Chapter 247 Paul Brothers Visit Hong Kong

Brothers Paul and Lucas came to Hong Kong City together.

The elder brother Paul is the president of a well-known French food group, and the younger brother Lucas is a Michelin three-star chef. As soon as the brothers got off the plane, they were enthusiastically sought after by the Hong Kong media. From the moment Yue Ning and Qiu Chunming went to the airport to pick them up, the reporters followed them all the way.

On Lucas' recommendation, Paul tasted Chaoshan goose liver. In fact, the French do not only eat fattened goose liver, but also ordinary duck liver and chicken liver, which are not as famous as goose liver. After tasting it, Paul was amazed by Chaoshan goose liver.

Taking this opportunity, Yue Ning took Paul to visit the Lide Food Factory and Cuiji Flavor Factory. With the assistance of Cui Huiyi, Cui Huiwen managed Cuiji Flavor with a brand new look and well-organized internal management. Paul was very satisfied after the visit. The next day, accompanied by Yue Ning and the staff of the import and export company, they went to Guangdong Province and planned to visit aquatic, poultry, and pig farms, as well as the feed factory where Ge Yueqin worked.

The Lionhead goose breeding base that supplies Baohualou is located in Chenghai, but under the traffic conditions at the time, a round trip to the breeding farm took two days, and the itinerary could not be arranged.

Therefore, the leaders of the import and export department arranged for them to visit several farms along the way in Yuecheng. Originally, they planned to visit the feed factory first, but Yue Ning adjusted the order. She believed that going directly from the bustling port city to the modern feed factory would not allow guests to directly feel the level of development in the mainland. She hoped to first show the guests that although the infrastructure in the mainland is backward, it is always striving to develop.

Therefore, the first stop was a goose farm between Pengcheng and Dongguan. Dongguan roast goose has a long-standing reputation, and there are many farms around it, and many products are supplied to the port city.

The van was driving on a bumpy dirt road, and the dust it raised hit the windows. Lucas covered his mouth and nose with a white handkerchief, and suddenly pointed out the window and asked, "What are those kids doing?"

Yue Ning followed his gaze and saw several barefoot teenagers driving ducks through a muddy canal, with their trouser legs rolled up to their knees and the bamboo shoots swinging in the air making crisp sounds.

The car stopped and everyone got out.

Although the farm had been cleaned to welcome the guests, the dilapidated wooden fence still looked shabby. Paul remained silent when he saw this.

The local comrade in charge of animal husbandry introduced the area in a mixture of Chaoshan dialect and Mandarin: "We have lion-head geese, Magang geese, black-brown geese, and black-bristled geese here. Among them, the lion-head geese are tolerant to roughage, have strong disease resistance, are large in size, have plump meat, and have particularly plump goose liver..."

Before he finished speaking, the goose beside him suddenly started singing. Paul looked down at the goose with its wings spread out: the protruding tumors on its head were stacked layer by layer, and the wrinkles on its chin were like waves; when it raised its head, its wide and flat beak drooped slightly, and the wattles on both sides swayed gently with its steps. The goose was really a good goose.

Paul was watching carefully when he heard the sound of a diesel engine in the distance. A few workers were pushing a cart full of rice husks down the slope. The wheels of the cart rolled over the gravel, startling a group of egrets.

"The breeding environment is indeed pristine," Paul said hesitantly, "but I really don't have confidence in cold chain transportation, hygiene standards, and disease prevention and control."

Listening to Qiu Chunming's translation, the staff of the import and export company felt depressed. Yue Ning comforted him, "It doesn't matter. Let him see the reality, and I will also let him see the potential."

Although the ecological environment of goose farms, pigeon farms, pig farms and fish ponds is good, breeding, fattening and liver extraction of Landes geese require professional technology. Such simple farms are difficult to meet the requirements of French companies.

After arriving in Yuecheng, the Paul brothers were warmly received by local leaders. Knowing that the foreign businessmen were not satisfied with the results of the inspection, Song Ziqiang privately asked Yue Ning: "Can we get this cooperation opportunity?"

"Director Song, do you know why I arranged for them to visit the Agricultural College before returning tomorrow?" Yue Ning asked back.

Seeing Song Ziqiang shaking his head, she continued, "During this tour, I don't need him to see any advanced technology, I just need him to understand that this place is suitable for raising geese. I arranged for him to meet Professor Lu from the Agricultural College, and I stayed at the feed factory until the end. After he meets the professor and visits the feed factory, I can propose a cooperation plan. I will invest in the breeding farm, and the Cui sisters will invest in the goose liver and product processing factory. We have a cooperative foundation with the feed factory, and we have the support of a professional team. We will definitely be able to achieve scientific breeding of Landes geese."

"You want to open a breeding farm?"

"Do you think they will trust the existing farm or the new one I built?" Yue Ning explained, "I plan to let Uncle Agen manage the farm. He used to be a veterinarian in the northwest. His wife used to be a livestock professional and now works in sales at a feed factory. She is also related to Professor Lu. With Professor Lu's help, we will definitely be able to do it well. As long as this industry is developed, other breeders will also become rich."

"So that's what you planned."

"Think about it, with our current domestic capabilities, can you immediately invest in building a modern processing plant and ensure cold chain transportation?" Yue Ning asked.

Song Ziqiang shook his head and said, "I will report to the leader."

That night, Song Ziqiang conveyed the leader's opinion: "The leader said, just go for it, and just ask for any support you need."

"Director Song, you are so awesome!"

Song Ziqiang laughed and said, "It has nothing to do with me. You made a great contribution at the Spring Fair. The leaders saw it all. When they heard it was your idea, they immediately expressed their full support. Do a good job!"

Yue Ning smiled and said, "Director Song, come on too!"

The next morning, Yue Ning took Paul and his brother to visit the Agricultural College and meet with Professor Lu. Paul initially thought it was unnecessary. Their group also cooperated with universities in France. The experimental conditions of Chinese universities were so simple, what could they gain from visiting?

Looking back on this trip to China, Paul was very satisfied with the visit to Hong Kong and saw the huge consumption potential there; but the inland inspection left him scratching his head. Anyway, the trip was over tonight and he had to go to Japan tomorrow, so he no longer thought about whether Yue Ning's arrangement was reasonable or not. If he was not satisfied, he would not cooperate.

After coming out of the Agricultural College, they got in the car. Paul saw Professor Lu following them. He didn't understand why Yue Ning arranged this professor for their itinerary.

At 2 pm, the van arrived in Pengcheng. Yue Ning announced: "This is the last stop, a visit to a feed factory." Although Paul felt tired, he still maintained his gentlemanly demeanor.

From a distance, the tall and neat factory building formed a sharp contrast with the surrounding low-rise residential buildings. Above the imposing factory gate, the words on the factory sign were clear and eye-catching. After the car stopped, Yue Ning asked Paul and Lucas to get out of the car, only to see an elder with extraordinary temperament standing next to the Cui sisters.

"Mr. Paul, this is Mr. Han Shiwen, Chairman of Thailand's Yitai Group. Mr. Han, these two are Paul Durand, President of Durand Group, and Lucas Durand, a Michelin three-star chef." Yue Ning introduced the two parties and then gestured, "Mr. Paul, please!"

Walking into the feed factory, Paul found the ground clean and tidy, and the green plants on both sides of the road were neatly trimmed and beautiful. Paul was surprised to find that the environment here was completely different from the rural farms he had visited before.

Yue Ning explained: "This factory was invested and built by Yitai Group, which introduced advanced concepts and technologies and is a benchmark enterprise for modern feed production in China."

Led by Han Shiwen, everyone entered the production workshop. The huge machines were running in an orderly manner, making a low roar; the automated production line mixed and processed the raw materials accurately, and the workers were dressed in uniform and operated skillfully and in a standardized manner.

"These equipment are the most advanced models imported from abroad," said Mr. Shi, the general manager of the factory. "Our feed formula is developed by a professional team and scientifically formulated according to the growth needs of different livestock and poultry, which can significantly improve breeding efficiency and product quality."

Paul observed the production process and asked professional questions, all of which were answered in detail by Mr. Shi. Looking at the precisely operated equipment and the high-quality finished feed products, Paul fell into deep thought.

Afterwards, the group visited the raw material storage area. In the huge warehouse, various high-quality raw materials were neatly stacked, and the fragrance of grains and beans filled the air. The warehouse uses precision equipment to control temperature and humidity to ensure the stability of raw material quality.

"We are extremely strict in selecting raw materials, using only the highest quality grains, beans and additives to control quality from the source," added Mr. Shi.

After the tour, everyone came to the conference room. After sitting down, Yue Ning took out several documents from his bag and distributed them to everyone, then looked at Paul: "Mr. Durand, this plan includes seven key points of cooperation: First, Durand Group provides Langde goose breeders and transfers breeding technology; second, the Agricultural College will set up a technical team to be responsible for technology implementation and localization research; third, Baohua Building will invest in the construction of Langde goose breeding farms and hire a professional team to manage it; fourth, Lide Food will invest in a poultry processing plant to achieve standardized production of goose liver; fifth, Yitai Feed will develop special feed for goose liver with the support of Professor Lu's team; sixth, Guangdong Import and Export Company will be responsible for cold chain transportation; seventh, Qiu Ji will be responsible for import and export docking."

She paused, her eyes firm. "I am not showing you the backwardness of the mainland, but the unique breeding conditions here. I have never intended to rely on the existing farms. You can slowly consider this cooperation plan while you are in Japan. I sincerely hope to develop the foie gras breeding industry and help the people here increase their income and become rich."

Paul didn't expect that Yue Ning had already planned a complete industrial chain and integrated resources from all parties so meticulously.

"Let me think about it."

"Don't worry, let's go back to Gangcheng first. You still have to fly to Japan tomorrow." Yue Ning said.

When leaving the meeting room, Paul looked back at the feed factory. The efficient operation of this modern enterprise, coupled with the cooperation plan proposed by Yue Ning, made him begin to re-examine the possibility of this cooperation.

On the way back, the staff of the import and export company pointed at the "Yimei" sign on the factory and asked, "Ningning, is this Mr. Qiao's factory? I heard that his business is booming this year?"

"Yes! He took over the loss-making factory last year, and there was a lot of inventory backlog. He thought it would lose money for two years, but he didn't expect the economic downturn in Europe and the United States, and the demand for fans soared. He made a fortune by relying on the cheap labor and vast land in the mainland. When I made a little money, everyone in the city knew about it, but he kept a low profile."

After Qiu Chunming translated this conversation to Paul, he was thoughtful. China's abundant labor resources, vast land, and perfect cooperation plan may really be worth a try.

"Ms. Yue," Paul suddenly said, "I think this proposal is worth a try. While in Japan, I will study your plan carefully."

Yue Ning nodded: "Okay, I'll wait for your reply."

It was already late when we returned to the port city. Two days of travel made everyone exhausted.

Yue Ning invited Paul and his brother to taste Nanyang cuisine at the Nanyang restaurant of Hong'an Hotel, and then said goodbye.

She took a taxi home alone. Just after getting off the car and walking a few steps, she suddenly felt something was wrong. When she looked around vigilantly, a figure rushed out. Yue Ning quickly reached out to stop the other person, only to hear the other person whispering: "Ms. Yue! I'm Zhou Guohua. I helped you carry the snakeskin bag on the train a few days ago!"