Chapter 352: Is it necessary to be like this just for eating a chicken?
After Wang Rongshan nimbly got into the back seat, the jeep started again and drove along the hardened road leading to the breeding area deep in the pear orchard.
As they were talking, the car drove into a breeding area surrounded by bamboo fences and next to a large pear orchard.
Through the fence, Su Wenchen could see several golden-feathered chickens walking around and looking for food under the forest.
The evening sun shines through the sparse branches and shines on the chickens, casting a golden-red glow.
"It's truly a spectacular sight, far surpassing the appearance of ordinary poultry."
Wang Rongshan pointed outside, his tone full of pride.
"Look, Director! Just the appearance of this bird is far superior to ordinary poultry!"
Su Wenchen looked at the flowing golden red, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
This carefully bred blue water golden feather chicken really lived up to everyone's expectations. From a visual perspective alone, it has achieved a "stunning" effect that he had not expected.
As long as the taste is not wrong, this is definitely a very distinctive breeding business card.
Just after a few people got off the car to watch.
The sound of dogs barking could also be heard in the Pear Garden.
"Woof! Woof! Woof!"
Apparently there were quite a few dogs there.
After hearing the dogs barking, several old fruit farmers wearing thick cotton jackets came out of the wooden house in the pear orchard.
After seeing Su Wenchen and Wang Rongshan, he immediately walked up.
The wrinkles on his face looked like they were blooming from a smile.
"Director Wang, Leader, you're here!"
"Come! Come! Come! You're here to see the Golden Phoenix! Come in quickly."
As he spoke, he quickly opened the iron gate of the Pear Garden.
Su Wenchen smiled and said when he heard this.
"Golden Phoenix?"
When the old man heard this, he spoke in a loud voice.
"Leader, we call these chickens Golden Phoenixes. Look at them, they are so majestic, with their heads held high and their chests puffed out, just like phoenixes."
After entering the Pear Garden, Su Wenchen took a closer look and nodded secretly.
"Just from the appearance alone, it doesn't look like an ordinary item. The golden and red feathers on its butt alone can probably fetch a good price."
"In the West, there may be a certain market for high-end clothing trims, high-end gift box decorations, or high-end artworks."
Seeing Su Wenchen say this, Wang Rongshan said with a smile.
"Director, if you look at it this way, this is truly a golden phoenix!"
“Your whole body is full of treasures!”
The old fruit farmer also added at this time.
“Isn’t the whole body full of treasures?”
"This is exactly as you said, leader. As long as the density is not too high, not only can this chicken manure nourish trees, but it can also reduce insect pests!"
"Look at this bark, it's shinier than in previous years!"
"This chicken can even flutter over a bug on a tree branch!"
"When spring comes and the pear trees start to bear fruit, they will definitely grow even better!"
"And this chicken is so fierce! It can guard the orchard better than a dog."
"Ever since we were a little older, we've often found dead snakes in the pear orchard. They were all pecked to death by these snakes."
"Even the dogs that used to be in the orchard now just hang around the house and don't go roaming in the woods anymore."
"What a bunch of idiots."
When Su Wenchen heard this, he smiled and shook his head.
"Even if this chicken is fierce, it's probably still no match for a dog. The main reason is that dogs are much smarter than chickens. It knows it's ours."
"I know if I bite one to death, I'll probably get beaten up, so I just don't provoke it, lest I get pecked by the chicken for nothing!"
"By the way, have you tried the texture and flavor? It's not enough to just be good; it's going to end up on the table."
Wang Rongshan felt a little embarrassed when he heard this.
"Director, I tried it once, but there was an accident with the chicken, so we tried it ourselves."
"But that chicken was only raised for about 60 days, but even so, it tasted delicious."
"Tsk, that tastes amazing!"
Wang Rongshan still had some aftertaste as he spoke.
When Su Wenchen heard this, he couldn't help but say.
"Well, I'll entertain you in your county tonight."
"Catch a few chickens, boil them, stew them, fry them, stir-fry them, and see how they're best eaten."
"The rest is up to you to arrange."
"I'll contact the farms and the counties, as well as Director Chen of the Protocol Department and the leaders of the engineering corps. I'll gather at your county this evening."
"Let's meet together to see how everything is progressing."
Upon hearing Su Wenchen's arrangement, Wang Rongshan immediately stood up straight.
"Okay, Director. I'll arrange it right away."
The nights in Dangshan County in deep winter are bitterly cold.
The county cafeteria was brightly lit and bustling with people.
As the host, Wang Rongshan, director of Dangshan County, was directing people to clean the canteen, arrange dishes, prepare to serve food and other tasks.
Su Wenchen was receiving people from all over the place.
The first ones to come over were Chen Guodong from the Protocol Department and Guo Xiangyang from the venue.
In particular, as soon as Chen Guodong came in, he took off the thick hat on his head and spoke to Su Wenchen.
"Old Su, you've been giving me a hard time looking for you this afternoon!"
"But why are you here instead of going back to the venue for the meeting?"
When Su Wenchen saw the two people come in, he also stood up to greet them.
"Haha, I just happened to get the news while I was inspecting here!"
"It's my fault this time."
"But we won't be drinking tonight. After we finish entertaining you, I'll definitely drink three glasses of wine as punishment."
"Come, come, come, sit down and talk first!"
"Old Guo, do whatever you want!"
When Guo Xiangyang heard this, he also felt the warmth emanating from the cafeteria and took off his clothes.
"Then I'll go see if Director Wang needs any help."
Seeing this, Chen Guodong also took off his coat, put it on the back of the chair, sat down and drank some water.
"The advance team arrived very quickly this time, which was a bit beyond our expectations to be honest."
"The specific time of the president's visit has not been announced. I estimate that it will be announced in the last week or two. However, the advance team has already arrived and deployed."
"That means the time is very near."
"So we don't have much time to prepare."
Su Wenchen also agreed.
"Indeed, but our area is basically ready."
"In agriculture, the microbial alkali treatment demonstration area, the circular agriculture demonstration area, and the small-scale mechanization demonstration area are basically ready."
"The construction of the reception hall and the airport runway is under the responsibility of the Engineering Corps, and we don't know how far along they are."
"If that doesn't work, we'll have to mobilize nearby members to help."
Chen Guodong said directly.
"I went to see it half a month ago, and it's almost all finished."
"But later, you can ask them if they need help!"
While the two were talking, several people in military uniforms walked in.
Su Wenchen also stood up immediately.
"Commanders, if you really speak of the devil, he will appear!"
"Come on, come on, sit down! Sit down!"
Among them, Jiang Dayong, who was most familiar with Su Wenchen and was from the Sixth Engineering Regiment who arrived first, spoke first with a smile.
"Haha, Director Su, you've already stepped forward to improve our food. Can't we come over in time?"
The leader of another group nearby also echoed.
"That's right. It's said that there are many chickens called Golden Phoenix raised in Dangshan County. Director Su is hosting us here. It seems that we will be lucky enough to try some!"
Su Wenchen responded with a smile.
"It seems like our reputation has already spread before we even release our products!"
"Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be satisfied this time. I hope you'll give us some feedback!"
"Come on, come on, stop standing and take a seat!"
Just as he finished speaking, leaders from several counties came in, and Zhao Guohua spoke directly.
“It’s so lively!”
"Director, we are not late!"
"I originally thought that you should be able to come to our place according to the route!"
"I was thinking of entertaining you over there!"
Su Wenchen waved.
"I'm not late. According to my original itinerary, I was indeed going to your county in the evening."
"But something happened along the way. I'll tell you the details later."
After saying that, someone shouted from behind.
"Everyone is here, Comrade Rongshan, you can almost serve the food."
Hearing Su Wenchen's words, Wang Rongshan hurriedly greeted him.
Soon the dishes were served on the table.
"Everyone, come and try something new! Director Su said that the chicken dishes, such as stewed, boiled, fried, and stir-fried, are all made with our Golden Feather Chicken. Everyone, come and try them and give us your feedback!"
Su Wenchen also picked up the chopsticks and said.
"Don't be polite, let's eat something hot first and chat while we eat."
Hearing this, the atmosphere suddenly became lively.
Chen Guodong scooped a small bowl of chicken soup, took a sip, and his eyes instantly lit up.
"Well, this soup is really good, very delicious, and has a light mushroom aroma and unique flavor."
"It's the best soup ever, so delicious!"
Jiang Dayong shook his head and picked up a piece of golden and crispy fried chicken leg.
"The soup is so bland that it looks unappetizing."
"Look at this, it looks so good! The golden color makes me want to eat it. I really like eating this kind of greasy food!"
Hearing Jiang Dayong's words, his colleagues from the same unit laughed and said.
"Old Jiang, if you like oil and water, then just drink the oil!"
"Hmph, hmph, I'd love to eat something this greasy every day!"
"What a pity there isn't enough meat for me to eat!"
After saying that, he couldn't wait to take a bite. After hearing a crisp sound, his eyes widened.
"Hmm! This tastes... so fragrant!"
"But as I was eating, I don't know why, a wave of memories came flooding back to me."
Jiang Dayong could hardly control the tears in his eyes.
This not only stunned Su Wenchen, but even his colleagues beside him were confused.
"No, Lao Jiang, what are you doing?"
"Eating chicken is what makes you look like this?"
"Why do you act like you haven't eaten in years? Our military district hasn't treated your regiment unfairly, has it?"
Hearing his colleague's words, Jiang Dayong shook his head.
"I don't know why the taste of this chicken drumstick always reminds me of my youth. I can't help it."
"At that time, I and other young men in our village were lured into military service just for a bite of meat."
"I was lucky. The unit I was assigned to revolted immediately. I followed it step by step until now. I was taken away with us at that time."
"I never found them again, but I remember clearly that I got half a chicken drumstick and that was what it tasted like."
After hearing what Jiang Dayong said, Su Wenchen fell silent.
However, Jiang Dayong's colleague next to him said something strange.
"Really? Can the roast chicken back then compare to today's?"
As he said that, he took one and took a bite impatiently. After a crisp sound, there was a crunch.
"Hmm! This taste... wow, the skin is crispy and the meat is tender, and most importantly, the meat is so fragrant! !
"It's really delicious! But the way it's made tastes a bit like the pancakes my wife makes for me."
Su Wenchen was even more speechless when he heard this.
What the hell is going on!
These two ingredients are different. How did you tell the difference?
Thinking of this, Su Wenchen also picked up a piece of fried chicken leg.
Take a bite.
In an instant, a tempting taste spread from the taste buds to the mind little by little.
Su Wenchen suddenly recalled the taste of roast chicken he first ate in an orphanage when he was a child.
This taste is not that delicious.
It was a sense of satisfaction brought by memories, which came after Su Wenchen started working on his own.
A feeling that can never be found again.
It’s no wonder that everyone feels the taste is different. The taste in memory is different depending on the experience, and the things missed are naturally different.
Su Wenchen took a few more bites, but it wasn’t as amazing as the first one.
But it was still very delicious, and I even felt a little unsatisfied after finishing it.
This made Su Wenchen feel that if he could really enter the high-end chicken market in the United States, this quality would definitely attract a group of loyal diners.
"What do you think?"
Compared to the greasy fried chicken and stir-fried chicken, Guo Xiangyang obviously prefers boiled chicken.
He picked up a piece, dipped it in some seasoning, put it into his mouth, chewed it carefully, and nodded frequently.
“The skin is crispy and the meat is tender, the chicken flavor is rich, and the aftertaste is sweet, not at all dry.”
"Director, this chicken is indeed suitable for use as a high-end ingredient. It's a waste to use it for fried chicken. It should be boiled to enjoy the original flavor."
Compared with Guo Xiangyang, Chen Guodong also tried several other dishes. He considered them more from the perspective of etiquette and reception, but he was also impressed by the flavor.
"Director Su, yours is indeed unique, especially the color, the festive and auspicious appearance, and the meaning."
"We use it to entertain guests, and it really shows off its characteristics."
Hearing this, Su Wenchen nodded.
"Okay then. When the advance team arrives, we can recommend Golden Feather Chicken as a featured dish on the delegation's menu."
Now that we’ve almost finished eating, let’s get down to business!
"Director Chen, please tell me about the specific requirements from above!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone else sitting there immediately put down their chopsticks.
Obviously, although the food is delicious, no one should lose their minds.
After all, before coming here, everyone knew some information, but it was not very detailed.
Chen Guodong's expression also became serious, and he took out a notebook from the pocket of his coat hanging behind his chair.
"Comrades, according to the specific information we received from the Protocol Department."
"The advance team of the presidential delegation is expected to arrive in Beijing on January 3rd. After completing preliminary coordination in Beijing, it will arrive at our SAR airport on January 6th at the latest."
"Their core task is to make final confirmations and on-site arrangements for the president's itinerary."
“The focus involves the following aspects.”
"First, regarding security, we are required to provide a detailed security plan and manpower deployment plan. We are also required to conduct a joint survey and deployment of all ingress and egress routes around the venue, as well as core areas."
"The outer perimeter control will be arranged by our SAR, the middle level control will be taken over by the security team sent from above, and the inner residential area will be under their own responsibility."
Su Wenchen nodded. This was not much different from what he thought.
After all, in this kind of situation, it is impossible to really expect the militia in their special zone to be responsible for the security work inside.
"There's no problem with that. We've already deployed security plans for the outer routes."
"In the next few days, the elite public security personnel from each of your counties will come over to conduct the final survey and coordinate with the deployment of surveillance on the perimeter."
After hearing Su Wenchen's arrangement, the leaders of the four counties also nodded.
"No problem. We'll notify the public security personnel we selected in advance when we get back, and have them familiarize themselves with the terrain near the guild hall starting tomorrow."
Seeing this, Chen Guodong continued.
"The second requirement is communications. They require us to ensure the smooth operation of dedicated telephone and telegraph lines, and also provide wireless shortwave radio stations."
"But we don't need to worry too much about this. They will bring their own equipment. We just need to provide them with a dedicated communications room."
Jiang Dayong said directly.
"That's easy. We've built several spare rooms in the main building of the guild hall. They can just choose one to use as a communication room when the time comes."
Chen Guodong continued to read.
"Then we will have to arrange the itinerary, accommodation, and logistical support."
"This includes preparing inspection route planning, itinerary arrangements, alternative routes, and backup vehicles in advance."
"The accommodation location of the president and his core entourage, room layout, drinking water and food safety."
"There are also arrangements for food and accommodation for the accompanying press delegation, medical support, and the provision of translators."
"This time they specifically instructed that they would bring a large group of reporters, mainly from the three major TV stations."
"So we have to be more careful about the arrangements for the press corps, otherwise they might just focus on the flaws."
Su Wenchen agreed with this statement very much.
"We really need to pay attention to this aspect. Lao Guo, you should pay more attention to this aspect."
"The president has his own team of chefs, so even if he's not used to our cuisine, he won't show it."
"These journalists are different. They say the King of Hell is easier to deal with than the little devils."
"You have to pay a little more attention to this aspect. Otherwise, all our efforts will be ruined by a few little devils. It will not be worth it."
"But we can't be servile. We just need to treat you well and be polite."
"There's no need for us to pay attention to that kind of particularly unreasonable request."
Hearing this, Chen Guodong also nodded.
"Indeed, the tone has been set in this regard. This reception should be neither servile nor overbearing, neither lukewarm nor cold!"
"We need to ensure the courtesy of foreign guests and also convey our position."
When Guo Xiangyang heard this, he responded directly.
"I understand. I'll arrange it when I get back!"
Seeing this, Su Wenchen looked towards the engineering team again.
"Captain Jiang, how is the situation at the airport?"
"By January 5th, how are the runway, basic navigation equipment, apron, temporary command and communications room, and fuel depot being constructed?"
"Can we ensure basic take-off and landing support capabilities by then?"
"Do we need more help?"
Jiang Dayong quickly shook his head.
"Director Su, our engineering teams from both provinces have been working day and night to speed up the construction! Currently, over 95% of the runway's concrete pouring and compaction work has been completed, and it will no problem meet basic takeoff and landing requirements."
"The simple parking apron, fuel depot, and security fence are basically completed."
"The temporary buildings in the command tower and communications room are currently being installed and debugged. Communications should be connected for initial adjustments the day after tomorrow."
"The laying of basic navigation beacons has begun and is expected to be completed in three days."
"We have coordinated to borrow several ground support vehicles from the nearest military airport, and they will be in place before January 4th."
"Based on the runway length and strength assessment, safe takeoff and landing of medium-sized special aircraft will definitely be no problem!"
"In this regard, we will ensure that all necessary commissioning and airport support team drills are completed before 18:00 on January 4th!"
"Okay! There must be no accidents at the airport."
Then he looked at Wang Rongshan and said.
"Finally, regarding the food supply, this time the reception hall will be built at the junction of the Dasha River and the Feihuang River."
"It's not far from your Dangshan County. Except for what they bring with them, all the food supplies for the guild hall are provided by your Dangshan County."
"You must be strictly responsible in this regard. There is absolutely no room for ambiguity in this regard!"
"This presidential visit is not only a major test of our work in the Special Administrative Region, but also a rare window to showcase our new development and new technologies to the world!"
He picked up the teacup and drank tea instead of wine.
"I won't say more. We've put in so much hard work over the past six months."
"There must be no problems at the end. Everyone must be extremely alert and ensure that nothing goes wrong!"
"Starting tomorrow, Director Chen and I will lead the staff of the Special Administrative Region Office and the Protocol Department to form a temporary inspection team to conduct a final and detailed inspection."
Su Wenchen's eyes fell on Zhao Guohua and several other county directors.
"Your counties also have a heavy task ahead of them."
"Peripheral security, unobstructed routes, and stability in the jurisdiction are the foundation."
"Also, although we haven't made any arrangements based on the schedule, we can't rule out the possibility that foreign guests will request to visit your production team."
"So you should also be aware of this aspect!"
After saying that, Su Wenchen looked at Chen Guodong.
"Director Chen, do you have anything to add?"
Chen Guodong stood up and added.
"Director Su's explanation is very comprehensive."
"I want to emphasize one point: after the advance team arrives, any requests and changes they make, no matter how big or small, must be reported to the command center."
"After Director Su and I come up with a plan, we'll coordinate the response to avoid multiple directives and arbitrary solutions."
"This way, even if anything happens, they'll just look for me and Director Su, and it won't have anything to do with you."
Su Wenchen also stood up and said.
"That's settled then!"
"Starting tomorrow, everyone will return to their positions and act according to the deployment."
"Everyone has worked hard for six months. Success or failure depends on this one. This time, let's show the world that even on saline-alkali land where no crops can grow, we can achieve something great!"
(End of this chapter)
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