In Sumeru, pretend to be a scholar

He looked at Xingqiu and, unusually, said a few more words: "Xingqiu, if this blueprint comes from a reliable person, it is worth the Chamber of Commerce's effort."

"It should be reliable. This Mr. Wang Yan helped Seven Stars translate the Langya Panmo!" said Bi Xing.

Chongyun nodded: "Then it's alright."

Those who work for the Seven Stars and are not subsequently purged are probably not bad people.

Xingqiu turned to Yun Gui, having already made his decision: "Manager Yun Gui, go back and tell Mr. Wang Yan that the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce is willing... no..."

He paused suddenly, a slight smile appearing on his lips: "Go find Old Zhang and tell him it was my idea to bring out the materials, and then we'll go see this Mr. Wang Yan together."

Xingqiu realized that he had originally planned to sneak out with Chongyun, and now this was the perfect excuse.

After discussing the collaboration with Wang Yan, he could have easily gone off on an adventure with Chongyun without returning to the Chamber of Commerce.

Yun Gui, of course, had no idea what Xing Qiu was thinking. She only felt that the Second Young Master really respected Wang Yan, so she immediately said, "Okay, Second Young Master, I'll go right away."

After he left, Xingqiu looked at Chongyun and said, "How about we go see Mr. Wang Yan together later, discuss our cooperation, and then go to Dihua Island?"

“I recently got my hands on another treasure map, which may have been left over from the time of the Returning to the Abode. Let’s go take a look together.”

Chongyun's expression remained calm: "You didn't draw another one yourself, did you?"

"Ahem, how could that be? After all these years, you still don't believe me?" Xingqiu coughed twice, speaking with a hint of embarrassment.

"Leaving aside the adventures, however..." Chongyun's eyes showed a hint of interest, "I am still very curious about this Mr. Wang Yan."

Even though he came from a family of alchemists, Chongyun had never seen anyone who could handle the celestial register so casually.

It was as if he had been instructed by the Emperor; it was simply terrifying.

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Chapter 139 Cooperation with Feiyun Chamber of Commerce (3k)

Yun Gui was efficient and soon retrieved the materials from the warehouse, where she met Xing Qiu and Chong Yun at the entrance of the Chamber of Commerce.

The three of them traveled through the streets and alleys, and soon arrived at the [White Horse Inn].

Upon seeing that it was the second young master of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce, the waiter hurriedly came forward to greet them and led the three upstairs.

Of course, it was also because Yun Gui had come before, and the guy knew that Wang Yan knew her.

When the knock sounded, Wang Yan had just closed the books in his hands and responded, "Please come in."

The door was pushed open, and Yun Gui walked in first, smiling and cupping her hands in greeting: "Mr. Wang Yan, I apologize for bothering you."

Wang Yan stood up to greet him: "Manager Yun, you're too kind. Please come in."

His gaze swept past Yun Gui and then fell upon Xing Qiu and Chong Yun, who were following behind.

He had met Xingqiu before, though only once, but the impression was quite deep; as for Chongyun... his short, unkempt hair and the conspicuous greatsword on his back made him stand out.

“Young Master Xingqiu, this is…” Wang Yan looked at Chongyun, though he recognized him, he had to pretend he didn’t.

Xingqiu laughed and introduced, "This is my good friend, Chongyun, from the Tianheng lineage of alchemists. He greatly admires the structure of the immortal register on Mr. Wang Yan's drawings, so he came with me to pay him a visit."

Chongyun stepped forward, clasped his hands in a respectful greeting, and said earnestly, "Mr. Wang Yan's drawings are ingenious and admirable. Please forgive my intrusion in coming here today."

"You flatter me, you flatter me." Wang Yan quickly returned the greeting and stepped aside. "Please have a seat, everyone. The place is simple and the hospitality is lacking."

Outside the door, the waiter heard Wang Yan's words and looked strange. He wondered whether he should remind Wang Yan that this was not his home, but an inn.

However, out of professional ethics, the waiter did not interrupt, but simply delivered a pot of tea and some snacks to Wang Yan.

Inside the room, the four people sat down around the table.

Xingqiu didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "Manager Yun Gui has shown me Mr. Wang Yan's drawings, and Chongyun has also confirmed that the immortal register structure is reasonable and feasible. Feiyun Chamber of Commerce is very interested in this cooperation."

As he spoke, he gestured for Yun Gui to place the two wooden boxes he had brought on the table.

Yun Gui opened the box, inside were the [Cloud Pattern Golden Paulownia Wood] and the [New Sprouts of Earth Vein].

【Cloud Pattern Golden Paulownia Wood】The wood is light golden in color, with naturally flowing cloud-like patterns on the surface. It feels warm to the touch and seems to exude a subtle spiritual energy.

The new shoots of the earth veins are similar to what Wang Yan saw in the game.

However, is this all there is to this [Cloud Pattern Golden Paulownia Wood]? It doesn't seem like enough.

Just as Wang Yan hesitated, Yun Gui spoke up at the opportune moment: "These two are samples. If Mr. Wang Yan has checked them and they are up to standard, the Chamber of Commerce has more in its warehouse."

Wang Yan then understood and nodded: "There's no problem with the goods."

“These two materials can serve as a basis for cooperation between the Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Wang Yan,” Xingqiu said with a smile. “As for other materials, the Chamber of Commerce will do its best to collect them, and will inform you as soon as possible if there is any further news.”

"So, what's the price?" Wang Yan asked with a smile. "The Feiyun Chamber of Commerce has to make money, right?"

It couldn't possibly be that he suddenly became awe-inspiring and Xingqiu immediately bowed down.

Since it's a chamber of commerce, it must return to the original point, which is about interests.

“Then I will speak frankly.” Xingqiu picked up his teacup and took a sip. “Does the gentleman intend to sell all the blueprints at once, or would you prefer a revenue-sharing partnership with the Chamber of Commerce?”

Wang Yan had already considered this and said directly, "Profit sharing! I will hand over the blueprints to the Chamber of Commerce, which will be responsible for research and development, improvement, mass production, and sales. I will take 30% of the profits."

Thirty percent was a number that Wang Yan had carefully considered.

If they ask for more, Feiyun Chamber of Commerce will definitely object. After all, Wang Yan only provides the blueprints, but Feiyun Chamber of Commerce wants to handle everything from production to sales.

Since there are even fewer, Wang Yan might as well cooperate with Dolly. After all, Dolly can help with finding materials, and she even has the Witch Society behind her, making her incredibly powerful.

Besides, we can't just give up future profits just because Feiyun Chamber of Commerce has two kinds of materials, can we?

Although as a scholar I don't value money that much, I'm not that foolish.

“Thirty percent…” Xingqiu tapped his palm lightly with his folding fan, pondered for a moment, “Sir, do you know that mass production of the product requires a great deal of manpower and resources, and the Chamber of Commerce also needs to invest in sales channels, training of craftsmen, and procurement of materials… Thirty percent is a bit too high!”

"So, how does the Second Young Master intend to cooperate?" Wang Yan asked in return.

He knew Xingqiu would definitely object, which was normal. If it were a private matter, given Xingqiu's personality, he really wouldn't care about any profits or benefits; he had a chivalrous spirit.

But this is not a private matter; it concerns the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce as a whole.

Although the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce is his family's, the people who rely on the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce for their livelihood are not just Xingqiu's family.

Throughout Liyue, and even outside of Liyue, there are people who make a living from the Flying Cloud Merchant Guild.

The initial deployment of a new weapon system will definitely require a large investment of resources, including factories, production lines, sorcerers who understand rune systems, raw materials, and sales systems. All of these are expenses in advance.

Therefore, Wang Yan must offer more incentives to secure a 30% profit share from the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce.

“A 30% profit margin is certainly acceptable, but it definitely can’t be for the price of a single blueprint.” Xingqiu pointed at Wang Yan. “Compared to blueprints, a collaborator who can provide continuous technical support is worth this price.”

If it's just a blueprint, then the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce would definitely accept a buyout agreement.

If Wang Yan wants to receive a continuous stream of dividends, then he also needs to continuously contribute.

Only in this way can the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce offer 30% of the profits.

But is this condition really reasonable for Wang Yan?

“That’s too demanding.” Wang Yan shook his head. “You think you can tie me down with just 30% profit and expect me to provide technical support? That’s impossible.”

However…

After a slight pause, Wang Yan continued, "We can discuss under what circumstances I would need to provide technical support."

Xingqiu looked at him and said, "Mr. Wang Yan, please speak."

"I can provide the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce with technical improvements when the technology is clearly lagging behind similar technologies. Of course, if I am unable to provide improvements, then the corresponding share can be reduced."

To put it simply, it's a technology-based equity investment. If the technology becomes obsolete in the future, the shareholding will be reduced accordingly. However, if no strong competitors emerge in the market, then Wang Yan won't need to improve the product and can continue to enjoy the 30% profit.

Xingqiu nodded slightly and looked at Yun Gui: "Yun Gui, what do you think?"

He hadn't forgotten that Yun Gui was the one who first came into contact with this project. Even if Xing Qiu himself felt the conditions were good now, he still needed to get Yun Gui to speak up as well.

You cannot completely deprive your subordinates of their decision-making power, especially when the project is brought to you by the other party.

Yun Gui immediately said, "That's relatively reasonable, Second Young Master. Products only need to compete with similar products, not with themselves."

Although it sounds unpleasant, it does conform to business principles.

When similar products are not good enough, then the best product does not need to be improved.

This is one of the reasons why it is necessary to break monopolies in order to maintain competition.

Only through competition can products continuously improve.

"Then let's go to the General Affairs Department to draft the contract," Xingqiu said directly.

"it is good."

The four got up and left the White Horse Inn, heading towards the General Affairs Department.

……

Even though the Lantern Festival had just ended, the General Affairs Department had already begun its normal routine.

Liyue Harbor is very large, and there are many things to do every day.

Some trivial, neighborhood disputes are naturally not something that Seven Stars would handle.

Even Yuehai Pavilion wouldn't manage these affairs.

Therefore, power was naturally decentralized.

The eight gates, besides the Seven Stars and Moon Sea Pavilion, each have their own strengths.

As a result, the General Affairs Department, the organization that manages daily affairs, has become the busiest place in Liyue.

Whether you're setting up a stall at the Lantern Festival or pulling a cart through the streets of Liyue, you need to obtain the relevant permits from the General Affairs Department.

It was precisely because of the high-intensity office environment of the General Affairs Department that when Wang Yan was processing documents for Tina, Tina wondered if Wang Yan had ever worked in the General Affairs Department.

However, people's livelihood is people's livelihood, and business is business.

Compared to other people queuing up to handle matters, the Flying Cloud Merchant Guild, as one of the major merchant guilds in Liyue, still has a little bit of preferential treatment.

No need to queue.

An employee of the General Affairs Department's Commercial Division received the woman.

After clarifying the purpose of their visit, the general affairs employee quickly drafted a contract and handed it over to both parties for review.

Wang Yanda carefully looked it over, and after confirming that there were no problems, he nodded: "It's fine."

Xingqiu smiled and said, "Then let's use a note."

The general affairs staff quickly produced two identical contracts and handed them to both parties.

Unlike the three-copy system of the Educational Council, the General Affairs Department adopted a two-copy system, keeping one copy for its own records.

That is, Wang Yan and Feiyun Chamber of Commerce each have one copy, and then the General Affairs Department will put the two copies together, take a picture, and file them.