Chapter 10: Digging the Wall
"There is no need; I trust you," Dong Hongchuan responded, expressing his trust in Gu Kaiwen
Dong Hongchuan looked at Chen Shining, waiting for Chen Shining's instructions
"What the hell!" Gu Kaiwen shouted angrily, "Do you still dare to say that you haven't betrayed me?"
"Xiao Jing Lake?" Chen Shining said in a serious tone, "I remember that we have an agreement; Xiao Jing Lake is prohibited from being used for fishery aquaculture, correct?"
Gu Kaiwen did not ask further; he changed the subject, "Master Dong, our specialty fish restaurant is set to begin trial operations in three days. However, I hope you can go to the restaurant tomorrow to check for any deficiencies and see if the kitchen is lacking anything, as well as prepare the side dishes. Do you have any questions on your end?"
"The water quality of Xiaojing Lake is a type of drinking water. Are you sure that after introducing enough fish fry to ensure the operation of the specialty fish restaurant, the water quality of Xiaojing Lake will not be polluted?" Chen Shining retorted
After all, having been neighbors for more than twenty years, how could they possibly know nothing at all
Chen Shining raised his hand to stop him, "Old Dong, I know you are short on money right now. You go help that kid Kaiwen first, I will keep a spot for you here."
Chen Shining looked at Gu Kaiwen helplessly and said, "You rascal, I haven't agreed to give Master Dong to you yet!"
Gu Kaiwen instructed Yun Haibo to use his old Ford Focus, which is over 8 years old, to take Dong Hongchuan to Porcelain Street. Gu Kaiwen had already contacted Yun Zhongyang, who would receive Dong Hongbo.
The originally angry Dong Hongchuan suddenly became at a loss.
Chen Shining directly interrupted Gu Kaiwen, "Let's forget about the bet. I have a compromise plan. We will coordinate on our side to have Master Dong take a leave of absence and come to your home to help out. If your family's specialty fish restaurant stabilizes, we can discuss subsequent matters."
After Chen Shining agreed, Gu Kaiwen looked at Dong Hongchuan and said, "Master Dong, rest assured, our Gu family will definitely not treat you unfairly. For the first three months, it will be five thousand yuan each month; after three months, we will reassess the situation and consider a salary increase"
"Director Chen, you really look down on people too much!" Gu Kaiwen snorted and said, "Let's make a bet, if..."
Dong Hongchuan looked at Chen Shining with gratitude, "Director Chen, I ... I ... "
Gu Kaiwen had no intention of concealing anything, "Director Chen, you know Ding's Tofu Rice, right? Old Man Ding's whole family has gone abroad, and I have purchased his shop. I plan to transform Ding's Tofu Rice Restaurant into a specialty fish restaurant, relying on the wild lake fish from Xiao Jing Lake."
Gu Kaiwen snapped his fingers and said, "Director Chen, no matter how I explain it, you still have concerns. Therefore, let us add a provision between us: you may test the water quality of Xiao Jing Lake at any time and in any place. If the water quality of Xiao Jing Lake drops to Class II, we will immediately cease the release of fish fry. How does that sound?"
How can one catch fish? Gu Kaiwen asked again
Gu Kaiwen laughed heartily and said, "Thank you!"
Upon hearing that Gu Kaiwen had matters to discuss, Chen Shining directly chose to decline
"Director Chen, you shouldn't reject others from a thousand miles away. It's really just a small matter," Gu Kaiwen said with a smile.
Waiting for Dong Hongchuan to walk over, Gu Kaiwen then said, "Master Dong, how many years have you been patrolling the forest?"
Dong Hongchuan was momentarily taken aback, and only then did he realize that "贵庚" was inquiring about his age. He casually replied, "I am fifty-eight this year"
The next day, at 9:50 AM
Dong Hongchuan's expression changed unpredictably, and finally he sighed softly, "It's embarrassing, let's not talk about it, let's not talk about it!"
"Please rest assured, as a manifestation of natural consciousness, I cannot go against the will of the host," responded the manifestation of natural consciousness.
At this point, he turned to Chen Shining and said, "Director Chen, I will speak frankly, I hope Master Dong can transfer to work at our Gu family."
Chen Shining sighed and remained silent
In the courtyard of the Xinghai Lake Nature Reserve Management Committee, Gu Kaiwen is currently having a meal.
Dong Hongchuan still shook his head, "Alright."
Dong Hongchuan shook his head, "No problem"
Gu Kaiwen held the fishing rod, and he felt a hint of impatience within. "Performance body, are you sure you didn't cheat?"
Chen Shining looked at Gu Kaiwen with a strange expression, "Are you planning to poach someone? However, your Gu family is in the tea business, right? How do you plan to arrange for Master Dong?"
The embodiment of natural consciousness responded, "Because Little Mirror Lake is shrouded by wild waters, under normal circumstances, it is nearly impossible to successfully fish by angling."
By the shores of Little Mirror Lake
Gu Kaiwen let out a light snort, "Then tell me, what is the situation now? Why is it that after an hour, I have not caught a single fish?"
Gu Kaiwen waved his hand and said, "Of course I remember. Director Chen, I also recall that we have an agreement; I will release some fish fry into it."
Gu Kaiwen retorted, "There is a sequence in learning, and each profession has its own specialization, right?"
"Nonsense! I am not tired at all from patrolling the forest, nor is it dangerous in the slightest!" Dong Hongchuan interrupted Gu Kaiwen
Dong Hongchuan also looked at Gu Kaiwen, as he was certainly aware of the Gu Family Tea House and the Gu Family's Old Story Tea Pavilion
Then should we sign a labor contract? Gu Kaiwen said
Chen Shining waved his hand and said, "Enough, enough, you first tell me, what exactly is the matter."
"I can't believe you!" Chen Shining clearly did not believe it, "If it's just a small matter, couldn't you resolve it yourself?"
Gu Kaiwen slightly nodded and asked, "May I ask, Master Dong, how old are you this year?"
That is good. I will arrange for someone to take you there tomorrow at 10:00 AM. By the way, there is accommodation in the store, so you can stay there. Is that alright?
Chen Shining nodded to signal Dong Hongchuan to come over, "What do you want Master Dong to help you with, you rascal?"
Dong Haichuan responded truthfully, "Since 1992, this year marks the twenty-fourth year."
Gu Kaiwen asked in confusion, "Director Chen, what is the situation with Master Dong?"
Chen Shining shook his head and said, "What I just mentioned was regarding the follow-up plan for Xiao Jing Lake. I agreed to your proposal, not concerning Master Dong's matters. Furthermore, about your so-called specialty fish restaurant, whatever it is about three months, I doubt it can last even a month.
Gu Kaiwen looked at Dong Hongchuan and called out, "Master Dong, come sit over here."
"Alright!" Chen Shining replied
Gu Kaiwen stayed at Xinghai Lake, as he prepared to fish personally at Xiao Jing Lake
Gu Kaiwen looked surprised and said, "Did you not just say 'good'?"
Gu Kaiwen clasped his hands together and said, "Master Dong, please do not misunderstand, I have no other intentions"
Dong Hongchuan was momentarily taken aback, but then he broke into a smile
Please remain calm, Guardian; I am merely demonstrating the effects of the Wild Waters," the embodiment of natural consciousness responded
Director Chen, I remember that another one of your forest rangers is a young person, correct?
Gu Kaiwen continued, "Master Dong is getting older, and the work of patrolling the forest is both exhausting and dangerous. If an accident were to occur..."