boyutpedia Chapter 1301 Mother
Chapter 1301 Mother
The meal left everyone with mixed feelings, deeply moved. Perhaps the leader's arrangements could indeed successfully attract investment and bring a good way to get rich in the local area.
Liu Meilan kept her word. After everyone finished eating, she found Zhou Xingwang and said, "Boss Zhou, my friends think the seafood we ate today tasted very fresh and didn't seem to be farmed, so they wanted to go to the kitchen to check out your live water tanks!"
“Okay! I’ll take you there myself, but it’ll be a bit messy, don’t mind!” Zhou Xingwang laughed and readily agreed.
Liu Meilan's status is now quite extraordinary, and anyone she can personally bring here must also be extraordinary.
As one of the first to get rich on Sifang Island, they are quick-witted, perceptive, and speak very politely and thoughtfully.
The kitchen was a bit messy, but not dirty. The live tank was also very clean, which kept the fish alive and preserved them, resulting in better flavor.
Zhou Xingwang explained, "The live water tank on the left contains wild animals, while the live water tank on the right contains farmed animals! Take a close look and try to tell the difference!"
These people were officials in charge of agriculture and aquaculture, so they naturally knew about both wild and farmed seafood.
At a glance, it was immediately obvious. Director Wang blinked, "They are indeed different, very obvious!"
Liu Meilan made it so obvious in order to distinguish between farmed and wild animals and to prevent people from selling farmed animals as wild ones.
At this point, the chef pulled out a farmed gray pomfret, quickly processed it, and then steamed it over high heat.
After steaming, Zhou Xingwang kept the dish, saying, "This is made from farmed seafood that everyone saw with their own eyes. You can taste it and see if we're lying!"
These people picked up their chopsticks, took a few bites, and finally believed Liu Meilan and Zhou Xingwang.
Director Wang exclaimed excitedly, "These farmed fish taste amazing and can fetch a high price! If they were frozen, wouldn't the taste change too much?"
Liu Meilan explained, "Frozen seafood is indeed not as good as live seafood, but the taste is also affected after wild seafood is refrigerated and frozen. In short, whether it is live or refrigerated and frozen, the taste is not much worse than wild seafood!"
"Wild seafood is becoming increasingly scarce, and the sizes vary greatly! Unlike farmed seafood, which is more readily available, plentiful, and tastes good, making it very popular in the market!"
Director Wang nodded, "If that's the case, then our farmed seafood can be transported all over the country!"
Liu Meilan chimed in, "At least your farmed seafood can dominate the seafood markets of those inland cities to the north!"
Everyone agreed wholeheartedly, "That's right! Now that the city and provincial highways are basically repaired, our seafood can be transported to those inland cities in the north, so that people in the interior can also enjoy delicious seafood!"
The staff who came along recorded all of this, including written records, photographic records, and even audio recordings.
Liu Benlan, of course, spoke frankly and openly, which facilitated this cooperation.
It's a win-win-win situation: it allows Liu Meilan to make money, it allows the locals to get rich, and it gives the leaders political achievements. Why not do it?
In the afternoon, I accompanied them to visit the fish fry and pearl breeding farms, as well as the feed mill.
Time was tight, but I managed to finish watching it before the last bus.
Because outsiders are not allowed to stay on Shifang Island, you cannot stay here without a travel permit and a accommodation permit.
"I still have children at home, so I won't see you off, leaders!" Liu Meilan said politely. "However, my second brother can represent me fully, so please tell him anything you need to say! When you return to Shanghai, my second brother will give you a warm welcome!"
Director Wang quickly expressed his gratitude, saying, "We are extremely grateful that General Manager Liu accompanied us on this tour!"
After exchanging pleasantries, I uploaded them one by one.
After returning to Shenzhen, Liu Yiwen treated them to a meal and arranged accommodation for them.
The next day, I took them around Shenzhen and bought some local specialties before we went back.
After Director Wang returned, he immediately reported the relevant information to the mayor.
The leaders were naturally very pleased to hear that Liu Meilan's terms were very favorable and sincere.
They also reported all of this to the province's No. 2 leader, who gave important instructions to actively promote the introduction of seafood and pearl farming.
Not only did Liu Meilan offer preferential conditions, but the local government also provided loans, prompting many daring individuals to start pearl farming and seafood farming.
In return, Leader No. 2 issued a special document to commend Sifangdao Investment Company.
Receiving official recognition is ostensibly an honor, but in reality, it's a form of protection and a way to set an example.
More and more people are starting to come to Shenzhen to attract investment. If there are suitable companies for Sifangdao Investment Company, Liu Yiwen and Liu Meilan will also consider them.
After finishing all that, Liu Meilan sorted out her work, then handed her child over to her mother, father, and grandparents, and prepared to board a large fishing boat to investigate a suitable place for wild pearl farming.
Professor Xie gently tidied Liu Meilan's stray hairs by her ear. "Meilan, I know you want to go to sea, so don't suppress yourself! Go ahead, the children are in kindergarten now, and they'll have so many friends when they come back in the evening! After they finish eating and washing up, they'll climb into bed, and I'll tell them stories, and they'll fall asleep quickly!"
Liu Meilan hugged Professor Xie, saying, "Thank you, Mom. With you here, my life is much more comfortable!"
Professor Xie patted Liu Meilan on the back, coaxing her like a child, "I'm your mother. I'll do everything I can to help you whenever you need me! Just like when I get old, you'll try your best to spend time with me!"
Liu Meilan nodded quickly, "Mom, don't worry, I will definitely make sure you have a happy and joyful old age! My little darling will keep you warm and cozy!"
Professor Xie was delighted, "Great! Go ahead and don't worry. By the way, how many days will this trip take?"
Liu Meilan thought for a moment, "It will take about half a month, or 12 days if it goes fast! After all, it's a big fishing boat, and the fuel consumption for a trip to sea is very high. If we can't catch enough fish, it's not worth it!"
Professor Xie smiled and said, "Go ahead and don't worry! Since you got married, got pregnant and had a baby, one thing after another has happened, and you haven't had any time for yourself at all! Although you occasionally sneak out to go fishing, I know you like deep-sea fishing and exploring the deep sea!"
"Mom understands me best!" Liu Meilan giggled. "This time, we're not only replenishing the pearl stalks, but also searching for the ideal environment for wild cultured pearls. The truly finest pearls are nurtured in the unpredictable wonders of nature; they can't be cultivated!"
Professor Xie nodded, "Yes, sometimes in our research, we see situations where we try to plant flowers but they don't bloom, while we plant willows without intending to, and they thrive. Just two days ago, one of my students made a mistake with the materials, and the reaction it generated far exceeded our expectations!"