Chapter 37: Negotiations
Chapter 37: Negotiations
Grandpa An's courteous behavior towards Li Qian was within An Paozi's expectations. However, the enthusiastic "little brother" address still caused his mouth to twitch involuntarily.
He felt as if he had suddenly become two generations shorter than Li Qian.
Li Qian was well aware of the reason for An Tianyou and An Houxian's politeness towards him, and he certainly wouldn't let it get to his head.
He responded with equal enthusiasm, "Hello, Uncle An and Grandpa An!"
After exchanging greetings, Li Qian didn't waste any time and went straight to the point. "I understand that this matter is extremely important for both of us. It's better to be cautious."
"Uncle An, Grandpa An, please come with me." Li Qian extended his hand and led the way, bringing them directly to the reservoir.
As for Qizi, he could simply continue his training here; after all, he was already very familiar with the training content.
Moreover, Li Qian believed that after witnessing Qizi's entire evolution process, Ah Fu would definitely be inspired. Perhaps at this moment, he was in a state of excitement and anticipation.
Upon reaching the reservoir, Li Qian observed that the hydroelectric power station was quite a distance away, and with the approaching dusk, the lighting wasn't ideal, reducing the chances of being discovered.
Strictly speaking, even if they were spotted, it wouldn't be a significant issue. The worst-case scenario would be encountering some harassment and losing this training location.
For Li Qian, there was no fundamental problem.
No longer concerned about being discovered, Li Qian directly used the Soul Contract to send a message to Qizi.
A "whoosh" sound suddenly echoed, and the water surface not far from the shore suddenly parted.
A dragon head with a conical shape emerged.
"Qizi, this is for you!" Li Qian noticed Qizi poking his head out, looking at him with curiosity. Li Qian promptly tossed out an energy cube that he had prepared earlier.
This energy cube is a universal food for beasts. Essentially, it's a basic necessity for all beasts that require sustenance. One cube can sustain them for three days.
Qizi caught the energy cube and swallowed it in one go, then submerged back into the reservoir.
The energy cube, while a staple food for beasts, doesn't have much flavor. To be more precise, it has almost no taste, certainly not as appealing as the fish and shrimp in the reservoir.
Qizi, assuming his owner had called him out to feed him the energy cube, returned to the reservoir after eating it.
"Uncle An, Grandpa An, how is it?" Li Qian asked with a smile.
Their intention to see Qinglin Jiao was to alleviate An Paozi's concerns, ensuring that their so-called research results weren't just empty boasts.
Now, having witnessed Qizi, they believed their worries had been assuaged.
"As the saying goes, heroes have emerged from the youth since ancient times!" An Houxian began with flattery, praising Li Qian, "At such a young age, you managed to solve this difficult problem and nurture a Sovereign-grade Qinglin Jiao. Your future potential is limitless!"
"It can be said that becoming a Master Breeder, even a Grandmaster, is within reach!" Although An Houxian's praise made Li Qian feel a little embarrassed, he agreed with the sentiment.
"Ahem, Uncle An, Grandpa An, let's discuss the collaboration details, shall we?" Li Qian steered the conversation back on track, his expression turning serious.
"In this regard, I wonder what your thoughts are, Li Qian?" An Tianyou looked at Li Qian, asking with a gentle tone.
At this moment, the four of them stood by the Lingwater River, watching the setting sun, the rippling water resembling a family outing.
Li Qian sensed that Qizi had already reached the center of the reservoir, and he shook his head lightly, replying, "I know nothing about business, so I'm not sure what advice you could offer, Grandpa An."
"I'm not worthy of your guidance."
An Tianyou smiled and responded, "Let me share An Clan's thoughts. This is how we envision the collaboration..."
"Regarding the matter of giving away the breeding base, we will fulfill it as soon as possible."
As An Hou Nian spoke, he resembled a kind and amiable uncle from next door, "I wonder what requirements does Li Qian have for the future breeding base?"
Li Qian thought for a moment and stated his requirements, "First, I hope it can be built as soon as possible; second, there needs to be a waterfall inside the breeding base."
After all, as the future owner of the breeding base, he had some ideas about its construction or renovation.
At the current stage, the most important thing was to meet the training needs of the carp.
"A waterfall?"
Upon hearing Li Qian mention the waterfall, An Hou Nian paused briefly before asking, "Does the drop need to meet the standard of the one in Yunlan City?"
"That's not necessary, as long as it's over ten meters." Li Qian shook his head in response.
A waterfall with a drop of over a hundred meters would be ideal, but Li Qian also understood that such waterfalls were rare and not easily accessible.
If they weren't too remote and hidden in some corner, they would have already been developed into scenic spots.
Acquiring or leasing such a place would be extremely challenging...
Not to mention building a waterfall with a drop of over a hundred meters as he had joked about earlier.
Aside from the enormous funds required, finding a suitable location within the entire Ling Water City was already a daunting task.
Therefore, he didn't want to burden them with such a request.
Without hesitation, An Hou Nian agreed, "That's simple. Most breeding bases currently have ponds or small lakes. As long as we build an artificial hill in the water source and create a water circulation system, we can construct a waterfall with a drop of over ten meters. It shouldn't be a problem."
Li Qian nodded in agreement and added, "However, a waterfall with this drop is only suitable for the carp's daily training. It's not enough for evolution."
"So, we still need a place that can support the carp's evolution."
After some thought, Li Qian offered his suggestion, "For this type of venue, it's best if we can lease or purchase it. If that's not possible, we can close it off for one evening every once in a while for our exclusive use, which is also acceptable."
"In that case, it's not difficult to achieve." An Hou Nian smiled and confidently replied.
After a brief silence, An Hou Nian suddenly spoke up, "If you're in a hurry, Li Qian, I have a good option here."
"Oh, where is it?" Li Qian was slightly surprised.
It seemed that the An Clan didn't come to him without preparation.
Clearly, they had done a lot of groundwork beforehand.
An Hou Nian didn't hesitate and directly mentioned a name, "Nanjiao, Sunray Breeding Facility."
Upon hearing this, Li Qian's face briefly showed surprise, "My mother's workplace?"
"Yes, your mother's workplace." An Hou Nian continued, "Currently, the Sunray Breeding Facility is up for sale.
Li Qian frowned, "The Sunray Breeding Facility is up for sale? Isn't there a female intermediate breeder in the breeding facility?"
An Hou Nian shared the inside information he had gathered, "You're probably referring to Gao Yaxin, an intermediate female breeder. She's said to be quite skilled, but she's not a breeder for the Sunray Breeding Facility."
"She's only temporarily residing there to conduct research."
"It's rumored that her research will soon conclude, and she'll be leaving."
Since Gao Yaxin was only temporarily residing there for research, it made sense that the Sunray Breeding Facility would face difficulties and operational issues after her departure.
Considering his familiarity with the Sunray Breeding Facility, Li Qian felt that choosing it would be a suitable decision.
Following the principle of 'go with what you know,' selecting the Sunray Breeding Facility seemed like a good choice.
With this in mind, he showed interest and asked, "Uncle An, please elaborate on the situation of the Sunray Breeding Facility."
(End of Chapter)
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