The group had dissenting voices, and their objections echoed through the room. "Given that we are aware of Diya's cosmetics incorporating deep-sea fish oil, it is feasible for us to assemble a world-class hunting fleet and capture this enigmatic white fish," they proclaimed resolutely.
This viewpoint found support from a few individuals, including an executive vice president who confidently stated, "Indeed, we possess the means to engage a world-class hunting fleet. Even at the daunting depth of 3,000 meters, I believe there is still a glimmer of hope."
Their reasoning stemmed primarily from the belief that the price of this fish oil must be exorbitant.
Melparker, the esteemed founder of the Melparker Company, vehemently dismissed this perspective and swiftly decided, "Let us set aside the matter of engaging a hunting fleet for now. Our immediate priority is to initiate discussions with the Global Shipping Group regarding a potential collaboration."
The competitors' cosmetics were gaining significant popularity, and further delay would only spell other detriments to Melpark's position in the market. Thus, they needed to launch comparable products swiftly.
The decision was made with that, as the venerable Mr Melparker delivered his final verdict.
[ Global Shipping Group ]
In his office, Liu Yong surveyed the information on various large oil tankers on his computer screen. Pondering deeply, he contemplated their substantial $2 billion account balance and wondered whether it was prudent to order additional sizable vessels.
They should commission a few behemoths, such as the world's giant oil tanker capable of accommodating millions of barrels of crude oil in a single haul.
Liu Yong's aspirations were far-reaching. In addition to their domestic ocean shipping business, he harboured ambitions of establishing a colossal shipping empire abroad.
"Very well, Qidong Shipyard's production capacity must be fully utilized, and there are still a few pending ship orders. This time, let's choose the Changxing Island Shipbuilding Group," Liu Yong concluded.
He planned to order several more massive ships belonging to the 200,000-class super-large category. He also intended to procure container bulk carriers and two or three iron ore bulk carriers alongside the large oil tankers.
Brief pause ......
A knock on the door disrupted Liu Yong's train of thought. Qiu Yang entered the room and reported, "Boss, Melpark has reached out to us. They wish to discuss a potential collaboration."
After reflection, Liu Yong understood the situation and smiled, saying, "That's excellent news. Please respond to them and extend our warm welcome for their representatives to visit us."
Qiu Yang, too, was delighted. The unexpected turn of events promised a substantial influx of funds into their accounts.
Following a brief exchange of words, Liu Yong inquired, "How is the progress with our employee housing complex?"
Liu Yong had pledged to allocate $1 billion to construct housing for their employees. Qiu Yang had acted swiftly, ensuring the selection of suitable sites, land acquisition, and swift construction progress.
Eager to update his boss, Qiu Yang promptly responded, "Construction has commenced on eight high-rise buildings for the first phase. We have named the community Huahai International Flower City."
He provided a concise overview of the employee community's development. As Qiu Yang took his leave, Liu Yong glanced at his watch and contemplated, "As a boss, I've never visited the site before. If time permits today, I should go and take a look."
Before long, Liu Yong departed, accompanied by Kang Zhenggang and He Qiang.
However, instead of heading directly to Huahai International Flower City, the trio made a detour to the construction site of the Universal Building, a location just a short drive away.
After spending approximately 10 to 20 minutes observing the construction site, Liu Yong took the opportunity to engage the site manager and gather some additional information.
The site manager, thrilled by Liu Yong's visit, promptly offered him cigarettes and tea. Reassured by the availability of ample funds, the Construction of the Universal Building was progressing rapidly.
The foundation, extending over 100 meters deep, had been completed, and the third underground floor was nearing its final stages.
Construction of the above-ground floors, starting from the 98th floor, would commence in approximately half a month. Once that phase began, progress would accelerate significantly, with the Construction of a base taking only two to three days, allowing for the completion of up to twenty floors per month. The heights seemed boundless.
With a satisfied nod at the progress of the Universal Building, Liu Yong gestured, "Let's move on. We shall proceed to Huahai International Garden."
Kang Zhenggang was prepared to drive them there, but Liu Yong intervened, stating, "No need for the car. We shall take the bus."
"What? Take the bus?" Kang Zhenggang and He Qiang were taken aback, temporarily unable to comprehend the suggestion.
Opting for the bus, Liu Yong intended to assess the convenience of future employee commutes between Huahai International Flower City and Universal Building once the former was completed.
Employees would reside in Huahai International Garden while working at Universal Building. Liu Yong sought to ascertain the ease of travel between the two locations—by bus or subway.
The entrance of the Universal Building featured a nearby subway station and a subway station not far from the Huahai International Garden entrance. Taking the subway is more convenient. But what about the bus?
While the majority might choose the subway for travel, Liu Yong wanted to experience the bus ride, considering that a small number of individuals might have reasons to prefer this mode of transportation.
The bus stop adjacent to Universal Building was a short five-minute walk away. Checking his watch, Liu Yong noted the exact time: 4 minutes and 20 seconds.
The trio waited at the bus stop amidst a sizable group of people. Judging by a visual estimate, there were more than a dozen individuals, and it took approximately ten minutes for the bus to arrive.
Liu Yong pondered that the frequency of bus trips needed to be increased. Once Universal Building was completed, he communicated with the bus company, urging them to increase the number of trips.
It had been a while since Liu Yong had taken a bus, and he felt a peculiar sentiment as he boarded as if he had returned to the days of squeezing onto crowded buses during his less prosperous times.
Recalling those bygone days when he struggled and relied on the subway or bus daily, Liu Yong silently expressed his gratitude for overcoming those hardships.
After boarding the bus, Liu Yong noticed a young beauty standing beside him, her appearance quickly scoring above 80 points. Standing adjacent to her was a young man. Initially, Liu Yong assumed they were a couple but quickly dismissed the notion.
The young beauty maintained a slight distance from the young man, seemingly warding off any proximity between them.
It wasn't long before Liu Yong noticed the young man's covert actions.
Shielded by his own body, he deftly opened the young beauty's bag and extracted several hundred-yuan bills with her mobile phone.
A pickpocket!
Oblivious to the theft, the young beauty gazed out the window, unaware that her belongings were on the verge of being stolen.
Liu Yong could not tolerate such behaviour any longer. With a firm grip on the pickpocket's wrist, he gravely advised, "Brother, it's not right to steal from a girl."
Finally realizing the situation, the young beauty shrieked, exclaiming, "You're a pickpocket! You're stealing my things!"
The commotion attracted the attention of everyone on the bus, witnessing Liu Yong's act of apprehending the pickpocket by the wrist.
However, to everyone's surprise, the pickpocket remained unfazed, even under the watchful gaze of the entire bus. He issued a stern warning, "Kid, mind your own business. Otherwise, you won't even know when your life comes to an end."
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