Reborn in 1985, starting from the mountains of Northwest China

Old Huang was still somewhat unwilling to give up, so he took Chen Feng to ask at those state-run restaurants.

As expected, the other party's answer was exactly the same as Chen Feng's previous deduction!

"Sigh, why is it so hard to sell bear meat!" Although Old Huang is a skilled hunter, he's no different from a greenhorn when it comes to business.

"Chen Feng, where do you think we should sell our goods next? Should we set up a stall at the farmers' market again?"

"We can't go there," Chen Feng rejected the idea outright. "If we want to do business at the farmers' market, we definitely need the necessary permits. We're only selling once, it's not worth the hassle."

"You have a point. Those bastards will treat us differently depending on who we are. Since we're new faces and eager to sell, they'll definitely try to rip us off!"

There was another reason Chen Feng didn't mention: customers who buy meat at farmers' markets are generally looking for bargains. Their bear meat business needs to target wealthier customers, who are more likely to make impulsive purchases due to novelty!

Who are the richest people in this era?

Of course, it's the workers. Wushun County has a relatively developed industrial sector. There are steel mills, glass factories, and some textile factories. They earn at least forty or fifty yuan a month.

If you set the price of meat at 1.2 yuan per jin, there will still be quite a few people willing to buy it.

But the biggest problem now is how to find those factories and their corresponding residential buildings?

Chen Feng wasn't very familiar with the situation in the county, and Lao Huang only knew the locations of a few purchasing points.

Left with no other choice, the two returned to the purchasing station, intending to ask the man if he could offer any advice.

Chen Feng specially cut off five pounds of the fattest bear meat, put it in a bag, and then entered through the back door of the purchasing station.

Seeing the two return, the middle-aged man guessed their purpose. Chen Feng handed them the bag, and the man, after just one glance, determined that it was the best piece of meat from a bear.

He nodded, the young man seemed capable: "Did you run into a wall?"

"Those state-owned restaurants have the same explanation as you: they say it's not on the menu, and since our portions are relatively small, they're unwilling to buy it."

"It was exactly what I expected," the man said hastily when he saw Old Huang glaring at him. "It's not that I was trying to mess with you, but this kind of thing is actually against the rules. I didn't know if you were really planning to sell or if you were setting a trap for me, so I had to test your resolve."

Chen Feng understood the other party's concerns. These days, the profit margins at the purchasing stations were huge, and everyone was eyeing that position. The other party had no choice but to act cautiously. Of course, it might also be related to the fact that he had only asked casually and hadn't brought five pounds of bear meat with him.

"While it's unrealistic to expect state-run restaurants to add a dish just for you, don't the chefs need to eat too? Besides, times have changed. They also entertain wealthy people and leaders these days, and bear meat can be used as a gimmick to let those people try something new."

Old Huang listened with a mixture of understanding and confusion; he truly had no idea that selling meat could involve so many twists and turns.

Chen Feng agreed with the other party's statement. Many things require someone to act as a matchmaker, which is the fundamental reason why the intermediary industry has been able to thrive for so long.

"Uncle, you're incredibly knowledgeable, while we're just roughnecks from the countryside. Could you perhaps offer a few more pointers?"

"Old Huang is quite rough around the edges, but you're a shrewd little devil." The man glanced at him and then held up two fingers and waved them.

This means he'll take 20% as a commission. Chen Feng asked, "Uncle, if you were to handle this, what would the approximate price be, and what price would each household pay?"

"I won't show up myself, but I can give you a few names. Just tell them you're looking for them. Bear meat isn't exactly a tasty treat, so buying about 35 jin from one family should be enough. As for the price, I estimate around one yuan per jin!"

Chen Feng quickly calculated that the state-run restaurant should be able to take half of the revenue, and he would get about 120 yuan.

We are still more than two hundred yuan short of raising enough money for my father's surgery!

The reason he overcharged by one hundred was because his father's subsequent medication and recovery supplements would also be an expense, and it would be best if he could raise the money all at once.

"Uncle, then let's do it your way."

The man took off the bracelet from his wrist and tossed it to Chen Feng: "Take this and go to every restaurant and tell them..."

After he finished speaking, he had Chen Feng repeat it again. Once he was sure there were no problems, he continued, "How do you plan to sell the rest of the meat? I see you're in a real hurry, so sell it all today and don't put it off until tomorrow."

Chen Feng shared his thoughts with the other man, who looked at him with some surprise. This guy didn't seem like a hunter at all; he seemed more like a cultured businessman.

Is this child definitely a product of the Huang family's genes?

"That's a good idea. I'll give you a map later and mark the locations of those factories and residential compounds. Remember, the steel mill and glass factory close at 5:30, and the textile factory closes at 7:00."

Chen Feng sighed: He had seen many people who took money but did nothing, but it was extremely rare to find someone like the man in front of him who was enthusiastic and responsible after taking the money!

"All done. Remember to keep it safe and don't lose it! You can give me my share of the money in a few days. Everyone has their difficulties these days! But if you ever need this kind of business again, remember to come find me, Wang Hui!"

"Uncle Hui, don't worry, we'll only have more and more opportunities to cooperate in the future."

Chen Feng was very grateful to the other party for helping him at this time; the other party's grasp of interpersonal relationships was truly masterful.

If I can build a good relationship with the other party in the future, it will be much easier to do business with them.

Following the method taught by the other party, Chen Feng and Lao Huang quickly sold half of the bear meat. One store, knowing that Wang Hui had introduced them, even bought it at a price of 1.2 yuan per jin!

Looking at the 160 yuan in his hand, Chen Feng felt much relieved, as he had basically raised enough money for his father's surgery.

"Coming out with you this time has really broadened my horizons. I had no idea Wang Hui was involved in this kind of business on the side!"

"That's because you didn't ask, Lao Huang. He's only willing to cooperate with me today because of you. If I had come alone, he wouldn't have said so much!"

"You're right," Old Huang said, stroking his chin with a hint of pride.

"How about we do business together in the future?"

"Then forget it. I'm an honest and straightforward person, I can't play these tricks. I'll introduce you to some old buddies, and you can talk to them yourselves. I'll just wait to get my share of the money."

This is the advantage of having acquaintances. Chen Feng knew that many things couldn't be accomplished simply because he had experience. Without the intervention of key people, no matter how much he talked, they wouldn't listen to him.

"Do you think we should still set up a stall to sell meat?" Old Huang was too shy to do something like loudly hawking his wares!