I Can Control the Choices of Others! - Chapter 9
Chapter 9: Raul’s Depreciating Stock!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“Speaking of which, I still have to thank you, Shawn. If it weren’t for you, I might have been kicked out of the market already!” Jeffrey said with lingering fear.
Shawn nodded and said, “The crisis hasn’t passed yet. We still have to find a way to differentiate ourselves with a specialty.”
“Specialty?” Jeffrey was stunned for a moment: “How can this thing be special? Isn’t it everywhere?”
Shawn glanced at Jeffrey. The people of this current time were not as advanced in thinking as in his previous life.
However, it was not their fault. Such common sense was only popularized after the Internet became a phenomenon in the future.
The so-called specialty was packaging, which was how your product was differentiated from others.
Shawn explained patiently to Jeffrey.
He was a businessman, after all, and Jeffrey quickly accepted the idea.
After hearing Shawn’s words, Jeffrey sighed and said, “I didn’t expect such a thing to exist. I thought that once the popularity passed, this thing would drop in value. From what you’re saying, the second stage should be the contest between brands, right?”
“That’s right! Take diamonds, for example. If everyone has one, this thing is worthless. However, if I can convince the public that yours is trash while mine is a luxurious product, then you’ll be kicked out of the market,” Shawn explained.
“Yes, I understand. What do we do next? I’ll listen to you!” Jeffrey gritted his teeth.
Jeffrey was completely convinced by this young man.
He did not know where he got this knowledge from.
Even he, who had spent half his life in the business world, did not know these things!
Shawn thought for a moment before replying, “Build your own farm and produce fresh purslane yourself.”
“Is that necessary?” Jeffrey asked. “We just need to wash the vegetables we collect. As for the rest, we can say whatever we want.”
Shawn rolled his eyes at him and said, “How long has it been since you’ve gotten a huge fine from our country’s false advertising laws? Besides, this product is too homogenized. There are too many competitors, and it’s easy to be targeted. Why don’t we start before others notice? We’ll be the leader then.”
Jeffrey’s hand shook when he heard about the advertising laws.
Not mentioning anything else in America, but the power of advertisement was still very great.
Once they were punished, it would be a matter of life and death, especially for small businesses. They would be done for!
“So how much profit can that make? Others can do the same,” Jeffrey asked.
“You’re too rigid in your thoughts. Once you become the leader, what do you want to do? Or rather, what can you do?” Shawn asked.
Jeffrey was a nice guy who was worth nurturing.
If Shawn had to think of a solution for everything, then the cooperation with this guy would end after this business.
Jeffrey was silent for a moment before asking tentatively: “Set our own rules?”
“That’s right.” Shawn immediately said, “But that’s not enough. You should rely on those big shots behind you because they have the right to speak.”
“Will they take a fancy to our small business?” Jeffrey asked.
“Well, they don’t have a choice,” Shawn said with a confident smile.
“This industry is meant to earn quick money. Since they invested so much, they definitely want to earn back their capital as soon as possible. The later they act, the faster the market will collapse, so they have no choice.”
“Gasp!” Jeffrey took in a sharp breath as he stared at Shawn with incredulity in his eyes.
He was completely convinced by Shawn.
He had never thought of these things.
If he followed Shawn’s train of thought, he might really succeed!
Businessmen were always after profit, no matter what kind of businessmen they were. Jeffrey immediately decided to invest heavily into the farm.
The two sides quickly signed the contract, and the funds that Jeffrey had invested quickly arrived.
At the same time, Shawn was paid with the rest of the amount.
The moment the payment was transferred, the system’s voice sounded in his mind.
[Ding~ Congratulations to the host for completing the Newbie Mission.]
[The reward has been issued. The strategy template will automatically be added to the selection template.]
Shawn was completely relieved upon hearing the system’s voice.
It was just that he did not know what the template meant.
After the delivery, Shawn said goodbye to Jeffrey and headed home with his father.
After receiving the funds, all of Shawn’s ideas could finally be boldly implemented.
He left the matter of collecting goods to his parents and invited a specialized agricultural scientist to inspect and evaluate the farm.
After confirming the required environment, he found a professional agricultural construction team to give advice on the spot and chose a suitable location. Just as Shawn had guessed, their land was too dry and unsuitable!
If he went ahead with using this land, he might have to spend at least twice the price. Therefore, he had to think of other ways instead. Fortunately, he had already prepared a plan, so he just had to wait now.
Thinking of this, Shawn turned to look at the warehouse where Raul was.
The number of purslane Raul collected in his warehouse was still growing.
Most of the purslane in the neighborhood had disappeared.
At this moment, in Raul’s warehouse.
“Damn it, is Shawn really not afraid of cutting ties with Jeffrey?” Simon roared angrily at the warehouse full of purslane.
“It really doesn’t make sense. According to my intel, the price that Shawn sold at was $7 at the time. Even if I asked for $4 from Shawn, he would still make a huge profit. There’s no reason for him not to make money,” Raul said.
“Father, could it be that he is determined not to let us make money?” Simon asked.
“What’s he been up to these days?” Raul asked.
“According to the news from our men, this guy spends most of his time at home other than delivery,” Simon said. “Hey, wait, I think he went to the Academy of Agricultural Sciences yesterday.”
“Academy of Agricultural Sciences?” Raul frowned.
At this point, he could not see through his nephew at all.
What was this kid thinking?
Raul roared in his heart.
The warehouse was almost full.
This was not the main point. The key was that the purslane he had been collecting these days was starting to spoil.
The warehouse was already filled with the smell of rot.
In just two days, he had invested over a million US dollars.
If not for the support of the bank in town, he would not have been able to persevere.
Damn it!
At this moment, Raul was already regretting his decision back then!
He wanted to lower the price, but he knew that Shawn would not take the bait once he admitted defeat. Then, he would not be able to sell the purslane in his warehouse!
Right now, it was already too late to back down. In just one more day, without any external help, he would definitely go bankrupt!
With that in mind, Raul looked at Simon: “How is Jeffrey? Will he accept our offer?”
“No!” Simon gritted his teeth and said, “I’ve already gone to him seven or eight times. No matter how low of a price we offer him, he doesn’t want it. It’s as if he has discussed it with that kid!”
“Father, what should we do now? We can’t continue much longer!” Simon asked again.
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