25. Reach an agreement
Xu let go of his defense, and when Gao Ran continued to make her other requests, Qiu Yueze didn't ask the reason again, even if he was puzzled.
He just told himself, just remember her request and do it!
He believed that she would have a reason for asking for that!
However, it is undeniable that in his opinion, Gao Ran's request is indeed a bit unreasonable......
During a long conversation, Gao Ran made a total of three requests to him:
First, he was required not to cut down more than a thousand trees per year. And, for each tree he fell, he had to replant a new sapling accordingly. Moreover, he can only pick adult trees to cut down.
Second, she asked for 10 per cent of the annual earnings.
Third, she demanded that he must use 10% of his income every year to do good deeds, half of which is used for poverty alleviation, and half of which is used to subsidize children whose families are so poor that they can't even afford to go to a third-class academy to study in the academy.
After listening to all of Gao Ran's requests, Qiu Yueze was a little puzzled.
He finally understood the reason for her first request.
Yes, the second, the third...... He just couldn't understand it......
In his opinion, Gao Ran doesn't look like the kind of person who doesn't know how to do business, but she only asks for a share of the profits......
But at the same time, he was asked to take out 10% of the proceeds in his name to do good deeds for free......
Not only did he not understand, why Gao Ran could have asked for more, but he only needed one percent?!
He was even more puzzled, why did she ask him to take out a part of the money that belonged to him to do good deeds for free?!
Although he didn't know Gao Ran yet, he could see that Gao Ran was not the kind of person who didn't know how to respect the wishes of others and insisted on forcing others to do what she wanted......
But her third request, in his opinion, obviously did not intend to ask his wishes, but had already made up his mind to insist that he must do what she asked......
Such a request, even if Gao Ran himself said it, he heard it with his own ears......
But he still felt that such a request should never be something that Gao Ran would say......
Why?!
Although he endured it all the time and didn't really ask, when Qiu Yueze looked at Gao Ran, his eyes, which were becoming more and more unconcealed from his true feelings, had unconsciously exposed what he was thinking......
When Gao Ran saw it, he naturally understood.
So, she still thought about it a little......
In order to avoid long nights and dreams, and avoid unnecessary suspicions that may arise in the future, Gao Ran, who has never liked the motivation to do things for herself, and who she patiently explained to her, was still rare and patient, and she took the initiative to answer the confusion in his heart without waiting for Qiu Yueze to take the initiative to ask......
"You don't have to look at me like that anymore!
When he said this, Gao Ran glanced at him with some disgust.
"Actually, for the sake of you not understanding, but still willing to agree to my request, and for the sake of you really willing to listen to me...... In short, for your sincerity...... I'll explain it to you!"
"Hmm. Being told so bluntly by Gao Ran that his mind was broken, Qiu Yueze felt a little embarrassed. But even so, he answered softly.
Although he felt a little embarrassed, it was undeniable that he really wanted to hear Gao Ran's explanation in his heart.
Therefore, he unabashedly and directly admitted her speculation about his thoughts at this time, without denying it outright or refusing to listen to her explanation for the sake of face.
"Heh, I can't imagine that you have such an honest side......" Gao Ran saw that Qiu Yueze was only a little embarrassed, but he didn't have the intention of denying his true heart...... She couldn't help but sigh a little in her heart.
But at the same time, she also understood that with Qiu Yueze's character, he would be willing to show his unstable, strong, but very real side in front of her like he is now, which is enough to show that he really cares about her now!
Because he is sincere enough, he will be willing to let her see him more really......
"I know, you're wondering, why do I only ask for 10% of the profit?! and ask you to do some good deeds for free despite your wishes......
"Hmm!" This time, Qiu Yueze deserved to be a lot more frank.
"Okay, I'll tell you, lest we just work together and you start to speculate...... I can also take this opportunity to let you know more about me......"
Speaking of this, Gao Ran paused slightly, sorted out his thoughts, and then explained to him in a more orderly manner, "As for me, I am actually a very greedy person! I want both money and happiness! However, at the same time, I believe that in this world, in fact, there has always been a 'law' ......."
"Regular?!What regular?!" Qiu Yueze couldn't help but blurt out.
At that moment, he naturally thought, "Could it be that the reason why she made those strange requests was related to the 'law' in her mouth?!"
"Hmm...... To put it simply, I believe, 'Blessings and misfortunes lurk, and misfortunes and blessings rely on'. I believe that the 'blessings' and 'misfortunes' in this world will always go hand in hand! Therefore, while getting money, I must also go out and do some good deeds to accumulate some good fortune for myself. In this way, I may not suffer bad luck...... Perhaps, the good fortune I have accumulated can really help me offset some bad luck!"
Speaking of which, Gao Ran wanted to desert a little......
Perhaps, she guessed, the death of a previous life was predestined—that she had to die at that time.
Even if you don't die from a car accident, you will definitely die from other causes......
Perhaps, her death is a "fate" that even Heaven cannot change at will, so God gave her another way of "compensation" because she had accumulated a lot of good fortune in her previous life - let her be reborn in another world.
Although there was no way to verify her own conjecture, she would rather believe it!
"Oh...... That's why you only need one percent!" Although he didn't agree with Gao Ran's "blessing and misfortune" remarks, at least, he understood her thinking logic a little......
"Hmm!" Gao Ran responded, thinking about Qiu Yueze's reaction, it should mean that even if he didn't agree, at least he could understand what she wanted to express.
So, she went on to explain, "You know, the technology I have provided you with is the most advanced today! Moreover, I am the only one who has this technology! The value of my technology...... I figured that even if I asked for a fifty-fifty share with you, it would be too much! So, I'll just use the other 'four layers' that I should have gotten to buy the happiness I want!"
"Hehe, your statement is strange! But you used your 'four layers' to buy what you call 'happiness'...... So, what is the reason why you insist on pulling me into the water?! You don't look like someone who will force others......
Qiu Yueze wanted to ask, why did he have to "break his fortune and avoid disasters" like her......
He guessed that the reason why Gao Ran asked him to use his own name to break his wealth to do good deeds, and it was for free, should be to let him "break his wealth and avoid disasters", right? !
This kind of speculation is also what he speculated based on Gao Ran's "blessing and misfortune" remarks just now, and what she might think......
Who knows, Gao Ran listened to his question, not only did he not feel that what he did was inappropriate, but he also gave him a blank look with some disappointment.
Then, she threw out a sentence coldly, "Qiu Yueze, you will ask such a question, it can only show that you are really too greedy!"
"What?!I'm greedy?!Heh!Don't forget, I'm a businessman!" Qiu Yueze's tone obviously revealed his slight displeasure at the moment.
"So what?!"
Even though Gao Ran heard that he was already a little unhappy, he didn't intend to buy his account at all!
Instead, he continued to say to himself, "I'll tell you straight! Although, I used the 'four layers' that I 'should' get to buy the happiness I wanted! Although, I don't want the 'four layers' anymore! But that doesn't mean that I have given up my control over the money!"
Qiu Yueze listened, didn't speak again, just looked at Gao Ran with fixed eyes.
Gao Ran saw it, but he didn't avoid his eyes, but simply stared at him tightly.
Moreover, the eyes in her eyes when she looked at him were full of "clear conscience"!
She just looked directly at Qiu Yueze like that, and continued, "The 'layer' I asked you to take to do good deeds came from my 'four layers'! Not from you! Moreover, I still do good deeds and accumulate virtue in 'your name'!
Speaking of this, Gao Ran deliberately pretended to be a little indignant and accused, "Not only did I give you three layers of profits for free, but I also used my own money to help you do good deeds...... You are not even satisfied, and you dare to have an opinion...... You say, you're not too greedy, so what else could it be?!"
Qiu Yueze saw that Gao Ran looked very reasonable, and what he said, at first glance, seemed to have some meaning of "she is reasonable......
He was speechless for a moment, and he didn't know how to react......
It seems that at this moment, no matter what kind of reaction he gave, in Gao Ran's opinion, it was all wrong!
What's more, in Qiu Yueze's heart, he actually didn't agree with Gao Ran's remarks just now......
When did he agree that he would split fifty-fifty with her?!
Even if the technology she provides is valuable, this fifty-fifty split seems too much, right?!
However, immediately afterward, he thought that in fact, if she asked for three tiers, it would still be reasonable......
Thinking about it like this, Qiu Yueze's heart, which was still unbalanced, was immediately balanced.
He said to himself, "Well, then I'll give her thirty percent, and then she will give me the other twenty percent, one percent, and the other percent, and let me help her do good deeds!"
Thinking like this, Qiu Yueze felt that he was not spending his own money!
When he thought about it, he no longer felt sad, and he was able to truly accept all her demands.
It's just that there is one more thing he is a little puzzled about......
While playing a round game, he asked his doubts "by the way", "Okay! You're right! I'll just listen to you! But why in my name? Actually, it's you who want to do good deeds, why do you do this for me?!"
He wouldn't believe that Gao Ran would be the kind of person who could be kind enough to be selfless!
Gao Ran listened to it and knew that he couldn't fool him casually, so he had to say his true thoughts directly.
"Hehe, actually, I'm just allowing the two of us to 'benefit each other'! You see, you are a 'celebrity', so naturally you are not afraid of being famous! What's more, doing good deeds in your name will only benefit you, so why don't you do it?! As for me, I just want to continue to be my ordinary person...... I do good deeds just to accumulate some merit for myself, and I don't want to be famous! I don't want to lose the freedom that I can have as an 'ordinary person'! You see, isn't it very good that we take what we need like this!"
"Heh, speaking of which, it turns out that you just don't want to lose your freedom!" This time, it was Qiu Yueze's turn to glance at Gao Ran with a little disdain.
To use him is to use him, and to put it so nicely......
It's hard for him not to despise her!
However, in this way, the confusion in Qiu Yueze's heart can be regarded as being discussed.
As a result, all the processes related to the signing of the contract after that went smoothly and quickly.
However, in one day, Gao Ran wrote the specific techniques of papermaking on the cloth in great detail.
In addition to papermaking, Gao Ran also wrote down the specific method of brewing soy sauce and vinegar on the cloth in detail, and handed it over to Qiu Yueze together with "papermaking".
This is also the third business that Gao Ran wants to cooperate with him - brewing soy sauce and vinegar.
As for the second business, Gao Ran only said, it must wait until the use of paper has been widely popularized among the people before it can be implemented. And until the right conditions arise, she intends to keep the business in her own head.
In this regard, she only said, "That technology is also confidential." Therefore, before it can be actually implemented, it is safest to hide it in the brain! lest it be stolen by someone in the future, wouldn't it be cheaper for others?!"
Anyway, Gao Ran would never let Qiu Yueze know that she actually had reservations about him!
In her opinion, a business is a business!
No matter how long the other party has been working with her for a "partner", every time she does business, she will still treat the other party as a "partner" who cooperates for the first time!
What's more, Qiu Yueze is indeed the "partner" she cooperated with for the first time!
However, obviously, the reason she gave Qiu Yueze was really useful!
After listening to her explanation, Qiu Yueze nodded approvingly, and then didn't ask anything more.
And, for the third business, Gao Ran put forward two requirements: that is, it is the same as the last two requirements of the "papermaking agreement", and she also asks that she should share 10% of the annual income, and Qiu Yueze should take out 10% of the annual income every year to do some good deeds for free.
And Qiu Yueze, even if he doesn't know what kind of condiments the "soy sauce" and "vinegar" of the third business Gao Ran talked to him about? !
However, just the ones that Gao Ran described to him in such a vivid way require these two seasonings to make all kinds of delicious food......
Just to say to her, those are the gods telling her......
He believed that this third business would indeed have a great future!
Just imagine, when "paper" and condiments such as "soy sauce" and "vinegar" finally began to spread among the people because of their low prices......
Because they are closely related to the daily life of the people, they can make the most real life of the people better and better, and they are all consumables......
Such a commodity is indeed very promising for market development!
Moreover, not only Yunxiang country, the market suitable for them, can also be expanded to more countries!
What's more, in addition to reaping huge and long-term profits, he can also use these businesses to further expand his influence to further places!
Compared to this, the requirements put forward by Gao Ran are simply insignificant!
And if he follows her, doing so can not only make her happy, but also make her have a good impression of himself, why wouldn't he do it?!