Chapter 9

Wei Da was still sleeping in, and it was not his fault. During this period, Wei Da had been running around, and each trip to Abilene took nearly eight hours round trip in the car. Moreover, inspecting the cattle and sheep under the scorching sun was not an easy task. The new car and new house made him feel happy, and sleeping in was a great pleasure.

The doorbell rang, and Lin Shan, bare-chested, wobbled down the stairs to open the door. It was a middle-aged white man he didn't recognize. His self-introduction made Lin Shan pause.

"Welcome, Kenny. Please come in," Wei Da said, though he was a bit surprised. He didn't think it would be difficult for someone with intentions to find him. In fact, Wei Da had never planned to keep a low profile. "I'm sorry, I worked late last night. Would you like something to drink?"

"Ice beer," Kenny smiled and sat on the sofa. Since he had come uninvited, Wei Da's behavior was not considered impolite.

Chatting casually with Kenny, Wei Da could basically guess Kenny's purpose. Recently, Wei Da had been busy at the ranches in Abilene. Although there were few long-term cooperative ranches, it was undeniable that even with some of Wei Da's suggestions, the ranch owners had benefited. His reputation was gradually growing, not just in Abilene, but it hadn't spread that quickly. In Abilene, Wei Da was more famous.

Wei Da had a lot of experience in feed formulation, which was a consensus among the ranch owners. It could save costs and ensure the healthy growth of livestock, and Wei Da's outstanding ability was naturally welcomed by the ranch owners. For feed manufacturers, if they could obtain some of Wei Da's data, their business would definitely grow. There were many large ranches in the United States, and they didn't lack a market.

Kenny's feed factory was quite large, with an annual production capacity of 200,000 tons, making it a powerful potential partner for Wei Da. Kenny also had more ambitious goals; he wanted to become a feed king, a feed giant. He knew that once he mastered those magical feed formulas, he would have a place in the feed market. Currently, his feed was not much different from other factories, and its competitiveness was average.

So Kenny had an idea; this was a good opportunity. Finding that Chinese man, even if it meant paying a price, as long as he could get those feed formulas, it would be a huge opportunity. The formulas might not be suitable for every ranch, but as long as they were better than ordinary feed on the market, Kenny would succeed.

"Wei, I think you should know why I'm here. I need the feed formulas in your hands; they are a treasure!" Kenny didn't continue to beat around the bush. After a brief introduction of his company, he also demonstrated his strength, which was necessary.

"Perhaps, for many ranches, my feed formulas are indeed valuable," Wei Da said without being modest. In business, devaluing his feed formulas would be foolish. "But, Kenny, you need to know that my feed often needs to be formulated based on the specific conditions of the livestock to maximize its potential."

Kenny cursed inwardly. He had been prepared for this, and he didn't think Wei Da was just a 'science fanatic.' He was prepared for Wei Da to be a shrewd businessman. However, it seemed he had underestimated Wei Da, who was now playing a defensive game, testing Kenny with an ambiguous response.

"I know you scientists like to be precise, but as a businessman, I need to aim for the average. I don't need every customer to get the maximum benefit; I need most potential customers to become loyal supporters," Kenny said more clearly, as letting Wei Da continue to play dumb would not benefit him.

Wei Da shrugged, not responding. He was in a position of strength, with the initiative. Wei Da didn't want to run around to each ranch, which was too tiring. Selling the feed technology would not be a burden for him, as he still had more advanced technologies. Most importantly, when the feed factory increased production, it might be better than ordinary feed, but it might not reach the optimal level.

"Wei, I need the technology in your hands. I know it's your research. But I think I can pay a price; I can buy your research," Kenny said, though he was somewhat annoyed. Wei Da's patience made Kenny more passive.

"Alright, I admit I'm a bit tempted. You can see from my recent actions that I need money. However, Kenny, I admit that the feed we produce might have more potential and value than some on the market; but I hope you understand, this is not a small amount!" Wei Da didn't hold back; he wanted to sell the technology to make money, and that was it.

"Angus cattle, Brahman cattle, and of course, Texas Longhorns, these are the main choices for ranches. There are also sheep, such as Boer goats and Texel sheep. Each has different eating habits, and we can't be careless; they all have their own living habits." Wei Da wasn't lying, but he was also raising the price. Clearly, obtaining his technology would not be easy, and Kenny Anderson would have to pay a high price.

Kenny left, extremely frustrated. However, Wei Da wasn't worried. He knew more people would come to him. Although Kenny was disappointed with the initial negotiation, he still had high hopes and wouldn't be discouraged by a small setback.

Without a substantial check, it would be impossible to persuade Wei Da. Wei Da was preparing to make a big profit, which would help him live the life he liked more quickly. He felt great, and when Kenny came again, it would be the time for Wei Da to make a fortune.

Hiring a private lawyer might be necessary. Although Wei Da always thought his future was incredibly bright and he was optimistic, he had underestimated his development speed. He felt his success came too quickly, and he was still adjusting.

Kenny came again, this time professionally. Wei Da also hired a professional lawyer, which was expensive, costing hundreds of dollars per hour, putting pressure on Wei Da. However, compared to the lawyer's fees, Wei Da cared more about how much he could earn.

There were no fools in this world, especially in business. Kenny brought a professional lawyer, analysts, feed experts, and a team of about ten people. The value of Wei Da's feed, market potential, and evaluation were complex, but Wei Da didn't care because other feed manufacturers were also trying to contact him.

Kenny paid three million dollars but only got some specific feed data. With the help of the lawyer, Wei Da understood some principles. Although he had exclusive production rights, the authorization was limited to an annual production of 500,000 tons for five years, and Wei Da would receive 3% of the sales.

Three million dollars. After the lawyer checked the contract, Wei Da signed it. In that moment, he felt like he was dreaming. Three million dollars, nearly 20 million RMB, was a sum Wei Da had never imagined he could earn, a crazy but real amount of dollars!

Now, Wei Da was truly wealthy. Even in the United States, millionaires with three million dollars were many, but it was certain that most Americans would never earn that much in their lifetime. Wei Da was now truly rich!

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