261: Chapter 261 The Second Transaction Method

“The first option is installment payments. This is very simple, so I won’t go into detail,” Oriental Chen said, holding up a finger.

“The second is a commission based on quantity. The specific method is as follows: The production line in the flying vehicle will have detailed production records. I will take a commission at a rate of 10 crystalss per bag of feed. I don’t care whether you sell this feed or keep it for your own use. I will only calculate the monthly share based on the production records on the production line, settled once a month.”

“Of course, both methods will have a certain amount of interest. The interest calculation method will follow the equal principal and interest method,” Oriental Chen said.

These two methods were not complicated; he understood them as soon as he heard them.

In his heart, he preferred the second transaction method because, in this way, he would have no pressure or risk at all. He could get the flying vehicle for free first, and the monthly amount would only be settled after the feed was produced. As long as he convinced the other three Military Regions to feed the rats, selling a portion of the feed would ensure he earned back the commission money without issue.

“Then let’s go with the second method,” Yan Zhengping replied.

“Alright. But there’s one thing I need to remind you: I won’t sell just one of these flying vehicles, so you need to be mentally prepared,” Oriental Chen said.

Oriental Chen's intention was to remind him that he could not inflate the price of the feed as he had before. Otherwise, it would be easy to expose the truth once others also had flying vehicles.

“I understand what you mean; I’ve got it,” Yan Zhengping said.

“Good, then that’s settled. This flying vehicle is for you; I’ll be heading back now,” Oriental Chen said.

“Alright!” Yan Zhengping nodded.

Oriental Chen had already ordered Xiao Lin to fly his plane to the Southwest Military Region beforehand, so he could directly take the plane back to the base.

The flying vehicle’s system inherited teaching videos. Yan Zhengping only needed to find an experienced pilot to explain it, and with dozens of soldiers, a fishing team could be quickly assembled.

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August 15, 2055.

Hanzhong Province, Jingmen City, Baisha Shelter.

“Old Fan, how have the residents of Changjing Shelter adapted since migrating to Jiangbei?” Mayor Xu asked.

Team Leader Fan was the person in charge of Changjing Shelter; from an administrative perspective, Mayor Xu was his superior.

“Mayor Xu, the common people are quite well-behaved, it’s just that their living conditions are too far behind compared to yours here,” Team Leader Fan said.

“Haha. You don’t need to think that way. Our Baisha’s ability to develop is also thanks to our cooperation with the Huatong Chamber of Commerce. You know, just last month, this place was a completely different scene,” Mayor Xu said.

Team Leader Fan nodded.

He had also visited the Huatong Chamber of Commerce and understood it very well.

“However, the common people’s lives are indeed too hard! I called you here today to discuss something with you and hear your thoughts,” Mayor Xu handed over a cup of water.

“Oh, thank you, Mayor Xu. Please tell me what’s on your mind,” Team Leader Fan took the water cup and said.

“I’m thinking of merging the two Settlements; what do you think?” Mayor Xu asked, looking at him.

“Merge? Do you mean moving the people from Changjing Shelter here to Baisha?” Team Leader Fan asked.

“Yes, exactly, that’s what I mean,” Mayor Xu nodded.

“This…” Team Leader Fan was a bit stunned.

“It’s alright, today we’re just discussing, so feel free to speak your mind directly, it’s fine,” Mayor Xu said, looking at him.

“Can Baisha accommodate so many people?” Team Leader Fan asked.

“I’ve roughly calculated it; if we squeeze, it should be about right. Now that we have mosquito repellent bracelets, the infectivity of the virus has been basically controlled. Even if the population density is higher, there won’t be any problems in the short term. For the long term, I plan to entrust the Huatong Chamber of Commerce to plan and construct a residential area within the Settlement to centralize the resettlement of the common people,” Mayor Xu said.

Team Leader Fan nodded, not replying.

“Old Fan, do you have any concerns? We’re all old colleagues; if you have any concerns, please speak frankly,” Mayor Xu said.

Logically speaking, Team Leader Fan was Mayor Xu’s subordinate; as long as he gave the order, Team Leader Fan had to execute it. However, doing so would inevitably lead to some thoughts among the people below.

Although in the past half year or so, no one had discussed the topic of self-governance, everyone knew it in their hearts. After the council washed its hands of the matter, they, as the heads of the Settlements, were secretly the local emperors.

Mayor Xu wanting to merge actually meant wanting to strip him of his position as the head of the Settlement.

Changjing Shelter still had hundreds of thousands of people, and this position was very desirable.

“Mayor Xu, I believe your view from last year was correct. We cannot put all our eggs in one basket; gathering people together carries too much risk,” Team Leader Fan said.

Clearly, Team Leader Fan’s words, both explicit and implicit, meant he did not want to merge.

“Old Fan, I already said it just now. With the mosquito repellent bracelets, this risk has been basically controlled,” Mayor Xu said.