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Chapter 152: Equal Cooperation Terms
Chapter 152: Equal Cooperation Terms
"Of course, I wouldn't let you, Li Qian, suffer a loss by cooperating with us." Li Qian had already stated this, and even though Zhao Yong knew it was just an excuse to appease him, he couldn't refute it.
He could only smile awkwardly and then turned to Li Qian, noticing a peculiar expression on Li Qian's face.
He understood the old fox's intentions, but there was no room for compromise. The market value of the Green Scaled Serpent was clear, and selling it at a low price would not only be disrespectful to the Green Scaled Serpent but also to his own hard work.
These were just secondary reasons; more importantly, he was about to attend Shazhou Beastmaster Academy, and the time he could dedicate to nurturing the Green Scaled Serpent and Frostfire Salamander would undoubtedly decrease significantly.
The Green Scaled Serpent was manageable; he could leave the evolution process to his parents, who should be able to oversee it. However, the Frostfire Salamander was more complicated due to the control of the Frostfire Array, making it almost impossible for his parents to learn.
Even if they could help with intimidation training, thus increasing the chances of evolution, the production of Frostfire Salamanders would inevitably decrease.
Considering the capabilities of the Prairial Breeding Facility and the rarity of the Green Scaled Serpent and Frostfire Salamander, it was evident that they would be in high demand once they entered the market.
With no concerns about sales, Li Qian couldn't think of any reason to offer a discount. Maintaining a good relationship with the Jiangnan Province Public Security Bureau was also quite necessary, so he didn't plan to be too rigid with the pricing.
"Thank you, Uncle Zhao, for your understanding," Li Qian responded, whether Zhao Yong's words were sincere or just an excuse. He didn't take the bait and instead smoothly raised his own question, "Actually, both the Wolf Vulture and the Fire Dog are excellent companion beasts. With proper nurturing, their future achievements are no less than that of the Green Scaled Serpent and Frostfire Salamander."
Zhao Yong nodded in agreement, "The Wolf Vulture and Fire Dog are indeed exceptional, but every companion beast has its strengths and weaknesses, and these two are no exception."
"The reason we value the Green Scaled Serpent and Frostfire Salamander is not only to expand the variety of companion beasts for the Jiangnan Province Public Security Bureau but also because they possess advantages that the Wolf Vulture and Fire Dog cannot compensate for."
"Moreover, our cooperation with the Bureau is different from that with the Lingwaters City Branch. In our Bureau, any security officer who meets the achievement requirements is eligible to exchange for rare companion beasts."
"These rare companion beasts are not usually kept within the Bureau..."
Zhao Yong's words piqued Li Qian's curiosity, and he listened attentively as Zhao Yong continued.
Zhao Yong then briefly explained the cooperation model between the breeding facilities and the Public Security Bureau in a few minutes.
After hearing Zhao Yong's explanation, Li Qian's expression revealed understanding, finally grasping the cooperation model between the Jiangnan Public Security Bureau and the various breeding facilities.
Indeed, this cooperation model differed from traditional ones; it wasn't a simple companion beast supply agreement but more like a strategic partnership, becoming a strategic partner of the Jiangnan Province Public Security Bureau.
Once the cooperation was established, the Prairial Breeding Facility would become one of the Public Security Bureau's companion beast supply bases.
Both the Green Scaled Serpent and the Frostfire Salamander would be priced transparently, becoming exchange options for all security officers within the Bureau.
As long as the contribution value met the standard, officers could make the exchange themselves, and this exchange differed from regular transactions.
After the exchange is completed, the Bureau will settle the accounts with the breeding base. In simpler terms, it becomes a fixed pet beast exchange point for the Jiangnan Public Security Bureau.
"Li Qian, as you've seen, we at the Public Security Bureau have a large workforce, but our tasks are also heavy. The federal allocation may seem substantial, but when distributed among each security officer, it's actually not that much." Zhao Yong began to lament.
Li Qian furrowed his brows in thought, and after a moment, he spoke, "Mr. Zhao, we also have an obligation to support the law enforcement forces of our province."
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Li Qian was well aware of the costs involved in breeding the Green Scaled Serpent and Frostfire Salamander. Even with a sum of ten million, like the Lingwater City base, it was still a significant amount.
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As it turned out, his guess was correct. Seeing that his persuasion wasn't working, a wry smile of helplessness appeared on Zhao Yong's face.
With Li Qian's words, Zhao Yong couldn't argue further. To continue haggling would seem ungracious and insincere.
"This is the best outcome," Zhao Yong said, his smile unchanged despite the bitterness within.
Although they didn't get the same price as the Lingwater City Public Security Bureau, the cooperation conditions with the other breeding bases were already very favorable.
Subsequently, Li Qian learned that the cooperation with the Jiangnan Public Security Bureau was based on a market price with a 50% discount for the supply of these two companion beasts.
This level of cooperation was within his expectations, and he believed it to be the truth. Zhao Yong wouldn't deceive him about this.
After all, it was impossible to keep this matter hidden forever. If Li Qian were to discover the truth, it would undoubtedly lead to his resentment and disgust.
There was no need for Zhao Yong to do such a thing.
After reaching a verbal agreement, Zhao Yong asked Zhao Xiwei to escort Li Qian out of the bureau. The formal contract needed to be drafted and could only be signed the next day.
As they walked down the corridor, Zhao Xiwei spoke with some embarrassment, "Li Qian, I'm sorry."
"Why are you apologizing?" Li Qian looked at Zhao Xiwei in confusion.
"If I hadn't brought you here, you wouldn't have lost..." Zhao Xiwei apologized.
In her opinion, Li Qian could have sold all the Green Scaled Serpents and Frostfire Salamanders to other beastmasters without a discount, and he could have even increased the price.
By bringing him here and having him talk with her uncle, she had caused him to lose at least half of the potential profit.
That was why she was apologizing.
"Xiwei, it's unnecessary. As I just said, I'm also from Jiangnan Province, and it's only right that I contribute to the local law enforcement bureau," Li Qian chuckled, speaking candidly.
Of course, the most crucial part was that the cooperation, based on half the market price, had already met his expectations. It was much more generous than the cooperation with the Lingwater City Public Security Bureau.
The hidden benefits of cooperating with the Jiangnan Province Public Security Bureau were immeasurable.
(End of Chapter)
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