sjar Chapter 299 Boss Pang and Boss Huang Fight
Chapter 299 Boss Pang and Boss Huang Fight
Pang Duolai and Huang Xinliang came to collect wild ginseng. Pang Duolai had just arrived and was still standing at the bee farm, smelling the fragrance and watching Li Ju'an harvest honey with curiosity, when Huang Xinliang arrived.
Pang Duo had barely arrived, his steps not yet halting, when he was drawn in by the sweet fragrance emanating from the apiary. He stopped to sniff, his eyes filled with curiosity about the unknown. He watched with great interest as Li Ju'an skillfully harvested the honey, each cut seemingly captivating.
Huang Xinliang also appeared, his arrival as swift as a refreshing breeze, his words without the slightest hesitation.
"Mr. Li, how elegant! You're personally harvesting honey!" Mr. Huang's voice was straightforward; his travels had taken him all over the country, and he knew the ginseng situation in the Xing'an Mountains like the back of his hand. It's said that those in the same trade are always envious of each other.
When Pang Duolai saw Huang Xinliang approaching, he also said to Li Ju'an, "Li Pao, harvesting honey. How's the harvest this year?"
Li Ju'an said with a smile, "We just raise them for fun. We eat what we can, and give the rest to our neighbors as a favor."
Mr. Huang knew he was being modest, clicked his tongue twice, and said, "Mr. Li's bee farm looks like it can be scaled up. When the scale is up and the honey production is high, it won't just be for relatives and friends to taste."
Pang Duo didn't know Huang Xinliang, but from the tone of his words, he realized that Huang was a competitor. From the subtle hints in Huang's words, he quickly sensed a competitive atmosphere. In this industry, competitors often meant potential rivals, each eyeing the same source of wealth.
As the saying goes, competitors are enemies; the business opportunities they see are each other's prize. With profits at stake, who would easily let go?
Pang Duolai secretly calculated that if he could acquire the honey at a low price and then resell it in the south to find a market, the profit would be self-evident. After all, business is business; if you don't make money, you're not a true businessman. Even small profits add up to considerable wealth; though a mosquito's leg may be small, it's still real meat.
Relying on his past relationship with Li Ju'an, Pang Duolai smiled and said to Li Ju'an beside him.
"Li Pao, if this bee farm gets going, it'll just be operating around the factory residential area in the county town, and the sales volume will be limited. How about we make it quick? You give me this batch of goods at a lower price, and I'll give you a discount for bulk orders. How about that? This way, you'll save yourself the trouble, and I'll benefit. Wouldn't that be a win-win situation?"
Pang Duo winked, and Li Ju'an smiled. He had been waiting for the two bosses to come today; otherwise, he wouldn't have specifically chosen this auspicious time for their arrival to start harvesting the golden honey.
Harvesting honey also depends on the right time and place. In his eyes, today was an auspicious day.
Li Ju'an waved his hand dismissively, picking up two heavy jars of honey without any hesitation. He warmly pushed them into the arms of Pang Duolai and Huang Xinliang, laughing heartily, "We're brothers, why stand on ceremony? Everyone who's stepped through this door is family. Buying or not buying is too formal. Come on, take them back and try them out. If you like them, come find me again."
If he hadn't said those words, the politeness between Pang Duolai and Huang Xinliang wouldn't have dissipated so easily.
Li Ju'an quietly slipped them two jars of honey. Pang Duolai eagerly unscrewed the lids and gently touched the golden, rich liquid with his fingertips. The honey was clear yet intensely flavorful, viscous yet silky, carrying the fresh scent of the mountain forest, every inch of it imbued with pure sweetness.
He carefully stuck out his tongue and licked his honey-covered fingers. The sweet yet not cloying taste exploded on his tongue, instantly making his eyes widen and sparkle with surprise. Oh my god, it smells so good!
At first, the two were just trying the honey out of curiosity. But after tasting it, everything changed. Not to mention ordinary department stores and food shops in the south, even the honey in department stores and food shops in Shanghai didn't taste like this.
Even the finest honey from Shanghai seems diluted in comparison to the exceptional honey produced by Li Ju'an, lacking its pure essence. To truly appreciate the wonder of honey, one must seek the nectar extracted using traditional methods deep within the Xing'an Mountains—thick as silk, with an intoxicatingly rich aroma.
Upon hearing this, Pang Duolai slapped his thigh and laughed loudly, "That's it! Li Pao, however much honey you can produce, I'll take it all, no questions asked. By the way, are there any other bee farms around here? Introduce me to some so I can check them out."
Li Ju'an understood perfectly. Pang Duolai's words were simply an attempt to expand sales channels and find more buyers in the south, so the demand was naturally considerable.
But he also understands the principle of competition among bee farms, so why would he introduce other bee farms to his partners?
Li Ju'an smiled, his eyes clear and bright, and said, "There really aren't any bee farms nearby, not even a few individual beekeepers. If Brother Pang is really interested in buying, sign a contract with me, and I'll increase production next spring to open up distribution channels."
Huang Xinliang watched quietly as Li Ju'an and Pang Duo chatted happily, but he found it uninteresting.
Li Ju'an, a true local, has eyes as clear as spring water, revealing an untainted innocence. When he smiles, the curve of his lips exudes the unique honesty and simplicity of the countryside. But in Huang Xinliang's eyes, this seemingly simple young man seems to harbor a bit of cunning in his heart, like a little fox, hard to fathom.
Huang Xinliang was hesitant and undecided, but Pang Duolai waved his hand boldly and decided to sign a purchase contract with Li Ju'an to take over all of Li Ju'an's honey production.
The two turned around, their backs to Huang Xinliang, and began to discuss the price in hushed tones. Their conversation included insightful analyses of the current market conditions, and they mentioned that the market price at the time could probably be even lower.
Mr. Huang couldn't sit still any longer and muttered to himself, "Are you two treating me like I'm invisible? This is not the way to do things!" As a shrewd businessman, he was always particularly sensitive to any changes in the market.
He quietly stepped forward, his gaze locking onto the tempting price tag. Instantly, his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets in astonishment. This price was like a windfall; he could make a fortune in no time. Compared to the hard work of acquiring it from the deep mountains and forests of the south, it was an absolute steal.
Huang Xinliang's skin was notoriously thick, as thick as a city wall. Seeing the two about to sign the agreement, he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, and suddenly shouted.
“Mr. Li, wait a minute! They say you won’t lose out if you compare prices from three different vendors. You can’t just sell your honey at a loss just because you have a good relationship with Mr. Pang! We beekeepers work hard in all kinds of weather, so we have to be worthy of all that hard work, right? Here’s what we’ll do: I’ll increase the price by 20%, and you can sell it to me.”
Pang Duolai was furious upon hearing this. "Damn it! You're here to steal it from me?"
There's no way you can be so arrogant when it comes to stealing business.