"So, what are you planning to do with this ancient tree?" Zhang Yang asked after confirming the source.
Zhang Yang already had some speculations in his heart. His position in the national public service made him wonder if Mu You was intending to cooperate with the state...
"You've seen its effect. It's a collective bonus-building. It's a waste to keep it in personal hands. The best way is to cooperate with the big powers. I plan to rent this tree to them and collect rent periodically." Mu You said.
Zhang Yang was silent.
Mu You was talking about renting, not selling or trading, which clearly implied he wouldn't relinquish his ownership. The only thing he would give up was the usage rights, with payments made on a fixed schedule, and the arrangement to reclaim possession at the end of the term.