Just moments ago, the two groups were facing off with knives and guns, but now they are sitting face to face on the ground.
"You just started the ginseng business earlier. Even if we weren't there, someone else would have wanted to get involved."
"Moreover, I am certain that as reform and opening up continue to develop, more and more people will want to get a share of the pie."
Li Xiangdong spoke eloquently, raising his eyebrows as he looked at Xu Yunfeng, whose brows were furrowed.
"Brother Xu, you couldn't even succeed against us outsiders today. Given time, what can you do if the locals want to do this business?"
“I think that since you are able to do this business, you must have some connections in the local area. But as far as I know, the relatives and friends of you brothers are all honest and hardworking farmers.”
"I suppose you must have bribed your way in to get this powerful backer."
"What if one day your powerful backer falls from grace, or your godson or brother-in-law, who has an even stronger backer, also wants to get into this business? What will you do then?"
Li Xiangdong's few words sent a chill down Xu Yunfeng and the others' spines.
Xu Yunfeng had considered these things, but he had no other choice.
Therefore, he always thought that he should earn as much as possible. If his business was taken away, he would at least have some initial capital, and he could do something else then.
Seeing the obviously unpleasant expressions on their faces, Li Xiangdong knew that he had hit the nail on the head regarding their concerns.
At this moment, Da Niu said indignantly, "Even if what you say is all true, what good will it do us to work for you? It will only bring forward the troubles we'll face a year or two in the future!"
"Exactly! Rather than letting you get involved now, it's better to enjoy the spoils all to yourself for another two years!"
"If we work for you, you'll be skinned alive. Do you think we're complete idiots?"
Xu Yunhai and Da Lei continued speaking after Da Niu, afraid that Li Xiangdong's words would sway Xu Yunfeng.
Xu Yunfeng simply lowered his head, remained silent, and sat steadily on the ground, looking just like a meditating monk.
Li Xiangdong understood that no matter how much others were making a fuss, Xu Yunfeng was still the one in charge here.
Xu Yunfeng remained silent and did not stop his brothers from attacking him, waiting for him to state his terms.
As long as the conditions are right, everything is negotiable.
As for business, who cares how it's done? Making money is the most important thing.
Li Xiangdong glanced at the sun in the sky; it was almost directly overhead. Without further ado, he spoke directly:
"You are responsible for purchasing ginseng and then shipping it to Yanjing City."
Li Xiangdong casually picked up a dry twig and used it as a pen to write on the ground, "There are two ways to split the profits. First, you buy the ginseng yourself, add the profit, and then resell it to me. In this way, we have a cooperative relationship."
Li Xiangdong's suggestion was simple: I have much more capital than you, I have the relevant business qualifications, and I have a wider sales channel in Yanjing City and Bincheng City.
“If you sell to me, even if the price is a little cheaper than selling to Guangzhou, you will save on travel expenses and avoid the risk of confiscation. The profit will definitely be higher.”
"Besides, my sales volume is larger than yours, and your annual profits can be several times higher."
As soon as he finished speaking, Da Niu and the others were immediately tempted. They quickly did some mental calculations and looked at Xu Yunfeng with bright eyes.
Those bright eyes blinked eagerly at Xu Yunfeng, the meaning of which was very clear: Hey, brother, this is a great business opportunity, a sure thing!
But Xu Yunfeng was like a blind man with his eyes open, ignoring the look his brother gave him.
Xu Yunsong, who had been silent until now, spoke up, "What is the second one?"
Li Xiangdong glanced at him again and continued, "Secondly, I'll give you 20% of the profits. You provide the labor, and I'll cover all the costs. The more we sell, the more we earn."
"But in that case, you will be merged into our company and will need to abide by our rules and regulations."
Two different options.
One option allows one to maintain their independence while still being able to make money, while the other option allows one to truly become someone else's subordinate.
Anyone would probably choose the first option.
But if Xu Yunfeng weren't the boss, he would have thought a step further than others.
"Brother Xiangdong, if I choose the first option, will we be your only supplier in Northeast China?"
Xu Yunfeng asked sincerely.
Li Xiangdong honestly shook his head, "I can't guarantee that. I will definitely buy all your ginseng, but if your scale is not large enough, we will definitely find other partners or send people over to buy it ourselves."
Xu Yunfeng nodded, indicating his understanding.
"I have one more question."
"you say."
What kind of company are you?
"We are currently affiliated with a collective enterprise run by the team. Of course, if national policies allow, we do not rule out the possibility of establishing our own company."
"Can we receive 20% of your company's profits as dividends?"
Li Xiangdong nodded, "Okay. But if there's any equity distribution later, we'll have to discuss it again."
Xu Yunfeng didn't know what equity was, but he had already made up his mind.
But right now, it's clear that the others don't understand what he's thinking.
Even so, they understood Li Xiangdong's words perfectly: was there even a need to choose? They would definitely choose the first one!
What about a 20% bonus? What if people say they didn't make any money and there's no bonus to share? Wouldn't all the brothers have worked for nothing?
Only a fool would choose the second option!
"You guys discuss it first, which option to choose, or none of them, we need to fix the car first."
Li Xiangdong stood up from the ground, patted the dust off his backside, and said casually.
While they were all busy with their own things, Xu Yunfeng and his group were stunned for a moment before suspiciously walking to the bushes nearby to start discussing.
Although Da Niu was very excited, he lowered his voice, afraid that Li Xiangdong and the others next to him would hear, "Brother, let's choose the first one!"
Lei Zi and Xu Yunhai also said, "We also think the first one can do it!"
Only Xu Yunsong hesitated before saying, "The first one is very good, but the second option..."
He looked at Xu Yunfeng and said, "Brother, don't you also have this inexplicable feeling that Li Xiangdong is capable of great things?"
Xu Yunhai slapped him on the head, "What inexplicable feeling? What can he possibly do? I think he's trying to set a trap and make us work for nothing!"
"Yeah, what kind of bullshit company is this? It doesn't even exist yet, and you think it can make a name for itself?"
"You're usually quite shrewd, so how come you fell for someone's empty promises so easily?"
Everyone started talking at once about Xu Yunsong, making Xu Yunsong's face turn red. He looked to Xu Yunfeng for help.
Xu Yunfeng said in a deep voice, "I would like to choose the second one."
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