Just then, the company called to say that people from Jason Group USA had arrived, and Wang Xiaoqiang had to rush back to the office.
It was Jason who had come, but this time, he was accompanied by a beautiful American woman, his wife.
"Wang, I want to modify the agreement," Jason started as soon as he entered Wang Xiaoqiang's office.
"How do you want to modify it?" Wang Xiaoqiang had already guessed his intention: he had had a taste of success and wanted to increase the supply of seeds.
In fact, Jason was aware that Wang Xiaoqiang was operating vegetable farms in the United States, and by now, Wang Xiaoqiang's vegetables had nearly monopolized the market in the Western United States,
Located on the East Coast of the United States, the Jason Group had seen a bright future in vegetable cultivation and sales since they started using Wang Xiaoqiang's seeds, and was gradually transforming from a trading company into an agricultural product company.
Moreover, Jason's vegetables could still compete with Wang Xiaoqiang's, but the disadvantage was the lower quantity and output of seeds. If Wang Xiaoqiang wanted to monopolize the vegetable market in the United States, he only needed to lower the prices a bit to make Jason Group's vegetables unsellable. To put it plainly, both companies were using the same type of vegetable seeds with equal quality; Wang Xiaoqiang had the upper hand in quantity. If Little Qiang wanted to deal with the Jason Group, then, the Jason Group had absolutely no chance of resisting.
The Jason Group was not to be underestimated either; they had contracted researchers to breed the seeds after the first batch was imported. Unfortunately, the vegetables produced from these bred seeds were incomparable to those from the imported seeds, like 'dirt to the sky.'
In fact, according to the original agreement, the Jason Group's private breeding of the seeds was a breach of the contract, but sadly Wang Xiaoqiang did not know this and thus could not stop it, or else he could have sued them.
However, Wang Xiaoqiang was also aware that Jason Group, including Japan's Tanimoto Trading, would engage in stealthy actions behind the scenes. Still, Wang Xiaoqiang knew well that they couldn't develop it because those were seeds nourished by Spiritual Energy, just ordinary seeds without the Spiritual Energy.
Actually, both Wang Xiaoqiang and Jason knew the current situation of their companies, they just didn't declare it openly.
"I want your company to increase the supply of seeds, preferably more than double the current amount," Jason said, somewhat urgently.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Jason, this is an agricultural product company, not a seed base. Honestly, the amount of seeds I have been able to send you has already been an immense effort. Truthfully, I can't provide even one more seed," Wang Xiaoqiang spread his hands, showing a helpless expression.
Wang Xiaoqiang saw that Jason was not as cunning and deceitful as Tanimoto Ichiro, so he did not resort to any schemes against him. Otherwise, he could have just stopped nourishing the monthly vegetable seeds with Spiritual Energy, causing huge losses for the Jason Group.
"Wang, I can offer you a higher price," Jason earnestly said.
Wang Xiaoqiang directly said, "Mr. Jason, we could have been good friends, but business is like a battlefield, and there are no friends on a battlefield. We both know very well that the vegetable market in the United States is a huge cake, and you, I, Jason Group, Little Farmer Co., Ltd., we all want to monopolize it..."
At this, Wang Xiaoqiang stared intently at Jason and said, "I have the seeds, and I hold the initiative and advantage. Honestly Mr. Jason, if you really want to develop the vegetable business, the current market is enough for you to make a profit. Don't think about expanding anymore. I won't compete with you for that market segment; consider it a gesture of our friendship..."
"Wang, I—we..." unable to accept this, Jason responded emotionally, his mood visibly agitated.
"Alright, that's it. I hope you don't try any tricks, or you won't be able to even hold onto the market you currently have," Wang Xiaoqiang said coldly.
"Wang, can't we..." Jason, emotionally charged, was about to plead further when his wife grabbed his arm and said, "Enough, Jason, calm down... Your approach will only backfire."
Jason quieted down and let out a frustrated sigh, though his eyes still showed his reluctance.
A few days later, Wang Xiaoqiang flew to the United States. The vegetable greenhouse at Bordeaux Farm had been completed. Wang Xiaoqiang took Robert and Jiang Xiaoxin with him to buy vegetable seeds. Compared to Dolly Farm, Bordeaux Farm's selection of vegetable seeds was considerably comprehensive, including seasonal and off-season vegetables, covering almost all the vegetable varieties in the United States.
After purchasing the seeds, Wang Xiaoqiang used the Qi Guiding Technique to channel Wood Element Spiritual Qi, Earth Element Spiritual Qi, and Water Element Spiritual Qi to nourish the seeds thoroughly before handing them over to Robert for planting.
Robert's agricultural planting techniques were as mature and high-caliber as Rolando's. Wang Xiaoqiang asked Jiang Xiaoxin to learn from Robert how to plant vegetables on a large scale. Though Robert was skilled and experienced, being an outsider and advanced in age, he couldn't be with Wang Xiaoqiang forever. Jiang Xiaoxin was Wang Xiaoqiang's key training candidate, and it was crucial for her to get hands-on experience and master the skills. Jiang Xiaoxin was hardworking and serious, never too proud to ask questions or too weary to persevere, putting all her effort into learning and working.
Zhong Ping's Holiland Supermarket, with Wang Xiaoqiang's investment and shareholding, continued to open new branches. They were prospering in major cities all over the Western United States.
"Sister Ping, my vegetables and your supermarket—what a perfect match," Wang Xiaoqiang said as he climbed into Zhong Ping's bed that day.
"Little Qiang, I heard that Jason Group's vegetables are quite good too. Plus, he has established partnerships with several well-known supermarkets, adopting a high-end strategy and continuously raising prices while expanding the market. Do you think they might become our biggest competitors?"
"Don't worry, Sister Ping. Jason Group's vegetables use my seeds. I hold the upper hand tightly in my grasp. Let him jump around; he won't be able to for much longer," Wang Xiaoqiang reassured her.
"Ah, so you guys are collaborating. No wonder then, I heard his vegetables are nearly on par with yours..." Zhong Ping said, surprised.
"I've already issued my final ultimatum to him, telling him not to expand any further. Since he won't heed my advice, fine, next time, I'll make sure he loses everything..." Wang Xiaoqiang resolved to not add Spiritual Energy to Jason Group's vegetable seeds from next time.
"Little Qiang, it looks like you're really going to become the Vegetable King of the United States..."
"Of course, and I also want to become the Fruit King of the United States. I'm grabbing both the vegetable and fruit industries with both hands..." Wang Xiaoqiang's hands directly grabbed onto Zhong Ping's twin peaks, "Sister Ping, just be my Lady of the Bandit Camp..."
"Uh..." Zhong Ping's voice trembled, "Little Qiang, let me have a child for you..."
Wang Xiaoqiang paused his actions, "Why do you suddenly have this idea..."
"In this lifetime, Sister has fame and fortune, only a child is missing..." Zhong Ping said, "I was afraid to in China because I feared ruining my reputation, but now in the United States, I'm not afraid of anything..."
"Sister Ping, do you really want to have a child..."
"I really do... Little Qiang, although we may not end up together, I hope to have a child of yours..."
"Okay, Sister Ping, I'm going to plant the seed right now..." said Wang Xiaoqiang, bending over.
After the vegetables from Bordeaux Farm were released into the market, Wang Xiaoqiang's vegetables had completely dominated the markets in the Western United States.
Meanwhile, Jason Group found itself in deep trouble. One day, Jason and his father were discussing the next strategy for the vegetable market when an underling rushed in to inform them that the germination rate of this batch of vegetable seeds had not reached one hundred percent as before, and the germination period was significantly longer with uneven new shoots.
When Jason and his father went to check for themselves, they found it to be true, which made their hearts skip a beat. Jason said angrily, "This, this must be Little Farmer Co., Ltd.'s doing. They tampered with our seeds..."
"Didn't you have a good relationship with Wang Xiaoqiang from Little Farmer Co., Ltd.?" Old Jason asked.
"We did have a good relationship, but the last time I met him to amend the agreement, not only did he disagree, but he also warned me not to expand the market further because he said he wanted to monopolize the market..."
"Bullshit..." Old Jason roared, "A Chinese man, daring to dream of monopolizing the vegetable market in the United States. Even if we can't monopolize it, we won't let him succeed..."
"Father, let's take the seeds for testing. If they are different from last time, then we can lodge a complaint against him..." Little Jason said.
"Hmm... Yes, go handle it now..." Old Jason instructed.
Little Jason immediately took the remaining seeds from the previous batch and the newly arrived seeds to the laboratory for professional testing.
Surprisingly, the testing results showed that the two types of seeds were identical, proving that they were the same variety.
When Little Jason conveyed this news to his father Old Jason, Old Jason was shocked, "How is this possible? These two batches of seeds are not different at all..."
"Dad, shall we wait a bit longer... Maybe it's caused by the weather..."
"Hmm, let's wait and see. Anyway, using legal means is not feasible," Old Jason said in frustration.
So, the Jasons found themselves stuck in a lengthy wait.
They only lost their patience when the vegetables were finally harvested.
The vegetables produced were far inferior in quality and quantity compared to the last time.
The small, dry vegetables lacked any moisture at all, and were several grades lower than even the most common vegetables. When these vegetables were supplied to the market, one could forget about the price; it would be lucky if they sold at all without incurring losses.
Looking at the vast areas of low-quality vegetables on the farm, Old Jason was furious, "This Chinese boy has gone too far, I'll make him pay..."
"Dad, how do you want to deal with him..." Jason asked his father in a low voice.
"Hire someone to kill him." Old Jason's face showed a sinister expression, "Hire an assassin..."
"Dad, that's not wise, Wang Xiaoqiang is highly skilled..."
"No matter how skilled he is, can he dodge a bullet...?" Old Jason sinisterly countered his son. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to visit qidian.com to vote for it or purchase a monthly pass. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)
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