Liu Yifeng looked confused. "What's wrong with Tongtong? Isn't it ready yet?"
"The effect is minimal!" Tongtong pouted, her expression a little unhappy.
"This is already very good. Look around, how many people in the world can prepare nutrient solutions like you! As long as it has an effect, it doesn't matter if it's slow. Daddy isn't in a hurry. We can just let it sit for longer," Liu Yifeng comforted.
Tongtong immediately shook her head. "No, I have to make the best nutrient solution. Otherwise, with the current effectiveness, it will take at least a month to reach what Daddy ideally wants."
Liu Yifeng didn't expect Tongtong to be so serious. He had already said it was okay, but she insisted on achieving perfection. He felt helpless. "Tongtong, you're working too hard. Listen to Daddy, let's do it like this for now, and you can work on it slowly when you have time later. It's getting late, go eat dinner quickly!"
"Okay, then I'll research it again tomorrow. But you can't touch anything in here!" Tongtong warned worriedly.
Liu Yifeng smiled and nodded. "Don't worry, I won't touch it. I'll lock the door when I come out, so Dabai won't come in and cause trouble."
Afterward, Tongtong and Liu Yifeng walked out of the study. Liu Chunsheng, who had just finished showering, looked at the unhappy Tongtong and asked with concern, "What's wrong, Tongtong? Did something happen?"
"Tongtong's nutrient solution isn't very effective, and she's unhappy!" Liu Yifeng explained.
Liu Chunsheng, taking it as no big deal, immediately comforted her, "Tongtong, you're already great, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Look at me, an old man, and I can't develop something you can. You're already amazing."
"Grandpa, I know!" Hearing her grandfather's comfort, Tongtong managed a reluctant smile, but she was still a little unhappy inside.
Liu Yifeng brought the dishes from the pot in the kitchen to the table. "Tongtong, wash your hands and eat!"
The aroma of the food immediately whetted Tongtong's appetite. "Wow, what delicious food did you make?"
Liu Yifeng smiled. "It's all your favorite. There's sweet and sour pork ribs and mandarin fish."
Seeing the delicious spread on the table, Tongtong's earlier gloom vanished, and she happily began to eat. Indeed, delicious food could make one forget all troubles.
After dinner, Liu Yifeng let Tongtong rest for a while before he and his son went to the bathroom to shower together.
The next day, after sending Tongtong to kindergarten, Liu Yifeng went to the law firm that had drafted the equity contracts for the villagers and asked them to draft a contract. Liu Xincheng and his son were not easy people to deal with, so it was best to find a professional to draft the contract. This way, even if he wanted to go back on his word later, it would be impossible.
After it was drafted, he drove to the bank and withdrew twenty thousand yuan to give to Liu Xincheng. By the time he finished all this, it was around ten o'clock. Just as he was about to go back to sign the contract with Liu Xincheng, Liu Xincheng's phone call came.
"Yifeng, we've started picking the pomelos. When are you coming?"
"I'm driving over now. It'll take about forty minutes," Liu Yifeng said. He knew Liu Xincheng was calling because he was afraid Liu Yifeng would go back on his word. Little did he know, Liu Yifeng was also afraid they would go back on their word!
Hearing that Liu Yifeng would arrive soon, Liu Xincheng smiled and nodded repeatedly. "Good, good. Drive safely. Oh, and don't forget to bring the money."
"Don't worry, the money is ready. Just make sure they finish picking the pomelos for me early."
After hanging up the phone, Liu Yifeng drove to Liu Xincheng's orchard. As soon as he got out of the car, Liu Xincheng's dog barked fiercely at him again, making Liu Yifeng's heart skip a beat. Did this dog have amnesia? He had just been here yesterday, and it already forgot him. He picked up a large stone from the ground and put on a fierce expression. "Try barking again, you think I won't smash you to death?" he said, raising the stone in his hand. The wolfdog was indeed frightened and immediately tucked its tail between its legs, whimpering softly. "I knew I could handle you!" Liu Yifeng was very satisfied with his performance. If it weren't for the dog being so annoying, he wouldn't bother with it. He then threw down the stone and swaggered in.
Dabai, hearing the dog bark, guessed it was Liu Yifeng and hurried to the entrance to welcome him. To his surprise, he saw Liu Yifeng swaggering in right under Jingba's nose. This stunned him. He knew his dog very well. Apart from himself and his parents, no one could enter without them being present. Even people he had met before wouldn't be allowed in unless they were escorted. What was going on today? It was so obedient to Liu Yifeng. However, he didn't think too much about it. Selling pomelos was more important. "Yifeng, you're here!" he said, taking out a cigarette from his pocket.
"No, thanks. Let's sign the contract quickly!" Liu Yifeng waved his hand and refused.
Liu Dabai then put the cigarette back in his pocket and led him to find his father. Liu Xincheng was directing people to pick pomelos. Seeing Liu Yifeng arrive, his stern face immediately broke into a smile. "Yifeng, you're truly a man of your word, arriving in forty minutes as promised."
Looking at the pomelos that had already been picked, Liu Yifeng reminded him, "Tell them to be careful when picking them and not to break the skin, otherwise, it will be hard to sell!"
Liu Xincheng repeatedly nodded. "Don't worry about that. We're professionals at this job. We guarantee we won't break the skin."
"Yifeng, have you prepared the contract?" Liu Chunsheng asked his son. After breakfast, he had asked Liu Yifeng to take Tongtong to kindergarten and drop him off at the orchard on the way, bringing the electronic scale with him.
Liu Yifeng nodded. "Dad, don't worry, I hired a professional lawyer to draft the contract!"
Hearing that it was drafted by a lawyer, Liu Chunsheng immediately felt relieved. "That's good!"
"Uncle Liu, where should we sign the contract?" Liu Yifeng asked, looking around the empty space with nowhere to sit.
"Come, I'll take you to the lounge," Liu Xincheng said with a gesture of invitation.
Upon arriving at the lounge, Liu Yifeng got straight to the point, tossing the contract to Liu Xincheng and his son. "Take a look at the contract. If there are no problems, just sign it!"
The two men took the contract and began to read it carefully. They had been selling fruit for so many years and had signed countless contracts. They could tell at a glance if there were any issues. Although there were over a dozen clauses, they covered various aspects and protected both parties.
"I've read it. There are no problems. However, we need to be clear upfront. If your pomelos don't sell in the future, you can't blame me!" Liu Xincheng preemptively warned. Although it was written in the contract, he still had to add this. In his opinion, it was almost impossible for Liu Yifeng to sell all his pomelos.
"That's for sure. It's the same for you. In the future, no matter how much money the pomelos make, you can't use the excuse that they were your pomelos to ask for a share!" Liu Yifeng retorted.
Liu Dabao couldn't help but laugh. In his opinion, Liu Yifeng having such an idea was simply wishful thinking. Liu Xincheng immediately glared at his son, fearing Liu Yifeng would notice something amiss. Seeing his son behave, he immediately patted his chest and guaranteed, "Since we're selling them to you, how much you make from now on is your ability, and it has nothing to do with us. We naturally won't come and bother you!"
After reaching an agreement, they both signed the contract and affixed their fingerprints. Then, Liu Yifeng took out twenty thousand yuan in cash from his briefcase. "Count it!" Seeing the money, both men's eyes lit up.