Chapter Forty-Three: Fallen Leaves Return to Their Roots

  "Humming......" The plane slowly landed at the airport in Qiongzhou, and Dajin allowed himself to feel a sense of relief. He was back again, with a different feeling from last time's anxiety.

  This time, Otsu Yū's heart was sunny and bright. This morning, Ye Jianwen patted his chest again to guarantee that this cooperation would definitely be successful. He even hinted to Otsu Yū that he had some connections in Qiongzhou Port as well.

  With the guarantee of this "young master", Omi Yunosuke was full of confidence. He had also inquired that Ye Jianwen was indeed a relative of a certain Chinese leader, and it was with this identity that Ye Jianwen was able to sneak into this inspection team to gain fame.

  In the team, the one who looked like he was the most difficult to get along with was a technical officer named Liao Bin. This Liao Bin looked very refined, wearing a pair of black-framed glasses and a short-sleeved white dress shirt made of Tricot fabric.

  He is tall and thin, but from his gestures and tone of speech, it can be seen that he is a very astute technical official, not easy to fool.

  Yeh Jianwen also seems to have some reservations about him, so Otsu Jun is now having a headache over how to convince Liao Bin to agree with the plan he will propose later.

  "Mr. Otsu, welcome back to Qiong Island for inspection. On behalf of the Qiongzhou Prefectural Committee and all the people, I extend a warm welcome to your arrival." At the airport, Ge Tai, who had just been promoted as Secretary of the Qiongzhou Prefectural Committee, smiled and said to Otsu Yunosuke.

  "We also welcome the inspection team from Tokyo to come to our island of Qingdao for inspection, and hope that this inspection will be a complete success!" After a speech, everyone applauded with great enthusiasm.

  After all, this is Quanzhou Port, and everyone has to give Ge Tai some face. Besides, what he said was good words. No matter what you think in your heart, at least the superficial things have to be done.

  Then came the usual exchange of pleasantries, introductions and self-introductions, after which a few Gaz cars from Qiongzhou Port took them to the Qiongzhou Port Reception Center.

  After a brief rest, it's time for the welcoming banquet. In this day and age, it's essential to have someone from higher up come down to inspect these procedures. Even in later generations, when the inspection team comes, you still have to show your face and host them, right?!

  Ge Tai is not a pedantic person, and he can still handle these superficial things. A round of wine and dine, the host and guests are having a great time. Ge Tai didn't force anyone to drink, and no one had the intention of getting drunk either.

  Things on the scene, everyone ground for a day. The next day they set out to Bao Ting, and there the first batch of harvested cucumbers and eggplants had already been transported to Lu Cheng.

  Lucheng is a very old port on the island of Hainan, dating back to the ancient Qiongzhou era. At that time, it was called Linchuan Port and was the main residence of Linchuan Town before the Southern Song Dynasty, and began to form a port.

  During the Guangxu period of the Qing dynasty, salt merchants came here to operate salt fields, and later prospered gradually.

  In 1942, Japanese invaders built two 500-ton berths at Cheung Chau Port to plunder the resources of the island and strengthen their naval military power.

  After the Japanese army surrendered in 1945, the port was taken over by the National Government at that time, but due to a series of reasons, the original wharf and equipment were basically abandoned.

  After the liberation of Hainan Island in 1950, the dock was taken over by the People's Government and resumed production that year.

  With the development of production, Lucheng Port underwent its first expansion in 1966, building a new 1,500-ton berth and developing the first navigation channel of Lucheng Port. Prior to this, the original navigation channel was a natural one.

  By 1975, Lianyungang Port was expanded again, with two new 5,000-ton berths and two new 3,000-ton berths.

  So, at least in the current domestic situation, Lucheng Port is an extremely superior large-tonnage port. Liang Sanping now stands in front of this port, looking at the busy port with emotion.

  Workers and dockworkers are busily sending box after box of fresh vegetables to the refrigerated ship berthed in the port, which is just one of the hundred-tonne refrigerated ships that have been coveted by the dockworkers.

  But for the hundred-ton refrigerated ship, it's not even a drop in the bucket for that Hong Kong shipping magnate. Yet, just like this, everyone is already envying him extremely.

  Liang Sanping was allowed on board for a visit because he was introduced by Professor Liu. For Liang Sanping, who had been a farmer all his life, this was truly the first time.

  The biggest advantage of a refrigerated ship is that it can keep large quantities of vegetables fresh, and this hundred-ton-level refrigerated ship can refrigerate up to 100 tons of vegetables and other goods at one time.

  Of course, they cannot just ice fresh this time Liang Sanping's over 10 tons of vegetables. The ship is also carrying a large amount of seafood and some frozen goods bound for Japan.

  "On our way back, we will also bring some fresh seafood from Japan." Captain Jiang Lixiao smiled and introduced to Liang Sanping: "Japan is also a coastal country, and they eat seafood. They have some special seafood, which can be sold at a high price when transported to Hong Kong."

  Li Sanping nodded involuntarily upon hearing this, the Ship Emperor is indeed worthy of being called the Ship Emperor. For each voyage, they would plan ahead and ensure their own profits.

  This time, although it was a favor, according to Jiang Li's words, even if they didn't charge Lian Sanping and his crew for the transportation fee, this voyage would still be profitable. But what Lian Sanping was thinking about was long-term cooperation, after all, he would have to work with this shipowner again in the future!

  This time it's just a transportation of over 10 tons, over 10 tons. As long as this project is successful, the countries that are undoubtedly lacking in foreign exchange will expand their production capacity next.

  And by next year, the transportation volume here may reach hundreds of tons or even thousands of tons. The yield of vegetables is extremely surprising if there are no natural disasters under the guarantee of fertilizers and seeds.

  The vegetables they planted are expected to yield over 10,000 kilograms per mu. Even if the fertilizer is not enough after expansion, at least 7,000 kilograms can be produced.

  And the expansion of the country will definitely not be a small-scale operation like Liang Sanping's 50-60 mu, but rather an expansion based on several hundred mu. The vegetable industry will definitely expand to hundreds of mu in the future.

  "Mr. Jiang, this year we're just starting the project. But by next year, our output will undoubtedly be much more." However, Liang Sanping smiled and said to Jiang Li, "At that time, you'll probably have to make several trips..."

  "Haha... I'd love to run a few more trips..." But then Jiang Li smiled and said, "Actually, I'm also from Qiongzhou..."

  "Are you from Qiongzhou?!" This surprised Liang Sanping, but he saw Jiang Li smile and say: "Yes! My father used to be in the national government, later ran to Xiangjiang to settle down."

  "He had always wanted to return to Hainan Island, but unfortunately never got the chance until his death..." Jiang Li said with a hint of redness in her eyes, looking at Liang Sanping: "Mr. Liang, this voyage is an opportunity I fought for."

  "One of the reasons I came to Qiong Island is that I hope you can help me out. My father wants to return to his roots, and as his children, we can only try our best to fulfill this wish of his."

  "I know that now your place has very strict requirements in all aspects, let alone my father is a national official..."

  "But I still hope to fulfill my father's wish, at least to bury him in his hometown. As long as it can be done, no matter what conditions you propose, I will agree!"

  Liang Sanping fell silent. To be honest, this kind of problem is still quite sensitive now. Even more sensitive than which route to take, Liang Sanping did not dare to easily agree to this matter.

  He didn't even know who to talk to about this matter.

  "May I ask, where is your father from?" Liang Sanping asked after a moment of silence, looking at Jiang Li. Jiang Li saw that Liang Sanping did not give a direct answer to his question and couldn't help but look somewhat disheartened.

  "My ancestral home is in Baoting, Hainan Island. My father left for Qiongzhou Port to do business when he was very young. Later, he followed a ship and coincidentally joined the national government's army..."

  "What?! Bao Ting?!" Liang Sanping was taken aback upon hearing the words, and his mind immediately started racing. If it was indeed Bao Ting, Liang Sanping's first thought was of Ge Tai.

  He is about to be transferred as the secretary of the Qiongzhou area local committee. If he were to be transferred over, then this matter could be considered.

  "Alright! Mr. Jiang, I'm not sure if I can confirm this matter right now. But I can propose it to someone who has the authority next time you return from Japan. I'll try to arrange for you to meet him..."