"Sir, how does it taste? Do you think it suits the appetite of people over there?"
Lu Pingan put down his chopsticks, thought for a moment, and gave himself another piece of Wanjing roast duck.
Yes, it is fat but not greasy, and has a light woody aroma. I have never tasted such authentic Wanjing roast duck in my previous life.
On this table, there are basically dishes of this grade, both in terms of quality and cooking, which are all at the master level. Lu Pingan can feel that "common materials" are used as much as possible, but
"No, their taste is not that delicate. And it's too greasy for the long-handed people, but too bland for the fish people. If you mainly deal with humans, haha, my 'hometown cuisine' restaurant is about to close down.
"
"How about you try this?"
The official in front of him was very friendly. Not only did he take the initiative to invite Lu Ping'an to have a big dinner, but he was also accompanied by some bosses of big companies.
Don't they know the taste of the ethnic groups there? Do they really want to find Lu Ping'an to try the food themselves?
"Guofang Group has some interest there and will probably join the investment. Maybe within half a year, the first batch of more than 20 chain companies will settle in, at least more than 600 stores. It's just the first phase. Let's look at the profits.
How about, if you are interested, you can buy shares?”
Finally, the main course arrived, but when Lu Pingan heard what he said, he smiled bitterly.
Someone on my road knows that you have good intentions and plans to increase investment in Mercury 42, not only to increase Dongguo's position there, but also to do me a favor.
But buying a stake in Guofang has hundreds of subordinate stores? Am I qualified? Well, my strength is probably worthy, but if I throw in my little working capital, I won’t even see the splash, and my capital chain will be broken and I will go bankrupt immediately.
"I"
"We need some extra protection here. If we can put up your 'Hometown Cuisine' sign, we will give you 10% of the shares. They can be responsible for their own operations and regular security. Of course, you can help when necessary.
Even better, we will calculate extra compensation for you when the time comes."
Now, it was Lu Ping'an's turn to be surprised.
This gift is really too heavy.
This is not a matter of money at all. To develop a regional "civilization", funds may be the least important thing in the Age of Discovery. Under the premise of unknown forms and extremely high risks, cannon fodder adventurers are still willing to step into the unknown ocean.
, is the most valuable asset.
If the income can be stabilized, there will be an endless stream of sailors and captains, but now Mercury 42 is still in the war period, and a large investment at this time is a very valuable "gift".
It is estimated that this is the result of repeated consideration. With the current degree of civilization and openness of Mercury 42, if it is really widely spread, infrastructure construction will be free. Heavy industry and light industry have been localized for ten years. It will take time to adjust to catch up. If a large number of
Entering the grain and food industry can become a real physical asset.
The chain companies affiliated to the state-owned group sent "store managers" everywhere, instantly solving the most troublesome human resources problems.
And as long as Lu Ping An nods, he will have a huge industrial cluster that may spread across countless areas. This is not just a matter of making money, but Lu Ping An's Chamber of Commerce, with the support of Dongguo officials, can directly enter all of Mercury.
area of influence.
Even if you are the "big group", you will not expel the "state-owned enterprises" of Dongguo within its territory. Lu Ping'an may also be able to rely on this huge intelligence network and extensive right to speak.
And as long as the industrialization of the grain and food industries blossoms all over the world, Lu Ping An will naturally become the actual controller of a certain level of Mercury 42.
"Can I?"
"Of course you can. Of course, it would be better if you have time to help us train the security personnel over there and make the sales staff over there more capable of protecting themselves."
This is undoubtedly an exchange of interests, but the other party proposed this condition also taking into account Lu Pingan's advantages in "cultivating talents". If the backbone group of the new era is really cultivated, Lu Pingan's "mentor" will naturally have more advantages.
Extensive intervention capabilities.
I'm afraid that by that time, Lu Ping'an, who has the false title of major general, will become the de facto commander of the military region.
The Salvation Army wants to build a new country, but in exchange for its support, Dongguo must control some of the new country's industries. In terms of grain and food, they expect Lu Ping'an to intervene. After all, he is a top gardener.
"Well, okay, I am professional in cultivating talents. As for local food cultivation and food improvement, I can only say that I will do my best."
"that's enough"
After finishing the meal, Lu Ping'an's trip had just begun. He was invited to accompany the mayor of the ancient city to visit a state-owned warship factory in Wanjing and an affiliated heavy equipment manufacturing industry.
"It's amazing, it's amazing."
When Major General Lu was invited to speak and express his opinions, he could only say a few words.
"Wanjing can't stay any longer, so he should pack up, bow, and run away."
Originally, Mr. Lu was just a pendant of his eighth-level disciple, an "intermediary" of the mission, and he only participated in the development of the two places.
But now, after Lu really killed Ba En and showed off his own fighting power, he is truly a "one of the princes".
Now that Dongguo wants to invest and develop in Mercury 42, the heads of related companies will naturally come to pay their respects to the dock.
Not to mention all kinds of gifts, there are also many people who directly give away shares, and someone on the road really dares not to accept and share common interests with you, so the other party can invest heavily with peace of mind, hoping that you will do it when needed.
Put your own interests forward.
This time, the covenant and agreement have actually been signed, but Mr. Lu's performance has won him more than just paper, and he has added a lot of higher-end additional investments. What was originally a small restaurant has become a brand chain.
, what was originally a craftsman’s shop has now become a large factory.
It's just that these new "investments" naturally have to be seen by Lu Ping'an, the "owner", which makes him extremely annoyed and wants to run away.
"Run."
Not to mention, the mayor of the ancient city really suggested that he run away irresponsibly.
This is really not to poach people. In fact, someone's position is very stable. The first is the ancient city, the second is the Eastern Kingdom, and the third is human beings. They are gone.
"You are here, and you just can't get around it. I have to ask you to nod or at least acquiesce. If they really ignore you, they may offend you, so I have to ask you to see that you have run away. Maybe they will feel relaxed."
Don't tell me, this is really the truth, Lu Ping'an sighed.
He really didn't think for a while that it wasn't that he didn't have the experience and intelligence, but that he didn't have the heart. He knew that he couldn't devote too much energy to politics, business and farming, and because he grew up too fast and had too high a position, it was natural for him to
These realities must be faced.
"Catherine"
"Don't do it!!"
“100 points for a week”
"Leave it all to me, I will be your best agent."
Leaving Wan Jing's troubles to her, Lu Ping'an disappeared again.
In fact, he has more important things: official investment, support is one thing, the development of the Merchant Chamber of Commerce is another, and Lu Ping An's own "progress" is another.
His abilities are self-contained. Just mass-producing contaminated items through the craftsman path requires a large amount of materials and resources as raw materials.
The industrial layout of the Rebirth Chamber of Commerce can be left to other people's help, but Lu has the ability to organize it himself, and only he can calculate the astronomical purchase orders by himself.
Not to mention, just to create a set of equipment and a weapon for each of the club's backbones, he had to personally find the materials.
After the evolution, the upper limit of Lu's ability has been increased by more than one or two points, so he is not the only one who benefits. Many people in the club are watching eagerly, but
"It's so expensive. Why is it so expensive?"
The strength gained after upgrading also brings a higher level of material consumption. When it comes to materials above the rule level, how can they be made cheaper?
So what, I’ll update it today, take a rest and adjust, and think about the next plot.