Then there's the astragalus. Wang Tianxiao weighed it; it was a little over four jin (2.5 catties). According to the market price, this stuff would only sell for one or two hundred yuan, and that's only because it's of good quality and is wild astragalus harvested after the first frost.
However, Wang Tianxiao did not sell it to the herbal medicine supply and marketing center. He was entrusted by Zhang Wenyuan, so naturally it was worth more than that amount of money.
The specific benefits one can expect depend on what Zhang Wenyuan says; he hasn't specifically asked for a price.
Ideally, if I could make four or five times that amount, I'd be lucky to get a thousand or so dollars.
Adding bear bile and bear paws, yesterday's trip to Xifeng yielded four or five thousand yuan, which was quite a haul.
Zhang Wenyuan was overjoyed. He hadn't expected Wang Tianxiao to have obtained such high-quality astragalus so quickly, and in such large quantities.
What's even more interesting is that he actually managed to get his hands on a bronze gallbladder.
This thing is incredible. If word gets out, I'm sure many people will be begging for it.
Although Qingcheng is surrounded by mountains, how many people can actually eat bear bile, especially a copper one?
While both are bear bile, copper bile is much harder to obtain than grass bile.
"Old Wang, you really think highly of me to bring me these good things. How much do you want?"
Zhang Wenyuan told Wang Tianxiao to name his own price.
But Wang Tianxiao had other plans in mind.
He never focused on such small sums of money.
Even if these wild animals are sold at high prices, it's not a long-term solution. What difference does it make if we ask for an extra two or three thousand yuan this time?
He still held the same idea, always prioritizing his working relationship and feelings with Zhang Wenyuan.
So he just smiled and said, "Didn't we agree before that I would be responsible for providing the goods and Mr. Zhang would be responsible for paying for them? These things are just here. You can decide how much they are worth, Mr. Zhang."
“I see,” Zhang Wenyuan said, a little embarrassed. “I really don’t know how much these things are worth. And to be honest, sometimes you can’t sell these things at the usual price. It depends on fate. If you encounter a good opportunity, you might be able to sell them for several times more than usual.”
After a moment's thought, Wang Tianxiao said, "How about this: I'll leave the goods here with you, and you can continue selling them. No matter how many you sell, I'll take half the money."
"You... fine, you only want half? That's so little?"
Wang Tianxiao nodded, "I only need half. No matter how good something is, it can only fetch a good price if it is sold to someone who knows its value. I am not a person who cares too much about personal gain. I will take what I can get and will not think about those unrealistic things. So Mr. Zhang, you don't need to take it to heart."
Looking at Wang Tianxiao, Zhang Wenyuan saw no pretense in his eyes, but rather a sincere and calm expression. He knew that Wang Tianxiao was not being hypocritical or just being polite; this was his true thought. Instantly, Zhang Wenyuan felt even more fond of Wang Tianxiao.
"Then that's settled, Lao Wang. If you trust me, give me the stuff. We'll split it in half, just like you said. From now on, we can do whatever we want, following this model."
Wang Tianxiao laughed and said, "Of course, no problem. That's exactly what I was thinking. You see, right now I'm just providing you with some wild game. If there are more opportunities for cooperation in the future, Mr. Zhang, please don't turn me away."
"What do you mean?" Zhang Wenyuan keenly grasped the implication in Wang Tianxiao's words. "Old Wang, do you mean that you might also be planning to go into business in the future?"
"Haha, just kidding. You can't predict the future," Wang Tianxiao laughed. "Besides, doing business is not a simple thing, and I don't have that talent yet."
"Don't say that. Your talent is no less than mine," Zhang Wenyuan laughed and patted Wang Tianxiao on the shoulder. "Sometimes I just wonder, where did you come from? I've gotten to where I am today because of luck and family support, but where did you get all this knowledge? I just can't figure it out."
"So, does that mean I don't have any of those things you're talking about at all, and it's all just your imagination?"
"Huh? A misperception?" Zhang Wenyuan was taken aback. "I'm not that stupid. Well then, since you've brought it up today, I'll definitely accept. To be honest, back when I first met you, I was thinking of having you come work for me... oh, no, work with me, but you didn't seem interested..."
"Let's talk about it again."
Wang Tianxiao didn't delve deeper into the issue, knowing that there was little point in discussing it now.
Today, he was just testing the waters, releasing a simple message to give Zhang Wenyuan a slight impression, and laying the groundwork for potential future cooperation.
But he knew in his heart that the relationship between people actually depended on their actual strength.
Without equal strength, it is impossible to form a truly equal cooperative relationship. Forcing two people together would result in an unequal contract.
Therefore, he wouldn't extend such an olive branch before he had sufficient strength. He needed to have enough influence before returning to the table and properly discussing the issue of cooperation with Zhang Wenyuan.
As Wang Tianxiao left Zhang Wenyuan's hotel, his motorcycle sped along the city streets. Looking at the low, dilapidated houses on both sides, he thought to himself, "No one knows that these houses, which can be bought for a few thousand yuan now, will be worth ten times, or even dozens of times, more in the future. Zhang Wenyuan acquired many houses by relying on information he had foreseen in advance, and as a result, when the demolition was planned, almost half of the street belonged to him."
Overnight, he became one of the top figures in Qingcheng.
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