Lin Ziyan nodded, the amount on the contract was quite tempting.

Once the contract is signed, I'll receive 300,000.

At that time, there weren't even any households with ten thousand yuan, so wasn't that an astronomical price?

"So, Mr. Lin agrees?" Mr. Liang's smile became more genuine, and his tone became much calmer.

Uncle Chen looked at the amount on the contract and swallowed hard.

He counted on his fingers, and when he reached 100,000, he swayed.

That's a lot of money, you'd need a snakeskin bag, right?

"I disagree." Lin Ziyan handed the contract back to him.

Mr. Liang stared at her with wide eyes, a surge of anger rising within him, making him so furious he felt like his head was about to burst into flames.

He tried to suppress his anger and patiently said, "Can't you understand the contract?"

Lin Ziyan: "Didn't the contract state that it was for the acquisition of shrimp farms and fish farms? Does it also require technology?"

"Of course, the technology needs to be transferred too," Mr. Liang said eagerly.

He took a checkered handkerchief out of his pocket and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Boss Liang is extremely anxious now. What use is that lousy shrimp farm to him if he doesn't transfer the technology?

With the technology, he could replicate hundreds of shrimp farms, and with sales to various restaurants, he could quickly recoup his investment.

Someone must have taught him this method, otherwise he wouldn't have come up with such a brilliant acquisition plan.

“That’s even more unacceptable, I disagree,” Lin Ziyan said calmly.

Uncle Chen was already leaning against the wall; his legs were shaking so badly he couldn't stand.

Boss Liang almost started cursing, but he knew he was in the wrong and didn't know what to say.

Logically speaking, a normal person wouldn't be so calm when they see so much money.

He had looked into the income here; a worker's monthly wage was at most 80 yuan.

A shrimp farm's monthly profit is at most 2,000? After deducting workers' wages, there's hardly any money left.

“Mr. Lin, don’t be in such a hurry to refuse. Three hundred thousand is enough for your family to live on for the rest of their lives…” Mr. Liang continued to persuade him earnestly.

When the villagers who were watching the spectacle heard that the sum was 300,000, they immediately erupted in uproar.

"Three hundred thousand? That's a lot of money. Is the Lin family's shrimp farm that valuable?"

"No, what he wants is the technology—the technology for shrimp and fish farming..."

"Those who have gone to university are different. They can support a whole family by selling their skills. They also have to send their sons and daughters to school..."

"With so much money, are there enough sacks to hold it all?"

The discussions continued, and Boss Liang looked at Lin Ziyan with eager eyes.

"Boss Liang, who sent you to find me? And with such... tempting offers?" She squinted, scrutinizing him.

Mr. Liang's heart skipped a beat, and he pursed his lips without saying a word.

He couldn't understand it. Wasn't this plan good? It was clearly a win-win situation.

Lin Ziyan didn't get a reply and didn't want to waste time arguing with him, so she went back to her courtyard.

These aquaculture techniques were summarized by experts in the past and were obtained through a large investment of human and material resources by the country.

She should return these technologies to the people, not use them for personal gain.

After Boss Liang and his entourage left, the villagers were abuzz with discussion.

…

In the afternoon, the sunlight gradually moved towards the rooftops, bathing the entire village in an orange glow.

After Shen Hai and the others returned from the fish farm, they sensed that the villagers were treating them differently.

Before, it was just a polite greeting, but now it seems to carry more respect?

He didn't know the reason until he returned to the village office and heard about what had happened that day.

Previously, the villagers only thought they came to work, but now they realize that they provide technical guidance and that the technology is very valuable.

Shen Hai changed his clothes before putting on his straw hat and going to the Lin family.

Lin Ziyan was sitting in the courtyard drawing a plan; it was clearly for building a house.

“Professor Shen.” She wasn’t surprised to see him arrive.

Today's events have surely spread like wildfire in the village; Shen Hai will know as soon as he enters.

Because the breeding technology is so valuable, the villagers look at their research team with a noticeable different attitude.

Shen Hai responded, "How did that person know you had special aquaculture techniques?"

"It can't be..."

Lin Ziyan knew what he wanted to say.

Is it related to the enemy agents we caught last time?

She didn't think so.

That person came from Guangzhou, but he must have been in a hurry and didn't find out the details.

"Professor Shen, do you want to go to Haitang Village to reclaim the mudflats?" Lin Ziyan asked casually, without looking up, changing the subject.

Shen Hai's eyelids twitched. They had just had this idea, how did she guess it?

The fact that the team is currently based in Haibi Village makes them vulnerable to criticism. It would be better to select more experimental mudflats so that they can operate more freely.

He hasn't figured out how to apply for the specific report yet...

"I have this idea," Shen Hai said slowly after taking a sip of tea.

Lin Ziyan got up, went into the inner room, and took out a brown paper bag.

When Professor Shen led his team into the village, she had already made up her mind and took the time to write the materials.

Depending on local conditions, the types of shrimp to be cultivated can be expanded, as well as shellfish farming, oyster farming, and so on.

A team is stationed here permanently; it would be a waste to only focus on yellow croaker.

As Shen Hai flipped through the documents, he raised an eyebrow. He had even considered the limitations imposed by the sea area. He had reason to suspect that Lin Ziyan had already completed doctoral studies.

But she's always so busy, like a spinning top, how can she have time to study?

Moreover, she also made time every day to learn drawing from Lan Qingyue…

"Do you think these types of seafood are suitable for testing here?"

"If we conduct experimental mudflat experiments, will the authorities support us?" Shen Hai asked hesitantly.

This is actually quite common abroad, but there really aren't any professors in China conducting experiments on reclaiming mudflats.

Unlike other forms of aquaculture, various factors can influence the final outcome.

Many professors prefer to conduct experiments in the laboratory.

Lin Ziyan looked up and said calmly, "Don't you all think so too?"

"When the benefits outweigh the drawbacks, even a child knows how to make the choice."

Today's events have spread, bringing both good and bad news.

Good villagers know that skills are valuable, so they won't be perfunctory in their learning and will study more diligently.

The downside is that there's a fear that some people might be unhappy with the team Shen Hai brought, as they only supported Lin Ziyan's fish farm without bringing them any real value, which could lead to misunderstandings.

Shen Hai snorted softly, unable to win an argument with Lin Ziyan, so he simply remained silent.

He felt a clear sense of relief, as this would allow them to involve the school's students.

"You're not tempted by such a large sum of money, you have guts!" Shen Hai said, raising an eyebrow slightly.

"Who said I'm not tempted?" Lin Ziyan lifted her eyelids and smiled.

Shen Hai stared at her, waiting for her to continue.

"Technology is priceless, but I want it to benefit everyone."

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime," Lin Ziyan said calmly.

She was certainly tempted, but after weighing the options, she felt that the latter would allow the technology to make the most of its potential.

The so-called technology acquisition will initially be said to be free training for farmers, but later it will definitely be charged, and you will have to pay as long as you use it.

That will be the time for the acquiring party to reap the rewards...