Seeing the chat's heated discussion about pricing, Su Feng frowned. He hadn't considered how expensive Mareep wool products might become.
It was true—rarity drove value. Initially, Mareep wool items would likely be priced exorbitantly, several times higher than regular wool products. Luxury brands had already set a precedent, with wealthy buyers flocking to overpriced goods.
But Su Feng hoped Pokémon-related products could be affordable for average families.
After some thought, he remembered Mr. Da. Perhaps he could help solve this issue.
Pulling out his phone, Su Feng called Xiao Da.
"Xiao Da, still watching my stream?"
Her cheerful voice came through. "Yep! Snorlax's belly is so soft—I love it!"
Su Feng chuckled. Kids adapted quickly. Just yesterday, she'd seen Snorlax as a nuisance.
"I need to discuss something with your dad. Can you bring him over?"
"Sure! You haven't gone far. I'll find you!"
With that, Xiao Da hung up, her energy palpable even through the phone.
Su Feng smiled. What a thoughtful kid. Mr. Da was lucky to have such a daughter.
"Viewers, I promise to keep Pokémon-related products affordable. I'll share Mareep wool processing methods with trusted manufacturers, ensuring prices are only slightly higher than regular wool."
Why not match regular wool prices? To give traditional manufacturers a fighting chance. Mareep wool would disrupt the market, potentially rendering ordinary wool obsolete. But Su Feng could only do so much—hopefully, those manufacturers could adapt in time.
[Feng, you're a hero.]
[He's really thinking about average families. Hope we can afford Mareep sweaters someday.]
[What a conscientious entrepreneur!]
[Host, our company specializes in textiles. Let's collaborate!]
"I understand your enthusiasm, but I've already made my decision. I'll eventually make the processing methods public—once prices stabilize."
As Su Feng interacted with the chat, the sound of hooves approached. Xiao Da and Mr. Da had arrived.
The Mareep flock, far from startled, grew even more curious at the newcomers.
"Brother Feng!"
"Brother Da."
Xiao Da skipped off to play with Combusken, leaving the adults to talk.
Mr. Da, having watched Su Feng's stream after their departure, had guessed the purpose of the call and rushed over.
"Brother Da, I need your help."
"Of course! Your business is my business." Mr. Da thumped his chest, his grassland man spirit shining through.
Su Feng smiled. He appreciated straightforward people like Mr. Da.
Cutting to the chase, Su Feng explained, "I want you to raise these Mareep, harvest their wool, and produce woolen goods for sale."
"Sure, but…" Mr. Da hesitated.
"What's the issue? I'll help solve it."
"It's not a big deal. My family's raised yaks for generations. I've never handled Pokémon. What if I mess up? Plus, I don't have factories or sales channels…"
"Mareep are hardy and intelligent. They won't die easily. But the lack of factories and channels…" Su Feng frowned. Handing the methods to big manufacturers didn't sit right with him.
"Wait."
Jin, who'd been silent until now, spoke up. "Mind another partner?"
Su Feng raised an eyebrow. "You?"
"Not me. Him." Jin pointed upward, careful not to name Chen Lao or Xu Lao on stream.
Su Feng's eyes lit up. With those two involved, all problems would vanish.
"He can provide factories and sales channels. The rest is up to you."
"What about shares?"
"A token amount is fine," Jin said firmly.
Chen Lao had instructed Jin to seize any opportunity Su Feng created. Mareep wool was exactly the kind of flashy innovation he'd meant.
"Deal."
Su Feng turned to Mr. Da. "Any other concerns?"
"None!" Mr. Da grinned. With the path laid out, hesitation wasn't an option.
"Great. I'll handle the technical side—raising Mareep and processing wool."
The three reached an agreement: Su Feng held 40% ownership, while Mr. Da and Jin each took 30%.
Mr. Da was ecstatic. Raising Mareep was low-effort—they grazed on grassland weeds, with occasional Pokéblocks and fruit supplements. At Su Feng's insistence, he purchased the Pokéblocks at 10,000 yuan per jar.
Even so, the profits felt like free money. With Su Feng and Jin's backing, Mareep wool products were destined for nationwide success.