Returning to the small mountain village of '86, intelligence updated daily.

"Good lad, where did you get this treasure? So many people in the village know there's treasure in the back mountain, but no one has managed to get it, yet you have."

Instead of answering directly, Zhao Jianjun casually inquired about other things.

Zhou Rui just smiled and explained it was luck.

Zhao Jianjun naturally didn't believe it. Entering the back mountain without sufficient experience and confidence was an extremely dangerous undertaking.

In their village, only the village's veteran hunters dare to go into the mountains every day, and only such people dare to go to the shady slopes.

For no other reason than that, in the mountains, the most important thing is experience. For example, when you see fresh animal droppings, you have to be able to tell whether it is from a bear or a large wild boar.

Encountering any one of these animals would be extremely dangerous.

Another point is that if you don't have experience, you won't even know the growth habits of plants. Wouldn't that be like going into the mountains like a headless fly?

Not only will they return empty-handed, but they might also get trapped inside.

Zhou Rui knew that the other party wouldn't believe him if he said that, but he didn't care. Zhao Jianjun was a smart man and wouldn't ask any further questions.

As expected, Zhao Jianjun did not continue the discussion on this topic; instead, he said:

"Nephew, may I also discuss something with you?"

Zhou Rui knew that the real information was coming, and what Zhao Jianjun was about to say would be very important.

"Uncle, just tell me."

Zhou Rui spoke up readily.

Zhao Jianjun did not explain immediately, but instead sent Zhao Qingya away.

"Xiaoya, go wash the dishes with your mom. I have something to talk to your brother Rui about."

Zhao Qingya didn't insist. She nodded and glanced at Zhou Rui before leaving.

Now only Zhou Rui and Zhao Jianjun remain in the back room.

Zhao Jianjun didn't speak immediately, but led Zhou Rui to the front hall before saying:

"Nephew, tell your uncle the truth, will you be able to get your hands on mountain products again in the future?"

Zhao Jianjun got straight to the point. He was a businessman with keen insight and solid skills, and he had long recognized Zhou Rui as a talented individual.

I just never expected this day to come so soon.

His meaning was clear: he wanted to cooperate with Zhou Rui, with him in charge of sales channels, and Zhou Rui could give him good products to sell.

Zhou Rui was not averse to this. He knew that given his family's current situation, it was impossible to find perfect sales channels every time.

For someone with an intelligence network like him, this wouldn't be the first time he'd unearthed such mountain produce.

Therefore, he had already made up his mind, which was also the purpose of his visit today.

"Uncle, it's hard to say, it depends on luck."

Zhou Rui's explanation was vague; he couldn't possibly take full responsibility, as that would arouse suspicion.

On the contrary, this kind of ambiguous answer is the standard.

As expected, Zhao Jianjun nodded repeatedly after hearing this reply.

"Uncle knows, such treasures can't be available all the time..."

"Uncle just wanted to..."

"When you get a large quantity of something like Tianma King in the future, please let your uncle know."

People in the village or town may not have any concept of Gastrodia elata; they may just think it's rare and unusual.

However, Zhao Jianjun, who often travels around, knows that if this kind of thing were taken to the provincial capital or a more developed place, its value would increase even more!

Zhou Rui was naturally very clear about this as well. His previous estimate was that it would be sold to wealthy people in the county town. If it were the provincial capital or other big cities...

Prices will continue to rise!

Zhou Rui did not agree immediately, but said sincerely:

"Uncle, you've helped my family a lot over the years, so I won't waste your time with pleasantries."

"Let's sell this first. As for whether there will be other mountain products, I can't say for sure."

Zhao Jianjun immediately understood that Zhou Rui actually wanted to see how ruthless his Uncle Zhao really was.

Both men were intelligent and knew better than to say anything, so Zhao Jianjun nodded.

"Alright, nephew, you can give that Tianma King to your uncle. I'll guarantee you at least 90 yuan."

Zhou Rui was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected Zhao Jianjun to be so magnanimous!

That 400-gram pack of Gastrodia elata sells for 90 yuan, which is a very, very high price.

Although the quantity is indeed scarce, experienced business owners in the provincial capital know the bottom price.

Based on his experience from his previous life, Zhou Rui estimated the price difference between the county and the province and quickly came up with a roughly approximate price.

If some big bosses in the provincial capital were to buy that thing, it would cost around a hundred yuan.

Zhao Jianjun didn't cheat him, and judging from his appearance, he probably sold it through a channel for around a hundred yuan.

Yes, trading is possible.

This price was beyond Zhou Rui's expectations; he had originally thought that selling it for around 70 yuan would be enough.

However, Zhao Jianjun offered a price of 90.

After Zhao Jianjun finished stating the price, he didn't say anything more about how high the price was.

He knew that Zhou Rui was a smart man, and he had also heard the villagers who had surrounded Zhou Rui the previous evening.

Based on the description at the time, Zhou Rui clearly knew the market situation, so he and Zhao Jianjun directly gave the most sincere figure.

He was a smart man, and so was Zhou Rui.

Zhou Rui didn't think too much about it and nodded at Zhao Jianjun.

"No problem, Uncle Zhao. If I find another large shipment like this in the future, I'll bring it to you again."

Zhou Rui also gave his opinion.

Putting aside the fact that the Zhao family has always treated his family well, just based on what happened just now, putting aside their personal relationship, from a purely business perspective, Zhao Jianjun's actions were impeccable.

So, he implicitly agreed that he would still give Zhao Jianjun the "big shipments" in the future.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jianjun smiled.

At this point, because his factory was not doing well, he had to find other ways to broaden his channels.

If we could use these treasures from the mountains to expand our network...

Zhao Jianjun also had his own plans.

"Then it's settled, nephew."

Zhou Rui thought for a moment and continued:

"Uncle Zhao, could you please help me sell the other wild gastrodia elata, the ones that are of medium size, as well?"

"Don't worry, there aren't any small ones inside, there are even a few weighing about half a pound each."

Zhao Jianjun's eyes lit up immediately after hearing this.

The price of 90 that he just mentioned, if he sells it with his current connections, it's basically a waste of time. He'll probably only make a few dollars at most.

What Zhou Rui is saying now has potential.

"No problem, I'll take as many as you have. I happen to have a friend who has a great need for medicinal herbs. His family has been doctors for generations and now they run a pharmacy."

"I need to confirm the price with him, but don't worry, Uncle won't lie to you."

Zhao Jianjun spoke very sincerely.

Zhou Rui nodded after listening, "Then thank you in advance, Uncle."

Zhao Jianjun waved his hand, shook his head, and laughed:

"We're all family, why are you speaking like two different people?"

"Uncle thinks you're a good match for this child. I don't know, my Qingya..."

Zhou Rui immediately understood, and he spoke up somewhat embarrassedly.

"Oh dear, Uncle, we're still so young..."

Zhao Jianjun burst into laughter at Zhou Rui's embarrassed expression.

"Nephew, let me tell you, your father, that is, my brother Zhou, was about your age back then..."