I have to say that things are really going as Luke Truss said.

The wine world market is huge. But the competition is also fierce. Many of the means of competition in business have no so-called moral bottom line.

Although Link felt that things did not affect him much, it was indeed a critical time for the Blue Lagoon wine to hit the market. If it has been suspected of infringement, its sales will be half the result.

He was well aware that the Blue Lagoon wines were produced in high quantities and of excellent quality. It's easy to make competitors jealous.

Selling the vines does not necessarily mean that the vintners will relax their crackdown on the Blue Lagoon wines. But at least it can save Blue Lagoon wines from carrying the burden of suspected infringement.

As long as he agrees to scatter the Blue Lagoon vines, Luke Truss's problem can be solved immediately. But it doesn't pose any threat to him. can even pit the other party ruthlessly.

However, he could not show that he was willing to give the vines away.

He pretended to think about it for a while, and said in an annoyed tone, "I didn't intend to work with shameless people. If you want Blue Lagoon grapes. OK. You have to make a public statement: Blue Lagoon grapes have nothing to do with your Truss II. Also, this year I will be selling pruned vines for sale. The price, ten dollars per pound! Anyone can buy it. ”

"I can't agree to this condition!" Truss felt that Link had begun to compromise at this time, and his attitude was a little tougher. "We can not cooperate. But you can't sell those vines openly!"

Link sneered and said, "It's business!" Mr. Truss. If you have to have it to yourself, you can buy all the vines I trimmed. ”

Truss suddenly understood that now he had not taken the initiative at all. So, he immediately softened his posture again. "Mr. Hans, the premise of our reconciliation is that I get the vines, and others cannot. So I can't accept your offer, and as long as my lawsuit hasn't been dropped, I'm afraid it won't be easy for you to sell those vines. ”

Link disagreed: "Blue Lagoon wine used to be the same, but it's not for sale now! Do you think you really have a chance of winning the lawsuit? Will others believe you win the case and won't dare to buy it? If it weren't for the fact that I don't want to have a fly around all the time, you can start expecting enough money to pay the attorney's fees after the lawsuit is decided." ”

Truss understands that Link can't possibly be ignorant of his situation. And Link's words hit his biggest weakness.

But he still stuck to his attitude: "Mr. Link, no matter what you say. I have to insist on getting the vines of the Blue Lagoon grapes for free. ”

He said quickly, "And, Mr. Hans." Self-confidence is a good thing. But nothing is absolute. If I lose the lawsuit, the most I will lose is hundreds of thousands, but if you lose the lawsuit. You have to compensate me at least a few hundred million, and if you sell more wine, even more, and you will have to give me hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties every year in the future. ”

Truss seems to be serious about Link: "And now you just need some useless branches to solve this problem." Why not?"

Link laughed and said, "Well, you're not going to ask for it." It doesn't matter, maybe my annual income from selling vines will be enough to compensate you. Maybe you can tell the whole world about the vineyards. ”

Truss felt that his negotiations with Link were on the verge of breaking, and he didn't dare to insist on getting those vines for free: "Mr. Hans, if you insist, I can pay to buy those vines." But the price is too high, and I'm asking for a right of first refusal. ”

"You can be given the right of first refusal. But I have the final say on the price!"

Truss pondered for a while and said, "Mr. Hans, you know that the price you said is too high. I can buy all your pruned vines for a sum of money. ”

He felt that he could accept Link's terms because he felt that he could find collaborators. As long as someone is willing to pay, he can buy all the pruned Blue Lagoon vines.

He immediately made another condition: "At the same time, I hope that Mr. Hans will agree that the vines of the Blue Lagoon will never be produced in the future." ”

"I'm not short of that money. Link was a little arrogant when he said that. "But as you said, I can't guarantee that the workers won't take the vines out and sell them!"

"At least you can stop them from selling in large quantities. ”

"I also don't want someone else to get a lot of Blue Lagoon grapes at a very low price. I don't think you will. ”

"It seems that we have reached the first consensus. I really won't. Truss said with a smile.

He paused for a moment, and tried to convince Link again: "Mr. Hans, you know that there are so many vines that even the whole world cannot consume so many vines. ”

Link asked in an annoyed voice, "What do you want to say?"

"I feel like I can contract all the Blue Lagoon vines you prune for a lump sum. Of course, I can pay for the cost of repairing the vines, and I should also supervise the destruction of the excess vines. ”

Link seemed to hesitate for a moment and said, "Yes!"

"Good, now we have a preliminary agreement. ”

"Nope. I don't take much of your money either. 50 million dollars! All the pruned vines are yours. ”

When Truss heard this price, he couldn't accept it, but before he could speak, he heard Link say again: "This is the bottom line." If you agree, come and sign the agreement. If you don't agree, stop harassing me. See you in court!"

Truss, perhaps sensing Link's resoluteness, did not call him again.

And Link is also starting to prepare for his baby daughter's birthday. Hannah's birthday is October 18th, so it's still about ten days away, and Link doesn't plan to make a big deal. But this is the first birthday he gave his daughter, so he has to pay attention to it.

However, at this time, New Mexico's wine harvest is also approaching, and he has a lot to do.

When it comes to winemaking this year, Albert is paying more attention than last year. And the same goes for Link. The quality of the wine made last year is too good, if the wine made this year is too different. This year's hard-won results will be greatly reduced, and it will be a big blow to both Albert and the Blue Lagoon wines.

Because of this year's drought, Albert is very nervous about the vineyards at Habano Farm, fearing that the quality of the grapes there will deteriorate due to the drought.

After paying attention to it for a while, he realized that the current situation was not the worst.

Because Link built a reservoir there to irrigate the vineyards, this year's irrigation has not been affected too much. But if the drought persists next year, the situation will be worse unless Link drills a well for water.

As for Hanse's farm, because the well water has been drilled for a long time, the quality of the grapes there does not have to worry about being affected by the drought.

At the same time, due to the drought, the temperature in Habano is relatively high this year. The grapes also ripen two weeks earlier than usual. Albert thinks this year's winemaking should also be brought forward.

Link certainly has no problem with that.

He already has a lot of experience in making wine, and everything that needs to be prepared is ready for Albert to come with a new batch of students who have not yet graduated, and of course, some of the winemakers who have been invited to come here last year. Today they have graduated. After receiving Link's invitation, they intend to come and work for Link.

At the same time, he was preparing for the establishment of the Ozette Investment Bank. Although he left the main task to Martha, the bank is not an ordinary business, and many things need to be done by him himself.

In this way, he seemed to have had the busiest week of his life.

And Luke Truss actually came to the door to sign an agreement with him.

He was genuinely surprised when he heard on the phone that Luke Truss had agreed to pay $50 million for the vines he needed to prune this year.

At the same time, he was a little impressed.

He really couldn't understand where Luke Truss fooled such a big fool to buy 50 million grapevines that were too big to burn fire. But since the other party is willing to send money and look for death, he is also happy to fulfill them.

Luke Truss Ozette Farm, Link took a few lawyers to negotiate with him briefly, and the two sides also made some provisions on the basis of the previous agreement on the phone.

For example, when will Truss make a statement. When is Link's vineyard pruned, how is it pruned, and more. The parties then draw up an agreement.

Truss demanded that the vines be noted in the agreement as Blue Lagoon grapes. Link agreed, but he also asked for a clause in the agreement: vine trimming was done under the supervision of Truss's side.

And he added: "Also, I don't know why there are Blue Lagoon grapes. Maybe it's my luck, or maybe it's the circumstances. It should be stated in the agreement that as long as you take the vines, it has nothing to do with me what kind of grapes you will grow in the future. ”

Although Truss wanted Link to take some responsibility for the cultivation of grape seedlings in the future, Link insisted, and he had to agree.

In his plan, the Blue Lagoon grapes can only be a one-time business. But he will make a lot of money. As long as he has the money and the Blue Lagoon grapes as a base, then he can use them to grow better grapes. As long as there is a patent, that is his future.

The parties signed the agreement in the presence of their lawyers. The agreement stipulates that Truss has three days to publicly declare that Blue Lagoon grapes have nothing to do with his Truss 2 and to drop the infringement lawsuit against Link.

He would then pay Link $10 million a week as an advance payment for the Blue Lagoon vines. Link may not sell vines to any third party. If Link defaults, he will need to pay him $300 million.

Link sent away the satisfied Truss, looked at the agreement, and couldn't help but laugh. He really wondered how the other party was so confident that the Blue Lagoon grapes could sell for a lot of money?

In his opinion, no matter how good the Blue Lagoon grapes are, the saplings will not sell for much money. Of course, perhaps Truss feels that there is a way for buyers not to cultivate themselves.

But Link doesn't know, Truss also has his own opinion.

He believes that the wine market is constantly expanding, and if there is a grape variety that can produce quick benefits, it will definitely sell well. Blue Lagoon grapes have been "proven" to be grown in a variety of climates, which will prompt some farms to switch to grapes.

He felt that he could make money by selling thousands of acres of vineyard seeds. That's not that hard, is it?

But he would never have imagined that the so-called Blue Lagoon grapes were just a bottomless pit. I can't fill it with any amount of money...