Su Haiting was openly mocked by the villagers, and she scolded Zhou Jiuzhen, "How can the villagers on this island be so vulgar? And was that lady introducing the clams doing it on purpose, using those technical terms to embarrass people!"
She smiled at Zhou Jiuzhen, but her words were directed at Ling Huanwu.
Ling Huanwu clenched her fists and glanced around at the villagers from the neighboring village who were blocking the warehouse entrance and causing trouble. Just as she was about to retort to the delicate female section chief, Zhou Jiuzhen's face darkened first, and he said with displeasure, "Comrade Su, you're exaggerating. Comrade Ling would never deliberately make things difficult for anyone!"
Su Haiting, who had been all smiles, turned red in the eyes after being coldly rebuked by Zhou Jiuzhen. Her voice choked as she turned to the overseas Chinese representative and apologized in English, "I'm sorry, Johnson, this country girl didn't prepare a speech, so I can't translate it. Although they are not sincere, I really want to make this acquisition happen."
As she spoke, she deliberately turned her head away to wipe her tears, looking apologetic, and said, "Brother Zhou, this representative didn't understand the introduction, and no matter how much I begged him, he wouldn't give it to me..."
Zhou Jiuzhen was just angry because his old friend had spoken ill of Ling Huanwu, but the next second he saw her eyes redden with worry as she tried to find clams to buy for their Stone Village, and he couldn't help but feel guilty.
The villagers around her, who couldn't understand foreign languages, were also fooled by her pitiful and charming appearance with tears in the rain, and they all comforted her and told her not to worry.
Ling Huanwu glanced at Zhao Jingxiang, who was watching the commotion with a half-smile, his arms crossed, then coldly stared at the woman who was still putting on an act.
Seeing Johnson, one of the overseas Chinese representatives, frown and turn to leave, Ling Huanwu stepped forward and quickly blocked his way.
“Sorry, these are Ruditapes philippinarum,” Ling Huanwu said fluently, startling everyone, as the villagers who had caused the disturbance stared in shock. “They filter phytoplankton and organic detritus, with a well-developed base for burrowing in intertidal zones. The mortality rate is controlled below 5% through temperature and salinity management…”
She not only accurately stated the scientific name and aquaculture technical parameters, but also picked up the overturned clam and explained in English, "This damage is artificial. Our regular harvests have intact shells and meat content over 60%, which meets your export standards."
The entire room fell silent.
Su Haiting's face instantly turned a deep purplish-red, her teary eyes widening in disbelief that a village girl could speak English.
Several men from the neighboring village stared wide-eyed, while the short man who had just kicked the stone nearly collapsed to the ground.
The head of the overseas Chinese representatives' eyes lit up, and they reached out their hands with admiration. "Madam, your professionalism far exceeds my expectations. The lady just said that you lacked sincerity, but you have shown me a great deal of sincerity and surprise."
"We'll take these clams. Hope to see you again someday!"
Ling Huanwu shook hands with the other party in a generous and calm manner, "There will definitely be an opportunity. If your company needs it, our farm will reserve the best quality clams for your company every year."
The overseas Chinese representative couldn't help but laugh heartily when he saw that the young woman possessed a business aura that was beyond her years.
The two chatted happily in front of everyone, and before they knew it, they had signed a contract.
They completely treated Su Haiting, who was in charge of translation, as a mere decoration.
Su Haiting was ignored the whole time, and her lips trembled with anger.
On the dock.
Ling Huanwu once again stood at the front and shook hands with the overseas Chinese representative. When she turned around, her gaze swept coldly over the villagers from other villages who hadn't yet recovered from their commotion. Her voice was not loud, but each word was clear: "Whether our village's clams are good or not is up to the foreigners and the market. Instead of gossiping about other people's harvests, some people should go back and cultivate their own saline-alkali land properly."
Finally, she reached out her hand to Su Haiting, who was boarding the ship and leaving, her tone calm but carrying a subtle warning, "Section Chief Su, regardless of any personal grudges we may have, the interests of the people must always come first, right?"
Su Haiting reluctantly loosened her grip on her hand, then slowly took it in hers, her smile masking a gritted teeth. "You're right, we're all serving the people. Comrade Ling's translation skills are wasted in the village!"
The sea breeze, carrying a fishy smell, blew by, gradually dispersing the whispers around us.
Only the canvas on the farm continued to rustle, as if applauding this brilliant counterattack.
The ship sailed away.
The moment Ling Huanwu turned around, the villagers at the breeding farm all had tears in their eyes, looking at her with gratitude.
"Comrade Ling, thanks to you, our village not only has food to eat, but also the hard work of the breeding farm over the past six months has not been in vain."
"Yes, Comrade Ling, you are the lucky charm and miracle of our village, just like those clams that suddenly grow big. You are a fairy sent to us by heaven!"
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