The farmers worked hard for a year, but half of the money they earned had to be paid into Joseph Henry's pocket. If they were unbalanced, it would be a strange thing. Therefore, they had the idea and actions to encourage local indigenous people and African serfs to unite to make independence.

Joseph Henry also realized this problem. He was determined to reduce the costs a little, and he was worried that the conflict with the farmers had reached an irreconcilable contradiction. If the reduction was not large enough, it would be basically ineffective to reconcile the contradictions. The reduction of the fees would be equivalent to admitting to weakness, and admitting to weakness will only make them even more crazy.

If he can control the sales channels of goods, the situation will be different. He can completely concentrate all the goods produced on the island and sell them to Luo Lie and others, and all costs can be greatly reduced, and the money lost can be compensated by price difference. If he masters the sales channels, then he will be absolutely tough for those farmers. If he likes to do it, he will get out of here. As long as he has enough labor, it is not impossible for me to take down six thousand acres of arable land by himself.

Based on this idea, Joseph Henry's expectations for Luo Lie suddenly rose several steps. Yes, Luo Lie has become his sword to resolve conflicts on the island, and therefore, he must be respected greatly.

"Inspection and inspection are necessary, including meeting and communicating with various farmers." Joseph Henry patiently started Luo Lie's work with a sincere smile: "But it's too late today, and these work can only be done tomorrow. But I think this does not seem to affect our attention to the issue of transaction prices. We may not force this issue to be negotiated tonight, but I hope that we can understand each other's ideas on this issue. What do you think? Mr. Luo."

Luo Lie smiled and said, "First of all, I want to make a request to you. I no longer call you the Governor, but I changed my words and called you Henry. Why did I change my words? It's because I really want to become a business partner with you. So, I suggest you call me Nuel directly, and I will change my words again, calling you Joseph."

Joseph Henry responded with a smile: "Very good, Noli, I am very willing to accept your advice."

Luo Lie nodded and said, "I don't think this is a very difficult question to reach an agreement on the issue of trading prices. To be honest, Joseph, in the United States of America, the market price of high-quality sugar is about ten cents per pound, while the price of high-quality bananas is about eight cents per ten pounds. Our former suppliers supply us at a 60% discount on the market price. We are very dissatisfied. We hope to lower the supply price to 40% discount on the market price."

The British pound and the US dollar are not equal, and the units of measurement in the British Empire are also customary. However, before dinner, Joseph Henry had already conducted a calculation with a group of staff, and he was basically clear about the previous sales prices of products on the island.

After a moment of calculation, Joseph Henry came up with the result. Even if he was at the 40% off the market price offered by Luo Lie, he would make a lot of money, because the price offered by the buyers before were basically between 25% and 3% off. In other words, he would get a profit margin of 10% to 15% on the market price.

With this profit of 10% to 10% then he would not lose money even if he canceled all the additional taxes and fees of six pounds per acre. In fact, he didn't need to do that. As long as he cut the additional fees by half, he believed that the farmers would be cheering.

"You can see, Nuel, you are very sincere." Joseph Henry calculated clearly, raised his wine glass to Luo Lie, and said, "I think I can fully meet your needs."

"Happy, Joseph, then we have a promise." Luo Lie raised his glass and drank it all, saying, "Now, I think we can end our dinner and enjoy the warm and gentle evening breeze of the Caribbean."

Since it's acting, it's necessary to act realistically. At this time, Zhao Daming leaned against Luo Lie and whispered in Chinese: "Young boss, you shouldn't be in a hurry to make a decision. I feel that the transaction price can be lowered."

Luo Lie lowered his face and scolded in English: "Is the decision-making power in your hands or in mine?"

Zhao Daming immediately changed to English and replied: "Of course it is in your hands."

Luo Lie still had a gloomy face and said, "So, is it decided by the big boss to acquire it at a 40% discount on the market price?"

Zhao Daming said timidly: "Yes, but the original words that the boss said were up to 40% off."

Luo Lie's eyes burst into anger and shouted, "Are you talking about me? It's up to 40% off, and the bag does not include 40% off?"

Zhao Daming said: "Including!"

Luo Lie snorted coldly and said, "That's all right? When doing business, you can't just think about making money by yourself and letting others suffer losses. You have to think about making money together, so that you can make a big business for a long time. Hasn't the big boss explained to us many times?"

Zhao Daming seemed to be frightened, wiped the sweat beads that were hot from his forehead, and responded timidly: "You are right to criticize, because my thoughts are too narrow."

Luo Lie turned his head and said to Joseph Henry: "I'm sorry, I'll make you laugh."

Joseph Henry gave Luo Lie a thumbs up and praised: "Nuoli, what you said is great. I agree with your point of view. Only when you have money can you make money together can this business grow bigger and longer. I believe that our business will be very happy."

Luo Lie pointed to the plate with more than half of the food left in front of his finger and smiled: "Yes, Joseph, although I criticized your dinner, I must admit that I was still moved by this dinner. The ingredients are not fresh and the chef's cooking skills are not good. It is not your fault, but it is limited by conditions. Under such limited conditions, you have brought out the best recipe to entertain me. Therefore, I am very happy to make friends with you. If you have the opportunity to meet you in New York, I will definitely invite you back to have the most authentic and top French meal."

Joseph Henry said: "Yes, Nori, there will be such an opportunity. I have enjoyed the top cigar you gave me, but I still hope to enjoy the top cigar you feast for me."

The dinner came to an end in a peaceful and pleasant atmosphere.

Joseph Henry was in a great mood and drove himself to take Luo Lie to explore the island scenery.

Luo Lie accepted it happily.

Of course, the three followers Zhao Daming, Qin Gang and Gu Ting were not qualified to accompany him. The only one who could barely get in the car was Robut, who gave Joseph Henry five big boxes of top cigars.

Zhao Daming was very worried about Luo Lie's safety and used his eyes to signal that Luo Lie would make the best decision to change, but Luo Lie turned a blind eye and pulled Robut into Joseph Henry's car.

The warm and gentle sea breeze blew towards us, and the sound of waves beating on the beach was beating. The road was lined with secret sugar canes or banana trees. The air was filled with the sweetness of sugar sugar and the fragrance of bananas. Luo Lie couldn't help but close his eyes, took a deep breath, and felt the sweet taste.

After noon, the snow that had been resting for a morning began to flutter again.

Cao Bin leaned against the window of the study and stared at the snowy scene outside the window.

It had been a whole week since the day he destroyed the 1,800 tons of opium, and Eston, Stander and Cooper did not carry out substantial revenge.

This only means that the other party is a group of brainy guys.

On the morning of the destruction of the opium, the capable man in a black leather jacket that Dong Biao met was obviously the killer arranged by the other party. When he learned this information, Cao Bin determined that as long as he destroyed the opium, the group of people would inevitably become furious and lose their minds. As long as they acted excessively, they would have the opportunity to seize the evidence of their crimes.

But the next week made Cao Bin feel extremely disappointed.

This kind of disappointment comes not only from the inaction of those people, but also from a considerable part of it.

Dong Biao was right. Helen Powell was indeed the only woman he had moved in the past twenty years. Cao Bin was very surprised. This woman had been in contact at the beginning of the year, but at that time, she had no feelings at all, and she was even a little bored. Nine months have passed, and she was still the same person, and she was nearly one year older than at the beginning of the year. Why did she get moved by this woman?

Early in the morning, Helen left two lines of footprints in the large courtyard at the entrance of the hall. Cao Bin watched how these two lines of footprints were walked out step by step by step by step. Helen's steps were very heavy, and Cao Bin, who was watching her, felt even heavier. During the whole process, Cao Bin kept thinking about a question: Should he chase him out, stop Helen, tell her not to leave, and tell her that he likes her.

It is so simple to answer this question, either it should or it should not be.

However, it was such a simple question that Helen's back had disappeared outside the gate of the hall, and he still couldn't answer it.

This made Cao Bin feel disappointed with himself.

Next, Cao Bin himself couldn't figure out why he found so many reasons to refute Dong Biao during the conversation with Dong Biao. Especially in the end, when Dong Biao stood up and wanted to recover Helen for him, he steadily stopped Dong Biao. Thinking about it now, he regretted that he shouldn't have been.

Although the personality of the brother Dong Biao has become a little rude, casual, and even more reckless, what he said early in the morning was extremely correct. With Helen's strong-willed personality, if he didn't chase her out at this time, he would likely lose her. Now that I think about it, it may not be very likely, but certain.

This made Cao Bin feel more disappointed with himself.

After Dong Biao left the study, Cao Bin repeatedly thought about another question: Should he sneak out of the hall, go to the newspaper office of Kingsoft Post to find Helen, apologize to her, and beg for her forgiveness.

This question is so simple, either it should or it should not.

However, I have been thinking about it now, Cao Bin has not been able to get the answer.

Cao Bin, who had no food in the morning, still had no appetite at noon, but he still ordered the kitchen to prepare four dishes and one soup for him. Cao Bin obviously couldn't eat so many dishes alone. He originally planned to call Dong Biao to drink some wine with him and talk about his thoughts. However, the brother in the hall replied that Brother Biao had already driven out.

On a snowy day, what is the purpose of A Biao driving out? The brotherly relationship that has been with him for more than 20 years made Cao Bin immediately think of the answer. This stubborn donkey must have been carrying him on his back to apologize to Helen.

At that moment, a ray of light suddenly flashed in Cao Bin's already a little dark heart.

Can Abiao succeed?

A new question formed in Cao Bin's mind.

The answer to this question is equally simple, yes, or can't.

But unlike the first two questions, Cao Bin quickly gave the answer, sure!

Because A Biao has never disappointed him in the past twenty years.

Cao Bin firmly believed that this time, A Biao would not disappoint himself.

Waiting is a torment, but at the same time it is a hope.

Cao Bin could not understand why he could be calm and composed in the face of life and death. At this time, he felt a sense of anxiety and uneasiness. He could no longer sit still and couldn't help but walk towards the window. He told himself that he just wanted to see the snow scene when he came to the window, but his vision was unconsciously frozen in the direction of the door.

I could hear a vague sound of a car horn, and then I saw the iron fence gate at the entrance of the hall being opened by the brothers at the entrance of the hall, and then I saw a black car slowly driving into the entrance of the hall, Cao Bin finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It's A Biao.

Cao Bin then pushed open the window, took a deep breath, tried his best to keep calm, and shouted: "A Biao!"

Dong Biao parked the car next to the pool that had been completely covered by heavy snow. He raised his head, looked in the direction of Cao Bin, and then honked the horn as his response.

Cao Bin waved and then closed the window.

In just two or three minutes, Dong Biao knocked on the door of Cao Bin's study.

Cao Bin coughed lightly and replied, "The door is not locked, come in!"

Dong Biao pushed the door open and saw the four dishes, one soup and a bottle of brandy on the coffee table. "Wakakao, you said it earlier, Brother Bin, otherwise I wouldn't go out for dinner. It would be so satisfying to have a drink with you for two cups here."

Cao Bin said without saying a word: "Who did you go to have dinner with at noon?"

Dong Biao replied casually: "A friend." Sitting on the sofa, Dong Biao picked up the bottle of wine, but saw that the bottle of wine was not yet Kaifeng, so he happily said: "I can't eat enough Western food for lunch. Brother Bin, why don't we have another two drinks?"

Cao Bin got up and came to the desk, pulled down a rope that was stuck to the wall, and soon, Mrs. Zhou appeared at the door. Cao Bin ordered: "Sister Zhou, thank you for your hard work, and heat up these dishes for me."

Before Mrs. Zhou brought the dishes out, Dong Biao had already opened the wine bottle, poured one cup for Cao Bin first, and then one for herself. Without saying a word, he was filled with anger.

Cao Bin said: "You haven't answered me yet, who did you go to have dinner with at noon?"

Dong Biao smiled and said, "Didn't you tell me, a friend."

Cao Bin said: "Is it a boyfriend or girlfriend? What is the surname of it?"

Dong Biao took out a cigarette, lit one, and replied, "You don't know me. I used to know a friend I met at Binny's club, named Tony and Tony Hamilton."

Cao Bin sneered: "Abiao, do you know that you will have a habitual action when you lie?"

Dong Biao said in surprise: "Have I touched my nose? No!"

Cao Bin then snorted coldly and said, "You left my study in the morning and drove out of the hall."

Dong Biao nodded and said, "Yes! Many brothers have seen it."

Cao Bin stared at Dong Biao and said, "You went to the newspaper of Kingsoft Post!"

Dong Biao took a sip of cigarette and said aggrievedly: "Where is it?"

Cao Bin suddenly laughed and said, "Abiao, don't you admit that you are lying? You must go to Old Binny's club and go through the Post's newspaper. If you weren't Pure Heart lying, how could you ignore this detail?"

Dong Biao widened his eyes and said, "Brother, I mean I had dinner with a friend I met in the Binny Club before. When did I say that I went to Binny's club?"

Cao Bin grabbed the bottle that Dong Biao had picked up and scolded: "I don't say anything more than anything! I won't drink this wine!"

Dong Biao surrendered and said, "Okay, okay, I admit that I went to the newspaper of Kingsoft Post. Moreover, I found Helen and I had lunch with her at noon. What's wrong? If you want to beat me, beat me, scold me, but you have to wait until I'm satisfied before talking about this."

Cao Bin poured wine for Dong Biao, picked up the wine glass, took a sip, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "What's the result?"
To be continued...