Chapter 214: Plant Compendium

The other side was initially full of confidence and posted two messages to secure their own profit.

【Yun De Su Di】: Big boss, we know you also have to put in a lot, so we consciously proposed only a twenty‑percent share. After all, we are the seedling supplier; without us, you wouldn't earn that eighty percent, would you?

【Yun De Su Di】: If you really mind, we can renegotiate. As long as we spend some time, we can definitely find the most suitable plan!

Up to this point, Cheng Shuili still hasn't replied.

The other side finally relented.

【Yun De Su Di】: If there truly is no other option, we can settle for just ten percent.

Yun De Su Di's eyes were watery; she and Mr. Shui Jiao were on voice chat, and the two are now bad‑mouthing Wu Ya.

"He's so terrible! He did it on purpose! He keeps us cold and forces us to lower our prices!"

On the phone was a very indifferent voice, "Yang scheme."

"What does that mean?" Yun De Su Di blinked her tear‑filled eyes and asked instinctively.

The voice on the other end finally said a bit more, "He knows we can't find other trading partners, and can't raise them ourselves, so cooperating with him is the only way, which is why he's so reckless."

"After all..."

Mr. Shui Jiao sighed; Yun De Su Di had exposed too much at the start, and she should have been watching all along.

When the help call came in, the initiative was already with Wu Ya, so giving a discount was expected.

"After all, even if we only take a ten‑percent profit, it's better than having all these things fall into our hands."

"I see." Yun De Su Di rubbed her eyes, "I've already sent the news, but he hasn't replied yet. What if he also refuses a ten‑percent profit?"

She was still a bit worried, her tone tinged with anxiety.

That's why Wu Ya can manipulate them like this.

The two of them have endured too many hard days; now they can finally improve their lives. Even a ten‑percent cut is quite good for them, so they simply can't bear to give up.

Not to mention Yun De Su Di, Mr. Shui Jiao gave a wry smile; even she was a bit nervous.

If this deal still falls through, they'll have to keep scraping by just to maintain a pulse.

She really has had enough.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: Sure. But as I said, I want to see what varieties you have first.

Sure!

So this means we can trade!

Great!

Yun De Su Di immediately shared the latest news with Mr. Shui Jiao; the usually taciturn friend was unusually excited this time, and after saying a few sentences, finally remembered to have Yun De Su Di reply.

Yun De Su Di hurriedly gave two affirmative replies, her fingers on the keyboard unsure what to say, and in the end Mr. Shui Jiao organized the wording, which she relayed on his behalf.

【Yun De Su Di】: Of course it's possible. I will give you a proper introduction to the plant varieties we have, but can we first sign a trade contract?

Very cautious.

Cheng Shuili agreed.

The reason is simple: she conducts business properly, and aside from them she can't find any other supplier.

She was already satisfied cutting the profit from twenty percent to ten percent; better to take the win and stop.

Cheng Shuili instructed 001, based on the two parties' discussion, to draft a trade contract and send it to Yun De Su Di.

The other side seemed quite surprised.

【Yun De Su Di】: That fast, big boss? I just confirmed the first clause on my end!

It's not done by hand, so of course it's fast.

Having negotiated, Cheng Shuili's attitude became much gentler.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: Check if it's correct, see if there are any issues; we can still edit now, but once it's signed we can't change it.

Reading that, those in the know realize it's a seedling trade; outsiders might think it's a multi‑million‑dollar contract.

Yun De Su Di couldn't handle it herself, so she immediately screenshoted the document and sent a copy to Mr. Shui Jiao.

Mr. Shui Jiao was equally shocked by Wu Ya's speed, but they were a bit smarter, guessing that Number One might have a service they lack; their shock flashed briefly before they silently examined the contract.

The two of them stalled for a while; by the time Cheng Shuili, who had been waiting, grew a bit impatient, they finally got a good result.

【Yun De Su Di】: This contract matches exactly what we discussed; we can sign.

Cheng Shuili narrowed her eyes and readily gave her consent.

Next comes the inspection.

【Yun De Su Di】: Big boss, what seedling seeds do you need now? Do you also want watermelon? How about ten watermelon seedlings to start?

Ten is too many.

Besides, why are they so eager to recommend watermelon? It can't be only watermelon, right?

Cheng Shuili squinted, but instead of questioning directly, she extended a finger to calculate how many sunrooms her energy stones could produce, then how many plants those sunrooms could grow.

She needed to keep some energy stones in reserve, just in case.

She decided to make 11 sunrooms first, pairing with the existing one to make an even number; each sunroom has eight slots, so in total they could plant...

96 seedlings!

Only 96 seedlings...

Cheng Shuili's energy stones were already stretched thin.

This was completely different from the large‑scale planting she had imagined.

Now there isn't that much land for her to plant, so she has to carefully choose the varieties!

Cheng Shuili stared at the faintly glowing screen, her fingertips unconsciously rubbing the keyboard.

"It needs to be balanced, preferably with both vegetables and fruits," she muttered, her fingers lightly tapping the keys.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: I need things that can fill the stomach—potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc. Green leafy veggies too, melons as well, and some fruit for seasoning. Watermelon... let's start with one plant; we bought one last time, so make it an even pair.

After sending out the message, she leaned back on the sofa.

Inside the vehicle it was very quiet; usually she and Su Rui didn't speak, and Cheng Shuili liked this environment.

Beep-beep.

The reply came quickly.

【Yun's Arch-nemesis】: Potatoes and sweet potatoes, we have both! They are improved varieties, with a short growing season and high yield. Staples also include corn, wheat, and rice, which all require processing; considering the processing conditions, we didn't choose to plant these two. As for leafy vegetables, we have none at all—these are harvested whole when grown, equivalent to a one-time use, which would be too wasteful of seeds. But we do have other vegetables: tomatoes, eggplants, green peppers, plus vining loofah, winter melon, and pumpkin. As for fruit...

Cheng Shuili was enjoying reading it when the message was unexpectedly recalled; she, Qing Qing, raised an eyebrow, waiting patiently.

A few seconds later, a revised message popped up.

【Yun's Arch-nemesis】: Fruit-wise, there are dwarf apple trees; I don't know how many fruits they can bear, but since they're called trees, there should be quite a few. There are also strawberries and blueberries, which are easy-to-grow varieties. However, stock is low...