Chapter 72: Creating the World’s Premier Beach Resort?

Veterinarian Li was truly conflicted. The opportunity was right in front of him, and such a rare chance—how could he possibly recommend someone else? Hastily, he spoke up, "Mr. Chu, what do you think of me? You know my expertise. If you give me this chance, I promise you won't be disappointed. I’ll make sure the artificial breeding of the blue-ringed jellyfish is a success."

Having spoken, he felt both hopeful and relieved. There was no shame in asking for this for the sake of his livelihood.

This was precisely what Chu Lin had intended. Seeing that Veterinarian Li had already volunteered, his purpose was achieved. He turned to Chen Feng and said, "Since that's the case, let's let Veterinarian Li give it a try. We've collaborated twice already, and his skills are trustworthy."

Chen Feng fully understood and smiled. "In that case, let Veterinarian Li give it a shot. I’ll have Sister Li come over later to sign the contract."

Upon hearing this, Veterinarian Li’s face lit up with joy. He didn’t bother with further assurances, but immediately pulled out his phone to arrange for equipment, wasting no time before starting to work with a net in the blue-ringed jellyfish breeding pool.

He knew that no amount of promises could be as convincing as concrete action.

Not every blue-ringed jellyfish was suitable for artificial insemination; only specially selected females could be used. This was the main reason why the breeding technology for blue-ringed jellyfish remained underdeveloped, and because survival rates were low, market prices continued to rise.

But the more he selected, the more astonished Veterinarian Li became.

Noticing how long he was taking, Chu Lin approached and asked, "How is it, Dr. Li? Is the proportion of jellyfish suitable for breeding high?"

Chen Feng and the others watched him expectantly. After all, this directly affected their investment.

Chen Feng, having witnessed the densely packed Neptune grouper fry and those rare seafood species, had great faith in Chu Lin. Liao Hai and Zhu Xin had invested mainly because they trusted Chen Feng.

Trust was one thing, but there was still hope for good results.

Veterinarian Li, however, was visibly incredulous. "Mr. Chu, where did you get these blue-ringed jellyfish? Every single one is suitable for breeding—one in five are females. This is unbelievable!"

"Special breeding techniques," Chu Lin replied, improvising. He was just as surprised; this seemed to be another advantage of the Atlantis strain of blue-ringed jellyfish, undoubtedly tied to its mysterious origins.

Veterinarian Li, sensing this, tactfully did not press the issue, but quickly continued, "With one-fifth females, after about a ten-day breeding period and at the usual survival rate, you should be able to raise at least forty thousand mature blue-ringed jellyfish in just over ten days."

Chen Feng, Liao Hai, and Zhu Xin exchanged glances at this.

Forty thousand jellyfish—at a market price of 150 each, even if wholesaled at 100, that would be four million.

And Chen Feng had learned from Brother Lin that the breeding cycle here would be even shorter, with a higher survival rate.

In other words, barring any surprises, the first batch of blue-ringed jellyfish bred here would be worth well over four million. With the current market, there was no chance of prices dropping at the start.

Liao Hai and Zhu Xin clenched their fists in excitement, their faces alight with the anticipation of success, knowing they had made the right bet backing Chen Feng. Brother Lin’s blue-ringed jellyfish lived up to its reputation—contrary to the belief that only a few were suitable for breeding, here, every single one was.

By dusk, the equipment Veterinarian Li had borrowed arrived. He wasted no time and began the artificial insemination of the jellyfish.

Before Chu Lin left the farm, Chen Feng even set up a group chat for Veterinarian Li to report on the breeding progress.

…

At the aquaculture farm.

Chu Lin drove into the courtyard, holding a simple air quality detector as he got out of the car. This device measured air quality.

Their city, Min City, was on the coast, so the air quality was usually good. Outside the farm, he had already checked—the reading was 45, an excellent score. In places like the capital, air quality often exceeded 100.

After getting out, Chu Lin headed toward the 500-acre bay, watching the device as he walked. Sure enough, the further he went, the better the air quality. When he reached the front of the 500-acre bay, the air quality index was just 7.

That’s right—the air quality in this bay was now a single-digit number.

He immediately checked the national air quality rankings for the day; the best area elsewhere was 13.

Incredible.

The air here was better than anywhere else in the country—even more so than the top-ranked scenic spot famed for its air quality. If only he had more Atlantis blessing stones, he could develop this bay into a seaside resort based on the air alone. Coupled with the water quality, creating a world-class beach wasn’t out of reach.

Unfortunately, the supply of Atlantis blessing stones was limited.

Lost in thought, his phone rang—it was his eldest sister.

He answered at once, hearing her cheerful voice: "You rascal, come over tonight! I’m treating you to a feast!"

"Sis, what’s the occasion? Something good happened?" Chu Lin asked with a laugh.

"My Level 2 lawyer certificate finally arrived! Time to celebrate—I’ve invited you, our younger sister, and one of my closest friends." The joy in Chu Yan’s voice was unmistakable. Though she’d already passed the exam, holding the actual certificate felt different.

Besides, the start date for her Level 2 lawyer status was based on the issue date.

"Alright, I’ll take a shower and bring some seafood over!" Chu Lin agreed with a smile, then went to collect some prawns, clams, and scallops. After washing up, he headed to his sister’s apartment.

He knocked.

The door opened, and there stood Chu Yan in an apron, delighted. "You rascal, you’re here."

"Sis, this seafood is from my own farm. Try it today," Chu Lin said, handing over his haul.

"Come in and make yourself comfortable. Our youngest sister had a classmate’s birthday today, so it’ll just be the three of us," Chu Yan replied, taking the seafood and closing the door after him.

Stepping inside, Chu Lin’s eyes lit up at the sight of a striking figure on the living room sofa.

A beauty.

She was an extraordinarily voluptuous woman, her lovely face exuding mature charm. The alluring details were enough to make it impossible to look away—she was the embodiment of a ripe, luscious peach.

A tight black dress accentuated her curves to a nearly exaggerated degree, her exposed legs the kind that would inspire endless admiration.

Seated there, the dress clung to her in a way that made her silhouette almost outrageous.

When had his sister befriended someone so stunning? He’d never seen her before on previous visits.

"You rascal, let me introduce you—this is my dear friend, Liu Xiaowan!" Chu Yan said. "Xiaowan, this is my brother, Chu Lin."

Chu Lin was taken aback.

Small?

What exactly was small about her?

Liu Xiaowan, on the other hand, regarded him like she’d made a delightful discovery, staring straight at him. "Yan Yan, well, well—you’ve been hiding a handsome brother like this from me all this time. Were you afraid I’d steal him from you?"

Chu Lin was dumbfounded.

Was he being flirted with?

Unbelievable!

Truly, you live long enough to see everything!