Chapter 125: Fetching 300 Million Would Be No Problem!

Liu Xiaowan was not stupid; she realized what the other party was thanking her for within a moment, and feeling speechless, she deleted him directly.

Girls who left notes on wealthy men's cars—perhaps for them, a scumbag was exactly what they wanted.

At that thought, the thrill she had felt in taking revenge on the jerk vanished.

Just then, she noticed a WeChat message: "Sister Xiaowan, it was so good to see you again. I shouldn't have snuck away last time. I hope you can forgive me!"

This scumbag.

Seeing that he actually had the audacity to bring up the last time, her irritation grew. She put her phone away and glared out the window, fuming.

Inside the Cullinan, Chu Lin waited for a long time without a reply and sighed. It seemed this beautiful young woman would not be so easy to win over. He really did miss the fullness and sensation of her breasts.

Returning to the breeding farm, Chu Lin took a shower and went to bed, though his dreams that night were inevitably filled with undulating waves.

The next day, Chu Lin rose as usual and entered the game to move out the animals spawned in Atlantis. As for the Mesopotamia map, there had been no movement; aside from the novice recipe for cooking wine provided last time, it seemed to have gone silent again. However, the Mesopotamia map lacked market and wild modules, meaning it could not trigger plot-based recipes from those areas. That was its limitation, and there was nothing to be done about it.

On the other hand, the blue-ringed octopuses had accumulated in large numbers. His younger sister and her two roommates had taken over 400 of them previously, though he didn't know how sales were going.

After breakfast, Chu Lin wandered through the breeding pools. The automated equipment was quite convenient; he just had to press a button to feed them. Loading the feed was the only tiring part, though currently, only a portion of the shrimp larvae needed feeding, so only the corresponding equipment slots were filled.

He walked over to the pool containing the Neptune groupers and found that they had grown significantly during this time, now exceeding the size of an average man's thumb. Clearly, they were growing faster than normal. Over 20,000 Neptune grouper fry swarmed in the water; it was a stunning sight because it represented money. After all, a single fish was currently worth 40,000 yuan. However, that price was predicated on their scarcity. Releasing such a large quantity at once would certainly cause the price to plummet. Therefore, he couldn't release them all at once in the beginning; he needed to release them in small batches in different places so that the market wouldn't react fast enough to trigger a massive price drop. Furthermore, there was the international market, where these fish fetched 7,000 USD each. By managing it carefully, he could ensure the first few thousand wouldn't see a price drop, maximizing his profits.

After that, there was no helping it; the market's macroeconomic regulation was powerful, and once the price took a nosedive, it would be beyond his control. Still, if handled well, even with a major price drop, selling these 20,000-plus Neptune groupers would easily bring in over 300 million yuan. Naturally, once he bred another batch, the market would realize they could be cultivated, and the price might drop to just a few thousand yuan each. Thus, Linfeng Aquatic Pets would have to control the quantity in the future to ensure an optimal ratio of costs to revenue.

As he was thinking this, Chen Feng called: "Brother Lin, do you have time to come to the farm? The investment promotion meeting was a huge success, and Director Wang said he wants to present a plaque for an 'Advanced Fishery Breeding Farm in Pingjiang.' It would be best if you, the chairman, could be here."

"Alright, I'm heading over now. I have some things to discuss with you as well," Chu Lin agreed. He wasn't surprised that Director Wang was bringing a plaque. Since the aquatic pet company's last successful investment meeting, as the company that Director Wang had helped connect, it would be strange if he didn't put on a show.

He did need to rely on Chen Feng's company to sell the Neptune groupers, as he lacked the channels himself. Although the fish were still fry, pet fish were different from food fish; aquatic pet enthusiasts preferred raising them from a young age to form a bond. In a while, when they were two fingers wide, they would be ready to sell. This time would allow Chen Feng to prepare.

When Chu Lin drove the Cullinan to the farm, it was already bustling. Director Wang had arrived early and was chatting happily with Chen Feng, treating him with great courtesy since Chen Feng managed Linfeng Aquatic Pets. Both men greeted Chu Lin with immense enthusiasm as he approached.

"General Manager Chu, we've been waiting for you!" Wang Yu shook Chu Lin's hand warmly. He was overjoyed; he had heard the second batch of blue-ringed octopuses were ready and a second investment meeting was imminent. The previous success had been noted by the leaders of the Min City Fishery Bureau, who even suggested they come down to inspect. This was a massive boon for him; as long as the second meeting succeeded, he would gain favor in the eyes of his superiors. With a little maneuvering by his wife's family, he could drop the "deputy" from his title.

"Brother Lin, Director Wang wants us to take a photo while holding the plaque," Chen Feng said happily. He enjoyed the respect Wang Yu showed him. Previously, as a mere "second-generation rich kid," even with a pet shop, he had been nobody. A small section chief from the fire department could have shut him down with one phone call.

"Sure, let's take one," Chu Lin said, understanding the need for such pageantry. Afterward, he and Chen Feng posed with the Director, holding the plaque for the "Advanced Fishery Breeding Farm." The Fishery Bureau's staff snapped photos incessantly.

Once Director Wang and his team left, Chu Lin inspected the farm with Chen Feng, specifically the two cultivation pools. Veterinarian Li was busy with three assistants near the Neptune groupers. Seeing him, he stood up respectfully: "General Manager Chu, you're here!"

"Yes, just checking in. Are you satisfied with your work here?" Chu Lin asked with a smile.

"Absolutely, General Manager Chu!" Veterinarian Li replied immediately. Aside from the high salary, Chen Feng had given him a 10,000 yuan bonus after the last meeting and promised performance rewards for every successful batch of octopuses. Where else could he get such benefits?

Chen Feng added, "Vet Li's skills are excellent."

"Good," Chu Lin nodded and looked at the Neptune groupers. "How is the breeding going?"

Vet Li frowned. "General Manager Chu, we tried once and failed. These fish aren't that easy to breed. It's no wonder no one else has succeeded yet; aside from the difficulty of finding pairs, there's the challenge of the breeding process itself."

Chu Lin asked curiously, "That's strange. You helped me breed them before, and you succeeded on the first try."

Vet Li explained, "That was because the fish were already producing eggs. Our attempts at artificial stimulation didn't work. However, our breeding pools are quite special, and I am confident we will find a way soon."

Chu Lin nodded. He wasn't surprised. If it were easy, others would have succeeded by now. However, as Vet Li mentioned, the pools contained the Atlantis Blessing Stones. With this "cheat," Linfeng Aquatic Pets would surely have an easier time than anyone else.

After the tour, he pulled Chen Feng aside. "I have something for you to handle."

"Brother Lin, what is it?" Chen Feng asked.

"Remember the Neptune grouper fry at my farm?"

"Of course!" Chen Feng nodded. He had been stunned when he first saw them, which was why he hadn't hesitated to hitch his wagon to Chu Lin. He quickly realized the implication: "Brother Lin, you want to sell them? Leave it to Linfeng Aquatic Pets. We can add them to the second investment meeting to boost the company's reputation. But we should handle a batch secretly first, otherwise, releasing that many would cause the price to plummet."

Chu Lin was satisfied that Chen Feng had anticipated this. They discussed the details, and ultimately, he entrusted the sale to the company in exchange for a 10% commission. Although he was the owner, he believed in keeping clear accounts.

After parting ways with Chen Feng, Chu Lin left the farm. Not long after, Branch Manager Sun called: "Mr. Chu, the documents and bank card are ready. You can come by to pick them up and update your information. I'll have Xiaowan wait for you in the lobby."

"Very well, Manager Sun, I'm on my way," Chu Lin replied, hearing the beautiful woman's name. He was quite looking forward to another encounter with the alluring older woman.