Chapter 87

After listening to Ye Feng's instructions for the second task, which was the most pressing and challenging for him, he realized that it was something he could never accomplish on his own. This task involved finding a way to make money using the spiritual lake water from the space.

Ye Feng, a migrant worker, had neither education nor background, and his social network was simple. He was completely clueless about business operations. Despite having the vast treasure of the Nine-Star Space, he had no idea how to utilize it. If mishandled, even without exposing his greatest secret, it would certainly bring him many thorny follow-up issues. Fortunately, now he had Gu Nian, a "servant" who could share some of his secrets, and he could confidently entrust many tasks to this young lady, who was a business prodigy. Adding to this, Wu Xinghua's long-established business channels in Mingzhu made this task highly feasible.

He then detailed his plan to Gu Nian, emphasizing the importance of keeping the source of the spiritual lake water confidential throughout the operation. He also discussed how to ensure Wu Xinghua's cooperation without arousing her suspicions. After all, once this cooperation began, it would be a long-term process. His principle was to stay behind the scenes as much as possible, leaving the front stage to Gu Nian.

Gu Nian pondered for a moment and said, "Ye Feng, this is a simple matter for Zhengyang Group. The only thing is that the initial investment might be higher because we need to consider confidentiality. I will need to find two trustworthy people to register a subsidiary company specifically for this task. Mingzhu has no natural water sources, but the neighboring province of Su has many natural ecological areas. I can lease a place with a mountain spring in the name of Zhengyang Group, build a few factories, and dig some wells. Since Wu Xinghua's Miaoyuan Water Industry also needs a water source, I can help her find it and develop it through a joint venture. Then, I will find a place in Mingzhu to set up a transfer station, which I will manage independently. Wu Xinghua will be responsible for inspecting and delivering all the filtered water to the transfer station for final processing and packaging. During this process, you can extract the spiritual lake water from the space. I will hire someone specifically to mix the spiritual lake water with the filtered water. Although this process may seem complicated, once it becomes a routine, it will be highly efficient and can ensure the confidentiality of the spiritual lake water's true source."

After listening to Gu Nian's proposal, Ye Feng thought for a while and found that this method of operation was indeed the most suitable. His goal was not just to make money but also to help Wu Xinghua establish a high-quality, unique brand of purified water.

Moreover, with Zhengyang Group's influence, Wu Xinghua would certainly agree to the cooperation. Once the spiritual lake water was introduced to the market, it would have a broader audience and higher popularity.

Therefore, Ye Feng ultimately agreed with Gu Nian's idea and asked, "How long will it take to complete this task?"

Gu Nian smiled and said, "It won't take too long. If everything goes smoothly, it can be completed within a month. And Ye Feng, it's not just about the purified water industry. Although I haven't tasted the spiritual lake water from the space, I am absolutely sure it is extraordinary. It can not only be mixed with purified water but also used in alcoholic beverages and other drinks. This way, we can maximize the effectiveness of the spiritual lake water."

Ye Feng thought about it again. Given his understanding and control of the space, he couldn't confirm how deep the spiritual lake water was, so he didn't need to worry about running out. The rules had also stated that he could freely take most things from the space, which was one of the benefits granted to him.

As Gu Nian had envisioned, one cup of spiritual lake water could mix with ten standard bottles of purified water, and even so, the water's taste and benefits to the human body were still very significant. If it could be used in water, it could also be used in alcohol and other drinks.

Just from the spiritual lake water, Ye Feng could imagine that the future profits would be astronomical.

Ye Feng then asked, "Gu Nian, I definitely can't match you in business operations and marketing, so I will entrust this task to you. I will find an opportunity to introduce you to Wu Xinghua. I believe that with Zhengyang Group's influence, she will be happy to cooperate with you. But how will the future cooperation profits be distributed?"

"This is simple. I will have an economic lawyer draft a contract. The cooperation profits will be split 40-60, with the initial planning, advertising, and transfer station funded by me. The later sales and market expansion will be handled by Wu Xinghua. There are many precedents of large groups collaborating with small private companies. The brand and trademark will be given to Wu Xinghua, and the distribution chain will also be managed by her. The final profit split will be 40% for me and 60% for Wu Xinghua, and my 40% will naturally be yours."

Ye Feng shook his head and said, "No, you have invested a lot in the initial stage. I will only take 20%, and the remaining 20% will still go to you."

"Ye Feng, to be frank, for a large group like Zhengyang, this 40% profit is not significant. I am responsible for the surface work, but the core lies in the spiritual lake water. Without it, there would be no profit. So you don't need to worry; this 40% profit is rightfully yours. If we can further maximize the effectiveness of the spiritual lake water and increase the profits, I can take a cut later."

Ye Feng knew that due to the master-servant contract, Gu Nian would not comply with his request to reduce her share. He didn't say anything more and asked his final concern, "I haven't done specific experiments on the ratio of spiritual lake water to external purified water. I roughly estimate that one standard cup of spiritual lake water can mix with ten standard bottles of purified water. A key issue is that I can bring a large amount of spiritual lake water out of the space and store it, but if the person responsible for mixing has any doubts, how should we handle it?"

Gu Nian chuckled and said, "Ye Feng, when you worked on the construction site, what was the maximum number of jobs you did?"

"Three. At most, I could do three different jobs."

"Yes, but have you ever thought about how many jobs are required to build a skyscraper? From the initial stages to the final stages, it involves a multitude of jobs, such as preliminary design, site planning, construction drawings, civil engineering, architecture, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical circuits, and communications. Each job is independent yet closely related to others, with specialized personnel responsible for each. However, no matter how professional or experienced someone is, they cannot understand and master all these jobs. Similarly, from the water source to the transfer station and then to the market, this process will involve various responsible personnel. The mixer is just one of them. They do not understand the previous or subsequent processes; they are only responsible for a seemingly insignificant part of the workflow. Moreover, there will be supervisors and full monitoring. I will also regularly rotate the mixers and supervisors, so you can rest assured that the secret of the spiritual lake water will not be leaked."

Ye Feng had no experience in commercial enterprises, but drawing on his years of construction work, he fully understood the depth of Gu Nian's explanation.

Finally, he felt relieved. He found a cup in the room, went into the space, and brought out a cup of spiritual lake water for Gu Nian and Xiao Rou to taste.

After tasting the spiritual lake water, Gu Nian and Xiao Rou had expressions of disbelief and endless aftertaste, praising the water highly.

Next, they took out a bottle of Rain Dew purified water that Qin Yan had previously picked for him from the supermarket and conducted multiple mixing experiments with the spiritual lake water. They finally determined the optimal mixing ratio: one cup of spiritual lake water could mix with twelve bottles of purified water. This was close to Ye Feng's initial estimate. Although the taste was slightly diluted, it was still an unparalleled water that ordinary people had never tasted before.

They then discussed some details with Gu Nian and asked her to quickly start the compensation process for the families of the deceased workers. When the time came, Gu Nian would contact him, and he would personally go to Zhengyang Group to participate in the compensation process.

Before leaving, Gu Nian made one more request. She hoped that Xiao Rou could return to the space. First, since Xiao Rou had stayed in the space, she had become fond of it and preferred its scent and comfort. Second, as a servant, she had the duty to help Ye Feng, her master, take care of the spiritual herbs and medicines in the spirit garden and use the spiritual lake water for maintenance. Although Xiao Rou was young, the unique skills of a servant in the master-servant contract allowed her to do this effortlessly. Lastly, Gu Nian had too many things to handle and could not take care of Xiao Rou, so it was better for Xiao Rou to return to the space, where she would be comfortable even without food or drink.

In a sense, since the master-servant contract was established, the Nine-Star Space had become the true home of Gu Nian and Xiao Rou.

Ye Feng had no objections and agreed to Gu Nian's request, bringing Xiao Rou back into the space. When he came out to see Gu Nian off, he also asked for the address of the foreman, Du Lijun.

Yes, Ye Feng decided to visit Du Lijun's family. He couldn't go openly, but he would visit them secretly. After all, among the deceased workers, the families of the others were still on their way to Mingzhu, while Du Lijun's family was already in the Xiapu District of Mingzhu City.

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