Mountain Looting: Targeted by a Leopard at the Start
Chapter 190 - 189: The Brand is "Blueberries Grown at Xu Yang’s Eco-Farm

Chapter 190: Chapter 189: The Brand is "Blueberries Grown at Xu Yang’s Eco-Farm

Things went smoother than expected.

Due to the relationship with the professor from Agricultural University, the scenic area manager Tao Hua was very courteous to Xu Yang.

Upon asking, it turned out that Tao Hua had been a student of the professor, and through family connections, he was placed to work at the scenic area in Yanji after graduation.

Now he is in charge of logistics support.

Particularly the support for the leaders.

Because he interacts with many leaders, Tao Hua gives off a very amiable impression and is courteous to everyone.

Xu Yang was also very grateful to the professor from Agricultural University.

The social resources of these university professors are indeed impressive.

"Mr. Xu, I am quite grateful to you, to tell you the truth."

After finishing the business discussion, Tao Hua said to Xu Yang.

"In winter, when providing for some guests, the biggest shortage is fresh fruit. Some fruits are transported from other places, the freight is very expensive, and they aren’t fresh."

"Blueberries, for instance, should not be in short supply, since our neighbor’s blueberries are quite good. But now, even their prices have gone up."

"I can accept the high prices since it’s for providing to the guests, but the quality isn’t always that good."

"My requirements here are quite high."

"I’ve seen your blueberries, and they are much better than those from next door. If the quality continues like this, we can have a long-term cooperation."

Upon hearing Tao Hua’s words, Xu Yang replied with a smile:

"Don’t worry, I always check over the products from my farm myself."

"You are welcome to inspect anytime."

The two clicked immediately.

During the casual conversation, another remark from Tao Hua took Xu Yang by surprise.

Tao Hua said:

"The colorful potatoes you sent to the Capital City are also good; I heard that their quality is particularly high and they have a great reputation over there."

"I heard they want to cooperate long-term."

"I also know the person in charge of that resort. We attended a training session together previously."

"So, I want to ask if there will be extra potatoes next year? I would like to buy some too."

Xu Yang had not expected Tao Hua to know about the resort matter and that he had even looked into it beforehand.

This connection was quite impressive.

Both were managing scenic areas and resort logistics; knowing each other was normal.

"That’s no problem, next year we will increase the production scale of the potatoes. As soon as there are orders, we will definitely take them."

"We also have to see how the products turn out, only the good ones will be sold."

Xu Yang replied with a smile.

"It’s a deal."

Things went very smoothly, and Xu Yang stayed overnight at the guest house. The next afternoon, he and Ma Wen left together.

On the road, a distant relative and a fruit merchant from the city called to inquire about the price of blueberries.

Xu Yang simply regretted to inform them that he had found a new buyer who offered a higher price.

Upon hearing this, they immediately wanted to raise their prices.

But as the deal was already concluded, Xu Yang exchanged pleasantries and then hung up the phone.

In the car, Ma Wen focused on driving.

"Farmer, did this deal go through?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yang nodded, "It did, even smoother than expected."

"We really owe it to Professor Liu from Agricultural University."

"When the blueberries are ready, I’ll prepare a few good boxes and send them over."

The Martial World is not about fighting and killing; it is about favors and human interactions.

Sometimes, these interactions are much more important than fighting and killing.

For instance, if it weren’t for the introduction by the professor from Agricultural University, Xu Yang would have had to compete with other fruit merchants in the market.

That would have been much more difficult.

Now everything naturally fell into place.

The currently agreed price was 90 yuan per kilogram.

Although not a particularly high price, the benefit was considerable due to the large quantity ordered and the low freight costs.

Xu Yang sat in the comfortable car, resting with his eyes closed.

Outside the car was a world of ice and snow, the ground glossed with a layer of frost.

Ma Wen drove steadily, making the ride comfortable.

A big concern had settled in Xu Yang’s mind.

"Cooperating with the scenic area is indeed a very good opportunity,"

"Making a name for ourselves, the next steps can also be more secure."

Xu Yang thought to himself.

The vehicle traveled from the city back to the farm.

Upon hearing the noise of the car, the dogs ran out to greet them.

Li Shan and Wang Wu also came over, their faces showing some concern.

After all, the two did not know the outcome of the negotiations.

When the vehicle stopped, seeing Ma Wen smiling and Xu Yang looking relaxed,

Li Shan and Wang Wu instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Tomorrow, go to the market and buy some white plastic boxes, get plenty of them, we’re preparing to pick blueberries."

"We start picking the day after tomorrow, send the first batch over immediately."

"I’ll take care of contacting the truck for transportation."

After getting out of the car, Xu Yang started assigning tasks to his staff.

Hearing there was work, the two immediately cheered up.

"Everyone work hard, not much else to say, the blueberries will be sold just around the end of December, and then I will issue annual bonuses."

"It will definitely be more than your wages."

Xu Yang promised again.

Everyone was even happier now.

Saying things is never as solid as giving cash directly.

This is the real benefit.

Xu Yang then called Li Shan and Ma Wen to go to the town to buy some cold dishes and marinated meat, planning to stew a big goose in the evening.

In this freezing cold, nothing is better than a stewed goose in an iron pot.

The stew made in Northeastern iron pots is also a famous dish, with large portions, lots of meat, and a decent taste.

Li Shan and Ma Wen were especially excited and immediately drove the diesel three-wheeler toward the town.

Farm life was particularly lively.

As a few people discussed matters, animals accompanied them nearby.

Xu Yang pet the puppy, then the Sika Deer, and then returned to the yard to stroke the leopard.

Leopards still required a bit more attention.

Seeing Xu Yang return, the little leopard immediately pounced over to act cute.

Its big eyes were very expressive, looking clear yet foolish.

Keeping such a dimwitted one was also quite nice.

So far, Xiao Hua had never attacked people or animals, nor had it hunted, purely living off others.

However, it was still young and its future behavior remained uncertain.

If Xiao Hua started hunting or showed hunting behavior, Xu Yang planned to take it to adapt to life in the forests.

By then, Xiao Hua would live its own life in the forest.

The mountain behind them had no other predators, making it just right for Xiao Hua to live.

But for now, Xiao Hua was still naive and didn’t resemble a wild leopard at all.

Every day, other than eating, it was all play, always happy, which was comforting to watch.

"I’ll even add an extra meal for you today,"

Xu Yang said with a smile, looking at the animals in the yard.

The past few days had not been in vain, things had gone smoothly.

Xu Yang felt relieved, and his whole demeanor appeared spirited.

Then, he returned to the house, took out his phone, and began planning where to go next.

Once the blueberry matter was dealt with, he would find a place to "stock up."

Entering Changbai Mountain was no longer possible, the temperature was too low, the phone would freeze and shut down, and drones couldn’t live-stream.

Xu Yang was not afraid of wild animals, but he still held a deep respect for nature.

Natural phenomena like tsunamis, floods, and severe cold were not things one could withstand with just physical fitness.

Therefore, it was better not to enter.

"Let’s head south. I think Qinling might be good, there are wild Giant Pandas and antelopes. Kunlun Mountain area is also nice, with snow leopards, Tibetan foxes, and so on,"

"But it seems the roads are not easy to travel in winter."

"The coast is also good, so many seas and islands, they are all worth a visit."

Xu Yang became more and more excited as he looked.

Huaxia is truly vast.

These are just the most famous mountains, not to mention countless other mountains, rivers, and streams.

Seeing other places’ wildlife also felt good.

Of course, this was still predicated on permission, as he definitely would not venture into certain reserves.

Next, the farm began to bustle.

The staff were busy picking blueberries and then packing them.

The boxes were beautifully packaged.

The first batch of blueberries was quickly shipped out.

Each blueberry was big, round, and plump.

They felt hard and very firm to touch.

When eaten, one could feel the burst of juice, which was particularly plentiful and very sweet.

Whether one had eaten blueberries before or not, just one taste would reveal how unique these blueberries were.

Tao Hua was very satisfied with the blueberries Xu Yang sent.

With an important banquet happening, Tao Hua meticulously prepared, using some of the blueberries as a dessert after the meal.

Several guests who tasted the blueberries couldn’t stop exclaiming in surprise and admiration.

"These blueberries taste really good. What variety are they? They feel very sweet!"

A kindly middle-aged woman asked.

The management of the scenic area immediately called Tao Hua over.

"Tao Hua, what variety are these blueberries, where did you buy them from, the guests are asking,"

the management quickly inquired Tao Hua.

"Well, these blueberries are specially ordered from an eco-farm, they cultivate their own superior varieties, which are not yet available for public sale."

"They are exclusively supplied blueberries."

"If you like them, we can give you some to take with you; we have prepared them already,"

Tao Hua said politely and amiably in response.

"Okay, I’ll take some; these blueberries are indeed quite good, the best I’ve had so far,"

the guest evidently knew her stuff, and praised them again.

"It’s always the things grown at your place that taste the best."

Hearing this, the leaders of the scenic area all smiled.

Tao Hua too smiled happily.

Indeed, these blueberries had added much luster to her hospitality work.

Afterwards, several executives also inquired Tao Hua about the blueberries.

Upon hearing that it was specially cultivated by an eco-farm, they all requested several boxes from Tao Hua.

Whether for personal consumption or as gifts for relatives and friends, it was quite a treat.

Clearly, blueberries had firmly established themselves in the scenic area.

That same night, Tao Hua booked the next collaboration with Xu Yang.

"The second crop of blueberries will take six months, not until next June at the earliest,"

Xu Yang responded on the phone.

"Next spring, I will plant some more, so there will be some in October and November too,"

hearing Xu Yang say this, Tao Hua quickly said, "Okay, you have them and I will order them; I host quite often, and these excellent blueberries will definitely be needed."

"Also, a guest asked me about the variety of blueberries. Your blueberries should have a variety name or a brand, right?"

"A brand?" Xu Yang paused, "I plan to call my farm Xu Yang Eco-Farm, and the brand will be the blueberries grown by Xu Yang Eco-Farm."

Upon hearing this, Tao Hua was slightly stunned.

This brand name... it’s hard to mention to guests.

He planned to tell guests in the future that they were grown by an eco-farm.

"That’s great, happy cooperation,"

Tao Hua politely responded again.