the key is that it is not easy to implement.
Moreover, those fruit trees aren't worth much money.
Ouyang Jierui's expression immediately changed again; he felt that Hu Yuan was deliberately playing him for a fool.
"Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Hu."
Ouyang Jierui sat angrily in the chair. This time, he didn't rush to leave, perhaps wanting to see what Hu Yuan really wanted to do.
"You don't need to be angry. Since I've said it, it means I've already found someone to take over for you, and the price is absolutely fair."
Hu Yuan knew he couldn't provoke this guy any further, so he decided to get to the point quickly.
"Oh, who wants to take it over, and how much money are they offering?"
Ouyang Jierui immediately became interested, but after the lesson he had just learned, he was wary of Hu Yuan and did not show any sign of happiness.
“Actually, I’ve had a dream since I was a child to own an orchard, but I don’t think this orchard is going to be profitable for you, so you should name your price.”
Hu Yuan said with a smile on his face.
Ouyang Jierui and Liu Mingfang were both stunned. They hadn't expected that Hu Yuan himself wanted to buy the orchard.
What is he trying to do?
"Mr. Hu, what do you mean by this? You don't mean you want to take over the Ouyang family, do you? Do you have such a big appetite?"
Ouyang Jierui felt that this matter was unreliable, so he asked angrily.
“I don’t have that kind of ambition, nor do I want to do it, but I am indeed somewhat interested in your orchard. Of course, it’s okay if you don’t want to sell it to me. I can buy another piece of land and start a new orchard in less than two years.”
Hu Yuan's words undoubtedly contained a threatening meaning.
The Ouyang family's orchard is already barely profitable, and if competitors emerge, they'll likely be forced to abandon it.
“Since Mr. Hu really wants it, then make an offer. I’ll go back and discuss it with the board of directors. After all, this is no small matter, and I can’t make such a big decision on my own.”
Ouyang Jierui had no choice but to compromise, since the Ouyang family had long considered giving up the orchard.
It's just that no suitable person has taken over yet.
"As I just said, you can name your price. I trust you won't be too cruel. I consider you a friend; you can't possibly cheat me, can you?"
Hu Yuan chuckled.
Actually, Hu Yuan also wanted to see just how much Ouyang Jierui valued the orchard.
“Mr. Hu, my family has been running those orchards for over ten years, and they’re quite large. If you ask me, the minimum I’d have to transfer them to you is ten million.”
Ouyang Jierui quoted a high price because he thought Hu Yuan would definitely bargain.
Since you'll be bargained down no matter what you say, you might as well quote a higher price and try your luck.
"Ten million is still a bit high, but if I can use ten million to buy my dream, I think it's worth it."
Hu Yuan looked troubled, but did not bargain.
This made Ouyang Jierui very happy.
"However, you should know my current situation very well. It's impossible for me to just take out ten million and give it to you."
Hu Yuan had never planned to spend so much money to buy an orchard, after all, he wasn't that rich yet.
That's ten million! That's one-fifth of the Ouyang family's assets. Not to mention Hu Yuan, even the biggest family in the provincial capital couldn't just take it out like that.
After all, the assets one owns and the money one can take out are not the same thing.
“Of course I know no one can come up with that much money, but business is business, and you can’t just talk your way out of it.”
Ouyang Jierui even changed how he addressed Hu Yuan, because if Hu Yuan really bought those orchards at that price, it would be a huge boon for him.
Perhaps he can use this credit to smoothly take over the family business.
"Of course not, I have an idea, let me tell you first."
Hu Yuan had already prepared these arguments and was just waiting for Ouyang Jierui.
"Please go ahead, Mr. Hu."
Ouyang Jierui was genuinely excited at that moment, as if he had forgotten everything that had happened before.
This kind of person probably only remembers the good times and not the bad.
“I don’t have that much money on hand, but I can use some things to offset part of the cost, such as the agency rights for the East District, or the agency rights for a certain city, as well as a large number of flip phones, etc.”
Previously, Hu Yuan did not grant Ouyang Jierui the agency rights due to his character issues.
But now I need to use this to successfully take over the orchard, so even if it might cause me some trouble, I have to accept it.
Moreover, Hu Yuan was well aware of how far flip phones could go.
Flip phones have been on the market for over half a year now, and I've made a lot of money from them, but soon this phone will be obsolete.
The contract Hu Yuan prepared only stipulated the agency rights for this one mobile phone model.
If Ouyang Jierui really signs, then he'll have truly fallen into Hu Yuan's trap.
This guy might get some initial success, but then he'll have a lot of outdated flip phones stuck in his hands.
Not only will he lose money, but he'll also have to beg me to give him the agency rights for the new phone.
The most important point is that the money now being used to offset the agency rights is essentially being given to Hu Yuan for free.
"Really? If that's possible, that would be even better."
Upon hearing Hu Yuan's words, Ouyang Jierui immediately jumped up with joy.
This is something he's been coveting for a long time.
Let alone offsetting a portion, as long as Hu Yuan is willing to give him the agency rights for the eastern district, plus three or four cities, he can give the orchard to Hu Yuan even if Hu Yuan doesn't give him a single penny.
That would be enough for him to successfully take over the family business. What would become of the orchard then would be entirely up to him.
"Of course it's true, and I don't want to go too far. The agency rights for the East District will be worth five million. What do you think?"
Hu Yuan had calculated that this guy would definitely agree.
"That's wonderful! It's settled then, Mr. Hu. I can't let you pay for this meal. I'll take care of it. I'll go get the best wine right away. Please wait here and don't try to pay for it."
Ouyang Jierui looked as happy as if he had found gold on the street.
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