Chapter 116: Too Big Business
An Zhixia ate the watermelon slowly and said with a smile: "I heard from Brother Yuan that Brother Hong is from the north. We northerners are straightforward and generous. There is a saying that oranges grown in the south of the Huai River are oranges, while those grown in the north of the Huai River are bitter oranges. Our watermelons are ordinary in the north, but they become another variety in the south, with large size, more water and sweeter taste. Besides, this is far away from the north, and the fuel cost alone consumes half of the profit.
As far as I know, there are not many people growing watermelons here. It's not that no one has tried to grow it, or that no one has tried this variety, but our Hetang Village is the only one that has such yield and quality.
We villagers really treat watermelons like our ancestors, how can they not be delicious?
We can’t sell watermelons like this at normal prices, right? It would be unfair to everyone’s efforts.”
Brother Hong ate the watermelon in big mouthfuls. "You've said everything you can say. What else can I say? I think you're a straightforward person. Just give me the price. If it's suitable, we can cooperate. If it's not suitable, I won't delay you from looking for the next one."
Generally, when a merchant throws out this sentence, it means there is not much room for negotiation, and the other party has to carefully consider the price. After all, the merchant has all aspects in place, and it is not easy to find the next one.
An Zhixia smiled, but was not shocked. She said frankly, "I won't take advantage of Brother Hong. We will still sell the second batch of watermelons at the same price of 4 cents per batch. Whether you sell it for 40 cents or 1 yuan, we won't be jealous."
Next year, our commune might sell the fruits ourselves, earning 7 or 8 cents, and at the same time earning some money for our hard work.”
Well, after being threatened, Brother Hong took the last spoonful of watermelon and wiped his mouth happily. This watermelon is really good. It has good quality, and it has been carefully cared for in the later period. In addition, the weather and soil in Hetang Village are suitable. It can be said that it has everything. From the first bite to the last bite, the watermelon is sweet. It can be stored for a long time and can withstand long-distance transportation. It is indeed easy to sell.
Brother Hong thought for a moment and said directly, "Okay, I know what kind of person you are. You are smarter than me and you know the market. I won't lie. Let's make a promise. I will take all the watermelons and fish. And as long as the quality is the same as this year, I will take all the fish and watermelons from Hetang Village and the entire Wuqi Commune."
He didn't say the price, but the villagers who were listening attentively were relieved. There was a buyer, and the price was not bad. There would be sales in the future. Why would he be worried that he would not become rich? He was reselling things in partnership with others. The other party took 40% of the profit to protect him, but he was still nervous when doing business. This was the biggest deal he had ever made. If it was like this every year, he wouldn't have to worry so much and could live a few more years.
An Zhixia knew that he was ready to give the most realistic price, so she continued, "We have also built a breeding farm in our commune. Now the chicken farm is on track, producing tens of thousands of eggs every day. Eggs are afraid of long-distance transportation, so I won't ask Brother Hong to export them, but we also sell chicken, genuine free-range chickens, which are delicious and tasty, and we can guarantee the quantity of thousands of chickens every day.
In addition, our farm not only has native chickens, but also black-skinned pigs, sheep, and cattle that are rare in the market. The farm has been expanding to ensure that the daily output of meat will reach a considerable amount next year. Sheep and cows also produce milk, which can be sold as fresh milk.
By the way, we also have more than 2,000 acres of fruit forests. It will take several years for them to bear fruit, but we adopt scientific planting methods, so I believe the fruits will taste good.
How about it, Brother Hong, do you want to pack it together?"
Brother Hong's heart was trembling, and he almost blurted out, "How can a little girl like you be so powerful?" But seeing that the people around him were not surprised, but looked at him with admiration and respect, he took out a cigarette with trembling hands.
An Zhiqiu immediately stepped forward and ordered it for her, then sat happily at the side watching the girl's charm.
When he can master the skill of keeping calm in the face of danger, he will definitely be able to dominate the culinary world! If a chef becomes a top chef, he is also a person of status and position.
Brother Hong took a few deep puffs of the cigarette and slowly exhaled along with the foul air in his chest. He had been in the black market for more than ten years. He entered this business in the beginning because he had to make a living. Later, he tasted the sweetness and didn't want to stop. Later, he got in touch with a noble man and couldn't extricate himself.
Who doesn't want to live a peaceful life, drink a little wine and eat a plate of peanuts? But reality does not allow it. The business that Wuqi Commune has given is too big, not only in terms of quantity, but also in terms of profit. Compared with the painstaking efforts of him to lead his brothers to search everywhere, it is simply a world of difference!
As long as he takes the obvious path, he can hold his head high and no longer have to worry.
"Really? You really want to give it to me? You know, you can make more profit by processing these meats!"
An Zhixia continued to eat the watermelon slowly. She had planned to do so before, but since she saw her brother's impatience in returning to the city, she decided not to continue to spend lavishly.
Wuqi Commune has been continuing the most ancient farming, and this wave of operations is enough for them to digest for more than ten years or even decades. The production and operation of brick factories, farms, and orchards are relatively simple and straightforward. As long as each link is strictly controlled, they can continue to operate and bring enough profits to everyone.
Processing plants are different. Not to mention the huge investment required to purchase machinery and the complex factory management, product processing also requires secret recipes. Whether or not to adjust the production and sales plans, all these aspects are not something that farmers can master in a short period of time.
It would be better to let the profits flow into the construction of the commune, establish schools to improve the overall knowledge level of the commune's future successors, build more roads to allow members to go out and see the world, and provide supporting infrastructure. I believe that under the leadership of the president, everything will be realized soon.
At that time, they could decide to set up the factory themselves, and she wouldn't have to worry about it.
So before that, she sold all the primary products of the commune first.
"Yes, the contract is signed for three years. Both parties have the right of first choice and malicious price increases are not allowed," Fang Yuan immediately grasped An Zhixia's meaning and added.
"Okay, as long as you dare to sell, I dare to buy." Brother Hong took a deep puff of his cigarette and put it out, saying, "When will we sign the contract?"
"Since Brother Hong is here, let's sell this year's fish, loaches and watermelons first. When you are ready, come to the commune to sign the contract with me." An Zhixia stood up with a smile and said to the village head and the village party secretary: "Uncle, let's get everyone to catch the fish and loaches, shall we?"
"Okay," the village chief said with a smile, "Let's go, follow me to catch the fish. I emphasize again, the fish we have worked so hard to raise for several months will be sold for money soon, so everyone should be careful and don't waste them."
Everyone shouted in response, picking up their tools and following the instructions.
(End of this chapter)
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