Seeing that this novel thing attracted most people's attention, Lin Cai said: "The data stored in the card is everything about coffee. From fruit processing, roasting to brewing, the equipment and methods required. Every step , the content of each link is not unique, there are more than two methods recorded, each with its own advantages and disadvantages."
He turned over the Water Mirror Technique he had activated and showed the contents of the coffee book to everyone. At the same time, Lin also opened one of the paper books, turned to the page with the same record, and said: "The content of the book is the same as what is stored on the card. Just to avoid people who are not used to staring at the screen of the water mirror, I won’t stop until I read a paper book.”
While everyone's eyes were attracted to the water mirror screen that he opened by swiping his card, Lin once again clarified his thoughts and said: "Regarding the coffee business, I propose three plans, please do it according to your own needs. Choose. The first one costs XX Gil (20 gold). The money spent is to buy what you are looking at. Although the paper version is troublesome to copy and requires a lot of labor, the card version also has magic stones. You have to pay for the magic materials, so the two will set the same price."
This price is very low for the knowledge of a new business. But a few noble talkative old men were ready to take action after hearing this. Of course Lin knew what they wanted to say, and it was also the request he most wanted to make among those he had contacted and discussed the coffee business with during this period. So he took the lead and said:
"I set such a price because I don't intend to let anyone monopolize this money-making technology. And to be honest, compared to the expected future benefits, I just want to monopolize it with XX Kiel, and I don't want others to get involved in this business. , do you think it’s possible?”
"No, Mr. Tripwood. For a new business, we not only have to evaluate its feasibility, but also have to pay the necessary costs. Moreover, it may not be accepted by people in the early stage. These may make us The investment failed. If there are too many competitors, this will be detrimental to our profits, let alone our future cooperation. As a result, our family has to reconsider whether to get involved in this area of business."
"If you really believe what you are saying, and you are really so unsure, then maybe we are really not suitable for cooperation. What do you think?"
Although the words were not too harsh, they were very plain and direct, which could make the old man who spoke choke. However, Lin did not embarrass the other party too much. After asking the other party to sit down, he said: "Don't worry, we will find a few people to come over. Of course, we will not fail to provide any advantages. Please listen to me about the other two options first." .”
When he got down the steps, the old man was not so stubborn that he would hold his head high, so he sat down pretending as if nothing had happened. In other words, if his personality was really that tough, he wouldn't have been sent out by his family to meet with this magician who didn't know how to evaluate him.
"The second option, the technical knowledge is still at the same price, but you can make an appointment with me. I can come to you to make suggestions or personally guide you on the deficiencies. Of course, there is an additional fee for each visit to provide guidance. This is not a free service. The third option is to hire me as a consultant, and I will visit you at a fixed time every week for guidance. Of course, my guidance is not always needed, so sometimes I will take the initiative to propose some things that I think Things that can be improved. Of course, these suggestions are not mandatory, they are just my personal opinions, so they will not interfere with your control of buying and selling."
To put it bluntly, the former is based on piece rates, while the latter is based on a fixed salary. Several young people who were silent at this moment laughed a few times. Seems quite disapproving.
Lin ignored the contemptuous laughter and said to himself: "My time is limited. I have to be busy with college affairs and also have my own magic research. To put it simply, even if someone comes to me with money, I won't necessarily Help me when you have time. You don’t think that magicians just have enough to eat and just come and go when called upon. In fact, this business has only been delayed until now to find someone to cooperate with, and it’s also because of me. I was very busy before."
Speaking of this, everyone also understands some tips. However, some people still have the same attitude and do not think that after obtaining technical knowledge, they still need help from others. People who were originally meant to be kicked away after learning and stealing from others, now why bother to bring the other person into their own group.
Of course, another group of people believed that the money spent was actually an opportunity from Tripwood Magician. The other party is not only the person who is most familiar with coffee, but also a magician. He is also the magician who blew up the tower of the great sage of a demon king and made it glow with new life.
Such a person can not only give some advice on this business, but at least prevent himself from crossing the river in the dark. Furthermore, such an opportunity to get closer to such a person is rare.
Lin looked at a group of people sullenly calculating, as if they were thinking about how to compete with others. He only found it funny and said: "In my opinion, you don't have to worry about too many competitors at all, because there is another big problem to worry about. And that is something that I can't solve. As you say, just Maybe it’s still possible.”
Someone with a quick mind immediately thought of it as soon as he was reminded and said the key word: "coffee raw materials."
"Yes, as far as I know, the place where a lot of coffee is grown is the mountain village outside Wulian City. I think you all know that location, and many people have told me so. But the coffee trees there They are all wild and without any planning, which means the output is not large and the quality is different. Anyone who wants to enter this business cannot avoid the problem of being limited to raw materials."
Talkers from several different families looked at each other, and the most senior one among them stepped forward and asked, "I wonder if you have any solution to this problem?"
"Ask me." Lin laughed and said: "In the short term, of course, it is to grab the resources of that mountain village. Grabbing people, grabbing land, grabbing coffee beans, there are many people trying to control it. Just However, it seems that there is no real benefit at this stage, so no one has really gone to enclose the land and build it like an iron bucket, which water cannot pour into.”
Having said this, Lin also noticed that several people frowned. He didn't know whether he wasn't used to this land-grabbing business method or was dissatisfied with his answer. He just felt funny in his heart. But he continued: "In the long run, the best way is of course to build a coffee estate yourself. Planting coffee trees on a large scale and in a planned way, and pruning each tree in the most suitable way for picking fruit, is comparable to It would be much more efficient to pick wild fruits all over the mountains and fields in that mountain village."
After he finished speaking, he saw many people disapproving of it, as if they had heard some nonsense, but Lin was smiling more and more happily in his heart. He casually picked up a card containing coffee knowledge, shook it in front of everyone, and said: "I have written down the methods of planting coffee trees and the plan of the estate. Of course, I am not a farmer after all. A statement based on my observations and thoughts. So just take a look at it. It would be best if you can invite farmers who are good at growing crops in the fields."
These words really moved this group of people. They never thought that this small card, a magic stone no bigger than a fingernail, would actually contain such content. Everyone can speak the words; but few people really understand the methods.
Compared with gold and silver mines, once they are dug, they are gone. Things that grow in the ground can last for thousands of years. This is the family's inheritance. Regardless of whether this method is true or false. If you can have a direction, find a few people who are familiar with farming and you will know after a try.
Although he was speculating on the psychological changes of these people, Lin was not the tapeworm in other people's stomachs after all. How could he possibly know the detailed turning points. He just looked at the changing expressions and found it funny. However, he did not forget the purpose of finding Master Smith.
Although the other party said that he also wanted to get involved in the coffee business. But what Lin valued more was the other party's experience in making the first roasting machine in the history of this land. Only then did he invite the other party to participate in this conversation.
The man being pointed at and the noble people present have an incompatible temperament. With a head full of gray hair and deep grooves on his face, time has indeed left its mark on him. However, that spirit is comparable to that of a young man. Although Master Smith never spoke from the beginning to the end. But being stared at by those big copper bell-like eyes gave people the feeling that he had done something wrong.
Lin said: "If you are not satisfied with the situation of planting or brewing, as far as coffee is concerned, you have to start with roasting. Although roasting is essentially a process of cooking things. But no matter what you want, What kind of flavor you want to express and what kind of modifications you want to make, the baking process cannot be ignored.”
"Master Smith is good at baking?" A young man recognized the old man, and when he got the chance, he launched a fierce counterattack without hesitation.
Of course, Lin wouldn't just turn a blind eye to someone if they came out. He said for the proud old man: "If you want to roast coffee beans more easily, then you have to ask Master Smith. Because I designed a machine specifically for roasting coffee beans, and it was completed by the master. This machine The design of the machine is not included here.──”
With that said, Lin shook the card in his hand again. "─After all, the machine involves magic knowledge, and I don't want these to be abused by interested people. Therefore, even if the design is submitted, it will be handed over to the Magicians Association, which is not suitable for anyone to learn. So, now the fans The only people in the world who can make roasting machines are the master and me."
I originally thought I was just here to hear how the coffee business is done, but I didn't expect that Lin actually helped me promote it. This was a surprise. Master Smith stood up and greeted everyone.
