Zhang Tianxing returned to Yangcheng and thought a lot.
He had many ideas, and the plan was perfect, but there were always all sorts of errors in its execution.
It was just like Zhang Tianxing's current school and major; he felt helpless about it.
He had played his good hand poorly, and now he was here trying to source crayfish.
Boss Zhou next door had already pocketed ten billion yuan at the start. How could he compete? It was inhumane.
To use a classic line, it wasn't that his side was incompetent, but that the opponent was too cunning.
He had signed the contract, and he had to fulfill it, kneeling if necessary. Zhang Tianxing would not let the money he received go out again.
Next were the visa and the crayfish transportation issues. If there were problems that were difficult to solve, he would directly seek help from the organization.
Zhang Tianxing had a preliminary plan. He would prepare to go on the first trip with Liang Cheng.
He was not at ease letting others run the first trip.
To borrow a phrase from the beautiful Yan Ruyu, "Crayfish need to be fresh. Your crayfish have the highest survival rate when transported to my shop. I like lively crayfish. Freshness is paramount for food."
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After Zhang Tianxing returned, he mentioned the results of the international trade fair to his second uncle, Liang Cheng, saying he had signed orders worth hundreds of thousands of yuan. This almost scared his second uncle and mother to death.
My goodness, how many pounds of crayfish would that be? Sourcing so many crayfish would take a long time, and there were also issues of transportation, quality, and quantity.
Zhang Tianxing waved his hand and said, "The wool comes from the sheep's back. We don't do unprofitable business. I didn't expect to have such a great harvest from attending the international trade fair. I'm just afraid I can't deliver this much."
His second uncle took a look and calculated in his heart, "It's alright, this gap isn't too big. I can inform the neighbors and pay them a small fee per pound. This gap isn't too big."
Zhang Tianxing was uncertain and said, "Second Uncle, if we can't complete it this time, we'll still lose money. So, this matter must be handled steadily. It's better to collect more and sell it slowly than to deliver less." m..oΓg
This was the first time these crayfish were going abroad, and it was crucial for Zhang Tianxing's next plan, whether the fame of crayfish could be established.
Success or failure hinged on this. If the first shot hit its mark, the road ahead would be much smoother.
If the first shot fizzled, then he could only study hard and improve every day.
However, this wasn't a big deal either. There were plenty of opportunities to make money. If there was no money to be made here, there would be money to be made elsewhere.
If all else failed, he could become a plagiarist.
For scholars, it wasn't called copying, it was called borrowing.
Liang Juan quietly discussed with Liang Cheng, "Second Uncle, Xiao Xing is taking too big a step this time. I can't even imagine it, hundreds of thousands of yuan, I wouldn't even dare to think about it."
"Sister, this shows we're all out of touch. We've never even seen the things Xiao Xing is doing; they're rare opportunities."
"We've never dealt with foreigners before. It would be good to just sell crayfish honestly in the county town, but he has to sell them abroad. Now look, they're selling them all over the world."
"Besides, the journey is so far, and crayfish are quite delicate. Who will be responsible if they die during long-distance transport?"
"Generally speaking, it's the buyer's responsibility after delivery, and ours before delivery."
"Then I disagree with sending goods abroad. The risks and income are not proportional. Even if the survival rate is fifty percent, how much money will we make? What if we lose all our capital?"
Liang Cheng fell silent upon hearing his sister's words. Yes, whether it was a big or small profit from doing business aside,
he was afraid of losing everything in one go, leaving no chance to recover.
However, seeing Zhang Tianxing's confident demeanor, it seemed he already had a plan.
Let's hear what he has to say first, then we'll make a decision.
"Tianxing, the contract is signed, so you have the final say. I just want to say one thing: your starting point is much higher than others. You know, the money you earn in a month, others wouldn't dare to imagine in several years."
"Second Uncle, I also wish for a life of effortless victory."
Before Zhang Tianxing could finish, Liang Cheng interrupted, "What does effortless victory mean?"
Shaking his head, he indicated his lack of understanding. Zhang Tianxing could only briefly explain, "It means not having to work hard anymore; it means being a winner in life."
He had been too deeply influenced by his previous life, and strange, ahead-of-his-time phrases kept popping up. This was not good.
If he didn't pay attention, he would soon become a lab rat. He was here to get rich and reach the pinnacle of life, not to be experimented on.
Just thinking about it was frightening. It was better to do things he was confident about. One should be low-key.
Get rich secretly, don't announce it loudly.
However, the immediate priority was to fulfill the contract and make a profit from the price difference in crayfish.
The only question now was how many crayfish there were. Now, it was about how many crayfish there were, and Zhang Tianxing could ship that many out.
Liang Cheng calculated in his mind, "How much do you plan to ship in one go?"
"We'll fill up the entire quota for Belarus. Let's prepare eight tons first, to fulfill the first order."
"Eight tons of crayfish are readily available, that's not difficult. The difficulty is that we need escorts who are familiar with the habits of crayfish. Accidents on the road are not a small matter. If something happens, both our families will be ruined."
This was no small matter. If it were up to Liang Cheng's usual cautious nature, he would never do such a thing.
The risk was too great, but since the contract was signed, he had no choice but to fulfill it. Otherwise, the liquidated damages would be enough for Zhang Tianxing to deal with for a long time.
"You and I will be the escorts, the two of us." Zhang Tianxing directly made the decision. He planned to complete these ten-odd contracts quickly, as it was currently the crayfish season.
His second uncle would need several practical experiences, and after running these two or three trips, his second uncle would likely be able to take on the responsibility independently.
Besides, these foreign customers were from neighboring countries or across the sea, so the distance was not too great. The only trouble was customs clearance.
Seeing that Zhang Tianxing had made up his mind, Liang Cheng did not say much more. The main reason was that Zhang Tianxing now had an inexplicable aura about him.
Liang Cheng marveled inwardly, did this brat have a presence? He was his second uncle, what could he do? The words that came to his mouth turned into:
"Okay, Xiao Xing, I understand. But what about the passport issue?"
"The information has already been submitted to the Commerce Department. They told me to pick it up next week. I've already submitted photos and everything."
Liang Juan listened from the side, not saying much. She had only been here for a few days and was unfamiliar with everything.
Without investigation, there was no right to speak, and more importantly, she feared the worst: an amateur instructing an expert. If nothing went wrong, it would be fine.
But if something went wrong, it would be a major incident, leading to all sorts of bizarre situations.
The most pressing matter now was for her to take over the shrimp pond and the crayfish acquisition. She needed to get involved in these as well.
"By the way, Tianxing, if you go, what about the barbecue restaurant?"
"I plan to renovate the shop and then reopen it. I want to make this shop a flagship establishment."