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They had not come out at a loss either. With one or two secret recipes in hand, their hotel would have several more advantages over others, earning them quite a few extra points in the overall evaluation.

Besides, they wanted to seek out more opportunities for cooperation. Only after giving him some concessions here could they properly bring that up.

Weng Qian took a deep breath. "Little Brother Lu, don't remind me. This profit-sharing arrangement makes me want to cough up blood now. Seeing how sincere I've been, could you consider me more whenever you have good things in the future? We'll pay the usual price."

Lu Ao smiled. "If we're partners, then naturally you'll receive the treatment partners deserve."

Weng Qian immediately started recording, making sure to pin down his words. "I recorded that! Then I'll be happy about what you just said for now. Once your Marine Ranch starts producing, we'll discuss the details properly."

"Alright," Lu Ao said. "Since the profit-sharing arrangement has been settled, you don't need to specifically send anyone over. Tomorrow night or the morning after, if I have time, I'll cut some Kelp and send it straight to you by courier."

"Fine, no problem. Actually, the main reason I wanted to send someone over was to sign a contract with you. If you don't want that, then we'll settle things one batch at a time."

Since he needed to sell Kelp during this period, whenever Lu Ao thought about the Marine Ranch, he would quietly replenish the Kelp with a burst of vitality.

The Kelp grew exceptionally well—thick, lush, and flourishing like mushrooms gone wild after rain.

Even Lu Ao found it unbelievable. He had replenished other living things with vitality before, using it once or twice on the vegetables in his fields,