Chapter 6

"Money, money, I've made money! I don't even know how to spend it. I'll buy a Nokia with my left hand and a Motorola with my right..." Wei Da was in a very good mood, holding a check for fifty thousand dollars, the largest sum of money he had ever received. He kissed the check several times, feeling that the trip to Shennongjia was one of the best decisions of his life.

"Mom, I've made money, a lot of money!" Back in his room, the excited Wei Da immediately made an international call. Now he was a rich man, no longer short of money.

"You've made money? How much?" Huang Yue laughed. Her son had only been out for about ten days and was already calling, which was a bit wasteful, but she was happy to hear his voice. As for making money, she thought it would be the same as his part-time work before, and a few hundred dollars would be considered a lot.

"My son is about to graduate with a master's degree. This time, I completed a big project, helping someone improve their feed, and I earned fifty thousand dollars, which is about three hundred thousand yuan. I'll transfer the money back soon, and we can pay off the family debts first!" Wei Da was very happy. He had always been taking from his parents, and now he could finally help them, which gave him a great sense of accomplishment.

"Three hundred thousand?" Huang Yue was shocked. This was a huge sum of money. The family's savings had never exceeded fifty thousand yuan. Although Wei Da's parents were very hardworking, education was very expensive. Now, Wei Da had suddenly made three hundred thousand yuan. Although she knew her son was capable as an international student, the amount still made her feel a bit anxious. She was afraid her son might have taken the wrong path.

"Mom, don't worry. The money is clean, earned by my own abilities. Get your passport ready quickly, and come over in a while. You'll see how capable your son is. I'm not boasting, but improving feed has a bright future. I helped one ranch, and if it were a larger one, I would have earned even more!" The excited Wei Da wasn't exaggerating. He believed Josh would spread the word about his abilities, and he was confident that his reputation would grow.

Wei Da's parents were very happy, and Huang Yue couldn't help but shed tears of joy. They had worked hard to support their son's education, even going into debt, hoping he would learn more and have a better life. Now that Wei Da had succeeded, their hard times were over.

Wei Da was very satisfied as he transferred the fifty thousand dollars back to China. Taxes in Texas were low, so he didn't need to worry about the U.S. government taking his money. During this time, Wei Da also received several calls. Although not every ranch had issues with cattle losing their appetite, Wei Da's consultations still earned him several hundred to several thousand dollars. Wei Da was now making a good amount of money, and he felt his wallet was slowly getting fuller. After nearly two years in the U.S., his savings had finally exceeded five thousand dollars.

Although Wei Da was making some money, he was not satisfied. He continued to research, striving for excellence. The "Shennong Classic" was profound, and Wei Da wanted to achieve greater success, so he couldn't be content with the small gains he had made. He had only a slight understanding of feed, and while he had some knowledge in other areas, it was not extensive. Ranching was a vast field, and Wei Da needed to work hard to enrich himself.

Wei Da was in a great mood. In the small city of Abilene, with a population of about ten thousand, the name "Wei from China" was being mentioned more and more among the ranchers. This was because Wei Da had excellent technology, which could improve the growth rate of cattle and ensure they enjoyed their feed.

Texas was a major agricultural and ranching state, and Wei Da knew the ranching industry was well-developed. Therefore, he was in a strong position, as more people would seek his help. This was a great opportunity for him to gain more experience and earn more money.

"Hey, Wei, it's Josh." Old Josh called again, and he was very enthusiastic with Wei Da. After all, the ranchers relied on their livestock for income, and Wei Da's technology could help them earn more.

"Old buddy, I don't want to get your calls, as it makes me feel like there's a problem with my feed," Wei Da joked, "I'm your ranch consultant, and I don't want to be a parasite who just takes money without doing anything."

"Buddy, that's a funny joke." Josh was in a great mood. The cattle that had lost their appetite were now eating enthusiastically, and he believed they would gain weight faster. He was very happy to have found a long-term partner, an outstanding 'nutritionist' who could make his ranch more successful.

"Buddy, I have to go to school today. Is there something you need?" After a few casual words, Wei Da didn't say much more. He needed to make the most of his time and keep improving himself.

"Wei, a big one is coming, a ranch over twenty thousand acres!" Josh's ranch was relatively small, less than two thousand acres. While a twenty-thousand-acre ranch wasn't the largest in the U.S., it was a big one compared to the ranches Wei Da had worked with.

"Alright, buddy, I'm intrigued. If you really need my help, I'll come and check it out." Wei Da was filled with anticipation. If the deal went through, it could be a super big collaboration worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Wei Da wasn't just in it for the money. Like Josh, his small ranch was willing to pay fifty thousand dollars for Wei Da's feed, not just for this batch of cattle. Otherwise, the profit from this batch of cattle, after costs, would be minimal. This was a three-year contract, and Wei Da would provide regular assistance to Josh's ranch over those three years.

"Wei, in Abilene, Hanson's ranch is one of the best. If you can get Hanson's ranch, you'll be well-established in Abilene." Josh wasn't exaggerating. While Abilene's agricultural and ranching industries were gradually being replaced by other industries, there were still some ranches. If Wei Da could secure some major clients, he would be well-established in the area.

"Alright, I know this is a good opportunity for me." Wei Da knew what this meant and wouldn't miss this chance. Although he didn't know what problems Hanson's ranch was facing, he was very confident.

"Wei, I think you need a lawyer now. It will help you more." They didn't say much more, and before ending the call, Josh reminded him.

Wei Da knew that in the U.S., contracts were crucial, with every detail listed and followed. He also knew he needed to consider finding a lawyer, especially for the upcoming important collaborations.

One of the most profitable professions in the U.S. was being a lawyer, the other being a dentist. Wei Da wasn't too worried; there were many reliable law firms in Dallas, and finding one wouldn't be a problem.

Wei Da was now making preparations. He was determined to secure the upcoming important collaboration and had more confidence in expanding his business. With a good start, he needed to steadily improve and create better opportunities.