"Be careful next time. You have to be careful when doing business with wooly bear people. I have seen this kind of thing too many times in Guangdong."
Mr. Li shook his head and said: "Since the accident, I have stopped communicating with them."
"You don't do foreign trade anymore?"
"Let's do it. I'm mainly dealing with the Nisang and Nanchao people now. Both countries are in chaos now, and there are plenty of opportunities."
Boss Duan nodded: "I've heard that too, but the water is very deep here, so it's best to take your time! If you encounter difficulties, remember to call me. Your brother-in-law knows some big shots."
Mr. Li toasted Boss Duan with a glass of wine, quickly expressed his thanks, and then hesitantly said:
"Brother-in-law, can you please even out this batch of meat for me? I'll trade it with you in grain."
"There's no need for food. I'm not short of food now. I don't have much in this batch of goods. I'll give you ten kilograms in two days. Don't be too short." Boss Duan said happily.
Mr. Li raised his glass again: "Thank you, brother-in-law, I will remember your favor."
"We are all relatives, why are you talking about this!" Boss Duan waved his hand.
Mr. Li knows very well that nowadays, let alone relatives, even between fathers and sons and brothers, most conflicts arise over food rations. There are relevant news in newspapers every day.
At the end of the meal, Mr. Li tried out: "Brother-in-law, what are you going to do with this batch of meat? I have a list of big customers..."
Boss Duan peeled a peanut and threw it into his mouth.
"No, the situation is very tense right now. It's better for us to keep a low profile. You don't have to worry about the shipment. I have already made a plan in my heart."
"Okay, brother-in-law, let me give you a final toast. I wish you success in your business and make a lot of money."
"Thanks!"
…
On September 21, the Yanjing area began large-scale water restrictions. The original water supply time of four hours in the morning and evening was changed to half an hour at 7 p.m.
During breakfast time, Xu's mother suddenly said worriedly: "Really, the notice didn't make it clear. Is this water restriction temporary, or will it be like this in the future?"
"I guess it will be like this in the future." Xu Dong then explained: "Didn't Aunt Wang say that the plant factory in the suburbs has been put into use, and the water consumption will definitely increase greatly in the future."
According to previous data analysis, generally speaking, agricultural water accounts for about 50% of the total, domestic water accounts for 20%, and the remaining approximately 30% is industrial water.
It can be seen that agriculture is an absolute large consumer of water.
However, nowadays, plant factories are very popular and adopt many of the most advanced water-saving technologies. According to calculations, their proportion of water consumption should be reduced by some.
"Oh, the good days have not passed for two days, and the troubles have to start again." Xu Ma said helplessly.
Father Xu ate half of the egg yolk handed over by his eldest grandson. When he heard what the old woman said, he couldn't help but retort:
"It's a good thing that the plant factory is put into operation. If we don't grow food, our family will suffer from the northwest wind in the future?"
"I don't know if other people drink the northwest wind. Anyway, our family will definitely not drink the northwest wind. Dongzi is so powerful that he brought so much food back home alone."
Lele immediately echoed: "Dad is the best!"
"Little flatterer." Yang Lina spat.
Lele didn't take it seriously and turned to look at the triplets: "Dabao, Erbao, Xiaobao, do you think daddy is great?"
"Awesome!" the three brothers replied loudly and uniformly.
Xu Dong touched the children one by one and felt very pleased: "Dad will buy you delicious food later."
"Dad, I want to eat braised pig head meat." Lele shouted.
"I want to eat big lobster." Coco agreed.
Yang Lina frowned: "It's good to have meat to eat, but you two still choose?"
"It's okay. Dad will try to find a way to see if he can get a batch of fresh pork for the New Year." Xu Dong quickly comforted him.
"Third brother, our family has plenty of food and drink, so don't take risks." Father Xu couldn't help but remind him that his family's life was already very good, and there was really no need to worry about it.
"Yes, third child, please don't come here blindly." Xu Ma advised.
Xu Dong nodded: "Mom and Dad, please relax, I'm not a child and I won't mess around."
"Remember what you said." Yang Lina stared at her husband.
"Yes, my dear wife!"
After breakfast, Xu Dong's cell phone suddenly rang. He took it out and saw that it was Boss Duan's phone number. The two had not contacted each other for almost half a year.
"Hey, is it Lao Duan? I thought you were missing!" Xu Dong joked.
"Brother Xu, I'm sorry, something happened at home, so I haven't contacted you for so long."
"Uh, how are you doing at home?" Xu Dong asked with concern.
Boss Duan sighed: "It's okay now. I'm currently in Yanjing. Brother Xu, when do you have time here, let's come out and chat?"
"I have time after get off work. How about we make an appointment at six o'clock. I will go find you wherever you are." Xu Dong thought for a while and said.
Boss Duan must have brought something good when he came this time, and he didn't want to miss it.
"I live right here in Panjiayuan, in the same hotel as last time. Just call me when you arrive."
"Okay, see you then."
…
It was time to get off work soon, and Xu Dong drove his Mercedes straight to Panjiayuan.
When they arrived at the hotel, the two hugged each other.
"Old Duan, why is your hair turning white?" Xu Dong asked curiously.
"It's hard to explain in words, let's go in and talk!"
After some exchanges, Xu Dong could only offer comfort. Boss Duan's experience was not the worst.
It would be really miserable if a white-haired person gives a black-haired person a gift.
"Old Duan, you came to me this time, right?"
"Yes, I have a batch of goods in my hand now. I wonder if you are interested?" Boss Duan said simply.
Compared to others, Boss Duan is more willing to cooperate with Xu Dong. After all, the two have had a successful transaction, not to mention that the other party also holds hard currency like sugar, and others may not have the same strength.
"Oh, what is it?" Xu Dongda was interested.
Boss Duan gently spit out three words: "Emperor goose meat."
"Emperor goose meat? Can emperor goose meat be eaten?" Xu Dong asked a very idiotic question.
"Of course I can eat it."
"Have you ever eaten Lao Duan? How does it taste?" Xu Dong asked curiously.
"I have eaten it." Boss Duan nodded, "Emperor goose meat has a lot of fat, and the texture of lean meat is basically the same as beef or chicken."
"Isn't it illegal to eat this stuff?" Xu Dong asked worriedly.
"Brother Xu, you are worrying too much. The Antarctic glaciers are melting at a very fast rate. Even if humans do not kill them, they will not survive for long. You might as well make some contributions to mankind!"
"That makes sense." Xu Dong agreed.
"Besides, these emperor geese are not hunted by us. Brother Xu, please don't have any psychological burden." Boss Duan reassured.
Xu Dong shook his head: "What psychological burden do I have? As long as I don't break the law."