In recent years, villagers have been relying on the cultivation and sale of Gastrodia elata and ginseng to earn income, supplemented by the cultivation of wheat and rice.
These crops gradually made the lives of every household prosperous. They built new houses, the children could wear new clothes, and the family's table was also enriched. The days when they used to worry about food and clothing seemed to be gone forever.
However, this sudden flood, like a nightmare, ruthlessly brought the villagers back to their original state.
Continuous heavy rains caused the river to overflow and submerged large tracts of farmland. Gastrodia elata and ginseng are already delicate, and after being submerged in water for a long time, their roots and stems all died, like works of art that had lost their vitality and were no longer of any value.
Wheat and rice were not spared either. The result of failing to harvest a single grain was like a heavy blow to the villagers' hearts, filling them with despair and helplessness.
This kind of gap from wealth to poverty is difficult for anyone to bear. The villagers looked at the farmland ravaged by the flood, their eyes full of pain and confusion.
At the same time, the impact of the flood spread rapidly to Lin Yuexi's business empire like ripples.
Her chain stores are usually packed with customers, with goods coming in and out, and it is a busy scene.
However, the floods caused roads to be washed away, traffic was paralyzed, goods could not be delivered on time, the goods on the shelves gradually became sparse, and the number of customers also dropped sharply.
The situation in weaving and fashion factories is also not optimistic. The transportation of raw materials is blocked, production progress is forced to slow down, and many orders are at risk of delay.
Freight vehicles were stuck on the road, unable to deliver finished products to dealers in various places on time, which not only affected the company's reputation, but also may face breach of contract compensation.
Lin Yuexi stood in front of the office window, looking at the gloomy sky outside, her heart full of worry. She knew very well that she and the Chinese people were facing a severe test.
Just at this moment, the quiet atmosphere in the office was broken by a rapid phone ring.
Lin Yuexi was immersed in worries about many things. When she heard the voice, she immediately came to her senses, walked quickly to the desk, and reached out to pick up the receiver.
Gong Mufeng's familiar and steady voice soon came from the other end of the receiver, but at this moment, the voice was a little more solemn and urgent: "Yuexi, I'm afraid I won't be able to come back during this period of time.
The situation in the south city is extremely serious. A severe flood has occurred, which has also triggered a mudslide. The situation is critical. Our brigade has received an emergency dispatch order and is rushing to the local area to participate in the disaster relief work immediately. "
When Lin Yuexi heard this, her heart suddenly tightened, and her anxiety instantly overflowed. She hurriedly asked: "Mu Feng, when are you leaving?"
Gong Mufeng's voice on the other end of the phone was firm and warm. Although it was a bit hurried, it was still full of concern: "The troops will leave immediately. Yuexi, you must take good care of yourself at home. If you encounter something beyond your ability in business, don't force yourself to do it. It doesn't matter if you do less. You must put your health first."
Lin Yuexi's eyes were slightly red, and she suppressed her worry and responded seriously: "Okay, I understand, Mu Feng. You are on the front line of disaster relief, so you must pay great attention to your safety. You must know that I, Zi Yan, Xi Yun, Yi Chen, and Yu Tong have been at home, waiting for you to return safely."
"Understood." Two short and powerful words came out of Gong Mufeng's mouth. Then, a busy tone came from the other end of the phone, and he had hung up.
Lin Yuexi held the receiver for a long time, her heart full of concern and worry for Gong Mufeng.
As the saying goes, misfortunes never come alone. Lin Yuexi was already worried about Gong Mufeng who was rushing to the front line of disaster relief. Her heart was hanging in the air, feeling uneasy.
Just at this moment, the office door was slammed open and Gong Jinyao rushed in hurriedly, with hurried steps and an anxious look on her face.
Before she could even stand still, she said anxiously, "Sister-in-law! This year's rain is ridiculously heavy. Cotton in various places has been seriously affected. A significant reduction in production is inevitable. As a result, I'm afraid that our textile raw materials will soon be in short supply. What should we do?"
Gong Jinyao spoke while gesturing with her hands, her eyes full of anxiety.
Lin Yuexi frowned slightly, her eyes locked on Gong Jinyao, and she asked anxiously, "How much cotton do we have left in stock? Based on the current production progress, how long can it last?"
Gong Jinyao quickly gathered her thoughts and responded, "At most, it's only about one and a half months' worth."
After hearing this, Lin Yuexi fell into a brief contemplation, and then her eyes lit up and she looked up and asked, "I wonder what the weather is like in the southern hemisphere this year?"
Gong Jinyao was stunned at first, then she instantly understood Lin Yuexi's intention and blurted out: "Sister-in-law, are you planning to import cotton from abroad?"
Lin Yuexi nodded firmly and said, "That's right. As long as the weather conditions in the southern hemisphere are good, countries like Brazil and Australia have considerable cotton production. Take Australia for example, its cotton is mainly grown in New South Wales and Queensland in the east, and the harvest period usually lasts from mid-September to November.
Moreover, cotton is grown on a large scale locally, so the yield is guaranteed. As long as we can find the right person to act as a matchmaker, we don’t have to worry too much about the raw materials.”
Gong Jinyao looked embarrassed and asked, "Sister-in-law, that's what we said, but where can we find such an informant?"
Lin Yuexi smiled confidently and said, "The embassy. I heard that Australia originally intended to export cotton."
Gong Jinyao was stunned for a moment, then she suddenly realized and a surprised smile broke out on her face.
She walked quickly to Lin Yuexi excitedly, couldn't help but hugged Lin Yuexi's arm, pulled her around happily for a few circles, and kept praising her: "Sister-in-law, you are so smart! The weather in the southern hemisphere is quite good this year, your idea is simply great!"
Lin Yuexi and Gong Jinyao looked at each other, with determination and resoluteness in each other's eyes. They made a prompt decision and acted immediately.
They quickly prepared cooperation plans, contact information and business cards, and then chose appropriate clothes to change into, striving to present a professional and confident image.
After changing their clothes, the two walked out of the weaving factory without stopping. The autumn wind brought a little chill, but it could not blow away the anxiety in their hearts.
Gong Jinyao trotted to the car, opened the door skillfully, and sat in the driver's seat. Lin Yuexi followed closely and got on the passenger seat.
With a roar of the engine, the car rushed out like an arrow and sped towards the Australian Embassy.
The scenery outside the car window passed by quickly like phantoms, but their eyes were always fixed on the front, with only one goal in mind: to reach the embassy as soon as possible and find a solution to the cotton supply problem.
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