Reborn in 1994, escaping from marriage and going sea fishing, I won!

Zhang Fengming replied: "Cultivated pearls!"

Director Xu, who had been a bit curious at first, instantly lost his temper upon hearing this. "Ah, we've done what you're talking about before! Cultured pearls aren't very good, they can't be sold at a high price, and the risks are huge!"

Zhang Fengming's brows twitched slightly. "That was in the past. This time is different. The South China Sea pearls cultivated on Sifang Island are extremely popular both domestically and internationally! Before, they didn't expand their cultivation abroad, but now they've selected several suitable locations, which happen to be within our management area!"

Director Xu's eyes lit up when he heard this. "I've heard of what you're talking about! My daughter bought a pearl necklace from Dafu Jewelry for my wife. It's a really nice pearl necklace, and I heard it has a calming effect."

Zhang Fengming nodded repeatedly: "Yes, that kind of pearl!"

Director Xu became interested: "How do you have such a channel?"

Zhang Fengming replied, "Leader, you know I'm a Central Selected Student! There were hundreds of us in that class, and I have a very good relationship with a man named Liu Yibang. His sister owns a breeding company that cultivates this high-quality pearl oyster!"

"Because of the huge market demand, we want to expand aquaculture. However, the South China Sea is under the jurisdiction of our Hai Province, and we are responsible for this aspect of the work. So Liu Yibang contacted me and asked me how to rent the sea area and how to pay the sea area usage fee."

Director Xu instantly believed it—he couldn't lie about it. He tapped his fingers on the table. "Xiao Zhang, this time you go, don't just discuss the sea area usage fee. It would be best if they registered a company here. The output value would then be ours, which would be greatly beneficial to promoting local economic development."

Zhang Fengming scratched his head: "What if it doesn't work?"

Director Xu smiled and said, "What are you afraid of? Don't be embarrassed. We have preferential policies! If we can introduce their improved South China Sea pearl oyster species, more farmers will follow suit. Young people, don't be timid. Think boldly and act boldly!"

Zhang Fengming listened to Director Xu's encouragement and realized that this was a good opportunity that he must seize: "Director Xu, I would like to ask for leave from you to go to Sifang Island."

Director Xu waved his hand and said generously, "You're on a business trip for work, not a personal matter! The company will reimburse your travel expenses. If you're short on money, go to the finance department first to withdraw the money. You can return with a refund or make up the difference."

Director Xu is naturally willing to support these young people who come from above, who are motivated, have ideals, and have connections. As long as they can achieve results, the entire unit will benefit.

Zhang Fengming chuckled, "Thank you, boss! Last month, I bought a lot of delicious seafood and dried goods for my mom's birthday and sent them back. I'm short of money right now!"

Director Xu smiled and nodded. "You're quite filial, young man! I'll call the finance department right now, and you can just go over there. I'll give you three days off first, and if that's not enough, I'll give you five!"

Zhang Fengming replied, "It'll take two days to go back and forth, so please give me five days off! I can do some more research there and get more good projects for us."

Director Xu was very happy: "Okay!"

Zhang Fengming went straight to the finance department to collect his money and returned to his dormitory. He quickly showered, changed into clean clothes, packed a few changes of clothes, and had the company driver take him to the airport.

He originally wanted to take a boat, but his leader specifically instructed the finance department to let Zhang Fengming take a plane so as not to waste precious time on the road.

Zhang Fengming sighed: You have to have connections to get the attention of the leaders!

There happened to be a flight to Shenzhen at five o'clock in the afternoon. Zhang Fengming sat on the plane, looking at the blue sea below, his love was beyond words.

When he first came here, he was not used to it in many ways, but the warm climate and rich resources here made him gradually fall in love with this land.

When we arrived in Shenzhen, it was already past seven o'clock.

Zhang Fengming called Liu Yibang and said, "Yibang, I'm already in Shenzhen. It's a little late today, I'll come visit you tomorrow."

Liu Yibang was stunned: "I thought you were arriving tomorrow! Why didn't you tell me before you got on the plane? I could have picked you up!"

Zhang Fengming smiled and said, "No need to answer the phone. I've already found a hotel and settled in. I'm planning to go out for a walk. I just found a small shop and had a bowl of fried rice noodles. It was really delicious."

Liu Yibang nodded: "I'm on the island now and can't go back to Shenzhen. I'll take the earliest boat to Shenzhen to pick you up tomorrow."

Zhang Fengming replied, "Time is quite tight. Just tell me which pier to go to and I'll wait for you there. No need to bother you coming to the city to pick you up, which would waste your time."

Liu Yibang smiled and said, "At the Dongcheng Wharf, just wait for me there. However, the management on our island is quite strict, and we will need to conduct inspections when the time comes. Please bear with me."

Zhang Fengming smiled and said, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do. I'll follow your instructions. I've already eaten, so I'll take a walk around."

"Then be careful." Liu Yibang reminded.

Zhang Fengming smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm a grown-up, what do I have to be afraid of?"

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Fengming asked the locals and went to a famous local shopping mall.

The mall is brightly lit and colorful.

Zhang Fengming sighed in his heart: "As expected of a city at the forefront of reform and opening up, its development speed is really fast!" Then think about Hai Province. Because some unscrupulous capitalists speculated on real estate, the local economy was in a mess and has yet to recover.

He bought a glass of lemonade and drank it while observing. Soon he saw the "Da Fu Jewelry" store.

Zhang Fengming walked in and looked around.

At this time, a salesperson with exquisite makeup came up and asked with a smile: "Sir, what kind of jewelry would you like to buy?"

Not only does Zhang Fengming not have a girlfriend, he also doesn't have much spare money in his pocket. Although he can't afford it, this doesn't affect his understanding of the product.

"Hello, I'd like to learn more about the Sifang Island South Sea Pearl Collection. Could you take me to see it?"

The salesperson smiled and nodded. "Of course! This is one of our Dafu Jewelry's flagship products. Sir, this way, please. The Sifang Island Pearl counter is right over here..."

Listening to the salesperson's explanation, Zhang Fengming was gradually captivated by the beauty of these pearls. "No wonder people used to describe wealth by saying 'gold, silver, and jewelry'. The 'pearls' here refer to pearls! These pearls are truly beautiful, especially the ones from Sifang Island. They are absolutely amazing."

The salesperson quickly agreed, "Yes, sir. Our pearls are of very good quality. Are you buying them for your girlfriend?"

Zhang Fengming smiled and said, "I don't have a girlfriend yet. And these pearls are really good, but the price is a bit high."

The salesperson, still smiling, said, "You get what you pay for. If you think pearl necklaces are a bit pricey, you can also look at individual pearl jewelry. For example, pearl rings. For men, we also have tie clips made by cutting pearls into pieces and combining them with gold and silver. They're quite affordable. Would you like to try them?"