Song Ziqing and his group bought large tracts of land in various parts of the world, most of which were suitable for mechanized management. They developed these lands as farms.
Some places are suitable for growing fruit, so we plant them all and develop them into orchards. Some places are suitable for growing various grains, some are suitable for growing medicinal herbs, and some are suitable for growing various forages and raising cattle, sheep, horses, pigs, and so on.
However, many places are very remote, so while it's easy to purchase machinery, transportation is a challenge.
They had the security company hire a lot of unofficial staff to help with the transportation.
There are also many places that are simply not suitable for farming, so they can only be left to lie fallow, waiting for the mineral resources beneath them to be mined when needed in the future.
After all, the technology of this era is not yet advanced enough, and there is often no need for certain special minerals. Only when we enter the 5G era will those minerals that are currently unpopular show their value.
However, deep down, Song Ziqing felt a strong sense of waste regarding the idle land.
She would never tolerate her family's land lying barren, no matter what.
For land unsuitable for farming, she did not hesitate to order people to plant trees and create forests.
After all, for the Chinese people, farming is a deeply ingrained part of their DNA.
In addition, Song Ziqing also discovered that some lands, although unsuitable for developing agriculture or mining, have unique natural landscapes and ecological environments.
So she decided to protect these places and establish nature reserves so that people could appreciate the beauty of nature.
At the same time, she also encouraged local residents to develop tourism to boost the economy by attracting tourists.
Thanks to Song Ziqing's efforts, over the years, these seemingly useless lands have gradually become full of life and vitality.
In the past six months, the family has returned to Hong Kong, and Song Ziqing has instructed Lin Chengyu to buy several of the many idle islands in Hong Kong one by one.
These islands are located in remote areas, especially those adjacent to the mainland, which are even more secluded and desolate.
Because of the lack of drinking water, this place is rarely visited, hence the extremely low prices.
Faced with such a predicament, Song Ziqing was at a loss.
Left with no other option, he turned to the highly respected professors at Hong Kong University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, asking them to work together to develop a machine that could convert seawater into fresh water.
This invention is of great significance, as it can not only solve the water problem of small islands, but also bring immense benefits to people living in coastal cities like Hong Kong.
After all, the Earth has abundant marine resources, but relatively scarce freshwater resources. If large-scale, efficient seawater desalination technology can be achieved, it will undoubtedly bring tremendous changes to human society.
All of this depends on the tireless efforts and innovative spirit of scientists.
In fact, this type of machine had already appeared overseas, but it was not widely used in daily life until the 1970s.
Especially for developing countries in Asia, there is a clear imbalance between investment and returns, so people generally lack interest or enthusiasm for it.
After all, to achieve widespread adoption of such technologies and maximize their benefits, a significant investment of funds and resources is required; however, given that the actual returns may be relatively limited, many people will naturally shy away from this field.
Now, Lin Chengyu is using the name of Song Lin Group to directly establish designated research projects in two universities in Hong Kong, providing them with substantial research funding. In the eyes of these universities and professors, Song Lin Group is far better than other so-called enterprises in Hong Kong.
At least Song Lin Group values talent very much. In the ten years since its establishment, Song Lin Group has recruited at least one-third to one-half of the graduates from Hong Kong University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong!
Groups that value talent are the ones these universities welcome most.
With the efforts of experts from all walks of life, Lin Chengyu purchased a lot of related technologies from abroad, and the research and development of seawater desalination machines made breakthrough progress in less than half a year.
However, to truly apply this technology to the island, issues such as equipment transportation and installation still need to be addressed.
Lin Chengyu was well aware of the difficulties involved, but he did not back down.
He organized a professional team to break down the large-scale seawater desalination equipment into multiple modules for transport to various islands.
After much effort, the seawater desalination equipment was successfully installed and put into operation on the island.
Clear fresh water flows continuously from the machine, solving the island's water problem.
They recruited many farmers from the refugee areas of Hong Kong who had come from the mainland, and had these people go directly to these islands to help them farm.
These people were happy to have to farm after coming to Hong Kong, since Lin Chengyu paid them much higher wages than on the mainland.
Moreover, working on the island comes with free food and accommodation, so their expenses are low, and they can save most of their wages. Over time, they can definitely buy a house in Hong Kong.
After all, Songlin Group treats its employees very well!
Take buying a house as an example. If employees want to buy property, they can enjoy very affordable employee prices.
For those who are short on cash and temporarily lack funds to buy a house, the company offers a particularly thoughtful solution: employees can sign a long-term contract with the company, in which case the company will advance a portion of the money as a down payment to help employees buy a house.
Then, each month, the company only needs to deduct a small portion from the employee's salary to repay the mortgage.
This approach not only reduces the financial burden of homeownership for employees but also allows them to own their own homes as soon as possible, making it a win-win situation!
Such generous benefits are truly the envy of employees at other companies!
However, not every employee is eligible to buy a house; at the very least, they must be recognized as an outstanding employee within the Songlin Group.
Over time, agriculture on these islands gradually developed and expanded.
The farmers work hard, growing a variety of vegetables, fruits and grains, which not only meets the island's self-sufficiency but also begins to supply fresh agricultural products to the surrounding areas.
These agricultural products quickly gained a reputation in Hong Kong markets due to their excellent quality.
Lin Chengyu saw a business opportunity and decided to further expand the scale of agriculture.
He introduced advanced agricultural technologies and equipment, and trained farmers to plant and manage farmland scientifically.
At the same time, he also increased his investment in his own farms throughout Southeast Asia, developing various agricultural product processing and sales businesses, forming a complete industrial chain.
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