Chapter Thirty-Four: Signing of the Agreement

  "Haha... it seems that this business can be successfully completed. Nelson laughed loudly as he returned to the vegetable garden with Liang Sanping: "This is a good start, as long as the first batch of vegetables arrives in Japan. I believe that with our vegetable quality, we will definitely be able to gradually occupy the Japanese vegetable market!"

  "Next is the issue of expanding production capacity. As long as our production capacity expands, I believe that the Japanese market will soon be occupied by us!"

  Nelson doesn't care about those damn farm equipment businesses anymore, to him they are just work. Now vegetables are his own business.

  "Scaling up production is no problem, as long as the first batch of vegetables can be successfully exported. The profit created will be enough to let the country agree to our expansion of the production base and give us certain policy support!"

  Xia Zhendong was also very excited, and he couldn't help but feel that Liang Sanping's move to bring in Nelson was truly brilliant! If they had gone to negotiate themselves, Dajin might not have been so easy to talk to.

  It's definitely all sorts of difficulties, but in order to achieve cooperation, Xia Zhendong can only accept it even if he loses out. The current situation is already very clear, and the higher-ups are watching Xia Zhendong and his team do this thing.

  So they must succeed. This is not just about their own interests, but also about the academic reputation and prestige of Professor Liu Lao and others. Not a single mistake can be made.

  "Now we just have to wait for Otsu Yū and the others to sign the agreement, then we'll quickly complete the first batch of vegetable planting." Liang Sanping smiled at the two people: "As long as this matter is settled, then the following things will be easy to say..."

  The three of them chatted and laughed for a while before dispersing. Nelson couldn't take the living conditions on the construction site, so he went back to the dormitory. Liang Sanping and Xia Zhendong were going to stay on the construction site.

  The subsequent inspection went very smoothly, and for a whole week, Otsu allowed the inspection of the breeding grounds, including the Jianghai Farm's aquaculture farm and sideline teams. Saw flocks of chickens, ducks, geese, and cattle raised animals.

  Subsequently, Tokyo also sent a telegram. The test results of the soil and vegetables returned to Japan have come out, and the phosphorus, nitrogen and other components of these soils are very high, suitable for planting vegetables and other crops.

  The vegetables that were sent back for testing also showed that they contained a rich amount of vitamins. Compared to locally grown Japanese vegetables, the content was several percentage points higher, and at the same time, the residual amounts of chemical fertilizers and pesticides were extremely low.

  In response, Wanxiang Holdings Co., Ltd. attached great importance to this matter. The president of the company personally sent a telegram to Otsu Yuzuru, emphasizing that this matter must be promoted. On the one hand, it is necessary to create profit growth points for Wanxiang Company, and on the other hand, it is also necessary to further open up the Chinese market.

  After the inspection, both sides began all-round negotiations. Liang Sanping and Xia Zhendong were temporarily employed and became employees of Nelson's "Nelson Agricultural Products Sales Company".

  In charge of negotiating with Nelson and Otsu Yutaka, while at the same time, Nelson also brought several American lawyers he knew to participate in the negotiations.

  Li Sanping and others, who were originally thought to be tough opponents, had an unexpectedly smooth negotiation this time. Otsu Yorozu initially insisted on the bottom line, but gave up within two days.

  Both parties reached an agreement that Wan Hong Corporation will fully acquire all the vegetables from the 50 mu vegetable garden planted by Jiang Hai Farm, which is in charge of Liang Sanping and others.

  The specific purchase price will be 60% of the market price in Japan at the time of harvesting. Nelson Agricultural Products Trading Company needs to provide Bayong Co., Ltd. with at least fifty tons of various vegetables from February 1, 1980 to before the 15th.

  At the same time, Wan Hong Corporation will pay a portion of the advance payment at 50 tons, at a price of 2 million yen per ton. The remaining amount will be paid after the vegetables arrive in Japan and are received by Wan Hong Corporation, at 60% of the then-current market price for vegetables in Japan.

  Of course, the Japanese side will dispatch personnel to be responsible for acceptance and inspection of the vegetable garden on site. The inspection standards are agreed upon by both parties through consultation. If by February 15th, 1980, Nelson fails to provide fifty tons of vegetables, then Nelson shall pay a penalty ten times the amount of the goods.

  As for transportation, Nelson will be in charge of clearing the way. For cold chain logistics, Wan Hong Corporation will provide technical support.

  The moment the agreement was signed, Nelson's eyes lit up! At that time, the exchange rate of yen to US dollars was 239.9 to 1, and the average annual salary in the United States at that time was $10,200.

  Even someone like Nelson who has reached the level of a manager, has an annual salary of just over $40,000. After deducting taxes and fixed expenses, in fact, less than $3,000 is left.

  50 tons of vegetables, the prepaid payment from Wan Hong Corporation has reached $410,000! Of this $410,000, 20% after deducting costs belongs to Nelson.

  Even if the cost is 50%, what Nelson gets in his hand is equivalent to his annual salary for a whole year.

  And remember! This is just the purchase price based on 200,000 yen per ton. According to Nelson's research results on Japan's vegetable market, by that time the price of vegetables will be at least more than 2.5 times the current price.

  Thinking of this, Nelson was so happy that he wanted to dance a waltz on the spot. The gaze towards Liang Sanping and Xia Zhendong was no different from looking at his own deeply loved **.

  It made Liang Sanping and Xia Zhendong's scalp numb, and Liang Sanping even clenched his fists secretly - if Nelson that bastard rushed up to kiss him, Liang Sanping would definitely hit him to the ground with a punch without hesitation.

  "Now that the contract has been signed, I wish our cooperation to be pleasant!" Nelson said with a flushed face, shaking hands with Otsu Yutaka and laughing.

  "Yes! Our cooperation will definitely be very pleasant, I am absolutely certain of that." Otsu Yoshiya said with a smile, indeed this time the profit of Wan Hong Corporation has become very thin.

  But this passage is extremely important for the company. The proposal was agreed upon by the company's president, and the two Japanese experts who stayed behind not only had to inspect these vegetables but also undertook a very important task - investigating the planting base.

  Tokyo Bay Hwang Corporation headquarters has confirmed Otsu Jun's plan. As long as the location is surveyed and this transaction goes smoothly, our company will fully support Otsu Jun's planting plan in China.

  Simply put, if this transaction is successful, then next year's vegetable market Baywang Co., Ltd. will directly cooperate with the Chinese side, bypassing Nelson Agricultural Products Sales Company.

  "Our payment will be remitted to your account in Hong Kong by tomorrow noon. Please note the receipt." The continuous negotiations for several days also made Otsu Yumi very tired.

  "So, will you return to the capital with us tomorrow?" Otsu bowed slightly and asked Nelson with a smile: "If necessary, we can ask the Chinese side to help you buy plane tickets..."

  "It's all right, you can go back first! Since the agreement has been signed, I need to stay here and supervise the planting of vegetables." Nelson waved his hand: "After all, I have to ensure that the vegetable supply for your company is guaranteed!"

  "Your diligence makes me ashamed..." Otsu Jun remained deeply bowed, then turned to Nelson and said: "So, everything here is left to you!"

  The two of them chatted for a while before Otsu and his entourage left directly. The two Japanese personnel who stayed behind also returned to the reception hall first.

  Liāng Sān Píng and Nà ěr Xùn looked at the back of ōtsu Jun, but did not see the sly smile on his face after he turned around.

  The day after signing the agreement, Nelson checked the company account of Xiangjiang. The funds from Guotai Bayhong Corporation had all been transferred in, and it had to be said that they were very quick on their feet.

  "Haha... Professor Liu, Mr. Xia, Mr. Liang, I have another good news to tell you!" Nelson's face turned red with excitement as he said to Liang Sanping and others: "The heat fog machine has also arrived in Xiangjiang! It will be transported to Yangcheng tomorrow!"

  "Haha...this is really good news..." Professor Liu couldn't help but burst out laughing, this old professor had been anxious for some time now.

  But this heat fog machine can't be obtained in a hurry, does it need time?! Nelson's contract has been signed and the US side, Carl Company, has also shipped.

  All that's left is to wait, even if you're anxious, you can only wait for them to arrive in Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Otherwise, no matter how anxious you are, you won't be able to get it!

  "That's great! Mr. Nelson, shall we set off for Yangcheng now?!" Xia Zhendong jumped up and laughed: "When we arrive in Yangcheng, we can withdraw those goods..."

  "Our cost this time is roughly half of the goods. In short, we have already broken even and made a profit from this business..."

  Xia Zhen Dong's eyes sparkled as he said to Nelson, "This shipment of goods will bring you a profit of at least $40,000. Congratulations, your first pot of gold is already in hand!"

  "Haha... Congratulations! Congratulations!" As soon as Nelson mentioned his own profits, his eyes lit up: "This is just 50 mu, in the future we will have 500 mu, 5,000 mu! That's when we should really pop open the champagne to celebrate!"

  Li Sanping smiled slightly, without making a sound. He wasn't worried that Nelson would abscond with the money, only an idiot would do something like that. The first deal alone had already earned him so much just from the advance payment.

  So in the future, the production capacity will be expanded, and the profit will not decrease! If Nelson were a person like Holl, Liang Sanping would not dare to let his guard down. But Nelson is different, he wants to jump out of the mouse circle of the working class and enter the business world.

  Now that he has this idea and plan, he won't be blinded by small gains. Because... what he will earn in the future will be even more!