Zhang Jin held it in his hands, cherishing it as if it were a treasure. He seemed genuinely pleased with what he had.
"Good, Brother Liu, I trust you. This matter is yours to handle. Don't worry about the money; I'll support you on this end." Zhang Jin was too engrossed in admiring the precious pills in his hands to discuss details further with Liu Yifeng.
Liu Yifeng was quite satisfied. He wasn't short on money; he simply wanted to find more collaborators to develop this product across various sectors.
If he expanded this medicinal pill business on his own, perhaps only those involved with vegetables would recognize its efficacy. However, by cooperating with Zhang Jin, hotel staff and even travelers from all over the country might learn of it. This was the primary reason he sought commercial cooperation.
"No problem, Brother Zhang. I won't disturb you further. I still have a lot of work at the company. I'll prepare a cooperation proposal and some details later for your review."
Zhang Jin nodded in satisfaction and had his assistant see Liu Yifeng out. He immediately engaged someone to analyze the pills in his possession.
One should know that human ambition can be boundless.
Back at the company, Liu Yifeng wore a look of contentment. It seemed the first cooperation of the year had been successfully negotiated, truly a promising start.
"It's already morning. Did you oversleep?" Lu Fei rarely saw Liu Yifeng late. Usually, if there were any morning matters, he would call directly, but today he hadn't received any notifications.
Liu Yifeng shook his head. "I was negotiating a deal. It was very successful."
"What deal?" Lu Fei frowned. The boss himself going to negotiate first thing in the morning suggested a significant contract.
"That's confidential for now. But were there any major matters this morning?" He noticed Lu Fei's relaxed expression upon seeing him, implying that something awaited his attention.
"Oh, yes. The general manager of Long Teng Hotel called today. He wanted to recommend someone to you, presumably also from the hotel industry, and asked about our current prices for hotel vegetables and potential cooperation."
Liu Yifeng nodded, already having a rough idea. This was clearly a referral from an existing client, and he wore a smug expression.
"I understand. The general manager of Long Teng Hotel, isn't that Wan Hui, whom we've worked with before? Alright, I know. You can go about your business; I'll handle this."
Upon hearing Liu Yifeng's words, Lu Fei visibly relaxed. Since it was an old client, pricing would either be based on existing rates or subject to renegotiation, and he couldn't make those decisions himself.
After Lu Fei left, Liu Yifeng immediately called Wan Hui, the general manager of Long Teng Hotel. Perhaps Wan Hui had been expecting his call, as he answered immediately.
"Ah, CEO Liu has become such a big shot; it's hard to get through to you now." Wan Hui's voice boomed, and the teasing tone indicated their good relationship.
After all, his hotel had been revived thanks to Liu Yifeng's vegetables, making him a benefactor. Naturally, he would introduce any new clients to him first.
Liu Yifeng chuckled lightly. "Manager Wan is joking. I also regret not receiving your call. I've come proactively to apologize."
"Hahaha, CEO Liu is so eloquent. No need for apologies. I'm introducing a client to you. I met them while on a business trip out of town. They were very impressed with how well my hotel is doing and asked for my secrets. All of this success is thanks to you, and I can't be ungrateful. So, I recommended you directly. See when you can get in touch."
Wan Hui was straightforward and spoke his mind, especially since Liu Yifeng's help had been so timely and instrumental in his current success.
"No problem, Brother Wan. The person you recommend will definitely get the best offer. By the way, how have our guests reacted to the organic photosynthesis chili peppers? I've been too busy these past few months to do any market research. Since you're calling, I might as well get an update."
Liu Yifeng felt that relying solely on chili peppers wouldn't suffice. If organic photosynthesis could be applied effectively, he wanted to explore other vegetables.
"This is precisely what I wanted to discuss with you. I think these chili peppers are excellent. Our customers have commented on a subtle sweetness, and even children who dislike green peppers enjoy them. So, please send me double the amount next time. They are indeed more palatable to guests than regular chili peppers, I must admit."
Wan Hui placed significant value on Liu Yifeng's family of vegetables. Guests liked them, and they were healthy, which made them the preferred choice.
Liu Yifeng was very pleased; everyone likes to hear praise. "Considering Brother Wan is introducing a client to me, I'll add double the amount for you. We've been cooperating for so long, we know each other well. Keep thinking of me for future clients."
Upon hearing Liu Yifeng's words, Wan Hui burst into hearty laughter. "Our Brother Liu is truly straightforward! Alright, I will definitely recommend you in the future. However, I must warn you upfront, this Manager Yuan is quite difficult. She's a second-generation heir, the only daughter in her family, and has a very independent and self-assured personality. But I believe you can handle her."
Wan Hui had recognized from the first moment he saw this woman that Liu Yifeng could handle her and had thought of recommending her to him. Coincidentally, she was in need.
Liu Yifeng frowned, learning from Wan Hui that the client was a woman.
"Thank you, Brother Wan, for the recommendation. Please arrange a meeting to discuss the details of this cooperation. You can inform me directly."
Since Wan Hui was acting as an intermediary, Liu Yifeng felt it best to proceed quickly to avoid inconveniencing Wan Hui. As it was a friend's referral, it should be prioritized.
"No problem, as straightforward as ever. I'll send you the meeting address later." Wan Hui felt he had said enough.
However, he was quite pleased and optimistic about this potential collaboration. If the deal went through, he would receive double the amount of organic chili peppers for free, saving him a considerable amount of money. He instantly felt that this referral was well worth it.