Chapter 415: Plant Extracts on the Attack; Going Home

"Is this the sentence that Emperor Cheng of Han used to comment on the Zhao Feiyan sisters?" Lin Keqing put another Spirit Flame in his pocket without leaving a trace, and said in surprise: "But it feels very appropriate to use it to describe Spirit Flame."

Guo Yang was surprised and said: "You actually know this!"

Lin Keqing raised her little head proudly, "You look down on me, don't you? Let me tell you, I have a high level of literary literacy."

"How tall is it?"

"It's just...very high."

"Uh...eat quickly, eat quickly."

As the diners looked at him with murderous eyes, Guo Yang continued to savor the spiritual flame, with a faint orange fragrance in the air.

Lin Keqing was still struggling with her literary literacy. If she had known earlier, she should have shown off her literary talent when talking about "Beautiful China" that night.

It was not until Guo Yang asked the boss to pay the bill that Lin Keqing came to her senses and said, "Hey, I agreed to pay, don't fight with me."

"I called for you."

The boss came over and said, "21 yuan in total."

Lin Keqing paid the bill and turned around to see Guo Yang's face full of disbelief. "The prices seem a bit too cheap. We must have eaten a lot."

"I think it's too expensive." Lin Keqing whispered, "You really won't dislike it, will you?"

"How is that possible? I'm so happy!" Guo Yang chuckled, "You don't know how happy I felt when others praised the spicy and sweet potatoes just now."

Lin Keqing covered her mouth and laughed.

At this moment, Guo Yang noticed that the man in a suit behind him was also paying the bill, so he signaled Lin Keqing to get ready to leave.

After the man left, the two of them followed him out.

The other diners looked at the two pieces of citrus peel left on the table and shook their heads regretfully. Even the boss who came to clean the table was sighing.

“This orange peel smells good too!”

The middle-aged man Ren Fu burped with satisfaction, put on his coat over his suit, and took only two steps when he heard a series of shouts coming from behind him.

"What blessing?"

"Xu Fu? Or Ren Fu?"

Ren Fu turned around in confusion and saw a man and a woman wrapped tightly looking at him. They were the couple who were eating oranges in the store just now.

That man looked familiar. He must have been the one calling him just now.

"I'm Ren Fu, do you know me?"

Guo Yang walked closer and pulled his scarf down, "Long time no see, Mr. Ren."

Ren Fu frowned slightly and thought about it. Suddenly, his pupils dilated and his eyes showed surprise. "Chairman, you, why are you..."

Guo Yang smiled and motioned him to speak in a lower voice.

Ren Fu looked at Guo Yang, then at the pretty Lin Keqing beside him, and said with a smile: "Let's go, let's go, I know there is a place in this market that makes homemade Xiliang ginger drink that is especially good, let's go and have a cup each."

Lin Keqing jumped slightly. "That's great. Brother, you are a local, right? Are you so familiar with this place?"

Ren Fu shook his head. "No, I'm from Gangu. I came here with a client. I was greedy and couldn't help but sneak over to have a bite."

Lin Keqing and Guo Yang couldn't help but laugh. They didn't expect that Ren Fu had such a side to him.

Guo Yang knew some things about Ren Fu. He was "driven out" of Quanwang at first, but he did not leave completely. Instead, he became a distributor of Quanwang and did a good job.

So when they met, he was willing to chat with Ren Fu.

Led by Ren Fu, the three came to a very small shop in the market. It was a small shop selling mutton stewed cakes and mutton skewers. It was only about a dozen square meters and had five or six seats.

But most people bought it to take away, so there were not many people in the store.

"Old Hu, heat up three cups of Xiliang ginger beer. Use your own skills, not the factory assembly line ones." Ren Fu greeted the boss familiarly. Although he was not from Wuwei, he was very familiar with the place.

Lao Hu responded, "Great, Mr. Ren."

Xu Fu asked again: "Mr. Guo, would you like some steamed buns and some lamb skewers?"

Guo Yang waved his hand, "No, I'm full after eating spicy hot pot."

"Where is Mrs. Guo...?"

Guo Yang and Lin Keqing were both stunned, then shook their heads together.

Xu Fu said, "No, okay, Lao Hu, just a piece of cake and two skewers of mutton."

Guo Yang glanced at Lin Keqing and continued to explain: "You misunderstood, we are just friends."

Lin Keqing also nodded.

Ren Fu rubbed his hands awkwardly, "Ha... I'm sorry, it just looks alike. So, would you like to try the braised pancake, girl?"

Lin Keqing bit her lip in confusion and said, "I can't eat anymore."

"Have one piece. It seems uncomfortable to see you eating alone." Guo Yang smiled and looked at Lin Keqing again. "Half each."

"Okay." Lin Keqing pretended to be reluctant.

Ren Fu asked Lao Hu to add another piece of cake.

After a while, Guo Yang saw what the Xiliang Ginger Drink was. "Why does it look a bit like beer? I have to drive later, so I can't drink."

"This is a carbonated drink. There is no alcohol in it." Lin Keqing said, "Otherwise I wouldn't drink it."

Guo Yang recalled the last time Lin Keqing was at the table in Lan City, and subconsciously said, "Yes, Xiao Paocai."

Lin Keqing immediately hit Guo Yang on the shoulder in anger, and Guo Yang quickly admitted defeat and apologized.

After a while, Guo Yang tried the Xiliang Ginger Drink. It had a strong ginger flavor without being spicy, and a hint of hops. It was very stomach-warming.

Ren Fu took off the coat again, revealing the suit underneath and a blue tie.

Guo Yang then asked, "Mr. Ren is here in Wuwei for business?"

Ren Fu shook his head. "No, I am in charge of Quanwang's business in Europe and Africa. This time I am bringing a European factory to Lan City for inspection."

"It's probably more than three hours' drive between Lanshi and Wuwei!" Guo Yang was surprised. Are they working so hard just for a bite of food?
Ren Fu smiled bitterly and said, "Well, it's a long story."

It turned out that after Ren Fu left Quanwang, he planned to take over the promotion of Quanwang's chili red pigment. However, before that, he went to Europe and brought a lot of Gangu chilies to people working and studying abroad.

At the same time, I investigated the European red pigment market, and when I came back, I got the agency for Europe and Africa from Quanwang.

Then I studied English hard, and gradually expanded my business by relying on the excellent quality and price advantage of coloring red pigment.

But the contract he signed was only for three years. When signing the contract, Yu Qin told him that Quanwang would take back the agency after three years and build its own overseas branch.

However, after the expiration, Yu Qin gave him another option, to serve as the head of Quanwang's plant extract business in Europe and Africa.

Guo Yang thought about it and felt that this was something Yu Qin could do.

It was at this time that he remembered that Ren Fu's first reaction was to call him chairman, and it turned out that he was here.

Capsanthin, capsanthin and lutein are the three main products of Quanwang’s plant extract business.

These three products are also extremely popular in Europe and Africa, especially capsanthin, which has become Quanwang's first product with the world's largest market share.

Capsaicin and lutein are also expected to become the world's top products in terms of market share within a few years.

When he said this, Guo Yang could feel Ren Fu's excitement.

Capsaicin has won the favor of well-known companies in Europe such as Wall's and Danone.

In particular, the medical nutrition department of France's Danone, whose medical nutrition brands such as Nutricia, Nutricia, and Energizer are all loyal users of Quanwang natural food coloring.

It is very effective in coloring oral liquids, powdered medicines and tablets, coloring the outer layers of red, yellow, green and other pills and tablets, and children's medicines, and it also has a moisture-proof effect.

Plant extract is a small industry that is not well known to the public, but the profits are extremely considerable, and Quanwang is at the forefront of the world in many varieties.

Products such as pepper extract, curcumin, lycopene, and ginkgo leaf extract are in a rapid growth stage.

The goal of Quanwang Plant Extracts Department is to strive to develop 10 varieties that rank first or among the top in sales in the world as soon as possible and build a global natural plant extract industry base.

This can already be called a hidden champion enterprise.

Guo Yang knows that in a few years, the state will set up a subsidy program specifically for these small, medium and micro enterprises, calling them "specialized, specialized and innovative" small giant enterprises.

Once certified, you can receive government subsidies ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of yuan, and some can even receive tens of millions of yuan.

However, after entering the fields of biological pesticides and feed additives, Quanwang has bid farewell to the field of small and medium-sized enterprises, but it can also apply for other scientific and technological subsidy projects, which are currently being explored by the project team led by Yang Xu.

Through Ren Fu, Guo Yang also learned that Quanwang’s marigold base in Zambia, East Africa has also developed.

Zambia is relatively stable and has good relations with West China. It has low labor costs and a weak industrial base, and the profits of similar products are also considerable.

According to Ren Fu, once the Zambia model is successful, it can be quickly promoted to countries such as Mozambique and Kenya in East Africa.

Create several similar small giant enterprises.

The reason why Ren Fu appeared in Wuwei was also related to his clients this time, who were two Dutch people.

The Netherlands is a country with an oceanic climate. Although the winters are cold, they are very humid.

I suddenly came to this dry place in the northwest and I couldn't adapt to it all at once.

Although Yuze Hydrating Cream has a good moisturizing effect, the two Dutch men were tortured by static electricity and dared not shake hands with the beauties, let alone anything else.

Yu Qin told Ren Fu that these two clients were extremely important and Ren Fu must serve them well.

Then Ren Fu thought of bringing the two of them to Wuwei to soak in the hot springs to moisturize their skin and relax their bodies, which made them feel comfortable.

After Ren Fu handed over the accompanying task to the local cadres, he took the opportunity to come to the city to eat spicy hot pot to satisfy his craving.

After understanding the whole story, Guo Yang felt inexplicably moved. Ren Fu's life was full of ups and downs.

Guo Yang smiled and said, "Sure, Mr. Ren, this is the first time I know there are hot springs in the northwest."

After talking for a long time, the mutton stewed cakes and grilled skewers were also served.

"Wuwei Yaowang Spring has a history of nearly a thousand years."

Ren Fu took a bite of meat, a bite of cake, and a sip of Xiliang ginger drink. He was very happy and said:

"During the Ming and Qing dynasties, people from all over the area used the overflowing hot water to bathe and treat skin diseases, bone hyperplasia, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases, and all of them recovered.

Unfortunately, the local Wugou Village is too poor and has only managed to develop a pond. I also asked the secretary of Xiying Town for help.

However, the Dutch are quite satisfied with this natural and pristine environment, with beautiful scenery, lush forests and gurgling water.

He also said that taking a bath outdoors can better experience the feeling of ice and fire, and foreigners really know how to have fun.”

The temperature in Qilian Mountains is below zero at this moment, and Guo Yang can imagine how that feels.

"By the way." Guo Yang asked curiously, "Which company do these two people belong to?"

"Provimi of the Netherlands is also a company engaged in animal nutrition." Ren Fu said: "Mr. Yu said that capsanthin is also a unique product in animal feed.

It can not only increase the coloring of fish, shrimp, pigs, cattle and sheep, but also help improve their appearance..."

Ren Fu was still talking about the various applications in animal feed, and Lin Ke Qingye found it interesting and listened attentively.

Neither of them noticed the surprised expression on Guo Yang's face when he heard the word "Provimi". "Yu Qin, that old bastard, this is such a mean trick!"

He already knew what Yu Qin was planning.

Quanwang also makes feed additives and is very successful in the domestic market due to its advantages in natural raw materials.

Almost all breeding companies with export needs are its potential customers.

This forced downstream companies such as New Hope, Charoen Pokphand, Tongwei, Chaoda, and Twins to purchase Quanwang's products.

But abroad, competition in the feed industry is even more intense.

ADM, with feed on one hand and grain and oil on the other, supports most of the group.

Cargill also holds a pivotal position in the feed industry, and one of its acquisition targets is Provimi.

The King of All also took a fancy to Provimi.

Although the Netherlands has a small area, it is a world agricultural power. It has a good geographical location in Europe and has profound technical accumulation in the field of animal nutrition.

If the acquisition is successful, Quanwang will enter the entire European and American feed market, and going overseas will be more efficient.

Guo Yang didn't know how Cargill came into contact with Provimi, but Yu Qin obviously wanted to learn from the move of acquiring Jahwa Group.

By becoming a raw material supplier of Provimi and having in-depth contact with it, we can not only understand Provimi’s internal situation, but also look for opportunities in secret.

As far as he knows, the contact between Cargill and Provimi should not be smooth.
Therefore, the King does not need to be in a hurry.

Coming back to his senses, Guo Yang felt fortunate that he took the initiative to confront Ren Fu. He raised his Liangzhou ginger drink and said:
"Come on, Mr. Ren, let's touch one. You've worked hard these years, and you deserve a share of the Omni-King's Medal of Merit!"

"Okay, okay, okay." Ren Fu said three "OKs" and smiled, "I am also lucky that I handed over the King of All to Jiahe, otherwise the King of All would still be stuck in Gangu processing chilies."

"Okay, let's not talk too much, it's all in the wine."

"I'd like to join in the fun." Lin Keqing, who had been listening quietly, also raised his glass.

Ren Fu laughed and said, "Okay, it's all in the wine."

"It's done. It's getting late. Mr. Ren should go back and rest early."

"I have another unwelcome request." Ren Fu said with some embarrassment: "Does the chairman have any more spicy hotpot when we eat it? I plan to give it to those two Dutchmen to try."

Lin Keqing put his other hand into his pocket imperceptibly, touching the spiritual flame, but had no intention of taking it out.

"There are plenty." Guo Yang said with a smile, "I'll get you two later."

"Okay...let's do it then?"

"Dry."

After finishing the drink, Guo Yang brought Ren Fu to the front of the car and gave him two boxes of spiritual flames. These two Dutchmen held high positions in Provimi, so giving them two boxes of fruit was not excessive.

After saying goodbye to Ren Fu, Guo Yang and Lin Keqing went for a walk again.

Because it was New Year's Day, the streets were quite lively and there were also Chinese cultural activities in some scenic spots. The two of them watched for a while, but did not stay too long because Lin Keqing had to return to Beijing early the next morning.

While strolling and chatting, the two also deepened their understanding of each other.

Guo Yang speculated that Lin Keqing also knew some of the above arrangements, and the two of them might be considered to be on an alternative "blind date", which was a bit awkward, but fortunately they did not reject each other.

At about ten o'clock, Guo Yang sent Lin Keqing to the gate of an old residential area next to the city government.

"Lingyan, ramie honey, ramie tea, Ruiyang, medicinal wine made from Chinese herbs..."

Guo Yang carried out boxes of gift boxes and put them into the security room. Most of them were produced by Jiahe, and some were purchased.

After the move, Guo Yang said, "Okay, if you pick up two more things to take back, I won't go in. I'll see you off tomorrow morning, and someone will come to pick you up in Beijing."

"No need to be so troublesome, senior brother. It's too early. I can just take a taxi. I can also ask friends or colleagues to pick me up in Beijing." Lin Keqing said on the side.

Guo Yang waved his hand and said, "There are too many things. How are you going to move them? Don't waste time. Come back quickly. Just follow my instructions and I will make sure nothing goes wrong."

"Okay then." Lin Keqing held two boxes of small gift boxes in front of him with both hands and said with a smile: "Brother, you should go back and rest early. Send me a message when you arrive."

"let's go."

Looking at Lin Keqing who walked for a while and turned back, Guo Yang waved again, then turned around and disappeared into the street.

On the way back, Guo Yang thought about today's experience and couldn't help feeling tired.

"It's a mess emotionally."

Somehow, Guo Yang thought of the reporter Xu Xiaoxue, whom he had met before, and sighed, "It's okay if it's just a mess."

"Today I am drifting with the wind in the cold night, drifting away with a chilled heart..."

After humming a song, Guo Yang suddenly remembered where he was going to sleep tonight.

"Damn it, Luo Xiu wouldn't go out and have fun by himself and forget about me!"

Fortunately, after making a phone call, Guo Yang returned to Liangzhou Market just ten minutes later. At the gate, Luo Xiu was eating a Huyang braised pancake in one hand and holding a can of Xiliang ginger drink in the other.

Guo Yang had reason to suspect that Luo Xiu saw everything that happened today, but he couldn't complain at all.

If he hadn't called Luo Xiu just now, this kid would definitely go to the hotel and sleep on his own.

"Is it delicious?"

Luo Xiu smiled and said, "This cake is really good."

"Have you eaten the spicy hotpot?
"I ate it and it tasted amazing."

"Since you're here, why don't you come along?"

Luo Xiu smiled and said, "Hey, aren't you afraid of disturbing the boss's love affair?"

"Sorry to bother you, idiot. Am I that kind of person?" Guo Yang cursed, and then said, "Hurry up and get in the car and find a place to sleep."

"I'll drive it."

"Brother Yang will take you racing today."

"It's more fun to take a beautiful woman for a ride, right?"

"Okay, kid, you know how to joke."

"Speaking from the bottom of my heart."

Guo Yang glanced at the rearview mirror and suddenly slammed on the brakes. When he turned around, he saw Luo Xiu holding the Xiliang Ginger Drink as steady as a rock and touching his seat belt.

"Fuck, that's boring."

"Of course not as good as..."

Guo Yang stepped on the accelerator again, forcing Luo Xiu to swallow back what he wanted to say, and some of the drink spilled on his clothes.

"You want to play with me?!"

"You're awesome."

"Haha, I love hearing this."

Luo Xiu also smiled, and suddenly felt that it was not bad to get along like this in private.

Luo Xiu had already booked a hotel, and he had two rooms. As soon as he entered the room, Guo Yang took a shower first. After that, he sat at the table to sort out today's notes before going to bed. In a daze, he suddenly remembered that he forgot to send a message to Lin Keqing, so he got up and hugged Ping An before going to sleep.

The next day, Guo Yang went to Lu Hanbin's house to get to know him.

His parents were honest farmers. They were trembling with fear when they saw him. He didn't want to stay for long, so he left some gifts and went back to Minqin.

I called my elder brother Guo Shan on the way.

As soon as the door opened, niece Guo Xia shouted in surprise: "Uncle, Dad, Mom, uncle is here."

"We're here." Sister-in-law Tian Ying came out of the kitchen, wiping her hands on her apron and saying:
"Hey, look at you, why are you bringing back so many bags again? Luo Xiu is here too, come to the tea room and have some tea."

Guo Yang and Luo Xiu also greeted with a smile.

At this time, several people came out of the tea room and shouted, "Yoko is back."

Suddenly, the living room became lively, with the voices of adults and children mixed together.

Guo Yang looked around and saw that his second brother Guo Yao, third sister Guo Lan, and sixth brother Guo Rong, who had gone out as labor migrants, had all returned.

His state of mind was completely different from the last time they met. He actually felt a sense of closeness, instead of the feeling of being out of place like the last time traveler.

This time, he specially asked his eldest brother to invite several people back to discuss matters.

Guo Yang also greeted them with a smile, "Second brother, third sister, sixth brother."

"Hey." The second brother said a little stiffly, "Let's go to the tea room for tea."

"Okay." Guo Yang nodded, "Where's my brother?"

"He forgot to buy a dish and hasn't come back yet." Tian Ying's voice came from the kitchen, "Yangzi, don't worry about him, go have some tea. Your eldest brother is showing off this teahouse you built to others every day."

"Then I'm going to have some tea, sister-in-law. I just happened to have something to talk to my brothers and sisters."

"Go."

Guo Yang didn't want to go to the kitchen to help, as he thought he would only make things worse if he went.

He pulled his second brother, third sister and sixth brother into the tea room, where three children were playing and playing. They were driven out by the third sister Guo Lan, probably because they heard what he wanted to say.

Guo Yang felt it. It might be because he had been so unkind in recent years, and his business and influence had been growing, which made some people somewhat afraid of him.

After sitting down, chatting for a while and drinking two cups of tea to moisten his throat, Guo Yang went straight to business.

"I have indeed neglected my brothers and sisters in the past few years, so this time, I also want to do something for my family."

Guo Lan smiled and said, "As long as I can work at Jiahe, that's fine!"

Guo Yao and Guo Rong also looked at him expectantly, and there were even two young men standing at the door.

In this room, or even in this city, no one is unaware of the reputation of Jiahe. It is a first-class, good unit.

Moreover, this family is related by blood. As long as Guo Yang is willing to make this opening, once they enter, they will definitely receive layers of special care.

But Guo Yang shook his head firmly, "It's unlikely to get into Jiahe. Jiahe has its own recruitment standards."

Guo Yang could see the disappointed expressions on the faces of several people, and then he said, "But I can pay you to do something. If you can succeed, it can be considered as a career of my own."

Although the second brother Guo Yao was not young anymore, his children were married and had their own families. He asked, "Little brother, what are you doing?"

"Yes, little brother, as long as I can do it, I, your sixth brother, will definitely do it without hesitation."

Sixth brother Guo Rong is actually the most suitable one to join Jiahe. He is not too old, and he worked in the feed business for several years when he was young. He has a junior high school education, but now he has given up the idea of ​​joining Jiahe.

Only the third sister Guo Lan was waiting for him to continue.

Guo Yang pondered and said, "I will pay for the sand control and tree planting, and you will organize the labor team. The profits after success will also be yours."

He asked his eldest brother Guo Shan, and his second brother, third sister and sixth brother went to Wuhai, Dengkouxian and Baotou respectively as labor immigrants.

These three places are all along the Yellow River and are also on the edge of the desert.

Now that you have decided to spend money, try to spend it in a more meaningful way.

(End of this chapter)