CHAPTER 461: CHAPTER 461: COMPETING FOR BUSINESS

Since the agreement for the house has been signed, it will be registered in Zhao Gang’s name after the summer break, so no one is in a hurry to move things.

Of course, the valuable items will go with them, like the lumber, while some ordinary wooden boxes and bookshelves will be left behind as they will use them when they return in the summer.

Regarding the suggestion that Zhao Gang should take the herbs first and pay later, there has been no response so far. Gong Ruini and the others think that this is probably not going to happen.

Though there is a bit of regret, no one really feels all that disappointed, as it saves a lot of trouble.

They joyfully celebrated the New Year, and it was a lively affair at home, with villagers coming to pay their respects for the New Year. Although it was similar to last year, Gong Ruini noticed that many people had lowered their airs.

Even Li Jian Country came enthusiastically, which made Gong Ruini reflect that in the face of money, everything is a paper tiger, and it’s hard to connect these people with the sarcasm they displayed towards their family half a year ago.

Zhao Guangran was not content, yet he had grown considerably. When he saw them come to the door, he received them warmly.

Just like Zhao Xuran said, what’s the use of being unhappy about it, just treat them as money.

If this statement came from Zhao Guangran, Gong Ruini wouldn’t be surprised, but it was Zhao Xuran who said it in all seriousness, making Gong Ruini feel that serious people saying sarcastic things are even funnier.

"Bro, you’ve really changed; you wouldn’t have done this before." Zhao Guangran hesitated for a moment and could only say this.

Changed? Gong Ruini believes Zhao Xuran hasn’t changed at all; it’s just that this guy was deeply hidden before, and no one ever noticed. Now with Zhao Guangran taking the lead, Zhao Xuran feels free to express himself.

"Have I changed?" Zhao Xuran says he hasn’t changed, and rather, "I’m just speaking based on facts."

"Guangran, remember in the future, regardless of whether the people you know are rich or poor, you can choose not to help them, but you should never look down on them, because you never know if they will rise again."

"I know, just like us now. Although we will continue to cooperate with them, we won’t treat them as we did before." Zhao Guangran nods, indicating he understands.

"Bro, I will surely be polite to them, after all, we’re making money off them."

"Clashing with them is like clashing with money." Zhao Guangran is not foolish, "We can make money without relying on them, why show them a bad face?"

"And they also bring us stuff." Zhao Guangran indicates that even for the sake of these goods, he can’t show them a bad face.

"Alright, alright, let’s not talk about this. Bro, think about how we’ll make money when we get to Beijing." Instead of discussing these soon-to-be-gone neighbors, why not think about how to earn more money.

"Aren’t we making money?" Zhao Xuran doesn’t understand why Zhao Guangran insists on going to Beijing to earn money. Honestly, given the current pace of making money, it’s really not slow, much better than being a worker.

"Yes, we’re making money." Sigh, why doesn’t his big brother understand his thinking; Zhao Guangran feels that experts are lonely, and his big brother has his moments of foolishness too.

"Bro, I’ve calculated that based on the things we are procuring right now, we can only earn one-fifth of the money." Zhao Guangran shows his calculations to his big brother.

When Zhao Guangran calculated today, his heart ached, "Originally, this was all our money."

"If we had negotiated with our parents to borrow money back then, it would have been great."

Zhao Guangran is filled with regret, "We shouldn’t have been so honest, otherwise we would just give our parents a small benefit fee, and the rest would be ours."

Gong Ruini looks at Zhao Guangran’s calculations, truly dumbfounded. Although the handwriting is somewhat childish, the calculations are very clear.

No one expected Zhao Guangran to sit still for half a day for the sake of money, but Gong Ruini wants to say that no matter how much he calculates, it will only make his blood boil.

"It’s not bad, earning quite a bit." Zhao Xuran can’t just act according to Zhao Guangran’s intentions, does he intend to discuss altering the cooperation contract with his parents?

"What are you talking about, Bro? Can’t you see that if we earn less this time, our share will be even smaller in the future, and since our parents have more money, they’ll always take the lion’s share."

Zhao Guangran truly doesn’t understand why his big brother isn’t anxious, it’s clearly not just his money.

"When we come here in the summer to gather herbs and purchase them, our share will still be small, and we’re earning even less."

Zhao Guangran grows increasingly worried, "Our share will get smaller and smaller, and then we’ll earn less money."

Gong Ruini truly admires Zhao Guangran for thinking so far ahead, but the key problem is that no matter how much he thinks, it doesn’t help.

Zhao Xuran looks at his agitated brother, "You can go and discuss with our parents."

Uh, Zhao Guangran eagerly discusses with Zhao Xuran, even bringing out his calculations, hoping that Zhao Xuran can represent them in discussing matters with their parents.

"Actually, you missed counting a bit; that is, the income from gathering herbs in the summer. This part is ours, not shared with our parents."

"And our parents’ money will be invested in the purchase of rice by the end of the year." Zhao Xuran is truly sweating on behalf of his old man; it’s too bold, what if someone reports it?

This is no small matter; sigh, though as long as they’re careful it should be fine, Zhao Xuran still feels a bit uneasy.

Ah, Uncle Zhao and the others are actually planning to quit the herbal business and switch to rice? Gong Ruini finds this puzzling.

"Wait, isn’t this business ours?" Zhao Guangran recalls that this idea was theirs, and Ni Zi went to discuss it with Erya.

How did it suddenly become their parents’ business, isn’t this stealing their victory fruits?

Zhao Guangran really wants to criticize his parents for being too excessive, even wanting to snatch their small business.

Gong Ruini finds it rather odd too, but she can’t directly ask. If Zhao Xuran says so, he must have negotiated the terms with Zhao Gang, leaving Gong Ruini a bit dissatisfied.

Know that once this business succeeds, it’s a long-term venture, and the volume for the herbal business is limited, how much can Beijing purchase?

Even if Zhao Gang once mentioned exploring customer development in surrounding cities of Beijing, it can’t compare with rice.

"We don’t have customers, and Dad said he could find them, so we would sell directly to them without being discovered." Zhao Xuran states he can only agree.

"The most important thing is, once Dad decides something, what can we do?" Zhao Xuran asks in a straightforward manner.