“Besides, there are additional benefits to regulating the quantity for each shipment. Firstly, we guarantee that it would not disrupt the market that much. Secondly, we secure a foothold for ourselves in the market. It’s akin to declaring to the rest of the country that you can only get Southsea Huanghuali from us, and that our supply will be released regularly in limited quantities. This essentially reminds the buyers who exactly they’re receiving their products from. After all, it’s not easy for people like us to reach out to buyers directly.”

“Moving onto the proposal for select partners. We’re in the business for the long haul. And as far as that is concerned, everything is about establishing an identity and status. Looking for a new partner for collaboration each time would be a hassle. Ideally, we want to establish a healthy trade relationship with a few good partners. After all, it’s impossible for a single entity to monopolize all of our supply of wood. Furthermore, as far as I’m aware, it takes quite some time for a company to realize their profits in the furniture market. Otherwise, there’s simply no reason why a raw materials company can’t process and sell the goods on their own. Most of these production companies sell off their raw materials without processing them because they want a quick turnaround in cash. After all, liquidity in assets always beats having illiquid stocks in hand.”

He paused for a moment, and then sighed, “It’s impossible to bungle the sale of Southsea Huanghuali furniture. However,...