Chapter 266: Brother, Isn't Making Money Together a Good Thing?

Hearing Xu Yong's words, Chen Jianhai was taken aback.

According to Xu Yong's proposal, if he just contracted out this sea area, he could lie in bed every day, carefree, and collect money.

Moreover, he wouldn't have to worry about the fishing operation, market distribution, or cold chain transportation—everything. The northern sea area's fish could be so important that Xu Yong was willing to give him 35% of the profit?!

Seeing Chen Jianhai's expression, Xu Yong frowned slightly.

"Alright, 35% profit. That's the most I can offer."

Hearing this number, Chen Jianhai was a bit unsettled.

"Brother Yong, is there some secret about this sea area? Why are you willing to invest so heavily?"

Xu Yong hesitated, then smiled bitterly:

"I've been waiting for this sea area for many years."

"Brother, I'm not afraid to be honest with you."

"Once this sea area is developed, I can use it as a stepping stone to firmly establish myself in Chunyang Province."

"And lately, I've been in talks with foreign channels,"

"Once those channels are opened,"

"The 35% profit you get will be a substantial amount!"

"You have the resources; I have the channels and the market."

"If we reach this cooperation, it's a win-win for both of us. You won't lose out."

Chen Jianhai was shocked.

Here he was, painstakingly building a hotel on the island, while Xu Yong had already set his sights abroad.

Xu Yong was clearly ahead of him!

If it weren't for the presence of the island's inhabitants, Chen Jianhai might have readily agreed.

"But... if you have such strong capabilities, why do you keep suppressing the fish prices in the market?" Chen Jianhai voiced his confusion.

Logically,

Since Xu Yong's company was so large and even aimed internationally,

He could simply buy fish from the fishermen at the market's average price,

There was no need to haggle and suppress prices.

Would a giant really fuss over a butterfly?

This didn't make sense.

Xu Yong was taken aback, "Huh... huh??"

He had just laid out his ambitious plans, expecting Chen Jianhai to ask about market prices, channels, policy support, and company capacity—key issues.

But after all that, Chen Jianhai just asked this?

What kind of strange thought process is this!

Normally, Xu Yong would have retorted with some sarcastic remarks.

But since they were negotiating a deal,

And Chen Jianhai held the sea area resources,

Xu Yong thought for a moment and sighed:

"Every penny counts, Mr. Chen!"

"You are a businessman too. In this society, it's easy to spend 100 yuan, but making 100 yuan is very difficult!"

"Though our company is large, every bit of its growth was hard-earned, not windfalls. If we don't budget carefully, we'll be bankrupt eventually..."

Chen Jianhai was speechless.

It seemed... he had a point!

Nowadays, it's hard to starve, but making extra money is tough.

"But buying fish at market prices wouldn't affect your profits, right? Why bully those small fishermen?"

Chen Jianhai asked, puzzled.

He was never one to nitpick.

When Nanjiang Glory Hotel and other boutique inns and hotels copied his Dolphin Bubble Fun Festival, he just turned a blind eye,

Not only showing no dissatisfaction but also not pushing them out of business.

The reason was the disparity in their scales.

As the owner of a five-star hotel, there was no need to fuss with small businesses.

After all, everyone is out here making a living; it's not easy.

Xu Yong looked at Chen Jianhai like he was an idiot, then shook his head and softly said:

"It's not bullying them."

"Big fish eat little fish, and little fish eat shrimp."

"The current fishing market is increasingly becoming specialized, organized, systematic, large-scale, and advanced,"

"Even if I don't do it, those small, unregulated fishermen will be weeded out over time."

"For instance, this undeveloped sea area,"

Xu Yong took a sip of tea and said:

"If fishermen work individually, their fishing efficiency is low and their catch is varied. Often, a boat goes out and brings back a bunch of miscellaneous fish, barely making enough to avoid losses and have a meal."

"But if you let me handle the fishing in this sea area,"

"With my mobile fishing fleet and specialized fishing boats,"

"We can supply both the Nanjiang and Chunyang Province markets and export to international markets!"

"Maybe the first few years will be tough, but once we get through the initial hard phase,"

"Once everything is on track, the two of us can soar!!!"

Xu Yong's speech became faster.

He was in a state of suppressed excitement.

If he weren't sitting in Chen Jianhai's office,

Xu Yong might have already taken his fishing boats overseas to sell fish!

Listening to Xu Yong's grand plans and future development strategies,

Chen Jianhai was not swayed by his emotions; instead, he felt increasingly uneasy,

"If we truly monopolize the seafood market in Nanjiang City one day, what will happen to those small fishermen?"

"I don't know," Xu Yong replied, "They'll have to fend for themselves?"

"Come on! We're talking big business here, why bring them up!" Xu Yong extended his right hand to Chen Jianhai, smiling:

"Mr. Chen, want to join forces for a big venture?!"

Chen Jianhai looked down at Xu Yong's outstretched hand and smiled.

"I'm used to being lazy, I don't want to hold you back."

"I can't do this."

Xu Yong's smile froze, his right hand hanging in mid-air, "35% profit, and you're still not satisfied?"

"Mr. Chen... your appetite is that big, can you even swallow it?!"

"I can't," Chen Jianhai smiled, "So I'm not swallowing."

Seeing Xu Yong's changing expression, Chen Jianhai stood up and warmly said:

"Brother Xu, last time you visited my hotel, I didn't entertain you properly because you were in a hurry."

"This time, since you're here, don't go back to Nanjiang tonight. I'll arrange a room for you. Stay the night before you leave."

Xu Yong stared at Chen Jianhai, his eyes full of confusion and anger.

He could tell if someone was kicking him out or inviting him to stay.

He just couldn't understand why someone would refuse such huge profits!

Unable to fathom it, Xu Yong stood up and asked,

"Brother, isn't making money together a good thing?"

Hearing this,

Chen Jianhai stood still, looked at Xu Yong, and also asked,

"Yes, brother, isn't making money together a good thing?"