"Still lacking reliable manpower, especially trustworthy employees!" Li Zhi muttered to himself. In the world of the No. 5 Fishing Port Factory on the 'Star of the Sea', besides 'Little Master' Yiqiu Shuang, whom he had personally discovered, not even Beidao Zhi could be considered Li Zhi's confidant. Everyone had come together for the sake of their own interests, and when faced with conflicts, they would definitely prioritize their own interests.
So, Beidao Zhi was not Li Zhi's subordinate; they were partners.
But "Little Master" Yiqiu Shuang was different. In Li Zhi's eyes, she was his right-hand person. From the beginning to the end, he had guided her step by step, helping her progress. In terms of trust, Li Zhi's faith in 'Little Master' Yiqiu Shuang far exceeded that of any non-player character (NPC) in this world.
Hand over the entire Super Fish Ball Company to Beidao Zhi? Li Zhi quickly dismissed the idea. It was definitely not feasible. The Super Fish Ball Company was Li Zhi's money-making machine. For the time being, he could not and dared not hand over the company entirely to Beidao Zhi. Beidao Zhi was supported by the North Wind Venture Capital Group. It wouldn't be difficult for them to manipulate and take control of him.
So, the "Little Master" still had to stay at the Super Fish Ball Company. On second thought, Yiqiu Shuang was far from capable of holding her own. She still needed an extended period of training.
Leaving aside management matters, the priority was to build the Super Canned Food Factory first. As for the future, things will naturally fall into place.
"Sir, please spare some change."
At the fishing port market, Li Zhi was getting ready to buy a batch of ingredients to take back to the real world. The renovation of the Fallen Star Tower was nearly finished, and the opening was approaching. The market at No. 5 Fishing Port was abundant in various seafood, such as lobsters, king crabs, crystal shrimps, and premium bluefin tuna, among others.
Not only were they available, but their quality was unmatched in the real world. After all, there were no major sources of pollution on the 'Star of the Sea', and the fish contained many trace elements that were not found in the real world. Eating them regularly not only tastes good but also contributes to good health.
A young boy, approximately one and a half meters tall, had a deeply tanned and slender body. However, his eyes were bright and lively, exuding an intelligent impression.
"How old are you?" Li Zhi stopped and asked, looking at him.
The boy hesitated, bit his lip, and whispered, "Fifteen!"
"Fifteen?" Li Zhi shook his head, feeling that the boy looked more like twelve or thirteen. It was the first time he had seen a child begging in the market.
But thinking about it, it made sense. Whether in the real world or the factory world, the gap between the rich and the poor could never be equal. Wealth and poverty were often seen as opposites, much like light and darkness. It was impossible to have only light or only darkness.
"What's your name?" Li Zhi asked, looking at him.
The beggar boy looked at Li Zhi with his bright eyes, bit his lip, and remained silent, as if he didn't want to answer the question.
For someone else, they might have left some money and walked away. Li Zhi chose not to do that because he required dependable and manageable manpower.
Loyal people were not easy to find.
"Do you want a stable job?" Are you looking for a job that allows you to earn money daily and provides enough to sustain yourself? If you do, come with me. "I need reliable manpower!" Li Zhi said with a smile and then walked ahead. He had a lot of things to buy.
A lobster over a meter and a half long? Yes, let's get two first. Any more, and it would be excessive.
Premium Bluefin Tuna? Two hundred kilograms? It was almost the size of a pig. But it was said that this type of tuna was exceptionally delicious when prepared as sashimi and was in high demand globally. It was definitely a top-notch ingredient, and each fish in the real world was quite valuable.
Let's get one!
And a few king crabs, mahi-mahi? Salmon for sashimi or fried fish fillets was also quite popular. Let's get some.
Li Zhi bought a lot of shrimp, crab, and other seafood that he recognized. He didn't dare to buy seafood that he didn't recognize, fearing that the chefs at the Fallen Star Tower wouldn't know how to cook it, and it would be difficult to explain later.
After making his purchases, Li Zhi turned around and noticed that the beggar boy was still following him, eagerly watching.
Li Zhi chuckled and asked, "Have you made up your mind?"
The boy hesitated, then nodded, "Yes, I want to work for you, but I'm very hungry right now."
In addition to seafood, there were various snacks available in the market.
Grilled lobster tail, over a foot long, with thick chunks of succulent lobster meat being grilled. It must be a huge lobster to yield so much meat. The shopkeeper would cut a piece with a knife and place it in a special box. Each piece of lobster meat was at least as thick as three fingers, very appetizing, and topped with various seasonings.
Not to mention, the boy was salivating at the sight; even Li Zhi was tempted. He had never eaten such a large lobster before.
In the real world, it would be considered a rare delicacy, but at the No. 5 Fishing Port, it was just a snack that anyone could buy.
A piece of grilled lobster meat costs only The currency in this world is now in US dollars, which Li Zhi introduced into the 'Star of the Sea' and established as the universal currency.
"Give us two pieces of grilled lobster meat!" Li Zhi handed the money to the shopkeeper, who promptly accepted it and handed over two portions of grilled lobster meat.
Each piece weighed about one and a half pounds, which is quite substantial. Just one piece of grilled lobster meat could easily fill an adult's stomach.
Li Zhi gave one portion to the boy and, salivating, took a bite himself. As he chewed, he couldn't believe that this was just a piece of lobster meat cut from a whole lobster, not pieced together.
But in terms of taste and texture, it was still not as good as the fish balls produced by the Super Fish Ball Factory.
Not as delicious as fish balls!
But it was rare. Fish balls were fish balls, and lobster meat was lobster meat; after all, they were two distinct ingredients. Li Zhi's appetite had increased, but even after finishing a piece of lobster meat, he still felt full.
Li Zhi's eyes widened as he looked down at the boy. Despite his slender build, the boy ate faster than Li Zhi. He had already finished a large piece of grilled lobster meat.
"Are you full?" Li Zhi asked.
The boy looked a little embarrassed, then shook his head and said softly, "No, I still want another piece!"
"Then let's have another piece!" Li Zhi smiled and bought an additional item from the shopkeeper.
"Do you sell whole grilled lobster meat here?" "I mean, a whole uncut piece!" Li Zhi asked.
"Yes, if you want to buy a whole piece, the price will be cheaper!" the shopkeeper replied.
"Give me three pieces, and pack them in a sealed bag." "Oh, and don't grill them, just deliver the lobster meat to this address!" Li Zhi handed over the money and left an address. Then, with the boy who had eaten his fill, he strolled away.