"If that doesn't work, then head south to another place."
“If we find traces of rare earth elements, then we’ll keep driving piles, no matter the cost,” Zhang Richeng said, pointing to a location.
"One stake costs 120 million yuan," Qi Minglin said with a slight sigh as she looked at the map.
"But now is not the time to worry about money. We don't have time. Time is more important than anything else."
"As long as we can extract rare earth elements, let alone 120 million, even 12 billion would be worth it."
“We’ve already spent over 500 billion yuan, is it time to be stingy now?” Zhang Richeng asked.
Normally, they should arrive at the location first, then conduct exploration, select some locations with a higher probability of success, and then drive the piles in.
Now, Zhang Richeng's plan to abandon detailed exploration and directly drive piles does indeed give the impression of a foolish son of a landlord.
Qi Minglin remained silent upon hearing this. Although Zhang Richeng seemed quite generous, as if he wasn't spending his own money, Qi Minglin knew that what he said was indeed true.
The most important thing now is time, not money.
If the rare earth elements can be found a month earlier, the country can save money by not spending it. Compared to the 340-fold premium that rare earth elements are paid for abroad, the cost of this pile-laying is really nothing.
"Do you have any other opinions?" Qi Minglin looked at the others, especially Li Guanghao.
It can be said that Li Guanghao and Zhang Richeng, who were by her side, were her two biggest deputies.
“Although in principle we should start exploring from the plains, given our current situation, what Richeng said is not wrong.” Li Guanghao nodded slowly.
"This is Master Wang. You should all have seen his information. He is an expert in feng shui and numerology, and he is responsible for the site selection and visits of many companies."
“Master, please take a look.” Zhang Richeng turned around and said to the person behind him.
Master Wang was found by other members of the group, while Chen Feng was personally invited by Qi Minglin.
Master Wang, sitting behind him, didn't speak. He stood up, looked at the map, slowly counted on his fingers, and muttered something under his breath.
Qi Minglin leaned back in her chair and squinted at Master Wang with one eye.
Sometimes she really wondered what they were whispering about.
Is this thing really that mysterious?
There's no other way now, so let's try anything, even if it's just to give ourselves some comfort.
"Yes, the southeast belongs to fire, and Captain Qi belongs to water. This trip will surely be a great success. However, water and fire are incompatible. To suppress the fire element, Captain Qi will need to harden his heart."
"I'm determined not to go home until I find a mine," Master Wang muttered to himself for a moment before slowly looking at Qi Minglin and speaking.
Qi Minglin understood what he meant. If she hardened her heart, she would simply drive more piles. As long as she was determined enough, she would definitely be able to extinguish the fire and find the ore.
“Then I’ll take your kind words, Master. I, Qi Minglin, have already sworn an oath that I will not return home until I find rare earth mines.” Qi Minglin leaned forward slightly and said, resting her elbows on the table.
"good!"
"With the master's auspicious words, we will surely return victorious this time, and the rare earth mine will be a piece of cake, haha!"
As Zhang Richeng led the applause, enthusiastic applause rang out in the meeting room.
Whether it's useful or not, Master Wang's words were certainly inspiring.
"Hmm, what do you think of this place?" Qi Minglin asked Chen Feng as everyone applauded.
Actually, she was just asking symbolically. After all, things had come to this point, could Chen Feng really disagree and refuse to go?
I guess he'd just say something like, "Hmm, it's okay to go take a look."
After all, they had gone to great lengths to invite Chen Feng, and it would be disrespectful not to ask him about such an important matter.
Upon hearing this, Chen Feng replied without hesitation, "No, we can't start exploring from here. We have to start exploring from Pingcun City first."
"Okay, let's get ready to go then... Wait, what did you just say?"
Qi Minglin nodded subconsciously, then suddenly realized something was wrong and turned around sharply to look at Chen Feng.
“I said let’s start by exploring Pingcun City. I don’t know if your area has rare earth elements, but Pingcun City definitely does,” Chen Feng replied earnestly, arms crossed.
"Pingcun City, brother, are you serious? Didn't you see the markings on the map? We've already explored that place, and there's no rare earth mine at all. Are you sure you're not mistaken?" Qi Minglin asked incredulously.
“You’re not mistaken, it’s Pingcun City.” Chen Feng pointed to the place where the exploration team started.
At this moment, everyone noticed that something was wrong with Qi Minglin and gradually quieted down, especially when Chen Feng pointed. They all subconsciously looked at the place Chen Feng was pointing to.
"Don't joke like that. We drove 240 stakes into Pingcun City and got nothing in the end, so we gave up on this place."
"You're telling me now that there are rare earth deposits here? Are you challenging my expertise or my understanding?"
Qi Minglin felt that Chen Feng completely misunderstood the current situation, and what he said was simply a huge joke.
"If you've driven 240 stakes and still haven't found any rare earth deposits, it just means you haven't driven them in the right places."
Chen Feng remained unfazed by Qi Minglin's noticeably lowered gaze, speaking calmly in front of everyone, yet uttering surprising words.
"Holy crap, what is he saying? What does he do?"
"Who knows? What a joke! This place was our first exploration site. We explored it step by step. Do you think we wouldn't know if there are rare earth deposits down here?"
"That's pure bullshit. There's no way there could be rare earth mines here. Go to hell."
"Who exactly invited him? I even doubt whether he knows what rare earth minerals are."
"These so-called folk masters are no different from charlatans; they just got lucky and found some gold nuggets."
"It's a waste of the country's energy and resources to invite them here. They would be better off spending that time exploring the mountains."
Chen Feng heard the whispers around him, but he didn't care.
It's no use what he says now; everything will be revealed when we get there.
At that time, their words will become a series of resounding slaps, landing hard on their faces.
"Chen Feng, do you even know what you're talking about? There are rare earth mines in this place?"
“We’ve wasted two whole months here and come up empty-handed. Are you saying we’re all useless, unable to find the ore even when it’s right in front of us?” Zhang Richeng sneered.
"I said it's there, so it is. Believe it or not." Chen Feng put his phone on the table and leaned back in his chair.
Anyway, he's said it, so whether or not Qi Minglin goes is up to her.
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