"That's the reason. Now the Jade Alliance in China has definitely been bribed by jade mine owners in neighboring countries. They plan to control channels and start prices. You should know that in recent years, the prices of finished jade products have soared, and those who do terminal sales have not actually achieved the largest benefits. It is related to the fact that raw materials are more expensive at a time. If this situation is not suppressed, the jade market in the future may be really manipulated by them." Huo Guang said again.

"Is there no other way?" Ye Qiu asked with a frown.

This kind of monopoly business is the most difficult to do. You have no right to speak at all. Even the entry certificate is in the hands of others. How can you grab the profit?

"Of course there are other ways, otherwise this market would be covered by them. What the Jade Alliance can control is only about half of the raw ore in neighboring countries, and they signed contracts with them many years ago. As for those emerging mining companies, who would be willing to let them go through it?"

"It's better to make money to make more money, so, in addition to the 50% they control, the other 50% is the focus of our businessmen who are unwilling to be robbed by the alliance."

"But the jade raw ore is basically concentrated in this area, but the market is global. In addition to the major jewelry stores in China, jewelry stores from other countries in the country are also surging here. Therefore, although there is no constraints from the Jade Alliance, the price of raw stones in the neighboring countries has been rising."

After all, Huo Guang has been immersed in this industry for many years. When it comes to the market, he is really well-informed, which makes Ye Qiu feel very beneficial.

"Uncle Huo, not counting the mineral sources controlled by the Jade Alliance, how much is the primitive proportion that can be bought and sold freely in neighboring countries? Is it enough for the Huo family and us to eat?" Ye Qiu asked again.

"We don't have that big appetite now. The proportion of 10% per year is enough. Even if I bring more money this time, 20% is already the best when neighboring countries increase production and sales. This kind of raw stone that can be regarded as freely traded accounts for at least 30% to 40% of the output, which is enough. However, those real fine products are controlled by the Jade Alliance. If they really like them, some blood will still be killed." Huo Guang said.

"And as the price of entering the industry, we also have a contract with the Jade Alliance. At least in the next few decades, half of the jadeite rough or semi-finished products we purchase must go through their channels."

"Otherwise, according to the agreement, if we breach the contract, we will need to give them sky-high compensation. We have also calculated that if we go through their channels, our real profit is just like ordinary goods, and we are really in vain. However, the jade we got from other channels is the profit that has supported us for so many years." Huo Guang said again.

After hearing this, Ye Qiu became more disgusted with this Jade Alliance.

His Qiuyao Jewelry Store is still small and will not deal with them for a while, but will it expand in the future? It will inevitably encounter the same situation as the Huo family.

But Ye Qiu is not the kind of young wife who is submissive. At that time, he will definitely fight against them and fight them well.

"That's good. Although the Jade Alliance is a bit domineering, we just need to buy the raw stones from the 30 or 40% of the mine owners who are not under their control. Then we don't have to be exploited by them." Ye Qiu felt that Huo Guang didn't have to be so embarrassed.

"There are many people who think so, but the mine owners in neighboring countries are not stupid. They see that the Emerald Alliance can make profits like this. How can they relax their control over this area?"

"Although the profits of the goods we purchased from the Jade Alliance are low, after all, we have passed the sieve, the quality is much better than the stones we got directly from the mine owners, and after all, there is still profit, so this alliance has been tolerated by everyone until now."

"The mine owners in neighboring countries are different. In addition to raising prices, they have come up with countless ways to make you spend a lot of money but you may end up empty-handed."

"For example, the 'betting stone' that is very popular now. In fact, at the earliest, they came up with the solution. At that time, the Jade Alliance opposed this. It was not until later that they had no choice but to join in and get a piece of the pie." Huo Guang said again.

"There have been calculated that in addition to the channels of the Jade Alliance, other channels will continue to develop according to the current situation. In less than ten years, their damage to our downstream industries will be even higher than that of the Jade Alliance."

"What's more, the situation is very obvious now. In order to maintain its position, the Jade Alliance has even begun to let go of some of its interests and has begun to secretly collude with the new mine owners. This jade business is getting harder and harder!" Huo Guang sighed.

Ye Qiu smiled: "Uncle Huo doesn't have to be so pessimistic. In ancient times, countries were hostile to each other and would have been so many spies and traitors. I don't believe that people from the Jade Source are all so solid. Aren't they afraid that we will join forces, cut off our arm and suspend the acquisition?"

"As long as we release the inventory and raise the price, we will not lose much profit. If they really cut off their channels to takeaway mines, many people will definitely be unable to survive. At that time, they will be in chaos."

Ye Qiu poured Huo Guang a cup of tea: "And what you are talking about is the general business methods and channels. My channels here are a bit special. In addition to meeting the current needs of the Huo family, there should be some price discussions."

Huo Guang's eyes lit up: "If this is true, I can make the decision now. In the future, the Huo family's jewelry store will join forces with your Qiuyao jewelry store. You are responsible for the raw materials and I am responsible for the sales, and a win-win situation!"

Ye Qiu laughed: "That's what it means, Uncle Huo, I'm waiting for your news."
Chapter completed!