Reborn in 72, I hunt to support my family and spoil my younger sister rotten.

Chapter 522 Three Treasures of Heshan

Faced with Fatty Ma's questioning, Old Man Ma scoffed, "Look at the question you're asking. If I didn't have connections, would I be running a timber processing plant? If it weren't for Brother Xiangyang's sake, I wouldn't even want to get involved in this business you're running."

These words made Fatty Ma's eyes light up. Although he was looked down upon, it was indeed as Ma Laosan said, that his voice was not loud to others.

"What about the technical aspects?" Fatty Ma pressed.

"I know a few technicians who came from pharmaceutical factories. They're quite skilled, and their wages aren't high," Ma Laosan said confidently. "The manufacturing process for health supplements isn't complicated; the key is the formula and quality control."

Fatty Ma turned to Li Xiangyang and asked, "What do you think?"

Li Xiangyang thought for a moment: "I think we can give it a try. But we need to set a framework first."

"What framework?" Ma Laosan asked.

“First, let’s talk about the share allocation,” Li Xiangyang cleared his throat. “Brother Ma and I will each contribute 10,000, taking 70% of the shares. Third Brother, you’ll contribute the technology and sales channels, taking 30%.”

Old Ma squinted and did some calculations: "So, that means I get 30%, and you two each get 35%?"

"right."

“This ratio…” Old Ma stroked his chin, “is a bit low. Technology and sales channels are the lifeblood of this project.”

Fatty Ma immediately retorted, "But what use are your technology and sales channels without our funding?"

The atmosphere immediately became tense. Seeing this, Li Xiangyang quickly said, "How about this, let's put aside the issue of shares for now. Let's first determine the cooperation model."

"What kind of cooperation model?" the two asked in unison.

“Division of labor and cooperation,” Li Xiangyang explained. “Brother Ma is in charge of raw material procurement and production management, Brother San is in charge of technical guidance and product sales, and I am in charge of finance and overall coordination.”

The two nodded in agreement with the suggestion.

"What about the factory?" Fatty Ma asked. "The grain processing plant I found is quite large, and the equipment is already available."

"How much is the rent?" Old Ma asked practically.

"Eight thousand a year."

"It's not cheap," Old Ma frowned, "but if the location is right, it's worth it."

Li Xiangyang suddenly thought of a question: "By the way, do we need to register a company for this collaboration?"

"Is registering a company troublesome?" Fatty Ma asked.

"It shouldn't be too troublesome," Li Xiangyang said after thinking for a moment.

Ma Laosan nodded: "Register then, we'll have to take this step sooner or later anyway."

"What's the company called?" Fatty Ma asked a question that no one had expected.

The three looked at each other, and for a moment they had no answer.

"How about calling it Xinganling Agricultural Products Processing Plant?" Li Xiangyang tentatively suggested.

"Too ordinary," Old Ma shook his head. "We need a more distinctive name."

"Then what should we call it?" Fatty Ma asked.

Ma Laosan thought for a moment and said, "How about we call it 'Sanhe Agricultural Development Company'? It's a collaboration between three people."

The name is simple and clear, but it feels like something is missing.

After listening for a while, Wang Ergou suddenly spoke up: "If you ask me, how about calling it 'Sanhe Mountain Treasure Agricultural Products Company'?"

This suggestion caught the attention of the three of them.

"Sanhe Mountain Treasures..." Old Ma repeated, "That's a good name."

“I think so too,” Fatty Ma agreed. “It’s catchy and has a good meaning.”

And that's how the company name was decided.

"Now we should discuss the specific details of the cooperation," Li Xiangyang said. "For example, how the start-up capital will be used, and how the production plan will be formulated."

Ma Laosan pulled out a small notebook: "Let me write this down. The start-up capital is 20,000 yuan. Besides renting a factory, we also need to buy equipment, raw materials, and hire workers."

"How much will the equipment cost?" Fatty Ma asked.

"Simple processing equipment should cost around five or six thousand," Ma Laosan estimated. "Mainly dryers, crushers, and packaging machines."

Li Xiangyang did the math in his head: renting the factory costs 8,000, buying equipment costs 6,000, and raw materials and labor costs another 6,000, which makes a total of 20,000.

"So when do we start?" Fatty Ma was clearly impatient.

"Let's go take a look at the factory first," Ma Laosan suggested. "If the location is suitable, we'll finalize the deal."

The four men got into Fatty Ma's jeep and headed straight for the grain processing station at the north end of the town.

The factory is indeed quite large, with two workshops, an office, and a warehouse. Although some of the equipment is outdated, the basic structure is still intact.

"This place is good." Old Ma nodded in satisfaction. "It can be used after some modifications."

Fatty Ma pointed to one of the workshops: "This can be used as a production workshop, and that can be used as a packaging workshop."

Li Xiangyang walked to the window and looked at the open space outside: "There's parking here, and transportation is convenient."

Just then, a middle-aged man walked over: "Mr. Ma, how is it? Are you satisfied with the place?"

This must be the factory manager that Fatty Ma was talking about.

"Director Liu, this is a good place," Fatty Ma introduced. "This is my business partner."

Factory Director Liu warmly shook hands with everyone: "Welcome, welcome! What kind of business are you planning to do?"

“Agricultural product processing,” Li Xiangyang replied simply.

"What a great industry!" Factory Director Liu nodded repeatedly. "With favorable policies now, this kind of business definitely has a bright future."

After discussing the details of the lease, the four returned to Ma Laosan's timber factory to discuss the specific division of labor.

"Regarding the technical aspects, I'll contact those technicians tomorrow," Ma Laosan said. "As for the equipment, I have a friend in a machinery factory who can get me a discounted price."

“Then I’ll be in charge of signing the lease agreement with Factory Director Liu,” Fatty Ma said. “And raw material procurement, that’s something I’m more familiar with.”

Li Xiangyang thought for a moment: "I'll go to the Industry and Commerce Bureau to inquire about registering a company and making financial preparations."

"Shall we meet again in three days?" Ma Laosan suggested.

“Okay.” Li Xiangyang and Fatty Ma both agreed.

Just then, Ma Laosan suddenly remembered something: "Oh right, there's another important issue. While the general share allocation has been agreed upon, a detailed cooperation agreement still needs to be signed."

“You’re right,” Li Xiangyang nodded. “Such a large investment definitely needs to be clearly written down.”

Fatty Ma hesitated, "Who among us would write such an agreement?"

“I’ll have someone write it,” Ma Laosan said confidently. “I know a lawyer friend; I’ll have him help draft it.”

Thus, the framework for the tripartite cooperation has been basically finalized. Although many details still need to be refined, the general direction has been determined.

Back home, Li Xiaoyun was hanging clothes to dry in the yard. Seeing Li Xiangyang return, she put down her work: "How did it go? Did the talks go smoothly?"

Li Xiangyang briefly recounted the situation of the day.

"Three people working together?" Li Xiaoyun asked with some concern. "Won't more people easily lead to conflicts?"

“I’ve considered that too,” Li Xiangyang said, sitting down next to Li Xiaoyun. “But Ma Laosan’s network of connections is something we definitely lack. Besides, with a clear division of labor, there should be fewer conflicts.”

Li Xiaoyun thought for a moment: "So when do you plan to start?"

"If everything goes smoothly, construction should begin no later than next month."

"So fast?"

“Now is the perfect time; we can’t miss it,” Li Xiangyang explained. “In a while, others might enter this market.”