"Rumble!"
4 a.m.
Chen Jianhai boarded Grandpa Hanshan's fishing boat and headed towards the northern waters of the island.
Since most of the island's fishermen usually set out at 2 or 3 a.m., the pier was still quite deserted, while the distant sea was bustling.
The boat's tremors mixed with the waves' ups and downs created a unique rhythm, making the already sleepy Chen Jianhai even more drowsy.
"Yawn..."
Chen Jianhai, feeling drowsy, nestled in the cabin, looked at Grandpa Hanshan, who was standing at the bow, drenched by the sea breeze and spray, listening to the low hum of the motor, and smelling the fishy scent on the boat. He took out his thermos and took a sip of hot water, sincerely remarking:
"Going out to fish... is really tough!"
Wen Zifan had been very efficient.
Yesterday afternoon, she had already communicated with the association. According to the agreement, Lang Ai Hotel had absolute development and usage rights over the northern waters of Xiaomajia Island. As long as the hotel could ensure the supply of fish to the hotel restaurants within the association, all other caught fish would be under Chen Jianhai's control, with no interference from the association.
Upon receiving this news, Chen Jianhai immediately contacted Grandpa Hanshan, who proactively offered to take him to see the northern waters.
After about 40 minutes,
The fishing boat cut through the waves and, heading towards the edge of the sea, gradually merged into a bright orange glow.
"This sea area is most famous for its true snapper."
"When I was young, my father took me here to fish, and it wasn't unusual to catch a 30-jin snapper."
"As the price of true snapper kept rising, more and more people came here to fish."
"Gradually, the snappers got smaller, and their numbers dwindled."
"The city, to protect the marine ecosystem, closed this area for fishing for decades. It was only in the last two or three years that they reached a cooperation agreement with the association,"
Grandpa Hanshan said, pointing to a large area of the sea ahead.
"Closed for fishing for decades?!"
Hearing this, Chen Jianhai instantly perked up.
True snapper is the most economically valuable of all snappers and also the largest. The price of one jin of snapper is about 400 yuan and it's hard to find.
From what Grandpa Hanshan said,
This sea area had been undeveloped for nearly several decades, and the fish in the sea had grown and fattened up.
"Doesn't that mean this sea area is filled with money?!"
Chen Jianhai was excited.
The frustration of the beer tent being intercepted by those bastards from the association instantly disappeared.
He once again felt his financial prospects becoming brighter!
Now, with abundant fishery resources and an existing island fishing team,
The biggest problem left was the supply market in Nanjiang.
Such a large sea area,
The 43 five-star hotels within the umbrella industry association alone could not consume it all.
To make money, it still had to rely on the seafood market in Nanjiang.
"It seems I still need to talk to Xu Yong."
Chen Jianhai thought.
Currently, Nanjiang Guangkuo Aquatic Company almost monopolized the seafood market in Nanjiang City. If he could reach a cooperation agreement with Xu Yong,
Then a complete industrial chain could be perfectly established, and the northern waters could be directly developed.
With this decision,
Chen Jianhai directly dialed Xu Yong's number.
"What's up, Mr. Chen? Suddenly thought of calling me?" Xu Yong's voice came from the phone, sounding a bit surprised.
"Brother Xu, I have a fishery business in a sea area that I want to discuss with you. Are you interested?" Chen Jianhai got straight to the point. Xu Yong was a smart man, full of tricks, and there was no point in beating around the bush with him.
Xu Yong was taken aback, "When did Mr. Chen start expanding into the fishery business? I haven't heard about it!"
He paused and then said, "You're not talking about the northern waters of Xiaomajia Island, are you?"
Chen Jianhai coughed twice, "To be honest, yes."
On the other end of the line,
Xu Yong, after holding back for a while, finally squeezed out a sentence: "We can talk about it! If you didn't come to me, I would have sought you out."
"Do you have time this evening? Let's have dinner and discuss it."
Chen Jianhai's eyes widened.
He didn't expect Xu Yong to be so eager,
Not only agreeing to talk but even wanting to meet for dinner that very night.
"Brother Yong, I have time tonight, but I'm on the island and can't go back!"
Chen Jianhai said helplessly.
"Why don't you take our hotel's cruise over?" Xu Yong gritted his teeth, "Alright! I'll come to see you tonight."
...
If you asked who the most disliked person on Xiaomajia Island was,
Xu Yong of Nanjiang Guangkuo Aquatic Company would definitely be on the list!
Recently,
The island's fishermen had been squeezed to the brink of starvation by Xu Yong's price suppression, each one worried about their livelihood.
That afternoon, Xu Yong arrived.
The two didn't bother with pleasantries; Chen Jianhai directly led Xu Yong into his office and closed the door.
Before they even sat down, Xu Yong said straight away:
"Mr. Chen, do you really own the development and usage rights for that sea area?"
Chen Jianhai nodded, "Yes, they all belong to me."
Hearing this,
Chen Jianhai saw a mix of jealousy, resentment, frustration, and lamentation on Xu Yong's face,
It was as if he was seeing flowers blooming on cow dung.
Chen Jianhai was displeased.
Even if they didn't think much of each other, they had to maintain appearances,
Your expression management is making things difficult for me!
"Brother Yong, have some tea!" Chen Jianhai said warmly and sincerely, though he had bad intentions,
He handed the freshly poured hot tea to Xu Yong, gripping the cup handle tightly.
As long as Xu Yong accepted the tea, he'd have to hold the cup body,
Then it would burn this bastard!
Sure enough, Xu Yong didn't notice the trick with the cup.
Seeing Chen Jianhai offer tea, Xu Yong instinctively reached out with both hands to accept it.
One hand held the bottom, the other the cup body,
It burned so much he almost threw the whole cup away.
Satisfied~~~
Chen Jianhai slowly crossed his legs and said warmly:
"Brother Yong, this is ginger tea our hotel makes. It tastes great."
"Try it."
Xu Yong forced a smile, suppressing the urge to curse, and said seriously:
"Mr. Chen, let's talk business!"
"Have you figured out how to develop that sea area?"
Chen Jianhai's eyebrows slightly raised.
Judging by Xu Yong's tone, it seemed he had an idea!
"Mr. Chen, if you trust me, why not contract that sea area to Nanjiang Guangkuo?"
Xu Yong said directly.
"Our company's professional fishing team will handle the fishing. All caught fish will be directly transported from the sea to the market via cold chain. Daily revenue will be based on the market sales for that day,"
Xu Yong stared straight at Chen Jianhai,
"I'll give you 30% of the profit!"
"How about that?!"