Jiang Qingqing’s words struck them like a thunderclap.
“Impossible!” Chen Jiaguo and Qu Jun said in unison.
Neither of them could believe that the Jiang family would marry their beloved daughter to a poor boy from the countryside!
“How could it be impossible? I’ll invite you to the wedding, but you might be too busy working and earning money by then to come,” Jiang Qingqing said.
“What do you mean!”
Chen Jiaguo’s heart tightened upon hearing this, and a sense of foreboding arose in his mind.
“What do I mean? You’ll find out in a few days,” Jiang Qingqing said with a mischievous grin. She then pulled Shen Huaijin and left, not forgetting to glare at them as she walked away.
Shen Yao and Mo Chen, following behind, silently watched the drama unfold, showing no intention of participating. Wang Tao also played the part of an invisible person. He had to admit that the joy of being an onlooker was something ordinary people couldn’t truly experience.
The group bypassed them and went directly to their reserved private room. They had originally intended to treat Wang Tao to a meal, but unexpectedly, they ended up making a spectacle of themselves.
“I’m truly sorry, Instructor Wang,” Shen Huaijin said apologetically to Wang Tao.
Wang Tao waved his hand, indicating he didn’t mind, as he had been quite entertained by the spectacle.
He never expected that this seemingly innocent and cute girl was the daughter of a wealthy businessman in H City, and that Shen Huaijin had even been forced to become a live-in son-in-law. He now felt that if future melodramatic shows lacked such plot twists, he wouldn’t be interested in watching them!
The dishes were served quickly. Although the food here wasn’t as delicious as that at the Shen family’s, the taste and presentation were still quite good.
After the meal, they finally began to discuss business matters.
Wang Tao knew they were looking for a successful production line and generously shared his experience. He advised them on the necessary procedures for different types of farmed species, potential partner factories, and other useful resources.
Although their family had a complete production line and raised many types of animals, they understood that they couldn’t possibly consume the entire market. Furthermore, knowing that Shen Huaijin would soon become a son-in-law of the Jiang family made it even more advantageous to forge a good relationship with them. Moreover, since Shen Huaijin’s farm was not located in H City, there was no conflict of interest, which further alleviated any concerns.
Shen Huaijin took notes, while Mo Chen used his laptop to draft the details, aiming to make Wang Tao’s suggestions clearer and more direct.
When their discussion concluded, Shen Huaijin said, “In a while, I’ll send you a batch of hatching eggs from our farm.” Shen Huaijin naturally wouldn’t accept Wang Tao’s experience for free and decided to reciprocate.
“Oh? What’s special about this batch of hatching eggs?” Wang Tao was very curious. After all, regardless of the circumstances, their base’s hatching eggs were undoubtedly the best. He knew Shen Huaijin wasn’t one to boast without substance, so a batch of hatching eggs must have something extraordinary about them.
“The chickens I raise are sold individually, with each chicken fetching a price of 300 to 500 yuan,” Shen Huaijin said. These prices were for sales to farmhouses and private restaurants. Some customers even bought chickens at a top unit price of 800 yuan each, and demand still outstripped supply! This was precisely why he had discovered a unique business opportunity; such delicious chicken should be enjoyed by more people! This was also one of the reasons he had come to the base to learn.
Wang Tao was so shocked upon hearing Shen Huaijin’s words that his jaw dropped.
“3, 300 to 500 yuan each? Does a chicken weigh over ten pounds?” Wang Tao couldn’t imagine how long it would take to raise a chicken weighing over ten pounds!
“Over ten pounds?!” Jiang Qingqing’s eyes lit up upon hearing this. She wondered how big the eggs laid by such chickens would be! Would they be as large as ostrich eggs?
“No, each one weighs between 4 to 7 pounds,” Shen Huaijin replied.
“Why do they sell for such high prices at a few pounds? Brother Shen, tell me quickly.” Wang Tao’s eyes were filled with a thirst for knowledge. The white feathered broiler chickens they raised at their base only sold for about 10 to 20 yuan each. Good heavens, that was more than ten to twenty times their price!
“The chickens we raise are very delicious when cooked, and a large portion of them…” Shen Huaijin explained the prices of his family’s chickens and why they were sold at such high prices. Wang Tao became increasingly excited. “When are you returning? Can I tag along to take a look? Don’t worry, I’ll pay for myself!” Although he was an instructor at the breeding base, he was also one of its owners, and he wouldn’t miss an opportunity to earn more money for his base.
Shen Huaijin thought for a moment and then said, “I’m not sure yet. I’ll notify you when we’re preparing to leave?”
Wang Tao nodded repeatedly, “Okay, okay, be sure to tell me!”
After Shen Huaijin repeatedly assured him that he wouldn’t forget, everyone stood up to leave the restaurant. When they emerged, Chen Jiaguo and the other two had already left.
That evening, Shen Yao and the others stayed at a hotel, as there were still many things to finalize, such as some machinery.
The next day, Shen Huaijin and Mo Chen visited several other breeding bases, while Shen Yao and Jiang Qingqing did not accompany them. Later, when Shen Huaijin and the others returned late, Jiang Qingqing had taken Shen Yao back to the Jiang family’s residence. Shen Yao was reluctant to go at first, but she reluctantly followed in order to gain favor for her second brother.
By the time Shen Huaijin and Mo Chen returned to the Jiang family’s residence, it was the fifth day. When they arrived at the Jiang family’s home, both of them were visibly exhausted, as if they had accomplished something extraordinary. However, since they looked so tired, they were allowed to rest first, and matters would be discussed after they had recuperated.
They slept until the afternoon. It turned out that during the previous two days, while inspecting other bases and factories, they discovered they were being watched. After apprehending the person following them, they learned it was someone hired by Qu Jun to monitor Shen Huaijin’s activities in H City. Furthermore, a base they had arranged to visit and learn from had kicked them out, stating they did not associate with people of poor character. Upon investigation, it was discovered that Qu Jun was behind these machinations. With one instance leading to another, they decided it was time to retaliate. Although it was merely a farm, all the necessary permits and procedures were in place, making it equivalent to a business enterprise. Having spent considerable time with Chen Jiaguo, Shen Huaijin was aware of certain matters and proceeded to report Chen Jiaguo and the others.