"I was at a district meeting a few days ago and heard some officials privately discussing that foreign trade is crucial for our country's economic development. We have good water depth here and are not far from international shipping lanes. I heard rumors that the higher-ups have plans and may soon invest in building a large-scale modern port in our bay!"
"Build a port?" Dong Jun and his parents were all shocked. This news was undoubtedly earth-shattering to them.
"Yes, build a port." Lu Qingyang nodded affirmatively. "Brother Jun, think about it, if we really build a port, what will it bring? It's not just a small-scale project now. It will require a large number of construction workers, various material transportation, and supporting services. When the time comes, people, goods, and ships from all directions will flock here!"
He watched as the army's eyes gradually lit up and continued his analysis, "By then, fishing might not be the only way out. You have a boat and are familiar with the waterways. Maybe you can do some short-distance transportation within the port area and deliver supplies to the ships?"
Or, once the port is built, the flow of people will increase, and the demand for seafood will surge. You can organize the villagers to engage in aquaculture, or supply the collected seafood directly to the port canteen and surrounding restaurants? Even then, you will definitely need a lot of workers and managers who are familiar with the local conditions..."
Lu Qingyang described the situation and outlined a hopeful future for the army.
This sounds much more reliable and exciting than going out blindly.
Wang Jun's breathing became a little rapid. He slammed his leg and said, "Comrade Lu, are you serious?! Are we really going to build a port?"
"The rumors are reliable. The planning should be done in detail. The timing and scale are issues."
Lu Qingyang didn't say too much, but gave him enough confidence. "So, brother Jun, although things are difficult right now, you might as well take a long-term view. Take advantage of now and pay more attention to the news in this area. If you have the opportunity, you can learn some mechanical maintenance or driving skills, save some money, or think about how to make better use of the existing fishing boats. Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared."
The worry on Wang Jun's face disappeared, and he excitedly said to his parents, "Dad, Mom, did you hear that? We're going to build a port here!"
Although the old couple still had a vague idea of the specific concept of the port, they nodded happily when they saw their son rekindled his hope, and were even more grateful to Lu Qingyang:
"Comrade Lu, this news is so important. It really... really needs to point us in the right direction!"
Lu Qingyang said more because of their family's help.
"But you must promise me not to spread this. After all, the character 귷 hasn't even been written yet."
"Don't worry, don't worry, we listen to you!"
The rain gradually stopped and the dark clouds dispersed, bringing with them a clarity and brightness washed by the rain.
The air is exceptionally fresh; a deep breath is refreshing.
Lu Qingyang and Shen Mo declined the invitation of their uncle's family to have dinner with them, and after expressing their gratitude, they said goodbye and left.
The fishing village seemed even more peaceful after the rain. The low houses, emerald green trees, and the sparkling sea in the distance all seemed to have been repainted with bright and moving colors.
"The sky is so beautiful after the rain." Shen Mo looked up at the clear blue sky and the faint rainbow on the horizon, and couldn't help but sigh.
The general followed them out and said enthusiastically, "Comrade Lu, Comrade Shen, the rain has stopped. It's a great time to go fishing on the mudflats. You can pick up a lot of good things. I'll take you for a look."
"Going to the sea?" Shen Mo asked curiously. This was a new word for her.
"Yes, after the tide goes out, we pick up shells, dig crabs and look for conchs on the exposed mudflats!" Jun explained with the unique pride of fishermen on his face.
Seeing Shen Mo eager to try, Lu Qingyang smiled and agreed: "Okay, then please trouble Brother Jun to show us."
The group walked towards the beach after the rain.
At this time, the mudflats have been washed by rainwater and appear cleaner and smoother, with many small holes on them.
Jun is an experienced sea-hunting expert. He walked and gave instructions:
Look, these little holes have clams or razor clams underneath them; there are often crabs hiding in the cracks in the rocks over there; these little flowers blooming in the mud are called anemones..."
He skillfully held a small iron hook and a small net bag, digging here and poking there, and soon he harvested several plump clams and a small crab with bared claws.
Chen Mo followed his example, carefully exploring the mud with a branch, and every time she found a beautiful shell or a small crab that fled in panic, she would let out a cry of surprise.
She even managed to dig up a few clams under the guidance of Jun, although her hands were covered in mud.
There are already quite a few harvests in Jun's net bag, and Shen Mo's hands are full of various strange shells and small conches, and she is very satisfied.
"It's almost time. The tide is about to rise." Jun said after looking at the sky.
When they returned to the parking lot, Jun called on the surrounding fishermen to help push the car out.
The two were able to leave safely.
Shen Mo had a lot of fun playing, but Lu Qingyang had to deal with affairs in the next few days.
Lu Qingyang plunged into the factory affairs, including the new factory construction progress, textile factory production scheduling, account accounting, communication and coordination with local departments... He had to handle all the issues personally, which was really a skill.
He called Xiangxiang over and said, "Sister Xiangxiang, I'm really busy these days. Xiaomo isn't familiar with this place. When you have time, take her around, see some interesting things, and buy her some little things girls like. All expenses should be charged to my account."
Xiangxiang has been here for a while and is quite familiar with this place.
"Okay, don't worry, I will definitely take Xiaomo out for some fun."
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