Chapter 429: Unlimited Budget for Expanding the Production Line!
When I opened my eyes again, the salty sea breeze had already seeped in through the gaps in the cabin.
That's a unique flavor from Hainan Island, with the aroma of coconut and the smell of fish.
The jeep was parked in front of the Gu family's courtyard.
Su Yue pushed open the car door, and before she could even stand up properly, two small figures rushed out.
Mother!
Gu Pingan ran in the lead, like a little tiger charging around recklessly.
He threw himself into Su Yue's arms, so forcefully that Su Yue took two steps back.
Gu Ningjing followed behind with her short legs, calling out indistinct syllables.
Su Yue squatted down, hugging one child in each arm, her nose filled with the sweet scent of milk from the babies.
Ping An has grown taller, and the flesh on her face has become much firmer.
Ning Jing clung to Su Yue's neck, refusing to let go, and rubbed her little head against Su Yue's shoulder.
Zhang Huilan ran out of the house wearing an apron and holding a spatula in her hand.
It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back, come inside quickly.
With tears welling up in her eyes, Zhang Huilan looked Su Yue up and down several times.
I've lost weight; the wind in Beijing is so strong it's dried me out.
Su Yue led the child into the house, where the dining table was already full of dishes.
The braised pork was stewed until tender, and the steamed grouper exuded a fresh aroma.
It was all her favorite food.
Su Yue sat on the familiar bench and picked up the bowl of steaming white rice.
The churning in my stomach from that long journey subsided instantly.
A rough pottery vase sits in the center of the table.
Inside was a bunch of fresh wild ginger flowers, their white petals still glistening with water droplets.
This flower only grows in the deep mountains and streams in the south, and it is very difficult to pick.
There was a note under the vase.
The handwriting is strong and powerful, exuding a familiar feel.
Welcome home. The flowers were sent back this morning while I'm on vacation.
As Su Yue's fingertips traced the words, the emptiness in her heart was filled.
Although Gu Beichen was stationed at the radar station, his heart was always with this family.
This silent romance pleased Su Yue more than any sweet words.
After dinner, Ping An and Ning Jing surrounded Su Yue, telling her interesting stories about school and the farm.
As Su Yue listened, she distributed White Rabbit milk candies and puzzle toys that she had brought back from Beijing to the children.
Looking at the children's happy smiles, she began to reflect on her busy schedule over the past few days.
Scientific research is important, but the warmth of family is equally irreplaceable.
Finding the perfect balance between the two is the next challenge she needs to address.
The next morning, Huo Wenxuan rushed to the door in a great hurry.
He was wearing a floral shirt, waving a report in his hand, and couldn't hide the smile on his face.
Director Su, you're finally back!
Huo Wenxuan plopped down in the rattan chair and slammed the report onto the table.
Look, these are last month's results. Our Blue Ocean Daily Chemicals is about to take off!
Sea buckthorn repair cream is selling like hotcakes in the Southeast Asian market, with export orders booked until next year.
With profits hitting new highs, the Lin Group has been urging them to increase investment.
Su Yue flipped through the data, her finger pausing on the profit column.
The number was even more astonishing than she had anticipated.
What about the farm?
When the farm was mentioned, Huo Wenxuan became even more animated.
It's wonderful! Sister Cuihua and the others are walking with a swagger now.
The first batch of sea buckthorn berries was all consumed, and the jam and concentrated juice were in short supply at the city's supply and marketing cooperative.
The military wives have a completely new outlook, and now none of them are short of money to buy meat.
Gu Beichen's original idea of joint military-civilian construction has now become a model for the entire province.
Su Yue closed the report and planned to go to the farm to take a look.
Just as they reached the farm gate, they ran into Yang Yiyi and Chu Jingya.
Yang Yiyi's belly was already quite big, and she walked with a swaying gait.
Chu Jingya was more than six months pregnant and was holding a sketchbook in her hand.
Yueyue! We've missed you so much!
Yang Yiyi took Su Yue's hand and touched her from head to toe.
Is Beijing fun? Is that laboratory particularly advanced?
Su Yue smiled and shared her experiences in Beijing with them.
The two were completely bewildered by the technical terms used about bacteriophages, microcapsules, and national-level research projects.
Although they couldn't understand the words, their eyes were full of pride.
Our Yueyue is amazing; she's already become a chief scientist.
Chu Jingya handed the newly drawn sketch to Su Yue.
The images show military wives working, brimming with the power of growth.
Su Yue was deeply moved as she looked at the paintings.
These ordinary women are the most resilient foundation of this land.
Her achievements in Beijing gave her more confidence.
The construction of the Blue Ocean Biopharmaceutical Plant on Hainan Island must be put on the agenda.
This is not only an extension of her career, but also her way of giving back to this land.
Su Yue stood on the high slope of the farm, looking at the wasteland that was being leveled in the distance.
The sea breeze, carrying a salty, fishy smell, made the hem of her clothes flutter.
That piece of land connects to the current pharmaceutical factory's production workshop. It was originally reserved for use as a warehouse, but now it seems to be coming in very handy.
Huo Wenxuan followed her gaze, somewhat bewildered. He rolled up the report in his hand and tapped his thigh.
"Director Su, you're not thinking of starting construction there, are you? That's our unloading area behind us. It's a bit cramped, but at least it's ready-made."
Su Yue withdrew her gaze, her tone calm yet conveying an undeniable air of authority.
"We'll expand there. The land acquisition and approval process is too slow; the labs in Beijing can't wait, and the patients certainly can't. We'll knock down the back wall and add two more sterile production lines."
Huo Wenxuan gasped, his teeth clicking loudly.
"Connect it? That's a huge project. The pharmaceutical factory's production lines are already running at full capacity. Starting construction could potentially affect production. Besides, it seems you're planning to combine pharmaceuticals and daily chemical products?"
Su Yue turned around, looked at Huo Wenxuan's conflicted face, and couldn't help but laugh.
"We need to combine these two approaches. Live a comfortable life on one hand, and survive on the other. Daily chemicals generate cash flow, while pharmaceuticals tackle core technologies. This is called walking on two legs—it's stable."
She paused, then took out a neatly folded sheet of paper from her pocket and handed it to Huo Wenxuan.
"I've decided on a name for the new workshop: codename 'Hunter'."
Huo Wenxuan took the blueprints and raised an eyebrow.
"Hunters? That's way too menacing. We're rescuing people, not fighting a war."
Su Yue put her hands in her pockets and looked towards the horizon where the sea met the sky.
"The business world is like a battlefield, and treating illness is also a form of warfare. We must not only hunt down those stubborn superbugs, but also seize the fleeting opportunities of this era. Being even a step behind means handing the market over to others."
Hearing these words, Huo Wenxuan felt his blood boil, and his earlier petty concern about the money instantly vanished.
He stuffed the blueprints into his coat and slapped his thigh hard.
"Alright! Just for that 'hunting opportunity' you mentioned, I'll tear down this wall! But Director Su, what about the budget for this expansion..."
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