After a period of "haggling," Qian Duoduo emerged victorious.
He acquired a large quantity of "heavenly treasures" from Li Xiaoyao for one million and one low-grade spirit stones.
The reason for such a low price was that Qian Duoduo was completely out of funds and couldn't afford even an extra low-grade spirit stone.
Li Xiaoyao, in a hurry to form a party to "grind dungeons," couldn't be bothered to haggle and offloaded the "heavenly treasures" to Qian Duoduo at a bargain price.
Having completed the acquisition, Qian Duoduo felt no excitement, but rather dejected.
Alas!
His career as "Chief CEO" was a complete failure!
Helping his senior manage the business, only to make no profit, how could he tolerate this?
No!
He had to find a way to resolve this predicament!
After racking his brain, Qian Duoduo couldn't come up with any good ideas.
The "Eastern Wilderness Mountains" were just this big, with limited spirit stone reserves.
No matter how he did business, he couldn't earn much spirit stones.
Alas!
This seemed like a "dead end"!
Qian Duoduo sighed dejectedly and looked up at the sky.
Gazing at the boundless sky, Qian Duoduo's depressed mood suddenly cleared, and his perspective widened.
That's right!
Why was he limiting his vision to the "Eastern Wilderness Mountains"?
How vast and expansive the world outside was!
Go out!
Bravely venture forth!
My journey is to the sea of stars!
Qian Duoduo's heart surged, and divine light shot from his eyes.
He put away his belongings, left the small thatched pavilion, and went to the cave entrance to request an audience with Hao Ren.
"Senior, I have an important matter to report to you!"
...
Inside the cave.
Qian Duoduo stood before Hao Ren with great reverence, his round, chubby face filled with nervousness.
"...Senior, this is my complete plan. Do you think it's feasible?"
Qian Duoduo looked at Hao Ren nervously, awaiting his reply.
Hao Ren pondered for a moment.
Qian Duoduo's "business plan" was actually not complicated. It was simply to sell products like "Sage Dragon Tooth Rice," "Dragon Tooth Spirit Wine," and "Dragon Tooth Beer" to regions outside the "Eastern Wilderness Mountains."
It's better to earn money from outsiders than from one's own people!
A sharp glint flashed in Hao Ren's eyes. With immense pressure, he looked down at Qian Duoduo and said in a deep voice.
"Qian Duoduo, have you ever considered that Sage Dragon Tooth Rice is a specialty of the Purple Jade Bamboo Forest, imbued with rich spiritual energy and the power of sage enlightenment? It's the most premium spirit rice. If such a good thing falls into the hands of others, they will benefit!"
Qian Duoduo's body trembled. Indeed, his greatest concern had come true.
"Sage Dragon Tooth Rice" was a level higher than ordinary "Dragon Tooth Rice" and was the most premium spirit rice!
Such a treasure should be hidden, not sold to let others profit!
Cold sweat streamed down Qian Duoduo's forehead, but he still braced himself and said.
"S-Senior, I believe that making money, it, it's not shameful! Anyway, the yield of Sage Dragon Tooth Rice is huge, and the Purple Jade Bamboo Forest can't consume it all internally. It's better to sell the surplus Sage Dragon Tooth Rice to earn some spirit stones..."
As he spoke, Qian Duoduo lost all confidence, his voice growing softer.
To his surprise, Hao Ren's stern and stern expression suddenly vanished.
Hao Ren actually walked over and patted Qian Duoduo's shoulder forcefully, encouraging him.
"Old Qian, you are truly a genius! I'm truly impressed with you! Making money isn't shameful! You've said it perfectly!"
Hao Ren laughed heartily and said.
"Old Qian, remember your words today! Business is all about making money. Don't be so hesitant about letting others take advantage. As long as you can make money, that's good!"
Qian Duoduo
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was dumbfounded!
He never dreamed that his senior would have such an attitude.
"Senior..."
Qian Duoduo didn't know what to say for a moment.
Hao Ren, however, waved his hand and said with a smile.
"Old Qian, I fully support you going out to trade! However, I have two suggestions for you on this matter..."
With that, Hao Ren launched into a "long speech."
The first suggestion was price!
That's right, "Sage Dragon Tooth Rice" was indeed of better quality than "ordinary Dragon Tooth Rice," but in terms of price, there was no need to be higher than "ordinary Dragon Tooth Rice."
"Ordinary Dragon Tooth Rice" sells for 3000 low-grade spirit stones per grain.
Our "Sage Dragon Tooth Rice" will be sold at an even lower price, 1000 low-grade spirit stones per grain.
Qian Duoduo was confused upon hearing this.
Why would they do that?
Our "Sage Dragon Tooth Rice" is of better quality, so logically, it could be sold at a higher price.
Hao Ren smiled, this was called "seizing the market." .oΓg
Heh heh, to be precise, this should be called "monopolizing the market."
Just imagine, a large quantity of "Sage Dragon Tooth Rice" flooding the market, better quality, and super cheap prices, how would "consumers" choose?
You don't need to be a genius to know they would unhesitatingly abandon "ordinary Dragon Tooth Rice" and switch to "Sage Dragon Tooth Rice."
So, the problem arises.
The "ordinary Dragon Tooth Rice" of the ancient Ji family suddenly lost its market. What would they do with the large amount of "ordinary Dragon Tooth Rice" they planted?
Heh heh, of course, they would plant less next year.
It's even possible that the ancient Ji family themselves would give up planting "ordinary Dragon Tooth Rice" and switch to buying "Sage Dragon Tooth Rice."
Because.
Buying "Sage Dragon Tooth Rice" costs 1000 low-grade spirit stones per grain.
And planting "ordinary Dragon Tooth Rice" costs 2000 low-grade spirit stones per grain.
When you do the math, it's more cost-effective to directly buy "Sage Dragon Tooth Rice"!
After a few years, "ordinary Dragon Tooth Rice" would completely exit the market.
At that time, the entire market would be monopolized by "Sage Dragon Tooth Rice."
And "Sage Dragon Tooth Rice" was Hao Ren's "exclusive monopoly."
Slightly increasing the price to 10,000 low-grade spirit stones per grain would be reasonable, right!
Jie jie jie...
Hao Ren let out a happy and hearty laugh.
"Ji Xiang San Bao" immediately followed Hao Ren's lead, letting out happy and hearty laughs.
Ginseng: Jie jie jie...
Lingzhi: Jie jie jie...
He Shou Wu: Jie jie jie...
Qian Duoduo: Jie jie jie...
The laughter was so infectious that Qian Duoduo couldn't help but join in with happy and hearty laughter.
Next, Hao Ren proposed his second suggestion.
Enrich the product variety.
Expand your horizons!
Since he was going out to "trade," it would be a waste to only sell "Sage Dragon Tooth Rice," "Dragon Tooth Spirit Wine," and "Dragon Tooth Beer." He had to include "Starry Sky Spirit Light," "Starry Sky Spirit Sand," "Purple Jade Spirit Bamboo," and so on.
Oh, and also all the "heavenly treasures" recently acquired. Except for a small portion to refine "Nine Dragon Vein Pills," the rest should be sold off.
Making money isn't shameful!
Hao Ren even took out a bottle containing ten "Nine Dragon Vein Pills" for Qian Duoduo, to be used as a "showcase treasure"!